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North metro school districts see fewer applicants

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

One thing most school districts can agree on is how difficult it has become to find teachers.

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, districts across the nation are still feeling the effects. Many districts are facing teacher shortages, as fewer people decide to pursue careers in education.

The 2023 Teacher Supply and Demand Report shows the ongoing trend of district struggles to retain current educators and recruit new individuals

to the profession in Minnesota. A majority of districts reported being “somewhat significantly” or “very significantly” impacted by the teacher shortage (84%) and substitute teacher shortage (89%). The report also states that nearly one-third of new teachers leave teaching within their first five years in the profession.

Mounds View Schools

Currently, the Mounds View School District fully staffed with teachers.

“Our teachers are highly qualified and 98% hold a Tier 3 teaching license or higher and 65% have master’s

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front row) Ginny Deutsch, Holly Dukowitz, Lynnette Showers, Becky Collins and Gwen

Berendes, Erin Rheault, Missy Kennedy and Kristen Subramanian.

MOMS ON THE RUN: Inspiring women through health, fitness and friendship

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

The Shoreview Moms on the Run group is starting its spring and summer training program.

“We offer a learn-to-run/return-to-run program that helps athletes build up to their first 5K distance or race,” said Becky Collins, franchise owner of the Shoreview Moms on the Run. “Our interval training plan for experienced runners is designed to maximize their fitness levels and help improve speed and endurance.”

The five classes offered per week are as follows:

• Interval training — 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at Snail Lake Park.

• Morning intervals — 6:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park.

• Sunrise run — 6:30 a.m. at Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park.

• Endurance run — 8 a.m. Saturday at VadnaisSucker Lake Park.

Moms on the Run offers classes year round. There are flexible enrollment options from unlimited plans to class pass packages and monthly subscription plans. The group training programs are designed by the Moms on the Run national fitness director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson.

“Our programs are designed to improve your

metabolism and cardiovascular fitness,” Collins said. “For people who have never run before, it’s designed where you start off with mostly walking intervals for 30 seconds to a minute, two minutes, three minutes and repeat that over for a 30-minute period. And then over the course of 18 weeks you’ll gradually build up; each week you’re doing a little more running and a little bit less walking at the end of the 18 weeks.”

According to Collins, Moms on the Run was started by Karissa Johnson of Forest Lake in 2008.

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“She was a fitness instructor and was working with several women who wanted to get outside and start running after having children,” Collins said. “She is the CEO of the franchise, and it just grew out of control. What it is today is certainly not what she envisioned when she started it.”

Moms on the Run has approximately 50 locations across the U.S. There are 25 members in the Shoreview group, which Collins joined in 2010, its first year.

“We have women from Arden Hills, Vadnais Heights, North Oaks and Centerville,” Collins said.

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“We do more than just run. We have a lot of events like ice cream socials, coffee walks and go out to dinner. We used to do a retreat every year with our group, and might get that started up again.”

The mission statement of Moms on the Run is, “Inspire and transform women through a healthy lifestyle of fitness, fun and friendship.”

“We really want to build community fitness,” Collins said. “You do develop bonds and friendships with the other ladies, and that keeps you coming back.”

To learn more about the program, contact Becky Collins at shoreview@momsontherun. com or visit the website at momsontherun.com/ shoreview or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ ShoreviewMomsOnTheRun.

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

Members from the Shoreview Moms on the Run train all year long at Snail Lake Regional Park and Vadnais-Sucker Regional Park. (From left, front row) Mosley the dog but referred to as Mo-Mo, Karee Smith, Katie Opsahl, and Kofi Montzka. (From left, back row) Lynnette Showers and Bonnie Bjork.

Taste of Shoreview brings good food, community together

AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Face hiring challenges amid teacher shortage

degrees,” said Colin Sokolowski, executive director of public relations. “Finding substitute teachers remains a challenge for us and many districts.”

Centennial Schools

Currently, Centennial Schools has approximately 20 open teaching positions.

“There are simply not that many candidates for teaching positions. We (recently) attended the Minnesota Job Fair, which is the largest job fair in Minnesota, and there was a significant reduction in the number of candidates who attended,” Human Resources Director Dan Melde explained. “We also know the number of students going into education has significantly reduced over the last couple of years. This will lead to not as many teacher candidates to hire in the future.”

Melde said where the district is seeing its biggest reduction of candidates is in special education. He explained part of the reason for the shortage is the paperwork mandates that are required of special education teachers. “There is less time to work directly with the students,” he said.

To combat the shortage, Centennial has had to increase where and how it advertises positions and attend more job fairs. The district is also advertising on billboards and letting the community know it is hiring by hanging banners on school buildings. “Although we are experiencing a shortage of teachers, Centennial continues to be a place where teachers want to teach,” Melde said.

White Bear Lake Area Schools

Despite the shortage, White Bear

Lake Area Schools says it is currently fully staffed. It may, however, be in need of some summer maintenance workers as well as a few individuals to fill part-time positions next year.

Director of Human Resources

Matthew Mons says the way the district has been able to accomplish that is by hiring a number of teachers on variances in the hardest-to-hire areas and relying on teacher overloads, with teachers teaching during their nonstudent prep time. (A variance is a special permission granted for already fully licensed teachers to teach in another licensure area for which they don’t hold licensure.)

“When we have experienced vacancies in our full-time teaching areas, the positions that have been the hardest to fill have been those in special education, science and world languages,” Mons said, adding that it’s

also been difficult to find substitute teachers.

“Our largest shortage is in substitute staff members, in all categories including teachers, paraeducators, nutrition services staff workers and bus drivers,” Mons said. “We are continuously looking for staff members who are interested in these roles.”

Paraprofessionals and those in nutrition services, extended day and transportation departments have also been hard to find. “These positions play an important role in supporting our students’ experience each day, so it is vital to us that we are able to recruit terrific candidates for these positions,” Mons said.

Similarly, to Centennial, White Bear Area Schools says the overall hiring environment has become more challenging.

“Fewer professionals are seeking jobs

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in education, meaning we are receiving fewer applications and we are having difficulty finding applicants for some of our licensed areas,” Mons explained.

The district has tried to “think outside the box” on how to get the word out about open positions; for example, it has been using yard signs and social media for that purpose.

