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Food shelf dream becomes a reality

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Marie Miller returns a volley during the recent Community Education sponsored pickleball clinic at Centennial High School. In what resembles a cross between tennis and ping pong, participants use paddles and wiffle balls to hit over a net.

For the first time since the pandemic hit, clients are now able to set foot inside the Centennial Community Food Shelf (CCFS) and enjoy a completely different kind of experience.

The board of the CCFS has had a longstanding dream to renovate its space to not only allow clients more choice, but also offer a similar experience to shopping at a grocery store.

“This is a dream some of our members have had for a long time,” explained CCFS board member Bob Parent. “This group has been saving for many years … All of a sudden, the opportunity came where we could get better.”

Throughout the majority of the pandemic, clients have not been able to go into the food shelf, but instead have waited in their cars while a small core group of volunteers brought a grocery cart full of items out to their trunk. Parent explained that a positive aspect of COVID-19 was that it gave the group time to evaluate what they were doing and how they could do it better.

“For a while, we were just trying to maintain.

With COVID, we just wanted to keep the doors open, keep everybody safe, (and) do the best we could with what we had,” Parent recalled. “But it was time for this project to happen.”

The food shelf is located in the basement of Circle Pines City Hall. The food shelf pays $1 a year to

SEE PICKLEBALL, PAGE 9

SEE FOOD SHELF, PAGE 2

Construction begins on ‘largest private investment’ in Lino Lakes’ history

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

If all goes as planned, Lyngblomsten will open its doors to tenants on a second campus in Lino Lakes 110 years after it first opened its doors to the first resident at its Como Park campus in St. Paul.

The Minnesota senior services organization has broken ground on its senior living campus in Lino Lakes. The

campus will be located on a 20-acre site at the corner of Hodgson Road and County Road J. “Needless to say, this is a big deal for Lyngblomsten … It all started with a group of 11 Norwegian women who were looking for land somewhere between St. Paul and Minneapolis, and now we are here in Lino Lakes many years later breaking ground on the second campus,” explained President and CEO Jeff Heinecke.

Heinecke said Lyngblomsten really

began to plan and started looking for land for its second campus about six years ago.

Initially, Lyngblomsten was interested in a site near Lino Lakes City Hall, but city staff encouraged them to consider the corner of Hodgson Road and County Road J, which has been eyed by city planners as a main gateway into the city.

“The team that Lyngblomsten has assembled has been very committed to SEE SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS, PAGE 15

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Lino Lakes City Council Members (from left) Chris Lyden, Dale Stoesz, Mayor Rob Rafferty and Council Member Tony Cavegn attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lyngblomsten project, located at the corner of Hodgson Road and County Road J.

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lease the space from the city. Prior to moving into the space at City Hall in 2013, the food shelf was located at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines.

Food shelf representatives approached the city back in August and got the City Council’s blessing for the project.

The floor plan of the food shelf space had not changed much since the police department vacated the space and moved into its own building 15 years ago. Food shelf representatives did their best to make use of the available space, but the narrow hallways, divided rooms and many doorways more typical of an office

space made it a tricky place to navigate for clients and volunteers.

The newly renovated space features new waiting and check-in areas, an open floor plan concept to replicate the real shopping experience, added space for additional coolers, a new sink to clean off produce as well as a new refrigerator to store it, more space to move carts and stock shelves, an updated ADA-compliant restroom and an automatic door to assist clients when they exit the building with carts.

During a tour of the space, City Administrator Patrick Antonen said the CCFS “has got to be one of the nicest food shelves around.”

Mayor Dave Bartholomay added, “We

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The Centennial Community Food Shelf plans to hold an open house Saturday, Dec. 4 so that community members can see the newly renovated space.

all owe a big thanks to the Centennial Area Food Shelf board of directors and volunteers — they have really stepped up to improve the lives of so many within our communities.

“When I see the new space, I think of how welcoming it will be for those needing food — and how great it is to have community volunteers stepping up to serve their neighbors!” the mayor said.

“In these polarized times, this is exactly what our communities need to see — people coming together to serve others.”

During construction, food shelf volunteers were able to continue serving clients.

Last week, families were allowed into the building for the first time since the pan-

demic began to see the recently completed renovation. Although he said there is still some room for improvement, Parent noted that clients were “all smiles.”

One client told Parent, “A project always seems impossible until it is done.”

Well, the food shelf, and many of its partners along the way, have accomplished the “impossible.”

Community members are invited to check out the renovation at an open house Saturday, Dec. 4. (A time has not yet been set for the event.)

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• City Council members, along with those of several other cities in Anoka County, are wondering whether their cities should continue to have representation on the Anoka CountyBlaine Airport Advisory Commission (ACBAAC). At the last council meeting, Council Member Kim DeVries, who serves as the council liaison for the commission, explained that several cities have dropped off the commission, and the commission was not able to vote at the last meeting because there wasn’t a quorum.

City Administrator Bill Petracek said that the purpose for joining the commission several years ago was so that city could voice its concerns about the airport as those concerns arose. City Attorney Kurt Glaser said that at the time, the city had a vested interest in the group because the airport had less stable tenants renting space. He suggested the council consider attending the meetings on an as-needed basis.

