If you are looking for a wedding show that has over 25 vendors and is easy to get to, the 38th annual wedding show is for you.
Press Publications will host its annual wedding show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the White Bear Country Inn in White Bear Lake.
The wedding show will feature a discounted wedding dress shop with gently used donated
“It’s about more than just jobs, it’s about bonds; it’s about love,” said Tonya Kennedy, one of the approximately 130 employees of Reell Precision Manufacturing in Vadnais Heights.
Is Kennedy referring to the company she works for, or the company’s annual mission trip to the Dominican Republic?
Both, as it turns out.
The very name, Reell, is steeped in emotion and humanitarianism. Translated from the German, it means “fair, honest, trustworthy.”
“It’s hard to put into words what this community involvement project has meant to our organization, including myself. It changes us for the better,” said President Shari Erdman. “It further elevates our values as a corporation and what we desire to be in the world. I couldn’t be more proud of our co-workers and what we as an organization are able to do to impact the lives of our community,” Erdman said.
The manufacturing enterprise, which started in 1970 making moving components like hinges and clutches for the global market, adopted the belief of working hard, but not having work be their entire life, Erdman said.
Reell has also been an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) company since 1985, meaning that all employees have a stake in the success of the company and in the well-being of fellow coworkers. That sense of community flows from the factory floor, where everyone cleans up every screw, spring or scrap that falls, to contributing to the common good outside the company’s walls.
Employees have volunteered around the area with organizations such as Feed My Starving Children, The Sandwich Project of MN and PaintA-Thon.
dresses that will be resold for $10 each. All proceeds from the dresses will be donated to the White Bear Area Food Shelf.
Since a wedding dress can be a large part of a wedding budget, the wedding show aims to make one’s dream dress more accessible.
“We started this last year and had a huge response,” Multimedia Marketing Director Patty Steele said. “This year, we are looking for wedding dress donations from the last five years.”
The show, emceed by Gary LaRue, will include approximately 25 vendors covering wedding musthaves like venues, catering, officiants and flowers. Many of the vendors have continued to return to the wedding show in order to keep their business local.
Local vendors have been a draw to the show over the years, but Press is excited to bring some new ideas to this year’s
SEE WEDDING SHOW, PAGE 3
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Patrons of sidewalk cafes will be able to sip a beverage from a glass container, instead of plastic cups, as early as 7 a.m., come April.
The rules are part of a new ordinance that permits outdoor seating for restaurants and bars in public rights of way.
Staff was getting requests to continue the use of public right of way for outdoor seating post-pandemic and since there were no guidelines on how to fairly consider such requests, codified a process at the direction of City Council.
Adopted by council Feb. 28, the permitting process was tweaked in the second reading to include a few changes. Instead of 8 a.m., hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and opening day is not May 15, but April 15, although a clause was added giving the city manager authority to adjust the season as weather warrants.
Sidewalk cafes must abide by certain occupancy, maintenance and cleanliness provisions. Food preparation is not allowed in the outdoor seating area, nor is smoking. A provision that requires establishments that serve alcohol to be contiguous to the business site was also nixed in the final wording.
Furniture, too, got some attention in the final version of the ordinance.
The first reading prohibited furniture made of plastic, unfinished wood or pressure-treated wood. Public Works Director Paul Kauppi explained that heavy furniture won’t get blown around on a windy day so the city wanted nonplastic, durable tables and chairs. Treated wood, he added, can stain the sidewalk.
Council Member Dan Jones pointed out that composite material, while durable, is expensive, with a chair costing $250 and up. He suggested giving outdoor café owners a year grace period to acquire the right furniture.
Mayor Dan Louismet said he didn’t care if wood was unfinished or pressure treated. “I don’t recall Cobblestone’s plastic chairs getting scattered around Washington Square on a Saturday morning,” he observed. “I don’t want to force businesses to spend $8,000 on patio equipment.”
The mayor suggested amending the resolution to require furniture be made of “durable material,” and leave it at that. Council members agreed.
It was also Louismet who wanted to remove a prohibition on glass drinkware. “Let’s allow glass and see if it’s a problem,” he suggested. Again, council members approved.
Other stipulations include at least a 4-foot-wide unobstructed pedestrian corridor with stanchions or other portable barriers between the approved sidewalk café area and the remainder of the public sidewalk whenever the café is in use.
To offset permit processing costs, staff recommended
an initial application fee of $150 and a renewal fee of $60, provided there are no changes to site design. Those prices will be finalized at a later date and be part of the city’s fee schedule.
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show, including a photo booth vendor, Scherer Photo Company.
Steele said, “Not only do we have wide variety of wedding vendors, but we are local and convenient to travel to,” which explains the popularity of the show.
“You don’t have to fight the traffic downtown on these bigger shows to find parking and fight through all the people,” Steele added. “Our vendors keep coming back because they like the quality time with the brides to have conversations about their big day.”
Tickets are available for $5, but brides attend for free. If you’d like to donate your wedding dress, contact Patty Steele at marketing@presspubs. com or 651-407-1213.
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“The Carlson Clinic is top notch, caring and considerate. The therapy plan treatments have reduced pain and increased my mobility considerably. Thanks to all of you, you really make a difference!”
“I threw my back out and was home alone.
Have we reached a point where we need to pause and examine if the seemingly continuous state of disruption that rapidly evolving technology and social media appear to be creating is doing more harm than good? When we use the phones we have come to depend on and engage with social media there are powerful forces at play using video game style designs that trigger “feel good” dopamine neurotransmitter surges in our brains that reward continued interaction.
Paul Dols
In a recent New York Times article titled “‘Luddite’ Teens Don’t Want Your Likes” by Alex Vadukul, a group of high school students is profiled as they promote “a lifestyle of self-liberation from social media and technology” at weekly Luddite Club meetings. Participating in an activity that the vast majority of their peers wouldn't even consider, the teens leave their phones behind when they gather for their meetings at an outdoor location.
According to Wikipedia, the term Luddite refers to a group of English textile workers who resisted the industrialization of the textile industry in the 19th century by sabotaging machinery that they thought was threatening their livelihoods. I'm probably generalizing the definition, but when I think of the term Luddite or Neo Luddite, I prefer to categorize it as someone who does not blindly accept all technological advances, but instead questions if these advances are actually improving the quality of our lives. In a podcast interview, Logan Lane, the young founder of the Luddite Club, defined the term from a contemporary perspective as someone who rejects social media, phones and “the sort of personal machine that has plagued all of us.”
