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Give to the Max reaches 15-year milestone Give to the Max is a statewide grassroots giving event that raises tens of millions of dollars each year for more than 6,000 causes across Minnesota and beyond. Considered Minnesota’s holiday for generosity, donors have given more than $290 million to more than 10,000 organizations since the inaugural Give to the Max Day in 2009. “Give to the Max is a celebration of Minnesotan generosity and the impact it has in every community across our state,” said Jake Blumberg, executive director of GiveMN. “Every year, we start at $0 and are humbled by the power hundreds of thousands of gifts can have when our community gives together during Minnesota’s giving holiday.” To participate in Give to the Max, donors may visit GiveMN.org and search for the causes they care about most by name, keyword, ZIP code or related keywords. Give to the Max’s Early Giving period began Nov. 1 and continues through Give to the Max Day on Nov. 16. There are random drawings throughout that time period for more than $100,000 in prize grants for Minnesota organizations. To follow along with Give to the Max and make a gift to your favorite cause, visit GiveMN.org, and use #GTMD23 to join the conversation online.
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Minnesota deer opener stirs excitement in North Metro BY ERIK SUCHY CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The 2023 Minnesota deer season is upon us, and the excitement brewing between local hunters is far from over. With the weather heralding a shift from crisp fall to soon-to-be-snowdrenched winter, no shortage of anticipation exists for those eager to head into the wilderness atop their deer stands, perched, silent and ready to bag a buck. Amongst them is Guy Hessler, a lifelong resident of Stillwater who couldn’t be more ecstatic at what the potential of open season brings. “The main thrill I have about hunting deer comes from waiting for
them to drop by, regardless of how big they are,” he says. “I also make sure I have plenty of low-range protein scattered around to help lure them in.” Hessler himself has been hunting since he was 12, during which he would frequently travel from his hometown to go shoot up north in Two Harbors. In his adulthood, his primary hunting ground is a stretch of land owned by his mother in Stillwater, where he splits his focus between deer, geese and ducks. “I’ve noticed that much of the anticipation for deer has gone up because of trail cameras, too,” he further admits. “If you’re out there, though, you need to learn to pace yourself mentally and emotionally
if you want to make sure you shoot anything big.” In describing himself as a hunter, Hessler believes that doing so comes not only from starting young and hunting with family but also from utilizing what one captures during hunting. "There's something about living off the land and being selfsufficient with what you catch that I find special," he says. “It makes you have a connection to how people used to hunt well before we did, to follow in their steps and try to do it as successfully as they used to.” Jim Crowl, who lives in Lino Lakes, has been an avid deer hunter for as long as he learned how to shoot, and SEE DEER OPENER, PAGE 6
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BUSINESS BRIEF Ascential Technologies opens manufacturing facility in Blaine To help customers revitalize global supply chains through reshoring and increase domestic manufacturing capabilities, Ascential Technologies will expand its domestic manufacturing footprint with the opening of a state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot facility in Blaine. Reshoring is the practice of bringing offshored manufacturing or industrial operations back to the company’s home country. The company’s highly innovative automation solutions are the driving force that makes reshoring manufacturing from overseas locations a financially viable option for manufacturers in Minnesota and beyond. The new facility will employ150 people and is equipped with world-class machinery, integrating
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RESOLUTION 23-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LEXINGTON, MINNESOTA, APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE WHEREAS, November 2, 2023, the City Council adopted two ordinances - Ordinance 23-04: AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE CHAPTER 5 – LAWFUL GAMBLING and Ordinance 23-05: AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE CHAPTER 11 – ZONING REGULATION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINICS, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lexington, due to the lengthy nature of these two Ordinances, has directed that this title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd. 4 The Council finds that the following text clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of Ordinance 23-04 and Ordinance 23-05, and hereby approves the following summary text for publication: “SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 23-04”. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LEXINGTON, MINNESOTA CHANGING LAWFUL GAMBLING, was approved by the Lexington City Council on November 2, 2023. This Ordinance provides revisions to Chapter 5 of the City of Lexington Code of Ordinances – Lawful Gambling. The revisions affected Section 5.111 Lawful Gambling and Section 5.112 – Additional Regulations. The revisions provide that premises permit or bingo hall license has first been offered to an organization meeting the requirements stated in paragraph (2)(a) through a 60-day period of published public notice and either such an organization has rejected said permit or license, or no such organization has responded to the public notice. NOTICE: the full text of this Ordinance is available for public inspection at Lexington City Hall located at 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN 55014, during regular office hours.” “SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 23-05” AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE CHAPTER 11 – ZONING REGULATION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINICS, which provides SECTION 11.40. ORDINANCE REGULATING addiction treatment clinics. The purpose of this Section is to set forth the land use and licensing requirements for clinics that provide treatment for addictive drugs or alcohol in order to protect the general health, safety and welfare. NOTICE: the full text of this Ordinance is available for public inspection at Lexington City Hall located at 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN 55014, during regular office hours.” WHEREAS, Passed by the City Council of Lexington, Minnesota this 2nd day of November 2023. Gary Grote, Mayor Attest: Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 14, 2023.
