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Centerville resident invents solution for leaf woes

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CENTERVILLE — Day after day, Glen Simonson was fed up with wasting time and putting stress on his body while picking up leaves from his yard and garden.

“It was really a pain. After bending down and picking them

up and bending down and picking them up, by the end of the day my back was sore. It took a long time, and I was tired of it,” he said. “I started to think about how I could make something that would hold the bag open, make it easier to get leaves in and yet be portable.”

Simonson, a longtime resident of Centerville, was determined to

come up with a solution.

After several iterations, Simonson developed a product he was happy with—GOBAGIT. GOBAGIT is an Americanmade product that holds open bags of different sizes and materials and attaches to a hand cart for easy mobility. It SEE GOBAGIT, PAGE 14

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Centerville resident Glen Simonson demonstrates how to attach his invention GOBAGIT to a two-wheeled cart.

Driveway ‘oops’ puts couple out of compliance

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LINO LAKES — A Lino Lakes couple who recently built their home in the city visited the council Oct. 22 seeking advice about a new driveway that is not in compliance with city code.

Aaron and Shannon Kne live on Robinson Drive. The Knes wanted to know if it would be worth their time to go through the variance process to correct their driveway, which is a foot wider than city code allows.

“We were upset, because we paid an extra $1,000 to have our driveway installed straight down from the third stall with a nice edge to the street by Capstone Homes’ subcontractor, CNS Blacktopping. We have come to understand that the maximum (driveway) width per city code is 26 feet. We understand the city cannot allow residents to pave their entire yard, but unfortunately our driveway was installed incorrectly,” he said.

Aaron added, “Since it is already complete, we are struggling to see how the one-foot difference has any impact on the city or our neighbors in terms of safety, aesthetics, drainage or anything else.

Simply put, we feel we feel we are being punished for Capstone’s error. We trusted they were fully aware and compliant with all necessary codes.”

He explained they were in front of the council because they were under the impression that city staff and the Planning

A firefighter in training pets a snake at the Little Goblins Costume Party Friday, Oct.26, at the Wargo Nature Center. See more photos on page 12.

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Centennial first school to perform ‘Freaky Friday’ in state

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

Centennial High School will be the first school in the state to perform the musical “Freaky Friday” Nov. 8-10.

Director Mark Quinlan heard about the show’s release at the International Thespian Festival in June. It wasn’t supposed to be out until the fall, but ended up being released in August.

“I read the script and thought it was a good fit,” he said. “It is very relatable and has some really nice messages. The whole thing is about parents and teens understanding each other. It is a show that has a lot of charm, humor and heart and soul.”

Based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, “Freaky Friday” features the book by Bridget Carpenter—the co-executive producer and writer on the beloved TV hits "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood"—and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of “Next to Normal.”

When an organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right. Masquerading as each other, they must work together to solve the mystery of how to break the spell. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another in a way they never could have imagined. In the end, both learn the true power of love and the strength of the bond between a mother and daughter in this heartfelt and

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Senior Eden Wells (left) plays the mother Katherine, and sophomore Ceci VanZyl plays the daughter Ellie in Centennial High School’s upcoming musical “Freaky Friday.”

hilarious adaptation.

There are 46 students in the cast. Senior Eden Wells plays the mother, Katherine. Wells has been in all of the musicals and most of the plays. She played Cinderella last year.

Wells has really enjoyed developing a friendship with sophomore Ceci VanZyl who plays the daughter, Ellie. “It is really fun experimenting with our roles and playing off each other because we have to become each other’s characters,” Wells said.

VanZyl added, “When Ellie is herself in the beginning and the end, I don’t have to act as much.

She is very tomboyish, and I feel like I can relate to that. It is fun to play Katherine because you get to step into the parental mindset. It is fun to switch from being the slouchy, grouchy teenager to this proper and elegant adult.”

This will be VanZyl’s second musical. Wells recommends the show because it is something that everyone can enjoy. “Everyone has a parent and they can relate. Everyone can relate, whether it is feeling alone or not understood, not feeling loved or being torn in two directions,” she said.

VanZyl said the show is great for families. “It is a good family show to bring families together. I feel like it will be interesting to talk about afterwards and look at your own family’s relationships.”

“Freaky Friday” performances will be at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 8, Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Centennial High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and can be purchased online at chsmn.booktix.com or at the door.

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Students come together for Unity Day

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Centennial Middle School students have been standing strong by observing National Bullying Prevention Month in October by celebrating Unity Day in the classrooms.

In sixth grade, counselor Corinna Morse conducted a lesson on kindness, inclusion and acceptance in all the social studies classrooms. For seventh and eighth grade, the digital skills teachers showed a powerful TED talk by Orly Wahba on kindness, and teachers encouraged students to participate in Unity Day on Oct. 24 by wearing orange.

In addition, more than 1,500 students wrote down an act of kindness they could do. These notes were displayed throughout the school hallways. Unity Day was created by the PACER organization. More information can be found at www.pacer. org/bullying/.

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he trick–or-treat holiday is here. A few tips for this day include costume safety, children being accompanied by an adult, using cross walks and keeping costumes from obstructing sights and sounds. The American Academy of Pediatrics website has tips and suggestions, such as adding reflective tape to costumes, buying flame resistant costumes, making sure costume accessories like swords and sticks are not sharp or dangerous and never using decorative contact lenses, which are dangerous and actually illegal without a prescription. Review emergency plans with children like how to call 911 if they have an emergency or call home if they become lost. If you’re Publisher’s out driving, pay extra attention in our neighborhoods. As always, it’s View best to inspect all your candy, esCarter Johnson pecially handmade goods. If you’re passing out candy, make sure your yard and walkway is free of objects and well lit. Let’s make this Halloween a safe one.

Voter Guide More than ever, it is important for every eligible citizen to get out and vote. To do this, one needs to understand what seats are open and who the candidates are. Another challenge if you’re new to the community is where to vote? Is it at the library, city or town hall, or local school? Once you’re in the booth, who will you be voting for? With people having limited time, it can be hard to get out to debates, one must find other ways to get an understanding of each candidate’s position on the issues. Here at Press Publications, our staff works hard to provide a comprehensive Voter Guide with candidate profiles and election locations. These profiles are available online or in print. If you need a copy, swing by our office or visit our website at www.presspubs.com.

Voting is a right and it’s important that every eligible citizen cast their vote. The future of our community and schools depends on you and needs your support.

Please do your part and vote Nov. 6.

Community events One of our fastest growing sections of the paper in popularity is “What’s Happening.” Each week in our calendar pages we strive to give you a diverse listing of community events locally and throughout the region. We make every effort to publish submitted calendar items that meet our guidelines for two weeks leading up to the date of the event, as space allows. Priority is given to events that are open to the public and most likely to appeal to a majority of our readers. Calendar listings are free, and may include time, location, brief details, and contact information, such as a website, where readers can go to get more information. Event information for the printed paper can be e-mailed to us at calendar@presspubs.com. In addition, event organizers can submit information to the online calendar on our website. As of now, it is a separate process for submitting events for the “What’s Happening” section in the paper and the website. To submit online, you first have to create a user name and then you can submit your event. Our news staff reviews the events twice weekly for content and approval. For some events it may be beneficial to publish more detailed information or run them in the paper for a few specific weeks or for a longer period of time than the calendar pages allow. If that is the case, please invest in an advertisement by calling 651407-1200. If you have questions about the calendar guidelines or how to submit event information, please send an email or call 651-407-1226.

Fall subscriber campaign As we finish up the fall subscriber campaign, I would like to say thank you to the many new and renewing subscribers. It’s because of you that we are able to keep staff and professional journalists cranking out important local news each week. We are excited to be publishing the list of finalists for the $250 local gift card giveaway. Thank you again.

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

Coping with a fast-changing world

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he pace of change in our country continues to accelerate as never before, a pace that is now faster than we are able to adapt to. Whether it is rapid technology innovation, the impacts of a global economy on American jobs or worries about our environment, change will keep happening much too fast, leaving many to worry about how it will turn out. For the sense Movers & some, of what is right and what is wrong Shakers isn’t clearly agreed upon Dave anymore. There Bartholomay is concern about whether family i connections are strong enough to provide needed support, and others worry that the hope for a better world for our children seems to be slipping away. And it often feels like the focus on the differences among people has overtaken the many ways we are all similar (especially during election season!)

