Shoreview Press

An evening with The Saint John’s Bible

War of words between county board and sheriff

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Rev. Erich Rutten and staff of St. Odilia Catholic Church are excited to share the story of The St. John’s Bible with the community on Monday, March 6. The Heritage edition is printed on archival 100% cotton paper with a weight and feel similar to vellum, handbound with a single piece of red Italian calfskin leather with a solid silver clasp. Gold and silver foil, representing the divine, were applied in the form of pictures, letters, neat patterns and abstract shapes.

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

St. Odilia Catholic Church received an immaculate gift — the Heritage edition of The

St. John's Bible. St. Odilia's is excited to share this gift with the community. The church will host a live presentation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 6.

Tim Ternes, director of The Saint John’s Bible at the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library at Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, will introduce

guests to the story behind the making of The Saint John’s Bible and explore the tools, methods and materials used

SEE THE ST. JOHN’S BIBLE, PAGE 6

RAMSEY COUNTY — The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners publicly rebuked Sheriff Bob Fletcher, stating that he engaged in a “pattern of disrespect and act of racism” after three board members were excluded from a recent letter he wrote to members of the board.

The county board responded to Fletcher in a letter, which said the sheriff excluded board members Rena Moran, Rafael Ortega and Mai Chong Xiong as recipients.

“He posted his letter publicly,” Chair Trista MatasCastillo said. “I heard a lot of comments from the community that said, ‘Why did he only send it to the white commissioners?’ So, the perception is there. This is an act — I’m not calling him a racist, but his actions do lay out that this was a racist act.”

Shoreview native opens Detroit-style pizzeria with a taste of Filipino flair

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

Shoreview native Anthony Gilbert is realizing his dream of making melt-inyour-mouth pizza at his new restaurant in Stillwater.

Melt Pizza Company opened its doors at the former site of Lolito Cantina at 112 Main St. and thereby bring its Detroit-style pizzas across the St. Croix River. Lolito, meanwhile, is relocating to 241 Main St. S.

“Constantly, people tell me it’s the best pizza they’ve ever had, which is the highest compliment that I can ever

get,” 31-year-old Gilbert said of the restaurant’s main menu item.

“That’s amazing for me to hear. It’s amazing to know that people feel that way.”

The location will be the pizzeria’s first permanent spot since Gilbert introduced the business in late 2021 in nearby Hudson, Wisconsin.

The eatery spent its first year and change operating as a popup restaurant, or “ghost kitchen,” primarily at Pedro’s del Este cocktail lounge in Hudson. It also made occasional appearances at other nearby venues, such as Barrel Theory in St.

Paul and Rush River Brewing in River Falls, Wisconsin.

The itinerant nature of Melt Pizza meant it was only open a few days a week. That will change with its permanent abode.

“It’ll be nice that people will be able to come get the pizza any day of the week, as opposed to what we were doing before, where people were having to follow us around to find us,” Gilbert said.

The restaurant’s pizza offerings will include a mix of East Coast-style

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KYLE LEHMAN | CONTRIBUTED Anthony Gilbert with a slice of his Detroitstyle pizza at Melt Pizza Company.

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toppings — such as fresh basil, hot honey and ricotta, among others — as well as traditional and experimental flavors.

The menu also will have traditional Italian items, such as pasta, as well as Filipino dishes that reflect Gilbert’s own Filipino heritage. A couple of examples of the latter he mentioned were lumpias, which are similar to egg rolls, and chicken adobo-flavored chicken wings.

Gilbert noted that his grandmother, Cirila Eigenheer, was 100% Filipino. Having immigrated to the United States, she lived in Mounds View. Her dream for Gilbert was that he’d one day own his own restaurant.

“I never really followed that dream, and she unfortunately passed away three weeks into COVID,” he said. “I think it was at that moment in time where I kind of fell in love with this, fell in love with the idea that maybe I should be doing something different with my career, with my path, that I chose to do this.”

Gilbert crossed the St. Croix River to live in Hudson in 1999. His previous

professional culinary experience includes working as a cook at The Nova Bar and Restaurant and later as manager of Casanova Liquors. His career later pivoted to photography. During the six years before he started Melt Pizza, he worked as a professional architectural and wedding photographer.

The coronavirus outbreak in March 2020 meant Gilbert’s photography work was temporarily shuttered, as events everywhere were canceled or postponed. His work resumed mid-May of that year, but during the interim period, Gilbert found himself with more time to cook at home.

“I always kept cooking at home, but I started cooking more, just all day long. Pizza is something that I had never actually done,” Gilbert said. “Just because you need time to do it right, and I never had a bunch of free time. So now I had all this free time, I started playing around with it, dabbling with it.”

By his own admission, his earlier efforts to craft good pizzas at home weren’t successful. But instead of giving up, Gilbert persisted and became

“enthralled in figuring out how to make it work.”

The tricky part is the dough, he said, since pizza dough requires several hours of refrigeration before it’s ready to use. That means experimenting with pizza creations is a multiday process.

Gilbert eventually became drawn to making Detroit-style pizzas. That type of pizza is similar to deep-dish but has a rectangular shape and light, crispy crust. The defining feature is the cheese.

“It gets cooked in a pan with cheese all the way to the edges, so that cheese forms a caramelized wall around the whole thing,” Gilbert said.

His homemade pizzas proved popular among his peers. That positive feedback — combined with the fact that Detroitstyle pizza is a fairly rare offering in the region — inspired Gilbert to launch Melt Pizza Company.

Gilbert appreciates the positive reception the business has enjoyed thus far and likes how it’s grown organically from its start as a small-scale, pop-up operation.

“I had to create something and make

sure people liked it and get the demand there to get to this next step,” he said.

He also loves the fact the location is in downtown Stillwater and is just a stone’s throw from the St. Croix River. He’ll enjoy the creative freedom that staying in one spot will afford him and his cooking staff.

“It’ll really allow me to experiment and create and do more out-there and extravagant things, like running specials and really just playing around from a culinary standpoint,” he said.

Gilbert plans on upping the business’ staff too, which has consisted mainly of him, his sister, Alyssa, and some parttime helpers. Many of those part-timers are coming aboard Melt Pizza Company full time, and Gilbert plans to build up a staff of 10 to 15 people.

