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PARKS .................................................................................4 2021 FALL & WINTER EVENTS .................................................... 5 ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION ....................................6-7, 9-10 SERVICE DIRECTORY................................................................8 CITY INFORMATION ........................................................12-13, 15 Blaine .........................................................................12 Circle Pines .................................................................13 Lexington ...................................................................13 Lino Lakes ..................................................................15

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TO OUR READERS Welcome to the Quad Area Community Insider Guide. This publication is brought to you by the Quad Community Press in cooperation with our advertisers.We hope you’ll use this guide as a road map of your community to become better acquainted with community services, local government, education, health care, commerce, and entertainment that make this area a great place to live, work and play.

The past year was a difficult one that impacted our ability to get out and do many of the things we enjoy. As we continue into 2021, local businesses, restaurants, parks and other entertainment venues are open again.

Community events are beginning to be rescheduled after a year off.

Fall 2021 will bring art fairs, running and biking events, and visits to pumpkin patches and apple orchards. By winter, residents will head to alpine ski resorts and cross country ski trails, many located within a short drive. Theater productions, concerts, and holiday events are likely to be back in full swing, as will community events by the spring and summer of 2022.

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REGIONAL PARKS

Vehicle permits are $30/year or $6/day. Permits are honored at all Anoka County regional parks as well as those in Washington and Carver Counties. Free permits available for veterans, active duty military, and disabled military.

Anoka County Parks and Recreation Office: 763-324-3300 or anokacounty.us.

Bunker Hills Regional Park: 550 Bunker Lake Blvd., Andover.

This 1,600-acre regional park offers a wide spectrum of recreation opportunities including biking, camping, cross country skiing and skijoring , archery, disc golf, golf, hiking, dog park, horseback riding, playground, meeting facilities and Anoka County Veteran's Memorial.

Bunker Beach Water Park has a large wave pool, swimming and water slides. It is located at 701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids, 763-757-3920 or bunkerbeach.com.

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve: 7401 Main Street, Lino Lakes. This 5,500-acre regional park contains some of the most significant wildlife habitat and water resources in the metropolitan area. The Wargo Nature Center, Chomonix Golf Course, Rice Creek Campground and Centerville Lake Beach are located within the park. Other amenities include picnic areas, boat launch, paved biking trails, hiking trails, canoe and boat launches, playgrounds, cross country ski trails and a fishing pier located on Peltier Lake east of the entrance to the park.

NATURE CENTERS

Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Trails, gardens and a visitor center with restrooms. Exhibits, summer camps and other youth activities, as well as senior programs and other special events. Home to native plant and animal life including muskrats, red foxes, grey and red squirrels, woodchucks, weasels, deer and birds. Part of 5,500-acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. Rents canoes,

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kayaks, snowshoes and kicksleds.

Call for hours: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com.

Xylite Park: 9033 Xylite Street, softball field, tennis, picnic shelter, playground, open play field, trails.

Tamarack Nature Center: 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township. 320-acre preserve with picnic shelter, half-mile paved trail, more than 5 miles of woodchip paths, indoor exhibit area with restrooms Call for hours: 651-4075350 or co.ramsey.mn.us/parks/ tamarack.

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Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area: 5463 C West Broadway, Forest Lake. 651-5393300 or dnr.state.mn.us. Over 20,000 acres of marshland, lakes and swamp. Trails provide access for bird watching and nature study.

CITY PARKS Blaine

The City of Blaine has more than 60 parks. Parks listed below are in or near the Quad Community Press’ distribution area. For more information, call 763-785-6164.

Austin Park: 4041 85th Lane.

Softball field, ice skating rink, basketball, tennis, picnic tables, playground, open play field, trails.

Centennial Green: 4041 Austin Street. Softball field, basketball, tennis, picnic tables, playground, open play field, trails, lake/pond.

Centennial Park: 10450 Rockney Street. Basketball, picnic tables, playground, open play field.

Eastside Park: 4715 107th Avenue.

Two softball fields, basketball, tennis, picnic tables, playground, open play field, trails.

Kane Meadows Park: 2946 Rice Creek Parkway. Basketball, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground, trails.

Lakeside Commons Park and Beach: 10801 Town Square Drive NE. Public beach, splash pad, canoe and kayak rental, beach house, boathouse with concessions, playground, volleyball court and pavilion. Parking permit required; free for residents.

Lochness Park: 11121 Lexington Avenue, two picnic shelters, picnic tables, trails, lake/pond, dock, disc golf.

Baldwin Park: 400 Keith Drive.

Picnic shelter, baseball/softball field, hockey rink, pleasure rink, line skate in summer, playground, community gardens.

Canoe Launch: Located at the end of E. Golden Lake Road and connects to Rice Creek Water Trail.

Carl Eck Park: 2 Firebarn Road.

Picnic shelters, Little League fields, concessions, batting cage, playground.

Center Park: 26 A Center Road.

Picnic shelters, playground, open space.

City Hall Park: 200 Civic Heights Circle, playground equipment, community gardens.

Golden Lake Park: 67 West Golden Lake Road. Fishing pier, boat launch, playground, two picnic pavilions, concession stand, volleyball, half-court basketball, tennis court, restrooms and swimming beach.

Golden Lake School: 1 School Road, picnic shelters, baseball fields and playground equipment.

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Behm’s Park: 7699 Mustang Drive.

Playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, trail.

Birch Park: 6520 Pheasant Run South. Playground, ball fields, skating rink with warming house, picnic shelter, trail.

Birchwood Acres Park: 572 Lonesome Pine Trail. Playground, ball field, trail.

Brandywood Park: 1300 Velvet Leaf Lane. Playground, trail.

City Hall Park: 1189 Main Street. Playground, 2 ball fields, skating rink with warming house.

Clearwater Creek Park: 2270 Tart Lake Road. Playground, basketball, gazebo, trail. Country Lakes Park: 6600 West Shadow Lake Drive.

Fishing pier, picnic tables, trails.

Highland Meadows Park: 624 Arlo Lane. Playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, trail. Laurie LaMotte Park: 6936 LaMotte Drive, Centerville. Play structure, pavilion, 2 soccer fields, 3 softball fields, sand volleyball, basketball, hockey rink, pleasure rink, warming house and Wheels Skate Park.

Indian Hills Park: 51 Indian Hills Drive. Open space, playground.

Lino Park: 7850 Lake Drive.

Playground, picnic shelter, soccer field, trail.

Marshan Park: 7204 Lake Drive.

Soccer fields, trail and playground.

Inner Park: 6A Inner Drive.

Softball/baseball field, hockey rink, playground.

Pheasant Hills Park: 6659 Sherman Lake Road. Playground, basketball court, trail.

Heritage Commons: Village Parkway on south side of Lake Drive. Clock tower, history walk, pavilion, labyrinth.

Shenandoah Park: 475 Arrowhead Drive. Playground, open space.

Lexington Lexington Memorial Park: 9100 Hamline Avenue. Half-court basketball, ice rinks, playground, pavilion, picnic tables, grills, five ball fields, tennis courts, concession stand.

Lexington City Park: behind Festival Foods at 9101 Highway Drive South. Playground equipment, benches and picnic tables.

Lino Lakes Arena Acres Park: 519 Andall Street. Playground, basketball court,

Sunrise Park: 6918 Sunrise Drive.

Playground, 4 ball fields, soccer field, picnic shelter, skating and hockey rinks, and warming house.

Sunset Oaks Park: 7481 Leonard Avenue. Soccer field and playground.

Wenzel Farms Park: 7139 Ivy Ridge Lane. Playground, basketball court, trail.

Woods of Baldwin Lake Park: 6130 Oak Wood Lane. Playground, trail.

