Vadnais Heights Press

Hockey Day goes retro with vintage-style poster

New semester will start soon at WBLAHS North Campus addition

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE

— The last Monday of this month will be the start of a new era at White Bear Lake Area High School’s North Campus.

That day, Jan. 30, is when students, faculty and staff at the grades 9-10 building will begin their first day of classes in the newly built addition.

The first semester of the 2022-23 academic year at the North Campus will conclude Friday, Jan. 20. The week of Jan. 23-27 will meanwhile be five non-student days at North Campus, which will consist of one full work day for staff, one full day of professional development and three days dedicated to moving into the new building addition.

That timeline differs from the rest of the district, which will close out the first semester on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and only dedicate Jan. 26-27 as non-student days.

The transition into the new space is the culmination of

more than a year of construction work on the addition, which began in summer 2021. The project was one of several the district OK’d in its 2019 “Building Our Future” bond referendum.

North Campus Principal Angela Nelson is eager to see work on the addition conclude and for it to finally be operational.

“Every time I go over there, it's more finished, and you can see the vision behind why it was created and how it was created,” Nelson said. “It just makes me excited, because we're doing so much prep work around how student learning can change and really expand beyond what we've been able to do because we've been bound by facility space.”

The three-story, 250,000-square-foot classroom addition is arranged into nine “studios,” one of which contains temporary office space and another which holds the media center. The remaining seven studios are learning pods that include six classrooms, conference rooms, individual and group

Hockey Day MN will be a high point in family’s hockey odyssey

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER

Hockey Day Minnesota, slated for Jan. 26-29 in White Bear Township, is especially meaningful to the Roed family, one of the local “first families” of the sport.

Peter Roed was a Bear standout in the mid1990s and an NHL draftee who played six pro seasons, although he didn’t reach the National Hockey League (NHL). He grew up skating on

a backyard rink put in by his dad, Chris, who had played youth hockey. In turn, Peter Roed and his wife, Kelly, installed a rink in their backyard for their three sons — Lleyton, who starred for the Bears and now plays for Bemidji State; Nolan, a Bear junior forward who's led the team in goals for two years; and Nash, a sixth grader who, his mom said, uttered “hockey” as one of his first words.

SEE NORTH CAMPUS, PAGE 11A

RANDY PAULSON | CONTRIBUTED

Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Tim Wald points out a doorway that connects the North Campus’ new addition to an existing portion of the school.

STEVE THOMAS | CONTRIBUTED

The vintage poster look is a signature style of Forest Lake artist Steve Thomas, who designed this year’s Hockey Day Minnesota poster. See Hockey Day Minnesota special section inside for the full poster and more information about the event Jan. 26-29.

SAVE THE DATE:

BEAR'LY OPEN XV

When: Tee times at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

Where: White Bear Lake, off of Ramsey County Beach

Details: Golf-on-ice event where participants use golf clubs, hockey sticks, tennis rackets, or anything else that can propel a tennis ball toward the hole. Foursomes encouraged to wear costumes. Community Dance on Friday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Bear Country Inn features live band Wild Cat Combo, free hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. More information and registration online. Funds support the White Bear Area Food Shelf.

Contact: bearlyopen.org

White Bear Lake ROTARY ACADEMIC ACHIEVER

WBCA WINTER OPEN HOUSE

When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Free activities for the whole family, including clay experimentation, ice sculpting, dog sleds and more. Details and registration online. Contact: whitebeararts.org

WORLD SNOW SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP

When: Jan. 18-22 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Teams from around the world compete for the World Champion title. Social events and activities for the whole family. Contact: worldsnowsculptingstillwatermn.com

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Rotary Matters

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Phin Klawiter is a 5th-grader at Otter Lake Elementary and has been selected as this year’s academic achiever. Phin is a leader in the classroom - he sets a positive example by following classroom expectations and demonstrating empathy for his peers. He is also a member of the Otter Lake Student Ambassadors. Phin sets goals for himself and works hard to achieve them. His favorite subject in school is phy. ed. Outside of school, Phin is active in baseball and snowboarding. He enjoys writing books and drawing.

When: Thursday, Jan. 19, Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Road F E; Thursday, Jan. 26, at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights. Details: Make an appointment by calling 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org

SENIOR LUNCH

When: Seatings at 11 a.m. and noon Friday, Jan. 20 Where: White Bear Senior Center Details: Lunch catered by EAT @ Banning. Call to register. Contact: 651-653-3121

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM

When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F

Details: Distribution of food to any family in need and considered low income. May register day of event. Contact: 612-245-9259 or cityvadnaisheights.com/foodshelf

WHITE BEAR'S HOCKEY

HERITAGE

When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23

Where: Online-Zoom Details: Learn about the local hockey greats throughout the decades and other hockey trivia. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: noon Wednesday, Jan. 25

Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights

Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com/seniors

VIRTUAL

READING WITH AUTHOR ANDREW KRIVAK

When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26

Where: Zoom Details: WBCA host author of the Big Read book choice, “The Bear,” for a virtual reading and conversation. Free with registration. Contact: whitebeararts.org

POLAR PLUNGE

When: Noon Saturday, Jan. 28

Where: White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave. Details: Participants jump into frigid White Bear Lake to support Special Olympics. Entertainment from 1-5 p.m. Registration at Dellwood Country Club 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, and 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

Contact: plungemn.org/events/white-bear-lake

2023

NORTH AMERICAN ICE DIVING FESTIVAL

When: Saturday, Jan. 28

Where: White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave. Details: Largest under-ice scuba diving event with more than 100 participants from around the world. On-ice demos, seminars and scuba vendors showcasing products beginning at 10 a.m. Look for 25-foot red inflatable 250 yards off boat launch. Contact: 651-653-1174 or mwschoolofdiving.com

Phin Klawiter

Otter Lake Elementary

Sponsored by Rust Architects & Construction 762566

Be part of White Bear Hockey History

Hockey Day Minnesota is still looking for volunteers to assist at the event Jan. 26-29 at Polar Lakes Park in White Bear Township. A variety of volunteer roles are available.

A link to sign up is available at signupgenius.com/ go/8050544a4a62caafc1-january#/ . Volunteers may also visit the event website at hockeydaymn.com.

AARP

TaxAide

appointments accepted

Jan. 30

AARP TaxAide services will be available at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church beginning Monday, Feb. 6 by appointment only. The AARP Tax-Aide program provides in-person tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Appointments at South Shore Trinity will be available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Monday, April 17 (no services on April 6).

The White Bear Lake Senior Program is assisting with calls for appointments. Beginning Monday, Jan. 30, call 651-6533122 between 10 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday to make an appointment. A voicemail may be left; however, voicemails left prior to Jan. 30 will be discarded. Participants are asked not to call the church and not to come without an appointment. Masks are appreciated.

Learn about spent lime project

Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO), the city of White Bear Lake and Barr Engineering recently conducted a study to determine if Oak Knoll Pond/ Wood Lake is suitable for a possible spent lime demonstration project to improve water quality. A public meeting to learn about the results of the study and steps toward implementation will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at White Bear Lake City Hall council chambers.

To learn what spent lime is and more about the study and past research conducted in the watershed, visit vlawmo.org/ spentlime.

See a classic family movie at a discount

Marcus Theatres announces the return of the Winter Kids Dream Film Series, which bring classic family films to the big screen at affordable prices.

From now through April 2 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, families can purchase individual movie tickets to the Winter Kids Dream Film Series for $3 each. New this year is an option to purchase a passport for the series, which entitles the holder to see all of the films for $20. A $3 popcorn and soda special is also available.

For a list of titles and showtimes, visit MarcusTheatres.com/ KidsDream.

‘Connecting the Dots’ exhibit ongoing at WBCA

There is still time to visit the White Bear Center for the Arts to see the “Connecting the Dots” exhibit located in the studio hall. The exhibition, open through Friday, Feb. 17, celebrates the artwork of PAI (Phoenix Alternatives Inc.) artists and the community connection it builds. PAI is a local organization serving people with developmental disabilities. In collaboration with WBCA, PAI artists have been refining their skills for over four years to learn a variety of art forms including watercolor, painting, abstract art, printmaking and collage. For more information, call the center at 651407-0597.

CONTRIBUTED

Covering the arts

I’ve been at Press Publications for about two months as of the time of writing this column.

During that time, I’ve had the pleasure of covering several stories related to what’s perhaps my favorite news beat: arts and entertainment.

I don’t consider myself much of an artist or entertainer personally: I can’t draw or sing to save my life and only play guitar as a personal hobby. I’ve participated in a few plays and speech productions during high school and college but am in no way an actor.

That said, writing about the arts in all of their manifestations (visual arts, theatre arts, music, etc.) has become deeply important to me during my journalism career for several reasons.

Paulson’s Ponderings

Randy Paulson

For instance, it lets readers know about talented people from their area and thereby gives artists needed publicity; it gives me a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a particular type of art; and it showcases the creative talent that originates in local settings.

At my previous journalism job in Sheldon, Iowa, I penned countless stories previewing theatre and musical productions at local high schools and community theaters. I also was able to connect with musicians and singers who had roots in northwest Iowa, such as the hard-rock band, SAUL, singer-songwriter Rochelle Riser, instrumental rock guitarist Eli Dykstra and opera singer Ryan Hugh Ross.

I’ve likewise had a ton of fun covering artsy stories here at Press Publications for the White Bear Press and The Lowdown.

My first story for the Press was actually a feature on White Bear Lake artist Michelle Hoge and an exhibit that she put on in November. Similarly, my first piece for the December issue of The Lowdown was about an ongoing art exhibit at the Washington County Historic Courthouse. Other arts-related stories I’ve covered for the White Bear Press so far include previews of the high school’s fall musical, “Chicago,” and the Lakeshore Players’ production of “A Christmas Story”; a preview for a Chinese music concert held at Hanifl Performing Arts Center; and a feature on the White Bear Center for the Arts’ longtime executive director, Suzi Hudson.

I originally planned on attending a showing of “Chicago” at the high school but wound up not being able to make any of the musical dates. However, I did succeed in making it to a matinee showing of “A Christmas Story” in early December. It was a fabulous way of spending my Sunday afternoon.

Also while working at the Press, I’ve met and written about Jordan Krolak — who sings under the stage name, Jordan Michael — and even had the opportunity to hear him sing classic Christmas and jazz songs.

I was told when I first took this job that White Bear Lake and its surrounding area are a hub for the arts, and I’ve been able to witness the truth of that statement numerous times in just a matter of weeks.

A new year is upon us, and I can’t wait to see what arts stories I’ll have the opportunity to cover in 2023.

Randy Paulson is the staff writer of the White Bear Press. He can be reached at 651-407-1226 or whitebearnews@presspubs.com.

