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Anoka County seeks feedback on trail options Anoka County is in the process of updating a plan that was drafted back in 1980 and is seeking public input regarding some options for a possible trail connection in Circle Pines.

The county is in the beginning stages of developing some concepts for a missing segment of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail, a 10-foot wide, 8-mile paved trail that follows Rice Creek through the southeast

quadrant of the county. It provides a connection between Anoka and Ramsey counties and connects the cities of Blaine, Circle Pines and Lino Lakes. The trail also connects to the East Anoka County Regional Trail, Bunker Chain of Lakes Regional Trail and the Rice Creek Regional Trail system in Ramsey County.

Currently, there is a gap in the trail system between Golden Lake Elementary School and Baldwin Park in Circle Pines. The county presented

some trail alignment options to the Circle Pines City Council Feb. 26 to gather feedback and possibly eliminate an option or two. The process is all a part of updating the trail's master plan, developed four decades ago. “I'm pretty sure it was actually typed up on a typewriter,” said Anoka County Parks Planner Karen Blaska.

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Chain of Giving directly benefits Centennial youth

One tile at a time, students salute our seasons

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within each individual. It is a program of ArtStart, founded in 1988, whose mission is to inspire artistic creativity and illuminate the connections among people, ideas and the environment through engaging artists, children, families and communities in quality arts education experiences.

Because elementary schools in the Centennial School District do not have art classes, the experience is especially important. “We really want to provide an experience instead of a product,” Principal Christopher Gerst explained.

“We recognize that there are some shortfalls in the district, and we are trying to add learning

Every year the Chain of Giving fundraiser rolls around, the Chain of Lakes Rotary's goal is always to make the event “bigger and better” than last year.

“Our sponsorships are up, our ticket sales are doing really well, the prizes have upticked a ton, so we feel this will be a bigger and better event than last year,” said Centennial Schools Superintendent and Rotary member Brian Dietz. “This will be another great event that will raise a lot of money for our community and our kids.”

This year's event is slated for 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Infinite Campus in Blaine. The event will feature casino games like blackjack and Texas hold’em and community games like basketball shot, bean bag toss, football toss, golf putting challenge and hockey shot.

A new addition to this year's event will be a silent auction. More than 20 items will be auctioned, including tickets to sporting events and different activities. Like last year, the event has a sports theme and attendees are encouraged to wear their sports swag, whether that be Centennial gear or professional or college sports apparel. Tailgate-themed cuisine will feature items such as wings and brats, a nacho bar and dessert.

The ninth annual event will raise funds for the district's Angel Fund as well as the YMCA. “The greater purpose of us doing this is that we recognize there's a lot of needs that exist around our five communities and there's an

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Golden Lake Elementary fifth-grader Hanna Cao carefully places a mosaic tile. Students in grades 2-5 are working diligently to complete four large murals for the school’s library.

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CIRCLE PINES — Students at Golden Lake Elementary are working diligently to complete four large murals for the school's library.

Since the beginning of February, Minneapolis artist Jeanette Papenfuss has spent about a week with each of the school’s grade levels to create four murals made of mosaic tiles. The murals will represent Minnesota's four biomes and seasons. “I can showcase what animals and plants live in these biomes during each season,” she explained.

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Centennial Fire District (CFD) Assistant Chief David Bruder was compelled to become a firefighter after his parents' home on Lake Drive in Lino Lakes caught fire.

The Lino Lakes resident retired from CFD after 29 years of service earlier this month.

“I got a call from a neighbor (in May 1990) that my mom and dad's house was on fire. It turned out it was the TV had caught on fire and burned the floor underneath,” Bruder recalled. “It ended up smoking the house up pretty good.”

It was that experience that compelled Bruder's youngest brother to join the fire department. “He went by the fire station and saw a sign for needing firefighters, so he decided to join and he called me up and he said, ‘You need to do this with me,’” Bruder said. Both of them joined in 1991.

Throughout his fire career, Bruder held virtually every position except chief. In 2002 he was working at the Department of Corrections as a correctional officer at night and a firefighter during the day.

“It got to the point where I was only getting two to three hours of sleep a day, and I decided I couldn't do that anymore,” he said. After accepting the full-time assistant chief position with the fire district, he quit his job with the Department of Corrections.

His favorite part of the job was the people he worked with. “I enjoyed working with everybody, it was very rewarding,” Bruder said about CFD.

“I liked watching people progress and become proficient at their jobs.”

When asked about his most memorable call, Bruder said they are all memorable in their own ways. He recalled a forklift accident in Lino Lakes, which he described as a “war zone,” as well as a fire death at a home in Lino Lakes. “Glen Olson and I just sat in his car and cried,” he said.

“Every call is memorable in a different type of way: the bad ones, the good ones, you cry at the bad ones, you cry at the good ones.”

At the age of 65, Bruder decided it was time to retire.

“I used to be able to do two or three bottles of air before I got tired, and now after one bottle I'm exhausted,” he explained. “To me, it's time to get out then. When you can't do the job to the best of your ability, then you need to move on.”

Chief Harlan Lundstrom said Bruder will be missed not only for his personality but for his “fix it” mentality, which resulted in a savings of thousands of dollars for CFD and the taxpayers that fund it.

“He is a very social person: what better type of personality for someone to have for conducting fire inspections?

Oftentimes business owners aren’t so welcoming to having a fire inspection, but David has a calming way about him and was always willing to work with businesses on solving issues in a nonthreatening manner,” Lundstrom said. “When working with patients and family members on EMS calls, he displayed controlled emotions, which helped the patients/family with

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Centennial Fire District Assistant Chief David Bruder officially retired earlier this month after 29 years of service.

their emotions in stressful situations.

It is almost impossible to replace a firefighter that has 29 years of experience.”

Lundstrom added that Bruder had mechanical abilities and made repairs or fabricated needed items himself, saving CFD money. With the help of his car club, Bruder recently made two gear dryers for the stations at a tenth of

the cost of a new commercial dryer.

