Six high schoolers from around the Twin Cities will spend the next eight months learning about museum work through the Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum Teen Council. This is the first year of the council’s existence.
“This is an initiative that has been really important to Kathie Cafesjian Baradaran,” said Laura SteefelMoore, the museum’s director of education and community engagement. “From day one, it was really important for her that we serve and engaged young adults, but particularly teenagers.”
Steefel-Moore also oversees the
council. She added that the group meets once a month at the museum.
Beginning in November, the group will begin to learn more about the different careers in museum work and discuss which pieces from the museum’s collection will be featured in an exhibition of their own creation. Another goal of the council is to help implement a public program in the future.
The council’s exhibition will be showcased in May in the museum’s Focus Gallery.
Recently, Press Publications sat down with: Alyssa Frazier and Rediat Tekabe from Irondale High
School and Sophia Tranberry from Central High School in St. Paul to learn more about them.
Alyssa Frazier
Q: How did you hear about the council?
A: I heard about the council from my mom.
Q: What made you want to join/apply?
A: I have a very busy school schedule, so this was a good way for me to get experience working for something, without getting overwhelmed with too
North Oaks family opening Christmas tree farm
BY ANDREA SWENSSON NORTH OAKS EDITOR
Is there anything more hopeful than the sight of a tiny young Christmas tree sprouting out of the dirt? It’s a sight that Steve Kavan is getting used to now that he’s started planting thousands of foot-tall seedlings on the property on Ash Street in Lino Lakes that he and his wife, Lauren, purchased in 2018.
By the time the trees get to him they are already two to five years old, and stand anywhere from 12 to 24 inches high. It takes another eight years of growth before it will be tall enough to end up in someone’s living room for a holiday season. This year, he estimates he planted somewhere between 4,000 and 5,000 future Christmas trees.
“Not all of them survive,” he says matter-offactly. “But I’ll get better, and more of them will survive.”
Steve is open about the fact that he’s never grown trees before, and that he never imagined he would end up overseeing a field full of firs and pines. He originally bought the land as an investment property, but said it was so close to the home he shares on Goldfinch Lane in North Oaks with Lauren and their two children, Lydia and Wade, that he didn’t feel like he could part with it. “One thing led to another, and now I’m growing Christmas trees,” he says, smiling.
Now six years into planting trees, the Kavans are almost ready to start harvesting their own inventory to sell. To ease into their new venture,
In light of Thanksgiving, Press Publications recently asked third graders from St. Odilia School in Shoreview what they were most thankful for this year. More responses can be found on page 2.
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North Oaks residents Steve and Lauren Kavan, pictured with daughter Lydia (12) and son Wade (9), bought their Lino Lakes farmland in 2019.
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• In November, members of the Mounds View High School Student Council will volunteer at Feed My Starving Children and participate in Meals on Wheels in Roseville with partnership with Mounds View High School National Honors Society members. During the month of December, student council members will host their annual toy drive,. Proceeds from the toy drive will go to the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.
• The Irondale Student Council hosted a trunk or treat event for Halloween. Kids were able to grab candy from different decorated cars, each belonging to a different club at Irondale. Members of the National Honors Society at Irondale also hosted a blood drive.
• Multiple students from the Mounds View Schools School District have been named National Merit semifinalists and scholars. Mounds View High School Principal Rob Reetz introduced the 16 scholars from both Mounds View and Irondale High School to the board.
• There were nine gifts received for schools and programs this period for a total of $12,190. The Ralph Reeder Food Shelf received 10 gifts this period for a total of $11,198.
• Superintendent Chris Lennox announced that The Viewer, the Mounds View High School student newspaper, has won the All-State Silver Award at the High School Press Newspaper Association’s annual convention. The newspaper and website also won Best in Show awards.
• For the upcoming school year, families living outside of the Mounds View Schools School District will be able to open enroll their kids in designated schools and grade levels kindergarten through fifth grade for the 2025-26 school year after board approved the change. Open enrollment is a state program that allows families to have their child attend a public school district other than the
district where they reside. Each year, in compliance with state statute, the district reviews student enrollment and building capacity. From there, the district decides whether to allow open enrollment to families living outside the district boundaries. This year, staff believe the district believes that some schools and grade levels will have the capacity to offer open enrollment for next year. Details and information about non-resident student enrollment will be made available on the district website.
• The board was provided an update regarding the district operational plan (DOP) goal for early childhood and kindergarten outreach efforts. The goal focuses on developing a coordinated outreach place that builds connections and promotes programs to early childhood and kindergarten families within the district. This is the second year of building on the goal. For the upcoming school year, there is on focus on execution and implementing the plan. A system has been created for routine tracking of Ramsey County birth records in order to mail residents information and promotions within months of a birth, at the first and second birthday, and after the child turns 3. Community outreach has included attending local farmers markets, community fairs and city festivals and participating in trunk or treat events. Other outreach efforts include an in-person school tour and an online 360-degree tour, Popsicles on the Playground event and a Kindergarten Kick-off with “signing days.”
The next Mounds Views Public Schools School Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the District Center, 4570 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. Public comments to the board will be at 6:30 p.m. before the meeting.
Ramsey County Attorney announces new countywide protocols
The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office (RCAO) has convened over 150 stakeholders on new countywide protocols, procedures and staff investment to maximize the use of Minnesota’s new Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Law. The ERPO law, effective this year, creates civil law tools to obtain a court-ordered surrender of firearms in certain dangerous situations where lives are at stake.
“We are encouraged by the interagency cooperation here in Ramsey County, as well as throughout the State of Minnesota, to put the ERPO law into regular practice,” said Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson. “To put this new law into practice, it is critical that law enforcement, those in the judicial system, family members and all those who play a part in filing ERPO requests have the proper guidance and support to ensure our families and communities are truly safe during moments of need.”
Extreme risk protection orders can protect household members from self-harm or harm to others as well as intervene to prevent potential mass shootings. Those who can file an ERPO include a family or household member, a chief law enforcement officer, a city or county attorney or a guardian.
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi has assigned Senior Assistant County Attorney Dawn Bakst to coordinate and support ERPO training, policy and implementation throughout the county.
For more information, go to tinyurl. com/3ba2zu68.
Madeline Dolby
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Birthdays, Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving
Happy Fall everyone! This time of year is my absolute favorite. The leaves are beginning to change color, it is just cold enough where you need a light jacket to go outside and everyone is getting ready for Thanksgiving.
This is a busy month for my family. On top of making Thanksgiving plans, it is me and my dad’s birthday month. We were born one day a part, which means we usually have a combined birthday celebration with family.
A few years ago, we went to Nashville to celebrate my 21st. My sister and I both brought our best friends with. We rented a house 10 minutes away from downtown and spent the weekend taking in the live music. Last year, my dad and I went back to catch a Wild versus Predators hockey game for our birthdays. I have always made a large deal about birthday celebrations. In college, my roommates and I would throw one another a birthday party the weekend after each other’s birthday. On the actual day, we would surprise each other with a birthday cake and celebrate just the four of us in some sort of fashion, typically watching the birthday girl’s favorite movie.
I am the same way with my family. I love celebrating my friends and family whenever I can.
