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America’s Night Out Night to Unite, also known as National Night Out, happens annually on the first Tuesday of August. This year that falls on Aug. 2. Night to Unite is a nation-wide program, which aims to strengthen neighborhood spirit, improve police-community relationships and spread awareness of crime prevention. Check with your local police department or city of residence to find a list of neighborhood parties.

2022 is a big election year for Minnesota.

Incumbent governor Tim Walz seeks reelection among a slew of new opponents, and each of Minnesota’s House and Legislature seats are up for election. But before any of these candidates make it to the November ballot, Minnesota voters will select their favored candidates in the primaries Aug. 9 or from now until Aug. 8 if they choose to vote by mail.

Dr. Andrew Bramsen, a professor of political science at Bethel University, provides some insight on the Minnesota primaries to help voters understand what they might see on their ballot this August.

“Primaries don’t actually choose the public office holders. What they do is they choose the people who will be nominated to be public office holders,” said Bramsen.

Primaries instead identify a variety of candidates who are interested in running, and it is the job of voters to decide who they want to see on the November ballot.

Minnesota didn’t always have primaries. It used to be that parties would select their preferred candidate at their convention and that candidate would be the one to be on the final ballot.

Today’s primaries are designed to let average voters weigh in and have a say.

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Lexington honors late council member Commission and Park Board throughout his years of service.

The City Council recognized Hughes at its meeting last week, when it proclaimed July 20, 2022, as John Hughes Day. The proclamation read, in part, “John truly exemplified a high level of character and integrity, a quiet and humble confidence, an ability to listen and be supportive of fellow council members and the decisions that were made for Lexington.”

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LEXINGTON — Late Council He served on the Planning Member John Hughes left such a Commission from 1986 through legacy on the city, the City Council decided to proclaim a day in his honor. 2005 and again from 2009 through 2010. Hughes also served on the City Hughes unexpectedly passed away Council from 2005 through 2008 and Monday, May 30. Hughes served the again from 2011 through 2022. residents of Lexington for 36 years, Hughes’ colleagues on the council both as a council member and as a chose him to serve as vice mayor, planning commission member.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a civil dispute in the 6200 block of Otter Lake Road July 12. The officers advised parties how to proceed in the future; one party left the residence voluntarily.

• Officers found a child in the 2100 block of Balsam Way July 12. The child was returned home and officer documented the incident.

• Officers responded to a possible DWI in the 7500 block of Lake Drive July 12. Officers found an adult female driver slumped at the wheel parked in the roadway. After investigating, officers arrested the female driver for fourth-degree DWI and booked her into the Anoka County Jail.

• Officers responded to assist another law enforcement agency with the recovery of a stolen vehicle in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway July 13. The vehicle was returned to the owner.

• Officers were dispatched to an identity theft report from a resident in the 6900 block of Sunset Avenue July 13. The victim had financial loss; the investigation is ongoing.

• Extra patrol was requested in the 600 block of Hickory Place July 13.

• An officer responded to a residence in the 6400 block of Black Berry Court for a fireworks complaint July 13. The officer made contact with the homeowner and documented the incident.

• Extra patrol was requested in the 500 block of Aqua Circle July 13.

• Suspicious activity was reported in the 600 block of Lois Lane July 13.

• An officer responded to a damage to property report regarding a downed power line in the 1000 block of Oak Lane July 14. Officers and the fire department assisted with traffic control until the power company responded to make repairs.

• An officer responded to a driving complaint in the area of Lake Drive and Second Avenue July 14. The involved driver was subsequently identified and cited for driving after revocation.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop after observing multiple equipment violations in the 7100 block of I-35E July 14. The adult male driver was arrested for driving with a canceled license, and an adult female passenger was arrested on active arrest warrants.

Both parties were booked into jail.

• Officers responded to a school in the 400 block of Elm Street on a report of property damage July 15. The incident was documented.

• Officers responded to a report of a disorderly juvenile who was damaging property while in attendance at a camp in the 7700 block of Main Street July 15. The juvenile's parent was contacted, and the parent later removed the juvenile from the location.

• An officer spoke with an individual regarding a crime alert they observed on social media July 15. The individual was directed to speak with the agency that had jurisdiction to investigate the crime.

• An officer responded to a business in the 6500 block

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of Ware Road July 15 on a report of theft of fuel. The officer investigated and found the involved vehicle was stolen. A crime alert was put out, and the case is under investigation.

An officer responded to a fraud report in the 7100 block of Rice Lake Drive July 16. A resident reported receiving a fraudulent check. The investigation is ongoing.

While on patrol, officers located a suspicious vehicle parked at a business in the 600 block of Apollo Drive July 16. The officers learned the driver had stopped to sleep after driving. The driver was provided information identifying other locations where they could rest.

An officer attempted to make a traffic stop in the area of Main Street and I-35E July 16 but the suspect vehicle fled. The investigation is ongoing.

An officer responded to a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive July 16 on a report of theft from motor vehicle. The area was checked, but the suspect vehicle was not located. The case is under investigation.

Officers responded to a report of a gas drive-off from a business in the 7500 block of Lake Drive July 16.

This incident is under investigation.

Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 7900 block of Sunset Avenue July 17. A small amount of marijuana was subsequently confiscated.

An officer took a suspicious activity report in the 1400 block of Timberwolf Circle July 17. The officer learned that a juvenile male was led into a scam and the scammer demanded money. The case is under investigation.

While on patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 7100 block of Main Street July 17. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI and booked into jail.

An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations in the 7600 block of Lake Drive July 18. The vehicle failed to stop for emergency lights and fled from the officer.