Bruder left for Arizona last week and is not sure when he will return. His retirement plans include classic cars, and a motorcycle, boat and camper.

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

CENTERVILLE — Following a two-hour discussion, the Centerville City Council at its Feb. 26 meeting unanimously adopted the assessment roll for the city’s 2020 downtown street and utility improvements. The final assessments included a reduction of annual interest for benefiting property owners from 3.5% to 2.5%. Councilman D. Love was absent.

The council also awarded the contract for the work to A-1 Excavating of Bloomer, Wisconsin, in the amount of $1,982,594, the lowest of five bids received. The engineer's estimate of cost was $2.08 million.

When nonconstruction expenses of about $439,000 are added, the total cost of the project is expected to be approximately $2.4 million. The project includes installation

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paid in its entirety up front without interest charges or be paid in equal annual installments over a period of 15 years at an interest rate of 2.5%. After hearing citizen concerns during the public hearing about the financial burden imposed on them, council voted to lower the annual interest rate from 3.5% per year, which was originally proposed.

“I've been assessed before, so I know how difficult this is for you,” Councilwoman Michelle Lakso told property owners before the public hearing opened.

“I sympathize too, but the projects have to be paid for, too,” Councilman Russ Koski said.

Residents at the podium spoke of their concerns that the project was initiated to make the area more enticing to the developer of the apartment building planned for the area. Several citizens told council members that the timing of the project with the arrival of the Trident development made it sound fishy to them.

Council assured residents that the project has long been on the schedule for reconstruction, according to the pavement management plan of 2003, and that as the city finally has funds for the project, 2020 is the year to do it.

The road improvements have been on the radar for years and have been postponed a couple of times, Mayor Jeff Paar told the public. “Trident wasn't even on the horizon,” he said. The city does support the apartment development, but the roads are a mess, and this project is the last one on the list, he said. “When this project was proposed two, four and eight years ago, I didn't even know who Trident was,” he said.

The contractor is expected to begin work as soon as the frost is out of the ground in April or May and continue construction through the end of September. All the work is anticipated to be completed by then except for the final layer of pavement, as is standard practice. The final asphalt lift is scheduled for installation by July 2021, well after the new surface has settled over the winter.

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of water main, street pavement, curbing, storm sewer and related drainage improvements to Centerville Road north of Main Street; Sorel Street, west to its beginning/end and east to its beginning/end; Progress Road from Main Street to Heritage Street; Goiffon Road from Sorel Street to Heritage Street; and Heritage Street east from Centerville Road to its beginning/end.

In 2003, the city developed a pavement management plan. At that time, these streets were identified as needing full reconstruction, said Stantec engineer Kellie Schlegel during her overview of the project. The neighborhood scheduled for work is the last remaining neighborhood to be addressed within that plan, she said. The roadways are in poor condition and, lacking curb and gutter, have many drainage problems.

Streets were last improved in the early 1970s in conjunction with sanitary sewer installation, Schlegel noted.

The project will also allow those property owners who don't already have access to municipal water to connect to the system. Although the city will install water main, City Code doesn't require property owners to hook up to city water, but connection will be required when the home sells in the open market. Connections are also required after well failure or if building size increases by more than 33%. The city will charge property owners an $8,000 lateral benefit fee for the connection.

Streets in the project will generally end up being 28 feet wide, which is less than the standard 32-foot width, because homes in this area are closer to the streets. These narrower streets will avoid impacts to driveways and front yards. All streets will receive concrete curb and gutter.

The cost of improvements to be paid by the city is slightly more than $2.14 million. The project will be financed through the street, water and storm sewer funds.

The assessment amount to be borne by property owners was presented at about $285,000. An assessment may be

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Health officials confirm second case of COVID-19 in state The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed a second presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) March 8. The case is a resident of Carver County in their 50s who was likely exposed to COVID-19 while traveling in Europe in late February.

The patient developed symptoms on March 2 and sought health care March 7. Samples were collected from the person and sent to the MDH Public Health Laboratory for testing and the test was found positive March 8. As with the COVID-19 case announced last week (in

Ramsey County), MDH is awaiting confirmatory testing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) but health officials consider the presumptive results actionable.

The patient is in isolation at home and is recovering. MDH is working with Carver County Public Health and health care partners to identify and contact all those who may have come in contact with the infected person. These people will be asked to quarantine themselves for 14 days from their exposure and will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms.

Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm emphasized the important role every Minnesotan can play in helping to limit the spread of COVID-19.

“While our public health workers are busy tracking down potentially exposed people and evaluating potential cases, the rest of us must do our part,” Commissioner Malcolm said. “First and foremost that means staying home when you are sick. It also means covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands frequently, and avoiding touching your face throughout the day.”

Since the outbreak started in China in December 2019, more than 107,700 cases and 3,600 deaths have been reported in countries around the worlds. That total includes more than 500 U.S. cases and 21 deaths.

The virus that causes COVID-19 is spread primarily by respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza is spread.

It can also spread when people touch surfaces that have been contaminated by an infected person and then touch their eyes, nose or mouth.

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hotline that will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The hotline number is 651-201-3920.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Lino Lakes man killed in Kansas crash Lino Lakes resident David Lee Woelfe, 50, has now been identified as the man who was killed in a crash on I-70 March 1 in Lawrence, Kansas.

The crash happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday, March 1, east of the Lecompton exit on I-70. According to the Kansas Turnpike Authority, Woelfe struck a deer, lost control of his vehicle and hit a barrier. Another driver did not see the stopped vehicle and crashed into its passenger side.

Woelfe, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was reported to have a possible injury and a passenger was suspected to have a serious injury.

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Centennial High School students earn recognition at conference Eight students from Centennial High School participated in the annual Minnesota DECA State Career Development Conference in Minneapolis March 1-3. During the school year, approximately 3,500 Minnesota DECA student members take part in the organization's competitive events program, allowing them to compete in over 50 events focused on the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, marketing and other related fields. The competitions are designed to simulate real-life business scenarios and test students’ academic understanding and skills development.

