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Big Wood Brewery opens soon in Vadnais Heights

New laws will punish ice litterbugs conveyance on the ice of state waters may not deposit garbage, rubbish, cigarette Ice conditions in filters, debris from Minnesota this year have become uncertain fireworks, offal, the body of a dead animal, and unpredictable. litter, sewage or any Thanks to a new law, other waste outside the however, one thing is shelter, motor vehicle now clear: when ice or conveyance…” anglers can get back In other words, none out on area lakes, of those things can they have no excuses contact the ice at any for leaving anything time, including fish behind but holes. intended to be kept.

This legislation is The only exception a response to years given is that such of increased littering items may be placed on Minnesota’s lakes. in a container “that is While it was already secured to the shelter, unlawful to leave motor vehicle, or trash in or on our conveyance.” waterways, it wasn’t Conservation officer illegal to let it sit Matthew Paavola there for unspecified has been stationed in amounts of time. This the northeast metro inevitably led to trash area for the last year. bags and other items He said the new law becoming frozen in place or forgotten—and will help him address ultimately abandoned. where infractions are more likely to The new law occur. “It seems to be aims to eliminate a problem more with that possibility by shelters that are on disallowing anything the ice for an extended but fishing equipment period of time, just from sitting on the because the garbage surface of lakes or rivers in the first place. and trash does build up, compared to State statute 97C.363 reads: “A person using somebody that may be a shelter, a motor vehicle, or any other SEE ICE FISHING, PAGE 9

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White Bear Lake native Sydney Berrier, 23, stars as Raya from “The Last Dragon” in the Disney on Ice “Magic in the Stars” show Feb. 9-11 at Target Center.

Disney on Ice allows White Bear skater to evolve Berrier will perform in the role of Raya from “The Last Dragon” in the Disney on Ice “Magic in the Stars” show Feb. 9-11 at the Target Center.

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Big Wood Brewery closed its doors in White Bear Lake but is opening its taproom soon in Vadnais Heights.

“They’ve gotten all the necessary approvals and a background check,” said Kevin Watson, city administrator. “Our approval will get the sheriff to sign off and then ultimately take it down to the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Office.”

Jason Medvec, owner of Big Wood Brewery, said the White Bear Lake location is officially closed.

“We decided that that was in the best interest of moving forward, and we’re just a couple of weeks away trying to get the final approvals that we need to be making beer,” Medvec said.

“We’re just putting the finishing touches on everything. This has been quite the project. We’ve had a lot of great times and spent a lot of funds, so I’m looking forward to this being our new home.”

Medvec noted Big Wood Brewery brewed a stockpile of beer at the White Bear Lake location before it closed its doors.

“It takes a minimum of three weeks to brew a batch of beer, so we knew we were going to be down no matter what, for at least three weeks,” Medvec said.

“Honestly, I couldn’t be more ecstatic about it. I just can’t wait.”

“Well, we can’t wait,” Council Member Steve Rogers said. “If I was to come to the door and come in, when would that be?”

Medvec said the opening is planned at the Vadnais Heights location anytime between Jan. 15 to Jan. 21. Big Wood Brewery is located at 3429 Centerville Road

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“Minnesota is a polluter pay state,” Ginsbach said.

“I work mostly in our Superfund program, which is where we know the company that caused it or where the release came from. If we had a release of trichloroethylene and lead, we make them go through and do additional sampling until we know exactly how far that’s gone. And in those cases, when the well has concentrations above something, the state steps in and we will provide a safe drinking water source, either

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Information about Minnesota’s healthbased standards used to evaluate drinking water contamination can be found on the following MDH website at www.health.state. mn.us/communities/ environment/risk/ guidance/gw/table.html.

Residents who have questions or concerns can contact the MPCA and Minnesota Department of Health at the following websites: • White Bear Lake — https://swareport.web. health.state.mn.us/ SWA_Factsheet. html?pwsid=1620024 • White Bear Township — https://swareport. web.health.state. mn.us/SWA_Factsheet. html?pwsid=1620025 • Vadnais Heights — https://swareport.web. health.state.mn.us/ SWA_Factsheet. html?pwsid=1620030

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pretty much everything except for agricultural chemicals, which goes The Minnesota to the Department of Pollution Control Agency Agriculture, but we work (MPCA) works closely together,” Ginsbach said. with the Minnesota “They have a whole kind Department of Health of parallel program for us and the Environmental over there for pesticides Protection Agency (EPA) and herbicides and all that at the federal level on good stuff that impacts water quality. more outstate Minnesota.”

“We have values called According to Ginsbach, health-based values,” said Gem Lake has approxiMichael Ginsbach, MPCA mately 23 homes that are hydrogeologist. “They’re drinking bottled water. risk-based health values, “We’ve been and they’re called health- investigating that at the risk limits, or healthstate for three or four based values. There are years now, trying to get two names for those at things done,” Ginsbach the state level, which are said. “Gem Lake is kind health-risk limits and of unique in that each health-based values. And home has their own wells. then at the federal level, There’s little pockets of they’re called MCLs, Vadnais Heights, White which is maximum Bear Township and White contaminant levels.”

Bear Lake, where folks have their own wells.”

Ginsbach noted that Debra Larsen has lived the concentrations of in Gem Lake for nearly contaminants in wells 27 years and has been include natural metals, receiving free water from arsenic, barium, boron MPCA for approximately and selenium. “(These are) things that you see in three years.

“It’s delivered once a some places, or they could month, and I get eight be contaminated from spills that had happened, cases of water and each either ongoing or historic case contains 3 gallons of water,” Larsen said. … our health assessors “They recommend that take a look and calculate if you have pets you these values based on shouldn’t give them risk,” he said. well water, so I use it for Ginsbach’s position at cooking, drinking and for the MPCA entails investhe dogs.” tigating and cleaning up contaminated sites.

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bottled water for the folks or we will bring out big filters for them to put in their homes to make sure that they’re drinking safe water.”

Information about the MPCA’s Superfund and closed landfill sites, along with private well data, can be found on the MPCA’s Minnesota Groundwater Contamination Atlas website: www.pca. state.mn.us/about-mpca/ minnesota-groundwater-contamination-atlas The MPCA has been investigating two private well impacts from a few sites in the following areas.

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Superintendent speaks

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community service guide from the White Bear Lake Area School District landed on my desk this past week. The superintendent had a good message in it and there were a lot of statistics I found interesting.

For example, 68.9% of students were white. The balance is made up of 8.43% Asian students, 6.53% Black and African American students, 8.66% Hispanic and Latino students, and 7% of students are 2 or more races.

The total district population in grades K through 12 is 8,224.

In addition to English, 58 languages are spoken in the district.

Revenue sources for our school About the district come from the state at 67.5%, federal 4.6%, miscellaneous 2.9%, and Town 25% from property taxes.

It’s a big responsibility for superinGene Johnson tendents and school boards.

All of this takes responsible people, stewardship and accountability. Remember this at school board election time.

State flag done deal?

The State Emblem Redesign Commission feels they have come up with the recommended state flag design after a lot of work and a couple thousand designs that were submitted. It includes two colors of blue and a white eight-point star.

Frankly, I don’t like it. I don’t think it represents our state well. It looks like it’s from another country in the world.

To me the redesigned seal would be well placed on a blue flag similar to what we have now.

There has been a lot of study put into it and it looks like it will proceed unless the legislature intervenes.

They are anxious to have it ready by May 11 for Statehood Day. Some wanted to have it up for a public vote. Whether you like it or not, it might be worth discussing with your legislator in the next week or so as it will be taken up in this year’s legislature.

The idea of keeping it simple comes through clearly.

Mild winter will change What a mild winter this has been. We’ve missed not having snow for Christmas and it’s quite unusual for White Bear Lake to be totally ice-free again. The roads were good throughout Christmas and New Years in our region and that meant a safer driving experience.

However, when it became a rainy night, it was difficult to see the lines on the highways that separate lanes. I guess slowing down never hurts for safety’s sake.