“I want to have a good solid team of people that really believe in this and support this and want to be here with this and grow with me, which I think I’ve found in all of these people,” Gilbert said.

COPS&COURTS

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview:

• A resident in the 1000 block of Carmel Court reported criminal damage to her vehicle after the catalytic converter was stolen from her Toyota Prius parked in the driveway sometime overnight Jan. 23-24.

• A St. Cloud woman, 35, was arrested for third-degree DWI at 4:51 p.m. Jan. 24 in the 3700 block of Lexington Avenue N. after Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched out to the Shoreview YMCA parking lot for a person slumped over in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle. After she was checked out by medics, she was transported to the law enforcement center.

• Investigation is ongoing, after deputies on vice patrol were called out on a secondhand report of a possible prostitution situation Jan. 24 in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway.

• A resident in the 3500 block of Tiffany Lane reported fraud Jan. 26 after he received notification from his bank that he had a zero balance in his account. The victim discovered that a check had been stolen from his outgoing mail, washed and written out to another party for a different amount. The check was then cashed by an unknown bank.

• A resident in the 700 block of Valley View Court reported criminal damage to property at 10:18 p.m. Jan. 27 after reviewing a video showing two suspects in their late teens exiting vehicles at 9:48 p.m. to throw eggs at his house.

• Violation of an order for protection (OFP) was reported at 4:52 a.m. Jan. 28 in the 3400 block of Kent Street. This information has been forwarded to the city attorney for consideration of charges.

• Five pairs of sunglasses, cologne and a workout bag were reported stolen overnight Jan. 28-29 from an unlocked vehicle parked in an underground garage in the 3500 block of Owasso Street. No suspect information exists at this time.

• A report of suspicious activity in the form of an alleged assault at

12:32 p.m. Jan. 29 in the 200 block of North Owasso Blvd. turned out to have been unfounded, after deputies conducted an investigation.

• A Watertown, South Dakota, man reported the catalytic converter stolen from his Mitsubishi Outlander while it was parked in the Best Western Plus lot in the 1000 block of Gramsie Road overnight Jan. 29-30. When the complainant went out to his vehicle at 6:32 a.m., he found it in no condition to be driven.

• A Dilworth man reported the catalytic converter stolen from his Kia Sportage as it was parked in the Best Western Plus hotel lot in the 1000 block of Gramsie Road sometime between Jan. 30 and Feb. 2. When he approached his vehicle at 7:44 a.m. Feb. 2, he also discovered it in no state to be driven.

• Deputies took a report of a possible harassment restraining order (HRO) violation Jan. 31 from the 3900 block of Virginia Circle. Investigation is ongoing.

• The catalytic converter of a Mitsubishi Outlander was reported stolen while the vehicle was parked in an underground garage in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway overnight Feb. 1-2.

• A Shoreview woman, 18, was arrested and cited Feb. 2 in the 200 block of Gramsie Road for misdemeanor domestic assault, after Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called out to the scene of a domestic.

• An assault involving a student and teacher was reported Feb. 3 in the 1000 block of Highway 96 West.

• An Arden Hills man reported an accident hit and run that resulted in minor damage to his vehicle Feb. 3, while it was parked in the Target lot in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. A witness provided identification on the vehicle and its driver, neither of which stopped to exchange insurance information.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a Hyundai Elantra while it was parked during the weekend of Feb. 3-6 in a condominium underground garage in the 3400 block of Kent Street. There is no suspect information.

CELEBRATING OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Royal Credit Union’s Board of Directors, Management Team, and Staff would like to recognize the team members who have reached a recent milestone for their years of service. These team members represent a total of 75 years of dedication to Lake Area Mortgage and the communities we serve. Thank you for your dedicated years of service, hard work, and commitment to providing excellent service to our Members.

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• Midland Terrace Apartments in the 3500 block of Owasso Street reported criminal damage to property overnight Feb. 3-4, after a garage door lock mechanism was found damaged. Although the garage was entered, nothing appeared to have been stolen.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a Hyundai Santa Fe while it was parked overnight Feb. 3-4 in a condominium underground garage in the 3400 block of Kent Street. No suspect information exists.

• A Plymouth man was arrested Feb. 4 in the 3400 block of Kent Street for violating an Order For Protection (OFP) by, among other offenses, posting nude photos of the person who had the OFP out against him. The case is actively being investigated.

• On Feb. 5, the Exxon gas station in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. reported a shoplifter, whose booty was an $11 package of cigarettes. Gas station staff reported no threats made by the suspect. However, before they cleared the incident, deputies described the subject as having gone “up in smoke before I arrived.”

• A resident in the 1500 block of Lois Drive reported falling victim to a gift card scam on Feb. 6, after receiving notice from a Facebook Messenger contact that her name was on a list for a bogus bonus program through the federal government. When the victim used the contact information given, she phoned an “agent” who asked her

to purchase two $500 gift cards to pay the processing fee. After buying the gift cards and sending photos of the numbers, the victim ultimately realized she had been scammed. When last heard from, the victim was trying to cancel the cards and be reimbursed.

• A resident in the 5700 block of Ridge Creek Road reported losing thousands of dollars to a scammer Feb. 7, after he fell victim to an online scam by responding to a pop-up message on his computer about a virus infection. After he phoned the number provided and granted access to his computer, he noticed purchases made from China for a total of $14,000. But that wasn’t enough for the scammers. The victim was then transferred to another scammer who pretended to be a bank representative who said he could arrange to have the $14,000 purchase overturned if 10 gift cards of $500 each were purchased from Target. After purchasing the gift cards, the victim was directed to provide the numbers to the fake bank representative. Finally, the victim realized he was being scammed when he was told to buy even more gift cards. He then called his real bank to report the fraud and was able to stop the $14,000 China purchase and close the account. However, he lost the entire $5,000 from the first round of gift cards.

Loretta Harding

OPINION

Ice House Season

The DNR has set March 6 as the date ice houses need to be off local lakes. Those with cabins further north have until March 20. Portable ice houses are still allowed as long as the occupant is within 200 feet of it. This time of year we should all think twice about being out on frozen lakes and rivers. As with any activity its good to practice leaving no trace. This means take all trash and fishing line with you, and pick up other debris from the lake. It is also a good reminder to level out the area around the shelter and don't leave ice blocks on top of the ice. If you would like to do more, be part of a lake cleanup project. Many lakes need a champion.