After qualifying earlier this year, district winners put their talents to the test during the conference. Josh Washburn, who received fourth place in principles of business management and administration, received state recognition and will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to compete with 20,000 top students from around the world at the International Career Development Conference.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS City to consider Muddy Cow on Apollo Drive The Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board will consider an ordinance amendment for a site plan and building modifications for Muddy Cow, proposed for 617 Apollo Drive. Applicant Sergei Nazarenko is proposing to construct a restaurant with rooftop dining in the existing building. Eagle Liquors currently occupies the north portion of the retail building. Per the Marketplace Planned Development Overlay (PDO) Design Guidelines ordinance, substantial departures from the approved plans require an amendment to the ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing Wednesday, March 11, and the City Council will consider the item at its March 23 meeting.

Courtney Stanek, of Circle Pines, has been selected as one of the 11 Minnesota 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors. This is a new opportunity for youth in agronomy or livestock-related project areas. Ambassadors will be encouraged to share their 4-H and agriculture stories with the public during statewide agriculture events. To learn more about 4-H in Anoka County, go to extension.umn.edu/anoka.

John Swenson, Lino Lakes director of public safety, has been appointed by Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to the task force on medical cannabis therapeutic research. Swenson will serve until Jan. 2, 2023, as the representative of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association.

Established in 2014, the Task Force on Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Research holds hearings to assess the impact of Minnesota’s medical cannabis program and medical cannabis use in the state.

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A grand opening event for the new Running Aces Hotel in Columbus will be held at 11 a.m. on March 11, the same day the hotel will begin booking reservations. The 116-room, full-service hotel combines elements of the Minnesota experience – including an Adam Thurman original painting - offering a modern Scandinavian design with the ‘Up North’ feel of a get-away cabin. Some hotel rooms will face the race track.

Amenities include a business center, workout room, indoor pool, 24/7 room service dining, a hotel bar, a guest laundry facility, and free WiFi. A complimentary Great Start continental breakfast will be served daily in the dining area off the lobby. The entire facility is smoke-free making it the only hotel of its kind in Minnesota. to learn more, go to RunAces.com/Hotel.

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ny sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic,” is an adage attributed to science fiction writer and futurist Arthur C. Clarke. It is the third, and probably the most widely recognized, of what are known as Clarke’s three laws. According to Wikipedia, the other two are, “When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly right.

When he states that something is impossible, he is very probably wrong,” and “The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible.”

As we engage in the everyday routines and activities of our lives, we often take for granted the “seemingly magical” multitude of inventions and complex infrastructure that we depend upon are based on a foundation of scientific discovery. With this in mind, I personally find it perplexing when I hear that certain individuals — who more than likely flick a switch to turn on a light, drive or in a vehicle with an internal Angle of ride combustion engine, listen to a radio broadcast, watch television, browse View the internet or use a cell phone — Paul Dols have decided that specific findings recognized by the overwhelming majority of the world’s scientific community happen to be hoaxes.

I found one of the most understandable, for me, explanations of the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory on the TED-Ed website stating that “a law predicts what happens while a theory proposes why.” and additionally, “vulnerability to some potentially better explanation doesn’t weaken a current scientific theory. Instead, it shields science from becoming unchallenged dogma.”

I recently came across an article on the Guardian website, an international news organization based in the U.K., titled “100 years on: the pictures that changed our view of the universe” about a 1919 scientific expedition, led by astronomer Arthur Eddington, to photograph a total solar eclipse with the purpose of “using the fi ndings to prove, or disprove Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity.” (I had the opportunity to view and photograph a total solar eclipse and found the experience to be profoundly awe inspiring and surprisingly emotional.) Despite grim conditions on the remote west African island of Príncipe, the eclipse was successfully photographed and the findings, which measured the positions of stars in order to detect the warping effects of gravity on space, were found to be completely in line with Einstein’s theory. The findings overturned “200 years of Newtonian physics,” were front page news around the world and made Einstein into a global celebrity. Putting this timeline into perspective, last month I attended a Girl Scout gathering honoring 102-year-old Marian Seabold — who was a toddler at the time this event attracted worldwide attention.

So why at a time when we are more dependent than ever on technology does science seem to be under attack? In a 2016 article published in Scientific American, locally based author Shawn Otto warned of “the emergence of a ‘post-fact’ politics, which has normalized the denial of scientific evidence that conflicts with the political, religious or economic agendas of authority,” that has only gotten more extreme in the intervening years. The article includes examples of the political, industrial and societal forces undermining fact based science, and surmises that thought leaders, educators and also journalists need to rise to the challenge of clarifying for the public the dramatic difference separating fact based scientific research from opinions and “hunches.”

Amidst a sometimes confusing barrage of information (and disinformation) we need to continue searching for the truth, our freedom and future well being could be at stake.

Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.

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Wet basement? Sorry, no app for that

he sun is out, the snow is melting, and someday soon you may go downstairs and discover that your basement is wet.

What should you do?

First, it is important to determine why your basement is wet. When we first bought our 1870s home in Stillwater, water poured into the basement every time it rained.

The reason?

The roof didn’t have gutters and on Movers & downspouts all sides. Instead, rain sheet-flowed Shakers off of the roof to the ground diAngie Hong rectly below, and quickly seeped in through the basement walls. After we installed gutters and downspouts to direct water away from our house, the basement rarely collected water.

It’s important also to make sure that downspouts extend far enough away from your home to prevent water from flowing backwards into window wells or your foundation.

Use downspout extenders to redirect the flow and check gutters and downspouts periodically to make sure they aren’t clogged by leaves or seeds.

If water is flowing downhill into your home from your driveway or the street, you will need to contour your landscaping to re-route the water around your

home. Landscaping features could include a dry stream bed, contoured berm of soil, or a series of raingardens to capture and redirect the water. Be careful not to redirect water into your neighbors’ homes. Washington Conservation District (mnwcd. org) provides free site visits for Washington County residents and can provide recommendations on how to manage drainage concerns. Usually, these type of landscaping projects do not qualify for watershed district cost-share grants because they don’t provide a public water quality benefit. However, if you live uphill of a lake or stream and install a raingarden that fi lters water flowing downhill, you may be able to secure a small incentive grant for the project.

