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Sending St. Valentine to seniors

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

LEXINGTON — Mayor Mike Murphy has announced that he will run for governor.

The next Minnesota gubernatorial election will be Nov. 8, 2022.

Murphy was elected to the City Council in 2016.

After former Mayor Mark Kurth resigned Mayor Mike Murphy in September 2019, Murphy was appointed by his fellow council members to fill the remainder of Kurth’s term (through December 2020). He then ran unopposed for reelection. His current term runs through Dec. 31, 2024.

Last week, Murphy released a nearly 10-minute video announcing his candidacy for governor and launched his campaign website.

“The time for action is now. It is time we listen to those who haven't been listened to before, and it is time for fresh leadership.

And so today (Feb. 4) with my family, my friends and my community at my side, I'm excited to announce my candidacy for governor of Minnesota,” he said in the video.

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Seniors at two local care facilities will not feel alone this Valentine’s Day, thanks to St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church and community members.

For the first time, parishioners are busy making Valentine’s Day cards, which will be given to seniors at White Pine Senior Living in Blaine and Lino Lakes Assisted Living. Cards will also be given to parishioners who have been isolated due to personal circumstances amid the pandemic.

“People are thirsting for contact and connection and to know that they are not alone,” said Barb Uschold Anderson, director of pastoral care. “Because we have not been able to go out into the care centers (for visits), we are at least able to reach out in this way.”

The cards have been made by people of all ages. Uschold Anderson said some community members who do not attend St. Joseph have also made and dropped off cards. Volunteers also made cards for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Ham Lake resident Cheri Brausen, a former longtime Lino Lakes resident, has attended the church for over 20 years.

Brausen made 25 cards.

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St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church and community members are stepping up to make sure area seniors feel loved this Valentine’s Day.

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Area photographer makes subjects feel ‘comfortable in their own skin’ When Grace Magill first got a camera, it was just a way to take photos of her friends dancing. Now, her penchant for photography has transformed into a business.

Magill, who is currently a sophomore at the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD), graduated from Centennial in

2019. She was on the Centennial Dance Team for four years, two of those as captain. She was also all-conference; she made seven trips to state and was an honorroll student.

She has been taking photos since 2017. “At first I saw this as just a hobby to take dance pictures of my friends. Over time, it developed to senior and family photos,” Magill explained.

In a non-pandemic year, Magill would spend her summers bartending at concerts and events downtown at sports stadiums, but last summer, that wasn’t an option. “I decided to fully open up my hobby to a business. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” she said.

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Gymnastics: Cougars lose to Champlin

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Centennial girls basketball remained unbeaten last week, rolling past Blaine 76-67 at home Tuesday and Totino-Grace 78-60 Friday in Fridley. The Cougars are 6-0 and ranked No. 4 in Class 4A. “Great performance from our squad this week against two tough opponents,” coach Jamie Sobolik said. “Both games were physical and fast and our girls did a great job matching the other teams intensity. We know that teams are always going to bring their ‘A’ game and we have to be ready each game to make sure we match their intensity.”

Against Blaine, center Jenna Guyer tallied 22 points, shooting 9-for-10, and snagged nine rebounds. Camille Cummings hit 15 points and Sydney Kubes and Jodi Anderson 11 each.

Anderson, a recent thousand-pointer, came off the bench, while recorvering from an ankle sprain. For Blaine (33), Allison Terry scored 15, Annika Schlomann 13 and Molly Garber 12.

“We wanted to expose their lack of a true post player and get our offense BRUCE STRAND | SUBMITTED focused around Jenna Guyer. We were Sydney Kubes, following through on a able to do that successfully,” Sobolik 3-pointer here in previous game, tallied 29 said. “That also opened up our outside points in two wins. game where Sydney Kubes was 3-for-6 from 3-pt range.”

Against Totino-Grace, Kubes netted 18 points, Cummings 15, Anderson 14, and Haley Mulberry and Marissa Frost eight each. Cummings made eight steals and Frost six assists.

Two ex-Cougars led the Eagles (3-4) as Hannah Herzig sank 21 points and Leah Dengerud 18. “We were going against a team that knows us pretty well,” Sobolik said, meaning those two, who were Cougars in youth basketball and Herzig was a starter for Centennial last year.

The Eagles took an 18-6 lead but the Cougars were ahead 37-24 by halftime and led by as much as 22 in the second half, mainly by causing 31 turnovers, with Kubes running the top of the full-court defense.

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Jenna Simso on parallel bars.

The Centennial gymnasts lost a dual meet to Champlin Park 136.65 to 131.90 at home Monday, Feb. 1.

Their record is now 2-1.

Centennial’s Audrey Noha placed first allaround with 35.40, followed by Champlin’s Katie Johnson (34.425) and Jordan Smith (32.925). Next were Centennial’s Amelya Gannon (32.475) and Jenna Simso (31.50).

Noha won vault (8.925) and took second in bars (8.525) and beam (9.00) and third on floor (8.95).

Simso was third in vault (8.55), Gannon fourth (8.50) and Sydney Nelson fifth (8.35). Adi Border was fourth in floor (8.90).

