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To Our Readers
Every community is full of hidden gems- from local businesses and restaurants to a wide range of annual festivals and community celebrations. Events such as Farmers markets, art fairs, music festivals, parades and community festivals like the Slice of Shoreview and Manitou Days in White Bear Lake bring the community together during the summer. In the winter, residents can adventure out to the various parks and trails located around the community or
take a brief drive to one of the five alpine ski resorts in the area.
When there is not a community festival going on, residents can attend a show at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center in White Bear Lake, take an art class, participate in library programs and even attend the indoor waterpark at the Shoreview Community Center. There is plenty available to keep you busy all year round in the various communities.
As always, readers should check their community website or call prior to venturing out for a day filled with activity.
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April
Taste of Shoreview
When: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Sample local restaurants, wine and beer, bucket raffles, silent and live auction. Tickets $35 each; hosted by the local Lions Club; proceeds support Slice of Shoreview community event. Register: www. shoreviewardenhillslions.org
‘Urinetown’
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 26-May 19
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Lakeshore Players performs this triumphant and uproarious musical send-up. Tickets $17-$37. Pay What You Want.
Day: Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
May
Housing Fair
When: 2-4:30pm. Tuesday, May 7
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Visit representatives from various senior living developments, in-home care and traditional options available. Free. Contact: 651-490-4714 or shoreviewmn.gov
Spring Royal Tea party
When: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Kids ages 10 and under can visit with a princess and enjoy storytelling, crafts and refreshments. Registration $15/ person. Registration deadline May 13.
Contact: shoreviewmn.gov/parksrec/special-events
‘10-Minute Play Festival’
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 7:30
p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, May 30-June 9.
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Watch 10 short, neverbefore-seen plays from around the world presented by Lakeshore Players performers and directors. Tickets $17-$37; Pay What you
Details: Free family festival includes more than 150 retail and food vendors, live music, children’s activities, farmers market, classic car show. Contact: marketfestwbl.com
Manitou Days
When: June 13 to July 4
Where: Events throughout White Bear Lake
Details: Three-week long, annual summer festival showcases the best of the White Bear Lake community. More than 60 events including a parade, beach dance, community picnic, family fun night, antique boat show, fireworks and more.
Contact: 651-653-5122 or manitoudays.com
Vadnais Heights Music in the Park Series
When and Where: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 26-July 31 at various Vadnais Heights parks. Details: Celebrate summer with free outdoor concerts.
Contact: 651-204-6000, cityvadnaisheights.com
White Bear Lake Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 28-Oct. 25
Where: Clark Avenue between 2nd & 3rd Street, downtown White Bear Lake
Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers.
Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org
July
Fireworks on White Bear Lake
When: 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4
Details: Manitou Days celebration culminates with fireworks display over White Bear Lake. Contact: manitoudays.com or explorewhitebear.org
Kidz Concerts in the Commons
When: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, July 10-Aug. 7
Where: Shoreview Commons, next to Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Free outdoor concerts geared to kids. Bring blanket or chair. Concessions. See website for lineup.
The theme ‘A Century of Community’ came about because the chamber is celebrating 100 years in the business community.White Bear Lake Area Historical Society representatives ride along the Manitou Days Parade route in a vintage firetruck.
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Carnival returns to Slice of Shoreview
The Slice of Shoreview is an annual festival held to celebrate life in Shoreview. The “Slice,” as it has come to be known, takes place in July and incorporates a wide variety of family-oriented activities including a parade, art and craft fair, food vendors, various displays and demonstrations, car show, talent show, entertainment and fireworks.
The popular carnival will return
to this year’s event. Sugar Buzz, a cover band, will be added to the live music line up. Also new this year includes a chalk artist hosted by Gallery 96, and “Shrek,” the musical, will be on the main stage noon, Saturday, July 27.
The Slice volunteer committee meets 11 months each year planning the Slice and is led by Board Chair Jacci Krebsbach. The Slice is free and relies on
sponsors to keep it that way. The biggest fundraiser for the Slice is the Taste of Shoreview, hosted by the Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary Club, which takes place in April at the Shoreview Community Center. People can sample local foods and beverages including craft beers, wines and soda, and vote for their favorite local vendors.
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The popular carnival is returning to the Annual Slice of Shoreview celebration this year.
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White Bear Lake Area Relay for Life
When: 6 p.m. Friday, July 26
Where: White Bear Lake Area High School North Campus, 5040 Bald Eagle Avenue
Details: Typically, more than 100 teams and 1,500 participate in a run/walk and stay overnight to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Contact: relay.acsevents.org
Slice of Shoreview Days
When: July 26-28
Where: Island Lake Park, 3611 N. Victoria St., Shoreview
Details: Past events have included carnival, parade, car show, art and food vendors, helicopter rides, Dock Dogs, petting zoo, live entertainment, fireworks, golf tournament.
Contact: 651-483-2416 or sliceofshoreview.com
August
Night to Unite
When and Where: Tuesday, Aug. 6 throughout local communities
Details: Evening intended to
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heighten crime prevention awareness and community partnerships. Residents hosting block parties may register for visits by local police and fire departments.
Where: Community Park, 641 E. County Road F, and Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F. in Vadnais Heights
Details: Past events have included a medallion hunt, movie in the park, senior picnic, Lions pig roast, kiddie parade, children’s games and inflatables, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fireworks, live bands, Grande Parade, Booya, bean bag tournaments, softball tournaments, pickleball tournaments, family kickball tournament, water ball tournament between local fire departments, and more.
Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com
September
Annual North Oaks Children’s Hospital Guild II Rummage Sale
Details: Has generated more than $2 million for the Children’s Hospital Association.
Contact: 651-484-3792 or northoaksrummagesale.org
October
Waffle Breakfast and Fire Truck Tours
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, October 6
Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F
Details: All-you-can-eat Belgian waffle breakfast put on by the VH Lions Club. Other participants include Ramsey County Sheriff K-9 & Lakes & Trail Unit, Safety and Fire Protection, Minnesota Lions Diabetes, Vision and Hearing Foundations, Can-Do-Canines, and vision screenings for youth. Information about camps and dragon boat races. $9 adult, $8 seniors 63+, $5 kids 6-14, 5 and under free.
Vintage car collections are on display throughout the summer at various community events including the Vadnais Days celebration.
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Contact: 651-204-6000 or www. cityvadnaisheights.com/262/ Waffle-Breakfast
Vadnais Heights Halloween
Party
When: Usually Friday before Halloween
Where: Community Park, 642 E county Rd F
Details: Put on your favorite costume and join us for a party under the lights. Games, treats and food trucks.
Contact: cityvadnaisheaights.com
November
Fast Before the Feast
When: 7-10:00 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28
Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Ave. (Lake Ave. & 11th St.), White Bear Lake
Details: 10K, 5K and 1.5-mile Turkey Dash
Contact: 651-440-9625 or mmraces.com
December
PJs With Santa
When: Usually first Friday in December
Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E County Road F Details: $10/Family Residents, $20/Family Non-Residents
Photos with Santa, games, treats and more!
Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com
Hometown for the Holidays
When: First three weekends in December
Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater
Details: Month-long celebration with events and shopping
specials at various businesses throughout Stillwater. Past activities have included strolling carolers, Victorian Wagonette rides, and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa. See website for opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa at various local restaurants.
Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber. com
White Bear Lake Winterfest
When: Usually the first 3 Saturdays in Dec.
Where: Downtown White Bear Lake
Details: Horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, shopping and dining specials. Events free with donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.
Contact: downtownwhitebearlake. com/events
The annual Pjs with Santa event in Vadnais Heights helps kick off the holiday season.
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Vadnais Days
The city of Vadnais Heights is getting ready to host its annual Heritage Days festival, which will now be known as Vadnais Days. The event will run from Aug. 12 to 18 and kick off with a medallion hunt. Starting August 12, clues will be posted daily at Vadnais Heights City Hall, Vadnais Heights Community Park, and Kohler Meadows Park, with additional clues available online at cityvadnaisheights.com or by calling the medallion hotline at
651-204-6017. The city will award a cash prize to the person who locates the medallion.
Various tournaments, including pickleball, bean bag, and softball, will be held during the festival. Registration for these events will open online closer to the start of the festival. Free events for children, such as inflatable houses, will also be available, with more to come in the coming months. You’ll find a variety of food vendors at the festival, and
the Vadnais Heights Lions Club will sponsor a pig roast, with all proceeds going to their fundraiser.
The official Vadnais Heights Grande Parade will occur on the 18th, from noon until 1:30 p.m. Heritage Days have been a Vadnais Heights community tradition for over 40 years, bringing families and friends together for fun and excitement.
The Vadnais Heights Grande Parade has been a Vadnais Heights community tradition for more than 40 years.
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Community Information North Oaks
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The history of North Oaks can be traced back to the 1880s when James J. Hill, who gained national notoriety and wealth through the development of railroads and related businesses, purchased 3,500 acres which he developed into one of the nation’s leading agricultural experimental farms of the time.