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When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month through June 30 Where: Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes, 6070 Blanchard Blvd. Details: Support group for family and friends experiencing Alzheimer's or dementia. Approx. one hour long. Registration preferred; walk-ins welcome. Contact: 651-632-5320 or caregiving@ lyngblomsten.org
CURRENT EVENTS 'GREENLAND THEN AND NOW'
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 Where: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Explorer Lonnie Dupre discusses his recent visit to the polar Inuit villages to find out how their culture had
SIP AND LEARN FOR SENIORS: DIABETES AND NUTRITION
When: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Where: The Rookery Activity Center,7690 Village Sr., Lino Lakes Details: A registered dietitian will discuss how nutrition impacts health and how to make right choices. Refreshments served. Presented in cooperation with local Lions Clubs. Contact: 651-410-2201
MANY FACES CULTURAL FOOD SHOWCASE
When: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Where: Mahtomedi Middle School Cafeteria Details: Learn about cultural foods and sample recipes. Community members welcome; RSVP. Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org/events
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When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov 18; 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 Where: First Presbyterian Church, 6201 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Shop for a variety of fair-trade items including handicrafts, foods, toys, clothing and more at the 27th annual event. Contact: 651-439-4380 or alternativegiftmarket.org
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Her crystal blue eyes will captivate you. Her affectionate and gentle personality will have you falling in love with her instantly. Lottie loves to cuddle. Oh, she likes to go on walks and play with her toys, too, but cuddling with her people is definitely at the top of her list of favorite things to do. Lottie is a 2-year-old German shepherd/husky mix, and she weighs about 40 pounds. She is intelligent and has a very relaxed demeanor. Lottie arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from one of the organization’s partners. She is social with other dogs and even with cats, and she loves everyone that she meets. She is a very friendly young lady. Lottie is house-trained and crate-trained, and knows her basic commands. She is anxiously waiting for a funloving life partner or family who will welcome her, include her and love
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he first time I went to Nashville I was 18 during Spring Break. My family and I stayed in a twobedroom loft apartment just two blocks away from Broadway in Printer’s Alley. Across from our loft was a jazz and supper club called Skull’s Rainbow Room, which I would discover had the best chocolate mousse cake I have ever tasted in my life. Since I wasn’t old enough to get into the restaurants past 8 p.m., my dad and I would sit on the front patio of our loft. Since we were close enough to the jazz club, we could hear the music from Skull’s in the alley.
