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How to eat smart during National Nutrition Month

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER INTERIM EDITOR

In a culture that’s always on the go, it can be difficult to make time to focus on nutrition. Occasional indulgent choices sometimes become consistent bad habits, but once in a while, it helps to reevaluate and make an intentional effort to choose healthier food.

National Nutrition Month, which takes place in March, was created in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage the public to make informed food choices and develop healthy lifestyle habits.

Kelly Kunkel, a health education specialist with the University of Minnesota Extension, gave a few tips on how to focus more on nutrition this month.

To start, increasing fruits, vegetables and whole grains are all beneficial ways to improve diet.

“Another thing you often forget about is that with sugar-sweetened beverages, those calories really add up over time. You get an endless amount of pop at restaurant, and the beverage you drink is sometimes higher in sugar and calories than the meal you eat,” Kunkel said.

She also recommended eating at home.

“When you know what’s going into the food, it can be a lot healthier,” she said. “We used to really focus on the meat being the centerpiece, but you can have whole grains or plant-based products as a focus instead, and have meat more as an accompaniment.”

Many Minnesotans grew up learning that the food pyramid was the best way to balance your daily foods and nutrients. These days, recommendations look a little different. MyPlate is the name of the new model recommended by the U.S. Department of

Street improvements planned in Lexington

LEXINGTON — A street improvement project will be underway on Dunlap Avenue between Restwood Road and Flowerfield Road this summer

A recent public hearing allowed citizens to comment on the upcoming restoration project. Several residents of the area spoke about their concerns, specifically about the longevity of the repairs and the wear and tear from heavy vehicles traveling down the street.

An assessment by MSA Professional Services found that the roadway has cracks, patch-

ing and potholes that indicate structural pavement distress. The damage is becoming more pronounced as the roadway ages, but it is not in such bad condition that total reconstruction is needed. MSA recommends patching a few areas around sanitary manholes and catch basins before milling the roadway 1.5 inches and paving with a bituminous surface.

The total project cost is estimated at $115,000. Property owners who will benefit from the project are responsible for paying 30 percent of that cost, while the city

is responsible for the rest. The improvements will cost a little less than $14 per foot on average; the owner of an 80-foot lot would be responsible for $1,100 in assessments.

The city will see specific plans for the project and set a bid date at its upcoming meeting. The project is expected to be completed over the summer.

The Lexington City Council will next meet 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Lexington City Hall.

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When: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 11

Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines

Details: Kids ages 7-15 can create 4 decorated cupcakes. Fee supports Friends of the Anoka County Library. Register online.

Contact: ticketsource.us/friends-of-the-anokacounty-library

NATURE PLAY: MAGICAL MARCH

When: 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Thursday, March 2

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Kids ages 2-5 can explore the world of night animals through outdoor play and a story. Registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW: WILDLIFE TRACKING SERIES

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 4

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify various tracks with a certified wildlife tracker. Registration online.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MARCH UNIT MEETING

When: 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9

Where: Zoom

Details: March meeting will cover the topic of Climate Change Action Plans and how it is being addressed at the the city, county, state and federal levels. Register online.

Contact: lwv-wbla.org

“CALENDAR GIRLS”

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, March 10-26; 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 20

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Bittersweet comedy performed by Lakeshore Players Theatre. Tickets $10-$30.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

Native landscape ordinance will cut back the weeds, let wildflowers grow

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER INTERIM EDITOR

LEXINGTON — As the end of winter creeps too slowly forward, many Minnesotans are dreaming about spring plans for their yards.

Across the state, more and more Minnesotans have opted to change portions or all of their turf grass yards into native plant installations. Native plantings provide many benefits to a yard. They require less watering and support the natural ecosystem by providing food and habitat for beneficial pollinators and other wildlife. They can also help keep groundwater clean by filtering runoff.

However, native plant installations look noticeably different than the turf grass lawns that are so common in suburban communities. To the untrained eye, they might even look like a lot of unchecked weeds.

Residents of Lexington who want to maintain native plantings this

Prepare

summer will receive a little more scrutiny under the language of a new ordinance that defines acceptable native landscape choices and discourages letting weeds run rampant. The ordinance defines acceptable vegetation as grasses and flowering broadleaf plants that are native to or adapted to Minnesota, while weeds are determined to be any species defined as noxious by the state of Minnesota: burdock, crabgrass and dandelions, to name a few.