In the 1950s the North Oaks Company was formed by Hill’s descendants, who envisioned a residential community with an emphasis on retaining the environmental features of the land. Incorporated in 1956, North Oaks is set among 5,739 acres of woodlands, meadows, lakes, ponds and wetlands and is a designated game refuge. In February 1999, the company’s remaining land — 1,650 acres — was approved by the North Oaks City Council for future development. Today, North Oaks is a growing residential community of over 5,000 residents with 1,800 homes in a rural-feeling, natural setting. Located between Shoreview and
White Bear Township, North Oaks residents preserve a unique blend of community and individual privacy. Unlike many developments, the remaining development sites will be designed with a mix of house structure styles such as single family homes and town homes, as well as some commercial uses. In addition, 885 acres of conservancy and open space are planned.
All residential streets within North Oaks are privately-owned. Although primarily residential, the Village Center at Highways 49 and 96 features a mix of retail, service and professional space, including an assisted living facility. A private golf course, the North Oaks Golf Club, is located within the city.
The North Oaks News, a monthly publication, serves the community with news, information and stories impacting and reflecting interests of the residents.
The North Oaks Home Owners’ Association, of which most residents become members when they purchase property, is responsible for the private
roads, recreation land and facilities. Residents volunteer and coordinate many community activities and events throughout the year. They include recreational, social and special interest organizations such as the Hill Farm Historical Society, which works to preserve the buildings and document the contributions of Hill’s North Oaks Farm, and the Children’s Hospital Guilds I and II, which organize an annual home tour and rummage sale, respectively, to benefit the Children’s Hospital Association. Other community organizations include the North Oaks Community Foundation, the North Oaks Social Club, the North Oaks Garden Club, and the League of Women Voters.
City Government & Resources
City Hall: 100 Village Center Dr., Suite 230, North Oaks 651-792-7750, or northoaksmn.gov City Council meetings are held
John Shuman Council member
Tom Watson Council member
Sara Shah Council member
Mark Azman Council member
Krista Wolter Mayor
at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the North Oaks Community Meeting Room, 100 Village Center Dr., Suite 150.
City Staff
City Administrator: Kevin Kress, 651-792-7755 or kkress@northoaksmn.gov
Deputy Clerk: Stephanie Marty, 651-792-7758 or smarty@northoaksmn.gov
Administrative Assistant: Debbie Breen, 651-792-7750 or dbreen@northoaksmn.gov
Administrative Assistant: Lauren Kavan, 651-792-7750 or lkavan@northoaksmn.gov
City Council
Mayor: Krista Wolter, 612-247-5106 or KWolter@northoaksmn.gov
Council member: Mark Azman, 651-295-9545 or Mazman@northoaksmn.gov
Council member: Sara Shah, 612-440-7388 or sshah@northoaksmn.gov
Council member: Tom Watson, 612-751-0124 or twatson@northoaksmn.gov
Council member: John Shuman, 612-212-9575 or JShuman@northoaksmn.gov
Police
Emergency: Call 911
Non-emergencies: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office: 651-767-0640 (dispatch), 651266-9333 (administration) or co.ramsey.mn.us/sheriff
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Lake Johanna Fire Dept.: Non-emergencies or administration: 651-415-2100 or ljfd.org
Chief: Tim Boehlke, tboehlke@ljfd.orga
North Oaks Home Owners’ Association
100 Village Center Dr., Suite 240, North Oaks. Contact RowCal care team at 651-233-1307 or careteam@rowcal.com. Board of directors meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at 100 Village Center Dr., Suite 150. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Closed Tuesday, Friday.
Libraries
Ramsey County Library - Shoreview: 4560 N. Victoria St., 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
Ramsey County Library - White Bear Lake: 2150 2nd St., 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
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Post Office
Vadnais Heights Post Office: 1056 E. Hwy. 96, Vadnais Heights. 651-407-9864 or 800-275-8777 (ASK USPS)
Compost and Recycling
Petersen-Waddle picks up weekly recycling. 651-308-9553; Ramsey County Recycling: 651-633-3279 or ramseyrecycles.com.
The September 2023 Rummage Sale generated an income of over $243,000 during the two-day event. Proceeds are donated to Children’s Hospital Association and help support programs at Children’s Minnesota. The next sale will be Sept. 14-15, 2024. Watch North Oaks News for more details. The Guild is grateful to North Oaks for its many volunteers, donations and financial supporters. For more information about North Oaks Guild II go to www.northoaksrummagesale.org.
North Oaks Guild
North Oaks Guild II is a group of over 100 women from around the Twin Cities and beyond who are dedicated to raising money to support the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) and programs and services at Children’s Minnesota. Over the years, the North Oaks Guild II has donated over $2 million to the CHA, largely due to income from the popular annual rummage sale held every September at the Shoreview Ice
Arena. Over 500 families make donations every year. The Guild collects items remaining from high-end estate sales and new/ unsold items from popular area businesses. The Guild also works with local TV and radio stations. Jason Matheson from Fox 9’s “The Jason Show” has made regular trips to the Shoreview Arena to tape segments focusing on the annual rummage sale, entertaining the Guild members
as he checks out some “unusual donations” and pokes a bit of fun at the Guild members. Now at 57 years and counting, the Guild II has contributed over $3.1 million to CHA. If you would like more information about membership in the North Oaks Guild II or want to make a donation, send an email to northoaksrummagesale@gmail. com or go to its Facebook page at northoaksrummagesale.
cityvadnaisheights.com facebook.com/cityVH twitter: @vadnais_heights Population; 12,623 (2021 U.S. Census Bureau)
Located in the northeast portion of Ramsey County, Vadnais Heights is approximately 8.5 square miles in area. As its name suggests, the first European settlers in the area now known as Vadnais Heights were French, who pushed north from St. Paul in the 1840s. The area was established by the Vadnais, Bibeau, Garceau, LaBarre and Morrisette families as they searched for new land to farm. Vadnais Lake was named after Jean Vadnais, who settled his family on the southeast side of the lake that dominates the city’s western border. There is a plaque commemorating the first homestead on the southwest corner of Edgerton Street and Centerville Road. In 1957, the city of Vadnais Heights was incorporated with a population of about 2,000. Within the past generation, Vadnais Heights has
grown from a rural truck farming area into a diverse suburban community mostly due to the opening of freeway links to St. Paul and Minneapolis, followed by a municipal sewer system in the early 1970’s, and public water a decade later. Assessments for sewer and water as well as lucrative offers from developers converted most of the truck farms, some of which were as large as 200 acres, to residential or commercial developments. Now only about 40 acres of the city continue to be farmed.
The city’s population soared during the 1980s, making Vadnais Heights the fifth fastest-growing community in Minnesota during that decade. The city reached approximately 13,500 people, but by the 2010 Census the population had declined to about 12,400. By following its Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances, Vadnais Heights expects to emphasize an “open” type of environment with a balance of scenic lakes, wetlands and development. The rustic lakes and wetlands invite people
to Vadnais Heights to enjoy hiking and biking through natural habitat. Wetland areas make for good living while providing a very open feel with a rural character. Vadnais Heights offers numerous well-maintained city parks and a growing network of trails, as well as the recreational areas of Sucker / Vadnais Lakes Regional Park. While its natural setting is appealing, the availability of services and easy freeway access to the entire metro area and northern Minnesota makes Vadnais Heights a great place to live, work and play. The major roadways serving the city are I-35E, I-694, U.S. Highway 61, and County Highways 96 and 49. Vadnais Heights offers a complete array of municipal services including utilities, police (through a contract with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department), fire, EMT and rescue, Allina Paramedics and parks and recreation.
Vadnais Heights is part of two highly rated school districts — White Bear Lake District 624
Katherine Doll Kanne Council member
Kelly Jozwowski Council member
Steve Rogers Council member
Erik Goebel Council member
and Mounds View District 621. In addition, AFSA Public Charter High School is located in the city. Century College, the largest community college in Minnesota, is located about three miles away in White Bear Lake. Health East/St. John’s Hospital is just two miles away in Maplewood. A city in balance, Vadnais Heights provides its citizens equal parts of prosperity, serenity and comfort. The city attempts to provide its citizens and businesses quality service at efficient, reasonable costs. Its city property tax rate is one of the lowest in the metro area and a fire insurance rating of class 3 indicates the city’s quality service delivery at a reasonable cost. Vadnais Heights’ commercial tax base is solid. Its business sector includes RTI/Intricon, Reell Precision Manufacturing, IC System, MGC Diagnostics Corporation, Dynamic Air, Innovize and the corporate headquarters for H.B. Fuller and SEH. Recent medical additions include Summit Orthopedic and the Allina Medical Clinic.
The city has a growing retailservice sector composed of shops, restaurants and other amenities along with national companies such as Target, WalMart and several auto dealerships. The Comfort Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express and the Fairfield Inn & Suites, along with the many restaurants in the area - Vadnais Heights is becoming a great place to “eat, meet and sleep.” The city also has a wide range of housing, including executive housing, starter homes, attached residences, and senior living. Vadnais Heights Commons offers a state-of-the-art facility for gatherings of 15 to more than 400, including wedding receptions and ceremonies, corporate banquets
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and seminars, fundraisers and graduation open houses. Features include reasonable rates; flexible scheduling; a variety of room selections; audio-visual equipment and Internet access; professionally catered cuisine service for food and alcohol; design staging services; expert staff; and ample complimentary parking and convenient building access. Schedule an event by calling 651-204-6000 or visit vadnaisheightscommons.com for more information.