On our first night there, my dad went across the street and was able to convince the hostess to let us buy a chocolate mousse cake. A waiter even came out of Madeline’s the club with the plate and served it to us. We thought it was so good, we got another Mail one the next night, it’s funny because they Madeline Dolby remembered my dad from the night before and knew he was there to order another slice of cake. The two of us would sit on the patio, eat cake, and listen to jazz music till around midnight. My mom and sister would come sit with us for a while before going back upstairs when it got too late. I still think about that chocolate mousse cake today, it was so good. Ever since my first visit to Nashville, I decided that for my 21st birthday, I would go back to the city with my family, my sister’s closest friend and my best friend Alica, to celebrate. I would be able to get into the places on Broadway past eight and experience Nashville in its full glory. We planned the trip about a year in advance. It was a big deal. My family takes birthdays seriously, we love to celebrate one another. We worked out all the small details a year before the trip, and soon, we were on a plane down south. My 21st was nothing but a success. We got a house about a 15-minute walk away from Broadway. There was a rooftop that gave us a perfect view of the Nashville skyline. There was a fireplace, comfortable seating and plenty of photo opportunities that me, Alica, my sister and her friend Haley, took advantage of. The sunsets were unreal from the roof. We would go up there after getting ready, eat dinner at the outdoor dining table and head out to the city quickly after the sun went down. I love Broadway and Nashville in general. Live music of all genres escapes through open windows and doors for the milelong stretch. When I first went, I couldn’t get in anywhere because I wasn’t old enough. I was so disappointed because I am a huge music junkie. I listen to anything and everything. The whole point of Nashville is to listen to the music. I wasn’t able to do that when I was 18, but I took full advantage when I was old enough. During my birthday trip, I had two singers serenade me. You can imagine how red my cheeks were as they sang country love songs to me in their cowboy hats. It was so embarrassing because everyone was cheering around me and taking videos of the cowboys singing. But it just added to the experience. The videos are hilarious to look back on today. At the end of November, my dad and I are going back to Nashville once again to watch a Predators versus Minnesota Wild game. I have written in my previous columns that my dad and I love hockey, specifically the Gophers, but we are slowly branching out to the NHL. It will be two of my favorite things combined into one trip — hockey and Nashville. We are just going for a weekend, but I am so excited to return back to the city. Nashville holds a very special place in my heart. I have so many good memories with my family and friends there. I want to move there in the future, whether it is for two years or the rest of my life. Something about the city feels like home to me. I love everything about it. The lights, the music and everything in-between.
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t often amazes me how sports and life mirror each other. For my non-sports fans, I may have already lost your interest. For my sports fans, I may have piqued your interest. In football, there is a term called the “sudden change;” it is a turning point in the game in which the game transitions from Movers & positive to negative. The Shakers teams which handle this D. Love phenomenon the best are usually most successful. Well, the same holds true in life; people, families, organizations, and cities which manage change, adversity, difficulty, hardship or trouble the best tend to win in the end. Most sports fans have a favorite team, and that team is made up of players we become fond of and cheer for individually as a member of the team. Inevitably when those players depart the team, we feel a certain level of sadness while also knowing a new player will take their place, play their position, maybe even wear their number. In Centerville
we started 2023 with a Council of Russ Koski, Steve King, Darrin Mosher, Michelle Lakso and me as mayor. Early in the year Raye Taylor replaced Michelle and now Terry Sweeny will replace Steve. These changes presented surprise, sadness, and opportunity all at the same time. Our team will continue to work together to find the best answers for the citizens of our great city. Teams which have solid foundations but understand how to take advantage of technology, new equipment, advancements in preparation and recovery typically find sustained and long-term success. Here in Centerville, we value old traditions like Fete de Lacs, but we do not shy away from innovative ideas to make the celebration even better. We have a Lions Club which is embedded within the fabric of our community. They have sponsored the ice fishing contest for years, but they are not afraid to try new adventures such as Christmas in the Park. Finding immense success with old ventures and new, meeting the needs of many distinct types of citizens which make up our city. We value a long-term business like Kelly’s, which is a cornerstone of our city while also welcoming a new business like Amazon, which will serve as
a anchor as we move into the future. Each business provides security to the people of Centerville in varied ways. Great teams have great fans who support them through the highs and lows. Great cities are made up of great citizens, people who care about their neighbors and strive to do their part to support making their city a wonderful place to live. There may not be a Centerville jersey to wear, but we know we have a city full of fabulous people. Getting to meet you, know you and represent you is such an honor and a privilege. As we enter the holiday season, I encourage you to sit back, rest, reflect and enjoy time with your families. Take time to watch and support your favorite team. You are already a member of the Centerville team, as we enter 2024, consider changing positions and becoming even more involved. Our city will continue to change, with engaged and involved citizens that change will continue to be for the better. D. Love is the mayor of Centerville.
