Christmas tree farm comes to Lino Lakes
BY ANDREA SWENSSON
NORTH OAKS NEWS EDITOR
Is there anything more hopeful than the sight of a tiny young Christmas tree sprouting out of the dirt? It’s a sight that Steve Kavan is getting used to now that he’s started planting thousands of foot-tall seedlings on the property on Ash Street in Lino Lakes that he and his wife, Lauren, purchased in 2018. By the time the
trees get to him they are already two to five years old, and stand anywhere from 12 to 24 inches high. It takes another eight years of growth before it will be tall enough to end up in someone’s living
room for a holiday season. This year, he estimates he planted somewhere between 4,000 and 5,000 future Christmas trees.
“Not all of them survive,” he says
Local Girl Scout attends leadership academy in Alabama
MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
Circle Pines resident Eva-Marie Lee, a junior at Centennial High School, has been a Girl Scout for the last 2 1/2 years. She joined after attending a Hmong summer camp hosted by the Girl Scout organization.
“I wanted to learn more about my culture and how to connect with people,” said Lee. “A big part was wanting to step out of my comfort zone and learn how to speak up for myself.”
She added that her favorite memory since going Girl Scouts, including the Hmong summer camp, has been attending the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, earlier this month.
“I think it (the space camp) had to be one of the best experiences ever,” Lee said. “I not only got to meet up with Girl Scouts from other cities, but I got to meet people internationally.”
As part of a new partnership with Honeywell, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys recently had the opportunity to send 10 local Girl Scouts to attend the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket
Lino Retail 2.0: Residents raise concerns about proposed businesses
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
LINO LAKES — An auto part retail store, an instant oil change facility and a three-unit multi tenant retail building is in the works near Lake Drive, Market Place Drive and 77th Street after the City Council approved the preliminary plat proposed by Java Companies w. The land use application that was submitted includes rezoning, the preliminary plat, a conditional use permit (CUP), site and building place review and vacation of a portion of 77th Street. The lots will be rezoned from Neighborhood Business (NB) to General
Business (GB) because a NB zone does not allow for drive-thrus or automotive repair.
The existing 5-acre site includes the redevelopment of six existing lots along the west side of Lake Drive. Two of the lots north of 77th Street, currently owned by the city of Lino Lakes, were temporarily used for community gardens. There are four lots south of 77th Street that are now or occupied by single-family dwellings. The developer will acquire and remove these homes.
The American Legion is north of the development. City Planner Katie Larsen said staff are requiring that the developer provide a potential shared access point. The access point would run along the backside
of the auto part retail parking lot and lead into the American Legion.
Architectural plans show that all three multitenant buildings will complement each other and the Marketplace Drive development to the east. Materials include two different colors of brick, glass, stone and rock-faced block. Colors proposed for the buildings are browns, tans, charcoal greys and black.
“We are requiring that they install a 6-foot-high maintenance-free fence along their west lot line on both the north side and south side of the street,” Larsen clarified after a resident asked during the
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North Oaks residents Steve and Lauren Kavan, pictured with daughter Lydia (12) and son Wade (9), bought their Lino Lakes farmland in 2019.
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One of Lee’s favorite activities was an incident exercise where she and her team had to save Huntsville from danger.
LIGHTS
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Holiday Open House
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21
Where: Downtown White Bear Lake
Details: Kick off the holidays by shopping locally at downtown retailers and restaurants.
Contact: 651-592-0369 / barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com
ONGOING EVENTS:
HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’
When: 12:45 p.m. on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month
Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N.
Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited. Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com
LIVE TRIVIA
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive
Details: General knowledge trivia. No limit on team sizes. Every player will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing to win a free drink. The top three teams will earn a gift card, and the last place team wins a “mini trophy.”
Contact: (651) 783-0055
CURRENT EVENTS:
AI FOR BUSINESS GROWTH
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20
Where: Ramsey County Library-Shoreview, 4560 Victoria St. N.
Details: Workshop led by an experienced AI consultant. Learn the knowledge and tools to harness the power of AI and gain a competitive edge for your business. Registration required.
Contact: rclreads.bibliocommons.com/events
‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
When: Nov. 22-Dec. 15
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave.
Details: Classic holiday story performed by Lakeshore Players.
Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org
ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave. N.
Details: Fair-trade handicrafts, foods, toys, clothing and more.
Contact: alternativegiftmarket.org
LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING
When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26
Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church (rear entrance, Door G) 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview
Details: Colby Cartledge will be presenting “Understanding Color.” It will be an interactive workshop using color samples and fabric focusing on color theory, tips and techniques. Visitors are welcome. Small fee. Contact: lakeshorequiltersmn.org
BLOOD DRIVE
When: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28
Where: Centennial High School, East building, 4757 North Road, Circle Pines
Details: Students over 16, with parents’ permission, and students 17-18 can donate blood. Any teachers and community members are welcome to donate blood too.
Contact: 763-792-5000
NAMES IN THE NEWS CITY BRIEF
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Heidi Wiste is the new associate vice president of Children and Family Services for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.
Local resident named associate vice president for Lutheran Social Service
Heidi Wiste, of Lino Lakes, has been named the associate vice president of Children and Family Services for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Previously, she served as associate vice president of Adoption and Foster Care with Lutheran Social Service.
In her new role, Wiste has expanded her leadership to oversee Camp Noah, Disaster Services, Behavioral Health, Family Services and Duluth Youth Services.
