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Smokeys

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Red Luna

Taco Factory

Authentic Mexican 5960 Hwy 61 North, White Bear Lake

Carbones

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Rudy’s

Redeye Grill

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Chops, Bull Bites and Martinis

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Mahtomedi

Green Mill

Pizza, Salads, Enchiladas & much more 1000 Gramsie Road

Shoreview

Black Sea

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If you are looking to add a puppy to your family, then summertime in Minnesota is the perfect time. This season offers the pup and the family a great opportunity get to know one another, complete indoor and outdoor training and develop a routine before the snow starts flying again. Ruff Start Rescue has several puppies available, all ready to meet their new families.

This is Everly. Everly actually has three siblings (Emerson, Atlas and Finley), who are all ready to be adopted. These puppies were born in April and arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from one of the organization’s northern partners. They are a German shepherd/husky mix and, of course, because they’re puppies, they love everyone and other pets as well. They are social, playful and affectionate, and they like to play with their toys.

Everly is currently being housetrained and crate-trained, and she just started leash training. If you are interested in learning more about Everly or her siblings, or adopting one of them, please fill out an application at www. ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

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Laboratory receives 4th consecutive Maximus Award

The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) is recognizing the Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory (housed at the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office) for the fourth consecutive year as a Project FORESIGHT Maximus Award winner. The Maximus Award is given to the top 15 performing forensic science laboratories in the world. The 2023 top performers are laboratories operating at 90% or better of peak efficiency.

This year, the Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory was the only laboratory in the state of Minnesota to receive this award.

“Our professional lab staff is honored to earn the Maximus Award, as they take great pride in their work serving crime victims. Excellence is what they expect from each other and will continue to be the kind of work they deliver for our citizens,” said Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise.

Police Reports

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

• Officers responded to a two-vehicle personal injury crash at the intersection of Main Street and Wood Duck Trail June 6. All occupants were checked out by medics and all declined to be transported to a hospital.

• An officer responded to a juvenile facility in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue for a sexual assault report June 6. The incident was determined to have occurred in another jurisdiction. The incident was documented and the victim was transported to a hospital. The information was provided to the law enforcement agency for the location the incident occurred.

• Officers responded to a call of a physical domestic at a residence in Lino Lakes June 6. An adult female was arrested and booked into jail for domestic assault and obstructing the legal process with force.

• Officers responded to a call of possible gunshots heard in the 6600 block of Centerville Road June 6. Officers spoke with witnesses and checked the area, but were unable to determine the origin of the noise.

• Officers responded to a report of a loud party in the 7700 block of Arabian Circle June 6. Officers spoke with the homeowner, who ended the party.

• An officer received a report of a shoplifting incident in the 700 block of Apollo Drive June 7. The involved individual left the business on foot after failing to pay for merchandise. The area was checked and the suspect was not located. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer responded to a report of ducklings trapped in a storm drain in the 7600 block of Palomino Lane June 7. The officer and resident were able to retrieve the ducklings.

• Officers responded to a call of a possible gunshot heard in the 6400 block of Ware Road June 7. Officers checked the area and spoke with bystanders, but were unable to determine the origin of the noise.

• An officer received a school bus stop arm violation report in the area of Marilyn Drive and Nancy Drive June 8. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer took a phone call regarding suspicious activity in the 7800 block of Marilyn Drive June 8. The officer documented

Blaine business owner indicted for scheme to defraud job seekers

A Blaine man has been indicted on wire fraud charges after allegedly devising an employment opportunity scheme to defraud hundreds of job seekers out of approximately $600,000.