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I saw an election mailer from Alliance for a Better Minnesota—one of the DFL’s main funders— promoting “universal free breakfast and lunch for students”. Are Minnesotans that gullible to believe that anything the government offers comes at no cost? Have we forgotten that “there’s no free lunch”? It seems that there’s a real attack on parents and their responsibility to provide for their own children, separating kids from their parents more and more, into the clutches of the government. Many of us were taught that it is the responsibility of the father to provide for and protect his wife and children, and the mother to protect and nurture them. But from all of the legislation this last session, it seems the DFL doesn’t really care about kids, families or parental rights. From their bills allowing MINOR kids to mutilate their bodies to repealing laws meant to help protect babies or provide for safe abortions (through the ninth month) to increasing government spending by 40%, how is any of this protecting kids and families? As the old quote goes, “a government to supply everything you need
is big enough to take everything you have” is more appropriate than ever, no matter who the author was. Just remember, that same government can destroy your family and take your kids if we are not vigilant.
Area Lions clubs will host Sip and Learn for Seniors: Diabetes and Nutrition at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 15 at the Rookery Activity Center, located at 7690 Village Drive in Lino Lakes. Guest speaker Danette Peterson, a registered dietitian, will teach seniors about how nutrition can impact their health and how making the right choices can change their lives. Light refreshments will be served. For more
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Thank you Thank you to everyone for their support of my reelection as mayor of Circle Pines. We are fortunate to have a very good City Council and top-notch city staff, and we will all work together to continue making our community a great place to live. Dave Bartholomay, Mayor of Circle Pines
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State flag, seal designs available for public viewing What do Minnesotans think the next state flag and seal should look like? Members of the public are now invited to see for themselves. More than
2,600 designs were submitted to the State Emblems Redesign Commission during a one-month period; qualifying submissions are now available online. Minnesota state flag designs make up about 85% of the submissions. Those are available to view at https://serc.mnhs. org/flags. Minnesota state seal designs make up approximately 15% of submissions. Those are available to view at https://serc.mnhs. org/seals. Later this month,
the commission will select five submissions for the new state seal and five for the state flag. The commission will select one design (or a modified version) to be utilized as the basis for each emblem. The State Emblems Redesign Commission was established in the 2023 legislative session to develop and adopt a new design for the official state seal and a new design for the official state flag no later than Jan. 1.
LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • Not this year, but next, Lino Lakes residents should have another option to purchase a Christmas tree within city boundaries. Kavan Christmas Tree Farm, a 40-acre site located at 1415 Ash Street, plans to open its doors for the 2024 season. • The city will host a public hearing Dec. 11 regarding its 2024-2028 financial plan. Some of the highlights include: - 2024 street reconstruction project - Kitchen/breakroom remodel in the police department (2024) - Water treatment plant (2024) - Otter Lake Road extension (2025)
- Public works facility (2026) - 2027 street reconstruction project For a detailed rundown of the plan, visit www.linolakes.us . • The Public Safety Department is having conversations with the Centennial Lakes Police Department and Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department with regard to possibly contracting with a company to provide a mental health professional on calls or for aftercare. “We all see a need, and we all think that this could help all of our communities quite a bit, specifically on those repeat calls,” Public Safety Director
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is no less tempted by what the wide range of the Minnesota outdoors has to offer. “The high I’ve always gotten from hunting comes down to not just the memories I’ve made over time but the joy of being out in nature itself,” he reminisces. Much like Hessler, Crowl started deer hunting at a young age. In his case, it was at 15 with his brother and dad, making Sandstone their preferred choice to travel to for shooting game. Similarly, he has also diverged his time from deer hunting in adulthood, emphasizing an additional pursuit of duck and fishing. “As elementary as it sounds, patience is always key,” Crowl adds on the point of remaining as still as possible when waiting for deer to approach. “Also, pinpointing the patterns by which the herds move is a big one, let alone why they come to any particular area to sleep and feed. You want to be someone who always wants to make the first shot count,
never the second and third.” But as much as he has encountered his fair share of slow, let alone unproductive, days within the woods, the stench of failure has never deterred him, no matter how strong it may be. “My success has never been based on whether or not I get a deer at the end of the day,” Crowl says. “It’s about perspective. You don’t have a script or a crystal ball when you’re out in the wilderness, so no hunting experiences are alike. Some of my best days never came from how big I shot something. More often than not, when it’s just you out there in the woods, the anticipation of waiting for that deer to come out is what you learn to enjoy the most.”