Under the ordinance, property owners are responsible for keeping the vegetation in their yard below 6 inches in height, with exceptions for meadow vegetation approved in a landscape plan, natural wooded areas, wetlands, ponds or rain gardens and areas where mowing is prohibited by easement or law. A property owner who wants to install native plantings must create and present a written landscape plan that includes listings and locations of native plant species.

The city also requires that these plantings be set back at least 20 feet from the front property line and 5 feet from the rear property line, with a few exceptions. In cases where the installation will be seen by the public, the ordinance also requires that a sign be posted, advising that a meadow or prairie is being established.

“We want to make sure that if a resident wants to plant native Minnesota grass that they follow a process, and that there’s a permitting process to it,” said City Administrator Bill Petracek. “We don’t want people just to say ‘I don’t want to mow my lawn.’”

From now on, Lexington residents will need to file for a zoning permit and gain approval from city staff before installing native plantings. Currently, a zoning permit costs $60, Petracek said.

Anyone with questions about the ordinance may contact the city of Lexington at 763-784-2501.

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MARCH COMEDY SHOW

When: 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, March 11

Where: Running Aces, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake

Details: Two shows with headliner Ali Sultan, featuring Jodie Maruska. Discount for advance tickets. Dinner option available.

Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

FISH FRY

When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays in March

Where: St. John's Church, 14383 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo

Details: Annual Lenten fish fry with sponsored by the St. John's Men's Club of the Church of St. Genevieve. Free drawing for a bike, youth ages 6-12.

Contact: 651-429-7937

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Ice House Season

The DNR has set March 6 as the date ice houses need to be off local lakes. Those with cabins further north have until March 20. Portable ice houses are still allowed as long as the occupant is within 200 feet of it. This time of year we should all think twice about being out on frozen lakes and rivers. As with any activity its good to practice leaving no trace. This means take all trash and fishing line with you, and pick up other debris from the lake. It is also a good reminder to level out the area around the shelter and don't leave ice blocks on top of the ice. If you would like to do more, be part of a lake clean-up project. Many lakes need a champion.

Plantars fasciitis fix

For more than 30 years I have been challenged with heel and foot pain from plantars fasciitis. I’ve seen doctors and specialists, tried custom insoles, stretching exercises, rolling frozen water bottles on my arches, padded socks, all sorts of shock-absorbing jelly insoles, pain relievers, and a contraption I could velcro on my feet at night. Last fall when we were in Iceland soaking in the Blue Lagoon, we struck up a conversation with a couple from Australia. We discussed many topics from education, lawsuits against social media companies, gun laws, Covid, the economy, and raising children. We learned the woman was a retired physical rehabilitation specialist and he was in investment/wealth management. We learned from our afternoon together but what stands out is the advice I got about plantars fasciitis. She advised me to always wear shoes in the house. She said when I get up to never let my bare feet touch the hardwood floor, and always have a pair of good orthopedic supporting shoes, slippers, or clogs ready to slip into. Her husband suggested Crocs. When we arrived home I bought a pair of Crocs clogs, and switch between those and a wear well-worn pair of Birkenstocks. I have not had any heel pain since. If you are suffering, try this simple advice from Australia.

87 years strong

My dad, Gene Johnson, will turn 87 this week. Orphaned and adopted by a family in White Bear Township, he started working in the radish fields as a young teen, which is now part of Tamarack Nature Center. Later, he answered an employment ad in the paper that read “looking for someone with a strong back.” The job was carrying paper up the steps of the Getty building (above the current Controneo's) for Aaron Litman, a St. Paulite who owned the Press. Working his way through different duties, the experience prompted him to buy his own newspaper in rural Minnesota, and then another, until 1970 when a widowed Mrs. Litman asked him if he was interested in purchasing the White Bear Press. Impressive, considering he never finished high school.

When he started his career, Minnesota had an estimated 400 newspapers. Today there are around 300 legal newspapers in the state, covering only 87 counties. That’s a significant ratio of newspapers per county writing local news stories, high school sports and features.

