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Minnesota American Legion also selected the two for state honors, and they are now in the running for national honors.

Officer, firefighter honored with local, state honors

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

LINO LAKES — Police officer

Shelby Bonczek and Fire Lt. and EMT Brian Gustafson are this year’s American Legion 566 selections for Outstanding Officer/Firefighter of the Year.

Each year the Legion recognizes local police officers and firefighters from the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department. The candidates then have the chance to compete at the state and, potentially, at the national level.

“It is important to recognize the officers (and firefighters)

that go above and beyond,”

explained Post Commander Scott Nordstrom. “The purpose of the award is to recognize those that are contributing a lot to the community that they serve as an officer or firefighter.”

Officer of the Year

Bonczek joined the department in October 2021. She grew up in the Isanti area and watched her mother work in a local police departments records department for over 20 years.

“I grew up going there and meeting the officers. They were like a big extended family to me,” she recalled. She said she fell in

love with the “family aspect” of the career.

About halfway through her college experience at the University of Minnesota-Duluth she realized she didn’t want to go into forensics, but switched to criminology. “I didn’t want desk job. I didn’t want to do same thing every day, so I switched,” she said. “I knew I wanted to do something to help other people and somehow be connected to the medical and law side of the career field.”

Centerville Lions celebrate 50th anniversary

BY OLIVIA DECKER PRESS INTERN

The Centerville Lions Club is celebrating 50 years of meaningful friendships and serving the Centerville community.

From three charter members in 1974 to 29 members in 2024, the Centerville Lions have remained a steady pillar of support for Centerville and its surrounding communities. In the last decade, the Club has donated over $120,000 to their community and Lions Foundations.

A great deal has changed since the Centerville Lions inception in 1974. The COVID-19 pandemic was the biggest catalyst of change, as it forced the club to reimagine many of their traditions and events.

Fifty years marks a turning point for the Centerville Lions as they figure out where they fit into society’s “new normal.”

“We’ve had to change our policies to meet the needs of now,” says Lion Nancy Johnson. “We’re really trying now to cater to all generations.”

Lions Clubs International is a historic organization with long-standing traditions and rules. President Lawlis said not only the Centerville Lions Club, but Lions Clubs internationally are becoming more responsive to newer generations of Lions.

Lions are asking “how do we want to mold our club?” said current President Mel Lawlis. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be with all the international rules and how it’s always been.”

While some of the traditions and requirements of being a Lion are shifting, the spirit of being a Lion certainly is not.

Centennial student uses apparel brand for ‘head start’ into real world

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

17-year-old Lucas Chong, of Lino Lakes, says he wants to do something big.

The Centennial High School senior has already dabbled in two business ventures and is onto his third.

“I’ve always wanted to start a business,” he said. “I’ve kind of been in the business since I was 14, but when you are 14 you don’t really know much.”

At the age of 14, and in the middle of the pandemic, Chong witnessed the stock market drop and learned how to trade stocks. “I saw that there was a lot of opportunity,” he said. “I guess that kind of got me into the whole business area.”

Chong first tried out a drop shipping business to sell a 360 toothbrush. (Drop shipping is a business model where items bought from an online store are shipped directly to customers by the supplier or manufacturer.)

“I didn’t really know what I was doing, so that failed within the first two months. I barely even got it off the ground,” Chong recalled.

Chong’s second attempt was a clothing brand aimed for streetwear and gym wear. That business lasted for about a year, but ultimately didn’t work out. He guesses there was too much competition. “I really didn’t know how to market or even start a business,” he said.

SEE EVERGREEN, PAGE 5

Lucas Chong, owner of Evergreen, is a senior at Centennial High School. Evergreen’s third apparel launch will happen this fall.

LEGION AWARD: Lino Lakes officer, firefighter to represent state of Minnesota

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While in college she worked part-time as a community service officer with the Duluth Police Department and did an internship at the courthouse. She says the murder of George Floyd sparked her interest to go into the law enforcement field.

“I realized we needed really dedicated individuals who wanted to make a difference in their communities who were going to care and be passionate,” she said.

She finished up her bachelor’s degree and then attended Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College for law enforcement.

Officer Bonzcek works hard to make herself a part of the community, beyond just being an officer.

She serves as the primary communicator for the department’s Facebook page and is also the lead coordinator for Night to Unite. She also stepped up to serves as the liaison between the department and local senior homes. Public Safety Director John Swenson said she goes above and beyond in trying to educate the senior population of potential scams.

“I am very close with my grandparents,” she explained. “It broke my heart to hear that all of these older citizens were getting scammed out of thousands of dollars … They are often a forgotten population. I want to make sure they feel like they are heard and like someone cares about them and what they are going through and experiencing.”