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Audrey Noha on floor exercise.

Centennial boys basketball lost to Blaine 76-57 on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and Totino-Grace 69-39 on Friday, falling to 1-6 for the season. Against Blaine, Zach Frank tallied 23 points and Mason Lindsay 12. Leading Blaine (3-3) were Aaron Paul with 17 and Maxwell Stepanek with 12. TotinoGrace (6-0), the No. 2 ranked team in Class 3A, had Tommy Humphries with 16 points, Demarion Watson 13 and Patrick Bath 11 for the Eagles (6-0). Frank had 12 points and Tommy Palmsteen nine for Centennial.

CENTENNIAL HOCKEY Meagan Goodreau has delivered eight goals in Centennial hockey’s first seven games, helping the Cougars post a 6-1 record. The 5-foot-5, 135-pound junior forward also has made four assists. Last week, she got the goahead goal in the third period of a 2-1 win over Osseo/Park Center, then scored twice in a 6-1 win over Armstrong/Cooper. Goodreau was the team’s second-leading scorer last season with 13 goals and eight assists. She made all-conference in tennis this fall, compiling a 13-2 record at No. 2 doubles.

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Centennial boys hockey (4-2-1) lost its lone outing last week to Andover 6-3 there Saturday. Owen Van Tassel had two goals, one on power play to close the scoring, and AJ Carls had the first goal. Andover (7-1) outshot the Cougars 31-20 with Garrett Schifsky and Kyle Law netting two goals each. Leo Troje was in goal for the Cougars.

Hockey: Centennial girls clip OPC and A/C Stout goalkeeping by Kaitlin Groess helped the Centennial girls hockey team beat Osseo/Park Center 2-1 at home Tuesday, Feb. 2, and the Cougars followed up with a 6-1 rout of Armstrong/Cooper on Thursday, improving to 6-1. Groess stopped 36 of 37 shots by OPC (1-5). Lauren O’Hara scored in the first period, assisted

by Abby Elliott. Charley Sawicky tied it for OPC (1-5) in the second period. Megan Goodreau delivered the go-ahead goal for the Cougars (5-1) two minutes into the third period,

assisted by O’Hara. Scoring against Armstrong/Cooper were O’Hara, Summer Francis twice, Goodreau twice, and Elliott. O’Hara made two assists. Anna Anderson was in goal.

Swimming: Centennial tops Andover The Centennial swimmers beat Andover 97-83 at home Thursday evening. The Cougars (2-1) had firstplaces by Aidan Gillen (200 free, 1:58.49, and 100 free, 512.99), Liam Gulaid (individual medley, 2:16.36, and 500 free, 5:30.49), Hunter Belting (50 free, 22.77), and Matt Scheurer (breaststroke, 1:06.22). The Cougar won the 200 freestyle relay with Belting, Josh Washburn, Gillen and Gulaid in 1:36.60 and the 400 free relay with Gillen, Gulaid, George Atkinson and Belting in 3:32.64.

Wrestling: Cougars beat Tartan, PC; lose to Mustangs The Centennial wrestlers are 7-4 after beating Tartan 39-22 and Park Center 49-30 last while falling to undefeated Mounds View 60-15.

Winning against Mounds View were Luke Timko (3-1 decision), Jonah Hylton (55-second pin) and Oskar Welsch (pin in 3:27). The Cougars had five forfeit wins against Tartan while Hilton won 9-3 and Marcus Whiting pinned his man in 4:16. Against Park Center, Hylton had a pin in 1:10, Joe Streff had a pin in 2:40, Dylan Larson won major 14-5, Evan Just nipped Steven Dolomengi 10-9, and Welsch won 6-2 over Riley Johnson. They had two forfeit wins.

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STUDENT NEWS The following local students were named to the Dean’s List or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2020 Fall semester:

College of St. Scholastica: Hannah Fulton, Grace Johnson, and Alicia Koehnen, all of Circle Pines; Kaitlynn Moore, Allie Nyblom, and Ella Sullivan, all of Lino Lakes.

Gustavus Adolphus College: Kimberly Hareland, Bailey Hoff, and Tate Littlefield, all of Lino Lakes.

Iowa State University: Samantha Brang, Daniel Cassidy, Joseph Cassidy, Nathan Flynn, Zachary Fritz, Leah Gebeke, John Gray, Alex Hoglund, Adam Horst, Connor Payne, Abigail Peloquin, Rachel Steinberg, and Rachael Walcheck, all of Lino Lakes; Ashleigh Ballard, Abby Burns, Jeremiah Horst, and Hwansung So, all of Circle Pines.

LeTourneau University: Jacob Lofstad of Circle Pines.

Millikin University: Courtney Klein of Lino Lakes.

North Dakota State University: Surra Birru, Ryan Carroll, Ian Elmquist, Tam Le, Claire

McArdle, and Rachel Meachem, all of Circle Pines; Spencer Ekstrom, Alexander Feltman, Katie Ferrand, Kennedy Grant, Kendra Hassan, Jocob Huber, Anna Lundeen, Meghan Smude, Michael Solheid, Kiana Stilley, and Laura Trettel, all of Lino Lakes.

