The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) will once again be the beneficiary of the ninth annual Guns and Hoses charity hockey game on Friday, Feb. 21, at the Blaine Super Rink. Proceeds from the event will be given to the foundation to help support Minnesota’s 60,000 first responders and their families.
The annual Guns and Hoses hockey game pits law enforcement officers (Guns) versus firefighters (Hoses) from Anoka County and surrounding counties. To date, the event has raised more than $310,000 for local first responders.
“We are grateful to be part of such an amazing event,” said Suzanne Holt, president and CEO of TFLF. “We are humbled to protect the families who protect us.”
Since its inception in late 2018, TFLF has supported law
Lino Lakes resident podcasts all things Generation X
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
Lino Lakes residents Jason Anderson and Kelly Jo McDonnell crossed paths around five years ago. Both have backgrounds in the media world; Anderson previously worked in public access television, helping put out almost 100 episodes of the show “Off Constantly.” For almost three decades, McDonnell has worked as a TV scriptwriter, television producer and more.
Recently, the two got together and created Latchkey Logic, a podcast that focuses on all things Generation X.
“This is my first adventure into the podcasting
Wood-fired sauna offers opportunity for ‘rejuvenation’
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
The temperature is below zero in the dead of winter.
You step inside a 14-by-7-foot mobile trailer and are greeted with a temperature of 160 degrees and the smell of fresh cedar. All you can hear is the occasional clinking of a stove. Looking out the window, you are greeted with the serene
view of a nature center.
This winter, Amy Ogren launched Driftwood Sauna, a mobile, wood-fired sauna that can seat up to eight people.
“It’s a really restful experience. It is quiet, and the cedar smells so good,” Ogren explained. “It is a little oasis in the ‘burbs.”
Ogren, who grew up in Shoreview, taught middle school and high school
English for around 25 years but she was ready for a break. “I was just ready for a different pace,” Ogren shared.
While listening to the radio one day, Ogren heard a story about “saunapreneurs,” a new trend happening on the North Shore and nationwide. Ogren and her husband own a small cabin on the south shore of Lake Superior.
“I was driving to work, and
I thought we need one of these in Cornucopia, Wisconsin,” she recalled.
From May through October, Driftwood Sauna will be parked by the lake in Cornucopia. From November through March, the trailer will primarily be located at Tamarack Nature Center, but you may also find it at other
SEE WOOD-FIRED SAUNA, PAGE 6
Granite
Porcelain
Hemingway Ave. S Cottage Grove, MN 55016
The Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey Game will take place
Feb. 21, at the Blaine Super Rink.
CONTRIBUTED
Jason Anderson and his co-host, Kelly Jo McDonnell, record an episode of Latchkey Logic, a podcast that discusses all things Generation X.
SHANNON GRANHOLM | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
Kevin and Julie Grove try out Driftwood sauna for the first time.
PODCAST HOST: Episodes focus on music, parenting
world,” Anderson explained. “I always thought I would do something a little more visual. This was a complete surprise, and it’s been so much fun.”
Originally, Anderson said that he wanted to do a Generation X television show, but after finding out that the licensing process to use visual pictures would be challenging, he switched to the idea of starting a podcast.
Shortly after, he pitched the idea in an email to McDonnell.
“I had never listened to a podcast before,” he said. “And she had posted that she was a guest on one and I listened to it, and I thought, ‘She has the most incredible voice for radio.’”
Anderson explained that in his proposal to McDonnell, he wanted to talk about the contrast between parenting in New Brighton versus the small town in Iowa she grew up in.
“I grew up in an apartment building. In that apartment building, there were as many people in that building as there were in her entire town,” Anderson said. “I wanted to talk about it, because it seems like we’re all so disconnected.”
The first episode of Latchkey Logic came out in April 2024. The first part of the name came from Anderson’s fifth grade teacher, after he asked the members of the class whether they were a latchkey kid. At the time, a latchkey kid was someone who carried a key to their house in their pocket.
Anderson explained that the second part came from how Generation X is hardwired and how they think.
On the podcast, the two mainly discuss music from the ’80s, parenting and their upbringing.
“We do a lot of contrasting in how we were parented versus how we parent,” explained Anderson. “We both have older kids. So, it’s interesting when we talk about how we raised them and how much more conservative we were in our upbringing and how we raised our kids.”
McDonnell and Anderson gravitate toward talking about music because, he explained, their generation was the first generation that was able to bring music with them through the Walkman music player and headphones.
The two record their episodes at Triumph Pictures and Podcast Studios in Minnetonka. The studio owner, Cy Dodson, helps with the
recording and editing process.
When it comes to deciding the subject of each episode, Anderson
“We pitch ideas to each other and almost 100% of them we say ‘yes’ to. Everything is on the table. We try to think of things we haven’t brought up before that might be Gen X-related and interest people.”
Jason Anderson Podcaster
said the two text back and forth discussing it throughout the week.
“We pitch ideas to each other and almost 100% of them we say ‘yes’ to,” he said. “Everything is on the table. We try to think of things we haven’t brought up before that might be Gen X-related and interest people.”
He added that every show, they try to have a mixtape for each other that describes their week through music.
So far, the pair has recorded
almost 30 episodes. A new episode is released every Thursday or Friday.
Due to their backgrounds in television, Anderson said the recording process goes smoothly. The two have a pre-show meeting before getting into the episode. He added that while the two know the topic of the episode, it can sometimes go off track.
“They (the listeners) love the fact that it sounds like we are having an actual conversation, two friends having a conversation, and you’re allowed to sit in on the conversation,” he said.
Anderson said his favorite things about being on the podcast is being able to go on and talk openly and how much fun he has with McDonnell.
“We have, I think, similar personalities, similar interests, and we just come from such different places that we never run out of things to talk about,” explained Anderson. “I learn something new about her every show.”