Bonzcek received a lifesaving award last year for her role in providing lifesaving care to a resident in cardiac arrest.

“An important and invaluable aspect of Officer Bonczek’s character is her willingness to learn and take on challenges that are uncomfortable or intimidating for most officers,” Swenson said.

She volunteered to represent the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department on a county-wide records management committee to ensure the system is providing adequate records services for all county police agencies.

Only two and a half years into her career, Bonzcek was shocked to hear she was selected for both the local award and state award.

“It is others recognizing the hard work that I have tried to put into this community,” she said. “This is more than just a job to me; this is who I am as a person.”

Swenson said, “During Shelby’s short tenure with our team, she has made significant contributions to improve our crime prevention and community engagement efforts … Her positive attitude and compassion for others have led to strong community engagement efforts.”

Firefighter of the Year

Gustafson grew up in Lindstrom near the fire station. “My uncle was a firefighter and he lived so close to the fire station he would run to the station,” he recalled. He also remembers helping to wash the fire engines.

“I was always kind of interested in firefighting,” Gustafson said. So, once he and his family settled into their home in Lino Lakes, he decided to look into becoming a firefighter. He joined the fire division in December 2017 after serving with the Centennial Fire District for six and a half years.

He now serves in a paid-on-call role. His day job is in project sales with Viking Electric.

“Lt. Gustafson has shown his dedication to the city of Lino Lakes through his problem-solving skills,” Swenson said. “When the department has a need, Gustafson is first in line to share his ideas and provide assistance to his fellow firefighters.”

Recently, Gustafson assisted with covering the department’s administrative position by responding to additional calls for service. Swenson said Gustafson also never shies away from mentoring new firefighters.

“I love the people I work with. It has always been a great team,” Gustafson said. “As we get new firefighters, we start showing them the ropes and explaining what we do and why we do it … That’s how the fire service works. We mentor people to bring them up.”

Gustafson was also a part of the Fire Apparatus Committee, which was assigned the task of developing specifications for the city’s two newest fire engines. He said it is a “huge honor” to receive the award. “It feels good to be recognized for the work I do.”

Bonzcek and Gustafson will now go on to represent the state of Minnesota in the national competition. The winners will be revealed at the American Legion 105th National Convention in New Orleans.

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

Fire Lt. and EMT Brian Gustafson completes a training exercise. He joined the Lino Lakes Fire Division in December 2017 after serving on the Centennial Fire District for several years.

Mayor Rob Rafferty officially swears in Police Officer Shelby Bonczek into the public safety department. She has served the city since October 2021.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

ONGOING EVENTS

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th St. N.

Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo. com

MARKETFEST

When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 13 through July 25

Where: Downtown White Bear Lake

Details: Community summer festival with 200+ food and vendor booths, live music, car show, kids activities, specials at local merchants. Theme weeks include: Avenue of the Arts on June 13; History Night June 20, and White Bear Lake Area Schools June 27.

Contact: marketfestwbl.com

CENTERVILLE MAIN STREET MARKET & WATER SKI SHOW

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 18-Aug. 22

Where: Next to Centerville Elementary, 1721 West View Ave.

Details: Shop among local artisans, pick up produce from a neighborhood farmer, enjoy live music and grab a bite to eat from a food truck before walking to the nearby Bald Eagle Water Ski Show that starts right after the Market. Weekle theme nights. Contact: facebook.com/ CentervilleMainStreetMarket

LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET

When: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays

Where: Lexington Municipal Liquor Store front parking lot, 9271 Lake Drive

Details: Vendors selling veggies and fruit, baked goods, Maple syrup, tea and homemade gifts. Contact: Karen Gregory 612-272-3386 or kgregory244@gmail.com

CURRENT EVENTS

CENTERVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK

When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23

Where: Hidden Spring Park, Centerville Details: This week’s concert will feature Bleeding Heart. Contact: Facebook.com/CentervilleMusicInThePark

TOWN HALL TALK: HISTORY IN THE TREES WITH JIM LANE

When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23

Where: White Bear Town Hall, Polar Lakes Park,

1280 Hammond Road.

Details: Learn to read the stories of individual trees by understanding basic tree physiology and by analyzing tree ring data with Mahtomedi High School life science teacher Jim Lane. Free. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD

When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 23

Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, Door G, 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview

Details: The Lakeshore Quilt Guild celebrates their 16th anniversary. Members will review their results of the Technique Challenge. Visitors welcome.

