Shoreview, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights 2020 Community Insider

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To our readers

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elcome to Press Publications’ 2020 Community Insider’s Guide. The communities of Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, and North Oaks offer an extensive array of things to do and we have included hundreds of them in this guide.

The year 2020 has proven to be a difficult one. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our ability to get out and do many of the things we enjoy. At the time of this guide’s printing, most concerts, theater performances, art exhibits, craft fairs, sporting events, and bicycle and running races that we would typically include in our events calendar have yet to be rescheduled. Some annual community events, festivals and parades have been canceled this year. We are hopeful local businesses, theaters, playgrounds, art centers, bowling alleys, museums, libraries, YMCAs and community centers will reopen soon. Many organizations are offering programs in a virtual format.

There is always good news! We can enjoy boating, fishing and water sports on our beautiful lakes. We can visit our local parks and trails

and go on a family hike or bike ride. Farmer’s markets will open. We can play golf with friends, and go hunting.

With some activities and locations having restrictions, we recommend readers call or check the websites we provide prior to venturing out.

Your Press Publications community newspaper will continue to be your best source of news and information during and after this crisis, and we look forward to letting you know about local events, recreational opportunities and leisure activities as they are rescheduled and re-opened. In the meantime, 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, and commerce. Keep in mind our local businesses need your support now more than ever before - please shop and dine locally!

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Table of Contents Churches .......................................................... 5 City Information ............................................... 6 North Oaks .................................................... 6 Shoreview ...................................................7-8 Vadnais Heights......................................10-11 Parks and Outdoors....................................... 12 Arts, Culture & Recreation ............................ 14 Public Health and Safety ............................... 19 Service Directory ........................................... 21 Government .................................................... 22 Education ....................................................... 24

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Churches Baptist

AMBASSADOR BAPTIST CHURCH 651-483-4358 ambassadorbaptist.org 3720 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview

CALVARY WHITE BEAR

4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview Office: 513 Tanglewood Dr., Shoreview

ST. JOHN’S CHURCH OF LITTLE CANADA 651-484-2708 stjohnsoflc.org 380 E. Little Canada Rd., Little Canada

ST. ODILIA CHURCH 651-484-6681 stodilia.org 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview

Christian and Missionary Alliance RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH 651-484-8737 riveroflifemn.org 4294 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview

Christian Science FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST 4705 Clark Ave., White Bear Lake 651-429-0512

Episcopal EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN IN THE WILDERNESS 651-429-5351 stjohnwilderness.org 2175 First St. & Clark Ave., White Bear Lake

Evangelical Covenant EMMANUEL COVENANT CHURCH 651-757-3471 emmanuelcovenant.com Sunday worship: Shoreview Community Center

Nazarene

RICE CREEK COVENANT CHURCH

GREAT HOPE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

651-486-0692 ricecreekcov.org 125 Ash St. (Co. Rd. J), Lino Lakes

2263 3rd St., White Bear Lake 651-762-0525

Fellowship of Christian Assemblies

651-487-2855 HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH calvarychurch.us 651-486-6243 4604 Greenhaven Dr., White Bear Township hopemn.com 4911 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview

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Lutheran CHRIST THE SERVANT LUTHERAN CHURCH 651-429-6595 cslcvh.org 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights

INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH 651-484-7213 incarnationmn.org 4880 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview

NEW LIFE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 651-484-1169 wels.us/newlife 180 County Rd. F, Shoreview

NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH 651-797-7800 nhlc.org 1700 W. Hwy 96, Arden Hills

SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH 651-483-5419 shepherdhills.bizland.com 3920 N. Victoria St., Shoreview

Methodist PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 651-484-2226 peaceumc.com 5050 Hodgson Rd., North Oaks

Non-denominational EAGLE BROOK CHURCH LINO LAKES CAMPUS 7775 20th Ave. N., Lino Lakes 651-429-9227 eaglebrookchurch.com

LAKE VADNAIS CHURCH 651-484-2239 lakevadnaischurch.com 208 Twin Lake Blvd., Vadnais Heights

Pentecostal THE SANCTUARY 651-315-7732 jointhesanctuary.com 1030 County Rd. E. #100, Shoreview

Presbyterian PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE WAY 651-484-3346 pcotw.org 3382 N. Lexington Ave., Shoreview

Seventh-Day Adventist THE WAY SDA CHURCH 763-312-0283 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview thewaymn.adventistchurch.org

Unitarian WHITE BEAR UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi 651-426-2369 whitebearunitarian.org

United Church of Christ PARKVIEW UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3737 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake 651-429-3346 mnparkviewucc.org

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he 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

GREGG NELSON Mayor

MARTIN LONG Councilmember

KARA RIES Councilmember

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 North Oaks Soccer Club. The Villagers is an organization for women who live in or have lived in North Oaks, and plans activities throughout the year.

RICK KINGSTON Councilmember

KATY ROSS Councilmember

LAKE JOHANNA FIRE DEPT.: Chief: Tim Boehlke, tboehlke@ljfd.org Nonemergencies or administration: 651-481-7024 or ljfd.org

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100 Village Center Dr., Suite 240, North Oaks. 651-792-7765 or nohoa.org.

Board of directors meets at 7 p.m. the first CITY GOVERNMENT Thursday of each month at 100 Village AND RESOURCES Center Dr., Suite 150. Office hours are City Hall : 100 Village Center Dr., Suite 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

230, North Oaks.

651-792-7750, or cityofnorthoaks.com.

Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday LIBRARY: through Friday. City Council meetings Ramsey County Library-Shoreview: are held at 7 p.m. the second Thursday 4750 N. Victoria St. 651-724-6006 or of each month at the North Oaks rclreads.org .

Community Meeting Room, 100 Village Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. MondayThursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Center Dr., Suite 150.

Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Ramsey County Library-White Bear CITY STAFF: Lake: 2150 2nd St. 651-724-6007 or City Administrator: Kevin Kress, rclreads.org. kkress@cityofnorthoaks.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday; 1-8 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Stephanie p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.; 10 a.m.Marty, smarty@cityofnorthoaks.com 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; Administrative Assistant: Debbie Closed Sunday.