• A flashing sign warning drivers to slow down because of a blind intersection will be installed on Restwood Road between Cowboy’s Saloon and Boulevard Bar and Grille. A crosswalk will also be added. Petracek said the city received a quote for the sign for approximately $1,800. “It will be a little costly to do this, but I think it is a good investment,” he said.

• The City Council has passed a resolution that supports the submission of a list of eligible nominees to Anoka County for the county’s open position on the Rice Creek Watershed

• A reminder to residents — the Centennial Fire District will hold its annual Santa Parade from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. The parade will visit a variety of neighborhoods throughout Circle Pines.

• The transition of integrating the Spring Blaine Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department into the Centennial Fire District (CFD) is now complete.

CFD contracts with SBM to not only provide a chief, but to perform administrative tasks.

• Annual licenses have been approved for Arctic Mechanical and Arise Ministries Inc. • The voter turnout for the city’s 2021 election was low. A total of 411 voters practiced their right to vote, fewer voters than in 2019. Mayor Dave Bartholomay and Council Members Dean Goldberg and Jennifer Rauner

Board. The cities of Blaine, Lino Lakes and Circle Pines have submitted the name of a candidate for consideration, and the cities of Centerville, Lexington and Spring Lake Park will also pass resolutions indicating their support of that list.

• The city now has an amended joint powers agreement (JPA) with Anoka County and various cities within the county for a Wellhead Protection Group. Various Anoka County cities that provide drinking water to their communities entered into the JPA in 2011 to jointly implement common elements of their wellhead protection plans in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

In 2014, an addendum was added to the JPA to allow additional cities to join the JPA without the need for each city council to approve a resolution.

However, it wasn’t clear which cities ended up passing resolutions and if all of the correct documents were signed in the process. The new amendment includes a provision to allow additional cities to join the group without the need for an addendum to the JPA or action from existing city councils.

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ran unopposed. There were 11 write-in candidates for the mayor’s seat and five write-ins for the two City Council seats.

• The city of Circle Pines will submit a nominee to Anoka County for consideration to fill an open position on the Rice Creek Watershed Board of Managers. Circle Pines’ nominee is Utilities Commission Chair Jan Kreminski. The city of Lino Lakes and city of Blaine will also submit a nominee (for a total of three nominees) to the county for consideration. The cities of Centerville, Lexington and Spring Lake Park will also support that list of three.

• The renovation at the Centennial Community Food Shelf is now complete. (See full story on pages 1 and 2.)

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CHURCH BRIEFS d di t d hi f i l career tto dedicated his professional working with those in correctional institutions and analyzing the goals of incarceration and rehabilitation.

His work also covers how visions of penitentiaries are shaped by media like “Les Miserables” or “The Shawshank Redemption.” Lawrence aims to ask how effective these correction enterprises are and pinpoint the societal costs. The meeting is free and open to the public and will take place in The Great Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 651-430-0361, 651-983-3846 or email Rev. R. Alan James at alan@astonishme.org.

Love Li L Lights h C Celebration l b i Join Living Waters Church to flip the switch on the Christmas lights outdoors at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Adults and children can enjoy live music, Christmas carols, bonfires, smores, hot chocolate, family photo opportunities and more.

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Saint Andrews will host Dr. Richard Lawrence The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at City Hall.

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Roughly 600 people have ever traveled to space, including several who consider Minnesota home: Karen Nyberg, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Duane Carey, Robert Cabana, Dale Gardner, and George Nelson.

I knew Josh and his family, and he was a newspaper carrier here at Press Publications. He was known for providing great service on his route. I often write about the unique opportunity it is for kids to have their fi rst job as a carrier, and share about the famous people who got their start Publisher’s delivering newspapers. It’s especially fun to have one of our own carrier View alumni find the success that Josh has.

Carter Johnson We are hopeful he will pack a current edition of the White Bear Press with him on his trip to space. Sending a White Bear grad to space is another fi rst for our community. Congratulations to Josh and his family.

Community Partners Partnerships between local organizations and municipalities have been more critical than many realize. Over the last 40 years, surveys have been conducted to discover what is needed to keep our communities moving forward with charm and the proper square footage for storefronts. The fi rst Macomb Study found that our small town main streets needed community events to help combat the competition from malls and big box stores. Community events and food options and entertainment would help attract traffic to down town areas. The study also highlighted the square footage needed for retail and parking.

I’ve heard horror stories from communities where partnerships have failed. Volunteers get overwhelmed, and bureaucracy for some of the events that have been taking place for years kills the volunteer spirt. This doesn’t seem to be happening here. We have a lot to be thankful for in our communities from the standpoint of volunteers and community support. Our volunteers and service organizations like Rotary and Lions clubs to name a few have helped organize countless community events. Festivals and celebrations such as fireworks displays, parades, movies in the park, and farmers markets, just to name a few. These events would not be possible without these partnerships. The support we receive from our city staff, public works departments, police and fi re departments - such as helping with logistics, ports potties, event set-up, providing security - is amazing. Thank you for all you do to help keep small town community events alive.

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25 years as a crime fighter, but also so much more

staple at the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) for the last 25 years has been Corporal Jon Krueger. Corporal Krueger joined the CLPD when it was still just the Circle Pines and Lexington Police Department in the 1990s.