Sometimes, when surficial groundwater levels are very high, groundwater will begin seeping into basements. This happens most often in areas that are landlocked, have heavy clay soils, or are located near wetlands and lakes. The only remedy for groundwater seepage is to use a sump pump to pump water out of your basement and direct it downhill, away from your home.

The National Weather Service and Minnesota Climatology Department are both predicting major flooding this spring. If you live in a low lying area near a lake, stream, wetland, or the Mississippi or St. Croix Rivers, ask your city or township if they will have sand

bags available for residents to use to protect their homes. Sand and bags can also be purchased from private contractors.

Use sand bags to temporarily protect low windows and doorways or re-direct water around the edge of your home and away from the foundation. It is rarely necessary to build a perimeter around your house. Sand bags should be filled half to two-thirds full and do not need to be tied at the top. Lay them flat on the ground to create a solid row. The bags should overlap so that the open ends are covered. The second row of sandbags should be offset so that each sandbag covers the junction between the two below. If you are placing sandbags near doors and windows, be sure to remove snow and ice first so that they lay flush on the ground.

If you have an individual septic system, you may also need to place plastic sheeting and sand bags over below-grade drains inside, such as floor and shower drains, to prevent floodwaters from rising up into your house.

For information about flood insurance, talk to your insurance company or the National Flood Insurance Program floodsmart.gov/ or 1-888-379-9531). Flood insurance does not go into effect until 30 days after purchase.

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Online purchase scams lead BBB's 2019 report Consumers nationwide and in Canada saved $42 million last year by checking BBB’s Scam Tracker before giving their money to con artists.

Better Business Bureau released its 2019 Scam Tracker Risk Report March 2, listing its top 10 riskiest scams of the year as calculated by the BBB Risk Index. The risk index is an algorithm that calculates exposure, susceptibility and monetary loss to offer a more accurate assessment of actual scam risk.

Though BBB Scam Tracker helped many avoid a scam, Minnesota and North Dakota consumers reported losing nearly $500,000 due to scams in 2019; online purchases were the mostreported scam last year.

Nationally, employment scams

remained the riskiest for the second consecutive year, while cryptocurrency scams shot up to second riskiest despite never before being in the top 10. Bucking the national trend, less than 1% of Minnesotans and North Dakotans reported cryptocurrency scams.

The median dollar loss across all reported scams locally was $120 with 34% of consumers reporting a dollar loss. The top means of contact was over the phone, and the top means of payment was by credit card. BBB does advise paying with credit card whenever possible, as credit cards often offer additional consumer protection in the event of fraudulent activity.

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5th annual Young Women Leadership Program

How to capitalize on turning points

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer announced March 3 that his office will be accepting applications for the fi fth annual Young Women Leadership Program (YWLP) for high school girls in Minnesota’s 6th District. The YWLP is an annual program designed to give young women the opportunity to learn from and engage with some of Minnesota's top female leaders.

The program consists of three panels throughout the summer for young women entering ninth through 12th grade.

Each panel is an open round-table discussion with the other participants and female professionals from various fields.

Participants will share their insights, guidance and stories.

More details on this program, including how to apply, can be found online at emmer.house.gov/young-womens-leadershipprogram. Applications will be accepted through May 29.

How to make the most of life’s transitions will be discussed at Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, and at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 12. The program titled, “Reboot Your Life: The Art of Turning Your Life Around,” features a fi lmed interview with Vinh Chung, a Vietnamese immigrant and author of “Where the Wind Leads.” After their empire of rice mills in Vietnam was confiscated by a communist regime, Chung’s family made a risky decision to leave the country in search of a better life.

Chung visited Vietnam 20 years after his parents’ departure and shared his experiences with Lifetree during the fi lmed interview.

Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located at 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines.

Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Melanie at 763-784-8417 or melanie@goodshepherdlink.org

Minne, a 40-pound terrier/lab mix, is house-trained and cratetrained. She loves to snuggle and absolutely adores her people. One of Minne's favorite things to do is to cuddle up by a warm fireplace, perfect during our long Minnesota winters. Minne could play all day with squeaky toys and tennis balls.

She knows how to sit, stay, lay down and shake. Minne is a quick learner, though, and extremely eager to please.

She is motivated by treats and toys, which makes teaching her new tricks a breeze. This active girl has a lot of energy to burn off. She loves going on walks and spending time outside doing zoomies around the yard. If you are interested in Minne, fill out an adoption application at ruffstartrescue.org. Once we receive your application, a placement coordinator will be in contact with you as soon as possible.

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55 & up driver safety class St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church will host a driver safety class for drivers ages 55 and older at 9 a.m. March 21. The class will be taught following the state of Minnesota guidelines. Those who complete the class will be eligible to receive 10% off on auto insurance.

The cost for fi rst-timers is $20 and the cost for a refresher is $15. To register, or for more information, contact Tammy Lincoln at 651-4943943. St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church is located at 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Wig-making workshop Whimsical Wigs will host a wig-making workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Michael's at the Village of Blaine.

Attendees will help to make Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Frozen's Anna and Wonder Woman.

No crochet experience needed. Email WhimsicalWigsMN@ gmail.com if you are interested in attending.

Attendees are encourage to wear green in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

Kaleidoscope annual membership exhibition The NorthStar Watermedia Society currently has the “Kaleidoscope” exhibition on display for the public to see at Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Drive NE. The show is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through March 27. For more information, visit northstarwatermedia. com/exhibitions.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Politically convenient budget trickery For the first time — I’ve only lived in Minnesota for three and a half years — I just learned that the state government counts inflation in forecasting revenue, but not in forecasting spending. And if spending included inflation accordingly, the current forecasted $1.5 billion surplus shrinks to a whopping $1 billion (Star Tribune editorial, Feb. 29).

