Mounds View Festival in the Park will return to City Hall Park and various locations in Mounds View Aug. 16-17. New attractions and familiar favorites will be highlighted at the weekend celebration.
The first Mounds View Festival in the Park was held in 1975. It was not held every year. As it gained, popularity, it transitioned to an annual event. Over the years, the festival has grown with an addition of a parade, more games and activities for kids.
Visitors can expect to see
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Children’s Theatre teaching artist and Shoreview native Nathan Aastuen comes from a family of educators, so teaching had felt like a possibility for his future.
Over the last year, Aastuen has transitioned from teaching the occasional piano class at the Children’s Theatre located in Minneapolis to a teaching artist.
Recently, Press Publications sat down with Aasuten to learn more about his background in the arts and experience as a teaching artist.
Q. Tell me about yourself.
A. I work as a teacher artist at the Children’s Theatre, a pianist for Wyoming United Methodist Church, and occasionally a math tutor (I enjoy putting both my math and theater degree from University of Minnesota to use.) When I’m not working, I’m volunteering as the board chair of the Hallberg Center for the Arts. Beyond
the return of the parade, car show and the craft and vendor fair.
The parade will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 and follow a new parade route. It will start at Hillview Road and end at City Hall Park. Following the parade will be Family Fun Night at the splash down splash pad.
On Saturday, the 18th annual car show will begin at 8 a.m. at Silver View Park. All years, makes and models are welcome. The trophy presentation will be at 2 p.m.
The craft and vendor fair will take place from
BY BILL STICKELS III ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR
When people talk about “Election integrity” images of stuffing of ballot boxes, manipulating results, or other underhanded methods of fixing the elections comes to mind.
Minnesota voters, however, should feel confident of accurate election results, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office.
“Minnesotans should have confidence in the system because of the many checks in the system,” said Minnesota Secretary of State Deputy Elections Director Paul Linnell. “Just as important, Minnesotans should have confidence and trust in their elections because of the high-integrity public officials in their communities that make it all possible.”
Testing, testing and more testing Besides the integrity of officials, Linnell says the state requires stringent oversight of the ballot counting machines.
“Before any electronic voting system is used in the state, it must be tested and certified by a lab accredited
gravitates towards theater and the arts
the formalities, I’m just a guy who likes to play puzzle video games and cook without a recipe.
Q. How long have you been working for the Children’s Theatre Company?
A. I started working for the Children’s Theatre last year as the occasional pianist for their educational classes. Over the past year, I transitioned to a teaching artist. I’ve loved every minute of it!
Q. What got you into theater?
A. There was a theater program at my childhood church. When I joined the cast of “Fiddler on the Roof”, I found such a caring community of uniquely interesting people. Over the past 20 years, every cast I’ve joined has been equally unique and caring.
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Festival in the Park will kick off at City Hall Park and other various locations throughout Mounds View starting Friday, Aug.
Nathan Aastuen has been a teaching artist at the Children’s Theatre in Minneapolis for the past year.
TEACHING ARTIST:
Q. What got you into teaching?
A. I come from a family of teachers (grandpa, two aunts, brother), so teaching has always felt like a possibility for my future. Over the summers, I gravitated towards working at various theater camps,
which slowly turned me into more and more of an educator.
Q. How is teaching theater different than other subjects?
A. When I was a math tutor, it was just two people in a room (or on Zoom during the pandemic). In theater classes, there is almost by definition a need to collaborate and grow together. Watching a single student improve is always satisfying, but watching an entire room full of students build a performance while sharpening their skills is immensely gratifying.
Q. What is the best part of your job?
A. Watching my
Blossom Pet Salon opens in Little Canada
Blossom Pet Salon, located in Little Canada, is now open for pet owners. The salon offers baths for dogs and cats, grooming, haircuts and more.
The salon is located at 2900 Rice St. Suite 260, Little Canada.
To see all services, go to www. blossompetsalonmn.com. To make an appointment, call 651-216-0542.
students improve their skills is absolutely gratifying, especially when I see their selfconfidence growing too.
Q. What show are you looking forward to most this year?
A. “Frozen”! This musical is fresh off of Broadway, with its touring production still going around America. It’s very exciting to see it coming to the Children’s Theatre as soon as April 2025!
Q. Anything else you would like to add!
A. Go support art that you believe in!
Compiled by Madeline Dolby
COUNTY BRIEFS
Board of Commissioners chooses new county manager
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has selected Ling Becker to be the next county manager. Becker joined the county in 2019 as the Director of Ramsey County Workforce Solutions and the Workforce Investment Board.