ANOKA COUNTY FAIR

When: July 23 through July 28

Where: Anoka County Fairgrounds, 3200 St Francis Blvd., Anoka

Details: This year’s fair will feature a carnival, live music, food, a variety exhibits and much more. For a full schedule of events, visit anokacountyfar.com

Contact: 763-427-4070 or Anokafair@aol.com

FOREST BATHING

When: 9-10 a.m. Friday, July 26

Where: Wargo Nature Center

Details: Experience an immersive, meditative session of the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku with a certified guide. Registration information online.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

RELAY FOR LIFE

When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 26

Where: White Bear Lake Area High School North Campus Stadium, 5040 Bald Eagle Ave.

Details: Family friendly activities including food trucks, entertainment, games, meaningful moments, and walk to celebrate cancer survivors and remember loved ones. Contact: ascevents.org

CAMPFIRE TALKS WITH A NATURALIST

When: 7-7:45 p.m. Saturday, July 27

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground Amphitheater

Details: Family-friendly naturalist-led presentation on Loons. Free.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

FAMILY FISHING FUN

When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 28

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve

Details: Spend time as a family outdoors and learn basic fishing skills. Registration information online.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

Dine to Donate

When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday, July 29

Where: Mc’s Taphouse, 617 Apollo Drive, Suite 140, Lino Lakes

Details: MC’s Tap House will donate 10% of all sales from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday, July 29 to the Lino Lakes Volunteers Public Safety first Guns N Hoses Golf tournament, which will be held at Chominix Golf Course in Lino Lakes Aug.23. For more information, or to register, visit https://birdease.com/GNHgolf2024. Contact: (651) 982-2323

BUSINESS BRIEF

MC’s Tap house hosts Dine to Donate

MC’s Tap House will donate 10% of all sales from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday, July 29 to the Lino Lakes Volunteers in Public Safety (LLVIPS) first Guns N Hoses Golf tournament, which will be held at Chominix Golf Course in Lino Lakes Aug.23. All funds raised will support The Front Line Foundation (FLF) and LLVIPS. Throughout the day, The FLF and LLVIPS will be onsite to talk with those interested in learning more about both organizations and what funds will be used for. There is still a need for golfers as well as sponsors for the tournament.

Overflow parking for the event will be in the adjacent Kohls parking lot. For more information, or to register, visit https://birdease. com/GNHgolf2024.

Upcoming Games

July 23-28 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers July 30-August 4 vs. Iowa Cubs

Saturday at 4:30 pm Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville Sunday at 8:30 am St. John’s Site 14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo Sunday at 10:30 am Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville www.stgens.org 651‐429‐7937

OPINION

I Am That I Am: Understanding my role as a newswriter

Feb. 12, 2024, will forever be a turning point in my career achievements. It is the day I officially joined the Press Publications team as the new reporter/writer for all things White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Vadnais Heights, Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Birchwood, Grant, Gem Lake, Pine Springs, Willernie and other cities in our coverage area. It is a day I was bursting to scream to the clouds and beyond, “I made it, Ma!” and to a lesser extent, “I feel like king of the world!”

Even after five months, I still don’t refer to my news writing position as a job. But why should I? I believe referring to a job as a job only puts it in the context of labor, not enjoyment. A good job makes you feel at home. As the saying goes: “Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Press Publications has never been what I would call a job. It’s a home away from home that feels like a community; I trust, get along, and joke with my fellow writers as I would with my own friends. I feel connected to a greater world of information I love writing about, a hub of stories waiting to be told. And I consider myself just the man for the job. But as with any other place of work, there are always obstacles to navigate. In the broader scope of a newsroom, there is never such a thing as a structured day. In that sense, the most significant change I am still getting used to is always being on my toes when new stories break. This usually requires me to tear away from my current work to report and write about new ones. As someone used to structured workdays, this latest change is an obstacle for me in its own right.

That’s not to say I haven’t gotten used to new kinds of structured ideas before. On my first day here, the notion of AP style was alien to me. As someone with a creative writing background, I only knew writing to be creative and unstructured in the context of writing short fiction. What did it mean to capitalize some words while shortening others specifically? Why am I not allowed to use punctuation here while doing it over here? That said, it took me a few weeks to gain an understanding of using AP style for my stories.

Here is where the main point of these new experiences I have adjusted to comes into focus. In time, I have learned. I love being a part of the Press Publications team so much that I want nothing but to learn. The desire to submerge myself into a line of work I have wanted to be involved in since college has helped me get to where I am. And in time, the element of being busy with new story leads coming through the newsroom at any moment is one I will adapt to as well. Time, for what it’s always been worth, is still on my side.

Thank you for your support as I continue to grow as a journalist. If you have story ideas don’t be afraid to reach out. Email me at whitebearnews@presspubs.com or call me at 651-407-1229.

Erik Suchy is a staff writer for Press Publications.