In times like these, one can easily be discouraged about the future and feel overwhelmed. When continuous and unrelenting change is all around us, what are some important groundings to help us cope and perhaps even thrive?

What are some steps each of us can take to get back in control of our life, to have more hope for our futures?

Consider volunteering at your area elementary school. Attend a school play or concert or sporting event (find activities at www. isd12.org). Look for ways to show kids that the adults in their community care for them and want to help them grow and prosper.

4) Take some quiet time alone to reflect on your life.

Whether you are young or old, consider how you can personally 1) Be optimistic. As I’ve said improve and how you can better before, being an optimist with practice the lost art of gratitude. a positive attitude on life is not Start a habit of saying thank you about being happy when things more often to the good people in are going well and viewed as out your life. of touch when things are go5) Protect yourself by avoiding rough. I’m an optimist that ing negative people. Reject fear understands there will indeed be and refuse to view life as all about failures — we don’t live in a fanscarcity (‘you don’t have enough’). tasy land. But we can learn from Appreciate the blessings you have our failures, and optimists believe and be less focused on what others that success will inevitably follow tell you that you are missing. And those failures. Being optimistic always remember the important helps you notice the good and not difference between wants and get focused and dragged down by needs. the bad.

6) Become more gritty and 2) Focus on your neighborresilient. Books like “Grit” by hood and community. I personAngela Duckworth teach us how ally try not to watch or read too to bounce back from bad things, much national news anymore. Peo- become more resilient and build ple on both sides are using fear to a stronger and grittier you. Yes, drive wedges between us . . . don’t you can make yourself better able let them do it! Instead, look for to handle change. Learn how and places where you really can make put it into practice, starting today! a difference — in your communiI believe improving your attity! Volunteering to help at the food tude, helping your community shelf, a nonprofit, a church, or at and supporting kids remain the a school will make you feel valued keys to coping in a fast-changing and connected to your community. world.

3) Invest in the children of your community. They need Dave Bartholomay is mayor of Circle Pines. our help and love more than ever!

“I believe improving your attitude, helping your communityand supporting kids remain the keys to coping in a fast-changing world.”

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Six habits of successful students

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s parents, we all want to help our children be as successful in school as they can be. But what is the best way to do so? At Huntington Learning Center, we encounter a range of students—some who are highly motivated to get into excellent colleges and others who are looking to make improvements in one or more subjects.

In the 41 years we have been in business, we have observed that the best students have a lot in common—and they many of the Movers and embrace same academic habHere are six such Shakers its. habits to keep in mind Michael Smith as you guide your own children toward school success: 1. They commit to study time.

When it comes to studying, top-performing students are dedicated. They stick to best practices: choosing to study at a time of day when they are most focused and alert and avoiding distractions during that study window.

2. They are skilled at prioritizing. Highly successful students make the most of study time by prioritizing assignments and tasks before they dive in. At the start of each study session, they review their tasks and

“Everything you do to support your children as students should work toward these habits, which together create the ‘gold standard’ of being a student.�

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rank them from most to least pressing, and only begin working once they’ve done so.

3. Time management rules all.

The best and brightest are often involved in more than just school. As active young people, these students recognize that there’s no room for procrastination when they want to get a lot accomplished. Such students put

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If innovation is funded by health care companies, then I am missing something.

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everything in their planners, from the hours they’re in school to all extracurricular activities, from wakeup time to bedtime. They schedule everything to ensure they make time for all of it.

And they are good at using their hours wisely and not losing it to meaningless time-wasters.

4. Organization is a habit. Great students know a messy backpack or

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desk leads to lost time—and that’s counterproductive. These students develop an organizational system that keeps them on task and minimizes the chances they lose important papers or “spin their wheels� during study time because they can’t locate the supplies they need.

5. They take good notes. An organized approach to note-taking leads to more effective studying later on.

Students who become accustomed to taking notes that help them remember important information and key ideas are better equipped for success in college and beyond.

6. They aim to learn, not memorize. Memorization is a requirement sometimes, but excellent students strive to think critically, analyze and evaluate that which they are taught in school. They listen actively in class and strive to process information so they are able to retain it.

Parents, the next time you wonder if you’re doing all you can to help your children in school, refer to this list.

Everything you do to support your children as students should work toward these habits, which together create the “gold standard� of being a student.

Michael Smith is regional director of Huntington Learning Center.

CHURCH BRIEF

If you reside in eastern Anoka, southern Chisago or northern Washington counties, you are invited to attend the Tri-County DFL Senior Caucus Luncheon at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 6, at Vannelli’s by the Lake, 55 Lake St. South, Forest Lake. Lunch may be ordered from

the menu or you can enjoy one of their specials (as always, you’re not obligated to order).

The speaker will be from Aging Services Education and Community Outreach at Family Pathways.

For more information or with questions, contact vicechair Sandy at 651-492-1149 and/ or secretary/ treasurer Jackie at 320-290-9540.

St. Genevieve’s annual Gift Expo The Church of St. Genevieve will host its annual Gift Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3. Items available will include homemade laundry soap, wooden toys, mittens, socks, fresh green bundles, jewelry, monogrammed cups, wellness center, Watkins, Tupperware, homemade games and more. The church is located at 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville.

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QUAD AREA EVENTS POWER OF CENTENNIAL

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington Ave., Circle Pines Details: Members meet twice annually and donate $50 at each meeting to provide a grant to an educationally based program or organization in our community. Members vote on nominated programs submitted by members to determine the recipient of funds.

Contact: cae foundation.org

NATURE PLAY

When: 10-11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 1 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes Details: Children 2-5 with an adult will look for signs of fall on an outdoor adventure. $3/ child; $3/adult.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

ST. GENEVIEVE’S ANNUAL GIFT EXPO

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

WOODBURY CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes Details: Performance supports the Powerpack weekend food program for Centennial students through a freewill offering.

Contact: powerpack district12@gmail.com

HARD WATER ICE FISHING EXPO

When: Nov. 16-18 Where: Sport Expo Center, 1700 105th Ave. NE, Blaine Details: Instructional seminars, product demonstrations, kids fishing pond, celebrity anglers.

Contact: www.nsc sports.org

DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION

When: 3-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 When: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 Where: Northtown p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 Library, Blaine Where: Church of St. Details: Celebrate Genevieve, 6995 Center60 years of the Anoka ville Road, Centerville County Libraries by sharing library stories Details: Items available for purchase include in the recording booth, homemade laundry soap, solving puzzles in a special escape room, wooden toys, mittens, socks, fresh green bunwinning various types dles, jewelry, monogram of swag in a giveaway, experiencing the poetry cups, wellness center, Watkins, Tupperware, of the Library’s own homemade games and Poet Laureate Michael more.

Kleber-Diggs and having Contact: 651-429-7937 a piece of cake. All ages. or stgens.org Contact: anokacounty library.org

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: RAPTORS

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes Details: Bring a lunch, hear a presentation about local natural history and stroll the trails. Ages 50+. Free; no registration required.

LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics. See costs on city website. Free shredding.

Contact: 651-982-2423

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NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY ‘OUR TOWN’

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3; 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 Where: Forest Lake High School Auditorium Details: Thornton Wilder’s classic Pulitzer Prize winning play about the everyday lives of the citizens of a small town, and the love and loss they experience, performed by Forest Lake High School students.

Tickets $6 students and seniors; $10 adults, available at the door 30 minutes prior to show.

HOLIDAY ART SALE

When: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 1; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Unique gifts including handcrafted art pieces, paintings, jewelry, glass, pottery and more. See website for sale hours. Reception Thursday, Nov. 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

PRINCESS PARTY

When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 Where: Washington County Library, Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N. Details: Special interactive storytime with the Snow Sisters. Wear a costume and take photos.

All ages; no registration required.

Contact: ci.hugo. mn.us/parks_rec

SMART TRAVEL: DISNEY WITH FAMILIES When: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Learn travel tips and tricks for families to make a trip to the Magic Kingdom truly magical. Registration recommended but not required.

Contact: WashCoLib. Link/SmartTravel

SAM REEVES, JR.

When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 Where: Lakewood Worship Center, 2080 Woodlyn Ave., Maplewood Details: Gospel and Jazz piano performance by local musician and friends. Free will offering.

