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Back To School

Behind the scenes

As local school districts gear up for the 2023-2024 school year, district staff members reflect on the preparation necessary to host students once again

Legion awards Officer of the Year

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

American Legion Post 566 is honoring one individual who is making a difference in the community through police work.

The Legion recently visited the Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board meeting to present the Outstanding Police Officer of the Year Award to Cpl. Jon Krueger.

Each year the American Legion recognizes local police officers and firefighters from the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department and the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) and Centennial Fire District. The candidates then have the chance to compete at the state and, potentially, at the national level.

“Most times when we get to meet these fine people, it is usually in our darkest hours … It’s great to recognize their dedication and SEE OFFICER OF THE YEAR, PAGE 2

Lino Lakes One Stop to close

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Centennial

In the Centennial School District, over 50 new teachers have been hired, and staff members are preparing to hire over 60 new support staff.

Through the month of August, Centennial High School is preparing for fall activities and athletics, conducting Peer Leader training, and hosting a Fall KickOff for students. All Centennial schools are preparing for the return of students beginning Sept. 5.

In the fall, Centennial students will have access to a new multipurpose room at the Centennial Area

Learning Center, which will allow more flexibility; new tennis courts at Centennial Middle School; and a renovated playground at Golden Lake Elementary School, thanks to funding from the Golden Lake PTO/ PTA and the city of Circle Pines.

White Bear Lake

At White Bear Lake High School, Don Bosch will remain principal at South Campus, with students in grades 11 and 12, before he

retires at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Carrie Barth, who is a long-serving associate principal at South Campus, will serve a one-year appointment as North Campus principal with students in grades nine and 10 for 2023-24. Principal Russ Reetz, who began in the district this summer, will serve as the external-facing principal of the unified grades 9-12 at White Bear Lake Area High School.

At White Bear, school

SEE BACK TO SCHOOL, PAGE 14

Come Aug. 31, Lino Lakes One Stop, located at 6501 Ware Road, will be forced to shut its doors as new mall management has not renewed the lease with the gas station/grocery store.

Current owner Jim Kroska was a longtime manager at the station and purchased the store 12 years ago. Kroska is sad to let go of the location and his position.

“I’m going to miss the place, that’s for sure,” Kroska said. “This has been a great neighborhood to be a part of.”

Debbie Underdahl is a longtime employee of the store and has worked alongside Kroska on and off for over 30 years.

“She’s a huge part of this operation,” Kroska said. “She was my go-to person.”

Underdahl wants to say goodbye to the customers of the store and echoes Kroska’s thoughts regarding the unfortunate impact of the closing.

“It’s a store in a neighborhood, and you get to know your customers and they know you,” Underdahl said. “We’re just very sad that we are leaving and we are going to miss them.”

Tom Breuning Centennial Principal

OFFICER OF THE YEAR: Mentor passes along knowledge to younger officers

commitment to the community,” said outgoing Legion Cmdr. Paul Lesch.

Krueger has served with the CLPD for 26 years. He always knew he wanted to be a police officer, so he joined the U.S Marine Corps with the hope that it would prepare him for a career in law enforcement. After serving for four years, he enrolled in college to obtain his police officer license. While in college, he began his career as a reserve officer with the Coon Rapids Police Department.

In 1997, Krueger was hired as a part-time police officer with CLPD. Shortly after being hired, he was promoted to a full-time police officer. In 2021, Krueger achieved the position of corporal.

“Over the past 26 years plus, Jon has become a field trainer, a use-of-force instructor and a firearms instructor. These duties and responsibilities are extremely important, as the positions deal directly with new officers,” said Captain Pat Aldrich. “He has been a great mentor and has been able to pass down his knowledge and experience to younger officers.”

For several years, Krueger has served CLPD’s

liaison for commercial vehicle inspections, and he has also served as the liaison to the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network.

Bears, Centennial tie 1-1 in opener

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake salvaged a 1-1 tie with Centennial in their opening match Thursday. And the Bears will take it, gladly.

“We were looking up how we’ve done against them — and we were one and eight since 2014,” said Dave Ashley, cocoach with John Dierkhising. “We’ve been playing every year except the Covid year.”  That’s a surprising imbalance since both schools are strong in girls soccer.

In the opening event of White Bear Lake’s 2023-24 athletic school year, Bears appeared headed for a 1-0 loss Thursday evening, frustrated by some

great saves by Cougar goalie Jordan Metz.

But they got on the board in the 75th minute when Gabby Hofeld, senior midfielder, buried a close-range shot off a perfect crossing pass from Jenna Maloy.

Centennial had taken a 1-0 lead in the 54th minute when Nora Halvig, junior defender, moving to her right, grounded the ball briskly inside the right post just ahead of diving Bear goalie Autumn Maki, who also had some nice saves in the game.

Metz, who anchored a Cougar defense last year that yielded just 14 goals in a 14-3 season, made two leaping saves in the first half against the Bears, and deflected a pair of vicious point-blank

Throughout his career, Krueger has received several lifesaving awards. In 2017, he received a Meritorious Honor Award for his response to an incident involving two individuals who were victims of gunshot wounds. He arrived on scene to find a woman lying outside of a car on her back who had three gunshot wounds. The other victim was seated in the vehicle and had two gunshot wounds. Krueger immediately rendered medical treatment to the victims and provided comfort by providing a warm blanket before they were loaded into an ambulance.

After the chaotic interaction, Krueger was tasked with maintaining scene security for several hours while the incident was investigated.

“Most of the general public does not understand the responsibility, the expectation and the ability to multitask, and the stress of life-threatening measures officers encounter on a regular basis,” Aldrich said. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

shots with her quick hands in the second half, one of those by Hofeld. “That goalie was really good,” commented Hofeld.

NAMES IN THE NEWS

Wyatt Becker, a Life Scout with Troop 9692 Lino Lakes, partnered with Centennial Middle School Principal Bob Stevens and Blue Heron Elementary Principal Jason Hartmann to build his Eagle Scout service project. Becker, with the help of his fellow adult leaders and Scouts from Troop 9692, built a GaGa Ball pit behind Blue Heron Elementary School. They also assisted the school in building another prefab GaGa Ball pit. GaGa Ball is a fast paced, high-energy sport played in an octagonal pit that combines the skills of dodging, striking, running and jumping.

Wyatt Becker built a GaGa Ball pit behind Blue Heron Elementary in Lino Lakes.

Centennial Lakes Police Chief James Mork poses for a photo with corporal Jon Krueger. Krueger was selected as the Legion outstanding officer of the year.