Love your neighbor We have watched many demonstrations and expressions of hate toward students on college campuses and elsewhere based on the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

In the Judeo-Christian faith, we are taught to love and not hate. Let’s all try to do our part in the new year to bring things together again.

Gifts show appreciation In our newspapers where we have carrier delivery, we thank those carriers and their families for all the assistance they provide. It’s also very nice for newspaper readers to gift carriers in many different ways.

Thank you for doing that.

Thanks for holiday support The people at food shelves and used clothing centers appreciate all the donations that have helped thousands of people this holiday season. Financial gifts have also been provided. It’s so nice to see these programs working so well to help those in emergencies, lost jobs, health reasons, etc.

It’s really neighbors helping neighbors and there are many examples that we don’t even know about where people are bringing food to those who might be ill or handicapped in some way to make the season more enjoyable for them.

Thank you, community.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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want to start by saying Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope that your Holiday season was filled with joy and laughter amongst friends and family.

With 2024 officially upon us, the next legislative session is only a few short weeks away.

Soon, Legislator our state capitol will Lingo be filled with politicians, Elliot Engen lobbyists, organizations, and advocacy groups that aim to influence the laws of our state, often through campaign money, paybacks, special connections, or other incentives.

My first session in legislature quickly taught me that the most important voice in determining the laws of our state, was purposefully kept out of the conversation: Yours.

The voice of the Voters we work for.

From limiting the ability

for public testimony on major bills, passing massive legislation in the dead of night, or slyly approving a $730 Million-Dollar office redesign for politicians, the government was operating under the belief that you work for them instead of the other way around. This needs to change.

If the DFL majority had listened to you, they wouldn’t have approved a 40% increase in state government spending, raised taxes by $10.5 BillionDollars, failed to deliver on the $2,000 rebate checks they promised you during the previous election, or blown through the record surplus of $17.5 Billion.

Over the past summer and fall, I set out to reverse this trend and make your voice heard from again, by knocking doors and talking with voters in our district at their doorsteps, town-hall and Q&A events, and by launching a “Priorities Survey” on our website, giving me further insight into the issues you’d like to see addressed.

The responses, conversations, and

interactions I was fortunate enough to have with many of you, helped guide me in writing several bills that I’ll be introducing in the first week of session. These bills will aim to address the issues you told me are your priority: household affordability issues, rising healthcare costs, ongoing threats to community safety, and more.

I want to sincerely thank everyone who has taken the time to collaborate and share their thoughts with me, as your voice was crucial in helping find innovative solutions to your priorities. I look forward to sharing these bills with you on February 12th, and invite anyone who would like to take our Priorities Survey to do so on my website.

Thank you, and please feel free to reach out if I can ever be of help.

Rep. Elliott Engen represents District 36A. He can be reached by phone at 651-296-2365, or by email at Rep.Elliott.Engen@ house.mn.gov

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Crossing highways dangerous

I am a resident of White Bear Lake who loves this city. I walk daily to enjoy all of it. My favorite route is from my home, which is directly across from North High School, to the lake walk. I cross Highway 61 at the Seventh Street stoplight. From experience, I know I need to be cautious; I wear a reflective green vest. I mute my earbuds at the crosswalk, push the walk button and wait until the light indicates I can go. I am alert and aware, yet I have had numerous very scary encounters with cars turning from Seventh Street on the green light.

At 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, when I began crossing 61, there were no cars signaling to turn south from Seventh Street onto 61, and I proceeded. A vehicle then entered the intersection and turned directly in front of me. I shouted and waved my arms and had to back up.

The driver just waved at me and finished his turn … missing me by less than 4 feet. Thankfully, I survived to walk another day.

This is a request to the White Bear City Council: Please take action to have the stoplights on streets crossing Highways 61 and 96 reprogrammed to “no turn on green” while

the pedestrian walk light message is on. Doing so may help prevent White Bear Lake from being the next community to report a pedestrian/car death.

It is currently hazardous for pedestrians to cross Highways 61 and 96.

Barbara Romstad White Bear Lake

Response to column

Dear Dr. K: I read your piece in “Movers and Shakers” Dec. 20. As in previous times, you have written in the Press that it’s all about the facility, the community, the faculty, the planning, and on and on.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I have never read about how our students “stand” compared to schools of the same size or districts when it comes to rank. Are they moving up, down, or staying the same in graduation rates, reading proficiency, math, science and communication skills?

Are they ready emotionally when they graduate to tackle the challenges they will incur? Can they persevere when the “going gets tough” to pursue their dreams?

As a taxpayer in the community for over 40 years, I want to know that I have gotten my money’s worth.

Gregg “Whitie” Johnson White Bear Lake

Students from the White Bear Lake High School Black Student Union and Century College Black Multicultural Society, along with Many Faces of White Bear Lake, will come together to lead a community event celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on his namesake holiday.

The program is titled “Leading Onward — Elevating New Voices for Justice and Equality”. Following a livestream of the 34th annual Twin Cities Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast, the students will lead a program that includes music, personal stories, poetry, skits and a panel discussion moderated by Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt.

The event will be held at 8 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 15, at Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake. It is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but advance registration

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Vadnais Heights City Council gets set for 2024

BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR

The city of Vadnais Heights will continue its business relationship with Short Elliot Hendrickson. Inc. (S.E.H.) this year.

Director of Public Works, Jim Hauth said S.E.H. provides a wide variety of professional services to the city including the 2024 street Improvement project, Koehler trail, a large sewer access project, ongoing infrastructure inspection services on private developments, traffic analysis for proposed developments, frequent telecommunication reviews, planning cases, GIS updates and more.

“S.E.H and the city of Vadnais Heights has a long history of working together on projects,” Hauth said. “We have a great working relationship with staff over at S.E.H and their institutional knowledge has helped me greatly in my transition into my role this year.”

At the first City Council meeting of the new year, the mayor assigns different council members to serve as liaisons for various committees and commissions in the city.

Assignments are as follows.

Mayor Mike Krachmer • Planning Commission liaison • Community Engagement Committee

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The local event is co-sponsored by Parkview United Church of Christ, Redeemer Lutheran Church and White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, with support provided by General Mills and UNCF Twin Cities.

• NE Quadrant Task Force (alternate)

• League of Minnesota Cities liaison • Emergency Management liaison • Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) alternate • VHEDC Partners for Good

Compensation in 2024 for the mayor is $7,200.00 per year and $6,000 for council members.

Council Member Steve Rogers • Acting mayor • Ramsey County League of Local Governments liaison • NE Quadrant Task Force • VHEDC Council Member Erik Goebel • Parks Commission liaison • Vadnais Heights Commons Advisory Committee • Vadnais Heights Days Committee • White Bear Chamber liaison Council Member Katherine Doll Kanne • Vadnais Lakes Area Watershed Management Organization (VLAWMO) • Green Team liaison • Ramsey County League of Local Governments (alternate) • Vadnais Heights Fire Department liaison Council Member Kelly Jozwowski • Health and Public Safety Commission liaison • Northeast Youth & Family Services liaison • VLAWMO (alternate) • VHEDC (alternate)

Other council notes: • Winter parking rules are in effect until April 1. No parking is allowed on any city street between the hours of 1 and 6 a.m. There is also no parking allowed immediately after accumulation of two inches or more of snow until the street is plowed curb to curb. Violators will be ticketed and/or towed.

• City Administrator Kevin Watson said the Vadnais Heights fire department require a three-foot cleared area around each fire hydrant, as well as a threefoot wide path leading to it from the street. “We invite all our residents to adopt a hydrant in their neighborhoods and ensure that these resources are available for firefighters after every snowfall,” Watson said. “There is an online map available with the hydrants that can be claimed you can name them as well.”

The next Vadnais Height City Council meeting is at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 16 at City Hall.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • A dispute was reported Dec. 27 in the 1800 block of Roth Street.

• Officers assisted a citizen Dec. 27 in retrieving lost property in the 3900 block of Prairie Road.

• Internet fraud was reported Dec. 27 in the 1400 block of Park Street. An officer is investigating.