As described in the article, without access to their phones the students engage in interweaving conversations, sketch, paint, read or just quietly sit and listen to the wind. Some of the participants have also reported less anxiety and improved overall well-being since joining the club. Among the books and authors that club members have a shared interest in is “Into the Wild” a 1996 nonfiction book by Jon Krakauer about Chris McCandless, who attempted to shed the trappings of mainstream society and died while trying to live off the land in the Alaskan wilderness. While reading the book when it was first published, I noted a similar (but far less extreme) experience that I had as a young adult along the nomadic route McCandless first took through the west and southwest before heading up to Alaska. I had recently turned 21 and decided to take the fall quarter off from school. In reality, I was heartbroken and unsure of what direction my life was going to take. I had positive memories of working for a season in Glacier National Park after graduating from high school, so I decided to take a trip back out west. Despite unexpected bills whittling my available funds down to $150 just prior to departure, I decided to hit the road anyway. Starting with an October construction job in Yellowstone National Park, I was able to work a string of temporary jobs and fund three months of travel and camping excursions into some exceptionally beautiful areas in Wyoming, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. I still appreciate the simplicity of traveling with just a tent and sleeping bag. Chris McCandless has sometimes been portrayed as foolish or naive but I see him more as someone who was seeking an authentic life, who could very well have survived in the Alaskan wilderness if not for the unpredictable and overwhelming power of nature.
In an example that you shouldn't make sweeping generalizations about certain age groups, I find it heartening that there is a group of young people willing to question the addictive path that our society appears to be on.
Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238
Most people in the Twin Cities region have heard of the Metropolitan Council. Yet many might struggle to explain what we do. They might know we run Metro Transit, or that we clean most of the region’s wastewater. Both of those things are true, but they’re just part of the picture.
like for our children and grandchildren. But we are also responsible for making many of those plans come to fruition.
Connecting people to opportunities
Transit is our most visible service, and we are in the process of a major program of investments. By 2040 those investments will connect 500,000 people who don’t have good transit service today to a 30-minute, one-seat ride to work or school.
thorities, serving more than 7,200 households with low and moderate incomes every month with federal rental assistance. We help families to find safe, affordable housing on the private market across the region, moving closer to jobs, schools, and other opportunities that help them build a better future.
The Met Council exists to lead a regional conversation about what residents want the future to look like. Legislators came up with the idea back in 1967, when the Twin Cities was second to Los Angeles in terms of urban sprawl. A bipartisan group created the Met Council as a planning agency for the region.
Every 10 years, the Met Council engages residents, community organizations, cities, counties, and businesses to draft a longterm plan for the region. That plan takes issues like land use and development, transportation, housing, racial equity, regional parks, and other key issues and combines them in a document that looks 30 years into the future. It’s a plan that’s written with the input of hundreds of participants across the seven-county metro area.
In essence, the Met Council was given the mission of thinking about what our region would be
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The Met Council is the official recipient of much of the federal transportation funding allocated to the seven-county metro area. We work closely with communities across the region, relying on elected officials to advise us on where to make the best investments. In the funding process we just completed, we authorized over $350 million in transportation investments and improvements between now and 2027.
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Everyone appreciates the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. We work with city and county regional park agencies to plan and fund the regional parks and trails – places like Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, Square Lake, and Lebanon Hills. These places receive more annual visits than Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Canyon national parks combined. The common denominator in all our work is collaboration and partnership.
This year the Met Council is starting to reach out to communities to begin work on our next 30-year plan, which will look forward to the year 2050. Our role is to facilitate a broad, region-wide discussion about our values and vision as a region. We will be engaging with elected officials, neighborhood groups, advocacy organizations, and all residents who want to have a voice in what our future will look like. I’m excited to have that discussion, so watch this space, I’ll keep you posted.
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Local food advocate Michelle Bruhn, a White Bear Lake resident, will release her new book “Small-scale Homesteading: A Sustainable Guide to Gardening, Keeping Chickens, Maple Sugaring, Preserving the Harvest, and More” on March 14. Bruhn is a Master Gardener volunteer, garden educator, farmers market manager and frequent Press Publications’ contributor. She is also founder of ForksInTheDirt.com, a local information hub for gardening topics and farm-to-table living. Bruhn wrote the book with co-author Stephanie Thurow, a homesteader, Certified Master Food Preserver and Master Gardener volunteer from Minneapolis. Thurow has authored the cookbooks “Can It & Ferment It,” “WECK Small-Batch Preserving” and “WECK Home Preserving,” and created the blog “Minnesota from Scratch.” The Press’ asked Bruhn and Thurow the following questions in advance of the book’s publication.
Q: How did you develop your passion for food and gardening?
MB: This was a passion that slowly grew over the years. You shouldn’t expect to start doing it all right away, learning skills and deciding what you enjoy t he most is all part of the journey. I fell in love with food all over again after I had my babies, I just cared so much more what went into their bodies, and I was a stay-athome mom then. I figured I could grow more food because I was around; it turned into my happy place, and my love of plants merged with my love of good food.
Q: What is urban homesteading?
MB: We really believe any home can be a homestead, and we’re much more interested in supporting communal abundance than the idea of selfsufficiency.
ST: To be considered an urban/ suburban/modern day homesteader, you do not have to be completely selfsufficient. Just simply doing more with what you have, such as growing a garden, or baking your own bread, learning new skills, or teaching new skills of self-sufficiency to others, all means that you’re on the path of homesteading.
Q: What advice would you give to a firsttime home gardener, chicken-keeper, maple syruper?
MB: Start small and slow. Both of us have slowly been adding new skills for over a decade. Gardening is great at showing you the rewards of “slow living.” But start with something you’re interested in — not something that you saw on social media!
Q: You say that one of your core beliefs is making “small changes.” What are some of the small changes you suggest?
MB & ST: In the home, try using natural ingredients for home cleaning; vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda clean amazingly well without all the extra chemicals and packaging. In the kitchen, freezing or dehydrating food before it goes bad can make a huge impact on food waste. In the garden, growing salad greens and herbs is something
almost anyone has space for, and they can be grown in a pot and can take part shade.
Q: What was your favorite aspect of writing this book?
MB: I loved writing this book with Stephanie. It felt so right to live out one of the aspects we talk about in the book, “working together as a community,” in the writing process. We found that while we do many of the same homesteading tasks, we do them differently. I love that about this book. We show readers multiple ways to do a few things, and hopefully that normalizes differences a little more as a whole. It was beneficial for us to have to distill our processes and beliefs into accessible bites. Also, taking time to capture all the photos — the photos are a big part of this book, they really are each worth so many words!
Q: What impact do you hope your book has on prospective homesteaders?
MB: For those thinking about starting down this path, we hope to inspire you to try one aspect of the book. Try something and if you like it, keep going. But we also offer the freedom to not feel like anyone expects you to do it all!