PHOTOS BY BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED Nora Helvig tallied the lone goal for Centennial.

Jordan Metz (gold) was ready for this strong shot by Gabby Hofeld and knocked it away.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

CURRENT EVENTS

BIRDING BY BOAT

When: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Aug. 29

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Paddle areas most birders can’t get to and see a variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, and upland bird species. No experience in boats or birding required. See registration information online.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

READING TIME FOR KIDS

When: 1:40-2:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29

Where: White Bear Lake Community Health Club, Healthpartners clinic, 1430 Highway 96 E.

Details: Reading time with Dr. Sharma, Nurse Carrie and Duke the dog. Bring a book to donate or trade.

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29

Where: White Bear Lake County park, 5050 Lake Ave.

Details: Hike approx. 3 miles along White Bear Lake.

Contact: stpaulhike.com

FAT TIRE BIKING

When: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground, 7373

Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Learn basic riding skills and ride off trails and in the remote areas of the park. Registration information online.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

STARWATCH

When: 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1

Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N.

Details: Learn about constellations and watch the celestial show in the skies through a giant telescope. Registration required.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us; search “StarWatch”

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1

Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake

Details: Ken Kohler will sign copies of his children’s book ‘Benji and Iggie’, and White Bear native Katie Aune will sign ‘Finding Katya’.

Contact: 651-426-0918

ONGOING EVENTS

CIRCLE LEX FARMERS MARKET

When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 14-Oct. 4

Where: Back parking lot, Lexington Municipal Liquor Store, 4139 Woodland Rd.

The Wargo Nature Center will host fat tire biking Wednesday, Aug. 30. See calendar listing for more information.

Details: Open air market with local vegetables, crafters, and baked goods. Rain or shine.

Contact: 612-272-3386

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR

SHOW

When: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 & 20

Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater

Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music, free family-friendly festivities.

Contact: cruisinonthecroix.com

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Sandlot baseball

Irecently spoke with a resident who reported seeing a group of young kids playing a pickup game of baseball at Yost Park. He said there didn't even seem to be any adults present. He wondered if they just watched the movie “Sandlot.” In this age of organized sports, I don't often see kids playing pickup games of any kind. My father-in-law talks about when he grew up all the neighborhhod kids would ride thei bikes to the ballfield and play from sun up to sundown all summer long. Any issues that came up between the kids were worked out amongst themselves. I think it is di cult for many parents today to imagine this kind of unsupervised play happening.

Publisher’s View

Carter Johnson

This summer it's been encouraging to see middle school and high schoolaged kids out walking or running along the many trails, riding bikes, skateboarding and fi shing. It would be great to see more kids put down their cell phones and video game controllers and take advantage of the outdoor ballfiends, basketball courts, tennis courts and hockey rinks our community has to o er.

FALL SPORTS

As fall approaches we see teams out practicing for football, soccer, cross country, tennis and more. Locker rooms, weight rooms and pools have been getting a workout as athletes build endurance and bulk up for the season. Here at the Press we are thankful for the parents, coaches and others who have supported our readers by providing stats, photographs and write ups. You will fi nd our fall sports previews in this week's edition. We hope parents, grandparents and other fans remember the rules of conduct in the stands. It's been my observation that young kids love watching older kids play, and they see role models on the bench as well as on the sidelines or in the stands. Bring out your family, friends and fi ll the stands with energy and good vibes for the fall sports season

PRIVATE PROPERTY

Our communities are loaded with unique trails and paths used by walkers, horseback, all terrain vehicles, runners and cyclists. Remember when you’re out walking a dog or taking a hike that many trails are surrounded by private property. We continue to hear from friends and neighbors who live in these areas about how many trespassers come onto their property, with damage sometimes occurring. Most of it is innocent, where people stumble onto private property to observe wildlife without even realizing it. But it can be menacing for landowners. I hear stories all the time about people walking on private property to get a good photo or sneak a peak of a deer or even falling o a dock or having their property torn up by an ATV or dirt bike.

I just heard a story of a Mark Sather Trail walker who went o the path to feed geese on private property. I love wildlife, but they can become a nuisance and you can disrupt their natural feeding patterns. The walker was trespassing and feeding wildlife that is banned in most cities. It's not much di erent than putting out a bag of cat food on someone's doorstep in which most people wouldn't dream of doing. As you’re out and about enjoying the fall colors, remember to be considerate of private property.

BACK TO SCHOOL

Every year I suggest our readers get prepared for the start of the school year watching out for kids at bus stops, those who are walking or riding bikes to school, and those who are out on the roads as fi rsttime drivers. These next few weeks be sure to give yourself a little extra time to get to work or wherever you need to go, as you may be held up by school buses and extra tra c. Fill up a to-go mug of co ee and consider it pure joy when you’re waiting behind a school bus to think about how kids are o to learn in our highly-ranked local schools.

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

A Monday morning lift

Movers & Shakers

Dave Bartholomay

About two years ago I started writing a weekly email titled “Your Monday morning lift.” The idea was to share a bit of optimism as a way to start the week. It’s a free email that I sent to a few friends, and now it has grown to almost 200 people who want to be on the email list! I didn’t realize how many people would want to get that positive start to a new week, and I’m glad to keep adding folks to the list.

So what drove me to start such a project? My work as a mayor and (now retired) mediator has always shown me the challenges our communities and country face. I’ve seen folks in tough shape and feeling down, and I’ve always been one to try to cheer them up. But I realize it isn’t always a witty greeting or saying “you can get through this” that will do the trick. Optimism is important, and it needs to be authentic and appreciative that bad things do indeed happen to

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people. It’s not a way to cover over the bad things, pretending that they aren’t really that bad. They are that bad to that person at that time! But optimism says that even though it is tough today, the sun will come up tomorrow and we can work our way through this to better times in the future. There is hope! One never knows the hard times that someone may be going through, so I view my Monday morning lifts as a bit of a preventative shot. And I’ve been amazed at the responses, such as ‘this is just what I needed today’ or ‘this one really resonated with me’. A few people each time will say that the Monday lift landed exactly at the right time. And they ask, ‘can I share this with a friend who needs to hear this’ and I always say ‘for sure!’.