Latchkey Logic will have its first live show at 4 p.m. Monday, March 24, at the BLVD Kitchen and Bar in Minnetonka, 11544 Wayzata Blvd. The podcast can be found on Spotify and other streaming services.
Madeline Dolby is editor of the Quad Community Press. She can be reached at 651-431-1226 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
WEEKLY WAG
Duke is a wonderful boy, and he is still waiting for a forever home. He is an Australian cattle dog/ blue heeler/pit bull terrier mix. He is about 2 1/2 years old and is playful and eager to please. Duke weighs just over 37 pounds. He is house-trained and crate-trained. Duke is intelligent and he enjoys learning new tricks and commands. He loves his treats which, his foster says, makes teaching him new things fun and rewarding. He is friendly to everyone he meets after proper introductions, and he is very social around other dogs. Duke enjoys running and exploring in the backyard at his foster home, so a forever home with a securely fenced yard would be great for him.
Duke arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from Texas as part of the Lone Star to North Star program. He is a loyal and gentle dog and would be a great
companion to a loving human partner or to a loving family that is ready to welcome him. If you are interested in learning more about Duke or adopting him, please fill out an application at www. ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.
COUNTY BRIEF
Funds available for projects that improve public health
Anoka County Public Health is offering an opportunity for neighborhoods and community organizations to submit project proposals for State Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) funding designed to help improve the health of area residents. SHIP is a state-based program that promotes health and wellness in Anoka County by forming partnerships with organizations located throughout the county to expand opportunities for active living, healthy eating and commercial tobacco-free living. The SHIP Partner Awards provide up to $3,000 per personal proposal. The award is designed to increase sustainable opportunities to improve community health through healthy eating, increased physical activity and reduced commercial tobacco use. Examples of these types of projects the funding could be used for include expanding access to fresh produce, organizing a bike share program and more. Applications for this funding will be accepted through March 14. The application, instructions and more information can be found online at www. anokacountymn.gov/3820/Community-PartnerAwards. Further questions about the grants can be directed to SHIP@anountycountymn.gov.
CONTRIBUTED
Anderson and McDonnell record an episode about once a week. They mainly talk about music and parenting.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
ONGOING EVENTS
LIVE TRIVIA
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive
Details: General knowledge trivia. No limit on team sizes. Every player will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing to win a free drink. The top three teams will earn a gift card, and the last place team wins a “mini trophy.” Contact: (651) 783-0055
HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’
When: 12:45 p.m. Feb. 3; 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month
Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N.
Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited. Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com
LINO LAKES TOASTMASTERS CLUB
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Zoom
Details: Develop your communication and leaderships skills.
Contact: Phyllis Moore: 763-268-9366
CALENDAR BRIEFS
Anoka
County 4-H puts on prom dress sale
Anoka County 4-H will hold a prom dress sale at the Bunker Hills Activity Center from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. There will be over 1,000 gently used and new prom and formal dresses, and accessories, in various sizes and colors.
All proceeds for the sale will support Anoka County 4-H youth leadership programs, scholarships and community service projects.
CONTRIBUTED
‘MISERY’
When: Jan 24-Feb. 9
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, White Bear Lake Details: Live performance based on the thriller by Stephen King. Ticket information online. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org
CURRENT EVENTS
SNOWVENTURES
When: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28
Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Suitable for ages 6-12. Embrace winter and try some of its activities. Each week cross-country ski, snowshoe or learn about winter survival. Contact: ramseycounty.us
DNR BRIEF
Wargo Nature Center hosts winter recreation sampler
The Wargo Nature Center will have a variety of outdoor winter activities available for residents to try from 10 a.m.noon Sunday, Feb. 2. Activities include snowshoeing, fat tire biking and kicksledding. Registration is required through the Anoka County Parks website. The Wargo Nature Center is located at 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes.
Bricelyn!
ECO-ART SERIES: PET ROCK
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
Details: Let your imagination run wild as you craft, create and connect monthly with nature in new and exciting ways. Contact: 763-324-3350
CARD CRAFTING CLASS
When: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30
Where: White Bear Lake Community Health Club, 1430 Highway 96E Details: Space limited, register online in advance.
Where: Blacksmith Lounge and Broaster, 17205 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo
Details: See old sleds and support the Stillwater Snowmobile Club. Free admission for spectators. Food, drinks, and raffle tickets available for purchase.
Contact: Facebook: Stillwater Snowmobile Club
Minnesota State Forest Nursery seeking pine cones for tree-planting
The Minnesota State Forest Nursery is in need of both jack pine and black spruce cones, as well as decidious and coniferous tree seeds. These cones and seeds play a vital role in the reforestation of state forests, parks and private lands, and collecting them helps grow trees adapted to the state’s climate and produces more resilient forests.
To participate, residents should check the seed and cone collection map on the
INTRODUCTION TO ICE FISHING
When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2
Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes
Details: Learn about ice fishing equipment, tips, techniques and safety. Registration required. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountypark.com
WINTER SAMPLER
When: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
Details: Try a variety of outdoor winter activities like snowshoeing, fat tire biking and kick sledding. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountypark.com
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB
When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2.
Where: Rice Lake Elementary School, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: Hike paved trails and neighborhood streets. Contact: stpaulhike.com
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website to identify drop-off locations in their area. Residents should also call the area’s forest office dropoff location and ask what kinds of cones and seeds they need and how many. They should also follow seed-collecting guidelines to collect clean, viable seeds that will grow into seedlings. Seeds and cones must be kept in a cool, dry, breathable container and delivered to a drop-off location as soon as possible. Please note that the nursery will not accept low-quality seeds or cones. Residents must make sure they know where the seeds and cones were collected and
Saturday at 4:30 pm Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville Sunday at 8:30 am St. John’s Site 14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo Sunday at 10:30 am Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville www.stgens.org 651‐429‐7937
the date, as this information will be recorded when they drop them off at the area office. Once the seeds and cones have been checked for quality at the offices, a receipt and a check will be written based on the price list and the number of bushels collected. Prices for seeds range from $20 to $150 per bushel, depending on the specific tree species.