Alexis Mercado, Matthew Nardecchia, Michael Schmidt, and Paxton Zirpel, all of Lino Lakes; Matthew Ardito, Ruth Crowder, Sarah Grow, Maria Landfried, Noah Larson, Joy Ohana, Nicole Sauter, and Thomas Shea, all of Circle Pines.

St. Cloud State University:

McKeeley Larson, Tevis Linser, Kyle Neuendorf, and Madison Vang, all of Lino Lakes; Cate Flynn, Michel Justen, Kally Leidig, Wyatt Schoephoerster, and Sara Stapleton, all of Circle Pines.

Katelynn Burggraff, Eric Hotakainen, Jenna Trost, and Ariel Widman, all of Lino Lakes; Lawrence Burdick of Lexington.

St. Cloud Technical and Community College:

University of Wisconsin-Madison:

Derek Bettendorf and Jessica Dang, both of Lino Lakes; Daniel Hong of Circle Pines.

Mikayla Baltus, Nate Geschwill, Rachel Henninger, Matthew Hoover, Amy Krekelberg, Keaton Kuzel, Ryan Miller, John Mulvihill, Nate Rewald, Jack Roeber, and Tyler Wagner, all of Circle Pines

University of Minnesota-Duluth:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater:

University of Iowa:

Haya AlJaleeli, Christopher Chapin, Matthew Coffman, Donovan Decker, Kaylee Erickson, Emma Fest-Wilson, Kenneth Franklin, Drew Gilgosch, Elizabeth Grone, Reed Hoff, Sydney Hoglund, Cullen Johnson, Kendall Kramar, Grace Magill, Eliana Marciano,

North Dakota State University: Dylan Kallman of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, agricultural economics; Morgan O'Brien of Lino Lakes, Master of Science, mathematics.

South Dakota State University: Samuel Deutsch, Associate of Arts, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Zachary Beyer of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, horticulture; Conner Donnelly of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, computer science and information systems;

University of Wisconsin-Stout:

Chua Vue of Circle Pines; Ambar Schroeder of Lino Lakes.

The following local students graduated from a college or university in Fall, 2020:

Chad Kienholz of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, conservation and environmental planning; Zachary Vang of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, marketing communications.

Elise Burlowski and Isabelle Mayhew, both of Circle Pines.

University of Wisconsin-Stout:

Wheaton College: Megan Heider and Jessica Stenvig, both of Lino Lakes.

Justin Melby of Circle Pines, Master of Science, operations and supply management; Tyler Wagner of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, apparel design and development.

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U of M Extension offers webinar on federal relief funding The University of Minnesota Extension

is offering a free online webinar about federal COVID-19 relief funding for small businesses at 9 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 12. Those who cannot watch at that time may register and receive a link to the recording after the event. This session will provide a broad overview to help people understand which federal program

might be the best option for businesses in the community.

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Owner Rob Scott has worked out an arrangement for the space that was formerly occupied by Bonfire Wood Fire Cooking, located at 4365 Pheasant Ridge Drive

NE, in the Village of Blaine Shopping Center. Scott said he hopes to have the new location up and running in early March. For more information about Lucy’s Burgers, visit lucysburgers.com.

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the Paycheck Protection Program Round 2 to more funding for Economic Disaster Injury Disaster Loans and tax credits for providing paid sick leave, this law is applicable to many small businesses across Minnesota.

Discussion host Brigid Tuck, Extension senior economic impact analyst, will interview expert Megan Roberts, Extension agricultural business management educator.

Roberts is an Extension educator in agricultural business management. Since COVID-19 began, she has focused much of her work on federal and state financial relief policy and its effects on small businesses. She holds both a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Minnesota and a doctorate from a joint program from Texas Tech and Texas A&M universities.

She lives in rural southern Minnesota with her family.

The webinar is part of a series offered by Extension.

Go to Extension’s website at extension.umn.edu and search “federal covid relief.”

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S I LOOK back over the years, friendships have meant a lot to me. I learn from people, I gain encouragement, and when a level of trust is reached, I can share my sorrows and victories.

By the way, when you share a sorrow it is cut in half and when you share a joy, it is doubled.

I MET BUS Hamilton over 20 years ago when he operated a small marina on an oxbow on the Caloosahatchee River, 15 miles east of Fort Myers, Florida. In the summer we kept our boat there for a couple of years. It was a 1987 49-foot Gulfstar, but as boats go, they always need repairs and updates. Bus had a list of competent repair people, such as diesel mechanics, shaft and prop people, fiberglass repair and brightwork finishing. I asked him how he got this list and he said “16 years of screening!”

I have used that approach for About the our newspaper businesses as well as our home. I collected a list of Town competent people who can solve Gene Johnson various repair issues that give a lot of peace of mind.

A wind storm years back sent a huge cottonwood tree limb crashing on to our front porch and our daughter’s car, which was in the driveway. The list gave us immediate help to prevent rain damage and get rebuilding underway.

I talked to Bus last week and we reminisced about life’s experiences. He shared another gem.