Make better brain health a top resolution

Alzheimer’s disease is expected to impact nearly 13 million Americans by 2050, including 99,000 Minnesotans today, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota. So, as you contemplate your New Year’s resolutions for 2023, consider there are important steps you can take to maintain and improve your brain health.

Research has shown lifestyle changes like improving diet and exercising regularly have helped drive down death rates from cancer, heart disease and other major diseases. These same lifestyle changes may also reduce or slow your risk of cognitive decline, which is often a precursor to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Looking for tips on how to protect your brain health? Here are several ideas borne from research supported by the Alzheimer’s Association:

• Cut back on “ultra-processed” foods – people who consume the highest amount of ultra-processed foods have a 28% faster decline in global cognitive scores – including memory, verbal fluency, and executive function – compared to those with lower consumption,

according to research involving half a million people living in the UK. High consumption was defined as more than 20% of daily caloric intake. Ultra-processed foods are those that go through significant industrial processes and contain large quantities of fats, sugar, salt, artificial flavors/colors, stabilizers and/or preservatives. Examples include sodas, breakfast cereals, white bread, potato chips, and frozen foods.

• Get vaccinated – getting an annual flu vaccination was associated with a 40% decrease in the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease over the next four years, according to researchers from The University of Texas’ McGovern Medical School who found that even a single flu vaccination could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by 17%. Getting a vaccination against pneumonia between the ages of 65 and 75 reduced Alzheimer’s risk by up to 40% according to a Duke University’s Social Science Research Institute study.

• Manage blood pressure – people treated by FDA-approved medications to a top (systolic) blood pressure reading of 120 instead of 140 were 19 percent less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, according to a study led by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Those people also had fewer signs of damage on brain scans, and there was a possible trend toward fewer cases of dementia.

• Be social – Add “hang out with friends” and “have fun” to your New Year’s resolutions list. Alzheimer’s researchers are now looking into whether increased socialization, along with a “cocktail” of lifestyle interventions including improved diet, exercise, cognitive stimulation and self-monitoring of heart health risk can protect cognitive function.

Alzheimer’s by the numbers:

• More than 6.5 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia in 2022 –55 million people around the world.

• Nearly 1 person in nine (10.7%) in the U.S. age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s dementia.

• More than 99,000 Minnesotans are now living with dementia.

• Approximately two-thirds of those living with Alzheimer’s are women.

• People of color are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s: Black Americans are twice as likely as White Americans while Hispanic Americans are 50% more likely when compared to White Americans.

The Alzheimer’s Association the Minnesota-North Dakota chapter provides no-charge classes for individuals and organizations, support groups, training and resources.

Offices are located across Minnesota and a 24/7 Helpline is available at 800-272-3900. Learn more at www.alz.org/mnnd.

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Thanks for snow removal

Thank you, snow removal staff!

Living in White Bear Lake, I am very grateful for the hardworking, dedicated people who wake up in the wee hours of the morning to clear our roads, streets, highways and sidewalks. You are the angels who are making it possible for the rest of us to continue our lives amidst a very snowy and cold winter. Your job is not easy. You are essential to keeping our city and state running safely even during the worst of winters. We cannot thank you enough for your hard work and commitment.

Post office closed until further notice

Due to building damage caused by a customer vehicle accident, the Vadnais Heights Post Office has suspended postal operations at 1056 Highway 96 E. Vadnais Heights customers may pick up mail, packages and Post Office Box mail at the Vadnais Heights Carrier Annex, 4390 McMenemy St., in Vadnais Heights. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

For retail services, the nearest Post Offices are in White Bear Lake and New Brighton.

The White Bear Lake Post Office, 2223 Fifth St. in White Bear Lake, is open for all retail transactions from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The New Brighton Post Office, 525 Main St. in New Brighton, is open for all retail transactions from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

Disorderly conduct was reported Jan. 4 in the 1800 block of County Road F.

• Disorderly conduct was reported Jan. 4 in the 5000 block of Woodcrest Road.

• T heft of equipment during the day was reported Jan. 4 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road. There were no suspects as of press deadline. A 5 3-year-old White Bear Lake man was arrested for third-degree DWI Jan. 4 in the 4900 block of Highway 61.

• O fficers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Sunrise Court Jan. 4 for a report of a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was gone when they arrived.

• Suspicious activity was reported Jan. 5 in the area of Highway 61 and White Bear Avenue.

• T heft was reported Jan. 5 in the 1300 block of Coach Road.

• A n officer took a report of credit card fraud Jan. 5 in the 4600 block of Clark Avenue. It was a loss of $4,104.08. There were no suspects as of press deadline.

• A n Oakdale woman was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail for possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing police in a motor vehicle and three active felony warrants Jan. 5. The arrest happened after officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 3400 block of Century Avenue. The driver fled before crashing into a ditch a short time later. The vehicle was found to be stolen out of Maplewood, and the license plate on it was found to be stolen out of West St. Paul.

• O fficers responded to a dispute Jan. 5 in the 4800 block of Fifth Street.

O fficers responded to a disorderly conduct call Jan. 5 in the 5000 block of Woodcrest Road.

• T heft from an automobile was reported Jan. 6 in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road.

• T heft from an automobile was reported Jan. 6 in the 1700 block of Buerkle Road.

• F ireworks were reportedly set off Jan. 6 in the 2200 block of Roth Place.

• A n officer was dispatched to a noise complaint Jan. 6 in the 1700 block of County Road E.

• A 32-year-old White Bear Lake woman was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail on fourth-degree DWI charges Jan. 8. The arrest happened after the driver was stopped near Ronald and White Bear avenues and found to be impaired by alcohol as evidenced by field sobriety tests. She later provided an evidentiary sample that showed she had a 0.10 blood alcohol concentration. Her vehicle was towed. A resident in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue was issued a citation for a noise ordinance violation following a report of loud music Jan. 8. The resident turned down the music but refused to be identified. Apartment management later ID’d them so the citation could be issued.

• A Jan. 8 report of two men slumped over in a car that was stopped in the middle of the street near Oak Terrace and Jansen Avenue led to one man being arrested on outstanding warrants and the other cited for driving after his license was revoked.

• A 4 4-year-old White Bear Lake man who had three misdemeanor warrants was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail Jan. 9. The arrest happened after officers were called to the 4800 block of Cook Avenue for a welfare check. No new charges stemmed from the incident.

• O fficers responded to a noise complaint Jan. 9 in the 1700 block of County Road E.

• A 3 4-year-old Hugo woman was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail for second-degree DWI test refusal Jan. 10 after a traffic stop near Labore Road found her to be impaired while operating a motor vehicle.

• A 3 5-year-old St. Paul was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail Jan. 10 for felony violation of a no-contact order. The arrest happened a fter officers were called to the 3500 block of Century Avenue for a possible order for protection violation. The man also had seven active warrants for his arrest out of Ramsey County.

• T heft was reported Jan. 10 in the 1800 block of Birch Street.

• A W hite Bear Lake man was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants Jan. 10 after forcing entry into a detached garage near the 5000 block of Stewart Avenue.

• O fficers responded to a noise complaint Jan. 10 in the 1700 block of County Road E.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:

Vadnais Heights

• A purse containing an identification card was reported found D ec. 8 in a snowbank in the 4000 block of Elmwood Street. When Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies returned the items to their owner in Little Canada, she stated the purse was stolen from her car when it was broken into the previous night.

• The Vadnais Heights Target in the 900 block of County Road E on Dec. 9 reported felony theft by an employee.

• A Roseville man reported the back and rear passenger windows of his vehicle broken in D ec. 9 while it was parked at Sucker Lake Park in the 100 block of County Road F.

• The Kwik Trip in the 3200 block of Highway 61 on Dec. 9 reported a male and female for stealing $99.96 worth of phone chargers. Video review from this store location and others identified the suspects and revealed their modus operandi: stealing from stores and returning the stolen items for cash at different stores.

• Residents in the 400 block of Koehler Road reported four packages stolen from the front porch shortly after they was delivered on Dec. 10. Surveillance video showed a male who arrived in a white Toyota Highlander and wore a black jogging outfit took the packages. A further review of the video clearly identified the vehicle's license plate number,

Beware of Thin Ice

Ramsey County Sheriff’s deputies placed a sign warning of thin ice on White Bear Lake near the VFW Sunday. According to Public Information Officer Steve Linders, RSCO will mark areas where they believe ice is thinning and advise those on the lake to avoid any area where a sign is posted. “Always assume the ice is thin. There is a reason to stay away and be careful if you see a sign,” said Linders. “The ice is never 100% safe and you don’t know if it is safe by looking at it.” He added that with temperatures hitting 40 degrees, ice conditions can change quickly.

but alas, also showed the plates had been stolen.

• A Coon Rapids man, 39, was arrested Dec. 10 at Jimmy's Food and Drink in the 1100 block of County Road E for disorderly conduct and for refusing to leave the premises when paramedics told him to do so.

• A Newport man, 19, was arrested on an outstanding Dakota C ounty felony warrant at 12:06 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 4200 block of Bridgewood Terrace after deputies responded to a disturbance complaint. While on the scene, deputies located a vehicle stolen out of Maplewood and captured the subject after he fled on foot. The Maplewood Police Department booked his adult companion for motor vehicle theft.

• A New Brighton woman, 45, was arrested on a felony warrant Dec. 12 in the Sucker Lake Regional Park parking lot in the 100 block of County Road F.

• Barnett White Bear Lake Chrysler Jeep and Dodge in the 3400 block of Highway 61 reported a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee stolen sometime during the week of Dec. 12-19.

• A St. Paul man, 52, and a Hinckley man, 21, were arrested Dec. 13 at the Marshall's store in the 900 block of County Road E for theft after loss prevention personnel followed the men's getaway vehicle into Shoreview, where they were taken into custody. Store employees observed a male enter the store at 5:45 p.m., grab a cart and head for the shoe department, where he picked out two expensive pairs of shoes and concealed them in a white plas -

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

Dellwood

• A large downed tree that covered the northbound lane of Highway 2 44 at Peninsula Road was reported Dec. 13. Deputies informed the Minnesota Department of Transportation and set flares around the tree to warn drivers.

• Deputies responded to a disturbance at 4:20 a.m. Dec. 16 in the area of Dellwood Road N. and Quail Road.

Grant

• A driver deputies described as “visually upset” was pulled over

for speeding at 10:52 p.m. Dec. 5 in the 7000 block of 120th Street N.

• A resident in the 7000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. on Dec. 13 reported being scammed out of approximately $80,000.

• A motorist was cited Dec. 14 in the area of Keats Avenue N. and 115th Street N. for traveling on a public roadway while displaying license plate tabs that expired in April 2022.