Regular readers may or may not agree with Gene's opinions on the editorial page, but there is no question he has been a fierce and fearless supporter of the community and small businesses. He has traveled the world teaching about freedom of the press. He continues to share expertise and ideas in regular memos to our management team here at the Press.

Happy Birthday, dad!

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

Historically productive start

Iheard the same message at each of the 14,500 doors I knocked last year. Minnesota voters were frustrated with the seeming inability of state government to get anything done. They said over and over: Enough with the gridlock and bickering, no more special sessions and waiting until the last minute to pass major bills!

In November, voters entrusted the DFL to lead the Minnesota House and Senate while re-electing Governor Tim Walz. My colleagues and I heard the “get something done” message loud and clear, and we’ve taken it to heart.

The result has been a historically productive start to the legislative session. In the first month, the Minnesota House passed seven bills. The previous high dating back to 2009 was two bills. In that same time, House committees heard 100 bills. The previous high, again dating back to at least 2009, was 37.

We’ve taken care of unfinished business from previous sessions, like approving over $300 million of federal money we received for roads and bridges the state couldn’t legally spend because the last Legislature

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was too gridlocked. We’ve helped Minnesotans who are struggling: making sure every student will have access to no-cost breakfast and lunch starting next school year, increasing funding for Minnesota food shelfs, and extending unemployment benefits for Iron Rangers waiting for their mine to re-open.

We’ve tackled critical issues. On crime, we approved funding for the Attorney General to add seven lawyers to help counties prosecute violent crime. This was a key first step we took quickly while more public safety bills are working through committees. We also set Minnesota on a path to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 with a responsible bill that has off-ramps to guarantee affordability and reliability.

And we honored the sentiment of a majority of Minnesota voters by adding abortion rights to state statute.

While bipartisan support isn’t always possible, we have strived to advance a balanced mix of bills.

The first bill we passed was a $100 million tax cut for families and small businesses. As Vice Chair of the House Tax Committee, I pushed for my party to accept some changes the Republicans had proposed. My colleagues agreed, and the result was a bill that passed unanimously in the House and Senate.

In fact, 8 of the 13 bills passed by the House as of this writing have earned Republican votes.

Meanwhile, I’ve been hard at

work for our district. I joined with my Republican colleagues from our area in the House and Senate to introduce a bill to fund the $130 million required to eliminate the stoplights on Highway 65 from 99th to 117th Avenue.

Our district is home to the most manufactured housing of any legislative district in the state. The Housing Committee recently heard my bill to invest a total of $65 million over the next two years through grants and loans to improve park infrastructure, finance the purchase and repair of manufactured homes, and allow residents to purchase parks when an owner looks to sell.

I also heard from our local public schools that they need more resources, so, at their request, I authored a bill that will increase funding for our schools by 5% each of the next two years.

I’m also committed to reducing taxes, including introducing a bill to reduce property taxes by increasing the homestead market value exclusion, and I’m co-leading the effort in the House to eliminate the tax on social security benefits.

Lastly, I hope you’ll join me at my upcoming Transportation Town Hall with the House Transportation Committee Chair on Saturday, March 4, at 10 a.m. at the Mary Ann Young Center in Blaine.

Matt Norris (DFL) is the representative for House District 32B.

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NUTRITION MONTH: Focus on eating healthy this March

Agriculture that can help you find the right balance in your meals.

MyPlate recommends making half of your plate fruits and vegetables, making half of your grains whole grains, eating varied proteins, and moving to low-fat or fat-free dairy milk or yogurt.

“We don’t eat off of pyramids, we eat off of plates,” Kunkel said. “It helps to make that visual for the consumer. Oftentimes our meals are combinations of food groups, like if we have a stir fry, it doesn’t fall neatly into those categories.”

Nutrition is more than just what you eat—your whole lifestyle is involved. Physical activity is one important element in staying healthy.

It’s good to be aware of snacks and beverages you might consume outside of regular mealtimes, Kunkel said. Some of the lattes and frappuccinos we enjoy are packed with upwards of 500 calories and tons of sugar.

“Calories eaten while standing in front of the TV still count,” Kunkel said. “We can finish a bag of potato chips without realizing we did so. It helps to put it into a bowl or into a cup, so when you’re done, you’re done. A snack is an extension to your meal day, so try to keep it at three meals and three snacks.”