Sometimes the Monday lift is a personal reflection or story from me – other times it’s a quote or an image that I’ve come across that seems to work. I’m always watching for incoming emails from people who provide optimism such as Jon Gordon’s Daily Positive, Simon Sinek, Arthur Brooks, the Daily Stoic and more. For example, here are quotes from one of my recent Monday lift’s:

• The best index to a person’s character is how he treats people

who can’t do him any good, and how he treats people who can’t fight back. (Abigail ‘Dear Abby’ Van Buren)

• Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Learn from it – tomorrow is a new day. (Maya Angelou)

• Be curious. However di cult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up. (Stephen Hawking)

We all could be on the lookout for how we can help people on their journey through life. Sometimes it might be a smile at the grocery store, or a kind word of encouragement as we see a young person learning to ride a bike. And other times it may be a thank you to a teacher or a call to someone you haven’t talked with in a while, when your reaching out lands at exactly the right time. We all could use a bit of optimism and hope in our life. Sometimes it comes from within, and sometimes it comes from a friend or our community.

If you want to receive the Monday morning lift’, just send a note to davebartholomay@gmail.com and I’ll add you to the list!

Dave Bartholomay is the mayor of Circle Pines

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Lino Lakes home partially destroyed by fire

The Lino Lakes Public Safety Police and Fire Divisions were dispatched to a structure fire in the 6200 block of Red Maple Lane Aug. 21. First arriving crews encountered heavy fire conditions in an attached garage. The fire in the attached garage made it difficult to gain control. Crews were able to make entry into the house and extinguish the fire. No one was injured, but the house was partially destroyed along with two vehicles.

The Centennial Fire District; Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View Fire Department; Lexington Fire Department; Lake Johanna Fire Department; Hugo Fire Department; Forest Lake Fire Department; and the Anoka County Fire Investigation Team all responded to the scene. The fire is under investigation to determine cause and origin.

2 men plead guilty to violent carjackings, illegal possession of firearms

Two men have pleaded guilty to multiple carjacking and firearms violations. According to court documents, on Jan. 3, 2022, Jordan James Smith, 26, of Ramsey, approached a woman who was sitting in her parked vehicle. Smith opened the driver’s door of the victim’s Nissan Juke and pushed a gun into the victim’s torso. Smith then stated, “I’ve got a [expletive] gun,” and directed the victim to “give me everything you have and get out of the car.”

Smith pulled the victim from the car, got into the driver’s seat and drove off. The victim’s phone and wallet were still in the car as Smith fled. On Jan. 10, 2022, Smith and an associate reportedly used the victim’s Nissan Juke as collateral to test drive a black Maserati. According to court filings, Smith and his associate abandoned the Nissan Juke and stole the black Maserati before being apprehended by law enforcement.

On Feb. 3, 2022, Smith and his co-defendant Carson Thomas McCoy, 22, of Blaine, broke into a local car dealership court documents state. They stole several vehicles, including an unlicensed GMC Acadia. Later that morning, at 8:30 a.m., the Minneapolis Police Department responded to a hit-and-run accident. Smith was driving a blue Honda Accord while McCoy—who was driving the stolen GMA Acadia and following Smith’s blue Honda Accord—ran a stop

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sign and struck another vehicle. McCoy abandoned the GMC Acadia and got into the blue Honda Accord driven by Smith. However, before leaving the area, Smith approached the vehicle McCoy hit, allegedly pointed a gun at the driver, and said “give me your purse or I’ll (expletive) kill you.” Smith returned to the blue Honda Accord and fled the scene with the victim’s iPhone, house keys and a child’s backpack. Shortly thereafter, at approximately 9 a.m., Smith and McCoy noticed the driver of a silver Honda Accord parked in a nearby residential area. Smith and McCoy exited the blue Honda Accord and approached the silver Honda Accord. Smith tapped on the driver’s side window with a black gun that had a red camouflage slide while McCoy used his hand to gesture that he also possessed a gun. The driver of the silver Honda Accord exited his vehicle and, as he attempted to retrieve his wallet, Smith threatened him with his gun. Smith and McCoy then drove off in the silver Honda Accord. Because Smith has prior felony convictions, he is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition at any time. According to court documents, on Aug. 10, 2022, after stealing a black BMW sedan, McCoy broke into a residence in Ham Lake, stealing various items—including a firearm. Less than 30 minutes later, law enforcement responded to a road-rage incident involving a black BMW sedan. A group of motorcyclists reported nearly colliding with a black BMW sedan after which the driver—later identified as McCoy—fired a handgun into the air from the sunroof of the black BMW. Shortly thereafter, law enforcement officers located the black BMW sedan and attempted a traffic stop. McCoy fled, collided with a marked patrol car, and ultimately crashed into

DEATH NOTICE

Centerville City Council Member Steve King unexpectedly passed away Sunday, Aug. 20. Mayor D. Love said, “It is truly a shock for us as a council and as a city. His thoughts and insights were well respected, as

he put in a lot of time researching… He put in many years of serving on the council.” The council will need to appoint someone to serve the remainder of his term (January 2025).

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a tree. A search of the black BMW sedan revealed, among other things, the Springfield Armory semiautomatic pistol the defendant had stolen from the Ham Lake residence, another handgun, baggies of controlled substances, and the false identification card the defendant used to test drive the black BMW sedan before he stole it.

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Smith pleaded guilty to two counts of carjacking. McCoy pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting carjacking and one count of possessing a firearm as a felon. The case is the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI, the Minneapolis Police Department, the Blaine Police Department, the Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) and the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.

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CONTRIBUTED

A structure fire destroyed a home in the 6200 block of Red Maple Lane in Lino Lakes.

COPS&COURTS

POLICE REPORTS

The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• An officer was dispatched to a report of a suspicious person in the 7600 block of Village Drive Aug. 15. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer took a phone call report regarding a neighborhood dispute in the 200 block of Apple Lane Aug. 15. No crime had been committed, and all parties were advised to keep away from one another.

• Officers responded to a residence Aug. 15 for a report of domestic assault. After an investigation, an adult male was arrested and booked into jail on several charges.

• Officers were dispatched to a business in the 7300 block of Lake Drive on a report of a fire Aug. 15. Officers and fire personnel responded and the fire was extinguished.

• Officers conducted an alcohol compliance check in the 600 block of Town Center Aug. 15. An adult male and a juvenile male are being charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor.

• Officers responded to a report of theft at a store in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 15. The officers located the suspect, who was cited.

• A community service officer received a complaint of a pigeon hanging out at a residence in the 600 block of Arlo Lane Aug. 16. The resident was advised of ways to deter the pigeon from staying there.

• An officer responded to a report of a tree blocking the roadway in the 2200 block of Ash Street Aug. 16. The officer located the tree and requested resources for tree removal.