He is a United States Marine Corps veteran and had spent four years serving our nation as a serviceman prior to law Cops enforcement.

In the last Corner 25 years here at CLPD, Jon Krueger Corporal Krueger has worked those long shifts, days and nights, holidays, weekends and covered for partners who are a bit under the weather at times.

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instructed and trained new officers for the department and was a powerful force working the night shift the fi rst half of his career wherein he arrested hundreds of drunk and impaired drivers. Corporal Krueger continues to have a strong interest in keeping the community safe by very actively working on traffic and speed enforcement on the day shift. He routinely leads the department in traffic related contacts with the public to keep our roads safe.

Corporal Krueger has been known to sit with area elementary school youth for lunch and mentor them over the years. Additionally, he has been a great partner to us here at CLPD in that time.

Having been his partner for the last 17 years, Corporal Krueger and I have a few stories, to say the least.

The most important story came about seven years ago.

Corporal Krueger and I were assigned a welfare check

of an adult male. Upon our arrival, we just knew this was going to be a more difficult call. It was clear the party we were dealing with was not in a rational frame of mind and needed help. In the course of our intervention, the male lunged at me and grabbed my duty belt in an attempt to take my holstered fi rearm away from me. As I struggled to gain control of the male’s hands, Corporal Krueger pulled the male away from me, to the ground, and held him there until he could be handcuffed. The male was then taken to get the help that he needed and Corporal Krueger and I went home to our families. That’s a great partner.

Congratulations on 25 years here at CLPD. We know you have a few more good ones left in you. You are appreciated.

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

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The “Minnesota Bound” team celebrates their 1000th episode.

Dorothy A. Cahow, age 97, of Circle Pines, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Beaumont Commons in Dearborn, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Cahow. She is survived by her daughter Dorinda (Jeremy) Hughes and son Daniel (Susan) Cahow. Loved by grandchildren(Benjamin, Sarah, Jessica, and Abraham Hughes) and (Leah and Colton Cahow).

A memorial service will be held at Gethsemane Methodist Church, Lino Lakes, in May, 2022.

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Lino Lakes resident Kelly Jo McDonnell, producer of the TV show “Minnesota Bound” on KARE 11, reached the 1,000-episode milestone. The outdoor nature show began airing on NBC in 1995.

“Very few shows ever reach that number,” said Ron Schara, founder and past host of Minnesota Bound for most of its years. “We think there are a lot of reasons why, but the main reason …is our viewers.”

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for the final (second) payment for the 2021 trail maintenance project, completed in September.

The $80,000 project included patching and repaving the trail, pedestrian ramp improvements and replacing existing culverts to maintain drainage.

• The council has officially approved a resolution that affi rms its support of the opening of the Lino Lakes Activity Center (name to be determined) with a target opening date of April 1.

(See pages 1 and 15 for more information.)

• The city now has an amended joint powers agreement (JPA) with Anoka County and various cities within the county for a Wellhead Protection Group.

• A preliminary plat has been approved for Lake Amelia Woods. Applicant Tom Budzynski, of TJB Homes Inc., has submitted an application to subdivide two existing parcels into four, 10-acre rural lots to construct four new single-family homes east of Amelia Lake on approximately 40 acres.

Back in 2017, the applicant and property owners submitted a PUD concept plan that proposed a master planned residential community that consisted of eight market-rate apartment buildings, 20 twin homes and two senior assisted living buildings for a total of 452 housing units.

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• St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church has been given the green light to conduct its annual scholarship raffle Nov. 23.

Proceeds from the raffle will be used for college scholarships for members of the church.

• The city will hold the second reading of an ordinance that establishes the city fee schedule for 2022. Finance Director Hannah Lynch explained that the fee schedule is reviewed by department directors on an annual basis to request updates or amendments that are appropriate for the following year.

Changes are proposed for: temporary set-up license, election fi ling fee, peddler/ solicitor/ transient merchant, police digital photographs, police other digital documentation/ video, water utility rate, sewer utility rate, lateral service connection fee, interim use permit, vacation (street/ utility/ drainage) and tree preservation mitigation fee.

• The council has authorized the city to pay the remaining $4,000 to Bituminous Roadways Inc.

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• Polling places for 2022 elections have been established. All cities conducting elections in 2022 are required to adopt a resolution establishing polling places before the end of the preceding year. The city of Lino Lakes will administer a primary election Aug. 9 and the state general election on Nov. 8.

As of now, the polling locations will include: Lino Lakes Senior Center, Lino Lakes Fire Station No. 1, St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, City Hall, Rice Creek Covenant Church, Lino Lakes Fire Station and Living Waters Lutheran Church.

Redistricting will occur in 2022, so city staff will continue to monitor that process as well as the need to update polling place locations and precinct lines for voter convenience and population changes.

• The recording deadline for the planned unit development (PUD) final plan/final plat for Nature’s Refuge has been extended 90 days. The original PUD final plan/final plat for the residential development was approved in September 2020 and has since received four extensions. (Per ordinance, the developer must record the plat within 90 days after the date of approval; otherwise, the approval of the final plat is considered void, unless the developer requests and receives an extension from the City Council.)