This year, I am sadly not going back to Nashville. Some of you may know from my previous columns, but Nashville is one of my favorite places ever. Everything about it just oddly feels like home.
At the end of the month, we will get together with family and celebrate Thanksgiving. We did not have a traditional Thanksgiving last year. On Thursday morning we woke up around 6 a.m., drove down to St. Paul and did the Turkey Trot. It was a lot colder than I was expecting it to be, which made it even harder to participate in the race. For the whole race I could see my breath and my hands were permanently frozen into fists. My mom wore a winter parka to the race it was so cold. But I am glad we did it because it meant I got to eat an extra slice of pie or two at dinner.
This year, we are not doing the Turkey Trot again. I cannot tell whether I should be jumping up and down with joy or disappointed. It was nice to challenge myself after being out of a competitive sport for so long, but my body will also be silently thanking me for not waking up so early and facing the cold.
Around this time of year, I always begin to reflect on the past year. I try to pinpoint the “best moments” and remember who was there with me. Thanksgiving is not only about waking up early and doing your local Turkey Trot, but it is about being grateful for the people in your life. Within the last year, I have strengthened relationships with old college friends and met new people that I cannot imagine not having in my life. They all have played a large role in who I am today. Thank you to all of those who continue to support me, and thank you to readers for allowing Press Publications to continue to share bits and pieces of our communities with you.
Madeline Dolby is editor of the Shoreview Press. She can be reached at 651-431-1226 or shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com
Service, recognitions, throughout Shoreview
WMovers & Shakers
Sue Denkinger
hile we are still enjoying a relatively mild late fall, November is here and we look forward to the holiday season, specifically Thanksgiving. This is one of my favorite holidays as outside of making a turkey dinner, it is a day for family, friends, giving thanks and football (for those that like football). Being a veteran of cooking turkey dinners, once you’re done with the meal and clean-up, at my house, it’s time to relax. I like that about Thanksgiving!
In Shoreview, it’s the month where the city recognizes our advisory boards and community groups like the planning commission or Gallery 96 at our volunteer recognition dinner. These groups provide guidance to the city council if they are an advisory board and bring the community together through shared passions such as art or music. We are fortunate to have an abundance of volunteers
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who dedicate their time to serving our community. We also recognize the caring youth award and citizen of the year award winners at the dinner. These awards go to individuals that have long histories of giving back to the community.
We recently celebrated Veteran’s Day which recognizes those that sacrificed their lives for our country and us. This is a day for all of us to reflect on those that gave the ultimate sacrifice through their service as well as others who served and serve in the military forces. Our nation has and will continue to benefit from their service.
Two citizens were recently elected to the Shoreview City Council on November 5. Shelly Myrland has been serving out my previous council seat and will start her first new term in January. She previously served on the economic development commission and the economic development authority. In those roles, she worked as a liaison to our local businesses and worked on housing and business policy.
Paul Gardner is newly elected to replace Emy Johnson who will be retiring from the council at the end of December. He is a former State Representative and longtime resident who brings a
wealth of experience to the role. Please welcome them both.
I’d like to thank Emy Johnson who has served three terms on the city council, which included serving on the Lake Johanna Fire Board and president of the economic development authority. She brought with her experience from her successful business career and a background in public safety and security, which has been a great benefit to the city. Emy also brought with her skilled leadership abilities and a direct and forthright style that clearly defined her decisions and reasoning. She will be missed, and our city has benefitted greatly from her leadership and 12 years of service.
Finally, I have good news on the Rice Street project. Rice St. will be fully opened Thanksgiving week. Paving is done and the final work on the trail and grading are underway. To all readers, I wish you and yours a happy Thanksgiving however you choose to celebrate. Thank you for your support as I begin my second term as Shoreview mayor.
Sue Denkinger is the mayor of Shoreview.
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Madeline Dolby
• Lino Lakes resident Megan Helling asked council members to consider a humane pet store ordinance in Shoreview. This ordinance would prohibit the sale of puppies and kittens in brick-and-mortar pet stores. After purchasing a puppy from a north metro pet store, Helling learned that their dog came from a puppy mill. Shortly after Helling brought the dog home, it experienced extreme health issues. Shoreview pet stores currently do not sell puppies and kittens. The ordinance would be preventive.
• According to Shoreview Mayor Sue Denkinger, the construction on Rice Street is scheduled to be complete by the week of Thanksgiving. Roadwork and paving are complete. Sidewalk and trail grading and preparation is still underway.
• The council approved a proposed accessory structure to be built at Lionsgate Academy, 599 Cardigan Road. The structure was proposed by Michelle Jirik on behalf of Lionsgate Academy. It will be built on the concrete adjacent to the south side of the school next to the parking lot. The
shed will be 192 square feet and 10.5 feet high. It will be used for storing equipment for the students.
• The 2025 recycling budget, a recycling fee of $105 and a new joint powers agreement (JPA) with Ramsey County for utilizing the solid waste management service charge has been approved by the council. The new JPA will extend from Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2029. The agreement provides for the primary source of funding for the city’s curbside recycling program. The proposed recycling budget for 2025 is $1,353,099, and increase over last year’s budget of $1,307,161. Expenses associated with the recycling budget include contractual fees for weekly curbside recycling pick up, spring cleanup day and staff time. The 2025 recycling fee is proposed at $105, an increase of four dollars from last year’s fee of $101. Residents have the option to choose from three recycling cart sizes and are allowed multiple carts at no additional cost.
• The council approved a new tobacco license for Vibes MN, located
at 1080 County Road E West, through Dec. 31, 2024. The required paperwork and fees have been submitted. Ramsey County Sherriff’s Office completed the background check, which came back satisfactory.
• The city is now in a master agreement for maintenance of traffic control signal systems with Ramsey County after council approved the agreement. Ramsey County owns and operates traffic control signal systems within Shoreview. The agreement identifies the maintenance and power responsibilities for these signals in accordance with county policies on lighting and allocation of costs for traffic control systems. The city is responsible for streetlights, power, emergency vehicle preemption systems and paint, while the county will be responsible for traffic control items.
• An interior abatement has been issued to 883 Monterey Drive after council approved the assessment completed by city staff that deemed the interior of the property a nuisance. The property owner will be
PUBLIC NOTICES
CITY OF SHOREVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 5828 HAMLINE AVENUE
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, as amended, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Shoreview City Council will hold a hearing at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, December 2, 2024 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 4600 N. Victoria Street.
This hearing is being held to hear and consider any and all written or oral objections which may be offered about the assessment for the above referenced property. This assessment relates to nuisance abatement costs incurred from the nuisance abatement of the outside storage, garage and restoration of the lawn in July and August. The costs, $30,493.72 is the amount proposed to be assessed.
The proposed assessment roll is now on file at Shoreview City Hall, Community Development Office, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota and open for public inspection by interested persons. An owner may appeal an assessment to District Court, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 429.081 by serving notice of appeal to the Shoreview Mayor or City Manager within 30 days after the assessment is adopted and filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or City Manager. However, no appeal may be taken as to the amount of any individual assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Manager prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing.