A complete map of seed and cone drop-off locations and a price list for different cone and seed types can be found online at www.dnr.state.mn.us/ forestry/nursery/cone-seedcollection.html.
30 the new 50?
My biggest fear has always been having to go through what my dad went through. My dad was healthy as can be until he was in his 30s. He was a marathoner and bungee jumper and then everything changed. He was diagnosed with type I diabetes and got all the complications that come with that. You know the health history form you have to fill out every time you go to the doctor? I have to check pretty much all of those boxes, because you name it, he had it. Everything from heart disease, kidney disease, gastroparesis, hydrocephalus, neuropathy. He had a colostomy bag and eventually became a double amputee.
Shannon’s
Shenanigans
Shannon Granholm
I can’t tell you how many times I watched my dad get taken away in an ambulance, or how many times he spent weeks, or even months, in the hospital. I’ve seen him in a coma more than once, and he had so many surgeries you can’t even count them all.
At the age of 55, my dad went into the hospital and never came back out. I spent hours by his bedside just praying he would pull through, open his eyes and talk to me again. That never happened. He died right before Christmas. One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write was his obituary.
This year marks nine years since we said goodbye.
I’ve been healthy up until this point. Earlier this year I went in for a routine physical. I was expecting to be grilled about putting on weight since having my son Royce, but I was shocked, and devastated, when pretty much all my labs came back in the “prediabetic” range.
I couldn’t help but feel like I’m following right in my father’s footsteps. I understand that there are lifestyle changes you can make to try to make a difference, but I wonder how much of it comes down to my genes and everything I’ve been predisposed to. Most people have these types of conversations with their doctors in their 50s not their 30s.
Since having my son Royce I was so focused on getting my mental health back on track. I was finally in a place where I felt like I was doing great mentally and then I received that news. Who has time to think about their health, when they are so focused on everyone else’s health?
Now I’m trying to wrap my head around what all of this means and make smart decisions about what I eat, drink and do with my body. These days my breakfast consists of yogurt; my lunch is carrots (and maybe an apple) and I never know what to do about dinner. Exciting right?
Since that doctor appointment I have lost nearly 30 pounds. I know I should be proud of myself for accomplishing that, but I can’t help but feel like I have such a long way to go. With my competitive skating season on the Leather & Laces adult synchronized skating team coming to an end, I will have to find new ways to stay active. This was incredibly hard to write and share with the public. If you made it this far, thanks for reading.
It is all so overwhelming. But if I learned anything from my dad it is to persevere and not give up. I’m praying that by doing what I can now, I will be around to watch my son grow up.
Shannon Granholm is the managing editor of Press Publications.
WMovers & Shakers
Winter reads 2025, going fine free
e are expecting a great year at Anoka County Library, and we want you to be a part of it! We’re starting off 2025 by going fine free. As of January 1, 2025, we no longer charge daily fines for items returned past the due date. If an item is damaged or kept 30 days past the due date, the replacement cost for the item will be charged. If fines have kept you from visiting the library lately, you might be surprised at all the things you will find available to check out for free with your library card. We add new books every day and we’re constantly adding to our special
collections like our discover “Hobby in a Box” kits, kitchen collection, blood pressure kits, and video and board games. Our Winter Reads challenge is full of inspiration for reading, being active and exploring all the library has to offer. For example, earn digital badges for things like “Check out a book of brain teasers in January for International Brain Teasers Month,” or “Explore outside or try a new winter hobby like Nordic walking or snowshoeing with Park Packs, State Parks Passes, and Discover Kits” and “Use our Kitchen Collection to make a recipe with a gadget or technique you’ve never tried before” are all ideas listed in the challenge to help make the most of your library card and have an amazing start to the year. Register at anokacounty. beanstack.com and track your reading, share book reviews and complete activities. The library also has new
featured local authors to check out for 2025. Learn more about them at tinyurl.com/ReadLocalACL. You can meet this year’s authors at our Eighth Annual Featured Author Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Northtown Library in Blaine. We will kick off the fair with a keynote address by Minnesota author William Kent Krueger at 10 a.m. with the author fair immediately following. You can speak with the authors and buy signed copies of their books at the event. We will be connecting the community with the featured authors at programs throughout the year. Check out our calendar for free classes and events for all ages at tinyurl.com/aclEventCalendar.
Joan Van Norman is an associate librarian at the Centennial branch of Anoka County Library in Circle Pines.
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CHARITY GAME: Proceeds donated to first responders
enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs and members of the National Guard across Minnesota to grant financial support to families of first responders who have died in the line of duty. The foundation’s mission is to bridge the gap between the death and benefits being paid, support that can help families with ongoing expenses.
Wes Pederson, chair of the Lino Lakes Volunteers in Public Safety (LLVIPS) and the event said that continuing to work with the foundation was an easy decision.
“This isn’t just a charity hockey game. It’s a rivalry with heart,” he explained. “We have a great teammate in TFLF. We believe strongly in their mission to protect Minnesota’s first responders.”
The foundation also provides support in the purchase of tactical equipment for first responders that is not included in department budgets. To date, TFLF has paid out $615,000 in death benefits and equipment funding.
“Events like Guns and Hoses show firsthand the commit-
ment Minnesotans have for first responders,” Holt added. “This game is less about hockey and more about camaraderie and giving back.” Pederson says that the annual game started small but has grown to something very robust. The event features raffles, food and beverages, and an after party at Invictus Brewing.
“Every year we want to do better than the year before,” he said. “We are up for the challenge to make 2025 the most successful ever.”
For more information about TFLF, visit www.thefrontlinemn.org.
Contributed
IF YOU GO
What: Ninth annual Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey Game benefitting TFLF Who: Local law enforcements officers vs. firefighters in a regulation hockey game
When: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21; Centennial Youth Hockey game starts at 4:45 p.m. Where: Rink No. 1/ Blaine Super Rink, 1850 150th St. NE.