“It’s an honor to step into an expanded leadership role at LSS,” Wiste said in a press release. “I have great passion for this work, and we have extremely talented teams with incredible knowledge and experience in these areas, who are deeply dedicated to ensuring that children and families have opportunities to thrive.”
Church Directory
Find the church that fits your needs
Saturday at 4:30 pm Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville Sunday at 8:30 am St. John’s Site 14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo
Sunday at 10:30 am Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville www.stgens.org 651‐429‐7937 761757 Join Us for Mass Mass Times: Saturday at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:30 am and 10:00 am 171 Elm Street • Lino Lakes, MN • 651-784-3015 761677
We welcome you to worship with us Virtually and in Person Sunday 9:30 am Fellowship & refreshments following the service
7330 Lake Drive | 651-784-7667 admin@linolakescommunitychurch.com & directions (1 mile south of Target on Lake Dr)
Ace Solid Waste receives solicitor’s license for Lino Lakes
Ace Solid Waste, located at 6601 McKinley St. NW, has been granted a solicitor’s license in the city of Lino Lakes. This is a renewal of a license that was issued in May 2024. The company representative proposed to conduct solicitation in Lino Lakes is Gary Jenson. Jenson plans to travel through Lino Lakes neighborhoods, going door-to-door to offer residential garbage service. The city has received all necessary forms required to issue the license. The Lino Lakes Police Department has performed the background check within the last six months and indicated no reason to deny the application. The license will last for six months.
Lutefisk Dinner
Lutefisk Dinner St. Mark Lutheran Church Saturday, Dec 14th (2 seatings) 1 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014
Tickets on sale November 1st
Please contact church for ticket pricing and event details.
St. Mark Lutheran Church Saturday, Dec 14th (2 seatings) 1 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014
Tickets available online or by phone prior to the event: office@stmarkcp.org
Tickets on sale November 1st
Please contact church for ticket pricing and event details.
St. Mark Church (763) 784-2558
Seating is limited so please order early! All are welcome!
Tickets available online or by phone prior to the event: office@stmarkcp.org
St. Mark Church (763) 784-2558
Seating is limited so please order early! All are welcome!
College visits
Any parent who has a child who is a senior in high school knows the excitement and anxiety of sending out college applications and visiting the campuses they are interested in. A few years ago, when my daughter was a senior applying to colleges, she didn’t want to visit anywhere unless she knew she had been accepted. In one respect it made sense that she didn’t want to get excited about a university and then be disappointed if she didn’t get in; however, we ended up visiting a few of her top choices in the middle of winter when things looked a little dreary and students weren’t out and about as much.
We went with a different strategy for our son’s college prep and visited a few campuses he was likely to be accepted to, but hadn’t yet applied. Our travels over the past few weeks have taken us to college campuses in Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado, along with an in-state visit. At two of the locations, he was able to get together with friends who currently attend the college, which made it fun for him and he got a different perspective than the tour offers.
Many of us who are parents now didn’t have the idea - or the opportunity - to attend a college or university in more than a couple of hours from home. I have talked to students who strive to attend college in different parts of the country. Our daughter wanted to get out of the Midwest. Her sales pitch at the time was that she would like to end up in Minnesota, so going away to college was a chance to have different experiences and meet new people. Our son seems indifferent and may want to stick closer to home.
There are a couple of random takeaways I’ve gleaned from these recent college visits. For one out-of-state visit, my son and my wife decided to drive our electric vehicle. It’s a little more exciting to drive and they thought it would be an adventure. Driving an appropriate speed to keep up with traffic and having a 10+ mph headwind, they had to stop every 90 minutes to recharge the car. It added a solid hour and a half to their six-hour drive. They both said they wouldn’t take a road trip in the EV again, though my wife confessed she didn’t mind the extra one-on-one time with our son. Another takeaway is, if a kid wants to attend a college more than a half a day’s drive away, take into consideration how close the campus is to an airport that has direct and if reasonably priced flights to and from home. Lastly, we found that people in the Midwest are friendly and welcoming, especially in Iowa.
It’s over, thankfully
The election was emotionally draining throughout our families and friends. Messages were flying around, and it was clear friend groups were divided. The staff members here at Press showed no expression, the one thing everyone could agree on was relief that it’s done. We thank of our readers who engaged in the election debate by submitting nearly 100 letters to the editor. I’m thankful to our news staff who worked diligently on the candidate profiles and the countless hours to make sure letters met our guidelines before being published, and to our production staff who spent time laying out the additional pages to accommodate all the letters to the editor over the past several weeks.
The results are in; now it’s time to begin to rebuild relationships with our family, friends and neighbors with whom we may disagree. It’s time to come together and work toward the betterment of our families, schools, communities and country.
Carter Johnson is publisher at Press Publications.
“TGardener’s Grapevine
Moonlight gardening
wilight,” “moonlight,” “nocturnal” and “nighttime” are great descriptors for gardens that rise and shine after the sun goes down. These gardens feature plants in white or pastel color families, which contrast well against dark backdrops. They offer many of the same benefits that daylight gardens do, such as pollinator and wildlife appeal. Even if you don’t have space for another garden or you live in an apartment, you can create a nighttime oasis by using containers or by incorporating the design elements in your existing landscape. Now is a great time to start planning a moonlight garden for next year.