According to court documents, Charles Edward Fields, 43, was the owner and operator of a series of companies through which he pitched employment opportunities to prospective workers throughout the U.S. The employment opportunities that Fields purported to provide were through his businesses, some of which included HOMESoft Systems Incorporated, WaterTek Marketing Corporation, Water Innovations Group Inc., W I G Holdings Corporation, Mile High H20 Corporation, and the NEW H20. Fields claimed that after job applicants paid him an upfront deposit of approximately $3,000 to $5,000, he would hire them as sales contractors to sell products nationwide to the public, primarily home security or water filtration systems. As part of the scheme, Fields also allegedly misrepresented his affiliation with, and his authority to act on behalf of, the incident, and extra patrol will be provided in the area.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation in the area of Lake Drive and Albert Avenue June 9. The adult male driver showed signs of impairment and was later charged with fourth-degree DWI.

• An officer responded to a call of a severed residential natural gas line in the 6500 block of Clearwater Creek Drive June 10. The Lino Lakes Fire Division handled the incident, and a police presence was not required.

• An officer responded to the intersection of Lake Drive and Town Center Parkway June 11 on a report of a possibly disorderly conduct situation between a pedestrian and motorist. Police spoke to the motorist, and the pedestrian left prior to the officer’s arrival and was not located.

• An officer was dispatched on a phone call report at a business in the 2300 block of Rosemary Way regarding disorderly conduct June 12. The officer documented the incident, and two individuals were trespassed from the business at the manager’s request.

• Officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle personal injury crash at the intersection of Ash Street and Sherwood Road June 12. The officer documented the incident and provided a case number to the involved parties.

• Officers responded to a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive for a theft incident involving a suspect that fled on foot June 12. The officers subsequently located the suspect in a residential area. Following an investigation, the suspect was charged with theft.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

• Police responded to a report of a physical altercation in the 9100 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington June 7.

• Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of North Highway Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington June 7. Upon arrival, officers found a semi had struck a light pole. The local power company was notified.

• Police were dispatched to Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines June 7 on report of children offering other children marijuana. Officers checked the area for juveniles but did not locate them.

• Officers responded to the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington June 8 for a person making threats.

• Police witnessed multiple juveniles out after curfew at Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines June 8. The juveniles’ parents were notified.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of Main Street and 20th Avenue in Centerville June 8. One person was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI.

• Officers responded to the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington June 9 on report of a disorderly female arguing with the manager. Upon arrival, the female and manager had been separated and it was determined the female was having a mental health crisis. The female was transported to the hospital and trespassed from the business.

• Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Hunters Ridge Lane in Centerville June 9 on a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The caller reported that a license plate was missing from their vehicle. It is unknown when the loss occurred.

• Police were dispatched to the 1800 block of 73rd Street in Centerville June 9 for a vandalism report.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation in the area of Lake Drive and Albert Avenue in Lexington June 9. An adult male driver was ultimately arrested for fourth-degree DWI.

• An officer responded to a property damage accident at the intersection of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Circle Pines June 10 where a vehicle had struck an object. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

• An officer observed a traffic violation in the area of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington June 10. The officer initiated a traffic stop and the male driver was ultimately arrested for third-degree DWI.

• Officers were dispatched to the area of Ridge Road and Hillcrest Lane in Circle Pines June 11 on report of a slumper.

• Police were dispatched to a theft in progress in the 0 block of Central Street in Circle Pines June 11. A juvenile male was arrested.

Company A, a longstanding international company that designs and distributes various models of water machines and filtration systems.

According to court documents, Fields routinely posted nationwide online employment advertisements promising job seekers training, sales leads and $6,000 in guaranteed monthly profit. In reality, court documents state, the employment opportunities never materialized as promised by Fields. In order to conceal his fraud and to stave off scrutiny, Fields allegedly lulled his victims with bogus excuses as to why he was unable to fulfill his promises or to return their funds. In total, charging documents state that Fields defrauded at least 250 victims of at least $600,000.

Fields is charged with five counts of wire fraud. He is scheduled to make his initial appearance in U.S. District Court June 30. This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Ebert is prosecuting the case.

The United States Department of Justice

Community Brief

Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer training to be held online

Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer. The Minnesota Master Naturalist program will host a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer training beginning July 13. There will be a morning time slot and an evening slot.