On Dec. 15, deputies also cited the driver of a private plow truck in the area of Manning Avenue N. and 75th Street N. for displaying expired tabs after conducting a traffic stop for speeding.

Mahtomedi

• A store manager in the

tic bag. He also selected a bed set from the home department, some clothing and accessories from the women's department and some fragrance and clothing from the men's department. All the items went into the white plastic bag. Finally, he chose a duffel bag and concealed the white bag containing $906.73 in items within it. Half an hour after entering the store, he left it and entered an older Ford truck and fled. Responding deputies pursued the vehicle into Shoreview, where the subject left the vehicle and fled on foot along Victoria Street. When deputies ran him down and arrested him, the suspect said he had swallowed fentanyl and appeared to be unconscious. Deputies administered naloxone before medics arrived to transport him to Regions Hospital. T he subject identified himself with a false name, after which deputies quickly discovered his real name with the use of the information-based identification system (IBIS) machine. Deputies found the getaway truck with the stolen merchandise in it and arrested the driver.

White Bear Township

• A Virginia woman reported a duffle bag containing boxing equipment stolen from her vehicle overnight Dec. 10-11 while it was parked in a driveway in the 4600 block of Stoddart Lane. The front passenger window was broken in for access.

1000 block of Wildwood Road asked deputies to “trespass” a former employee Dec. 9.

• A Mahtomedi Avenue resident on Dec. 9 reported an attempted fraud after denying the scammer any credit card information. Deputies advised the complainant not to answer the scammer's phone calls anymore.

• Deputies promised extra patrol Dec. 9 in the area of Tamarack and Quail Streets after a neighbor reported unknown parties that didn't appear to be contractors walking around a newer housing development.

• A motorist was cited at 12:38 a.m. Dec. 11 in the area of Warner Avenue S. and 72nd Street N. for driving after revo -

cation.

• A Warner Avenue resident on Dec. 14 reported credit card fraud that occurred in June 2022.

• Deputies issued an overnight parking citation at 2:23 a.m. Dec. 15 in the 10000 block of Summit Avenue. They issued six more parking citations throughout the town in the overnight hours of Dec. 15.

Pine Springs

• A motorist was arrested for DWI Dec. 8 on westbound Highway 36 at the northbound ramp to I-694 after deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident and conducted standard field sobriety tests on the driver.

CONTRIBUTED

SARAH

PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE 2: CONDEMNATION COURT FILE NO. 62-CV-22-6405

JUDGE MARK IRELAND NOTICE OF HEARING County of Ramsey, Petitioner, v.

John T. Steiner, Susan M. Chappuis, Chad Chappuis, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Jonathan Strombeck, Susan Strombeck, Michelle A. Pinney Molenaar, Hans J. Molenaar, The Servion Group, VoranDesoto, LLC, Gramsie Corner Mart, Mansetti’s Pizza & Pasta, Bravo Fitness, State Farm, Vintage Consignment, Fantastic Nails, Jade House, Healthy Day Chiropractic, CR Shoreview Acquisition, LLC, Voran711 Land Holdings, LLC, New Life Lutheran Church, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Northern States Power Company, Charles K. Rediske, Marcella J. Rediske, Northern States Power St. Paul Credit Union, Marc A. Fornier, Susan Fornier, Duane S. Young, Carol J. Young, William P. Kysylyczyn, The Huntington National Bank, Margaret G. Landby, Peter A. Milton, Dawn H. Milton, Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Jeffrey S. Schellpfeffer, Associated Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Curtis L. LaDuke, as Trustee of the Curtis L. LaDuke Revocable Living Trust, City of Shoreview, County of Ramsey, and all other parties unknown having any claimed right, title or interest in the premises herein, together with the unknown heirs or devisees, if any, of the parties that may be deceased, and including unknown spouses, if any, Respondents.

IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO THE RESPONDENTS HEREIN ABOVE NAMED: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on the 15th day of February, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. via ZOOM before Judge Mark Ireland, Petitioner will present to the above-named court a Petition now on file herein for condemnation of certain land for highway purposes. Parties wishing to appear at the remote hearing at 3:00 p.m. on February 15, 2023, can join by logging into zoom.us/ join or by telephone. If you plan to appear by ZOOM or telephone, please contact James Mogen, petitioner’s attorney, at (651) 266-3121 or james.mogen@ co.ramsey.mn.us to obtain telephone or ZOOM details, and to receive a copy of any proposed exhibits and orders provided to the court. You may obtain the hearing information from the court, but failure to notify petitioner’s attorney of your attendance at the hearing may prevent you from having access to the exhibits and proposed orders submitted.

The object of the Petition is to acquire by “quick take” condemnation under the right of eminent domain the real property interests as described in the Petition.

The land desired and proposed to be taken are situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota, and are described in the Petition, together with the names of all persons appearing of record or known to Petitioner to be the owners of said land or interested therein including all whom Petitioner has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each as nearly as can be ascertained.

At the hearing, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court for an order permitting payment to the respective owners or deposit with the Court an amount equal to Petitioner’s approved appraisal of value of the parcels described in the Petition, thereby transferring title and the right to possession of the property to the County of Ramsey effective March 13, 2023. Furthermore, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court to ascertain the allocation of funds so deposited and to establish a procedure for the withdrawal of those funds. Neither payment to the respective owners nor deposit with the Court shall prejudice or affect the right of a respective party to apply for additional payment in this proceeding. Finally, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court to establish procedures by which commissioners shall hear all allegations and proofs of persons interested herein.

A party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order, and a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party. Furthermore, a party wishing to be heard as to the appointment of the commissioners who will ascertain the amount of damages must appear at the court hearing.

Any person not appearing at the hearing, or otherwise filing a notice of appearance with the district court, may not be notified of further hearings or actions related to the Petition.

Dated: December 27, 2022

JOHN J. CHOI, Ramsey County Attorney

By: /s/ James A. Mogen James A. Mogen, Assistant Ramsey County Attorney 121 7th Place East, Suite 4500 St. Paul, MN 55101-5001 (651) 266-3121

james.mogen@co.ramsey.mn.us

Attorney Reg. No. 0309266

Attorneys for Petitioner

Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 4, 11 and 18, 2023.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE 2: CONDEMNATION COURT FILE NO. 62-CV-22-6405 JUDGE MARK IRELAND PETITION

County of Ramsey, Petitioner, v.

John T. Steiner, Susan M. Chappuis, Chad Chappuis, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Jonathan Strombeck, Susan Strombeck, Michelle A. Pinney Molenaar, Hans J. Molenaar, The Servion Group, VoranDesoto, LLC, Gramsie Corner Mart, Mansetti’s Pizza & Pasta, Bravo Fitness, State Farm, Vintage Consignment, Fantastic Nails, Jade House, Healthy Day Chiropractic, CR Shoreview Acquisition, LLC, Voran711 Land Holdings, LLC, New Life Lutheran Church, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Northern States Power Company, Charles K. Rediske, Marcella J. Rediske, Northern States Power St. Paul Credit Union, Marc A. Fornier, Susan Fornier, Duane S. Young, Carol J. Young, William P. Kysylyczyn, The Huntington National Bank, Margaret G. Landby, Peter A. Milton, Dawn H. Milton, Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Jeffrey S. Schellpfeffer, Associated Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Curtis L. LaDuke, as Trustee of the Curtis L. LaDuke Revocable Living Trust, City of Shoreview, County of Ramsey, and all other parties unknown having any claimed right, title or interest in the premises herein, together with the unknown heirs or devisees, if any, of the parties that may be deceased, and including unknown spouses, if any, Respondents.

IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO: THE DISTRICT COURT ABOVE NAMED The County of Ramsey brings this Petition and respectfully states and alleges:

I.

That this proceeding is taken pursuant to law in the name of and on behalf of the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, by John J. Choi, the duly elected, qualified and acting County Attorney, at the request of the Board of County Commissioners of Ramsey County, as shown by County Board Resolution No. B2021-040, dated February 16, 2021, a certified copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof. II.

That the County of Ramsey also deems it necessary, expedient, and for a public use and purpose to obtain by “quick take” condemnation under the right

of eminent domain the respective fee simple title, permanent easements and temporary construction easements in the lands as described in this Petition, together with all structures, trees, shrubs, grass and herbage to be damaged thereby.

III.

In the attached Exhibit B, where “fee title” is identified, the interest being conveyed is fee simple title.

IV.

In the attached Exhibit B, where a “permanent easement” is identified, the interests being conveyed include all rights necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of all public right-of-way and utility uses now known or adopted in the future. Such rights include, but are not limited to, the right: to remove and use all plants, trees, ground cover, and natural growth now existing, or later planted or grown; to permanently grade or alter the grade of the land, and to remove and use all earth and other material not reasonably necessary for lateral and subjacent support; to limit or allow the location, number, and related characteristics of access from the remainder property to the public right-of-way; to store equipment or supplies; to access, both ingress and egress, from the most reasonably convenient rights-of-way; to remove any physical improvements or fixtures that interfere with its use as a public right-of-way; and to exclude from the area any use or improvement that conflicts with the rights conveyed herein. Reasonable and convenient access to the remainder will be maintained.

V.

In the attached Exhibit B, where a “temporary easement” is identified, the interests being conveyed include all rights of possession and use, for a limited period of time, necessary or incidental to support the related construction project, including the right: to stage equipment or supplies; to access other portions of the construction project; to make minimal permanent alterations to the grade of the land that do not substantially impact the remainder; to remove (and restore in substantially similar condition) any plants, ground cover, or physical improvements; to access, both ingress and egress, from the most reasonably convenient rights-of-way; and to install any temporary improvements. Reasonable and convenient access to the remainder will be maintained. The term of the temporary easement shall be for 24 months beginning on March 13, 2023 and ending March 12, 2025, or for 24 months from the date when granted pursuant to order of the district court, whichever is later. In addition, the interests identified in this paragraph include the option of the Petitioner to extend the temporary easement for up to two six-month terms to be held consecutive to the original term and to each other at the monthly rate determined for the initial term.

VI.

Personal property not specifically identified as being acquired, including, but not limited to, fencing, irrigation systems, pavement, curbing, or signage, or trees, shrubs, plants, or ground covering, is not included in this petition, except to the extent the above rights provide for the removal, replacement, use, or repair of such property. It is the intention of the Petitioner to address any claim of damage related to personal property destroyed, removed, lost, or otherwise damaged, but not repaired or replaced in substantially similar condition, in accordance with applicable relocation laws, including Minn. Stat. § 117.50 - .56 or the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

VII.

That the purpose for which said interests in land described in this Petition are being acquired is for the widening, addition to and realignment of Hodgson Road for the purpose of public travel and transportation and related uses. VIII.