An officer responded to a call of a male passed out in the driver’s seat of a vehicle in the 7700 block of Main Street July 18. The driver was arrested and booked into jail on multiple charges.

An officer received a report of stolen property in the 6900 block of Lake Drive July 18. Officers located the stolen property, and the case remains under investigation.

A community service officer (CSO) responded to a call reporting a cat and kittens stuck under a deck in the 2200 block of Flora Court July 18. The CSO was unable to locate the cat and kittens. The caller was advised to call back if they were seen again.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers conducted a traffic stop near Lake Drive and Shepherd Court in Circle Pines July 13. Charges are pending.

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in Lexington July 13. A probable cause search was conducted and a stolen firearm, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were seized.

Fraud was reported in the 10 block of Shepherd Court in Circle Pines July 13.

Officers received a report of damage to city property in Centerville July 14. Vandalism was found at Eagle Park.

Police were dispatched to the area of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington July 14 on a disorderly conduct report. Upon arrival, officers found juveniles lighting off fireworks. Officers spoke to the involved parties and advised them to leave the area.

An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lake Drive and Restwood Road in Lexington July 15.

An adult male was subsequently arrested for thirddegree DWI. An officer observed a vehicle with revoked license plates near the intersection of 20th Avenue and Main Street in Centerville July 15. The plates were removed and the vehicle was towed.

Suspicious activity was reported in the 10 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines July 15.

An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Restwood Road and Lake Drive in Lexington July 15. An adult male was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI. Officers were dispatched to a bar in the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington on a threat report July 16.

A theft of motor fuel was reported at a business in the 1900 block of Main Street in Centerville July 16.

Officers observed a male slumped over behind the wheel of a vehicle in the area of Restwood Road and Syndicate Avenue in Lexington July 16. An adult male driver was subsequently arrested for DWI and possession of a firearm while under the influence.

Officers received a phone call regarding suspicious activity in the 7000 block of Eagle Trail in Centerville July 17.

Extra patrol was requested in the 200 block of North Star Lane in Circle Pines July 17.

Officers were dispatched to the city of Lexington July 17 on a report of domestic assault. An adult male was subsequently arrested and booked into jail.

Vandalism was reported at LaMotte Park in Centerville July 17.

An officer conducted a traffic stop near South Pine Drive and Civic Heights Drive in Circle Pines July 18. An adult male passenger was subsequently arrested for narcotics possession.

Officers responded to a delayed theft report in the 4100 block of Lovell Road in Lexington July 18.

An adult male was arrested for fourth-degree DWI in the area of Main Street and Progress Road in Centerville July 19.

Officers responded to a report of damage to property in the 50 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines July 19. An unknown suspect vandalized city property.

Minnesota reports record drug overdose deaths

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The number of drug overdose deaths in 2021 was the highest annual number ever recorded in Minnesota.

Minnesota public health officials reported a record number of overdose deaths in 2021, following an alarming pattern seen in many other states in recent years. According to a new report issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), most overdose deaths

in 2021 were associated with fentanyl, a powerful drug that continues to become more common across the country.

The 1,286 overdose deaths reported to MDH last year represented a 22% increase from the 2020 total. On average, more than three people die

every day from an overdose of any drug type. For the first time since 2014, there was a larger percentage increase in overdose deaths in Greater Minnesota (23%) than in the seven-county metropolitan area (20%).

“This increase in drug overdose deaths is alarming, but there are things we can do about it,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm.

“One important step is to expand programs that make it easier for people to access naloxone — a medication that can reverse overdoses and save lives.”

Preliminary data from 2021 showed a 35% increase in the total number of overdose deaths involving opioids since 2020 (an increase from 685 deaths in 2020 to 924 deaths in 2021). Drug overdoses from nonopioids also increased from 2020 to 2021, including a 34% increase in overdose deaths involving methamphetamine (338 in 2020 to 454 in 2021) and 81% increase from overdose deaths involving cocaine (85 in 2020 to 154 in 2021).

Many of the opioid overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids, including fentanyl. These deaths increased from

560 in 2020 to 834 in 2021. Through analysis of death certificates, MDH found that fentanyl was involved in 90% of all deaths involving opioids. Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid. A dose as small as three grains of rice can be lethal. Fentanyl is becoming more common in illicit drugs, and is even laced in other drugs like cocaine or methamphetamine.

The rise in fentanyl circulating in communities could be a contributing factor in the increase in overdose deaths. Resources like fentanyl test strips can help prevent overdose and are available through community partners and local public health agencies. The naloxone finder website on the Know the Dangers website (https://knowthedangers.com/ naloxone-finder) can help people locate naloxone, which can be picked up at any time and kept in case of an overdose.

TO view the full report, visit https://www.health.state.mn.us/ communities/opioids/documents/ prelim21overdosedeath.pdf.

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How many Minnesotans read newspapers?

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innesota is home to 14,000 lakes, 12,000 loons, 135,000 seasonal lake cabins and 3.9 million newspaper readers. Really?

Really. Every month, 86% of Minnesota adults read newspapers’ print and online issues, according to a new Minnesota Market Study conducted by Coda Ventures.

The study measures media usage and purchase behavior of Minnesota adults across urban and rural zip codes (see full-page ad in this issue).

The 3.9 million Minnesota newspaper readers number might not come as a surprise to you. After all, you are reading a newspaper right now. You are in the majority of Minnesotans who value your newspaper’s local news and ads.

