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Local cities prepare to take action on new THC law

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

It is now legal in Minnesota to sell certain edibles and beverages infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabis ingredient extracted from hemp.

The law, which took effect July 1, limits the sale of CBD and THC products to persons 21 and older. There are also limits on the potency of these products. A product cannot contain more than 5 milligrams of THC — delta-8 or delta-9 — in a single serving, and a package cannot contain more than 50 milligrams total.

The law also includes regulation on labeling and packaging to help protect against accidental ingestion and marketing to children.

“Nearly every city was surprised at the outcome of the law,” Shoreview City Manager Brad Martens said. “Cities all over the state are deciding what to do.”

Martens said there are three options that cities can take. They are: • Take no action.

• Implement local regulation.

• Enact a moratorium to study the law in detail.

If cities desire to further regulate CBD and THC products within their jurisdiction, they will need to work with their city attorney to adopt local regulations.

At the Aug. 1 Shoreview City Council meeting,

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Corn and community The second annual Community Corn Roast is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at American Legion Post 556 in Lino Lakes. The Legion Riders will sell corn, hot dogs, chips and nonalcoholic beverages, and the American Legion Auxiliary will host children’s games and face painting. Miss Lino Lakes Ambassador candidates will also be in attendance.

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Times may change, but intoxicated boaters remain persistent threat conservation officers spend a great deal of time inspecting for and educating boaters on matters of safety, like safe operation and the use of personal flotation devices (PFD), one of their primary concerns is keeping a lid on intoxicated boaters.

Watercraft operators suspected of BWI (alternately called “boating while intoxicated” and “boating while impaired”) are top of mind during inspections and rarely, if ever, afforded any slack.

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The mass exodus to the outdoors At the same time, Grover said during the COVID-19 era has been well documented. Among other things, that his department was short-staffed— another well-known pandemic has meant increased recreation on phenomenon. Combined with lakes and rivers across Minnesota. increased recreational traffic, this Deputy Pete Grover of Anoka diluted his department’s efforts County’s Recreational Enforcement in the field and left deputies at a Unit was a firsthand witness to the disadvantage when it came to keeping tidal surge of boaters. He described the last couple of years as “the busiest waterways safe. It was a situation he described simply as “frustrating.” the lakes have ever been.” He said While sheriff’s deputies and the majority of boaters were new to

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ince 2012, World Lung Cancer Day has been observed every August 1st. First described by doctors in the early 19th century, lung cancer was an extremely rare disease for a very long time. Some 150 years ago, people had only heard of this disease, and studies showed less than 1% to 2% of the population was afflicted with it. Cut to the next century, and the scenario changed completely. While still rare in the early part of the 20th century, by the century’s end, it was the leading cause of male cancer-related deaths in more than 25 countries.

No one knew how this happened and what caused this dramatic rise. A scientifically significant handbook written in the 1930s — the Springer Handbook of Special Pathology — postulated that this rise could be a direct result of the increasingly polluted air, greater frequency of traffic, and even an increased exposure to gasses during World War I. But this handbook, like many others, could not explain why lung cancer also rose in countries without any of the above factors.

Smoking was also suspected to be a factor, but no particular importance was given to studying this theory. It was only when studies conducted in the 1940s and ’50s showed hard evidence linking lung cancer to smoking that people realized the ill effects of nicotine and tobacco.

As smoking was now a recognized cause of lung cancer, many people globally did their best to quit this habit, and this widespread movement saw a gradual decline in lung cancer incidence, at least in males.

Unfortunately for the world, lung cancer does not have only one cause. Long-

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term exposure (via air) to all carcinogenic materials — among them radon gas, uranium, and asbestos — plays a role in lung cancer development too. By the 21st century, lung cancer-related ailments were common and quickly displaced other forms of cancer on the mortality charts.

With this upward trend came an increased awareness of lung cancers and their causes.

• Lung cancer claims more lives yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined.

• 1 in 16 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime.

• Smoking isn’t the only cause of lung cancer.

• Other factors are exposure to secondhand smoke and air pollution.

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In support of LUNG FORCE’s efforts to defeat lung cancer, you can take the following important actions: 1. Review the risk factors for lung cancer: It’s important to remember that anyone can get lung cancer. The best way to reduce your risk for the disease is to take steps to avoid exposure to the dangerous substances most likely to cause it. Risk factors for lung cancer include smoking, exposure to radon gas, air pollution and secondhand smoke.