• A victim of Credit Card Fraud reported someone used her PayPal account to order $13,000 worth of computers on eBay Dec. 27 in the block of East County Line Road. The computers were forwarded to a re-shipper and a suspect has not yet been identified.

One of the computers were intercepted in New Castle, Delaware.

• White Bear Lake Public Works employees witnessed a male illegally dumping leaves form a trailer Dec. 27 near Hoffman Road. The male was later identified and opted to pick up the leaves he dumped in lieu of being charged.

• Theft from auto Dec. 28 in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road.

• An officer took complaint Dec. 28 of a check forgery inside the police department lobby.

• White Bear Lake Police Department assisted Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office with a wrong way driver Dec. 29 near County Road E. • Report of a theft Dec. 29 in the 4900 block of Highway 61. A 200-foot power cord was cut and removed from the construction site.

Approximate loss of $900.

• A theft was reported Dec. 30 in the 4600 block of Centerville Road.

• Officers responded to a twovehicle property damage accident Dec. 30 around Interstate 35E and Highway 96. One driver was cited for no insurance and no driver’s

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license. A crash report was completed.

• Officers assisted the Minnesota State Patrol Dec. 31 on a semi-truck rollover near Interstate 694 and White Bear Avenue.

• Report of an unleashed dog Dec. 31 in the 1800 block of 4th Street. The dog’s owner was identified and advised of city ordinances.

• A narcotics call came in Dec. 31 in the 3700 Block of Manitou Drive.

• Noise complaint Jan. 1 at the intersection of Dorothy Avenue and Bellaire Avenue.

• White Ber Lake Police Department assisted the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 1 with a traffic stop near the intersection of County Road D and Walter Street in Vadnais Heights.

• Officers responded Jan. 1 to the 1800 block of 5th Street for a dispute. Parties were separated for the night. No charges/arrests stemmed from the incident.

• Report of theft from auto Jan. 2 in the 4700 block of Centerville Road. Tires and rims were stolen off a vehicle sometime overnight. Total loss approximately $1,500.

• Fraudulent transactions on a debit card were reported Jan. 2 in the block of Golfview Court.

• A theft occurred Jan. 2 in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road. $20 loss. Suspect unidentified.

• Officers assigned to SWAT and Negotiations assisted the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 2 with a kidnapping/possible hostage situation in the 100 block of Little Canada Road in Little Canada. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

• Officers assisted the Maplewood Police Department Jan. 2 with a disorderly male in the 3000 block of White Bear Avenue.s.

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The mailbox owner The Washington County voluntereed to replace the Sheriff’s Office reports the mailbox. following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, • An eastbound motorist missing a headlamp was Mahtomedi, Pine Springs cited at 1:27 a.m. Dec. 14 and Willernie: on Jamaca Avenue N. Birchwood and Jeffrey Blvd. N. for speeding 68 mph in a 55 • Washington County mph zone by deputies who Sheriff’s Office deputies clocked the vehicle at 80 arrested a motorist of mph in a 45 mph zone. undisclosed identity When deputies turned on for suspicion of DWI the vehicle to follow it, the at 12:32 a.m. Dec. 9 on vehicle’s speed fluctuated.

East County Line and The driver stated she knew Birchwood Avenue, after she was speeding, but not they observed the vehicle how fast. speeding in excess of 75 mph in a posted 30 mph Mahtomedi zone.

• An Oakhill Court resident • A Stillwater Road resident reported losing $700 to an inreported an EBT card taken from her purse Dec. ternet/texting scam Dec. 12.

2 and later returned after Grant cash was withdrawn at an ATM. • Deputies issued a citation to a driver for driving after • Griffin Avenue residents reported their mailbox revocation at 10:14 p.m. knocked down overnight Dec. 2 on Highway 36, after Dec. 1-2. For those keeping they conducted a random track, this is the fifth time computer check and pulled this mailbox has been the vehicle over. Another knocked down. motorist was cited Dec. • An unidentified woman 9 on Manning Avenue N. was arrested Dec. 2 on and Liberty Avenue for Hickory Street for a gross violating the Ted Foss misdemeanor warrant.

Move Over for Emergency • Deputies conducted a Personnel law. traffic stop on Mahtomedi • A resident in the 11000 Avenue at 8:32 p.m. Dec. 2 block of 66th Street N. and arrested the motorist on Dec. 12 reported that for DWI. At 11:34 p.m. that someone had cloned same Saturday evening, his phone back in 2019, deputies arrested another resulting in his having motorist for DWI near issues with the phone Stewart Road and Warner ever since. The last straw Avenue S. The driver of was when the person a red van was arrested who instigated the phone at 7:58 a.m. Dec. 3 in the clone canceled one of the 400 block of Wildwood complainant’s doctor Road for driving after appointments. revocation, after deputies • After countless reports observed the van traveling of mailboxes rising up to on Wildwood Road with a be struck by yet another broken windshield. innocent motorist, finally • An East Avenue resident a motorist admitted to on Dec. 4 reported that striking a mailbox, this someone named “Tim” time near 75th Street N. had taken $1,000 from and Jocelyn Road N. on her cash app account on Dec. 12. The motorist said April 23 via computer. her vehicle lost power The complainant said she and struck the mailbox.

didn’t know a “Tim”, even though that name was listed in a transaction. The complainant requested a case number so that she could have her money returned by the bank.

• Deputies made two arrests on the roadways on Dec. 5. A motorist was arrested on an active warrant on Quail Street at 12:59 p.m., and another motorist was arrested at 11:14 p.m. on Hilton Trail at 70th Street N. for dangerous driving conduct.

• Deputies arrested a motorist on an active Chisago County warrant for driving after revocation at 12:19 a.m.

Dec. 7 on Hallam Avenue S. and Hilton Trail N. They arrested another male at 6:40 p.m. that day on Arcwood Road on a misdemeanor warrant.

Yet another motorist was arrested, this time for DWI at 9:36 p.m. Dec. 8 on Warner Avenue and Greenwood Street.

• A westbound motorist was cited Dec. 10 on Wildwood Road and Century Avenue N. for speeding 61 mph in a 45 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol at the top of the hill monitoring speeds.

• Deputies assisted Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies and other agencies in pursuing a robbery suspect who was arrested at 2:09 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue by North St. Paul and Maplewood police.

• A Griffin Court resident reported a white sedan for stopping front of his house Dec. 15 and the driver staring at him before driving off. Though deputies were on scene quickly, they could not find the staring male.

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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reports the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:

Vadnais Heights

• A Shoreview man, 65, was cited Dec. 4 in the 3800 block of Rice Street for speeding 55 mph in a 40 mph zone, expired vehicle registration and failure to provide proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for speeding.

• A Maplewood man reported his rented storage locker in the 3200 block of Highway 61 broken into Dec. 5 and several items stolen, including tools.

• A North Branch man, 44, was banned from a property in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle, after he became verbally abusive to staff.

• The landlord of a property in the 4300 block of Parkview Court on Dec. 6 reported finding a handgun left behind by the previous renter of a unit and asked deputies to come pick it up.

• Deputies recovered a vehicle stolen out of Minneapolis and left abandoned in the 900 block of County Road E on Dec. 7.

• A St. Paul man, 44, was arrested Dec. 7 on County Road E and I-35E for driving after cancellation due to unsafe behavior, after deputies conducted a random license plate check.

• A Vadnais Heights woman, 86, was cited for driving after cancellation Dec. 7 on County Road E and Centerville Road, after deputies responded to a report of a vehicle stopped on the railroad tracks.

• A Vadnais Heights man, 52, was arrested on an

outstanding Scott County warrant Dec. 8 in the 600 block of Parkwood Circle, after deputies were dispatched out to the scene of disorderly conduct.

• The manager of a liquor store in the 1000 block of Highway 96 reported a man twice entering the store Dec. 11 and leaving with merchandise he didn’t pay for.

• A resident in the 100 block of County Road F on Dec. 10 reported that unknown persons had damaged the Christmas decorations she’d installed outside her home.