Details: Fundraiser for Minnesota first responders via The Front Line Foundation. To donate visit www.gnhnow.com.
STUDENT NEWS
The following students from the Quad area were named to the dean's or president’s list or received academic honors at a college or university in fall 2024:
Minnesota State Community and Technical College: Joseph Nolan, Christine Siharath and Bailey Wagner.
University of WisconsinMadison: Faith Yang, Kate Paulson, Emilie Tran, Avery Weinke, Charles Willis, Kaitlyn Davis, Natascha Larson and Elisabeth Slaga.
Utah Tech University: Hunter Goodfellow.
University of Minnesota Rochester: Amani Madi Abdulrahman. Southern New Hampshire University: Adrian Xiong, Jamani Burks and Abigail Tarnowski.
CORRECTION
South Dakota State University: Madison Kadlec, Nora Smestad, Reagan Van Slooten, Maximum Theis and Sawyer Theis.
The following students recently graduated from a college or university: Minnesota State Mankato: Sarah Foley, Management; Noah Gould, Mathematics; Morgan Nodsle, Education Technology; Angie Quijada, Applied Leadership; Katie Bohm, Management and Integrated Business Experience; Matthew Bohm, Political Science; Grant Lawlis, Marketing; Maxwell Marshall, Construction Management; Varsha Schusted, Special Education; and Olivia Thompson, Elementary Education.
In the Jan. 14 edition of the Quad Community Press, there was an error in the Lexington City Council snippets. It should have read “Barbara Mahr and Jill Hunt were sworn in as Lexington City Council members” The Press apologizes for the error.
PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES
CITY OF LEXINGTON
COUNTY OF ANOKA, STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 24-01
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF CELL TOWERS
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the adoption of these revisions to Chapter 11 of the Lexington Code of Ordinances after a public hearing held on December 10, 2024, and did RECOMMEND the ordinance revisions set forth below.
WHEREAS, the first reading of this Ordinance occurred before the City Council on December 19, 2024.
WHEREAS, the second reading of this Ordinance occurred before the City Council on January 16, 2025.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF LEXINGTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Subdivision 1. Chapter 11.70 of the Lexington Code of Ordinances, henceforward, shall read as follows.
SECTION 11.70. CELL TOWERS
Section 1. Purpose
The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the construction and operation of cell towers within the city limits of Lexington to ensure public safety, minimize visual impact, and protect the general welfare of the community.
Section 2. Definitions For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings given to them:
1. Cell Tower: A structure intended for the transmission and reception of radio or microwave signals for telecommunications.
2. Height: The distance measured from the base of the tower to the highest point of the structure.
3. Setback: The required distance between the cell tower, exclusive of supporting structures, and property lines or other structures.
Section 3. General Provisions
1. Permit Requirement: No cell tower shall be constructed or operated without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit and all other necessary permits from the city or other regulatory agencies.
2. Height Restrictions: Cell towers shall not exceed a height of 200 feet unless otherwise approved by the City Council.
3. Setback Requirements: Cell towers must be set back a minimum of 300 feet from any residential property line and 300 feet from any commercial property line as measured from the center of the tower.
4. Design Standards: Cell towers must be designed to minimize visual impact and constructed to fall upon itself.
5. Co-location: New cell towers must accommodate co-location of at least three additional carriers to minimize the need for additional towers.
6. Zoning Districts: Cell towers shall only be constructed in zoning districts that allow Open Space.
7. Decommissioning Plan: The applicant, or their successor, must submit a plan for the demolition of the tower and restoration of the land once the tower is no longer in use.
Section 4. Application Process
1. Application Submission: Applicants must submit a complete Conditional Use Permit application, in accordance with Chapter 11; including site plans, engineering reports, proof of compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, and all other required exhibits, and a site plan review application. Applicable fees and escrow deposits shall be paid pursuant to the fee schedule.
2. Public Hearing: A public hearing shall be held to allow for community input on the proposed cell tower’s Conditional Use Permit.
3. Approval Criteria: The City Council shall consider the following criteria when reviewing Conditional Use Permit applications:
a) Compliance with height and setback requirements.
b) Impact on the surrounding community.
c) Availability of alternative sites.
d) Site plan.
Section 5. Maintenance and Inspection
1. Maintenance: The owner of the cell tower is responsible for maintaining the structure in good condition and ensuring it does not pose a safety hazard.
2. Inspection: The city shall conduct annual inspections to ensure compliance with this ordinance and may require repairs or modifications as necessary.
Section 6. Enforcement and Penalties
1. Authority: The Lexington City Administrator, or designee shall have
the authority to enforce the provisions of this ordinance.
2. Penalties: Any person or entity found in violation of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine of up to $1,000 and 90 days in jail for each offense. Each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Subdivision 3. Section 11.33, Scheduled Of Uses By District shall be amended to reflect the changes herein.
The Open Space District shall allow “Cell Tower” as a Conditional Use. Cell Tower(s) or Communication Tower(s) shall not be permitted in other Districts.
Subdivision 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Lexington this 16th day of January, 2025.
ATTEST: Mike Murphy, Mayor
Bill Petracek, City Administrator
Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 28, 2025.
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AD FOR BIDS
2025 REHABILITATION PROJECT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of 2025 Rehabilitation Project will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 11:00 AM local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving Bids, representatives of the City of Lino Lakes will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 301.224.1968 and entering Meeting ID 953 7059 3669 and Passcode 701310. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening. The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: Mill and Overlay Improvements
12,500 S Y Mill Bituminous Surface (1.5”)
1,000 L F Remove and Replace Concrete Curb and Gutter
2,200 TON Bituminous Pavement (All Types)
70 EACH Adjust Frame & Ring Casting
17 EACH Remove and Replace Gate Valve (6”-16”)
80 L F 6”-16” Ductile Iron Pipe Mill and Overlay Improvements (Alternate)
3,400 S Y Mill Bituminous Surface (1.5”)
1,000 L F Remove and Replace Concrete Curb and Gutter
1,600 TON Bituminous Pavement (All Types)
10 EACH Adjust Frame & Ring Casting
3 EACH Remove and Replace Gate Valve (6”-8”)
20 L F 6”- 8” Ductile Iron Pipe
The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Lino Lakes shall comply with the provisions of the statute. Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #9486150 on the website’s Project Search page.