2. Learn about lung cancer screening: A new s creening, a low-dose CT scan, is now recommended for individuals at high risk for lung cancer and has the potential to dramatically improve lung cancer survival rates. A person is considered high risk if they are between 55–80 years old, have a 30 pack-year history of smoking (this means 1 pack a day for 30 years, 2 packs a day for 15 years, etc.), and are a current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years.

If the estimated 8 million Americans at high risk for lung cancer were to be screened, about 25,000 lives could be saved. To learn more, the American Lung Association encourages those concerned about their risk to speak with their doctor.

Good news: New research, diagnosis, and treatment breakthroughs in the last 10 years have brought new hope to patients and their families.

Bad news: There is still so far to go: With a 22% five-year survival rate, lung cancer ranks the lowest among the other most common cancers: prostate cancer (98%), breast cancer (90%), and colorectal cancer (65%).

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Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in the U.S. It is time to change this statistic by taking action. You can make a difference by contacting your elected officials in Congress and urging them to support more research for and efforts to protect people from lung cancer.

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COPS&COURTS • COPS&COURTS • COPS&COURTS POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer stopped a vehicle for illegal driving conduct in the 6100 block of 20th Avenue July 26.

The officer issued a warning and completed a driver evaluation request to Minnesota Drive and Vehicle Services.

• While on patrol, a community service officer observed a city ordinance violation in the 800 block of Old Birch Street July 26.

• Officers responded to a report of a property damage crash in the 300 block of Ash Street July 26. An adult made was cited for driving without a license. Another adult male was cited for failure to drive with due care. A state crash report was completed.

• Officers responded to a report of theft from a motor vehicle in the 100 block of Egret Lane July 26. The incident was documented and is being investigated.

• An officer stopped a vehicle in the 2200 block of Main Street because the registered owner didn’t have a valid driver’s license July 27. The adult male driver was cited for driving after revocation. An adult male passenger was arrested and booked at jail on an outstanding warrant out of Illinois.

• Officers responded to the police department, where a resident was turning in found property in the 7800 block of Fourth Street July 27. A voicemail was left for the owner.

• Officers responded to a theft from a business in the 7500 block of Lake Drive. Officers checked the area and documented the incident July 28. The suspect was not found and has not been identified.

The investigation is ongoing.

• A community service officer responded to a dumping complaint in the 6100 block of Holly Drive July 28. Public works was advised of the debris. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to a property damage accident in Main Street and Otter Lake Road July 28. No one was injured during the incident. One driver was cited for running a red light.

• Officers were dispatched to a business to assist with a civil dispute in the 400 block of Lilac Street. Officers mediated the situation and documented the concern of each party.

• An officer and a fire crew responded to a report of white smoke in the 2300 block of Tart Lake Road July 29. Upon investigation, it was found there were no problems.

• An officer responded to a fire alarm in the 400 block of Hawthorn Road July 30. No signs of a fire were located, and it was determined to be a false alarm.

• An officer took a phone call report regarding a neighbor dispute in the 6100 block of Laurene Avenue July 30. The incident was documented; the complainant did not want the other involved party to be contacted.

• An officer was dispatched to a fraud call in the 6600 block of White Birch Court July 31. The officer documented the incident and provided the caller with advice on what do to for the incident.

• An officer responded to a report of a 911 hang up in the 2200 block of Clearwater Creek Court Aug 1. The officer made contact with the phone owner and learned it was an accidental call.

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) regarding Robinson Farms will be available for public comment Aug. 8 after the City Council reviewed and authorized the document for distribution during its Aug. 1 work session. The proposed residential development project of approximately 158 acres in the northwest quadrant of Lino Lakes requires an EAW due to the number of residential units in the proposed project.

• City staff has partnered with WSB, the city’s engineer, to prepare plans and specifications for the Lino Lakes water treatment plant. WSB has submitted a proposal to perform the treatment plant design, prepare the bid documents, and perform construction observation for $1,447,730.

Specifications and plans for the water treatment plant will be on the City Council’s agenda for consideration late

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer conducted a traffic stop near Naples Street and Flowerfield Road in Lexington July 27.

• Police conducted a warrant attempt in the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue July 28 in Lexington.

One adult female was brought to jail.

• An officer conducted a warrant attempt in the 9300 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington July 28. An adult male was transported to jail on his outstanding warrants.