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BY THE NUMBERS • Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. • Rates of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone, which includes fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, increased over 22% from 2020 to 2021.
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didn’t know that she would quickly discover what she was meant to do. She created this workshop centered around exploring your identity. She brought her workshop to a treatment center. “The impact from those women in this two-hour workshop, their response, impacted me so deeply. That I was just like okay, this is it,” she recalled. Lounsbury went to Minneapolis Community and Technical College for a couple of years before she transferred to Metro State University. It was there that she pursued a degree SEE ART LAB, PAGE 15
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John Patrick’s heartwarming comedy, “The Curious Savage,” is coming to Mounds View High School Nov. 9 - 12. The play tells the story of Mrs. Ethel P. Savage. Upon her husband’s death, Mrs. Savage inherits $10 million, then plans to establish a fund to support dreamers with whimsical aspirations. Her stepchildren strongly disagree, so to prevent her from sharing their family’s wealth, they have her committed to a sanitarium. It is there that Mrs. Savage, played by Anja Horsman, finds kindness in the residents of “The Cloisters.” “This play is an engaging experience that presents the true importance of charity and kindness in a world that is often motivated by greed and dishonesty,” says Horsman, a senior at Mounds View High School. “It’s an honor to play the role of such a logical and humorous woman.” The Mounds View High School Theater Company is under the direction of Matthew van Bruggen, who has worked with several theater arts organizations, including the Minnesota Fringe Festival and Hennepin Theatre Trust. Before accepting the role as district performance facilities manager for Mounds View, he was the assistant theater director at Irondale High School. More than 130 members strong, the Mounds View High School Theater Company produces
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A popular event is the trunkor-treat. Adults and teens will decorate the trunks of their cars, and members of the public are free to move around the parking lot to each vehicle to gather up candy. It provides a safe, familyfriendly way for children to go trick-or-treating, dress up in their costumes and enjoy Halloween. St. Odilia Church, located on Victoria Street, will be hosting its own trunk-or-treat event. The church has held the event since 2013, when it was created by the Worship and Community Life Council. “The council heard about other
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2023 LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS CIRCLE PINES MAYOR
LINO LAKES MAYOR
Dave Bartholomay 97.65% (333 votes)
Rob Rafferty 92.48% (1,475 votes)
Write-in 2.35% (8 votes)
Write-in 7.52% (120 votes)
CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 2)
LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 2)
Matt Percy 51.67% (310 votes)
Steve McChesney 47.83% (287 votes)
Write-in 0.50% (3 votes)
CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ELECTION
Chris Lyden 36.73% (1,211 votes)
Michael S. Ruhland 36.58% (1,206 votes)
Catherine Decker 16.17% (533 votes)
Christopher Stowe 9.83% (324 votes)
Write-in 0.70% (23 votes)
Nici Dorner 97.48% (310 votes) Write-in 2.52% (8 votes)
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With a textbook display of ball control and defense, the Centennial Cougars shut down the Rosemount Irish 24-0 in the third round of the state playoffs on Friday evening. The impressive victory on a windy, 35-degree night in Stillwater earned the Cougars their first state semifinal game in 39 years. Despite having numerous strong seasons, Centennial had not won a quarterfinal game since 1984. “I thought it was our best effort of the year. The kids were focused and followed the game plan to perfection,” coach Mike Diggins said. “Our objective was to be disciplined and take away the big play.” No. 4 Centennial takes a 10-1 record into its first appearance in U.S. Bank Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 16, against No. 3 Lakeville South (10-1), kickoff 7 p.m.