The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.
Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN.
The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.
For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
DATED: January 7, 2025 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, Lino Lakes, MN Published two times in the Quad Community Press on January 14 and 28, 2025.
RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT GRANT REQUESTS FROM CITIES OF CENTERVILLE, MOUNDS VIEW, NEW BRIGHTON, AND WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rice Creek Watershed District (District) Board of Managers will hold a public hearing under Minnesota Statutes 103B.251 on the ordering of one or more of the following projects: City of Centerville – Centerville City Hall Stormwater Reuse ($25,000), City of Mounds View – Silver View Pond Improvement Project ($100,000), City of New Brighton – CP25-1 2025 Street Rehabilitation ($28,611), White Bear Township – Bellaire Beach Underground Stormwater Storage ($237,000), and White Bear Township – Silver Fox Area SAFL Baffles ($73,250). The District may select all, some, or none of the applications for full or partial funding. The District’s total share of cost for selected projects will not exceed $300,000 and would be funded by the general tax levy on real property within the watershed. The public hearing will be held during the District’s regular board meeting on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, at 9:00a.m. in the Mounds View City Council Chambers, 2401 County Hwy 10, Mounds View, Minnesota and via Zoom. Contact tstasica@ricecreek.org for Zoom meeting instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Will Roach at wroach@ricecreek.org or 763-398-3085. The grant requests can be viewed on the District website, https://www.ricecreek.org/grants/stormwater-management-grants/ , or at the District office: 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 28, 2025. CENTENNIAL
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 AD FOR BIDS
Independent School District #12, Centennial Public Schools will receive sealed bids in duplicate for: Centennial High School Stadium Site Work Improvements until 11:00 am on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Sealed bids will be received by the Executive Director of Business Services Centennial School District 12 – Patrick Chaffey :4707 North Road Circle Pines MN 55014 then publicly opened and read aloud. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Executive Director of Business Services Centennial School District 12 – Patrick Chaffey.
Bids shall be submitted on bid form provided by the Bid Documents. The completed bid form shall be submitted without alterations, additions, or erasures. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed marked separately “Centennial High School Stadium Site Work Improvements” with the name and address of the bidder, Work Scope Number and Title, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Mr. Patrick Chaffey Director of Business Services Independent School District #12 District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014
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The hockey game pits law enforcement officers against firefighters from Anoka County.
BUSINESS BRIEF
Pancho’s Taqueria and Mexican Restaurant temporarily closed
Pancho’s Taqueria and Mexican Restaurant, in Circle Pines, was temporarily closed due to a broken pipe last week. As of press time the business had reopened.
Pancho’s Taqueria and Mexican Restaurant is located at 4115 Woodland Road.
pop-up events, including Franconia Sculpture Park.
Driftwood Sauna was custom built by Forge Saunas in the St. Croix River Valley and features a Kuuma wood stove, which was manufactured in Tower, Minnesota. Sauna users can have the sauna to themselves (one to eight people) by booking a private session; community sessions are also available for up to six people.
Julie and Kevin Grove, of White Bear Township, recently tried out Driftwood for the first time and are hooked. “We are booking again,” Julie said.
The two were looking for saunas close to home and stumbled across the new business in a Google search.
“The location is great, and we love Tamarack Nature Center,” Kevin said. Julie explained that it is nice for the two to sneak away for a bit while their 1-1/2-year-old daughter is still at day care during the week.
“You feel so good after,” Julie explained. “It is so cold, but you get nice and warmed up.”
Kevin added, “You feel rejuvenated, and it has health benefits.”
Sauna bathing, an activity that has been a tradition in Finland for thousands of years and is mainly used for relaxation, is becoming increasingly popular in many other populations. According to the Mayo Clinic, emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for pleasure, sauna bathing may be linked to several health benefits, which include reducing the risk of vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and neurocognitive diseases. It also tackles nonvascular conditions such as pulmonary diseases as well as conditions
CITY BRIEF
Lino Lakes sets community open house
The city of Lino Lakes will hold a community open house from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at The
such as arthritis, headache and flu.
The Groves expect they will use the sauna once to twice a week.
Ogren encourages others to give it a try.
“It is a way to take some time for yourself. You have quiet; a little break from the routine and the hustle and bustle.”
For more information about Driftwood Sauna, visit driftwood-sauna.com.
Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@presspubs.com.
Rookery Activity Center, 7690 Village Drive, Lino Lakes. At the open house, residents will be able to learn about the upcoming development planning efforts for the northwest corner of Lino
Lakes, ask questions and share their input.
Learn more about the project at www.mappingnwmain.com/.
The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following selected incidents:
• Officers responded to a report of a disorderly passenger Jan. 14 in a ride-share vehicle in the 7900 block of Marilyn Drive. The officers mediated the situation and the passenger was released from the scene.
• Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle Jan. 14 in the 8000 block of Aenon Place. The officers investigated and determined there were no problems.
• An officer received a delayed report of a car-versus-deer accident Jan. 14 that occurred in the 7700 block of Lake Drive. The driver reported minor damage and was provided a case number.
• An officer responded to a twovehicle property damage accident Jan. 14 at the intersection of Lake Drive and Apollo Drive. Both drivers were uninjured, one vehicle was towed and one driver was issued a citation.
• An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation Jan. 15 at the intersection of Baldwin Circle and Hodgson Road. The driver was issued a citation and the vehicle was towed.
• An officer received a phone call report of identity theft Jan. 14 that occurred in the 6400 block of West Shadow Lake Drive. The incident was documented.