Keep in mind that the new tasks will one day become second nature and take no brain power. Like planting out the garden, tending chickens and fermenting some of your harvest … we just keep doing
what we can, what we (and our families) love, and don’t sweat the rest.
Q: Where can local readers find/purchase the book?
Lake Country Booksellers, Sassafras Health Foods and Kowalski’s will be carrying it right in town. It is going to be quite a trip to see a book I helped write in my stores I frequent in my hometown! I’ll also be selling at a few other events around town this summer.
Q: What do you have planned in the community in the upcoming growing season?
I am teaching a few classes around town this spring, with lots of things in the works for the summer. To keep updated, your best bet is to follow along with us on social media or sign up for the Forks in the Dirt monthly newsletters at www. forksinthedirt.com.
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Years after a gas station at 2502 County Road E pumped its last gallon, a developer is testing the water for an apartment/ townhome project.
A Minneapolis company called Element DesignBuild is proposing to build 15 apartment units and three townhomes on the southeast corner of Bellaire Avenue and E. The concept went to the Planning Commission for a first official look Feb. 27 in an attempt to get feedback on the design before the company submits a formal application.
An apartment building would be positioned on the northern half of the site and the townhome units located in the southwest corner. The layout is designed to “focus intense use” of the site along E and Bellaire and then transition to a parking lot adjacent to neighboring single-family residential to the east and south. The highest part of the building is three stories, which steps down to a two-story building along E and two-story, street-facing rowhomes along Bellaire.
Community Development Director Jason Lindahl said overall, the commission supported the proposal. “They liked the developer’s receptiveness to neighborhood feedback, their approach to have three
stories on the corner and then transition down to two stories toward the neighboring residential uses, their approach to managing parking and the mix of both apartment and townhome units,” reported Lindahl, who helped lead a neighborhood meeting in early February.
The property has been used as a gas station since 1971; the existing building was constructed in 1985. City records indicate water service to the property ceased 13 years ago and fuel tanks were removed in 2016.
In the company narrative, project manager Ryan McKilligan pointed out that the project “allows for a high-quality transformation of a significant portion of a blighted intersection that has prevented growth in its respective section of the County Road E corridor for many years.”
Asked why they selected that corner, McKilligan explained, “We were encouraged by the city’s process of bringing community input through the corridor action plan, as well as the new concept plan review process. We believed we could align with the overall community interests and build something far better than the blighted gas station currently there.”
The concept plan also fits within the mixed-use
future land use category of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Staff expects the applicant will request rezoning the subject property from the current B-3, auto-oriented business classification, to R-6, mediumdensity residential.
This would be the company’s first project in White Bear Lake.
An online search shows the property sold in January for $220,000.
City Council will review the concept at its March 14 meeting.
produced right here in their own state.
A CSA is a farm membership system that allows consumers to sign up to receive a season’s worth of a farm’s products (such as fruits and vegetables, cheese, meat or flowers) on a weekly or biweekly basis. Many offer products throughout the summer growing season; however, there are winter or year-round CSAs available to consumers. A CSA subscription is also an active way to support local farmers and get to know the people who grow and raise your local foods.
worthwhile,” said Janaki FisherMerritt of Food Farm in Wrenshall. “Being able to repay their support with the highest quality food makes this the most rewarding work a person could ask for.”
Northeast Metro:
• A ll Good Organics, Lino Lakes
• Niemczyk’s Greenhouse & Gardens, Hugo
Community-supported agriculture brings local food to your table.
Shopping at a supermarket gives you tasty options all throughout the year, but sometimes it’s hard to tell where your food comes from. Minnesota is replete with a wide variety of homegrown fruits, veggies and other goodies for the pantry grown on local farms. Many farms offer a CSA, or community-supported agriculture program, that supports local business and connects people with fresh food
Minnesota Grown is the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) “buy local” program. Minnesota Grown makes locating CSAs easy through its online directory, which lists 95 CSA farms with over 375 pickup locations around the state. The number of pickup sites listed in the directory has more than doubled in the past two years, making it even more convenient to source fresh, local and affordable foods.
Farmers attest to how CSA members contribute in more ways than dollars.
“Whenever the work is exceptionally hard, or the weather is exceptionally bad, knowing the people who are fed by our hard work makes it all
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie: Grant
• A M innesota motorist was cited Feb. 7 in the 9000 block of Jamaca Avenue N. for failure to provide proof of insurance after being pulled over for speeding 68 mph in a 55 mph zone. Deputies issued a verbal warning for speeding.
• A suspicious vehicle reported parked in front of a driveway in the area of Jamaca Avenue N. and 75th Street N. at 7:10 p.m. Feb. 7 turned out to belong to the resident and was legally parked.
• D eputies issued a citation to an unidentified motorist at 1:52 a.m. Feb. 9 for possessing marijuana and pot paraphernalia in a motor vehicle, following a vehicle search subsequent to a traffic stop in the area of 60th Street N. and Demontreville Trail N.
• T he stop lights at Manning Avenue N. and 75th Street N. were reported
completely nonoperational during the morning of Feb. 9. The Grant Public Works Department was called out to the scene to fix them.
• Horses on the lam were reported running loose Feb. 9 in the 10000 block of 117th Street N. The complainant stated the horses had escaped from a property just to the east of her residence. Deputies called to the scene could not see or round up any horses or find anyone to explain what was going on.
• A burglary was reported Feb. 9 in the 11000 block of Lansing Avenue N. Mahtomedi
• Glenmar Avenue residents reported a suspicious male walking through their yard at 8:59 p.m. Feb. 5 around the time of recent law enforcement activity in the area. The complainants suggested the suspicious male could have been the person deputies were looking for during a pursuit. Deputies encouraged the complainant to call back if the male returned to their area.
• Residents on Hickory Street on
Minnesota Grown member Sprout MN runs a multifarm food hub in Little Falls. Food Hub Director Jessie Bavelli said, “The direct connections between consumers and producers formed through CSA contribute to stronger economies, healthy members of our community and a more resilient agriculture system and environment.”
Minnesota Grown spokesperson Rachel Wandrei says since each CSA program is unique in what it offers, it’s a good idea to review the options in the online directory to find what is right for you or your family. “Some CSAs offer smaller shares for folks living alone or in couples; some offer eggs, baked goods or flower bouquet add-ons; while others are chooseyour-own or customizable,” she said. “Most importantly, pick a CSA with a convenient pickup location, and be ready to enjoy what is in season.”
Learn more at www. minnesotagrown.org.