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2021 FALL AND WINTER EVENTS

Lino Lakes Community Fest Aug. 19-22. • Lino Park • Four days of community events. See schedule online.

• quadareachamber.org

Wargo Nature Center Restoration Project Day

10 a.m.-noon Aug. 21. • Wargo Nature Center Volunteers help with a different project each month. • 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Ghosts of Anoka Walking Tours Sept 1- Oct. 31 • Costumed tour guides lead walks through historic neighborhoods and share stories and eerie encounters.

• anokacountyhistory.org

Township Day Celebration 2-9 p.m. Sept.18 • Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Township • Free concerts, food, arts and crafts, kids’ activities. • ci-white-bear-township. mn.us

Annual Children's Hospital Guild II Rummage Sale

Lino Lakes Recycling Saturdays

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. • Lino Park • Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics.

See costs on city website. Free shredding.

Schedule online. • 651-982-2423 or ci.linolakes.mn.us

Rivertown Fall Art Festival

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 2; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3 • North Lowell Park • St. Croix Valley's largest juried art festival. • 651-430-2306 or rivertownartfestival.com

Wolf Howl

5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 • Wildlife Science Center • Sit around a bonfire and learn about the center’s resident animals. • 651-464-3993 or wildlifesciencecenter.org

Fall Festival

2-4 p.m. Oct. 16. • Wargo Nature Center • Pioneer games, cider press, and selfguided nature activities. • 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

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Little Goblins Costume Party 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 29. • Wargo Nature Center • Carnival games, crafts, flashlight hike for kids 8 and under. • 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Halloween Hustle

9 a.m. Oct. 30. • Centerville Elementary • Dress in costume for an all-ages 5K run on the loop trail. • isd12.org

Breakfast with Santa

9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 4. • Centennial Elementary • Light breakfast, crafts, cookie decorating and visit with Santa for kids ages 2-10 and their families. • isd12.org

Winterfest White Bear Lake

First three Saturdays in December. • White Bear Lake • Horse-drawn carriage rides and photos with Santa. • downtownwhitebearlake. com/events

Winter Recreation Sampler

1-3 p.m. Dec. 19. • Wargo Nature Center • All ages can sample winter recreational activities.

• 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 18 and 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Sept. 19. • Shoreview Ice Arena • 651-4843792 or northoaksrummagesale.org

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ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION

Looking for something fun to do?

The northeast metro area offers plenty of opportunities, all within an hour’s drive. Call or check the websites we provide for the following listings before you go.

Art centers

Gallery 96 Arts Center: 651-484-8710 or gallery96.org . Work on display at the Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview White Bear Center for the Arts: 4971 Long Ave. White Bear Lake. 651-407-0597 or visit whitebeararts.org

Arts and crafts markets (seasonal)

Arts in the Park: Lakeside Park, downtown Forest Lake. Tuesdays from 5-9 pm, 651-4643550 or forestlakeparks.net.

Marketfest: Downtown White Bear Lake.

Thursdays from 6-9 pm, marketfest.com.

Summer Tuesdays: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater. Tuesdays from 5-9 pm, summertuesdays.com.

Beaches that offer swimming (see parks for descriptions of other local

beaches) Bellaire Beach: 2499 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Township.

Big Marine Park: 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix.

Centerville Lake Beach: 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes within Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve.

Golden Lake Park: 67 West Golden Lake Rd., Circle Pines.

Lake Owasso County Park: 370 N. Owasso Blvd., Shoreview. Unguarded swimming beach.

Lakeside Memorial Park: Downtown Forest Lake along the east side of Highway 61.

Clean, sandy swimming beach also offers picnic areas and playground equipment.

Lakeside Commons Park: 3020 Lake Parkway, Blaine. Boat rentals, swimming, beach house, concessions, volleyball, pavilion available for rent. Open through Aug 25.

763-785-6151.

Tony Schmidt Regional Park: 3500 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills. Swimming beach with lifeguard.

Turtle Lake County Park: 4979 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. Unguarded swimming beach.

Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park: 4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview. Swimming,

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White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach: 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake.

Swimming play area, picnic tables,boat launch.

Boat rentals

Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Rents canoes and kayaks.

Pontoons on Bald Eagle: 4444 129th St., White Bear Lake. Rents pontoons. 651-4260365 or pontoonsonbaldeagle.com.com.

Center Mart: 1801 Main St., Centerville.

Pontoon and kayak rentals; fishing supplies; ski and wakeboard lessons. 651-426-3460.

Lakeside Commons Park: 3020 Lake Parkway, Blaine. Kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals. 763-784-6700.

Tally’s Dockside: 4440 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. Rents canoes, motorboats, pontoons and pedal kayaks on White Bear Lake. 651-429-2633.

Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental -Wild Mountain: 307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls, MN. 651-465-6365 or wildmountain.com. Trips available from Taylors Falls to Osceola Landing (7 miles) or William O’Brien State Park (17 Miles).

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Your Boat Club: 8 locations in Minnesota, including White Bear Lake, Forest Lake and the St. Croix River. 612-208-1800 or yourboatclub.com

Boat cruises (St. Croix River) St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.: 525 S. Main St., Stillwater. Paddleboat cruises down the St. Croix. 651-430-1234.

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours: Highways 95 and 8, Taylors Falls. 651-465-6315 or taylorsfallsboat.com.

Gondola Romantica: 425 E. Nelson St., Stillwater. 651-439-1783 or gondolaromantica.com.

The Admiral: Public cruises on White Bear Lake, admiralswbl.com.

Bowling

Bowlero: 11351 Ulysses St. NE, Blaine.

Blacklight bowling, arcade, play area, laser tag.

763-561-2230 or bowlero.com Flaherty’s Arden Bowl: 1273 W. County Rd. E, Arden Hills. 651-633-1777.

PINZ: 7520 32nd St. N., Oakdale. 651-7708000 or pinz.com Split Rocks Entertainment Center: 5063 273rd St., Wyoming. 651-462-6000 or splitrocksmn.com

Breweries

Barley John’s Brew Pub: 781 Old Hwy. 8, New Brighton. 651-636-4670 or barleyjohns.com Bent Brewstillery: 1744 Terrace Dr., Roseville. 844-879-2368 or bentbrestillery. com Big Wood Brewery: 2222 Fourth St., White Bear Lake. 612-360-2986 or bigwoodbrewery.com HammerHeart Brewing Company: 7785 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes. 651-348-2654 or hammerheartbrewing.com

Climbing walls

University of Minnesota Climbing Wall: 1536 N. Cleveland Ave., St. Paul. 612-6258790 or recsports.umn.edu.

Vertical Endeavors: 845 Phalen Blvd., St Paul. 651-776-1430 or verticalendeavors.com.

Disc golf

Brown’s Creek Park: Corner of McKusick Rd. and Neal Ave., Stillwater.

Lakewood Hills Park: 2110 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake. Has a 14-hole disc golf course that winds through the park and surrounding woods.

Silverview: County Road I and Silver Lake Road, Mounds View

Farmers markets

Lexington: Parking lot of Lexington

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Forest Lake: Lakeside Park, downtown Forest Lake. Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m. 651209-9723 or forestlakeparks.net.

Shoreview: Shoreview Community Center, lower-level parking lot and pavilion, 4600 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Tuesdays from 3-7 pm. Indoor Farmers Market Nov-Feb. shoreviewcommunitycenter.com.

Vadnais Heights: Helene Houle Medical Center parking lot, 1155 E. County Rd. E. Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. cityvadnaisheights.com White Bear Lake: Off Hwy. 61 & Fourth St. on Washington Ave. Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon.

651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org.

Farms and gardens

Waldoch Farm: 8174 Lake Dr., Circle Pines.

