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Private school enrollment soars during pandemic
Recreation destination: Turtle Lake might just have it all
BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER
shape for a metro lake. We’ve been stocking fingerlings or yearlings since 2014 and our gill net catches have not been below 3 per net since switching from fry to fingerlings/yearlings.” Though a decent walleye fishery may be more of an exception than a rule, the bigger story may be largemouth bass management in Turtle Lake. An experimental regulation established Turtle in 1997 as a catch-and-release lake for largemouths, which was designed to increase the number and size of bass in the lake. After a couple decades, fisheries management took a critical look at the results of that rule. DeBates says bass are numerous, but the average size did not improve. In 2020, an experimental regulation was implemented to allow for the harvest
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, schools in Minnesota and around the country found themselves in an unprecedented situation — what to do? The distance learning model seemed like the best way to keep students, teachers and staff safe; schools were shut down for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. While public schools decided to maintain the distance learning model at the beginning of the 202021 school year, most private schools opted to get their students back into the classroom. One of the fi rst to open in Minnesota was Hill-Murray School in Maplewood, a private Catholic School for grades 6-12. “Our leadership team worked tirelessly all last summer with a lot of planning, hard work and trust. We had the kids back in school on August 18,” said Melissa Dan, president of Hill-Murray. “The teachers were nervous to come back, but they took a risk and believed in us. We only stayed open all year because of their willingness to put the kids fi rst.” Dan has a son who attends HillMurray. When they went to in-
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Though popular with boaters, Turtle Lake offers moments of quiet for visitors who are willing to adjust their schedules. BY ROY HEILMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Not all metro-area lakes can offer summer pleasure seekers a one-stop shop. But Shoreview’s Turtle Lake — popular with swimmers, anglers and boaters of all kinds — might fit the bill. Turtle Lake is a known hotspot for recreational boat traffic, including water skiers, wakeboarders, and users of personal watercraft. Trailer parking spots at the public access are frequently full in the summer. Those who live on the lake or fish it often know to avoid the crowds by going out early or on cool days. Eric Kalmes has lived on the east side for over five years, and appreciates what Turtle has to offer. He confirms an abundance of boat usage, and notes a
recent increase in traffic. “That’s gone up with the pandemic, for sure,” noting Jet Skis in particular. “The last year or two, it’s been really busy.” He doesn’t seem to mind it much, and reports that people are generally responsible and respectful on the water. Kalmes is also a fisherman and likes to fish on Turtle. He says it’s good: “You can usually go out and catch a few bass. And there are crappies, and maybe walleyes if you’re lucky.” Walleye is listed as the primary management species in Turtle Lake, and they are stocked annually. In the 2019 survey, walleyes were sampled in strong numbers, indicating walleye management is working on this heavily pressured lake. East Metro Fisheries Supervisor T.J. DeBates said, “The walleye population is in very good
Downey retires; stellar tenure with MVHS baseball Mark Downey, who coached a state champion and four other state entrants in Mounds View baseball and is regarded as a solid influence on athletes, has stepped down after 12 seasons. “With children and grandchildren living out of state, I want to spend significant time with them,” Downey said, in
a written statement to parents and friends of Mustang baseball. “Late this fall, I will move to Texas, with plans to spend summers at my cabin in Minnesota.” Downey said he will continue to work with the Sandlot program, the VFW team and the Diamond Club. He will also continue to serve on the board of directors of the state baseball coaches association.
“I was welcomed and supported by everyone in the baseball community when I got here, and now I feel like I’m part of it forever,” said Downey. His record at Mounds View was 170-103 with five state tournament teams, the state championship in 2014, two consolation titles (for fi fth place), and one conference crown. He coached the Mustangs from 2007-10 and 2014-21.
Jim Galvin, activities director, had high praise for Downey as a coach and mentor. “We are very thankful to have had Mark at Mounds View High School and want to celebrate such a wonderful career,” said Galvin. “He has been the most influential leader and best mentor of young people I have been around in my 30 years at MVHS.”
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Mark Downey had a 170-103 record in 12 seasons at the helm.
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