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 8100 block of I-35E for speeding and detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle Nov. 2. A search found 20 grams of marijuana in the vehicle.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for failure to signal on the 6900 block of Lake Drive Nov. 2. The officer established reason to search the vehicle and found drug paraphernalia. The driver was cited for the offense.

• An officer took a civil report in the 500 block of Birch Street Nov. 2 and gave the individual resources.

• Officers received information about a person at a residence who had a warrant for their arrest in the 400 block of Arrowhead Drive Nov. 2. After confirming the warrant, officers arrested the individual and transported them to jail.

• Officers responded to a property damage crash in the 600 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 2. One driver was issued a citation for a traffic violation.

A state of Minnesota accident report was completed.

• An officer received a report of a possible theft of packages in the 100 block of Morgan Lane Nov. 2.

The officer made contact with the homeowners and found a theft occurred. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers were dispatched to a call of a vehicle rollover with no injuries in the 8000 block of I-35E Nov. 3. State Patrol responded to handle the call.

• Officers were dispatched to a call of a possible impaired driver in the 6300 block of I-35E Nov. 3. Officers

responded and assisted the State Patrol with the investigation.

• Officers were dispatched to a phone call report regarding damage to property in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue Nov. 3. Officers documented the incident and the investigation is ongoing.

• An officer met with a male who was concerned about comments made online by another male Nov. 3.

The officer contacted the male and mediated after determining no crime had been committed.

• An officer received a report with detailed information on the 200 block of Baldwin Circle regarding communication with a party on a dating app Nov. 3. The incident was documented and it was determined that no crime had been committed.

• A community service officer responded to a report of an illegal fire in the 400 block of Birch Street Nov. 3. The homeowner was advised of city ordinances and extinguished the fire.

• An officer was dispatched to take a report of a dog bite that occurred the previous day in the 600 block of Eagle Court Nov. 3. Information was collected and passed on to a community service officer for follow-up.

• Officers and firefighters responded to a report of a garage fire on the 800 block of Lois Lane Nov. 3. Upon their arrival, the fire had been put out by the homeowner. The fire division remained on scene to investigate.

• An officer received a traffic complaint regarding a school bus not being able to investigate on the road due to construction vehicles parking on both sides in the 700

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• Officers responded to a report of a theft at a local school in the 700 block of Main Street Nov. 4. The case is under investigation.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop involving a vehicle that displayed stolen plates in the block of 101st Avenue northwest and Foley Boulevard northwest in Coon Rapids Nov. 4. The female driver was cited for driver's license violations. The license plate theft investigation was handled by the initial reporting agency.

• An officer responded to a two-vehicle accident involving a deer in the 6600 block of Hodgson Road. The vehicles sustained a large amount of damage but were drivable. The officer documented the incident and completed a state accident report.

• An officer took a phone call report regarding a threat made in the 7100 block of Grey Heron Drive Nov. 4.

When the officer spoke with the complainant, they found the problem had been resolved and there was no need for police assistance.

• An officer received a delayed report of theft of mail in the 2300 block of Delina Circle Nov. 5. The case is active.

• Officers and rescue responded to a two-vehicle personal injury accident in the block of Apollo Drive and Lake Drive. One driver was transported to a hospital with minor injuries and one vehicle was towed.

• Officers and firefighters responded to a report of an appliance on fire in the 6900 block of Black Duck Drive Nov. 5. Upon their arrival, the fire was put out and firefighters determined there were no additional problems.

• An officer responded to a complaint of an animal on the roadway near Birch Street and Fawn Lane Nov. 5. The animal was returned to its owner safely. There were no further problems.

• Officers responded to a large juvenile party on the 6000 block of Sargent Court North Nov. 5. Upon their arrival, the party dispersed and officers determined there were no further problems. The parents of the juveniles were contacted and they were advised of the incident.

• An officer responded to a call reporting a bicycle theft in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 6. The incident is under investigation.

• Officers responded to a parking complaint involving a trailer in the 7200 block of Savanna Court Saturday, Nov. 6. The owner of the trailer was advised of the city ordinances related to parking and learned the trailer would be moved by Monday.

• Officers responded to a traffic complaint in a residential neighborhood near Lacasse Circle and Lacasse Drive Nov. 7. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicles involved. There were no further problems.

• An officer responded to a noise complaint at a residence in the 2100 block of Harriet Lane Nov. 7. The owner was advised. There were no further problems.

• Officers responded to a report of a theft of fuel in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue South Nov. 7. The incident was documented and is being investigated.

• Officers responded to a car vs. deer property damage accident on the 6300 block of Centerville Road Nov. 7. The incident was documented and there were no injuries. The damage was under $1,000.

• Officers responded to a call of a grass fi re in the 7800 block of Nottingham Lane Nov. 8. Upon their arrival, officers found debris was on fi re and that it had spread

to a nearby shed. The fi re division, along with mutual aid agencies, arrived and put out the fi re.

• Officers responded to a call of suspicious activity occurring outside a closed business in the 600 block of Apollo Drive on Nov. 8. Officers arrived and found that no crime had occurred.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to a driving complaint in the 30 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Nov. 4.