Breen, dbreen@cityofnorthoaks.com Administrative Assistant: Gretchen Needham, gneedham@cityofnorthoaks. POST OFFICE: Vadnais Heights Post Office, 1056 E. com Hwy. 96, Vadnais Heights. 651-407-9864 or 800-275-8777(ASK USPS).

CITY COUNCIL: Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 Mayor: Gregg Nelson, 651-769-3664 or p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. gnelson@cityofnorthoaks.com Councilmember: Martin Long, 651484-8849 or mlong@cityofnorthoaks. COMPOST AND RECYCLING Petersen-Waddle now only does com Councilmember: Kara Ries, 612-825- recycling. Residents can hire whichever garbage hauler they wish. For more 0442 or kries@cityofnorthoaks.com Councilmember: Rick Kingston, 651- information contact Peterson-Waddle at 651-308-9553 or 490-0446 or rkingston@cityofnorthoaks. Recycling ramseyrecycles.com com Councilmember: Katy Ross, 651-4828364 or kross@cityofnorthoaks.com CHAMBER OF COMMERCE White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce, 4751 Hwy 61 N., White Bear Lake. 651POLICE: 429-8593 or whitebearchamber.com; Emergency call 911 Nonemergencies: Ramsey County Executive Director: Tom Snell.

Sheriff’s Office: 651-767-0640 (dispatch) or co.ramsey.mn.us/sheriff

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Shoreview shoreviewmn.gov facebook.com/cityofshoreview twitter: @cityofshoreview Population: 26,794 (2017 U.S. Census Bureau)

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horeview 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.

Today, Shoreview is a premier suburb of the Minneapolis-Saint 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

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EMY JOHNSON Councilmember

TERRY QUIGLEY Councilmember

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 stateof-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 Deluxe Corp., 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 Shoreview-Einhausen 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.

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CORY SPRINGHORN Councilmember

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 AND 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 mostTuesdays from 3-5 p.m.; schedule an appointment by calling 651-490-4618. On the third Tuesday June-Sept., the mayor hosts “Walk and Talk with the Mayor” opportunities for residents to walk local trails and discuss issues with the mayor, in lieu of regular office hours.

CITY STAFF: City Manager: Terry Schwerm, 651-4904611 or tschwerm@shoreviewmn.gov Assistant City Manager /Community Development Director: Tom Simonson, 651-490-4612 or tsimonson@ shoreviewmn.gov Assistant to the City Manager: Renee Eisenbeisz, 651-490-4613 or reisenbeisz@shoreviewmn.gov City Planner: Kathleen Castle, 651-4904682 or kcastle@shoreviewmn.gov Building Official: Dave Scherbel, 651490-4691 or dscherbel@shoreviewmn. gov Finance Director: Fred Espe, 651-4904622 or fespe@shoreviewmn.gov Public Works Director: Mark Maloney, 651-490-4651 or mmaloney@shoreviewmn.gov Community Center General Manager: Michelle Majkozak, 651-490-4762 or mmajkozak@shoreviewmn.gov

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CITY COUNCIL: Mayor: Sandy Martin, 651-490-4618 or smartin@shoreviewmn.gov Councilmember: Emy Johnson, 763-443-5218 or ejohnson@shoreviewmn.gov Councilmember: Terry Quigley, 651-484-5418 or tquigley@shoreviewmn.gov Councilmember: Sue Denkinger, 651-490-3166 or sdenkinger@shoreviewmn.gov Councilmember: Cory Springhorn, 651-403-3422 or cspringhorn@shoreviewmn.gov

shelter: 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, 1835 County Rd. C W., Suite 22, Roseville.

651-571-9781 or twincitiesnorth.org.

St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, 401 N. Robert St., Suite 150, St. Paul.

651-223-5000 or saintpaulchamber.com.

‘Access Shoreview’: Get the city’s free POLICE: online newsletter delivered after every Emergency call 911 Nonemergencies; Ramsey County council meeting, with recent City Council Sheriff's Office: 651-484-3366 (patrol actions, city news and community events.

For more information visit shoreviewmn.gov. division); 651-767-0640 (dispatch); 651-266-9333 (administration) or co.ramsey.mn.us/sheriff

LIBRARY:

LAKE JOHANNA FIRE DEPT.: Chief: Tim Boehlke, tboehlke@ljfd.org For nonemergencies or administration: 651-415-2100 or ljfd.org

PARKS AND RECREATION: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. 651-490-4700, shoreviewcommunitycenter.com For recreational programs and classes, contact 651-490-4750; for rental information contact 651-490-4790.

Parks and Recreation: 651-490-4750 or recreation@shoreviewmn.gov; rent a park

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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, 3530 Hudson Ave. in Arden Hills, and 8307 Long Lake Rd. in Mounds View. Call 651-633-3279 for more information. The sites are for Ramsey County residents only and proof of residence must be provided.

Shoreview’s recyclables in will be picked up by Eureka Recycling, 612-669-2783.

City Recycling contact information: 651490-4665. 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.

Ramsey County Library-Shoreview, 4560 N. Victoria St. 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday - Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ANIMAL CONTROL Friday and Saturday; noon - 5 p.m. Sunday. If you wish to report a lost or found pet, animal complaints or wandering pets, call the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office POST OFFICE non-emergency number at 651-484Vadnais Heights Post Office: 1056 E. Hwy. 3366. Dogs or cats running at large 96, Vadnais Heights. 651-407-9864 will be impounded at St. Paul Animal Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Control Center, 1285 Jessamine Ave. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.

W., St. Paul. 651-266-1100. Dogs, cats, New Brighton Post Office: 525 Main St., potbellied pigs, chicken and wild animals New Brighton, 651-633-4252 must be licensed through the city.