A short list of CSAs available in the
• C osta Produce Farm & Greenhouse, White Bear Lake (pickup at Festival Foods in Circle Pines, Hugo and White Bear Lake; Flicker Meat Co, Sak’s Sports Bar and Lunds & Byerly’s in White Bear Lake; Angus Meats in Maplewood)
• A xdahl’s Garden Farm & Greenhouse, Stillwater
• Pahl Farms (pickup at Von Hanson’s Meats in North Oaks and Blaine)
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Regarding the “blighted” County Road E/Bellaire Avenue intersection, why not install a couple pickleball courts? I believe it would spur interest to develop the remaining sites.
Ann Wolfe White Bear LakeFeb. 5 reported buying a vehicle, for which the title had yet to be transferred to them. Deputies advised the complainants about their options in this civil matter.
• A school bus stop arm violation was reported at 9:00 a.m. Feb. 6 on 72nd Street and Hallam Avenue N.
• Navigator Fiduciary and Forensic Services in Burnsville reported a vehicle they now own driven to Mahtomedi by another involved party and missing somewhere in Mahtomedi on Feb. 6. Deputies located the vehicle at a multifamily dwelling on Wildwood Road and arranged for it to be towed back to the company. Instructions were left that should the vehicle be reported as stolen from the Wildwood Road address, it was not to be considered stolen.
• A motorist was issued a verbal warning at 9:56 p.m. Feb. 7 in the area of Mahtomedi Avenue and Ash Street for either a missing headlight or the considerable amount of marijuana shake and pipe found in the center console of the vehicle, following a traffic stop for the
missing headlight.
• A patient care facility on East Avenue reported medication stolen from the premises Feb. 8.
• A motorist was cited at 9:25 p.m. Feb. 8 in the area of Stillwater Road and Hilton Trail N. for no license plates. A d river was cited for driving after revocation at 11:41 p.m. Feb. 8 in the area of Century Avenue N. and I-694 after being pulled over for turning right at a red light without stopping. During the routine computer review, deputies discovered the revoked status of the driver.
• A n attempted catalytic converter theft was reported Feb. 9 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue.
Pine Springs
• D eputies conducted a traffic stop Feb. 8 on Hilton Trail N. and 69th Street N. and issued a citation for expired registration.
Willernie
• A motorist was cited Feb. 8 in the 6000 block of Stewart Road for displaying expired registration after being pulled over for the tardy tabs.
A strong credit score is an undeniable asset for consumers. A strong standing in the eyes of potential creditors can save consumers money on relatively short-term expenses like vehicles and longterm purchases like homes.
Consumer credit is so influential in the lives of the average person that it pays to have some knowledge of what it is and how individuals can use it to their advantage.
Who issues consumer credit?
Consumer credit is typically issued by banks and retailers. One common question consumers have is who owns credit cards, which are among the most recognizable and widely used forms of consumer credit. Many credit card companies, including Visa, are now publicly held companies after years of being owned by banks. However, many major
banks, including Capital One and Bank of America, issue credit cards as well.
What is a credit score?
According to the credit reporting agency
Equifax®, a credit score is a three-digit number which represents an individual consumer's credit risk. Credit risk refers to the likelihood that a borrower will pay their bills on time. Scores are typically between 300 and 850, and the higher the score, the more creditworthy and less risky a consumer is in the eyes of creditors.
How are credit scores calculated?
Three different consumer reporting agencies (CRAs), including Equifax®, determine credit scores. That's why it's not uncommon for a single consumer to have
three different scores. Those scores should be similar, and if they're not it's likely that one or more CRA reports has an error or errors. A host of variables are considered when determining a credit score, and these include:
· Payment history
· Credit utilization ratio, which is the amount of credit used versus the total available credit
· Types of credit accounts a consumer has. This includes revolving credit accounts, like consumer credit cards, and installment accounts, which include mortgages and auto loans.
· Credit history length
· Frequency of credit inquiries (numerous inquiries in a short period of time generally lower a consumer's credit score)
So why is a credit score so important?
Credit scores are so significant because they can cost or save consumers a substantial amount of money. Consumers with poor scores, which are generally considered scores between 300 and 669, may not be eligible for auto or mortgage loans and may only be able to secure credit cards with high interest rates. By contrast, consumers with scores considered very good to excellent (740 and above) generally get more favorable interest rates on sizable purchases like cars and homes, which can save borrowers tens of thousands of dollars over their lifetimes.
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:
Double Deuce Distribution
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:
245 Roselawn Ave E, Suite 19, Maplewood, MN 55117 USA
3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.
Tremble Inc
245 Roselawn Ave E, Suite 19, Maplewood, MN 55117 USA
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: February 21, 2023
Signed: Jon Brennhofer
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on March 1 and 8, 2023.
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:
The Exercise Coach
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 8 Leaf Wing Dr, North Oaks, 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.
Kevin Quattrin 8 Leaf Wing Dr, North Oaks, 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 10, 2023
Signed: Kevin Quattrin
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on March 1 and 8, 2023.
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: Midwestern Records
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2040 B MARSHALL AVE SAINT PAUL MN 55104 USA
3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Brady Moen LLC
3800 AMERICAN BLVD. WEST, SUITE 1500, #300-030 BLOOMINGTON MN 55431 USA
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: January 31, 2023
Signed: Brady Moen
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on March 1 and 8, 2023.
NORTHEAST METRO 916
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA BOARD NOTES FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The regular meeting of the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District was held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire School and the following business was transacted.
Meeting Called to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Forsberg at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call of Attendance
Members present: Knisely-12, Palmer-13, Forsberg-16, Oknesvad-282, Westerman-621, Yener-622, Clark-623, Daniels-624, Payne-832, Dols833, and Hockert-834. Members Absent: Starck-14, Daniels-624, and Theisen-831. Also present: Dr. Val Rae Boe, superintendent.
Approval of Agenda
Adopted the agenda as presented, limited discussion to the approved agenda, and accepted the list of items proposed for consent adoption.
Board Calendar Dates
• February 2023- Career and Technical Education Month
• Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - Building Tours: 8:00 a.m. at Metro Heights Academy and 9:30 a.m. at Karner Blue Education Center
• Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 2, 2023 - 916 Foundation Event: Annual Spring Gala from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at 7 Vines Vineyard
• Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - Building Tours: 8:30 a.m. at Pankalo Education Center, 10:00 a.m. at Auditory Oral Program, and 11:30 a.m. at Bellaire Education Center
• Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - Building Tours: 8:00 a.m. at WELS North, 9:00 a.m. at South Campus, and 10:30 a.m. at Quora Education Center
Items
Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda
None.
Presentation: Career and Technical EducationJill Stewart-Kellar, assistant director of 916 Career & Tech, shared the benefits of 916’s career and technical programs for both students and member districts. There are currently over 950 students enrolled in the 20+ programs offered. Jill was joined by two students, a South Washington County student enrolled in the Introduction to Medical Careers and Nursing Assistant Program, and a Roseville student enrolled in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement. Both students shared how their day is structured as a high school student attending Career and Tech. They also spoke of the opportunities they have had to earn college credit, certifications and professional skills while in high school.