Contact” 651-226-4289

Gobbler Games WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday,

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WHERE: Centennial Middle School,

features low-key competition in a variety of athletic events. Teams of one adult and one child (ages 4-14) are eligible to win prizes.

DETAILS: Free family event

CONTACT: 651-982-2440 or www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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NATIONAL LUTHERAN CHOIR

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Choral remembrance of those who are no longer with us— made meaningful by the recitation of names that are provided by audience members before the performance. Program features Ola Gjeilo’s “Dark Night of the Soul”, a tour-de-force for string quartet, piano and choir. $30/adults; $28/ seniors; children and students free.

Contact:612-722-2301 or nlca.com

AARP DRIVER SAFETY 4-HOUR REFRESHER COURSE

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 6 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street N. Details: Refresher course needed every 3 years to maintain insurance discount. Registration deadline 3 days in advance. $24/members; $29/nonmembers.

Contact: 651-490-4750

or shoreviewcommunity center.com

FLAPF MEETING

When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 7 Where: Forest Lake City Center, 1408 Lake Street S. Details: Carrin Mahmood will discuss the recently opened St. Andrew’s Family Shelter in Hugo, homelessness and the resources provided by the St. Andrew’s Resource Center.

Contact: 651-982-8350

SENIOR SAMPLE EVENT: STRETCH AND STRIDE

When: Noon-2 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 7 Where: Forest Lake YMCA, 19845 Forest Road N, Forest Lake Details: Try activities and meet new people by participating in pickle ball, TaiChi, beanbag toss and walking track.

Door prizes.

Contact: 651-259-2133

SHOREVIEW GARDEN CLUB

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria Street

Details: Hennepin County Master Gardener, Larry Cipolla will speak on Hydroponic Gardening.

Contact: 651-484-4341

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: Nov. 8 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Shop early at local retailers; check website to confi rm date and time Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com

MANIPULATING THE RIGHT TO VOTE

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 Where: White Bear Lake City Hall,, 4701 Highway 61 Details: Free public forum featuring retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson on the topics of redistricting, gerrymandering, voter ID and more.

Contact: lwvmn.org

STILLWATER LADIES NIGHT OUT

When: 5-8:30 p.m.

Thurs., Nov. 8 Where: 100 Main Street, Stillwater

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BASIC MICROSOFT WORD

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Ken Noyes leads introductory course on Microsoft Word, good for beginners or those needing a refresher. Registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

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‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays,

Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays, through Nov. 11

WHERE: Hanifl Performing Arts

Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake

DETAILS: Lakeshore Players

Details: Downtown shops offer discounts, drink specials, food samples, fashion tips and decorating ideas, followed by drawing at 8:30 p.m.

Contact: 651-342-1386 or mainstreetstillwater iba.com

LINKED IN FOR JOB SEARCH

When: 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 8 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Learn how to navigate, draft your profi le, showcase your expertise, look for jobs, build and use a network in this workshop.

Registration required.

Contact:https://bit. ly/2yAy8dk

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS & NEWS LITERACY

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 8 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch Street Details: WBLUMC’s social justice group welcomes Duchess Harris.

Professor Harris will speak on freedom of the press and news literacy.

Free community event.

Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org

ANNIE’S SWEDISH COFFEE PARTIES

When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia Details: 3-course coffee party and tour of five historic buildings. $15/person; reservations required.

Contact: 651-433-5054; gammelgardenmuseum.org

Theatre’s updated take on “The Servant of Two Masters” tells the tale of Francis Henshall as he juggles multiple bosses in 1960s England. Tickets $20; preview tickets $15.

CONTACT: 651-429-5674 or

www.lakeshoreplayers.org

GOOD LIFE SENIOR LIVING THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE & OPEN HOUSE

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Good Life Senior Living, 5260 127th St. N., Hugo Details: Bring in non-perishable food items for local food shelves.

Contact: 651-426-1335 or goodlifesl.com

MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: White Bear VFW, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Celebrate the Marines with birthday cake.

Contact: 651-426-4944

WHITE BEAR LAKE WINTER FARMERS MARKET

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Lake Details: Shop for locally-grown foods and products.

Contact: forksinthe dirt.com

WATERS EDGE CRAFT SALE

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Waters Edge Community Center, 15290 Farnham Ave. N. Hugo Details: Items on display by local crafters.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY CRAFT SHOW

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. Details: Annual craft

show featuring handmade items, holiday decorations and much more.

All proceeds support Auxiliary programs.

Contact: 651-429-0487

FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS: GENEALOGY 101

When: 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Local genealogist Sherri Marier will provide hands-on navigation and tips using the library version of Ancestry.com and other online genealogy tools.

Free, but registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

GREATER ST. PAUL PRAYER BREAKFAST

When: 7-8:30 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15 Where: InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel, 11 Kellogg Blvd. E. Details: Guest speakers John Turnipseed and Dr. Tom Blee. Purchase tickets online.

Contact: stpaulprayer breakfast.com

PUMPKIN PIE & BINGO

When: 1:30-3 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street N. Details: Afternoon of bingo, prizes and pumpkin pie for seniors. $6/ residents; $7/non-residents. Registration required.

Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

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$35; Lunch $25.

Contact: 651-484-8585 or northoakschaguild1. org

LET’S MAKE STUFF! FELT TREES

When: 2-3:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 16 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Creative class for adults every third Friday of the month.

Materials provided.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

DIVE-IN MOVIE

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street N. Details: Families can watch a movie at the Tropics Indoor Waterpark. Receive a glow stick with a food donation. No registration required; call for movie title.

Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

STEM SATURDAYS: BEEBOTS

When: 2-2:45 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Children in grades 2-5 will SPRUCE TOP learn sequencing (an WORKSHOP important part of When: 5-8 p.m. Thurs- coding) while teaching day, Nov. 15 Bee-Bots (robotic bees) Where: Lebens Floral to run obstacle courses. and Garden Center, 16155 Registration required.

Forest Blvd. N., Hugo Contact: 651-275-7300 or Details: Materials pro- washcolib.org/events vided for a DIY spruce CHRISTMAS AT top and evergreen pot THE HISTORIC to make a front entry festive. Registration $50; COURTHOUSE When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or $40 by Nov. 1.

Saturday, Nov. 17 & 11 Contact: 651-488-6707 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. LUTFISK AND 18; Preview Gala 6:30-9 MEATBALL DINNER p.m. Fri, Nov. 16 When: Thursday Nov. Where: Washing15, multiple serving ton County Historic times Courthouse, 101 W. Pine Where: GammelgarStreet, Stillwater den Museum, 20880 Details: Historic site Olinda Trail N., Scandia decorated for the holiDetails: Traditional days. Live music, open Swedish Smorgasbord tea room, vendors and served at Elim Lutheran guided tours. Photos Church, sale at the Gam- with Santa 10-4 p.m. melgarden Butik.

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FOREST LAKE HOLIDAY CRAFT & GIFT SHOW

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17 & 18 Where: Forest Lake Area High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: Crafters, vendors, food and music.

Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com

CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE WEEKEND

When: Noon-5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17 and Sunday, Nov. 18 Where: Five wineries throughout the St. Croix Valley Details: Enjoy sampling local cheeses and wonderful chocolates at participating wineries.

Contact: 3riverswine trail.com

THANKSGIVING WEEK COMEDY SHOW

When: 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 21 Where: Running Aces “Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club”, 15201 Zurich Street, Forest Lake Details: Headliner Steve Gillespie, featuring Cheryl Anderson and hosted by Senthil Rajasekharan. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 day of show.

Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

FAST BEFORE THE FEAST

When: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 Where: Tri Fitness, 1338 Highway 96 E., White Bear Lake Details: Thanksgiving Day 10K, 5K and Kids Fun Run. Donations of food and money encouraged to benefit local food shelves.

Contact: trifitnesswbl. com

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES

Anyone in the community may send us news of When: 7 p.m. Monday, an upcoming local event.