• Suspicious activity was reported at the Comfort Plus in Centerville in the 7000 block of 20th Avenue July 29.

• Officers were dispatched to a grass fire in the 8800 block of Syndicate Avenue July 30 in Lexington.

• Found property was turned in to police from Inner Park in Circle Pines July 31.

• A male was arrested on a warrant Aug. 1 on Edgewood Road and Lexington Avenue in Lexington.

• An officer was dispatched to the 7100 block of Shad Avenue in Centerville Aug. 1.

• Officers were dispatched to a call reporting suspicious activity in the 1 block of Inner Drive in Circle Pines Aug. 2. An adult female was subsequently arrested for possession.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop near Restwood Road and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Aug 2. An adult female was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Damage to property was reported in the 200 block of Twilite Terrance in Circle Pines Aug 2.

COUNTY BRIEFS August and into early September.

• The Lino Lakes Fire Department will move forward to acquire funding to replace its current water tenders. Water tenders are a type of vehicle used to transport water to a fire scene, and are indispensable when fires occur in areas without hydrants. A committee of fire staff has decided on a set of specifications to begin the replacement process.

The fire department will partner with Sourcewell, a cooperative organization that assists cities with bidding and large purchases. The estimated cost is about $1,100,000 to $1,200,000 per vehicle. The committee will discuss specific pricing and funding and will reconvene with the council once pricing is established.

Anticipated delivery of the tenders is 2023.

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the economic growth of Anoka County.

The County Board has approved an employment agreement with Gregory Frahm-Gilles for services as the county’s new economic development director. The position was left vacant after Samantha Markman resigned. The director is responsible for strategic planning, administration and the execution of programs developed to position Anoka County as a great place to grow and expand both small and large businesses.

The economic development director leads partnership efforts by establishing strong relationships with cities, chambers, businesses and regional economic development partners and ensures marketing and branding efforts support

County likely to add 2 social worker positions The County’s Community Social Services and Behavioral Health Department has applied for $728,000 in grant funding from the Community Living Infrastructure Grant. If awarded, the county plans to use the money to fully fund two fulltime housing resource specialist positions. These positions would help with disseminating up-todate information on affordable housing that is available, provide screening of individuals and families for housing team support services, coordinate various voucher programs and more.

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INNESOTA BRIMS WITH interesting places to visit and learn. The summer board and past presidents’ meeting of the Minnesota Newspaper Association was held at Jackson, Minnesota in late June.

Minnesota Newspaper Association is unique in the country because it includes their past presidents annually at the summer board meeting and the winter convention. It becomes a great time of fellowship.

My wife Kathy and I took many notes as we toured the assembly line manufacturing of Massey Ferguson® and Fendt® tractors at the AGCO plant in Jackson.

Jackson might be considered a small town in Southern Minnesota, but the location of the AGCO company there proves it has worldwide influence.

AGCO is the world’s largest manufacturer of machinery and equipment focused solely on the agricultural industry. Their 2021 About the Annual Report reported net sales of approximately $11.1 billion.

Town “We’re in 140 countries, and have about employees and 4,050 Gene Johnson dealers21,000 worldwide,” said Ryan Erickson, a senior manager in business process improvement at AGCO’s Jackson campus. The facility sprawls across 164 acres with 1,033,000 square feet of manufacturing space. He said the plant employs 967 nonunion workers.

Erickson said, “In Jackson, we build application equipment and tractors. We currently build RoGator®, TerraGator®, Massey Ferguson®, Challenger® and now Fendt® brands here. This is AGCO’s only North American tractor and sprayers plant. It has other tractor plants in France, Germany, China and South America.”

The website for AGCO explains it best: “A tour of AGCO Jackson’s sprawling manufacturing campus makes one thing clear: this is not your typical factory.”

Sunlight pours in the windows of the Intivity Center, the facility’s public entrance. A gleaming two-story lobby leads to a showroom, auditorium and retail store.

Through a glass wall on the left, AGCO’s state-of-the-art production floor beckons.

Indeed, a world-class production facility is not what most people would expect to find in this rural corner of southwest Minnesota. The city of Jackson is a small town, with a population just north of 3,300 people.

Located at the intersection of Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 71, it rests in the Des Moines River Valley, surrounded by farmland and open plains.

But this humble city is home to big industry, including Pioneer Seed, Ziegler, HitchDoc, USF Holland and AGCO, its biggest employer.