Explorers gain firsthand knowledge

It is a common misconception that you should have an interest in law enforcement or be interested in a career in law enforcement to be a part of the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department’s explorer program. While many youths involved in the program have an interest in law enforcement, it is not a requirement.

Cop’s Corner

Katie Kraemer

The explorer program is open to youth ages 14-20 years old. The explorer post meets once a week during which time they are provided with classroom instruction and hands-on training with real life scenarios. As an explorer, they train in multiple areas and situations including; search & arrest, burglary, crime prevention, crime scene, domestics, DWI’s, first aid, hostage negotiations, interview and interrogation, suspicious activity, traffic accidents and traffic stops. Explorers will gain firsthand knowledge of the challenges officers face and the job skills needed to be a police officer. Although the program is focused on law enforcement and our response to different situations we might encounter, the youth can learn many other skills. As explorers take the lead and navigate through various

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scenarios, it allows them to enhance their decision-making skills and improve teamwork, emphasizing communication and collaboration. Advisors often emphasize the significance of clear communication with our explorers, stressing that effective teamwork hinges on all members comprehending each step and its rationale. Explorers grow their leadership skills, communication skills and problem solving abilities. Our explorer program offers numerous opportunities to develop confidence and social skills crucial for young people transitioning into adulthood all while having fun. When asked about the program, explorers often mention that it’s not always like what you see on TV or in the movies. While movies depict the exciting and intense aspects of the job, they often overlook what comes after. As advisors we teach the explorers how to sort through the problems/scenarios while showing compassion. As law enforcement we do not know what people are currently dealing with in their life, but we try to learn more and gain an understanding. We then work to help them find a long-term solution. Another eagerly anticipated aspect of this program is participating in competitions with other agencies. Throughout the year advisors guide the explorers through the different scenarios in preparation for the state competition and other competitions. While this program offers a number of different opportunities to

develop different skills, academics is also a very important aspect in any youth’s life. Explorers are expected to put their academics first and remain in good academic standing throughout the school year. This program also opens up opportunities to apply for different scholarships and provides additional experience for college applications. Being able to aid in the development of different life skills is some of the most awarding parts of being an explorer advisor. Not only do we utilize law enforcement topics and scenarios to develop skills, but we also work with explorers to understand and prepare for job interviews. Advisors conduct mock interviews and provide the explorer with feedback. This helps the explorers gain confidence in their interview skills. It is rewarding to see how much the youth grow in their confidence over the years. Advisors get to meet youths when they are 14-years-old and watch them develop and grow into confident individuals. Witnessing real-time increase in confidence and resulting communication skills, is extremely fulfilling. Over the years, myself and other advisors are able to help them build life skills, which they carry with them into college and careers. Seeing our former explorers become police officers makes every moment worthwhile.

Katie Kraemer is an investigator with the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department.

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Suchy’s Scoop

Erik Suchy

EVERGREEN: 17-year-old develops brand inspiring youth to go outdoors

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Third time’s a charm? Meet Evergreen. Chong’s latest adventure. He launched the clothing brand back in February. The brand encourages youth to go outside.

“I think in the 21st Century, especially young kids, they’re just getting so addicted to their phones, scrolling Instagram, playing video games and it’s just not really childhood,” Chong explained. He added when he was younger, he has a ton of memories with his family and friends camping, hiking, biking, fishing, etc.

“It makes me sad to watch the younger generation … stay inside and scroll TikTok all day,” he said.

Evergreen mainly sells T-shirts and hoodies but has also sold some hats. Up until now, the brand has been Minnesota focused, with designs that play tribute to iconic scenes Minnesotans will recognize like the Cherry and the Spoon, Lutsen, Gooseberry Falls and Duluth.

“My thought process was what do Minnesotans love more than Minnesota,” Chong said.

Plans are in the works for a launch of new designs this fall that will still be outdoors related, but not necessarily Minnesota.

“We are planning to do more general outdoors to try to reach a larger audience,” he explained. In the fall launch, the Chong says embroidered crewneck sweatshirts will be released.

The business is active on Instagram, and often asks its followers what they would like to see incorporated into the next design. “We do polls and quizzes to see what they will like and from there we draw rough sketches and have a professional designer do it for us,” he explained.

Evergreen is always on the lookout for designers to partner with to bring Chong’s vision to life. So far, the brown Split Rock Lighthouse hoodie and a pink Duluth sunset hoodie have been the most popular picks for customers.

Chong said he has really enjoyed getting out in the community and meeting people at various vendor events. Chong, with the help of his friends, has done about 10 events.

“It’s so fun to talk to people and try to negotiate and sell somebody a T-shirt,” he said. “It’s also been rewarding at school to see random people I don’t

know wearing one of our hoodies.”

Chong’s dream school is the University of Pennsylvania.