As spring approaches, many are thinking about losing weight in time for the summer season. Dieting can help, but Kunkel advised that people should use their common sense when choosing a diet to follow.

“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” she said. “Make sure you research the diets you’re planning. I recommend the MyPlate diet; it’s very manageable. The Mediterranean diet is another choice that is

well-researched.”

A diet shouldn’t be prohibitively expensive, Kunkel said, and she recommends talking with a health provider or dietitian when looking for the best fit for your health.

Probiotics, found in fermented foods, are becoming a popular way to nurture the microbiomes in our stomachs. This area of nutrition is still being researched, but probiotics are thought to help with many stomach and immune conditions. Foods that contain probiotics include sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha and yogurt.

Waiting Child

Dennis,16, is a polite and soft-spoken young man. Many people describe him as cooperative, helpful, and kind. Dennis makes it point to go out of his way to do a random act of kindness for a friend or stranger every day – whether it’s lending someone a pen or pencil in class or helping a stranger while out and about. Dennis excels in school and would like to be a meteorologist and storm chaser in the future. In his free time, he likes to play Magic: The Gathering and basketball with his peers. Dennis loves food and is always down for a trip to a buffet (Pizza Ranch is his favorite!).

Makaila,12, is outgoing with a big personality! Makaila enjoys making friends and having conversations with peers and adults. She has a huge heart and is very artistic and creative. Makaila enjoys being helpful around the home, especially when it comes to caring for animals, as she dreams of becoming a vet someday. She likes to stay active and loves to spend hours at the local park. In her free time, you will find Makaila working on arts and craft projects, playing with her Pop-Its collection, completing word search puzzles, or learning a new board game. She also enjoys reading, and proudly reports that she was able to read 50 books over summer break last year.

Dennis and Makaila prefer a home with pets. They will do best with caregivers who can provide structure and routine.

Following adoption, Dennis and Makaila need to maintain contact with their older sibling.

“If one type of food is not something you like to eat, try different kinds of fermented foods and serve it with foods that you do like,” Kunkel said. “If you don’t like kombucha by itself, maybe you add mineral water to it. Kimchi might not be something you like on its own, but you do like it in a stir fry. Making a Greek yogurt smoothie with berries and spinach is great way to start the day.”

Eating healthy requires fresh foods, which not every household can afford. There are many community resources, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, to households that face food insecurity. The Minnesota Food HelpLine (1-888-711-1151) can help connect people with resources available to them.

“It costs more to eat healthy, but it’s also an investment in your health,” Kunkel said. “Not everybody has access to the food they need to eat. Eating well shouldn’t be a luxury, it should be something everybody can afford.”

The HelpLine can direct people to community meals and food shelves that keep fresh produce and lean meats in stock. It can also help get them started on receiving SNAP benefits.

Communities are also combating food insecurity with initiatives such as community gardens that turn empty lots into places where people can grow their own produce.

Find recipes, information, resources and more this March at www.eatright.org, www.reallifegoodfood. umn.edu, www.hungersolutions.org or www.myplate. gov.

Dennis,16 Makaila, 12

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The MyPlate approach to healthy eating puts emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables, varied sources of protein and more whole grains during mealtime.

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The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

• An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Civic Heights Drive in Circle Pines for a reported assault on Feb. 15. A male was issued a citation.

• Officers were dispatched in response to a phone call regarding an order for protection violation in the 50 block of West Road in Circle Pines Feb. 15. The case is pending.

• An officer was dispatched to a delayed theft report in the 2000 block of Main Street in Centerville Feb. 16.

• An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Civic Heights Drive and Civic Heights Circle in Circle Pines Feb. 18. An adult male was subsequently arrested for multiple offenses.

• Officers were dispatched to the 0 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Feb. 18 to assist a caller with an animal in the house. Officers attempted to locate and remove the animal. Officers advised the homeowner.

• An officer observed multiple traffic violations near the intersection of Lake Drive and Albert Avenue in Lexington Feb. 18. An adult male was subsequently arrested for multiple offenses.

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

• An officer responded to assist another agency with a single-vehicle rollover on I-35E Feb. 14. The driver had minor injuries, and the

original agency responded to the scene and handled the investigation.