It goes like this, “The people you connect with in life make all the difference.”

“FREEDOM IS NEVER more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it along to our children in our bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” Ronald Reagan I COLLECT ITEMS from other newspapers, which give me a chuckle. The following was a column by Rich Glennie from the McLeod County Chronicle, Glencoe, Minnesota, in October 2003.

Accept that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue.

Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.

Drive carefully. It’s not only cars that can be recalled by their maker.

If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.

It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.

Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time because then you don’t have a leg to stand on.

If ignorance is bliss, why aren’t more people happy?

Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.

VALENTINE’S DAY, FEB. 14, got its beginning from a widely recognized third century Roman Saint San Valentino. Tradition has it associated with courtly love. The following are some Scripture references about love and relationships: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5Love is patient, love is kind, It does not envy. It does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Proverbs 3:3-4:Let love and faithfulness never leave you; find them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.

Ephesians 4:2:Be completely humble and gentle; be patient bearing with one another in love.

1 Corinthians 16:14:Do everything in love.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HEIDI Briski Gainor, wife of our Pine City, Minnesota editor, who was invited to the Super Bowl by the NFL. She joined 7,499 other health care workers from around the country.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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Community education continues to prove connections

n community education we’ve always been at-the-ready to transform to the needs of the community in providing connections. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly tested those abilities. We swiftly transformed our resources to launch a quality emergency child care center for families working in critical sectors.

Our enrichment staff has worked Movers & to pivot typical in-person classes Shakers to virtual experiences.

Cori Sendle We’ve offered doat-home cooking kits, science STEM kits, virtual fitness classes, virtual theater and more. These learning and life-enriching experiences are so important to the vitality of

a community, even during a pandemic. We’ve been committed to ensuring kids and families still have the opportunity to grow and learn in a safe setting during this time and maintain some of those connections that provide normalcy.

The health and safety of participants and instructors continues to be the priority of our COVID-19 guidelines for in-person classes. We continue to follow guidelines set forth by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in providing you experiences that are intuitive to your needs, life-enriching and safe. We are currently offering a variety of in-person classes with modifications. We are excited to begin a new session of swim lessons in our aquatics program the week of March 14.

Our planning for spring and summer brings much optimism

for things to come! The printed version of our Summer Activity Guide will be in mailboxes early April. You’ll see familiar favorites including recreational and sports camps, creative and STEM camps, swim lessons and more for youth. For adults we are pleased to welcome back our dance classes in-person, with modifications for safety. We’ll also continue to offer virtual experiences such as at-home kits and online classes for both youth and adults. You can view what we have to offer for winter/early spring by visiting our website, www.isd12.org/ community-education. Whether you are joining us for one of our in-person activities or participating in an online class We hope to connect with you in one of our offerings soon!

Cori Sendle is director of Community Education for the Centennial School District.

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Synod at Home learning opportunity During Lent, Catholics across the archdiocese are invited to participate in Synod at Home, a series of videos and activities with tips and tools for growing faith. The five-week series runs Feb. 18 through March 18 and is based on four pillars — prayer and sacraments; lifelong learning; generosity and service; and traditions and fun. The content is designed for use by individuals, couples and families.

Weekly videos and materials are available online at archspm.org/synod-athome or through the Synod app. Participants can also sign up to receive the content by email. Registrants can choose to virtually attend some or all of the events, but the topics are designed to build on one another.

POLITICAL BRIEFS Bill provides tax credits for hiring veterans State Rep. Donald Raleigh (R-Circle Pines) has introduced legislation that would provide tax credits to employers for hiring disabled or unemployed veterans.

“Having served nearly eight years active duty in the United States Army, I understand the unique challenges that face our servicemen and women when they reenter civilian life—a process made more difficult if the veteran is disabled as a result of their service,” said Rep. Raleigh. “Providing this incentive for employers is the right thing to do for the brave men, women and their families that have sacrificed for our state and nation. Gainful employment not only offers income for an individual and family, but it can also provide a sense of pride and purpose that goes far beyond a paycheck.”

Raleigh’s bill, House File 641, provides up to a $3,000 tax credit for employers that hire a disabled veteran and up to a $1,500 credit for employers that hire an unemployed veteran. Employers may not claim the credit if they hire a veteran who has previously been employed by the business. The bill has been referred to the Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee.

Legislation will ‘protect Americans’ savings’ Congressman Tom Emmer has introduced the Mutual Fund Litigation Reform Act, which will prevent attorneys from filing

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“baseless litigation designed to abuse the legal system for financial gain.” The legislation improves litigation requirements against firms that are already strongly regulated to protect consumers in order to reduce the excessive number of lawsuits that are brought without merit.

"Many Americans’ savings are invested in mutual funds, whether it be in a 401(k) or other retirement accounts. These funds preserve our earnings and help us save for the future," said Emmer. "While legal recourse is sometimes necessary, frivolous lawsuits are all too common. By ensuring that claims have evidence and are worth pursuing, we can support legitimate legal claims as well as increase the stability and growth of the funds that secure our future."