The History of AGCO Jackson 1973: Al McQuinn, founder of Ag-Chem Equipment Inc., builds a factory in Jackson to produce the agriculture industry’s first self-propelled sprayers, the TerraGator® and the RoGator®.

1990: AGCO is formed. Based in Duluth, Georgia, it begins manufacturing and distributing farm equipment under the AGCO® Allis and Gleaner® brand names in North America.

1998: McQuinn sells Ag-Chem to AGCO. 2002: The first tractor assembly is brought to Jackson.

2011: AGCO announces plans to expand highhorsepower wheeled tractor production in North America.

2012: AGCO opens the state-of-the-art Intivity Center in Jackson.

2022: AGCO adds the Fendt® brand to its product portfolio, with North American production based in Jackson.

Minnesota’s three largest industries are agriculture, manufacturing and mining. There are approximately 8,300 manufacturing firms in Minnesota.

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oses have existed in gardens throughout the ages. The oldest rose fossil, which was discovered in Colorado, is believed to be 35 million years old. Roses are admired by many and have even been featured in poems and songs. They are also the subject of many questions as home gardeners seek clarity in choosing the right rose for their Zone 4 landscape.

When I was a little girl, helped my Gardeners Igrandma and Grapevine mom care for their rose Jone Tiffany gardens, which were comprised mainly of hybrid tea roses. Eventually, I grew roses in my own garden and started my 40-year journey learning to plant and care for them. I believe there is a rose for every garden and gardener.

Since there are more than 300 species of roses, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with choices!

While you may be tempted to try several rose varieties at once, their pruning and care needs will vary, so it’s best to stick with one type while you

are learning.

• Hybrid tea roses were developed in 1867 and are popular because they have the long, straight stems that are perfect for cutting. They require a little more care in colder climates.

• Grandiflora roses are a subgroup of hybrid tea roses with floribunda features and three to five blooms per cluster.

They require preparation for winter.

• Miniature roses are a great choice for smaller areas as they usually get no larger than two feet wide and high. Be sure to pick one that is hardy to Zone 4, and plant it in a sheltered area.

• Floribunda roses have the look of grandifloras but are hardier for our climate and require little maintenance.

They can be a good choice for hedges.

• Shrub roses are also known as rugosa roses. Pick these for an easy-care rose garden. Shrub roses will sprawl and take over if they like where they are planted.

Once you’ve determined the type of rose you want, you can purchase either bare-root or container-grown plants.

Container-grown roses are more expensive but will establish more quickly and produce flowers sooner. Bare-

root roses are an economical option that will arrive dormant, and you will need to soak their roots overnight before planting.

Roses perform best in a site with rich, well-drained soil. While they like full sun, they prefer a location that gets six hours of morning to early afternoon light versus hot afternoon exposure.

Additionally, here in Anoka County it is important to keep roses sheltered from the north winds to help them overwinter more successfully.

Plant roses after the last spring frost, and space them at least two to three feet apart to avoid overcrowding. Site them away from trees or shrubs that may compete for nutrients and water.

Roses can transform your landscape from average to stunning; it’s just a matter of finding the right type to fit your location and gardening style!

Visit the Minnesota Rose Society for more information on planting, care, and diseases: https:/minnesotarosesociety. org Jone Tiffany is an intern with the Anoka County Master Gardener Program with the University of Minnesota Extension.

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Where does my hope come from?

he recent economic report was not good news. For the second quarter in a row the economic indicators showed a slowdown.

Recession! The very word conjures fear.

Stocks are losing their value. 401K’s are losing value.

People who thought they were ready to retire are finding they do not have the money they thought they had.

Pastor’s During the Ponderings recession of 2008 there were Troy Fields stockbrokers and bank presidents that

committed suicide rather than face the problems of a recession. It can be tempting to follow their lead. But don’t.

In Matthew 6:33 Jesus gives us a word of advice: seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you. The “all these things” Jesus was talking about was the things we need. He had mentioned the lilies of the valley and how Solomon in all his splendor was not as beautiful. He mentioned the birds and how God took care of them.

Jesus said “don’t you think you are more important to God than a bird?” with the implied answer being, “of course you are.”

The Psalmist wrote, “My eyes look

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to the hills, where does my help come from? MY help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.” We need to remember that we do not serve a God who is impotent. We do not serve a God who is unable to help. We serve the God who made Heaven and Earth. We do not have to worry about tomorrow or what the economists say, we can trust God. So, do not worry about these things saying, “What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?