“Her passion, commitment and clear
The Preserve of Roseville held a ribbon cutting and ice cream social to honor the facilities grand reopening. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the new amenities and meet with management. The event also included a ribbon cutting, live entertainment and an ice cream social with Roseville Mayor Dan Roe.
vision for the future were unmatched throughout the hiring process. It was clear to the entire board that Ling is exactly what the county needs in this next chapter,” said Board Chair Trista Martinson.
While Ramsey County is the smallest county geographically in Minnesota, it is the most densely and diversely populated county in the state. The county manager is the chief administration officer of the county. Register to be a county recycling ambassador Registration for the next Ramsey County Recycling Ambassador Program training is now open to residents.
Recycling Ambassadors volunteer to encourage the community to reduce, reuse and recycle. Topics covered in the training include food scraps recycling, climate change, environmental justice, household hazardous waste and general recycling.
Learn more about the program at www.ramseycounty.us/residents/ recycling-waste/education/recyclingambassador-program.
Aastuen finds watching his students excel very satisfying.
CONTRIBUTED
Ling Becker has been selected to be Ramsey County’s next manager.
The Preserve of Roseville holds celebration
BUSINESS BRIEFS
CONTRIBUTED
Rochelle Langlois, CEO of Progressive Care and Kristel Lastine, executive director of The Preserve of Roseville cut the ribbon at the grand reopening of the facility.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
SHOREVIEW FARMERS MARKET
When: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays through October
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St.
Details: The farmers market is a weekly event that brings the community together and features local fresh produce, handcrafted artisan items and live entertainment
Contact: shoreviewmn.gov
CURRENT EVENTS:
CONCERT IN THE COMMONS
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14
Where: Haffeman Pavilion, 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview
Details: Free, outdoor concert. The Saddle Sores preform.
Contact: 651-490-4700
INTRO TO FORAGING
When: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St.
Details: Learn tips and tricks from Minnesota Mycological Society. Learn to identify a few kinds of mushrooms you’d find in the woods in Minnesota. Ages 12
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and up. Registration required. Contact: www.shoreviewmn.gov/parksrec
GUEST
SPEAKER AT CHURCHILL ST.
When: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15
Where: Churchill St. Restaurant, 4606
Churchill St., Shoreview
Details: Come hear the origin story of Bees & Trees with owner Tracy Pluim. Free. Contact: 612-466-2596
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
When: 10- 11 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 20
Where: Kowalski’s Market, 441 Hwy 96 W., Shoreview
Details: Join Mayor Sue Denkinger for conversation, a cup of coffee and a visit to a local community spot.
Contact: 651-490-4700
STYLED BY SARAH
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22
Where: The Nest Retreat Center, 4570 Churchill St. Suite 200, Shoreview Details: Learn style tips for your changing body. For those 50 and older. Registration required. Contact: www.eventbrite.com/e/over-50style-workshop-tickets
AUTHOR VISIT
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23
Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Visit and book-signing with national-bestselling author William Kent Krueger.
Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, rear entrance, Door G, 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview
Details: Colby Cartledge will present “Don’t Get Stuck in a Scrap TrapMyths, Methods, Scrap Systems and Samples from her own collection. Visitors welcome. Small fee. Contact: lakeshorequiltersmn.org
White Bear Class of 1958 65th Year Reunion
Thursday, September 19th 3pm-6pm Hugo American Legion Food & Drinks available for purchase
RSVP: Dean Chawbold 651-246-0592
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Shoreview partners with Tree Trust
Shoreview is partnering with Tree Trust, a local nonprofit, to sell lowcost trees to residents through a tree sale this fall. Residents can purchase one tree per property. A bag of mulch will be provided with the tree.
Ordering begins online in August. Trees will be available late September or early October.
Visit the city’s website at shoreviewtreesale.myshopify.com for more information.
Caring Youth, Citizen of the Year nominations open
The city is currently accepting nomination for the 2024 Caring Youth and Citizen of the Year awards.
The Caring Youth award was created by the human rights commission to honor outstanding youth volunteers in the community. If you know someone who deserves this award, submit an application at shoreviewmn.gov/hrc. Nominations are due by Sept. 19.
The annual Citizen of the Year Award was created by the City Council. The award is presented to a citizen who exemplifies the spirit of giving back to the community. If you know someone who deserve this award, apply at shoreviewmn.gov. Nominations are due by Oct. 14.
Health priorities survey
open in Mounds View
The City of Mounds View encourages residents to complete the health priorities survey for the Statewide Health Improvement Framework, the Healthy Minnesota Partnership’s multi-year action plan.
The survey is an opportunity for the community to give input on the health priorities that the Partnership will focus on over the next four years. Residents, and members of the community, can find the survey at https://tinyurl.com/ 4URXHCSB.