Nov. 12 The calendar is reserved Where: St. Stephen for secular community Lutheran Church, 1965 events in or adjacent E. County Road E. to Press Publication’s Details: Nancy coverage area. Due to Koester will discuss her space limitations, there Minnesota award-winis no guarantee whether, ning book “Harriet when or for how long Beecher Stowe: a Spirsubmissions will be pubitual Biography” with lished. Submissions are emphasis on Stowe’s subject to editing. education, teaching and Please include date, SCHOOL HOLIDAY writing. Sponsored by time, location, cost, brief FAIR AND ARTISAN HOME FOR THE AAUW NE Metro; free details, and contact inMARKETPLACE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR, and open to the public. formation for each event When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Whitewash wonders: Cougar boys earn first state berth tipping Rebels 1-0

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The Centennial Cougars and coaches were beaming after qualifying for the program's first state tournament trip.

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Using the formula that’s been working all season — a smothering defense, and at least one big kick from their talented forward — the Centennial boys soccer team earned its first-ever state tournament berth.

The No. 2 seeded Cougars (153-1) edged top-seeded Champlin

Park 1-0 on Oct. 16 for the Section 5AA championship, avenging a conference loss to the Rebels (10-4-2).

“The kids were calm and played hard, focused soccer,” coach Jeff Ottosen said. “We never gave them opportunities.

It was almost a perfect game (defensively).”

On a bone-chilling evening with a stiff wind, the lone goal was delivered by Demetrius

Bernardy-Nelson on a free kick in the first half.

The junior forward teed it up from the 20-yard line and slammed the ball into the far upper corner, his 28th goal of the season.

That was all the No. 8 ranked Cougars needed with their defensive corps posting its 10th shutout of the season, permitting only two shots on goal.

“Champlin is very good.

They are solid all the way across and very deep,” said Ottosen about the opponent that beat them 2-1 in double overtime on Sept 4. “They can sub and not lose anything.”

Centennial has outscored opponents 48-15 in 19 games, allowing only about four shots on goal per game with Ricky Hemric solid in the nets.

The Cougars faced top-

Max Percy, senior defender, soars into the cold night air to head the ball against Champlin Park.

seeded Duluth East (17-0-2) in the first round of state on Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m., at Chisago Lakes.

Other first-round pairings included No. 1 Blake (16-1-2) vs. Duluth Denfeld (15-3-1), No. 4 Austin (16-0-2) vs. No. 5 Holy Family Catholic (17-2) and No. 2 Holy Angels (18-0-1) vs. Worthington (17-2). The semifinals and finals will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium Oct. 30 and Nov. 2.

Cougars lead big but lose another close one

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Centennial got four touchdown passes from emergency quarterback Ricky Eason, but could not hold a big lead and lost to the East Ridge Raptors 30-26 Wednesday, Oct. 17.

The Cougars finished the regular season 3-6, with three straight losses to strong teams after either leading or being tied in the fourth quarter.

“We’ve lost five games by a total of 30 points,” groused coach Mike

Diggins. “This is a very young team and hasn’t learned how to win yet. But I’m very proud of the kids' efforts. “We haven’t been getting the calls this year,” he added. “We got them last year (an 8-2 season) but not this year.”

Eason made a huge improvement over the previous week, when, converted from wide receiver after the starting quarterback broke an ankle, he helmed an offense that suffered nine turnovers in a loss to

Sydney Peterson is the kill leader, while also providing sets in a 6-2 offense, on the Centennial volleyball team that’s won 13 of its last 15 matches, including two in the playoffs. The 5-10 sophomore led with 21 kills and 16 digs, and made 10 assists, in a 5-game win over Tartan on Thursday. For the season she leads the Cougars (18-10) with 272 kills and ranks second with 227 assists and third with 190 digs.

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Champlin Park.

Diggins said he was confident Eason could handle the job once he got more accustomed to it. And that certainly was the case in Eason’s second start.

Eason connected three times with outstanding 6-4 junior receiver Carter Anderson for touchdowns of 84, 44 and 66 yards.

Anderson caught four for 203 yards, breaking the team record of 180 yards set by Brian Erlien in 1993, while tying for the record of three touchdowns receiving held by Ben Lamere and Mike Golis.

“They had a single cornerback on Carter and no safety help,” Diggins said. “You can’t do that (single coverage) with Carter.”

Eason then hit Noah Larson for a 10-yarder to give the Cougars four straight touchdowns for a 26-7 lead.

The Cougars had a chance to add to the lead right away in the second half when East Ridge fumbled at their own 10, but the Raptors intercepted a pass, and seemed to be energized by that.

East Ridge quarterback Zach Zebrowski had a big second half, fi ring touchdown passes to Cameron Ashford, Simon Stark and Alex Larson, the last one for the lead with 2:30 left. The Raptors also got a safety on when Centennial had a bad snap on a punt.

The Cougars almost pulled it out, driving to the Raptor seven, fi rst and goal, with just under a minute left, but could not punch it in. On fourth down, Eason threw a slant to Anderson and

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Carter Anderson hauled in a pass from Ricky Eason and took it 66 yards for his third touchdown, getting past East Ridge’s Simon Stark.

a Raptor broke it up.

“I thought the kid had Carter’s arm, but he made the play. That’s the way it’s gone for us this season,” Diggins said. “On their last touchdown, I thought the receiver was out of bounds.”

Eason finished 6-for-13 for 223 yards, four touchdowns and an interception.

Larson had 10 carries for 83 yards and three catches for 56. Cameron Dickman was 2-for-2 passing for 41 yards.

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Cross country has solid finale; freshman qualifies for state

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The Centennial girls break away from the starting line on the way to fifth place among 15 teams at the section.

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Cougar soccer star named all-metro

Demetrius Bernardy-Nelson of Centennial was named to the Star-Tribune’s All-Metro Soccer first team last week. The junior forward scored 29 goals to help the Cougars (15-4-1) reach the state tournament, including the lone goal in their 1-0 section finals win over Champlin Park and one more in a state tournament loss to Duluth East.

Cougar grid season ends with 6th loss, first that wasn’t close Centennial’s football season ended with a 45-0 loss to Wazata on Friday evening the first round of state Class 6A playoffs.

The Cougars finished 3-6 after a 3-2 start. Their other losses were all close (by one, five, nine, three, and four points), but they had no answer for Wayzata. The Cougars suffered four turnovers, one of them fumble at their own three that led to a touchdown.

Centennial was limited to 60 yards rushing and 41 passing,

The Centennial swim and dive junior varsity placed third at the Northwest Suburban Conference (NWSC) JV championship Oct 27. The top 16 Centennial finishes in each event included: fourth (Ella Offerdahl, Lily Gulaid, Brooke Halverson, Jaden Ruegsegger; seventh (Riley DeBoer, Kate Jones, Lauren Kajer, Madeline Sabby) and 12th (Stella Ruegsegger, Gracie Lattimore, Lily Huynh, Lucy Dropps) in

with four passers combining for a 4-for-12 slate and one interception. Austin Wlaschin had nine carries for 36 yards.

Wayzata (4-5) rushed for 282 yards and passed for 117. Bennett Fragomeni had four touchdowns on short runs (four, two, three and five yards), Malaki Jackson had a nine-yard touchdown and Keaton Heide passed to Nicholas Kallerup for a nine-yard score.

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A rare freshman boy state qualifier was the highlight for Centennial cross country as the Cougars enjoyed a strong finish to team completion at the Section 5AA meet last Thursday.

Jonathan Pattie placed 15th among 105 runners on the Anoka High School course with a time of 16:29 over 5,000 meters.

The top eight individuals, apart from the two team qualifiers, advance to state.

Boys and girls coach Neil Kruse reports that Pattie is the fi rst CHS ninth-grade boy to qualify for state individually in his 32 years at the helm. He had one freshman (Reed Kurak) run at state with a team qualifier.

It’s common for junior high girls to excel in cross country but not for boys. Last year, there were 10 freshmen boys (and one eighth-grader) in Class AA boys at state, compared to 60 girls in grades 7-8-9. The total field is 175

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Jonathan Pattie heads into the chute as a state qualifier with 15th place at the sectional.

Cougars fall to No. 1 Duluth East in state soccer debut 4-2

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Playing in their first-ever state tournament game in boys soccer, the Centennial Cougars had a daunting task of it Thursday evening.

Facing the top-ranked team in the state, Duluth East, the Cougars stuck with the unbeaten Greyhounds most of the way before falling 4-2 in the Class 2A quarterfinal in Lindstrom.

"They have a couple really nice players and came after us hard," Duluth East coach Corey Bachand said about Centennial to the Duluth News-Tribune, calling Centennial “hands down, our hardest opponent all year."