The Mutual Fund Litigation Reform Act increases pleading requirements for plaintiff’s attorneys using Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, which grants the SEC and fund shareholders the right to sue a mutual fund adviser for fees believed to be excessive. Emmer’s bill requires plaintiffs in these Section 36(b) suits to spell out the factual basis for their claims with “clear and convincing evidence.” This standard is used for adjudicating claims under several federal statutes and would curb the growth of lawsuits brought without the evidence available to win on the merits. Mitigating these unworthy claims would limit significant costs in the pretrial discovery phase of the litigation.

Rosalie E. Robb

Jan. 21, 1938 – Jan. 24, 2021 Age 83 of Circle Pines, Minnesota. Passed away at home with family at her side, on Sunday, Jan. 24, after a short battle with an aggressive, incurable cancer.

Born and raised in Winona, Minnesota, the youngest of three girls of John “Jack” and Sylvia (Schneider) Guenther. Rosalie graduated from Winona High School in 1956. She worked in the art department of Hal Leonards where she met and later married Gerald Robb in 1958-1984, soon making their home in Ames, Iowa. She was a homemaker, a mom and a Bluebird troop leader. She made lifelong friends there, played in bridge clubs, and contributed time to church circles. She became a talented bowler, winning many trophies and awards for individual and couples bowling for more than 20 years. After a decade, the family moved to Circle Pines, Minnesota, where she lived for her remaining 51 years.

She was known to be strong in her convictions as well as generous and caring for her close friends and family. She greatly appreciated the friendships that had withstood the test of time and all of life’s challenges.

Rosalie was a truly gifted and creative woman when it came to the arts, decorating her home, entertaining friends with a festive table and gourmet food, as well as designing her gardens. In the early 1970s, she enjoyed an enterprise from her home, making dried flower arrangements using antiques and barn wood to display her many unique designs. She also created wonderfully detailed hand-painted clothespin ornaments as Christmas tree decorations inspired by nursery rhyme and Christmas characters.

She also enjoyed traveling, antiquing, and was an avid crossword enthusiast in order to challenge her brain daily. After retirement her favorite pastime was working endlessly at keeping her pride & joy, her yard and flower gardens, in beautiful splendor and did so up until two days before her surgery for cancer.

She entered into her journey with a positive and continuous upbeat attitude.

Minor setbacks were handled with faith and fortitude, until she reached the end of her journey as it became too much for her to fight.

After her final diagnosis, she often said, “I’ve had a good life!” and marched forward with acceptance and grace. Her faith in God and his promise of eternal life, along with prayer, sustained her until the end. Her strength and courage will be missed. But she is now at peace and free from the suffering of this journey.

Rosalie is survived by her sister, Doreen (Guenther) Galewski, of Winona, Minnesota. Preceded by her parents, John & Sylvia (Schneider) Guenther and a sister, Shirley (Guenther) Kukowski. Also surviving is her only child, Sabrina Robb, grandson, Joshua Munchow of Atlanta, Georgia, granddaughter Andrea (Tom) Schoeberl of Blaine, Minnesota, great grandsons, Gabe, Ethan and Noah, nephews Steven, Jon, Jerry (Natasha), and Michael (Julie) Kukowski, grand nieces, nephews and several lifelong friends.

Rosalie will be kept close in our hearts, with our personal memories, for Always.

And we will be forever thankful to God to have had her in our lives.

We would especially like to thank an earthly Angel, our neighbor Heather, for her loving kindness and assistance with Rosalie’s care during the latter weeks of her journey. Also, the wonderful and caring Allina White Bear Lake area Hospice team for all their dedication to Rosalie’s care and helping to make her transitions as comfortable as possible.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family has chosen to wait until this coming June when we will have a gathering of family and friends in her backyard gardens to celebrate her life and legacy. Notification will be made when a date is safe to gather and the gardens are in full bloom.

The family asks that any Memorials please be made as a donation to the American Cancer Society @ cancer.org , so that someday they may find a successful cure for the variety of cancer that took Rosalie’s life all too soon.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Columbus man charged with 2nd-degree assault Matthew John Kropp, 38, of Columbus, has been charged with second-degree assault after an incident Jan. 28.

According to the criminal complaint, a victim reported that on Jan. 28 his neighbor, Kropp, had come to his home in Lino Lakes unannounced and threatened him with a bow and arrow. The victim provided law enforcement with video surveillance, which shows Kropp walking up the

victim’s driveway, nocking an arrow on the bow and approaching the victim’s garage door. After the victim opens the door, the complaint states that video surveillance then shows Kropp drawing back the bow and aiming it at the victim’s chest. After approximately 40 seconds, the victim is able to diffuse the situation and Kropp lowers the bow.

The victim told police that Kropp made multiple claims that he was having a relationship with his girlfriend. He said that Kropp accused him

of possibly harming his dogs. Per the complaint, Kropp not only apologized for the incident via text message but also admitted to officers that what he did was wrong.

If convicted, Kropp faces a sentence of up to seven years in prison and/or a fine in between $4,200 up to $14,000. Kropp’s next court appearance is scheduled for 10 a.m. March 31.