• A Hinckley man reported being robbed at gunpoint Dec. 9 in the 1000 block of County Road E. • An Apple Valley man, 59, was trespassed from a restaurant in the 1100 block of County Road D at 3:57 p.m. Dec. 10, after he became verbally abusive to staff who would not turn the channel of the television to his preferred football game.

• The manager of a vehicle dealership in the 3400 block of Highway 61 on Dec. 14 reported that a customer had fraudulently purchased a new vehicle in another person’s name without that other person’s knowledge or permission.

• A White Bear Lake woman, 66, was trespassed from the Walmart store in the 800 block of County Road E on Dec. 14, after she returned to her former place of employment and created a commotion.

• A White Bear Township man was arrested for making terroristic threats Dec. 15, after trying to fight staff in the 1100 block of County Road E and threatening to kill them.

White Bear Township

• A male, 20 and a female, 19 were cited Dec. 8 on Otter Lake Road and County Road J for marijuana possession while under 21, after deputies responded to a road rage incident.

• Loss prevention personnel at the Cub store in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive on Dec. 4 reported fraud involving gift cards.

• Mail theft was reported Dec. 5 from the 4200 block of Oakmede Lane.

• A St. Paul man, 32, was arrested Dec. 14 in the 4200 block of Otter Lake Road on an outstanding felony warrant for domestic strangulation.

• A Birch Lake Blvd. resident reported cash stolen from his laptop bag Dec. 14.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Oakmede Lane on Dec. 14 reported attempts to cash a fraudulent check in her name.

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The first sealcoat application is part with this procedure, as a delay in applying the sealcoat application of a long-term project involving road can lead to a faster breakdown in surface and restoration throughout the asphalt’s surface and can lead to the town. The project was approved increased construction costs to have last year and comes approximately it fixed. three years after the town’s most The Capital Improvement Fund recent mill and overlay project, which is funded by the infrastructure currently has $150,000 budgeted for both crack sealing and sealcoating, management program. while the estimated budget to The streets included in the 2024 accomplish the current year’s sealcoat plan involve areas previously part of project sits at $100,000, with an the Southeast Area Phase II Project, additional $20,000 that is to come from such as Lakewood Avenue, Stacker crack sealing.

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RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:05 a.m. with the following members present: Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Xiong and Vice Chair Reinhardt. Commissioner Martinson joined the board meeting remotely. Also present was Ryan O’Connor, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.

AGENDA of December 19, 2023 was presented for approval. Motion by Frethem, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved.

MINUTES of December 12, 2023 were presented for approval. Motion by Moran, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Moran.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS County Manager’s Office – Single Source Agreement with W. Haywood Burns Institute for Learning Community Cohort and Transformational Change Consultation. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-249) Policy & Planning – Updated Bonding Project Prioritization. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-250) Community & Economic Development – Agreement with AECOM for Design Services for the Park at RiversEdge. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-251) Parks & Recreation –Agreement with Bradley R. Behnke Golf Management LLC for Golf Professional Services at Goodrich Golf Course. Item was tabled.

Community & Economic – Amendment to Administrative Code – Property Management Department. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-252) Public Health – Agreement with University of Minnesota Extension for Administration of 4-H Youth Development and Master Gardener. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-253) Public Health – Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for Tuberculosis Control Services. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-254) Community Corrections – Community Corrections Department Annual Authority for Procurement Requests. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem.

Unanimously approved. (B2023-255) Social Services – Social Services Department Annual Authority for Procurement Requests. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-256) Enterprise and Administrative Services – Personnel Complement Increase in Enterprise and Administrative Services. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-257) Sheriff’s Office – Personnel Complement Increase in the Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-258) Sheriff’s Office – First Amended Fiscal Agent Agreements for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant Program. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-259) Sheriff’s Office –2024 Salary Rate for the Ramsey County Sheriff. Motion

by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-260) County Attorney’s Office – 2024 Salary Rate for the Ramsey County Attorney. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved.

(B2023-261) Board of Commissioners – Set Public Hearing Date for Proposed Name Change of Savage Lake in Little Canada to Lake Metis. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-262) County Manager’s Office – Changes to Severe Weather Policy and Smoking Policy in Administrative Code. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem.

Unanimously approved. (B2023-263) Community & Economic Development – Acceptance of 2023 Statewide Affordable Housing Aid for Housing Development Projects. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-264) Health & Wellness Administration – Single Source Agreement with Senior Services Consortium of Ramsey County for Home Delivered Meals and Coordination Services. Motion by Ortega, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2023-265) Financial Assistance Services – Single Source Agreement with Think Small for Administration of the Basic Sliding Fee Child Care Program. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-266) Financial Assistance Services – Financial Assistance Services Department Annual Authority for Procurement Requests. Motion by Frethem, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2023-267) POLICY ITEM Board of Commissioners – County Manager Continuity Planning. For discussion only. Can be found on archived video.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AND ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES PRESIDENT YEAR-END UPDATE Presented by Commissioner McGuire. Discussion can be found on archived video.

COUNTY CONNECTIONS – Presented by Ryan O’Connor, County Manager. Discussion can be found on archived video.

OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS – Discussion can be found on archived video.

BOARD CHAIR UPDATES – Presented by Chair Martinson. Discussion can be found on archived video.

ADJOURNMENT – Vice Chair Reinhardt declared the meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m.

CLOSED MEETING Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.05 subdivision 3(b) in order to discuss the Schroeder settlement, the Ramsey County Board will meet in a closed meeting, which is not open to the public.

The Closed Meeting was called to order at 1:37 p.m. with the following members present: Commissioners Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair Martinson. Also present: Ryan O’Connor, County Manager; Jada Lewis, Director of Civil Division, Office of the Ramsey County Attorney; Andrea Jamison, Paralegal 3, County Attorney’s Office; Kathy Hedin, Deputy County Manager, Health and Wellness Service Team; Mandy Malecek, Enterprise Risk Manager, County Manager’s Office; Jason Patten, Claims Analyst, Finance; Deanna Pesik, Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer, County Manager’s Office; Alex Kotze, Chief Finance Officer, Finance; Elizabeth Tolzmann, Chief of Staff, County Manager’s Office; Christine Weber, Data Compliance Manager, County Manager’s Office; and Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk - County Board, County Manager’s Office.

Motion by Commissioner Martinson, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt. Unanimously approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED, the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners authorizes the Office of the Ramsey County staff to proceed as discussed in this closed meeting (B2023-268).

The closed meeting was adjourned at 2:26 p.m.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 10, 2024.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

MINN. STAT. 580.025, 580.04 Date: December 12, 2023 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: February 4, 2022 2. Mortgagors: GreenHalo Builds, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company 3. Mortgagees: Lake Elmo Bank, a banking corporation 4. Recording Information: Recorded on February 24, 2022, as Document Number T02726766, in the Office of the Registrar of Titles of Ramsey County,

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5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to DRB #24, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company by written assignment recorded on November 30, 2023, as Document Number T02674878, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4.

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 353022220119.

7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot 9, Block 1, Rooney 2nd Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. All or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens).

8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 3550 Rooney Place North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined

by Minn Stat. 58.02, subd. 30.

10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is N/A. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.

12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $1,010,200.00.

13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $530,272.88.

14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota, at public auction on February 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m., at 25 W. 4th Street, Suite 150, St. Paul, MN 55102.

15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 2 months after the date of sale.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on NOT APPLICABLE. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Thomas H. Olive, Thomas H. Olive Law, P.A. 5270 W. 84th Street, Suite 255, Bloomington, MN 55437 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: DRB #24, LLC Published four times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 20 and 27, 2023, January 3, and 10, 2024.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-1158 NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY In re the Estate of: Dale Paul Horning, Decedent.

A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.

Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled.

Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Petition will be heard using remote technology on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. by this Court using remote technology via zoom. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Notice shall be published in a legal newspaper in Ramsey County once per week for two consecutive weeks in a row and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice.