Special Events
One of the city’s largest festivals is its annual Heritage Days celebration, now known as Vadnais Days. Events have
included a medallion hunt, a senior picnic, a Lions Club pig roast, old-fashioned games, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fireworks, live bands, a Grand Parade, movie in the park, booya, softball tournaments, pickleball tournaments, family kickball tournament and more. Most events take place at Community Park and Vadnais Heights Commons. The fourday celebration ends on the third Sunday in August. Visit cityvadnaisheights.com for more information or for updates and event registration forms. Other special events sponsored by the city include an annual Egg Hunt, Ice Cream Social, Halloween Party, PJs with Santa, and music and movie events in local parks.
Volunteers unload and sort hundreds of pumpkins outside Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Vadnais Heights.
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Vadnais Heights
City Government & Resources
City Hall:
800 E. County Rd. E, Vadnais Heights. 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com.
Office hours are: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public and begin at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda packets are available online.
City Council
Mayor: Mike Krachmer, 651-6454138 or mike.krachmer@ cityvadnaisheights.com
Council member:
Erik Goebel, 262-902-3614 or erik. goebel@cityvadnaisheights.com
Council member: Steve Rogers, 651-323-4312 or steve.rogers@cityvadnaisheights. com
Council member: Kelly Jozwowski, 651-3233962 or kelly.jozwowski@ cityvadnaisheights.com
Council member: Katherine Doll Kanne, 320-9053606 or katherine.dollkanne@ cityvadnaisheights.com
City Staff
City Administrator: Kevin Watson, 651-204-6010 or kevin.watson@cityvadnaisheights. com
Assistant City Administrator: Kaylin Clement, 651-2046013 or kaylin.clement@ cityvadnaisheights.com
Planning/Community Development Director: Nolan Wall, 651-204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights. com
Finance Director: Bob Sundberg, 651-2046020 or bob.sundberg@ cityvadnaisheights.com
Public Works Director/City Engineer: Jim Hauth, 651-204-6050 or jim. hauth@cityvadnaisheights.com
Recreation Supervisor: Katie Everett, 651-204-6060 or katie.everett@cityvadnaisheights. com
Building Official: Phillip Marvets, 651-204-6025 or phil.marvets@cityvadnaisheights. com
Police
Non-emergencies:
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office: 651-767-0640 (dispatch); 651-266-9333(administration); 651-484-3366 (patrol division) or co.ramsey.mn.us/sheriff
Vadnais Heights Fire Dept.:
Non-emergencies or administration: 651-204-6030 or cityvadnaisheights.com
Chief: Chris Hearden, 651-204-6043 or christopher.hearden@ cityvadnaisheights.com
Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC):
Ramsey County Library-Shoreview: 4560 N. Victoria St. 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake: 2150 2nd St. 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
Post Office
Vadnais Heights Post Office: 1056 E. Hwy. 96, Vadnais Heights. 651-407-9864 or 800-275-8777 (ASK USPS)
Composting & Recycling
Vadnais Heights is divided into two zones for trash service and recycling services. They are Republic Services, 320-2529608 and Waste Management, 952-890-1100. Trash is picked up on Wednesdays; recycling is picked up every other Wednesday. A community cleanup day is held the fourth Saturday in April. Compost and yard waste materials such as grass clippings and leaves can be dropped off at different compost sites throughout Ramsey County, including 5900 Sherwood Rd., White Bear Township, and 3530 Hudson Ave., Arden Hills.
Vadnais Heights
The City of Vadnais Heights is a vibrant community of 13,000+ residents, boasting strong neighborhoods, thriving businesses, beautiful woods, lakes, wetlands, and trails. Located just minutes away from downtown Saint Paul, Vadnais Heights is the perfect combination of urban and suburban.
The city offers a wide range of housing options, from activesenior living communities, to starter homes, to corporate housing, and more. We’re also in the midst of a Comprehensive Housing Study, that will allow us to identify strategies to expand housing options and best meet
the needs of the community.
We value our dynamic economic development environment, with destination and local retail offerings, and a wealth of jobs in healthcare, engineering, and manufacturing industry. In fact, according to MN DEED, more workers commute into Vadnais Heights for work each day, than residents commuting out to jobs elsewhere.
Vadnais Heights is part of two highly-rated school districts — White Bear Lake (624) and Mounds View (621). In addition, the Agricultural and Food Sciences Academy (AFSA) and Gentry Academy, public
charter schools, add to the City’s educational excellence.
Residents and visitors to Vadnais Heights value the outdoor and recreational amenities found in the 100+ acres of active parkland, and with a comprehensive Park & Trail System Plan underway, exciting things are to come!
It is my sincere hope you’ll get to know your neighbors, frequent community events, and find ways to participate with local government as we make important decisions that will affect our community for many generations to come.
Riders participating in the annual Tour de Bar benefit bike ride begin their journey in Vadnais Heights.
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Community Information Shoreview
shoreviewmn.gov facebook.com/cityofshoreview twitter: @cityofshoreview Population: 26,921 (2020 U.S. Census Bureau)
Shoreview was originally inhabited by the Dakota and Ojibwe Indians. Remnants of their civilization have been found along Rice Creek near Snail Lake. In 1837, the Ojibwe Indians ceded this area to the United States government. In 1850, a settler named Socrates A. Thompson left St. Paul to farm, and filed a claim for land near the east shore of Turtle Lake (which he named for a large turtle he had captured in its waters). Other settlers from Europe and the eastern United States followed and created a farming community. Shoreview was originally part of Mounds View Township, named for the range of hills running through its center. The Township was organized on May 11, 1858, the day Minnesota officially became a state. In the 1800s, the railroad constructed rail lines through Shoreview. The “Soo Lines” from St. Paul and Minneapolis came
together at Cardigan Junction, halfway between Lake Owasso and Vadnais Lake. Soo Line built its first station house in Minnesota at this site. Citizens of the township petitioned the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners in 1957 for the incorporation of the Village of Shoreview. Citizens voted in favor and on April 23, 1957 Shoreview officially became a city.
City Council meetings are generally held in the council chambers at City Hall the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. Residents also have an opportunity to discuss issues and concerns with the mayor on most Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. at the City Hall council chambers; schedule an appointment by calling 651490-4618. During the summer months, there will be a few “walks and talks” with the mayor as well as a few “coffee with the mayor” conversations at various locations in the city.
Today, Shoreview is a premier suburb of the MinneapolisSaint Paul metropolitan area with a population of more than 26,000 residents and nearly
13,000 workers. Shoreview is a distinctive and vibrant community recognized nationally as one of the most desirable places to live, work, and do business. Shoreview characteristics include a natural setting of lakes and open spaces, well-educated and active citizenry, and strong business environment home to many national corporations. The city is within close proximity to both the downtowns of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and is easily accessible and served by Interstates 694, 35W and 35E along with major arterials of Snelling/Hamline Avenue, Lexington Avenue and Rice Street. The city holds a AAA bond rating, and has received other national honors for its fiscal management and long-range financial planning. It also boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the region. Shoreview was named by Family Circle Magazine as one of the “Ten Best Towns in America to Raise a Family.” The Mounds View school district is one of the best ranked districts in Minnesota and is consistently among the districts producing the highest number of National
Merit Scholars in the state. The centerpiece of the city is the Shoreview Commons featuring the Shoreview Community Center, which includes the Tropics Indoor Water Park and the Tropical Adventure Indoor Playground in addition to an indoor track, gymnasium, meeting and banquet rooms and state-of-the-art fitness center. The Community Center underwent a large expansion in 2018, which included two distinct areas, including an expansion of the Tropics Indoor Waterpark and a major two-story addition adjacent to the gymnasium. The new Shoreview Library is also located nearby. The natural environment includes 11 lakes, more than 1,400 acres of natural open spaces and an awardwinning park system that includes 10 city parks and 4 county parks. Shoreview is committed to preserving and protecting our natural environment and promoting sustainable practices such as renovating our Maintenance Center to be Goldcertified by LEED and utilizing innovative techniques to protect watersheds. The city has been a leading community in the areas of recycling and water quality protection. Shoreview was the first city in Minnesota to be named a “Bicycle Friendly Community” by the League of American Bicyclists in recognition of its comprehensive 55-mile trail and sidewalk system.
High-profile companies such as Wells Fargo, Hill-Rom, TSI Inc., PAR Systems, PAR Nuclear Westinghouse and Cummins Power Generation provide the foundation for a strong and diverse economic and employment base for Shoreview and the surrounding area.
The city is home to many active civic organizations including the Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band, the ShoreviewEinhausen Sister City Association, Gallery 96 Arts, the Shoreview Community Foundation, the Shoreview Garden Club and the Shoreview Historical Society. The city’s annual festival, Slice of Shoreview Days, takes place the last weekend of July at Island Lake Park and features food, music entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival rides, a parade and fireworks. The city also hosts the Concerts in the Commons summer music series featuring a variety of bands and musical entertainment from the region weekly at the Shoreview Commons Pavilion, as well as the Shoreview Farmers Market on Tuesdays throughout the summer. More information about these events and other activities in Shoreview can be found in the calendar pages of this publication.