Pick your own produce.

651-780-1207.

Anderson Iris Gardens: 22179 Keather Ave. N., Forest Lake. 651-433-5268.

Applecrest Orchards: 0.5 mile north of Frenchman Rd., Elmcrest Ave., Hugo.

651-426-7388.

Autumnwood Farm: 19435 Granada Ave. N., Forest Lake. Family farm and on-site microcreamery that sells dairy products.

651-464-0776 or autumnwoodfarmllc.com.

The Berry Patch: Pick your own strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Five miles east of Forest Lake on Hwy. 97. 651-433-3448.

Covered Bridge Farm: 18655 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake. Pick your own blueberries and apples or buy fresh pears. 651-464-0735 or coveredbridgefarm.net.

Hassu Lintu Emu Ranch: 15554 Zodiac St., Forest Lake. 651-464-7866 or emuproducts-minnesota.com.

Natura Farms: Pick your own berries.

Located at 19060 Manning Trail N., 651-433-5850 or naturafarms.com.

Pine Tree Apple Orchard: 450 Apple Orchard Rd. in White Bear Lake. Pick your own strawberries, apples. 651-429-7202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com.

Golf Courses - Public

Castlewood Golf Course: 7050 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake. 651-464-6233 or castlewoodgolf.com Chomonix Golf Course: 700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes. 651-482-8484. chomonixgolf. com Gem Lake Hills Golf Course: 4039 Scheuneman Rd., Gem Lake. 651-429-8715. gemlakehillsgolf.com . Also offers Foot Golf.

Island Lake Golf & Training Center: 1000 Red Fox Rd., Shoreview. 651-787-0383. islandlakegolf.com Keller Golf Course: 2168 Maplewood Dr., Maplewood. 651-766-4170 or ramseycounty.us Manitou Ridge Golf Club: 3200 N.

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651-777-2987. manitouridge.com Oneka Ridge Golf Course: 5610 120th St. N., Hugo. 651-429-2390. onekaridgegc.com Tanners Brook Golf Club: 5810 190th St. N., Forest Lake. 651-464-2300.

Golf Courses - Private

Dellwood Country Club: 29 Hwy. 96, Dellwood. 651-426-3218. dellwoodcountryclub.com Forest Hills Golf Club: 7530 210th St. N., Forest Lake. 651-464-3097. foresthillsgc.com Indian Hills Golf Club: 6667 Keats Ave. N., Stillwater, 55082. 651-770-2301. ihgolf.com North Oaks Golf Club: 54 E. Oaks Rd., North Oaks. 651-484-6311. northoaksgolfclub.com TPC Twin Cities: 11444 Tournament Players Pkwy., Blaine. 763-795-0800 or tpc.com/twincities.

White Bear Yacht Club: 56 Dellwood Ave., Dellwood 651-429-4567. wbyc.com

Ranges

Island Lake Golf & Training Center: 1000 Red Fox Rd., Shoreview. 651-787-0383 or islandlakegolf.com.

Shadow Ridge Driving Range: 1297 Ash St., Lino Lakes. 651-481-7003.

Victory Links: National Sports Center, 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine. 763-717-3240, victorylinks.nscsports.org Midwest Golf Dome: 1815 VanDyke St., Maplewood. 651-777-0500. Indoor range.

Historical Societies

Anoka County Historical Society: 763421-0600 or www.anokacountyhistory.org.

Forest Lake Area Historical Society: 612963-1975.

Horseback riding / boarding

Bunker Park Stable: 50 Bunker Lake Blvd.

NW, Andover. 763-757-9445 or bunkerparkstable.com.

Down on the Farm, Inc.: 17220 Keystone Ave., Hugo. 651-433-5640.

Exclusive Equine Center: 9610 140th St., N., Hugo. 651-775-1489 or exclusiveequinecenter.net.

Hardwood Creek Farm: 2306 E. 80th St., Hugo. 612-708-6937.

Mel-O-Dee Stables: 13151 Elmcrest Ave. N., White Bear Lake. 651-426-5572 or melodeestables.com Rocking S Horse Company: 1288 Main St., Lino Lakes. 651-247-1380 or rockingshorsecompany.com.

Woodloch Stable: 5676 170th St. N, Hugo.

651-429-1303 or woodlochstable.com

Horse Racing

Running Aces Harness Park: 15201 Zurich St. NE, Columbus. 651-925-4600 or runningacesharness.com.

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Stillwater Balloons: 135 St. Croix Trail N., Lakeland. 651-439-1800 or stillwaterballoons.com.

Hunting clubs/Shooting ranges

Wild Wings of Oneka: 9491 152nd St. N., Hugo. Private hunt club offers sporting clays and hunting options. 651-439-4287 or wildwingsofoneka.com Bald Eagle Sportsman’s Association: 6557 N 125th St., Hugo. Shotgun, rifle, handgun and archery ranges; offers firearm safety, hunter education and an archery walking trail.

651-429-9874 or besamn.com.

Metro Gun Club: 10601 Naples St NE, Blaine. Open to the public 7 days a week, all year round. Pistol and shotgun practice areas.

763-786-5880 or www.metrogunclub.com.

Ice skating

(Also see “Parks” listings for skating rinks open seasonally at local parks) Centennial Sports Arena: 101st Lane, between east and west buildings of Centennial High School. 763-792-6090 or isd12.org.

FLAAA Sports Center: 5530 206th St. N., Forest Lake. Recently purchased by the Forest Lake Area School District. 651-982-8160 or flaaa.org.

Hippodrome Ice Arena: 4855 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-407-7508 or whitebear.k12.mn.us.

Schwann Super Rink: 1700 105th Ave., Blaine. 763-785-5600 or nscsports.org.

Shoreview Arena: 877 W. Hwy. 96, Shoreview. 651-766-4000.

TCO Sports Garden: 1490 E. County Rd. E, Vadnais Heights. Group skating only. 651481-1000 or vadnaissportscenter.net.

White Bear Lake Sports Center: 1328 E. Hwy. 96, White Bear Lake. 651-429-8571 or whitebearlake.org.

Indoor playgrounds and arcades

Bowlero: 11351 Ulysses St. NE, Blaine.

Blacklight bowling, arcade, play area, laser tag.

763-561-2230 or bowlero.com Chuck E Cheese's: 8520 Baltimore St. NE, Blaine. 763-785-2966. Theme restaurant with arcade.

Children’s Soft Play Area: Northtown Mall, 398 Northtown Drive, Blaine. 763-786-9704.

Eagles Nest Indoor Playground: 400 10th St. NW, New Brighton. For kids 12 months-12 years. 651-638-2130 or

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Grand Slam USA: 2941 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids. 763-427-1959 or grandslamcoonrapids.com. Also a batting cage, mini golf, bumper cars, and a video arcade.

Skyzone: 198 Northtown Dr., Blaine. 612392-0387 or skyzone.com/blaine.

Indoor trampoline park.

Shoreview Community Center: 4580 N. Victoria, Shoreview. 651-490-4700 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com. Indoor playground and Tropics Indoor Water Park.

Zero Gravity: 2292 Woodale Dr., Mounds View. 763-231-3033 or zerogravitymn.com.

Trampoline Park and Laser Tag.

Movie theaters

Emagine White Bear: 1180 County Rd. J, White Bear Township. 651-653-3243 or emagine-entertainment.com. Luxury seating and bar service.

Lake 5 Theatre: 1480 South Lake Street, Forest Lake. 651-464-4222 or www. forestlaketheatre.com.

New Vision Theatres Mounds View 15: 2430 Hwy. 10, Mounds View. 651-714-4800 or amctheatres.com.