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Vadnais Heights cityvadnaisheights.com facebook.com/cityVH twitter: @vadnais_heights Population; 13,561 (2017 U.S, Census Bureau)

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ocated 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

HEIDI GUNDERSON Mayor

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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 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 retail-service sector composed of shops, restaurants and other amenities along with national companies such as Target, Wal-Mart and several auto dealerships. With the Fairfield Inn joining the Country Inn and Suites and Holiday Inn, 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 including Gable Pines. Vadnais Heights Commons offers a state-of-the-art facility for gatherings of 15 to more than 400, including wedding receptions and

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ceremonies, corporate banquets and seminars, fundraisers and graduation open houses. This architecturally aesthetic building has more than 10,000 square feet of space that includes 28-foot ceilings, expansive windows, skylights and a stone fireplace. French doors lead to a walkout area and a scenic view.

Other 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.

Events include a medallion hunt, a senior picnic, a Lions Club pig roast, oldfashioned games, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fireworks, live bands, a Grand Parade, movie in the park, booya, softball tournaments and more. Most events take place at Community Park and Vadnais Heights Commons. The four-day celebration ends on the third Sunday in August. Visit cityvadnaisheights.com/459/heritagedays for more information or for updates and event registration forms. Other special events sponsored by the city include an annual Egg Hunt, Halloween Party, PJ's with Santa, and music and movie events in local parks.

CITY GOVERNMENT AND 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.

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CITY COUNCIL: Mayor: Heidi Gunderson, 651-308-5828 or heidi.gunderson@ cityvadnaisheights.com Councilmember: Bob Morse, 651-208-8417 or bob.morse@ cityvadnaisheights.com Councilmember: Craig Johnson, 651-653-8511 or craig.johnson@ cityvadnaisheights.com Councilmember: Greg Urban, 651-248-9830 or greg.urban@ cityvadnaisheights.com Councilmember: Patricia Youker, 612-790-7577 or patricia.youker@ cityvadnaisheights.com

CITY STAFF: City Administrator: Kevin Watson, 651-204-6010 or kevin.watson@cityvadnaisheights.com Assistant City Administrator: Tim Sandvik, 651-204-6013 or tim.sandvik@cityvadnaisheights.com City Engineer/Public Service Director: Jesse Farrell, 651-204-6050 or jesse.farrell@cityvadnaisheights.com Planning/Community Development Director: Nolan Wall, 651-204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com Finance Director: Bob Sundberg, 651-204-6020 or bob.sundberg@cityvadnaisheights.com Public Service Supervisor/Parks: Kenneth LaCasse, 651-204-6053 or kenneth.lacasse@cityvadnaisheights.com Recreation Supervisor: Katie Everett, 651-204-6060 or katie.everett@cityvadnaisheights.com Building Official: Curt Hauser, 651-204-6025 or curt.hauser@cityvadnaisheights.com

POLICE: Emergency call 911 Non-emergencies: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office: 651-767-0640 (dispatch); 651-266-9333(administration) or co.ramsey.mn.us/sheriff

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FIRE DEPT.: Chief: Chris Hearden, interim chief 651-204-6043 or christopher.hearden@ cityvadnaisheights.com For non-emergencies or administration: 651-204-6030 or cityvadnaisheights.com

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The grounds in front of the Vadnais Heights City Hall feature a sculpture garden, benches and paths through a cultivated landscape.

VADNAIS HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (VHEDC): 800 E. County Rd. E 651-485-9532 or vhedc.com Executive Director: Liz Moscatelli White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce: 4751 Hwy 61 N., White Bear Lake. 651-429-8593 or whitebearchamber.com; Executive Director: Tom Snell

LIBRARIES: Ramsey County Library-Shoreview: 4560 N. Victoria St. 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday and Saturday; noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday.

Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake: 2150 2 nd St. 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday; 1-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wendesday.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; Closed Sunday.

POST OFFICE: Vadnais Heights Post Office, 1056 E. Hwy. 96, Vadnais Heights.

651-407-9864 or

800-275-8777 (ASK USPS).

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

COMPOSTING AND RECYCLING Vadnais Heights is divided into two zones for trash service and recycling services. They are Republic Services, 952-941-5174 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. in Arden Hills.

ANIMALS Dogs and cats must be licensed, and a permit must be submitted for backyard chickens. Call the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office for animal complaints, 651-767-0640. Impounded animals will be held at St. Paul Animal Control Center, 1285 Jessamine Ave. W., St. Paul. 651-266-1100.

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Parks and Outdoors Editor’s Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact your city’s local parks and recreation department, the county parks department, or the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for updates on park information, facilities rental, and closures or restrictions.

County and 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 e-mail: 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), off-leash dog area and activities at Tamarack Nature Center.

Contact: 651-748-2500 or co.ramsey.mn.us Location: 5800 Hugo Rd., White Bear Township

ISLAND LAKE COUNTY PARK Description: 22-acre picnic area on the east side of the lake, 41-acre 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.

P icnic area, shelters, ballfield, two sand volleyball courts, boat launch, fishing pier and trails, playground, shoreline fishing.

Contact: 651-748-2500 or co.ramsey.mn.us Location: 3655 N. Victoria St., Shoreview

Hiking trails with wildlife observations areas have been proposed.

Contact: 651-748-2500 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: 651-748-2500 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: 763-324-3340 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: 651-748-2500 or co.ramsey.mn.us.

Location: 3500 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills

TURTLE LAKE COUNTY PARK 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.

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: 651-748-2500 or co.ramsey.mn.us

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Dog owners are encouraged to observe social distancing at Ramsey County dog parks.

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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: 651-748-2500 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: 651-748-2500 or co.ramsey.mn.us Location: 4500 Rice St., Vadnais Heights

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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.

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: Football/soccer field, basketball court, hockey rink with warming house, walking paths, general skating rink, tennis courts and pickleball courts. 3575 Vivian St. 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. Lake Judy Park: Walking paths, picnic shelter, playground equipment with climbing wall, ½ basketball court. 900 Arbogast St. 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. Ponds Park: Picnic table, bench swing, path and playground equipment. 190 Sherwood Rd. 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.

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. 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

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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. 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.

VADNAIS HEIGHTS Vadnais Heights boasts 100 acres of active parkland spread across 13 parks.

Berwood Park: Playground equipment, basketball hoop, ball fields, soccer/ football fields, tennis and pickleball courts, trails and seasonal restroom facilities.

