Bees and Trees
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
Tracy Pluim is from a small town in Southern Minnesota. His family moved to Shoreview from Coon Rapids in 2018. That following summer, Bees and Trees was created. Pluim became interested in beekeeping after
watching Youtube videos about it. He had found a guy in New Hampshire who recorded his process of starting with nothing and learning his way through. From there, Pluim bought a single beehive. Now, he has three hives that he collects honey from and sells it.
“We try to use the honey in different ways,” Pluim said. “We have hot honey, that is just honey with Caroline Repaper peppers and Ghost peppers.” Other products include honey butter and a creamed vanilla honey.
At the same time, he also began to tap the
maple trees in his family’s backyard to make maple syrup.
“There were a couple of different names,” Pluim explained. “The first one was ‘Shoreview Sugar’ because we were just selling sugar and maple syrup at that point.”
How far we’ve come: Locals share experiences with grief
BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER
Aug. 30 represents a significant day for those in a mindset different from some. That is National Grief Awareness Day, designed to raise awareness for those struggling with the anguish of losing someone or something special. Some are willing to share their stories of loss, how they learned to accept their emotions, and how they helped others through their own struggles.
One of those is Lynn Amon, who lost her mother, Rosie, to dementia last July. Rosie had been working as a hospice nurse at The Pillars Hospice Home. Rosie’s occupation frequently involved talking to and comforting end-of-life patients. Although she had been living with the disease for nine years, it was not until the last year of her life that it began to affect Rosie physically.
“She was still a functioning family and community member, but in a very shrinking way,” said Lynn. “All the things she used to be able to find joy in through interactive participation just weren’t there anymore.”
After Rosie’s passing, Lynn admittedly struggled to grieve her loss. After attempting to join a Zoom grief support group through St. Croix
How certain Minnesota school districts regulate cell phone use
BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER
With the new school year just around the corner, teachers and students’ parents remain concerned: “How good will my students/ son/daughter do in school without getting distracted from using their cell phones?”
On May 17, Governor Tim Walz signed SF 3567, also called the Omnibus
Education Policy Bill, into law; the bill requires all school districts throughout the state to adopt their own policies regarding cell phone usage by March 15, 2025.
Mounds View High School will adopt a similar approach to Centennial High and Middle School in anticipation of the March deadline. This policy will involve placing a phone caddy in each classroom, where students
will drop their phones off at the beginning of class and pick them up once class is over. Despite this, students can still use their phones between passing time and during lunch.
Principal Robert Reetz said that the policy change is to help alleviate the stress of teachers having to monitor cell phone use in the classroom. “Originally, teachers had their own
classroom phone caddy,” said Robert. “If they saw a student with their phone out, there was no warning. It was simply that the phone went in the caddy for the rest of the hour. If students complied, they could pick up their phones at the end of the hour. If students refused to comply, a referral was made. The administration would
SEE CELL PHONES, PAGE 7
Phone policies in schools will
depending on the district.
A collection of honey bees from Pluim’s hive in his backyard in Shoreview.
SEE BEES AND TREES, PAGE 2
Later, Pluim began to sell his woodworking pieces. His pieces include handcrafted wooden games and items. A friend recommended the name “Bees and Trees” and helped design the current logo.
Pluim got into woodworking from his dad and watching him do tasks around the house.
“He did everything. From changing the oil in the car to electrical to plumbing. If our house needed it, he did it,” he said.
One night, on a family walk, Pluim pulled a wooden pallet out of a neighbor’s dumpster and decided to see if he could make something out of it.
“I took a pallet out of that and made my first silhouette of Minnesota out of it,” said Pluim. He created the silhouette by taking a part the pallet and using a jigsaw to rearrange the pieces.
Once his Minnesota silhouettes gained traction online, people began to request other states, including Wisconsin and North Dakota. Some requested silhouettes of different countries.
“From that money, I bought my first CNC (computer numerical control) machine,” said Pluim. “And from there I was able to make cribbage boards.”
Pluim has continued to gather wooden pallets from different area businesses to continue to make a variety of pieces. He has moved away from the silhouettes. Now, he focuses on cribbage boards, cutting boards and other hardwood products.
The cribbage boards can be etched with multiple designs. Pluim’s cribbage boards include the outline of Target Field, an outline of a football stadium and a hockey rink. Customers can then choose what sports team they want to represent. Boards can be customized to include a family name or logo too. Bees and Trees products can be purchased Churchill St. in Shoreview and at Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company located in White Bear Lake. They also can be purchased online at www.beesandtreesmn. com.
Madeline Dolby is the editor of The Shoreview Press. She can be reached at 651-431-1226 or shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com.
GRIEF AWARENESS: 2 women seek to help others in navigating struggles
Hospice, Lynn found herself unable to take part. “As a social worker myself, I realized quickly that this group wouldn’t work for me.”
However, Lynn soon came to a new realization about herself. “I realized that because I was so involved in my mom’s caregiving, all I wanted to do was try to help other people,” she said. “I realized I can’t allow myself to go through this if all I’m doing is worrying about the rest of the people in the group. I gained some self-awareness from that experience.”
For six months, Lynn pursued meditation and reading books while also attending a weekend retreat for those undergoing the loss of their mothers. Following this, she began to rejoin support groups, such as GriefShare, which held meetings at South Shore Trinity Church in White Bear Lake. Lynn also attended an educational presentation from the St. Croix Valley Grief Coalition at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in the spring of this year.
During her first year without Rosie, Lynn and the rest of her family began to revisit some of Rosie’s favorite places around the state. These include the Matoska Park Gazebo, Como Lake Observatory, and Rosie’s lakeside cabin in Hackensack. During holiday gatherings, Lynn and her family also discuss their favorite memories of Rosie. “We’re bringing conversation about those happy times, even though they may create moments of sadness,” she said. “We’re not just putting voice the fact that she’s not here.”
Lynn also found herself more able to identify with complex, emotionally driven conversations with the families she works with. “It helps me identify and understand the people I work for,” she said. “I’ve benefited from navigating family meetings with them
Grief support services for those undergoing loss
• Grief Share Group: visit. griefshare.org
• St. Croix Valley Grief Coalition: www. scvgriefcoalition. com
WHAT’S HAPPENING
because of my personal experience with my family’s meetings.”