Prior to certification of the assessment against the property with the Ramsey County Auditor, you may pay the entire assessment amount to the City of Shoreview. The unpaid account balance will be certified as an assessment on next year’s tax statement. To avoid the assessment of these charges, pay the amount due by December 16, 2024
If you have any questions relating to your account or the certification process, please feel free to contact Niki Hill at 651-490-4658 or via email at nhill@shoreviewmn.gov
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Brad Martens, City Manager
MAILED: November 13, 2024
ECC2023-0017
Published one time in the Shoreview Press on November 19, 2024.
CITY OF SHOREVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Shoreview City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at the Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota to order the assessment of costs related to vegetative growth and/ or nuisance abatements on the following properties:
PIN: 233023220035 – 4486 Lexington Avenue
PIN: 363023410040 – 225 North Owasso Boulevard
Persons who want to comment on this proposal are invited to attend this hearing. Please check the website or call the Shoreview Department of Community Development (651-490-4680) after Tuesday November 26, to find out where this item will be located on the meeting agenda. The meeting will also be cable cast on Channel 16. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Brad Martens, City Manager
Published one time in the Shoreview Press on November 19, 2024.
CITY OF SHOREVIEW AN ORDINANCE SUMMARY
On the 18th day of November, 2024, the Shoreview City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1041; and, by 4/5 th majority vote, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd. 4, directed that a summary of the ordinance be published. Shoreview Ordinance No. 1041 amends the Administrative Fee Schedule for the
inspection by any person during regular business hours at the office of the City
Manager at 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN 55126. A copy of the Ordinance is also available on the City’s website at www.shoreviewmn.gov
Date: November 19, 2024
Brad Martens, City Manager
Published one time in the Shoreview Press on November 19, 2024.
CITY OF SHOREVIEW ORDINANCE NO. 1040 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2, DIVISION 4
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
The Shoreview City Council ordains that Chapter 2, Division 4 of the Shoreview Municipal Code is amended to read as follows (New language is underlined and italicized; stricken text is proposed for deletion): DIVISION 4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Sec. 2-182. Establishment.
An economic development commission is hereby established to advise the city council on economic development and to create a focal point for the economic development of the city build relationships with the business community.
(Prior Code, § 307.010)
Sec. 2-183. Composition.
The economic development commission shall consist of nine to 13 members appointed by the city council, of which the majority must be residents.
Membership shall be open to any resident or nonresident representative of a city-based business that is interested in the business climate and economic development direction of the city. Any member of the commission may be removed by a majority vote of the city council.
(Prior Code, § 307.020)
Sec. 2-184. Terms and compensation.
Members shall be appointed for three-year terms beginning February 1 and ending January 31 of the second year following. Members of the commission may receive compensation as the city council shall provide by resolution.
(Prior Code, § 307.030)
Sec. 2-185. Vacancies.
In case of a vacancy during the term of any member of the commission, the city council shall appoint a new member to serve the remainder of the term. A vacancy shall exist if any of the following occur: death, disability, failure to serve, or resignation.
(Prior Code, § 307.040)
Sec. 2-186. Organization.
The commission shall annually elect one member to serve as chair. The chair is responsible for presiding at meetings, working with staff on meeting agendas, and attending city council meetings as needed to represent the commission. The community development department shall maintain all records of the commission and bring forward any recommendations to the city council. An executive committee may be formed and undertake duties assigned to it by the commission.
(Prior Code, § 307.050)
Sec. 2-187. Meetings and reports.
The commission shall hold monthly meetings as needed. It shall follow the city’s committee handbook procedures for formal actions and keep a public record of all motions, resolutions, findings, minutes and reports which shall be reduced in writing and a copy forwarded to the city council. It shall keep minutes which shall be reduced to writing and a copy forwarded to the city council.
The community development director shall be the official advisor.
(Prior Code, § 307.060)
Sec. 2-188. Duties and functions.
The duties and functions of the commission shall be as follows:
(1) Endeavor to secure a full and complete understanding of the city’s needs and desires for economic development activities.
(2) Assist with the development of a business retention and attraction program, i.e., a marketing plan.
(3) Ensure the integration of the city’s economic development efforts with its land use planning efforts. This means that business attraction is not an end to itself but is an element of community development.
(4) Assist in the identification of commercial/industrial rehabilitation areas, and in working with the affected businesses to sell the effort.
(5) Assist in business promotion and recognition events, such as the Metro East Development Fair or a business appreciation night.
(6) Interact with the chamber of commerce as a means of improving communications and responsiveness and avoiding duplication.
(7) Create a focal point for the economic development efforts of the city.
(8) Participate in the policy-making process as requested by the city council. This may involve occasional joint meetings with the planning commission and/or city council.
(9) Perform other duties and functions as specifically delegated by the city council.
(1) Providing a valuable communication link between the business com-
billed for the costs associated with the abatement and requested a payment plan to be assessed to the property. The assessment will be spread over 10 years at a 0 percent interest rate.
• The city will enter into a new agreement with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office (RSCO) for law enforcement services. The current agreement will expire on Dec. 31, 2024, with no additional options for renewal. Services provided by the RSCO includes patrol, investigations, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, water patrol, violent crime enforcement, animal control and a variety of community outreach efforts and volunteer programs. These services will continue. The new agreement will last five years, ending on Dec. 31, 2029.
The next Shoreview City Council meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, in council chambers.
munity and city.
(2) Serving as an advocate for the business community in participating in city policy and program development as an advisory group to the city council.
(3) Educating the business community on city policies, goals, and values.
(4) Facilitating networking opportunities for local businesses and other sponsored events.
(5) Providing resources and services to assist and support the local business community.
(6) Working with the city council and economic development authority in developing and implementing long -range strategic planning for business growth, economic development and redevelopment.
(7) Perform other duties and functions as specifically delegated by the city council.
(Prior Code, § 307.070)
Adoption Date: Passed by the city council of the City of Shoreview on the 4th day of November, 2024.
Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication in the city’s official newspaper.
Sue Denkinger, Mayor
Attest: Brad Martens, City Manager
Published one time in the Shoreview Press on November 19, 2024.
MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT #621
NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLICATION
To view the 2023-2024 revenue and expenditure budgets for all funds and a link to the Minnesota Department of Education’s report card please go to the Budget and Finance section of our website at: www.mvpschools.org/about/finance
Published one time in the Shoreview Press on November 19, 2024.
MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT #621
MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY, OCTOBER 8, 2024
Meetings take place at the District Center in Shoreview (4570 Victoria Street N). Complete minutes available upon request at the District Center. 2023-24 World’s Best Workforce and Achievement and Integration Plan
Executive director of curriculum and instruction Angie Peschel and director of research, evaluation and assessment Mary Stobb shared a presentation focused on strategies and progress for each of the six components of the strategic plan:
1. All students meet school readiness goals.
2. All third-grade students achieve grade-level literacy.
3. All students graduate from high-school.
4. All students attain college and career readiness.
5. Close achievement gaps for all student groups.
6. Equitable access to excellent and diverse educators. The presentation can be found on the website.
DOP Goal Update: READ Act Implementation
Executive director of curriculum and instruction Angie Peschel and director of curriculum and instruction Heidi Saari presented on this year’s DOP (District Operation Plan) goal of implementing the READ Act, which is legislation passed in the 2023 Minnesota Legislative session. The goal of this legislation is to have every Minnesota child reading at or above grade level every year, beginning in kindergarten, and to support multilingual learner and students receiving special education services in achieving their individualized reading goals in order to meet grade level proficiency. The presentation can be found on the website.