Point-of-view and focal points are key to the layout. Will your garden be accessible only from one side or will it be centrally located for a different view every night? If you are mixing nocturnal plants with your daytime
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garden (the pocket method), the moonlight plants should be substantial enough that they are not lost among the daytime plants. Consider a focal point to draw the eye in; you can use plants such as a hydrangea, birch tree, or tall grass. Even a water feature, statue, large planter or a simple plant support will work. Imagine a bright white moonflower draping and twining around a shepherd’s hook!
While the moon will be your primary light source, enhancers can be added to emphasize the pale colors of the plants. Rich, dark plants can bring extra drama. Solar or twinkle lights, battery candles, or a fire ring can add to the magic. Sculptures, colored rocks and reflecting balls will bounce light around the garden for a better display. Be aware of any areas that will be in deep shade when determining your supplemental light sources and plant placement.
Once you’ve determined the layout and light requirements, you can move on to the best part of the process -- picking your plants! Perennials often provide the structure for the garden, but annuals and tropical specimens can be layered in each year to provide variety. Since lighter colors
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are more visible in a moonlight garden, consider pale hostas or those with leaves sporting heavy white centers to create borders and backdrops. Pair them with a flowing river of impatiens or petunias, which will attract and reflect evening light spectacularly while pulling double duty in the daytime garden.
Fragrance is another feature of moonlight gardens, as it will activate another sensory area when light and vision are low. Consider planting nicotiana, petunias, gardenias, or moonflower and prepare to be delighted with your garden even more on warm, sultry evenings. Nocturnal pollinators such as moths will also enjoy the fragrance, and in turn, bats will enjoy dining on the insects. Moonlight gardens are meant to be enjoyed, so make sure you provide a seating area and anything else that would make your setting more inviting for you and the wildlife you want to attract. Whether your landscape is a yard or a balcony, a moonlight garden is a wonderful addition to your outdoor space.
Carol Hanson is an Anoka County Master Gardener with the University of Minnesota Extension.
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SPACE CAMP: ‘I learned a lot about myself’
her team.
Center. Lee was one of those 10.
Lee’s aunt works within the Girl Scouts organization and saw there was an open spot. She reached out to Lee and her mom to ask if it would be something Lee would be interested in doing. Lee was in school when she got the message, so she could not reply right away. She said she knew it was something she wanted to do.
The program was five days long. Lee attended activities that helped her understand what it meant to be a good leader. She also learned to help strengthen her public speaking skills. Lee was put onto a team with other teens ranging from ages 16 to 18. As a team, they were tasked with completing two space missions and an incident command.
During the incident command activity, the group was given a problem in Huntsville and were responsible for coming up with a solution to save, protect and help people. Lee said she was chosen as incident commander. As incident commander, she was in charge of deciding who got specific materials.
“I think that activity taught us that communication is key and you have to work together,” Lee explained. “We were all sitting at different tables and only specific people could get up and go talk to the other tables.”
The day after completing their incident command, the team participated in their first space mission. Lee was in the command room. A few members on her team were in the orbiter and a few members were performing missions outside of it.
“I had to talk to the people in the room and in the orbiter as well,” she said. “We were given anomalies. The anomalies were thrown at random times, and we had to go fix the problem.”
Lee added that she would have to tell the people in the orbiter what
buttons to press to fix the problem.
She said the space missions were very hard, but fun.
“It gives us an insight that these are people’s actual jobs,” Lee explained.
“It is a very, and stressful, thing. But we were great leaders, and we did a good job.”
She particularly enjoyed learning about the different career fields within aerospace and engineering and learning how to connect with others, what it means to be a good leader and how to work in a large group.
“Personally, I am really big on public speaking,” she said. “I think going to that camp made me express myself more. I learned a lot about myself.”
For Lee, the most rewarding experience was the result of their incident command. Lee said she and her team saved up to 100 people. Lee said the most rewarding aspect of the space mission was that her team was able to work together to solve the anomalies and land the orbiter correctly.
“My biggest takeaway was being able to step out of your comfort zone,” Lee explained. “I feel like all the kids there, somehow, stepped out of their comfort zone. It made me realize that stepping out and trying new things is beneficial and doesn’t harm you in any way. You only ever grow from it and learn from it.”
For more information about Girl Scouts, go to www.girlscoutsrv.org.
Madeline Dolby is editor of the Quad Community Press. She can be reached at 651-431-1226 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Anoka County Parks has done an excellent job with maintaining and creating trails in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. An example of this is the new Sherman Lake Trail that has become a popular destination for bikers. Anoka County engineered a loop through the forest that has hills and jumps to create challenges for riders. This trail connects to other trails nearby in the system. Trails are important, because they provide a space where people can exercise and spend time outdoors. Spending time outdoors benefits your health and your well-being. Minnesota is known as a state where people are outside enjoying nature. I’m glad that we have great trails to enjoy right here in Lino Lakes.
Thank you!
LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS
• Resident Luke Walter expressed his concerns to the council about development and notification of residents. Walter stated that the current system used to inform residents about developments that affect them is ineffective. Currently, the system notifies residents within 600 feet of a proposed development location. Walter asked the council to reconsider how the city notifies, and involves, residents in decisions that impact the community.