Cafesjian Art Trust Museum extends current exhibition
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum will extend its current exhibition, “From Origins to Horizons: The American Studio Glass Movement” through Dec. 21.
The exhibit surveys studio glass from its beginnings in the 1960s through today, presenting a wide variety of works and themes throughout its history. It showcases the movement that brought glass working in America out of the factory into small studios were artists acted as both designer and maker for the first time.
The museum is located at 4600 Churchill St., Shoreview. It is open Thursday-Saturday for tours by reservation only. Visitors may reserve space on guided public tours at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, visit cafesjianarttrust. org or call 612-359-8991.
Join a Citizen group, seats open
There are currently six regular seats and one student seat available across three different citizen groups in Shoreview. Those groups are the Economic Development Authority, Human Rights Committee and the Public Safety Committee. Learn more about each of these groups and apply online at shoreviewmn.gov under the “News” section.
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IRA Charitable Distribution
Building a Better Community through Charitable Giving
Make a tax-free gift to the Shoreview Community Foundation from an IRA in 2019
Building a Better Community through Charitable Giving
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Contact the Shoreview Community Foundation at: www.shoreviewcommunityfoundation.org
The SCF
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.
Finding happiness here
Ruth Gibson of White Bear Lake sent a letter to me back in 2020 which included an article written by the Reverend Robert Legette Alexander, D.D. He was the third USS Yorktown Protestant chaplain in 1943. The article came from the book Living Day By Day with Dr. “A.”
About the Town
Gene Johnson
I had the opportunity to visit by phone recently with Ruth, who is now 99 years of age and still active. Ruth knew A. J. Werlein and his wife, Nancy, who lived in White Bear Lake for many years. A.J. was a Navy pilot in World War II and the USS Yorktown was his carrier. Reverend Alexander’s article follows:
The story is told of a certain preacher who on one occasion asked all in his congregation who wanted to go to Heaven to stand up. All rose but one man. Then he asked those to stand who wanted to go to hell…nobody rose. The puzzled person then asked the noncooperating brother where he wanted to go. He replied, “Nowhere; I like it here!”
Yes, it is true. The normal Christian likes it here and finds his happiness here. As someone has expressed it, “If he can’t find happiness where he is, he is not likely to find it anywhere.” This is because happiness is the kind of thing a person makes for himself and carries about with him. Happy is the man who is too brave to be victimized by wishful thinking, imaginary troubles, or easy escapes. Happy is the man who has the conviction and the courage to tackle that which is difficult, and to find joy in the struggle. The brave heart is the happy heart, for it fears no man or thing, but finds God and goodness and love and truth in all things everywhere.
So far, I’ve said two things. No. 1. “Happy is the man who knows that he must find happiness where he is.” No. 2. “Happy is the man who is not afraid to tackle that which is difficult.” Now, can you think of some other prime requisites that should be added to traditional evidence to support premise No. 1 and No. 2? Try this on for size, or rather for prime requisite No. 3. Happy is the man who realizes that by the very nature of life you cannot please everybody all the time or at any one time; and knowing this, you will never be upset when you do not. Regardless of your position in life, you must understand that every person isn’t going to like you equally well. Some are going to be jealous of what you have or envious because of your ability. Others will rejoice in your mistakes, your failures, even your sufferings. Others, for no reason at all, will not like you. Yes, happy is the man, and happy will you be, if you can forgive and overlook, refuse to hold grudges, try to get even and hit back. No. 4. Happy is the man who realizes that he must live in this world as it is. When an earthquake threatened, a family sent their small son to safety in an aunt’s home a hundred miles away. After two days they received a telegram saying, “Returning the boy; send earthquake.” Figuratively speaking, there is either a small boy or an earthquake where you live. Changing the place where you live is not the answer. The ultimate secret of quiet, simple, healthy-minded living is to identify yourself with a devotion to life that lifts you above the small petty things that happen to you, a devotion so high that God alone is above you. He’s busy, but you will find that at least he’s quiet. True? True!
Gene Johnson is the publisher emeritus of Press Publications.
Primer on Minnesota bike laws, safe trail behavior
As an advocacy group dedicated to safety for all users of the transportation system, the Lake Links Association was pleased to hear that a Press reader suggested a guest column about Minnesota laws related to bicycle safety. This is a broad topic. Today we’ll go over some basics.
Movers & Shakers
Mike Brooks
Bicycles may ride on Minnesota roads, except where restricted. They must ride in the direction of traffic. Locally, for example, that means bicycles can ride on Highway 61. Here’s why:
Minnesota Statutes 169.011 defines “traffic” as “pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars, and other conveyances, either singly or together, while using any highway for purposes of travel.”