Plantars fasciitis fix

Publisher’s View

Carter Johnson

For more than 30 years I have been challenged with heel and foot pain from plantars fasciitis. I’ve seen doctors and specialists, tried custom insoles, stretching exercises, rolling frozen water bottles on my arches, padded socks, all sorts of shock-absorbing jelly insoles, pain relievers, and a contraption I could velcro on my feet at night.

Last fall when we were in Iceland soaking in the Blue Lagoon, we struck up a conversation with a couple from Australia. We discussed many topics from education, lawsuits against social media companies, gun laws, COVID, the economy, and raising children. We learned the woman was a retired physical rehabilitation specialist and he was in investment/wealth management. We learned from our afternoon together but what stands out is the advice I got about plantars fasciitis. She advised me to always wear shoes in the house. She said when I get up to never let my bare feet touch the hardwood floor, and always have a pair of good orthopedic supporting shoes, slippers, or clogs ready to slip into. Her husband suggested Crocs. When we arrived home I bought a pair of Crocs clogs, and switch between those and a wear well-worn pair of Birkenstocks. I have not had any heel pain since. If you are suffering, try this simple advice from Australia.

87 years strong

My dad, Gene Johnson, will turn 87 this week. Orphaned and adopted by a family in White Bear Township, he started working in the radish fields as a young teen, which is now part of Tamarack Nature Center. Later, he answered an employment ad in the paper that read “looking for someone with a strong back.” The job was carrying paper up the steps of the Getty building (above the current Controneo's) for Aaron Litman, a St. Paulite who owned the Press. Working his way through different duties, the experience prompted him to buy his own newspaper in rural Minnesota, and then another, until 1970 when a widowed Mrs. Litman asked him if he was interested in purchasing the White Bear Press. Impressive, considering he never finished high school.

When he started his career, Minnesota had an estimated 400 newspapers. Today there are around 300 legal newspapers in the state, covering only 87 counties. That’s a significant ratio of newspapers per county writing local news stories, high school sports and features.

Regular readers may or may not agree with Gene's opinions on the editorial page, but there is no question he has been a fierce and fearless supporter of the community and small businesses. He has traveled the world teaching about freedom of the press. He continues to share expertise and ideas in regular memos to our management team here at the Press.

Happy Birthday, dad!

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

Birding for mental health

Although the robin gets folkloric fame for being the harbinger of spring, anyone who watches birds closely will be a little more excited by the species I saw on my drive though the farm fields this weekend—the horned lark.

These little songbirds look like quite a character, with a black face mask, butter-yellow throat and two tiny “horns,” or raised feathers known delightfully as plumicorns.

Getting in Tune

other sectors of our lives.

Recently I’ve been learning a lot about how spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical health. Many people notice they just feel better in natural spaces, but there’s actual scientific research to back it up.

in citizen science while also appreciating the beauty in the here and now. The app will even tell you where the “hotspots” are in your community, and what birds have been seen there lately.

Once you have a handle on it, birding adds a new and exciting dimension to anywhere you go. Travel becomes more interesting. Even locations that seem unappealing—sewage ponds, for example—become the scene of intense observation.

Jackie Bussjaeger

Horned larks are early nesters, and many are in the process of making their northward migration back to their summer grounds in the northern U.S., Canada and as far north as the Arctic Circle. Even though we’re in for heavy snow this week from the sounds of it, it’s an encouraging sign to see these birds, reminding us spring is not too far away.

This time of year is especially rough for many of us. It’s a time when our mental health is often at its worst. Limited daylight and hours stuck inside contribute to seasonal depression, and the effects ripple through the

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I’ve noticed a lot of mental (and physical) health benefits from my favorite hobby: birding. When I’m stuck in a bad mood or stressed, birding can redirect my attention. It requires close observation of my surroundings, which gets me out of those unpleasant thought spirals in my head. In some instances, it becomes almost like meditation—fully engaging the senses and rooting me in the present moment.

It can also be motivating when you don’t feel like doing much, allowing you to engage in your surroundings in a playful way. Some people even get competitive, keeping extensive lists of what birds they see and where.

If you’re new to it, there are many free resources such as the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Merlin Bird ID app that can help you identify the birds you see.

I’ve enjoyed using eBird, an app that lets you track bird observations and share them to a wider database that is sometimes used for population research. It’s a way to participate

It isn’t always easy or accessible to spend time outdoors in the winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy nature. Keeping a bird feeder in your yard is one way to keep a close eye on wildlife from the comfort of your own home. Recent research has suggested that even watching a livestream wildlife camera can provide some of the same effects as actually spending time in nature.

If the winter blues are getting to you as we push through these final weeks of winter, take a page out of my book. Take a moment to notice the birds around you. It might change your routine and add some brightness to your day.

Jackie Bussjaeger is Interim Editor of the Quad Community Press

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DNR BRIEFS

DNR invites conversation about wildlife, habitat and hunting

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to talk about deer and other wildlife, hunting and habitat topics with wildlife managers throughout the state on Thursday, March 2. Wildlife managers will be available in local area offices or by phone from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. that day.

People who would like to participate should visit the DNR’s “Talk about wildlife” page (mndnr.gov/wildlife/talk-aboutwildlife.html) to find the list of area offices and telephone numbers for their area wildlife manager. Area managers always welcome calls from the public, so people who can’t call during the dedicated time are encouraged to do so at their convenience. Individuals unable to call or stop by their area office on March 2 may also share their thoughts through an online questionnaire available March 2 on the DNR’s “Talk about wildlife” page. Written comments may be submitted to Barb Keller, Fish and Wildlife Division, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155.

Individuals are welcome to talk with DNR staff about deer, other wildlife or hunting and habitat; discuss specific topics that the DNR’s deer advisory committee should be aware of; or provide thoughts and feedback about deer population management. Local offices that will be taking comment include:

• Forest Lake, 5463-C West Broadway, Forest Lake 55025, 651-539-3307

• Carlos Avery WMA, 5463 West Broadway, Forest Lake 55025, 651-539-3300

• Cambridge, 800 Oak Savanna Lane Southwest, Cambridge 55008, 763-284-7231

The following students from Shoreview were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2022 fall semester:

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Caroline Denton and Ellie Schneider.