I would love to see the Quad Community Press ask our local GOP state senator and representative for columns attempting to reconcile that against the GOP’s and DFL’s announced budget plans as they prepare to negotiate with their DFL colleagues and Gov. Walz.

In addition, this politically convenient budget trickery, likely not widely known by the public, is simply unacceptable. Perhaps a column or editorial on this would be considered.

Jim Cox Circle Pines

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BOOK CLUB When: 10 a.m. Friday, March 13 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Discuss the book “The Scandalous Flirt”

by Olivia Drake. Books available for purchase at Lino Lakes City Hall.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or linolakes.us

CREATURE FEATURES When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Sculpt favorite animals using Model Magic, chenille stems, tin foil, Duct Tape, found objects and other arts and crafts materials.

Registration required.

Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us

WIG MAKING WORKSHOP When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 Where: Michael’s, 4255 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE, Blaine Details: Attendees will help to make wigs to look like Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Frozen’s Anna and Wonder Woman.

No crochet experience needed. RSVP by email.

Contact: WhimsicalWigsMN@ gmail.com

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Seniors 50+ can bring a lunch and join a naturalist for monthly presentations that include local natural

history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trail. Registration not required. This month’s topic is prescribed fi re.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

CONFIDENT SITTER When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, March 21 Where: Early Childhood Center, Room 10, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 11+ can learn skills to be a babysitter. Overview of choking, fi rst aid, emergency situations, interacting with children and preparing food. $73; registration required.

Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

INTRO TO NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 21 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Join a local photographer to learn some tips and tricks for taking great photos while out in nature. Discussion of equipment, photography principles and other techniques. $5/ person; registration required. No experience necessary.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

4-H ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 21 and the 3rd Saturday of the month Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: New club for youth in kindergarten through one year post high school focus on environmental education through hands-on learning experiences. Older youth have leadership

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MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 21 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn about the tradition of gathering maple sap and cooking it down to make maple syrup and sugar. Also crafts, scavenger hunt and maple syrup treats. $5/person; all ages.

Registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

SIP AND STRING EASTER CRAFTING When: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 Where: Bonfi re Restaurant, 4365 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE, Blaine Details: Make a string art project by wrapping string around nails on a board. $25 includes appetizers and materials.

Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

When: 6:30-10 p.m.

Saturday, March 21 Where: Infinite Campus, 4321 109th Ave NE, Blaine Details: Ninth annual fundraiser for the Chain of Lakes Rotary Club includes casino tables, sports games, bingo, food and drinks, silent auction and raffle.

Tickets $50.

Contact: chainoflakesrotary.com

INSTAPOT CLASSICS When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Demonstrate of some recipes, classic and new in the library’s IQ Kitchen. Recipe resources will be shared. Registration required.

Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us

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When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 Where: Centennial High School, east room 111 Where: Instructor will sketch a portrait of a pet and and provide acrylic paints for participants to fi nish it. $46; registration required.

Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

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Shake your Shamrock When: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: Kelly’s Korner Bar, 7098 Centerville Rd., Centerville Details: St. Patrick’s Day-themed 5K and 7K event. Optional swag

includes shirt and medal. $30-$50 before March 13; $35-$55 day of race.

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Ongoing AMERICAN LEGION FISH FRY When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, through April 10 Where: American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: All you can eat dinner with fried cod and sides for $13. Three-piece fish dinner $10.

Contact: 651-783-0055

Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver.

Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

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Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-3 and a ‘KALEIDOSCOPE’ EXHIBIT caregiver.

Contact: 763-717-3294 or When: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays, through March anokacountylibrary.org 27 Where: Blaine City Hall, FAMILY STORYTIME 10801 Town Square Drive When: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

NE. Thursdays Details: Annual member Where: Centennial exhibition of the Library, 100 Civic NorthStar Watermedia Heights Circle, Circle Society.

Pines Contact: Details: Stories, songs northstarwatermedia. and fingerplays for com/exhibitions. children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org When: 8 a.m. Saturdays Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 QUIET GARDEN Lexington Ave. N., Circle RETREAT DAYS Pines When: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 Details: Support group p.m. Saturdays for compulsive eaters.

Where: Christos Center Contact: 651-485-5407 for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes BABY STORYTIME Details: Find When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. opportunities for Tuesdays meditation and rest. Full Where: Centennial and half-day sessions Library, 100 Civic available. $15/half day Heights Circle, Circle or $25/full day.

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HANDICRAFT WORK When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlework and more while socializing.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

CRIBBAGE When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. the fi rst Tuesday of the month Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play cribbage. Call to join the group.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

500 CARDS When: 7 p.m. Mondays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

BRIDGE GROUPS When: 9 a.m.-noon 2nd Thursday or 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Beginners can learn to play.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Class covers childcare skills including fi rst aid, sitter safety, crafts and toys, childproofing and nutrition. $62/resident; registration required.

Contact: 651-4904750 or shoreview communitycenter.org

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Ring of Kerry When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Musical blend of fiddle,

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY ‘DYING TO STAY’ BOOK READING When: 7-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 12 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Hugo resident Denise Meyer will talk about the challenges and satisfaction of self publishing and what it takes to earn a #1 ranking for a New Release on Amazon. com; and read a section of her book. Limited

guitar, flute and penny whistle, along with Irish Dancers, Rince Nua. Tickets $35.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org/concertseries

supply of books available for purchase. Free but registration required.

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KIDS DREAM FILM SERIES When: 10 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 13-15 Where: Marcus Oakdale Cinema, 5677 Hadley Ave. Details: See the movie “The Addams Family” (PG) for $3 admission.

Discounts on popcorn and drinks.

Contact: AmFam.com/ KidsDream

COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13 Where: Running Aces Harness Park, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Two shows with headliner Rob Brackenridge of Comedy Central, featuring Steve Hartman and hosted by Pierre Douglas. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 day of show.

Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

BABYSITTING 101 When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 14

Did the weather play havoc on your tube?

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Celebrate the seasonal changes with centering exercises and easy yoga, then move into the woods and prairies for walking meditations and experiences in the natural world, followed by light drinks and snacks. $10/person; RSVP required.

Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

SAP TO SYRUP When: 1-3:30 p.m.

Saturdays, March 14 and 21 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Participants of all ages can tap a tree, collect sap, visit the evaporator and see how syrup is made.

Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

GUIDED BIRD HIKE When: 9-10:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 14 Where: Big Marine Park Reserve, 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide.

Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us

CHILDREN’S CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR CLASS When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, March 14 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Understand

the difference between typical age-appropriate behaviors and the challenging behaviors that may be a sign of something more serious.

Learn when and how to seek help, parenting strategies, how to access educational programs and learn about resources through insurance and the county to help your child and family.

Contact: 651-645-2948 or namimn.org

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BEAR BOATING DANCE When: 5-11 p.m. Saturday, March 21 Where: White Bear Armory 2228 4th St. Details: Dance to music

by Free and Easy, bid on silent and live auction items at the annual fundraiser to support free boat rides for seniors, the disabled, active duty military and veterans. Tickets $15 online, at White Bear Jewelers.

Contact: 651-429-3762 or bearboating.org

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Cougars halted by Park Center in section finals

Cougar alums playing D-1 women’s hockey, basketball Four Centennial graduates are playing Division 1 college basketball and two are playing D-1 college hockey this season.

Sara Stapleton, Wisconsin Badgers basketball freshman 6-3 post from Centennial, appeared in 21 of their 32 games, logging 49 points, 38 rebounds and 13 blocked shots. The Badgers finished 12-19 overall and 3-15 in the SUBMITTED Big Ten. Sara Stapleton plays in the Claire Orth, North Big Ten with Wisconsin Dakota sophomore guard, has started every game for the Fighting Hawks (15-15). She is averaging 4.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals.

Sydney Stapleton, South Dakota State sophomore guard, is averaging 5.7 points and 1.5 assists of the bench, and has made 38 three-pointers. The Jackrabbits are 22-9.

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Taylor McAulay, freshman guard at Drake University, has a back problem and is taking a medical redshirt, meaning she still has four years of eligibility. She appeared in four games and scored seven points.

Gabbie Hughes, UM-Duluth hockey sophomore from Centennial, was an all-WCHA second-team pick and led the Bulldogs in scoring with 20 goals and 31 assists. The Bulldogs finished 18-12-6.

Anneke Linser, another UMD sophomore forward from Centennial, had six goals and eight assists.

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Cougars, seeded eighth, finished 4-23. Jaxon Waldvogel sank 21 points for the Cougars.

Thomas Palmsteen was next with eight. Dain Dianja, 6-9 forward signed by Baylor, scored 21 for the Pirates (225). Detavius Frierson netted 16 and John Grigsby 14.

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“Adyson’s team looks to her as a leader because of her hard work and dedication to the team,” coach Sarah Austin said. “She is always shining through her performances, and excels in the sport.” Bellis grew up competing with QC Dance in Blaine and has worked there as an assistant. She also volunteers with Darby’s Dancers, assisting girls with special needs.

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Jodi Anderson Anderson, working her way inside here here, scored 24 points for the Cougars in their section finals loss.

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This time, Park Center made sure there would be no last-second shot by Centennial.

The Pirates cruised to the Section 5AAAA championship with a 68-52 conquest of the Cougars, leading by as much as 24 points in the second half, last Thursday evening in Anoka.

Centennial beat the Pirates 73-71 in early January on a threepointer just before the buzzer after trailing by double digits. Last year, Centennial was section champion without having to play Park Center, which was upset

by Spring Lake Park in the semifinals.

But Park Center earned another shot at Centennial and made the most of it, powered by supremely-talented junior Adelia McKenzie with 28 points and redhot senior Lauren Frost with six 3-pointers and 22 points.

“It was one of those games where we needed to play our ‘A’ game and hope that they struggled, but it ended up going the other way,” reflected Jamie Sobolik, completing his first year as Cougar head coach.

“I was very proud of the effort our kids gave. They never quit or got down on themselves and battled to the very end.”

The No. 4 ranked Pirates advance to state for the fifth time, all since 2014, with a 25-4 record.

Junior guard Jodi Anderson jumped in 24 points to keep Centennial from getting blown out completely on a night where they needed some 3-pointers and made only

four of 26. Junior post Jenna Guyer added 12 points.

The Cougars usually win rebound battle but the Pirates had a 45-39 edge on them while outscoring the Cougars off turnovers 16-8. The Cougars have fairly good speed but Park Center out-quicked them the whole game for steals, long rebounds and blocked shots. They made the Cougars rush their shots inside and cast from long range more than they wanted.

The Pirates led 3824 at the half with McKenzie scoring 20 points. Frost kept their foot on the pedal at the outset of the second half.

The Nebraska-Omaha recruit bombed in two 3-pointers, led a fast break culminated with her behind-the-back pass to McKenzie for a layup, then scored on a breakaway herself, opening a 46-24 lead.

Grace Johnson, Centennial’s lone senior starter, notched three points, four steals and two assists in the final game of her four-year tenure on varsity, two as a starter. She’ll be a distance runner, her other sport, at College of St. Catherine’s.

“Grace is a tremendous leader on and off the court,” Sobolik said.

“Her ability to run the point makes it so easy for our team to get into the offense and prevents most teams from getting an advantage on us with a press.”

Centennial, after graduating two Division I players from last year’s state third-place team, finished another strong season with a 21-8 record after a 12-1 start.

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MINNESOTA MURALS: Golden Lake students learn teamwork FROM PAGE 1

opportunities to fi ll some of those.”

Most of the funds for the program were raised by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) through the Golden Lake Go Around fundraiser; a private donor stepped up to cover the rest. Last year, the school funded a science residency program.

The students not only learn about the history of mosaics as an art form, but they also learn some science and history, too. In addition, they learn the importance of teamwork and collaboration.

“It has been a real challenge. They have to work as a team to make a complete artwork,” Papenfuss said.

“They have to cooperate and make sure the landscape matches together. It is a lot of trial and error.”