The taking in this matter is to obtain rights sufficient to support the construction and maintenance of a public highway, including related facilities. Unless specifically identified, pre-existing utility, pipeline, access, and other easements or interests shall remain in full force and effect and shall only be impaired to the extent necessary for the County of Ramsey to construct and maintain a public highway, and related uses, on the land being acquired. For any parcel being taken by this condemnation proceeding that is subject to pre-existing utility, pipeline, access, or other easements or interests, the County of Ramsey shall work as needed with the easement holder to adjust facilities to accommodate the construction or to adjust construction plans to minimize related damages.

IX.

It is the intent of the Petitioner that reasonable access, in at least one direction, to the main thoroughfare will be maintained for any remaining interest of a property from which a permanent or temporary easement is taken.

X.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, should tests or evaluations undertaken by or on behalf of the County of Ramsey indicate the possible presence of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous substances on any of the property described in this Petition, the County of Ramsey reserves the right to defer effecting the transfer of the interest to any of the property as described herein for a reasonable time until the County of Ramsey can evaluate whether it wishes to proceed with the taking, abandon these proceedings and dismiss the Petition as to said property, or otherwise respond to such information.

Further, the County of Ramsey reserves the right to recover costs of clean-up and testing and all other damages resulting from the presence of pollutants, contaminates, or hazardous substances on the property described herein, from all potentially responsible parties in a separate legal action.

XI.

That a party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the hearing of this Court at which the County of Ramsey, as Petitioner, shall present this Petition to the Court and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a Court order.

XII.

That the land in these proceedings to be taken are situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota and are more particularly described in attached Exhibit B which is made a part hereof. The names of all persons appearing of record or known to the County of Ramsey to be the owners of said land, or interested therein, including all whom the County of Ramsey has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each, as nearly as can be ascertained, are set forth on attached Exhibit B. XIII.

The County of Ramsey hereby moves the court for an order transferring title and possession of the parcels described herein prior to filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 117.042.

WHEREFORE, the County of Ramsey prays for an order of this Court as follows:

1. Adjudging that said taking is for a public purpose, is necessary, and is authorized by law; and

2. It be further adjudged that the County of Ramsey is entitled to take and hold such property for the public use pursuant to the Notice of Intent to Take Possession, on file with this Court; and

3. Appointing three disinterested commissioners, and at least two alternates, to ascertain and report the amount of damages that will be sustained by the several owners on account of the taking; fixing the time and place of the first meeting of the three commissioners; prescribing their compensation; establishing procedures for the disbursement of funds deposited with the district court; establishing procedures by which commissioners shall hear all allegations and proofs of persons interested herein; and requiring the commissioners to file their report with the District Court Administrator within 365 days from the date of the order appointing the commissioners unless said time be further extended by order of the Court; and

4. For such other and further relief as may be proper and pursuant to law.

Dated: December 27, 2022

JOHN J. CHOI, Ramsey County Attorney

By: /s/ James A. Mogen James A. Mogen, Assistant Ramsey County Attorney 121 7th Place East, Suite 4500 St. Paul, MN 55101-5001 (651) 266-3121

james.mogen@co.ramsey.mn.us Attorney Reg. No. 0309266

Attorneys for Petitioner

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The undersigned hereby acknowledges that costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 549.211 to the party against whom the allegations in this pleading are asserted.

/s/ James A. Mogen James A. Mogen

EXHIBIT A RAMSEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION

B2021-040

Sponsor: Public Works Meeting Date: 2/16/2021

Title: 2021 - 2025 Transportation Improvement Program File Number: 2021-037

Background and Rationale:

In order to qualify for state and federal funding and to proceed with construction projects, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners must approve the Public Works 5-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a planning document and funding estimates identified in the TIP are reflected in the County’s Capital Improvements Program Budget. Similar programs havebeen developed each year since 1988.

The Public Works Department, annually, prepares the TIP using a collaborative process whereby the County solicits projects and input from area municipalities. Project inclusion in the TIP is based on a cooperative dialogue with municipal and state partners, along with technical analysis and consideration of funding opportunities. While funding limits will continue to challenge program delivery, communication and engagement with municipal partners ensures local needs and prioritiesare examined and addressed to the extent possible.

Projects included in the TIP are also looked at through the lens of the Ramsey County All Abilities Transportation Network (AATN) policy, which prioritizes the most vulnerable users (i.e. pedestrians, bicyclists, people with disabilities) first.

The design, construction and right of way costs identified in the TIP are estimates based on best practices in the industry. The funding landscape for transportation projects can be volatile and the ultimate delivery of the TIP is dependent on future funding levels. Partnering on projects with area communities, bordering counties, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and other state agencies will continue to be a critical way for Ramsey County to get the most from our available funds.

Recommendation:

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners resolved to: Adopt the 2021-2025 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

1.Authorize the County Engineer to prepare plans and agreements for all projects identified in theTIP, and to issue solicitations in accordance with County policies and procedures and the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s list of “Pre-Qualified Vendors by Work Type”.

2. Authorize the County Engineer to execute Right of Way Plats and Certificate of Surveys for Highway projects that require the determination of existing right of way for the delineation and /oracquisition of property, for planning studies or disposition of excess County property.

3. Authorize the County Manager to enter into contracts and agreements, and execute change orders and amendments to contracts, supplemental agreements, and agreements related to theexpenditure of TIP Project Funds utilizing County State Aid, Federal, and participating funding associated with the construction of the approved projects in the 2021-2025 or a previously approved TIP in accordance with the County’s procurement policies and procedures.

4. Authorize the County Engineer and County Attorney to acquire temporary easements, permanent easements, fee title, and enter into Limited Use Permits with the State of Minnesota for projects in the 2021-2025 TIP, or previously approved TIP, by negotiation or condemnation.

5. Authorize the County Engineer to approve negotiated settlements for up to $100,000 over the County’s appraised value per parcel for temporary and permanent easements and fee title.

6. Authorize the County Manager to approve and execute purchase agreements, settlements, closing documents, Limited Use Permits, and other related real estate documentation associated with County Board approved acquisitions of real property.

7. Authorize the County Manager to approve and execute cooperative agreements and maintenance agreements with cities, counties, the State, and other governmental agencies for their participation in projects listed in the 2021-2025 Public Works TIP or previously approved TIP.

8. Authorize temporary cash loans from the County General Fund to the Road and Bridge Capital Improvement Program fund and the Wheelage Tax fund for costs of projects listed in the 9. 2021-2025 Public Works Transportation Program, or previously approved TIP, and for maintenance project expenditures occurring before bond or wheelage tax proceeds are received pending receipt of Federal, County State Aid Highway, State, participating funds.

A motion to approve was made by Commissioner McGuire, seconded by Commissioner MatasCastillo.

Motion passed.

Aye: - 7: Carter, Frethem, MatasCastillo, McDonough, McGuire, Ortega, and ReinhardT

By: Janet Guthrie

I, Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk - County Board, duly appointed and qualified for Ramsey County, Minnesota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution B2021-040, passed by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on 2/16/2021.

Attest: /s/ Mee Cheng Chief Clerk - County Board, Mee Cheng Date Certified

EXHIBIT B

PARCEL 37

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 37, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 243023440081

ADDRESS: 193 County Road F West

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST

John T. Steiner Fee owners

Susan M. Chappuis

Chad Chappuis Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 41

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 41, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE

STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 243023440077

ADDRESS: 165 Co. Rd. F West

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST

Jonathan Strombeck Fee Susan Strombeck

PUBLIC NOTICES

STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PARCEL 103

FEE ACQUISITION – TOTAL EXISTING PARCEL DESCRIPTION:

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes and Medical Assistance Lien

PARCEL 42

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 42, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 243023440076

ADDRESS: 157 County Road F West NAME NATURE OF INTEREST

Michelle A. Pinney Molenaar Fee

Hans J. Molenaar

The Servion Group Mortgagee

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 57 AND 57A

PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Parcel 57, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 57, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

OTHER TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION (PARCEL 57A):

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 57A, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 253023110190

ADDRESS: 3987 Rice St.

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST

VoranDesoto, LLC Fee

Gramsie Corner Mart Tenants

Mansetti’s Pizza & Pasta

Bravo Fitness State Farm

Vintage Consignment / Naked Darling

Fantastic Nails

Jade House

Healthy Day Chiropractic

CR Shoreview Acquisition, LLC Easement holder

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 58

PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Parcel 58, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 58, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 253023110114

ADDRESS: 0 Gramsie Rd.

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Voran711 Land Holdings, LLC Fee

CR Shoreview Acquisition, LLC Easement holder City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 59

PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Parcel 59, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 59, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 253023110115

ADDRESS: 0 Gramsie Rd.

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST

Voran711 Land Holdings, LLC Fee CR Shoreview Acquisition, LLC Easement holder City of Shoreview Possible special assessments and easement County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 60

PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Parcel 60, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 60, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 253023110003

ADDRESS: 0 Gramsie Rd.

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Voran711 Land Holdings, LLC Fee City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 62

PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Parcel 62, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PERMANENT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION (PARCELS 62A & 62B):

Over, under and across Parcel 62A and Parcel 62B, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 62, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 45 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD AND C.S.A.H. 12 – COUNTY ROAD F AND C.S.A.H. 54 – RICE STREET, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 253023110001

ADDRESS: 180 County Road F West

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST New Life Lutheran Church Fee

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Mortgagee

Northern States Power Company Easement holder

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 81

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 81, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 42 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 243023420031

ADDRESS: 4285 Hodgson Road

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Charles K. Rediske Fee

Marcella J. Rediske

Northern States Power St. Paul

Credit Union Mortgagee

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 83

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 83, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 42 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 243023420016

ADDRESS: 315 Colleen Avenue NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Marc A. Fornier Fee Susan Fornier

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 86

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 86, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 42 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 243023130048

ADDRESS: 4345 Hodgson Road

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Duane S. Young Fee Carol J. Young

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 95

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 95, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 41 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 243023130025

ADDRESS: 4435 Hodgson Road

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST William P. Kysylyczyn Fee

The Huntington National Bank Mortgagee

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 97

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 97, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 41 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 243023120054

ADDRESS: 4449 Hodgson Rd. NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Margaret G. Landby Fee City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 99

PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Parcel 99, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 41 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 99, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 41 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 243023120070

ADDRESS: 4467 Hodgson Rd.

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST

Peter A. Milton Fee

Dawn H. Milton

Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Mortgagee

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 100

PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Parcel 100, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 41 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 100, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 41 – C.S.A.H. 49 – HODGSON ROAD, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 243023120069

ADDRESS: 4477 Hodgson Rd.