If you are interested in how Minnesota defines e-bikes, bicycle path, bicycle route, bikeway, etc. this is your statute to learn more. You may be asking why slower-
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than-car modes of transportation have equal standing to motorized vehicles on most roads. It’s because the transportation system is based on position, not speed. It’s a first come, first served model. Regardless of whether we drive a bike or a car, we yield to who is in a lane before us.
A couple other Minnesota laws of interest:
• Motorists must maintain a 3-foot clearance when passing a bike.
• Motorists can cross a double yellow line to the left of the roadway to pass a bicycle going in the same direction when it is safe to do so.
• Bicyclists must obey all traffic signs and signals.
• A bicyclist may proceed through a stop sign without stopping after slowing to a speed that permits stopping and confirming that no other vehicles are in the area.
There is no law requiring bicyclists to use a bike lane. Bicyclists may need to use adjacent lanes for a number of safety reasons and need to position themselves where they feel safest.
Let’s take a quick look at shared use trails, like the Mark Sather
Trail along Lake Avenue. The posting of city council accepted etiquette rules is important. The Lake Links Association would ask bicyclists on the trail with walkers, runners, dog walkers, etc. to consider trail congestion and adjust speed down to correspond with other trail traffic. Something else we’d like to see on trail etiquette signs around the lake is educating people on bikes to conversationally call out to people they are riding up behind. Don’t yell, and certainly don’t simply whizz by. Say “hi,” “coming up on your left,” “nice day,” “you’ve got a lucky dog” … something that conveys humanity and gently raises awareness. These are some high-level thoughts on a topic that has lots written about it. Another great resource is our handbook bikemn.org/handbook. If anyone has specific questions you would like Lake Links Association to research and answer, please email us at lakelinksmn@gmail. com. If after reading 169.011 you have questions, it’s time to reach out to your local legislator.
Mike Brooks is the Chair of Lake Links Association.
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FESTIVAL: Bag toss tournament, penny carnival added
10 a.m.- 6 p.m. The fair will showcase local artwork, jewelry, home décor and more. Bingo at the Park Pavilion is set to begin at 11 a.m.
Power of 10, which features dynamic vocalists, an awe-inspiring horn section and a superb rhythm section performing a mix of timeless and current hits and will take the stage on Saturday from 6-9:30 p.m.
Attendees can take part in new attractions this year. Senior activities have been added, such as yoga, giant Jenga and jigsaw puzzles. A bag toss tournament and a penny carnival have been added to the docket too.
The penny carnival will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday. All games and activities will only cost 1 to 10 cents to play.
At 9 a.m. on Saturday, the bag toss tournament will kick off at the basketball court. The first and second place team will receive prizes.
To close out the weekend, there will be fireworks show on Saturday at 9:40 p.m.
To see the full schedule of events, go to www. mvfestivalinthepark.org.
Madeline Dolby
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COPS&COURTS
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview:
• A $1,500 camera was reported stolen out of a vehicle parked in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. July 3.
• Four juvenile males were reported inside an abandoned building in the 3300 block of Rice Street on July 3. Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies issued them a trespass notice before turning them over to their parents. They have also written a report to submit for consideration of charging.
• A Minneapolis woman, 35, was arrested on Dakota County sign-and-release warrant July 3 at the intersection of Johns Road and Lexington Avenue S., following a traffic stop. After the subject was made aware of the warrant she was sent on her way.
• A Coon Rapids woman, 27, was arrested for DUI July 3 in the 1500 block of Hall Street, after deputies were called out to the scene of a disturbance. The driver performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken in.
• A Shoreview man, 36, was arrested for domestic assault July 4 in the 5500 block of Fairview Avenue N., after he assaulted his sister during an argument.
• A resident in the 5600 block of Chatsworth Street N. at 3:44 a.m. July 5 reported seeing several people enter his residence and break things, after he witnessed the activity on surveillance camera while he was traveling abroad. The suspects were gone when deputies arrived.
• A Shoreview man, 32, was arrested for domestic assault July 6 in the 800 block of Nancy Circle, after he punched a hole in the wall and threatened to kill a woman and her baby.
• A vehicle was reported stolen at 3:39 a.m. July 7 in the 4800 block of Hodgson Connection. Deputies are thoroughly investigating the alleged theft, because a friend of the vehicle’s owner is suspected of driving off in the car without permission.
• Residents in the 3500 block of Vivian Avenue on July 7 reported kids throwing fireworks into their yard, a problem that the complainant said has been ongoing for the past four years.
