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The King of Cakes: A history of Mardi Gras’ signature pastry

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

It isn’t a party without cake and Mardi Gras’ king cake manages to outshine ordinary cakes. This purple, yellow and green cake often has a glossy sheen and a lucky plastic baby baked inside. While these cake ingredients may sound a little over the top, there is a long history of how this colorful cake came to be.

Traditionally, the first day to eat king cake is Jan 6, which is known as the first day of Epiphany for Christians. Epiphany marks the day the three wise men or kings came to visit Jesus after his birth, so the name “king” cake is a reference to the famous three kings.

However, it is likely that a similar pagan celebration occurred throughout the Roman Empire called Saturnalia, which celebrated the god of agriculture.

During the celebration, cakes were often made with a bean baked inside and the person who received the slice of cake with the bean baked inside would be crowned “king for the day.” The tradition became Christianized, which is why today there’s a plastic baby baked inside the cake to represent baby Jesus.

The tradition spread throughout many parts of Europe and is oftentimes associated with the French because of a proposed ban on the cake which was briefly considered during the French Revolution because of its reference to kings. French settlers eventually brought the king cake to Louisiana.

The king cake we see today is the version that is popular in the south of France, which is a yeasty bread-like cake that takes on the form of a crown. As for the bright colors, purple represents justice, green is faith and gold stands for power.

Unlike other cakes, there are a couple of rules to follow when eating a king cake.

There’s a pretty specific window of time for the king cake. It is typically eaten between Jan. 6 and Fat Tuesday, the day before lent. And like the

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Greg Rhodes displays a Lego sculpture he created that was inspired by a Hmong story cloth, also known as a paj ntaub.

A common tradition for Mardi Gras is consuming king cake. Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 1.

WHERE TO GET A KING CAKE If you’re looking to take part in this age-old tradition, here are some local bakeries who will be selling king cakes this Mardi Gras: • Taste of Scandinavia • Kowalskis • Festival Foods.

• Lunds & Byerlys Romans before who baked a bean into their cake, there are some rules for today’s version of the cake with the plastic baby inside. While it’s believed to be good luck for the person who receives the slice of cake with the baby, it’s expected the person who finds the baby must bring a king cake to next year’s celebration.

Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by emailing lowdownnews@ presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1226.

Vadnais Heights man captures the Hmong spirit with Lego

BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

As a young boy, Greg Rhodes loved building Lego creations. When the pandemic hit, he rekindled his Lego obsession.

“After completing my ‘Mandalorian’ diorama in November, my wife (Pang Foua) suggested my next Lego project should be a paj ntaub (Hmong story cloth),” the Vadnais Heights resident said.

“The minute she said it, I immediately said, “Yes!’” Rhodes’ Lego project is about the pain and resilience of the Hmong, who fled Laos after the Secret War. It has 25 different scenes, including Hmong fighting Lao soldiers, bombing homes, harvesting corn and grinding rice, as well as a plane to fly people to new countries. Rhodes noted that every scene was inspired by actual paj ntaubs.

“It’s an amazing story that gets told with so much

movement and activity.

It’s not just history, it’s culture,” Rhodes said.

“It took me six weeks to complete from idea to completion, and it was challenging.”

Rhodes, a pastor at RiverLife Church, has a background in graphic design, which helped him create the clothing, including 14 different prototypes for the dresses, men’s sashes and beanies.

He also said he had to modify some Lego parts, like the qeej, a traditional Hmong instrument, or the skirt of a traditional Hmong outfit.

“The primary element is the people, and there are 57 mini-figures in the display,” he said.

Another element in the paj ntaub is the Hmong crossing of the Mekong river to Thailand, and how dangerous it was.

Rhodes also put in a tiger to symbolize the strength of the Hmong people.

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District plans to tweak dock ordinance predominantly terrestrial.

That elevation has been set at 924.89 feet above sea level.

Even if the lake is less than 4 feet deep at 200 feet from OHW, the maximum is still 300 feet, according to the ordinance.

Marina owners in Commercial Bay are the only ones with docks that long. Docks of White Bear requested a dock 345 feet long, per the DNR permit, for a total of 260 slips on seven docks at normal water levels. The application states the marina has 720 feet of frontage.

WHITE BEAR LAKE — A public hearing is scheduled March 15 regarding dock length on White Bear Lake.

The lake conservation district intends to add ordinary high water level, or OHW, to its ordinance as a way to measure dock length, which cannot exceed 300 feet.

OHW is an elevation delineating the highest water level that has been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the landscape, commonly the point where natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to

Tally’s docks are stated as 300 feet from OHW. The permit lists 60 boat slips on a site that lists 180 feet of frontage.

The city of White Bear Lake owns Boat Works Marina on 342 feet of shoreline. The longest dock in its application measures 331 feet with 160 slips.

Finally, the VFW wants a total of 28 slips on 110 feet of frontage. Its docks are 152 feet from water’s edge.

Because the Lake Utilization Committee didn’t meet this month, dock permits for Commercial Bay will be approved next month.

At the lake conservation district meeting Feb. 15, the following slate of officers were approved: Bryan DeSmet, White Bear Township, is returning as chair and Mark Ganz of Mahtomedi remains vice chair. White Bear Township Director Diane Longville stepped down as secretary/treasurer. White Bear Lake Director Mike Parenteau will take her place.

There was no lake quality report. In other news, DeSmet said a sign for Family St. Lakeshore Germain’s Bay is “moving forward.”

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New school district boundaries will roll out over 2-year span

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

When district parents were asked their biggest concerns about which schools their children would attend in the future, officials at White Bear Lake Area Schools heard one request repeatedly: Could the change be delayed?

“We got a lot of people who said ‘it’s been a tough couple years for a lot of us,’” said Tim Wald, who serves as the school district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations. Many parents told Wald and members of a district design team that postponing implementation by a year would help families adapt to the changes. “So where we could, we did,” Wald said.

The school board approved a two-year implementation strategy at its Feb. 14 meeting, where Wald presented an overview of the proposal. District attendance boundaries were last adjusted in 2012, and much has changed in the district since then.

Phase one will affect the elementary schools at the north end of the district. Most of the projected growth is happening in the northern part of the district, which has created an imbalance in middle school attendance.

During the 2022-2023 school year, the attendance boundaries for Oneka Elementary and new North Star Elementary will change, as well as those for both middle schools.

Under the boundary changes, some students will be assigned to schools that are farther away from their homes than other options.

The middle schools, in particular, will reroute many students who live closer to Central Middle School to Sunrise Park in the southern part of the district.

Phase Two, planned for 2023-2024, applies to the remaining elementary schools. One of the guiding principles ensures that classes will proceed to middle school together, based on where they attended elementary school, rather than where they live.

For families who want their students to remain at their current schools or attend a school closer to home, there is an intra-district transfer process. Placement at the desired school is not guaranteed, but the district is prepared to accommodate a quantity of students who opt out of their assigned school, Wald said. Similarly, families who want to minimize changing schools can use intra-district transfer to begin at their Phase twoassigned school ahead of the implementation (for instance, a current Otter Lake student could start at Vadnais Heights, where they might be assigned in 2023-24).

However, the district only provides transportation to assigned schools. Parents will be responsible for transportation or ensuring their student can get to a bus stop on the appropriate route.

Wald urged families to submit intra-district transfer applications by March 14 to have a better chance of enrollment, though an application can be submitted at any time through the enrollment tab on the White Bear Area Schools website.

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The blue hatch marks on this map show the residential areas where middle school students will be redirected from Central Middle School to Sunrise Park in the 2022-2023 school year.

At the same meeting, the board received several public forum comments regarding the district’s change to its mask policy, effective Feb. 22.

Absenteeism rates among staff and students have declined to pre-pandemic levels, according to a message the district sent to parents Feb. 14. The masking policy will now be decided on a school-

by-school basis, according to average absence rate due to illness. Face coverings will not be required when this number is below 3.5%.

Coverings are strongly recommended when the average is between 3.5% and 7%, and required for a week if the number exceeds 7%.

This notification included a list of conditions where

masks are still required, such as during student transportation and individual classroom situations. The districtwide status will be shared on the school’s COVID-19 Info and Dashboard on the school website, and individual notifications will be sent to families via email or text message on Fridays.

SCHOOL BRIEF White Bear Area Schools adopts new masking model White Bear Area Schools has adjusted its masking guidelines based on student absence rates related to illness. Now that the district is seeing school absences relating to illness drop to prepandemic levels, the district has made the decision to adjust its masking guidelines to three different

tiers: green, yellow and red. If the building absence average is below 3.5%, masks will not be required (green). If the building average is at 3.6%-7%, masks will be strongly recommended (yellow). If the building absence exceeds 7%, staff and students will be required to wear masks (red).

The district will send communication to parents

by 6 p.m. on Fridays if their child’s school is on the red tier. If parents are not notified, they can assume their child’s school is at the green or yellow tier. The district will continue other COVID-19 mitigations strategies like social distancing, air filtration and enhanced cleaning.

WHITE BEAR AREA SCHOOL BOARD NOTES • The district has approved an updated joint powers agreement with Independent School District 916.

• The district will pay $552,921 to Olympic Communications Inc. and Bluum for a communications/AV package at North Star Elementary.

The district will also pay $1,702,179 to Forest Lake Contracting Inc. for construction of an improved intersection at Hwy 61 and 152nd St. in Hugo, the location of North Star Elementary.

• Agreements with the White Bear Lake Community Services & Recreation Coordinators and SEIU Local Unit #284 Paraeducators have been approved.

• District administration has now been authorized to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions in the district.

• The board approved a purchase agreement for a residential property near North Campus. The district is acquiring properties in the area for a planned expansion of the corridor between the schools.

The school board will next meet at 5:30 p.m. March 14 at the District Center.