• Danielle Ladd made council members aware that there is an individual panhandling on the corner of Hodgson and Birch that is adjacent to a day care center. Ladd, along with three other residents, had called the police department regarding the individual and expressed their concerns. Lino Lakes falls under the statutes of the state of Minnesota that says panhandlers are protected by the First Amendment and may stand passively and display their signs. Ladd proposed an ordinance of no panhandling or loitering within 1,000 feet of a license day care, school or park with playground equipment.
• David Pecchia will be the interim city administrator effective Nov. 18, 2024, after council approved his appointment. He has over 35 years of public safety and community service experience. He served as the Lino Lakes’ Public Safety Director and Police Chief from 1993-2010. He also served as the interim city administrator for the city in 1998. Pecchia was the executive director of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association from 2010-2013. As interim city administrator, Pecchia will earn $80 an hour. He will serve in the position until a permanent replacement can be identified and appointed by the council.
• Richard LaDoucer has been appointed as a paid on-call firefighter. He will be stationed at Fire Station No. 2. Currently, the city has 11 firefighters at Fire Station No. 1 and 11 firefighters at Fire Station No. 2. The starting wage for LaDoucer will be $21.75 per hour. He will be eligible for an annual cost of living adjustment and upon completion of five years of service will be eligible for a step increase. He will start on Nov. 18, 2024, after council approved the appointment.
• Luke Evens will be the new fire lieutenant at Fire Station No. 2 after council approved the appointment. The previous fire lieutenant, Jon Stalker, has been promoted to district chief, creating a vacancy. City staff completed an internal recruitment process, provided a conditional offer and recommended Evens for the position. Evens has over five years of experience and has served the Lino Lakes’ Public Safety fire team since November 2018. The hourly rate of pay will remain the same. However, he will receive a monthly stipend of $225 as Fire Lieutenant.
• The Public Safety Department will accept a donation of fitness equipment following council approval. A community member approached city staff regarding the donation. Equipment includes a bodyweight dip stand, kettle bells, ab straps and a century body opponent bag. The bodyweight dip stand, kettle bells and ab straps will be used in the Public Safety Fitness Room, while the century body opponent bag will be used by the police in use-of-force training.
• The council has given staff permission to authorize and issue a request for proposals (RFP) to obtain architectural and engineering services for the construction of a new public works facility. Over the past 10 years, the city has been evaluating the construction of a new public works building to replace the existing facility at 1189 Main Street. The project will include a public works facility with vehicle storage, vehicle maintenance and office space with parking lots, commodity bits, access roads, a community meeting space, site work and utilities. The expected budget for the project is approximately $16.4 million.
The next City Council work session will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at City Hall followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
At the academy, Lee participated in two space missions with
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Eva-Marie Lee (far right) attended the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy in Huntsville, Alabama, earlier this month.
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matter-of-factly. “But I’ll get better, and more of them will survive.”
Steve is open about the fact that he’s never grown trees before, and that he never imagined he would end up overseeing a field full of firs and pines. He originally bought the land as an investment property, but said it was so close to the home he shares on Goldfinch Lane in North Oaks with Lauren and their two children, Lydia and Wade, that he didn’t feel like he could part with it. “One thing led to another, and now I’m growing Christmas trees,” he says, smiling.
Now six years into planting trees, the Kavans are almost ready to start harvesting their own inventory to sell. To ease into their new venture, they are planning to sell precut trees from other nearby farms, “just to get used to how to run everything, and help set it all up to be customer friendly,” Steve says. A new red barn was just built on the property this year by another North Oaks resident, Jey Carlson, and a fire pit and seating area have been added outside to create a festive atmosphere. For their first
season of business the Kavans are planning to offer wreaths, smaller tabletop trees, and a selection of Fraser fir, Balsam Fir, Canaan fir, and white pine trees that range from six feet to 12 feet tall. The Kavans have been getting advice from another popular tree farm, Krueger’s Christmas Tree Farm in Lake Elmo, on how to create a joyful atmosphere for shoppers, including offering free cider to families while they shop.
“I really enjoy the holiday moment,” Steve says. “To get to see the smiles on young kid’s faces? That’s magic.”
Kavan Family Tree Farm opens for the first time on November 22, and will be open for business Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. throughout the holiday season.
Andrea Swensson is editor of the North Oak News. She can be reached at northoaksnews@ presspubs.com.
401(k) limit increases, IRA limit remains the same
The Internal Revenue Service (IRA) announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025 has increased.
The annual contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan will increase to $23,500, up from $23,000. Annual contributions to an IRA will remain $7,000. The IRA catch-up contribution limit for individuals aged 50 and over was amended under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 to include an annual cost- of-l iving adjustment but will remain at $1,000 for 2025.
Participants in most 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan who are 50 and older generally can contribute up to $31,000 each year, starting in 2025. Under a change made in SECURE 2.0, a higher catch-up contribution limit applies for employees aged 60, 61, 62 and 63 who participate in these plans. For 2025, this higher catch-up contribution limit is $11,250 instead of $7,500.
The income ranges for determining eligibility to make deductible contributions to traditional individual retirement arrangements (IRAs), to contribute to Roth IRAs and to claim the Saver’s Credit all increased for 2025.
For more information, go to IRS.gov.
On Friday, Nov. 15 there was a helicopter crash near the south end of the Blaine airport in the 8800 block of Airport Road. The pilot of the helicopter was injured. No passengers were on board at the time of the crash.