Music

Centennial Community Band: Nonprofit, charitable organization of over forty musicians primarily from the cities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes as well as the extended MinneapolisSt. Paul metropolitan area. Rehearses 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays.

Lakes Area Chorus: Open to female singers of all ages who perform throughout the area. lakesareachorus.org.

Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band: Community band rehearses every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. snlvb.com

Racquetball / handball / pickleball

Berwood Park: 780 Berwood Ave., Vadnais Heights. Pickleball lines on courts.

Bobby Theisen Park: 3575 Vivian St., Shoreview. Two pickleball courts.

Bridgewood Park: 4224 ½ Bridgewood Terrace, Vadnais Heights. Pickleball.

Shoreview Community Center: 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. Pickleball. 651490-4700 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com.

White Bear Lake Sports Center: 1328 E. Hwy. 96, White Bear Lake. 651-429-8571.

Racquetball, handball and wallyball. Drop-ins $5.50 to $8.50 an hour.

Roller skating

Saints North Maplewood Inline & Roller Skating Center: 1818 Gervais Court, Maplewood. Also mini-golf and laser tag.

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Skate parks

(Unsupervised) Forest Lake Skate Park: 21350 Forest Blvd.

N., Forest Lake.

Freedom Park: 2201 14th Street NW, New Brighton.

Hugo Skate Park: 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo. Includes a quarter pipe, bank ramp, pyramid, grind rails, skittle pad and dragon back.

SweetRoll Skate Park: North side of Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Tier-one skate facility. Includes a wedge, spine, fun box, quarter pipe, grind rails and mini ramp.

Wheels Skate Board Park: At Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, on the east side of LaMotte Dr. west of Centerville Rd. in Centerville.

Skiing (Alpine), snowboarding and snowtubing

Afton Alps : 6600 Peller Ave. S., Hastings.

1-800-328-1328, 651-436-5245 or aftonalps.com. Opens mid-November. Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, terrain park. Fullservice specialty ski and snowboard shop.

48 runs, 18 chair lifts, chalets and rentals.

Limited restaurant service in chalets and bar area.

Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area : 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, Wis. 651-4335141, 800-826-7166, 715-755-2955 or trollhaugen.com. Opens mid-November to March. Ski, snowboard, snow tube, crosscountry, zip line. 22 runs. Rentals, ski and snowboard shop, snack bar, arcade room, Kaffe Stuga and Skolhaugen Lounge.

Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard Area: 37200 Wild Mountain Rd., Taylors Falls.

651-465-6365, or wildmountain.com. Opens mid-November, often the first to open for the season in Minnesota. Ski, snowboard, snowtubing. 26 runs with a variety of terrain from green to double black diamond. Chalet with food service, rentals, terrain park.

Skiing (Nordic)

See Park listings for more information: Chominix Golf Course, Tamarack Nature Center, Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve, Wargo Nature Center, William O’Brien State Park, Gateway State Trail (see Biking/hiking).

Troll Hollow : 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, Wis. 2.0 km lighted, groomed trail. 651433-5141, 800-826-7166, 715-755-2955 or trollhaugen.com.

Snowtubing

Eko-Backen: 22570 Manning Trail, Scandia.

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Green Acres Recreation: 8989 55th St. N., Lake Elmo. 651-770-6060 or greenacresrec.com.

Trollhaugen: 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, WI 54009; 651-433-5141 or trollhaugen.com.

Wild Chutes Snow Tubing Wild Mountain: 37200 Wild Mountain Rd., Taylors Falls. wildmountain.com.

Tennis

Arena Acres Park: 519 Andall St.,Lino Lakes Austin Park: 4041 85th Lane, Blaine Centennial Green: 4041 Austin Street.

Eagle Park: West side of Dupre Road near Center Street, Centerville Eastside Park: 4715 107th Avenue, Blaine Golden Lake Park: 67 W. Golden Lake Road., Circle Pines Lexington Memorial Park: 9100 Hamline Ave., Lexington McCullough Park: 915 County Road I, Shoreview Shamrock Park: 5623 Snelling Ave., Shoreview Shoreview Commons Park: 4580 Victoria St. N, Shoreview Sitzer Park: 4344 Hodgson Road, Shoreview Wilson Park: 815 County Road F, Shoreview Xylite Park: 9033 Xylite Street, Blaine

Theatre (Live)

Children's Performing Arts: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-336-8613 or www. childrensperformingartsmn.org. Theatre education for children.

Lakeshore Players Theatre : Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.com. Community theatre offers performing arts productions, concerts and classes.

Masquers Theatre Company: Performances at Forest Lake Area High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. 651-464-5823 or www. masquerstheatre.com The Zephyr Theatre: Located in the old train depot, 601 N. Main St., Stillwater.

651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre. org. Professional theatre providing live performances, music, dance, education and artistic opportunities for all ages.

Trails for hiking, biking or blading

(also see “Parks” section of guide) Browns Creek Nature Preserve : Located at the corner of McKusick Rd. and Neal Ave. in Stillwater. 5.9 mile trail constructed on the former Minnesota Zephyr railroad grade connecting the Gateway Trail in Grant to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in Stillwater, and also connects to other local park and trail systems. Trail is generally level

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Bruce Vento Regional Trail: Thirteen miles of paved pedestrian and biking trails passing through St. Paul, Maplewood, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake and White Bear Lake. goramsey.com Gateway Trail: 18.3-mile state trail cutting through parts of Ramsey and Washington counties. Some is wheelchair-accessible.

Offers access to downtown and the State Capitol complex in St. Paul, as well as Phalen-Keller Regional Park. For 9.7 miles between I-694 and the eastern end at Pine Point Park, the paved trail adjoins a separate, unpaved trail used for horseback riding or carriage riding. gatewaytrailmn.org or dnr.state.mn.us.

Rice Creek North Regional Trail: 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes. Paved bike trail starting at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve and running west through the Shoreview area to Long Lake Regional Park. 763-757-3920.

Snail Lake Trail: 1.4 mile loop begins at Snail Lake Beach in Shoreview.

St. Croix River Crossing: The 4.7 mile loop trail spans areas of Stillwater and Houlton, Wisconsin and includes river crossings at the Historic Lift Bridge and the new St. Croix Crossing Bridge. Open to bicycles and pedestrians. Parking in Stillwater; main trailhead on Wisconsin side includes parking area at Houlton Hill, across the street from Houlton Elementary School, restrooms and picnic area. For information and trail maps, go to dot.state.mn.us/stcroixcrossing.

Sucker Lake Trail: 2.6 mile trail for biking and walking in Vadnais Heights.

Sunrise Prairie/Hardwood Creek Trail: Follows the original Lake Superior and Mississippi Rail Line and runs through North Branch to the southern border of Chisago County, where it becomes Hardwood Creek Trail and continues south to downtown Hugo. 651-674-2345 or 651-430-6900.

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Wild Mountain Waterpark : Outdoor waterpark, Alpine slide, go-karts and new Freefall Xperience. 37200 Wild Mountain Rd., Taylors Falls. 651-465-6365, or wildmountain.com

Wineries

Stillwater Trolley Co.: 400 E. Nelson St., Stillwater. Narrated historic tours of Stillwater. 651-430-0352 or stillwatertrolley. com.

7 Vines Vineyard: 101 Hwy 96, Dellwood.

651-478-6300 or 7vinesvineyaRoadcom St. Croix Vineyards: 6428 Manning Avenue, Stillwater. 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com.

Chateau St. Croix: 1998 Wisconsin Hwy 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 715-483-2556 or chateaustcroix.com.

Rustic Roots Winery: 21068 St. Croix Trail North, Scandia. 651-433-3311 or rusticroots. wine.