“Our communications efforts are also seen as a recruitment and retention tool. As we continue to tell the story of the district, we aim to help people see that it’s both a place where students learn and grow and a place where employees engage and make a difference,” Mons explained.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

Table 28 uses data reported by districts on whether they have difficulty filling open positions. It is worth noting that over half of all public school districts and charter schools did not respond fully.

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(From left) Jane Mitchell and Gretchen Bonfert attend their first Taste of Shoreview at the Community Center.

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(From left) Cheryl Wason, Jane UllmannBester and Patricia Raeker. They are all members of the Shoreview-Einhausen Sister City Association (SESCA).

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(From left) Sandy and Robert Morgan. Sandy is holding the tulips and Hydrangea flowers Robert got her at the Taste.

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(From left) Winkin’ Rooster owner Doug McCulloch and Cameron Howe at the Taste. McCulloch is holding his award for winning the best restaurant in the Reader’s Choice Best of the Press contest.

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Executive Chef Adam Johnson and Lisa Stonehouse from Stonehouse Catering.

PHOTO BY PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Lakeridge Liquors pours wine into a Lions Club glass.

PHOTO BY PAUL DOLS PRESS PUBLICATIONS Manzetti’s Pizza and Pasta’s cheese-oozing lasagna.

PHOTO BY PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Kylee DuBois and Marisa Fern serve up some “good-old-fashioned ribs from Old Southern Barbecue.

OPINION

May the fourth be with you

Along time ago in a movie theater not too far away I went to see the movie “Star Wars.” I was 9 years old and I remember being transported across the galaxy when a long space ship was gliding across the movie screen. Like many people, I was hooked.

Noelle’s Notes

Noelle Olson

The international phenomenon of Star Wars had begun. May the fourth is a play on words of the phrase, “May the force be with you,” used by Jedi Masters throughout the franchise. I read somewhere that phrase was first used in 1979 on The London Evening News on May 4. It was the day when Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister and her party ran a congratulatory advertisement saying, “May the fourth be with you, Maggie.”

The second movie, “The Empire Strikes Back” was released on May 21, 1980. I’ve probably seen that movie 100 times throughout my life. It’s my favorite Star Wars movie and introduced my favorite character — the Jedi Master Yoda. He is small in size but wise and powerful. Yoda trained Jedi for over 800 years and is stronger than most in his connection with the force. My favorite scene with Yoda is in “Attack of the Clones” when he has a lightsaber battle with the Sith Lord Count Dooku. Let’s just say that the dark side was no match for Yoda’s speed and agility. The first time I saw it, I couldn’t stop laughing because Yoda ditches his cane and grabs his lightsaber. He continues to use the force by flying through the air with such perfection. After he grabs his cane like it was no big deal. Classic.

There was a 16-year gap between the “Return of the Jedi” and “The Phantom Menace.” Star Wars creator George Lucas took some time off to raise his kids. When it was announced he was going to do the Star Wars prequel movies, fans were excited and I was one of them. I bought tickets for opening day and went with my dad and my son Lukas —three generations of Star Wars fans. I have to say it wasn’t the greatest movie of the franchise but the most “craved.” Since then, Star Wars franchise has grown with more movies, TV shows and a theme park at Disney. Fans are getting plenty of material to satisfy the craving. Probably the most popular show now is “The Mandalorian.” It’s pretty good and they have a “baby Yoda” named Grogu. It reminds me of a western and people can stream it on Disney+. Luke Skywalker makes an appearance in season two, episode eight which is a must for Star Wars fans.

This Easter I was talking to Lukas who is now 31 years old. We were discussing all the Star Wars projects and he said I named him after Luke Skywalker. I told him I didn’t even think about that at the time. He laughed and said, “I think you did subconsciously.” Maybe I did. Everybody calls him Luke and he does seem to be strong with the force. So if someone tells you on May 4, “May the fourth be with you,” simply reply back and say, “And also with you.”

Noelle Olson is the editor of the Shoreview Press. She can be reached at shoreviewnews@ presspublications.com

Planting for Hummingbirds

There is nothing quite like a visit from a hummingbird – the flash of color accompanying his arrival, the thrill of watching him hover and feed, and his abrupt disappearance into the sky all make for an amazing show.

extremely territorial, so if possible, plant in multiple spaces to support more individual birds.

Hummingbirds want to nest close to their food source, and while you’ll likely never spot their thimble-sized nests, they especially like to build nests in oak and birch trees. Some plants that offer fuzzy fibers used by hummingbirds as nesting material include cinnamon fern, thimbleweed, and naturalized dandelions. Don’t forget to leave them a source for water, too.

great blue lobelia and obedient plant. Note that obedient plant can become aggressive, so if you have full sun and moist, rich soil, a container will be more appropriate.

Gardener’s Grapevine

Laura Brewster

In Minnesota, ruby-throated hummingbirds are here and hungry from late April through October. If you want to attract hummingbirds but don’t like the high maintenance of using feeders (they need to be cleaned and refilled every few days), there is another great option. By planting some of their preferred foods, you can draw hummingbird visitors to your garden and add beauty for human visitors at the same time.

Picking a site

Hummingbirds love woodland openings and edges, which makes the typical suburban yard ideal for them. Whether you have a site that basks in sun all day or one that offers abundant shade, you can create a specialized ‘buffet’ for hummingbirds by finding the right plant for your space and offering mass plantings. Hummingbirds are

Selecting plants

While it is true that hummingbirds love red, orange and pink flowers because they can see them easily, they don’t dine from those colors exclusively, so you have many options. Tryto structure your garden to provide food sources for hummingbirds from spring through fall. It is important to avoid using pesticides, which contaminate nectar and kill the insects that hummingbirds eat and also feed to their nestlings.

Here are some excellent plant choices to attract hummingbirds.

Early season: Virginia bluebells, Jacob’s ladder, woodland phlox, wild columbine, beardtongue, paintbrush flower and fire pink.

Mid-season: wild bergamot, scarlet beebalm, wood lily, tall larkspur, prairie blazing star, fire weed and butterfly milkweed.

Late season: orange jewelweed, cardinal flower, royal catchfly,

You can add depth to your hummingbird garden design with woody plants. New Jersey Tea is a small shrub that attracts small insects, which are the other hummingbird food source. Pussy willow shrubs thrive in wet areas and provide hummingbirds with nesting material. Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is a beautiful vine option.