BY THE COURT: Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Benjamin Linker, Deputy Court Administrator Date: December 28, 2023 Attorney for Petitioner: Kevin K. Shoeberg KEVIN K. SHOEBERG, P.A. 1805 Woodlane Drive Woodbury, MN 55125 651-735-9340,: kkspa@aol.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 10 and 17, 2024.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-827 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE AMENDED NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE In re the Estate of: Jo A. Tesar, a/k/a Jo Ann Tesar, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on November 2, 2023 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated October 31, 2018 (“Will”) has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the Amended Application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Laura Marlowe-Diem 830 Lake Street, Saint Paul MN 55119 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative, or may object to the appointment of the personal representative.

Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Date: November 3, 2023 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 10 and 17, 2024.

JANUARY 10, 2024

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-1140 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of James A. Marsden, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 31, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Judith Mitchell, whose address is 737 Winterhaven, Fallbrook, CA 92028 and Anne Trevino, whose address is 712 7th Ave. SE, Waseca, MN 56093 as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.

Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: 12/20/2023 /s/ Judge of District Court /s/ Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator PATTON, HOVERSTEN & BERG, P.A. Hayden J. Roslansky, #0402545 216 N. Main St. PO Box M Janesville, MN 56048 Phone: 507-234-5106 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 3 and 10, 2024.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-1130 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) In re the Estate of Daniel Craig Puraty, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed December 19, 2023 for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The Amended Application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: David A. Puraty, 805 Parker Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT: Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Date: December 19, 2023 Attorney for Personal Representative Richard L. Baum Attorney License No.: 237140 Safe Harbor Estate Law 3240 Rice Street Saint Paul MN 55126 Telephone: 612-615-9535 Email: richard@safeharborestatelaw.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 3 and 10, 2024.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-1125 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Rosemary T. Casello, a/k/a Rosemary Theresa Casello, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on December 22, 2023 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated December 15, 2015 (“Will”) has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the Amended Application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Michael P. Casello W 7224 County Road G, Winter WI 54896 Beverly J. Casello 1320 Clarence Street, Saint Paul MN 55106 as co-personal representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative, or may object to the appointment of the co-personal representatives. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the co-personal representatives have full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the co-personal representatives, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Date: December 27, 2023 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 10 and 17, 2024.

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ICE FISHING: New Minnesota law aims to curb litter on ice, prevent contamination sitting on a bucket for an hour,” he said.

“But the vast majority of people do a pretty good job cleaning up after themselves, and we do find a lot of people out on the ice picking up other people’s trash,” he added.

While some lakes that tend to attract “wheelhouses” might be more prone to abandoned trash,

Paavola said littering on the ice is a problem for any lake, and he hears about it from the public.

“Most of the lakes in the area do have people who fish on them, and it can be anywhere. It can be a potential problem every year. It’s one of the biggest complaints we get every year. It’s something that’s highly visible and something people notice; not just other anglers, but other people who are out

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recreating. They notice this stuff.”

Paavola said he has checked some ice anglers this year, and that littering has not been a problem. He has received questions about the “ice littering” law and said this season will be a big year for educating the public.

“Obviously with any new legislation that comes out, our big focus is on education. Our main goal is to gain voluntary compliance

and have people pick up what they bring out onto the ice. We don’t want to have to run around and address these issues with fines all the time.

Again, most people who are out recreating on the ice of this state are in voluntary compliance and they always have been. This is addressing the small number of people who have not been in compliance over the years.”

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CONTRIBUTED

The Mahtomedi boys basketball team volunteered at Feed My Starving Children on a recent day off of school.

They helped pack 36,720 meals, which feeds 100 kids a daily meal for a year.

Back row, l-r: Sam Thein, Tyler Swanson, Ethan Felling, Charlie Thein; front, l-r: Noah Carlson, Hank Roelofs, Willie Roelofs, Thomas Meader, Mark Graff, Micah Schmidt, Mikey Barry, Ben Carlson, Jacob Wilson, James O’Connor and Kellen Johnson.

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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: Golden Goose 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4150 NORMA AVE ARDEN HILLS MN 55112 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.

Andre C Kieren 4150 NORMA AVE ARDEN HILLS 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.

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DISNEY ON ICE: White Bear Lake athlete returns on ice for ‘Magic in the stars’ FROM PAGE 1

dress. She grew up skating at the White Bear Sports Center and has been coached

by Rose Esteb since she was about 10. She graduated from Minnesota Online High School in 2018 and has been a professional skater for Disney on Ice since she auditioned in 2018.

She had her eyes set on Disney on Ice because she has always enjoyed the performing aspect of skating.

She especially enjoyed the annual ice show at the sports center. “It piqued my interest,” Berrier said about Disney on Ice. “The family entertainment aspect of it and being able to dress up in crazy costumes and play characters sounded fun,” she said.

Berrier is an ISI (Ice Skating Industry) freestyle 9 skater, USFS (United States Figure Skating) Freeskate gold medalist, USFS Moves in The Field gold medalist, and a Minnesota State Open

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“Magic in the stars” features 55 characters and 12 stones. One of those characters is Raya, played by White Bear Lake skater Sydney Berrier.

Juvenile Bronze medalist.

Raya has been a fun role for Berrier, as the 23-year-old gets to combine her skating skills and aerial skills. In addition to skating, she also attended Circus Juventas in St. Paul while growing up. “I do some acrobatic things in the number where I’m flying on an acro pole through the sky as well as skating on the ground,” she said. “It’s been really nice being able to integrate those two different skillsets.”

Perhaps the best part is the reactions she gets from the audience. “Whenever I do the routine and perform, there is always this big reaction … I get a kick out of it,” she said.

The production brings the brightest Disney stars to life through cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes and stunning set designs.

“There are 55 characters and 12 different stories. There is a plethora of stories for everyone of all ages to enjoy,” Berrier explained.

Through her years with Disney on Ice, Berrier has learned a lot more about the entertainment industry. “As a figure skater, you don’t really train for quick changes, acting … it’s a learning curve,” she

said. “It’s been fun to learn along the way.”

Berrier, who described herself as an extrovert, said one of the main Sydney Berrier things she loves about the job is the traveling. Over the ninemonth tour, Berrier will skate in hundreds of shows around the U.S. and even other countries. This summer, she is set to visit Mexico. In fact, more international tours is something that is on her bucket list.

In addition to the traveling, she has enjoyed the opportunity to evolve as a skater.

“You have so many talented people collected into one place, and you can learn so much from each and every one of them,” she said. “Every single season that I do, I feel like I grow and evolve as a skater and become better. And I think that’s such a cool thing to be able to experience.”

She plans to continue being a performer for many years to come, but once she feels satisfied with what she has achieved, she said she will hang up her skates and plans to go back to school, likely the University of Wisconsin-

Stout to pursue a degree in industrial design.

For more information about “Magic in the Stars,” visit www.disneyonice.com/news/ announcing-the-newestdisney-on-ice-show.

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

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Paul L. Callahan

Mary Gray

Terry L. Myhre

7/29/1940-12/21/2023 Paul Callahan passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann (Putney) Callahan; children Megan Callahan (Stan Jurga, Jr.) and Michael Callahan (Joanna Hess); and grandchildren Madelyn and Emily Jurga and Ellison and Maja Callahan.

He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Paul A. Callahan and Mary (Beck) Callahan, the oldest of six children: Kathy (Williams), Thomas, Colleen (Schiltz), Kevin, and Patrick. He grew up in White Bear Lake, MN, and attended Cretin High School and was graduated from White Bear Lake High School.

He was a graduate of the US Naval Academy class of 1962. He went on to Naval Nuclear Power School, and the Naval Submarine School. He eventually commanded two subs, the USS Birmingham (SSN695) and the USS Alaska (SSBN-732) both from new construction to launch.

Paul finished his naval career in Washington, DC, attached to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Office of the Chief of Naval Research.

Following active duty in 1992, he worked for many years for The Pennsylvania State University Applied Research Laboratory in the DC area. He helped develop technology for new submarines and other areas of military operations. In mid-life, he also became a flight student then Flight Instructor at the Andrews Air Force Base Aero Club.

Donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he received care. https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Kimmel A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Burial is planned for Arlington National Cemetery.