But stories of loss and acceptance affect everyone differently. Even certified grief specialists undergo their own struggles, reflecting on how their sessions with clients inspire them to help themselves.
Dr. Amanda Nephew of Amanda Nephew Therapy Services in White Bear Lake is one such example. Also a marriage and family therapist for 12 years, Nephew became a certified advanced grief counseling specialist earlier this year. “Through being a marriage and family therapist, I realize that a lot of emotions my clients have are rooted in grief, such as anxiety and depression. I wanted to get extra training on it and get certified.”
Nephew’s tale of loss began before the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2018, when Nephew was eight months pregnant with her daughter Ruby, her father Dan was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer. “He was dying as I had a new life,” Nephew sadly reminisced on the experience. In September 2019, a month before Dan passed away, Ruby who was a year and a half at the time, was diagnosed with adrenal cancer, resulting in a large tumor growth. Although doctors were able to remove the tumor successfully, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which began a few months later, forced the Nephew family into isolation. However, Nephew said that she found the newfound sense of isolation a perfect time to grieve for Dan.
According to Nephew, several kinds of grief that she teaches to clients were ones she felt during her own grieving process, even before Dan’s passing. One of these is anticipatory grief, which, according
to Nephew, refers to the anticipation of losing a loved one when they are dying. Another, called traumatic grief, is a complicated grief reaction that occurs following the traumatic death of someone close. One form of grief that Nephew found herself avoiding, however, is called disenfranchised grief, which refers to when one does not openly acknowledge their grief and keeps it hidden from others. This latter form of grief was one that, based on her experiences with clients, she vowed to overcome.
“Even though we were all isolated in COVID, I never felt isolated personally,” said Nephew. “We texted friends and family, and sometimes that would drop off food.” Nephew said it was crucial to communicate with others during this time, as it was a necessary healing method she often taught to her clients. “If there’s an invitation there, it’s important to accept it,” said Nephew. “If you start to process your trauma and grief quicker, it doesn’t live inside your body for much longer. It doesn’t feel like there’s a weight sitting on you.”
To keep Dan’s memory alive, Nephew has practiced writing letters to him, informing him of current events in her life. Amanda’s aunt has also made memory bears with pieces of Dan’s clothing as well.
“I’ve recognized how grief has impacted me and changed my relationships with others,” said Nephew. “There were times when I wanted to say, ‘You don’t understand what it’s like to lose your dad and have your kid go through this.’ I also wondered how I would ever be able to connect with anybody. It was something I had to learn to push through, especially when you feel like the world is moving and you’re stuck in this new reality.”
Learn more about Nephew’s therapy services at www. amandanephewtherapy. com.
CURRENT EVENTS
LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27
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
CAREGIVER EDUCATION: REDUCTING THE STRESS OF AN UPCOMING MOVE
When: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28
Where: Zoom
Details: Educational tips for those considering a move or who would like to declutter for the future, led by Gentle Transitions Pioneers. Registration required. Contact: 651-632-5320 or lyngblomsten. org
Neighbors club hosts social
The North Suburban Neighbors Club (NSNC) will host a club social from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Shoreview Community Center, in the Fireside Lounge, located at 4580 Victoria St. N.
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
MUSIC ON THE LAKE
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29
Where: Golden Lake Park, 67 W. Golden Lake Road., Circle Pines
Details: Free outdoor communiy concert featuring Stir Krazy Band. Contact: isd12.ce.eleyo.com
LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
Details: Free naturalist-led program for ages 16 and older. May include a trail hike. Registration not required; equipment provided. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
LAKE LINKS ASSOCIATION BIKE RIDE AROUND THE LAKE
When: Saturday, Sept. 7
Where: Saputo Station rest stop, Bellaire Beach, 2499 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Township
Details: Family-friendly, guided 10mile bike tour around White Bear Lake with groups departing every 10 minutes. Contact: lakelinks.net
The NSNC is a nonprofit friendship organization for older women in the northern suburbs. Prospective members are invited to learn about the club and its activities. Bring your own coffee, and the club will supply the cookies and conversation. For more information, contact 612616-6142 or 651-500-7793.
Lee and Beverly Troske, long time residents of White Bear Lake and current residents of North Oaks, will celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary on September 4th. Lee and Bev are the parents of 8 children, (Kris, Laurie, Tom, Kerry, Tim, Terry, Jim and Alan), 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
LYNN AMON | CONTRIBUTED
Lynn Amon (right) lost her mother, Rosie (left), to dementia the previous July. Lynn has taken it upon herself to always keep her mother’s memory in her heart.
CALENDAR BRIEF
Bittersweet
Idon’t think I’m the only one who thinks this summer flew by. It may have been all the rain at the beginning that made it seem like summer started after the 4th of July. By mid-August families are wrapping up summer vacations and kids are getting their school schedules, shopping for new clothes and supplies and beginning practices for fall sports. The start of the new school year is exciting and the change of seasons is what many of us love about living here, but it’s always a little bittersweet when our already shortened Minnesota summer is over.
Publisher’s View
Carter Johnson
At the beginning of this week we packed up the car to drive our daughter back to Colorado for her third year at CU-Boulder. It seemed we just welcomed her back home in May, and remember feeling a little apprehensive about how the summer would play out. Those who have experienced having a young adult move back home, whether just for the summer or for any extended period of time, know it changes the household dynamic. It’s easy for everyone to revert to old ways. The past few summers we have slowly adjusted to the differences between parenting a 20-year-old who has been living independently versus the kid who is still in high school.
This summer was more fun and the upheaval was minimal. There were some minor frustrations such as the mysterious disappearance of phone chargers and various items of clothing from our closets, and waking up to a mess in the kitchen after a latenight baking session. But those little things were far outweighed by how fun it was for me to visit with her friends who are now a few years older and have become amazing young men and women. Many of them are more conversational now than they were in high school, and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the interesting experiences they are having and getting to know them again as adults. I will miss the additional energy around the house, the laughter, and even the late-night checks that everyone got home safely, the oven is off and the doors are locked. I’m thankful we still have a high schooler at home for another year, and I will try to relish all of it. I do wonder if the day will ever come that we once again get a good night’s sleep.
People say time flies and in an instant your kids will be gone, and it’s true.
How fortunate we are to be able to raise children in this community. We have so many things to be thankful for- good schools, family close by, a safe community, recreation, our freedoms and friendships.