• The following students from Shoreview

Time to buy new hunting, fishing licenses

It’s the time of year when anglers and hunters need to buy new fishing and hunting licenses. Minnesota fishing, hunting and trapping licenses for 2022 expire Tuesday, Feb. 28. Licenses for 2023 are now available wherever fishing and hunting licenses are sold, online (mndnr.gov/buy license) and by telephone at 888-665-4236. Mobile buyers receive a text or email that serves as proof of a valid fish or game license to state conservation officers.

All 2023 fishing licenses become effective Wednesday, March 1. New licenses are required for 2023 hunting and fishing seasons that continue past Feb. 28.

DNR webinar to cover turkey reintroduction

The DNR invites people interested in fishing, wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to an upcoming webinar that will feature discussions about the turkey reintroduction success story.

The webinar is at 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 1. DNR staff will be talking about the 50th anniversary of the reintroduction of wild turkeys in Minnesota and how people can get involved in mentored turkey hunts that take place across the state.

Additionally, people can now register for a spring lineup of webinars that continues through May. Webinars will cover prairie chickens, bison, loons, backyard bird feeding, turkey calling, trout fishing opportunities, peregrine falcons, cold-water hatcheries, freshwater drum, walleye fishing, baby wildlife, monarch butterfly conservation and muskellunge diets.

The webinars are part of the DNR’s Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. The webinars are free, but registration is required. More information is available on the outdoor skills and stewardship page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/ discover).

From press release

CITY BRIEFS Commission openings

Serving on an advisory board can be a great way to get involved in the community. There are several citizen group openings as follows:

• Bikeways and Trails Committee

• Economic Development Commission

• Human Rights Commission

• Parks and Recreation Commission

To learn more and apply, go to https://bit. ly/3Y2wtHa.

Warming houses closed for season

All warming houses in Shoreview are closed for the season. See you next year.

Winter pruning

Late winter is the best time to prune trees. Pruning during the winter reduces the risk for pests or diseases to enter an open wound and harm a tree. In spring, trees are able to heal pruning wounds when they become active as the weather warms. Oak trees should not be pruned from April through July. This is the highest-risk time for spread of oak wilt among oak trees. Oak wilt is a fungal disease that can spread from beetles moving from tree to tree and from roots that are connected underground.

graduated from a college or university for the 2022 fall semester:

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Ashley Solheim, Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, psychology.

• St. Cloud State University: Courtney Johnson, Master of Science, regulatory affairs and services.

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Building a Better Community through Charitable Giving

Thank You Advisory Board Member John Doan!

IRA Charitable Distribution

Make a tax-free gift to the Shoreview Community Foundation from an IRA in 2019

Building a Better Community through Charitable Giving

Individuals who are age 70 or older can make gifts of up to $100,000 directly from their IRA to one or more qualified charities, without paying federal income tax of the withdrawal. This option provides tax savings to donors even if they do not itemize deductions.

Details:

By connecting the generosity of people with the evolving needs of Shoreview, the Shoreview Community Foundation enriches our quality of life. The Foundation provides grants according to predetermined guidelines to non-profit organizations or units of governmental from its permanent endowment fund.

• Donors must be age 701/2 or older at the time the gift is made.

• The funds must be transferred directly to a qualified public charity. It is important not to withdraw the funds before making a gift.

By connecting the generosity of people with the evolving needs of Shoreview, the Shoreview Community Foundation enriches our quality of life. The Foundation provides grants according to predetermined guidelines to non-profit organizations or units of governmental from its permanent endowment fund.

There are many options for making undesignated or designated, tax deductible gifts or bequests by will or trust.

• Gifts cannot be used to fund a gift annuity or charitable remainder trust.

• Each donor may give up to $100,000 per year.

There are many options for making undesignated or designated, tax deductible gifts or bequests by will or trust.

• Gifts can be used to satisfy the donor’s required minimum distribution.

John Doan is a member of the Shoreview City Council and loves calling Shoreview home. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Erin Doan, who’s the Executive Director of Oak Hill Montessori Community School in Shoreview.  They are the proud parents of two young adults that graduated from Mounds View High School in 2018 and 2021.

• Donors can exclude the distribution from income on their federal tax returns. If they do, they will not receive a charitable income tax reduction.

• To qualify for tax-free treatment, donors cannot receive goods or services, or a personal benefit (such as tickets for events) in return for the IRA charitable distribution.

As a refugee from Vietnam, John is the first person of color to be elected to the Shoreview City Council. He was raised by a single mom and his older brother in Riverside Plaza, near downtown Minneapolis. John received a scholarship to attend St Thomas Academy and went on to earn an engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a graduate degree from Harvard’s Kennedy School.

Contact the Shoreview Community Foundation at: www.shoreviewcommunityfoundation.org

The Shoreview Community Foundation does not give tax or legal advice. We recommend that donors consult their own professional tax advisor before making a gift.

When not involved in community stuff, John works as the Vice President of Operations and Equity for Trellis, a nonprofit based in Arden Hills that helps older adults to age well. He enjoys tennis, snowboarding, mountain biking and most any outdoor activity. He especially enjoys hanging out with friends, family and their 2 dogs. John is proud to co-chair the Shoreview Community Foundation’s Events Committee. Contact him at johnqdoan@ gmail.com if you want to help plan fun, community events.

THE ST. JOHN’S BIBLE: Heritage edition has a new home at St. Odilia’s

in the creating the Bible’s original folios.

“I've done thousands of presentations — and that's not an understatement,” Ternes said. “It's very interactive, and I get the audience talking to each other about several artworks in The St. John's Bible. It's a multimedia, multiengaging presentation.”

The original handmade version of The St. John's Bible was commissioned in 1998 by the Benedictine monks at St. John's Abbey and University to mark the 21st century. The project was completed in 2011. It was designed under the direction of Donald Jackson, calligrapher for the British royal family.

“It took 23 artists and a team of 11 theologians 15 years to create this one single work of art,” Ternes said. “The original manuscript was written on calfskin vellum, which is the way it was done hundreds of years ago.”

According to Ternes, the Heritage edition of The St. John's Bible took seven years to complete. The John Roberts Company in Coon Rapids was the printing company used for the Heritage edition.