After the students' work is done, Papenfuss will assemble the four murals in her studio and bring them back to be hung on the walls of the school's library. She is hoping that will all be done in the beginning of April.

Gerst said the school wants to transform the library by incorporating a Minnesota wildlife theme.

Funds raised from the Golden Lake Go Around fundraiser will also fund Pollinator Particulars for kindergarten and fi rst grade in April. The project reinforces biology (life cycles) and ecology concepts while addressing stresses on Minnesota's native bee populations or monarch butterflies. Students will then choose to create bee houses as wearable art or monarch wings and headpieces.

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This sketch depicts the design of one of the four murals. Each student is responsible for one grid of the artwork.

Minneapolis artist Jeanette Papenfuss demonstrates the technique to fifth-grader Alexander Peters.

Golden Lake Elementary Principal Christopher Gerst watches on as Eliseo Perez cuts pieces of glass.

Here is one of the many creatures that people will spot in the completed mural.

During this project, students have learned about the history of mosaics as an art form.

Lexington agrees to improve water system

What should Citizens do?

• There is nothing you need to do. You do not need to boil your water, or take other corrective actions.

• However, if you have specific health

concerns, consult your doctor.

• The compliance agreement with MDH articulates a process to alleviate the increased levels of gross alpha in Lexington’s well water. The approved agreement will require actions that the city will be taking over the next two years to lower the levels of gross alpha in their water system. These actions will involve altering its water sampling and testing process, and possibly conducting a feasibility study to consider some form of water treatment in the future. Water treatment will be considered if the gross alpha levels continue to be out of compliance with the MDH standards.

• The city would like to emphasize that gross alpha does not constitute an emergency; however, home water treatment units are available to reduce gross alpha, which include water softening, reverse osmosis and distillation. It is recommended that these home water treatment units be certified to ensure gross alpha removal, and that the units are ANSI/NSF Standard 61 listed for potable water use. The use of carbon fi lters is not recommended for removal of radionuclides, as they

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Lexington’s water system is currently in violation of a drinking water standard; however, this is not an emergency and water users do not need an alternative source of water, such as bottled water. City Administrator Bill Petracek stated, “Currently Lexington water users are not drinking the water that is out of compliance. The well with the higher than normal levels of gross alpha is offline, and the water citizens are currently drinking comes from the city of Blaine’s water utility. Blaine’s water is not in violation of MDH water standards.”

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[SOME STRONG LANGUAGE, INCLUDING A SEXUAL REFERENCE AND RACIAL EPITHETS, AND SMOKING THROUGHOUT.] — A captivating, factually based, entertaining, inspirational, well-acted, star-dotted (Colm Meaney, Jessie T. Usher, Gregory Alan, Travis West, Michael Harney, and Jaylon Gordon), 2-hour film in which brilliant, ambitious, savvy, African-American real estate investor Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) moves to Los Angeles from Texas with his devoted wife (Nia Long) in 1954. ___________________________________________________

“BURDEN” (R) [DISTURBING VIOLENT CONTENT, AND LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING RACIAL EPITHETS.} — When devoted single mother Judy Harbeson (Andrea Riseborough), who works as a grocery cashier and is raising her spunky, impressionable young son (Taylor Gregory) in South Carolina, gives her hotheaded, orphaned, blue-collar boyfriend Michael Burden (Garrett Hedlund), who was raised by racist, mean-spirited KKK leader Tom Griffin (Tom Wilkinson) who he just helped open The Redneck KKK museum in a refurbished theater on main street, an ultimatum to choose between her or his disgusting membership in the Klu Klux Klan in 1996.

Chalk up another great weather weekend. Sunshine was plentiful and the temperature might have reached 60º on some over optimistic thermometers. The airport did reach 60º on Sunday but I fell a couple degrees short at my station. Nevertheles, people were out and enjoying the fine weather despite some gusty winds both Saturday and Sunday. I did record some meaningless snow and rain the last past of last week. We could use a nice rain to wash away some grime. Another snow is still not out of the question but not on the horizon right now. One person that took advantage of the weather on Sunday was friends wife, Sandy Lahren, who ran her first 10 mile run as she trains for her first half marathon.

Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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“ONWARD” (PG) [ACTION/PERIL AND SOME MILD THEMATIC ELEMENTS.] — Disney’s moving, creative, entertaining, inspirational, family-oriented, funny, stardotted (voiceovers by Octavia Spencer, John Ratzenberger, Tracey Ullman, Wilder Valderrama, Lena Waithe, Ali Wong, Grey Griffin, and Dave Foley), 102-minute, animated film in which a shy, lithe, 16-yearold elf (Tom Holland), who has low self-esteem and lacks self-confidence, goes on a wild adventure with his embarrassing, screw-up, free-spirited older brother (voiceover by Chris Pratt), who is magic spell savvy and a history buff, after his widowed mother (voiceover by Julia Louis-Dreyfus), who is dating a centaur cop (voiceover by Mel Rodriguez). ___________________________________________________

“THE TRAITOR” (R) [VIOLENCE, SEXUAL CONTENT, LANGUAGE, AND BRIEF GRAPHIC NUDITY.] [SUBTITLED] [PLAYS MARCH 13 AT MSP FILM SOCIETY AT THE ST. ANTHONY ON MAIN THEATER; FOR INFORMATION, LOG ON TO INFO@ MSPFILM.ORG OR CALL 612/331-7563.]

— Bellocchio’s captivating, factually based, well-acted, insightful, violent, 135-minute, 2019 film that is highlighted by terrific cinematography and chronicles the tumultuous life of no-nonsense Sicilian Mafia soldier Tommasco Buscetta (Pierfrancesco Favino) who moves to Rio de Janeiro with his third wife (Fernanda Cândido) and family in an effort to protect his the while his sons (Gabriele and Paride Cicirello) and brother (Ada Nisticò) are viciously gunned down in Italy and after the Brazilian police arrest him WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com

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CHAIN OF GIVING: Strengthens the foundation of community FROM PAGE 1

opportunity to rally around students and know that those dollars will directly benefit students that are longing to be a part of something,� Dietz said. “We want to make sure that we build this sense of belonging and purpose in what they do within our system, whether it's the with the YMCA or within the school district.�

The Angel Fund gives all students in middle school and high school an opportunity to participate in activities and sports offered through the schools and community education.