So as our students are preparing to get back to school, bus drivers are learning their routes, remember to plan take a little extra time as you will surely see a delay as you navigate our community.
Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
IShoreview projects: What’s going on?
t’s nearing fall and that means that Minnesotans are enjoying the last of our beautiful summer weather, that which makes our winters more tolerable. It also means increased construction. A number of projects are taking place in Shoreview this summer. Below are some updates on these projects:
• Hodgson Road reconstruction continues in the southern portion this year. This project provides pedestrian and bike access and curb and gutter work providing stormwater filtration. In addition, aging water main infrastructure and roadway is being replaced and turn lanes added. The paving of County Road F, Gramsie Road and Hodgson will take place by late August. Access to Hodgson Road south of Gramsie will then be restricted while being connected to the roundabout.
• At Seven Lakes (the former Deluxe campus at 694 and Victoria), construction has begun on two of the three commercial building. Future tenants are the Carlisle
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Fluids Corporation, the expansion of Par Systems and Fairview Specialty Pharmaceuticals. An apartment building is planned for the southern end of the property near the water tower.
• Just north of Red Robin, along Lexington Avenue, the third and final apartment building, called the Aloma, is under construction due to demand and the popularity of the other two buildings on that site.
• A development of eight homes and approximately 17 townhomes has been approved for the former Union Gospel Mission site at 580 Highway 96.
• Another approved development called Rice St. Crossing is planned for the former Ramsey County public works site located at the southwest corner of 694 and Rice Street. Following environmental cleanup, construction will start on a 290-unit apartment building that will include eight work/live units and potentially a restaurant. This construction will provide 20% of its units available at a 50% average median income resulting in the most affordable housing development to date in Shoreview.
The above projects involve some of the last and largest open parcels available in Shoreview. Related to some of these projects, I’ve fielded several questions from Shoreview
residents about the capacity of our schools. Both the Mounds View and Roseville school districts are notified about new housing options in their cities. Cities also meet annually with the districts about their capacity and initiatives. The schools have ample capacity for Shoreview and other cities’ growth. I’ve also fielded the question: “Who are all of these people who are moving to Shoreview?” My first thoughts go to the reasons that many of us choose to live in this city. It’s beautiful, our parks and trails are outstanding, we have a wonderful community center and destination playground, we offer numerous activities such as our outdoor concerts. Our city taxes are low. We have wonderful neighborhoods and community engagement. The reality also is that there is a demand for housing throughout the metro area and state. Many cities in the state and metro area are building housing and multi-family housing to meet demand. Despite these developments, over 35% of Shoreview still remains as open space and lakes and our overall population has remained relatively unchanged.
Sue Denkinger is the Mayor of Shoreview.
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Culture in the Commons returns this September
Culture in the Commons will return to Haffeman Pavilion beginning Sunday, Sept. 15. Attendees can learn about various cultures in the Shoreview community.
From 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15., residents can learn more about Afoutayi. They can see Haitian dancers, drummers and storytellers.
Become an Extension Master Gardener
The application period to become a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer begins Aug. 1 and runs through until Oct. 1.
Extension Master Gardeners bring science-based horticulture knowledge and practices to their communities and promote healthy landscapes through volunteer efforts.
Core education for the Master Gardener program is online and spread out over 14 weeks. Individuals commit to complete online training and 50 hours of volunteering in the first year. After the first year, they commit 25 hours to annual volunteer work.
To learn more about the program and apply, visit z.umn.edu/MG_info or call 612-625-9864.
Lawn to Legumes applications open
Applications for the Spring 2025 Lawns to Legumes is open for Minnesota residents. The program aims to increase habitat for at-risk pollinators in residential settings across the state by providing people with cost-share funding, workshops, coaching and gardening resources.
Minnesota residents are eligible to apply for Lawns to legumes cost-share funding to create a pollinator habitat in their yards. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 30.
Apply on Blue Thumb’s website, bluethumb.org/ lawns-to-legumes/apply.
CITY BRIEF
Mounds View changes dog licensing, kennel definitions
Mounds View City Council will be moving forward with changes to the city ordinance relating to Dog Licensing and defining what constitutes a kennel operation.
The proposed changes include:
• Dog licensing: Dog licensing will be discontinued. The primary
Mounds View awarded with water efficiency grants
The Metropolitan Council has awarded the City of Mounds View with $29,000 for improving water efficiency. The city will match an additional $7,900, for a total of $36,900.
The program will seek to reduce the amount of water drawn from aquifers and rivers and reduce the amount of water traveling through and being treated in the wastewater/sanitary sewer system.
Rebates will be open for single family homes, including manufactured homes, duplexes and fourplexes. Appliances must be more than 10 years old, and the new ones must have the EPA Energy Star and/or EPA Water Sense rating.
More information can be found on the city’s website at www.moundsviewmn.org.
Low-cost fall tree sale available for residents
The city of Shoreview is partnering with Tree Trust, a local non-profit, to sell low-cost trees to residents.
Residents can purchase trees online through Sept. 11. Trees will be available beginning late September. Visit shoreviewmn.gov/tree-sale for more information and to place an order.
Cafesjian Art Trust Museum adds new tour time
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum is adding a new tour time on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. Tours will now be available at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
To make a reservation, go to https:// cafesjianarttrust.org.
purpose was to ensure dogs had their rabies shots and a tag in order to return the dog to their owner if it was lost or got out.
The combination of social media, chips and responsible pet owners has resulted in these issues diminishing.
• Numbers of pets allowed: The number of pets allowed will be increased from three to four. Short term dog fostering/sitting is allowed in addition to the four.
• Kennel licensing: Will reflect the change to five or more. Kennel is defined as doing one or more of the following: breeding, boarding and training.
These changes will require a first reading, second reading and a 90-day waiting period before they become effective. Residents can share their suggestions or concerns with City Administrator Nyle Zikmund in person or in writing.
PUBLIC NOTICES
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: Fuzion Flavors 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1672 29th Ave NW
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.
LLC 1672 29th Ave NW New Brighton, MN 55112
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: August 16, 2024
Signed: Abdullahi Fika Published two times in the Shoreview Press on August 27 and September 10, 2024.