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• The American Indian Education Program continues to meet the needs of students. The school board recently accepted an annual “vote of concurrence” from the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC). AIPAC Chair Andrew Adams commends the district for its performance but encourages it to redouble its efforts to fill the vacant post of equity director as soon as possible to better serve its students.

• At its next meeting, the school board will hold the second reading of policies regarding staff development and mentoring, distribution of nonschool-sponsored materials on school premises, student field trips, fees and fines, and school district system accountability.

• A revised budget for 2021-22 has been approved. Adjustments were made for slow recovery in projected enrollment, increases in federal COVID-19 relief funding, requirements to spend Longterm Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) funding before the end of the fiscal year, and revised salary settlements, which produced a $2.5 million decrease in fund balances.

• The board has approved a resolution to issue general obligation school building bonds of up to $63 million.

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Volunteers are important

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URING THE PANDEMIC, volunteers have become more important than ever. They have bridged the gap for transportation, groceries, medical care, child care and overcoming loneliness.

Food shelves and food banks have been used more by families in need and volunteers have been there to sort, bag and assist in many ways.

Loss of work days due to illness, child care, and schools going to remote learning have seriously affected incomes.

Government subsidies have been cut back and the increase in inflation directly affects household incomes. The affect is greater for those with low incomes as food, fuel and medical costs take a larger chunk.

Be sure to thank those who volunteer and give yourself a pat on the back if you are About the one.

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EVERY FALL AND winter pesky rodents like mice and Gene Johnson rats like to find a warm place to reside for the winter. Little red squirrels can also be trouble. Traps and bait are varied by types and sizes. We have found peanut butter and cheese are good bait.

Last week I heard a new trapping idea from a longtime friend who lives in Dellwood, Minnesota. He uses a five-gallon pail with a quarter inch of cooking oil in the bottom. The rodents climb in, get oiled, can’t get out and die.

NATIONAL NEWS HAS brought attention to the record low 30 degree temperatures in Florida. One of the warnings posted is about the iguanas falling out of the trees. Don’t laugh. Living winters in Fort Myers, this is a reality.

When temperatures drop into the 40s, the bodies of the cold-blooded iguanas slow down and become immobile. However, most of them survive this and as the day warms up, so do the iguanas.

GREEN IGUANAS ARE not native to Florida, but were accidentally introduced as stowaways in cargo ships. They are considered an invasive species. They come from Central and South American countries close to the equator.

Our favorite cruising in the Caribbean is the Exuma islands, southeast of Nassau.

A large group of iguanas live on the small island of Bitter Guana Cay. They are studied by science students who anchor near the island and come ashore by tender.

We dinghy in from anchor and feed the iguanas fresh vegetables. They also live on several other islands in the Exumas. The world population has dwindled to 5,000.

NFL FOOTBALL WILL not be the same without Tom Brady. He is retiring after 22 seasons and seven Super Bowls. A disciplined and committed player who ends a remarkable career on top.

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Marathon of the unexpected: Partnering to teach perseverance

t has certainly been a year of adjustment, flexibility, and renewed appreciation for being together. At Mahtomedi Public Schools, we started our school year rooted in a shared understanding that a strong sense of belonging and connectedness would support our students to persevere through social, emotional, and academic challenges.

During a fall report to the School Board, our principals and administrators detailed the ways staff is proactiveMovers & ly building student Shakers connections and wellness Barb Duffrin in our schools.

We know, in partnership with our families, we need to learn together to not only move through the pandemic but to help our students develop perseverance and a passion for learning.

Being a connected community

where all students belong and have strong relationships with adults and peers is critical for academic success.

Our district has been working with Erin Walsh of the Spark and Stitch Institute and she calls this time, “a marathon of the unexpected.”

For almost two years, we’ve weathered this marathon, without “marathon training.”

Schools and families have moved forward and while new challenges continually meet us and we work through them, we also welcome and celebrate the new opportunities.

Ms. Walsh has worked with district leaders and also provided a family education series for parents to better understand how we can support our children during this time.

As caregivers, we share the desire to provide certainty, yet we live, learn, and work during uncertain times. Ms. Walsh has taught us that we can’t stop surprises during this pandemic, however, we can equip both ourselves and our kids with the skills that we need to thrive through the pandemic and beyond.

This “marathon” also requires us to partner to teach perseverance. We can help children normalize emotional discomfort, and help them build skills to work through challenging moments while remembering to celebrate successes.

There is so much to celebrate at Mahtomedi Public Schools.

Right now, there is engagement, energy, and joy in the learning in our schools and classrooms. We have proudly kept our students safe and learning in person this school year. We continue to move forward through the challenges and opportunities of this marathon and commit to academic excellence and continued partnership with our families to help our students persevere, connect, and engage in their learning.

We thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Barb Duffrin is the Superintendent of Mahtomedi Public Schools

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Willernie woman donates 300 blankets to the homeless

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

Gemma Barry’s living room is filled to the ceiling with blankets, and she has more coming.

While watching TV, an ad from Sharing and Caring Hands requesting blanket donations caught the Willernie resident’s eye, so she did what any determined woman would do. She picked up her church directory and got started calling a few hundred people.

Her St. Jude of the Lake congregation pulled through for her, and soon people were coming to Barry’s home three to four times a day with donations.

“I could not believe it. The response was tremendous,” said Barry.

Some folks brought Barry homemade afghans and crocheted blankets by the dozens after receiving her call. Her own daughter sent her eight blankets in the mail.

Barry decided to reach out to her other friends and family for donations and, sure enough, they came through with plenty of blankets and

winter gear, all to be donated to the homeless.

“The blankets kept coming, and now they take up the whole living room. I have no room to move,” Barry laughs.

Her next challenge is to transport all the blankets to Sharing and Caring Hands.

Thankfully, her community members have stepped in to help.

“First I thought I’d need one car, then maybe two, but now one gentleman with a truck is going to help move them all,” said Barry.

Mary Jo Copeland of Sharing and Caring Hands told Barry this was the most donations the organization has ever received at once.

Barry has generously given to Sharing and Caring Hands in the past, but nothing as big as her recent blanket donation.

Now Barry sees how her chance to make a difference in many folks’ lives was just a few calls away.

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Gemma Barry’s home in Willernie is filled with some of the hundreds of blankets and quilts she has collected for the homeless. She is giving the donations to the Sharing and Caring Hands organization.

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Chamberlain is dyslexia champion

Recently the White Bear Press published two letters to the editor questioning the character of state Sen. Roger Chamberlain. I met Mr. Chamberlain when he was running for office; I offered to walk with him through my neighborhood and introduce him to those I knew. During the course of those walks, I found him to be a polite, thoughtful man who showed empathy for those he wanted to represent. I have never heard him make an ugly comment about an individual or a group of people.

He stood with parents of children dealing with dyslexia. The outcome was a bill requiring that

students with reading difficulties be screened for signs of dyslexia, and that elementary teachers be required to learn the signs of dyslexia and receive instruction on evidence-based reading methods.

Sen. Chamberlain sponsored the LETRS bill, which provides training to educators on how to teach language and literacy to all students. This is offered to elementary teachers through a two-year grant. I hope our teachers are utilizing this opportunity that Sen. Chamberlain spearheaded.

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

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• A St. Paul woman, 22, was cited by mail Feb. 4 for underringing items at the Walmart self-checkout in the 800 block of County Road E. Although she was stopped upon leaving the store and the items recovered, she fled. However, deputies caught up with her at the Target parking lot, where she was identified and interviewed. A Little Canada woman, 44, was cited Feb. 4 at the Walmart for misdemeanor theft after she was seen concealing items and passing all points of sale.

The store recovered its merchandise when she was brought to the loss prevention office.

• The Walmart store in the 800 block of County Road E reported observing a female placing items into shopping bags and passing all points of sale on Feb. 6 before

refusing to stop for loss prevention personnel as she left the building.

She was seen getting into the passenger seat of a white Jeep SUV with her stolen items and leaving the parking lot. The woman is suspected of stealing items on Nov. 29 as well.

• A Vadnais Heights woman, 28, was mailed a citation and trespass notice after she was reported Feb. 6 for physically assaulting another woman in the 800 block of County Road D. The case has been forwarded to the city attorney.

• A Coon Rapids woman reported a purse and its contents stolen from the passenger seat of her vehicle Feb. 7 as it was parked in an employee lot in the 4400 block of McMenemy Street. The front passenger window was broken in for access.

• A Stacy man, 39, a St. Paul woman, 34, and a Circle Pines man, 37, were all cited Feb. 7 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart for theft after they attempted to return items for cash

that were not initially paid for.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen overnight Feb. 7-8 from a Honda CR-V parked in a driveway in the 4200 block of Oak Crest Drive.

• A Vadnais Heights man reported the oil pan of his vehicle damaged Feb. 8 in the 3500 block of Hoffman Road after thieves tried to cut the catalytic converter from his Honda Civic.

• A Stillwater couple reported their 2019 Jeep Wrangler stolen from a dealership in the 3400 block of Highway 61 overnight Feb. 8-9, after they dropped it off for service and left the keys in the drop box. When the owners called the dealership the next day to inquire whether the service was complete, they were told the vehicle was never checked in and was not in the lot.

• A Brooklyn Center business reported a vehicle stolen Feb. 9 from a driveway in the 4200 block of Clark Circle while it was left unlocked and warming up with the keys inside.

After the vehicle was entered into

the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, it was recovered the next morning by Inver Grove Heights police after the thieves left it at a dealership to steal another vehicle.

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• A Circle Pines woman reported her vehicle stolen at 7:06 a.m. Feb. 9 from the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive, after she left it unlocked and running to drop her children off at day care. The victim’s keys, purse and phone were inside the stolen vehicle. After the vehicle was entered into the NCIC database, it was recovered Feb. 14 in the 5800 block of Centerville Road and towed to the impound lot for processing.