• Officers conducted a traffic stop Jan. 15 in the 7100 block of I-35E and an adult female was arrested on a felony warrant out of Hennepin County.
• A community service officer was dispatched following an animal
complaint Jan. 15 in the 6900 block of Sunrise Drive. The situation was resolved.
• An officer received a report of a stop arm violation Jan. 15 at the intersection of Ware Road and Hawthorn Road. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer received a report Jan. 16 regarding a possible identity theft in the 500 block of Pine Street. The case was investigated by a neighboring agency and the information was documented.
• An officer responded to a roadkill possession permit Jan. 16 in the 6900 block of Lake Drive. The officer issued a permit for a deer.
• An officer responded to a report of a juvenile runaway Jan. 16 in the 800 block of Orange Street. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer received a report Jan. 16 of an inmate in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue who was possibly introducing contraband into a detention facility. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer received a driving complaint Jan. 17 in the 200 block of Woodridge Lane. The officer made contact with the owner of the vehicle, who stated they were out of town.
• Officers responded to a possible domestic that occurred at a business Jan.17 in the 400 block of Apollo Drive. An adult female was trespassed and there were no domestic charges.
• Officers responded to a medical concern Jan. 17 that involved an adult male in a parking lot in the 800 block of Birch Street. After an investigation, the adult male was arrested for third-degree DWI and booked at the Anoka County Jail.
• A community service officer was dispatched Jan. 17 to the 500 block of Woodduck Trail to a call of a found dog. The situation was resolved.
• An officer responded to a report of a property damage accident Jan. 17 inside a car wash in the 7100 block of Otter Lake Road. No one was injured in the accident, and only minor damage was reported.
• Officers responded to a two-vehicle personal injury accident Jan. 18 that occurred at the intersection of Lilac Street and Sunset Avenue NE. One driver was treated for minor cuts and both vehicles were towed from the scene.
• An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity Jan. 18 in the 900 block of Aspen Lane. The incident was documented and a request for extra patrol was shared with patrol officers.
• An officer took a delayed report of theft Jan. 18 from a business in the 700 block of Apollo Lane. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer responded to a report of a grass fire Jan. 19 in the 6300 block of 20th Avenue. The officer investigated and found the smoke was from a legal recreational fire.
The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following selected incidents:
• Police responded to a property damage report Jan. 15 in the 9200 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington.
• Found property was turned into
the police department Jan. 15 in the 0 block of North Road in Circle Pines. The owner of the property was notified.
• Police responded to a residential lockout Jan. 15 in the 7100 block of Peterson Trail in Centerville.
• Police responded to a vandalism report Jan. 17 in the 200 block of Pine Hollow Drive in Circle Pines.
• Officers responded to a phone call request Jan. 18 in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington for domestic questions.
• Officers responded to a property damage crash Jan. 18 in the 7000 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville.
• Officers responded to a report of harassment Jan. 18 that occurred in the 9200 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington.
• Officers conducted a traffic stop Jan. 18 at the intersection of Edgewood Road and Griggs Avenue in Lexington.
• Officers performed a traffic stop Jan. 18 at the intersection of 73rd Street and Twin Lakes Avenue in Centerville. The driver was arrested on a warrant.
• A detective took a delayed report of theft Jan. 20 from a business in the 2000 block of Main Street in Centerville.
• Officers received a phone call report of fraud in the 1800 block of Prairie Drive in Centerville Jan. 21.
r someone with a backgr ound or interest in education and no nprofit mgmt Sailing experience not requ ir ed Email Toby Sullivan at sailwbss@gmail.com
City of Centerville Now Hiring
Rink Attendant – Centerville
The city of Centerville is hiring rink attendants to start immediately. Job duties include opening and closing the warming house, light shoveling, light custodial work and communicating with city staff. Hours are evenings, weekends and holidays, through the outdoor ice season. Applicants must be 16+. For a complete application, visit City Hall or online at www.centervillemn.com
Public Services Technician
The city of Centerville is hiring a Public Services Technician. The position is a general labor position within the City’s Public Works Department. Duties include maintenance of sewer, water and stormwater infrastructure, plowing snow on city streets, maintaining public buildings and parks, and other related tasks. Sewer and Water system operator licensure, as well as a commercial driver’s license is required or may be obtained within one year of employment. For a complete application and more details on the job requirements, visit City Hall or online at www.centervillemn.com
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White Bear Sailing School Hiring a Director
The White Bear Sailing School is in a moment of big growth and is looking for someone to step in and keep the momentum going.
The Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the school’s marketing, summer programs, high school programs, and waterfront. The director works with the instructor staff and the board of directors to develop curriculum, manage resources, and grow the program. The program includes high school sailing, youth and adult learn to sail summer classes, and opti/laser/420 summer race teams.
This is a full time position over the fall, spring, and summer. It could be part time or full time over the winter. They report directly to the board of directors. We are looking for someone with a background or interest in education and nonprofit management.
Sailing experience not required.
The White Bear Sailing School is a non profit organization in White Bear Lake MN that offers sailing classes to youth and adults. We also run competitive race teams for local high schools.
Email Toby Sullivan at sailwbss@gmail.com
S E R V I C E D I R E C
Local woman’s quest for hope through new treatment
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Kathy Ingebrand started to notice something was off when she found herself being short with her family. She was becoming easily agitated, forgetting things and misplacing items.
The 60-year-old Mahtomedi resident thought perhaps some of those things could be attributed to her ongoing hormone treatment for menopause, but it turned out something else was going on.
“Her daughters started noticing some changes,” Pete, Kathy’s husband, explained. “They play a lot of games at the lake … they said she was forgetting things she should know.”
So, when Kathy went in for her checkup, she brought up memory issues. After a couple of failed memory tests, she was referred to a neurologist. At the age of 59, Kathy was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia. (Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a group of symptoms.)