• While on patrol, an officer located two males walking in a city park in the 2200 block of Tart Lake Road after hours Aug. 17. The officer learned one of the males was a juvenile out past curfew. Both males were given a ride home and released to parents.

• An officer responded to a fraud complaint in the 6000 block of Bald Eagle Boulevard Aug. 17. The officer documented the information, and the victim is working with their banking provider to determine if there is evidence available.

• Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 17. One female occupant was arrested on an outstanding warrant and the driver was released with a citation for an offense.

• Officers responded to a report of a personal injury accident in the 6300 block of 20th Avenue Aug. 17. Officers arrived and found there were only minor injuries. Officers documented the incident and provided information to both drivers.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple violations near Main Street and 20th Avenue Aug. 17. The male driver was arrested and booked into jail for DWI and driving after cancellation inimical to public safety

• A community service officer received a report of cats that run at large near Teckla Court and Behm Lane Aug. 18. The community service officer is

CHURCH BRIEF

Our Savior’s hosts Rally Sunday

investigating.

• A community service officer assisted the fire department with an entrapped dog in the 7200 block of Ada Drive Aug. 18. The dog was freed and released to its owner.

• An officer responded to a report of a loose dog in the 6400 block of North Trappers Crossing that injured a male walking by Aug. 18 The dog was contained and the injured party self-transported to the hospital. Follow-up is ongoing.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple traffic violations in the 500 block of Main Street Aug. 18. The male driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested. He was later charged with fourth-degree DWI.

• An officer stopped to check on a suspicious vehicle near Deerwood Lane and Birch Street Aug. 19. The adult male driver was arrested and charged with fourth-degree DWI and alcohol content 0.08 or more within two hours.

• An officer was dispatched to a residence in the 8100 block of Wood Duck Trail on a report of smoke inside the home Aug. 19. The officer determined there was no fire and fire personnel took over the incident.

• An officer took a delayed report of theft at a store in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 19. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 700 block of Main Street Aug. 19. An adult male was arrested and charged with fourth-degree DWI and speeding.

• An officer was working a detail at a church in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue when a mother advised the officer that she was missing her child Aug. 20. The child was located by staff members.

• Officers responded to a residence in the 2300 block of Tart Lake Road on a report of a juvenile who ran from a group home Aug. 20. The juvenile was brought back to the group home and released to the group home workers.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop for multiple violations in the 1800 block of Main Street Aug. 21. The male driver was arrested for second-degree DWI and for carrying a firearm. The male was booked into the Anoka County Jail.

• An officer responded to a property damage report involving two local telecommunications companies in the 7300 block of Crane Drive Aug. 21. The incident is under investigation.

• Officers responded to a call of suspicious activity involving people pushing a golf cart down the 700 block of Aqua Lane Aug. 21. The caller felt the golf cart may have been stolen. The officers subsequently located the individuals and found they owned the golf cart and that it had broken down.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the 6000 block of I-35E Aug. 21. The adult male was arrested on an outstanding warrant and later booked into jail.

COMMUNITY BRIEF

Community members are invited to attend Rally Sunday Sept. 10 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines. Worship will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by carnival games and a picnic lunch. Our Savior’s is located at 9185 Lexington Ave. N.

POLITICAL BRIEF

Initial request for comments

The Office of the Secretary of State is requesting comments on possible rules governing election administration, voter registration, petitions, absentee ballots, presidential nomination primary, voting system testing, optical scan voting systems, recounts, election judge training program, ballot preparation and redistricting. Submit any suggestions you or your organization may have before 4:30 p.m. Oct. 20. While not part of the official rulemaking record, suggestions will be considered by the office as the office decides what to include in any proposed amendments to the rules.

Written comments, questions and requests for more information on the possible rulemaking should be emailed to nicole.freeman@ state.mn.us or mailed to: Government Relations Director Nicole Freeman, Office of the Secretary of State, 180 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55155.

Comments, questions and requests for more information may also be called in at 651-201-1334. Please indicate you are commenting on Rulemaking R-04824.

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The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• Officers responded to the 2000 block of Main Street in Centerville Aug. 16 on a delayed theft report. The incident was captured on video and a citation was mailed to the person involved.

• Police responded to a hit-and-run property damage accident that occurred in the 100 block of Civic Heights Circle in Centerville Aug. 16.

• Officers responded to the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington Aug. 16 for three juveniles who were refusing to leave a location. Upon arrival, only one juvenile was present and the situation was mediated.

• An officer stopped a driver for multiple traffic violations near Main Street and 20th Avenue in Centerville Aug. 17. The driver was arrested for DWI.

• A resident in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington called police to report a fraud incident Aug. 17. The caller advised that her computer and cell phone had been compromised and her information was hacked. The officer advised the caller of her options.

• Officers responded to the 100 block of Indian Hills Lane South in Circle Pines Aug. 17 on a report of theft.

• Police responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident at the intersection of Lovell Road and Dunlap Avenue in Lexington Aug. 18.

• Officers responded to a hit-and-run property damage accident in the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Aug. 18.

• Police responded to a call of stolen property in the 3800 block of Minuteman Lane in Lexington Aug. 19.

• An officer responded to a dog complaint in the 0 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Aug. 20. The caller advised her neighbor’s dog had attacked her. Officers spoke with both parties and mediated the situation.

• Officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville Aug. 20 on a report of theft.

• An officer took a report of mail theft in the 200 block of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines Aug. 20.

• Officers responded to the 4000 block of Lovell Road in Lexington Aug. 20 for a gun pointing incident.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville Aug. 20. A male driver was subsequently arrested for second-degree DWI and for carrying a firearm.

• Officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of Dunlap Avenue in Lexington Aug. 21 on a report of juveniles messing with a sign. Officers located the juveniles and advised their parents of their activity.

• Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Pine Hollow Drive in Circle Pines Aug. 22 on a report of harassment.

Apply to be a master gardener

The application period to become a University of Minnesota Extension master gardener volunteer is open through Oct. 1. Extension master gardeners bring science-based horticulture knowledge and practices to Minnesota, promoting healthy landscapes and building communities through volunteer efforts. Becoming a master gardener gives volunteers a chance to expand their interests in areas including sustainability, local foods, pollinators and climate change. Master gardeners also put their skills to work conserving green spaces, native plants and clean water. The U of M has trained thousands of

master gardeners; each year, they contribute more than 140,000 hours of service in Minnesota communities. This year, the training will be all online and spread out over 14 weeks, making the program more student-friendly than ever. To become a master gardener, individuals commit to complete online training and 50 hours of volunteering in the first year. After the first year, they commit 25 hours to annual volunteer work; many choose to devote more time to the program.