“We digitalized every single page,” Ternes said. “We took the original manuscript pages and held them side by side with the printed pages and

recreated the look, the size, the feel and even the texture of the gold on the reproduction.”

St. Odilia Catholic Church received this gift from the John Roberts Company.

“In early December, we received a call from John Roberts and we discerned it as a community and it was not a difficult conversation and we were all very excited,” said Rev. Erich Rutten of St. Odilia Catholic Church.

“We thought it was a wonderful Christmas gift for us.”

“They had an extra copy and they were wondering what to do with it, because it should not be sitting in a closet,” Parish Administrator Rick Storms added. “They decided on our parish because their former president, Bob Keene Sr., was a parishioner here who passed away 10 years ago.”

There are seven volumes of The St. John's Bible. Rutten said the first weekend the Bible was on display at St. Odilia's, there was a lot of curiosity from the congregation.

“After Mass, we had it on display and I wouldn't call it a mob, but we had a circle of people looking at it for quite a while,” Rutten said. “There is a way when you interact with art, the text and the proclamation that it is a dynamic sense of really encountering

the divine.”

Rutten noted that one dimension of The St. John's Bible is its true beauty.

“It's meant to pull you in,” Rutten said. “It's unifying and so many things are dividing us today and we need something to unify us.”

Rutten said the church community is excited about the event coming up at St. Odilia's.

“What we're excited about is to receive it for our own faith family and community — our adults, our children, our school,” Rutten said. “But it's also because we know that our church can be a place for Shoreview and our broader community to experience it.”

Ternes explained that The St. John's Bible is a gigantic communal book designed to bring people in and shared by everyone.

“This presentation is an invitation to come together with others, look at the art and have questions. And when you have questions, it often leads to conversations. And conversations lead to community.”

When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 6.

Where: St. Odilia Catholic Church, 3495 Victoria St. N. in Shoreview. Details: Discover the beauty and

splendor of the St. John’s Bible. All are welcome.

Contact: 651-484-6681 or https://www. stodilia.org/.

2023

CITY OF SHOREVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Shoreview City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the application below.

Application: Intoxicating on-sale, Sunday sales liquor license

Applicant: In Vino Veritas

Location: 1080 County Road E

Public hearing date and location:

Date: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 7 pm

Location: Shoreview City Hall, city council chambers 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, MN 55126

You can comment on this application at the city council meeting. Meeting details, including the agenda, will be available at shoreviewmn.gov/agendas after March 16.

BY ORDER OF THE SHOREVIEW CITY COUNCIL

Brad Martens, City Manager

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on February 28, 2023. CITY OF SHOREVIEW ORDINANCE NO. 1014

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AUGMENTATION OF SNAIL LAKE

The Shoreview City Council ordains that Exhibit A 2023 Utility Fee Schedule Quarterly Utility Rates, Snail Lake Augmentation Charges of the Shoreview Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: Homeowner with the Snail Lake Improvement District

Delete $70.99 per unit per quarter and replace with $41.47 per unit per quarter.

Adoption Date: Passed by the city council of the City of Shoreview on the 21ST day of February, 2023.

Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication in the city’s official newspaper.

Publication Date: Published on the 28th day of February, 2023.

Sue Denkinger, Mayor

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on February 28, 2023.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Her Song Beauty

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:

jury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: January 30, 2023

Signed: Mynue Xiong

Published two times in the Shoreview Press on February 14 and 28, 2023. CITY OF SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

LAKEVIEW DRIVE WATER MAIN EXTENSION CITY PROJECT 23-04 AND 2023 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS

CITY PROJECT 23-07

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the construction of 2023 Water Main Improvements and Lakeview Drive Water Main Extension shall be received online through QuestCDN vBid until Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, two or more designated officers or agents of the City of Shoreview will publicly view bids at an online bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join and entering meeting ID 896 7107 0198 and passcode

687610. Dial 651-490-4647 for phone audio. The as-read online bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the bid opening.

Said bids to be for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete and in place in accordance with the plans and specifications for the following estimated quantities of work:

CITY PROJECT 23-04 (LAKEVIEW DRIVE WATER MAIN EXTENSION)

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The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the advertisement for bids of the City of Shoreview shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Bidding documents can be viewed at www.questcdn.com and maybe downloaded from the website for a fee of $22 by inputting Quest project #8396627 on the website’s project search page. Contractors submitting an electronic bid will be charged an additional $42 at the time of bid submission via the online electronic bid service QuestCDN.com. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or www.questcdn.com.

Bids will only be received and accepted via the online electronic bidding service through QuestCDN and shall be in accordance with the bidding documents as prepared by the City of Shoreview Public Works Department. Bidding documents are on file with the city manager and may be seen at the city hall, public works department.

Bids will be not considered unless accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City of Shoreview, for five percent (5%) of the amount bid to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the bid is accepted and the bidder fails to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond.

All bidders for contract amounts of $100,000 or more shall require contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors which have 40 or more full-time employees to submit a copy of their affirmative action certification for the current period after their bid, before construction.

The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to accept the bid deemed in their best interest.

It is expected that the City of Shoreview will consider the bids at their council meeting on April 3, 2023.

By Order of the City Council

/s/Brad Martens

City Manager, City of Shoreview, Minnesota

Published two times in the Shoreview Press on February 28 and March 14, 2023.

Section Two. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption and publication as provided by law.

Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 12th day of January, 2023.

CITY OF NORTH OAKS

By: Krista Wolter, Its Mayor

Attested:

By: Kevin Kress, Its: City Administrator

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on February 28, 2023.

CITY

NORTH

1,500 SQUARE FEET FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 70 WEST PLEASANT LAKE ROAD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of North Oaks will hold a Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023, in the Community Room, 100 Village Center Drive, North Oaks, MN to hold a PUBLIC HEARING on the application for a Conditional Use Permit for a garage exceeding 1,500 square feet for the property located at 70 West Pleasant Lake Road, North Oaks, MN, 55127

Members of the public may participate in the public hearing by:

1) Attending the meeting in person and providing public comment during the public hearing;

2) Attending the meeting remotely and providing public comment via zoom at the following link: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/86429097547 ; or

3) Submitting written public comments by emailing City Administrator Kevin Kress at kkress@northoaksmn.gov by March 6th at 4:00 p.m. Public comments submitted in advance will be accepted into the record as part of the public hearing.

