Nowacki is CHS

Triple-A nominee

Eli Nowacki, who has made his mark as a placekicker and vocal music leader, is Centennial High School’s boy nominee for the Triple A Award, a Minnesota State High School League program honoring seniors for academic, athletics and arts achievements. Nowacki was a Star-Tribune All-Metro pick for his field goal, extra point, and kickoff abilities. He’s the choir captain and made all-conference and all-state in choir, along with two years of cabaret singing (a charity event). He holds a 3.972 grade-point-average.

Nowacki is also active in National Honor Society,

Eli Nowacki

mentors an elementary student, and plays on the boys club volleyball team. He hopes to play college football (as yet undecided which college) and major in business with a finance emphasis.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

• Officers responded to a report of a delayed hit-and-run accident in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Feb. 1. The caller reported the damage was very minor and a suspect license plate was given. The investigation is active.

• Officers responded to the 2000 block of Main Street in Centerville for a gas drive-off theft Feb. 2.

• Officers responded to the 9000 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington for a delayed burglary report Feb. 2. The case is still active.

• Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Lake Drive and Firebarn Road in Circle Pines on a report of a personal injury accident Feb. 2. Officers assisted the injured party and took information for a report.

• An officer observed suspicious activity on the 7000 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville Feb. 5. A traffic stop was conducted and, ultimately, one male was arrested.

• An officer observed traffic violations at Lake Drive and Woodland Road in Lexington Feb. 6. The vehicle was stopped and ultimately searched, and drug paraphernalia was found and destroyed.

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 800 block of I-35E Jan. 31. The adult male driver was arrested and booked at jail for driving after revocation and speeding. The vehicle was towed to Twin Cities Towing.

• An officer responded to the 700 block of Town Center Parkway for a fire alarm Jan. 31. Upon investigation, the officer learned the alarm was activated by construction dust.

• An officer responded to a narcotics-related situation in the 7800 block of Century Trail Jan. 31. Two juveniles were interviewed, and one was charged for possession of a controlled substance.

• An officer responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident in the 600 block of Market Place Drive Jan. 31. The officer collected information but was unable to develop a suspect at that time. The investigation is ongoing.

• While on patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 6300 block of I-35E Feb. 1. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for driving while impaired and booked at the Anoka County Jail.

• While on patrol in the area of Main Street and I-35E Feb. 1, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The adult male driver was subsequently arrested and booked at jail for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety and speeding.

• Officers responded to a report of a structure fire in the 7900 block of 20th Avenue Feb. 2. Multiple fire agencies responded and extinguished a garage and vehicle fire.

• An officer received a phone call report of a trespassing incident that occurred at a private construction site in the 200 block of Hammerly Court Feb. 2. Officers sent a letter to an adult male informing them they were trespassed.

• Officers responded to a private residence on report of an assault Feb. 2. Officers investigated the incident and cited an adult male for fifth-degree assault.

• An officer observed an unknown male who appeared to be tampering with the front door of a house in the 6700 block of Timberwolf Trail Feb. 2. The officer made contact with the male and learned it was the homeowner conducting maintenance.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the 800 block of Main Street Feb. 3. The driver was subsequently arrested for DWI and booked at jail.

• An officer received a call of a disorderly male at a hotel in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Feb. 3. The officer investigated and later charged the male with disorderly conduct.

• Officers responded to a report of a possible vehicle fire in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Feb. 3. It was found to be a vehicle idling with heavy exhaust. No problems were found.

• Officers responded to a report of a multiple-vehicle personal injury crash in the 500 block of Birch Street Feb. 3. Officers arrived and provided aid to a driver suffering from a medical emergency. No other motorists were injured, and information for insurance purposes was provided to all drivers.

• Officers responded to a report of a personal injury crash in the 6900 block of Lake Drive Feb. 3. It was determined the call was an automated signal sent by a smartphone in error.

• An officer responded to a report of an injured deer in the caller’s yard in the 900 block of Birch Street Feb. 4. The deer was dispatched and a possession permit was issued to a community member for the deer.

• An officer was dispatched to a phone call report regarding damage to property in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue Feb. 4. The officer documented the incident; the investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to a local business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive for suspicious activity involving two males Feb. 4. An officer stopped the vehicle they were in and arrested the driver for several offenses.

• Officers responded to a request to check the welfare of a male whose mother had not heard from him in two weeks Feb. 5. It was found the male likely changed cell phone numbers. The information was passed along to the caller.

• An officer responded to a report of a catalytic converter theft in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Feb. 5. The officer documented the theft, and the investigation is ongoing.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a license plate violation in the 500 block of Birch Street Feb. 6. The officer impounded the plate and provided the driver a temporary permit.

Law enforcement investigates explosion

EAST BETHEL — On Feb. 6, at approximately 8:25 a.m., Anoka County Emergency Communications began receiving reports of an explosion in the area of Viking Blvd. NE and Greenbrook Drive NE in the city of East Bethel. Anoka County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded along with the East Bethel Fire Department and located what appeared to be an explosion scene at a home under construction in the 2800 block of Viking Blvd. NE. Emergency personnel discovered that three people were trapped in the home and initiated rescue operations with the assistance of the North Metro SRT (Special Rescue Team). Allina Paramedics and Life Link EMS also responded to the scene. All three victims are adult males and all three were transported to HCMC. One was transported by air ambulance and two were transported by ground ambulance.

The victims in this incident have been identified as: Keith Hyovalti, age 35, from Oak Grove; William Swanson, age 47, from Zimmerman; and James Wells, age 47, from Coon Rapids. All three victims remain in the care of the Hennepin County Medical Center. Per the Hennepin County Medical Center, all three victims are in stable condition.

The cause of the apparent explosion is under investigation by the East Bethel Fire Department, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Anoka County Fire Investigation Team and the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. From press release

AT&T MOBILITY, LLC

PUBLIC NOTICE

AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing water tank located near 760 Civic Heights Drive, Circle Pines, Anoka County, MN 55014. The modifications will consist of the collocation of antennas at a top height of 124 ft above ground level on the existing 151 ft tall water tank. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6123000477 - KRC EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or at (470) 512-5385.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on February 14, 2023.

CITY OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Circle Pines City Council will hold a public meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Circle Pines City Hall.

The purpose of this meeting will be to vacate a Right-of-Way/Easement for a proposed street located at 2 and 4 Pine Drive South, Circle Pines, Minnesota.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disabled individual may contact City Hall one week in advance by phone at (763) 784-5898, or TDD (763) 231-2617; or in writing to request

Fiddler on the Roof

Join us for the live musical theatre presentation

March 24, 25, 26, 31

April 1 and 2, 2023

Tickets are now available for purchase: https://www.gracechurchfl.net/gracecommunity-theatre

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The City of Mahtomedi is accepting Letters of Interest to fill a recently vacated City Council seat. The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. and occasionally for Work Sessions or Special Meetings. The term of this appointment will expire at the end of 2023.

If you are interested in serving the community in this capacity, please send a Letter of Interest to: City of Mahtomedi, c/o Scott Neilson Administrator, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 or email to sneilson@ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Letters of Interest will be accepted until Friday, February 24, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. with interviews scheduled the week of February 27, 2023. Please direct questions to Scott Neilson at 651-426-3344.

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