City Government & Resources
City Hall: 4600 N. Victoria St., Shoreview, 651-490-4600 or shoreviewmn.gov Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. City Council meetings are generally held in the council chambers at City Hall the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. Residents also have an opportunity to discuss issues and concerns with the mayor on most Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. at the City Hall council chambers; schedule an appointment by calling 651490-4618. During the summer months, there will be a few “walks and talks” with the mayor as well
Shoreview
as a few “coffee with the mayor” conversations at various locations in the city.
City Staff
City Manager: Brad Martens, 651-490-4611 or bmartens@shoreviewmn.gov
Assistant City Manager /Community Development Director: Tom Simonson, 651-490-4612 or tsimonson@shoreviewmn.gov
Assistant City Manager: Renee Eisenbeisz, 651-490-4613 or reisenbeisz@shoreviewmn.gov
Building Official: Brent Marshall, 651-490-4687 or bmarshall@shoreviewmn.gov
Finance Director: Fred Espe, 651-490-4622 or fespe@shoreviewmn.gov
Public Works Director: Tom Wesolowski, 651-490-4652 or twesolowski@shoreviewmn.gov
Community Center: 651-490-4750 or recreation@ shoreviewmn.gov
City Council
Mayor: Sue Denkinger, 651-490-4618 or sdenkinger@shoreviewmn.gov
Council member: Emy Johnson, 763-443-5218 or ejohnson@shoreviewmn.gov
Council member: John Doan, 612-424-2527 or jdoan@shoreviewmn.gov
Council member: Shelly Myrland, 651-291-0185 or smyrland@shoreviewmn.gov
Shoreview
Council member: Cory Springhorn, 651-403-3422 or cspringhorn@shoreviewmn.gov
Police
Non-emergencies: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office: 651-484-3366 (patrol division); 651-767-0640 (dispatch); 651-266-9333 (administration) or co.ramsey.mn.us/sheriff
Lake Johanna Fire Dept.: Non-emergencies or administration: 651-415-2100 or ljfd.org
Chief: Tim Boehlke, tboehlke@ljfd.org
Parks and Recreation
Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. 651-4904700.shoreviewmn.gov/parks-rec/ community-center
For recreational programs and classes, contact 651-490-4750; for rental information contact 651490-4790.
Parks and Recreation: 651-490-4750 or recreation@ shoreviewmn.gov
Shelter Rental: 651-490-4790 or rentals@ shoreviewmn.gov
Field Rental: 651-490-4753 or jbailey@ shoreviewmn.gov
Chamber of Commerce
Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce
1915 Hwy 36 W., Roseville, 763-
571-9781 or info@twincitiesnorth. org
St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
401 N. Robert St., Suite 150, St. Paul. 651-223-5000 or saintpaulchamber.com
‘Access Shoreview’
Sign up to receive the city’s free online newsletter delivered after every council meeting, with recent City Council actions, city news and community events. For more information visit shoreviewmn.gov.
Library
Ramsey County Library - Shoreview: 4560 N. Victoria St. 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org/shoreview
Post Office
Vadnais Heights Post Office: 1056 E. Hwy. 96, Vadnais Heights. 651-407-9864
New Brighton Post Office: 525 Main St., New Brighton, 651639-9306
Composting and Recycling
Compost and yard waste materials such as grass clippings and leaves can be dropped off at different compost sites throughout Ramsey County, including 5900 Sherwood Rd., White Bear Township, 1881 Hudson Road in Arden Hills, and 8307 Long Lake Rd. in Mounds View. Call 651633-3279 for more information. The sites are for Ramsey County residents only and proof of residence must be provided. Shoreview’s recyclables will be picked up by Eureka! Recycling, 612-669-2783 or recycling@ eurekarecycling.org. The city also offers cleanup events every spring and fall where residents can bring charitable donations, electronics and garbage / refuse not accepted by their hauler.
A swan spreads its wings on a frozen lake.
Shoreview
Shoreview is a vibrant city with a population of over 26,500. The city is known for its natural landscape of lakes and open spaces. Residents and visitors can enjoy 11 lakes, 16 parks (including Island Lake, Turtle Lake, and Snail Lake regional parks), and nearly 100 miles of trails, many of which connect with other cities. The city offers many year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and
kayaking. Shoreview has several great family-friendly attractions including the Community Center and Shoreview Commons. The Community Center has two indoor water parks, an indoor playground, fitness center classes, meeting rooms and event spaces. Shoreview Commons is home to a destination playground and skate park as well as a pavilion where free weekly summer concerts are offered to the public.
In late July, the city hosts the annual Slice of Shoreview weekend event at Island Lake Park. Among the activities offered during the weekend are a parade, free live music concerts, fireworks and a “Tour de Shoreview” bike ride. All of these activities are set against the backdrop of a lovely lakeside park with pavilions and plenty of shade for those warm summer afternoons.
Metro office: 1200 Washington Ave. S., Room 250, Minneapolis 55415 Phone: 612-727-5220 or 888-2249043
Fax: 202-224-1792 klobuchar.senate.gov
Sen. Tina Smith (D)
Washington Office: 720 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
Fax: 202-224-5641
Metro Office: 60 East Plato Blvd., Suite 220, St. Paul 55107 Phone: 651-221-1016 smith.senate.gov
Rep. Betty McCollum (D)
U.S. House of Representatives 4th District
Washington Office: 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-6631; Fax, 202-225-1968
District Office: 661 LaSalle St., Suite 110, St. Paul, MN 55114 Phone: 651-224-9191; Fax: 651224-3056 mccollum.house.gov
Minnesota Elected Officials
Gov. Tim Walz (DFL)
Office of the Governor, 130 State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-201-3400, 800-6573717
Fax: 651-797-1850 mn.gov/governor
Senate District 36
(Vadnais Heights, North Oks, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Birchwood, Gem Lake)
Heather Gustafson (DFL)
95 University Ave. W., Minnesota Senate Building, Room 3103, St. Paul 55155
651-296-1253, sen.heather. gustafson@senate.mn
Senate District 40
(Shoreview, Mounds View, Roseville)
Senator John Marty (DFL)
95 University Ave. W., Minnesota
Senate Building, Room 3235, St. Paul 55155
651-296-5645, sen.john.marty@ senate.mn
House District 36A
(North Oaks, White Bear Township)
State Rep. Elliott Engen (R)
100 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 345 State Office Building, St. Paul 55155
651-296-2365, rep.elliott.engen@ house.mn.gov
House District 36B
(Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Birchwood, Gem Lake)
State Rep. Brion Curran (DFL)
100 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 531 State Office Building, St. Paul 55155
651-296-3018, rep.brion.curran@ house.mn.gov
House District 40A
(Shoreview. Mounds View)
State Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL)
100 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 509 State Office Building, St. Paul 55155 651-296-0141, rep.kelly.moller@ house.mn.gov
House District 40B
(Shoreview, Roseville)
Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL)
100 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 559 State Office Building, St. Paul 55155 651-296-7153, rep.jamie.beckerfinn@house.mn.gov
State Departments
• General information: 651-2967460 or state.mn.us
• Agriculture: 651-201-6000
• Attorney General: 651-296-3353
• Commerce: 651-539-1500
• Education: 651-582-8200
• Employment and Economic Development: 651-259-7114
• Labor and Industry: 651-284-5005
• Natural Resources: 651-296-6157
• Individual income tax: 651-2963781
• Property tax: 651-556-6091
• Unemployment: 651-296-3644
• Veterans Affairs: 888-546-5838
• Worker’s Compensation: 651-2845005
Metropolitan Council
390 N. Robert St. St Paul, MN 55101
651-602-1000 or public.info@ metc.state.mn.us <public.info@ metc.state.mn.us>; metrocouncil. org.
Government
OVERVIEW:
The Met Council, established by the state legislature in 1967, coordinates planning and development within the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.
The council’s planning and policy roles merged the functions of two agencies (the Metropolitan Transit Commission and the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission) into one.
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; provides planning, acquisitions and funding for a regional system of parks and trails; provides 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 atlarge. They all are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The state Senate confirms council member appointments. Serving the Shoreview, Vadnais Heights and North Oaks areas are: Dist. 10 (includes Shoreview, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, Mounds View, Arden Hills, Roseville)
Peter Lindstrom peter.lindstrom@metc.state.mn.us
Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
2665 Noel Dr. Little Canada, MN 55117 651-792-7950 or rwmwd.org.
OVERVIEW:
Formed in 1975, the district covers 56 square miles in Ramsey and Washington counties, including portions of Vadnais Heights and Shoreview. Its mission is to manage and
Government
protect the quality and quantity of water within district boundaries. Programs include construction site permit program, water quality monitoring, watershed education, habitat restoration, lake and wetland management, watershed planning and capital improvements to address water quality and flooding issues.
GOVERNANCE:
A five-member board is appointed by the Ramsey County and Washington County boards of commissioners. Regular board meetings are at the district office, 2665 Noel Drive in Little Canada, at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.