YMCA Executive Director Andrew Hoffman, who is also a Rotary member, said the proceeds raised for the YMCA will be put toward the nearly $200,000 the organization provides in financial assistance to families each year. “It helps provide access so more members of our community can be a part of the YMCA and its programs,�

Hoffman explained. “This is really helping us strengthen the foundation of our community.The school district and the YMCA are some of those pillars that can really help bring people together.�

In addition to its goal to raise funds for area youth, the Rotary is hopeful the event will encourage more community members to get involved in Rotary and spread its message of “service above self.�

Tickets for Chain of Giving are $50 per person, which includes casino games, bingo, community games and two drink tickets. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the District Office or YMCA, from a Rotary member or online at chainoflakesrotary.com. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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1. Census Man, AKA Circle Pines City Councilman Dean Goldberg, recently visited Golden Lake Elementary to talk about the importance of being counted for the 2020 Census. — Submitted 2. The Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) often interacts with people in crisis. At times, the best officers can do is be present, offer a sympathetic ear or utter a kind word. However, thanks to the Centennial Elementary School’s Kids Club, officers

2. can now offer the soothing comfort of a homemade fleece tie blanket. When your world temporarily ceases to make sense, a soft blanket to clutch can be a beacon of sunlight in the midst of a storm. — Submitted 3. Students in Mrs. Fritz and Mrs. Davis’s third grade classes at Centennial Elementary worked with Mrs. Robinson’s high school world literature class to research an invention that makes our

3. lives easier today. Over the next week, the third graders will turn that research into a timeline on poster paper. The third graders will then code Dash robots to walk along their timeline while stopping at each date to read the first line. Students will travel to classrooms to share their presentations once they are completed. — Submitted

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TRAIL OPTIONS: County, city plan for missing link of Rice Creek North Trail FROM PAGE 1

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This map depicts the four options Anoka County is currently considering for the missing link of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail. The county is in the process of gathering feedback from the public on which options it should further pursue.

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Creek North Regional Trail the second-most used trail system in Anoka County, right behind the Rice Creek West Regional Trail, which picks up in the city of Fridley and runs to the Mississippi River.

“It is a very heavily used trail, so we suspect that one of the major benefits (of the connection) will be for multimodal commuting purposes,” said Anoka County Parks Director Jeff Perry. “People that want to bike to and from work, school or community events, they will use that missing link as a valuable trail resource for transportation.”

Option A would take users out of the park reserve, while Options B, C and D would remain within the park reserve. Option A would require an on-street bike lane on East Golden Lake Road, connect to the existing gravel trail at City Hall Park, traverse through Tamarack Park and continue on an on-street bike lane on Hillcrest Lane. It would also be the cheapest option.

Option B would require an on-street bike lane on West Golden Lake Road, tie into the parking lot at East Golden Lake Road and require two bridges and one boardwalk. Option C would be completely off-road, traverse closer to the creek and require two bridges and two boardwalks. Option D, likely the most costly, would also traverse closer to the creek, require two bridges and two boardwalks. It is the most remote option.

The City Council did not like Option A due to safety concerns of the trail on the roadway. The council also had concerns about B, which runs along the road and near the school, and wanted the school to weigh in on that option. Council members favored Options C and D. “By far, D is my favorite. The way I look at it, is we have got a lot of natural resources around here because of the creek, the woods, the wetlands. When folks are jumping on a bike, the last thing they want to see is houses, they want to get out into nature. (Option) D is the one which maximizes that opportunity,” Councilman Matt Percy said. He pointed out an example of the boardwalk near Rice Lake Elementary in Lino Lakes.

“It is a fantastic walk or bike ride. The city could have decided to save some money and run it up West Shadow Lake Road instead. It would have been a totally different experience, and I think they would have shorted themselves if they did that,” he said. “I want to make sure the same thought process goes into this. I think the most wilderness we can get out on this trail, the better off we are going to be.”

Councilman Dean Goldberg said he would be okay with Options B, C and D, but it would depend on cost, which the county has not addressed yet. City Administrator Patrick Antonen said when it is all said and done, it will likely be a $4 million to $5 million trail.

“This is a great project. We are in support of the county on this. Everyone is working together to really have something nice for the community,” Antonen said. “Once it is done, it is going to be an awesome trail going through the wetlands, trees and prairie areas.”

Rep. Linda Runbeck (District 38A) is an avid supporter of the connection and has agreed to author a bill (HF 4078) that would request funding for the design and engineering costs of the project. While the bill requests $4.5 million from the state bonding package, Runbeck said she is hopeful to secure the initial $1 million this year since there are other trails already in the cue for funding such as the Lake Links trail in White Bear Lake. The second chunk of funding may have to wait until next year, she explained.

“The trail and probably a boardwalk through Circle Pines is through land that is undeveloped and has largely been home to deer, eagles and other wildlife.

The trail's pristine beauty will allow bikers and hikers to enjoy traveling along the creek's edge, which is natural and undeveloped,” she said. “For people who love the northern suburbs for their openness, clean air and proximity to virtually undisturbed nature, this trail will be a tremendous asset. I'm thrilled about what's to come for the folks in our area.”

For now, the county will continue to gather feedback from the public and various user groups through a variety of measures, including open houses, pop-up events and an online survey at surveymonkey.com/r/ RiceCreekRT. Perry explained after the input is gathered, the county will need to get a resolution of support from the city. The item will then be passed on to the county parks committee, which would then give a recommendation to the county board. If approved by the board, it would then need approval from the Metropolitan Council. Blaska said the hope is to have this whole process wrapped up by the end of 2020.

“It's quite a process. There are a lot of stakeholders that have a voice in this,” Perry said. “That's why we are here; we want to make sure, first and foremost,