These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your Heavenly Father already knows all your needs.

Matthew 6: 31-32

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • The city is strategically moving money around again, after council voted 4-0 (Mayor D. Love was absent) to approve a resolution to reassign special assessments to a different fund, Fund 353. The city has paid off bond funds and refunded a bond issue last year, along with bonds for street reconstruction projects and the special assessments associated with them, said Finance Director Bruce DeJong. The city transferred accounting for those items to the new 353-2021A Refunding Bonds Fund and will use that outstanding $80,000 for special assessments to help pay down the bonds and reduce the tax levies for the future. Without using that money, the city would have to increase the debt service levy, DeJong said, but will now use those assessments against the levy. When the preliminary budget comes out in September, that $80,000 will be seen in that levy, he said. Without action to reassign these assessments, they would have had to be credited to the general fund.

Staff recommended this action to accumulate additional funds to reduce future debt levies for Fund 353.

• The public infrastructure portion of the Rehbein Commercial Development Project on Main Street between 20th and 21st avenues is largely complete, and the developer has now paid the contractor. Subsequently, the developer has requested a security reduction in the letter of credit held by the city. The developer presented the city paperwork showing it had paid the contractors, so that amount will be removed from the letter of credit, leaving $60,000. The city will maintain the letter of credit in the amount of $60,000 until all the developer’s payments are complete.

• The public infrastructure portion of the Rehbein Industrial Development Project on Main Street, which features an extension of Fairview Street to 21st Avenue with water main and a cul-desac, is also substantially complete and paid for,

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The wear course of asphalt and boulevard turf establishment work remain at a cost of roughly $67,000. The developer presented documentation that the infrastructure work has been paid for, and the original security of $578,000 has been reduced to $100,000. City Engineer Mark Statz said he expected the next action would be a complete reduction of the letter of credit. “These projects are going well and are uncomplicated,” he said. “We’re not waiting on one thing before completing another. It’s very straightforward.”

The Planning and Zoning Commission has lost two longtime members, Chairperson Linda Broussard-Vickers and Vice Chairperson Nick Twohy, after council formally voted to accept their resignations. Both former commissioners submitted their resignations, effective immediately, at the July 19 meeting. Acting Mayor Russ Koski thanked Broussard-Vickers and Twohy for their dedicated service to the city.

The Planning and Zoning Commission immediately gained two new members to fill the two spots left vacant, after interviewing candidates during the July 19 meeting.

Council then formally appointed new Planning and Zoning Commissioners Gloria Semmelink and Bruce Thompson, effective immediately.

The commission had voted unanimously to recommend the appointments. Semmelink has been a Centerville resident for the past two years and has previous experience as a planning commissioner in Illinois. Thompson has also lived in Centerville for almost two years, after living in Maplewood for more than 30 years. He has 35 years of government experience, including 18 years in real estate and facilities management.

Centerville citizens will continue to receive essential public health services from Alexandra House with the knowledge that their city contributed to those services. The city has

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Alexandra House responds 24/7 to calls from the Centennial Lakes Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and Mercy Hospital-Unity Campus as part of the community’s public safety and public health infrastructure. Each year, Alexandra House assists victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the greater community. In 2021, Alexandra House answered 99 requests for service of all kinds.

Property owners of 7111 Brian Drive can now construct a 6-foot wood privacy fence within the city’s drainage/utility easement.

Residents at 7227 Clear Ridge will have to wait for another council meeting to find out if they’ll be able to install a raised garden in their front yard, after council tabled this item again to discuss and vote with everyone in attendance.

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 repair.

Back to School Night at Centerville Elementary School is on the horizon, after council approved a special event permit on private property for the open house, to be held Aug. 31 at the school. The open house will provide a setting for students to meet their teachers. The PTA will host families and provide ice cream, inflatables and an opportunity to socialize.

Even though Fete des Lacs is over for this year, there are still two medallions at large, waiting to be found. Anyone finding a keychain that says, “send to City Hall to claim $100” should do just that, Statz said in his report to council.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. Loretta Harding

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BWI : Intoxicating substances can create hazardous situations on waterways Sergeant Ty Jacobson, of Washington County’s Water, Parks and Trails unit, echoed Grover’s observations about lake recreation in recent years.

“The last few years, we’ve seen an uptick … a lot of people took to the outdoors. This year is busy, but it’s leveled off a bit. It’s trending more toward a normal year.”