CITY OF SHOREVIEW
NOTICE FOR CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AWARD FOR SOLAR POWER SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Shoreview will consider a contract award to Cedar Creek Energy for Solar Power System Design and Installation on city property at the September 3, 2024 council meeting. The council meeting will be held at 7 pm in the council chambers at the Shoreview City Hall located at 4615 Victoria Street North in Shoreview, Minnesota.
Published one time in the Shoreview Press on August 27, 2024.
RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED RULE REVISION
RCWD Board of Managers are in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a health care professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely.
Information regarding the proposed rule revisions can be viewed on the District’s website, www.ricecreek.org, or at the District office, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. Written comments can be directed to Patrick Hughes by email at phughes@ricecreek.org or by mail at the above address. All comments received by end of business on September 20, 2024, will be a part of the public record and given due consideration by the District.
Published one time in the Shoreview Press on August 27, 2024.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, POLK
COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
PUBLICATION NOTICE
HARASSMENT INJUNCTION HEARING
CASE NO. 24CY225
Petitioner: Jennifer L. Loegering
Vs.
Respondent: Martin L. Long
A harassment temporary restraining order was issued on August 12, 2024 against Martin L. Long.
A hearing on the petition to grant a harassment injunction will be held on September 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, in room Branch 3, before James A Krupa, Court Official.
TO THE RESPONDENT:
If you fail to appear at the hearing, the relief requested will be granted. Published one time in the Shoreview Press on August 27, 2024.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, POLK COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURT
PUBLICATION NOTICE
HARASSMENT INJUNCTION HEARING
CASE NO. 24CV236
Petitioner: David C. Loegering
Vs.
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COPS&COURTS
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview:
• A Black River Falls, Wis. man reported a hit and run driver for rear-ending his vehicle July 21 in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N.
• A Fridley man reported that someone reached into his vehicle while he was parked outside a store July 21 in the 800 block of County Road F and grabbed his iPhone before running away.
• A Shoreview woman, 76, was cited July 22 in the 5800 block of Hamline Avenue N. for obstructing the legal process, after Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched out to the scene to assist city employees in delivering an abatement order to the property owners. The property owners were not pleased to receive the city code enforcement information and kicked up a fuss.
• Deputies cited a Shoreview man, 51, for speeding July 22 in the 3600 block of Victoria Street N. A Mendota Heights woman, 27, was cited July 22 for failure to stop at a stop sign in the 700 block of County Road F.
• A dog walker in the Rice Creek Dog Park in the 5900 block of Lexington Avenue N. on July 22 reported his dog bitten by another dog.
• A Chanhassen man reported being jumped and robbed by four males at a park in the 800 block of County Road F at 12:09 a.m. July 23 when he went to meet someone.
• Deputies responded to a suspicious activity call in the 4000 block of Chatsworth Street N. July 28 and learned that they had unwillingly participated in a hoax, or “swatting” call, to a familiar address.
• A resident in the 1000 block of Gramsie Road on July 14 reported the front tires of a vehicle she was selling flattened by unknown persons.
• Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies on July 14-15 cited four motorists for failing to stop at a stop sign at various locations. A Shoreview woman, 60, was cited July 14 in the 1000 block of Cannon Avenue. A Minneapolis woman was also cited July 14 in the 3400 block of Richmond Avenue. Another Shoreview woman, 52, was cited July 14 in the 3300 block of Richmond Avenue. A Shoreview woman, 68, was cited July 15 in the 800 block of Cannon Avenue for the featured offense.
• Thanks to deputies’ help, a turtle made it safety across the street in the 200 block of Gramsie Road on July 14.
• A North Oaks man, 49, was cited for speeding July 14 in the 600 block of White Birch Drive. Deputies also cited a Shoreview woman, 41, for speeding in the 5500 block of Hamline Avenue N. on July 14.
• A public toilet was reported damaged July 15 in the 5600 block of Snelling Avenue N.
• A resident in the 1300 block of West Royal Oaks Drive on July 15 reported that someone stole her lawn mower from the front lawn while she was taking a break from mowing.
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• Deputies recovered a stolen motorcycle July 23 while assisting City of Shoreview employees in the 5800 block of Hamline Avenue N. who were delivering a court-ordered city code abatement order. The suspect in the motorcycle theft is still at large.
• A construction company employee reported a theft July 24 from the 3600 block of Victoria Street N.
• A Roseville man, 59, was cited July 24 at the intersection of Snail Lake Blvd. and Highway 96 for failure to obey traffic signs on a controlled access highway. Deputies cited a Shoreview youth, 17, for speeding at 12:46 a.m. July 25 at the intersection of Highway 96 and Hodgson Road. Deputies cited another motorist for undisclosed violations at 4:56 a.m. July 26 on I-694 and another motorist on July 26 for undisclosed violations in the same location.
• The Target store in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. on July 26 reported two adult males for leaving the store with more than $1,000 worth of merchandise they didn’t pay for.
• The family dog in the 4500 block of Chatsworth Strert N. was reported July 16 for biting the daughter of the household, and the owners sought methods on how to get rid of the dog. Deputies reviewed options with the pet owner.
• A Shoreview man, 65, was arrested on several active warrants for driving after cancellation due to behavior inimical to public safety on July 17 in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway.
• The Shorevew Public Works Department reported playground equipment in the 900 block of County Road I damaged July 17, after someone used a blunt object to destroy a slide and other equipment.
• Ramsey County Water Patrol reported that they had recovered an unoccupied stolen vehicle in Wabasso Lake July 19. Deputies spoke with its registered owner, who said she had no idea how her vehicle ultimately ended up in the lake.
Building a Better Community through Charitable Giving
Building a Better Community through Charitable Giving
Welcomes Erik Westgard New Advisory Board Member
Make a tax-free gift to the Shoreview Community Foundation from an IRA in 2019 Individuals who are age 70 or older can make gifts of up to $100,000 directly from their IRA to one or more qualified charities, without paying federal income tax of the withdrawal. This option provides tax savings to donors even if they do not itemize deductions. Details:
• A Shoreview man on July 27 reported that someone stole cash from a recently hospitalized woman he was caring for in the 4300 block of Galtier Street.
• A Louisville Ky. man reported his handgun stolen July 19.
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.
By connecting the generosity of people with the
• A Pequot Lakes man, 73, was cited for speeding July 27 at the intersection of Lexington Avenue N. and Tanglewood Drive.