To bring hummingbirds closer to your house, use window boxes, pots, and hanging baskets. A few containers of bright-colored salvia on your front steps or deck can transform your space into a hummingbird haven.

Creating a hummingbird garden will provide you with hours of entertainment, and you’ll also add color and interest to your landscape, which is a win-win for birds and humans alike.

For more information about the plants that hummingbirds prefer, visit https://northerngardener.org/ best-plants-for-hummingbirds/

Laura Brewster is an Extension Master Gardener with the University of Minnesota Extension.

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Bears in Ramsey County

On occasion, solitary black bears or (mothers with cubs) pass through Ramsey County on their way to preferred foraging areas. Bears usually avoid humans, often leaving the scene even before a person realizes a bear was around. If you see a black bear on or near a trail or in your back yard, you should stop what you’re doing and leave it alone. Remember that the bear is probably more scared of and startled by you than you of them and will usually go away when it feels safe. You may actually hear a bear before you see it. They make snorting, huffing and jaw-popping sounds when trying to scare off intruders. When cubs are scared, they make squealing noises.

If you do encounter a bear, here are some recommendations:

• Pick up small children and pets

• Face the bear directly and try to appear as large as possible.

• Spread or wave your arms, ideally holding a sweater or coat

• Slowly back away and to the side. Bears consider sideways movements nonthreatening.

• Talk to the bear in a calm, low and monotone voice. This way the animal can identify you as a human and one that does not appear threatening to the bear.

• Once indoors, call 911 and report the bear’s direction of travel. Here are some online articles on what to do when encountering black bears. https://www.travel-experience-live.com/whatto-do-black-bear-encounter/; https://www. humanesociety.org/resources/what-do-aboutblack-bears

The best way to avoid bear problems is to not attract them in the first place. A bear will take advantage of any foods available and will attempt to eat anything that resembles food in look, smell or taste. When natural foods such as nuts, meat, berries, insects and tender vegetation are scarce, bears search actively for anything to eat. When bears find a source of food, they will usually return regularly. Research and experience has shown that removing the food that attracts bears resolves bear

NAMES IN THE NEWS

Mounds View science teacher named a NASA Astronomy Activation

Ambassador

Jake Hairell is among eighteen teachers from 14 states joining the AAA program where he will learn the latest about NASA’s astrophysics and planetary science missions, receive access to NASA education resources, and be trained to teach a curriculum module produced of the SETI Institute. AAA is a professional development program for middle school, high school, and communiy college physical science teachers designed to enhance student learning and STEM engagement. AAA is part of NASA Science Mission Directorate’s Scence Activation (SciAct) collechve. SciAct aims to effectively engage learners of all ages with NASA science.

In addition to this honor. Hairell was also named a Minnesota Teacher of the Year candidate last fall. He is an incredible educator and person and Mounds View High School is proud to have him leading student leaming.

problems much more effectively than attempting to trap and relocate the bear.

Follow this link from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for more information about mitigating bears near homes and cabins: https:// www.dnr.state.mn.us/livingwith_wildlife/bears/ homes.html

The Ramsey County Sheriff Office’s practice regarding black bears is to leave them alone and allow them to pass through the area. Wildlife professionals caution that killing a bear is extremely rare, usually unnecessary, and would only be considered if the animal is causing immediate danger or significant property damage. A bear will not be killed for tearing down bird feeders or tipping over garbage cans.

Jake Hairell

April is Stress Awareness Month

Stress can be debilitating, and it can cause and/ or aggravate health problems. And since stress is a normal part of human existence — nobody is immune to it — it’s important for people to arm themselves with knowledge so that they recognize when stress rears its ugly head.

Stress Awareness Month, founded in 1992, happens each April. The month serves as a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress, successful coping strategies and harmful misconceptions about stress that are prevalent in society.

It’s important to learn some strategies for coping with this particular silent scourge.

4 STRESSFUL FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Stress can help — sometimes

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “stress can motivate people to prepare

or perform and might even be lifesaving in some situations.”

• It’s sickening — literally

People under stress – especially those prone to chronic stress — are more susceptible to a variety of ailments, from headaches and insomnia to high blood pressure and heart disease.

• Stressed? Here’s why

A survey by the American Psychological Association found that the five factors most often cited as a source of stress were money, work, family, economic outlook and relationships.

• America’s highest and lowest stress states

A report on WalletHub found that the most stressedout states in America are Louisiana, New Mexico and West Virginia. The least? Minnesota, North Dakota and Utah.

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• Practice meditation

One of the most effective ways to deal with stress is to learn how to silence the mind. Meditation is one of the most popular methods of achieving this quiet.

• Exercise

Another way to battle the debilitating effects of stress is to exercise. Whether you’re a jogger, bicyclist or just like to take long walks, be sure to get some fresh air and exercise into your daily routine.

• Visit your doctor

They’re really in the best position to get you started on the path to a stress-free lifestyle. Make an appointment today.

Church to host Feed My Starving Children event

SHOREVIEW — Incarnation Lu-

theran Church is pleased to announce All Hands On Hope —its 16th Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) MobilePack — scheduled for April 26-30 at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Shoreview. The goal of this year’s All Hands On Hope is for 3,960 volunteers to pack 614,304 meals, which will feed 1,683 children around the world for one year, and raising $180,000 to pay for those meals.

Meals will be packed on-site at Incarnation Lutheran Church and loaded into a semitrailer parked at the church throughout the packing weekend. From there, the meals will travel and

be distributed through FMSC partners located in 70 countries across the globe.

“At Incarnation Lutheran, we envision a world filled with God’s love and grace,” said Kai Nilsen, senior pastor at Incarnation Lutheran Church. “Feed my Starving Children is a community-centered gift to kids around the world. Come with a friend. Invite a neighbor or co-worker. It takes all of us to co-create a more loving world.”

Since Incarnation Lutheran Church hosted its first FMSC MobilePack in 2007, over 28,000 people have volunteered to pack Feed My Starving Children meals during 15 FMSC MobilePacks. Over 8 million meals have

been packed and sent to feed hungry children across the globe through Incarnation’s annual pack. In addition, over $1.6 million has been raised to pay for those meals.