Presentation: Grant Projects & Impact
Dan Naidicz, assistant superintendent, and Theresa Wallace, manager of special projects, provided an update of how 916 is using the Project Aware and Innovation Grants. Currently the Innovation Grant is funding 916’s work with CAREI, Canvas Health, I Love U Guys Foundation, Know the Truth, and CIEP (Center for Intensive Educator Preparation), a special education licensing program that 916 is starting to target staff hiring and retention needs. Some of the programs highlighted under Project Aware include CBITS & Bounce Back, Care Solace, Youth Mental Health First Aid and Playworks. They concluded with sharing how these grants are also being used to benefit our member districts with projects including the TCIT Partnership with Spring Lake Park and conference support.
Presentation: 2022 Joint Purchasing Usage
Mark Kumlien, executive director of finance, provided a report which summarized the extent to which our 13-member districts and 38 non-member districts have used our joint purchasing contracts over the last year. The combined total purchases made using these contracts in 2022 was $4,376,922. 916 currently has joint purchasing agreements with 106 public entities including school districts in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada and Wiscon-
sin, a State University and the MN Sports Facility Authority. Joint purchasing contracts are bid with a 1% administrative fee to be paid by the vendor to 916.
Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Boe commented on the following items that were included in her written report: (a) Member Highlight; (b) Legislative Updates; (c) 916 Wellness Event; (d) Thriving at 916; and (e) February Strategic Actions
Updates.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approved the consent items, accepted as part of the approval of the agenda, consistent with the recommended actions presented by the administration.
Approval of Minutes
Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
Personnel (Employment, Resignation, Adjust Hours/FTE, Leave of Absence, Reassignment/Transfers)
Bid Award- School Furnishing IV- ERG International
Bid Award- School Furnishing IV- OFS
Bid Award- School Furnishing IV- VS America
Bid Award- School Furnishing IV- Tonik
Bid Award- School Furnishing IV- Sit On It
Bid Award- School Furnishing IV- Fleetwood
Bid Award- School Furnishing IV- Arcadia-Encore
Bid Award- School Furnishing IV- Fomcore
Approval of NAC Security Camera Proposal
In an effort to improve safety and security at East View Academy, Mahtomedi Academy, and Metro Heights Academy, the addition of interior and exterior camera systems will provide needed video surveillance and monitoring. Equipment and installation costs included in the proposal will be paid out of the Safe School Levy.
Approved the proposal with NAC for the amount of $94,732.00.
Approval to Amend 2022-23 School Year Calendar
Northeast Metro 916 has called three snow days this year, exceeding the two snow days outlined in our emergency closing procedure. As a result, the district will replace the professional development day scheduled on May 15 with a student contact day.
Approved to amend the 2022-2023 school year calendar to replace the professional development day scheduled on May 15 with a student contact day.
2023 Approval of 2023 Summer Programming Calendars
Programming for specific students based upon criteria for Extended School Year (ESY) per Federal and State laws and programming for students attending the Area Learning Centers.
Approved the dates provided for Summer programming for 2023.
Approval of Contract with the Regents of the University of Minnesota
Northeast Metro 916 is contracting with CAREI (Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement) through the University of Minnesota to evaluate the implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Support Framework and to develop a tool to evaluate the experiences of students attending district schools. This contract is being funded by the Innovation Grant.
Approved the contract between the Regents of the University of Minnesota and Northeast Metro 916 in the amount of $58,162 between 9/28/22 and 9/28/24.
Board Forum
Member Palmer encouraged Board Members to attend the 916 Foundation Gala which will be held on March 2 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at 7 Vines Vineyard in Dellwood. Tickets are $100/each and all of the money raised will go to support students at District 916. The Fund a Need this year is the College and Career Interests and Experiences.
Chair Forsberg shared that now that the Board Self Evaluation has been completed and the results have been compiled, the Board Goals committee, which is made up of Member Clark, Member Starck, and Member Dols, can begin to meet and will work on setting goals. If anyone else is interested in joining the committee, contact Chair Forsberg.
Chair Forsberg shared that there is a lot going on and things seem to be moving quickly this year with the Legislature so it is important to keep up on the updates coming from MSBA and AMSD.
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on March 8, 2023.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC NOTICE
SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES
Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” section of the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage at ramseycounty.us/ContractWithRamsey to access registration information.
If you are new to DemandStar, please follow the DemandStar registration instructions on the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” webpage. Access to all Ramsey County documents is free if the instructions that are posted are followed. You may call 651-266-8072 or email ProcurementTeam@ ramseycounty.us if you need assistance.
Ramsey County is accepting only electronic Request for Bids (RFBs) responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details.
To view current solicitations, please go to: https://bit.ly/3W8XWan
SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW27133-AP
OPENING DATE: 3/23/23
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY (THE “COUNTY”), THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH AND DELIVER PARK BENCHES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS. BENCHES WILL BE INSTALLED ON CONCRETE PADS AND EXPOSED TO MIDWEST CLIMATE. BENCHES WILL BE PLACED IN RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND COMMUNITIES.
PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: ZOOM LINK. 3/8/23.
10:30 AM CST
SOLICITATION: RFP-HR3287-KD
OPENING DATE: MARCH 30, 2023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEE AND RETIREE MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD OF JANUARY 01, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on March 8, 2023. RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBUARY 21, 2023
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:01 a.m. with the following members present: Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Xiong and Chair MatasCastillo. Also present was Ryan O’Connor, County Manager, and Sam Clark, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Commissioner Moran.
AGENDA of February 21, 2023 was presented for approval. Motion by McGuire, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved.
MINUTES of February 7, 2023 were presented for approval. Motion by Frethem, seconded by Moran. Unanimously approved.
PROCLAMATION
County Manager’s Office – Black History Month. Presented by Commissioner Frethem. Discussion can be found on archived video.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Public Works – Minnesota Department of Transportation Corridors of Commerce Grant Application for the Trunk Highway 36/Trunk Highway 120 Interchange Project - Washington County. Motion by Moran, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2023-033)
Parks & Recreation– Grant Award from Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources for State Fiscal Year 2023 Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program. Motion by Moran, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2023-034)
Property Management – Agreement with Sheehy Construction Company for 90 West Plato Building Envelope Project and Project Fund Transfer. Motion by Moran, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2023-035)
County Manager’s Office – Institution of Budgetary and Operational Controls for the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. Motion by Ortega, seconded by Moran. Unanimously approved. (B2023-036)
Finance – Fund Balance for Overspending in the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. Motion by Moran, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2023-037)
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Presented by Commissioner MatasCastillo. Discussion can be found on archived video.