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Press hires director of digital & multi-media sales for newspaper group
Aaron Rother is bringing years of media sales experience to his new position as director of digital and multi-media sales for Press Publications in White Bear Lake, Northstar Media in Cambridge, Kanabec Publications in Mora, and Sentinel Publications, headquartered in Amery, Wisconsin.
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• Mayor Dave Bartholomay announced that there was around a 85% voter turnout on Election Day in Circle Pines.
• Construction for the Down Under lot has begun. Mayor Bartholomay said backhoes are on site digging up concrete and materials that contained asbestos. This is the first step in the site cleanup process. In the future, about 600 yards of fill will be brought in to fill
any holes made during cleanup. Next summer, the streets around the site will be repaved. In fall 2025, city staff will ask for public input to decide what development should be built on the site. Mayor Bartholomay said it will be a development by the private sector, that will pay taxes and hire employees. He added it will be a year or two before a final decision is made about what will go there.
• Fire Steering Committee meetings
Sweet Pea is just over a year old. A beagle/hound mix, she weighs just under 40 pounds.
Sweet Pea was found on the streets in Houston, Texas. When she arrived at Ruff Start Rescue, she was extremely underweight and had a skin condition that needed medical attention. That was then. Today Sweet Pea is a beautiful, healthy, playful, happy bundle of energy, and she is anxiously awaiting a loving forever home and family that will help her be her best.
Sweet Pea is social with other dogs and friendly to everyone she meets, but she does not do well with cats. Sweet Pea is house-trained and crate-trained. She is a goofy girl and brings joy to her foster’s household. Being young and energetic, Sweet Pea enjoys going on walks and she would do well in a home with a securely fenced yard where she can run and explore. She also enjoys playing fetch, swimming and splashing in the water. If you are interested in learning more about Sweet Pea or adopting
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will now alternate meeting at the fire stations located in Circle Pines and Centerville.
Council Member Steve McChesney, a member of the Fire Steering Committee, announced that the contract between the Centennial Fire District and the Spring Lake Park/Blaine/ Mounds View Fire Department has been extended through the end of 2025. He also informed the council that the new fire engine is now in service.
• Noise complaints are down at the Anoka County Airport according to Council Member Matt Percy. This quarter, there have been 255 noise complaints compared to last year’s 335 complaints. Improvements to the airport include replacement of gates and the fence line, a new service road and a new entrance sign on the west side of the airport. Percy also said a new runway is planned for 2026. The new runway will remain 5,000 feet in length. It will be a reconstruction.
• A no parking sign will be installed at the intersection of Pine Hollow
her, please fill out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.
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“We’re excited to have Aaron’s expertise getting results for advertisers with digital readers and traditional media readers. He is a marketing expert knowing how to package and deliver for businesses. We’re honored to have him join our team and welcome him aboard,” said CEO Matt McMillan.
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Drive and Evergreen Lane after council approved the request proposed by the Pine Hollow Neighborhood Association Board of Directors. In the request letter, the board said that when a vehicle is parked in this area, it creates both a visual obstruction and a safety hazard for children getting on the school bus. The sign will read “No Parking Here to Corner 7AM to 5 PM on School Days.”
The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Madeline Dolby
CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS
no parking sign will be installed at the intersection of Pine Hollow Drive and Evergreen Lane.
Lyngblomsten Community Services supports family caregivers of older adults through education, respite programming,
Aaron Rother
CLASSIFIEDS
LINO RETAIL: Traffic study shows no change, increase
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A preliminary plat for three commerical lots near Lake Drive has been approved by the City Council.
meeting’s public comment period what type of screening would be used.
The Lino Retail 2.0 project site proposes one access to the north and one access to the south of the realigned Market Place Drive.
A traffic study was prepared in early October by Alliant Engineering around the proposed development. The study analyzed four intersections, Lake Drive and Marketplace Drive, Lake Drive and 77th Street, 77th Street West and Marilyn Drive, and Lake Drive and 79th Street for trip distributions.
“It (the traffic study) considered the future build conditions and was reviewed by the city’s traffic engineer,” said Diane Hankee, city engineer. “The trip generation for the project itself has 214 a.m. and 212 p.m. peak daily trips for an overall 2,680 daily trips.”
On Marilyn Drive, existing traffic volumes are 170 trips per
day. Following construction of the proposed development, 370 daily trips are predicted. On 77th Street, existing traffic volumes are 175 daily trips. With the proposed development, 280 daily trips are estimated.
Hankee said that 95% of the traffic generated by the proposed development would utilize Lake Drive. Five percent would utilize local roadways. The annual average daily trips remained consistent; this means that no traffic growth was assumed in the study. The level of service would remain at Level A during a.m. and p.m. peak hours.
Residents raised concerns regarding the traffic study and the proposed businesses.
“My family and I have lived on Marilyn Drive for almost eight years. Our oldest, Oliver, is autistic, so the low traffic volume on Marilyn Drive plays a crucial role in his safety,” said Luke Walter. “Marilyn Drive has
several sharps bends and limited visibility. Even driving 20 miles an hour feels too fast.”
Walter added that he does not accept the traffic study that was done by Alliant Engineering that assessed the impact on the neighborhood because it focuses on the best-case scenario.
Resident Julia Nelson expressed that the city needs to understand they are disrupting people’s lives, and the proposed businesses are not needed in the city.