Who are these 3.9 million Minnesota newspaper readers? Coda reports: Above the • 78% are under age 65, • 68% are homeowners, Fold • 77% believe they have a responsibility to Matt McMillan shape the future of their communities, • 77% vote in local elections, 84% vote in state and national elections, • 80% believe newspaper advertising is important, • 69% take action as a result of newspaper advertising, • 57% use newspapers to decide which products to buy, • 72% have lived in the community 5 or more years, • 91% of the people who contact elected officials/community leaders, and • 92% of the people planning to attend local events such as festivals, fairs, concerts, sports and bars Minnesotans said they rely on local newspapers as their primary source of news and information about schools, local government, high school sports, local entertainment, candidates/ballot issues, crime and safety.

Minnesotans rely on newspapers for local advertising, too.

Most, 69%, said they take action on newspaper ads.

Minnesotans set a high bar in many areas. Think about it. The Gopher State has the nation’s greatest voting participation rate, not to mention an impressive variety of Paul Bunyan statues and the largest ball of twine collected by one man.

Minnesota’s lofty newspaper readership and action taken on newspaper ads is impressive. It makes sense readers who vote want to learn about local elections, learn about candidates running, and learn about local issues from a trustworthy local news source. Wise candidates and businesses buy ads in these same news pages where 80% of its readers believe newspaper ads are important.

Minnesota is home to 275 newspapers. Unlike other states, every one of Minnesota’s 87 counties has a newspaper. Most counties have multiple newspapers. And many newspapers are hiring. Really? Check out www.mna.org/member-classified to see dozens of current job openings.

However, some U.S. and Minnesota cities don’t have a community newspaper. Studies find cities and counties without a community newspaper pay higher taxes because no reporters are watching local governments, have lower voter turnout, have fewer candidates running for office and more partisanship.

Minnesota’s 3.9 million newspaper readers could fill up U.S. Bank Stadium’s 73,000 seats 53 times and still have a waiting line. Picture 53 U.S. Bank Stadiums. That’s a lot of readers. And Minnesota newspaper readers nearly double the 2 million Minnesota State Fair goers.

The pandemic was tough for many businesses. But Minnesotans desire for local news and shopping grew. Many newspapers saw a 30% bump in online readers seeking local health and school news. During the same pandemic period, a good number of Minnesota newspapers also grew subscriptions. Community members, like you, felt a need or desire to support their hometown and hometown newspaper. That rally to local news and taking action on newspaper ads is likely reflected in these strong survey results. How strong?

Imagine 3.9 million other Minnesotans – just like you – who care. You are the power behind your community. You are the power of community newspapers. Together, we are the power of healthy communities. Really.

Matt McMillan is CEO of Press Publications.

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n my beat, I never know what the day will bring.

Late last year, I was waiting at a location in Centerville where a child was being picked up by the school bus. It was taking a bit long, so being my job is to investigate, I did just that.

On this date, a delightful young man was being loaded onto the school bus, wheelchair and all. I just Cops missed him, however gave Corner a wave and Andy Dixon spoke with his mother briefly.

Little did I know, I had just encountered someone so remarkable, words couldn’t accurately describe him. I advised his mother I planned to stop back from time to time and get to know her son, who I learned is named Easton.

After the holiday season bustle, I was finally able to introduce myself to Easton and I waited with him to catch the school bus. Easton was not able to speak in words, but he was listening. You

see, Easton came home with his family after being born in 2015, but only for a brief moment. Within 24 hours, life changed for the family as they knew it. Easton had medical issue after medical issue arise resulting in 109 out of his first 110 days in the world at the hospital. His breathing had stopped and the family was preparing themselves for the worst. Easton however, wasn’t ready to fold his cards just yet.

His breathing restarted and eventually he made his way home.

Now, at the age of 7, Easton makes noise to let you know he is there and he also attends school during the year. Each morning he faces the day as someone who is non-verbal, autistic, a high seizure risk, with hydrocephalus and a host of afflictions.

For the first few months of our weekly visits and checkins, Easton would make his noise to let me know he’s listening, while I managed to do all the talking. By the end of the school year, perhaps we came to an understanding that I talk too much!

Easton had his electronic tablet with him and rather than hearing me on this morning, he reached out, took

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my hand and showed me how to tap the button on his tablet to watch a cartoon snippet together as we waited for the bus. At the end, he grabbed my hand again to say, “let’s watch another one”, so we did.

Connecting with people is so very important as humans and also as police officers.

He matters to me, and now I knew I mattered to him. Keep fighting the good fight champ and we’ll keep hanging out at the bus stop. It has been a pleasure getting to know you.

As police officers, we interact with people every day. We are here. You matter to us. Call us if you need us.

Andy Dixon is a corporal with the Centennial Lakes Police Department.

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Beverly A. Hughes

then as a clerk for the City of Centerville. She also served as the Head Election judge in Centerville for many, many years. Beverly loved to be surrounded by her family. Family picnics in the backyard were some of her favorite times. She and Orville liked to spend time on the North Shore, staying at bed & breakfasts and going to the casino. She enjoyed eating out with friends and family. She always had the biggest smile while watching her grandchildren, whether it was just simple playing or at organized sporting events. Her hobbies included gardening, crocheting and garage saleing.

She crocheted many baby blankets, afghans and intricate doilies. She liked to sing or hum while she worked around the house and in the garden. She taught her children silly and sometimes “naughty” songs. Beverly was generous and caring as well as hard working. She had high expectations of herself and those around her. All were welcomed and often given small chores to do. Many cousins consider her their favorite Aunt and enjoyed the times they spent with her. Preceded in death by parents, Telesphore and Rosemary; siblings, Gerald, Noel,

Beverly A. Hughes, age 87, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

She was surrounded by her loving family.