COUNTY CONNECTIONS – Presented by Ryan O’Connor, County Manager. Discussion can be found on archived video.
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS – Discussion can be found on archived video.
BOARD CHAIR UPDATES – Presented by Chair MatasCastillo. Discussion can be found on archived video.
ADJOURNMENT – Chair MatasCastillo declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on March 8, 2023.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A DEFAULT HAS OCCURRED IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED MORTGAGE:
1. Date of Mortgage: August 29, 2011
2. Mortgagor: Debra Kinde, a single person, Robert Gotch and Susan Gotch, husband and wife
3. Mortgagee: Bridgewater Bank
4. Recording Information: filed August 31, 2011 as Document No. 4293768
5. Assignments of Mortgage: none
6. Legal Description of mortgaged premises: Lot 4, Block 1, Tyler Paulsen Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Abstract Property.
7. Tax parcel identification number of property: 20-30-22-12-0070
8. Property Address: 1626 Park Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
9. The person holding the Mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02 is Bridgewater Bank
10. The name of the mortgage originator as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02 is Bridgewater Bank
11. All pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof.
12.The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $160,000.00
13. As of the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage is $121,481.11.
14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed and the mortgaged property will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County at public auction on March 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Civil Process Unit, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, St. Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said property, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law.
15.The time allowed for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is SIX (6) MONTHS after the date of the sale.
16. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE THE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on September 29, 2023.
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OR LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Dated: February 3, 2023.
/s/ Eric J. Sherburne
Eric J. Sherburne (0279389)
Eckberg Lammers, P.C.
Attorneys for Mortgagee 430 Second Street Hudson, WI 54016
Telephone: (715) 386-3733
Published six times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-1051
CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE
NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In re the Estate of:
Carole Ann Winters, f/k/a Carole Ann Francis, Decedent.
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on December 19, 2022 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated July 10, 2017 (“Will”) has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the Amended Application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following:
Heather Lynn Carroll 7633 Lee Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.
Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.
Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.
Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar
Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator
Date: December 19, 2022
Self-Represented Litigant: Heather Lynn Carroll 7633 Lee Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on March 8 and 15, 2023.
Above: Volunteer Shannon Anderson greets visitors and serves a variety of side dishes including pasta and coleslaw to accompany the fish.
At left: Pastor T.J. Mckenzie takes a moment to visit with volunteers in the kitchen, including Carol Kelly, Catherine Bernal and his parents Tom and Lori. The next fish fry at the church is Friday, March 10 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
People around the globe enjoyed the spectacle of the northern lights this month, but astronaut, physicist, U.S. Navy test pilot and White Bear Lake graduate Josh Cassada had a bit of a different view.
Cassada, one of the four astronauts in the SpaceX Dragon Endurance crew, is currently aboard the International Space Station.
The White Bear Press recently got a chance to chat with the four Crew-5 astronauts, including a former White Bear Press carrier Cassada.
The Crew-5 astronauts have been living and working aboard the station since their docking Oct. 6, 2022. During their mission, the crew contributed to hundreds of experiments and technology demonstrations, including cardiovascular health, bioprinting, and fluid behavior in microgravity to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit and to benefit life on Earth.
Cassada described how mission commander Nicole Mann called him into the observation cupola early one morning to see something incredible—the glow of the aurora borealis over the Earth’s atmosphere.
“We just soaked it all in. We were feeling a little guilty in a position that we didn’t have the words to describe what we
were seeing,” Cassada said. The following day, the crew set up a time lapse camera and were able to capture some images of the aurora borealis over Earth. “Everybody up here tolerated me saying, hey, that’s the excited state of oxygen,” Cassada added. “That’s just quantum mechanics at work.”
Cassada went on to say that witnessing this event has been one of the biggest highlights of the mission for him. “I can’t thank Nicole enough for dragging me down into the cupola on Monday morning and showing me the view. When I heard that excitement in her voice, I knew it was going to be something, but I didn’t know it was going to be that. It was incredible to see that aurora.”
Crew-5 is the fifth crew rotation mission with SpaceX for the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. Regular commercial crew rotation missions enable NASA to continue the research and technology investigations taking place aboard the station. This research benefits people on Earth and lays the groundwork for future human exploration through the agency’s Artemis missions, which will send astronauts to the Moon to prepare for future expeditions to Mars.
To aspiring future astronauts, Cassada gave this advice: “My path to get here was simply doing what I love. I don’t think there’s a recipe, I don’t think there’s a checklist you can ever check off to get to
a place like this, but if you’re doing what you love you can’t lose.”
All four crew members expressed their gratitude for the unique experiences they’ve been able to have, but look forward to the creature comforts they’ve missed on Earth. Cassada is excited to be reunited with his family, who have some exciting plans when he returns to the planet.
“In our family of four, I’m the only who can’t sail, despite being the only one who’s in the U.S. Navy. So when I get back, my kids have promised to teach me how to sail,” he said. The family also plans to adopt a rescue dog, and Cassada can’t wait to help his kids with their math studies.
The SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft will undock from the space station in early March, splashing down off the coast of Florida to conclude their mission.
Mahtomedi wrapped up a share of the Metro East crown last week beating Tartan 64-51 Tuesday and St. Paul Central 88-81 Friday on the road. The Zephyrs and St. Thomas Academy were finished 15-1, with Tartan and SSP tying for third at 11-5. The Zephyrs (23-3) are seeded No. 2 in Section 4AAA behind top-ranked TotinoGrace. They will host Fridley on Wednesday, 7 p.m. If they win, they’ll host St. Paul Johnson or Minneapolis Henry on Saturday, 7 p.m. Will Underwood, one of their two 20-ppg guards, missed both games with a hip injury from a fall early in the Tartan game and is listed as day-to-day. The other star guard, Owen Carlson, scored 23 against Tartan and 32 against SSP, shooting a combined 8-for-9 on three’s and 13-for-13 on free shots. Against Tartan, Cole Armitage and AJ McCleery added 10 points each and James Ecker eight. Against Central, Armitage notched 22 points (shooting 9-for-13), five assists and three blocks, McCleery 12 points and 12 rebounds, Max Holley eight points and Tom Holley seven.
Evan McGuire fared the best of Mahtomedi’s five state tournament entrants, placing fourth at 182 pounds in Class 2A on Friday and Saturday at Xcel Energy
Center. McGuire (41-9) lost to Caden O’Malley of Tri City United 10-6, beat Ryan Lexvold of ZumbrotaMazeppa 4-3, beat Brian Thilges of Mankato East 7-3, got a forfeit, and lost to O’Malley again 8-2. Hayden Schaefer (37-14), senior at 170, won a 15-0 technical fall, then lost two decisions. Freshman Aidan Carlson (31-19) at 113 lost two decisions. Senior Max Rice (30-16) at 285 was pinned twice. Mahtomedi’s first girls state entrant, sophomore Shelby McFetridge (12-5), was pinned by the eventual champion and lost her second match 4-2 at 120 pounds.