Wild Mountain Winery: 16906 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls. 651-583-3585 or wildmountainwinery.com.

WineHaven Winery and Vineyard: 9757 292nd St., Chisago City. 651-257-1017 or winehaven.com.

Tubing (Apple River)

YMCAs

Trolley tour

Float-Rite Park: 710 Spring St., Somerset, 715-247-3453 or floatrite.com River’s Edge: 1820 Raleigh Rd., New Richmond, 715-247-3305 or appleriver.com

Water parks

Bunker Beach Water Park: Foley Blvd. and Main St./CSAH 14, Coon Rapids. Outside.

763-324-3310 or bunkerbeach.com.

Tropics Indoor Water Park: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria, Shoreview. 651-490-4700 or

Forest Lake YMCA: 19845 Forest Road N., Forest Lake. 651-259-2133 Shoreview YMCA: 3760 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview. 651-483-2671 White Bear Area YMCA: 2100 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake. 651-777-8103

Zipline

Trollhaugen Aerial Adventure Park: 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, 651-433-5141, 800826-7166, 715-755-2955 or trollhaugen.com.

High ropes and ziplines open in summer.

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www.ci.blaine.mn.us Estimated population 2014: 61,190 (www.city-data.com) Blaine is a city of 34 square miles, located north of the Twin Cities in Anoka and Ramsey counties. It sits adjacent to Coon Rapids, Andover, Lino Lakes and Mounds View. Blaine has been labeled as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live by MONEY Magazine. With a location that intersects with Interstate 35W and Highways 10 and 65, it offers quick routes to both Minneapolis and St. Paul. The world’s largest amateur sports facility, the National Sports Center, is set in Blaine.

Also located in Blaine is the TPC Twin Cities, the state’s only PGA Tour golf facility, host to the annual 3M Championship, as well as the Four Seasons Curling Club — the first yearround curling venue in North America.

City Hall

10801 TownSquare Drive NE, Blaine, MN 55449 763-784-6700

City Council

City Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of every month at 7:30 pm. at the City Council Chambers.

Mayor Tim Sanders, 763-203-3286, tsanders@blainemn.gov

Council Members

Wes Hovland, Ward #1, 763-228-1117, whovland@blainemn.gov Jason Smith, Ward #1, 612-460-0199, jsmith@blainemn.gov Jess Robertson, Ward #2, 612-964-0503, jrobertson@blainemn.gov Julie Jeppson, Ward #2, 763-354-4709, jjeppson@blainemn.gov Richard Paul, Ward #3, 763-290-3000, rpaul@blainemn.gov Chris Massoglia, Ward #3, 612-524-9447, cmassoglia@blainemn.gov

City Staff

Community Development Director: Erik Thorvig,763-785-6147, ethorvig@blainemn. gov Public Works Director: Jon Haukaas, 763785-6167, jhaukaas@blainemn.gov Finance Director: Joe Huss, 763-717-2677, jhuss@blainemn.gov Parks & Recreation Administrative Assistant: Diane Heitkamp 763-785-6164, dheitkamp@blainemn.gov

Blaine Police Department

Police Chief: Brian Podany, 763-785-6132. crand@blainemn.gov Nonemergency: 763427-1212

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City Manager: Michelle Wolfe, 763-7856120, mwolfe@blainemn.gov City Clerk: Cathy Sorenson, 763-785-6124, csorenson@blainemn.gov

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CIRCLE PINES

www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us Estimated population 2014: 4,949 (www.city-data.com) Circle Pines is a city of two square miles located 15 miles north of the Twin Cities, adjacent to Shoreview, Lino Lakes, Lexington and Blaine.

Circle Pines has extensive parks, walking trails, good schools and safe neighborhoods that make the community a wonderful place to live, work or play.

Circle Pines has been voted the Third Most Perfect Suburb by CNBC.com, recognizing the city’s mix of affordable housing, good schools, educated neighbors, low crime and a reasonable commute enjoyed by its residents.

City Hall

200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, MN 55014.

763-784-5898

City Council

City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Council members

Mayor Dave Bartholomay, 763-780-1785, dbartholomay@ci.circle-pines.mn.us Dean Goldberg, 763-234-1180 or dgoldberg@ ci.circle-pines.mn.us Matt Percy, 763-784-2062, mpercy@ci.circle-pines. mn.us

Jennifer Rauner, 651-338-9896, jrauner@ci.circlepines.mn.us Steve McChesney, 651-604-7678, smcchesney@ ci.circle-pines.mn.us

9180 Lexington Ave., Lexington, MN 55014 763-784-2792

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MATT PERCY Council Member

Centennial Fire District

Chief Harlan Lundstrom, chief@centennialfire.org Administration: 651-792-7900

Brandon Winge: 763-784-2792, brandon. winge@cityoflexingtonmn.org Diane Harris: 763-784-2792, diane.harris@ cityoflexingtonmn.org

JENNIFER RAUNER Council Member

MAYOR MIKE MURPHY Mayor

City Administrator: Bill Petracek, 763-784-2792 Finance: Chris Galiov,763-784-2792 Public Works: Jim Fischer and Travis Schmid, 763-784-6849

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City Staff

Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lexington City Hall.

Mayor Mike Murphy: 763-784-2792, mike. murphy@cityoflexingtonmn.org Kim DeVries: 763-784-2792, kim.devries@ cityoflexingtonmn.org John Hughes: 763-784-2792, john.hughes@ cityoflexingtonmn.org

DEAN GOLDBERG Council Member

Chief Jim Mork, 763-784-2501 or jmork@clpdmn.com Administration: 763-784-2501 Dispatch: 763-4271212

Chief Jim Mork, 763-784-2501 or jmork@ clpdmn.com Administration: 763-784-2501 Dispatch: 763427-1212

City Council

DAVE BARTHOLOMAY Mayor

City Administrator: Patrick Antonen, 763-2312605, pantonen@ci.circle-pines.mn.us Assistant City Administrator: Chandra Peterson, 763-231-2611 Finance Director: Kate Manson, 763-231-2612 Public Works Superintendent: Rich Lavell, 763231-2606 Parks Superintendent: Pat Stapleton, 763-231-2608

www.ci.lexington.mn.us Estimated population 2014: 2,022 (www.city-data.com)

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Lexington is nestled between the cities of Circle Pines and Blaine in the southwest corner of Anoka County — small in size and big on pride.

Lexington was incorporated on May 21, 1950 with a population of 569. The population today has grown to just over 2,000. Just 0.69 square miles in area, Lexington boasts a small-town atmosphere with all the advantages of having Minneapolis/St. Paul only minutes away.

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linolakes.us Estimated Population 2017: 21,407 (U.S. Census Bureau) Lino Lakes is a city of 33 square miles in the southeast corner of Anoka County, adjacent to Blaine, Centerville and Circle Pines. It was incorporated into a village in 1955 and received city status in 1972. The 2,700-acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park is situated in the center of the city. The park is a county-owned nature preserve, consisting of 13 lakes and several wetlands.

But residents also like the fact that Interstates 35E and 35W offer just a 20-minute drive to either downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul. Money Magazine recently selected Lino Lakes as one of the top 100 Best Places to Live.