“These are our lives. These are our families. These are our neighborhoods. It is not necessary to put in any more oil changes, fast food places, retail places,” she said.
Construction is pending final plat approval by the council.
Madeline Dolby is editor of the Quad Community Press. She can be reached at 651-431-1226 or quadnews@presspubs.
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POLICE REPORTS
The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following selected incidents:
• Police responded Nov. 6 to the 9200 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington for a trespass notice.
• Officers responded to a walk-in report of a harassment call Nov. 7 in the 0 block of East Road in Circle Pines.
• Officers were dispatched Nov. 7 to a property damage report in the 300 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines.
• Officers responded Nov. 7 to reports of a suspicious person in the 4100 block of Lovell Road in Lexington. When officers arrived, they could not find the individual. All clear.
• Police took a phone call Nov. 8 reporting lost property that had occurred in the 6900 block of 21st Avenue South in Centerville.
• Officers responded to a call Nov. 8 regarding a disorderly person in the 9300 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington. No further information was provided.
• Police conducted a traffic stop Nov. 8 at the intersection of 21st Avenue and Main Street in Centerville.
• Officer observed a suspicious activity Nov. 8 in Centerville. After further investigation, the suspect was arrested for third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
• Officers responded to a phone call request Nov. 9 relating to harassment that occurred in the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington. The investigation is ongoing.
• Officers responded to a fight Nov. 10 that occurred in the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville.
• Officers were dispatched Nov. 11 to the intersection of Lexington Avenue and County Road J in Circle Pines for a motor vehicle accident.
• Police fielded a phone call Nov. 11 in the 0 block of Circle Drive in Circle Pines reporting possible fraudulent activity.
• Officers were dispatched Nov. 12 for a welfare check on a slumper in the 1900 block of Main Street in Centerville.
The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following selected incidents:
• An officer took a delayed report of suspicious activity Nov. 5 in the 7800 block of Marilyn Drive. The incident was documented, and extra patrol was requested.
• An officer investigated a report of a stolen vehicle Nov. 5 in the 2300 block of Rosemary Way. After an investigation, the officer determined the vehicle was repossessed and not stolen.
• An officer took a report of identity theft Nov. 5 in the 1300 block of Hunters Ridge. The incident was documented, and the victim was provided with resources.
• An officer took report of attempted fraud Nov. 5 in the 7300 block of Leonard Avenue. The reporting party did not give out any personal information, and the incident was documented.
• An officer took a delayed report Nov. 5 by phone regarding suspicious activity at an area
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street in the Council Chambers beginning at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter on the following matter:
To consider amending City Code, Chapter 156, Zoning Code, Table 156A.1 (District Allowed Uses) as it relates to retail cannabis licensing, auto related businesses, real estate related businesses and other clarifications and uses as needed.
City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m., February 23, 2024. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard or may submit in writing their concerns. You may contact the City Clerk’s office at (651) 792-7933 or by facsimile (651) 429-8629 if you need additional information. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 19, 2024. CITY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY OF ANOKA, STATE OF MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given, the Lexington Planning and Zoning Commission will be conducting a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Decemeber 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lexington City Council Chambers, Lexington City Hall, 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN 55014. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider an application to revise
business in the 7400 block of Village Drive. The incident was documented in a report.
• An officer was dispatched Nov. 6 to check the welfare of a male panhandling at the intersection of Hodgson Road and Birch Street. The male declined resources.
• An officer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Carl Street Nov. 6 regarding an opened garage door. Officers determined no one was inside and the homeowner found nothing was missing.
• An officer responded to a single-vehicle accident Nov. 6 in the 8200 block of Lake Drive involving a deer. There were no injuries, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
• An officer took a phone call Nov. 6 regarding a neighbor dispute in the 0 block of White Pine Road. The incident was documented, and the caller was provided with restraining order information.
• An officer conducted a traffic stop Nov. 7 in the 200 block of Main Street and found the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and later booked at jail after further testing.
• An officer responded to a two-vehicle accident Nov. 7 in the 2300 block of Main Street. Information was exchanged and one driver was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
• An officer responded to a report Nov. 7 of suspicious activity near the intersection of Birch Street and Hodgson Road. The incident was documented, as there was no crime committed.
• Officers responded to a residential area in the 6900 block of Otter Lake Road Nov. 7 to check on a suspicious vehicle and provide an escort to private property. The vehicle was gone on arrival.
• An officer responded to a traffic complaint Nov. 7 in the 700 block of Apollo Drive; the registered owner of the vehicle had a warrant and was located and arrested.
• Staff from a local business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive reported a suspicious vehicle Nov. 7. An officer spoke with the owner of the vehicle, who had a plan to tow the vehicle from the lot.
• Officers responded to a local business Nov. 7 in the 700 block of Apollo Drive on a report of a suspicious person who had not left after being asked to do so. Officers identified the individual and found they had a warrant for her arrest. The individual was booked at jail on the warrant and trespassed from the business.
• An officer was dispatched to a phone call report Nov. 8 regarding identity theft in the 1500 block of Broken Oak Court. The incident was documented and is under investigation. The caller was provided with a case number.
• A community service officer was dispatched to the 6900 block of Lakeview Drive Nov. 8 for a dog complaint. The situation was resolved.
• Officers responded to a crash alert on an iPhone Nov. 8 at the intersection of Norway Lane and Forest Lane. Officers determined there was no crash, but located a cell phone on the roadway. The phone was returned to the owner.