Mahtomedi, riding a 13game win streak and seeded first in Section 4AAA, was ousted in the first round by No. 8 Totino-Grace 75-67 at home Saturday, abruptly finishing the season 20-6. Chloe Nuss tallied 25 points, and Maria Radabaugh and Ava Riegel 18 points each, for the Eagles. They are defending state champions but graduated most of their lineup and are 8-20 this year. Mahtomedi had plenty of offense but could not stop the Eagles. Mya Wilson sank 22 points, Anna Greene 17, Ella Kletti 13 and Sonya Potthoff 10 for the Zephyrs. Totino-Grace was 19-for-25 and the Zephyrs 12-for-17 on free shots. Each team made six 3-pointers.
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Park Maintenance Worker
The City of Circle Pines is currently looking for seasonal park employees. The individuals will perform various types of manual labor, groundskeeping, operate light equipment, such as lawn mowers, and work on various projects in the park system. Position pays $17/hr. Work hours are Monday-Friday
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White Bear Township is accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions to assist in routine maintenance work including, but not limited to, the following: general maintenance of parks, streets, water, storm water, sanitary sewer, etc. Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm (subject to change between Memorial Day – Labor Day).
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Application deadline: Open until positions filled.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI
The City of Mahtomedi has openings for up to (4) full time Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions. All positions are for 67 days. Duties include assisting the Public Works Department with street, water, sewer, and park maintenance. Must have a High School diploma or GED, the ability to lift/move 25-100 Lbs., be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. The pay range is from $16.00/hr. to $18.00/ hr. depending on qualifications. Applications will be taken until positions are filled. Applications can be obtained at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 or at its website at HYPERLINK "http://www.ci.mahtomedi.mm.us" www. ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Mahtomedi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Birchwood Village is hiring a PT Deputy Clerk for 20-30 hrs./wk. at $20-$30 per hr.
The position includes PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) benefits. Job duties include processing financial transactions, permits, and providing administrative support. Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or public administration preferred but not needed. Requires technical ability in bookkeeping and/or accounting, effective communication and customer skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. A full job description and application materials can be found at www.cityofbirchwoodvillage. com. Applicants should complete the Application and Background Check Release and send, along with a resume and cover letter, to info@cityofbirchwood.com or mail to City Hall at 207 Birchwood Ave, Birchwood MN, 55110. EEO
The city of Birchwood Village is committed to building a diverse, welcoming and respectful workforce. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans.
THE BEST PLACE YOU’LL EVER
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, March 9
Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Rd. F East
Details: Make and appointment to donate by calling 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
SAP TO SYRUP
When: noon-4 p.m. Saturday, March 11 and 18
Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township
Details: Participating volunteer groups sign up to pick a section fo the lake to clean up. WBL Conservation District will provide bags; volunteers bring sleds and something to chop trash from the ice.
Contact: 651-269-0976
VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM
When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, March 18
Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F
Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
COMMUNITY LUNCH
When: noon-1 p.m. Monday, March 20
Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.
Details: Lunch catered by Luna
Seasons and live music. Register by March 17 at noon.
Contact: mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com
“CALENDAR GIRLS”
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, March 10-26; 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 20
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Bittersweet comedy performed by Lakeshore Players Theatre. Tickets $10-$30
Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
MARCH UNIT MEETING
When: 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 and 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 9
Where: Zoom
Details: March meeting will cover the topic of Climate Change Action Plans and how it is being addresses at the the city, county, state and federal levels. Register online. Contact: lwv-wbla.org
LATIN ART IN MINNESOTA:
PART 2
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 9
Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.
Details: Evening with artists from Latin Art in Minnesota includes collaborative storytelling and conversation. Questions may be sent in advance to apenders@ whitebeararts.org. Free with registration. Contact: whitebeararts.org
Details: Learn all about the process of tapping maple trees for syrup during a 45-minute guided tour. Registration required for staggered start times.
Contact: ramseycounty.us/residents/ parks-recreation/tamarack-naturecenter
20TH ANNUAL WHITE BEAR LAKE CLEANUP EVENT
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: White Bear Lake and shoreline
Details: Distribution of food to any family in need and considered low income. May register day of event. Contact: 612-245-9259 or cityvadnaisheights.com/foodshelf
EQUINOX CEREMONY AND COMMUNITY DAY
When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 18
Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.
Details: Sculpture dedication of “Ursula Major” by artist Robin Tost, family-friendly art activities, refreshments and music.
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CENTURY COLLEGE LUNCH & LEARN
When: 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, March 21
Where: Century College, 3300 N. Century Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Join President Millender and Board Chair Melissa Martyr-Wagner for complimentary lunch, discussion, and tour of art gallery exhibit and theatre.
CARPENTRY
Perhaps due to the popularity of social media among a generation of young people who grew up with it, platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are often associated with people born in the 21st century. However, a 2018 study from the Pew Institute found that 65 percent of adults between the ages of 50 and 64 used Facebook and 68 percent used YouTube.
Social media is often on the receiving end of negative attention, but it's also a potentially valuable tool that can help men and women over 50 stay connected with their communities. That's not always so easy for adults who no longer have children at home. And as its name suggests, social media can help users connect with others who share their interests. Such connections also can be hard to make for adults over 50.
Adults over 50 may be more comfortable with social media now than they were a decade ago, but it's still a good idea to brush up on basic security measures that can help men and women protect their privacy as
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Adults over 50 are engaging with social media. But no matter how comfortable users become, it's still best to keep various social media safety protocols in mind. LP227089
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The opportunity for Reell employees to make a difference in the lives of people in the world community presented itself in a big way 11 years ago.
Tim Gibson of World Servants connected Erdman and CEO Kyle Smith with a Dominican couple, Rudy and Yajaira, who needed a sponsor to help fulfill their dream of having a school built in their community of Los Pinos, near Jarabacoa.
Approximately 20 Reell co-workers from all echelons of the company volunteered their time to participate in the first company-funded trip to the Dominican Republic in 2013, where they finished a school building in Los Pinos. Over the next 10 years, Reell co-workers have returned to Los Pinos seven more times, with a two-year hiatus for the COVID-19 pandemic.
The school complex and the Dominican children they’ve come to love have both grown during that period. Over the years, the Reell team has added a playground, a two-story school building, a lunch room and a well with a water purification system. As a result, Los Pinos, which had fewer than 10 students who regularly attended school in 2013, now has grown to 180 students, Smith said.