Updates
The Board shared updates on their activities and participation in events and committees around the District.
Thank you
The Board accepted with appreciation gifts from Becky Hepola - Travelers Company Match, Sean Palacio - Abbott Benevity Match, House of Note c/o Jeff Anderson, Mary K. Anderson, Joan and Kenneth Zwach, Wenjing Tang, Craig and Marian Andresen, Rebecca and Paul Stever, Paul and Denise Williams, Ann Ackerman, Carley Foundry - Jordan Carley, John Catron, JoAnne Garbe, Ramona Holmes, Kiwanis Club of North Suburban Golden K -Don Engel and Kiwanis Members, Land O’Lakes - Amy K.M. Podlesak, Terri Metcalf, Kristine Prescott, Duane and Arlene Retzer, Salem Covenant Church - Shelli Streeper, Shoreview Community Center/City of Shoreview - Laurie Nelson and Gary Chapman, Alicia and David Smith, United Church of Christ New Brighton - Pastor Amy Wick Moore and UCCNB, Walen Thompson
Madeline Dolby
COPS&COURTS
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview:
• A Shoreview woman, 36, was arrested for DUI at 10:50 p.m. Oct. 4 in the 3400 block of Rice Street, after Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the report of a possible drunk driver.
• A resident in the 3500 block of Owasso Street on Oct. 5 reported a garage burglary.
• A vehicle was reported stolen Oct. 6 from the 100 block of Saint Marie Street.
• A resident in the 3600 block of Rustic Place reported that someone stole credit cards from his vehicle Oct. 6 while it was parked outside his home.
• A Lino Lakes man, 18, was cited for speeding and failure to provide proof of insurance Oct. 6 at the intersection of County Road I and Lake Avenue, following a traffic stop for speeding.
• A White Bear Lake man, 39, was arrested for burglary and for having an active felony warrant from Beltrami County at 10:36 p.m. Oct. 6 in the 3500 block of Cohansey Street. Deputies had been called out to the scene on a domestic assault report involving a man forcing his way into a residence and stealing property.
• A Vadnais Heights man reported attempted break-ins to two construction trailers belonging to his employer while they were parked in the 3600 block of Victoria Street N. on Oct. 7.
• Deputies took custody of a wallet and a pair of pants that a resident in the 500 block of Tomlyn Avenue found in front of his house on Oct. 7.
• A Woodbury man, 35, was cited for speeding Oct. 7 at the intersection of I-694 and Victoria Street. A Blaine woman, 34, was cited for speeding Oct. 7 at the intersection of Lexington Avenue N. and Royal Oaks Drive.
• A Dundas woman in the 4900 block of Turtle Lane E reported fraudulent activity on her credit cards on Oct. 8.
• Deputies recovered a lost wallet found at the intersection of Highway 96 and Lexington Avenue N. on Oct. 8 that was turned in at the patrol station.
• A Minneapolis man reported his bike stolen Oct. 12 from the 500 block of Suzanne Avenue.
• A silver 2022 Kia Sorrento was reported stolen Oct. 10 from the 600 block of Suzanne Avenue. The vehicle was recovered later that evening.
• A resident in the 600 block of Schifsky Road on Oct. 10 reported fraudulent activity on her bank account. A resident in the 1000 block of
Glen Paul Court reported fraudulent activity on his credit cards, also on Oct. 10.
• A Rogers man, 24, was cited at 1:32 a.m. Oct. 12 in the 1900 block of County Road I for driving without headlights. At 10:27 a.m. that day, a Shoreview man, 40, was cited for speeding at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and County Road I.
At 11:16 a.m., a Ham Lake woman, 64, was cited for speeding at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Lois Drive. At 12:05 p.m., a Roseville man, 68, was cited for speeding on Lexington Avenue and Buffalo Lane, and at 1:12 p.m. a Brooklyn Center man, 42, was cited for speeding at the intersection of I-694 and Rice Street.
• A business in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway on Oct. 12 reported dust from another nearby business blowing onto their property.
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies quickly advised the complainant that the activity was not criminal and could possibly be handled in the civil courts.
• A South St. Paul man, 35, was arrested for burglary at 3:01 a.m. Oct. 13 in the 3700 block of Rustic Place, after deputies caught him in the act of forcing his way into a home through the front door. In addition to burglary, he was nabbed on an outstanding Ramsey County warrant for threats of violence.
• A Shoreview man, 26, was cited for speeding Oct. 13 at the intersection of Lexington Avenue N. and County Road I.
A Minneapolis man, 54, was cited for speeding Oct. 15 at the intersection of Highway 96 and Lexington Avenue N.
A Shoreview man, 75, was also cited for speeding at the same location on Oct. 16. A St. Paul man, 24, was cited Oct. 17 in the 900 block of County Road D for driving after suspension and failure to carry proof of insurance. A St. Cloud man, 24, was cited Oct. 19 in the 1000 block of Gramsie Road. for driving after suspension and failure to carry proof of insurance.
• A resident in the 600 block of Highway 96 on Oct. 14 reported her mailbox damaged and her political campaign sign stolen. A political yard sign was reported stolen Oct. 9 from the 700 block of Tanglewood Drive.
• A New Brighton man, 18, was arrested for domestic assault Oct. 14 in the 1000 block of Island Lake Avenue after he got into a scuffle with family members.
• An electric bike, valued at $1,700, was reported stolen Oct. 14 from the 3400 block of Kent Street.
Loretta Harding
Understanding the Predatory Offender Registry
BY BILL STICKELS III ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR EDITOR
Whenever a public meeting is scheduled to address a registered predatory offender moving into a community, such as what happened on Oct. 14 in Cambridge, there are inevitably a lot of concerns and questions that ultimately lead to misunderstandings. That’s where Brad Vandervegt, Notification Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Corrections comes in.
Besides providing information regarding the specific offender the meeting has been called for, Vandervegt dedicates a majority of his presentation educating attendees about the Predatory Offender Registry Program as a whole, in hopes of raising awareness of predatory offenders in general.
In order to understand the current program, a person needs to know about the origins of it. According to Vandervegt, the registry program was created in the immediate aftermath of the 1989 Jacob Wetterling abduction.
“At the time, it was very specific to men who abducted children,” Vandervegt said. “Law enforcement said we need a tool that brings all of our data together. Because prior to the registry, if North Branch PD had an encounter with an individual who was engaging in questionable or problematic behavior, that would go into their file system. But if that person came to Cambridge, there was no way to readily share that information.
“What it does is it makes it instantaneous, so law enforcement in a time when need arises, can very quickly go into this database and whittle down a suspect list,” he continued.
The registry has grown and changed over the years, according to Vandervegt. Now, it doesn’t just include men who abduct children. It also includes anyone who has committed a sexual offense against another person. Therefore, the name has changed from the more commonly known “sex offender registry” to “predatory offender registry.”