Questions regarding the public hearing, including about remote participation opportunities, should be directed to City Administrator Kevin Kress at 651-792-7750.

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on February 28, 2023.

CITY OF SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A 1.5 MILLION GALLON ELEVATED RESERVOIR CITY PROJECT 23-06

The City of Shoreview is seeking proposals for engineering professional services for the rehabilitation of the exterior of a 1.5-million gallon elevated reservoir located at 5880 Lexington Avenue.

Scope of the project includes the complete removal and recoating of the exterior of the tank as well as the exterior fluted column. Professional engineering and inspection services for the rehabilitation of the reservoir shall include: initial inspection, analysis and report, design, plans, specifications, bidding administration, construction management/ inspection, testing and records.

The city will consider proposals for a traditional design bid build project and for a comprehensive water tank maintenance project. Contact Tom Wesolowski, City Engineer, to receive a copy of the RFP or for questions related to the RFP at twesolowski@shoreviewmn.gov. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 10 at 4pm local time.

More than one project delivery method may be proposed. Each proposal shall be evaluated with Best-Value Contracting Authority, granted under section 161.3206 of the 2020 Minnesota State Statutes.

The owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive irregularities and informalities therein, and to accept the proposal deemed in their best interest.

By Order of the City Council /s/Brad Martens, City Manager

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on February 28, 2023.

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MAPLE SYRUP

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When: 2 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 11.

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St. in Lino Lakes.

Details: Learn the tradition of gathering sap and cooking it down to make maple syrup and sugar. Family event includes crafts and a scavenger hunt. See registration fee online. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com.

MAKERTEEN

When: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays.

Where: RCL-Shoreview, 4560 Victoria St. N. in Shoreview.

Details: MakerTeen is all about being creative, making new things, using high and low-tech tools to change your world. Join us for weekly hangouts where we will chat, make together and share creations.

LAKESHORE QUILTER’S GUILD

When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, 3920 Victoria St. N. in Shoreview.

Details: Learn about the first-ever member-owned quilt shop co-op in Minneapolis.

Contact: quiltshopcoop.com.

SHOREVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.

Where: Shoreview Community Center, Council Chambers.

Details: Peter MacDonagh will speak on the topic ”Landscaping for Wildlife.” Public welcome. Contact: 651-484-4341.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MARCH UNIT MEETING

When: 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9.

Where: Zoom.

Details: March meeting will cover the topic of Climate Change Action Plans and how it is being addresses at the the city, county, state and federal levels. Register online.

Contact: lwv-wbla.org.

LATIN ART IN MINNESOTA: PART 2

When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9.

Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.

Details: Evening with artists from latin Art in Minnesota includes collaborative storytelling and conversation. Questions may be sent in advance to apenders@whitebeararts.org. Free with registration. Contact: whitebeararts.org.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 9.

Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Road F East.

Details: Make and appointment to donate by calling 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

SAP TO SYRUP

When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11 and 18.

Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road in White Bear Township.

Details: Learn all about the process of tapping maple trees for syrup during a 45-minute guided tour. Registration required for staggered start times. Contact: ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/ tamarack-nature-center.

According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, dark houses, fish houses and portables must be off the ice no later than midnight Monday, March 6, on lakes in the southern part of the state.

County sheriffs may prohibit or restrict the use of motorized vehicles if dangerous ice conditions are present. If shelters are not removed, owners will be prosecuted. A conservation officer also may confiscate, remove or destroy any ice structure and its contents if it is not removed by the deadline.

Dates of removal are determined by an east-west line formed by U.S. Hwy. 10, east along Hwy. 34 to Minnesota Hwy. 200, east along Hwy. 200 to U.S. Hwy. 2, and east along Hwy. 2 to the MinnesotaWisconsin border.

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The City of Circle Pines is looking for seasonal Concession Stand Attendants for Golden Lake Park. Individuals will work approximately 20-30 hours per week. Individuals will be responsible for park groundskeeping, selling concessions, operating a cash register, cleaning and stocking shelves. Pay is $16/hr. Must be 16 years or older to apply.

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White Bear Township is accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions to assist in routine maintenance work including, but not limited to, the following: general maintenance of parks, streets, water, storm water, sanitary sewer, etc. Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm (subject to change between Memorial Day – Labor Day). Salary range from $14.00 /hour to $18.00/hour depending on qualifications. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is essential. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.

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The City of Mahtomedi has openings for up to (4) full time Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions. All positions are for 67 days. Duties include assisting the Public Works Department with street, water, sewer, and park maintenance. Must have a High School diploma or GED, the ability to lift/move 25-100 Lbs., be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. The pay range is from $16.00/hr. to $18.00/ hr. depending on qualifications. Applications will be taken until positions are filled. Applications can be obtained at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 or at its website at HYPERLINK "http://www.ci.mahtomedi.mm.us" www. ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Mahtomedi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In section mat finals, Stillwater hands Mustangs 1st loss

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER

Mounds View’s bid to reach state as a team for the first time since 2007 fell short when perennial champion Stillwater handed the Mustangs their lone setback of the season, 31-21, in the

Section 4AAA finals.

The Mustangs, before an enthusiastic crowd that filled the Mounds View gymnasium, reached finals beating Tartan 75-6 and Centennial 60-13, and finished the memorable duals season 31-1.

Waiting Child

Dennis,16, is a polite and soft-spoken young man. Many people describe him as cooperative, helpful, and kind. Dennis makes it point to go out of his way to do a random act of kindness for a friend or stranger every day – whether it’s lending someone a pen or pencil in class or helping a stranger while out and about. Dennis excels in school and would like to be a meteorologist and storm chaser in the future. In his free time, he likes to play Magic: The Gathering and basketball with his peers. Dennis loves food and is always down for a trip to a buffet (Pizza Ranch is his favorite!).

Makaila,12, is outgoing with a big personality! Makaila enjoys making friends and having conversations with peers and adults. She has a huge heart and is very artistic and creative. Makaila enjoys being helpful around the home, especially when it comes to caring for animals, as she dreams of becoming a vet someday. She likes to stay active and loves to spend hours at the local park. In her free time, you will find Makaila working on arts and craft projects, playing with her Pop-Its collection, completing word search puzzles, or learning a new board game. She also enjoys reading, and proudly reports that she was able to read 50 books over summer break last year.