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is a type of
dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer’s has no cure, but there are two new treatments, Kisunla and Legembi, that can reduce cognitive and functional decline in people living with Alzheimer’s. Legembi was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July 2023 and Kisunla in July 2024. Kathy started taking Donepezil after diagnosis, but she heard about the two new treatments from her neurologist. She started calling various clinics to see if they had the infusion. “I called so many,” she recalled. She eventually found a clinic that offered Legembi, but her insurance would not approve it. Her insurance did, however, accept Kisunla, a monthly injection produced by Eli Lilly. Kisunla is for adults with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. In a clinical study at 18 months, people treated with Kisunla showed a significant slowing of decline of an average of 22% compared with a placebo.
“I was scared to get the infusion because of the side effects,” Kathy explained. “I think for
a good six months I was like, ‘I’m not going to do it.’ It’s a big time commitment, and in my head I’m thinking, ‘I want to enjoy my family’; if I can’t get this, it could be like 10 years …”
There were a lot of hoops Kathy had to jump through to make sure she would be a good fit for the medication. Kathy was ultimately approved for the infusion, which she started in September. She was actually the
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first patient to receive the treatment at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology in Golden Valley. Kathy started out on a half dose and is now on the larger dose. She didn’t experience any side effects on the half dose, but she did have a fourday headache after her first higher dose.
Kathy is one of 3% of people with Alzheimer’s disease who have posterior cortical atrophy (PCA). “I was seeing
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specks. I pulled over one day because I thought there were spiders and webs on my window.”
Pete recalled, “She was always cleaning off her glasses like she could never get them clean.”
At first, the eye doctor thought Kathy had dry eye, but the drops weren’t helping, so she was referred to a neuroophthalmologist. PCA is a rare type of dementia that affects the back of the brain and causes a decline in visual processing skills.
“Every day I have to lay down and rest my eyes because I have to release the pressure,” Kathy explained.
Alzheimer’s disease has also impacted Kathy’s cooking, entertaining and social life. She finds herself getting flustered in the kitchen when she is trying to prepare meals.
“It takes me forever to grocery shop,” she explained. “I just get overwhelmed.”
On New Year’s Eve, Kathy was invited to attend a party. All she had to do was bring a book with her for a game.
“It took me three hours to pick out two books. I went to six stores,” Kathy recalled.
Coyote sightings on the rise: the do’s and don’ts
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Pete says the hope is that it will slow down the progression and maybe three to five years from now, there will be a drug that can cure the condition. “I don’t want to think long term, I just want to live in the moment, as cliché as that sounds — but it is so true,” he said. “We laugh, we love.”
The Ingebrands have made it a point to travel more. At least once a year, they plan to take a family trip. This summer, they rented a beach house in South Carolina. “It’s all about making those memories and happiness,” Kathy said.
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Since undergoing the infusions, Kathy has noticed small differences; for example, she feels less agitated. Pete said her mood seems better. Only time will tell. After 18 months of the infusion, Kathy will do a PET scan to see what impact, if any, the infusion is having. Kathy says she is undergoing the treatment for her family. “I do feel good about doing it, because what other option is there?” she asked. “It’s not going to cure you. It’s hopefully going to let you live longer.”
Blaine woman sentenced for sexual assault
Allison Leigh Schardin, 39, of Blaine was sentenced to serve two weekends in the county workhouse and five years’ probation for sexually assaulting two Colorado teens, both 15, who were in the Twin Cities for a hockey tournament.
Schardin pleaded guilty in Ramsey County Court to felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct as part of a plea agreement.
According to the criminal complaint, police were notified on Jan. 22, 2024 that a woman, later identified as Schardin, had engaged in sexual conduct with members of a Colorado under-16 hockey team in a hotel in the 2500 block of Cleveland Avenue N.
Schardin spent five days in jail after her arrest. She received a stayed eight-month jail sentence and was put on probation for five years. Schardin won’t serve the jail sentence if she abides by all of the terms of her probation.
Judge Joy Bartscher also ordered her to perform 200 hours of community service and serve two more weekends in jail. Schardin must also undergo mental health treatment, be registered as a predatory offender for 10 years, and have no unsupervised contact with juvenile boys.
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Kathy and Pete Ingebrand pictured with their granddaughter Celina and their dog Fig. Kathy, 60, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 59.
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Jack Driessen sank three free shots in this trip to the line on the way to 44 points in a win at Andover.
Driessen hits
44 points
Jackson Driessen poured in 44 points, tying his school record, as Centennial held off Andover 86-77 on Friday evening at Andover.
The senior guard made six 3-pointers and was 8-for-11 on free shots. He tied a record he set as a sophomore. Tristan Hanson added 22 points. Marshawn Carlvin was next with seven. For Andover (6-10), guard Luke Fenton sank 31 points.
The Cougars (8-8) lost 66-65 to Spring Lake Park (9-6) on Tuesday. Hanson had 19 points, Driessen 16, Kellen Binder 11 and Zach Espinosa nine.
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SPORTS
Cougars will duel Elks for title
Centennial defeated Maple Grove, a longtime conference power, 97-89 in a dual meet on Thursday, Jan. 23 to stay undefeated at 4-0.
“It came down to the last relay in which we took first to win the meet,” Coach Pete Crawford said, referring to Caleb Cregan, Page Grant, Isaac Nguyen and Benno Schuhbauer winning the 400 freestyle relay in 3:28.60.
“With this win,” Crawford said. “We will be swimming for a conference championship in two weeks versus Elk River.”
Schuhbauer (2:07.88) and Cregan placed 1-2 in the individual medley. Schuhbauer also won backstroke (56.70) and Cregan won the butterfly (58.42). Nguyen won the 200 free (1:57.44) and 100 free (52.0). Page won the 50 free (23.99). The Cougar 200 free relay also won with Sawyer Celotta, Jacob Digre, Nguyen and Joseph Murray (1:35.44).