Master gardeners come from all ages and backgrounds. To learn more about the program and apply, visit z.umn.edu/MG_info or call 612-625-9864.

CELEBRATING OUR 34TH ANNIVERSARY

Puppies. Puppies. And more puppies. Puppies galore! Ruff Start Rescue has a plethora of puppies available for adoption.

Over the past several weeks, many puppies have arrived. Some have come from rescue partners here in the Midwest; a few are surrenders or they have arrived from local shelters; and several others arrived via the Lone Star to North Star program (Texas to Minnesota transfer). There are currently about 20 puppies available for adoption at Ruff Start Rescue. If you have been considering offering a safe, comfortable place and a loving home to a sweet young dog,

and want to train him or her to become an active part of your family, then please visit www.ruffstartrescue.org. Hover over the “Adopt” tab at the top of the page and then select “Adoptable Animals.” There you will find links to dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, and other available critters.

The “Adopt” tab is also where you’ll find the “Adoption Application” link. Please go there to fill out an application. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible. These adoptable animals just want to be loved.

SPORTS PREVIEW FALL 2023

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL CROSS COUNTRY // BOYS

Coach — Ryan Evans

Assistants — Nate Anderson, Mike Evans, Courtney Johnson

Captains —Lukas Andrle, Tyler Celotta, Alex Persing

Last year — 3rd of 14 in conference, 1st in section, 16th in state

Returning starters — Senior: Jacob Podratz; Junior: Alex Persing.

Coach says — “This will be an exciting and interesting year for our boys. We graduated the core of our varsity team so it’s really a changing of the guard. There are a lot of gifted athletes. They have the tools to turn this season into whatever they want it to be.”

Fast facts — Cougars have won section two straight years; Three of top five graduated; Persing placed 6th in the section and 15th in conference.

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL CROSS COUNTRY //GIRLS

Coach — Ryan Evans

Last year — 1st of 14 in conference, 2nd in section (lost tie-breaker), 4th in state

Returning starters — Seniors: Julia Zalewski, Abby Wood; Juniors: Kylie Nelson, Miranda

Sawvel, Annelise Offerdahl; Sophomore: Anna Swanson;

Freshmen: Abby Smith; 8th grade: Annabelle Steinhoff.

Fast facts — Five who placed in the top half at the state meet last year return: Nelson was 21st (making all-state), Smith 33rd, Zalewski 53rd, Wood 58th, Swanson 74th. Nelson was 3rd in the section and 7th in conference and holds the school record of 18:53. Nelson, Smith, Swanson, Zalewski, Wood, Offerdahl and Steinhoff were all-conference (top 25)

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL SWIMMIMG

Coach — Brandee Gough Assistants — Bob McMullan, Beth Manson (diving)

Captains — Anja Norman, Kate Woelfel, Lily Huynh, Mia Bjerketvedt

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL FOOTBALL // BOYS

Coach — Mike Diggins (14th year)

Assistants — Mike Diggins Jr. (defensive coordinator), Travis Littlefield (offensive coordinator), Nathan Balzer, Matt Gallagher, Marc Brager, Spencer Waldvogel, Nigel Timm, Dave Poppe, Michael Fregeau, Brett Littlefield, Steve Hemming, Michael Williams, Jay Robinson, Geno DeMike

Last year — 8-3, district 2nd place, 2 playoff wins, ranked No. 7

Captains — Tim Ball, Will Quick, Daylen Cummings, Maverick Harper, Marcus Whiting, Joe Streff, all seniors

CONTRIBUTED

Returning starters — Seniors: Cummings (quarterback), Ball (middle linebacker), Quick (defensive back), Whiting (fullback, defensive end), Blake Scheierl (defensive line), Josh Lee (receiver), Ty Burgoon (running back), Ayden Sadowski (outside linebacker), Harper (running back), Trenton Campbell (offensive line), Streff (offensive line), Melvin Wallace (defensive line)

Offensive players — Quarterback: Cummings, Brody McNamara (junior); Running backs: Harper, Burgoon, Quick, Brock Burgraff (junior), Noel Sieg (senior), Jayden Lilly (junior), Brady Haffeman (junior); Wide receivers: Lee, Fin Wold (junior), Naol Erena (senior); Tight end: Tyson Bautch (senior), Herrick Hiltner (junior), Kellen Binder (junior); Linebackers: Campbell, Streff, Alex Larkin (senior), Benson Hartman (senior), Alex Johnson (junior), Brad Brown (senior), Isaac Beaudine-Veland (senior)

CONTRIBUTED

Returning starters — Graciana Lattimore (breaststroke, freestyle), Abigail Stang (breaststroke); Juniors: Kathryne Woelfel (diver), Nadia Schuhbauer (freestyle); Sophomores: Claira Zebell (medley, breaststroke); 8th grade: Melanie Bjerketvedt (diver)

Seniors: Lauren Kajer (200 free, butterfly), Makena Bakeberg (50 and 100 free), Lily Gulaid (breaststroke, medley); Junior: Raelyn Roebeck (butterfly, medley); Freshman: Grace Zimmerman (breaststroke)

Coach says — We have a lot of young swimmers and some strong returning swimmers that are motivated to create a new legacy for CHS’s girls swim and dive program. They have high energy and are putting the work in, and we are excited to see how far we can go this season.

Fast facts — Woelfel placed 8th in state diving in 2021. She didn’t return to state due to a sinus infection at section.

Defensive players — Line: Bautch, Whiting, Wallace, Ethan VonWald (senior), Josha O’Shea (sophomore), Mathias Ferguson (senior), Aidan Ford (junior), DJ Biaconi (senior); Linebackers: Ball, Harper, Ayden Sadowski (senior), Charlie Augustine (junior), Ben Clausen (junior), Caden Coppersmith (junior), Luke Metcalf (junior); Cornerbacks: Quick, Lee, Alhaji Harris (junior); Safeties: Cummings, Owen Ringen (senior), Dylan Neal (senior)

Special teams players — Kickers: Harper, Ball, Wold, Keaten Frase (senior), Ford; Snappers: Whiting, Dylan Xiong (junior); Holders: Cummings, Bautch

Fast facts — Cummings, Ball, Quick and Whiting made the all-district team. Cummings rushed for 465 yards and nine touchdowns and passed for 545 yards. Whiting rushed for 292 yards eight touchdowns in five games at fullback. Lee caught 15 passes for 214 yards, Burgoon 10 for 203. Ball made 107 tackles, Whiting nine sacks, Quick three interceptions. This is Diggins’ 33rd year in the program and 14th as head coach.