• Donors must be age 701/2 or older at the time the gift is made.
• A Minneapolis man, 30, was arrested for domestic assault at 12:17 a.m. July 20 in the 4000 block of Chatsworth Street N., after he tried to hit his exgirlfriend during an argument and threw bottles at her.
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.
• A resident in the 4800 block of Nottingham Place on July 21 reported five of 10 life vests he left drying stolen from his yard.
• A Shoreview woman reported her dog bitten by another dog July 22 while playing at a dog park in the 5900 block of Lexington Avenue N.
• Gifts can be used to satisfy the donor’s required minimum distribution.
Erik Westgard and his wife Barb have lived in Shoreview 28 years. Their Son, Ryan, attended Mounds View High School. Erik retired from AT&T as a Principal Consultant after 30 years and has taught in the MBA Program at Metropolitan State University. He currently volunteers for:
• Ramsey County Sherrif’s Office- CERT Program
• Three Rivers Park Distract- Park Patrol
• A Shoreview woman reported the rear window of her vehicle smashed in July 22 while she was exercising at an athletic club in the 1000 block of Highway 96.
• Donors can exclude the distribution from income on their federal tax returns. If they do, they will not receive a charitable income tax reduction.
• Loppet Foundation – most recently as Technical Lead for the Loppet Cup 2024
• Twin Cities in Motion- Medical Communications Lead for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
• Route Safety Team for the MS Society City Walk, City Ride, Ride access Minnesota and MS-150.
His board experience includes the Shoreview YMCA (incoming Community Board Chair), Eagles 34, Bayport Marina, and the Metropolitan State University Alumni Board. He has also been a member of the Shoreview Green Community.
• 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 Shoreview Community Foundation does not give tax or legal advice. We recommend that donors consult their own professional tax advisor before making a gift.
“I am honored to serve the Shoreview Community Foundation. I’d like to see us further increase our alignment with City leadership, business and nonprofit stakeholders on a range of high impact charitable and civic causes.”
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
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SCHOOL BRIEF
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Mounds View Theatre host informational meeting, auditions
Crew applications and cast audition forms are now available for the upcoming Mounds View Theater production of Pride and Prejudice.
An information meeting will be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 in the Mounds View High School Auditorium. Auditions will take place from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 through Friday Sept. 13. The crew application and audition form can be found at www.mvtheater.org/fall-play-auditions.
POLITICAL BRIEF
Candidates file for office
The deadline to file for local mayoral, city council and school board races has passed, and we now know who will be on the ballot for the general election Nov.5.
One candidate is running unopposed for Mayor, current Mayor Sue Denkinger.
The city of Shoreview also has two candidates, current Council Member Shelly Myrland and Paul Gardner, running for two seats on the City Council.
CELL PHONES: Mounds View High School will
then meet with the kid and take their phone for the rest of that day and the next one.”
Robert said this plan was only in effect for the 2023 to 2024 school year before realizing a change was required. “More and more kids would press the teachers, and in some cases, they would either not put their phone in the caddy or teachers would not write them a referral,” added Reetz. “It was exhausting for teachers because they were trying to focus on teaching and monitoring kids on their phones.”
At Edgewood Middle School, phones are prohibited from being used in the classroom, but students can do so during lunch and passing time. According to Principal Richmond Tweh, this current policy has been part of the school for a few years; however, Tweh further stated that the school will work on educating both students and parents about it throughout the year, moreso than in the past.
At White Bear Lake Area High School, Principal Russell Reetz is rolling out a new policy for students that will differ from the previous one. According to Russell Reetz, the school’s past policy allowed teachers to moderate cell phone use in any way they wanted to in their classrooms. This year, the school will implement
a “ROAR” plan, standing for Relationships, Owners, Awareness, and Respect. “We’re going to roll out our cell phone plan through those four core values,” said Russell Reetz.
“It’s a bell-to-bell, put-your-phoneaway plan. Students will be reminded when they enter the classroom that their phone needs to be shut off or put on airplane mode.”
Students will be given only one reminder to put their phone away at the start of class; if they are caught with it out during learning, teachers will confiscate the phone, and an appointment will be scheduled between the student and an administrator regarding the former’s “offense.” The student will also lose their phone privileges throughout the rest of the day. Those who do not commit these offenses will still be allowed to use their phone during both lunch and passing time. Russell Reetz said that this year marks the first time this plan will be rolled out and could be changed if need be.
For Mariner Middle School, cell phone policies will be entirely prohibited throughout the day. “Students have Chromebooks that they can use to access information on the Internet while in school,” said Principal Christina Pierre. “There’s no reason to have a cell phone.”
At Mahtomedi High School,
Principal Justin Hahn said that he and the rest of the school are working on a new policy to be enacted before the deadline. The school’s current policy involves phone caddies in each classroom for students to drop their phones off; each teacher then determines how the phones will be used in their rooms. Students are still allowed to have their phones during passing time and lunch. Much like White Bear, this policy is a sharp contrast to the one for the district’s middle school, which involves a complete ban on all cell phone use from the start of school until the end of the day. Hahn did not elaborate on what the new policy would look like or how it would contrast with either school’s current ones.
Centennial High and Middle School, however, have different, if not somewhat similar plans. The district’s high school includes a “Green” and “Red Zone” policy; Green Zones refer to times and locations where students can use their phones without reprimandation. Green Zones include before and after school, cafeteria, passing time and when a teacher gives a student permission to use their phone. Red Zones include locker rooms, classrooms during class time, testing centers or when a teacher asks a student to put their phone away. High School Principal Tom
Bruenning said that the policy bill did not affect this plan, as it has been in place for the past two years.
While students can bring their phones to the middle school, they must keep them in their lockers between classes until the end of the day. Additionally, students are not allowed to bring their phones with them to lunch. According to Principal Robert Stevens, the current policy, which has been in place for three years, differs from the previous policy. While students were allowed to bring their phones to lunch beforehand, school meetings between different groups prompted the change.
“We had assistant teachers, lunchroom monitors, parents and administrators all coming together,” said Stevens. “They all said, ‘We’re behind you. We don’t want the phones to be distracting during the day.’ I can’t even tell you how many emails we received in support of students leaving their phones in their lockers instead of, for example, bringing them to the lunchroom.”
Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. To reach him, please contact him at 651-407-1229 or email him at whitebearnews@presspubs.com.
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• Nominations for Caring Youth Award are due by Sept. 19, and nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award are due by Oct.13.
• Carpets in the Shoreview Room and meeting room No. 4 at the Community Center will be replaced.
• Rooted Treeworks of Lakeville can now do business within city limits after the council approved a tree trimmers license.
• Council Member Emy Johnson reminds residents to be mindful of speed and safety when driving, specifically due to school starting back up and additional traffic for the Minnesota State Fair. Mayor Sue Denkinger added that the city has received complaints about speeding issues on Hodgson Road during construction.
• The Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band will be starting rehearsals again in September on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. The group is non-audition
and prospective members can fill out an application on the group’s website at https://snlvb.com.
• Shoreview is partnering with Tree Trust, a local nonprofit, for the fall tree sale. The sale runs through Sept. 11 and will take place online. Trees are limited to one per address. For more information, visit https:// shoreviewtreesale. myshopify.com.
• The city will take matters into its own hands at 292 Oakwood Drive when it comes to weeds and vegetative growth. The property is not in compliance with city regulations and will be monitored through 2024 and 2025 for any changes. Any additional mowing and other abatement costs will be assessed to the property owner.
• Culture in the Commons starts Sunday, Sept.15 and runs every Sunday through Oct. 6 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The will be held at Haffeman Pavilion and will focus on different
cultures within the community.
• The city saw a successful Night to Unite with over 70 block parties.
“This says a lot about the tight- knit neighborhoods and community and city that we have,” said Council Member John Doan.
• Election judges are needed for the Nov. 5th election. Sign-up is available online via the Ramsey County website at www. ramseycounty.us/ residents/electionsvoting/electionjudges.
• A shredding event is scheduled for Oct. 5 at McCullough Park. Residents can shred unwanted documents.
• The city will pay $3.59 million to Ebert Inc. for the redevelopment of Bobby Theisen Park. The city will also pay $934,056 to General Contractors of Minnesota, Inc for the Shoreview Commons park building project.
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SPORTS PREVIEWS FALL 2024
MUSTANGS // MOUNDS VIEW CROSS COUNTRY // BOYS
Mounds View had another stellar season in 2023 with conference and section championships and a third-place finish in the state. Their top two, and four of the top seven, graduated, but the Mustangs should be strong again.
“Our strength is our depth,” coach Tom Wentworth said. “Relative to other programs, we believe we had among the highest turnout of guys at our summer training program. Credit belongs to our seniors.”
The lineup is led by senior Casey Poppler, who didn’t run last fall due to transfer rules but reached state in the 1600 and 3200 in track. Returning starters are seniors Sam Geer (eighth in the Suburban East Conference (SEC), ninth at section, 51st at state), Owen Kalmes (13th in the section, 36th at state) and Joseph Cole (20th in SEC, 16th in the second.
Two other seniors finished in the top third at conference, Spencer Olson and Verayn Naikwad. Youngsters “in contention” to break into the lineup, the coach said, are sophomores Hunter Miller, Andrew Richter and William Drury, and freshmen Ismaeel Ahmed and Samuel Sparks.
SCHEDULE
Friday, Aug. 30: at Rosemount
Thursday, Sep. 5: at Anoka
Saturday, Oct. 5: at Alexandria
Tuesday, Oct. 15: conference at Forest Lake
Thursday, Oct. 24: section at Anoka
MUSTANGS // MOUNDS VIEW CROSS COUNTRY // GIRLS
Mounds View is poised for another season as one of the state’s best teams with five of the top six runners back for the 2023 squad that won conference and section titles and placed fourth at state.
Coach Jimmy McArthur said the Mustangs are “team-oriented when it comes to goals” and will be working toward keeping their conference and section titles and getting back on the podium at state.
They are led by sophomore all-stater Linnea Ousdigian (10th at state, section champ, second in the SEC). Also back, listed with conference, section, and state finishes, are freshman Abby Urriola (fifth, fifth, 33rd) junior Adela Peterson (14th, eighth, 40th), and freshman Emma Stupar (17th, 16th, 128th) along with senior Maya Francisco (ninth in the section while battling a stress fracture).
Pushing for varsity spots are two seniors back from injuries, Malaina Brodin and Katja Wallin, along with junior Noelle Boyd, sophomore Cora Gentry, freshman Whitney Olsoen and eighthgrader Emmy Brodin.
SCHEDULE
Same as boys
MUSTANGS // MOUNDS VIEW SOCCER // BOYS
The Mustangs will have a mostly new lineup this fall after seniors manned most of the slots last year in a .500 season, 7-7-3 overall and 3-3-3 in the conference. Returning starters are senior Ali Ahmed (forward) and juniors Sean Oh (midfield), Max Ohmann (defender), and Everett Wynn (midfield).
“We are excited to add a group of energetic and dynamic players who promise to create an exciting brand of Mustang soccer on both sides of the ball,” said coach Joe Warren, who had a state champion team in 2021. “The team has the lofty goal of winning our section and making a return to the state tournament.”
SCHEDULE
Thursday, Aug. 29: at Duluth East
Friday, Aug. 30: at Edina
Thursday, Sep. 5: at Park, Cottage Grove
Tuesday, Sep. 10: White Bear Lake
Thursday, Sep. 12: at Forest Lake
Saturday, Sep. 14: Park Center
Tuesday, Sep. 17: Stillwater
Thursday, Sep. 19: at Cretin-Derham Hall
Tuesday, Sep. 24: Irondale
Thursday, Sep. 26: at Woodbury
Saturday, Sep. 28: at Mahtomedi
Tuesday, Oct. 1: at Roseville Area
Thursday, Oct. 3: East Ridge
Saturday, Oct. 5: at Spring Lake Park
MUSTANGS // MOUNDS VIEW SOCCER // GIRLS
Mounds View will try to rev up its offense this season after going up just 21 goals last season but finishing 7-8-3 overall and 4-3-2 in the conference. Several defenders and their goalie return so the Mustangs might be tough to score on again.
“The goal is always to compete in every game, do our best, improve every day, and see how far that will take us,” coach John Pass said, adding that the girls show “focus, passion and intensity.”