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST

Jeffrey S. Schellpfeffer Fee

Associated Bank Mortgagee

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee

Wells Fargo Bank, NA Mortgagee

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

Lot 1, Block 2, BRIDGE COURT EAST ADDITION as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 243023210057

ADDRESS: 0 Bridge Ct.

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST

Curtis L. LaDuke, as Trustee of the Curtis L. LaDuke Revocable Living Trust Fee

City of Shoreview Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 4, 11 and 18, 2023.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: MELVIN MATTHES JR

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: “In Care Of “ 2050 West Indiana Avenue Philadelphia Pennsylvania 0000000000 USA

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.

Melvin Matthes Jr “In Care Of “ 2050 West Indiana Avenue Philadelphia Pennsylvania 0000000000 USA

Matthes Melvin Jr “In Care Of “ 2050 West Indiana Avenue

Philadelphia Pennsylvania 0000000000 USA

Matthes Melvin, Jr.,And any other appellation of spelling thereof Jr “In Care Of “ 2050 West Indiana Avenue

Philadelphia Pennsylvania 0000000000 USA :Melvin- Matthes, Jr “In Care Of “ 2050 West Indiana Avenue

Philadelphia Pennsylvania 0000000000 USA

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: November 3, 2023 Signed: :Melvin-Matthes,Jr.,Statutory Agent, Authorized Representative of the Represented Person,Bene.

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: AZIZ PATEL

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: Care of 1215 Mix Road Northwest Olympia Washington 00000

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.

Patel Patel Care of 1215 Mix Road Northwest Olympia Washington 00000 Aziz Patel, AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATIVE Care of 1215 Mix Road Northwest Olympia Washington 00000

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: December 28, 2022

Signed: Aziz-Patel: Doe:, Authorize Representative Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 11 and 18, 2022.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Green Tree Risk Partners

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1111 East 54th Street, Suite 129 Indianapolis IN 46220

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.

Allied Building Material Agency, Inc. 1111 East 54th Street, Suite 129 Indianapolis IN 46220

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: November 11, 2022

Signed: Harold L. Jamison

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 11 and 18, 2022.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: EmpoweRx

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 376 County Road F East St Paul MN 55127

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.

Tracy Kimberly Newman 376 County Road F East St Paul MN 55127

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: January 10, 2023

Signed: Tracy Newman

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 18 and 25, 2023.

NORTH CAMPUS: Students will begin semester in new, modern classroom spaces

FROM

workspaces, teacher workspaces and intervention space.

The seven classroom studios will be organized by academic subject area to maximize collaboration among students and teaching staff. Each studio has a wall with windows to let in natural lighting.

Three classrooms in each studio will be situated next to each other in a row and be separated by moveable walls that can be opened up to combine rooms. One of those classrooms will also contain interactive, touchscreen TVs and other specialized technology offerings.

Two classrooms will be located next to the studio windows and will have open-concept arrangements. The sixth classroom, meanwhile, will have walls on three sides containing whiteboards and a fourth, removable wall that can be opened up to the rest of the studio.

“Teachers can be as flexible as their minds allow them to be in this space. There are really no limitations,” said Tim Wald, assistant superintendent for finance and operations.

Since teachers won’t be assigned their own classrooms, the studios are designed to meet teachers’ and students’ needs as those needs change. At the entryway to each studio will be a TV monitor showing students which room their class will meet on a given day.

“That could change by day, or it could change by

IF YOU GO:

What: Circle Back to North Campus

When: 6-8 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 18)

Where: White Bear Lake Area High SchoolNorth Campus, 5045 Division Ave.

Details: Before the move out of the existing North Campus space happens, students, staff and community members are invited to the “Circle Back to North Campus” open house event. Attendees can walk the “Circles” one last time, learn about WBLAHS history from the high school’s History Club and the White Bear Area Historical Society and see renderings of the new school addition. They also can reminisce on their memories of North Campus while enjoying refreshments.

week depending on how the staff within the space want to utilize it,” Nelson said. “Staff aren't assigned to a room; they're assigned to a studio, and then they're able to be flexible and move within the studio based on what they're doing with their students that day.”

Teachers will also wear microphones that will be connected to a sound system in their studio. They can adjust the system settings so their microphone’s audio can be amplified in specific areas in the studio.

“It’s designed so that it doesn’t matter if you're right next to the teacher or all the way in the back, the sound will be the same,” Nelson said.

Separate from the learning studios will be new art, automotive, science, welding and construction labs located on the ground floor of the new addition.

The addition also has a slew of safety features, such as secure entrances, an upgraded camera system, an electronic locking system, perimeter door monitoring and visual notification lights. The doors to each studio can be locked down in emergencies, with only permitted key holders able to gain entry. The studios also have rear stairways that provide an emergency exit route.

Besides the three-story classroom structure, the North Campus addition includes a new 92,000-squarefoot fieldhouse. The fieldhouse consists of the following features:

• Five new full-sized court surfaces — three wood courts and two with multipurpose flooring — that can be separated with curtains.

• 200-meter, five-lane indoor track that encompasses the courts on the lower level. It includes a long-jump pit.

• Four-lane walking track on the upper level that will be open to the community.

• Auxiliary gym that can double as a storm shelter.

• Wrestling room.

• Fitness gym.

• Equipment storage. The courts and track at the new fieldhouse will make

scheduling indoor practice times easier for the high school’s athletic teams, according to Wald.

“Especially when we get to the spring when it's too cold to be outside for baseball. Right now, they're just fighting over space,” he said.

Just inside the student entrance to the addition is the “Union” area, which will be the school’s cafeteria and eating space. The far wall of the Union is the existing 100s and 200s wing of North Campus, which will keep its windows to let in natural light. Overhead windows in the Union will provide extra sunlight.

The Union will connect to the new classroom addition from the existing building through the “Learning Stairs,” which also provide an area in which students can sit and work. A hallway connects the Union to the new fieldhouse, too.

Moving into the addition will free up the existing North Campus building so renovations on it can commence. That work will last through 2024, with the unification of grades 9-12 to begin in fall 2024 at North Campus.

RANDY PAULSON | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Three classrooms in each learning studio at the North Campus addition feature are separated by removable walls that allow for flexible use of the space. Five new full-sized court surfaces are included in the North Campus’ new fieldhouse addition. The courts, which can be separated by curtains, are encompassed by a five-lane track on the lower level and a four-lane track on the upper level. Go to presspubs.com to see more photos.

PUBLIC NOTICES

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE

SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES

Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” section of the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage at ramseycounty.us/ContractWithRamsey to access registration information.

If you are new to DemandStar, please follow the DemandStar registration instructions on the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” webpage. Access to all Ramsey County documents is free if the instructions that are posted are followed. You may call 651-266-8072 or email ProcurementTeam@ ramseycounty.us if you need assistance.

Ramsey County is accepting only electronic Request for Bids (RFBs) responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details.

To view current solicitations, please go to: https://bit.ly/3W8XWan

SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW27275-KB

OPENING DATE: 2/2/23

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR FOR SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS THROUGH THE COUNTY.

SOLICITATION: RFP-HR3199-SK

OPENING DATE: 2/14/2023

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY (THE “COUNTY”), THROUGH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, SEEKS PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED VENDORS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COUNTY’S FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS AND TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT.

SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK21109-AP

OPENING DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2023

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A CONTRACTOR TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING OF SITE INFRASTRUCTURE, CONCRETE PAVEMENTS, GRADING, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, FENCING, AND RESTORATION IMPROVEMENTS AT RAMSEY COUNTY REGIONAL PARK OFF-LEASH DOG AREAS (OLDA).

PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: PARKS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 2015 VAN DYKE ST., MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109. JANUARY 27, 2023. 9:00 AM CST

SOLICITATION: RFP-HR3196-KD

OPENING DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 2023

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, SEEKS TO PROVIDE A DENTAL CARE PLAN TO PARTICIPANTS EMPLOYED BY RAMSEY COUNTY AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS.

SOLICITATION: RFB-SHRF20168-SK

OPENING DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2023

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEPARTMENT, SEEKS QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO SUBMIT BID RESPONSES FOR THE SECURITY FENCING ENHANCEMENTS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: LOCATION A - RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AND PARTNERS CAMPUS – SHERIFF PATROL STATION, 1411 PAUL KIRKWOLD DRIVE, ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA 55112.

LOCATION B - RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - WATER PATROL STATION, 5 SOUTH OWASSO BOULEVARD WEST, LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA 55117

PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: SEE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT FOR ZOOM MEETING LINK. FEBRUARY 9, 2023. 9:00AM CST.

SOLICITATION: RFP-HR3195-KD

OPENING DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2023

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEE AND RETIREE MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD OF JANUARY 01, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 18, 2023.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 03, 2023

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:02 a.m. with the following members present: Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair MatasCastillo. Also present was Ryan O’Connor, County Manager.

AGENDA of January 3, 2023 was presented for approval. Motion by McGuire, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved.

MINUTES of December 20, 2022 were presented for approval. Motion by Ortega, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved Board of Commissioners – 2023 Oath of Office. The Oath of Office was administered to: Commissioner Trista MatasCastillo – by Chief Judge Leonardo Castro; Commissioner Rena Moran – by Judge Maria Mitchell; Commissioner Rafael Ortega – by Chief Judge Leonardo Castro; Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong – by Judge JaPaul Harris; County Attorney John Choi – by Chief Judge Leonardo Castro. Discussion can be found on archived video.

POLICY ITEM

Board of Commissioners - Election of the Chair for the Year 2023. Commissioner Reinhardt nominated Commissioner MatasCastillo as Chair. seconded by Commissioner McGuire. Unanimously approved. (2023-001)

Board of Commissioners - Election of the Vice-Chair for the Year 2023. Commissioner McGuire nominated Commissioner Reinhardt as Vice-Chair. seconded by Commissioner Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-002)

Board of Commissioners - Rules of Procedure for 2023. Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2023-003).

Board of Commissioners - Appointments to Standing Committees for 2023. Motion by Ortega, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023004).

Board of Commissioners - Appointments to Outside Boards and Committees for 2023. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-005)

Board of Commissioners - Appointment of Members to the Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority for 2023. Motion by McGuire, seconded by Ortega. Unanimously approved. (B2023-006)

Board of Commissioners - Appointment of Members to the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority for 2023. Motion by McGuire, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2023-007)

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

County Manager’s Office – Contract with Press Publications, Inc for 2023 Newspaper Publications. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-008)

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 – Discussion can be found on archived video.

ADJOURNMENT – Chair MatasCastillo declared the meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 18, 2023.

RICE CREEK BOAT CLUB NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

The Rice Creek Boat Club is currently in the process of dissolving. We have filed our intent to dissolve with the Secretary of State on 01/06/2023. If you intend to file a claim as a creditor or claimant, mail it to Endurance United, 713 Minnehaha Ave. East, Suite 216, Saint Paul, MN 55106. All claims must be received by 04/18/2023.