Beverly was born on June 27, 1935, to Telesphore and Rosemary (LeMay) LaCasse on the family farm in Centerville Township. She married Orville on April 22, 1953, at St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church in Centerville.

After Orville’s stint in the Army, they returned to Centerville where they raised their 7 children. Beverly spent her life taking care of her family and working hard. She was a stay-at-home Mom doing childcare out of her home. When she did go out into the workplace, Beverly worked for the State of MN as a cleaning lady, at Ball Corporation as a wire cutter, and

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Leslie and Camille LaCasse; and her husband of 67 years, Orville. Survived by her children, Pamela (Greg) Meyer, Barbara, Linda, Gordon, Jerome (Cindy), Curtis Hughes, Jennifer (Guy) Johnson; grandchildren, Amy (Fred Miller), Rebecca Meyer, Kara (Jesse Wright), John (Kelly) Meyer, Matthew (Laura), Lynette, Jeremy (Taya), Bryan (Stacy Ann) Baker, Angie (Cory Kopas), Patrick (Trisha), Ali Jo (DeAndre) Hughes; step-grandchildren, Adam (Allison) and Gordon (Jessica) Johnson; and siblings, Robert, Ronald, Fran Casey and Rosemary LaCasse, Marlys Vjorum and Peggy Gilland; 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-greatgrandchildren and 1 on-the-way; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Memorial service was held at 11 AM Tuesday, July 26th with visitation beginning at 9 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. Cards of condolence may be mailed to Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025. 651-464-4422 RobertsFamilyFH.com

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Gary (aka Dude) is a 1-year-old pit bull terrier mix who arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from a local shelter. Gary is 47 pounds and full of energy, but he also enjoys recharging and snuggling on the couch with his people. He likes to play tug and fetch, and he loves to go on walks.

Gary is social with other dogs and enjoys doggie playtime. He is also social with people of all ages and loves everyone; sometimes he loves too much and can be a bit overwhelming for some. Gary is house-trained and knows his

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He is food motivated, so listening and training come fairly easy for him.

If you are looking for an energy partner with a big personality, Gary is your boy. If you are interested in learning more about Gary or adopting him, 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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St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church will host a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 in the Great Hall. There is currently a severe shortage of blood. Each pint of blood collected

at a drive can help save up to three lives. If you are healthy and eligible, book your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org an search “Lino Lakes.”

For more information or questions, contact Dan Stauder at 651-490-9134 or dastauder@gmail.com.

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CITY BRIEFS Clubhouse finally coming to Watermark

Now that 518 lots have been approved for the Watermark development, a clubhouse will finally be constructed. Watermark is a 372-acre master planned residential community consisting of 692 single-family lots and 172 townhome units totaling 864 housing units. Most recently, developer Lennar submitted a land use application for Watermark 5th Addition planned unit development final plan and final plat. The plat proposes 97 single-family lots and seven outlots.

The fifth addition will include the construction of a clubhouse. “It has been a part of the project since day one, it was just a matter of platting the amount of lots they needed to plat to meet the threshold for them to build the clubhouse,” City Planner Katie Larsen explained.

The clubhouse will be 5,140 square feet (all on one level) and include a fitness room, yoga room, kitchen, community room and restrooms. Larsen explained that there is some concern that users of

the neighboring public park could use parking spaces set aside for the private clubhouse. For that reason, the plan is to construct a shared driveway between the clubhouse and park and add additional parking spaces for the park.

Fifteen spaces should be adequate for the clubhouse, Larsen said.

After this, there are 251 lots left to be platted in the Watermark development. The City Council is expected to take action on the clubhouse item at its meeting Aug. 8.

Lexington council swears in new member

The Lexington City Council has a new member— at least through the rest of 2022.

Robert Benson was sworn in last week to fill the seat occupied by former Council Member John Hughes. The term runs through December 2022.

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The successful bidder must be a “responsible contractor.” The term “responsible contractor” means a contractor as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3. Any prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that does not meet the minimum criteria or fails to comply with the verification requirements is not a responsible contractor and is not eligible to be awarded a construction contract for the project or to perform work on the project. A prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that makes a false statement under oath verifying compliance with the minimum criteria will be ineligible to be awarded a construction contract on the project, and the submission of a false statement may result in termination of a contract awarded to a prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that submits the false statement. A prime contractor shall include in its verification of compliance a list of all of its first-tier subcontractors that it intends to retain for work on the project. Before execution of a construction contract, a prime contractor shall submit a supplemental verification under oath confirming that all subcontrac-

tors and motor carriers that the prime contractor intends to use to perform project work have verified to the prime contractor, through a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer, that they meet the minimum criteria for a responsible contractor.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Election will be held in the City of Centerville, Minnesota, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the polling locations listed below for the purpose of voting for candidates of the offices specified below. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 AM and will remain open until closing at 8:00 PM. The City of Centerville’s polling location, voting hours are as follows: St. Genevieve’s Community Parish Center 6995 Centerville Road Centerville, MN 55038 HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

FEDERAL OFFICES • US Representative District 3, 5, 6 STATE OFFICES • Governor and Lt Governor • Attorney General • State Auditor • Secretary of State • Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 6 • Court of Appeals Judge, Seats 5, 8, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19 • State Representative District 17A, 27B, 30B, 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 39A, 39B • District Court Judge District 10, Seats 2, 3, 13, 18, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30, 31, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45 COUNTY OFFICES • County Sheriff Centerville’s polling location: Church of St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038 Voting hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Precinct Name Centerville P-1 Voting Location St. Genevieve Community Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038 Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on July 26 and August 2, 2022.