“I’d like to like to go into finance, Wall Street and eventually start my own business,” he said. “I want to do something big. It sounds too confident, but I kind of want to change the world.”

Chong said his friend Alex Persing is one of his biggest supporters. “He has been to every single event and has been so supportive,” Chong said.

Persing described Chong as “ambitious” and “head strong.”

“He has a lot of dreams. When he sets a goal, he is very determined to get after it. Sometimes it is all he talks and thinks about,” Persing said.

Chong also credits his mentor Chris Babiash, president/CEO of Booshie, an apparel and promotional ad agency based out of Blaine. Evergreen popped into his social media feed, and he learned of the Centennial connection. He asked his son Beckett if he knew Chong, and he did. Babiash started asking questions, and before long, he invited Chong to his office.

“He hammered me with question after question after question,” Babiash recalled. “I didn’t have any one to mentor me. I’m a self-made, small business guy. I’ve learned on my own over the years. I often wonder where I would be if I had that …”

Babiash described Chong as a “go-getter” and “super motivated.” His hope for Chong is that he learns about all the nuances that go into running a small business. “Ten years from now he is going to have this article on his wall and he is going to be running his own company,” he said.

Evergreen, along with the 30 or so business books on his desk, have taught Chong a lot about the business world already.

“I think that starting businesses young gives you a head start into the real world. I think (Evergreen) has been teaching me good lessons on how to run (a business).”

For more information, or to order, visit https:// evergreenapparel.org.

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

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PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Founder of Evergreen Lucas Chong tells a customer about the brand. Chris Babiash, Chong’s mentor, describes Chong as a “go-getter” and says he is “super motivated.”

Lucas Chong says he is thankful for all the support he has received from customers and friends alike. Many of his friends have helped him to man his booth at various events throughout the metro area this summer.

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People who join the Lions “aren’t just looking for recognition,” said Johnson. “These people have to really want to give. Not get paid for it, but just the pride of doing it.”

When asked about her favorite part of being a Lion, Johnson got emotional.

“You see what your hard work and what your money is going towards,” said Johnson. “It’s just the pride that you do these things simply to help others.”

Johnson spoke highly of the friendships and experiences one takes away from being a Lion. For

example, in 2026 she will travel to Hong Kong for the International Lions Convention.

“You can meet so many inspiring people and you lift each other up to let each other know you’re valuable,” said Johnson.

It’s easy to say everyone could benefit from the values and experiences associated with Lion membership.

“It’s about kindness, and it’s about treating others with respect,” said Johnson. “You’re making a difference for someone else. If you’re gonna do it, do it. If you’re gonna be in it, be in it.”

Centerville Lions can be found hosting or helping at a multitude of community events such as Fete des Lacs summer festival, ice fishing contest on Centerville Lake, Trick or Trunk and Christmas in the Park. These are in addition to their continuous support and funding of local entities and families in crisis.

The Club celebrated their 50th anniversary at their annual Cadillac Dinner event this spring. Johnson said the Cadillac Dinner is a “great time for us to recognize all of our partners that help us do what we do… so we made that kind of into a birthday party celebration.”

At the event, the Lions debuted a 50th anniversary banner, which will hang at each of their events in 2024.

For many Lions, the highlight of the celebration was Lion Ron Hogan’s acceptance of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. It is the highest award one can receive within the Lions organization.

Hogan is now the former president of the Centerville Lions. On July 1, he was succeeded by Lawlis.

“[Hogan’s] been a Lion for a long time, and he knows a lot of people, so he received that Melvin Jones Award for a reason,” said Lawlis. “He does a lot for our Lions group and our community.”

As the new president, Lawlis already has big

ambitions for the Centerville Lions Club such as setting yearly goals for membership recruitment and retention as well as working more closely with schools in the community.

Olivia Decker is an intern with Press Publications. She can be reached by emailing intern1@presspubs. com or calling 651-407-1200.

Lion Katie Hogan smiles with former Centerville Lions president Ron Hogan holding his Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award is the highest award granted within Lions Clubs International.

The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• A tip came in July 9 regarding a vehicle parked on a street in the 7500 block of Woods Edge Boulevard that was leaking oil. An officer contacted the vehicle owner to advised them of the complaint and the owner was given an opportunity to correct the problem.

• A resident reported a suspicious vehicle used her driveway to turn around July 10, then parked in front of her house in the 100 block of Ulmer Drive. The vehicle was gone upon police arrival.

• An officer located an occupied vehicle July 10 in a city park after park hours in the 6900 block of Sunrise Drive. The occupants were advised of city ordinance and left.

• An officer stopped a vehicle July 10 for expired registration in the 2200 block of Main Street. The adult male driver was arrested and booked into jail for driving after cancelation inimical to public safety, no proof of insurance, displaying registration for another vehicle and expired registration.