City Hall

600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 651-982-2400

City Council

Meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Council Members

Mayor Rob Rafferty, 651-982-2492, rrafferty@linolakes.us Dale Stoesz, 612-581-2047, dstoesz@linolakes.us Tony Cavegn, 651-982-2491, tcavegn@linolakes.us

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City Administrator: Sarah Cotton, 651-9822410, scotton@linolakes.us City Clerk: Julie Bartell, 651-982-2406 Community Development Director: Michael Grochala, 651-982-2427 City Engineer: Diane Hankee, 651-982-2430 City Planner: Katie Larsen, 651-982-2426 Building Official: Patrick Moonen, 651-9822463 Finance Director: Hannah Lynch, 651-982-2405 Environmental Coordinator Andrew Nelson, 651-982-2465 Public Services Director: Rick DeGardner, 651982-2444 Utilities Supervisor: Justin Williams, 651-9822452 Director of Public Safety: John Swenson: 651982-2301 Dispatch: 763-427-1212 Police Division: 651-982-2300; Kyle Leibel, Deputy Director: 651-982-2302 Fire Division: 763-427-1212; Dan L’Allier, Deputy Director: 651-288-2910

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Lino Lakes City Hall is located at 600 Town Center Parkway. The police station is also located on the city campus.

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Centennial School District 12

4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-792-6000 or www.isd12.org

Overview: Centennial School District 12 is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With nine exceptional schools serving 6,500 students in grades K-12 coupled with a comprehensive early childhood program, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, Centennial students score significantly higher than state averages in reading and math. The district’s high school graduation rate of 93.5 percent is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings. Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach support the strengths and address the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. To enroll, call 763-792-6000 Governance: Centennial School District is governed by a six-member school board.

Meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the district office board room. Meetings are open to the public. For the meeting calendar, agendas, watch live-stream, or view meetings from the archive, visit www.isd12.org. School district elections are held on the second Tuesday in November of even- numbered years.

Board members: Suzy Guthmueller, chair, sguthmueller@ isd12.org Kathryn Timm, clerk, ktimm@isd12.org Chris Bettinger, treasurer, cbettinger@isd12. org Tom Knisely, director, tknisely@isd12.org Stephanie Carlson, director, scarlson@isd12. org Sue Linser, director, slinser@isd12.org Administration: Interim Superintendent: Jeff Holmberg: 763-792-6010 or jholmberg@isd12.org Executive Director of Business Services, Patrick Chaffey: 763-792-6001 or pchaffey@ isd12.org Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Mark Grossklaus: 763-792-6006 or mgrossklaus@isd12.org Director of Public Information and

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Community Outreach: Krista Bergert, 763-792-6060 or kbergert@isd12.org Director of Human Resources: Dan Melde, 763-7926009 or dmelde@isd12.org Director of Community Education: Cori Sendle, 763-792-6100, or csendle@isd12.org

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Blue Heron Elementary 405 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 763-792-6200, Principal: Jason Hartmann Centennial Elementary 4657 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-792-5300 Principal: Kathy Kaiser Centerville Elementary 1721 Westview Avenue, Centerville, MN 55038 763-792-5800 Principal: Mike Macken Golden Lake Elementary 1 School Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-792-5900 Principal: Chris Gerst Rice Lake Elementary 575 Birch Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 763-792-5700 Principal: Bryan Carlson Centennial Middle School 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 763-792-5400 Principal: Bob Stevens Centennial High School 4757 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-792-5000 Principal Tom Breuning

Alternative Education:

Centennial Area Learning Center 4881 101st Ln NE, Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-398-2960 Pines School 7555 4th Ave., Lino Lakes, MN 55014 763-278-4010 Director Nicholas Christensen Centennial Community Education 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 isd12.org or call 763-792-6100 Community Education includes opportunities for all ages from infants to seniors.

Centennial Preschool: Options include fullday, year-before-kindergarten program held at all five elementary schools. Preschool program for children ages 3-5 helps prepare them to enter school with the skills and behaviors

necessary to be successful in future learning.

Scheduling options include part-day, and 2-5 days/week. Information: isd12.org/preschool or call 763.792.6120.

Kids Club and Pre-K Kids Club: Kids Club school age childcare is available before and after school hours and non-school days.

Information: kidsclub@isd12.org or call 763.792.6193.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE): Families of children from birth to kindergarten age. Classes meet at the Early Childhood Center at Rice Lake Elementary, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes. Information: www.isd12.org/ ecfe or call 763-792-6120.

Early Childhood Special Education: Program provides evaluation and educational services for children ages birth to kindergarten.

763-792- 6120.

Early Childhood Screening: To schedule an appointment before your child’s fourth birthday, contact ecscreening@isd12.org or 763-792-6120.

Aquatics: Swim classes for youth and adults offered year-round at the pool in the Centennial High School east building.

Schedule published in the Community Education Activity Guide and available online. www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6100.

Driver’s Education: 763-792- 6108.

ABE & GED: Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED preparation for ages 16 and older offered at ACE (Adult Continuing Education). 763-398-2980.

Facilities: 763-792-6104.

Centennial Sports Arena: 763-792-6091 Centennial Area Education Foundation: CAEF, a nonprofit corporation comprised of volunteers, is dedicated to raising money to enrich students’ experience in Centennial schools. Information: www.caefoundation.org.

Forest Lake Area School District 831

District Office 6100 N. 210th St. Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-982-8100 or www.flaschools.org A portion of Lino Lakes is included in the Forest Lake Area School District.

Lino Lakes Elementary 725 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 651-982-8851 Principal Scott Geary Forest Lake Area Middle School 21395 Goodview Ave N,

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Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-982-8701 Principal Hayley Lang Forest Lake Area Senior High 6101 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-982-8400 Principal Jim Caldwell

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Abiding Branches Cooperative (ABC) Preschool Locations: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 171 Elm St. Lino Lakes Living Waters Lutheran Church, 865 Birch St. www.abidingbranches.org 651-598-7284

Noah’s Ark Preschool Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 9185 Lexington Ave. N. Circle Pines, MN 55014 www.oslcnoahsark.com, 763-784-5928

The Quad area is served by Centennial Schools as well as some private schools, public charter schools, and community colleges.

St. Odilia School 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview, MN 55126 651-484-3364 www.stodiliaschool.org

PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS

Academy for Sciences and Agriculture (AFSA) High School (8-12): 100 Vadnais Blvd, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 www.afsahighschool.com 651-209-3910 Elementary (K-7): 2925 Country Drive, Little Canada, MN 55117 612-260-2662 Oak Hill Montessori Community School 4665 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN 55126 651-484-8242, www.ohmcs.org

HIGHER EDUCATION

Anoka Ramsey Community College: Coon Rapids Campus, 11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433-3470. 763-433-1100 or www. anokaramsey.edu Century College: 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake, MN 55110. 651-779-3200 or www.century.edu

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FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS SENATE Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D)

Washington Office: 425 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3244, Fax: 202-228-2186 Metro office: 1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250, Minneapolis, 55415 612-727-5220, Fax: 612-727-5223 www.klobuchar.senate.gov

Sen. Tina Smith (D)

Washington Office: 720 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5641, Fax: 202-224-1152 Metro Office: 60 East Plato Boulevard, Suite 220, St. Paul, 55107 651-221-1016, Fax: 651-224-3056 www.smith.senate.gov

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 6TH DISTRICT

Rep. Tom Emmer (R)

Washington Office: 315 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2331, Fax: 202-225-6475 District Office: 9201 Quaday Ave. NE Suite 206, Otsego, 55330 763-241-6848, Fax: 763-241-7955 www.emmer.house.gov

STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS Governor Tim Walz (D)

130 State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, 55155 651-201-3400 or 800-657-3717, Fax: 651797-1850 tim.walz@state.mn.us www.governor.state. mn.us

MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 38 Roger Chamberlain (R)

95 University Ave. W., Minnesota Senate Building, Room 3225, St. Paul, 55155 651-296-1253, sen.roger.chamberlain@senate. mn

MINNESOTA HOUSE DISTRICT 38A Donald Raleigh (R)

345 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, 55155 651-296-2907, rep.donald.raleigh@house.mn

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STATE DEPARTMENTS

General information www.state.mn.us Agriculture: 800-967-AGRI Attorney General: 651-296-3353 Commerce: 651-539-1600 Education: 651-582-8200 Employment and Economic Development: 651-259-7114 Job Info Line: 651-201-1800 Labor and Industry: 651-284-5005 Natural Resources: 651-296-6157 Individual income tax: 651-296-3781 Property tax: 651-296-4444 Unemployment: 651-296-3644 Veterans Affairs: 888-546-5838 Work Force Center: 888-438-5627 Worker’s Compensation: 651-284-5005

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

390 Robert St. N. St Paul, MN 55101 651-602-1000 or data.center@metc.state. mn.us. www.metrocouncil.org.

Overview: The Met Council, established by the state Legislature in 1967, coordinates planning and development within the sevencounty Twin Cities metropolitan area. The council works with local communities to operate the region’s largest bus system; collect and treat wastewater; engage communities and the public in planning for future growth; provide forecasts of the region’s population and household growth; provide affordable housing opportunities; provide planning, acquisitions and funding for a regional system of parks and trails; and provide a framework for decisions and implementation for regional services including aviation, transportation, parks and open space, water quality and water management.