POLITICAL BRIEF
Representative Moller honored as a 2024 Legislator of Distinction
The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 25 state lawmakers, including Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL-
SHOREVIEW CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS
• Council approved an agreement with American Forests for a grant through the Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry Initiative to replant trees in designated census tracts. The grant of $209,250 will fund the replanting of trees over the next four years in response to the high number of ash trees that are being lost due to emerald ash borer.
Shoreview has five census block groups that are approved to receive the grant funding and all tree planting will take place in these areas. The term of the grant is through June 2028.
• The city of Shoreview will participate in the University of
The incident is under investigation as a felony harassment case.
• A freeway hit-and-run accident was reported July 8 on Highway 10 at the northbound ramp to I-35W, after the complainant was cut off by someone driving a dump truck. The two vehicles made contact, but the dump truck was driven away without stopping. Deputies took the call because the Minnesota State Patrol was unable to respond.
• A Shoreview man, 37, was arrested for criminal damage to property at 11:38 p.m. July 8 in the 3400 block of Rice Street, after he smashed an outdoor cigarette disposal unit, scattered trash around the front of a business and climbed into the exterior ice cooler.
• A resident in the 3400 block of Dale Street N. on July 8 reported a group of teenagers for ringing his doorbell and running away, as part of an ongoing issue for the past several weeks. Their activities resulted in damage to the owner’s door. Deputies arriving on scene spoke to the victim and his neighbors to gather more information.
• A Shoreview public works employee on July 8 reported that someone had put live fireworks inside a porta-potty in the 900 block of County Road I, causing damaging to its interior.
• Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies cited a Lino Lakes man, 62, at 1:59 a.m. July 9 on County Road I and Lexington Avenue N. for failure to provide proof of insurance on his vehicle.
• A woman in the 1000 block of Edgewater Avenue on July 9 reported that an interviewer for a potential internship position had requested a photo of her passport. The complainant was never hired by the company and never heard from the interviewer in possession of her passport information again, causing the her to be concerned that her identity had been stolen.
• A Shoreview woman, 21, was cited for speeding July 9 at the intersection of Lexington Avenue N. and Sherwood Road. A Shoreview man, 48, was also cited on July 9, this time for failure to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Buffalo Lane and Lexington Avenue N.
• A St. Paul man, 32, was arrested on warrant at
Shoreview), as 2024 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s state legislative session. Legislators of Distinction are approved annually by the League’s Board of Directors in recognition of the
Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project (RCP) after council approved the application and participation. For over 10 years, the University has been partnering with local government agencies through the RCP. The project aims to connect local governments with faculty and students to advance community sustainability, equity and resilience and student learning through collaborative, coursebased projects. The program will begin January 2025 and will last one year.
• Council approved that the properties located at 3760, 3710, 3650 and 3630 Victoria St., be changed from
business park to mixed use. The site is a 50-acre parcel belonging to Scannell Properties.
• The final plat for 0 Christopher Lane has been approved. The property will be subdivided into separate parcels to create two buildable lots for single family residential developments.
• The tornado siren will be replaced at 4965 Hodgson Road. Federal Siren Corporation and Ready Watt Electric will complete the replacement. The total cost for the replacement will be around $27,816 and be paid for with funds from the capital asset replacement fund.
• Changes in language have been
8:51 p.m. July 9 near the intersection of Victoria Street N. and Arbogast Street, after deputies responded to a report of a male and female walking in traffic, so as to disrupt the flow of vehicles. The warrant deputies discovered on contact with the suspect was related to a fraud case.
• A Blaine woman on July 10 reported losing her wallet in the 3400 block of Rice Street. Another person reported losing property July 11 in the 3500 block of Owasso Street.
• A Colorado Springs, Colo. man was cited for speeding July 10 in the 2000 block of County Road I.
• A St. Paul woman reported her purse stolen from a locker while she was exercising at the Shoreview Community Center in the 4500 block of Victoria Street N. on July 11.
• A Taylor, Mich. man, 20, was arrested for indecent exposure at 8:56 p.m. July 12 in the 1000 block of Gramsie Road, after deputies responded to the report of a naked man doing jumping jacks and defecating next to a tree near a busy road.
• A Woodbury man reported his 2018 Ford Focus stolen at 3:05 a.m. July 13 while it was parked in front of his house in the 900 block of Monterey Drive. The case was investigated, after the vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as stolen. At 1:06 p.m. that same day, the Ford Focus was recovered and removed from the NCIC database.
• Relatives of an elderly woman in the 5800 block of Prairie Ridge Drive on July 13 reported that she had lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a scammer who told her she had won the $1 million sweepstakes.