Not for public
Vandervegt explained the registry itself is not open to the public. “The registry was developed as a policing tool. It collects and retains a great deal of information that is private data. The registry is only for law enforcement or corrections for the management or policing of this unique population.”
Some of the information that is now included in the registry is the person’s exact primary address of residence and any addresses that would be considered secondary residences.
“Think things like vacation properties, relatives’ homes, whatever the case may be,” Vandervegt said.
Other things that must be registered include storage units, any employment they have, any schools they attend; either online or in person, and any vehicles they may drive — including vehicles driven for an employer. Even things such as fish houses and boats must be registered. Additionally, any distinct physical traits must be noted such as scars, marks, and tattoos.
“Even the old, broke-down car in the backyard needs to be registered,” he said. “So you can see the robustness of this program.”
Different levels of registry
Vandervegt said the levels system came about out of the need for the public to be informed about people on the registry. The Community Notification Act, federally known as “Meagan’s Law,” came about in 1997.
“It is predicated in the understanding that a well-informed community is in fact a safer community,” he said.
There are three levels of notification, which are based on an offender’s likelihood to commit another crime. It also determines who and how many people in the general public should be notified of a predatory offender living in their community.
To be subject to any sort of notification, an offender must have gone to prison, which is technically different from going to jail. In other words, juveniles or anyone who receives a stayed or probationary sentence is not assessed a risk level.
“It does not imply that they have no risk,” Vandervegt explained. “It just means we haven’t measured it, unless or until they go to prison.”
He said the three levels are based on a risk assessment tool created from an extensive study performed with previous offenders to come up with a general predictability of a person re-offending. Level 1 means the offender scored in the lower range of known predictive risk factors. Level 2 has a moderate amount of risk factors. Level 3 has a higher amount of risk factors. He added that almost any offender can get reassessed and have their risk level raised or lowered.
The risk level also determines who in the public will be notified. Vandervegt said for a Level 1 offender, local law enforcement, victims of or witnesses to the offense if they’ve requested notification, plus immediate adult household members in the domicile of the registrant.
For a Level 2 offender, the same people as a Level 1 will be notified, plus additional individuals or entities that law enforcement determines to be of particular risk based on that registrant’s known patterns.
“It is commonly believed that with a Level 2 notification, law enforcement will notify schools, daycares, places where children congregate,” he said.
Additionally, local law enforcement can choose other places to notify based on the person’s history of offenses. As an example, Vandervegt said if an offender is known to slip something into a person’s drink and take advantage of a person’s state of intoxication, then law enforcement might circulate the person’s name and picture to local bars.
Only Level 3 offenders warrant a broad notification such as the public meeting.
Why no locations limitations?
Easily the most common question Vandervegt receives is why are offenders allowed to live in close proximity to things such as schools, libraries, churches, etc. The answer, quite simply, is that such limitations have turned out to be counter-productive.
“What they did was they drew circles around the places these people couldn’t live,” he said regarding communities that have enacted residency restrictions. “And inevitably they created places where they could live. And if you lived in that neighborhood, you weren’t too excited about that.
“The other problem with that is it destabilized the population. Homelessness went through the roof. And when we have a de-stabilized population of people who already have issues with managing and moderating their own behavior and conduct, and we make it even harder for them to meaningfully engage in their environment and community, we increase their risk. So the exact opposite thing happens. It feels good to think if we just push them out, we mitigate risk. But once you start peeling back the layers, you find they are counter-intuitive.”
Additionally, he said a study of over 5,000 sex offenders asked those who did re-commit a sexual offense if proximity to those locations impacted them committing the other offense. “What we found was across the board, none of them in any way would have been impacted by prohibiting the distance from a known place where children congregated,” he said, adding most likely those who would offend were invited into that area such as a staff member or volunteer.
Bill Stickels III is editor of the Isanti-Chisago County Star
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2024 LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS
STATE
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
50.88% (1,653,744 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 46.66% (1,516,346 votes)
NORTH OAKS PRECINCT 1
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
57.22% (1,030 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 38.22% (688 votes)
NORTH OAKS PRECINCT 2
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
56.11% (1,106 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 41.55% (819 votes)
SHOREVIEW PRECINCT 1
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
71.17% (896 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 26.77% (337 votes)
PRESIDENTIAL RACE RESULTS
SHOREVIEW PRECINCT 2
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
63.70% (1,376 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 33.10 % (715 votes)
SHOREVIEW PRECINCT 3
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
63.45% (1,776)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 34.08% (954 votes)
SHOREVIEW PRECINCT 4
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
64.07% (1,988 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 33.45% (1,038)
SHOREVIEW PRECINCT 5
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
58.34% (717 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 39.95% (491 votes)
SHOREVIEW PRECINCT 6
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
62.45% (2,340 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 35.12% (1,316 votes)
SHOREVIEW PRECINCT 7
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
60.45% (1,738 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 37.22% (1,070 votes)
MOUNDS VIEW PRECINCT 1
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
59.44% (1,155 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 37.26% (724 votes)
MOUNDS VIEW PRECINCT 2
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz: 57.36% (783 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 39.19% (535 votes)
MOUNDS VIEW PRECINCT 3
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
59.58% (1,303 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 37.45% (819 votes)
MOUNDS VIEW PRECINCT 4
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz:
56.68% (717 votes)
Donald Trump & J.D. Vance: 40.24% (509 votes)
Mounds View High School graduate performs in ‘Disney on Ice’
Izzi Gorowsky has been skating since she was 4 years old. Growing up, she used to practice skating at the Sports Center in White Bear Lake and at the Parade Ice Garden in Minneapolis.
Now, Gorowsky will be performing in the upcoming production of “Disney on Ice” taking place from Nov. 21 through Nov. 24 at the Xcel Energy Center.
Recently, Press Publications sat down with Gorowsky to learn more about her skating career and her involvement in this year’s production of “Disney on Ice.”
Q: Tell us about yourself.
A: My name is Izzi Gorowsky, I’m 23 years old and I grew up on Coon Lake, Minnesota. I graduated from Mounds View High School in 2019. I skated at the White Bear Lake Sports Center
and Parade Ice Garden in Minneapolis. Some of my other interests include traveling and exploring new cities, painting and dancing!
Q: How long have you been skating?
A: I started skating when I was 4 years old and took my first glide on the lake I grew up on. My parents keep an outdoor rink every winter. I can’t believe it’s been almost 20 years now!
Q: What made you want to try figure skating?
A: A family tradition during Christmas was to have all my cousins over to skate and play hockey. I joined in and loved it! After that, I went out on the lake to skate as much as I could! One of my very first competitions was the White Bear Lake Holiday Open in 2009.
Q: How long have you been a part of the Disney on Ice Show?
A: I’ve been with “Disney on Ice” since 2019. Over the past 5 years I’ve had the amazing opportunity to see the world and perform in Australia, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and Switzerland.
Q: What originally made you want to try out?
A: When I was 6 years old, I went to see my first “Disney on Ice” show. I was so inspired that I would go every year when they came through town. I’ve always
enjoyed the artistic side of skating, competing in events called Character Spotlight, Dramatic and Interpretive. At age 12, I started choreographing all my own programs and the annual spring ice show was the highlight of every year. I’ve always been passionate about performing for an audience!