CITY OF LINO LAKES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town

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Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Kwik Trip - PID #30-31-22-21-0004 - Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for Commercial Car Wash and Gas Station • Rehbein Site Development - PID #24-31-22-24-0009 - Conditional Use Permit for Earth Moving and Site Development Preparation • New Horizon Academy - PID #24-31-22-11-0015 - Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for a Day Care Facility • Belland Farms 2nd Addition - PID #24-31-22-11-0015 - Preliminary Plat for the purpose of platting a commercial lot for the construction of a Day Care Facility For further information regarding the above items, please contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426.

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.

Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 26, 2022.

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CERTIFICATE AND ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FOR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY I, Steve Simon, Secretary of State of Minnesota, do certify that: The following business entitly has duly complied with the relevant provisions of Minnesota Statutes listed below, and is formed or authorized to do business in Minnesota on and after this date with all the powers, rights and privileges, and subject to the limitations, duties and restrictions set forth in that chapter.

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DNR BRIEFS Complete firearms safety now

It is the heart of summer, but hunting season isn’t that far off. If you need to complete your firearms safety certification to hunt this fall now’s the time to take care of it, since classes and field days fill quickly. Students age 11 and older may take their classroom training online. Students age 14 and older may also complete a virtual field day instead of the traditional in-person field day by signing up for and completing an online hunter safety course at www.huntercourse.com/usa/minnesota/ . For more information on classes and current calendar, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/index.html .

Apply for Camp Ripley archery hunts by Aug. 19

Hunters can apply for the fall archery deer hunt at Camp Ripley near Little Falls through Friday, Aug. 19. This year, the three-day hunt will happen

on Oct. 28-30. A total of 2,500 permits will be made available. The bag limit is two and bonus permits may be used to take antlerless deer. Hunters may choose from three options to apply for the Camp Ripley archery hunts: • In person at any one of 1,500 license agents located throughout Minnesota.

• By telephone at 888-665-4236.

• Online at dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/online-sales. html To apply, resident hunters 21 and older must provide a valid state driver’s license or public safety identification number. Nonresident hunters must apply using a valid driver’s license number, public safety identification number, or Minnesota Department of Natural Resources number from a recent Minnesota hunting or fishing license.

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from previous Camp Ripley applications.

All applicants must be at least 10 years old prior to the hunt. In addition, everyone 12 years of age and born after Dec. 31, 1979, must have a firearms safety certificate or other evidence of successfully completing a hunter safety course in order to purchase an archery license if successful in the lottery.

The archery hunt at Camp Ripley is an annual event. The DNR coordinates the hunt in collaboration with Central Lakes College Natural Resources Department, and the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs, which manages the 53,000-acre military reservation.

Additional rules and instructions will be posted by early August online at www.dnr.state.mn.us/ hunting/deer/camp-ripley-archery-hunt.html.

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“Part of the legacy of trying to democratize our system more is (that) people said, ‘We’d really like to have average voters be part of this,’” said Bramsen.

While primaries do provide more options for voters, Bramsen explains that it can occasionally attract more extreme candidates, which can hurt the party and provide them with a less viable candidate.

“That has been an issue for both major parties at different points,” said Bramsen.

In Minnesota, voters can choose any party’s primary to vote in, but they can only choose to vote in one of the primaries. Minnesota doesn’t have a complicated process of registering for a preferred party. Voters can wait until the day they go to the polls to select which primary they’ll vote for.

Prior to the primaries, the major parties still make their own selection for their preferred candidate at the parties’ convention.

“That’s when they decide who they’d like to endorse. So, Scott Jensen for the Republicans and Tim Walz for the Democrats go into the primary as the endorsed candidate,” said Bramsen.

Just because a candidate is endorsed by a party, it doesn’t mean they’re the sole candidate for the party. It means the party has a preference for that particular candidate.

Voters still have the option to go against their party’s endorsed candidate and vote for someone else, but Bramsen said that in Minnesota there appears to be a tendency for voters to also select the endorsed candidate for each party.

Candidates who aren’t endorsed are known as “fringe candidates,” and may not have much of a chance of appearing on the ballot in November.

As for Minnesota’s smaller parties, the Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis and the Legal Marijuana Now parties, they function similarly to the major parties, but voters can only select candidates from their selected party. This

• Scott Jensen and Matt Birk (R) • Joyce Lynne Lacey and Kent Edwards (R) • Bob "Again" Carney Jr. and Captain Jack Sparrow (R) • Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan (DFL) • Ole Savior and Julia M Parker (DFL) • Darrell Paulsen and Ed Engelmann (Grassroots – Legalize Cannabis) • Steve Patterson and Matt Huff (Grassroots – Legalize Cannabis) • Chris Wright and L.C. Lawrence Converse (Legal Marijuana Now) • James McCaskel and David Sandbeck (Legal Marijuana Now)

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means they can’t switch over and vote for a DFL or Republican candidate in the primaries.

They can, however, switch parties and vote for a candidate of a different party during the general election.

There will be a few nonpartisan offices on the ballot like township, school board or city and county offices. These offices will be listed on the back side of the primary ballot and voters can select any candidate here.

Depending on which congressional district a voter resides in, their ballot may not have the same number of candidates to choose from and will instead have just one unopposed candidate.

It all depends on the variety of Democratic or Republican voters in the district. Statewide offices like attorney general, governor and secretary of state will have a bit more competition.