Jacobson did not say he has noticed an increase in intoxicated boaters, but that doesn’t mean he has let his guard down. Every time he conducts a “boat stop,” he looks for safety equipment on the boat and signs of intoxication on the operator.

He said that while consuming alcohol aboard boats is not illegal, it may be easiest and best to avoid it altogether. “I encourage people to keep alcohol off the boat. It’s dangerous to yourself and all other boaters.”

The power of intoxicating substances to create hazardous situations and increase deaths on the water has been studied and tracked methodically for decades.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2021

Recreational Boating Statistics, published in June of this year, alcohol was the sixth-leading contributing factor in accidents and the leading determined cause of boating deaths in the U.S. in 2021. However, that is not a new phenomenon.

Since at least 2010, alcohol has been the fifth-, sixth-, or seventh-leading cause of accidents.

Alcohol was the number one cause of boating deaths every single year, and often by a wide margin.

Sgt. Jacobson believes his department does a good job getting the word out, which keeps BWI offenses relatively low. He said their presence on the water is well known.

“Sheriff Starry is committed to having safe waterways. People see us; they know we’re out there. We’re looking for the few that are out there and breaking the rules.”

Jacobson said that like driving an automobile under the influence, boating while intoxicated receives a reaction that is often swift and severe, including forfeiture of the boat.

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As explained in the 2021 Minnesota boating regulations, penalties for impaired operation include “… loss of motorboat, off-road vehicle and motor vehicle operating privileges” and refusal to take a sobriety test will incur the same.

While we are now on the backside of summer, Jacobson said water patrols will maintain their vigilance through Labor Day and the rest of the boating season.

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Members of the Dakota Clover band, including Thia and Don Cassanovsa and Ray Johnson, play during a previous installment of Centerville Music in the Park. The summer series of concerts continues with music by Bleeding Heart on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. and the LaValle Jazz Cats on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

CENTERVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 and 16 Where: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville Details: Community concerts with various artists/bands. Aug 9 is acoustic band On Tap, and Carbone’s Pizza will be available.

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CAEF ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT When: noon Friday, Aug. 12 Where: Majestic Oaks Golf Club, 701 Bunker Lake Blvd., NE, Ham Lake Details: Support grant and scholarship programs at the Centennial Area Education Foundation at an outing that includes golf, Bloody Mary bar, dinner, raffle, prizes and awards.

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When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Forest Lake Airport, 20500 Forest rd. N. Details: Pancake breakfast and opportunity to tour vintage airplane, see plane fly-in, and meet local pilots. $9; kids 5 and under eat free.

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When: Aug. 15-21 Where: Community Park and Vadnais Heights Commons, 641 and 655 E. County Road F. in Vadnais Heights Details: Past events have included a medallion hunt, movie in the park, photo contest, senior picnic, Lions pig roast, kiddie parade, children’s games and inflatables, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fireworks, live bands, Grande Parade, Booya, bean bag tournaments, softball tournaments, a water ball tournament between local fire departments, and more.

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POPS ON THE PORCH

When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music of the Moonlight Sereneders.

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When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 7-Aug. 11. Water Ski Show at 7 p.m.

Where: Next to Centerville Elementary, 1721 West View Ave. Details: Shop among local artisans, pick up produce from a neighborhood farmer and grab a bite to eat from a food truck and watch the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club show. Special events and prizes on Ladies’ Night and July 21, and Kid’s Fest on Aug. 4.

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Centennial Cougars youth football camps were held, for the 30th consecutive year, the last two weeks under the direction of head coach Mike Diggins and assistant coach Jeramie Burgoon. Players in grades 6-8 attended drills July 25-26, and players in grades 2-3 and 4-5 took their turns Aug. 1-2.

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Name of TIF Districts

Annual Disclosure of Tax Increment Districts for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS ANOKA COUNTY, FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021

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Principal and interest payments due during current year

Original net tax capacity

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THC LAW: Edibles containing small amount of THC are now legal in Minnesota FROM PAGE 1

the mayor and council members agreed to allow time for city staff to research the law to implement regulations in the city.

“Having some time for you (city staff) to do some research and make sure that whatever we do is not just a reaction, but to have an actual plan,” said Shoreview Council Member Emy Johnson.

The White Bear Lake City Council has a proposed interim ordinance authorizing studies and imposing a moratorium on the sale of cannabis products. This also includes the establishment or expansion of tobacco shops in city limits.