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tight ends Kellin Binder and Henrik Hiltner. The Cougars took control from the outset with a 75-yard march capped by Whiting’s one-yard touchdown. The big play was Josh Lee out-jumping two defenders for a 38yard gain on a throw from Cummings. The Cougars then had a 58yard march leading to Keaten Frase’s 33-yard field goal for a 10-0 lead at the half. They started the second half with a 65-yard march, all on the ground, capped JON NAMYST| CONTRIBUTED by Cummings diving Centennial’s Owen Ringen (16), Ben Clausen (41) and Maverick across the line for a Harper (43) smothered Rosemount’s Riddik Collier. five-yard touchdown, opening a 17-0 lead, They added Harper’s two completions in Third-year three-yard TD in the seven pass attempts quarterback Daylen fourth quarter, set for 25 yards, and two Cummings has aimed up by Will Quick’s first downs. They had for this opportunity for interception and three takeaways: an a long time. His teams Burgoon’s 27-yard interception by Will had one playoff win in gainer. Frase was 3-for-3 Quick and two fumble 10th grade, two in 11th on conversions. recoveries, all in the grade, and now three as Leading tacklers fourth quarter. a senior. were Harper and Sometimes the best “It feels really exciting defense is a good offense Caden Coppersmith to be going to US Bank,” with eight each, and Centennial had he said. “It’s great to Whiting with six, and both going for them in see all the hard work Luke Metcalf, Ayden this game. The Cougars paying off.” Sadowski, and Melvin controlled the ball 70 Rosemount, which Wallace with four each. plays to Rosemount’s thumped Centennial Recovering fumbles 27 and committed 27-0 in this same game were Josh O’Shea and no turnovers and no last year, finished 6-5 Tanner Westtien. penalties. in 2023 against a strong Coach Diggins cited Maverick Harper schedule. Centennial the players’ seasoncarried 26 times for 107 blanked them twice — long hard work in the yards on straight-ahead the other was 9-0 in the weight room and on barges and scored his regular season finale — the practice field as 19th touchdown. Ty and the Irish averaged big factors, along with Burgoon added 96 yards 23 points in their other a dedicated coaching in 12 carries. Marcus nine games, staff that “puts in Whiting gained 26 in “Our defense showed a lot of time seven 10 totes, Cummings 18 up and did their thing, days a week.” He also in seven, and Brock and we expect no less praised the young Burggraff 18 in four. from them,” Cummings backups who ran the Cummings was 5-for-8 said. “We did our thing passing (to five different “scout team;” they on offense, too. Our line skillfully replicated the receivers) for 52 yards. gave us a good push Rosemount offense to Clearing the way which helped me and give the starters a lot of Mav and all the running were center Alex qualitiy reps against it. Larkin, guards Trenton backs.” Campbell and Joe Streff, The Cougars held tackles Bradley Brown Rosemount to 23 yards and Alex Johnson, and in 17 ground plays,
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Centennial junior diver Kate Woelfel has qualified for state for the third time and will be joined at state by eighth-grade teammate Sophia Nguyen. In Section 7AA on Saturday at Coon Rapids, Nguyen was 100 backstroke champion with a time of 58.21, comfortably ahead of a Forest Lake swimmer (58.93). Nguyen also placed third in 100 freestyle with 55.17 and scored points in two relays. “Sophia absolutely is a high potential swimmer,” coach Brandee Gough said. “She’s got an incredible work ethic, and is a serious athlete. She’s going to be hard to beat.” Woelfel earned second place in diving with 396.95 points, behind Delaney Nickles of Forest Lake, who scored 429.65. Woelfel placed eighth at state in ninth grade. “Kate had a consistent performance at sections and we look forward to seeing her do great at state,” Gough said. Said Woelfel: “It was a really fun season with my coach and our teammates and I’m excited for state this year! Focusing on having fun and staying positive throughout my dives.” Also advancing to the section finals were sophomore Claire Zebell, a sophomore, placing sixth in the individual medley (2:24.75) and eighth in the backstroke (1:05.25), and seventh-grader Lydia Hydukovich, sixth in the breaststroke (1:47.37). In relays, the Cougars were fifth in the medley (1:57.48) with Nguyen, Hydukovich. Zebell and Abigail Stang; fifth in the 400 freestyle with Zebell, Nadia Schuhbauer, Maddy Uelmen and Nguyen; and sixth in the 200 freestyle (1:49.93) with Stang, Graciana Lattimore, Uelmen and Hydukovich. “Our section meet was awesome. Could not be more proud of my girls,” Gough said. With a small roster, Centennial placed sixth among eight teams. Blaine was the section champion. The state meet will be held Nov. 16-18 at the University of Minnesota. Diving prelims are Thursday, swim prelims Friday, and finals Saturday.