All are welcome to participate in this life-giving event. Volunteers range from ages 5-95, and there are opportunities to help for all ages and abilities, providing meaningful intergenerational connections. There are several shifts that offer nursery care for those younger than age 5 listed on our website.

The public is invited to sign up in advance for this free event. Food-packing takes place in two-hour shifts, with

adults and children (age 5 and up) filling and sealing bags at work stations. To learn more about the event and to sign up to volunteer for a shift to pack food, or make a financial donation to help pay for the packed ingredients, visit the All Hands On Hope, Feed My Starving Children MobilePack webpage. People can also contact FMSC Action Group Communications Coordinator Sally Lawless at sally.lawless@ comcast.net, 612-210-5739.

Incarnation Lutheran Church

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IRA Charitable Distribution

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

Individuals who are age 701/2 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.

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.

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

The Foundation has positions open!

Qualifications

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

• Committed to serving the community of Shoreview

• Leadership experience, outstanding work ethic

• 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.

• Energetic, self-starter, and goal oriented

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

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Strong written and verbal skills

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

Applicants with a passion for community service are encouraged to send a resume and brief inquiry to shoreviewcommunityfoundation@gmail.com

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

The SCF seeks to maintain, enhance and enrich the quality of life in Shoreview by connecting the generosity of people who appreciate Shoreview with the evolving needs of the community.

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.

If every person takes one small step toward being more conscientious of the environment, the collective effort will change the planet.

‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’

When: April 27 through April 30. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m. The Sunday performance begins at 1 p.m.

Where: Mounds View High School Auditorium, 1900 Lake Valentine Rd. in Arden Hills.

Details: Based on a 1960s cult B-movie, the campy dark comedy skirts the edges of satire, horror and science fiction with a terrific rock score by Alan Menken and a clever, tightly-written book by Howard Ashman.

Contact: Tickets are available online and at the door https://www.moundsviewtheatre.com/tickets.

‘THE STORY OF PLASTIC’

When: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 26.

Where: Zoom.

Details: Watch the documentary film about the current global plastic pollution crisis and join in for a panel discussion. Free.

Contact: bit.ly/NEMCA0426 or 612-718-6412.

‘RENT’

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27; 7 p.m. Friday, April 28; 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30

Where: Century College West Campus Theatre, 3300 Century Ave. N. in White Bear Lake.

Details: Award-winning pop culture musical with story that resonates with audience of all ages. Call box office for tickets.

Contact: 651-748-2623 or century.edu/campus-life/fineperforming-arts.

‘LA CAGE AUX FOLLES’

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, April 28-May 21.

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave. in White Bear Lake.

Details: Comic play performed by Lakeshore Players Theatre.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org.

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING

When: 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 28.

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes, Centerville Lake Beach in Lino Lakes.

Details: Learn the basics of kayaking, boat safety and which boat is best for you. Registration information online.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com.

LET’S TALK BLUEBIRDS

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29.

Where: All Seasons Wild Bird Store, 2703 County Road E East in White Bear Lake.

Details: Learn about bluebird housing, nesting, habitat and feeding with George Brown, the Bluebird Recovery Program for Ramsey and Washington Counties. Free, for all ages.

Contact: 651-964-5758.

CELEBRATING YOUR WILD VOICE

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29.

Where: Belwin Conservancy Hilltop Classroom, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S. in Afton.

Details: Join a naturalist and song leader for a day in the woods and prairies that includes conversation, singing, stretching, walking and vocal improv games in the pine forest. Bring a lunch. No talent required; RSVP.

Contact: belwin.org/events.

TOTALLY CRIMINAL COCKTAIL HOUR

When: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3. Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. in Stillwater.

Details: Mystery lovers and authors come together for conversation and reading inspiration. May event features author Marcie Rendon. Cash bar. Tickets online. Contact: valleybookseller.com.

MAY DAY 5K

When: 6 p.m. Monday, May 1. Where: Memorial Beach, 4958 Lake Ave. in White Bear

Lake.

Details: 5K run and kids fun run along White Bear Lake followed by pancake and sausage feed on the beach. All ages and abilities. Kids fun run begins at 6:30 p.m.

Registration information online.

Contact: midwestevents.com/mwe-event/may-day-5k.

MAY NATURE PLAY: INCREDIBLE INSECTS

When: 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4.

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

Details: Kids ages 2-5 explore through outdoor play and a story. Registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

When: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 5.

Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.

Details: Food trucks, yard games, activities and live music. Contact: communityed.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us.

WARGO RESTORATION PROJECT DAYS

When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6.

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

Details: Volunteer to tackle challenges each month such as removing invasive species, cleaning up gardens, and gathering native plant seeds. Free; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com.

CENTURY COLLEGE BAND CONCERT

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6.

Where: Century College West Campus Theatre, 3300 Century Ave. N. in White Bear Lake.

Details: Free instrumental concert directed by Charlie Preis. Contact: century.edu/campus-life/fine-performing-arts.

WACIPI (POWWOW)

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6.

Where: Sunrise Park Middle School, 2399 Cedar Ave. in White Bear Lake.

Details: The public is invited to a community powwow to honor American Indian students who are graduating from local school districts. Event features Native American drums and dancing, vendors, artists, learning stations, and food trucks. Free. Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org/wacipi.

BIRD WALK SERIES

When: 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 11.

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373 Main St. in Lino Lakes.

Details: Walk through the park with an experienced birder and hear 20-60+ species of birds. All ages and abilities. See registration and cost information online. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com.

CONTRIBUTED

The Mounds View High School Theater Department presents “Little Shop of Horrors” as its spring musical. (Back row from left) Natavia Griffin, Luke Baker-Trinity, Jayda McAdams, and Matthew Hahn. (Middle row) Jack Nitti. (Front row from left) Eva Manrodt and Cali Sidler.

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: Shawn Luke Publishing

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

1000 Chatsworth Pl Shoreview, MN 55126

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Shawn Luke LLC

1000 Chatsworth Pl Shoreview, MN 55126

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: March 14, 2023

Signed: Shawn Luke - Owner Published two times in the Shoreview Press on April 11 and 25, 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:

The Energy Balance Consulting

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

1020 Amble Dr Shoreview, MN 55126

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Todd E Bofinger

1020 Amble Dr Shoreview, MN 55126

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: April 11, 2023

Signed: Todd E Bofinger

Published two times in the Shoreview Press on April 25 and May 9, 2023.