• A resident in the 4100 block of Homewood Avenue on Feb. 9 reported prescription medication stolen from her mail after she received a report that the item was signed for Dec. 29. Deputies referred the complainant to the postal inspector.

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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:

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• A Minnesota motorist on Jan. 29 received a verbal warning in the 8000 block of southbound Dellwood Avenue for vehicle equipment violation, following a traffic stop for an unilluminated passenger side headlight. The driver told Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies there was a short in the headlight wiring.

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• A suspicious male reported at 1:03 p.m. Jan. 26 for hitchhiking in the area of 75th Street N. and Jamaca Avenue N. and looking into mailboxes as vehicles passed turned out to be a person familiar to deputies. Deputies knew the male to live in a nearby mobile home park and hitchhike often.

They also knew him to lean against mailboxes due to difficulty walking.

As deputies passed him by, a black pickup truck pulled over to give him a ride.

• A trailer and the items it contained were reported stolen Jan. 27 from the 11000 block of Lockridge Court N. • Suspicious vehicles reported at 8:47 p.m. Jan. 28 in the 7000 block of 73rd Court N. for 15 minutes turned out to belong to party guests of a neighbor.

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• First a barking dog was reported, then the Mahtomedi snowplows were reported at 1:04 a.m. Jan. 24 for being out on duty and making the barking dog not want to go back inside its house on Hickory Street.

• Deputies tried unsuccessfully to arrest a male on multiple felony warrants

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at 5:42 a.m. Jan. 26 in the area of Stillwater Road and Hilton Trail N. before the suspect fled the traffic stop.

Deputies pursued the subject into Ramsey County, where he crashed his vehicle and fled on foot for a few yards. Meanwhile, back at the vehicle, deputies found it to have been stolen and also found a stash of meth inside.

• A firearm was reported stolen Jan. 26 from Woodland Drive.

• A motorist with a burnt-out headlight was cited at 1:03 a.m. Jan. 27 in the area of Century Avenue N. and Wildwood Road for driving after revocation and for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle following a traffic stop for the headlight.

Deputies discovered all sorts of other violations.

• An unidentified motorist was arrested at 1:42 a.m. Jan. 27 in the area of McGregor Avenue N. and Stillwater Road for fifth-degree drug possession after deputies on routine patrol observed a vehicle stopped facing the wrong way in the traffic lane. During the stop, deputies happened upon a haul of marijuana, meth and fentanyl.

The passenger involved was released with the vehicle.

• Deputies arrested a wanted person at 4:59 p.m. Jan. 27 on Hallam Avenue for third-degree murder and transported him to jail without incident.

• Employees at the FedEx depot on Long Lake Road on Jan. 28 reported a vehicle that had been parked on their property for two years. After the car cleared stolen status, deputies advised the complainant that if they wanted the vehicle off their property, they would have to be responsible for towing it.

• A motor vehicle was reported stolen Jan. 28 from the area of Windsor Lane and Berwick Lane.

The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A North Oaks man was arrested after he was pulled over for extreme speed on Highway 96 Feb. 11 and found to be impaired.

• A catalytic converter was stolen in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Feb. 11.

• A vehicle hit a dog in the 3700 block of McKnight Road Feb. 11. The vehicle had front-end damage and the dog's left paw was injured.

• Theft was reported in the 4700 block of Clark Avenue Feb. 11.

• A North St. Paul man was arrested on outstanding warrants and for fleeing police in his vehicle on Otter Lake Road Feb. 11.

• A firearm was stolen from a vehicle in the 1700 block of Buerkle Road Feb. 11.

• A Maplewood man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop at Bald Eagle Avenue and Fourth Street Feb. 12.

• An adult grandson damaged doors in an apartment in the 2000 block of County Road F following a dispute.

• A Maplewood woman was arrested in the 1900 block of Third Street Feb. 12 for providing a false name to police.

• A White Bear Township man was arrested for DWI after Washington County Sheriff's deputies found him intoxicated inside his vehicle that had gone into a ditch off Highway 96 Feb. 12.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue Feb. 12.

• Officers mediated a verbal domestic incident in the 2500 block of Crown Hill Court Feb. 12.

• A resident in the 2000 block of Fifth Street reported Feb. 12 that his vehicle had been rummaged through sometime in the previous four days, but nothing was stolen or damaged.

• A St. Paul man was issued a citation for misdemeanor disorderly conduct Feb. 12 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road.

• Merchandise was stolen in the 1800 block of County Road F Feb. 12.

• Officers responded to a report of a dog left out in the cold in the 2100 block of Fourth Street Feb. 12. The owner was found and the dog was returned safely.

• Shoplifting was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Feb. 13.

• Assault was reported in the 1900 block of Webber Street Feb. 13.

• Theft was reported in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue Feb. 13.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Feb. 13.

• Officers responding to a suspicious incident in the 1900 block of Eugene Street found a violation of a domestic abuse nocontact order and stalking after GPS trackers had been placed on vehicles at that address.

• Officers responded to a domestic incident in the 2100 block of Roth Place Feb. 14.

• A man was arrested for domestic assault and interfering with a 911 call in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue Feb. 14.

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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: Apple Tree Realty 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2136 Ford Parkway #5117 Saint Paul MN 55116 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.

Apple Tree Realty LLC 2501 Highwood Ave E Maplewood MN 55119 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 18, 2022 Signed: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 23 and March 2, 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: Hanelli 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1005 GRAMSIE RD APT 300 Shoreview MN 55126-3126 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.

Hannah T Thao 1005 GRAMSIE RD APT 300, Shoreview MN 55126-3126 Ellison S Thao 1005 GRAMSIE RD APT 300, Shoreview MN 55126-3126 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: February 16, 2022 Signed: Hannah Thao Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 23 and March 2, 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: Rate Lending 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE CHICAGO IL 60613 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.

GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE CHICAGO IL 60613 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: February 17, 2022 Signed: GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 23 and March 2, 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: Rethke Tax 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4389 Oakhurst Avenue 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.

William John Rethke 4389 Oakhurst Avenue 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: February 3, 2022 Signed: William J Rethke Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 16 and 23, 2022.

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

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:01 a.m. with the following members present: Carter, Frethem, McDonough, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Chair MatasCastillo. Also present were Ryan O’Connor, County Manager, and Sam Clark, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – lead by Commissioner Frethem.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Commissioner Frethem.

AGENDA of February 8, 2022 was presented for approval. Motioned by McGuire, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved.

MINUTES of February 1, 2022 were presented for approval. Motioned by Carter, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved.

PROCLAMATION County Manager’s Office – Black History Month. Presented by Commissioner Frethem. Discussion can be found on archived video.

ORDINANCE PROCEDURES Parks and Recreation – Revised Parks & Recreation Ordinance - Waive the Second Reading. Motioned by Reinhardt, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2022-045) Parks and Recreation – Revised Parks & Recreation Ordinance - Hold Public Hearing. Chair MatasCastillo opened the public hearing at 9:21 a.m.

The chair asked if there were speakers present to provide comments. Two public speakers provided comments. The chair called three times to see if

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there were others present to provide comments. Hearing none, the chair closed to public hearing at 9:32 a.m.

COVID UPDATE Presented by County Manager Ryan O’Connor, Sara Hollie, Director - Public Health, Dr. Ogawa, Medical Director - Public Health, and Laura Andersen, Deputy Incident Commander - Public Health. Discussion can be found on archived video.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM Human Resources - Memoranda of Agreement for Insurance Premium Contributions for Insurance Year 2022. Motioned by Frethem, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-046) Public Health - Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for Hazardous Waste Inspections. Motioned by Frethem, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-047) Public Works - Revised Financial Commitment for METRO Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit Project. Motioned by Frethem, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-048) Community Corrections - Appointment to the Corrections Advisory Board.

Motioned by Frethem, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved.

(B2022-049) Communications & Public Relations - Appointment to the Extension Committee. Motioned by Frethem, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-050) Human Resources - Appointments to the Personnel Review Board. Motioned by Frethem, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved.

(B2022-051) Finance - November 2021 Report of Contracts, Grant and Revenue Agreements, Emergency Purchases, Sole Source, Single Source Purchases and Final Payments. Motioned by Frethem, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-052) Finance - Annual Status Report on Projects and Closure of Select Projects.

Commissioner McDonough made a motion to amend the resolution language, seconded by Commissioner Carter, as follows: Return to the county board in a workshop with additional information for each project identified for closure.

The amendment was seen as friendly. Discussion can be found on archived video. Motioned by McDonough, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2022-053) LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Presented by Commissioner McGuire. Discussion can be found on archived video.

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

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

BOARD CHAIR UPDATE – Presented by Chair MatasCastillo. Discussion can be found on archived video.

ADJOURNMENT – Chair MatasCastillo declared the meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 23, 2022.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www.ramsey county.us/businesses/doing-business-ramsey-county/contracts-vendors/ how-contract-ramsey-county to access registration information.

Ramsey County is accepting only electronic RFB and RFP responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details.

SOLICITATION: RFP-SJ103-KD OPENING DATE: MARCH 10, 2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF SAFETY AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, SEEKS STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION PRIORITY, INCLUDING BOTH THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES INITIATIVE AND HEALING STREETS PROGRAMS. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: SEE RFP FOR ZOOM LINK. FEBRUARY 28, 2022. 1:00 P.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFP-HR2840-KB OPENING DATE: 3/17/2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED THIRD-PARTY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADMINISTRATORS TO PROVIDE DAY-TO-DAY CLAIMS MANAGEMENT OF THE COUNTY’S WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: VIDEO CONFERENCE VIA ZOOM (SEE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT). 2/25/2022. 10:00 AM CST SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG26273-KD OPENING DATE: MARCH 10, 2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS TO AWARD MULTIPLE COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGNAGE, DECALS, BANNERS, AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS FOR USE BY RAMSEY COUNTY AT ITS FACILITIES. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK20056-KD OPENING DATE: MARCH 17, 2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SEEKS CROSS COUNTRY SKIING EQUIPMENT TO FACILITATE LEARN TO SKI PROGRAMMING. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK20017-KD OPENING DATE: MARCH 17, 2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SEEKS MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE NUTRIENTS, FUNGICIDE, PESTICIDE, HERBICIDE, AND SEED BASED ON THE CONDITIONS AND NEEDS FOR EACH GOLF COURSE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 23, 2022.