Governance: The 17-member Met Council has 16 members who each represent a geographic district and one chairman, Charlie Zelle, who serves at-large. They all are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The state Senate confirms council member appointments. Serving the Lino Lakes, Lexington, Circle Pines and Blaine areas are: Dist. 10 (Blaine, Circle Pines and Lexington) Peter Lindstrom, Peter.Lindstrom@metc.state. mn.us Dist. 11 (Centerville and Lino Lakes) Susan Vento, susan.vento@metc.state.mn.us

WATER MANAGEMENT

Rice Creek Watershed District

4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive, Suite 611 Blaine,

MN 55449 763-398-3070 or www.ricecreek.org Overview: Includes parts of Anoka, Washington, Hennepin and Ramsey counties, including Lino Lakes, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and a portion of Blaine, for the purpose of preventing flooding and enhancing water quality in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes. Governance: The board of managers consists of five members appointed by their respective county boards. The board meets at 9 am the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Shoreview City Hall.

Nick Tomczik, administrator, 763-398-3079 or ntomczik@ricecreek.org

Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization

800 East County Road E Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 651-204-6073 www.vlawmo.org office@ vlawmo.org Overview: VLAWMO was established in 1983 to manage the Vadnais Lake area watershed, which includes parts of Vadnais Heights and all of North Oaks. Vadnais Lake is used as the final water storage reservoir for the drinking water supply system operated by the St. Paul Regional Water Service. Oversight includes protection of surface water quality, flood control and storm water management, wetland and groundwater protection. A waterrelated reference library is maintained at the VLAWMO office.

Governance: Six-member board of directors from each of the communities served, which pay a share of the annual operating budget. The commission meets the second Friday of each month at 7:30 am at Vadnais Heights City Hall. The board of directors meets quarterly.

Contact: Phil Belaforti, administrator: 651204-6073; Board member Rob Rafferty, Lino Lakes: 651-982-2492

UNITED STATES POST OFFICES

Blaine: 10611 Baltimore St. NE, Suite 100, Blaine, MN 55449. 763-784-9218.

Circle Pines: 300 Civic Heights Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014. 763-717-0595.

Hugo: 5615 150th St. N., Hugo, MN 55038.

651-762-8233.

White Bear Lake: 2223 Fifth Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. 651-762-1437

ANOKA COUNTY

Anoka County is bounded by Isanti County on the north, Chisago and Washington counties on the east, Ramsey and Hennepin counties

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It lies on both sides of the Rum River, which enters the county approximately 20 miles north of the city of Anoka.

Anoka County Government Center 2100 Third Ave., Anoka, MN 55303 763-324-4000, www.anokacounty.us County Administrator: Rhonda Sivarajah, 763-324-4700 or coadmin@co.anoka.mn.us

Courthouse 325 East Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303-2401; 763-7606700, www.anokacounty.us/ departments/courts

Anoka County Board of Commissioners Board meetings are held in room 705 of the Anoka County Government Center, 2100 Third Avenue, Anoka. Board meetings are held twice monthly and generally begin at 9:30 a.m. County board meetings are subject to change.

Call 763-323-5700 for meeting dates.

District 6: Jeff Reinert, 763-3244701 or jeff.reinert@co.anoka. mn.us. Represents Centerville, Columbus, Lexington, Linwood, Lino Lakes, Circle Pines and southeastern Blaine.

COUNTY DEPARTMENTS

Birth certificates: 763-324-1360 Camping-Bunker Hills: 763324-3330 Camping-Rice Creek: 763-3243340 Child Care Licensing: 763-3241235 Child Support Services: 763324-2420 Chomonix Golf Course: 651324-3434 Composting-yard Waste: 763429-3723 Community Corrections: 763324-4920 Death certificates: 763-324-1360 Driving Conditions and Road Construction: 763-324-3100 Elections and Voter Registration: 763-324-1300 Foster Care Licensing: 763-3241230

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Job Training Center: 763-3242300 Nature Programs: 651-429-8007 Parks and Recreation: 763-3243300 Property Records, Taxation & Assessment: 763-323-5400 Recycling and Resource Solutions: 763-324-3400 Senior Services: 763-324-1200

WHERE TO GO

Voter registration Elections Department, 325 East Main Street, Suite 130, Anoka. 763-323-5275 Where to vote Determine voting district and polling location at www.pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us, or call 763- 323-5275 License Center 10995 Club West Parkway, Suite 700, Blaine. 763324-2100. Register a car, driver’s licenses and state ID cards, hunting and fishing licenses, marriage license.

North Metro DVS Exam Station County Road I & 35W, Arden Hills, 55112. 651-201-7900. www,dps.mn.gov.

Passports License Center, 10995 Club West Parkway, Suite 700, Blaine. 763-324-2140 Veterans’ services 2100 3rd Ave., Suite 216, Anoka. 763-324-4500 Registering firearms Sheriff ’s office, 13301 Hanson Blvd. NW, Andover, 55304; 763323-5000

LIBRARIES

There are eight regular branches and two affiliated branches in the Anoka County Library system; two are convenient to the area served by the Quad Community Press. See hours at www.anoka.lib.mn.us Centennial Branch: 763-3241540, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines.

Northtown Library: 763-324-1510, 707 County Road 10 NE, Blaine.

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING

Cleanup Days Blaine, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes offer cleanup/recycling days, when residents may bring recyclable items such as batteries, appliances, tires and furniture for disposal.

Call city hall for information.

For state government contacts, see page 18.

COMPOST SITES

Tree waste and yard waste cannot be put in with garbage. Some haulers may collect yard waste for an additional fee. The following are drop-off sites for yard waste. Sites open April through November.