Details for each will be provided as soon as they are available. Information will be available at moneyandking.com

Age 77 of Mahtomedi.

Passed away unexpectedly on 12/31/23.

She was preceded in death by her husband Steve Gray, and her sister Sandra Menge.

She will be remembered for her beautiful flower gardens, her joy of bird watching - particularly cardinals, and her ability to sneakily pass treats to every dog she came across. She was a life-long care giver touching many lives during her career as a nurse, and through the way she cared for her friends and family over the years.

She will be deeply missed by her daughters Shannon (Pat) Beskar and Sherry (Kurt) Bartels, grandchildren Josh (Ashley), Alex, Taylor, Shanny, Riley, Brody, great-grandchildren Levi James and Lainey Gray, sister Janet Allison, many nieces, nephews, family, friends, and of course her beloved little Yorkie Lily!

Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:00am at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi with Visitation one hour before. A luncheon will follow directly after Mass. Family Interment at Union Cemetery. Memorials to St. Jude of the Lake.

Age 79, of Mahtomedi, passed away December 27, 2023. Terry was the most loving husband, dad, grandpa and friend who lived life to the fullest with a sense of humor, optimism and grace. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Kaye; children, John (Kate), Jeff (Caryn), Mindy (Troy), Mike (Kristin) and Mark (Jordan); grandchildren, Cullen, Luc, Jack, Nick, Camille, Hans, Haakon, Sam, Sydney, Cassius, Nya and Mason; sister, Helen (Ron) Handlos and family; and brother-in-law, Ron Peltier and family. Terry attended college at the University of Minnesota and played the tuba in the Gopher Marching Band. He served in the National Guard and went on to grow multiple businesses with his brilliant mind and generous heart. He will be remembered most by his dedication to his family, commitment to God, purposeful giving and entrepreneurial spirit. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held on Friday, January 12th at 1:30pm at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. The visitation will start at 12:00pm and a reception will be following the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Mission Slovakia, Alzheimer’s Foundation or a cause of your choice. Arrangements with Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 651-439-5511.

This Week In SPORTS MAHTOMEDI

WHITE BEAR LAKE

Thursday, Jan. 11

Thursday, Jan. 11

• All Day—Nordic Skiing at Hyland Park Reserve • 7 p.m.—Boys Basketball vs.

St. Thomas Academy • 7 p.m.—Boys Hockey vs.

Tartan/North at Tartan Ice Arena

• 6 p.m.—Boys Swimming & Diving vs Mounds View at Chippewa Middle School • 6:30 p.m.— Gymnastics vs.

East Ridge at White Bear Lake Area High School • 7 p.m.— Boys Hockey vs. Park at TCO Sports Garden

Saturday, Jan. 13 • 10 a.m.—Gymnastics vs. Multiple Schools at Mahtomedi High School • 12:30 p.m.— Boys Basketball vs. Burnsville at Minnehaha Academy • 12:45 p.m.—Girls Basketball vs. St. Peter at Anoka Ramsey Community College • 2 p.m.—Boys Hockey vs.

Hastings at Hastings Civic Arena • 7:30 p.m.— Girls Hockey vs. Cretin-Derham Hall at Roseville Ice Arena

Monday, Jan. 15 • 12 p.m.— Alpine Skiing vs St. Thomas Academy at Wild Mountain

Tuesday, Jan. 16 • 7 p.m.— Girls Hockey vs.

Woodbury at Health East Sports Center

Wednesday, Jan. 17 • 7 p.m. — Girls Basketball vs.

Two Rivers High School at Mahtomedi High School • 7 p.m.—Boys Basketball vs.

Two Rivers High School at Two Rivers • 7 p.m.— Boys Hockey vs.

Eden Prairie at MahtomediSt. Croix Rec. Center

Friday, Jan. 12 • 5 p.m.—Boys Wrestling vs Totino-Grace at White Bear Lake Area High School • 7 p.m.— Girls Basketball vs.

Cretin-Derham Hall at CretinDerham Hall • 7 p.m.— Boys Basketball vs.

Cretin-Derhman Hall at White Bear Lake Area High School

Saturday, Jan. 13 • 11 a.m.—Girls Basketball vs.

Spring Lake Park at AnokaRamsey Community College • 3 p.m.— Girls Hockey vs. East Ridge at Health East Sports Center • 7:30 p.m.— Boys Hockey vs.

Woodbury at Health East Sports Center

Monday, Jan. 15

• 9 a.m.— Boys Nordic Skiing vs.

Multiple Schools • 9:40 a.m.— Girls Nordic Skiing vs. Multiple Schools

Robert Cuerden Age 84, of White Bear Township.

Robert was born in Riga, Latvia on May 4, 1939 as Robert Baron von Seefeld and passed away December 29, 2023 as Robert K. MagillCuerden. Survived by his wife Karin and daughters Grace & Celia (Jennifer Schultz) and his family overseas in Germany and England. He retired from a lifelong career with the 3M Company. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at the White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake on Friday, January 12, from 1-4pm, open house style. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the White Bear Center for the Arts or Elk Ridge Memory Care, Maplewood MN. Arrangements MuellerMemorial. com ~ 651-429-4944.

Neil V. (Gismo) Welsh Born October 19, 1963, Neil passed away peacefully at home on December 21st after a brave three year battle with cancer. By his side were his wife of 23 years, Audrey, and his faithful puppy, Mister.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm at Applied Car Services, 3517 Commerce Blvd., White Bear Lake, MN.

Lorraine L. Arcand

Age 97, of White Bear Lake.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at ST. MARY OF THE LAKE CHURCH, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. Visitation starting at 9:30 AM. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, WBL. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172

Tuesday, Jan. 16

• 5 p.m.— Girls Alpine Skiing vs.

Multiple Schools at Afton Alps • 5 p.m.— Boys Alpine Skiing vs.

Multiple Schools at Afton Alps • 7 p.m.— Girls Basketball vs.

Stillwater at White Bear Lake Area High School • 7 p.m.— Boys Basketball vs.

Stillwater at Stillwater Area High School • 7 p.m.— Girls Hockey vs. Forest Lake at White Bear Lake Sports Center • 7 p.m.— Boys Hockey vs. Forest Lake at TCO Sports Garden

Jacqueline Wilcox Age 79 of Mahtomedi. Survived by husband William, children Jodi, Robin, TJ, Telly and dog Homer. Amazing Mom of 4 who said her only regret in life was that she didn’t have any grandkids.

Private family interment Fort Snelling. Honsa Family Funeral Home.

Louis John Steiner Jr. 69, of White Bear Lake, MN passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023. He was born February 25, 1954 to Louis John Sr. and Myrtle (Carty) Steiner. Lou loved fishing and swapping stories with his friends.

He is survived by his sister Cathy (Bob) Voss, daughter Carey (Dom) Scherer, nieces Polly and Ashley, Pete, Amy and his grandchildren Maxwell Christianson, Carisia Scherer and Justin Scherer.

Lou was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bob Steiner and Kenny Steiner.

We loved him so much, and he will be greatly missed. Memories can be shared and viewed on the Dahlstrom Funeral Home website: www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com

Lucille A. Jaksa Lucille A. Jaksa, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 7, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William. She is survived by her children, Dr. Stephen Jaksa and wife Lori, Elizabeth Jaksa, Barbara Deutsch and husband Mark, Dr. Robert Jaksa and wife Sue, grandchildren, Halle Jaksa and her fiancé Jacob, Cole Jaksa, William Deutsch, family friend LeAnne Connolly and many nephews and nieces.

Lucille was born in Virginia, MN, where she finished high school and junior college with an emphasis in business.

On January 2, 1954, Lucille married William Jaksa and their young marriage took them to Ohio, Wisconsin and then back to White Bear Lake in 1957, where William started a long career at 3M and together they raised their family. Lucille was the glue to the family always being a great wife, mother to her children and their friends.

Lucille has been an active member of St Pius X for 65 years. She loved Jesus, her family and friends.

Her activities included church, bowling, traveling, cards, watching the Twins and Timberwolves and most of all spending time with her family and her many friends.