• Officers were dispatched to the 9100 block of South Highway in Lexington on the report of a theft in progress Nov. 4.

• Officers were dispatched to a barking dog disturbance in the 0 block of Hillcrest Lane in Circle Pines Nov. 4.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Nov. 4. The male driver was cited and released.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection on Lexington Avenue and West Road in Circle Pines Nov. 4. The suspect fled, and charges are pending.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop for speeding in the area of Lake Drive and Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Nov. 4. There was an odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. A search yielded marijuana and a liquor bottle. The driver was cited.

• Officers observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Lake Drive and Pine Drive in Circle Pines Nov. 5. An adult female was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle parked in a handicapped spot without a proper permit in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington on Nov. 5. Officers located the owner and advised them to move the vehicle.

• Officers were dispatched to a report of criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Centerville Road in Centerville on Nov. 5.

• Officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville on Nov. 5.

• Officers assisted the city of Centerville with execution of an administrative warrant in the 7300 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville Nov. 5. The property was deemed unfit for habitation and secured.

• Officers were dispatched to a call in the 1700 block of Westview in Centerville on a report of people casing a construction site Nov. 6.

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• Officers observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Syndicate Avenue and Restwood Road in Lexington Nov. 6. A short pursuit ensued. The driver was taken into custody on multiple felony charges.

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• Officers were dispatched to a possible slumper in the 9200 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington Nov. 7. The situation was found to be a motorist assist. There were no other issues.

• Officers observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Hamline Avenue and Lovell Road in Lexington Nov. 8. The vehicle fled from officers, and they terminated the pursuit.

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Ex-Cougar closing career as Nebraska receiver

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

By now, Levi Falck could be a couple years into a business career. Instead, he’s still playing football in his sixth year of college.

That’s because the 2016 Centennial graduate achieved his dream of competing in the Big Ten. He’s been a Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver the last two seasons, after graduating from University of South Dakota (USD).

“It’s been exactly what I wanted, the experiences, playing at Memorial Stadium, and being around these guys and these coaches,” said the 24-yearold athlete.

“I’ve got the rest of my life to put on a suit and go to work. To delay that for two years so I can play more football, it’s well worth it.”

And Falck is not just suiting up. He’s been catching passes every game for two seasons. Especially gratifying for him was playing against the Minnesota Gophers in Minneapolis. He snagged four passes for 36 yards in a 30-23 loss to the Gophers.

“I always wanted to play for the Gophers, whether football or baseball, when I was a kid,” he said. “So, to get to play on that field that I went to as a kid and watched Eric Decker play, I thought that was the coolest thing in the world.”

He had a rooting gallery of about 150 friends and family, many of whom congregated by the team bus after the game. “My mom brought a bunch of friends and family,” he said.

Falck has caught 14 passes from Adrian Martinez for 198 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown against Michigan in a 32-29 loss and a 43-yard gainer against Purdue in a 28-23 loss.

The Cornhuskers are 3-6 overall and 1-5 in the Big Ten. In 2020, he had 13 catches for 122 yards. Against Purdue, he had five catches for 39 yards and blocked a punt.

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Nebraska senior wideout Levi Falck turns upfield after catching a pass against the Gophers.

Falck came out of nowhere to earn his spot at both USD and Nebraska.

At Centennial, Falck’s sophomore and junior football seasons were wiped out by separate knee injuries. He played wide receiver his senior year and, still not 100% healthy, caught “about 30 passes,” he recalls, on a 4-5 team. His best sport was baseball, playing shortstop.

Falck signed with South Dakota State for baseball, after hitting .510 with 25 stolen bases as a senior with the Cougars, but liked football better and opted to walk on at South Dakota.

Nobody was recruiting him, but his close friend Tyler Peterson, a Cougar grad playing basketball at USD, talked to the football coaches about giving him a look.

Falck had a solid career with the USD Coyotes, snagging 70 passes for 774 yards and two touchdowns in 24 games over three seasons, after one redshirt season. His 2019 season was shortened by injuries, and the NCAA granted him an extra year of eligibility — meaning he still had two seasons if he wanted them.

He did, provided he could catch on with a major college team. Having graduated, with a degree in kinesiolo-

gy and sport science, from USD, he was free to join another program.

Falck liked his chances to make the jump from the lower level of Division I to the top level, largely because USD played a Big Eight team, Kansas State, in 2018, and he caught 11 passes for 140 yards.

He sent out “about 100 emails” to coaches around the country with a link to his highlights. The only one to respond was Nebraska, coached by Scott Frost. Falck has made sure they were not sorry to give him a chance.

“I had a lot of confidence I’d be able to come in and play, but I did surprise myself a little, to make an impact right away,” he said. “Especially coming in late, in the summer, and missing spring practice and winter conditioning.”

Most of his catches are mid-range, across the middle passes. “I’m not the fastest guy, but I can hold my own.

The Nebraska strength coaches really worked with me on improving my speed.” The main difference in D-1, he said, is how much bigger everyone is, not just the linemen but the linebackers and defensive backs.

Falck, by the way, is just the second Centennial graduate to play major college football. The first was Jeff Kwapick, also at Nebraska, a three-year starter at offensive tackle in the 1970s.