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LEXINGTON MAYOR: Announces candidacy for governor FROM PAGE 1

“As a married and longtime small business owner, I am ready to be the leader Minnesota needs. I am launching this campaign to safeguard Minnesota's future and bring common sense reforms back to our government. I am running because, like so many of you, I am fed up with my great state being consumed by broken promises and failed policies that have been the plague of our beautiful home for decades.”

Murphy grew up in Coon Rapids and graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 2003. He went to college to pursue a career in law enforcement.

After a back injury, Murphy decided to switch gears. In 2005, he and his father launched a franchise of The UPS Store.

In the video, the Republican candidate discusses some of his priorities, including criminal justice reform, affordable health care, senior care, mental health and substance abuse, human rights, business expansion, taxes and education.

“Let me be clear. I am not running for power, popularity or financial gain. This campaign will be one of transparency and inclusion. It's not about being a Republican, a Democrat, a libertarian, a conservative, an independent or a grassroots supporter. Everyone will have a seat at this table,” Murphy notes. “All of us have the right to be passionate and to defend our principles and embracing our differences is the key to a quality and understanding. I am a conservative, but that does not make me a bad person.”

Murphy ends the video by saying, “I would be honored to lead us down a path of prosperity and trial. As your next governor, I will not be intimidated by the challenges we face.

I will not play partisan games and I promise to lead with integrity. With your support, we can chart a new course from Minnesota and make Minnesota a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

To see the full video, or for more information about Murphy, visit mikemurphyformn.com.

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Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay said, “Successful mayors and local leaders have the experiences that make them uniquely qualified to seek higher office… It’s a long and difficult journey from being the mayor of a small town like

Lexington to being the governor of Minnesota, but kudos to Mike for taking on the challenge!”

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its Jan. 27 meeting: • Heard an update from Centennial School District Superintendent Brian Dietz and Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey on the additions to Centerville Elementary School. Work will include rerouting the city sewer from behind the school to the front of the school and installing a new playground with new equipment elsewhere on the grounds.

The additions to the building are expected to be in place for anticipated enrollment increases. District officials expect to see 125 to 150 additional students enrolled in the school within the next

five years, Dietz said.

Unanimously appointed David Kubat and Leslie Kuiper as new members of the Planning and Zoning Commission based upon the recommendation of commissioners. The new members were to be seated at the first meeting in February.

• Appointed Mark Remillard to the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA).

• Approved pay request No. 3 for $25,755.35 to Peterson Companies Inc. of Chisago City for work on the LaMotte Park irrigation system.

• Passed a resolution accepting the proposal from property assessors Mary Wells, SAMA, and Christopher Larson, CMA-IQL, and authorizing the

execution of a contract for services. The outgoing property assessor, Ken Tolzmann, will retire at the end of February after serving the city for 12 years. “It's important to note that Wells made herself and her staff available after hours to meet with homeowners who have trouble getting away during the day, and that is very advantageous for the city,” said Finance Director Bruce DeJong, who facilitated the request for proposal (RFP) process. Wells and Anoka County were the two vendors who responded to the RFP. A private assessor gives cities more local control than a county assessor does, and is more cost-effective, said

City Administrator/ Engineer Mark Statz.

Wells and her staff will cost the city some $4,000 less than the county assessor would.

• Passed a resolution establishing a city revolving loan and grant program. Award recommendations will come from the EDA. The Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will serve as an initial funding pool for the program, and the city administrator will be the party authorized to request these funds from the county. The program will be available to all businesses with a physical location in the city. City staff anticipates that one or two businesses per year are likely to participate

in the program. The city already has an applicant who has completed a project and is need of funding, DeJong said. The city administrator has been authorized to request an initial allocation of $25,000 from the city's HRA fund, administered

by Anoka County.

That money will be transferred to the city's general fund to be granted to an applicant.

At the beginning of 2020, the city's balance in its HRA account was $327,000. The city receives $50,000 each year from levy dollars based on the total taxable value of the city. Money from the fund is also used at Chauncey Barett Gardens for capital improvements.

• Heard a report from

Statz that the city is working toward partially reopening City Hall on Feb. 1. The front lobby will be open for transactions, and a staff member will be available to answer the public's needs, he said. Council chambers will be ready for the council to move into by the end of February, if pandemic measures allow it. A history display will be part of the new City Hall, and members of the public are encouraged to contact city staff if they have artifacts to donate.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. or via videoconference.

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February 2021 Carrier of the Month

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Chong, now known as Iggy, is an energetic boy who came to Minnesota from Texas. Iggy is about 2 years old and weighs 50 pounds. He is a blue heeler (Australian cattle dog) and Bully mix, with a little bit of German shepherd sprinkled in. He has a big personality and is always silly, wiggly and happy.

He likes to make his foster mom laugh every day.

He does well with other pets who are playful and tolerant, and that can help keep him busy. However, he’s not fond of dog parks because too many other dogs at one time in one place seem to stress him out.

Iggy would do best in an active home. He likes to go on daily walks, runs or even hikes. He has a lot of energy and does great on a leash with a harness.