CITY OF NORTH OAKS

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUBDIVISION APPLICATION

(PRELIMINARY PLAN/PLAT APPROVAL) FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF SITE K, RED FOREST WAY SOUTH PHASE 2 (TRACT R, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 640, RAMSEY COUNTY, MN)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of North Oaks will hold a Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. on May 10, 2023, in the Community Room, 100 Village Center Drive, North Oaks, MN at which meeting it will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on the application by North Oaks Company, LLC for Subdivision (Preliminary Plan/Plat Approval) for the Southern Portion of Site K, Red Forest Way South Phase 2 for the property legally described as Tract R, Registered Land Survey No. 640, Ramsey County, MN.

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/87907895203 ; or

3) Submitting written public comments by emailing City Administrator Kevin Kress at kkress@northoaksmn.gov by May 5, 2023 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 April 25, 2023.

CITY OF SHOREVIEW

ORDINANCE NO. 1016

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 308,

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

The Shoreview City Council ordains that Section 308 of the Shoreview Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

308 Human Rights Commission

308.020 Establishment and Composition. There is hereby reestablished a Human Rights Commission of the City of Shoreview. The Commission shall be composed of nine (9) to eleven (11) members and shall be advisory to the City Council. The City Council may, at its own discretion, appoint two (2) to three (3) youth representatives with full voting privileges. Youth representatives must be high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors and attend two regular meetings before being appointed. Members shall be appointed by the City Council.

Adoption Date: Passed by the city council of the City of Shoreview on the 17th day of April, 2023.

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

Publication Date:

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on April 25, 2023.

MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

SUMMARY, MARCH 7, 2023

Meetings take place at the District Center in Shoreview (4570 Victoria Street N). Complete minutes available upon request at the District Center. Summer operations projects Darin Johnson, executive director of school management, provided an update on upcoming summer operations projects across the District. Upcoming projects include remodeling the Special Education wing and the Career and College Center at Irondale High School, as well as District-wide painting, concrete repair and replacement, asphalt repair, parking lot seal-coating and re-striping, tree replacement at all locations for trees removed due to ash borer disease, replacing exterior doors and upgrading failing card readers and regular maintenance across District buildings.

Enrollment update

Bernice Humnick, executive director of business services, provided an enrollment update as of February 28, 2023, for the 2023-24 school year. Enrollment projections indicate a projected enrollment of 11,270 students expected to attend Mounds View Public Schools this fall. The comprehensive enrollment study completed this fall was taken into consideration when completing the projection. All enrollment data will be monitored through the start of the school year. A chart of currently projected enrollments by school and grade is available on the website.

DOP Goal update: Expand access to Community Education programs: Youth and adult programming

Karl Brown, director of community education, and Schuyler Gillespie, adult education coordinator, presented an update on this year’s District Operational Plan goal of expanding access to Community Education programs, focusing on youth, adult and multigenerational programs. Brown and Gillespie highlighted class offerings and programs and gave a preview of upcoming summer programs. The Community Education catalog is now available electronically, and registration for summer programs opens March 27. The catalog can be viewed on the website.

Updates

The Board discussed issues and updates related to legislative issues and AMSD, and shared updates on their activities and participation in events and committees around the District.

Thank you

The Board accepted with appreciation gifts from Justin Ellis - Medtronic Employer Match, Thomas and Nancy Leiser, Megan Lange, Becky Hepola, Echo and Xiuhong Zhai, Carol Ducharme, Tom and Dorothy Schomaker, Judy Alcott, Jim and Shelley Diffley - Diffley Home Services, Rumna Chowdhury, Diana Turco, Wes and Deborah Erwin, Paul Kendrick, Jennifer Martineau, National Christian Foundation – Jeff Carver, Anne Powell, Alicia and David Smith, Jason Sprain, Sunrise United Methodist Fellowship and Friends, Erin Derubeis, Antoinette and David Balcom, Kathleen Kihle, Laura Strub, Sunnyside Elementary School PTA – Katie Banaszak and members, Gene and Kay Christenson, Carley Foundry-Jordan Carley and Pursuit Community Church-Pastor Mark Allen and members.

A look ahead

April 6, 5 p.m., work session

April 11, 7 p.m., regular meeting (6:30 p.m. comments to the Board)

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on April 25, 2023.

Shoreview Historical Society member Carol Gross at the Larson home.

Chiropractor opens health and wellness center in her hometown

BY PREETI MATHUR CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Dr. Stephanie Masek opened Transform Chiropractic Wellness Center in Shoreview, not far from the Turtle Lake home where she grew up and where her parents still live.

After completing her undergraduate degree at Iowa State University and receiving her doctorate at Life University in Marietta, Georgia, she spent a couple of years in Illinois. Here, she worked with her mentor and a team of other chiropractors training on innovative techniques, treating intense neurological disorders and working with patients from all over the world, including Haiti. She opened the Shoreview practice in April, where she offers her services to treat a wide range of health issues and promote wellness.

Speaking about the Transform Chiropractic Wellness Center, Dr. Steph, as she is known, said, “We are very different from other types of chiropractic services—we’re not just about neck pain and back pain.”

While like other chiropractors she works on

restoring the function of the nervous system and alleviating subluxation through adjustments, she specializes in dealing with the results of the high stresses of modern lives. She mainly focuses on pregnancies (neonatal and birth traumas) and pediatric care and is trained with the Webster technique, which focuses on aligning different body parts during pregnancy. She also works with teenagers, adults and athletes, the latter to improve and optimize performance and prevent injuries. Her experience includes neuro disorders like cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression and seizure disorders. She understands she must deal with each patient differently. She has access to a directory of providers, can work with specialists, including obstetricians, pediatricians and neurologists, and can refer patients to chiropractors in different geographical areas.