• An officer responded to a report of a warrant
complaint Nov. 8 in the 600 block of Town Center Parkway. The officer made contact with the involved party and made a warrant arrest.
• An officer located a vehicle in the ditch of a local road in the 6200 block of Centerville Road Nov. 9. The officer found the driver to be impaired, and the driver was arrested and booked at jail.
• An officer responded to a report of an illegal burn Nov. 9 in the 200 block of Egret Lane. The officer made contact with the owner and advised them to put the fire out.
• Officers responded to a report of someone banging on the outside of a resident’s home Nov. 9 in the 400 block of Aqua Circle. The officers searched the area but did not locate a suspect.
• An officer responded to a residence in the 6500 block of Pheasant Hills Drive Nov. 9 after unknown individuals pounded on multiple doors of the house. There was no damage, and the officer was unable to locate the individuals.
• An officer took a report of a suspicious male on a bike riding along the roadway Nov. 10 in the 7100 block of Otter Lake Road. The area was checked, but the male was not found.
• An officer received a complaint about an animal on private property in the 0 block of Pine Street Nov. 11. Animal control was advised.
• An officer responded to a report of theft Nov. 11 from a local business in the 6700 block of Hodgson Road. The suspect returned to pay and was trespassed from the location.
• Officers took a report Nov. 11 of a possible theft of fuel from a business in the 6500 block of Ware Road. After speaking with the manager, officers learned they did not want criminal charges filed. The incident was documented.
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF
Officials investigate death of Sherburne County Jail inmate
Damon Antone
Young, of Lino Lakes, was found dead in the Sherburne County Jail the morning of Sunday, Nov. 10. According to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Young, 49, was found unresponsive in his bed at the jail. Young was brought to a local hospital, where he was later declared deceased. No information was available on the circumstance of his death.
Young was serving an 11-year sentence for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, according to federal court records. He had been in custody at the Sherburne County Jail since April 16, 2024. The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Young’s death.
Chapter 11 of the City of Lexington Code of Ordinances Zoning Code. The revisions being proposed to Section 11.33 Schedule of Uses by District will affect property that is located within an O-S (open space) Zoning District.
The proposed rezoning revisions will allow for a communication tower development for wireless carriers. AT&T Wireless is looking to improve wireless coverage in the City of Lexington with a proposed communication tower to be constructed in Memorial Park.
Anyone wishing to make comments or if you have questions on the proposed revisions to Chapter 11 Zoning Code of the City of Lexington Code of Ordinances, you are invited to attend the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments or questions are welcome and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on December 10, 2024. A copy of the proposed revisions are on file at City Hall and available upon request.
In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, a hearing impaired individual wishing to attend the Public Hearing may request a sign language translator by contacting City Hall at (763) 784-2792 within one week prior to the hearing.
Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 19,
Minnesota Department of Public Safety launches new website
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has launched a new version of its website. The site has been redesigned and rebuilt to better serve Minnesotans.
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• Clearer paths to find information.
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• A clean, modern design that is mobile friendly. Users will be able to find information on Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Office, learn how to connect with the Community Affairs team, find information on the Office of State Safety Oversight and more. The public will still be able to renew their driver’s license and buy tabs, request information on background checks, view crime states and get a crash report. The website can be found at dps.mn.gov.
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BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
Whimsical Wigs has been donating crocheted wigs to Ronald McDonald Houses in Minneapolis and Rochester, Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis and St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester since 2018.
The group meets at the Centennial Library, located in Circle Pines, once a month for a workshop. Workshops involve learning how to make a themed crocheted wig or beanie. They are open to the community regardless of experience. The group also meets at various locations in the north metro area one time each month to exchange crochet supplies.
Gwyn Yuhanna, from Ham Lake, is the founder of Whimsical Wigs. In 2017, she came across a website where those interested would be able to donate crocheted wigs to kids going through cancer treatment around the country. She decided she wanted to join the group.
“I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, those wigs are so adorable, and they give them to kids going through cancer treatment. I want to do this!’” Yuhanna explained.
Yuhanna then picked up her crochet hook again. Since she hadn’t crocheted since she was a child, Yuhanna said her sister-inlaw helped teach her how to read a pattern, and she watched YouTube videos.
After joining the group, Yuhanna met LouAnn Snell through the group’s Facebook page. The two lived close to one another and decided to meet up one afternoon to make a wig together.
The two came to the conclusion that the shipping was getting to be a lot of money. Yuhanna said to ship out a box of around 10 beanies and eight wigs, shipping cost around $30. The two then made the decision to create their own group: now Whimsical Wigs.
“We said, ‘Well, why don’t we just do it here in Minnesota and deliver it here directly?’” she explained. “So, we decided to start our own group.”
Yuhanna added that each year, the group progressively continues to make more and more products. Last year, the group delivered 701 wigs and beanies. Group members make donation drop-offs three to four times a year.
The group tries to donate mainly to children’s cancer centers, but any child can receive a wig. Yuhanna said she learned about donating to the cancer centers through the other organization she participated in.
“I called the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, and I kept finding
the right group to be talking to and where they (the wigs and beanies) would be the most impactful.”
The wigs and beanies go to the hospital’s donations supplies. From there, a Child Life Specialist will offer a wig or a beanie to a child if they are at risk of losing their hair due to chemotherapy. At the Ronald McDonald House, Yuhanna said they (the staff) recognize kids whether they have cancer or not.