780 Berwood Ave. Bridgewood Park: Basketball hoop, picnic tables, playground equipment, tennis and pickleball courts, seasonal restrooms facilities and trail connection.

4224 ½ Bridgewood Terrace.

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 E. Elmwood Park: Picnic tables and playground equipment. 3892 Elmwood Ave. Greenhaven Park: Picnic tables and playground equipment. 4470 Greenhaven Dr. Heritage Park: Trails. 4345 Heritage Court.

Kohler Meadows Park: Picnic tables and shelter, play equipment, ball fields, soccer/football fields, basketball hoop, tennis court, and trails. 365 County Rd. F. Lily Pond Park: Picnic tables, playground equipment, ball fields, seasonal restroom facilities and trails.

325 Lily Pond Lane.

Morningside Park: Soccer field, picnic tables and wetland area.

4485 Morningside Ave. 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 651-7482500 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us.

• Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor at 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: • Bobby Theisen Park, 3575 Vivian Ave. in Shoreview • Wilson Park, 815 County Rd. F. in Shoreview • Bucher Park, 5900 Mackubin St. in Shoreview

Nature Centers

Tamarack Nature Center: 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township. 320acre 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 crosscountry ski rentals. Call or visit website for current hours: 651-407-5350 or co.ramsey.mn.us/parks/tamarack.

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.

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

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Arts, Culture and Recreation

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he northeast metro area offers plenty of opportunities and fun things to do, all within an hour’s drive. Please call or check the websites we provide for the following listings before you go, as some locations may be closed and/or activities canceled.

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, 651-464-3550 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.

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BEACHES THAT OFFER SWIMMING (SEE PARKS FOR DESCRIPTIONS OF OTHER LOCAL BEACHES) Bellaire Beach: 2499 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Township.

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.

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, volleyball, playground, concession stand, more than 5 miles of paved trails.

White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach: 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. Swimming play area, picnic tables, boat launch.

The White Bear Center for the Arts is adapting to the reality of the COVID-19 crisis with 360-degree gallery exhibit presentations and interactive online classes.

BOAT RENTALS Bald Eagle Boat Rental: 4444 129th St., White Bear Lake. Rents fishing boats and pontoons. 651-426-0365 or baldeagleboatrental.com.

Center Mart: 1801 Main St., Centerville.

Pontoon and kayak rentals; fishing supplies; ski and wakeboard lessons.

651-426-3460.

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

Your Boat Club: 8 locations in Minnesota, including White Bear Lake, Forest Lake and the St. Croix River.

612-208-1800 or yourboatclub.com Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Rents canoes and kayaks.

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.

PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES ST. CROIX RIVER (SEE "PARKS" FOR BOAT LAUNCHES ON WHITE BEAR LAKE, FOREST LAKE, AND OTHER AREA LAKES.) Boom Site: Located on the St. Croix River on Hwy. 95, 2 miles north of the Stillwater Bridge along Hwy. 95. Free access.

Beach House Marina: 1 Lake Circle, Bayport. 651-275-0229 or info@ rivermarinas.com. Overnight parking available.

Windmill Marina: 16065 32nd St. S., Afton. 651-436-7744 or windmillmarina.com. Full service public launch ramp for a fee.

Beanie's Resort: 16777 N. Seventh St., Lakeland. 651-400-9383 or boatingatbeanies.com. Located just below the I-94 bridge in Lakeland. Fee to launch.

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Lakefront Park: Located along First St. and the St. Croix River, west of downtown Hudson, Wis. 715-386-4765.

Fee required.

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.

651-770-8000 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 Lift Bridge Brewery: 1900 Tower Dr., Stillwater. 888-430-2337 (BEER) or liftbridgebrewery.com.

Joseph Wolf Brewing Co.: 222 Commercial St., Ste. 2, Stillwater.

651-300-2030 or josephwolfbrewing.com.

Maple Island Brewing: 225 Main St. N., Stillwater. 651-430-0044 or mapleislandbrewing.com Nutmeg Brewhouse: 3673 Lexington Ave. N., Arden Hills. 651-340-8812 or nutmegbrewhouse.com.

CLIMBING WALLS University of Minnesota Climbing Wall: 1536 N. Cleveland Ave., St. Paul.

612-625-8790 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

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COMMUNITY Insider 2020-21 FARMERS MARKETS Shoreview: Shoreview Community Center, lower-level parking lot and pavilion, 4600 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Tuesdays from 3-7 pm. shoreviewcommunitycenter.com.

Shoreview Indoor Farmers Market: Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N. Victoria St., Shoreview.

3-6 p.m.

Tuesdays., 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 Aamodt’s Apple Farm: 6428 Manning Ave. N., Stillwater. 651-439-3127 or aamodtsapplefarm.com.

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.

Waldoch Farm: 8174 Lake Dr., Circle Pines. Pick your own produce.

651-780-1207.

GOLF COURSES - PUBLIC Applewood Hills Public Golf Course: 11840 60th St. N., Stillwater.

651-439-7276. applewoodhillsgolf.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 Loggers Trail Golf Club: 1950 80th St. N., Stillwater. 651-439-7862. loggerstrail.com Manitou Ridge Golf Club: 3200 N. McKnight Rd., White Bear Lake.

651-777-2987. manitouridge.com Oneka Ridge Golf Course: 5610 120th St. N., Hugo. 651-429-2390. onekaridgegc.com Oak Glen Golf Club: 1599 McKusick Rd., Stillwater.

651-439-6981. oakglengolf.com. Also offers Foot Golf.

Stillwater Oaks Golf Course : 11177 McKusick Rd. N., Stillwater.

651-439-0212 or stillwateroaksgolf.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.

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HISTORICAL SOCIETIES Hill Farm Historical Society: 35 Hill Farm Circle, North Oaks. 651-484-5414.

Shoreview Historical Society: Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria St. N., Shoreview (mailing). shoreviewhistoricalsociety.org Ramsey County Historical Society: 75 W. Fifth St., Room 323, St. Paul.

651-222-0701 or rchs.com.

Washington County Historical Society: Housed in the Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater.