Regarding stresses and care plans in pregnancies, she says, “You and the baby are connected through an electrical cord, and if you are super stressed during your pregnancy, it can contribute to stress in the baby, which can result in colic, trouble sleeping, feeding, turning head, constipation.” Most

of these can later progress to other disorders. She has also treated many in-utero complications, such as breached babies, with successful outcomes. She recommends early treatments with all pregnancies for better and easier births. She loves working with children and slowing down the ones who always have “their foot on the gas pedal” in their lives.

During her initial consultation and to diagnose problems, she uses a set of three Chiropractic Leadership Alliance (CLA) scanners, which measure neurological functions and check how the nervous system is handling stress. Each of these is adaptable to be used on infants and children. Adjustments are done in phased intervals and individualized to each patient. She also offers wellness plans to keep families healthy that are customizable for each and best suited for them to stay healthy.

A lot of her approach to the practice came from her issues with her health, which also directed her to specialize in this form of care. For more information go to https://transformchiromn.com.

Transform Chiropractic Wellness Center is located at 470 Hwy 96 W, Suite 130 in Shoreview.

MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL BOARD SNIPPETS

• The Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District is experiencing a shortage of staff. “One of the biggest focus focus topics we’ve had over the past year has been on staff vacancies and how that impacts our ability to provide placements for our students that need 916 services particularly in the the special education setting,” said School Board Member Diane Westerman. There are 91 staff vacancies at 916 which is higher than last year which was 83 and 14 of those vacancies are for teachers.

• Superintendent Chris Lennox congratulated Irondale senior Alla Killins on her acceptance into the Air Force Academy. He also recognized

the Mounds View juniors and seniors on achieving perfect scores on their ACTs.

• Treasurer Shauna Bock read the list of gifts the district received this period. There were eight gifts for school programs totaling $3,788.10 and 24 gifts received for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, adding to a total of $25,178.

The next Mounds View School Board meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at the District Center, 4570 Victoria St. N. in Shoreview.

Noelle Olson

Top ACT scores

The following students have received the highest possible score (36) on the ACT. This is extremely significant and rare, as only 0.25% of students who take the exam receive this score.

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

A young Haitian child gets treatment from Dr. Stephanie Masek on an annual trip to the Haitian birth center where she provides quality care throughout the year to families, pregnant moms and babies in Haiti.

Dr. Stephanie Masek focuses on pregnancies and pediatric care and is trained with the Webster technique, which focuses on aligning different body parts during pregnancy.

Dr. Stephanie Masek is the owner of the Transform Chiropractic Wellness Center in Shoreview.

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Part-time Public Works Employee

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Weekly Outlook

Weather Tidbits Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com

The worst thing to happen was our string of 80 degree days we experienced earlier this month. It has left us wanting more. To be fair, we’ve been 10-15º colder than normal since, and you have a right to be a bit grumpy. The normal high this time of year is in the 60’s and it’s been a good 10 days since we’ve approached the 60º temperature. Recent rains have washed away the grim and the only snow that is left is piled in parking lots. The grass is starting to green and trees have been slowly budding. Garden note: I planted my vegetable seeds indoors about two weeks ago and they’re coming along fine.

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Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

BASEBALL

Mounds View won its first three games — over White Bear Lake 4-1, Woodbury 5-4 and Stillwater 8-1 — before losing twice, to East Ridge 7-3 and Roseville Area 4-1. Against White Bear Lake, Andrew Simon pitched five strong innings, allowing one run, and freshman Andrew Gette closed with two shutout frames, striking out the side in the seventh. Tanner Hoemann delivered a two-run double and Chris Then squeeze-bunted a run home. Against Stillwater, Drew Rogers pitched the distance, allowing just four hits, and Hoemann belted a three-run homer. Freshman Jack Glancy hit a solo homer and Ryan Counihan knocked in two runs.

BOYS LACROSSE

Mounds View opened the season with three wins — over Providence Academy 12-7, Holy Family Catholic 15-3, and Park 6-5 — before losing to Roseville 9-4 on Saturday. In the three wins, Caden Ayshford tallied 11 of the 33 goals. Trent Habisch had five goals and eight assists, and Benjamin Morris four goals and two assists. Goalie Tommy Asch posted a .559 save percentage.

BOYS TRACK

Mounds View placed third among ten Suburban East Conference teams in a relays meet April 12 at White Bear Lake’s new indoor field house. The top five teams were Stillwater with 117, White Bear Lake 106, Mounds View 95, Woodbury 74 and Roseville 61. Events were conducted in regular fashion with each team’s four entrants added up. Elliott McArthur won the 1600 run (4:21.78). Abiola Bakare tied for first in the high jump (6-0). Placing second were Ethan Zhao in 100 dash (11.54) and 200 dash (23.39), Nick Schulte in the 800 (2:07.63), Jack Ohmann in 110 hurdles (16.55), and Dieudonnee Reponse in 300 hurdles (43.39). Thunor Berthiaume tied for third in pole vault (12-6).

GIRLS LACROSSE

Mounds View edged Moorhead 10-9 in its season opener April 15, powered by Maddie Tinkle with five goals and goalie Julia Gillespie with nine saves, then lost to Park 15-5 and Roseville 10-7 last week. Tinkle has tallied seven goals, Avee Anderson five, and Ellie Westerman and Brigitte Otto four each. Ground ball leaders are Gabbie Bullert with seven and Anderson with five. The main face-off player is Westerman, who has won 11 draws.

SOFTBALL

Mounds View, limited to two games so far due to weather postponements, had a 1-1 record through last week. The Mustangs lost to Irondale 10-4 and defeated Woodbury 14-9.

GIRLS TRACK

Mounds View placed third of eight teams in a Roseville meet April 18. Top four teams were Roseville 119, Stillwater 117.5, Mounds View 111, and Forest Lake 76.5. The Mustangs went 1-2-3 in the 3200 with Taylor Isabel (11:32), Emily Mehta (11:42) and Linnea Ousdigian (11:51). Kyra Marshall won 100 hurdles (16.59) and placed third in the 300 (49.99). Julia Dahl won the triple jump (353). Allyson Tyvoll tied for second in high jump (4-10), Ellia Nyholm was fourth in the 1600 (5:54) and Natalie Grimm fifth in shot put (29-4). The Mustangs won the 4x800. Mounds View hosted an unscored eight-team meet April 18. Placing first were Ella Roeber, 400 (1:03.21), Lauren Kath, 800 (2:20.36), Isabel, 1600 (5:07.73) and the 4x200 (1:49.11). Placing second were Cami Tran, 200 (27.92), Ousdigian, 3200 (11:12), Dahl, triple jump (34-0) and Grimm, shot put (30-5).