Published four times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2023.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-1023

CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) In re the Estate of: Nancy Sylvia Gramse, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:

Notice is hereby given that an application for informal appointment of personal representatives has been filed with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Kari Plasch, 31310 Foxhill Avenue, Stacy, MN 55079

Katherine Stickler, 3200 Orchard Court, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 as 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 Personal Representatives. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the 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.

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 Representatives or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Date: December 19, 2022

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator

Self-Represented Litigants:

Kari Plasch 31310 Foxhill Avenue Stacy, MN 55079

Katherine Stickler 3200 Orchard Court White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-1060

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Matter of the Estate of John Charles Goodman, Deceased.

IT IS ORDERED AND NOTICE is given that on January 31, 2023, at 9:45 a.m., hearing will be held using remote technology in this Court at Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Courtroom 1670, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55102 for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated July 7, 2010, under Minn. Stat. § 524.2-513, (“Will”*) and for the appointment of Daniel Raymond Goodman, whose address is 2003 Highland Pkwy, St. Paul, MN 55116, as personal representative 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. 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.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice.

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.

Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.

Date: December 21, 2022 BY THE COURT Michael Upton, Court Administrator

By: Benjamin Linker, Deputy Court Administrator

Self-Represented Litigent: Daniel Raymond Goodman 2003 Highland Pkwy St. Paul, MN 55116

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY

DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT

COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-811

CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In re the Estate of: Edgar Thomas Gorman, Jr., Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:

Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on November 23, 2022 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated February 28, 1998 and Codicil dated July 8, 2009 (“Will”) have 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 Gorman

2588 Eagle Valley Drive Woodbury, MN 55129 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.

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: November 28, 2022

Attorney for Personal Representative: Paul E. Overson (#0195005) Coodin & Overson, PLLP 8681 Eagle Point Boulevard Lake Elmo, MN 55042 (651) 209-1155

paul@coodinoverson.com

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

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

CASE TYPE: CIVIL OTHER/MISC. COURT FILE NO. 62-CV-22-5222

SUMMONS

Jeffrey P. Taylor and Kiz M. Taylor, Plaintiffs, vs. The unknown heirs of Daniel J. Gospodarski a/k/a Daniel James Gospodarski, deceased; Lynn M. Oie; Jenny A. LaPlante; Daniel C. Gospodarski; the unknown heirs of Barbara Ann Gospodarski, deceased; the unknown heirs of Richard J. Harrington a/k/a Richard Joseph Harrington, deceased; John Harrington; Kathleen Tidemand; Eleanor Mary Harrington; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Portfolio Mortgage Corporation; Laurie Timm; Michael Timm; John Doe; Mary Roe, all other persons who are deceased; ABC Corporation; and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Summons and Complaint herein, Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS.

You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Plaintiffs’ attorneys an Answer to the Complaint which is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named Court, within twenty-one (21) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Olson, Redford & Wahlberg, P.A. 7201 Ohms Lane, Suite 210 Edina, MN 55439

THIS ACTION AFFECTS REAL PROPERTY located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, legally described as follows:

Parcel 1: Lot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2, Block 1, Benson’s Rearrangement of Block 12, Bald Eagle.

Parcel 2:

All that land lying North of the North line of Block 1, Benson’s Rearrangement of Block 12, Bald Eagle, lying between said North line of said Lot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2, Block 1, and the navigable waters of Bald Eagle Lake, and lying between the East and West lines of said Lot 1, and the East 1/2 of Lot 2, Block 1 extended Northerly to the navigable waters of Bald Eagle Lake, together with any and all accretions thereto any and all riparian rights appertaining thereto.

Said property is located between the Northerly boundaries of Lot 1 and of the East 1/2 of Lot 2, and the navigable waters of Bald Eagle Lake, and lying between the West line of the East 1/2 of Lot 2 extended Northerly to Bald Eagle Lake and the East line of Lot 1, extended Northerly to Bald Eagle Lake.

Subject to the rights of the public in and to Bald Eagle Boulevard West, formerly Lake Avenue 100 feet in width as depicted on the plat of Bald Eagle and the Plat of Benson’s Rearrangement of Block 12, Bald Eagle, on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds of Ramsey County.

Parcel 3:

That part of vacated East Bald Eagle Boulevard, formerly known as Lake Avenue, and being part of Section 11, Township 30 North, Range 22 West of the 4th Principal Meridian, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the South Quarter of said Section 11; thence on an assumed bearing of North, along the North and South Quarter line of said Section 11, a distance of 2093.70 feet; thence South 68 degrees 36 minutes 21 seconds West a distance of 26.00 feet; thence South 74 degrees 00 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 8.98 feet to the intersection with the Northerly extension of the East line of Lot 1, Block 1, Benson’s Rearrangement of Block 12, Bald Eagle, said point of intersection being the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence North 74 degrees 00 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 8.98 feet; thence North 68 degrees 36 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 33.77 feet to the intersection with the Northerly extension of the center line of Bald Eagle Avenue, formerly known as St. Paul Avenue, as platted in the Plat of Town of Bald Eagle; thence North 0 degrees 18 minutes 16 seconds East, along the Northerly extension of the center line of said Bald Eagle Avenue, a distance of 51 feet, more or less, to the shoreline of Bald Eagle Lake; thence Southwesterly, along said shoreline, to the intersection of the Northerly extension of the East line of said Lot 1, Block 1, Benson’s Rearrangement of Block 12, Bald Eagle; thence South 0 degrees 18 minutes 16 seconds West, along last said extended line, a distance of 56 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

(“Subject Property”).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the object of said action is to obtain a judgment declaring that Plaintiffs are the owners in fee of the property described above, and that the Defendants, and each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in or upon the Subject Property, except as to the rights of Defendants Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Portfolio Mortgage Corporation as described in the Complaint.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that no personal claim is made by Plaintiffs against any of the Defendants.

Civil cases are subject to Alternative Dispute Resolution processes as provided in Rule 114 of the General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. Alternative Dispute Resolution includes mediation, arbitration, and other processes set forth in the rules. You may contact the Court Administrator for information about these processes and about resources available in your area.

Dated: September 22, 2022 OLSON, REDFORD & WAHLBERG, P.A.

/s/ Katherine L. Wahlberg Katherine L. Wahlberg, #387001

7201 Ohms Lane, Suite 210 Edina, MN 55439 (952) 224-3644

katiew@olson-law.com

Attorney for Plaintiffs

Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 18, 25 and February 1, 2023.

Elizabeth J. “BJ” Cedarleaf (nee Rodenberg)

Age 97, formerly of Mahtomedi, passed away January 13, 2023. Preceded in death by husband of 73 years, Jack. Survived by children, Robin (Robert “Bub”) Nicholson, Jack, II (Kathy) and Bill (Linda); 7 grandchildren, Will, Jessi, Summer, Brandon, Stewart, Grant and Blake; 5 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. BJ was active in many organizations including: Rose Warner Nature Center, Mahtomedi Park Commission, Minnesota History Center, White Bear CHA Guild and CHA Board, Minnesota Parks and Trails. She was on the faculty at Century College Biology Department, and was a member of the Minnesota Antique Glass Club. BJ was also an avid gardener and world traveler. A private family service will be held. Arrangements with Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 651-439-5511.

Mary Ellen (Girgen-Smith)Johnson

Mary Ellen Johnson of White Bear Lake, MN. Born December 3, 1940, in Vermillion, MN. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great –Grandma, Sister, and Dear Friend passed away on January 10th, 2023. She was survived by her husband of 49 years Charles “Chuck”. She was also proud mother to five children, Don (Kim) Smith, Ed Smith, Christy Lins, Tammy Smith, and Andy Smith. Proud stepmother to Shannon Johnson. “Grandma Mary” to eleven grandchildren, Joel Pederson, Nicole Smith, Zack Smith, Aimee Thomas, Jake Smith, Holly Smith, Katie Foss, Sarah Lins, Aidan Johnson, and Broderick Johnson; great-grandma to Tasha, Joel Jr., Logan, Izzie, Briggs, Julia, and Clara; great-great-grandma to Sophie and Miguel Jr.; sister to Norb Girgen, Kathy Goers and Clarice Sobania; and many nieces, nephews, and good caring friends. Mary was preceded in death by stepdaughter Tracey Johnson; granddaughter Brenna Swanson, parents Louie and Catherine Girgen, and sisters Rita Kaiser and Maxine Dohmen. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake, with a visitation one hour before Mass at Church. Interment Union Cemetery, Maplewood. Arrangements Honsa Family Funeral Home. 651-429-6172

Bradley Nelson

Age 68, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on December 30, 2022.

He was a hard working man, dedicating over 30 years to Pioneer Press as a semi truck driver, and a devoted dad to not only his children, but to many of their friends as well. He will be deeply missed.

Preceded in death by father, Gerald and brother, Roger. Survived by mother Betty, daughter Jessie (Bill), son Christopher, brothers Mark, John, and Dave, and many relatives and friends A celebration of life in his honor will be held in the spring.

Betty Jo Carlson Lewellen

Age 88, of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home. She is survived by her children, Lorie (Jack) Hackett of Morristown MN, Patti Jo Lee and Michael (Joni) Carlson both of White Bear Lake, and Barb (Stan) Schafer of Revillo SD; her sisters, Julie Lessard of Duluth and Lola Roodell of Baldwin WI; her 11 grandchildren including Mike, Gary, Toni, Tommy, Amy Jo, Nique, Justin, Billy, Collin, Jaci and Amy, along with 18 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Howard “Bing” Carlson and Cecil “Don” Lewellen; her son, Steve Carlson and his wife, Cheryl; her great grandson, Rickey Hible; her twin sister, Rogene Beckman and sister, Karen Geiken.

Born on a farm near Story City Iowa, Betty and her family moved to Willernie MN where she attended school. She was proud to have started her first job at age 15 at a department store in St Paul, selling men’s clothing. She had met and married Bing in 1952. In June of 1954, they had moved their young family to the small cabin on Bald Eagle Lake.

After Bing’s passing, Betty continued raising her family in that cabin. She was a hard worker and in her spare time enjoyed embroidering, gardening and bird watching. Betty met Don in the 1970’s and over the years the two of them enjoyed taking many trips together, often to go hunting grouse or pheasants. But she had a real passion for fishing, especially ice fishing, and they spent many weekends up north.

Later in life, Betty enjoyed the quiet comforts of getting to know her grandchildren and reminiscing about the stories of her youth with family.

At Betty’s request, there will not be a funeral service but a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers or memorials, please send a donation to the Children’s Home Society in her honor.