Coach says — “Good group of seniors with game experience. Strong defensive line with Melvin Wallace, Marcus Whiting, Blake Scheierl, DJ Biaconi leading the way. Linebackers should be strong, led by Tim Ball and Ayden Sadowski. Secondary should also be strong, returning Josh Lee and Will Quick at corner. The offense returns seven starters including third year QB Daylen Cummings. Maverick Harper and Ty Burgoon should be one of the better running back combos in the metro. The offensive line returns three starters including Alex Johnson moving from TE to tackle. Trenton Campbell and Joe Streff return at guard.”

Captain Marcus Whiting

Senior Abby Wood

SPORTS PREVIEW FALL 2023

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL VOLLEYBALL // GIRLS

Coach — Nicole Christensen

Assistant — Brittany Wilson

Last year — 6-2 conference, 27-5 overall, section champion, 5th at state tourney

Captains — Elena Hoecke, Emma Peterson

Returning starters — Sophomore: Hoecke (middle hitter)

Also in the lineup — Senior: Avarie Mondry (utility); Juniors: Emerson Jennings (setter, defensive specialist), Peterson (outside hitter), Ella Hohenstern (right side, outside hitter), Sophie Miller (right side); Sophomores: Hoecke (middle blocker), Abby Hosfield (right side, outside hitter), Addison Kemper (middle blocker), Lily Sang (defensive specialist, outside hitter); Freshmen: Aubrie Wirkkala (outside hitter), Chase Manthey (setter); 8th grade: Nora Lieser (middle blocker)

Fast facts — Hoecke, a 6-foot-3, Division I prospect, notched 283 kills, 62 aces and 72 blocks in 2022. She is the lone starter back from Mahtomedi’s first conference champion and statequalifying team.

New coach — Christensen, longtime club coach, Anoka-Ramsey Community College coach, and assistant at her native Forest Lake, succeeds Jackie Rehbein-Manthey, who stepped down after 20 years.

Coach says — “We are going to be young but dominant. I can’t wait to start my inaugural season with this group of athletic, determined, and eager to learn young ladies.”

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL TENNIS

Coach — Arnie Lamers

Assistants — Laura Hobert, Barb Bliss

Last year — 4-4 conference, 12-8 overall Captains — Ellie Fenstermacher

Returning starters — Senior: Fenstermacher (1-doubles); Juniors: Emma Thompson (2-singles), Isabella Yang (3-singles); Sophomore: Lauren Klein (1-singles)

Also in the lineup — Sophie Wynn (sophomore) at 1-doubles; Marina Allen (senior) and Ella Nelson (8th grade) at 2-doubles; Jenna Orcutt (sophomore) at 4-singles; Hannah Lofgren (8th grade), Lola Callahan (junior), Ava Valerius (junior), Ella Elness (senior), Nora Fredrick (senior), Morgan Tharp (junior) in doubles

Fast facts — Klein, who played 1-singles, is the only one of five all-conference players returning.

Coach says — “We have a returning 1-singles player but will have to replace some significant losses to graduation. We have two very solid returning players playing 2- and 3-singles, and a strong new comer at 4-singles. Our doubles are being rebuilt …. After losing six out of 10 starters, this would probably be considered a rebuilding year, but I expect that we will compete at a high level after we get some matches under our belt.” CONTRIBUTED

Coach — Jeff Ottosen

Last year — 7-6 conference, 10-7 overall Assistants — Dave Mueller, Jon Cooksey, Felipe Aceituno, Zak Marshall

Returning letterman — Seniors: Maximo

Chavez-Correa (midfield), Aidan Ballard (defense), Dominic Trejo-Munson (midfield), Noah Marquard (defender), Keaten Frase (defender) CJ Sherer (midfield); Juniors: Minty Shady (attacker) Georden Tschida (goalie), Ryan Koslowski (midfield), Brady Patrick (midfield), Mason Willenbring (forward), Mateo Ortiz (midfield); Sophomore: Beckett Babiash (defender) Logan Garcia (midfield), Keegan Janacek (defense), Elliott Shepard (midfield), Camden Janacek (defense), Noah Berg (defense), Alonso Romero (midfield)

Fast facts — Marquard and Chavez-Correa were all-conference.

Most of the roster played on a variety of club teams

Coach says — “Key returners have spent an entire year preparing for this season. Our first scrimmages were a surprise on how well we worked together, shared the ball and attacked and defended as a complex unit. I expect the team continue to develop and gain confidence in each other under the pressure of tough conference play. We are incredibly solid as a defensive unit, and our speed of play attacking has been impressive from a variety of positions.”

CONTRIBUTED

Coach — Christa Carlson

Assistants — Sam Ross, Lori Guyer, Bernard Assibey-Rhule, Emily Henderson

Last year — 9-2 conference, 14-3 overall, section champions

The roster — Seniors: Addison Van Zee (forward), Jordan Metz (goalie), Kate Hamski (midfield, defense), Marisa Frost (forward), Preslee Nepote (defense), Sophia Daigle (midfield), Ruby Reisdorfer (midfield, defense), Ellie Givens (midfield, defense); Juniors: Addison Wittenberg (midfield/forward), Nora Helvig (defense), Isabella Sipe (forward), Gabby Verke (defense), Gabriella Sipe (forward, midfield); Sophomores: Alexis Larson (defense, forward), Natalie Jefferson (goalie); Freshman: Lillian Fernandez (midfield)

Fast facts — Returning all-conference are Van Zee, who had 18 of the team’s 42 goals, and Metz, who stopped 86 % of shots. Van Zee made the coaches all-state first team.

Girls soccer held their opener last Thursday.

Captain Elena Hoecke

Sophomore Lauren Klein

Gough takes over Cougar swim team

Centennial’s new girls swimming coach is Brandee Gough, a California native. Gough competed for Trubuco Hills High School, where she was league champion in breaststroke as a senior, also swimming the 500 freestyle and medley relay. She also swam for the NOVA club. Gough is a paraprofessional at Centennial High School. The Cougar program has seen several coaching changes in recent years. Gough commented, “Although CHS swim and dive have had a turbulent past, my girls are highly motivated and excited to look toward a future of a more connected and successful team. I am so excited to see this program come together and watch my girls thrive.”