Demetrius Bernardy-Nelson scored the 29th goal of his junior season to tie the score 1-1 in the 25th minute, and sophomore defensive standout Jesus Galvan-Gar-

Centennial places third at JV championship

the 200 medley relay.

In the 200 free, the Cougars won second (Grace Peterson), fifth (Kaylie Knight), sixth (Emma Bryant), 13th (Erika Richtsmeier) and fifteenth (Lindsey Belting). In the 200 IM, Centennial landed 11th (Guilaid), 13th (Kajer), 14th (Offerdahl) 16th (DeBoer). Jaden Ruegsegger took 16th in the 50 free sprint.

In 1m diving, Centennial placed fifth (Maddie Haider),

runners.

The Cougar girls placed fi fth among 15 teams and the boys sixth among 16 at the sectional.

“The boys and girls both made gains on teams that beat them on conference,” noted Kruse. “There were 47 personal-record times and 12 season-bests among the 69 Cougars who ran (counting JVs).”

The Cougar boys top five also had senior Thomas Marrah in 19th place (16:43), junior Erik Blossom 39th (17:20), senior Adam Namyst 41st (17:24) and freshman Landon Liu 64th (17:51.).

The Centennial girls top five were freshman Gracie Stoks in 20th place (19:40), freshman Lauren Swanson in 27th (20:10), junior Grace Johnson 33rd (20:27), sophomore Jodi Anderson 38th (20:36) and seventh-grader Abby Wood 39th (20:41).

sixth (McKenna Keen), 14th (Mia Bjerketvedt) and 16th (Kennedy Copiskey). Next in the 100 butterfly, the Cougars won eighth (Brooke Halverson) and 10th (Galjer Yangwaue).

The 100 free results were ninth (Bryant), 10th (Knight), 12th (Jaden Ruegsegger) and 16th (Ariana Fjeld). The Cougars placed fourth (Peterson, Jaden Ruegsegger, Kajer, Knight), fifth (Gulaid, Kate Jones, Bryant, Fjeld) and ninth (Richts-

meier, Sabby, Lattimore, Makena Bakeberg) in the 200 free relay.

In the 100 back the Cougars placed fifth (Peterson), sixth (Offerdahl), eighth (Halverson) and ninth (DeBoer). Centennial had a strong showing in the 100 breast with a fifth (Gulaid), seventh (Sabby), eighth (Jones), 10th (Kajer) and 16th(Lattimore). The meet concluded with the 400 free relay in which Centennial

cia tallied his first career goal in the 61st minute to pull the Cougars within 3-2.

Duluth East star Will Francis scored twice, both in the second half, giving him 27 for the season. Sean Brueninghaus and Michael Reichhoff scored in the first half for the Greyhounds (18-0-2).

Centennial, the Section 5AA champions, finished 15-4-1.

won seventh (Knight, Bryant, Halverson, Peterson), ninth (Yangwaue, Fjeld, Bakeberg, Offerdahl) and 15th (Richtsmeier, Belting, Stella Ruegsegger, DeBoer) The Cougars next compete at the 7AA Section prelims at Northdale Middle School on Thursday Nov. 8.

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DRIVEWAY: Lino Lakes couple shares noncompliant driveway concerns FROM PAGE 1

and Zoning Board would not recommend approval of the variance.

Mayor Jeff Reinert said he would support a variance. “I can tell you, after learning everything I have about your situation I personally

would support it. We don’t like variances. If there are a lot of variances that pop up for the same thing, usually it means we need to change an ordinance,” he said.

Reinert inquired about how the 26-foot requirement compares to other cities.

Community Development

Director Michael Grochala explained it is actually a couple feet wider than a lot of other cities allow.

Councilwoman Melissa Maher said, “I have some concerns that there are subcontractors out there that really don’t know what they are doing ... they weren’t

aware of what our code (is) and they are putting in driveways.”

Councilman Rob Rafferty said he would also be in favor of granting a variance.

“I would be in support of keeping the driveway the way it is,” he said.

The Knes are hopeful

Capstone will pitch in some money for the variance process, as the error was made by one of its subcontractors.

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Oct. 22 meeting: • Approved the consent agenda, which included Oct. 1 work session minutes and Oct. 8 meeting minutes; approval of election judges; peddler/solicitor license for James Hardy Building Products; (third 90-day) extension for recording the new All Seasons Rental building; certification of delinquent water and sewer utility charges for collection with property taxes payable in 2019; and an exempt permit for lawful gambling conducted by the Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church.

• Accepted a donation of $10,000 from the Coss Family Foundation through its grant administrator, Saint Paul Foundation. The donor stipulated the donation be used for the city’s police K-9 program.

City Administrator Jeff Karlson explained that this is the third year in the row the family has donated to the public safety department.

• Adopted the assessment roll for weed abatement charges payable in 2019. Property owners in violation of city code are notified and provided an opportunity to

cure the nuisance. If the violation is not addressed, city staff and/or private contractors are directed to abate the nuisance and the cost of abatement is charged to the property owner. If the property owner fails to pay the costs incurred, the city may certify the charges against the property for collection with property taxes as a special assessment.

• Approved a grading and trunk utility agreement amendment for the Watermark Development.

Lennar would like to continue grading and utility construction operations through November. The amendment expands the scope of work. City Engineer Diane Hankee explained the amendment would allow Lennar to extend some of the utilities to service a couple of properties within the 1st Addition.

• Authorized the preparation of plans and specifications in the amount of $135,000 for the North East Drainage Outlet to Peltier Lake. The area is located north of Main Street, west of Hugo, east of Peltier Lake and south of Rehbein Street. The project includes an open channel outlet to Peltier Lake and the I-35E crossing design. The project is estimated to cost about $3 million and would be funded

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through the city’s surface water management fund.

• Adopted assessments in the amount of $ 88,760 for individual properties for connection to city utilities in 2018. The properties include 532 Apollo Drive, 6499 Lakota Trail and 6701 Ruffed Grouse Road.

• Adopted assessments in the amount of $25,740 for trunk water, sanitary sewer and surface water fees for Century Farm North 7th Addition.

• Adopted assessments for Northpoint 7th Addition. The total amount to be assessed is $261,800.

• Authorized the plans and specifications in the amount of approximately $99,000 for water tower No. 3 and site grading.

The tower will be a compositestyle elevated water tower with a storage capacity of 1.5 million gallons. The project will include grading of city property to balance the overall site in coordination with the parks department plan.

The total project cost is estimated to be about $4.5 million and would be funded through the city’s trunk utility fund. The project would begin construction in May 2019 and proceed into 2020; water tower No. 3 should be in service by July 31, 2020.

• Considered the second reading of an ordinance calling for the vacation of a drainage and utility easement at 6499 Lakota Trail for the new Love to Grow On building.

The applicant is requesting a portion of the existing drainage and utility easement be vacated.

New easements will be dedicated to encompass the current proposed trails, ponds and wetlands.

The council approved the ordinance and a summary publication of the ordinance.

• Accepted quotes and awarded a construction contract for the 2018 surface water maintenance project. The low bid was submitted

by Olson’s Sewer Service Inc. in the amount of $105,706. The proposed maintenance for this year includes cleaning of storm sewer outfalls, removal of vegetation and sediment in stormwater ponds, minor pond excavation and storm sewer structure repair/replacement. The project will be completed by end of year.

• Approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for participation in the Anoka County Regional Economic Development Initiative. In December 2017 Anoka County, in partnership with Connexus Energy and the North Metro Chamber of Commerce, completed the “Economic Development Business Recruitment Roadmap.”

The purpose of the study was to identify the county’s assets and competitive position for attracting new business to the area. In July, the council concurred with EDAC’s recommendation for the city to partner in the Anoka County Regional Economic Development Initiative.

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Oct. 23 meeting: • Heard from Mayor Dave Bartholomay, who reported on the Utilities Commission’s Oct. 17 meeting, where the ironenhanced sand fi lter project and wellhead protection plan were discussed. The commission also approved the transfer of Jim Sorenson to another department.

Sorenson has worked for the city’s parks department for 18 years and will move to the public works department.

• Councilwoman Jennifer Rauner told the council the North Metro Telecommunications Commission approved an expenditure of around $69,000 for a new roof.

• Approved the consent agenda, which included Oct. 9 meeting minutes, licenses, general fund, police and fire disbursements.