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KateScherman, Woelfel, Centennial qualified for state the Brol Centennialjunior juniordiver, lacrosse standout, has for netted third time byprovided placing second at Section 7AACougars on Saturday. 22 goals and seven assists for the (4-2) She while racked up17396.95 scoring especially well on her inward notching groundpoints, balls (a change of possession statistic). 1 1/2 somersaults pike and heras front 2 1/2 somersaults Scherman was all-conference a sophomore with 36 tuck. goals Woelfel won every meetwebsite this yearILMCA and raised herhim: school and 28 assists. The dual recruiting said of “Endsix-diveplaymaking record to 274.05. Shewith placed eighth at state in ninth to-end machine striking confidence both on grade, had an excellent sophomore battled a and offthen the field. Versatile offensive threatyear withbut strong outside sinus infection at sectionals placed sixth.team leader and shooting and crease finishingand skills. Magnetic positive influencer.”
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Kick off holiday season with holiday home tour, boutique Kick off the holiday season by attending the North Oaks Holiday Home Tour & Boutique Nov. 17-18. The annual event will include a tour of two beautiful homes decorated by professionals from the metro area, a boutique featuring local artisans, and an optional luncheon at North Oaks Golf Club. (Reservations are required.) The holiday boutique will have many holiday gift options! The boutique is open to the public, no ticket required. It runs both days during the home tour, remaining open an hour after the last bus returns to North Oaks Golf Club. Twenty percent of vendor proceeds benefit Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota. The North Oaks Golf Club will be decorated for the holidays and a great atmosphere to enjoy food, drink and shopping. Humble Roots Boutique is a new addition this year. Tiffany Dawning, a marketing manager, and Evonne
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Bisson, a pre-school teacher, have embarked on a new journey as the owners of Humble Roots. Both bring a wealth of experience from their time working alongside boutique owner Laurel McGinnity at ‘A Home Enhanced’ for a combined period of over eight years. What began as a mere hobby for them gradually blossomed into a profound love for the boutique lifestyle. When McGinnity decided to step down from store ownership, Dawning and Bisson felt a resounding calling to fill her shoes. Their paths had occasionally crossed in the store over the years, but it was in the last three months that they collaborated closely. During that time, they discovered their compatibility as partners and decided to test the waters with a home holiday sale. This sale exceeded all expectations, affirming their belief that this was the path they were destined to take. Thus, Humble Roots was born, a name that encapsulates their humble beginnings and the deep-rooted history of the community. Their boutique journey, much like the historic building they now inhabit, traces back to the very foundation of Centerville, spanning a decade of growth since McGinnity’s initial opening. With their fitting tagline, ‘Humble Beginnings rooted in the community,’ the two are dedicated to providing an inclusive shopping experience for all, spanning generations from ages 5 to 95. Their establishment features handmade items from small businesses, products meticulously crafted by dedicated vendors, and a carefully curated selection of unique home decor not
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