She will be terribly missed on earth, but is now at peace in Heaven, where we will see her again.

Mass of Christian burial Saturday, January 13 at 11 AM at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3878 Highland Ave, WBL. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery.

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WINTER FARMER’S MARKET When: 10 a.m.-1

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Indoors.

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 Where: Costco, 1431 Beam Avenue,

Maplewood Details: Hike paved trails and streets and a short boardwalk. Some hills.

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PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOE TREK When: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15 Where: Tamarack Nature Center Details: Go off-trail on snowshoes

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WINERY WONDERLAND AT 7 VINES When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12;

HUGO SENIOR CLUB When: 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15; the 3rd

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 Where: online Details: Nora Slawik, Century College

Foundation Executive Director, leads webinar that includes discussion with mayors from Mahtomedi, Shoreview, Stillwater and Vadnais Heights, and the City Council chair from White Bear Lake on the greatest challenges facing local leaders.

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THANK GOODNESS IT’S FOOD (TGIF) When: 11:15 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. Friday,

Jan. 12

Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F Details: Adults 50+ are invited for lunch featuring tacos from Red Luna.

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and select Fridays and Saturdays in Jan. & Feb. Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, Dellwood Details: Explore the vineyard on snowshoes. Guided walk lined with ice luminaries. Live music, bonfire, mulled wine and Bingo. Registration information online.

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Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Monthly meeting includes planning for future activities, followed by afternoon of games. Coffee and refreshments served.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

GUIDED BIRD HIKE When: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan.

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 Where: Pebble Park, 8160 Lake Jane

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Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. Hike on turf, gravel and paved trails. Free with vehicle permit.

Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/parks WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS WINTER OPEN HOUSE When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 Where: WBCA, 4971 Long Avenue,

White Bear Lake

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RAFFLES • Friday 5pm •Wednesday 6pm

Trail N., Lake Elmo Details: Hike on hilly roads and wooded paths around the lakes. Treats follow at Cozzies Tavern.

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WORLD SNOW SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP When: Jan. 17-21 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Competition brings top snow

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WINTER CONSTELLATIONS When: 6:30-8:30 p.m./ Friday, Jan. 19 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515

Keats Avenue N. Details: WCCO meteorologist t Mike Lynch leads program about constellations and the stories behind them. Then view the stars, galaxies and planets through large telescopes.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Furniture-maker relocates

Farmhouse Style Furniture has moved to a new location in White Bear Township. The business, which sells custom, handcrafted furniture and cabinetry, is now located at 5966 Highway 61 North, behind the Holiday Stationstore.

For more information, call 651-5288527 or visit putnamfarmhouse. com.

Meat market opens 3rd location

Grundhofer’s Old-Fashion Meats has opened a store in White Bear Lake. Find the gummy bear brat and other favorites at Birch Lake Square, 1338 County Road E. Grundhofer’s other locations are in Hugo and Forest Lake. For more information and hours, call 651-426-2445 or visit grundhofersmeatmarket.com.

New salon opens in White Bear Township

Glamour Beauty is a new salon and spa located at 1190 County Road J, Suite 400-500 in White Bear Township. It offers hair color, cuts, facials, lashes, waxing and more.

The owners are Katie Dee and Jon Phelps. For more information, go to www.glamourbeauty.co/.

Lucy’s Burgers closes

Lucy’s Burgers White Bear Township is closed. The Blaine location remains open with the same menu.

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ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEFS Roseville/Mahtomedi has won four straight games, improving to 10-8 overall and 7-4 in conference. In a holiday tourney at South St. Paul, the Marauders beat Hibbing/Chisholm 5-1 with goals by Kylie Jones (two), Sophie Martin, Addison Andre and Victoria Nelson; and Elk River 4-3 with goals by Annie Tanner, Kylie Jones, Nelson and Addison Andre, and 38 saves by Lily Peterfeso. In Suburban East play, R/M nipped East Ridge 4-3 with Nelson (twice), Jones and Rylee Bogren finding the net while Peterfeso notched 21 saves.

Jones pumped in three goals, all on power plays, leading a 5-3 win over Forest Lake. Haley Moosbrugger and Nelson had the other goals and Andre made three assists. Goals leaders are Nelson with 13, Andre 12 and Jones 11.

WRESTLING

Mahtomedi (4-13 in duals) lost to top-ranked Simley 71-6 and to Two Rivers 46-21 in a conference tri at home. Evan McGuire’s pin at 189 averted a shutout against Simley.

Getting pins against Two Rivers were

Aidan Carlson at 114, Alex Lavalle at 160, and McGuire at 215. Alex Boex won 15-10 at 139. In the Bluejacket Invitational at Cambridge, McGuire was runner-up at 189, losing to Aydan Carlson (ranked No. 3 in Class 3A) of St. Francis 5-3 in the finals. Aidan Carlson placed third at 114, Boex fourth at 139, and Wyatt Herschbach fourth at 172.

GYMNASTICS

Mahtomedi placed third in the annual Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Officials Association meet at Park Center, scoring a season high 131.925 points, behind Apple Valley/Eastview (136.775) and Breck (134.300). Margo Bruner placed 10th all-around with 31.475. Addison Briske placed third on vault (8.650). Alix Fox was sixth on bars (8.30) with Natalie Eisenhuth ninth (7.975) and Lily Bush 10th (7.75).

Eisenhuth placed fifth on beam (8.450) with Fox eighth (8.40) and Bruner 13th (8.225). Bruner was ninth on floor (8.650) and Eisenhuth 10th (8.600).

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Mahtomedi native Zephyr skaters 5-8 against grueling schedule helps USA capture gold at worlds

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Ryan Chesley, defenseman on the National Junior Team, is a current Gopher and played for Shattuck St. Mary’s.

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Ryan Chesley, Mahtomedi native, was a member of the USA National Junior Team that captured the IIHGF World Championships gold medal, capped by a 6-2 win over Sweden on Friday in the finals at Gothenburg, Sweden. Team USA was 6-1

in the tournament.

Chesley, a 6-foot, 200-pound defenseman, scored a goal in a 4-3 win over Czechia, made two assists in a 10-2 win over Slovakia, and assisted on a goal in the 3-2 semifinal win over Finland.

Chesley is a sophomore with the Minnesota Gophers, and has been drafted by the Washington Capitals of the NHL. He played three seasons for Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Faribault and two seasons with the National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

This was his fifth international tournament.

He played in the Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland in 2020 (silver medal), the IIHF U18 worlds in Texas in 2021 (fifth place) and 2022 in Germany (silver medal), and the U18 Five Nations in Switzerland in 2021 (first place).

Mahtomedi’s boys hockey team is 5-8 but ranked sixth in Class 1A. The Zephyrs beat St. Michael-Albertville 7-3 and lost to Class 2A’s top-ranked Minnetonka 6-2.

The defending Class 1A state champions have six losses against top-ten teams, including the 1-2-3-5 teams in 1A. Against STMA, Mahtomedi connected on seven of 24 shots as Winston Wright tallied two goals (one short-handed) and Cole Swanson, Laken Decker, Jake Hodd-Chlebeck and Brayden Fuerst one each.

Charlie Brandt made 30 saves.

Caleb Waller scored twice for the Knights (3-8).

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Mahtomedi’s Patrick Egan launched a shot that was stopped by the STMA goalie. The Zephyrs won 7-3.

by Luke and Kevin Garry with two goals apiece. Mahtomedi had two power play goals in the third period, by Wright and William Brummel. Brandt

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS East. Stillwater (9-0 in conference) blanked the Bears 4-0, led by Josephine Lang with two goals, and Lily Timmons with 27 saves. Bear goalie Gabriella Casa de Calvo faced 41 shots, stopping 37. The Bears gave Woodbury (8-1 in conference) a battle, leading 3-1 and 5-3 before the Royals scored the last four goals. Maddie Belisle netted two goals and Zoe Timmons, Ava Johnson and Amanda Smythe one each for the Bears, who are 4-5-1 in conference. The Bears beat Anoka 4-1 with two goals by Madelyn Lee and one each by Smythe and Aubree Degel (empty-netter).