• Recognized two AFS foreign exchange students who attend Centennial High School. They include Vilde Hveem from Norway and Felipe Fernandes from Brazil.

• Approved a master partnership contract with MnDOT. City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained that to utilize state aid funding for its state aid streets, MnDOT requires an inspection of the materials used such as asphalt and concrete.

• Approved change order No.1 for the 2018 full street reconstruction project in the amount of $3,017. Due to a change in existing conditions, it was necessary to increase the pavement removal limits on Pine Drive, therefore disrupting the pavement induction loop that detects the presence of

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Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay exchanges flags with foreign exchange student Felipe Fernandes from Brazil at the Oct. 23 City Council meeting.

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• Approved the local surface water management plan, which was prepared

by WSB & Associates.

Antonen explained the city is required to review and update the plan every 10 years. The plan has already been approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District and will now be submitted as part of the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 13, at City Hall.

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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD NOTES The Centennial School Board took the following action at its Oct. 15 meeting: • Recognized foreign exchange students attending the high school—they include AFS students Vilde Hveem from Norway and Felipe Fernandes from Brazil; Chain of Lakes Rotary student Hozuki Sato from Japan; and Student American International student Jaya Ulrich from Germany.

• Staff from the middle school gave a presentation on the implementation of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program in sixth grade. Currently in the district, two elementary schools — the middle school (sixth grade) and high school — utilize the program.

Principal Bob Stevens said, “I think that one of the misnomers that is out there is that AVID is just for a finite group of high-risk, high-potential students; while it is excellent for that important population, this is a great experience for all learners.”

Stevens noted that this year, the school has seen a 40 percent drop in discipline across all grade levels.

The plan is to eventually implement AVID in all grades.

• Approved the consent agenda, which included Oct. 8 special meeting minutes, Sept. 17 meeting minutes, personnel, field trips, personnel, gifts to the district, 916 Education Foundation 2018-19 membership dues ($250), authorization to apply for a grant from the Minnesota High School League (MSHSL) Foundation and a lease agreement with Grace Church in Roseville for the use of space at 4747 North Road, Circle Pines.

• Discussed Minnesota Department of Education’s (MDE) review and comments on the educational and economic advisability of the district’s proposed school construction project (levy Question No. 2). Under state statute, the district is required to discuss the topic at a public meeting and publish a summary of the review in its legal newspaper.

Executive Director of Business Services Patrick

Chaffey explained MDE supplied a “positive review.”

• Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Scott Hoffman presented the district’s enrollment as of Oct. 1. Some of the highlights included: ° A total enrollment of 6,558 students, which is the highest enrollment the district has had since the 2009-10 school year. ° The school year began with 10 additional students enrolled in kindergarten (total of 468). ° Open enrollment is down by 21 students (1,404); however, there was an increase of 61 resident students. The district closed six grade levels as they were at capacity for open enrollment; 59 students were denied for open enrollment. ° 406 resident students opted to enroll in neighboring districts compared to 392 last school year.

• Approved a proposal from HealthPartners for 2019 and 2020 for group health insurance. The board reviewed four proposals and decided HealthPartners was the best option. Chaffey explained the overall fixed costs for both years will be less than in 2018.

• Approved medical and dental insurance rates. There will be a 2.5 percent rate increase for medical plans and no increase for the dental plan in 2019.

• Held the first reading of 33 revised policies. Hoffman explained that any time the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) makes changes to its model policies, the district changes its policies to reflect those changes.

School Board Director Kathryn Timm, who serves as the North Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 representative, said that district recently approved those policies, which included revisions to the student dress and appearance policy.

“The way it (was) drafted is not gender neutral.

It talks about tank tops, midriff-baring shirts, a number of items that are clearly aimed at the female population only. We revised that so it was more gender-neutral ... kids have to be encouraged to wear

appropriate clothing, but it shouldn’t matter if you’re a boy or girl in the policy.”

The next school board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 12, at the District Office. There will also be a work study session immediately beforehand at 5:30 p.m.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • An officer stopped for a motorist aid in the 7900 block of I-35E Oct. 16. An adult male was subsequently arrested for a warrant and drug charge.

• Officers received a phone call regarding package theft in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Oct. 16. Officers continue to investigate the case.

• Officers arrested an adult female in the 300 block of Elm Street Oct. 16 for third-degree controlled substance DWI. • An officer responded to a neighbor dispute in the 7700 block of Marilyn Drive Oct. 16 regarding a homeowner mowing on the neighbor’s property.

Options were discussed.

• An officer responded to a neighbor dispute in the 6700 block of East Shadow Lake Drive Oct 16. Part of the complainant's tree was cut down by a company hired by a neighboring resident without notice or consent of the complainant.

• Officers conducted alcohol compliance checks Oct. 16. All of the establishments in Lino Lakes passed the compliance checks.

• An officer responded to a two vehicle property damage accident involving a school bus at the intersection of Hodgson Road and Ash Street Oct. 17. No injuries were reported and one vehicle was towed from the scene.

•Officers responded to a radio call of a homicidal and suicidal juvenile female Oct. 17. The female was transported to the hospital by ambulance

and charged with making threats of violence.

• An officer took a vehicle theft report from the 6000 block of Hodgson Road Oct. 17. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers were dispatched to a call of juveniles ringing door bells and running off in the 6700 block of Clearwater Creek Drive Oct. 17. An officer checked the area and wasn't able to locate the juveniles.

• An officer took a phone call report involving a theft from motor vehicle in the 1300 block of Timberwolf Trail Oct. 18. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded for a two vehicle personal injury accident in the 7300 block of Lake Drive Oct. 18. Officers arrived and gave care to the victim.

Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and were towed from the accident location.

• Officers responded to a call from a homeowner who reported a male passed out in his yard in the 6800 block of Rustic Lane Oct. 19. The male was transported to Mercy Hospital by ambulance.

• An officer responded to a welfare check regarding a male sitting on the ground on the side of the road in the 6100 block of Bald Eagle Boulevard Oct. 19. The male claimed to have broken his ankle and was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

• Officers responded to a complaint of people smoking marijuana in the 7000 block of Sunrise Drive Oct. 19. One male at the location was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

• An officer responded to a call regarding a dog bite in the 6500 block of Ware Road Oct. 20.

• Officers assisted the State Patrol with a perimeter for a male who fled from a trooper in the area of I-35E and 80th Street E Oct. 20.

• An officer responded to the report of a possible sick raccoon in the 2200 block of Foxtail Court Oct. 21. The raccoon did not have any obvious signs of illness and was moved away from the residence.

• Officers took a theft from motor vehicle report from the 2300 block of Tart Lake Road Oct. 21. There is no suspect information at this time.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to the 3800 block of Lovell Road in Lexington Oct. 17 to assist a community service officer with a male who was complaining about traffic. The officer arrived and spoke to the male who was uncooperative, angry and refused to give his information before leaving.

• Police responded to a phone call theft report in the 100 block of South Drive in Circle Pines Oct. 17. The caller advised an unknown suspect removed the front license plate and was now committing crimes with it. The plate was entered as stolen.

• Police spoke to a resident from the 9500 block of Dunlap Avenue in Lexington Oct. 18 who said fraudulent purchases were made on his wife's credit card. Officers gathered informa-

tion and advised the male to report the case to his financial institution.

• Officers responded to the 0 block of Pine Drive in Circle Pines for a theft report Oct. 18. Unknown suspects broke into a locked trailer at a construction site, taking several power tools. The estimated loss is $5,000.

• An officer responded to a report of a suspicious person in the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville Oct. 18.

Officers eventually identified and located a male and advised him of his inappropriate activity.

• A business in the 7100 block of 21st Avenue in Centerville turned over a counterfeit bill Oct. 19.

• Officers responded to a motor vehicle theft report in the 3800 block of Edith Lane in Lexington Oct. 19. The caller advised his 1991 Chevy Silverado was taken without his permission. There are no suspects at this time.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop on a moped for failing to stop in the area of Restwood Road and Albert Avenue in Lexington Oct. 19. The moped was found to be unregistered and was towed from the scene.

• Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lake Drive and Restwood Road in Lexington Oct. 20. A female driver was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI. • Police responded to the 9000 block of South Service Drive in Lexington Oct. 20 on report of a fight. Police along with two males who were involved in the incident determined no charges would be filed.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Centerville will consider the adoption of special assessments against properties that have delinquent utilities charges for the year 2017/2018 and outstanding balances associated with City services (i.e., lawn maintenance, property cleanup, etc.). The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the certification of the delinquent City charges for utilities, garbage and other services provided to properties that have unpaid charges due on or before September 17, 2018.

The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. 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.

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.

The City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m.

November 9, 2018. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard, verbally or in writing. You may call City Hall (651) 429-3232 if you have any questions.

Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 30, 2018.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an aeration system is in use on Golden Lake in the City of Circle Pines.

The possibility of open water, or thin ice exists on Golden Lake throughout the winter.

Patrick Antonen, City Administrator Dated: October 16, 2018 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on Oct. 23 and 30, 2018.

7, 8, and 9, Block 2, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, said LAKES ADDITION NO. 1.

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

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

Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 30 and November 6, 2018.

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CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in the City of Centerville, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the polling locations listed below for the purpose of voting for candidates of the offices specified below. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 AM and will remain open until closing at 8:00 PM. The City of Centerville’s polling location, voting hours are as follows: St. Genevieve’s Community Parish Center 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038 HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE OFFICES • Mayor • City Council Member at Large, 2 seats Centerville’s polling location: Church of St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038 Voting hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Precinct Name Voting Location Centerville P-1 St. Genevieve Community Parish Center 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038 Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 23 and 30, 2018.

NOTICE OF CITY AND GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the City of Lexington will be holding a City Election in conjunction with the General Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for the purpose of electing candidates for the City offices listed below: Mayor (Two Year Term) 2 - Councilmember Seats (Four Year Terms) The polls are located at 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN. The polls are open at 7:00 A.M. and will close at 8:00 P.M. Mary Vinzant, Deputy City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on Oct. 23 and 30, 2018.

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, November 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Owners of 1288 Main Street and 1325 Main Street, PIN # 10-31-22-220009 and 10-31-22-23-0003 o Conditional Use Permit for Commercial Stables For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426.

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

Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 30, 2018.

CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: The City of Lino Lakes has determined to vacate a portion of the street and drainage and utility easement dedicated with LAKES ADDITION NO. 1.

Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation Description: That part of Sandpiper Drive as dedicated in LAKES ADDITION NO. 1, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying westerly and southwesterly of the following described line: Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 3, Block 3, said LAKES ADDITION NO. 1; thence southwesterly to the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, LAKES ADDITION NO. 4, Anoka County, Minnesota, and said line there terminating; AND the drainage and utility easements dedicated in LAKES ADDITION NO. 1, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying in Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 1, and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,

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, November 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider rezoning parcels in the following plats along West Shadow Lake Drive from R, Rural to R-1X, Single Family Executive Residential: • Lakes Addition No. 1 • Townhouses of Reshanau • Lakes Addition No. 4 • Reshanau Shores • Lakes Addition No. 5 With the following exceptions: • Lot 3 and Lot 4, Block 3, Lakes Addition No. 1 will be rezoned from R, Rural to PSP, Public and Semi-Public • Outlot A and Outlot B, Reshanau Shores shall remain zoned R, Rural For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426.

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

Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 30, 2018.

CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 15-18 VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT (6499 LAKOTA TRAIL) The City of Lino Lakes City Council does ordain the following: Section 1: Findings. The City Council of Lino Lakes has determined to vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easement dedicated on Lot 1, Block 16, Millers Crossroads as shown in Exhibit A; and A public hearing was held on October 8, 2018 before the City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers after due published and posted notice had been given and a reasonable attempts were made to give personal notice to all affected property owners, and all persons interested were given an opportunity to be heard.

Section 3: Effect. This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to the Lino Lakes City Charter and upon recording of the Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation.

This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall.

Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 22nd day of October 2018.

Jeff Reinert, Mayor; ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 30, 2018.

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Glen Simonson demonstrates how to use GOBAGIT to easily fill a bag of leaves in no time. GOBAGIT works with bags of different sizes and materials.

can be wheeled around your yard, workshop or worksite to easily clean up messes while reducing stress to your back and body. Once a bag is full, it simply wheels to the curb, compost site or roll-off dumpster.

“There certainly are other things out there that you can collect leaves with, but so many of them fall short,” Simonson explained. “Just the other

day, I was walking down the street and there were three people trying to fi ll one bag. Two people were down on their hands and knees trying to scrape the leaves in while the other was holding the bag open.”

In addition to leaves, Simonson said the product has also helped him clean his garage, which is often full of sawdust from woodworking. GOBAGIT also reduces waste,

by allowing bags to be reused. It also works with biodegradable bags.

“When I would go to the compost facility, I noticed all the discarded plastic bags that were being tossed after homeowners dumped their waste,” he said.

GOBAGIT can be assembled in minutes, Simonson said, and if a customer prefers to purchase it already

assembled, he will do it for a small fee of a few dollars.

With Simonson’s new invention, perhaps people can spend a little less time picking up leaves off the ground so they can look up and enjoy the fall colors.

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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its Oct. 18 meeting: • Approved the consent agenda, which included expenditures, Oct. 4 meeting minutes, claims and bills and financial reports.

• Tabled discussion about Ordinance 18-01 for the next council meeting.

The new ordinance, which has been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, would amend City Code 11.34 concerning a schedule of dimensional requirements relating to zoning district regulations for area, bulk, placement and land use intensity.

• Approved Resolution 18-26 adopting the final plat for the Landings of Lexington development. The council will schedule a public hearing for the purpose of vacating an easement for the development.

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SCHOOL BRIEF • Approved a lot combination/split of properties at 9561 Griggs Avenue and 4026 Edgewood Road. Dave McNeil is purchasing a 80-by-100-foot parcel split off of his brother’s 80-by-300-foot lot and will combine that with his own property.

• Convened in closed session to hold an attorney-client privileged discussion regarding ongoing litigation between the city and Parkview Homes LLC. Upon reconvening for a workshop, the council discussed the purchase of fire turnout gear, cost estimates for City Hall security upgrades, council meeting dates for 2019 and recycle/ clean-up day.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at City Hall.

Minnesota continues to outperform on ACT Minnesota students again topped the nation on the ACT college entrance exam, among the 19 states where 90 percent or more students took the college entrance exam, earning a composite score of 21.3. Nationally, 55 percent of 2018 graduates took the ACT, earning an average composite score of 20.8.

Minnesota’s overall score was down 0.2 points from 2017, but up slightly from 2016, when Minnesota first opened access to 17,000 additional students by providing the test to juniors in high schools statewide.

In 2018, 30 percent of Minnesota graduates met all four ACT collegereadiness benchmarks, compared

to 27 percent of students nationally, meaning they are likely prepared for the rigor of college-level coursework. Also in 2018, 28 percent of Minnesota students were likely to attain the Gold ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate or higher, compared to 26 percent nationally. Earning a gold certificate translates to having the skills for 93 percent of jobs from the ACT JobPro database, which has over 21,000 jobs profi led.

ACT’s report also shows that 27,188 of Minnesota’s 2018 graduates who took the ACT two or more times had an average composite score of 23.7, which is 4.4 points higher than the 34,065 graduates who took the test only once.

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Of the 1.6 million high school students who take the PSAT exam each year, some 50,000 students qualify for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program. About two-thirds of the qualifying students receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Centennial seniors named National Merit Commended Scholars include (from left) Katelyn Espe, Bailey Hoff, Madeline Fidler and Mackenna Stoterau.

Come prepared with documentation for REAL ID ST. PAUL — A REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card will not be required for domestic air travel for two years, but Minnesotans who choose to apply for one will need to bring in more documentation than is required for a standard driver’s license.

The additional documentation required by federal law ensures the new licenses and ID cards meet minimum federal security standards established

by Congress in 2005 under the REAL ID Act. To apply for a REAL ID, Minnesotans will need to present the following documents in person: • One document proving identity, date of birth and legal presence in the United States, such as a passport or a birth certificate. If the name on the identity document is not the same as a person’s current name, a name change document must be submitted.

• One document proving Social Security number, such as a Social Security card or a federal W2 form.

• Two documents proving current residency in Minnesota. Examples include a valid driver’s license or ID card, a canceled check or a credit card statement.