Q: Who will you be playing in the show?
A: I’m an ensemble skater, aerialist and understudy for the roles of Belle and Elsa. I’m in the high energy Opening Number of our show. I fly up to 30 feet in the air on aerial silks in the “Beauty and the Beast” segment. I’m also featured in the ensemble of “Aladdin” and a Sea Anemone in “The Little Mermaid.” Our costumes are so unique and vibrant that you won’t be able to miss me out there!
Q: What has been your toughest challenge while performing for Disney?
A: Being away from home for months at a time can be hard, but this makes coming to St. Paul so special! I’m so excited to perform for my family and friends in my hometown!
Q: What part of the show are you most looking forward to?
A: During the “Beauty and the Beast” segment, I fly on the silk carousel. This apparatus is made up of seven aerial silks that we use to
perform a team acrobatic routine. Mixing skating with flying every day is the best part of my show! I love to hear the audience cheer when we are lifted into the air to put on a fabulous dinner party for Belle!
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Gorowsky (left) and her friend Lexi (right) attend “Disney on Ice” as kids.
Izzi Gorowsky
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Miles Moore, 4, got to try his hand at holding a fire hose at Lake Johanna Fire Station No. 4 on Nov. 13. — Sara Marie Moore
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PAR Systems expands operation in Shoreview
PAR Systems, an automation technology company, will expand. The company serves a variety of industries including life science, aerospace, nuclear and marine, among others. An additional 140,000-square-foot facility will be built adjacent to the company’s current campus. The new facility will include three process and development labs focused on machine vision,
robotics and friction stir welding. The space will also allow PAR to grow its team.
The project is being developed in collaboration with RJ Ryan, Pope Architects and Scannell Properties. Groundbreaking on the project took place on Nov. 8; construction will begin soon.
Bravo Fitness celebrates 2 decades of business
Bravo Fitness, owned by Rebecca Bravo, celebrates 20 years of business. Bravo Fitness continues to bring fitness, health and community wellness to the Shoreview area. It is a private training studio that offers personal training, couples training, virtual training and stretch therapy.
For more information go to www. bravofitness.com. Bravo Fitness is located at 3999 Rice St. Unit No. 3, Shoreview.
Matt McMillan, CEO of Press Publications, is America’s Newspapers new board vice president. Leonard Woosley, president of Southern Newspapers and president and publisher of The Daily News in Galveston, Texas, is America’s Newspapers new
CONSTRUCTION BRIEF
and the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District are partnering to restore the wetland located to the west of Cottage Place. Tree and buckthorn removal has begun and work will continue until Dec. 13.
board president. Patrick Dorsey, publisher Sante Fe New Mexican, is the new board treasurer. America’s Newspapers is a leading national industry trade group and represents 1,700 newspapers and associate members.
Beginning in the spring, native plants will be added to the landscape. For residents in the project area, it is asked that you remove any private items such as fire pits or firewood during the tree removal process. More details about the project can be found online at rwmwd.org/projects/ cottage-place-wetland-regeneration.
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Matt McMillian
TEEN COUNCIL: Council members gain experience, learn about possible careers
much work. Also, I thought it’d be a good way for me to get experience working with and around art.
Q: What are you hoping to gain from this experience?
A: I’m hoping that I’ll gain some experience with art-related work that could open opportunities for me in the future.
Q: What are you most looking forward to on the council?
A: I’m most looking forward to watching the museum grow over time.
Q: How do you think being on the council will benefit you in the future?
A: I think that being on the council will give me a unique experience that could help me with getting jobs in the future, and maybe starting an interest that could lead me toward museum jobs.
Rediat Tekabe
Q: Tell me about yourself.
A: I’ve liked drawing ever since I was a kid. I’m an aspiring cartoonist who is currently in my junior year of high school.
Q: How did you hear about the CAT Teen Council?
A: My art teacher recommended it to me — she said I fit the description they were looking for and I should try it out.
Q: What made you want to join?
A: I thought working at an art museum would be pretty cool. In the past, I’ve always had a disdain for art museums because whenever they represented it to kids, it always felt like they were trying to do a history
about what would be interesting to see in a museum.
Q: What are you hoping to gain from this experience?
A: A better understanding of how to work with other people when it comes to creative projects.
Q: What are you most looking forward to while on the council?
A: Talking to more creative people my age.
Q: How do you think being on the council will benefit you in the future?
A: It’ll probably look good on a resume. It’ll give me extra resources I could look through for possible careers for the future.
Sophia Tranberry
Q: Tell me about yourself
A: I’m a junior at Central High School in St. Paul! Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and my dad has been a big part of that. From a really young
and compiling all of it together to make one sound identity of myself.
Q: How did you hear about the council?
A: I f irst heard about the council through my art teacher at school; he’s always encouraging me to try new things and apply myself in the art community wherever I can. I had never submitted my art to an application before this, so that was a new experience. I kept secondguessing if what I made was going to be good enough to get into the council.
Q: What made you want to join/ apply?
A: For the most part, I wanted to get acquainted with having a job that wasn’t an everyday thing, but I still had to show up and commit to it. This is also the sort of thing that can be put on college applications when I get to that point, too. I really love working with kids, which is Laura’s whole job, so the idea of making art galleries more exciting and accessible for kids and people of all ages was a really important part of my application process.
Q: What are you hoping to gain from this experience?
A: I’m not sure what I want to do with my life when I get out of college and actually start working somewhere, but gaining the knowledge of what happens behind the scenes at galleries and seeing what potentially working at one could look like when I’m older is really neat.
Q: What are you most looking forward to on the council?
A: As well as working with kids, the exhibition aspect really stood out for me. Over the next eight-ish months, we’ll be creating our own exhibition of pieces from the CAT’s collection and relating all of them to a central theme that we’ll create, and the pieces will be displayed in the museum’s Focus Gallery.
Q: How do you think being on the council will benefit you in the future?
A: I’m really hoping that this will broaden my horizons as far as careers in the arts go, and gaining new experiences is always good for learning about what I want to do in life. I would recommend this program to any high schoolers looking for a first job/paid internship sort of thing.
Other council members include Claira Curwick from the Area Learning Center, Kiera Cottle from Centennial High School and Penelope Figueroa-Ray from Central. The CAT is located at 4600 Churchill St., Shoreview. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more information on the Teen Council, go to cafesjianarttrust.org.
Compiled by Madeline Dolby
The Cafesjian Art Trust Teen Council consists of representatives from six high schools from around the North Metro area.
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Mustangs nipped by Shakopee 24-17 at state, finish 8-3
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Mounds View’s stellar football season ended with a near-upset of No. 2 ranked Shakopee on Nov. 9, as the Sabres fended off the Mustangs 24-17 at Spring Lake Park.
The Mustangs trailed 17-0 at halftime after giving up two big plays early. With Jacob Sampson completing 23 of 37 passes for 247 yards, they pulled within 17-14, and had a chance to take the lead after blocking a punt. However, the Sabres sacked Sampson on a fourthdown play, then drove for a clinching touchdown.
Reaching in the third round of playoffs for the first time since 2019, the Mustangs finished 8-3. They were ranked No. 9.