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This Week In SPORTS | Scoreboard
ALPINE SKI
• Results last week Girls first of 11 teams and boys fourth of 12 teams in NWSC meet at Wild Mountain
Coming up
Thursday, Jan. 30: conference meet at Trollhaugen, 3:45 p.m.
BASKETBALL, BOYS
Results last week
Spring Lake Park 66, Cougars 65 Cougars 86, Andover 77
• Record 8-8 overall, 3-6 conference
Coming up
Tuesday, Jan.28: Anoka, 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31: at Robbinsdale Armstrong, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1: at Duluth East, 2:30 p.m.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL, GIRLS
• Results last week
Cougars 70. Spring Lake Park 44 Cougars 76, Andover 38
• Record 11-6 overall, 8-2 conference
• Coming up Tuesday, Jan. 28: at Anoka, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 30: Robbinsdale Armstrong, 7 p.m.
GYMNASTICS
• Coming up Tuesday, Jan. 28: at Park Center, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21: at Rogers, 6:30 p.m.
Centennial picked up two conference wins last week with 6-foot-2 senior Autumn McCall scoring 61 points. The Cougars won at Spring Lake Park 70-44 Tuesday, led by McCall with 26 points and Sydney Schmitz 15. The Cougars cruised 76-38 over Andover at home Friday as McCall dominated with 35 points. Schmitz scored 16 and Amelia Delmedico 12. The Cougars are 11-6 overall and 8-2 in the NWSC for second place behind Anoka (10-0)
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Haley Peterson
Alpine Skiing January 28, 2025
Haley Peterson, Centennial freshman Alpine skier, placed first in an 11-team conference event Thursday, leading the team to first place. Peterson had placed fourth and sixth in previous conference meets She had an impressive top-ten finish at the MLK Invitational at Giants Ridge. “Hailey likes to win and has a ton of fun free skiing and ski racing,” Coach Derrick Taylor said. “Even on the coldest nights Hailey is taking run after run working on her technique.” She also trains on weekends with the Trollhaugen Race Academy.
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WRESTLING
• Coming up
Thursday, Jan. 30: at Maple Grove, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1: Armstrong/ Cooper, 1 p.m.
HOCKEY, GIRLS
(Centennial/Spring Lake Park)
• Results last week
Cougars 14, Armstrong/Cooper 1 Cougars 2, North Wright County 1
• Record 20-2 overall, 11-0 conference
• Coming up
Tuesday, Jan. 28: at Blaine, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 30: White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.
SWIMMING & DIVING
• Results last week
Cougar 97, Maple Grove 89
• Record 4-0 overall, 4-0 conference
Centennial rolled up victories last week over Osseo 59-14, Elk River 35-32, Maple Grove 56-14, Armstrong 54-10 and Two Rivers 56-12. They are 6-5 overall and 9-1 in conference, winning 12 of their last 13, losing only to No. 7 ranked Hastings. “We have been wrestling really well,” Coach Chase Steffen said. “We are currently ranked in the ‘lean and mean’ by The Guillotine for the first time since 2017.” That puts them in the top 20. Tyler Cook, a junior, is 29-4 with 19 pins and notched his 100th career win. Aidan Ford is 25-7 with 13 pins, Evan Boesch 20-9 with seven pins, Logan Fu 23-13 with 12 pins, Jack Grygelko 22-13 with 12 pins, Andrew Person 25-7 with 12 pins, Jack Ruegesegger 24-9 with 12 pins, and Jaden Lilly 13-7 with seven pins..
GIRLS HOCKEY
Centennial/Spring Lake Park (20-2) beat Armstrong/Cooper 14-1 at home on Tuesday evening, then eked out a 2-1 win Thursday over North Wright County (9-13). Goals against Armstrong/Cooper were by Mia Sutch (four), Grace Laager (two), Teagan Kulenkamp (two), Lillian Renslow (two), Maddie Wolter, Sam Kelzenberg, Ella Perrault and Alexis Larsen. The Cougars are 20-2 overall, 11-0 in the conference.
BOYS HOCKEY
• Coming up Thursday, Jan. 30: Park Center, 6 p.m.
WRESTLING
Results last week
Centennial 59, Osseo 14 Centennial 35, Elk River 32 Centennial 56, Maple Grove 14 Centennial 54, Armstrong 10 Centennial 56, Two Rivers 12
• Record 16-5 overall, 9-1 conference
• Coming up
Wednesday, Jan. 29: Quad at Spring Lake Park, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 30: at Stillwater (also Orono), 5 p.m.
Led by Hailey Peterson, who placed first overall, the Centennial/Spring Lake Park girls placed first for the third time in four conference meets Thursday at Wild Mountain. Peterson won for the first time with runs of 31.72 and 34.17. Gwen Halvorson placed sixth of 98 entrants, Hadley Goochey 17th, Morgan Tharp 20th, Anna Crandall 22nd, Emily Stokkland 27th, Sofia Anderson 28th, Ella Nelson 29th, Vivian Struve 32nd and Simaya Johnson 34th.
ALPINE, BOYS
The Centennial/Spring Lake Park boys placed fourth out of 12 teams, led by Caleb Nelson, placing a strong sixth of 98 skiers, in the second to last Northwest Suburban Conference meet on Thursday at Wild Mountain. Ryder Quinn was 21st, Devon Cunningham 22nd, Luke Peterson 34th, Logan Hazzard 38th, Levi Struve 41st, Elliott Lien 43rd and Lehman Paxton 44th.
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Centennial picked up a 3-1 win over Anoka at home on Thursday with goals by Joey Hemr and Kaden Johnson in the first period and Isaac Adams in the third. Goalie Ryan Sanburg made 22 saves. Cooper Hehir made two assists. The Cougars then lost to Rogers (17-1) by 8-3 on Saturday. Cooper Daikawa had two goals and Gavin Cunningham one. Centennial is 5-13.
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Benno Schuhbauer won three events against Maple Grove.