Tina Carstens, administrator 651-792-7960 or tina.carstens@ rwmwd.org
Rice Creek Watershed District
4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449
763-398-3070 or ricecreek.org
OVERVIEW:
Includes parts of Anoka, Washington, Hennepin and Ramsey counties, including a portion of Shoreview, for the purpose of preventing flooding and enhancing water quality in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes. Controls all land that contributes runoff to the lakes and water areas.
GOVERNANCE:
The board consists of five members appointed by their respective county boards. The board meets at 9 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Shoreview City Hall.
Nick Tomczik, administrator 763-398-3079, Ext. 179 or ntomczik@ricecreek.org
Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization
800 E. County Rd. E Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
651-204-6070 or 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 water-related reference library is maintained at the VLAWMO office.
GOVERNANCE:
Six-member board of directors from each of the communities
The State Capitol building in St. Paul.
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Government
served, which pay a share of the annual operating budget. Service fees are charged to developers, and grants have been secured for several watershed projects. The commission meets the third Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at Vadnais Heights City Hall. The board of directors meets quarterly.
Phil Belfiori, Administrator 651-204-6073 or philbelfiori@ vlawmo.org
Katherine Doll Kanne, Vadnais Heights
Katherine.DollKanne@ cityvadnaisheights.com
John Schuman, North Oaks Jschuman@northoaksmn.gov
Ramsey County
Shoreview, North Oaks and Vadnais Heights lie within the 170 square-miles of Ramsey County. Although it is the smallest geographically of Minnesota’s counties, it is the most densely populated. Recent population figures show more than a half-million residents call the county home. The county is run by a seven-member board of commissioners that determines county policy and decides how money should be spent. The board meets the first four Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Third Floor, Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. A professional county manager, hired by the board of commissioners, oversees the daily operation of the county. The county employs more than 2,600 workers in programs that serve its residents. More than 75 percent of the county’s services are required
by either the state or federal government.
Ramsey County operates 24 departments in five major areas — human services, public safety and justice, parks and public works, public health and central administration.
Among the parks department’s gems is Tamarack Nature Center, a 320-acre preserve with special programs and hiking trails in White Bear Township.
Ramsey County Manager
Johanna Berg
15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Room 250 St. Paul, MN 55102
General Information: 651-2668000
Website: ramseycounty.usa
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners District 1: Nicole Joy Frethem 651-266-8362 or nicole.frethem@ ramseycounty.us
Arden Hills, Gem Lake, North Oaks, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Township, Mounds View and parts of Spring Lake Park and Blaine
Departments and Services
• General Information: 651-2668500 or ramseycounty.us
• Adoption: 651-266-5437
• Assessor: 651-266-2131
• Attorney: 651-266-3222
• Court Administration: 651-2668266
• Elections: 651-266-2171
• Human Resources: 651-266-2700
• Human Services: 651-266-4444
• Immunizations: 651-266-1234
• Jury Information: 651-266-8200
• Land Management/Zoning: 651266-9008
• Parks and Recreation: 651-2660300
• Public Health: 651-266-2400
• Public Works: 651-266-6100
• Recycling and Yard Waste: 651633-3279
• Senior Services: 651-266-3613
• Sheriff (administration): 651-2669333
• Snow Plow: 651-266-PLOW
• Tax Information: 651-266-2000
• Veterans Services: 651-266-2545
• Vital Records: 651-266-1333
• Voter Registration: 651-266-2171; see polling locations at sos. state.mn.us
Driver’s license
State I.D. Cards and vehicle registration: dps.mn.gov
License centers:
White Bear Lake License Bureau, 4701 Hwy. 61, White Bear Lake. 651-429-8525
Circle Pines: 9201 Lexington Ave. N, Circle Pines. 763-784-5780
Elections Office, 90 W. Plato Blvd., Suite 160, St. Paul, MN 55107. 651266-2180; travel.state.gov.
Roseville Passport Center, 2735 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville. 651792-7010, cityofroseville.com
New Brighton Passport Office, 803 Old Highway 8, Suite 1, New Brighton. 651-638-2120, newbrightonmn.gov
Veterans’ forms:
90 W Plato Blvd., Suite 210, St. Paul, MN 55107. 651-266-2545
Registering firearms:
Law Enforcement Center, 425 Grove St., St. Paul, MN 55101. 651266-9670
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Looking for something fun to do?
The northeast metro area offers plenty of opportunities, all within an hour’s drive.
Art Centers
White Bear Center for the Arts: 4971 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake. 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
Gallery 96 Arts Center: 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. 651-484-8710 or gallery96.org. Work on display at the Shoreview Community Center.
Art Markets
(seasonal)
Marketfest: Downtown White Bear Lake. Thursdays, June - July. marketfestwbl.com
Summer Tuesdays: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater. Tuesdays, July-Aug. summertuesdays.com
Swimming Beaches
(see parks for descriptions of other local beaches)
Bellaire Beach: 2499 South Shore Boulevard, White Bear Township
Rice Creek Chain Of Lakes: 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes. Swimming beach, playground, trails
Memorial Beach:
4580 Lakeview Ave, White Bear lake Swimming beach, playground
Turtle Lake County Park: 4979 Hodgson Road, Shoreview. 200 ft. unguarded swimming beach, playground
Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park: 4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview. Swimming, volleyball, playground, concession stand, more than five miles of paved trails.
White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach: 5050 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake. Beach, play area, picnic tables, boat launch.
Boat/Kayak/Paddle Board Rentals
Admiral D’s: 4424 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake. Pontoon rentals on White Bear Lake managed by Your Boat Club. 612-208-1800
Centermart Twin Lakes Outdoor Stop: 1801 Main St., Centerville. Pontoon and kayak rentals; fishing supplies; ski and wakeboard lessons. 651426-3460. 651-270-1561 or ericscanoerental. com. Canoe rental and shuttle service available with 4 different location options.
Eric’s Canoe Rental: Eric’s Shuttle Lot, 1155 Chisago St., Taylors Falls MN. 651-270-1561 or ericscanoerental.com. Canoe rental and shuttle service available with 4 different location options.
Pontoons on Bald Eagle: 4444 129th St., White Bear Lake. Rents pontoons. 763-248-8922 or pontoonsonbaldeagle.com. com. Boat, kayak and paddleboard rentals
Tally’s Dockside:
4441 Lake Avenue S., White Bear Lake. Rents canoes, motorboats, pontoons and pedal kayaks and paddle boards on White Bear Lake. 651-429-2633 or cghooks.com
Wahoo Adventures:
Kayaking tours and lessons. 651280-7299 or mywahooadventures. com
Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Canoe and kayak rentals. 763-324-3350
Your Boat Club:
Locations on White Bear Lake (4424 Lake Ave S.), Forest Lake (97 NE 1st St.), and the St. Croix River.
The work of nationally renowned glass artists is featured at the Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum.
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Arts, Culture & Recreation
Offers boating memberships at 10 locations throughout Minnesota. 612-208-1800 or yourboatclub.net
Boat Cruises
The Admiral: Public cruises on White Bear Lake, admiraldswbl.com. 651-426-3444
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 Road E, Arden Hills. 651-633-1777 or flahertysbowl.com
PINZ:
7520 32nd Street N., Oakdale. 651770-8000 or pinz.com
Breweries & Distilleries
Forge and Foundry Distillery: 223 Main Street N., Stillwater. 651-342-2242 or forgeandfoundrydistillery.com.
Farmers Markets
(seasonal)
Shoreview:
Tuesdays 3-7 p.m. Shoreview Community Center, lower-level parking lot and pavilion, 4580 N. Victoria St. shoreviewmn.gov
White Bear Lake: Fridays 8 am-Noon, Clark Street, between 2nd and 3rd Streets. 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org
Farms & Gardens
Pine Tree Apple Orchard:
450 Apple Orchard Road in White Bear Lake. Pick your own strawberries, apples. 651-4297202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com
Waldoch Farm: 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes. Pick your own produce. 651-780-1207
Golf Courses
Public:
Chomonix Golf Course: 700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes. 763324-3434. chomonix.com
Gem Lake Hills Golf Course: 4039 Scheuneman Road, Gem Lake. 651-429-8715. gemlakehillsgolf.com. Also offers Foot Golf.
Keller Golf Course: 2166 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood. 651-766-4170 or ramseycounty.us/residents/parksrecreation/golf
Island Lake Golf & Training Center: 1000 Red Fox Road, Shoreview. 651-787-0383. islandlakegolf.com
Manitou Ridge Golf Club: 3200 N. McKnight Road, White Bear Lake. 651-777-2987. manitouridge.com
Emagine White Bear: 1180 County Road J, White Bear Township. 651-653-3243 or emagine-entertainment.com. Luxury seating and bar service.
Marcus Oakdale Cinema: 5677 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale. 651770-4992 or marcustheatres.com
Music
Lakes Area Chorus:
Open to female singers of all ages who perform throughout the area 651-323-7877 or lakecountrychorus.org
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band:
Community band rehearses every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. snlvb.com 651470-5625
Wildwood Artist Series: Diverse and family-friendly performing arts events at the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi. wildwoodartistseries.com. 651655-6023
Racquetball/ Handball/Pickleball
Shoreview Commons Park: 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. Pickleball. 651-490-4700 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com
White Bear Lake Sports Center: 1328 East Highway 96, White Bear Lake. 651-429-8571. Racquetball, handball and wallyball. Drop-ins $5.50 to $8.50 an hour. 651-4298571.