Shakopee (10-1) took a 17-0 lead on quarterback Judah Forsberg’s 75-yard run, halfback Zac Doctor’s 71-yard run, and Quinn O’Fallon’s 30-yard field goal
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Mustangs had another threat going when Joe Kostolnik blocked a punt and Liam Donahue recovered in Sabre territory. The Sabres shut the door and took over on downs after the sack.
Shakopee made it 24-14 on T.J. Clark’s six-yard touchdown. The Mustangs kept the pressure on, reaching the Sabre three. On fourth down, they had Fellman kick a 20-yard field goal to pull within 24-17 with 2:25 left.
just before the half, after the Mustangs stopped them in the red zone.
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Sampson scored on a four-yard run midway through the third quarter.
46 yards for another touchdown after catching a deflected pass from Sampson. Cooper Fellman made both conversions.
The Mustangs were held to 58 yards rushing as the Sabres limited top ball-carrier Mitch Olson to 11 yards in 10 carries. Sampson gained 39 on 12 carries. Rufus-Okomhanru caught seven passes for 125 yards, Olson eight for 43 yards, Logan Johnson two for 31, Jack Dahl two for 23 and Ishaan Goyat two for 19.
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Now within three points, the
Shakopee had 328 yards rushing and none passing. Clark rolled up 141 in 23 carries, Docteur 114 in seven and Forsberg 73 in six.
Bina nabs 2 more state swim medals
the 500 and seventh in the 200 three times.
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Maria Nelson - Interim Chair
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The Mustang medley relay placed 10th in 1:50.14 with junior Kayley McKee (backstroke), eighth-grader Riley Bury (breaststroke), Bina (butterfly) and freshman Lauren Maki (freestyle). Their 400 freestyle team placed 15th in 3:38.78 with Kara Gorzek, Annika Schwartz, Maki and Bina.
Carrol Brown-Mills - Secretary AND 2024 Shoreview Citizen of the Year
Ellie Bina added to her collection of state medals with two more on Saturday evening in the state Class 2A swimming meet at the University of Minnesota.
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junior placed fourth in the 500 freestyle with 4:58.35, and seventh in the 200 freestyle in 1:52.23. Her prelim times were 4:59.08 and 1:52.33. In three state meets, Bina has placed third, fourth and fifth in
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The Mustangs finished 14th in the team standings. Minnetonka was the champion.
In Section 4AA a week earlier, Bina won the 500 (5:00.91) and placed second in the 200 (1:53.57). The medley team was third
in 1:50.36 and the 400 free team was third in 3:40.44. Also qualifying for state were Maki in the 100 free with fourth place and Bury in breaststroke with fifth place. At state they didn’t place in the top 16. The Mustangs were third in the team section standings. Gorzek reached finals in the 200 free (fourth place) and 500 free (seventh). Four divers placed fifth through eighth of 24 entrants: Tyler Ostrom, Bria Mills, Kamdyn Karel and Savanna Crego. Bruce Strand
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Erik Westgard - Donor Relations Committee Chair
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Mounds View had two all-conference selections, senior outside hitter Emma Nordeen and junior setter Rylee Loween, after an 18-11 season, 5-4 in the Suburban East Conference. Avery Jedlenski, Victoria Kurilov and Eva Bona got honorable mentions. Team awards went to Nordeen (MVP, best offense). Bona (best defense), Annika Leafblad (top rookie), Addi Persuitti (most improved), Loween (hardest worker), Gigi Otto (inspirational) and Jedlenski (Hard Hat). Nordeen logged 314 kills and Kurilov 238. Loween led with 672 assists and 46 aces and made 83 kills. Kaydence Keller served 38 aces, and Bona and Nordeen 37 each. Jedlenski served 94 percent and Bona 91.5 percent. Bona had 267 digs, Loween 190, Jedlenski 177 and Keller 176.
GIRLS HOCKEY
Mounds View/Irondale (MVI) has a 1-3 record after two weeks. The Mustangs lost to White Bear Lake 6-4 with Taylor Metz, Sarah Johnson, Stella Hagen and Nadia Buck scoring, then lost to Roseville/Mahtomedi 4-1 with Claire Milbert scoring. MVI broke into the win column against North Wright County 5-1 on Thursday,
Nov. 14 as Johnson netted two goals and Buck, Johnson, Audrey Cummins, and Paige Friedman one each. Maddy Meisner made 27 saves. They lost to Park 5-1 at home Saturday, Nov.16 with Buck scoring.
BOYS SOCCER
Mounds View had one all-Suburban East Conference pick, senior forward Ali Ahmed, after going 2-6-1 in the conference and 5-11-1 overall. The Mustangs’ top scorers were Everett Wynn (six goals, three assists), Zach Hoyt (five goals) and Ahmed (two goals, five assists).
GIRLS SOCCER
Mounds View had four players named all-conference after going 5-3-1 in the Suburban East and 9-8-1 overall. They are Veronica Warren, senior midfielder; Liliana Peleska, senior defender; Ivy Nystrom, sophomore defender; and Ava Myers, freshman midfielder. Top scorers were Karin Hoyt with five goals and Myers with four goals.
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The Mustangs celebrated a blocked punt against Shakopee with Liam Donahue picking up the ball.
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Ellie Bina placed fourth in the 500 freestyle and seventh in the 200 freestyle.
Rock the Schoolhouse brings in more than 200 people
The Mounds View Schools Education Foundation hosted its signature event, Rock the Schoolhouse, on Saturday November 9. More than $80,000 was raised this year and over 200 people attended the event. Attendees got to listen to live music and participate in a silent auction. The event was held at Silverwood Park in St. Anthony.
TREE FARM: Offers variety of holiday decor
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they are planning to sell pre-cut trees from other nearby farms, “just to get used to how to run everything, and help set it all up to be customer friendly,” Steve says. A new red barn was just built on the property this year by another North Oaks resident, Jey Carlson, and a fire pit and seating area have been added outside to create a festive atmosphere. For their first season of business the Kavans are planning to offer wreaths, smaller tabletop trees, and a selection of Fraser fir, Balsam Fir, Canaan fir,
If you go
Kavan Family Tree Farm 1415 Ash Street, Lino Lakes Opening November 22
Hours:
Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thursdays 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
and white pine trees that range from six feet to 12 feet tall. The Kavans have been getting advice from another popular tree farm,
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Emma Nordeen
Mounds View Volleyball
Emma Nordeen was named Most Valuable Player and best offensive player for the Mounds View volleyball team that finished 18-11. The 5-foot-9 senior outside hitter paced the Mustangs with 314 kills, after logging 225 as a junior. Nordeen was a strong server as well with 36 aces and solid in the back with 190 digs. “Consistent player. Fierce competitor. Excellent blocker. Go-to player when you need a kill,” Coach Tom Weko said. “I always know what I’m going to get from her every match.”
Krueger’s Christmas Tree Farm in Lake Elmo, on how to create a joyful atmosphere for shoppers, including offering free cider to families while they shop.
“I really enjoy the holiday moment,” Steve says. “To get to see the smiles on young kid’s faces? That’s magic.”
Kavan Family Tree Farm opens for the first time on November 22, and will be open for business Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. throughout the holiday season.