651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org.

White Bear Lake Area Historical Society: Top floor of the Armory, 2228 Fourth St., White Bear Lake.

651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org.

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.

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES Aamodt’s Hot Air Balloon Rides: 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater.

651-351-0101 or aamodtsballoons.com.

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

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

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Roseville Skating Center: 2661 Civic Center Rd., St. Paul. 651-792-7007.

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

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

Vadnais Heights Sports Center: 1490 E. County Rd. E, Vadnais Heights.

Group skating only. 651-481-1000 or vadnaissportscenter.net.

White Bear Lake Sports Center: 1328 E. Hwy. 96, White Bear Lake.

651-429-8571 or whitebearlake.org.

Indoor playgrounds, Laser Tag and Arcades

INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS Big Thrill Factory: 7053 10th St. N., Oakdale. 651-236-8260 or bigthrillfactory.com. Go karts, bowling, arcade, laser tag, trampolines, mini golf.

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.

Conquer Ninja Warrior: 707 Commerce Dr. Ste. 120, Woodbury. 651-330-2681 or conquermn.com 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.

Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground: 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury.

651-414-3434 or woodburylookoutridge. com. For kids 12 and under.

Monkey House: 1815 Buerkle Rd., White Bear Lake. 651-348-8233 or monkeyhousemn.com.

PINZ: 7520 32nd St. N., Oakdale.

651-770-8000 or pinz.com. Also bowling.

Pump it Up: 7045 Sixth St. N., Oakdale.

651-735-1556 or pumpitupparty.com/ mn/oakdale. Inflatable slides and bounce houses.

Skyzone: 595 Hale Ave. N., Oakdale.

952-641-2302 or skyzone.com/stpaul.

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.

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MOVIE THEATERS AMC Rosedale 14: 850 Rosedale Center, Roseville. 651-604-9344 or amctheatres.com Emagine White Bear: 1180 County Rd. J, White Bear Township. 651-653-3243 or emagine-entertainment.com. Luxury seating and bar service.

Marcus Oakdale Cinema: 5677 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale. 651-770-4994 or marcustheatres.com.

New Vision Oakdale 20: 1188 Helmo Ave. N. Oakdale. 651-714-4800.

Wynnsong 15: 2430 Hwy. 10, Mounds View. 651-714-4800 or carmike.com

MUSEUMS Depot Museum: 1935 Northern Pacific Depot at the intersection of Hwy. 61 and Fourth St. in White Bear Lake.

651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org.

Fillebrown House: 1879 lakeside cottage at the corner of Lake and Morehead Avenues in White Bear Lake.

651-407-5327.

Hay Lake School and Erickson Log House Museum: East of the intersection of Olinda Trail North and Old Marine Trail, one mile south of Scandia. 651-433-4014.

Open May through October.

Marine Historical Society: Stone House Museum, 241 Fifth St., Marine on St. Croix. Free admission. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. 651-433-3636.

Warden’s House Museum: 602 N. Main St., Stillwater. 651-439-5956.

Open May through October. Originally built in 1853 as the residence of the Stillwater Territorial Prison warden.

Washington County Historic Courthouse: 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater.

651-275-7075 or historiccourthouse@ co.washington.mn.us.

MUSIC 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 Wildwood Artist Series: Diverse and family-friendly performing arts events at the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi. wildwoodartistseries.com

NATURE CENTERS Harriet Alexander Nature Center: 2520 N. Dale St., Roseville. Boardwalks through 52 acres of marsh, prairie and forest habitats. 651-765-4262 or ci.roseville.mn.us.

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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, kayaks, snowshoes and kicksleds. Call for hours: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.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.

651-490-4700 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com.

White Bear Lake Sports Center: 1328 E. Hwy. 96, White Bear Lake. 651429-8571. 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. 651-770-3848 or saintsnorth.com.

SKATE PARKS (UNSUPERVISED) 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, 651-4365245 or aftonalps.com. Opens midNovember. Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, terrain park. Full-service 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. 651-433-5141, 800-826-7166, 715-7552955 or trollhaugen.com. Opens midNovember to March. Ski, snowboard, snow tube, cross-country, 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: Tamarack Nature Center, Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Park, Wargo Nature Center, William O’Brien State Park, Gateway State Trail (see Biking/hiking).

Troll Hollow : 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, WI. 2.0 km lighted, groomed trail.

651-433-5141, 800-826-7166, 715-755-2955 or trollhaugen.com.

SNOWTUBING Eko-Backen: 22570 Manning Trail, Scandia. 651-433-2422 or ekobacken. com.

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 Bear Park: 475 Bear Ave. S., Vadnais Heights

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Bridgewood Park: 4224-1/2 Bridgewood Terrace, Vadnais Heights Columbia Park: 1756 County Rd. 96, White Bear Township Community Park: 661 E. County Rd. F., Vadnais Heights Kohler Meadows Park: 365 County Rd. F, Vadnais Heights McCullough Park: 915 County Rd. I, Shoreview Shamrock Park: 5623 Snelling Ave., Shoreview Shoreview Commons Park: 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview Sitzer Park: 4344 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview Wilson Park: 815 County Rd. F, Shoreview Westfield Park: 520 Westfield Lane, Vadnais Heights

THEATRE (LIVE) 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 and classes.

The Zephyr Theatre: 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 and accessible to users of all abilities.

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

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In a coordinated effort with the Loaves and Fishes organization, White Bear Lake YMCA Executive Director Shane Hoefer distributes meals to families in need during the COVID-19 crisis.

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.

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.

TROLLEY TOUR Stillwater Trolley Co.: 400 E. Nelson St., Stillwater.

Narrated historic tours of Stillwater. 651-430-0352 or stillwatertrolley.com.

TUBING (DOWNRIVER) Float-Rite Park: Somerset, Wis. Tubing down the Apple River for all ages.

715-247-3453 or floatrite.com.

River’s Edge: P.O. Box 67, Somerset, Wis. Tubing down Apple River and water slides. 715-247-3305 or 888-247-3305 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. (Closed for 2020)

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

Battle Creek Waterworks: 2015 N. Van Dyke St., Maplewood. Outside.