Skate Parks
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.
Tennis & Pickleball
Bear Park: 465 Bear Ave. S., Vadnais Heights
Berwood Park: 780 Berwood Ave., Vadnais Heights. Also pickleball.
Bobby Theisen Park: 3575 Vivian St., Shoreview. Also pickleball.
Skaters have both indoor and outdoor ice skating options.
Bridgewood Park: 4224-1/2 Bridgewood Terrace, Vadnais Heights. Also pickleball.
Community Park: 641 E. County Road F, Vadnais Heights
Kohler Meadows Park: 365 County Road F, Vadnais Heights
Longville Park: 5300 Portland Ave. and 2675 First St., White Bear Township
McCullough Park: 915 County Road I, Shoreview
Mead Park: 5130 Dillon St., White Bear Township
Shamrock Park: 5623 Snelling Ave., Shoreview
Shoreview Commons Park: 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Also pickleball.
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. 651-426-3275 or www. lakeshoreplayers.com. Community theatre offers performing arts productions and classes.
Water Parks
Tropics Indoor Water Park: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria, Shoreview. 651-490-4700 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com
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Education Public Schools
Mounds View
Public Schools District Center
4570 Victoria St. N. Shoreview, MN, 55126. 651-621-6000 or mvpschools.org
OVERVIEW:
Mounds View Public Schools (District 621) consistently ranks among the highest-performing districts in the state. Student test scores routinely rank in the top 10 of metro districts and national high school rankings, as reported by Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report, consistently put District schools among the top schools in the country.
Mounds View Public Schools provides instructional services for children and adult learners who live in the cities of Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville, Shoreview and Vadnais Heights. With two kindergarten centers, six elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one alternative school and an Area Learning Center, the District enrolls new students in many different grade levels each year, including hundreds of non-resident students from surrounding communities.
Mounds View is among the largest districts in Minnesota, serving more than 11,500 students and employing more than 1,600 staff.
GOVERNANCE:
Mounds View School District 621 is governed by a seven-member
School Board which meets at the District Center, 4570 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. Meetings are generally held the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., and occasionally the fourth Tuesday. Dates and times of meetings are posted on the district website. School district elections are held every two years.
Board members
Diane Glasheen, chair: 651-621-6081 or Diane.Glasheen@ mvpschools.org
Heidi Danielson, vice-chair: 651-621-6085 or Heidi. Danielson@mvpschools.org
Yolanda Magee, clerk: 651-621-6086 or Yolanda.Magee@ mvpschools.org
Shauna Bock, treasurer: 651-621-6082 or Shauna.Bock@ mvpschools.org
Jim DeMay: 651-621-6084 or Jim.Demay@ mvpschools.org
Jonathan Weinhagen: 651-621-6083 or Jonathan. Weinhagen@mvpschools.org
Alissa Daire Nelson: 651-621-6087 or Alissa. DaireNelson@mvpschools.org
Administration: Chris Lennox, superintendent, 651621-6001 or Christopher.Lennox@ mnpschools.org
Registration:
To enroll, resident families may call the Registrar’s Office at 651-6217227.
Schools
Bel Air Elementary 1800 5th St. NW, New Brighton or 651-621-6300
Island Lake Elementary
3555 N. Victoria St., Shoreview or 651-621-7000
Pinewood Elementary
5500 Quincy St., Mounds View or 651-621-7500
Sunnyside Elementary
2070 County Rd. H, New Brighton or 651-621-7600
Turtle Lake Elementary 1141 Lepak Court, Shoreview or 651-621-7700
Valentine Hills Elementary
1770 W. Co. Rd. E2, Arden Hills or 651-621-7800
Chippewa Middle School
5000 Hodgson Rd., North Oaks or 651-621-6400
Edgewood Middle School
5100 Edgewood Dr., Mounds View or 651-621-6600
Highview Middle School
2300 7th St. NW, New Brighton or 651-621-6700
Irondale High School
2425 Long Lake Rd., New Brighton or 651-621-6800
Mounds View High School
1900 Lake Valentine Rd., Arden Hills or 651-621-7100
Area Learning Center
2574 Mounds View Blvd, Mounds View, MN 55112 or 651-621-6200
REACH Academy
Special Education grades 6-12+
3490 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview or 651-621-7900
Other Resources
Kindergarten Centers at Snail Lake Education Center
350 Hwy. 96 W., Shoreview or 651-621-8000
Kindergarten Centers at Pike Lake Education Center
2101 14th St. NW, New Brighton or 651-621-7400
Early Childhood Program
500 10th Street NW, New Brighton or 651-621-7350 or earlychildhood@mvpschools.org
Community Education
4570 Victoria St. N., Shoreview or 651-621-6020 or communityed@ mvpschools.org
Mounds View Schools
Education Foundation 651-621-6095 or info@mvsef.org
The mission of the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation is to engage the community to invest in excellence in education in the Mounds View Public Schools.
White Bear Lake Area Schools Independent School District 624
District Center:
4855 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110. 651-407-7500 isd624. org
OVERVIEW:
The mission of the White Bear Lake Area School District, is to ensure each student realizes their unique talents and abilities, and makes meaningful contributions with local and global impact through a vital system distinguished by: students who design and create their own future; diversity of people and ideas; safe, nurturing and inspiring environments; exceptional staff and families committed to student success; and abundant and engaged community partners.
Education
The White Bear Lake Area School District serves all or parts of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township. The District has nine elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8), a twocampus high school (9-12), and an Area Learning Center. Other programs include locations for early childhood (birth-5), transition plus (special education 18-21), community services and senior programs. The school district, with a total population of more than 60,000 residents, services nearly 9,000 students in programs ranging from Early Childhood offerings to high school graduation to adult education and senior programs. Students at all levels achieve outstanding results. For additional information, see the District’s Annual Report at www. isd624.org/about/annual-report.
The district offers extensive extracurricular activities, and hundreds of students are recognized each year for state- and national-level accomplishments. The district’s exceptional youth development program has gained both state
and national attention for its focus on student leadership and community service. A comprehensive special education department offers a continuum of specialized instruction for students with special needs.
White Bear Lake Area Schools has received Excellence in Financial Reporting awards from both the Association of School Business Officials and the Government Finance Officers Association for 19 consecutive years. These are the highest forms of recognition in this area. The district has a AA bond rating, which we have received from Standard and Poor’s every year the district has applied since 2010.
The community passed a local operating levy renewal in 2017, a bond referendum in 2019 and a capital projects levy renewal in 2022. The bond funding will be used to address projected enrollment growth throughout the district; provide safe, secure and healthy learning environments for all students through investments in our aging facilities and infrastructure; increase opportunities for students by creating a single unified grades 9-12 high school; and create
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flexibly-designed learning spaces to support student-centered instruction.
GOVERNANCE:
White Bear Lake Area Schools (Independent District 624) is governed by a seven-member Board of Education that meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month during the school year. Business meetings are held in District Center, Community Room (Room 112) at 5:30 p.m.; Workstudy meetings begin at 5:30 p.m.
Christina Streiff Oji: chris.streiff-oji@isd624.org
Administration: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, superintendent, 651-407-7563 or wayne.kazmierczak@isd624.org
Registration: The White Bear Lake Area School District has a Centralized Enrollment Center at the District Center Office, allowing parents to enroll their students in one centralized location. Phone: 651407-7674
Elementary Schools (K-5)
Birch Lake Elementary 1616 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake or 651-653-2776
Lakeaires Elementary
3963 Van Dyke St., White Bear Lake or 651-653-2809
Lincoln Elementary
1961 Sixth St., White Bear Lake or 651-653-2820
Matoska International IB World School 2530 Spruce Place, White Bear Township or 651-653-2847
North Star Elementary School 15198 Forest Blvd., Hugo or 651407-7585
Oneka Elementary
4888 Heritage Parkway N., Hugo or 651-288-1800
Otter Lake Elementary 1401 County Rd. H2, White Bear Township, 651-653-2831
Vadnais Heights Elementary 3645 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights or 651-653-2858
Willow Lane Elementary 3375 Willow Ave., White Bear Lake or 651-773-6170
Middle Schools (6-8)
Central Middle School
4857 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake 651-653-2888
Mariner Middle School
3551 McKnight Rd., White Bear Lake or 651-773-6200
High School Campuses (9-12)
White Bear Lake Area High School
5040 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake or 651-653-2920
White Bear Lake Area Learning Center (9-12) 2449 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake or 651-773-6400
Other Resources
Community Services & Recreation
4855 Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake or 651-407-7500
Early Childhood Program
Normandy Park Education Center 2482 E. County Rd. F , White Bear Lake or 651-653-3100
Hugo Elementary School
14895 Francesca Ave. N., Hugo or 651-653-2798
Senior Program
Normandy Park Education Center
2484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake or 651-653-3121
Transition Education Center
13497 Fenway Blvd. Circle N., Hugo or 651-773-6051
White Bear Lake Area
Educational Foundation
4855 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake or 651-407-7696 or wblaef.org
Founded in 1993, the foundation was created to provide a vehicle through which community members could contribute to the educational opportunities for students in District 624.