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

COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-37 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: John Elwood Anderson, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed Decedent’s Last Will dated November 5, 2010 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Tracie Lynn Dewberry 27 East Golden Lake Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 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.

Date: February 8, 2022

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Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Tracie Lynn Dewberry 27 East Golden Lake Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 23 and March 2, 2022.

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

COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-91 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Richard Ryan, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed Decedent’s Last Will dated October 29, 2020 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Mallory Ryan 1278 Juno Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116 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.

Date: February 16, 2022 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Mallory Ryan 1278 Juno Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 23 and March 2, 2022.

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

COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-102 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) In re the Estate of: Richard Demar Chandler, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative 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: David L. Chandler 1634 21st Avenue NW New Brighton, MN 55112 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

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

Date: February 16, 2022 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: David L. Chandler 1634 21st Avenue NW New Brighton, MN 55112 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 23 and March 2, 2022.

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

COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-94 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Albert Lester Frank, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed Decedent’s Last Will dated April 4, 2008 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Timothy A. Frank 1521 Oakview Court Lino Lakes, MN 55038 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.

Date: February 16, 2022 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Timothy A. Frank 1521 Oakview Court Lino Lakes, MN 55038 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 23 and March 2, 2022.

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Vadnais Heights Area Community Foundation Grants

Vadnais Heights Area Community Foundation (VHACF) awards grants twice a year to 501(c)3 charitable and governmental organizations and is now accepting grant applications.

These grants support area programs that further the Foundation’s mission of strengthening our community. Past grants have included funds to local libraries, local food shelves, organizations helping families in crisis and in need of transitional housing, local arts and cultural events, support for organizations helping those with disabilities, and local educational and public safety needs. The area of grant eligibility encompasses both ISD 621 and 624, which serve Vadnais Heights. Applications may be found on

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Email info@vhacf.org with any questions.

The deadline for Spring 2022 Grant Applications is February 28, 2022.

To learn more about the Foundation and be part of giving back to your community, go to www.vhacf.org.

Donations can be made online or by mail with a check payable to VHACF: PO Box 270502, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127. Thank you for your support of our community!

Vadnais Heights Community Blood Drive The next Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Vadnais Heights Commons.

Registration is required. Register online at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800 RED CROSS. For questions, contact Katie Everett at 651-204-6000 or katie.

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Search our Public Records With the implementation of our new license and permitting system last year, you can now search for public permit records online. By going to https:// vadnaisheightsmn.viewpointcloud. com/search, anyone can search to see permits that have been issued for a specific address in Vadnais Heights.

For example, a resident interested in reviewing the permit history of their residence can search their address. A search may be initiated by a realtor or insurance agent to examine property records for open permits and properly permitted work at a specific address.

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only go back to 2013. Some permit records prior to 2013 can be obtained by contacting our Permit Clerk at 651-2046015.

Vadnais Heights Fire Department We are so appreciative to start the new year off with a $16,810 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The funding allowed us to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to help fulfill a critical need within the community by replacing AEDs that reached their end of life. We want to extend a huge thank you to the Foundation, our local Firehouse Subs restaurant and the generous donors who made this grant possible!

Visit www.cityvadnaisheights.com or call 651.204.6000. City Hall Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

LEGO PROJECT: Resilience of Hmong told through mini-figures and bricks FROM PAGE 1

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Greg Rhodes displays an example of a traditional Hmong tapestry along with the three dimensional Lego sculpture.

Details of the sculpture depict Hmong rituals and stories similar to those depicted in a paj ntaub.

Rhodes modified some of the Lego parts to create traditional clothing and instruments.

“This isn’t my story, and I wanted to make sure to honor the 40 years of women and men who made these story cloths and for the people who are still alive who lived this,” Rhodes said.

“My wife is Hmong, and she was age 4 when they left the village and age 5 when she came to America. She would tell me stories, and she still remembers.”

Rhodes plans to create 200 Hmong mini-figures to sell online as a fundraiser for the Hmong Museum in St. Paul.

“I am a white man in America, and I don’t want to profit from someone else’s story, particularly somebody else’s trauma.

For folks who lived this, it was trauma,” Rhodes said.

“I want to do this to build the community. I think it’s important, because communities of color have lived for generations seeing white Americans profit off them, and it’s best to feed

into the community, not off of the community.”

Rhodes said he was overwhelmed by the response he received on his Lego paj ntaub, which was posted on Facebook.

“I knew I had something fun, but I didn’t expect it to go viral and literally have thousands of people sharing it and liking it,” he laughed.

With all of the positive feedback, Rhodes recently launched Hmong Bricks, a website with video tutorials and free downloads to help people build their own Hmong Lego creations.

“It speaks to how important representation is and for people to see themselves in art and in toys,” he said. “I love the fact that I was able to help people see themselves in something they’ve never seen before.”

For more information, go to facebook.com/hmongbricks or Hmong Brick’s website at https://bit.ly/3JEIDPF.

BUSINESS BRIEF MME Group expands in Vadnais Heights MME Group Inc., a full-service contract manufacturer headquartered in Vadnais Heights, is expanding its footprint by adding 90,000 square feet of medical manufacturing space at the former Aspect Automation site, 1185 Willow Blvd. The location will be home to the bulk of MME’s production and assembly operations.

MME builds a wide variety of products with a focus on medical manufacturing that took off during the pandemic.

MME President Phil Boeke said the new facility will help position the company for future growth.

Kindness rocks: ‘Spreading smiles across miles’

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

HOW TO MAKE KINDNESS ROCKS

LINO LAKES — Cheryl Heilman was waiting at a bus stop when she looked down and saw a strangely colorful rock. It piqued her interest, so she turned the rock over to discover a label with information to a community she didn’t know existed.

It’s all a part of an effort to make people smile by leaving behind decorated rocks, often called kindness rocks, in random locations for people to stumble upon.

Since discovering the community three years ago, Heilman estimates she has decorated and hidden approximately 500 rocks. “I didn’t even know that I had artistic talent,” Heilman said, explaining that artistic abilities are not a necessity for this project, as anyone with any skill level can join in the fun.

Heilman quickly got plugged into a couple of kindness rock groups on Facebook, specifically Rocks Sharing Smiles Across Miles and Anoka Kindness Rock Garden. The social media communities taught her how to decorate the rocks and, before she knew it, Heilman became a moderator of one of the groups.

“It’s all about spreading kindness and surprising joy in a world where things aren’t so kind…,” Heilman

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explained. “It really caught on with me. It is fun, it’s relaxing, and you get focused on what you are doing and forget about the world around you.”

Although some kindness rockmakers have very elaborate and complicated designs, Heilman likes to keep her rocks simple and focused on things that matter to her like her faith. Some of her go-to design elements include crosses, angels, doves and smiley faces. She has even sought ideas online with sayings like, “Throw kindness around like glitter” and “Don’t ever let anyone dull your sparkle.”

Finders of these kindness rocks can either keep them or re-hide them to surprise someone else. “I have kept a couple of rocks that I have found, but I like to rehide them,” Heilman said. “It’s all about spreading that joy and surprise and passing along that uplifting and positive message from

person to person.”

Heilman recalled one rock she hid that was discovered by a 2-yearold. The girl’s mother followed the instructions on the label and posted a photo of her daughter with the rock.

“She was just so happy. They decided to hide the rock in another part of the park in hopes that someone else would find it and make them just as happy,” she said.

The key to “hiding” the rocks is that you want them to be in unexpected places, but not make it so tough that they can never be found.

Next time you are out for a stroll, be sure to look down every once in a while, in case you happen to come across a rock with a message.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Birkeland — by far the youngest in the finals, where one was 21, one 23, and the rest 25 to 31 — attended Mahtomedi High School and grew up with Midway Speedskating Club in Roseville. She has lived and trained in Utah since high school.

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Squires is bars state champion, Gunderson third

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You can’t make a much better exit than this.

White Bear Lake gymnast Grace Squires captured the uneven bars state championship Saturday in the last meet of her career.

And longtime teammate Laney Gunderson was alongside her on the medal podium with a third-place finish in the Class AA meet at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul.

Squires and Gunderson each reached state for the fourth time, and each took home their first medal. One or the other has led the Bears each meet for four years so it was a sweet way to wrap up their careers.

“Both Grace and Laney had their best bar routines of the season at state, which is what you want, to peak at the right time,” coach Kelly Rivers said.

“They worked on cleaning up their form and hitting their handstands all week prior to the meet, and so it was amazing to see their hard work pay off.”

Squires garnered a 9.6625 score from the four judges, with New Prague’s Ava Bruegger next with 9.525. A week earlier, Squires won the section title with a season-best 9.675.

Gunderson, an all-around qualifier, got her bronze medal on bars with a 9.4625 score. She placed 18th all-around with 35.45.

The other three events and all-around were won by St. Cloud junior Taylar Schaefer.

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Grace Squires, shown here during the White Bear Lake Invitational, was state champion in uneven bars.

Grace Squires (left) and Laney Gunderson beamed after medal-winning performances in their final state meet.

her best event. This time she breezed from start to finish.