651-501-6340 or co.ramsey.mn.us/ parks/waterpark. (Closed for Summer, 2020) 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 Northern Vineyards Winery: 223 Main St. N., Stillwater. 651-430-1032 or northernvineyards.com St. Croix Vineyards: 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater. 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com Chateau St. Croix: 1998 Wisconsin Hwy 87, St. Croix Falls, WI. 715-483-2556 or chateaustcroix.com Wild Mountain Winery: 16906 Wild Mountain Rd., Taylors Falls.

651-583-3585 or wildmountainwinery.com WineHaven Winery and Vineyard: 9757 292nd St., Chisago City.

651-257-1017 or winehaven.com 7 Vines Vineyard: 101 MN-96, Dellwood.

651-478-6300 or 7vinesvineyard.com

YMCAS Lino Lakes YMCA: 7690 Village Dr., Lino Lakes. 651-795-9622 Shoreview YMCA: 3760 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview. 651-483-2671 White Bear Area YMCA: 2100 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake. 651-777-8103

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Public Health and 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 9-1-1 For non-emergencies: Patrol Division, 651-266-7300 or co.ramsey.mn.us/sheriff 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, 651-481-7024 or ljfd.org.

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief: Chris Heardon, interim For non-emergencies: Administration, 651-204-6030 or cityvadnaisheights.com

Social Services GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY gtcuw.org 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.

Food Shelves RALPH REEDER FOOD SHELF 2544 Moundsview Blvd., Mounds View Serving residents of the Mounds View School District. Client shopping by appointment; Call or see website for hours.

Office: 651-621-6280 ralphreederfoodshelf.org

VADNAIS HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB FOOD SHELF Vadnais Heights Commons 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.

Appointments and information: 612-245-9259

WHITE BEAR AREA EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF 1884 Whitaker Ave., White Bear Lake Serving residents within the White Bear Lake Area School District 624. Call to schedule a client-choice shopping appointment.

Appointments and information: 651-407-5310 whitebearfoodshelf.org

NORTHEAST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES 3490 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview nyfs.org 651-486-3808 Focus on youth ages 5-21; but serve people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

White Bear Office 1280 N. Birch Lake Blvd., White Bear Lake 651-429-8544

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

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Substance Abuse Crisis Line: 651-2667900 Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7878 Mental Health Center: 651-266-7999 Adult Protection / Vulnerable Adult Intake: 651-266-4012 Chemical Dependency: 651-266-4009 Child Protection: 651-266-4500 Day Care Referral: 651-641-0332 Emergency Shelter: 651-215-2262 Financial Assistance: 651-266-4444 Sexual Offense Services: 651-266-1000 Vital Records: 651-266-1333 Volunteer Services: 651-266-4090 Workforce Solution Employment Services: 651-266-4750 Clinic 555: 651-266-1255 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: 651-222-3001 Energy Assistance (Community Action Partnership): 651-645-6445 Head Start, Mounds View: 651-621-7473

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Vadnais Heights HiLites : 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. 651-204-6000.

White Bear Area Senior Program: 651-653-3121 or whitebearseniorprogram.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: 651-6533121 or lakeareaseniornetwork.org Senior LinkAge Line : 800333-2433 weekdays, 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. If hearing impaired, call Minnesota Relay at 1-800-627-3529 or tcaging. com. Get connected to services such as transportation, housing, home health care, housekeeping, financial assistance, snow and lawn care, home repair and more.

Seniors Community Homebased services: 651-2663613. Offers assessments and programs designed to support elderly and people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.

Help at Your Door: 651-6421892 or helpatyourdoor.org. Provides grocery delivery, handyman and transportation services.

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RESIDENTS OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS: White Bear Area Senior Program: 651-653-3123 or whitebearseniorprogram.org

SENIOR CHORE SERVICES Care Crew (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: 651602-LINK or metrocouncil.org/ transportation 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 organizatin providing daily transportation for adults with disabilities.

Metro Mobility: 651-602-1100 or metrocouncil.org/ Tra n s p o r t a t i o n / S e r v i c e s / Metro-Mobility-Home Door-todoor transportation service for residents of all ages who are unable to use regular fixedroute buses due to a disability or illness.

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Government Federal Elected Officials

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) Washington Office: 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. Phone: 202-224-3244; Fax: 202-228-2186 Metro office: 1200 Washington Ave. S., Room 250, Minneapolis Phone: 612-727-5220 or 888-224-9043; Fax: 612-727-5223 klobuchar.senate.gov Sen. Tina Smith (D) Washington Office: 720 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 202-224-5641, Fax: 202-224-1152 Metro Office: 60 East Plato Blvd., Suite 220, St. Paul, 55107.

651-221-1016, Fax: 651-224-3056 smith.senate.gov Rep. Betty McCollum (D) U.S. House of Representatives 4th District Washington Office: 2256 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 202-225-6631; Fax, 202-225-1968 District Office: 661 LaSalle St., Suite 110, St. Paul 651-224-9191; Fax: 651-224-3056 mccollum.house.gov

Minnesota Elected Officials

Governor Tim Walz (DFL) 130 State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul 651-201-3400 or 800-627-3717 Fax: 651-797-1850 mn.gov

SENATE DISTRICT 38 (NORTH OAKS) Senator Roger Chamberlain (R) 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Building, Room 3225 St. Paul 651-296-1253 sen.roger.chamberlain@senate.mn

SENATE DISTRICT 42 (SHOREVIEW, VADNAIS HEIGHTS) Senator Jason Isaacson (DFL) 95 University Ave. Minnesota Senate Building, Room 2321 St. Paul 651-296-5537 sen.jason.isaacson@senate.mn

HOUSE DISTRICT 38A (SHOREVIEW) State Rep. Linda Runbeck (R) 100 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

253 State Office Building, St. Paul 651-296-2907 rep.linda.runbeck@house.mn

HOUSE DISTRICT 38B (NORTH OAKS) State Rep. Ami Wazlawik (DFL) 100 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

565 State Office Building, St. Paul 651-296-3018 rep.ami.wazlawik@house.mn

HOUSE DISTRICT 42A (SHOREVIEW) State Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL) 100 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

569 State Office Building, St. Paul 651-296-0141 rep.kelly.moller@house.mn

HOUSE DISTRICT 42B (VADNAIS HEIGHTS, SHOREVIEW) Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL) 100 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

559 State Office Building, St. Paul 651-296-7153 rep.jamie.becker-finn@house.mn

STATE DEPARTMENTS: General information: 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

REVENUE: 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 N. Robert St. St Paul 651-602-1000 or data.center@metc.state.mn.us. metrocouncil.org.