Bramsen suggests doing plenty of research before heading to the polls. Those who get to know what each candidate stands for and then make the effort to go out and vote is the best way for voters to make their voices heard from now until election day.

Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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NFIB Minnesota State Director John Reynolds, left, presents Rep. Donald Raleigh with the Guardian of Small Business Award.

HOW TO PREP FOR PRIMARIES • Do your research Visit candidates’ websites to get to know who they are and what issues are important to them. These websites will provide a profile of the candidate and links to their social media.

• Look over a sample ballot Enter your address at https://myballotmn. sos.state.mn.us to see which candidates will be on your ballot prior to voting • See if your district has changed Based on the 2020 census, Minnesota has redrawn its congressional districts, so make sure to check if yours has changed. This will affect which representative you’ll vote for.

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Rep. Donald Raleigh receives Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently presented Rep. Donald Raleigh (R-Circle Pines) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award.

Raleigh earned the award with a 100% score on the NFIB Minnesota Voting Record for 2021-22. The Guardian of Small Business Award is reserved for legislators who vote consistently with small business on the key issues identified by small business owners. Minnesota lawmakers who voted with small business on key issues 80% or more of the time during the 2021-22 legislative session earned the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award.

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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD SNIPPETS After its first year, the Centennial School District has decided to continue its membership with the Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) for 2022-23 for a cost of $9,348. ASMD is made up of 46 K-12 school districts and six intermediate/ educational cooperative districts that work together to advocate for metropolitan school districts. (School Board Treasurer Tom Knisely was the one member who was opposed to another year of membership.)

• The first day of school for middle school students has been set for the 2022-23 school year. Most recently, the district decided to have the first day of school for sixth grade students be Tuesday, Sept. 6. Grades 7-8 will start Wednesday, Sept. 7.

Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Mark Grossklaus

explained that the schedule aligns with the high school, where incoming students start the day before the rest of the student body returns from summer break. The change was also a recommendation from district staff and the middle school student council.

Centennial Middle School Principal Bob Stevens said, “We want to greet them, have them get connected, get used to routines, establish relationships and get out to their buses and cars safely at the end of the day. We are very excited about this opportunity to align with the elementaries and the high school ... We want to take some stress off them from going from the cocoon of an elementary building to the challenge of transitioning to middle school and in three short

years to high school.”

• The district has a new activities director, Matt St. Martin, after the school board approved a twoyear contract. Before coming to Centennial, St. Martin worked as the director of activities for White Bear Lake Area Schools and Spring Lake Park. Former Activities Director Brian Jamros is now the president of a minor baseball team in South Dakota.

• Laurie Shawki has been hired to fill the new position of teaching and learning coordinator. The position is funded using the district’s Achievement and Integration dollars. Before coming to Centennial, Shawki served as the dean of students for the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District. She has also previously

held the roles of an instructional coach and a classroom teacher.

• Lori Guyer will be the career center specialist at the high school. The position was vacant after Leslie Erzberger retired after 28 years with the district.

• A reminder that the Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) golf tournament will be held Friday, Aug. 12, at Majestic Oaks in Ham Lake. Visit www. caefoundation.org to sign up.

The next schooll board work session will be at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 1. The next regular board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15.

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • Election judges for the Aug. 9 primary have been appointed. Council Member Steve McChesney explained that there are a lot of races locally and statewide that will have primaries, including the governor, secretary of state, attorney general, county commissioner and county sheriff.

Residents can vote early via absentee ballots or in person at City Hall. Voters can also vote in person Aug. 9 at City Hall or St. Mark Lutheran Church.

• The City Council plans to draft a letter to Anoka County Commissioner Jeff Reinert regarding future improvements to Lake Drive. Mayor Dave Bartholomay referenced Reinert’s recent column in the Quad Press, in which he stated he will be sitting down with the leaders from different cities to find out what they would like to see incorporated into the corridor, which is expected to be reconstructed in approximately five years.

The council would like to see a trail alongside Lake Drive all the way from I-35W exit in Blaine to the Rookery Activity Center in Lino Lakes.

Council Member Jennifer Rauner said she would also like to see the trail divided for bikers and walkers so the bikers don’t feel like they have to

use the roadway to avoid other pedestrians.

• The concession stand at Carl Eck Park will need to be replaced sometime in the near future.

• This year’s street project is approximately 67% complete. The project includes the reconstruction of the sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer system along with the complete re-construction of the streets along Stardust Boulevard (west of the 2020 street project limits), Galaxy Drive, Twilite Terrace and Twinkle Terrace.

• “They are humming right along,” City Administrator Patrick Antonen said about contractor Kuechle Underground. He explained that all of the pipe work on the project has been completed and work on curbs and gutters has begun. The contractor plans have the first layer of pavement down in early August with the wear course done by the middle of September, if all goes according to schedule.

The City Council most recently authorized payment No. 3 to Kuechle Underground for $1,477,639 for work certified through July 6.

• Connexus Energy continues to remove old above-ground poles and wires in backyards

throughout the city and replace them with new wires underground in front yards. Antonen said so far there have been no major issues, but the city has received a lot of complaints regarding where boxes are being placed. He added that the location of boxes is not up to the city, and has to do with Connexus’ electrical plan.

• The Anoka County Ditch 53-62 project should begin this fall. Ashlee Ricci, of the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD), said the timeline has shifted back and the contractor expects the tree work and land-disturbing activities to begin in November. The RCWD is still offering onsite meetings for landowners whose properties will be impacted by construction. For more information, contact Ricci at 763-398-3082 or Aricci@ricecreek.org.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 26, at City Hall.