• An officer received a report of a school bus stop arm violation in the area of Apollo Drive and Savanna Court Feb. 15. Upon viewing bus video, the officer determined the case should be forwarded to the city attorney’s office for formal charges, as there were kids outside the bus at the time the vehicle passed.

• An officer responded to a request to trespass a male from a residence in the 6600 block of Clearwater Creek Drive Feb. 16. The male was contacted and advised if he returned to the property, he would be subject to arrest.

• Officers responded to a local business in the 6800 block of 21st Avenue South on a delayed report of a fight. Officers obtained footage of the incident and will follow up with the employees involved.

• Officers responded to a local business in the 7100 block of Otter Lake Road Feb. 16 on a report of counterfeit currency. Officers found no intent to defraud, seized the bill and documented the incident.

• An officer responded to a report of found property in the 7000 block of Caribou Circle Feb. 17. The officer took the property for safekeeping and documented the incident.

• An officer stopped a vehicle in the area of Centerville Road and Birch Street Feb. 18 because the registered owner had a revoked driver’s license and an outstand-

ing warrant for his arrest. The adult male was arrested and booked at jail.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding and illegal driving conduct in the 700 block of Main Street Feb. 19. The adult male driver was subsequently arrested and booked at jail for third-degree DWI refusal, fourth-degree DWI, obstructing the legal process and speeding.

• Officers responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence in the 6800 block of Black Duck Drive Feb. 19. The suspect agreed to leave the residence, and was trespassed at the homeowner’s request.

• While on patrol in the area of Palomino Lane Feb. 19, a community service officer observed a semi parked on the street in violation of city ordinances. The community service officer was unable to contact the driver and left a business card on the semi.

• An officer responded to a motor vehicle property damage accident in the 8200 block of 20th Avenue Feb. 20. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

• An officer responded to a residence in the 6400 block of Blackberry Court Feb. 20 as the caller had found their vehicle had been inadvertently running in the closed garage for an extended period of time and requested that the residence be checked for carbon monoxide. Fire staff arrived to check the residence with a monitor and helped ventilate the home and garage.

Local restauranteur among victims in fatal St. Paul shooting

ST. PAUL – Centerville lost a well-loved businessman and community personality this weekend with the death of Larry Jiles Jr., known locally as “Chef Hot Hands.”

Jiles operated his restaurant and catering business Chef Hot Hands in Centerville, and many in the community remember his generosity and positive energy. He was born in St. Paul, raised in Hugo and graduated from White Bear Schools in 2006. He was a familiar face at community events such as Good Neighbor Days, and often willing to go the extra mile to give back to the community.

Jiles was one of two people killed in the shooting on Dale Street in St. Paul Feb. 25. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the building following a celebration of life event. Three other people were injured and rushed to emergency care.

Police have not determined a motive in the case, but believe it was not a random shooting. No arrests have been made, and the case is under active investigation. Updates to the case will be released on the police department’s Twitter page, @sppdmn.

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• Jaya Browning of Blaine was named to the dean's list at Northwest Technical College in Bemidji for the fall 2022 semester. Browning was one of 104 students named to the dean's list. To be eligible for the dean's list, Northwest Technical College students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits and earn a minimum of a 3.5 GPA during the semester.

• Ana Aroshidze of Blaine was named to the dean's list at Bemidji State University in Bemidji for the fall 2022 semester. Aroshidze, from Blaine, (55434), was one of 647 students named to the dean's list. To be eligible for the dean's list, Bemidji State University students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a GPA between 3.5-3.99 during the semester.

• Local students Abigail DeLaRosa of Hugo, Ashley Crowl of Lino Lakes, William Gallagher of Lino Lakes, Caden Lick of Lino Lakes and Russell Zwiers of Lino Lakes were named to the president's list at Bemidji State University for the fall 2022 semester. These students were among the 440 students named to the president's list. To be eligible for the president's list, Bemidji State University students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a GPA of 4.0 during the semester.

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SPORTS

Cougars’ O’Hara is Ms. Hockey finalist

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Lauren O’Hara of Centennial/Spring Lake Park was one of five finalists for the Ms. Hockey Award. Ella Boerger of Andover was named Ms. Hockey on Sunday. Other finalists were Ellah Hause of Hill-Murray, Suzy Higuchi of Blake and Kamryn Van Batavia of Luverne.