Minnesotans will be able to apply for REAL IDs beginning Oct. 1, 2018, but there is no need to rush to obtain one. A Minnesota standard license or ID card will be accepted for federal purposes, including boarding domestic flights, until Oct. 1, 2020.

A complete list of acceptable documents for REAL ID can be found at REALID.dps.mn.gov.

Other license/ID options In addition to REAL ID, Minnesota offers

two other driver’s license and ID card options, each of which have their own set of required documentation.

• Enhanced driver’s license or ID An enhanced driver’s license (EDL) or ID card (EID) is REAL ID-compliant and can be used to board domestic flights and enter federal facilities now and after Oct. 1, 2020. It can also be used to cross U.S. borders into and from Canada, Mexico and parts of the Caribbean by land or sea.

Only U.S. citizens may apply for an EDL or EID. The applicant must provide proof of identity, full legal name, Social Security number, photographic identity, Minnesota residency and U.S. citizenship.

Two types of documents must be submitted to prove Minnesota residency (for example, an electric bill or phone bill and a tax return).

An interview questionnaire must be completed at the time of application.

A complete list of acceptable documents for EDL or EID can be found on the DPS-DVS website.

• Standard driver’s license or ID A standard driver’s license or ID card will continue to be accepted for driving and basic identification purposes beyond Oct. 1, 2020. It will not be accepted for federal purposes after that date.

To apply for a standard driver’s license, identification card, or permit, you may present a Minnesota driver’s license, identification card, or permit that is current or expired for five years or less if it has a photo, or one year or less if it does not have a photo.

If you do not have one of the items listed above, you must present two documents, including one document that contains your full name and

the month, day and year of your birth. These documents may include a birth certificate, passport or a Social Security card.

If the name on your driver’s license, identification card or permit has changed or the names on your other documents do not match, you must also present proof of your legal name change(s).

Since there is no need to obtain a REAL ID at this time, state officials are suggesting that residents wait to apply unless they need to change their name or address or renew their current license. This will help ease the transition to the new card and reduce wait times.

REAL IDs are optional. A standard driver’s license or ID card will continue to be acceptable for driving and other identification purposes after REAL ID becomes available in October. After Oct. 1, 2020, a REAL ID, enhanced driver’s license or ID or passport will be required for those wanting to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities.

What will a REAL ID cost?

A REAL ID will cost the same as a standard driver’s license ($25.25) or ID card ($19.25). Fees will apply for early renewals depending on how many months the REAL ID is obtained before a person’s driver’s license or ID card expires.

REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and ID cards were available at most driver’s license office locations beginning Oct. 1. The DPS-DVS website will have updated information on which locations will accept REAL ID applications after Oct. 1. For more, visit REALID.dps.mn.gov From press release

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Newspaper group names CEO Carter and Gene Johnson announced the hiring of Matt McMillan as chief executive officer for their group of newspapers located in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

McMillan joins the company with 25 years of community newspaper experience and for the past four and a half years served as vice president of the Fargo Forum’s newspaper group. He and his wife, Tina, relocated from Fargo to the White Bear area.

Currently, Carter and Gene operate 18 community newspapers and have two newspaper printing plants.

McMillan’s background includes time with Skyway Publications, Minneapolis, Northstar Media in Cambridge, 17 years at the Leader in Hutchinson, Minn., two years with the Aitkin and Isle, Minnesota newspapers, and more recently with the Forum Communications Company.

Matt serves in many industry organizations and is currently on the board of directors of the Inland Press Association and the North Dakota Newspaper Association. His community involvements include the Hutchinson

Downtown Association where he served as president from 2000-2007, and the Ridgewater College Foundation board where he served as a director. He is also a past president of the Minnesota Newspaper Association.

Tina has been active in the community newspaper business as well, working with newspapers in Boone, Iowa; Hutchinson, Aitkin and Isle, and most recently in Alexandria.

They have a daughter and grandson who reside in Farmington, and a son in Hutchinson.

Carter Johnson commented, “In expanding our newspaper holdings and seeking to be ‘the best source of community information,’ we needed a qualified person like McMillan to bring experienced leadership in these areas. We are excited for Matt to join our leadership team.”

From Gene Johnson’s point of view, “It’s probably a good time to consider retirement.”

Wade Weber, who has been with the group for more than 30 years, will continue as a senior corporate advisor.

Matt McMillan

Ex-wrestler takes on TEDTalk: ‘A Pro Wrestler’s Guide to Confidence’

BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER

Stillwater resident Mike Kinney never expected to give a viral speech.

A former professional wrestler, Kinney is no stranger to the spotlight, though he never counted public speaking among his strong suits. Last July, however, he delivered a talk at the popular TED conference to a soldout crowd.

That talk, “A Pro Wrestler’s Guide to Confidence,” currently has 1.1 million views on TED.com and was featured at this month’s TEDTalk Tuesday at the Wildwood Library in Mahtomedi.

The opportunity to present at the conference arose through Kinney’s job at UPS, which has a partnership with TED. “I think it was probably February (2017) when they went to all 450,000 UPS employees and said, ‘If anyone has a great idea for something Mike Kinney (right) wrestles an opponent. to share as a TED talk, here’s a form to fi ll out,’” Kinney remembered.

I’d forgotten about it,” he said. “You He outlined the details of an idea: know, you just kind of get on with how embracing his unique traits your life.” helped him not only succeed as a But then in April, Kinney received professional wrestler but also cope a call from a TED employee, who said with the death of his father, with the organization wanted to learn whom he shared a love of wrestling. more about his background and After nearly two months passed see a full draft of his proposed talk. without a response, Kinney assumed Kinney was paired with a New York that TED had passed up the idea, and City-based speech coach, who worked he moved on. with him remotely to fi ne-tune his “It had gotten to the point where presentation.

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“I probably wrote about 50 drafts of that speech,” he said. “I would complete a draft, read it out loud, and the folks from TED would get on a video call, listen to it and say something like, ‘You’re about 70 percent of the way there, but we need you to rewrite.”

In May, after spending weeks rewriting his speech, Kinney was selected to present at TED’s upcoming conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

“I had gone through this whole process without getting the official go-ahead, so when they finally let me know, I was pretty burnt out,” Kinney remembered. To recharge, he took a trip to southern Iowa, where his father’s body is buried.

“I went down and stayed in a bedand-breakfast in this tiny town, and I focused on why I was doing this talk in the fi rst place,” he said. “It was good for me to be kind of back in the trenches and be around where my dad is. Then, when I came back, I was able to go full speed ahead.”

Most talks delivered at TED conferences are not posted online, and Kinney didn’t expect his to be an exception. “I really didn’t think that mine, based on the content, was going to go to TED.com, but I don’t know that I really cared,” he said. “Giving it ended up mostly being closure for my dad and closure for my wrestling career—closure I didn’t know I needed.”

Six weeks after Kinney returned to Stillwater from the conference in Atlanta, TED let Kinney know that his talk would be featured on the organization’s website. When he received the news, Kinney said, “the emotions hit me. They hadn’t before. I had fought them all back for the most part, but then it hit me what a big deal this is. It’s a huge deal.”

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Mike Kinney poses as his wrestling alter ego, Cowboy Gator McGraw.

He didn’t anticipate how popular the video would end up becoming, either.

When it premiered online in October, he and his wife “would pull it up and refresh the page, and there would be hundreds of thousands of more views than were there the minute before,” he said. “It was really neat to see that number go up so quickly.”

Kinney has received much attention in the wake of his talk’s popularity.

“I live in this weird bubble where my coworkers and my family and friends have all seen it, but I don’t get any feedback that’s not meant to be positive,” he said. “Certainly, I realize that there’s a lot of positive messaging through it, but I want to hear from people that I don’t know.”

As a regular presence at the Wildwood Library’s monthly TEDTalk Tuesday event, in which attendees view and discuss a TED presentation, Kinney thought the community event would be an ideal way of soliciting constructive criticism. Organizers welcomed him enthusiastically.

“His talk is tremendously funny and tremendously inspiring, and the chance to have an actual TED speaker be a part of the discussion was beyond our wildest dreams for our little hometown event,” said Mary Hoff, one of the event organizers.

A group of locals launched TEDTalk Tuesday “as a way to help bring community members across the boundaries that too often divide us (and) to inspire and be inspired through a conversation around a common topic,” Hoff said.