In addition to consistent daily exercise, Iggy would do well in a home where he can get a lot of human attention. He loves to play. Iggy has completed basic

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training. He is a good listener and is always eager to please. He would do well in an advanced training course and this would also be a great bonding activity for him and his new family.

At the end of the day, Iggy loves to cuddle up with his family members and put his head on laps. He’s a great snuggler, and likes to give gentle, subtle kisses. He also likes to sleep in bed with his family. Iggy is looking for a home with active adults and older children.

Iggy believes he and his new family will have a lot SUBMITTED of fun together. If you are interested in Iggy, please fill out an adoption application (reference Chong) at ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

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VALENTINE’S DAY: Church community showers seniors with love FROM PAGE 1

“We just feel so bad for the seniors. We know how lonesome they must be,” she explained. Brausen mentioned she has a friend who suffered a stroke a few years ago who lives at White Pine.

“His wife and son haven’t been able to see him since before Thanksgiving. His wife just got to see him for the first time (Feb. 1).”

Brausen said that in a normal year, she would visit some of the older members of the parish.

“We aren’t able to visit them because of the pandemic, so if we can reach out in any way, we do it,” she said.

Community members who would like to drop off cards for seniors can call the church at 651784-3015.

“I hope it brings a smile to their face to know that someone is thinking about them,” Brausen said.

“Most of them have been stuck in their rooms for the last year. It makes you wonder how many of these poor people are passing away because they are lonesome. They have got to have broken hearts in there.”

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

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Church and community members of all ages made cards for seniors at two local care facilities.

Some cards will also be given to parishioners who have been isolated due to their own personal circumstances amid the pandemic.

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Circle Pines man charged in Sherburne County A Circle Pines man has been charged for several offenses after attempting to flee from a police officer in Sherburne County.

Benjamin Dillon Felty, 38, of Circle Pines, has been charged with fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance and giving a peace officer a false name.

According to the complaint, at 12:52 a.m. Jan. 25, an officer from the Big Lake Police Department observed a vehicle traveling westbound on Hwy 10 with dark tinted windows. The vehicle turned into a local gas station when an officer initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle then took off at a high rate of speed. The vehicle pulled out of the parking lot, lost control and crashed into a light pole.

The vehicle then accelerated and drove eastbound on Hwy 10 in the d westbound lanes. The vehicle turned w northbound on County Road 43 and was n traveling 50-60 mph with a flat tire. The t driver lost control of the vehicle and d crashed into the ditch. c When officers approached the vehicle, Benjamin they saw it was unoccupied. A Wright Dillon Felty County K-9 team assisted the officers with tracking the suspect. The K-9 tracked the driver to a truck parked in the 21700 block of 175th St. NW. After police gave several commands, the male exited the vehicle.

The male initially gave the officers a false name, but later admitted his name was Benjamin

Felty. During a search of the vehicle, an officer located a cigarette pack on the floor of the driver's side of the vehicle. Inside, the complaint states, was a crystal-like substance that fieldtested positive for methamphetamine. The substance weighed 8 grams.

Felty was wanted on numerous felony warrants from different counties. He was arrested and transported to the Sherburne County Jail. Felty’s most serious charge carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.

His next court appearance is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Feb. 17.

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POLICE REPORTS •Property damage to a fire hydrant in the 6500 block of Ware Road was reported Jan. 27.

• Officers assisted an intoxicated male in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Jan. 27. He was transported to detox.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a seat belt violation in the area of 21st Avenue and Main Street Jan. 28.

The adult male driver was later cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Officers responded to a report of a neighbor dispute in the 8000 block of Rondeau Lake Road Jan. 28. An adult male was arrested on second-degree assault charges.

• An officer responded to a call reporting mail theft in the 6100 block of Bald Eagle Boulevard W. Jan. 28. There is no suspect information at this time.

• A theft from motor vehicle was reported in the 600 block of Market Place Drive Jan. 29. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 1300 block of Birch Street Jan. 30. Officer found a

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF ANOKA DISTRICT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OTHER CIVIL: QUIET TITLE COURT FILE NO. 02-CV-21-42 SUMMONS Randall Molner and Janet M. Molner (f/k/a Janet M. Cordahl), husband and wife; Carlos Gustavo Osorio Espinoza, a single person, Plaintiffs, v.

GMAC Mortgage, LLC; Residential Capital, LLC; GMAC ResCap, Inc; Ally Financial, Co.; GMAC Mortgage Corporation; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for American Residential Mortgage, LP, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST OR LIEN IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants.

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passenger under 21 years of age who showed signs of impairment. The driver was cited for speeding and the passenger was cited for underage consumption.

• While an officer was on patrol Feb. 1, the officer located two damaged city signs near the 7500 block of Peltier Lake Drive. The officer notified the public works department. There is no suspect information at this time.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 7400 block of I-35E Feb. 1. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incident: • An adult male was arrested in the city of Centerville Feb. 1 for domestic assault.

He was subsequently transported to jail.

• Officers responded to a domestic assault in the city of Lexington Jan. 27.

The female victim was transported to the hospital, and a male was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

• Officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of Jackson Avenue in Lexington Jan. 27 on report of a theft from a motor vehicle.