Beanies come in plain colors or in the form of characters such as Batman, Spiderman or The Incredibles. Yuhanna said the wigs are typically inspired by different Disney princesses.
The group has 230 members. Members help with making the beanies and wigs, packaging and decorating envelopes and boxes. Yuhanna said there are 20 “core” members who attend regular workshops.
“You don’t have to come to workshop to volunteer,” Yuhanna explained. “Supplies can be provided to make the things that we need. So, it is really nice that people can be at home and do their volunteering.”
Earlier this month, Whimsical Wigs was recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Being a 501(c)(3) nonprofit means that the group can begin to accept tax-deductible donations.
“I have been able to take my hobby and turn it around into a charitable cause, and I can do it anytime I want. I crotchet all the time,” Yuhanna said.
“The second thing is being with people, getting together with people and working on a purpose for a cause. I’ve made wonderful friendships, meeting new people who want to come to make the wigs.”
For more information about Whimsical Wigs, email whimsicalwigsmn@gmail.com.
Madeline Dolby is editor of the Quad Community Press. She can be reached at 651-431-1226 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
Last year, Whimsical Wigs donated 701 wigs and beanies to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis and Ronald McDonald Houses.
Whimsical Wigs hosts a workshop at the Centennial Library once a month.
during a 3-1 win.
Cougar skaters are 3-0, ranked No. 6
Centennial/Spring Lake Park girls’ hockey, ranked No. 6 in the state, is 3-0 after beating Rosemount 3-1 at home Tuesday, Nov. 12 and Stillwater 5-0 there Thursday, Nov. 14.
The Cougars outshot Rosemount 40-16 with goals by Annabelle Buccicone (assisted by Teagan Kulenkamp and Grace Laager), Mia Sutch (Alexis Larsen, Maddie Wolter) and Wolter (unassisted). Celina DeWandeler was in goal stopping 15 of 16 shots.
Kulenkamp scored 39 seconds after the opening face-off against Stillwater and got the fifth goal as well. Grace Schmidt, Annabelle Buccicone (power play), and Ella Perrault (short-handed) netted the other goals. Kaia Weiland stopped 14 shots for the shutout. Getting assists were Katie Ball, Perrault, Laager, and Lillian Renslow.
Bruce Strand
All-state honors for Hoecke; 3 Cougars all-conference
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Elena Hoecke, Centennial middle blocker, was named to two all-state volleyball teams and was joined by two teammates on the all-conference team.
The 6-foot-3 junior was honored by the coach’s association and by the Minnesota Star-Tribune. She logged 365 kills and 75 blocks (28 solo) this year along with 44 aces
and 254 digs. Her career totals are 1,051 kills (No. 4 in Cougar history) and 280 blocks (No. 2).
Also named all-Northwest Suburban were junior middle blocker Addison Kemper and senior outside hitter Emma Peterson. Audrey Wirkkala, sophomore outside hitter, got honorable mention.
The Cougars were 19-12 overall, 4-2 in conference (third place) and section runners-up.
Peterson had 232 kills, Kemper 192, and Wirkkala 101. Emmerson Jennings made 464 assists and Chase Manthey 371. Kemper aced 44 serves, Wirkkala 32, Lily Sang 30, Jennings 28 and Manthey 22. Peterson had a .950 serving percentage and Kemper .875. Wirkkala and Peterson made 275 digs each and Denver Hogberg 162. Kemper made 47 blocks (18 solo).
Looking ahead in SPORTS
Honors, leaders listed for Cougar girls soccer
Centennial had five all-conference picks after placing second in both the Northwest Suburban and Section 7AAA. Nora Helvig, senior midfielder, was named to the Class 3A coaches all-state second team. She led the team in scoring with seven goals and 10 assists. The all-NWSC players are Helvig, senior defender Gabby Verke, senior defender Ellie Givens, senior forward Izzy Sipe, and freshman goalie Mia Sutch. Honorable mentions went to senior Mia Jarombek, junior
forward Alexis Larson, senior midfielder Addi Wittenberg, sophomore mid Lily Fernandez, and junior mid Ella Kieffer. Leaders in goals were Helvig and Sipe with seven each, and Wittenberg. Larsen and Jarombek with six each. Sutch had a .792 save percentage. The Cougars were 8-2-1 in conference for second behind Maple Grove (100-1) and lost to Duluth East in the section finals 1-0.
DANCE TEAM
6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 — vs. multiple teams at Centennial High School
BOY’S HOCKEY
12:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23—vs. Monticello
7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 — vs. Prior Lake at Centennial Sports Arena
GIRL’S HOCKEY
7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 — vs. Champlain Park/Coon Rapids at Centennial Sports Arena
GIRL’S BASKETBALL
7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 — vs. Spring Lake Park at Centennial High School
NORDIC SKIING
3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26—vs. Multiple teams at Hyland Park Reserve
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Maddy Wolter launched a shot against Rosemount
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Centennial High School is featured in Breakdown Sports Media’s annual yearbook of Minnesota high school hockey. In the 200-page preview, top players from around the state, including five players from Centennial, are featured with photos, statistics, scouting reports and a short Q and A. Centennial players featured include: Nick Carls, Easton Cody, Gavin Cunningham, Cooper Hehir and Joey Hemr.
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