• An officer was dispatched July 10 to an apartment building regarding suspicious activity in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway. The incident was documented.

• Officers responded to a home July 10 for an injured hawk in the 6400 block of White Oak Road. The officers took custody of the hawk and transported it to a raptor center representative.

• Officers responded July 10 to a reported garage fire in the 300 block of Lilac Street. Upon arrival, the fire was extinguished. Fire units remained on scene to ensure the

fire was out.

• An officer was requested to assist a neighboring agency July 11 with a shots fired call in the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington. The officer assisted until they were no longer needed. The incident is under further investigation by the Centennial Lakes Police Department.

• An officer responded July 11 to a vehicle fire at a business in the 7500 block of 4th Avenue. The fire was out when the officer arrived. The fire department arrived and handled the call.

• An officer assisted a neighboring agency July 11 on a traffic stop on 21st Avenue North in Centerville. The officer assisted in arresting an adult male on a felony warrant.

• Officers received a report July 12 of a group of males ringing a neighbor’s doorbell in the 6400 block of Royal Pines Place. Officers located the group at a house nearby and cited two adult males with underage drinking.

• An officer received a theft report July 12 from the 7900 block of 20th Avenue where an individual received a product but the payment to the seller was cancelled. This incident is under further investigation.

• An officer took a suspicious activity call July 12 from the 100 block of Parkview Drive. The officer talked with the resident about options to resolve the situation.

• An officer responded July 12 to an illegal burn complaint in the 8000 block of Rondeau Lake Road W. The incident was documented, and a resident was advised of city ordinances.

• An officer took a report of fraud

July 12 in the 7200 block of Meadowview Court. The incident is under investigation.

• Officers responded July 12 to a report of an assault at a non-secure juvenile facility in the 7500 block of 4th Avenue. A juvenile female was arrested and transferred to the secure juvenile facility.

• An officer responded July 13 for a male selling solar electric systems without a permit in the 6500 block of Pheasant Run South. The officer located the male and instructed him to not come back until he had the proper permit.

• An officer responded July 13 to a suspicious activity report in the 6200 block of Hollow Lane. The officer informed the caller of the scam and documented the information.

• Officers responded July 14 to a report of a home that had been struck by lightning in the 7000 block of Sunset Avenue. Officers arrived with the fire division and learned the fire had been extinguished. The fire division handled the call.

• Officers responded July 14 to a report of power lines down near Gladstone Drive and Sunrise Drive. Power lines and a tree were found to be the cause a power outage and the power company was advised.

• An officer checked a residence July 14 for an ATV that fled from an officer in a neighboring jurisdiction in the 6900 block of Lakeview Drive. The officer spoke with two homeowners but was not able to find the ATV.

• An officer responded July 15 to a theft call in the 700 block of Apollo Drive. The officer contacted the reporting party and issued a citation to the suspect.

• Officers responded July 15 to a residence in the 600 block of Town Center Parkway following a threat from an unknown person. The suspect left the scene prior to the officer’s arrival and was not located.

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National Sports Center plans to make upgrades to Super Rink

The National Sports Center, located in Blaine, is planning to make upgrades to its eight sheets of ice. The rinks are 25 years old and improvements are needed to be made to the ice creation and management system.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• Police conducted a traffic stop July 10 near Main Street and 21st Avenue in Centerville. An adult male was arrested on a weapons charge.

• A dog bit was reported July 10 in the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington. The incident was forwarded on to a community service officer.

• Police responded July 11 to the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington for shots fired. It was determined that a firearm was discharged during a physical fight. One male was booked into jail.

• An officer observed a vehicle with expired registration July 11 near Michaud Way and 21st Avenue North in Centerville. The driver was found to have an outstanding felony warrant and was arrested.

• Police responded July 11 to the 9000 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington for a property damage report.

• Police responded July 11 to the intersection of Lake Drive and Pine Drive in Centerville for a motor vehicle crash.

• Officers responded July 13 toa kidnapping report in the 200 block of Aurora Lane in Circle Pines.

• An officer saw two ATVs driving on city street July 14 near East Road and Center Street in Circle Pines. The officer attempted to stop the ATVs but one of them fled. The ATV that fled was not located. The one driver was cited for the violation.

• Police responded July 15 to the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington for an assault.

• Police responded July 16 to the 4100 block of Lovell Road to a report of a person with a gun. Officers checked the area, but the person was not located.

The National Sports Center has put up earmarked $12 million to go towards for these upgrades and is asking the state for requesting $9 million from the state and a They are asking for combined $3 million from Mounds View/Irondale Youth Hockey, Blaine Youth Hockey, Centennial Youth Hockey, Spring Lake Park and Coon Rapids Youth Hockey. Construction is set to begin in 2026.