• A burglary was reported in the 3800 block of Flowerfield Road in Circle Pines Jan. 27.

• Theft of a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of South Drive in Circle Pines Jan. 28.

• Suspicious activity was reported in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Jan. 29.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington Jan. 31.

The officer gave a verbal warning for speeding, marijuana and tobacco.

• Officers were dispatched to the first block of Pine Drive in Circle Pines Jan. 31 for a possible slumper.

An adult female was subsequently arrested for violating a harassment restraining order.

• Officers responded to a damage to property report in the 8900 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington Jan. 31. Upon arrival, the homeowner told officers an adult male had kicked in his

this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written UHVSRQVH WR WKH 3ODLQWLIIV· &RPSODLQW ,Q \RXU $QVZHU \RX PXVW VWDWH ZKHWKHU you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

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back door, causing extensive damage before fleeing the scene. The suspect was subsequently located several blocks away and was arrested and booked into jail.

• Officers responded to School Road and Nottingham Drive in Circle Pines on a report of suspicious activity Jan. 31. Officer located several empty Amazon boxes near the trail entrance. All of the boxes were empty and appeared to have been there for a couple of days.

• Officers were dispatched to a fire in the 10 block of North Road in Circle Pines Jan. 31. Officers assisted the Centennial Fire District in extinguishing the fire.

The fire appeared to be accidental.

• Damage to property was reported in the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington Jan. 31.

• A vehicle fire was reported in the 30 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Jan. 31. Information was collected.

• Police responded to the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Jan. 31 on report of a hit-and-run property damage accident.

written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. REAL PROPERTY. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Anoka County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Lot 32, Block 2, Rice Creek Park Second, Anoka County, Minnesota The object of this action is to award judgment quieting title in the name of Plaintiff Carlos Gustavo Osorio Espinoza to determine that the Defendants have no further right, title, or interest in the above-described real property and a Mortgage recorded on March 25, 2005 as Doc. No. 1973909.018 has been IXOO\ SDLG DQG VDWLVÀHG NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §557.03, the Plaintiffs hereby give notice that no personal claim is being made against any of the defendants.

However, if Defendants unreasonably defend the action, Plaintiffs are requesting an order of the court directing that the defendants shall pay costs and attorney fees to Plaintiffs.

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The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity and possible criminal sexual conduct in the city Jan. 26. The officer advised the caller on how to proceed regarding the criminal sexual conduct and took the suspicious activity report.

• Officers responded to a report of a suspicious male who was possibly trying to break into a shed in the 200 block of Ulmer Drive Jan. 26. The male fled prior to officers’ arrival and was not located.

• An officer was dispatched to a traffic complaint involving multiple vehicles on Lois Lane Jan. 26. The officers located the drivers and made them aware of the complaint. A reckless driver was cited Jan. 31 in the 7800 block of Lois Lane.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 800 block of Main Street Jan. 27. An adult female driver was arrested for driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety, passing on the right and use of an unregistered vehicle. The driver was booked into jail.

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Mahtomedi Volunteer For City Commissions The City of Mahtomedi is accepting applications from Mahtomedi residents interested in serving on advisory commissions.

Openings for three-year appointments exist on the Planning Commission, Parks Commission.

The Commissions serve as advisory bodies making recommendations within their areas of responsibility to the City Council.

If you are a Mahtomedi resident interested in serving the community in any of these capacities, please contact City Hall at 651-426-3344 for an application form, Applications are also available on the City’s website at www.ci.mahtomedi.mn.us.

Applications will be taken through March 1, 2021.

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3-6.5hrs/day performing supervision inside or out-of-doors, assisting classroom teachers or working with students with special needs. $15.82 per hr. Applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the upper right of the page. EOE

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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (MDA) is hiring Forest Pest Gypsy Moth Surveyors (Agric Technicians) for the 2021 Gypsy Moth Trapping Survey. View job post (Job I.D. 43491) & apply online through March 2nd at https://mn.gov/mmb/ careers. MDA is an equal opportunity employer & provider.

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The City of Circle Pines is offering exciting job opportunities this summer.

This position is structured as a job share format where the individual selected will share responsibilities with another staff member.

This position performs a wide range of duties requiring attention to detail, deadlines, and strong administrative and organizational skills.

This position assists and directs visitors, processes permits, and resolves administrative problems and inquiries; composes, edits, and prepares correspondence and reports, and prepares a range of administrative documents.

Desirable skills include, general office experience, Microsoft Office software experience, marketing, communication, and social media, and previous City experience.

The ideal candidate will be available to work two to three days per week with flexibility to work occasional additional days. The starting hourly pay is $20.00/hour.

For additional information contact City Administrator Kevin Kress at 651-792-7750.

Interested candidates should submit a City employment application, cover letter, resume, and references to North Oaks City Hall, 100 Village Center Drive, Suite 230, North Oaks, MN, 55127, or kkress@northoaksmn.gov. gov by 4:00 p.m. Thursday February 11th, 2021 for consideration.

Refer to the City website www.northoaksmn.gov for the employment application.

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