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Cougars host Coon Rapids in opener Thursday

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

For the past two seasons, Centennial football faced probably the most daunting schedule in the school’s history. That’s because the MSHSL imposed a Gold and Maroon schedule system for Section 6A, with the traditional top-level teams in Gold and the rest in Maroon.

Centennial — which will host Coon Rapids in their opener on Thursday evening at home — was in the Gold division and faced multiple Top Ten teams each season.

Mike Diggins, Centennial coach, told the Quad at the outset of the 2021 season that the coaches themselves didn’t ask for this system. Apparently it was not popular, because the MSHSL scrapped it this year and went back to teams playing their section rivals.

Still, after two seasons, Diggins said it was a good experience. The Cougars acquitted themselves pretty well, knocking off several ranked teams while also getting pummeled occasionally. Their 5-5 record in 2021 was so hard-earned that they were ranked 10th in the state after the regular season. In

2022, they improved to 8-3 with two playoff wins and were ranked No. 7.

“We enjoyed playing in the Gold. The competition was great and it prepared us for the play-offs,”

Diggins reflected last week.

“With that being said, It’s nice getting back to our natural rivals. Playing in the North District, all the teams are in our conference for all other sports. We have built great relationships with the teams we play in the North. The North division is traditionally a tough division, which will make it fun and exciting for the fans.”

Travel is a factor also as the bus trips are shorter for grades 9 through 12. “This lets our ninth and tenth graders home sooner on school nights, which is a big plus,” Diggins said.

The Cougars this year will face mostly their old rivals from the Northwest Suburban Conference, although in football it’s called the North District. After Coon Rapids they face Blaine (home), Maple Grove (away), St. Michael-Albertville (away), Osseo (home), Anoka (away), Champlin Park (away) and Rosemount (home).

Previews for the 2023 season fall sports team appear in this edition of the Quad. The Cougars, with 10 starters back from last year’s 8-3 campaign, have a good chance for another solid season.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY, JULY 10, 2023

(Abbreviated - full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy)

LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Indepedent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; July 10, 2023. 1. Call to Order Chair Bettinger called the Board Work Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in the District Board Room. 2. Roll Call The following members were present: Murphy, Schwinn, Knisely, Bettinger, ex-officio Holmberg. The following members were absent: Johnson, Linser. 3. District Memberships & Dues AMSD and SEE - The Board discussed advantages to membership in each and will vote at the July 24 board meeting to continue membership. 4. MSHSL Video Board members viewed the MSHSL Partnership Video. 5. Finance Update - Executive Director Chaffey gave updates on the Fiscal Year 2025 Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan (LTFM), Milk Bid, and House Purchase. 6. Review Board 3 Year - The Board will review the 3 Year Governance Plan at the August Board Retreat. 7. Review Policies with 2023 Minnesota Legislative - The Board reviewed the MSBA redline changes to the policies that reflect 2023 Minnesota legislayive changes. The policies will be brought back at 6:45 p.m.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 29, 2023.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JULY 24, 2023 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy)

LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; July 24, 2023. 1. Call to Order Chair Bettinger called the Regular Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:31 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call The following members were present:Bettinger, ex-officio Holmberg, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. The following members were absent: None. 4. Approval of the Agenda Motion to approve the agenda by Knisely, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Public Comment None. 6. Consent Items 6.1. Approval of Minutes. 6.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements. 6.3. Approval of Personnel Items. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Murphy, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. Executive Director Melde introduced High School Assistant Principals Bre Peloquin and Ben Fuller, Assistant Director of Alternative Learning Amy Gibson, and Student Services Coordinator for Early Childhood and Elementary Raychael Zamora. 7. Resource Management 7.1. Approval of Milk Bid - Motion to approve for the Milk Bid be awarded to St. Paul Beverage Solutions, the apparent low bidder. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 7.2. Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan - Motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan by Johnson, seconded by Schwinn.

Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 7.3. 2023-2024 Dues and Memberships 7.3.1. AMSD. 7.3.2. SEE. Motion to approve membership in both AMSD and SEE for the 2023-2024 school year by Linser, seconded by Schwinn.

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Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 7.4. Adoption of Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution - Motion to adopt the Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolutions by Knisely, seconded by Johnson. Roll Call Vote - Ayes: Bettinger, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. Nays: None. Motion

carried unanimously. 8. Supplemental Items 8.1. Approval of Live Burn Training Agreement with Spring Lake Park Fire Department - Motion to approve the Live Burn Training Agreement with Spring Lake Park Fire Department by Knisely, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously.

8.2. Adoption of Policies with 2023 Minnesota Legislative Changes - Motion to adopt the policies with 2023 Minnesota Legislative Changes with Policy 620 being tabled for further discussion at a later date by Schwinn, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Communication 9.1. AMSD. 9.2. CAEF. 9.3. NE Metro 916. 9.4. SEE. 9.5. District Committee Reports. 10. Superintendent Report 11. Informational Items 11.1. Dates to Note. 12. Adjourn Motion to adjourn by Johnson, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 7:34 p.m.

Sue Linser, School Board Clerk

Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 29, 2023.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

4707 NORTH ROAD, CIRCLE PINES, MN 55014

PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENT - AD FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Centennial School District 12, is soliciting sealed bids for building envelope improvements. Sealed bids shall be received until: 2:00 pm, September 27th, 2023 at the District Office, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids sent via FAX will not be accepted. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids as it deems to be in the best interest of Centennial School District 12. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for: September 13th, 2023 @ 10:00 am at the Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014.

Bidding documents and specifications will be available at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. Sealed envelopes must be marked on the front: 2024 Building Envelope Improvements.

The name and address of the bidder must be placed on the envelope and submitted to:

Centennial School District 12

4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014

ATTN: Buildings and Grounds

Published two times in the Quad Community Press on August 29 and September 5, 2023.

CITY OF LEXINGTON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS FOR 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Notice is hereby given that the council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on September 21, 2023 at the Council Chambers, 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment against abutting property for the 2023 Street Improvements project of on Dunlap Avenue between Restwood Road and Flowerfield Road by patching, edge milling and bituminous overlay, Adoption by the council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing.

Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 10 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2024 and will bear interest at the rate of 5.0 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December 31, 2024. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.

You may at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City of Lexington. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this assessment. You may at any time thereafter, pay to the City of Lexington the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If you decide not to prepay the assessment before the date given above the rate of interest that will apply is 5.0 percent per year. The right to partially prepay the assessment is available.