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Margaret Ann “Marge” (Clark) Opatz

Age 85 of Vadnais Heights, Formerly of North St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Service details to be posted online. Mueller Memorial-www. muellermemorial.com 651-429-4944

Jerry Lindahl

Jerry Lindahl, 89, of Roseville, Minnesota, realized a life-long dream when he got to meet Jesus face-to-face on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was, as he often said in the past few years of his life, “ready to go,” but not because he was uninterested in his life on Earth; he was just becoming more interested in his next adventure.

Jerry grew up in Berkeley, CA, with his parents and younger brother, Warren. He attended North Park College in Chicago (Class of ’55) and graduated with the intention of studying medicine. Because finances proved too challenging, he served as a medic in the navy instead, and eventually settled on medical sales. For his first career. Jerry was a firm believer in the old adage, “Do what you love and you won’t work a day in your life.” His career changes—from medical salesman to restaurateur, realtor, and window covering entrepreneur—were reflections of his desire to serve others while doing something he truly enjoyed.

Service was his passion, a theme that threaded throughout his entire life—from driving elderly folks to church when he was 16 to opening his heart and hearth to hundreds of international students (through the Humphrey Fellowship program), incarcerated individuals (through Prison Fellowship), and others who needed a home-cooked meal, a warm bed, or some good old-fashioned fatherly advice. His innate gift of hospitality, his twinkly eyes, his boisterous laugh, his signature handlebar mustache … these were his superpowers.

Jerry became a Christian at 12 and spent his life in service to the Lord. He was raised in the Covenant church by first-generation Swedes, lived for lutfisk season, and was known for his Swedish pancakes, his refrigerator pickles, and his joy-filled baritone. He made a gospel record in 1975, could whistle like a songbird (any songbird), and LOVED reading obituaries, so if you’ve made it this far: we salute you!

Jerry will be forever missed by his wife, Ardie; his children, David (Mary) Lindahl of Oak Grove,

MN, Laurel Lindahl of Duluth, MN, Sharon (Don) Copeland of White Bear Lake, MN, and Cindie (Ron) Bloom of White Bear Lake, MN; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of dear family, friends, and surrogate kids/grandkids.

If you knew Jerry, please join us for his favorite pasttime, donuts and coffee, between 9:30-11am on Friday, January 20, at First Evangelical Free Church, 2696 Hazelwood St, Maplewood, MN 55109. The memorial service will follow from 11-noon with a meal featuring some of Jerry's favorites (Swedish meatballs and picked herring!) after that.

Jerry will be interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery during a private family ceremony at a later date.

Rosella Verena (Meyer) Langer

Age 90, of White Bear Lake.

Our wonderful Mother “Rosie” passed away into our Lord’s hand on January 10, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband Victor, son-in-law Gene Berglund. Survived by her children Dean (Ev) Langer, Diane Berglund, Daniel (Marie) Langer; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild, many nieces and nephews and many other loving family and friends. Rosie was a kind and loving woman, who was dedicated to her family and was a wonderful grandmother. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, January 25 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Of The Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, WBL. Arrangements Honsa Family Funeral Home. 651-429-6172

Age 63, Of Stillwater passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Scott; daughter, Michelle; siblings, Steve (Jan) Stone, Nancy (Les) LaCroix, Terry (Judy) Stone, Tom Stone.

Preceded in death by her parents; Warren and Helen (Dellorfano) Stone.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan uary 23, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 5th St N, Stillwater, MN 55082 with visitation one hour prior. Arrangements handled by Simonet Funeral Home.

Ronald Joseph Nohava

Age 63, of White Bear Lake.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at St. Jude Of The Lake CHURCH, Mahtomedi, visitation was Monday, January 16, at Honsa Family Funeral Home. Internment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, WBL. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home 651-429-6172

Faith von Behren

Age 86 of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully January 3rd, 2023. Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, January 20, 2023 at Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 East County Road E, WBL. Visitation one hour before Service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home, 6 51-429-6172

Dianne Rose (Zeleschnak) Biever

Age 77, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. A memorial service will be held at Holcomb-HenryBoom-Purcell Funeral Home, 515 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, Minnesota 55126 on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11 a.m. A visitation will begin at 10 a.m.

Barbara Alice Gunderson

Barbara Alice Gunderson, 84, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Birchwood, MN, died Thursday, January 5th at CentraCare Care Center in Willmar, MN. Her memorial service was held at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN on Friday, January 13th. Services were live-streamed from the funeral home website (www.hafh.org).

“Both of my sons have developed not only life-long skills when it comes to building teams and collaboration, they’ve established life-long friendships that have been beyond fulfilling.”

Putting

positive spin on the icy winter weather

Above: Olive Howald, 4, gets assistance and encouragement from her grandfather, Tom Jordan, and mother, Ani, during her first time on skates at the recent Winter Shindig at Community Park in Vadnais Heights. Tom Jordan’s on the ice experience includes his time as a hockey goal tender at the University of Minnesota.

At right: Michael Meltesen helps Autumn Harden try out the new skates she got as a Christmas gift this season.

At

Adult open hockey sessions are on Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. Warming house hours are Thursday and Friday from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1-9 p.m.

Above: Beginners and more advanced skaters practiced their skills on the pleasure rink in Community Park during the Winter Shindig.

left: Jared and Jack Laszlo practice their skating and puck handling skills on the hockey rink at the park.

PAUL

Zephyrs conquer Minnehaha 77-63 in top-five duel

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Mahtomedi Zephyrs achieved a high-profile victory over perennial power Minnehaha Academy 77-63 on the Redhawks court. The Zephyrs (7-2) are ranked fifth in Class 3A and Minnehaha (8-4) is No. 5 in Class 2A.

Owen Carlson, senior guard, led the Zephyrs with 24 points and 10 rebounds, including

three dunks, four 3-pointers, and 7-for-7 free throw shooting.

Will Underwood tallied 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Cole Armitage added 14 points, James Ecker 11 points with three 3-pointers, and AJ McCleery nine points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Scoring 20 points each for the hosts were guard Jerome Williams and 6-foot-9 post Rolyns Aligbe.

T he Zephyrs were up 42-32 at halftime and expanded that to 53-36 before the Redhawks caught fire behind a swarming full-court press and pulled within 59-56. However, Armitage responded with a 3-pointer from the corner and the Zephyrs regained control, outscoring the hosts 18-7 in the last six minutes.

Z ephyr coach Keith Newman said his team executed the defensive game plan well enough to “make it hard for (the Redhawks) to get where they wanted to go.” About fending off the Redhawk rally, he said it was a matter of getting back to their correct spots, staying calm and finishing plays, and they got that done thanks to “a senior group of guys who have great experience.”

Minnehaha Academy was added to Mahtomedi’s schedule this year. The only previous time they have met was when the Redhawks were in Class 3A in 2021 and thumped the Zephyrs in the section on the way to their fourth consecutive state title.

The Zephyrs also beat St. Thomas Academy 69-41 with Carlson netting 17 points, Armitage 15, McCleery 14 and Underwood 14.

BEAR BRIEFS

GIRLS BASKETBALL

White Bear Lake picked up two conference wins last week, snapping a two-game skid. The No. 15 ranked Bears are 12-3 overall, 6-2 conference. They cruised 52-23 over Woodbury (4-10) at home. Jordyn Schmittdiel sank 13 points, Sarah Poepard 11 and Heidi Barber eight for the Bears. The team made nine 3-pointers, three by Poepard. The Bears got 26 points from Schmittdiel in a 66-57 win over Cretin-Derham Hall in St. Paul.

Barber added nine points, Poepard eight, Abby O’Brien seven and Addi Post six.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Even if Cretin-Derham Hall is not a Top Ten team as usual this year, the Raiders always have talent and coach Jerry Kline always has them playing the right way, observed Greg Burke, White Bear Lake coach. “We’ll take any win we can get over Cretin-Derham Hall,” said Burke, whose Bears (6-4) got one 54-50 at home after clipping Woodbury there 58-43. They have allowed 32, 43 and 50 in their last three games. “Our goal is always to hold teams in the 40’s,” said Burke. Jack Janicki, who’s played six games after missing four recovering from a shoulder injury, sank 26 points against CDH (7-5) and 21 against Woodbury (2-0). “Jack is close to being all the way back. He’s building up his stamina,” Burke said. “Some shots that he can usually make in his sleep are not going in now.” Wyatt Hawks chipped in 14 points against the Raiders, who were led by Luke Jacobson with 17. Each team struggled on free throws, the Bears 9-for-20 and the Raiders 7-for-15. Against Woodbury, Hawks and Jack Misgen added 16 points each.

BOYS HOCKEY

White Bear Lake is 11-2 after two conference shutout wins last week, over East Ridge 3-0 at home and Park 7-0 in Cottage Grove. Against East Ridge (7-6), Aiden Welch scored in the first period and Brady Borgestad struck twice in the second period. Against Park (11-5), Welch drilled three straight goals to expand a 1-0 lead to 4-0. Nolan Roed, Borgestad, Charlie Olsen and Jack Stanius had the other goals. Roed made three assists and Borgestad and Grady Gallatin two each. Bear goalie Leo Gabriel made 14 and 12 saves in the shutouts.

GIRLS HOCKEY

White Bear Lake picked victories last week over Cretin-Derham Hall 4-2 at home and East Ridge 4-3 there, improving to 6-13. Scoring against CDH (5-14) were Ava Johnson twice, Talia Domschot and Amanda Smythe (short-handed). Domschot made two assists. Goalie Maya Marston stopped 40 shots. Against East Ridge (11-8), Domschot broke a 3-3 tie at 6:18 of the third period. Kendall Roeser, Maddy Belisle, and Domschot had the other goals, Smythe made two assists, and Marston made 39 saves.

SWIMMING

Park of Cottage Grove outscored White Bear Lake 98-85. Event winners for the Bears were Brayden Kolb in the 50 freestyle (24.14), Amarre Zalazar in the 100 freestyle (50.25), Finnian McVeigh in the breaststroke (1:13.60), and the 400 freestyle relay with Kolb, Benedict Hoefer, Calvin Weber, and Zalazar (3:45.45). The Bears placed fourth of six teams in the section true-team meet in Stillwater. Top finishes for the Bears were by Hoefer, fourth in the 500 free and fifth

200 free; Zalazar, fifth the 100 free and backstroke; and Kolb, fifth in the 50 free;

GYMNASTICS

White Bear Lake scored a season-best 132.65 in a loss to East Ridge on Thursday. Grace Lehner placed second all-around (34.7), second on vault (9.125) and third on beam (8.425) and floor (8.90). Josie Mlejnek was fourth all-around (32.925) and fourth on bars (8.35). Addy Mueller was fifth all-around (32.775) and second on bars (8.475). The Bears are 1-3. “We have struggled with injury and illness, and have not been able to keep a consistent line up,” coach Kelly Rivers said.