“My only goal was to get on the podium, due to the last two years,” she said. “I worked hard all season and I just had to trust that I could do it, and that’s exactly what I did.”

The 5-foot-4, 120-pound Squires has an impressive array of skills packed into her routine — mount to the high bar, kip cast handstand, giant swing, bail to the low bar, kip, squat on high bar, kip cast handstand, and a giant swing blind full right into a double back-twist dismount.

“Judges like my blind full,” she said, “because they rarely see other gymnasts do it in high school.”

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had won, she said it was went she looked at parents John and Mary in the stands. They were holding up a “One”, having been keeping track of scores. “I just broke down with emotions,” Squires said.

The last Bears to win state titles were Kendra Klein on floor in 2007 and Megan Merritt on bars in 2004.

Squires also qualified for state on floor exercise, where she placed 17th with 9.2875.

Gunderson said bars has been her best event and this ”definitely was my best routine of the season.” She does a casthandstand to bail from high bar to low, a giant swing to half-pirouette, and an inward (front) flyaway and scores high for difficulty and cleanliness.

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“Getting a medal was a great way to end my senior year,” reflected Gunderson.

Otherwise, she was 35th on beam (8.5125), 38th on vault (9.0875) and 47th floor (8.350). “Floor and beam were a little wonky at state,” she said, “but I’m still proud of how much I’ve improved this season as a whole.”

Watching the longtime stars bowing out in such fine fashion made for an emotional day.

“It has been such an honor and blessing to have these two on our team for the last four years,” Rivers said. “They bring leadership, a good work ethic, positive attitudes and love for the sport that will surely be missed next year.

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them learn and grow into the wonderful young ladies they are, they have also helped us learn and grow to become better coaches for not only them but their teammates.”

They joined the Bears as freshmen brimming with talent and skills from years with the Flips club team, and continued to work hard and hone their skills in four seasons on the school team.

“They always helped motivate others to work hard and continue to improve no matter their skill level.” Rivers said.

Squires, 5-foot-4 and 120 pounds, has never missed a meet despite the punishment gymnasts take. “In club, I’ve had a concussion, knocked-out teeth, and ankle problems,” she said. “I’ve dealt with shoulder problems my junior and senior years, but that never took me out of a meet.”

But she’s ready to leave her lifelong passion behind, and thrilled to do it on such a high note. Her considerable athletic abilities will now be focused on pole-vaulting. Her career-best with the Bears has been 9 feet, six inches, but she improved on that last summer. She has committed to Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, where she will join the track team, major in physical therapy, and minor in psychology.

Gunderson considered college gymnastics but decided against it “for the sake of my body and letting it heal.” She wants to study kinesiology and psychology and hasn’t decided on a college.

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The White Bear Lake Area High School cheerleaders earned 4th place honors at the National High School Cheerleading Championship held Feb. 11-13 in Orlando, Florida. Competing in the Small Varsity Non-Tumbling Game Day division, the team took on 78 other teams to earn the 4th place trophy.

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Patrick Levins, the son of two Olympic skiers, closed his Alpine career for White Bear Lake by earning all-state status with a sixth-place finish in the state meet.

Levins blazed down the slopes at Giants Ridge in Biwabik in 38.05 seconds on the red course and 38.07 on the blue course for a 1:16.12 total on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Adam Berghult of Edina won in 1:12.25.

“I skied more aggressively at state than at sections,” said Levins, who had played it safe in the Section 4 meet to make sure he qualified, and placed first anyway.

“I was really happy with my placing at the state meet. In order to be competitive at the state meet you have to go for it and I’m happy I made it down with two clean aggressive runs.”

After placing 17th at state last year and 24th as a sophomore, Levins made a big jump this year, earning the second-highest state finish for a Bear skier, behind Eddie Cox, who placed fourth in 2012.

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Patrick Levins pivots on the way down the slope at Giants Ridge.

tition this year was exceptional. To finish in the top ten at state in this sport is extremely difficult.”

Asked about his lineage, Levins noted that both parents were Olympics skiers — Joe Levins in 1992 in Slalom in Albertville, France, and Anna in 1994 in Giant Slalom in Lillehammer, Norway. Joe is a 1987 graduate of White Bear Lake, while Anna grew up in Maine and Vermont.

The Bears’ other state qualifier, junior Garrett Jungmann, placed 57th with runs of 43.13 and 44.58 for a 1:27.71 total.

“Garrett skied aggressively and was happy with his performance.

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Girls basketball: Zephyrs drub Tartan, Hastings; streak at 13 The No. 12 ranked Mahtomedi Zephyrs are 17-6 with a 13-game win streak after cruising past Tartan 76-28 there Wednesday and Hastings 90-54 at home Friday. Against Tartan (4-20), Sonya Potthoff and Zoie Centers scored 16 points each, Mya Wilson 13 and Ella Kletti 10.

Against Hastings (15-8), Anna Greene and Centers tallied 18 points each, Kletti 16, Potthoff 13 and Wilson 10.

Boys hockey: Zephyrs seeded 1st in section, win 2 of last 3 Mahtomedi is seeded first in Section 4A after finishing the regular season with a 13-11-1 record but 8-2 against Class A. They will open against St. Paul Johnson on Friday at home, 8 p.m. The No. 5 ranked Zephyrs lost to No. 3 Delano 3-2 there Tuesday, outshot 39-19. Anders Peterson scored twice for the Tigers (187). David Wolsfeld and Carter Haycraft had the Zephyr goals. The Zephyrs breezed 12-2 over South St. Paul (6-19)

there Thursday as 10 players found the net, including Grant Dardis and Jonny Grove twice each. They won 6-0 over Woodbury (13-12) at home Saturday with goalie Ben Dardis posting his 20th career shutout. Scoring were Haycraft, Seth Nelson, Charlie Drage, Grove, Patrick Egan and Brent Gulenchyn. The Zephyrs placed fifth in the Metro East with a 5-4 record. Hill-Murray was champion at 9-0.

Nordic state: Zephyr entrants 8th in relay, 27th in pursuit Mahtomedi junior Sara Brings and senior Maya Tarnowski placed eighth among 24 entrants in the sprint relay at the state Nordic Ski meet on Feb. 16-17, finishing in 18:53.71 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. Liesl Cope and Rowan Bixler of Duluth East won in 17:52.41. The sprint relay event was added this year. Zephyr senior Makayla Fischer placed 27th in pursuit among 111 entrants, with times of 18:56.46 in classic (33rd place) and 18:12.83 (22nd) in freestyle for a total of 37:09.2.

Sydney Drevlow of Hopkins won with 33:40.7.

Wrestling: Zephrys finish duals 11-19 The Mahtomedi wrestlers finished their dual meet season with an 11-19 record after defeating St. Paul Johnson 62-9 and losing to South St. Paul 48-30 in the Section 4AA meet Saturday at Cretin-Derham Hall. Against Johnson, the Zephyrs received seven forfeits while Aidan Carlson, Lucas Monteiro and Hayden Schaefer had pins and Miles Poppelman won 10-6. Against SSP, Schaefer, Jonathan Harvey, Poppelman, Caleb Aflapki and Max Rice had pins. Next for the Zephyrs is section individuals Saturday at Chisago Lakes High School.

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The district hopes to begin educational programs regarding solar power in the future.

The district has put LED lighting in all secondary gyms and larger parking lots, Roeser added. The switch saves on maintenance costs. “Now with the LEDs, they are pretty much maintenance-free for the next 15 years,” he noted. “In the building operations department we are always looking for ways to make

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District staff and students related how the White Bear Lake community has been taking environmental strides at a White Bear School Board meeting Oct. 14. Following the district's recent strategic planning efforts, it has made it a goal to embed sustainability within the school district, reported Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Sara Paul.

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Wrestling: Bears finish duals 15-15 The White Bear Lake wrestlers won their Section 4AAA opener over Centennial 39-31, then were overpowered

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Against Centennial, who beat the Bears in January, the Bears got wins from Christian Carlson, Porter Frost, Porter Cleary (overtime decision) and Tyler Brock (pin), with the other points on forfeits.

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After early morning rain showers subsided, the sun emerged in time for high school sailors to maneuver their boats around a course on White Bear Lake during the 2019 Art Johnson Regatta Saturday, Oct. 19. The White Bear Sailing School hosted more than 100 participants representing teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois at the annual two-day event.

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Boys hockey: Bears finish 3rd in SEC, then lose two in OT’s White Bear Lake won its conference finale, then lost two non-conference games in overtime last week, finishing the regular season 14-10. Seeded third in Section 4AA, the Bears will open against Tartan on Saturday, 2:30 p.m., at home. The Bears beat Champlin Park 4-2 on Tuesday with two goals by Tyler Bishop (one short-handed) and power-play goals by Tyler Kotzmacher and Charlie Olsen. Jackson Kohnen made 38 saves.

The Bears finished 10-3 in the Suburban East for third place behind Cretin-Derham Hall (13-0) and Stillwater (12-2). Centennial (175-1) beat the Bears 4-3 on an overtime goal by Jake Hoylo, his second of the game, Thursday.

Bishop, Olsen, and Nicky O’Brien scored for the Bears. Blaine (139-4) downed the Bears 6-5 Saturday on Alex Hauck’s overtime goal.

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The Bears (15-9) beat Roseville Area (17-7) for the second time, 43-36, at home Tuesday, holding them to a season low.

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ZEPHYR SCORES — Vault: Tess Mathson 9.100, Abbey Bush 8.8875, Madison Moeller 8.5375, Alix Fox 8.35 …. Bars: Bush 9.250, Erin Steinman 8.700, Mathson 8.675, Fox 8.100 … Beam: Steinman 8.725, Mathson 8.575, Bush 8.400, Hines 8.275 … Floor: Mathson 9.100, Bush 9.100, Steinman 8.900. Fox 8.650

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That was Bush’s second state medal, after placing sixth last year in Class AA. An all-around qualifier, Bush placed 10th all-around (36.6625) Saturday, 12th on vault (9.375), 21st on floor (9.150) and 25th on beam (8.75).