While Nebraska has slipped from its glory days (like when Kwapick played), the fans there are still crazy about the team, Falck said. Crowds are huge and enthusiastic. When players make appearances, wearing their jerseys, they are besieged with admiring fans who want photos and autographs.

Falck, working on his master’s degree in business at Nebraska, will conclude his college football career Friday, Nov. 26, when the Cornhuskers host Iowa at 12:30 p.m. After that, he said, “I can see myself in sales, or coaching football. But right now, my goal is to make it to the NFL or Canadian Football League.”

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Girls soccer: Cougars’ Ahles is Ms. Soccer award finalist Lauren Ahles, Centennial senior forward, is one of five finalists for the Ms. Soccer Award in the Class 3A division. Ahles tallied 14 goals on this year’s 19-2, state runner-up team, and 31 in her career. She has signed with a Division I

The Centennial/Spring Lake Park girls hockey team, newly-paired this year, won its debut over Burnsville 6-1 there Saturday. Lauren O’Hara pumped in the first and last goals. In between, Jaycee Chatleain, Grace Laager, Olivia Wlaschin and Megan Goodreau scored.

Goodreau assisted on three goals, and Noelle Hemr on two. Goalie Kaitlin Groess made 16 saves.

Tennis: Cougar season awards listed

Centennial Cougars tennis awards for 2021 have been announced by coach Arnie Lamers. Named to the all-Northwest Suburban Conference (NWSC) team are seniors Ainsley Greve, Kate Kastner, Hailey Helvig and Megan Goodreau. Honorable men-

Boys soccer: Cougar leaders, awards listed

Four Centennial players were named to the all-Northwest Suburban Conference boys soccer team, including Isaac Verke, who got the team Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

Verke, senior goalkeeper, posted an .804 save percentage and 1.09 goals-against-average.

Other all-conference picks are Garrett Andersen, senior midfielder; Cal Babiash, junior forward; and Aidan Dockendorf, junior midfielder.

Getting honorable mentions were Horoom Bula, senior midfielder; Keaten Frase, sophomore defender; and Alvaro Golopa, junior midfielder.

Other team awards went to Babiash (most dedicated), Dockendorf (goal of

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the year) and Bula (most improved). The Cougars, coached by Jeff Ottosen, were 11-5-1 overall and 8-4-1 in conference, with 10 shutouts and just 19 goals allowed.

Top scorer was Andersen with seven goals and five assists for 12 points, followed by Babiash (7-4-11) and Galopa (4-3-7).

Woelfel is section diving champion; McCulloch also advances

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Centennial diver Kathryn Woelfel captured the Section 7AA championship and teammate Rylie McCulloch also qualified for state over the weekend.

Woelfel, a freshman, earned a 359.0 score, edging Forest Lake’s Delaney Nickles (353.75) in the meet concluding Saturday at Coon Rapids. Woelfel’s best dives are a forward double somersault pike, forward 2 1/2 somie tuck, and inward 1 1/2 somie tuck.

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED McCulloch, a junior, Cougar junior Rylie scored 319.85 to nab McCulloch, shown here the fourth and final in practice completing a state berth. Centennial forward double somersault also had junior Maddie tuck, placed fourth in the Haider in seventh place section. with 264.60.

State Class AA diving will be held Thursday (preliminaries) and Saturday evenings at the University of Minnesota.

Centennial had swimmers in the section finals (top eight) in nine events as the team placed fourth among eight teams. Only the top two advance to state in swimming events.

Cougar junior Calla Kamish placed third in backstroke (59.93) and fourth in the 100 freestyle (55.71).

Raylynn Robeck, a freshman, placed fourth in butterfly (1:00.83) and fi fth in individual medley (2:19.74).

Jaden Ruegsegger, a junior, was fifth in the 50 free (25.42) and seventh in the 100 free (56.41).

Laura Rebell, a junior, was seventh in breaststroke (1:13.02).

Nicole Kammer, a junior, placed eighth in both 200 free (2:06.64) and 500 free (5:49.33) Also scoring points by reaching consolation finals were Claira Zebell, 10th, individual medley, and 10th, breaststroke; Brooke Halverson, 11th, backstroke; Lauren Kajer, 12th, 200 free, and 13th, butterfly; Malena Bakeberg, 12th, 100 freestyle; Lily Gulaid, 13th, breaststroke, and 15th, individual medley; Grace Wiege, 14th, 500 freestyle; and Abigail Stang, 14th, breaststroke.

Team scoring was Blaine 491, Andover 347, Anoka 331, Centennial 300, Forest Lake 215, Duluth East 171, Coon Rapids 170, Cambridge-Isanti 78.

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Named team MVP’s were Goodreau and Jarpy, who had a 14-4 record together at No. 2 doubles. Sugden got most improved. Lauren Klein, eighth-grader, got the Coaches Award. The Cougars were 8-9 overall and 7-4 in the NWSC.

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The council has officially approved a resolution that affi rms its support of the opening of the Lino Lakes Activity Center (name to be determined) with a target opening date of April 1. (See “Council gets fi rst glance at possible rec center name,” Nov. 9.)