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Compost Site, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes, 651-429-3723 Bunker Hills Compost Site, 13285 Hanson Blvd., Coon Rapids, 763-767-7964

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

Hazardous waste is anything labeled flammable, corrosive or toxic and has caution, warning poison and/or danger on the label. Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3230 101st Ave. NE, Blaine, 763-324-3400

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce, 763-783-3553 www.metronorthchamber.org Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, 763-571-9781 www.twincitiesnorth.org Quad Area Chamber of Commerce: www.quadchamber.org

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NAZARENE

Artisan Church 1105 117th Ave. NE, Blaine 763-754-1011, https://artisan.church

Rice Creek Covenant Church 125 Ash Street, Shoreview 651-486-0692, www.ricecreekcov. org

Together Place Church 3860 Flowerfield Road, Circle Pines 763-784-1607 www.togetherplacechurch.org

651-429-9227 Multiple weekend services at six locations, including: Lino Lakes Campus 7775 20th Ave. N., Lino Lakes Blaine Campus 3603 95th Ave. NE, Blaine

NONDENOMINATIONAL

Oak Park Community Church 12050 Aberdeen St. NE, Blaine 763-757-1505, www.oakparkcc.org

North Springs Church 7868 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes 651-426-2088, www. northspringschurch.org Tree of Life Assembly of God 3905 Woodland Road, Circle Pines 651-340-2857, www.treeoflife-ag.org

BAPTIST Living Faith Church 10101 Lexington Ave. N., Circle Pines 763-784-1760, www. livignfaithmn.org

CATHOLIC St. Genevieve Church, Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville 651-429-7937, www.stgens.org Masses at St. Genevieve and St. John the Baptist in Hugo St. Genevieve Church 1683 Sorel St., Centerville St. John's Site 14383 Forest Blvd., Hugo 651-429-9170 St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes 651-784-3015, www.mystjoes.org Church of St. Timothy 707 89th Ave. NE, Blaine 763-784-1329, www. churchofsttimothy.com

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE River of Life Church 4294 Hodgson Road, Shoreview 651-484-8737, www.riveroflifemn.org

EVANGELICAL FREE Centennial Church 14854 Lake Drive NE, Forest Lake 651-464-8790, www.cefc.net Cornerstone Church of Blaine Roosevelt Middle School, 650 125th Ave. NE, Blaine 763-783-1983, www.ccblaine.org

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLIES Hope Christian Church 4911 Hodgson Road, Shoreview 651-486-6243, www.cogrowhope. com

Bridgewood Community Church 11670 Lexington Avenue NE, Blaine 763-780-2500, www. bridgewoodcc.org Christos Center for Spiritual Formation 1212 Holly Drive E., Lino Lakes 651-653-8207 www. christoscenter.org Eagle Brook Church Office: 7015 20th Ave., Centerville www.eaglebrookchurch.com

METHODIST Gethsemane United Methodist 7330 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes 651-784-7667, https://gum. church

PRESBYTERIAN Chain of Lakes Church 10130 Davenport Street NE, Blaine 763-208-8049, www.colpres.org

LUTHERAN Good Shepherd Lutheran (LCMS) 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines 763-784-8417, www. goodshepherdlink.org Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 9185 Lexington Avenue NE, Circle Pines 763-784-1971, www. oursaviorsonline.org St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church 1 North Road, Circle Pines 763-784-2558, www.stmarkcp.org Incarnation Lutheran Church 4880 Hodgson Road, Shoreview 651-484-7213, www.incarnationmn.org Living Waters Lutheran Church 865 Birch Street, Lino Lakes 651-481-0220, www. livingwaterslutheran.org

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PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

EMERGENCY CONTACTS Police, Fire, Ambulance: dial 911

Poison emergency: 1-800-222-1222 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800273-8255 Crisis Nursery: 763-785-9222 Day One Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 866-223-1111 Hazardous waste hotline: 651-296-6300 Gas leaks or odor: Xcel 800-895-2999 Electricity out: Xcel 800-895-1999 Telephone, cable & internet support: - Centurylink 877-348-9000 - Comcast 800-XFINITY Call before you dig: Gopher State One Call 651-454-0002, gopherstateonecall.org Travel and weather information: 511 or 511mn.org

Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines. 763-784-2013, www.centennialfoodshelf.org.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Blaine Police Department: 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine.

763-785-6168, 763-427-1212 (dispatch).

Centennial Lakes Police Department: 54 North Road, Circle Pines. Serves Circle Pines, Lexington and Centerville. 763-7842501, 763-427-1212 (dispatch) or www. centenniallakespd.com.

Lino Lakes Police Department: 640 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes. 651-982-2300 (records), 763-427- 1212 (dispatch) or www. ci.lino-lakes.mn.us.

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Lexington Fire Department: 9055 Highway Drive S., Lexington. 763-784-1604.

Lino Lakes Fire Department: 640 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes. 763-427-1212.

Minnesota Food Helpline: 888-711-1151

Anoka County Government Center 2100 Third Ave. Anoka, MN 55303-5041 763-324-4200 www.anokacounty.us Information about public health emergency preparedness, children and families, elderly and disabled, disease prevention and control, health education, immunizations, refugee health, mental health services, illegal drug and alcohol abuse, community health issues and priorities.

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Immunizations: 763-324-4240 Women, Infants and Children (WIC): 763324-4230 Mental Health: Adults, 763-324-1420; Children, 763-324-1430

offers many programs and services to enhance the lives of seniors. To learn more about county-based services call 763-324-1200.

Anoka County Family Caregiver Connection: 763-324-1608. Services include in-home respite, out-of-home respite, needs assessment, caregiver support groups and education.

Anoka-Champlin Meals on Wheels: 763-2368718, info@anokachamplinmow.org or www. anokachamplinmow.org.

Anoka County Community Action Program Inc.: Located in Blaine, connects seniors living in Anoka County to a wide range of programs and services, including Chores and More which helps seniors and people with disabilities with home repairs, housekeeping and seasonal chores. 763-783-4747 or www. accap.org.

Senior Companion Program: 763-783-4745.

Volunteers provide assistance and friendship to isolated or homebound seniors including help with errands and medical appointments.

Anoka County Veterans Services: 763-3244500.

Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department: 1710 County Highway 10, Spring Lake Park. 763-786-4436 or sbmfire. com.

Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St., Lino Lakes, 651-982-2445 Mary Ann Young Senior Center, 9150 Central Ave. NE (Aquatore Park), Blaine, 763-786-9375

Centennial Community Food Shelf: Circle

The Food Group: 763-450-3860 Anoka County Economic Assistance Department (SNAP): 763-422-7200

Centennial Fire District: 7741 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes. 651-792-7900 or www.centennialfire.org. Serves Centerville and Circle Pines.

FOOD SHELVES

Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP): 763-783-4930

Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services

SERVICES LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES SENIOR Anoka County Senior Services: The county Anoka County Sheriff ’s Office: Sheriff James Stuart. 13301 Hanson Blvd.

NW. Administration: 763-323- 5000 or www. co.anoka.mn.us/sheriff

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Meals on Wheels: Meals for ages 60+. Impact Services: 763-236-8718

Anoka/Washington County Head Start-Early Head Start: 9574 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-783-4300, www.accap.org Offers a variety of programs for families with children birth to five years and pregnant women.

Lakes Head Start Center: Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 1790 11th Street NE. Forest Lake

SOCIAL/HUMAN SERVICES

United Way 211 Phone Helpline: Dial 2-1-1 or cell phone users dial 651-291-0211, toll-free 888-543-7709 or www.gtcuw.org. Offers free and confidential 24-hour referral service connecting to more than 20,000 services, including health, legal help, transportation, counseling, youth services, child care, food and housing.

Eastern Anoka County Human Service Center: 9201 S. Highway Drive, Circle Pines, 763-324-2210, www.anokacounty.us. For residents of Lexington, Circle Pines and Lino Lakes. Services include child care licensing, children’s mental health, community corrections, community health, developmental disability services, employment services, and economic assistance.

Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP): 1201 89th Ave. NE, Suite 345, Blaine, MN 55434, 763-783-4747, www. accap.org. ACCAP is a multipurpose human services organization offering programs in the following areas: energy assistance, Head Start, housing services, child care support, senior services, and crisis assistance.

Job Training Center: 1201 89th Ave. NE, Suite 345, Blaine, MN 55434, 763-324-2300 Alexandra House: 763-780-2330, www.alexandrahouse.org. Domestic violence program and shelter.

Lee Carlson Center: 763-780-3036, www. leecarlsoncenter.org. Mental health services and counseling for youth, adults and families.

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