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Braver Angels aims to bridge the political divide BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
2024 is bound to have some heated discussions, especially when it comes to politics. That’s where Braver Angels comes in. The organization will offer a workshop titled, “Skills for Disagreeing Better about Politics” Monday, Feb. 5, at Centennial Elementary in Circle Pines. Braver Angels is a grassroots organization that seeks to strengthen relationships and communities harmed by partisan polarization. It offers communication skills as a means to bridge political divides that drive animosity and prevent people from working together on shared problems.
“What I like about Braver Angels is it is really to get people to change the way we do politics. We’re not trying to change people’s minds about issues, but rather just help them change the way they think about each other,” said Morgan Holle, a state coordinator for Braver Angels. “Polarization has reached such a height that we are seeing each other as enemies. If you think that person is a monster, there’s no way you are going to relate to them, or work on some sort of community issue.” SEE TALKING POLITICS, PAGE 2
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After participating in programming offered by Braver Angels, participants say they were able to have a positive view of the other side and find common ground. Braver Angels will offer a workshop titled “Skills for Disagreeing Better about Politics” on Feb. 5 at Centennial Elementary.
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A north metro native Sydney Berrier, 23, stars as Raya from “The Last Dragon” in the Disney on Ice “Magic in the Stars” show, Feb. 9-11 at the Target Center
Disney on Ice allows White Bear skater to evolve BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
For many figure skaters, starring in a Disney on Ice show is a far-fetched pipe dream that likely will never happen. But for White Bear Lake native Sydney Berrier, it’s a reality. Berrier will perform in the role of Raya from “The Last Dragon” in the Disney on Ice “Magic in the Stars” show Feb. 9-11 at the Target Center. Berrier started skating when she was 4 years old because she wanted a skating dress. She grew up skating at the White Bear Sports Center and
has been coached by Rose Esteb since she was about 10. She graduated from Minnesota Online High School in 2018 and has been a professional skater for Disney on Ice since she auditioned in 2018. She had her eyes set on Disney on Ice because she has always enjoyed the performing aspect of skating. She especially enjoyed the annual ice show at the sports center. “It piqued my interest,” Berrier said about Disney on Ice. “The family entertainment aspect of it and being able to dress up in crazy costumes and play characters
sounded fun,” she said.
Berrier is an ISI (Ice Skating Industry) freestyle 9 skater, USFS (United States Figure Skating) Freeskate gold medalist, USFS Moves in The Field gold medalist, and a Minnesota State Open Juvenile Bronze medalist. Raya has been a fun role for Berrier, as the 23-year-old gets to combine her skating skills and aerial skills. In addition to skating, she also attended Circus Juventas in St. Paul while growing up.
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The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) has been selected as the charitable benefactor of the eighth annual Guns and Hoses charity hockey game on Friday, Feb. 23, at the Blaine Super Rink. Proceeds from the event will be given to TFLF to assist it in supporting Minnesota’s 60,000 first responders. 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 $250,000 for local first responders. “When we interviewed recipient partners for this year’s event, it was clear The Front Line Foundation was the group we needed to work with,” said Wes Pederson, chair of Lino Lakes Volunteers in Public Safety, the organization that puts on the event. “We have been very impressed with the work The Front Line Foundation has done to support our first responders.”
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