Letter winners are seniors Veronica Warren (defender), Liliana Peleska (defense), Karin Hoyt (forward), and Berklee Reelfs (forward); juniors Olivia Overbo (midfield), Karen Manning (defender), Ivy Nystrom (defender), Amy Wu (midfield), and Finja Poecher (goalie); sophomore Emily Bly (defender); and freshmen Ida Wynn (midfield) and Pakou Yang (forward). Poecher had a .831 save percentage, and 1.13 goals-against.
Ready to contribute are seniors Sophie Murray (center midfield) and Lily Ayd (goalie); junior Malena Ledesma (outside back); sophomore Molly Nystrom (outside back); and freshmen Ava Myers (center midfield) and Hadley Bina (center back).
“We will look to play a good style focused on positional play and solid decision making,” said Pass, citing the team’s intelligence, confidence and composure. He expects major contributions from Nystrom while Ida Wynn, Pakou Yang and Emily Bly all look ready to make an impact.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Aug. 27: Hill-Murray
Thursday, Aug. 29: at Benilde-St. Margaret’s
Thursday, Sep. 5: at Park, Cottage Grove
Saturday, Sep. 7: at St. Louis Park
Tuesday, Sep. 10: White Bear Lake
Thursday, Sep. 12: at Forest Lake
Saturday, Sep. 14: Blaine
Tuesday, Sep. 17: Stillwater
Thursday, Sep. 19: at Cretin-Derham Hall
Tuesday, Sep. 24: Irondale
Thursday, Sep. 26: at Woodbury
Saturday, Sep. 28: at Mahtomedi
Tuesday, Oct. 1: at Roseville Area
Thursday, Oct. 3: East Ridge
Saturday, Oct. 5: at Spring Lake Park
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SPORTS PREVIEWS
MUSTANGS // MOUNDS VIEW TENNIS
Mounds View is a perennial tennis power and that should be the case again in 2024. The Mustangs’ 2023 ledger was 8-0 in conference, 22-6 overall, section champions, and fifth in the state. Six of their 10 all-conference players return.
“We have a really strong team this year,” coach Scott Sundstrom assessed. “The goal is to win another conference and section championship, and to have a better run at the state tournament this year.”
The all-SEC players are seniors Shae Crockarell and Avery Schifsky, junior Rory Wahlstrand, sophomores Stella Fagerlee and Sofia Kostinovski, and freshman Reese Wahlstrand. Heading the lineup will be Rory and Reese Wahlstrand in singles, and Schifsky and Crockarell in doubles. Crockarell has made multiple state trips. “The players have been working hard in the off-season,” Sundstrom said, “and are excited to show their progress.”
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Aug. 28: Rochester Mayo
Friday, Aug. 30: White Bear Lake
Tuesday, Sep. 3: at Stillwater
Thursday, Sep. 5: Cretin-Derham Hall
Saturday, Sep. 7: Edina tournament
Tuesday, Sep. 10: Roseville Area
Wednesday, Sep. 11: at Minnetonka
Thursday, Sep. 12: at Park, Cottage Grove
Tuesday, Sep. 17: Woodbury
Thursday, Sep. 19: at Forest Lake
Tuesday, Sep. 24: East Ridge
Thursday, Sep. 26: at Irondale
The Mustangs have several veterans, led by Ellie Bina, back from a squad that went 4-5 in duals and placed fourth in the section. Bina, a junior, has reached state finals in the 500 and 200 the last two years, placing fifth and seventh last season.
“We are expecting to be competitive in the conference and section, though it is too early to tell what things will shape up like,” coach Chris Yauch said. “We graduated a number of talented athletes but our returning athletes look ready and hungry to improve. And we have several rookies who we’re expecting to make a splash.”
Others who scored in the section were seniors Samantha Wheeler, Tyler Ostrom (diver), Bria Mills (diver), Lydia Vranyes, Olivia Landberg, and Grace Bury; juniors Kayley McKee, Kaitlyn Walker, and Kamdyn Karel (diver); freshman Annika Schwartz; and eighth-grader Riley Bury.
Other letter winners back are seniors Hannah Song and Zoe Saxton, junior Caitlin Uy, sophomores Abigail Konobeck and Betsy Nelson, freshmen Zoey Butler and Adeline Peterson, and eighth-grader Marissa Holmes. Newcomers expected to contribute are freshmen Lauren Maki and Kara Gorzek.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, Aug. 29: Forest Lake
Thursday, Sep. 5: Irondale
Thursday, Sep. 12: Woodbury
Thursday, Sep. 19: Cretin-Derham Hall
Thursday, Sep. 26: at Stillwater
Thursday, Oct. 3: Park, Cottage Grove
Thursday, Oct. 10: Roseville
Tuesday, Oct. 15: at White Bear Lake
Thursday, Oct. 24: at East Ridge Sectionals will be Nov. 7-8-9
MUSTANGS // MOUNDS VIEW VOLLEYBALL
Most of the lineup is back from a Mustang team that went 17-12 overall and 5-4 in conference last year, although a great player graduated: Audrey Kocon, now playing Division I at Providence.
“We are looking to build on the 2023 season, to go deep in sections and play for the opportunity to go to state,” stated coach Tom Weko. “Our strengths are: size; returning almost the entire group; ball control; and ability to finish plays.”
The veteran lineup includes seniors Emma Nordeen (225 kills), Kaydence Keller (134 digs), Avery Jedlinski (224 digs), Lily Ryan (92 kills) and Addi Persuitti; juniors Rylee Loween (354 assists) and Victoria Kurilov (139 kills, 80 blocks, 21 aces); and sophomore Eva Bona (154 digs). In addition, sophomore Lana Wymer, injured last year, is expected to make a big contribution, Weko said.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Aug. 27: at Centennial
Thursday, Aug. 29: North St. Paul
Wednesday, Sep. 4: at Tartan
Monday, Sep. 9: at Spring Lake Park
Tuesday, Sep. 10: Elk River
Tuesday, Sep. 17: at Forest Lake
Thursday, Sep. 19: at Cretin-Derham Hall
Monday, Sep. 23: Irondale
Wednesday, Sep. 25: at Stillwater
Tuesday, Oct. 1: White Bear Lake
Thursday, Oct. 3: at Park, Cottage Grove
Tuesday, Oct. 8: East Ridge
Thursday, Oct. 10: at Woodbury
Saturday, Oct. 12: at Richfield tournament
Monday, Oct. 14: Roseville Area
MUSTANGS // MOUNDS VIEW FOOTBALL
Mounds View is “excited for the 2024 season,” coach Aaron Moberg said, with his team returning starters at 14 of 22 positions after going 4-5 in 2023 with four losses by a touchdown or less. Jacob Sampson, Joey Muhlstein and Joe Kostolnik were all-district players.