“Coming up in March, it will have been two years since the Y closed,” Mayor Rob Rafferty said. “We have pieces that are still unsolved but we need to try to move forward and try to see what we can do to get some things in line … There are a lot of moving pieces; the problem is, we are trying to make sure those pieces are moving together in the right direction.”

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“The leadership from (City Administrator Sarah) Cotton down to our department heads and consultants is nothing short of awesome. If there is a team that can make this April 1 deadline happen, it is this team.

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“The name is important, but what is so much more vital is what the facility means to the citizens of Lino Lakes,” he continued.

“Whether you are 1 year old or 100 years old, it is about health, wellness, fitness and sport. It is about a place our community can call home.

It will be one of the best places to put joy in one’s heart. (Days from now) we are going to open this facility.”

The council will likely approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an area fitness provider soon.

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Let’s play (pickle)ball National Community Education Day was celebrated locally with a free Pickleball class in the lower gym at the Centennial High School East building. Dozens of local residents participated in the popular pickleball clinic. Centennial Community Education’s new Pickleball offerings will be available for registration begining Dec. 1.

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ONGOING EVENTS HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY “500” When: 12:45 p.m. Nov. 18; the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

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CRIBBAGE When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22; the 4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

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CURRENT EVENTS “CLUE!” When: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 11-21 Where: Themed mystery dinner party based on the classic board game. Tickets $32/adults; $22/students. Cash bar.

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The first night of the Barno Family Lights Show will be Friday, Nov. 26. Guests are invited to see the lights, warm up by a campfire and enjoy a candy cane.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE LIBRARY When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16 Where: Virtual event Details: Annual fundraiser for the Stillwater Public Library features Honorable Justice Alan Page and Emcee Lee Valsvik of KOOL 108.

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“WHITE CHRISTMAS” When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 19-Dec. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players perform the classic holiday musical. Tickets $25-$30.

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SHOPPING NIGHT AT WBCA When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Buy gift items made by local artists at the WBCA's new retail store. Members receive an extra 5% discount.

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25TH ANNUAL ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21 Where: First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave. N. Details: Variety of fair-trade items including handicrafts, foods, toys, clothing and more.

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When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W. Stillwater Details: Wander into a winter wonderland at the Historic Courthouse decorated for the season, and shop the vendors of hand-crafted items, tour exhibits and take photos in the holiday display. Free admission; $3 suggested donation.

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LAKEWOOD CONCERT SERIES When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21 Where: Lakewood Worship Center, 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood Details: Performance by Twin Cities Master's Chorale. Freewill offering.

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FAST BEFORE THE FEAST 5K, 10K AND FUN RUN When: 8:25-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 25 Where: Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Thanksgiving Day race on the paved trail.

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30TH ANNUAL STILLWATER NUTCRACKER When: 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, Saturday, Nov. 27 and Sunday, Nov. 28 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Family-friendly version of Tchaikovsky's ballet performed by dancers of St. Croix Ballet.

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WINTERTIME LED LIGHT SHOW When: 5-10 p.m. Nov. 26- March 20 Where: Downtown Stillwater, 1010 Main St. Details: Experience a winter wonderland of lights in downtown Stillwater on Chestnut St. from Maint Street to the Historic Lift Bridge beginning Black Friday.

VICTORIAN CAROLING ON THE CORNERS When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays; noon-2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 26-Dec. 18 (10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 4) Where: Main Street, Stillwater Details: Listing to holiday melodies of strolling costumed carolers on Main Street. Free.

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THANKSGIVING WEEK COMEDY SHOW When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24 Where: Running Aces, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Co-headliners Jason Schommer and Jeff Pfoser, with host Randall Reid. $25 in advance; $30

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When: 6-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26 Where: 4102 88th Lane NE, Circle Pines Details: The Barno Family Lights display will be turned on for the fi rst time this season. Attendees are invited to watch the show, warm up by a campfi re and enjoy a candy cane. There may also be some special guests as well.

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Gov. Tim Walz has announced three new COVID-19 rapid testing opportunities and a new saliva polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing site to expand Minnesota’s network of community testing sites across the state.

The state has began offering rapid tests at an existing community saliva testing location in Lino Lakes in the former YMCA building. Rapid testing options are also now available in Minneapolis, Albert Lea and Marshall.

“An expansive, accessible, and free community testing network is critical to making sure Minnesota families can get tested for COVID-19,” said Gov. Walz. “Testing provides clarity and peace of mind for parents, workers, and anybody heading out their front door. By expanding our community testing network, we’re making it easier for more Minnesotans to get the COVID-19 tests they need. Make an appointment at one of our free sites today.”

“Our community testing network helps Minnesotans find COVID-19 testing in their neck of the woods,” said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. “With more activities heading inside as the weather cools down, it’s important that Minnesotans get tested if they’re feeling ill. By expanding our testing network, we’re connecting more Minnesotans to testing options near them.”

Since October, the state has launches rapid testing at community testing sites in Stillwater, Crookston, Hutchinson, Moorhead, Saint Paul, Brooklyn Park, Duluth, Inver Grove Heights, Wadena and Hibbing.

The state’s community testing sites have administered more than 27,000 rapid tests in the last three weeks.