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Mounds View makes history, other north metro cities may follow suit

BY MADELINE DOLBY STAFF WRITER

Properties in White Bear Lake, Lexington, Lino Lakes and Mounds View are among north metro cities that still have restrictive covenants containing racial language within property titles.

Currently there are 5,458 properties in the north metro area that have covenants excluding “persons other than of the Caucasian race.”

Restrictive covenants have been unenforceable for over 75 years. In 2019, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law that authorized property owners to individually discharge or renounce discriminatory and restrictive covenants by recording a discharge form in the county property records.

Mapping Prejudice, launched in 2016 as a University of Minnesota research project, focuses on mapping racial property restrictions.

The project first looked at Hennepin County and became the nation’s first-ever comprehensive visualization of racial covenants before expanding into Ramsey County in 2020.

Restrictive covenants can be conveyed based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status regarding public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or familial status.

“These policies have done more than determine where people are able to live. They’ve steered public and private investments, they’ve determined who has access to highly resource schools, who has access to green amenities,” said Mapping Prejudice Project Director Kirsten Delegard.

Software created by Mapping Prejudice analyzes county property records and flags deeds that may contain racist language. Flagged properties are sent to volunteers who read and transcribe the restrictive covenants. Finally, these properties are added to a digitized, interactive map.

“These are not just geographic barriers,” said Delegard. “This is about people. It’s about people, the opportunities they had, the barriers they faced. This is about health and happiness. This about fundamental well-being.”

Recently, the city of Mounds View worked with the organization to see if

their city contained restrictive covenants on city and residential properties. They found that over 500 properties had covenants placed on them, making it the second-highest number by population in Ramsey County. Falcon Heights is the first.

Mounds View has passed an ordinance that is requiring homeowners to remove racist language in property titles before selling their homes. The approval of the ordinance makes the city of Mounds View the first city in Minnesota with such a requirement.

Surrounding north metro cities were unaware of the action taken by Mounds View and that potential restrictive covenants could be placed on various properties within their cities.

“I wasn’t aware that Mounds View was doing this, so I am not sure that our elected officials know either,” said White Bear Lake City Manager Lindy Crawford. “It was something we would need to discuss and would entirely be a City Council decision to adopt a similar ordinance.”

Bill Petracek, Lexington city administrator, says restrictive covenants

are not present on properties that relate to race.

Lino Lakes City Administrator Sarah Cotton also said she is not aware of these types of covenants existing in the city of Lino Lakes nor has the topic been discussed at the council level.

“I am assuming they are more prominent in older cities, and those cities may be unaware of their existence,” Cotton said.

So far, Mapping Prejudice has found that almost 5,500 covenanted properties in Ramsey County have restrictive covenants. They have received around 30,000 new records from the area that could be added to the map. Mapping Prejudice is in the early stages of going through Anoka County records, but so far, they have found around 500 covenanted properties in the area.

Residents in the north metro can find out if there are restrictive covenants on their property at

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Lino Lakes (12-6) heads into playoffs after

3-3 week

The Lino Lakes Legion team takes a 12-6 record into District 4 this week after winning three of six games in the last week of the regular season.

singling home the go-ahead run. Tyler Gruye threw seven shutout innings and Tommy Meyer finished, getting the win.

Lino Lakes (composed of Centennial players) opens district playoffs against Hamline Maroon on Tuesday at 3 p.m. White Bear Lake is hosting the tournament.

produced a lot of rain in a very short amount of time. The first round was around 8am followed by a second and more intense round at 10:30am. Reports of up to 1.5” fell in the area. The high haze we’ve had for the past week is from fires in Canada. They have made for colorful sunrises and sets as well as a reddish moon. Have you noticed that winds aren’t nearly as intense this summer? We begin to warm up to near 90º by the weekend.

The other pairings are Chisago Lakes vs. Hamline Red in a play-in Monday, and on Tuesday, White Bear Lake vs. Rosetown, Tri-City Red (Mounds View) vs. Bayport (Stillwater), and Forest Lake vs. Chisago Lakes or Hamline Red. Action continues Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Lino Lakes beat Maple Grove 2-1 in 10 innings Monday with Ben Clauson

Lino Lakes lost to Osseo 10-0 on Tuesday, bounced back to beat Park Center 13-1 on Wednesday with Luke Gunderman pitching.

In a Princeton tournament Friday through Sunday, the Cougars lost to Tri-City Red 6-2; beat Zimmerman 11-0 as Max Graf and Caden Coppersmith combined for the shutout; and lost to Princeton 5-4 with Noel Sieg and Tyler Escobedo pitching while Gruye went 4-for-4 and Coppersmith and Escobedo had two hits each.