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Mahtomedi picked up its first win, over Austin 88-51, on Dec. 30 at the Capitol City Classic at Hamline University. Tyler Swanson led with 30 points, all on three-pointers as he sank 10 of 14 attempts. Willie Roelofs added 19 and Ben Carlson eight.

Issac Osgood scored 19 for Austin (1-7). The Zephyrs lost to St. Paul Central 60-55 the night before at Hamline. Swanson had 14 points and Micah Schmidt 10. Eli Moseman tallied 20 and Allan Lankford 17 for the Minutemen (4-3). Mahtomedi (2-8) defeated Hill-Murray 64-45 on Friday, Ben Carlson notched 21 points, Ethan Felling 13 points, Micah Schmidt 10 points and 10 steals, and Willie Roelofs eight points and 10 rebounds.

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Mahtomedi fended off Hill-Murray 73-68 at home, extending their conference win streak to 33 games. The Zephyrs had Ella Kletti with 21 points, Anna Greene with 19 points and seven rebounds, Ella Frazier with nine points, Fiona Magers with eight points, and Emily Muetzel with six points and 13 rebounds. Their former teammate, freshman Mya Wilson, scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Pioneers (47). Mahtomedi is 3-0 in the Metro East and 6-3 overall.

Bear place-winners at the Rogers tournament were, from left, Keasean Lipscomb, Christian Carlson, Zach Carnes and Vin Nathanson.

WRESTLING

A runner-up finish by Christian Carlson was the highlight for White Bear Lake as the Bears placed 16th of 32 teams at the Rogers Holiday Matness. Carlson (18-7), a junior, advanced with two pins and two decisions and lost in the finals by pin to Cash Stoltz of Big Lake/Becker.

Also placing, each with a 3-3 ledger, were Vin Nathanson, fifth at 121 pounds; Kesean Lipscomb, eighth at 152; and Zach Carnes, eighth at 285. Charlie Woodcock was 2-2 at 189. The Bears (5-6) defeated East Ridge (1-10) by 65-3 and lost to Annandale/Maple Lake (17-1) by 37-23. Winning in both matches were Carlson, Gabe Kessel, Peter Gorga, Woodcock, and Carnes. The other points against East Ridge were forfeits.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Evan McGuire

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Mahtomedi Wrestling

Brol Scherman

Evan McGuire, Mahtomedi junior wrestler, is 26-4 and ranked No. 2 in Class 2A at 189. Last week, he had pins against topCentennial Lacrosse ranked Simley and Two Rivers in duals, then placed second in Brol Scherman, Centennial junior lacrosse standout, has netted a Cambridge-Isanti tournament, losing 5-3 in(4-2) the finals 22 goals and provided seven assists for the Cougars while to an opponent 3 (a in change Class 3A. In December, McGuire placed notchingranked 17 groundNo. balls of possession statistic).

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stopped 33 of 39 shots and Minnetonka’s Ben Ferguson stopped 18 of 20.

NORDIC SKI

The White Bear Lake girls and boys teams each placed 35th in the Mesabi Invitational, which had 52 boys teams and 48 girls teams In the girls classic race, Irene Bakke placed 42nd, Grace Reeves 100th and Caitlin McCormack 102nd. In the freestyle race, Amelia Nachtschein was 69th, Lydia Moore 110th and Tessa Walton 125th. In the boys classic race, Jacob Weierke placed 82nd, Ian Cran 95th and Evan Boxrud 102nd. In the freestyle, Tanner Hoel placed 51st, Rodrigo Rubio 104th and Isaac Lindholm 109th. The Brainerd boys and Duluth East girls were team champions.

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White Bear Lake is 10-6-1 overall after losing to the top two teams in the Suburban

BOYS HOCKEY

White Bear Lake was 6-0 in the Suburban East before Stillwater tumbled the Bears 5-0, capped by four goals in the third period. The Bears (7-3-1 overall) outshot the Ponies 30-22 but could not get one past goalie Alex Reedy.

Five players had a goal for Stillwater (4-5) against Bear goalie Leo Gabriel. In the SEC, the Bears are 6-1, Stillwater 4-1 and Cretin-Derham Hall 4-1. The Bears beat Mounds View 7-0 on goals by Tyler Lalond (two), Nolan Roed (two), Dylan Buetow, Rafa Bastida, and Maverick Timmons. Gabriel had 17 saves in the shutout.

GYMNASTICS

White Bear Lake won 129.675 to 126.250 over Roseville, improving to 3-1 in duals. Josie Mlejnek placed first all-around with 32.875, won beam (8.65) and was second on bars (7.925).

Addy Mueller was fourth all-round (32.05), first on bars (8.575) and third on floor (8.175).

Taylynne McMahon was fifth all-around (31.90) and third on beam (8.225). Grace Mueller was second (8.25) on floor. Roseville’s Eva Smyth won vault and floor. The Bears placed fourth of nine teams in the Princeton Invitational with a season-high 135. “The girls hit some new skills and season highs, as well,” coach Kelly Rivers said. Mlejnek placed fifth all-around, sixth on beam and eighth on bars. Addy Mueller placed third on bars, seventh all-around, eighth on beam and 10th on floor. McMahon tied for fifth on beam and was eighth all-around.

BOYS BASKETBALL

White Bear Lake remained winless (0-8) but gave strong teams a good game their last two outings. The Bears lost 58-52 to Minneapolis South (8-1) and 68-59 to Mounds View (7-3).

GIRLS BASKETBALL

White Bear Lake is 6-0 in conference after beating Mounds View 74-55. Addi Post sank 18 points, Jordyn Schmittdiel 14, Heidi Barber 11 and Sarah Poepard 10 for the No. 11 ranked Bears (9-4 overall). Bria Stenstrom pumped in 33 points for the Mustangs (5-6). The Bears are the only team unbeaten in Suburban East play. Following are Stillwater at 4-1 and CretinDerham Hall, East Ridge and Roseville, all 4-2.

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Parks debuts Connect event series for BIPOC community, allies required. The next event is a Group Snowshoe at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6. The group will meet at Ravine Landing for a snowshoeing adventure through the park. There are 20 teen-toadult snowshoe spots available, and four youth spots available for those weighing 90 pounds or less. Additional rental equipment spots are available depending on size. Preregistration is required for

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A Group Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve will be 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. The group will start at the Nordic Center and hike together on Lake Elmo Park Reserve’s Eagle Point trail.

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COMMUNITY BRIEF Wildlife Forever recognized for prairie and pollinator habitat restoration

Wildlife Forever is the proud recipient of the first annual Making Prairie Common Award given by the United Prairie Foundation. The award celebrates Wildlife Forever’s financial support and dedication to restoring prairie and pollinator habitat and efforts to educate the public. Since 2008, Wildlife Forever and the United Prairie Foundation have been partnering on restoring

and conserving prairie and upland habitat. Wildlife Forever has played a pivotal role in supporting projects and programs that restore state, federal and municipal lands; improve public awareness; and identify conservation needs. It supports restoration projects which contribute to the long-term resiliency of prairie landscapes, which are home to thousands of important plant, insect, bird, mammal and fungi species. For more information about Wildlife Forever and its projects across the United States, please visit www.

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The stats are in and it’s no surprise that December was the warmest in recorded history. My station averaged 32.8º which is 13.2º warmer than normal, compared to the Airport which averaged 34.3º and 12.3º warmer than normal. December’s coldest temperature was 12.9º on the 18th. The coldest this season was on November 28th when I recorded 3.9º. December snowfall tallied 3.1 inches, bringing my season total to 6.5 inches. An interesting note: International Falls didn’t record a below 0º day in December! It looks like our first real taste of winter-like temperatures are heading this way for this weekend and at least into early next week. If we get a little snow, cross county skiers might be able to break out their equipment. Astro note: Look for Saturn below the moon in the evening sky on Sunday, Jan. 14. Side note: My 2024 Weather Calendar is ready! Call me at 651.206.5364 or visit my website at WeathermanWatson.com.

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These events take place on a Free Tuesday when no vehicle permit