NORDIC SKI

In a Conference sprint freestyle tandem event at Lake Elmo, Tanner Hoel and Andrew Klier led the Bears, placing seventh of 43 boys teams. Also finishing in the top 20 were Ian Ottaviani/Ian Cran, 16th, and Joseph Rogers/Rodrigo Rubio, 19th, in the boys race; and Madelyn Bystrom/ Megan Ryan, 16th, and Irene Bakke/ Amelia Nachscheim, 18th, in the girls race.

ZEPHYR BRIEFS

BOYS HOCKEY

Mahtomedi lost to Class 2A No. 7 ranked Cretin-Derham Hall 6-2 then won conference games over Tartan 7-1 and Hastings 7-1. CDH (11-4-1) had five players score, led by Jake Fisher with two. Charlie Drage and Seth Nelson scored for the Zephrys. Against Tartan (2-11), junior defenseman Wyatt Tarnowski knocked in three goals. David Wolsfeld, Nelson, Drage and Patrick Egan had one each, Cole Swanson made three assists, and Charlie Brandt notched 19 saves. Against Hastings (7-4-1), Patrick Egan knocked in two goals and Jimmy Egan, Nelson, Wolsfeld, Drage and Carter Haycraft one each. Andrew Reister made 23 saves.

GIRLS HOCKEY

Roseville/Mahtomedi has a six-game win streak after clipping Cretin-Derham Hall 3-2 and Woodbury 3-1. The Marauders are 13-5 overall and 10-2 in the Suburban East for second place behind Stillwater. Against CDH (5-14), Victoria Nelson’s goal broke a 2-2 tie at 13:43 of the third period, assisted by Shae Jakoboski and Ainsley Jakoboski. Rylee Bogren and Kylie Jones also scored. Against Woodbury (13-5), R/M got power play goals by Kylie Wiltse and Jones in the second period, and Shae Jakoboski made it 3-0 in the third period before Hannah Graunke got Woodbury (13-6) on the board. Lily Peterfeso made 25 and 22 saves in the two wins.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Mahtomedi (7-4) won its lone game last week 75-49 at South St. Paul (4-7) with 11 players scoring. Anna Greene sank 18 points, Sonya Potthoff 13, Mya Wilson 11 and Emily Muetzel nine. Mahtomedi made 12 of 17 free shots and four 3-pointers.

WRESTLING

Armitage

Cole Armitage, Mahtomedi basketball senior, was a big factor in two wins last week sinking 15 points against St. Thomas Academy and 14 against Minnehaha Academy. “He’s an active rebounder on both ends of the court, and his shot is coming on strong from the perimeter,” coach Keith Newman said. “He’s a great teammate and always plays with great effort.” The willowy, agile 6-foot guard is averaging 12.9 points, five rebounds and two steals, and shooting 90 percent on free shots, for the Zephyrs (7-2). He averaged 13.5 points on an 18-8 team as a junior.

Mahtomedi has a 6-11 record after winning two of three duals at home. The Zephyrs beat St. Paul Johnson 66-6 with pins from Mac Schultz at 106, Aidan Carlson at 113, Samuel White at 132, Aiden Box at 138, Hayden Schaefer at 170, Evan McGuire at 182, Zach Halverson at 220 and Max Rice at 285, and three forfeits. The Zephyrs lost to Roseville 51-24, getting pins by Schaefer, McGuire, Halverson and Rice. They beat Minneapolis Southwest 66-6 on pins by Carlson, Max Faust, McGuire and Halverson, and seven forfeits.

GYMNASTICS

Mahtomedi won its invitational with 137.15 points, followed by Simley (130.05) and Park Center (126.60). Abbey Bush won all-around (36.50), vault (9.45) and bars (9.20). Alix Fox was fourth all-around (33.90), fourth on beam (8.35) and fifth on floor (8.90). Madison Moeller took second on floor (9.05) with Erin Steinman third (9.00). Addison Briske was fourth on vault (8.7). The Zephyrs (4-0) scored a season best to defeat North St. Paul 139.625 to 108.875. Bush set a personal bests of 37.175 all-around and 9.55 on bars while also winning vault and beam. Steinman (34.10) and Fox (33.125) finished 2-3 all-around. Moeller won floor (9.150).

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Owen Carlson launched a 3-pointer on the way to 24 points.

BRENNAN SCHACHTNER| CONTRIBUTED

Jack Janicki scored 47 points in two wins last week.

R ON ENGH| CONTRIBUTED

The Bears’ Amarre Zalazar, left, and Brayden Kolb, right, await the start of the 100 backstroke.

Upcoming events:

Virtual reading

with Author Andrew Krivak

7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 White Bear Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome author Andrew Krivak for a virtual reading and conversation on Zoom. This event will connect the WBCA community with the author of our Big Read book choice, “The Bear.”

Author Andrew Krivak will join the White Bear Center for the Arts for a virtual reading and conversation about his book, “The Bear,” 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26.

Historic retrospective exhibit coming to WBCA

Renowned Minneapolisbased graffiti artist Peyton Scott Russell — famous worldwide for his depiction of George Floyd — is returning to the White Bear Center for the Arts after exhibiting the work of his community-based company SPRAYFiNGER in fall of 2022. His inaugural retrospective exhibition, “Peyton Scott Russell. Artwork. Retrospective. 40 Years.,” will feature artwork spanning his entire life as an artist, telling the story of how Peyton grew to become an internationally-known creator. The show will run from Feb. 2-March 3 in

A retrospective exhibition by Minneapolis-based graffiti artist Peyton Scott Russell will be on display at the White Bear Center for the Arts Feb. 2-March 3.

WBCA’s Ford Family Gallery. It will be free and open to the public during all WBCA business hours.

Peyton started creating as

a toddler and has exhibited work professionally since 1990. This retrospective exhibition highlights 40 years, featuring work from Peyton’s high school years to the present. It examines how graffiti art has been a genre that followed Peyton and eventually became the one craft that transcended all other media, earning Peyton national and international recognition. This body of work will show the various media, concepts and ideas Peyton has worked through and continues to examine with the aesthetics of graffiti art being at the helm of his creations.

WriteNow! participant reflects on the contest’s influence

Peyton Scott Russell retrospective opening reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.

Join WBCA for the opening reception of “Peyton Scott Russell. Artwork. Retrospective. 40 Years.” There will be an artist talk with Peyton beginning at 7 p.m., and his brother Kai Alexander will provide music for the event.

Spider in the Bathtub 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9

Join WBCA for an evening with filmmaker Deacon Warner and the band, 13 Howell. There will be a screening of the music video for “Spider in the Bathtub,” a creative discussion about making music and music videos as well as a live performance by the band.

Filmmaker Deacon Warner and Twin Cities band, 13 Howell, will be at the White Bear Center for the Arts Feb. 9 to discuss their music video for the song, “Spider in the Bathtub.”

You can find a full list of classes in WBCA’s quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/classes.

Eleanor Wilhelmi participated in the 2016 WriteNow! High School Writing Contest and continues her work as a writer today. Eleanor shared her experience with WBCA Grant Writer Karen Parkman.

Karen: When and how did you first become involved with White Bear Center for the Arts?

Eleanor: When I was in high school, I’d written a short story around the time the WriteNow! contest was open for submissions and sent it in on a whim. I wound up winning an award for it and attending the ceremony, which was lovely. As a developing writer, it was really validating to have my work recognized and pushed me to keep going.

Karen: Submitting your writing to a contest can be a vulnerable process for some writers. Can you share what it was like to submit your work and how you prepared yourself for the contest?

Eleanor: It’s absolutely vulnerable! Opening your art — which is often rather personal — up to external appraisal puts you in a position in which you can doubt your own ability if it’s not received the way you’d hoped for. As I was very young, and this was my first time submitting to a contest, I didn’t really know how to prepare myself at all. But that’s another benefit of WriteNow!: It’s designed for young writers as a way to gain experience and get familiarized with this part of the literary industry.

Karen: How did submitting to the

WriteNow! contest impact you as a writer? How do you feel about the contest, looking back on your experience?

Eleanor: Having the award as an accolade under my name that young helped me open quite a few doors. I mentioned it in my application to the Perpich Center for Arts Education. When I got in, I already had the helpful background knowledge and confidence to submit a portfolio to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, which I also received an award from. I’m in my final year studying creative writing at Knox College, and I edit the poetry section of Knox’s literary magazine, “Catch.” When I make the selections for poems to be published during our submission drives or write-up critiques in workshops, I remember how nervous I felt at 16 when I submitted my story for the first time.

Karen: What encouragement or support can you offer other emerging writers who might want to submit their work to the WriteNow! contest (or to any contest or publication)?

Eleanor: You don’t need to try to imitate another writer in their language, narrative or style. Let them influence you instead. I promise, your own voice is good enough and interesting enough to be heard.

The WriteNow! contest is open for submissions until Feb. 15. High schoolers are encouraged to submit their writing at WhiteBearArts.org/youth.

Meslow honored by Zephyrs

The

Mahtomedi Zephyrs basketball program honored the career and contributions of Bob Meslow at the varsity boys home game against St. Thomas Academy. Meslow served as activities director at Mahtomedi High School from 1972-1997, head basketball coach from 1972-1989, and head girls softball coach from 1980-1990. He was inducted to the Mahtomedi Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011 and the the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame in 2004. Meslow was joined at the game by his wife, Karen, and sons, Dave Meslow (left) and Jeff Meslow.

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After a punishing cold December, January’s milder temperatures have been a welcomed relief. Not only has January brought us milder temperatures and a heavy snowfall, but we can now throw in this past Monday’s rain. I’m not sure I like rain in January because all it takes is a few degrees and it freezes. It looks like we were able to avoid an ice storm as temperatures stayed above freezing. Right now it looks like our mild January will continue. I’m loving the later sunset times! Note: My 2023 weather calendar is available at Lake Country Bookseller in Downtown White Bear Lake

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kindergarten at Liberty

Liberty Classical Academy will host a kindergarten open house from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. The event will be held at the school's Hugo Campus Library, 10158 122nd St. N.

Liberty offers a half-day morning program and extended afternoon programming. At the open house, prospective families will learn about a typical kindergarten day, meet teachers and see demonstrations of classroom learning with current students.

RSVP is requested at libertyclassicalacademy.org/kindergarten-winter-2023-open-house.

Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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Schools

Why Be a Bear?

students benefit from:

• Safe, nurturing and challenging environments.

• Differentiated instruction.

• Hands-on learning.

• World language experiences.

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• Focus on academic, social and personal development of all students.

• College-level courses and Career Pathways opportunities.