• Deputies responded to a July 14 report of vandalism at a park in the 3600 block of Victoria Street N. and discovered that someone had spray-painted the cement on the ground as well as a park bench.
• A St. Paul man, 20, was cited July 15 on Snail Lake Road and Snail Lake Blvd. for driving on a revoked license.
Loretta Harding
collaboration of state and city officials needed to successfully serve shared communities and meet the unique needs of rural, urban, and suburban residents across Minnesota.
“Rep. Moller was instrumental in securing bipartisan passage of legislation to clarify the authority
made to the paid parental leave policy in the city’s employee handbook after council approval. The change in policy will eliminate the minimum work length requirement and broaden the timeline for its use. The city will provide up to 120 hours of paid parental leave to eligible employees. The leave must be used within a sixmonth period.
The next Shoreview City Council meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19 in council chambers.
Madeline Dolby
and role of school resources officers,” League Intergovernmental Relations Director Anne Finn said. “She is consistently accessible to League staff and responsive to city needs.” For more information, visit lmc.org.
Teenager suffers severe burning at convivence store
On Tuesday, July 30 a teenager suffered severe burns at a Shoreview convenience store’s gasoline pump in the area of Lexington and Hamline Avenue. The 17-year-old female was engulfed in gas-fed flames shortly after 6 a.m. A bystander used a fire extinguisher to douse the flames on the victim after they fled into the store from the pumping station. No one else was with the teen at the time of the accident, the pumps showed no sign of malfunctioning.
As of Wednesday, July 31, the teen was being treated for life-threatening injuries at Regions Hospital.
Shoreview resident involved in 3 car pile up
Shoreview resident Shirley Girard was involved in a three-car-pileup the morning of Tuesday, July 30 on Highway 8 near 110th Street near Amery, Wisconsin.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, a 1988 Toyota driven by 75-yearold Girard crossed the centerline into the westbound lane of Highway 8 and struck a Volvo semi/ trailer driven by Craig Alver, of Lindstrom, Minn. Alver’s vehicle then skidded across the centerline and hit an eastbound Buick driven by Paul Hanon, of Dresser, Wisconsin. Girard suffered serious injuries and was air lifted from the scene. Both Alver and Hanson sustained minor injuries in the incident and were transported by ambulance.
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MINNESOTA VOTERS: Election integrity is top priority
FROM PAGE 1 by the Federal Elections Assistance Commission,” Linnell said. “That testing is a rigorous process that includes examination all the way down to the source code and a tabulation process that requires no more than one error in every 500,000 ballots.”
After a machine is certified federally, the state needs to certify it. This process includes reviewing the federal testing, plus another round of testing by the Secretary of State’s Office to ensure it is accurate based on Minnesota election laws.
This testing determines, for example, if voting machines flag “cross-over voting” on a primary election ballot where voters can only vote for candidates in one party.
Additionally, the state creates test elections from all levels of government using predetermined test results to ensure the machines are 100% accurate. Then, each precinct must perform test ballots on all precinct voting machines using actual ballots filled out with predetermined test results just prior to each election day. That test also must be 100% accurate. These tests are open to the public to observe.
After the election is concluded, each county’s canvassing board is required to randomly select a certain number of precincts for a hand-count audit of the results in the Presidential or Governor’s race, US Senator, and US Representative.
The difference between the hand count and the machine count must be less than one-quarter of one percent. If it is greater, additional precincts, and possibly all of them, must be hand-counted.
“Since this post-election audit was passed into law in 2006, there has only been two instances of needing to escalate the post-election review,” Linnell said, adding both cases involved human error causing the machines to miscount.
Besides the post race audits, races with extremely close margins of victory trigger a publicly funded automatic recount, plus any recounts requested by a losing candidate. Linnell noted in almost all these recounts, the results are changed by only a few votes.
“Recounts that happen every election year have consistently demonstrated that the voting equipment is counting ballots correctly,” Linnell concluded.
A paper trail as backup
As accurate as the machines may be, Linnell says the state has always, and will probably continue to, rely on paper ballots to double-check vote counts, especially when it comes to close election results.
“A lot of states have moved to touchscreen voting equipment, Minnesota did not go in that direction,” Linnell said. “Minnesota has always required a paper ballot. That ballot serves as the official record of the votes cast.”
Then why not just do hand counting like “the good old days” before electronic
ballot counters? Linnell said the state has mandated any precinct that has been using electronic counters must continue to use them maintain a consistent process over time.
More importantly, he noted studies show electronic counters are far more accurate than hand counting.