O’Hara, a Minnesota Gophers recruit who tallied 37 goals and 21 assists in 30 games, was praised as “a rare combination of size and skill” in the Ms. Hockey press release announcing the finalists. Coach Sean Molin cited O’Hara as always the hardest worker on the ice, revered by teammates, and “a perfect example” of what a Minnesota hockey star should be. ”She stayed home, didn’t join one of the super teams, and was still able to achieve her goals.”

Cougars lose first-round thriller at state hockey

Centennial/Spring Lake Park made a strong showing in the state girls hockey quarterfinals Thursday, taking top-seeded, highly-talented Minnetonka down to the last minute before losing 3-2.

The Cougars scored two late goals to tie the score in the only thriller of the first round, following three blowouts, then gave up the game-winner with 41 seconds left

“It was a very exciting game,” Cougar coach Sean Molin said. “We don’t normally face that level of talent. They’ve got nine DI players and probably more coming. I couldn’t be more proud of the girls.”

The Cougars, appearing drained after all the effort expended against Minnetonka, lost their consolation game to Moorhead 6-2 on Friday morning and finished 21-8-1.

Down 2-0 against Minnetonka, the Cougars got

SPORTS BRIEFS

Cougar swimmers 2nd in section, Scheurer nabs 2 golds

Centennial was runner-up in the Section 7AA meet, with senior Max Scheurer winning two events, and will have state entrants in three events.

Team scoring was Duluth East 513, Centennial 310, Forest Lake 262, Andover 246, Anoka 234, Blaine 227, Coon Rapids 221 and Cambridge-Isanti 67, in action at Coon Rapids.

Scheurer, who has signed with the Gophers, was section champion in both individual medley in 2:01.87 and breaststroke in 58.75. He also advanced to state with the medley relay that placed second in 1:44.53 with sophomore Caleb Cregan and seniors George Atkinson and Ben Condon.

Also reaching the section finals were Condon, placing third in the 100 freestyle (50.34) and seventh in the 200 free (1:56.97); Atkinson, fourth in backstroke (57.37) and seventh in butterfly (55.96); Cregen, sixth in backstroke (59.48); Joseph Murray, seventh in 50 freestyle (23.45); Garrett Clark, seventh in the 500 free (5:25.58); and Benno Schuhbauer, eighth in the IM (2:13.82)

State swimming preliminaries will be held Friday and finals Saturday, each beginning at 6 p.m., at the University of Minnesota.

Cougar wrestlers Fu, Timko, Whiting advance to state

Three Centennial wrestlers — Logan

Fu, Luke Timko, and Marcus Whiting — will compete in the state tournament after qualifying with runner-up finishes in Section 4AAA on Saturday at Stillwater.

Fu (25-17), freshman at 113 pounds, reached finals with a 17-3 decision and a pin, and got pinned in the finals by Joe Dauffenbach of Stillwater.

Timko (12-5), junior at 138 pounds, advanced with a pin and a 14-3 decision,

third-period goals from senior star Lauren O’Hara on a long slap shot at 7:53, and by eighth-grader Grace Laager on a rebound of an O’Hara shot with 1:14 left on a power play, skating 6-on-4 with the goalie pulled. That goalie, junior goalie Kaitlin Groess, kept them in the game with 40 saves. Minnetonka (26-2) outshot them 43-14.

“Their goalie played a fantastic game,” said Skipper coach Tracy Cassano, “and there were some rebounds and loose pucks we couldn’t get to.”

However, the hard-earned tie lasted only 31 seconds. Lindzi Avar pumped in the game-winner, from about 12 feet, on a perfectly executed, bang-bang play, off a perfect pass by Kendra Distad, from the boards behind the net, with 41 seconds left.

The Cougars were thrilled to be skating at the “X” after upsetting Maple Grove in the section finals. Two years earlier, they won their section but had to give up their state tourney spot due to Covid positives.

“It felt, unbelievable, being out there during war-

lost to Stillwater’s Lindson Turner 8-0 in the finals, and won a true-second 2-1 over Irondale’s Clayton Solberg. Whiting (35-9), a junior at 220, pinned two opponents to reach the finals, lost to Stillwater’s Jawahn Cockfield 9-4, and won a true-second over Mounds View’s Gavin Maxey 7-4. Placing third were senior Owen Hackett (29-10) at 286, sophomore Jaden Lilly (25-16) at 126, and seventh-grader Ryan Hansen (19-20) at 106. Placing fourth were freshman Dylan Larson at 132, freshman Tyler Cook at 160, and junior Melvin Wallace at 182. State individuals competition will be held Friday and Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.