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CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on August 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following:

• Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - 904 Kelly Street, Lino Lakes - PID #09-31-22-22-0063

For further information regarding the above item, please contact City Engineer, Diane Hankee, at 651-982-2430.

Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400.

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CENTENNIAL

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY

JUNE 3, 2024

(Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; June 3, 2024. 1. Call to Order Chairperson Knisely called the Special Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call The following members were present: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Bettinger, ex-officio Holmberg. The following members were absent: None. 4. Approval of the Agenda Motion to approve the agenda by Johnson, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Adjourn into Closed Session Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, Subd. 3(a) the board will adjourn into closed session for the purpose of completing the annual, systematic review and evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance. Motion to adjourn into closed session to complete the annual, systematic review and evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance by Schwinn, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. The board adjourned at 6:33 p.m. to go into closed session to complete the annual, systematic review and evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance. The closed session was called to order at 6:36 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room. The following members were present: Knisely, Linser, Schwinn, Murphy, Bettinger, Johnson, ex-officio Holmberg. The following members were absent: None. Motion to adjourn the closed session by Murphy, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0. The closed session adjourned at 7:40 p.m. 6. Reconvene The special meeting of the School Board reconvened at 7:41 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. Chairperson Knisely reported that no action was taken during the closed session. 7. Adjourn Motion to adjourn by Johnson, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Craig Johnson, School Board Clerk

Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 23, 2024.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SUMMARY

JUNE 3, 2024

(Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; June 3, 2024. 1. Call to Order Chair Knisely called the Work Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. Roll Call The following members were present: ex-officio Holmberg, Knisely, Linser, Johnson, Murphy, Schwinn. Member Bettinger arrived at 5:36 p.m. 3. Policy Review Superintendent Holmberg and board members reviewed the following policies: 101-1 Name of the School District; 203 Operation of the School Board – Governing Rules; 203-1 School Board Procedures – Rules of Order; 306 Administrator Code of Ethics; 409 Employer Publications, Instructional Materials, Inventions, and Creations; 412 Expense Reimbursement; 535 School Admission; 612-1 Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs. 4. First Reading Policies to be Revised 203-2 Order of the Regular School Board Meeting; 212 Board Member Development; 214 Out-ofState Travel; 530 Immunization Requirements 5. Read Act Update Executive Director Grossklaus gave an update on the Read Act and the professional development that will be provided to Phase 1 Educators. 6. Ten Year Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan Update Annually, the Ten Year LTFM Plan is brought to the board for approval prior to submission to MDE. The list of priorities is being reviewed. We expect that the revised plan will be brought to the board for approval either at the June or July Regular Board Meeting. 7. Adjourn at 6:17 p.m.

Craig Johnson, School Board Clerk

Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 23, 2024.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY

JUNE 17, 2024

Approval of Individual Contract Settlements. 6.5. Approval of the Contract for the Director of Buildings & Grounds. 6.6. Dues and Memberships. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Johnson, seconded by Schwinn. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Introduction Jonathan Spitzer, Director of Buildings and Grounds. 8. Resource Management 8.1. Centennial Alternative Compensation System Update - Executive Director Melde introduced CACS Co-Facilitators Theresa Siegienski and Megan Fritz who presented the annual QComp report to the School Board. This is an annual report that needs to be submitted to MDE annually in June. The presentation is included in board packets. No School Board Action is required. 8.2. Approval of Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan Motion to approve the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan by Bettinger, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 8.3. Approval of Property Acquisition - Motion to adopt the Resolution Approving Purchase Agreement for the property located at 4896 103rd Lane by Schwinn, seconded by Murphy. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 8.4. Adoption of Resolution Certifying the Population Estimate – Motion to adopt the Resolution Certifying the Population Estimate by Johnson, seconded by Linser. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 8.5. Adoption of Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution – Motion to adopt the Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution by Murphy, seconded by Bettinger. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Supplemental Items 9.1. Adoption of Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League – Motion to adopt the Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League for 2024-2025 by Linser, seconded by Johnson. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 9.2. Second Reading/Adoption of Revised Policies: 203.2 Order of the Regular School Board Meeting; 212 School Board Member Development; 214 Outof-State Travel by School Board Members; 530 Immunization Requirements; 535 School Admission. Motion to adopt the revised policies by Johnson, seconded by Schwinn. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Report – Superintendent’s Evaluation - Chair Knisely reported that the board met in closed session on May 20 to review/discuss the results of the Superintendent’s evaluation. Results were compiled and the board met with Superintendent Holmberg on June 3 to share results of the evaluation. Superintendent Holmberg was rated as distinguished

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