“Case studies and tests have repeatedly demonstrated that humans, counting ballots by hand, doing repetitive tasks, are less reliable than the tested and certified voting equipment,” Linnell said.
He added the costs and the time it would take to hand-count every race would be extremely high.
Hacking the machines
Some people have voiced concerns machines may be hacked to alter the outcome of an election.
Linnell responds that besides the previously mentioned paper trail and post-election audits and recounts, the machines are not hooked up to the internet like a common computer. Therefore, there isn’t a need for antivirus or other security programs.
Even when counties are transmitting data to the Secretary of State’s election website, hacking wouldn’t do anyone any good since that information is unofficial. Only the canvassing board’s results are final.
Ineligible voters
Others are concerned people ineligible to vote could decrease election integrity, claiming the lack of voter ID requirements allows for ineligible ballots to be cast.
Linnell admits it is impossible to determine which ballots might have been cast by an ineligible voter, but he insists the punishment for voter fraud is a severe enough deterrent. That punishment can include felony charges, fines eclipsing $100,000, and in the case of a non-US citizen voting, deportation.
As proof, Linnell brought up a study conducted by a University of St. Thomas professor that revealed only three instances of non-citizens voting over the last several decades.
Additionally, he and Isanti County Auditor-Treasurer Angie Larson state all they can do is impose the laws as they are enacted by the Minnesota Legislature.
“I can’t change election laws or statutes,” said Larson. “I have to follow them, no matter what, whether people agree with them or not. Rules, statutes, laws are going to be followed. If people have concerns about those statutes, laws, and rules, they have to go to the Legislation to change them. My role is to make sure everyone is following those laws.”
Bill Stickels III is the editor of the Isanti-Chisago County Star, a sister publication to Press Publications.
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Shoreview native appointed to University Board of Trustees
Goveror Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan have appointed Amy Jones, of Shoreview, to the State Advisory Council on Mental Health. The State Advisory Council on Mental Health advises the Governor and state agencies about policy, programs, and services affecting people with mental illness as well as educating the public about mental health across the lifespan. Jones will serve on the council till January 3, 2028.
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CITY OF NORTH OAKS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING AMENDMENT TO TITLE 15, SECTIONS 151.058 AND 151.051 OF THE NORTH OAKS CITY CODE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO REQUIRED LANDSCAPING AROUND SIGNS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of North Oaks will hold a PUBLIC
HEARING to consider amendments to Title 15, including Sections 151.058 and 151.051, of the North Oaks City Code Zoning Ordinance related to required landscaping around signs at its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in the Community Room, 100 Village Center Drive, North Oaks, 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/85891752383; or
3) Submitting written public comments by emailing City Administrator Kevin Kress at kkress@northoaksmn.gov by August 29, 2024, 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 August 13, 2024.
CITY OF NORTH OAKS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE CITY OF NORTH OAKS 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE AREAS DESIGNATED FOR FUTURE WATER SERVICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of North Oaks will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in the Community Room, 100 Village Center Drive, North Oaks, MN 55127 at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Applicant North Oaks Company, LLC is requesting amendments to Map 18 of the City of North Oaks 2040 Comprehensive Plan which would allow the installation of water for 17 lots. The amendment would add additional area to the Areas served by Common Water Service (Map 18). The area proposed to be added to the maps is Tracts R of RLS 640.
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/85699003019; or
3) Submitting written public comments by emailing City Administrator Kevin Kress at kkress@northoaksmn.gov by August 22, 2024 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 August 13, 2024.
CITY OF NORTH OAKS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT 5050 HODGSON ROAD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of North Oaks will hold a PUBLIC
HEARING to consider an application for a Conditional Use to allow a Montessori school for the property located at Peace United Methodist Church at 5050 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN, 55126 at its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. on August 29, 2024, in the Community Room, 100 Village Center Drive, North Oaks, 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/85699003019; or
3) Submitting written public comments by emailing City Administrator Kevin Kress at kkress@northoaksmn.gov by August 22, 2024, 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 August 13, 2024.
Notice to Voters August
13, 2024
State Primary
Review the information below to learn about upcoming elections.
Access Your Sample Ballot
Your official ballot will have the names of all candidates for your precinct.
To see a list of the names of candidates and questions that will be on the ballot for your precinct visit: mnvotes.gov/myballot
You may also be able to view your sample ballot online by scanning:
You may request to have a free copy of your sample ballot mailed to you.
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Contact Your Local Election Official
Your county election official:
• Can mail you a sample ballot for free
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• Handles other parts of the voting process Election official: Ramsey County Elections General phone: 651-266-2171
Additional Election Information
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Shoreview adopts energy plan
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
The city of Shoreview will follow a new Energy Action Plan after approval by City Council. The plan was created by city staff and community representatives through the Partners in Energy program.