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Five teens were caught attempting to break into vehicles at a Bingo hall located in the 2900 block of Rice Street around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. A man and a woman were leaving the hall when they spotted the teens attempting the break-ins. When they asked the teens to leave the area, the teens responded with threats and a gun.
Ramsey County deputies arrived on the scene shortly after. The teens ran into a nearby
restaurant. Deputies were able to arrest the teenagers, ranging from ages 18 to 13, and placed them into squad cars. The gun was secured by deputies. No further information is available at this time.
Bicyclist critically injured after accident in North Oaks
Vincent Grundman, 72, of Maplewood is in critical condition after being hit by a motorist while riding his bicycle in Ramsey County.
According to the Ramsey
County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened Thursday, Nov. 7, in the afternoon at the intersection of Deer Hills Drive and Centerville Road in North Oaks. Deputies responded to the crash and found the bicycle lying in the road. Someone was performing CPR on Grundman. Deputies took over before Grundman was taken to the hospital. According to the sheriff’s office, the driver was a North Oaks man, 83. He remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The case remains under investigation.
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LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING
When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26
Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church (rear entrance, Door G) 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview
Details: Colby Cartledge will be presenting “Understanding Color.” It will be an interactive workshop using color samples and fabric focusing on color theory, tips and techniques. Visitors are welcome. Small fee. Contact: lakeshorequiltersmn.org
CURRENT EVENTS
‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
When: Nov. 22-Dec. 15
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Classic holiday story performed by Lakeshore Players.
Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
When: 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20
Where: Oliver’s, 159 Grass Lake Place, Shoreview
Details: Meet with Mayor Sue Denkinger to discuss your issues and concerns.
Contact: 651-490-4600
AI FOR BUSINESS GROWTH
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20
Where: Ramsey County Library-Shoreview, 4560
Victoria St. N.
Details: Workshop led by an experienced AI consultant. Learn the knowledge and tools to harness the power of AI and gain a competitive edge for your business. Registration required.
Contact: rclreads.bibliocommons.com/events
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21
Where: Downtown White Bear Lake
Details: Kick off the holidays by shopping locally at downtown retailers and restaurants.
Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com
WINTER SOWING
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26
Where: Zoom
Details: Hosted by the Ramsey County Master Gardeners. Learn how to get a jump on the growing season and start cold tolerant seeds while snow is still falling using winter sowing techniques. Registration required by Monday, Nov. 25.
Contact: www.ramseymastergardeners.org
RAPTOR ENCOUNTERS
When: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30
Where: Ramsey County Library-Roseville, 2180 North Hamline Ave.
Details: staff from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center will be on hand with some of Minnesota’s native raptors, including a bald eagle. Appropriate for all ages.
Contact: 651-724-6001
Eat Local
Local artist Brianna Harrington spends a lot of time outdoors as an avid hiker, wellness coach, and master gardener, connecting to the earth and listening to the ground beneath her feet.
Brianna’s new series, “Soil Song: Exploring the Decaying Vibrancy of the World’s Soil,” now on display at White Bear Center for the Arts, uses paintings that incorporate soil and natural elements from places in Minnesota and beyond to explore the impact our environment has on our health and well-being.
The works, hung in White Bear Center for the Arts’ Community Hallway, are watercolor paintings with pigments of pink and green shining through. As a watercolor artist and teacher
When the Earth Sings
at WBCA, much of Brianna’s work focuses on the landscape and the natural world. “I’ve always been interested in
trying to take better care of people and the planet,” she says. So as she continued on her artistic journey, she found herself naturally drawn to gathering pebbles to use in her paintings, and, after testing the soil of her garden, she read studies that said soil makes sounds when it’s healthy.
So what is this connection between soil and sound?
Ecoacoustics, which studies an ecosystem’s soundscape, offers insight into soil health. Think of it as a garden party: healthy soil features rich soundscapes made by insects and microbes moving through the soil.
The soil is much quieter in degraded soils which lack life forms essential for soil productivity and ecosystem balance.
In her artist statement,
Brianna argues that this balance contributes to the human health cycle by impacting the nutrients in our food supply and influencing our immunity and gut health. Unfortunately, soil health is declining due in part to human impact.
Her goal is getting people to care. “The beautiful thing is recognizing that our environments really impact us,” she says. When people realize how their environment affects them, they’re more willing to interact with their environment with intention.
You can see “Soil Song” in WBCA’s Community Hallway on view until January 6, 2025 as part of a series highlighting the artistry of WBCA’s teaching artists.
Stretching the Imagination: A New Experience in the Ford Family Gallery
Galleries have historically been thought of as neutral spaces to observe art, designed to present works in a controlled environment that invites intellectual reflection.
Now, White Bear Center for the Arts is bringing back a different way to engage with art: through mind and body. This December, the art center invites you to elevate your midday break with Yoga in the Gallery, a five-week yoga series taught by Shaila Cunningham against the backdrop of the Members’ Exhibition in the Ford Family Gallery.
Shaila’s origins as a yoga teacher began in the 90s when she lived in Singapore. Taking classes in a traditional yoga class with a teacher who was a Zen Buddhist in Singapore was a very different experience from the yoga culture in the United States, so when she made the move back to Massachusetts, she wanted
to bridge the two. Shaila began studying under a Swami or Yoga Master at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and finished her teacher training before she moved back to teach in Minnesota in 2001.
About a decade ago, WBCA approached Shaila about teaching in their space. “What a great and unusual opportunity,” she thought of teaching in an art center. “I wanted to be around these creative people open to that mindset.”
Shaila insists that her teaching style was influenced by being surrounded by art classes at WBCA. “It’s like if you were in a still life class, the teacher would be walking around working with students individually. If you were to look over the shoulder of those students, you would see all different interpretations of the same thing – that’s how a real yoga class should run.”
Being in the gallery surrounded by art enhances the practice, making it the ideal setting to boost your energy and mood. “There’s a reason why Zen temples have rock gardens and are built around serene nature,” Shaila says. “Meditation works from the outside in.” So in a space where artwork has historically been experienced on a very cerebral level, inviting in yoga and
at this open house reception. Pop in to view the Members’ Exhibition on display in the Ford Family Gallery, visit with artists, listen to live music, and have fun—welcome remarks at 4:30 and 7:00 PM.
Writer’s Speak: An Open Mic Night for the Community
White Bear Center for the Arts
December 12, 4:30-6:30 PM
All are welcome to join your fellow writers and the White Bear Lake community for an open mic night.
meditation helps blur the lines so you can experience the creativity of fellow community members more somatically.
You can join WBCA for Yoga in the Gallery on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:15 PM starting December 3, 2024-January 14, 2025. Register at WhiteBearArts.org
Share your latest work, test new ideas, or simply soak in the words around you. Bring an original piece to read that is under 5 minutes. Please register online at WhiteBearArts.org.
A Christmas Carol
The Hanifl Performing Arts Center
November 22-December 17
The holiday classic returns to Lakeshore for the first time in 60 years with our own charming adaptation. Holiday fun for the whole family!
Artist Brianna Harrington hangs a piece of artwork in her exhibition “Soil Song.”
Shaila performs a handstand in front of White Bear Center for the Arts about 10 years ago when she first taught yoga at WBCA.