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elections this year, after passing a resolution appointing election judges for the 2022 primary and general elections to be held on Aug. 9 and Nov. 8, respectively. Head judges are required to receive three hours of training, and regular judges must receive two hours of training, according to Minnesota statute. Council also appointed Kris Sweeney as deputy clerk for the purpose of conducting the primary and general elections in conjunction with, or in place of, the city clerk.

• The land owners at 182 Houle Circle will be allowed to install their fence, after council approved an encroachment agreement. The landowners sought permission to install a 4-foot black chain link fence within the city’s drainage and utility easement.

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• We won’t know yet if the residents at 7227 Clear Ridge will be able to install a raised garden in the front yard, because council tabled action on a requested encroachment agreement so that the full council could vote. At the time the action was tabled, council appeared split and in need of a tie-breaking vote.

City Engineer Mark Statz did not recommend approval of the agreement due to infrastructure installed within the drainage/ utility easement, the possibility of damage and the need to gain access for updates or repairs.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 27, at City Hall, 1880 Main St.

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Dupre Road and part of Progress Road. Much more work than a one-inch overlay will need to be done on the City Hall parking lot, said Kelly Schlegal of Stantec in her review. Work will include a full reconstruction in the southwest portion of the lot, repairing and replacing curbs, installing a pedestrian ramp at the rear sidewalk and more. Total combined project costs are expected to be $711,000; the thin overlay portion is expected to cost $535,000, and the City Hall portion $176,000. The thin overlay portion will be funded by the street capital fund ($416,108.50) and assessments ($118,891.50). The entire City Hall portion will be funded by the street capital fund.

Construction is expected to begin in September, at the earliest.

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• For those wondering when the city was planning do something about its parking lot at City Hall, the City Council passed a resolution approving the plans and authorizing bidding for the 2022 City Hall parking lot and thin overlay street improvement project. Following a short public hearing, council approved the two-part project by a vote of 4-0 (Council Member Michelle Lakso was absent). The public hearing is one of two the city will hold on this combined project. The other will occur later this year when it comes time to assess benefitted property owners, according to Chapter 429 of state statute. The thin bituminous overlay project will encompass streets in the Hunters Crossing 2nd and 3rd Additions; Pleasant Marsh 1st, 2nd and 3rd Additions; part of

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— Lexington Fire, contributed 7. A hummingbird clearwing hawk moth is often confused with a hummingbird or bumblebee because of its appearance and behavior. —LeAnn Michael, contributed

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The family of John Hughes is presented with a wooden plaque for Hughes’ many years of service to the city of Lexington.

To honor Council Member John Hughes, the City Council proclaims July 20 as John Hughes Day in the city of Lexington.

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Hughes packed the council chambers to honor his legacy.

“It is great to see everybody come up to see this for John; it just proves what a great man he was to have this many people come here for this,” said Council Member Brandon Winge.

City Administrator Bill Petracek said it was bittersweet to not see Hughes in the council chambers any longer, but to see his family.

“John was the last member of the council who hired me back in 2013 that was still on the council,” he recalled.

City Attorney Kurt Glaser also shared some memories. “I’ve known John since 1999 when I came on … He was the first one that taught me anything about planning and zoning,” Glaser recalled. “He kind of took me under his wing

and helped me from the political side of how to handle those things … He was just a great guy that we all learned from and we all benefited from.”

Robert Benson has officially been sworn in to fill the remainder of Hughes’ council term through 2022. “You have some very big shoes to fill,” Petracek told him.

Benson responded, “I’m honored to serve and I hope I can live up to half the legacy Councilman Hughes had here… If I can be half of what he was, then I think I am doing OK.” Council Member Diane Harris told Benson all he has to do is to “be a strong, calm soul.”

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

Cupcakes at a reception after a City Council meeting spell out the name of John Hughes.

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When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, June and July Where: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville Details: Community concerts with various artists/bands.

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When: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 7-Aug. 30; 3-6 pm Sept. 6-Oct. 11 Where: Shoreview Community Center lower level parking lot and pavilion, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Check out new amenities, weekly themes and live entertainment. More than 30 vendors. Frequent Shopper Program.

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When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 24-Oct. Where: Clark St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets, downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers.

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Just 3.4% of credit unions across the country achieved bestin-state designation.

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First Resource Bank to acquire Lake Area Bank

Ameri Financial Group Inc. recently announced it has signed an agreement with Waseca Bancshares Inc. to acquire the charter of Waseca Bancshares’ subsidiary, Lake Area Bank, in Lindstrom, Minnesota. Ameri Financial Group is purchasing the Lake Area Bank offices in Lindstrom and Forest Lake and will merge them into its subsidiary, First Resource Bank. Lake Area Bank’s other offices are not part of the deal.

This acquisition is the most recent move First Resource Bank has taken on its trajectory of growth in the Twin Cities and surrounding

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Originally chartered as Security State Bank of Lindstrom, Lake Area Bank has been serving east-central Minnesota since 1915. The bank was acquired by its current owners, the Erickson family, in 1985 when the bank had $25 million in assets. It added branches in White Bear Lake (1989), Forest Lake (1994) and Hugo (2001), and it adopted its current name in 1992.

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Centennial grad is veteran Vixen football player

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Britta Clark almost went out for football as a senior at Centennial High School. Her dad and younger brother both played football and she envied that. She was serving as the Cougar team manager when she asked coach Mike Diggins about trying out.