Zephyr senior Tess Mathson, also an allaround qualifier, placed 17th with 35.125. Her top events were 20th on bars (8.775) and 27th on vault (9.2125). Erin Steinman, a junior, placed 18th on beam (8.95) and 19th on bars (8.85). Sophomore Natalie Eisenhuth was 40th on beam (8.225).

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Abbey Bush of Mahtomedi earned a fifth-place medal at the state Class A gymnastics meet on Saturday evening, after her team placed seventh Friday evening.

The Zephyrs, ranked No. 6 with an average of 141.742, were a little off their top form, scoring 139.850 at Roy Wilkins Auditorium.

Bush, a junior, got on the podium for uneven bars with a 9.3875 score for a routine including a kip, toe-up, kip handstand, two giant swings, handstand half-turn, kip, and layout inward full-twist dismount.

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The Zephyrs lined up during introductions at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. From left: Madison Moeller, Erin Steinman, Addison Briske, Annika Sturm, Alix Fox, Natalie Eisenhuth, Kendall Hines, Abbey Bush, Tess Mathson, Lily Gornik

The Bears cruised 59-24 over Woodbury (6-18) on Friday. Eckerle pumped in 23 points, and Neveah Hughes notched 11 points and seven rebounds.

Boys basketball: Bears tripped by Roseville and Woodbury One game after upsetting the Suburban East’s first-place team, White Bear Lake fell to the last-place team.

Roseville Area (4-18) clipped the Bears 66-62 in Roseville on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Jack Misgen sank 23 points for the Bears (11-11). Jack Janicki, held scoreless for 24 minutes, tallied 19 in the last 12 minutes.

The Bears, who had beaten No. 4 ranked East Ridge 62-53 five days earlier, lost again Thursday at Woodbury 62-58. Janicki had 21 points.

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Darwin Maynard Mulder

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July 24, 1945 – Feb.12, 2022, Darwin Maynard Mulder, 76, of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on February 12. He was born and raised in Ada, Minnesota. After discharge from the Air Force, he moved to St. Paul. Darwin worked at (Miller) United Hospital for 40 years, fixing complex medical equipment.

At work, home, the cabin or helping out a friend, Darwin was a fixer of anything that was broken and enjoyed every minute of it. He loved old cars, and working on old cars, the most.

Darwin is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Carol Mulder; sons, David (Nicole) Mulder and Brian (Jessica) Mulder; brother Darrel (Delores) Westcott; sister Darlene Kelm; grandchildren, Sadie, Edward, Julia, Paige and Adele; and his nieces and nephews.

Darwin is preceded in death by his father Cornelius John “Casey”; his mother Edna; and his sister Carol Dullum. Services will be private. A burial will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Lions Gift of Sight.

Roger H. Appeldorn, long time White Bear Lake and Grant resident, passed away Feb. 3 after a sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 86.

Roger grew up in Pipestone, Minnesota and attended Hamline University, where he met Marilyn, the love of his life and wife of 63 years. He graduated with degrees in math and physics in 1957. While still a student, he began working for the 3M Corporation in Maplewood and continued there after graduation, beginning what would become a four decade career in research and innovation.

In the early 1960s, he led the team that developed an overhead projector with a fresnel lens, which made the projector lighter, brighter, and less expensive. In the era before computers, the 3M Overhead Projector became a mainstay for making presentations in schools, businesses, and the military. His research on the surface of the fresnel lens also contributed to the expansion of 3M’s successful microreplication technology platform. This technology was critical in the development of 3M’s Scotchlite Diamond Grade reflective sheeting, which made highway signs more visible and safe. It also led to 3M’s brightness enhancing optical films for TVs, computers, and cellphone screens.

Roger received over 30 individual U.S. patents for his work at 3M, and he was one of the youngest scientists ever inducted into the Carlton Society, 3M’s highest recognition for technical achievement.

Roger and Marilyn raised three daughters in White Bear Lake, and beginning in the 1960s, Roger loved nothing more than taking them all on cross-country camping trips and fishing trips in Lake of the Woods.

Nancy Louise Bernard

Oct. 17, 1933 — Feb. 9, 2022, Nancy was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, the second daughter to Clyde A. and Louise A. Bodley. Nancy grew up on the east side of St. Paul. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated in 1951. She went to work for Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company where she met her husband of 61 years, Harold J. Bernard. She soon became a homemaker and mother to 7 children. She became a troop leader for both Boy Scout and Camp Fire troops.

She enjoyed baking, singing, gardening, helping others, traveling and getting together with friends.

As a result of her hobbies, she was a member of the Goose Lake Garden Club, St. Pius X four-part choir, St. Mary’s of the Lake Scola Choir and manager of the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf for many years. In addition to living for many years in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, which she considered “home”, she lived in St. Paul, Little Canada and Woodbury, Minnesota and New Richmond, Wisconsin.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Murrel and Walter Kamppi; husband, Harold; son, Jeffrey, and best friend Mary Borowske.

She is survived by her children: Rebecca Bernard (Paul Martel), Michael (Diane) Bernard, Gregory (Eldon Koch) Bernard, Steven (June) Bernard, Peter (Lori) Bernard and Mary (Mark) Potter; daughter-inlaw, Lori; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Nancy’s family thanks The Deerfield Senior Living Community for the care, comfort and friendship they provided her for the last 10 years.

A private burial will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. Services provided by Cullen Crea Funeral Home, New Richmond, Wisconsin.

Lloyd Frank Lloyd Frank, 84, of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. He was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Marie Frank and brother, Omer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Doris; 5 children, Dennis (Vicki) Frank of Parker, Colorado, Deb (Mike) Fleetham of Edina, Lisa Mascia of Woodbury, Brian (Sandi) Frank of Prescott, Arizona, and Brenda Davis of White Bear Lake; 14 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 6 siblings, Donald Frank, Marcene “Bea” Gibbons, Joe Frank, Mary Jane Doobay, Diane Hoelle, and Sue Denny. He will also be dearly missed by many other family and friends. A funeral mass will be held at 12 p.m. noon on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3878 Highland Ave, White Bear Lake; with visitation an hour prior to the mass. Interment to follow at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s Association. www.Mueller memorial. com, 651-429-4944

Gary Donald Dawson

Gary Donald Dawson, age 79, Backus, Minnesota, died on Feb. 13, 2022, after fighting a long courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents Louella Pearl and Stanley (Buster) Dawson, his grandparents Harry and Frieda Dawson and Emma and Otto Rennecke, and his daughter Linda Sue. He is survived by his wife Jean of 57 years, his children Carol (Caroline) and Thomas John (TJ), aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

Gary was a political reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press for 31 years. He served as a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army, trained in heavy artillery and was an information officer.

He was active with the American Legion, both Post 507 Mahtomedi, Minnesota, and Post 368 in Backus, Minnesota.

He enjoyed gardening, fishing, dancing, staging theatrical productions for the American Legion, and gathering with friends.

A service will be held in Backus, Minnesota, sometime in late spring, to be announced later. The family requests in lieu of flowers, that any memorial gifts be made to the Backus American Legion or the Eagles Healing Nest for wounded veterans, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

Thomas W. Nelson Born June 6, 1952 and Died Feb. 17, 2021.Preceded in death by parents Jean and Jane Nelson of North Oaks; brother David Nelson and niece Shelly Nelson of San Antonio, Texas. Survived by life partner Debra Nelson; brothers John, Joe (Lu), Jim (Laurel) Nelson; sister Carol Clifton; sisterin-law Nancy Nelson; nephews Mike (Noriko), David (Beth), Robin and Phil (Angie); nieces Kimberly (Jeff), Emily (Jon), Amber (Jon), Brooke (Cullan) & Kelly (Andrew) and 21 great nieces and nephews. Gathering of family and friends Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake with a time of sharing at 5 p.m.

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As time went on, he loved sharing camping and fishing adventures with the growing family. Roger was also an avid photographer, bicyclist, and downhill skier (most recently skiing in Colorado at age 84).

More than anything, Roger loved spending time with family.

But beyond doubt, the most important person in Roger’s life was Marilyn, whom he adored. They were inseparable.

Roger, with his boundless energy and enthusiasm, pursued many other interests throughout his life.

He sang in multiple choirs, including the White Bear Community Chorus, North Suburban Chorale, and Parkview UCC Choir, making many lifelong friends.

In recent years, one of his greatest joys was teaching both an annual full semester class on innovation and a summer innovation camp for high school students at Hamline University. These courses not only touched the lives of many students, but brought together innovators from 3M and all over Minnesota.

He loved hearing the ideas and enthusiasm of this new generation of innovators.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Vena and Henry Appeldorn and his five sisters. In addition to Marilyn, he is survived by daughters Cheryl Appeldorn (Tom Schnettler), Laurie (Tony) Sampair, and Carol (Pat) Miller. He was a beloved grandfather to eight grandchildren (Erin (Chris Zappi), Patrick, Jack Schnettler; Beau, Coco, Charlie Sampair; Allie, Wyatt Miller), three great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. Roger was a true inspiration to all those around him and will be sorely missed.

A celebration of Roger’s life will be held on April 23, 2022 at Parkview United Church of Christ in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Visitation will be 9:30 to 11 a.m.; memorial service at 11 a.m.; lunch reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Ave, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 or to Hamline University www.hamline.edu/giving (please designate “Innovation Studies Program”).