Master Naturalist volunteers complete a 40-hour hands-on course with expert instructors and fellow learners, studying natural history, environmental interpretation and conservation stewardship. Final certification comes with the completion of 40 hours of volunteer service. The program offers three courses that correspond to Minnesota’s three major ecosystems, entitled “Big Woods, Big Rivers,” “Prairies and Potholes,” and “North Woods, Great Lakes.”

The classes will be held Thursdays from July 13 to Sept. 21. The morning class runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; the evening class runs from 6 until 8:30 p.m. For more information and to register online, go to www.minnesotamasternaturalist.org/courses. For website assistance, call Julie Larson at 320-589-1711 Ext. 2120 or email info@minnesotamasternaturalist.org.

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This individual will provide management of production to a three-shift operation at the plant level, through exceptional leadership in accordance with general corporate values, goals, objectives, and strategic planning. Ensures COGS, productivity, efficiency, delivery, and continual improvement goals are achieved, and inspire a level of enthusiasm and commitment in daily production management at the Webster facility. Continuously improve organizational effectiveness. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial management, or a related field, and 8-10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment. A master’s degree is beneficial. Must have sound knowledge of manufacturing operations & production procedures, innovative tools & techniques, and the latest equipment. Must have excellent communication, problem solving and decision making skills. Must also have effective computer skills, excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and demands. Demonstrated success with change management and continual improvement activities are essential.

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Lexington City Council Snippets

City Council questions population figures

LEXNGTON— The City Council is questioning whether the Metropolitan Council’s population estimate is accurate.

The organization estimates the city’s population for 2022 was 2,738 people.

Council Member Kim DeVries questioned whether they’re adding in people who live in apartments.

City Administrator Bill Petracek said he contacted the organization to ask about its process for determining the population and a representative of the organization said they believe they gave the best estimate.

Council Member Diane Harris asked Petracek if he thought the estimate was too high or too low. Both Petracek and DeVries said too low.

“I said I thought it was a little low but they have a formula when it comes to multi-family housing and they look at what it generally is, how long people stay and how big of a family moves in. They kind of have a generalized formula they put toward it,” Petracek said.

He said he knows there’s nearly 500 people in Landings of Lexington and over 100 at Ephesians Phase 1.

“Right there, those two apartments alone would take you over the 2,700 mark,” Petracek said.

He added that the Met Council has to follow its for-

Centennial School Board Snippets

new Chromebooks for $288,123 to distribute to students in grades 5-9 to maintain the 1:1 student to Chromebook ratio.

• A new position, assistant director of alternative learning, will serve as an assistant to the director of alternative learning to provide leadership in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of programs for students at both Pines School and the Centennial Alternative mula but encouraged that the council keep the number in mind in the future, especially when the police department budget is discussed. Petracek said next year’s estimate will likely go up. He said it has gone up 500 to 600 people over the past few years.

In other action:

• The council has approved a change order for the 2023 street improvement Dunlap Avenue project in the amount of $3,500. Petracek said that the change order will actually push out the project a little bit. He said that something was omitted when the specifications for the project were put together, however, replacing the storm water drain is important and it needs to be done before the asphalt project is done.

“This is kind of after the fact of the bid process, but it needs to get done without a doubt,” Petracek said. He noted that they’re still within the budget because the bid that was originally approved was lower than what was budgeted for.

• The city has once again received a clean, or unmodified opinion, on its 2022 audit from Abdo Eick & Meyers.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6 at City Hall.

Learning Center (CALC).

• Effective June 30, the district’s joint powers agreement with Summer Academy will be dissolved. Summer Academy provided a summer program for gifted students but is set to disassemble after this summer. There were a number of different school districts that had an agreement with the academy, and the districts will now move to individual action. Superintendent Jeff

June

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Holmberg has been working with community education to provide an alternative summer program for elementary-aged students for the summer of 2024 to fill the gap.

The next school board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 24, in the District Office.

Sebastian Studier