Private & Charter Schools
Academy for Sciences and Agriculture High School (grades 8-12)
100 Vadnais Blvd, Vadnais Heights or 651-209-3910 or afsahighschool.com
AFSA Elementary School (grades K-7)
2925 Country Drive. Little Canada or 651-260-2662 or afsahighschool.com
Overview:
AFSA is a public charter school for students grades K-12 that draws from across the northern Twin Cities metro area. AFSA provides agricultural literacy education to include career opportunities in Engineering, Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science and Food Science. The school is tuition-free and offers small class sizes.
Governance: Elected school board
Administration: Becky Meyer, Executive Director, 651-209-3915 or bmeyer@afsak12. com
Oak Hill Montessori
4665 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview or 651-484-8242 or ohmcs.org
Overview:
Public charter school offering Montessori education to children 16 months through 8th grade; tuition-free for students in K-8. Accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale, the state of Minnesota and ISD-621 Mounds View Public Schools.
Governance:
Governed by board members comprised of teachers, parents and community members
3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview 651-484-3364, stodiliaschool.org
Overview:
School operated by the Catholic Community of St. Odilia for students ages preschool through 8th grade. The school’s mission is to educate the whole child spiritually, academically, emotionally and physically to develop a clear Catholic identity.
Governance:
Overseen by a council of nine parish members who also are parents of St. Odilia students, the principal, and two faculty members.
Registration: Call Admissions at 651-484-3310 or admissions@stodilia.org
Parks & Nature
County & Regional Parks
There are 36 lakes in Ramsey County and 5,000 acres of parks, open space and recreation areas. The Vadnais Heights/Shoreview area has several regional and interconnecting trails that make the area a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. For more information, email parks@co.ramsey.mn.us
Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park
Description: 885 acres including Bald Eagle Lake, Otter Lake and Tamarack Nature Center. Hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing (rentals available), boating, picnicking (one shelter), offleash dog area and activities at Tamarack Nature Center. Dog park is located at 5793 Otter Lake Road (nearest intersection is Otter Lake Road and Meadowview Drive).
Contact: 651-266-0300 or 651-7482500 or co.ramsey.mn.us
Location: Otter Lake section, 5750 Otter Lake Road; Bald Eagle section, 5800 Hugo Road, White Bear Township
Island Lake County Park
Description: 22-acre picnic area on the east side of the lake, 41acre golf course and teaching center on the northwest side of the lake and a 30-acre natural area on the southwest side of the lake. Swimming beach, picnic area, shelters, ballfield, two sand volleyball courts, boat launch, fishing pier and trails, playground, shoreline fishing.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or 651-7482500 or co.ramsey.mn.us
Location: 3611 N. Victoria St., Shoreview
Lake Owasso County Park
Description: 430-acre park, primarily composed of wetlands. Playground, unguarded swimming beach, boat launch, picnic tables, shelters. Small wooded “islands” intersperse the large wetland area. The eastern half of the park consists of agricultural fields, woods and evergreen plantations. Hiking trails with wildlife observations areas have been proposed.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or 651-7482500 or co.ramsey.mn.us
Location: 370 N. Owasso Blvd., Shoreview
Long Lake Regional Park
Description: Guarded swimming beach with concessions and play structure, playgrounds, volleyball courts, play field, boat launch, fishing pier, picnic tables, pavilion and shelter, three miles of paved trails.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or 651-7482500 or co.ramsey.mn.us
Location: 1500 Old Hwy. 8, New Brighton
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve
Description: This 5,500-acre regional park contains some of the most significant wildlife habitat in the metropolitan area. Includes Chomonix Golf Course, Wargo Nature Center, Rice Creek campground, Centennial Lake Beach; also picnic areas, boat launch, paved biking trails, hiking trails, canoe and boat launches, playgrounds, and cross-country ski trails. Note: A fishing pier is located on Peltier Lake east of the entrance to Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve.
Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com
Location: 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes
Tony Schmidt Regional Park
Description: On 230-acre Lake Johanna, with wetlands surrounded by steep wooded hills. Hiking, biking, swimming beach (lifeguard services), gazebo, boat launch, fishing, picnicking (one pavilion and one shelter).
Contact: 651-266-0300 or 651-7482500 or co.ramsey.mn.us.
Location: 3500 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills
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Lake County Park
Description: 11-acre park moderately to heavily wooded. The park is narrow and positioned between residential properties. Boat launch, 200-foot swimming beach (unguarded), boat launch, play area, two small picnic shelters and a game field area.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or 651748-2500 or co.ramsey.mn.us
Location: 4979 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview
Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park
Description: 1,019 acres consisting of five lakes and wetlands surrounded by wooded hills and ridges. Swimming beach with lifeguard and concessions, fishing, bike and pedestrian trails, picnic areas, children’s play areas, boat access, sand volleyball, more than five miles of paved trails.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or 651-7482500 or co.ramsey.mn.us
Location: 4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview
Vadnais Sucker Lake Regional Park
Description: Playground, shoreline fishing, picnic tables and shelters, biking and walking trails.
Contact: 651-266-0300 or 651-7482500 or co.ramsey.mn.us
Location: 4500 Rice St., Vadnais Heights
White
Bear Lake County Park
Description: 900 feet of shoreline on 2,400-acre White Bear Lake with boat launch, fishing, playground, picnic area.
Contact: 651-748-2500 or co.ramsey.mn.us.
Parks & Nature
Location: 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake
City Parks
Shoreview
Shoreview has the perfect setting to provide year-round outdoor activities including picnics, biking, hiking and cross-country skiing. It is one of three communities in the state to be recognized as a “Bicycle Friendly Community.” For more information or to rent park shelters, call Shoreview Parks and Recreation at 651-490-4750 or log on to ci.shoreview.mn.us.
Bobby Theisen Park: Soccer fields, basketball court, hockey rink with warming house, walking paths, general skating rink, tennis courts and pickleball courts. 3575 Vivian St., 651-490-4750
Bucher Park: Ball fields, soccer fields, hardcourt/basketball area, hockey rink, walking paths, picnic area, playground equipment, picnic shelters, general skating with warming house, two tennis courts. 5900 Mackubin St., 651490-4750
Lake Judy Park: Walking paths, picnic shelter, playground equipment with climbing wall, ½ basketball court. 900 Arbogast St., 651-490-4750
McCullough Park: Paths, picnic shelter, playground equipment with climbing rocks, park building/ warming house, hockey rink, general skating, lacrosse/soccer field, hard court/basketball area, tennis courts and baseball fields. 955 County Rd. I., 651-490-4750
Rice Creek Fields: Picnic tables and shelter, four tournament quality fastpitch ballfields, batting cages and training area, paths, shelter, playground equipment, indoor restrooms, water fountain, bus stop. 5880 Rice Creek Pkwy, 651490-4750
Shamrock Park: Picnic shelter, soccer fields, hard court/ basketball area, hockey rink and general skating with warming house, walking paths, playground equipment, tennis courts and ball fields. 5623 Snelling Ave., 651490-4750
Shoreview Commons Park: Soccer fields, hard court/basketball area, hockey rink and general skating with warming house, walking paths, playground equipment, Haffeman Pavilion, picnic shelter, grills, tennis courts, ball fields, two sand volleyball courts and Sweetroll Skate Park. Located at 4580 Victoria St. adjacent to the Shoreview Community Center, 651-490-4700
Sitzer Park: Picnic shelter, hard court/basketball area, hockey rink and warming house, walking paths, playground equipment, baseball fields, general skating and tennis courts. Located at 4344 Hodgson Rd. at Snail Lake Rd., 651-490-4750
Wilson Park: Hard court/basketball area, hockey rink, park building and warming house, walking paths, playground equipment, general skating, tennis courts and baseball fields. Located at 815 County Rd. F, ½ mile east of Lexington Ave., 651-490-4600
Vadnais Heights
Vadnais Heights boasts 100 acres of active parkland spread across 13 parks. To reserve a
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park or facility, contact Parks and Recreation at 651-204-6061.
Community Park: Hockey rink with warming house, open skating, picnic tables, picnic shelter, playground equipment, ball fields, soccer/football fields and trails. 641 County Road F East.
Elmwood Park: Picnic tables and playground equipment. 3892 Elmwood Ave.
Greenhaven Park: Picnic tables and playground equipment. 4470 Greenhaven Dr.
Oak Creek Park: Picnic tables and playground equipment. 485 Oak Creek Dr.
Vadnais School: Basketball hoop, playground equipment, ball fields and soccer/football fields and seasonal restroom facilities. 3645 Centerville Rd.
Westfield Park: Basketball hoop, hockey rink and warming house, open skating, picnic tables, playground equipment, ball fields, soccer/football fields, tennis courts and bang board, and trails. 520 Westfield Lane
Wolters Park: Picnic tables, playground equipment and trails. 1351 Willow Lake Blvd.