Overview: The Met Council, established by the state legislature in 1967, coordinates planning and development within thesevencounty Twin Cities metropolitan area.

The council’s planning and policy roles merged the functions of two agencies (the Metropolitan Transit Commission andthe 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 at-large. 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 and North Oaks) Peter Lindstrom peter.lindstrom@metc.state.mn.us Dist. 11 (includes Vadnais Heights) Susan Vento susan.vento@metc.state.mn.us

RAMSEY-WASHINGTON METRO WATERSHED DISTRICT 2665 Noel Dr. Little Canada 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 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

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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.

Board Members: Tina Carstens, administrator: 651-792-7960 Clifton Aichinger, vice-president, 651-238-4448 Marj Ebensteiner, president, 651-7788580 Pamela Skinner, secretary, 612-624-2644 Larry Swope, manager, 651-261-1064 Dianne Ward, treasurer, 612-799-4151

RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT 4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr., 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 or ntomczik@ricecreek.org Patricia Preiner, president: 651-271-9576 Marcie Weinandt: 763-398-3070 John Waller: 651-426-7331 Steve Wagamon: 651-308-5006 Mike Bradley: 651-709-8660

VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION 800 E. County Rd. E Vadnais Heights 651-204-6073 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 served, which pay a share of the annual

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Phil Belaforti, administrator: 651-204-6073 Patricia Youker, Vadnais Heights: 651-790-7577 Dan Jones, White Bear Lake: 651-283-6097 Marty Long, North Oaks: 651-484-8849 Ed Prudhon, White Bear Township: 651-429-6772 Jim Lindner, Gem Lake Rob Rafferty, Lino Lakes: 651-982-2492

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 halfmillion 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 3,600 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 Ryan T. O’Connor 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Room 250 St. Paul General Information: 651-266-8000 Website: ramseycounty.us

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 and parts of Mounds View, Spring

Lake Park, and Blaine District 2: Mary Jo McGuire 651-266-8359 or maryjo.mcguire@ramseycounty.us Lauderdale, Little Canada, Mounds View (Precinct 4), New Brighton, Roseville, and St. Anthony District 7: Victoria Reinhardt 651-266-8363 or victoria.reinhardt@ramseycounty.us Maplewood, North St. Paul, White Bear Lake and Ward 6, precinct 12 in St. Paul

DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES General Information: 651-266-8500 or ramseycounty.us Adoption: 651-266-5437 Assessor: 651-266-2131 Attorney: 651-266-3222 Court Administration: 651-266-8266 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: 651-266-9008 Parks and Recreation: 651-748-2500 Public Health: 651-266-2400 Public Works: 651-266-7100 Recycling and Yard Waste: 651-633-3279 Senior Services: 651-266-4444 Sheriff (administration): 651-266-9333 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 Maplewood: 1830 County Rd. B, Maplewood. 651-249-2000 Roseville: 2737 Lexington Avenue N., Roseville. 651-792-7010

PASSPORTS Property Tax, Records & Election Services, 90 W. Plato Blvd., St. Paul. 651-266-2180; appointment recomm ended. Applications available at travel.state.gov.

GUN PERMITS (PERMIT TO CARRY) Law Enforcement Center, 425 Grove Street, St. Paul 651-266-9670

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Education Public Schools MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT CENTER 4570 Victoria St. N. Shoreview, MN 55126 651-621-6000 moundsviewschools.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 11,000 students and employing more than 1,400 staff. Mounds View offers its students all of the program advantages of a large district but with the caring, personalized instructional approach of small schools.

Teachers organize classes into smaller sizes during parts of each day to personalize their instruction and get the best from their students on a one-on-one basis. By design, Mounds View offers an inviting and inclusive environment where students in every grade welcome newcomers and visitors into their classes.

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 are: Jonathan Weinhagen, chair: 651-621-6083 or Jonathan.Weinhagen@ moundsviewschools.org Diane Glasheen, vice-chair: 651-621-6081 or Diane.Glasheen@moundsviewschools.org

Sandra Westerman, clerk: 651-621-6087 or Sandra.Westerman@ moundsviewschools.org Shauna Bock, treasurer: 651-621-6082 or Shauna.Bock@moundsviewschools.org Heidi Danielson: 651-621-6085 or Heidi.Danielson@moundsviewschools.org Jim DeMay: 651-621-6084 or Jim.Demay@moundsviewschools.org Marre Jo Sager: 651-621-6086 or MarreJo.Sager@moundsviewschools.org Administration: Chris Lennox, superintendent, 651-621-6001 or Christopher.lennox@ moundsviewschools.org .

Registration: To enroll, resident families may call the Student Enrollment Office at 651621-6013.

New non-resident enrollment is closed through 2019-20.