Since this summer, the state has opened new saliva PCR testing in Bloomington, Lino Lakes, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Morris and Bemidji and expanded testing capacity in Duluth, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead and Winona. Health officials are

constantly assessing testing demand and will continue to expand the state’s community testing network to ensure every Minnesotan has access to free testing to keep their families and communities safe.

In addition to the new state rapid testing options, the state is also partnering with local public health (LPH) agencies around the state. Sixteen local public health agencies are deploying rapid tests provided by the Minnesota Department of Health, some of which will be used at community testing clinics, while others will be used for targeted testing efforts. Participating agencies will announce their testing plans and appointments processes, which can be found at https://mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/ testing-locations/index.jsp Rapid testing at state sites is recommended for symptomatic Minnesotans and is open to Minnesotans with or without insurance. Testing is free at all the state’s community testing sites. Participants who have health insurance will be asked for their insurance information so the state can bill their insurance company on their behalf. If a person is uninsured or if insurance does not cover some or all of the cost, the state will cover the difference, ensuring testing remains open to all at no cost.

While walk-ins are welcome, people seeking testing at state sites can schedule a test as well at mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/ testing-locations/community-testing.jsp.

Rapid test results will be available within approximately 1-3 hours.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Jersey Mike's Subs donates $300K for wreaths The national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) has announced that Jersey Mike’s Subs has made a $300,000 donation to support a matching campaign from Nov. 15-30, with a goal to sponsor 40,000 veterans’ wreaths for placement. It’s all in an effort to remember the fallen and honor those that serve as well as their families.

Now through Tuesday, Nov. 30, every $15 wreath sponsorship made at wreathsacrossamerica. org/JerseyMikes will be matched by Jersey Mike’s subs, up to $300,000. Since 2012, Jersey Mike’s has raised more than $2.5 million to support WAA’s mission. This year’s national

wreath-laying events will take place at more than 2,800 participating locations nationwide, including at Arlington National Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, Dec. 18.

The Centennial Fire District will once again host Santa parades in Circle Pines and Centerville this holiday season.

The Circle Pines parade is scheduled for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, and the Centerville parade will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9.

To donate during the parade, have any nonperishable food and new, unwrapped toys you would like to give. As Santa makes his way through your neighborhood, come out to visit the fire department and put your food and toys in the truck. Santa will have treats for the kids along the route.

If you won’t be available during the time Santa visits your neighborhood, simply leave your food donation by your mailbox with a label that reads “Santa

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Poinsettias to raise funds for senior allnight party Poinsettias are currently being sold to help raise funds for the Centennial High School all-night party this spring. Orders are due by Nov. 19. To order, complete the order email centennialsanp@gmail.com or mail it to P.O. Box 662, Circle Pines, MN 55014. Cash, check or Venmo are accepted. The poinsettias will be delivered to Centennial High School Saturday, Nov. 27. For more information (and prices), contact Ashley Doyle at centennialsanp@gmail.com.

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SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS: ‘to be longstanding asset for the community’ seeing this project through from start to finish,” explained Development Advisor Judd Fenlon, of Grand Real Estate Advisors. “We feel very confident that the project we are going to deliver is going to be a longstanding asset for this community.”

Since the summer of 2017, Lyngblomsten has worked to not only get all of the necessary approvals, but also solidify financing.

In August 2018, the Lino Lakes City Council approved a planned unit development concept plan. In April 2019, the property was rezoned and a preliminary plat was approved. In summer 2021, the final plat was approved.

The final green light was given this October.

“This is a very exciting moment for all of us in Lino Lakes. It is the number one largest private investment the city has ever had to date in its history,” said Mayor Rob Rafferty.

“The fact of the matter is, they have so much to offer and we couldn’t be prouder to have them as a partner … Home is where the heart is, and Lyngblomsten’s heart is creating the best senior community living experience right here in Lino Lakes.”

The $65 million project will consist of 20 detached rental townhomes and a multilevel senior living building that will include 96 independent living apartments, 34 assisted living apartments, 17 memory care units and an array of amenities. A second phase will add a skilled nursing wing.

The campus will serve as a place for both residents and nonresidents to gather.

“We don’t want to be just another senior care campus provider, we want to be a provider that the neighbors, the city and everybody that is associated with Lyngblomsten can appreciate,” Heinecke said.

Campus amenities

will include a wellness center with a pool, fitness studio and strength/core training room, chapel/ multipurpose room, restaurant/pub/café, salon, theater, classroom, community garden, dog washing station, vendor space for rotating services, outdoor courtyards, walking trails and more.

Of those amenities, many of them — including the pool, wellness center, restaurants, meeting spaces and the main courtyard —will be open

to the public (some of those may have a fee).

Construction of the townhomes is expected to wrap up by next fall, and the main building is scheduled to be finished in late spring of 2023. For more information, visit MyLinoLakesHome.com or contact 651-341-0483 or email LinoLakes@ lyngblomsten.org.

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4. Lino Lakes Assisted Living and Memory Care’s Wall of Honor is complete. The wall pays tribute to the care facility’s 13 veterans.

As new veteran residents move in, more faces will be added to the wall. — Ronda Taber, contributed

5. Jennifer Howell spotted this barred owl hiding from the rain in Lino Lakes. — Jennifer Howell, contributed

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