Marlys Ellen Stanga Haslow

Dec. 18, 1933 – Feb. 10, 2022, Marlys Stanga Haslow passed away on February 10, 2022. She is survived by daughters; Su (Ivar) Sorenson and Peggy (Mark) Kotthoff, her sisters; Ramona Buccholz, Donna Loftus and Joan Getz, Her grandchildren; Sarah, Stephanie, Aaron, Rachael, Anna, Craig, Jennifer, Andrew and Matthew, and 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husbands; Donald Stanga and Ken Haslow, son, Paul Stanga, and granddaughter, Samantha Stanga.

Marlys was born and raised on several farms near Salem, South Dakota. She graduated from Salem High School and attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls. She married Don Stanga on Dec. 22, 1953. They moved to Minnesota in 1960 and raised their family in White Bear Lake. Throughout her time in Minnesota Marlys was an active member at Redeemer Lutheran Church, a 1st grade teacher in North St. Paul, opened and ran Redeemer Nursery School, worked in the office of Northwest Title Company, ran her own DK (Dorling Kindersly) book business, and worked for Lutheran Bible Ministry. Marlys and Don were married almost 55 years, until his death in November of 2008.

The highlights of those years were centered around family and friends – winter trips to Hawaii, trips with her sisters and spouses, camping with friends, golfing, bridge, DITS Bible Study group, March Birthday celebrations, Cursillo weekends, and gatherings filled with laughter and love.

Marlys married Ken Haslow on Jan. 8, 2011. They split their time between Hugo and Chandler, Arizona.

Their new lives were filled with adventures of traveling and exploring, new friends and a new community.

Of course there was more golf, bridge, games, Bible Study and fellowship. Each of them gained new family – children and grandchildren. All were blessed.

Marlys lived life fully. Each day was filled with grace and joy. She lived a life of deep faith which included daily devotions and prayer, a gift of hospitality and a willingness to be used by God each and every day. Her morning prayer always included, “Surprise me, God!” A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake. Masks are required. A second service will be held on Tuesday, March 1st at 1 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Sunbird Golf Resort in Chandler, Arizona.

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Water supply plans trump appropriation permits in new bill

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

ST. PAUL — Legislation has been introduced to protect municipal drinking water for communities in the northeast metro.

The partisan bill, SF3055, was introduced Feb. 10 by Republican Sens.

Karin Housley (District 39-Stillwater) and Roger Chamberlain (District 38Lino Lakes).

Sen. Chuck Wiger (District 43-DFL) co-authored the bill, which impacts municipalities seeking groundwater appropriation increases within 5 miles of White Bear Lake. The bill applies to those municipalities that had a 2040 water supply plan approved by the DNR prior to 2021.

“In effect, the bill says ‘DNR, you approved these water appropriation levels in concept through 2040 by approving these water supply plans,’” Wiger said. “The communities relied on this assurance and so you need to allow those affected communities to implement them while you work out a longer-term solution.”

The DNR has made amendments to water use permits and it expects to make further amendments to the permits. This allows time for a reasonable legislative solution to both water supply and lake level concerns, Wiger noted.

The amount of water to be appropriated under the proposal is

consistent with the amount anticipated to be needed by the applicant each year, as set forth in a water supply plan approved by the DNR prior to 2021.

The bill is effective retroactively from Aug. 1, 2017, and sunsets at the end of 2040. Wiger said the effective date is retroactive to include permit amendments that were imposed after that date.

According to the bill, the DNR commissioner, in cooperation with the state Department of Health, Metropolitan Council and representatives of east metropolitan area municipalities, must explore available options for supplying east metro area communities with safe drinking water in a manner that allows municipal growth while simultaneously ensuring sustainability and quality of the state’s water resources in and around White Bear Lake and neighboring aquifers.

By Oct. 1, 2023, the commissioner is to report its findings and recommendations to the House and Senate committees and divisions with jurisdiction over environmental and natural resources.

In 2017, the district court judge presiding in the lake level lawsuit ordered withdrawal limits from the Prairie du Chien aquifer of 75 gallons per capita per day for residential use and total use to 90 gallons per capita per day for municipalities owning wells within 5 miles of White Bear Lake.

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The city is requesting legislative assistance to allow White Bear Lake to continue to operate under its current approved Water Supply Plan and Comprehensive Plan through their approval periods until a reasonable solution can be found for a sustainable water supply for the area that supports all uses. In addition, legislative assistance is requested to determine a long-range plan to ensure reasonable and sustainable water levels in White Bear Lake, as well as groundwater levels in the underlying aquifers, while providing water users adequate water for all.

“It has been noted that the court was under the impression from evidence presented during the trial that watering restrictions and conservation would solve this issue,” Crawford added. “According to the DNR, it will not. The estimated number the DNR has developed is 314 million gallons per year for everyone.”

The court order also requires that a total residential watering ban be enforced when the lake level drops below 923.5 feet and to continue such a ban until the lake has reached an elevation of 924 feet. Average lake level, as recorded since 1924, is 923.14 feet.

After its introduction, the Senate bill was referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance committees.

White Bear Lake City Manager Lindy Crawford told the Press that current analysis by the DNR shows that the existing permitted water withdrawals present no threat to the aquifer itself.

However, the DNR’s current analysis also shows that to maintain a protective elevation for the lake at 922.0 feet would require setting withdrawal limits at 55 gallons per capita per day for residential use, plus eliminating all non-domestic use and assuming no population growth.

“To be clear, a permit limit of 55 gallons per capita per day for residential use only would leave no water for any other uses, including no water for essential services such as hospitals, grocery stores, and other commercial and industrial uses,” Crawford said.

“If no change occurs and there is no legislative remedy, the community would have to take immediate action to get usage down to 55 gallons per day per resident,” the city manager pointed out. “The DNR has indicated that reduction and prioritization (which does apply to both public and private well owners) plays out based upon defined priority groups: Domestic permit holders are the first priority followed by non-domestic permit holders (hospitals, schools and businesses). Getting to a level of 55 GPA would mean likely not getting past the first priority group.”

CALENDAR BRIEF Antique and vintage boat show returns to Manitou Days After a few years on hold, the annual White Bear Lake Classic & Vintage Boat Show will return. Mark your calendars— the event is scheduled for 10 a.m.

Bonnie Busson With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Bonnie Busson of White Bear Lake on Feb. 12, 2022, at the age of 82. Preceded in death by husband Harold, Mother Mamie, Father Victor, and brother Dennis.

Survived by her loving family, sister Diane, son Matt Busson (Kristin Anderson), grandsons Zakk and Tyler, great grandchildren Kathryn, Xander, Victoria, and Marcus, loyal dog Maggie, and countless cherished friends. A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at the Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Matt Busson, to be split among Bonnie’s cherished “green thumb” clubs and societies. Bradshaw, 651-407-8300, Bradshawfuneral.com

to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the White Bear Lake Shopping Center, located at 391 Lake Avenue South.

The free boat show will host some restorations of classic wood boats and outboards. To

register for the show, email ppinfo@presspubs.com or call 651-407-1200. The boat show is one of many events that will be held during Manitou Days in White Bear Lake.

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Justin has demonstrated leadership through the Minnesota Association of Alternative Program’s student leadership program (STARS), and was elected as a State Officer for the 2021-22 school year. In addition, Justin has a long history of being active in White Bear Lake theatrical productions, and has been part of ALC’s yearbook staff. Congratulations, Justin, on your accomplishments!

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When: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27 Where: Church of St. Piuys X, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Chicken dinner (dine-in or takeout), tacos, hot dogs, Bingo, Sweet Tooth Booth, cakewalk, derby races, children's games, medallion hunt, grand raffle and sweepstakes.

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NORTHERN LIGHTS JURIED ART EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Exhibition features some of Minnesota and Wisconsin’s finest artists. Exhibit runs through April 7.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

ENCORE WIND ENSEMBLE WITH THE LAKE WOBEGON BRASS BAND

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Performance celebrating the coming of spring. Tickets $10-$14.

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When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, March 18, and April 1 Where: Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: All-you-can-eat fried or baked cod, baked potato, coleslaw, pasta salad, mac and cheese, dessert and beverage. Curbside to-go service in northeast parking lot on Oak Knoll Street.

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DANCE PARTY REUNION

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Mahtomedi High School, 8000 75th St. N. Details: Wildwood Artist Series presents an interactive restaging of Buddy Holly's 1959 Winter Dance Party, featuring music

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or 15-year-old musician Lily Peck, art is not Some of her biggest musical inspiration comes from her immediate and extended family, as well as only about self-expression, but about helping her music teachers from 2gether Productions. And others.

Peck is a familiar presence at The Anchor most importantly, music is a big part of her faith.

Coffee House in downtown White Bear Lake, “All my music reflects my relationship with where all her tips go toward a worthy cause.

God,” Peck said. “My faith is my top influence for my passion of music and whatever I do, in some “For the past three years, I’ve really been affected way, is a form of worship.” by the stories of girls my age caught in human trafficking and the sex trade,” Peck said. “I give all She dreams of one day becoming a professional of my tips to organizations that rescue girls and singer, songwriter and producer.

“I’d love to begin releasing music that my music women from the sex trade. FREE International teacher and I have created in the near future, rescues victims caught in trafficking within the U.S., and Project Rescue reaches girls and women continue writing and recording songs, and keep enslaved in India. In the last 3 years, at my gigs, picking up gigs and performance opportunities,” she said. people have donated over $6,000, which completely Next year she will begin PSEO at North Central went to this cause.”

Peck explained that she connected with Brad University in Minneapolis, where she plans to LILY PECK| CONTRIBUTED major in music.

Atkinson at Anchor, who arranged her regular 15-YEAR-OLD LILY PECK Saturday morning gigs.

“As long as I’m making music I’m happy!” she HAS TURNED HER PASSION said.