SCHOOLS: Bel Air Elementary 1800 NW 5th St., New Brighton 651-621-6300 Dawn Wiegand, principal Island Lake Elementary 3555 N. Victoria St., Shoreview 651-621-7000 Kristi Abbott, principal Pinewood Elementary 5500 Quincy St., Mounds View 651-621-7500 Andrew Skinner, principal Sunnyside Elementary 2070 County Rd. H, New Brighton 651-621-7600 Nathan Flansburg, principal Turtle Lake Elementary 1141 Lepak Court, Shoreview 651-621-7700 Darin Johnson, principal Valentine Hills Elementary 1770 W. Co. Rd. E2, Arden Hills 651-621-7800 Lindsey Samec, principal Chippewa Middle School 5000 Hodgson Rd., North Oaks 651-621-6400 Molly Hollihan, principal Edgewood Middle School 5100 Edgewood Dr., Mounds View 651-621-6600 Rob Reetz, principal Highview Middle School 2300 7th St. NW, New Brighton 651-621-6700 Sheila Eller, principal Irondale High School 2425 Long Lake Rd., New Brighton 651-621-6800 Mounds View High School 1900 Lake Valentine Rd., Arden Hills

651-621-7100 Stephanie Bruggers, principal Area Learning Center 2544 County Hwy. 10, Mounds View 651-621-6200 Julie Wikelius, principal REACH Academy Special Education grades 6-12+ 3490 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview 651-621-7900 Maureen Parkes, program coordinator

OTHER RESOURCES Kindergarten Centers at Snail Lake Education Center 350 Hwy. 96 W., Shoreview 651-621-8000 Ryan Lang, principal Kindergarten Centers at Pike Lake Education Center 2101 14th St. NW, New Brighton 651-621-7400 Todd Durand, principal Early Childhood Program 651-621-7420 or ecfe@moundsviewschools.org Community Education 651-621-6020 or moundsviewschools.org/ communityeducation Mounds View Schools Education Foundation 651-621-6095 or moundsviewschoolsef.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, the community at the forefront of educational excellence, honoring our legacy and courageously building the future, 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.

The White Bear Lake Area School District serves all or parts of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada,

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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 isd624.org/about/AnnualReport.asp .

Nine neighborhood elementary schools provide challenge for every student in an innovative, supportive environment.

Community partnerships provide students with award-winning art lessons from professional artists through the White Bear Center for the Arts, water safety lessons through the YMCA, and nature experiences in cooperation with regional nature centers.

World language experiences are offered; two elementary schools offer Chinese, seven elementary schools offer Spanish. An orchestra program is offered at elementary, middle school and high school levels. A gifted program is offered for District students who demonstrate exceptional ability, and a school-within-a-school for the exceptionally gifted is available as well. Matoska International IB World School offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program for all families. School-aged childcare is available before and after school.

White Bear Lake Area middle schools offer world language and fine arts opportunities, along with instruction time in core classes that is among the highest in the area.

Students learn through inter-disciplinary teaching teams, providing a smooth transition from the elementary to high school classroom.

White Bear Lake Area High School students are offered more than 50 collegelevel courses through the University of Minnesota’s College in the Schools (CIS), Advanced Placement (AP), and the University of Minnesota’s Project Lead the Way (STEM) courses. The total value of credits earned by WBLAHS students in CIS and AP courses last year was $2.69 million at University of Minnesota tuition rates.

The district offers extensive extra-curricular activities, providing students opportunities to excel outside the classroom. 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

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The district also participates in a special education cooperative district, which serves students with special needs.

The district is committed to offering curriculum and instruction rooted in best practice research and based on current data. Staff development and teacher training ensure student success at all levels. WBLAS is committed to integrating technology in every classroom in order to engage students, accelerate student learning and ensure that students gain the skills they need to succeed.

These goals are reflected in current practices as well as new initiatives. The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation supports instruction by providing grants for innovative projects.

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.

Our supportive community participated in a Strategic Planning process that took place during the 2017-18 academic year and was approved by the School Board in April, 2018. The community passed a local operating levy renewal in 2017 and a bond referendum in 2019. 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 flexibly-designed learning spaces to support student-centered instruction. The District works in partnership with a variety of community organizations to expand student opportunities while efficiently deploying community resources.

The White Bear Lake Area Schools enjoy the atmosphere of a close-knit community with the learning opportunities of a major metropolitan center. The district is proud of its reputation for excellence in every part of a student’s career as well as its commitment to professional and staff development.

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 7 p.m.; Work-study meetings begin at 5:30 p.m.

Board members: Don Mullin, chair : 6 51-707-7403 or Donald.

Mullin@isd624.org Scott Arcand: 651-270-0048 or Scott.

Arcand@isd624.org Deb Beloyed: 330-338-1088 or Deb. Beloyed@isd624.org Kim Chapman: 651-762-0369 or Kim. Chapman@isd624.org Jessica Ellison: 651-259-3427 or Jessica.

Ellison@isd624.org Marge Newmaster: 651-653-2921 or Margaret.Newmaster@isd624.org Angela Thompson: 651-207-7392 or Angela.Thompson@isd624.org Administration: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, superintendent, 651-407-7563 or superintendent@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: 651-407-7674.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (K-5) Birch Lake Elementary 1616 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake 651-653-2776 Jonathan Luknic, principal Hugo Elementary (grades K-1) 14895 Francesco Ave. N., Hugo 651-653-2798 Brian Morris, principal Lakeaires Elementary 3963 Van Dyke St., White Bear Lake 651-653-2809 Cary Krusemark, principal Lincoln Elementary 1961 Sixth St., White Bear Lake 651-653-2820 Dan Schmidt, principal Matoska International IB World School 2530 Spruce Place, White Bear Township 651-653-2847 John Leininger, principal Oneka Elementary (grades 2-5) 4888 Heritage Parkway N., Hugo 651-288-1800 Lori Mosser, principal Otter Lake Elementary 1401 County Rd. H2, White Bear Township 651-653-2831 Cynthia Mueller, principal Vadnais Heights Elementary 3645 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights 651-653-2859 Sara Svir, principal Willow Lane Elementary 3375 Willow Ave., White Bear Lake 651-773-6170 Christina Streiff, principal

MIDDLE SCHOOLS (6-8) Central Middle School 4857 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake 651-653-2888

The excitement is building.

Thanks to support from voters, District schools will hold ribbon-cutting events this fall to celebrate much-needed additional space to better serve students.

Mounds View High School

The renovated commons will provide an updated gathering space as well as increased access to Kauls Court and the Auditorium.

The gymnasium addition will feature a four-station gym with windows that provide natural light into the space and frame views from the second-story walking track.

The Athletic Commons outside the gymnasium will create a space for students to collaborate, as well as provide a gathering space for school events.

Renovated classrooms that were previously undersized will give students ample flex areas.

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