Dennis and Makaila prefer a home with pets. They will do best with caregivers who can provide structure and routine. Following adoption, Dennis and Makaila need to maintain contact with their older sibling.

They regrouped to get nine members into the state individuals. See separate article.

The No. 6 Mustangs beat No. 7 Stillwater 34-17 on Jan. 18 on the way to the Suburban East Conference championship. However, the Ponies (24-5) won six of the first seven bouts in the rematch and fended off a Mustang rally to capture their seventh consecutive section crown. Stillwater was missing three starters in the earlier match.

“They had a different lineup,” said Mustang coach Daniel Engebretson. He added, “We lost the (coin) flip and it ended up being the difference in the match. Last time we overcame the flip, but couldn’t this time.” The coin determines which team sends out their choice of wrestler first.

Winning for the Mustangs were Brett Swenson at 103, Colton Loween (pin) at 152, Ethan Swenson at 160, Joseph Muhlstein (overtime) at 182 and Jacob Solheim at 285.

Stillwater 31, Mounds View 21

106: Brett Swenson, MV, dec Noah Nicholson 8-3 … 113: Cohen Lumby, S, dec Ethan Benson 6-3 … 119: Joe Stauffenbach, S, dec Will Schneider 8-2

126:Dylan Dauffenbach, S, dec Eli Claseman 11-2 … 132: Sam Bethke, S, dec Caden Grenier 4-0 … 138: Lindson

Deputy Clerk

Birchwood Village is hiring a PT Deputy Clerk for 20-30 hrs./wk. at $20-$30 per hr. The position includes PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) benefits. Job duties include processing financial transactions, permits, and providing administrative support. Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or public administration preferred but not needed. Requires technical ability in bookkeeping and/or accounting, effective communication and customer service skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. A full job description and application materials can be found at www.cityofbirchwoodvillage.com. Applicants should complete the Application and Background Check Release and send, along with a resume and cover letter, to info@cityofbirchwood. com or mail to City Hall at 207 Birchwood Ave, Birchwood MN, 55110. EEO

The city of Birchwood Village is committed to building a diverse, welcoming and respectful workforce. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans.

Turner, S, maj dec James Walker 16-8

145: Keaton Urbanski, S, pin Ethan Swenson 4:50 … 152: Colton Loween, MV, pin Cael Spates 3:56 … 160: Ethan Swenson, MV, dec Otto Hanlon 6-2

170: Apollo Ashby, MV, dec Mack Carlson 9-3 … 182: Joseph Mulstein, MV, dec Cittadino Tuttle 3-1, OT … 195: Eric Jurek, S, dec Gavin Maxey 5-4

220: Ryder Rogotzke, S, pin Quin Morgan 4:49 … 285: Jacob Solheim, MV, dec Jawahn Cockfield 5-0

Weekly Outlook

Weather Tidbits

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Dennis,16 Makaila, 12

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED Joey Muhlstein (right) clenched Stillwater’s Cittadino Tuttle during their 182-pound match, which Muhlstein won 3-1 in overtime with a single-leg takedown.

Nine Mustang wrestlers advance to state

Mustang swimmers nip Stillwater for section crown

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER

Mounds View edged Stillwater for the Section 4AA boys swimming championship Saturday and qualified for the state in five events, including three relays.

It was the second straight section title for Mounds View, which had a 7-2 dual meet record, including a loss to Stillwater. Last year, they ended a long run of section titles by Stillwater.

“Our athletes spent the season being laser-focused on performing well at this meet and they nailed it,” coach Chris Yauch said. “In addition, most athletes spent a large amount of time in the off-season training hard in the pool, which is vital to consistent performance.”

Team scoring was Mounds View

Looking ahead:

424, Stillwater 415, St. Paul Central 339, Roseville 261, White Bear Lake 229, Tartan 141, North 130 and St. Paul Harding 68.

Mounds View won two relays — the medley in 1:37.16 with Josh Wallin (backstroke), Nathan Hare (breaststroke), Steven Zhou (butterfly) and Justin Wang (freestyle), and the 200 freestyle in 1:29.09 with Wang, Theo Gafencu, Danny Bai and Hare. Also advancing to state is the second-place 400 freestyle with Bai, Gafencu, Tyler Quattrin and Wallin (3:16.03).

Wallin was the backstroke champion in 50.76, Wang was second in breaststroke (1:00.39) to qualify for state.

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER

Nine members of the Mounds View wrestling team qualified for the state individuals tournament by placing first or second in Section 4AAA in Stillwater on Saturday. They will compete at state Friday and Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.

The Mustangs had five champions. They are sophomore Brett Swenson (44-2) at 106 pounds with a bye, first-period pin, and 6-1 finals win over Noah Nicholson of Stillwater; sophomore Colton Loween (42-4) at 152 with a bye, first-period pin, and 6-4 finals win over Otto Hanlon of Stillwater; junior Apollo Ashby (43-4) at 160 with two pins and an 8-2 finals win over Isaac Hunter of Stillwater; sophomore Ethan Swenson (369) at 170 with a bye, pin, and 8-0 finals win over Calvin Brinkman of Irondale; and senior Jacob Solheim (44-4) at 285 with two first-period pins to reach finals where he pinned Tartan’s Allen Pearson in 5:51.

Advancing as section runners-up are eighth-grader Caden Grenier (36-8) at 132 with a pin, 12-2 decision, and 4-0 finals loss to Stillwater’s Sam Bethke; junior Brady Swenson (38-7) at 145 with a bye, technical fall, a 3-1 finals loss in overtime to Stillwater’s Keaton Urbanski in the finals and a pin in 2:20 of Tartan’s Jonah Coffey in a true-second match; sophomore Joey Muhlstein (28-2) a 182 with a bye, pin, 2-1 finals loss to Stillwater’s Cittadino Tuttle and a 19-3 tech fall over Spencer Sachi of North St. Paul in a true-second; and junior Quin Morgan (42-6) at 195 with a bye, a 43-second pin, a loss by pin in the finals to Stillwater’s Ryder Rogotzke, and a pin in 1:05 of Irondale’s Jack Suedbeck in a true-second.