According to Krista Billerbeck, natural resources manager, community representatives included businesses, the school district, a faith community, residential neighborhoods and Environmental Quality Committee members.
The plan will provide community-based actions and energy goals that offers opportunities to reduce fossil fuel use, save energy and money and increase renewable energy. The focus groups will be residents, businesses and municipal buildings.
Partners in Energy is a two-year program through Xcel Energy. The program helps develop and implement an energy action plan
for municipalities and creates community energy goals and strategies for achieving them.
Shoreview joined the program in the summer of 2023. Staff and community representatives participated in a series of planning workshops that took place from fall 2023 to spring 2024. Through these workshops, participants formed focus areas and energy goals.
Program facilitators developed the Energy Action Plan, which includes baseline energy consumption data for the city, goals and focus areas and a workplan.
“Shoreview strives to be a leader on energy, the environment and climate,” Billerbeck said. “This plan provides community-based actions and energy goals that offer opportunities to reduce fossil fuel use, save energy and money and increase renewable energy to make the community more resilient and sustainable across all buildings and budgets.”
Next, staff will meet with Partners in Energy to begin the
Energy Plan Goals
• Shoreview will save 170,000 MMBtu by 2030. This will save the community $2.3 million through energy efficiency projects by 2030.
• Shoreview will increase renewable energy participation 30% by 2030.
Themes
• Energy efficiency
• Renewable energy
• Reducing energy burden
implementation phase of the plan. The final part of the program will be the implementation of the program in partnership with program staff.
Visit shoreviewmn.gov to read more about the Energy Action Plan and find ways you can get involved.
Madeline Dolby is editor of The Shoreview Press. She can be reached at 651-407-1226 or at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com.
SPORTS
AND OUTDOORS
Hentges sidelined as Cleveland takes on Twins
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRBUTOR
Sam Hentges was not suited up for the Cleveland Guardians when they visited the Minnesota Twins for a key four-game series.
Hentges, leader of the Mounds View’s 2015 state champions, is currently in his fourth season on Cleveland’s pitching staff. He is sidelined with an injury for the second time this season. He made the trip to Minneapolis with the team but returned to Cleveland on Saturday to see the team’s medical staff, according to Cleveland.com, a fan site.
night were the northern lights. They were quite brilliant in color. Our skies have been less smoky as well. Expect some showers and thunderstorms before we head into this weekend. It would be nice if this type of weather can carry us through the State Fair which starts next Thursday. Those of you with short weather memories, temperatures reached into the mid 90’s last August and early September. I don’t expect a repeat.
The 6-foot-6 left-handed middle relief pitcher was placed on the injured list in mid-July due to swelling in his pitching shoulder. Hentges had appeared in 25 games, logging 23.7 innings, with a 3.04 earned-runaverage, striking out 27. He had no decisions or saves.
An item on the Sports Illustrated’s website, si. com, on its Cleveland page, noted, “Hentges played a crucial role in Cleveland’s dominant bullpen this season, and his absence will certainly be felt.”
Hentges made four appearances in a rehab assignment with Cleveland’s farm club in Akron. After a bad outing, he was de-activated Aug. 9, due to
Mustang teams start practices; season openers listed
The Mounds View Mustangs’ 202425 sports season is underway as all Minnesota fall sports teams began pre-season practices on Monday, Aug. 12.
The girl’s tennis team, coached under Scott Sundstrom, will open Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Edina. The girl’s soccer team, coached by John Pass, will start on Thursday, Aug. 22, hosting Champlin Park. The girls swim team, coached by Chris Yauch, will also start Aug. 22 in a conference relays event at East Ridge. The
volleyball squad under Tom Weko starts Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Centennial. The Mustang football team, under Aaron Moberg, will open Thursday, Aug. 29, at Farmington. Also opening that day will be boys soccer, under Joe Warren, at Duluth East.
Lid-lifters on Aug. 30 will be the boys and girls cross country teams, coached by Tom Wentworth and Jimmy McArthur, respectively, at Rosemount.
Bruce Strand
continued soreness. He also missed the first month of the season with an injury to his left middle finger.
Hentges has been a solid bullpen contributor when healthy the last three seasons. In 2022 and 2023 combined, he posted a 2.91 earned-run-average in 114.3 innings, with 127 strikeouts against 37 walks.
The Guardians won the AL West in 2022, with a 9270 record, and won one playoff series. They slipped to 76-86 last year, with the Twins winning the division. This season, Cleveland has led all the way. The Guardians are 3 1/2 games ahead of the Twins after splitting the four-game series.