Cougar icemen advance to section semi’s

Centennial swept aside Totino-Grace 5-1 on Saturday in the first round of Section 5AA boys hockey at Fogarty Arena in Blaine. The No. 4 seeded Cougars (15-10-1) face top-seeded Rogers (17-6-3) on Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., followed by No. 3 Champlin Park (17-9) vs. No. 2 Maple Grove (20-5-2) at 7:30 p.m. The finals will be held Thursday, 7 p.m., at Elk River. Scoring for the Cougars were Austin Petersen, Drake Ramirez (power play), Anders Wessman, Heath Nelson, and Wessman again as they rolled up a 48-22 edge in shots. Easton Cody made 21 saves, with Thomas Quast getting one past him for the Eagles.

mups, with our whole school there,” said O’Hara, referring to a large red-clad student rooting gallery. Groess said her team was “so confident, everyone in the locker room. We knew we had a chance.” That didn’t waver when the Skippers’ Ava Lindsay scored 47 seconds into the game with a shot off the blade of a Cougar defender. “We shook it off,” the goalie said.

The score stayed 1-0 for the next 33 minutes, but Avar delivered a huge goal for the Skippers with just three seconds left in the second period on a rush to the net.

Minnetonka lost in the semifinals to Gentry Academy 2-1, and Gentry captured the championship over Andover 2-0.

In the Moorhead game, all eight goals scored on power plays, including two short-handed goals by Moorhead (one an empty-netter). For the Cougars, Hannah Thompson and O’Hara scored on power

Cougar soph sets hoops scoring record

Jackson Driessen, sophomore guard, erupted for a school record 44 points as Centennial defeated Coon Rapids 94-78 on the Cardinals court Tuesday, Feb. 21. (See athlete of the week.) Ty Burgoon also had a big game with 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Cougars (5-18). Tyler Mabry added 15 points. In that free-wheeling game, Jerry Peterson tallied 31 points for Coon Rapids (5-18). Connor Jordan added 14 points. Centennial took a drubbing from Duluth East (19-5) there Saturday, 70-34. Burgoon had 13 points and Mabry nine.

Cougar girls finish 3rd in conference, get section top seed

Centennial girls basketball wrapped up its conference season with two wins last week and look ahead to the Section 7AAAA tournament, in which they are the top seed.

The Cougars beat Coon Rapids 77-31 on Tuesday with 13 players scoring, led by Marisa Frost with 14 points, Autumn McCall 11, and Kati Anderson and Macey Littlefield nine each. They closed with a 59-34 win over Andover on Friday. Littlefield had the hot hand, scoring 18 points, shooting 6-for-9 on field goals, 3-for-5 on three’s, and 4-for-4 on free shots. Frost added 13 points and made four of the Cougars 18 steals.

The Cougars (16-10 overall) tied for third place among 14 teams in the Northwest Suburban. Top five teams were Maple Grove 19-0, Elk River 15-4, Centennial 14.5, Rogers 14-5, and Blaine 12-7.

In Section 7AAAA, which has no teams ranked in the top 20, the Cougars will host Coon Rapids on Wednesday, 7 p.m., with the winner facing Cambridge-Isanti or Andover in the semifinals Saturday at 3 p.m. Semifinals and finals will be held at North Branch. The No. 2 seed is Blaine.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Jackson Driessen

Centennial Basketball

Jackson Driessen, Centennial basketball sophomore, broke the school record with a 44-point game against Coon Rapids in a 94-78 win last week. The 6-foot-2 guard shot 14-for-21 on field goals, including 9-for-14 on three’s, and 7-for-8 on free shots. The previous record was 43 by Tyler Peterson in 2016. Driessen’s previous high was 26. He’s averaging 11 points. Coach Spencer Waldvogel said Driessen has potential to be one of the best shooters Centennial has ever had. “He’s always in the gym in the off-season, working on his craft, and it shows. It should be exciting to watch the next couple years for him.”