Diggins told her, sure, if she could make it through the two-a-days, she’d be on the team. “But, I chickened out,” she said.

However, the 2011 CHS graduate did become a football player in her 20’s.

For the last five years, she has been a member of the Minnesota Vixen, one of 11 teams in the nationwide Women’s Football Alliance (WFA).

In fact, the 5-foot-7, 215-pound defensive lineman has played in league championship games the past two seasons, this year on national TV. Britta Clark has played “I’ll be back next year, defensive line for the for sure,” said Clark, 29, Vixen for five years a landscaper who lives in and has played in two Blaine. “I want to finally win championship games. that championship.”

The Vixen finished 6-3 this year, including playoff wins over the Nebraska Storm and the Cali War, then got thumped by the undefeated Boston Renegades 32-12 in the WFA PRO national championship on July 12 at Tom Benson Hall of

Fame Stadium Canton, Ohio. Boston, riding a 31game win streak, beat the Vixen in last year’s finals also.

One extra thrill this year: “We were on TV for the first time,” she said. “The finals were on ESPN2.”

In high school, Clark competed in swimming and track (hurdles, throws). “I was just average,” she said about her prep sports. “I didn’t take sports really seriously then.”

She does now, though.

Two acquaintances who play for the Vixen encouraged her to try out, back in 2018. Confident in her physical fitness, due to her grueling work as a landscaper, Clark tried out and made the team. She has been duking it out in the WFA trenches ever since. This season, she was one of eight linemen rotating in a defensive front four. She wears No. 93.

Like any football player, she’s sustained a few injuries: fingers, ribs, ankle, concussions. Nothing that would dampen her enthusiasm.

The women’s football rules are pretty much the same as the men’s rules, she said. Offenses tend to be more run-oriented, though. Minnesota had the most passing yards in the league, 115 per game, with rookie quarterback Erin Kelley from Apple Valley.

“We mainly try to hold the line,” she said about playing D-line. “I finally got my first (quarterback) sack this year, against Nebraska. That was pretty exciting.”

The Vixen are the longest-running women’s football franchise in the country — they started in 1999 — and play in the WFA’s top division. There are about 60 tackle football teams for women overall in the U.S. and Canada.

WFA teams play on high school fields. The Vixen home field is Edina High School, where their coach, Ryan McCauley, is a physical education teacher.

The Vixen draw six to seven hundred fans per

PHOTOS BY MINNESOTA VIXEN | CONTRIBUTED

Britta Clark (93) of the Minnesota Vixen chased Cali War’s Tee Singleton-Mott during a 36-30 Vixen win.

game, Clark said, and had 1,200 one game. Games can be seen locally on Town Square Television.

Her dad, Rob, who played high school football in upstate New York, and college football for Northwestern of St. Paul, is a big fan and helps with filming the games. Her brother, Jordan, two years younger, played for the Cougars and Southwest Minnesota State.

While the WFA billed as a semi-pro league, the players aren’t getting paid; sponsorships are needed to cover expenses. They play because it’s an adventure and they love it.

“I like the family atmosphere we have,” said Clark, whose hair is dyed red and black, the Vixen colors. “And I like to hit people.”

Twins give Centennial 13U team a special evening

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

A Centennial baseball team had a memorable evening when the Minnesota Twins sent a delegation to their game at Inner Park in Circle Pines last Thursday.

Centennial’s 13-and-under team in the North Star division hosted Soderville in a league game, with both teams wearing Twins uniforms, with their names on the back, presented to them by the Twins. Soderville won the game.

Terry Steinbach was the Twins celebrity representative. Steinbach was a three-time all-star catcher who won a World Series with Oakland and finished his 14-year career in his native Minnesota with the Twins.

“The kids said it was a once in a lifetime experience,” said Mike Sombrio, the team’s coach. “They loved meeting Terry Steinbach. They were so excited and nervous because of all the attention.”

A Twins club representative served as master of ceremonies. Action was filmed by a Twins media crew, and some highlights will be shown at an upcoming Twins game. TC Bear, the Twins mascot, was on hand, cavorting with kids.

This is a community outreach project by the Twins and U.S. Bank, new this year. One baseball team and one softball team were chosen for a Twins visit.

Players participating were Leo Miller, Barrett Nelson, Donovan Sutton, Linden Sombrio, Chase Wicklumd, Jayden Wiggins, Nathan Vraa, Jacob Veit, Charles Steffel, Peyton Trojanowski, Cameron Linner, and Ben Noha. Sombrio’s assistant coaches are Jose Marrero and Brandon Winge.

PHOTOS BY BRENNAN SCHACHTNER | CONTRIBUTED

Linden Sombrio of the Cougars runs the bases.

Peyton Trojanowski of Centennial whooped it up at third base with Terry Steinbach, former Minnesota Twins and Oakland A’s catcher.

SPORTS BRIEF

BASEBALL

Baseball Cougars trip Anoka on Wilhelm walk-off hit

The Centennial Cougars got into the win column for the third time this season, in dramatic fashion, on Sunday, July 17. Ryan Wilhelm slammed a double against the fence to knock in two runs in the ninth inning to beat the Anoka Bucs 4-3 at home.

Along with the walk-off hit, he pitched two scoreless innings in relief to get the win. The Cougars have a 3-13 record with three regular-season games left.

They’re at East Bethel on Monday, 7 p.m., in St. Francis; at Coon Rapids, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; and against Andover at home Saturday, 2 p.m. They play at Baldwin Park in Circle Pines.

Centennial pitcher Donovan Sutton winds up.

TC Bear plays with two kids in costumes.

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