Dog Parks
The following Ramsey County parks include off-leash dog parks which provide an opportunity for dogs to exercise and socialize. Dogs must be under the effective control of their owners, keepers or guardians. Further information is available at 651-748-2500 or parks. co.ramsey.mn.us.
Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor: 5959 Lexington Ave. in Shoreview features 13 fenced areas within a regional trail corridor.
Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park: 5750 Otter Lake Rd. in White Bear Township features 10 fenced acres.
The following ice rinks become off-leash parks in between skating seasons:
Wilson Park: 815 County Rd. F. in Shoreview
Bucher Park: 5900 Mackubin St. in Shoreview
Bobby Theisen Park: 3575 Vivian Ave. in Shoreview will have a dog off-leash area until park renovation begins.
Nature Centers
Tamarack Nature Center: 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township. 320-acre park preserve with picnic shelter, half-mile paved trail, more than four miles of woodchip paths, Discovery Hollow nature play area, indoor exhibit area with restrooms. Year-round programming including camps, classes for children and adults, and free nature presentations. Snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals. Call 651-266-0360 or visit co.ramsey.mn.us/parks/tamarack for current hours.
Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Trails, gardens and a visitors’ center with exhibits, restrooms and kayak rentals; 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 Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. Rents canoes, kayaks, snowshoes and kicksleds. Hours vary by season. Call 763-324-3350 or visit anokacountyparks.com for current hours.
The Shoreview Community Center features a tropical themed water park.
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We sell our produce at Maplewood, Roseville, WBL and downtown St. Paul Markets from 7/15-10/31. For more information visit urbansfarmandgreenhouses.com
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Public Health Safety
Law Enforcement Agencies
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office:
Sheriff Bob Fletcher
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office serves the communities of Shoreview, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Township, Arden Hills, Gem Lake and Little Canada.
For emergencies: Dial 911
For non-emergencies: Patrol Division, 651-266-7300 or ramseycounty.us
Dispatch: 651-767-0640
Community Support Services: 651-266-7300
Administration: 651-266-9333
Fire Departments
A mutual aid agreement exists between about 20 fire departments. Called the Capitol City Mutual Aid Association, in our area the pact includes Vadnais Heights, Lake Johanna, Little Canada, White Bear Lake and Maplewood. When one of those departments needs additional support, it calls on one or more of the other departments for assistance.
Lake Johanna Fire Department
Fire Chief:
Tim Boehlke, tboehlke@ljfd.org
The Lake Johanna Fire Department serves the communities of Shoreview, North Oaks and Arden Hills.
For non-emergencies: Administration, 651-415-2100 or ljfd.org.
Vadnais Heights Fire Department
Fire Chief:
Chris Heardon, christopher. hearden@cityvadnaisheights.com
For non-emergencies: Administration: 651-204-6030 or 651-767-0640 cityvadnaisheights.com
Animal Control
If you wish to report a lost or found pet, animal complaints or wandering pets, call the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office nonemergency number at 651-7670640. Domestic animals received by Animal Control (in the contract cities) are brought to the Animal Humane Society (AHS), located at 9785 Hudson Road, Woodbury MN 55125. The phone number is 952-435-7738 or 952-HELP-PET. Phone hours are 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday-Friday, and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday.
Social Services
Greater Twin Cities United Way gtcuw.org or 612-340-7400
United Way First Call for Help 651-291-0211 or 211unitedway.org Dial 211 for free and confidential 24-hour referral service connecting to over 20,000 services including health, legal help, transportation, counseling, youth services, child care, food, housing.
Northeast Youth & Family Services
3490 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview or nyfs.org or 651-486-3808 Counseling and mental health services for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds; Focus on youth ages 5-21.
White Bear Office
1280 N. Birch Lake Blvd., White Bear Lake or 651-429-8544
Food Shelves
Ralph Reeder Food Shelf 2544 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View
Serving residents of the Mounds View School District. Client shopping by appointment; Call or see website for hours. Contact: 651-621-6280 or ralphreederfoodshelf.org
Vadnais Heights Lions Club Food Shelf 655 E. County Rd. F, Vadnais Heights Commons, Vadnais Heights Serves residents of Vadnais Heights. Proof of residency is required. Open third Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. 612-245-9259
White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf 1884 Whitaker Street., White Bear Lake
Serving residents within the White Bear Lake Area School District 624. Call to schedule a clientchoice shopping appointment. 651-407-5310 or whitebearfoodshelf.org
Vadnais Heights Lions Club members helped distribute food products during the food shelf’s scheduled third Saturday of the month event, which coincides with Minnesota FoodShare Month, a statewide grassroots food and fund drive effort.
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Ramsey County
Ramsey County Department of Public Health
651-266-2400 or ramseycounty.us Information about disease prevention, environmental hazards, injury prevention, promotion of health, disaster response and assuring quality and accessibility of health services.
Ramsey County Social and Human Services
Financial assistance, food and housing programs, child care, health programs. 651-266-4444 or ramseycounty.us
Emergency Social Services
(5 p.m.-8:30 a.m.): 651-266-4500
Adult 24-hour Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crisis Line: 651-266-7900
Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7878
Provides health care for men and women of all ages, including immunizations and sexual and reproductive health services. Located at 555 Cedar St., St. Paul.
Other Resource Numbers
Catholic Charities: 612-204-8500
Energy Assistance (Community Action Partnership): 651-645-6445
Head Start, Mounds View: 651-6217350 or 651-621-7473
Jewish Family Services: 651-6980767
Veteran’s Legal Assistance: 651-2224731
Lutheran Social Services: 651-6425990
Red Cross Emergency Aid: 844-2927677
Salvation Army Social Aid: 651-2246946
Senior Services
Vadnais Heights Hi-Lites: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com Meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Wednesdays at noon at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd. 651-429-6595
White Bear Area Senior Program: 651-653-3121 or whitebearseniorprogram@isd624. org
Normandy Park Education Center, 2484 E. County Rd F, White Bear Lake.
Open Monday-Friday from 8 am-4:30 pm. Provides support services and activities for area
seniors including: daily cards and games; Craft Corner Gift Shop; AARP Smart Driver classes; Foot Care Clinic; Meals on Wheels; Elder Resources and LionsHELP; volunteer opportunities; and Senior Voice Newsletter.
Consortium of Lake Area Senior Services: 651-653-3121 or lakeareaseniors. org
Senior LinkAge Line:
800-333-2433 weekdays, 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. If hearing impaired, call Minnesota Relay at 1-800-6273529 Get connected to services such as transportation, housing, home health care, housekeeping, financial assistance, snow and lawn care, home repair and more. senior.linkage@state.mn.us
Seniors Community Home-based services: 651-266-3613. Offers assessments and programs designed to support elderly and people with disabilities to live as independently as possible. Help at Your Door: 651-642-1892 or helpatyourdoor. org. Provides grocery delivery, handyman and transportation services.
Meals on Wheels
Residents of Shoreview
Mounds View School District: 651-318-9091 or communityed. mvpschools.org
Residents of Vadnais Heights
White Bear Area Senior Program: 651-653-3123 or whitebearseniorprogram@isd624. org
Public Health Safety
Senior Chore Services
Care Crew - Transportation (Shoreview area): 763-784-2097. Serves, elderly, handicapped, disabled, singleparent or income-challenged families.
Senior Chore Service (Northeast Youth and Family Services): 651-757-4061.
Transportation
Bus Metro Transit: 612-373-3333 or metrotransit.org
Bus service routes throughout Vadnais Heights and Shoreview. For complete information on routes, fares, schedules, park and
ride locations, and rideshare, visit the website.
Transit Link Dial-a-Ride: 651-602-LINK (5465) or metrotransit.org
Curb-to-curb, minibus or van service for the general public through the seven-county metro area on weekdays where regular route service is not available.
Special needs
Newtrax: 651-789-6221 or newtrax. org. Nonprofit collaborative organization providing daily transportation for adults with disabilities.
Metro Mobility: 651-602-1100 or metrotransit.org/metro-mobility. Door-to-door transportation
service for residents of all ages who are unable to use regular fixed-route buses due to a disability or illness.
Libraries
There are seven regular branches and an administrative office in the Ramsey County Library system; three are convenient to the area:
Shoreview Branch: 651-724-6006, 4560 Victoria Street N., Shoreview, MN 55126
White Bear Lake Branch: 651-7246007, 2150 Second Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Location: 4225 White Bear Pkwy, Ste. 1240, Vadnais
Heights
Contact: 651-407-0491
SCH Services .............................. 46
Contact: 651-210-0061
SEH 48
Contact: 800-325-2055
Business type: Engineering, Architecture, Environment and Planning
Urban Greenhouse 41
Location: 3781 Labore Rd., Vadnais Heights
Contact: 651-248-9696
Olson’s Sewer Service........ 4
Location: 17638 Lyons St. NE, Forest Lake
Contact: 651-464-2082
Business type: Sewer
Ruddy’s Rental .......................... 4
Location: Hwy. 61 & 97, Forest Lake
Contact: 651-464-73689 651-674-7000 (North Branch)
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Shoreview Amoco................... 2
Location: 3854 Lexington Ave., Shoreview
Contact: 651-483-1219
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