“This moratorium focuses on sales,” said White Bear Lake City Attorney Troy Gilchrist. “It does not get at manufacturing, distribution and testing.”

White Bear Lake City Manager Lindy Crawford said the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy is the state agency that oversees THC products. “There’s currently no state level license

required to sell the products, and the Board of Pharmacy does not test or approve the products before their sale.”

A public hearing on the moratorium will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the White Bear Lake City Council meeting.

According to the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), the new law does not limit where edible cannabinoid products may be sold.

However, certain businesses by their nature maybe limited in their ability to sell the products. For example, liquor stores are limited to selling specific items.

Along with testing and labeling requirements, an edible cannabinoid must meet several requirements. It may not: • bear the likeness of a cartoon or contain cartoonlike characteristics.

• be modeled after a brand of products primarily consumed or marketed to children.

• be made by applying an extracted or concentrated hemp-derived cannabinoid to a commercially available candy or snack food item.

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• contain an ingredient, other than a hemp-derived cannabinoid, that is not approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

• be packaged in a way that resembles any commercially available food product.

• be packaged in a container that could reasonably mislead any person to believe that it contains anything other than an edible cannabinoid product.

Circle Pines City Administrator

Patrick Antonen said the city is waiting to hear from the Anoka County attorney for guidance on the THC law.

“We are looking into a moratorium but, in all honesty, there really isn’t any business in town that could sell these THC gummies,” Antonen said. “The logical spot for these is independent tobacco shops, which we do not have. Liquor stores are prohibited from selling them, so the two we have in town won’t be able to sell them.”

The cities of Mahtomedi and Hugo expect the topic will be discussed at upcoming City Council meetings.

Lino Lakes City Administrator Sarah Cotton said, “At this time, there haven’t been any discussions regarding the new legislation at the council level. Staff is currently reviewing the information put out by the League of Minnesota Cities to determine if any action is needed at this time.”

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

Hear the buzz? That’s the sound of summer learning

Athletes participate in a speed drill during Cougar Strength at Centennial High School Stadium.

The Centennial Community Pool is busy with swimming lessons all summer. Here, students stop their lesson to pose with their instructors.

Participants of Summer Fun enjoy a craft project together.

Participants learn about calming techniques to deal with nerves on stage while attending a theater camp at the Centennial Performing Arts Center.

Two prekindergarten programs are running this summer to help students prepare for school in the fall. Students wrapped up the Pre-K Kickoff to Summer program with visits from friends—from music to reptile experts—and “Gearing up for Kindergarten” runs in August.

School may be out of session, but Centennial School District Staff are busy getting everything ready to go for September.

Have you ever wondered what goes on in a school district over the summer months after students and teachers head off on summer break? The buildings and grounds of Centennial Schools are far from quiet in the summer.

There is a pivot that happens after the final school bell rings on the last day of school. Cafeterias, gyms and classrooms in most elementary buildings are transformed into summer care facilities for Summer Kids Club C.A.M.P., the district’s summer school-age child care

program. Community Education hosts an abundance of both youth and adult sports and recreational offerings, academic and creative classes, theater and other fine arts offerings and swim lessons in the community pool — and that’s just to name a few.

Academics continue as classrooms are utilized at Centennial Middle School and Blue Heron Elementary specifically to serve students needing additional academic support throughout the summer. The English as a Second Language (ESL) program for adult learners also continues at Centennial High School.

Custodial staff orchestrate a summerwide plan that includes the

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Participants in a STEM-focused class assemble a robot at Centennial Elementary.

clearing and cleaning of just about every hallway and classroom in every building to ensure a fresh, safe start to the school year for staff and students. The grounds crew works to maintain fields, green spaces and more. The technology department, comprised of eight staff, is preparing for the distribution of 1,000 new devices to both staff and students and ensuring the necessary software is ready to go to help students learn and teachers teach. They also support the technology needs of the district staff.

Food service staff prepare round 600 meals a month in the summer.

Those meals are served to students who reside in the Centennial Square community.

There are also district-supported activities happening off-site, including Summer Fun, a summer enrichment program held at Centennial Square in Blaine.

Community Education hosts many trips for adults, including a visit to a recent Minnesota Twins game.

“The myriad of activity happening in and around a school district during the summer months helps to create those all-important meaningful connections within a community, bringing us together, outside of the traditional classroom,” said Cori Sendle, director of Community Education.

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