“We have a group of leaders that got after it in the weight room this off-season. Our defensive group was No. 5 in total defense in 2023. Our offense came on in the second half of the season, and we expect to take a big jump in 2024.”
The triggerman is Winona State recruit Sampson, 6-foot-3, 195-pound senior who generated most of their offense, passing for 1,085 yards and seven touchdowns, and rushing for 348 yards and four touchdowns. “Jacob is a dual threat quarterback. He put on 20 pounds and increased his speed and power,” Moberg said.
Sampson’s rangy wide-receiver corps is back: Logan Johnson (23 catches), Ben Arnold and Jackson Dahl. The backfield also returns: Jack Bongard (286 yards, three touchdowns), Mitchell Olson (211 yards) and blocking fullback Jacob Jude. “Establishing the run game is a priority,” Moberg said. “Controlling the clock and the ball will be critical to our success.” Offensive line veterans are Jonah Willford (6-5, 26), Caleb Lundgren (6-1, 240) and Hudson Voght (5-11, 225). Adding some speed to the attack are receiver Godson Rufus-Okomhanru and running back Cayden Tran.
The heart of the Mustang defense, Moberg said, is linebacker Muhlstein, “a beast in the middle and a tackling machine.” Other starters back are linebacker Kostolnik (leader in tackles last year), Sam Crane (220 pounds, up 20 from last year) at nose, and Birk Swenson at end. Colton Loween, a star wrestler like Muhlstein, started three games last year. Adding some defensive muscle is outside backer Devon Bona, coming off an excellent season on the soph team.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, Aug. 29: at Farmington
Thursday, Sep. 5: White Bear Lake
Friday, Sep. 13: Forest Lake
Friday, Sep. 20: at Stillwater
Friday, Set, 27: Woodbury
Friday, Oct. 4: at East Ridge
Friday, Oct. 11: at Park, Cottage Grove
Thursday, Oct. 17: St. Michael-Albertville
Rory Wahlstrand
Joey Muhlstein (7)
Mustang teams open with wins
evening. The first half ended 1-1 with the Mustangs getting an “own” goal after the Lourdes goalie fumbled a shot and it glanced off a defender. Compton’s goals in the second half were assisted by Ike Snider and Ali Ahmed. Mustang goalie Justin Suarez stopped five of seven shots on goal.
GIRLS SOCCER
Mounds View opened with a 1-0 win over Champlin Park at home. Berklee Reelfs delivered the goal in the second half with Ida Wynn and Veronica Warren assisting. Mustang goalie Finja Poescher stopped eight shots in the shutout.
TENNIS
Mounds View lost twice to perennial
power Edina while also picking up two wins. Edina beat Mustangs 7-0 there and 5-2 at Rochester Mayo. The Mustangs beat Elk River 4-3 and Maple Grove 5-2 at Mayo. Reese Wahlstrand was 3-1 at 1-singles, losing to Edina’s Rashi Singh in the first match and beating Astrid Kerman in the second. Shae Crockarell and Sofia Kostinovski were 3-1 at 2-doubles.
FOOTBALL
Mounds View, led by returning quarterback Jacob Sampson, will open at Farmington on Thursday evening. Last year, the Mustangs beat the Tigers at home 17-7 in the opener.
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LOOKING AHEAD IN SPORTS
GIRLS TENNIS
4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28— vs. Rochester Mayo
9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30— vs. White Bear Lake
4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3— at Stillwater High School
4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5— vs. Cretin-Derham Hall
4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10— vs. Roseville Area
VOLLEYBALL
7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27— at Centennial High School
7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29— vs. North St. Paul
7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4–at Tartan High School
5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6— at Apple Valley High School
9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7— at Apple Valley High School
7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9— at Spring Lake Park
7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10— vs. Elk River
GIRLS SOCCER
7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27— vs. Hill-Murray
7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29— at Benidle- St. Margaret’s
7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5— at Park High School
10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7— at St. Louis Park
5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10— vs. White Bear Lake
BOYS SOCCER
4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29— t Duluth East High School
7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30— at Edina Community Center
5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5— at Park High School
7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10— vs. White Bear Lake
GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING
6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29— at Chippewa Middle School
FOOTBALL
7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29— at Farmington High School
7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5— vs. White Bear Lake
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30— at Rosemount High School
3:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5— at Anoka High School
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30— at Rosemount High School
3:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5— at Anoka High School
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Teammates hoisted Ashton Compton (12) after he scored in the second half to give the Mustangs a 2-1 lead.
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Sept. 5 Music: Noah Burnett 4p Belle Ame Vineyard Sept. 5 Cigars and Suds 6-9p Big Woods Brewery Sept. 7-8 Grape Stomp St. Croix Vineyaeds
Sept. 11 Music: Gary LaRue 5:30 – 8:30p 7 Vines Vineyard
Sept. 12 Puzzle Night 6p Belle Ame Vineyard
Sept. 12 Music: Justin Barts 4p Belle Ame Vineyard
Sept. 13 Summer Sounds Series–Featuring The BZ Girls
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
Sept. 15 Makers Market 11a Belle Ame Vineyard
Sept. 15 Music: Josh Quinn 2 – 5p 7 Vines Vineyard
Sept. 18 Music: Gracenotes 5:30 – 8:30p
Sept. 19 Music: Sarah VanValkenburg 4p
Sept. 21-22 Grape Stomp Festival
Sept. 22 Hatha Yoga/Brunch
w/Krista Porvanznik 9a
Sept. 22 Oktoberfest 12p
Sept. 22 Music: Mihael August 2 – 5p
7 Vines Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard
Dancing Dragongly Winery
Belle Ame Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard
7 Vines Vineyard
Sept. 25 Music: Patrick Allen 5:30- 8:30p 7 Vines Vineyard
Sept. 29 Music: Steve Poynter 2 – 5p 7 Vines Vineyard
Sept. 29 Makers Market 11a
Belle Ame Vineyard