Peck got her start in music at an early age, taking FOR PERFORMING AND Peck invites anyone who wants to hear her music classical piano lessons from age 5. Vocal, ukulele and SONGWRITING INTO AN songwriting lessons followed, turning Peck into a and learn more about her mission to end human ENGINE TO HELP SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. trafficking to drop by Anchor Coffee House on a well-rounded performer.

Saturday morning.

She is involved with her church music program and participates in choir and musical theater at school. She Anyone interested in learning more and hearing Peck play and appeared as a sprite in the cast of “Into the Woods,” White Bear sing can find her at Anchor Coffee House on Saturday mornings, Lake’s theater production in fall 2021. She has also participated in ready to put on a great show for a great cause.

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ew sounds define an wouldn’t be complete without era as strongly as the the 11-person band of Twin music of Judy Garland Cities musical pros backing in Hollywood’s Golden her up with the iconic early Age. The legendary Hollywood sound. Dan talent of this musical star Chouinard will accompany has influenced a generation on piano, Kenny Holmen on of performers, including lead tenor saxophone and Hugo musician Jennifer Grimm’s husband Joe Cruz Grimm, who will bring the will be on guitar, to name a songs of Judy Garland to life few. at the Chanhassen Dinner Grimm performed a Theatre March 27. similar Christmas-themed Grimm said she is honored Judy Garland program at to give voice to these classics the Hanifl Performing Arts at the Chanhassen, especially Center in December and JENNIFER GRIMM| CONTRIBUTED plans to bring the show to because she sees many HUGO MUSICIAN, JENNIFER GRIMM, WILL JOIN AN 11-PIECE BAND TO PAY similarities between her life the Judy Garland Museum’s HOMAGE TO THE LEGENDARY PERFORMER, JUDY GARLAND, THIS MARCH AT THE and that of Garland. celebration of the artist’s CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRE. Judy Garland was born 100th birthday in Grand Frances Ethel Gumm in Rapids on June 10.

Grand Rapids, Minnesota on June 10, 1922.

The musical selection of the March 27 But the repertoire of Judy Garland is only Her parents were vaudeville performers concert will of course include “Over The one project in the busy life of a musician. who opened a local theater to present their Rainbow,” as well as other hits such as The COVID-19 pandemic presented many acts, which often incorporated the talents of “Get Happy,” “Zing! Went the Strings of My challenges to Grimm and Cruz and they their daughters. When the family moved to Heart” and “The Man That Got Away.” strived to connect with their audience in Los Angeles, Garland began landing roles in “It was the pop music of the day,” Grimm new ways. Grimm and Cruz had to adapt Hollywood films. Many remember her best said. “It has a throwback pop sensibility in their performances to virtual formats for her iconic role in “The Wizard of Oz.” the sense it’s not classical and it’s not heady and are getting back into the swing of live Like Garland, Grimm was also born jazz. It has this easy-to-swallow familiarity performances. In 2021 the pair released an in Minnesota to a family of traveling and lightheartedness to it. It’s this great album titled “I Love You,” and Grimm will performers. The March 27 concert will combo platter of these different genres.” soon be releasing another project titled include some biographical background on The show is not meant to be an exact “Mutherluv” with a special performance at both performers, but will focus on Garland’s impersonation, but rather inspired by the Pantages Theatre June 20. talent and artistry, steering away from the Garland’s talent.

Outside of the upcoming Chanhassen details of her later career plagued by drug “I have similar fortes in that two of show and a slate of statewide performances, use and mental illness. my favorite things to do are to intimately White Bear Lake area locals can catch “We just have a fun time celebrating her deliver a lyric, but then also be able to up with Grimm and her husband every music and having a wonderful memories,” powerhouse a huge showstopping number,” Thursday night, playing at Ingredients Café.

Grimm said. “Everybody knows the dark Grimm said. “For me to sing Judy Garland Learn more about “Jennifer Grimm Sings tragedy of the story she had gone through, is the most natural fit of any music I’ve ever Judy Garland” and find tickets at but we don’t talk about that at all. Instead performed.” https://chanhassendt.com/shows/ we celebrate her energy and showmanship.”

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Explore upcoming Avenue of the Arts events with CPA, LPT and WBCA

CHILDRENʼS PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS ANNIE JR. April 1-11 Forest Lake High School Join us as we follow the story of an orphan named Annie living at The New York City Municipal Orphanage run by Miss Hannigan and how Annie finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. www.childrensperformingartsmn.org

CHILDRENʼS PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMPS & CLASSES

Hanifl Performing Arts Center, Forest Lake High School and LILA A number of fun camps, workshops and productions run all summer for ages K-12. Scholarships are available. www.childrensperformingartsmn.org

LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATRE SUMMER CAMPS

Hanifl Performing Arts Center The best way to beat the winter blues is to make your plans for summer! Three amazing camp experiences will delight budding performers of all ages. www.lakeshoreplayers.org

SPOTLIGHT ON A CAUSE JOINT PRODUCTION: PIPPIN CHILDRENʼS PERFORMING ARTS & LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATRE PRESENTS

August 11-19 Hanifl Performing Arts Center Registration is open now for grades 9-12.

Scholarships are available. Rehearsals start June 27! www.childrensperformingartsmn.org

WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS NORTHERN LIGHTS OPENING RECEPTION March 3, 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Join WBCA for the opening reception of the Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition.

WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS RAKU FIRING

March 12, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Register today for Raku Firing. During the firing you will use special glazes that produce shiny metallic to matte black surfaces on clay pieces.

WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS TEEN PUBLISHING AND WRITING WORKSHOP

March 20, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Teens are invited to this FREE, virtual writing workshop.

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Vadnais clears easements on Garceau property The vote clears the title on the property so Big Wood Brewery can close on its purchase. Once the deal is closed, the city will regain the easements, and a new drainage and utility easement will be created in the southwest corner of the property.

In other city news, Greenhaven Playground will receive new playground equipment this year. It will be installed this summer.

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In 15-minute meeting, the council voted to vacate the drainage and utility easements on the Garceau property at 3429 and 3437 Centerville Road Feb. 15.

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MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL their legally nonconforming $17/hour for a second-year Road has been put on hold, 4-1 (Council Member Jane structure that didn't meet employee and $18/hour for following the Planning Schneeweis opposed) to the minimum required side an employee beginning a Commission’s Feb. 9 denial approve a zoning code text yard setback requirement. third year with the city. of three variances to amendment pertaining to Council also approved a The Mahtomedi Fire facilitate its construction. the use of these materials.

The CSAH 12 (Wildwood variance for an increase Department is approaching Hearth Development, At its Dec. 7 meeting, Road) Street Improvement in building height. At its goal of building a on behalf of Mahmood council denied the request Project moved one step its Feb. 9 meeting, the work force of at least 22 Family Properties, from DeWitt Homes for a closer to reality after the Planning Commission held firefighters, after council said it would submit a text amendment to allow city conducted a public a public hearing and voted approved a request to hire revised application, City pavers, due to the omission hearing and passed a unanimously to recommend a paid on-call firefighter/ Administrator Scott of any type of monitoring resolution ordering the approval of the requested EMT. The department Neilson said. and enforcement in the project and authorizing Employment Employment • The property owners CUP and variance with four currently has 21 staff amendment.• Council the •preparation of final• Employment conditions. members and interviewed Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com at 215 Quail Street will then directed city staff to plans and specifications, The property owner at two candidates, said Chief see their property tax prepare a city-initiated the advertisement for bids 1495 Bryant Avenue has Terry Fischer.

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Mahtomedi School Board updates COVID-19 mitigation policies As COVID-19 case rates plummet and vaccination rates soar throughout the district, the Mahtomedi School Board at its Feb. 15 special meeting set a timetable for removal of face coverings and other mitigation measures.

The COVID-19 health and safety mitigation reset was the only agenda item at the early morning meeting.

As of Feb. 14, Mahtomedi schools have kept all its students learning full time and in person, said Superintendent Barb Duffrin. During the COVID-19 era, district administrators and principals have reviewed public health information constantly, and the superintendent has regularly consulted with local public health experts, Duffrin said.

As part of the district’s COVID-19 mitigation strategy, the leadership teams have identified the triggers that define when the district would start lifting mitigation measures and requirements such as quarantines, social distancing and face coverings. These triggers include the reduction of COVID-19 transmission levels in Washington County to moderate numbers with three weeks of downward trending data, low building case rates and high vaccination rates, Duffrin said.

District COVID-19 levels have been on a steady decline for more than three weeks, Duffrin said.

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Beginning next week, Feb. 28, face coverings will be recommended, but not required, for all E-12 students and for all K-12 staff and visitors in district school buildings.

However, face coverings will still be required for preschool and early childhood programming staff and visitors, because vaccines are still unavailable for children under 5. Masks will be required until day 10 for students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 and opt for the five-day quarantine period. The same applies to unvaccinated students and staff in close contact with a household member who tests positive for COVID-19 and opts for the five-day isolation period.

Face coverings will continue to be required on school transportation.

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Period Number of cases Dec. 24-Jan. 7 161 129 Jan. 10-14 Jan. 17-21 95 Jan. 24-28 65 50 Jan. 31-Feb. 4 22 Feb. 7-11 Meanwhile, vaccination rates at the secondary school level (midde school and high school) are 70% or greater. At the elementary level, vaccination rates are 57% at Wildwood Elementary and 63% at O. H. Anderson Elementary. The rates are slowly increasing, Duffrin said.

As of the date of the meeting, Feb. 15, face coverings were recommended, but not required, for after-school and evening programming in all buildings. Face coverings are still required during school conferences and Mahtomedi Adventure Club.

The district will maintain 3-foot social distancing in learning spaces and will continue sanitizing and cleaning practices.

As of yesterday, Feb. 22, elementary students will begin to have recess and lunch with peers outside their homeroom class. Preschool parents, with masks, will begin entering classrooms for pickup

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