The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the city clerk’s office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $ 34,730. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable.

Under Minn. Stat. §§ 435.193 to 435.195 and city Ordinance, the council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older, one retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability, or a member of the National Guard or other reserves ordered to active military service for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided in that law and Ordinance (Resolution), all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of this law and Ordinance, may, within 30 days of the confirmation of the assessment, apply to the city clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment of this special assessment on his/her property.

An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the mayor or clerk of the city within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the mayor or clerk.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 29, 2023.

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, September 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Comfortable in Adobe InDesign Mac based and cloud, with the minor use of Photoshop and Illustrator

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-Work with editors to produce a vibrant product.

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- 12-25 hours per week

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SPORTS BRIEFS

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Centennial placed a very close third among five teams in a season-opening meet at Duluth on Thursday. Kylie Nelson was the individual winner in 19:28 in the 5K race at Lester Park Golf Course. Scoring was Farmington 46, Centennial 46, Duluth East 48, Hibbing 86 and Pierz 134. The Cougars also had Abby Wood in seventh place (20:13), Abby Smith 11th (20:38), Julia Zalewski 12th (20:41) and Emilia Lauinger 17th (21:00).

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Centennial placed third of five teams in the season opener at Duluth on Thursday. Team scoring was Duluth East 34, Farmington 48, Centennial 75, Pierz 98 and Hibbing 117. Sam Blascyk of Duluth East won in 16:43. For the Cougars, Alex Persing took fourth (17:16), Jacob Podratz

11th (18:11), Cody Nelson 15th (18:14), Mikey Aska 22nd (19:08) and Talen Green 23rd (19:11).

TENNIS

Centennial has lost its first four matches, to Totino-Grace 4-3, Forest Lake 4-3, Mahtomedi 7-0 and Simley 5-2. Lauren Klein is 1-3 at 1-singles and that’s their only singles win so far. Ella Fenstermacher and Sophie Wynn are 2-2 at 1-doubles and Marina Allen/Ella Nelson are 2-1 at 2-doubles.

BOYS SOCCER

Centennial lost its opening match to St. Cloud Tech 1-0 at home on Saturday. The Cougars will start conference play Monday vs. Robbinsdale Armstrong (there) and Wednesday vs. Park Center (home).

Weather Tidbits

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We seem to have lost our mojo for rain. Our last significant rainfall came back on August 13-14. Since then it’s been pretty dry. We experienced a nice 6-week period of near to above normal precipitation from July 4th to mid August. The jet stream has shifted from a heat bubble over us to nice Canadian flow. It was a brief run of 90º temperatures and this summer’s highest dew point (in the mid 70’s) last week, but it cooled o nicely this past weekend. I heard talk of turning on the furnace. Did you? I hope not. The State Fair has passed and now kids are o to school but our summer temperatures have not left us, as hot weather

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

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Area districts gear up for 2023-24 school year

FROM PAGE 1 teams are working to update staff and student handbooks and prepare welcome-back communications to stakeholders.

At North Campus, the site of the future unified high school, the construction of the second phase continues with the renovation of the existing building and the addition of an 850seat auditorium and art spaces. Staff continues to plan the school day around the ongoing construction, which will be completed when the school opens as a unified high school serving grades 9-12 in the fall of 2024.

Some “behind-the-scenes” tasks underway at White Bear include scheduling school picture days, planning for distribution of Chromebooks, facilitating parking passes and planning for events such as open houses and Homecoming. School teams are also working with LINK Crew members to plan welcoming activities for incoming ninthgrade students. They are working to onboard all new students, including working with families that are hosting foreign exchange students.

Throughout the summer, the grounds crew and building maintenance team members have been working to ensure the spaces are deep-cleaned and welcoming, ready for staff and students in the fall.

Mahtomedi

At Mahtomedi High School, Principal Justin Hahn highlights the fact that the month of August means preparing for workshop week, which is the week before school begins when all the teachers are back in the building collaborating and planning for the start of a new year.

Activities and athletics are also starting up in Mahtomedi, so the activities director is busy

supporting Mahtomedi’s many teams as they begin the fall season.

In the Mahtomedi School District as a whole, the roof of almost every building is being replaced. At the high school, an effort is underway to replace each SMART Board, as they are over 15 years old.

One thing Hahn highlights behind the scenes is the data analysis of grades from the end of the spring semester, which allows buildingwide goals to be established based on the data and where the school wants to improve.

“We are always excited to see our students return for another year,” Hahn said. “The work we do is to support and create a love of learning that continues beyond the walls of the school.”

Mounds View

At Mounds View High School, Principal Rob Reetz says that the administrative team has been working through the summer months to write up the annual school improvement plan and get the school ready to open to families after Labor Day.

The Mounds View High School improvement plan for this year consists of academic and connectedness goals and strategies. One large focus from Mounds View staff concerns “building strong classroom communities and increasing engagement”.

Reetz believes that phones are a proven distraction and that they have a major impact on

student’s mental health, detract from meaningful engagement in learning activities and don’t serve to deepen peer relationships.

“Having a better approach to engaging and reconnecting kids while limiting access to their phones is a major initiative for us this school year,” Reetz said.

Mounds View will also implement a “multitiered system of supports for students who demonstrate lagging skills academically, socially or behaviorally.” This system will include both in-class and out-of-class interventions that are measurable and aligned with best instructional practices.

“While we have incredible access to college credit-earning courses for many students, we can predict that as many as 15% of ninth-grade students are unlikely to finish their first year of high school with a GPA high enough to gain entry into Anoka Ramsey Community College courses as a sophomore,” Reetz said. “Our school improvement plan aims to ensure access for these 80-plus students, while also working to ensure they experience a school to which they feel they belong unconditionally.”

Much work has gone into professional development that helps teachers build a healthy and positive classroom environment and culture, along with strategies that increase student talk (dialogue with one another). Nine new teachers will join the Mounds View staff and are being onboarded by teacher leaders.

Deans have been working in August to connect with every ninth-grade student and family as part of Mounds View’s commitment to an effective transition from middle school. Gretchen Zahn, associate principal, is working along with the team of eight deans on the master high school schedule to ensure class sizes are balanced and right-sized.

“My message to students and families is that this is their community school,” Reetz said. “We want families to feel heard and valued and to take pride in what remains an excellent school.”

Justin Hahn Mahtomedi Principal

Rob Reetz Mounds View Principal

Don Bosch White Bear Lake Principal

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