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MARCIA LOWEEN CONTRIBUTED Luke Timko, section runner-up at 138, is one of three Cougar state qualifiers.

Against a backdrop of the Centennial student rooting section, Lauren O’Hara dueled Minnetonka’s Jaiden Lindemann for the puck.

PHOTOS BY JOHN NAMYST | CONTRIBUTED Grace Laager jousted with Minnetonka’s Lauren Goldsworthy.

MAPLE SYRUP: Flowing sap leads to sweet treats this March

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER INTERIM EDITOR

At the beginning of March, the days get warmer and the sap starts flowing. If weather conditions are just right, Minnesotans across the state will soon be hard at work producing pure maple syrup. This March, several local nature centers will give locals the opportunity to get (sticky) hands-on with maple syrup.

Maple trees have always been popular plantings anywhere there are people. The trees are tough and grow quickly, and have showy star-shaped leaves that turn a wonderful kaleidoscope of colors during the fall months. But perhaps their greatest treasure is the sweet, sugar-infused sap that flows below the bark, bringing nutrients to the trees as they grow.

In Minnesota, sugar camps have long been an important tradition for Dakota and Ojibwe communities to celebrate the return of the spring and work side

by side at the long task of cooking the sap down into maple syrup and sugar. One story shared by writer and scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer explains how indigenous Americans learned to harvest syrup by watching squirrels lap up sweet sap that welled up on injured trees.

This sense of joy at the end of winter and the chance to spend time outdoors in the spring sunlight is a big part of the appeal for many syrup makers. So is the opportunity to get active and make something with their own two hands.

Although time-intensive, the process of cooking down maple syrup is relatively simple.

Commercial producers often install collection systems that streamline the process, but for hobbyists who create smaller batches, the time spent outdoors can be valuable in and of itself.

All kinds of maples can be tapped, but sugar maples, naturally, have the highest sugar content. Other species of trees, such as birch, also produce sweet sap, but the timing for tapping them may be a little different than for maples.

Syrup-making is a friendly activity to newcomers—all it takes to get started is a little research and tools you can find at most hardware stores. Wood-fired evaporators are a popular way to speed the boiling process along, although it can still take hours to get to the right consistency. It takes about 40 gallons of raw sap to make one gallon of maple syrup.

At the end of the day, the difference in taste speaks for itself. Below are a few opportunities to try out this age-old tradition for yourself:

IF YOU GO:

MAPLE SYRUPING

March 5, 1-3 p.m. Carpenter Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings

MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL

March 11, 2-4 p.m. Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

SAP TO SYRUP

March 11 and 18, 12-4 p.m., Tamarack

Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: MAPLE SYRUPING

March 15, 11:30-1 p.m.; Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

MAPLE SYRUPING WITH CONNIE KIRK

March 25, 10-11 a.m. Sally Manzara

Nature Center, 3554 Kelvin Ave. N., Lake Elmo

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Guns N Hoses and our benefactor Protectors Peak, would like to thank the public that came out to this year’s event as well all of our Sponsors and Volunteers for making this year’s event a success. We couldn’t do it without your help! We would especially like to thank our Premier Sponsor, Norhart (www.norhart.com) – Where they focus on creating a better way for people to live. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you our event sponsors, John Stanger – Thrivent Financial, Blaine Festival, Cities Cop Church, Distribution Alternatives, EG Rudd, Centennial Youth Hockey, Washburn McReavy Funeral Home, Custom Fire, EAM, Super Rink, Kowalski’s Markets, Anderson BBQ Supply. Your support helps make this event possible.

And we would be remiss to not say, CONGRATULATIONS TEAM POLICE on your 3-2 win over TEAM FIRE .

It’s not too late to show your support - If you have the means and would like to make a financial donation to support our benefactor Protectors Peak, please visit our website at www.GNHNOW.com for more information and click on the DONATE button. You can also make a donation via check and sending it to 640 Town Center Drive Lino Lakes MN 55014 (Please make all checks out to LLVIPS). We will be accepting donations for this years event through the month of March.

Finally, we look forward to seeing you next year for the 8th Annual Guns N Hoses Charity Hockey Classic.”

Sincerely – Guns N Hoses (a Lino Lakes Volunteers In Public Safety 501c3 event)

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Syrup heated to the point of crystalization was saved as sugar.