TENNIS

Mounds View has won its first two matches, over Stillwater 4-3 on April 13 and Forest Lake 7-0 on April 18, while three others (Edina, Minnetonka, and White Bear Lake) were postponed. Against Stillwater, Soren Swenson, eighth-grader at 1-singles, beat Carter Magistad 6-2, 6-0; Parker Bryntesen beat Brady Penning 6-1, 6-2 at No. 2; Nolan Jones/Sidharth Sharma beat Logan Livinghouse/Dustin Junca 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 at 1-doubles; and Christian Forbes/Andrew Hermes topped Nate Dreyfus/Griffin Stone 6-1, 6-7, 6-1 at 3-doubles. Losing close two-setters were Anders Swenson, Bryan Huis and Michael Wang/Max Daigle. Against Forest Lake, Huie pulled out a 4-6, 7-5, 1412 win at 3-singles. Winning in straight sets were Soren Swenson, Bryntesen, Aaron Raheja, Jones/ Sharma, Wang/Anders Swenson, and Forbes/ Hermes.

Sports Writer Bruce Strand can be reached by emailing news@presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1200.

BRENNAN SCHACHTNER

Andrew Simon was the winning pitcher in the Mustangs’ opener against White Bear Lake.

CONTRIBUTED Mustang pitcher Drew Rogers.

CONTRIBUTED

Mustang track teammates Julia Dahl and Cami Tran.

CONTRIBUTED Number one singles player Soren Swenson.

Boys Track

4 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 — Central, Cambridge-Isanti, Stillwater, Woodbury at Mounds View High School

3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 — TBD, Mounds View High School

Girls Track

3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 — Invitational, Hopkins High School

5:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 — Away at Hamline University

Tuesday, May 9 — True Team Section, Mounds View High School

Baseball

4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 — at Park High School

4:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 — Irondale

4:30 p.m. Monday, May 1 — White Bear Lake

4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 — at Woodbury

4:30 p.m. Friday, May 5 — Stillwater

4:30 p.m. Monday, May 8 — at East Ridge

Softball

4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 — White Bear Lake, Rice Creek Park

4:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 — at Roseville

2 p.m. Saturday, April 29 — Irondale, Rice Creek Park

4:30 p.m. Monday, May 1 — Park, Rice Creek Park

4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 — Forest Lake, Rice Creek Park

4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4 — at Park

4:30 p.m. Friday, May 5 — at Woodbury

7 p.m. Monday, May 8 — at Forest Lake

4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 — East Ride, Rice Creek Park

Tennis

4 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 — at Edina

3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27 — Woodbury

8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 — Invitational

3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 — at Roseville Area

3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 — White Bear Lake

3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4 — Cretin-Durham Hall

9 a.m. Saturday, May 6 — Multiple teams, Rochester Outdoor Tennis Center

3:30 Tuesday, May 9 — at Park

Girls Lacrosse

7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 — at White Bear Lake

7 p.m. Friday, April 28 — at Irondale

7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 — at Forest Lake

7 p.m. Friday, May 5 — East Ridge

12 p.m. Saturday, May 6 — at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Boys Lacrosse

7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 — White Bear Lake

7 p.m. Friday, April 28 — Irondale

7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 — Forest Lake

7 p.m. Monday, May 8 — Minnehaha Academy Girls Golf

12 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 — Invitational, Keller Golf Course in St. Paul

2 p.m. Thursday, April 27 — Conference meet, Les Bolstad Golf Course

10:30 a.m. Monday, May 1 — Conference meet, Oneka Ridge

Taylor Isabel, starting her final season as a standout distance runner for Mounds View, opened with three first-place finishes. She won the 3200 with 11:10 in a home invitational and in 11:32 in a meet at Roseville, then won the 1600 in 5:07.73 in another home meet. The six-year varsity veteran, holds Mustang records in the 1600, 3200 and 5000 meter distances, and made all-state in cross country the last two years. She has committed to the Minnesota Gophers.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

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

• A Brooklyn Park man, 53, was mailed a citation for domestic assault after he punched his girlfriend three times in the head while they were in the area of I-694 and Rice Street at 1:32 a.m. March 26. The victim flagged down a Columbia Heights squad for a ride home to New Brighton. Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies took the report and issued a Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert for the suspect.

• A resident of an apartment complex in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. reported a package stolen from the common mailroom March 27.

• A sick raccoon was reported at 4:55 p.m. March 27 in the area of Lilac Lane and Hodgson Road for being in the middle of the road and not moving. After a short while, the raccoon retreated to the nearby storm drain. Deputies advised the complainant that the raccoon was “probably just out of its spring break.”

• Residents in the 5600 block of Dunlap Avenue at 7:49 p.m. March 27 reported an intoxicated adult male for attempting to enter their home, insisting that it was his home. To complicate matters, or maybe to illuminate them, the male said he didn’t know where he was. When deputies were dispatched out to the scene of disorderly conduct, they conducted a breath test on the lost man, who presented a 0.338 breath alcohol content. Then they transported the man to the Ramsey County Detox center, where he was admitted without issue.

• A dispute over mail and mailing addresses was reported March 28 in the 1600 block of Oakwood Drive.

• A tow truck driver on March 28 reported finding license plates that didn’t match the vehicle they were repossessing in the 1500 block of Park Street. When deputies contacted the registered owner of the vehicle, they were told the plates had not been stolen. The vehicle’s owner stated that the plates had been provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles and that he still owned the old plates. The plates in question were seized and placed into property for safekeeping.

• Deputies were dispatched out to the scene of a domestic in the 1600 block of Knight Street March 28, during which a struggle over viewing a phone without permission led to a female hitting a male in the face. Both sides in the dispute corroborated this narrative, but the victim didn’t want any enforcement action taken.

• A Scandia woman reported the rear passenger window of her vehicle smashed open sometime overnight March 28-29 while it was parked in a driveway in the 5900 block of Prairie Ridge Drive. A work bag was stolen and its contents recovered in the 8100 block of Eastwood Road by Mounds View Police on March 29 and returned.