The Guillotine has Muhlstein ranked third, Morgan third, Brett Swenson fourth, Solheim fourth, Ashby fifth, Brady Swenson ninth, and Loween ninth.

Gavin Maxey placed third at 220 pounds. Placing fourth were Ethan Benson at 113, Will Schneider at 120, Eli Claseman at 126 and James Walker at 138.

MUSTANG BRIEFS

The Mustangs best events were breaststroke with Wang second, Hare fourth (1:01.19), Zhou fifth (1:02.55) and Luke Schmitzer seventh (1:06.20), and 50 freestyle with Wallin third (21.93), Wang fourth (22.32) and Gavencu fifth (22.95).

Also reaching finals were Bai, third in the 200 freestyle (1:48.94; Zhou, third in the butterfly (54.82) with Gafencu fifth (56.54); Quattrin, fourth the individual medley (1:59.65) with Isaac Ramen seventh (2:11.06) and Soren Wilkes eighth (2:14.42); Hare, fourth in the 100 freestyle (48.77) with Bai fifth (49.46); and Schmitzer, fifth in the 500 freestyle (5:11.14).

Wrestling State Tournament

March 2-4 at Xcel Energy Center

Boys Basketball

Tuesday, Feb. 28 — at White Bear Lake

Friday, March 3 — at Woodbury 5AA Section Tournament — March 9, 11, 15 and 17

Girls Basketball

Thursday, March 2

Section 5AAAA Tournament

Boys Swimming State Tournament

March 2-4 at Jean K. Freeman

Aquatic Centeran

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NORDIC SKI

Mounds View’s Owen Kalmes and Levi Hammerbeck placed sixth in the boys sprint tandem at the state Nordic Ski meet at Giants

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Josh Wallin

Mounds View Swimming

Josh Wallin, Mounds View senior swimmer, was the Mustangs’ top scorer as they captured the Section 4AA championship on Saturday, and he advanced to the state meet in three events. Wallin, 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, won backstroke in 50.76 seconds, swam the backstroke leg on the winning medley relay, helped the 400 freestyle relay place second, and took third in the 50 freestyle. His main events are backstroke (49.87 personal best) and 100 freestyle (47.27). “He is so focused on using all his pool time to work hard and improve,” said coach Coach Chris Yauch. “He is always practicing race habits, and that is a large piece of what lends to his success.”

“Your Financial Partner”

Ridge in Biwabik. Kalmes, a sophomore, and Hammerbeck, a junior, were among eight finalists in a starting field of 24 with a time of 15:18.98 in the preliminaries, then sixth with 14:35.35 in the finals. Mounds View eighth-grader Linnea Ousdigian placed 32nd among 112 entrants in the girls pursuit Feb. 16 while junior Clair Sabby placed 69th. Ousdigian’s times were 17:13.5 in classic and 15:44.9 in freestyle for a total of 32:58.3. Sabby’s times were 18:40.0 and 16:46.7 for a total of 35:26. Brynn Mills and Margot Derosier placed 14th of 24 entrants in the girls sprint tandem with a time of 17:52.79.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Mounds View has a 15-8 overall record and 8-7 in the Suburban East after winning three of four the last two weeks. The Mustangs beat Stillwater 59-45 on Feb. 14 with Colby Deluce scoring 21 points and Joey Fretheim 10. Max Shikenjanski, one of 10 semifinalists for Mr. Basketball, sank 28 for the Ponies. Roseville edged the Mustangs 52-51 led by Evan Fischer with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Jacob Becher had 18 and Deluce 17 for the Mustangs. Thirteen Mustangs scored in a 75-47 win over Fridley led by Deluce with 16, Tyler Kahn 14 and Becher 11. Last Friday, the Mustangs stymied Cretin-Derham Hall 48-38 (the Raiders’ second-lowest total of the season) with Becher scoring 15 points and Deluce 14.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Mounds View finished the reg-

ular season with a 13-13 record, including 6-12 in the Suburban East Conference. The Mustangs will start Section 5AAAA on Thursday as the No. 4 seed hosting No. 5 Spring Lake Park. In the last two weeks, the Mustangs lost 66-58 to No. 10 Stillwater, with Bria Stenstrom sinking 31 points to lead the upset bid; lost 68-51 to No. 16 Roseville; beat St. Anthony Village 83-66 as Yazzy Abed hit 31 points, Stenstrom 20 and Anna Poepard 14; lost to No. 9 East Ridge 79-59, with Abed netting 23 points; and defeated Cretin-Derham Hall 68-54 in the conference finale Friday led by Abed with 23 and Stenstrom with 21.

BOYS HOCKEY

Mounds View’s season ended with a pair of losses to Champlin Park the last two Saturdays. The Mustangs finished 5-3-1 in the Suburban East and 12-13-1 overall. The Rebels (17-9) crushed the Mustangs 12-2 in the conference finale on Feb. 18 — but the Mustangs gave them a fierce battle in Section 5AA on Feb.25 before succumbing 5-4. Landon Mazzocco, Sam Schulte and Jonny Conlin scored on power plays and Jack Loucks even strength while Aiden Petrich made 42 saves. Before those two games, the Mustangs had won four straight, including 5-3 over Blaine on Feb. 14, with Conlin scoring three goals and Mitch Olson two, and 5-2 over Shakopee on Feb. 16, with goals by Loucks, Schulte, DJ Koch, Olson and Lucas Xiong.Conlin, a junior, led in scoring with 24 goals and 37 assists.

MARCIA LOWEEN | CONTRIBUTED

Mounds View’s nine state qualifiers — Front from left: Brett Swenson, Apollo Ashby, Jacob Solheim, Quin Morgan. Back from left: Brady Swenson, Ethan Swenson, Colton Loween, Caden Grenier and Joey Muhlstein.

AMY WALLIN | CONTRIBUTED

The Mustangs’ first place medley relay team had Steven Zhou (butterfly), Nathan Hare (breaststroke), Justin Wang (freestyle), and Josh Wallin (backstroke).

SKINNYSKI | CONTRIBUTED Levi Hammerbeck battles toward a sixth-place tandem finish at state with Owen Kalmes.