• Custom Stainless Steel in the 600 block of County Road E on March 29 reported numerous fraudulent checks written against its bank account and cashed — or attempted to be cashed — at locations across the country. An incident report was needed to conduct the bank investigation.

• A Shoreview man was issued a trespass notice for disorderly conduct at the Shoreview Speedway station in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway March 29.

• Residents in the 3500 block of Rice Street were cited March 30 for animal at large violation and failure to restrain their animal, following a series of complaints over the winter about their dogs jumping their yard fence to go into the neighbor’s yard along Rustic Place.

• A resident in the 3200 block of West Owasso Blvd. on March 30 reported ongoing issues with coyotes from Valley Park trying to attack his dogs. Deputies referred the complainant to the animal control officer, who provided strategies along with the latest coyote bulletin.

• A resident in the 5900 block of Dellwood Avenue reported a diamond bracelet stolen March 30, possibly by workers or prospective buyers inside the house while it was on the market. The victim’s insurance company has been notified.

• A Shoreview man, 37, was arrested for fifthdegree assault, fifth-degree domestic assault and disorderly conduct March 30 in the 5700 block of Donegal Drive. The case has been forwarded to the city attorney for review.

• A resident in the 5400 block of Lake Avenue reported sending money via a bank app to the wrong phone number March 31, but the person at that number denied receiving the money. The complainant was left to wait for the 10-day delay process of bank fraud investigation.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF BRIEFS

Carrying without a permit

A St. Paul man, 34, faces up to one year imprisonment and/or maximum fine of $3,000 if convicted of gross misdemeanor possession of a firearm without a permit, following an April 11 incident in the 3500 block of Rice Street in which Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about a suspicious man sitting in his vehicle in a parking lot for more than 45 minutes.

When deputies arrived on scene at 8:50 a.m., they observed the male still seated behind the wheel. Upon contact, they observed a pipe with a white crystalline substance in the door panel next to the suspect. After they removed the suspect from the vehicle, deputies noticed a loaded .22 caliber revolver in his waistband.

The subject did not have a permit to carry, and was transported to the law enforcement center.

Many years left to keep violating the same restraining order

Charges have been filed against a Shoreview man, 47, for violating a harassment restraining order (HRO) that was taken out in 2018 and wasn’t set to expire until after he reached the age of 92 in 2068. That is 45 years in the future.

And yet, he is said to have knowingly violated the HRO within 10 years of

violating the same HRO a previous time.

At 9:09 a.m. April 14, a Shoreview man in the 1300 block of Rice Creek Trail reported his neighbor for violating the HRO he had taken out against him back in 2018. The HRO prohibits the defendant from having any contact whatsoever with the complainant.

It has not been disclosed what the defendant did during this latest prohibited contact, but the most recent incident occurred in June 2020, when the complainant and his girlfriend were cooking dinner on their deck as the defendant drove down the street. The suspect stopped his vehicle in the middle of the road, got out and said something similar to, “Come and get me p----!”

In April 2018, the subject was convicted of misdemeanor violating an HRO and sentenced; in October 2018, he was convicted of the same offence and sentenced; and in February 2019, he was convicted of the same offense and sentenced. All judgments were rendered in Ramsey County District Court.

The charges the defendant currently faces have been bumped up to felony status, not just a misdemeanor. Now he faces a maximum imprisonment term of five years and/or a maximum $10,000 fine for felony harassment and violating a restraining order.

Loretta Harding

Ramsey County road construction and maintenance projects coming this summer

Ramsey County has announced the list of road construction and maintenance projects its public works department will lead during the upcoming 2023 construction season. This year’s projects will improve travel and commerce throughout communities in Ramsey County and improve safety conditions for motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and transit users.

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved $36 million in funding for roadway, bridge and sidewalk construction in 2023.

A project list is available at ramseycounty. us/roadwork. Most projects will begin in early summer. Updates will be provided online and via an interactive map as construction season progresses — including detours and timelines. Subscriptions for project updates via email and text message are also available.

Major projects include:

• Lexington Avenue reconstruction between County Road E and I-694: Work will include replacing deteriorating pavement, traffic signals, and water and sewer lines along this heavily traveled road in Arden Hills and Shoreview. The $12.5 million project will also include improving pedestrian and bicycle

facilities and adding a center median to increase safety.

• Lexington Parkway extension to Shepard Road: Lexington Parkway will be extended from West Seventh Street to Shepard Road in Saint Paul. This builds upon work in 2020 and 2021 to realign and reconstruct Lexington Parkway near West Seventh Street to improve safety and traffic flow. The design will utilize existing Elway Street as part of the extension and include a mini-roundabout at the Montreal Avenue intersection — the first to be constructed in the city.

• South Shore Boulevard reconstruction and trail expansion: A 1.5-mile multiuse trail will be added from White Bear Avenue to County Road F, a major milestone in connecting pedestrian and bicycle facilities in the city of White Bear Lake and White Bear Township as part of the Lake Links Trail network. The new road design will include a two-way road with trail from White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road and a one-way road with a trail from McKnight Road to County Road F.

• County Road E and Old Snelling Avenue intersection reconstruction: Existing four-way stop intersection will be replaced with a roundabout. In addition, the city of Arden Hills will be upgrading

utilities in the area. Old Snelling Avenue will be resurfaced between County Road E and Highway 96, and a separated bicycle/pedestrian trail will be completed on the west side of Old Snelling Avenue. Ramsey County Public Works will resurface about 5.5 miles of county roads as part of its 2023 maintenance program, including portions of Cleveland Avenue, Randolph Avenue, Maryland Avenue and Labore Road. These projects typically include traffic signal, pedestrian safety, and pedestrian curb ramp improvements. Wheelage tax revenues — a $20 charge collected with annual vehicle registration — allow the public works department to keep pace with what had been a growing backlog of road segments in pressing need of repair.

More than one-third of all vehicle miles traveled in Ramsey County are on roads maintained by the county. Ramsey County’s system includes more than 850 lane miles of county roads, 60 bridges, 400 signal systems, 25+ miles of bike lanes, sidewalks, tens of thousands of signs and more than 12,000 drainage structures and related infrastructure.

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