The electricity and water are out a lot, so the volunteers dug a well and installed a purification system that delivered clean, good water to the community, Kennedy said. “We built the playground so the kids didn’t have to play in dangerous conditions, with street traffic rushing so close to them.”
For Chris Manship, facilities and safety operations manager at Reell, the Dominican trip was a curiosity he couldn’t let go of after hearing all about the trip from fellow employees
throughout his first year with the company. Walking through the gallery of trip montages that takes up one of the main hallways made the trip too much to resist. “I made up my mind to go on short notice and will definitely go again,” he said.
The Dominican trip is the first international experience for many of the volunteers.
“It was a different country that I needed to get used to,” Manship said, “The different language, rethinking how to use the restroom, having to remember to drink the bottled water, and having to learn to love the really different, unfamiliar food was a challenge.” A few more trips to the Dominican Republic might be in order before Manship acquires the taste for rice, beans and boiled green plantain. Manship’s cultural epiphany came during the first day on site, when he was introduced to the K-5 kids. “They were innocent and poor, but dressed to the nines. Their hair was done and they wore nice, clean, ironed clothes and new backpacks,” Manship said. He wondered how the parents, so impoverished that they didn’t have nice things for themselves, were able to provide them for their children. The family’s big treat was to dress up and go out for an expensive meal one Sunday per month.
Early in their stay, the volunteers visit a Dominican home to have supper with the family. “The entire house was no bigger than a small meeting room at work, and everything the family owned was in that space,” Manship said. “The dinner table we ate at was in the center of the house and dominated that space.”
On the other hand, individual households grew their own coffee trees, so coffee was abundant and fresh. “I love coffee, so I found it absolutely superb there — though the people liked to put way too much sugar in it,”
Manship said.
Manship’s worst culture shock probably came at the realization that roosters crow all day long, starting at 4:30 a.m. and only quitting at 6:30 p.m. Dogs, chickens and roosters all ran around loose.
The people of the Dominican Republic speak Spanish, but most Reell volunteers did not. “We had a Spanish translator,” Kennedy said. “And we had deep bonds, despite the fact that none of us could speak each other’s language.”
Through pantomime, using common words, pointing, ad-libbing and even using Franglais, all parties were able to connect somehow, Manship said. “And I never knew there were so many Spanish dialects — sometimes within families,” he said. There would be gesturing and playing charades even among their hosts themselves.
The language barrier didn’t prevent the children from learning about Americans and loving the volunteers. “It was very moving to see the kids say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing songs to you,” Kennedy said. “It’s the opposite of the U.S., where kids want you to just go away; but here in the Dominican Republic, kids want to be near you,” she said.
“It’s so beautiful around the community — it’s lush with vegetation,” Kennedy said. “My favorite thing to do during our one day off on the trip was to go to the beach. One year, we went whitewater rafting. Another year we did nature walks, including a hike to a waterfall,” she said.
Because the Reell group always goes to the Dominican Republic in February, the heat and humidity require an adjustment period from the snow and cold. The restaurants were all completely open air with a corrugated tin roof, Manship said. There were no walls, but when the rain came down, so did the vinyl curtains, he said.
When volunteers arrive on the first Saturday, they get to work immediately under the guidance of the Dominican leaders, after having woken up that morning in Minnesota. With breaks for cultural training, mingling with their Dominican hosts, and enjoying an outing or two, Reell team members paint, lay block walls, prep walls for painting, paint some more, lay rock on school grounds, fill rebar columns with concrete, paint something else, dig trenches for electrical wire, dig septic wells, paint, install windows and paint again for the rest of the week. By Thursday, everyone is exhausted.
And rewarded. Not only are Reell volunteers making a difference in the lives of their Dominican community, but the lives of Reell co-workers are also changed in remarkable ways, Manship
“In the end, it isn’t so much about what you do for the people of a place like the Dominican Republic, it is what those people give to you,” Kennedy said.
“A trip like this makes you appreciate everything you have in the U.S.,” Manship said. No one in the town had cars, but nearly everyone had a moped, on which the whole family rode. “All those people on one moped backfiring all over the place, and none of them wearing a helmet. It was hard to get past there not being cars,” he said. “We don’t need all those bells and whistles after all.”
The school provided jobs for the community, but what the volunteers provided was more priceless than jobs. “Money brings aid, but people bring hope,” Kennedy said. “Without hope, you don’t care. Hope has been brought for the kids’ future,” she said.
Because of the important changes to Los Pinos brought about by the nine Reell visits, the local people are now invested and interested in protecting their school and community, Kennedy said. “Fathers have become better fathers. They bring their kids to school now,” she said.
Co-workers go back and do several trips. Erdman has done them all, and Smith all but two. Kennedy has been back four times. Manship said he was definitely going back.
“To come back sends a message to them that you really do care about them,” Kennedy said. “I’m honored to come and help them beautify their place. I got to see others and their hardships. I met so many people and made friends that I never would never have made otherwise,” she said.
Koahlee Xiong went on her first trip this year and plans to return. “I met a lot of nice people and made lots of friends,” she said. The trip allows Xiong and fellow co-workers to step outside of themselves and be expressive. “It’s beautiful there, and I learned about their culture,” she said.
“It’s the best team-building that I’ve ever encountered,” Erdman said.
“It’s a real blessing to be able to do this — it’s a part of our fabric,” Smith said.
LORETTA B. HARDING is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER
There’s now not one, but two, high-powered neighborhood hockey entities in White Bear Lake’s way. The Bears’ usual section Section 4AA finals clash with Hill-Murray didn’t happen this year because five-year-old Gentry Academy tumbled the top-seeded Bears 5-1 in the semifinals Wednesday evening.
“No excuses. We didn’t play very well and they took advantage of our mistakes,” coach Tim Sager assessed. The Bears finished 20-6. “I am very proud of our team and what they accomplished — a 20-win year and a conference championship,” he said.
Sager acknowledged frustration with now having two schools in the section playing by different rules: “Until the MSHSL creates an even playoff field, these schools will have greater advantages recruiting student athletes from all over when the public schools
have to stay within the school district boundaries. The charter schools even have ‘billet families’ so kids from out of state can live with them.”
The Stars (19-9) played probably the best game
Mahtomedi basketball
AJ McCleery makes an impact on both ends of the court for Mahtomedi’s 22-3 basketball team. “His defensive effort is the key to our team defense, and he runs our plays well,” said coach Keith Newman about the rugged 6-foot-1 senior guard.McCleery had two double-doubles (totaling 22 points and 23 rebounds) in road wins last week. He’s averaging nine points this year after averaging 11.8 last year and making all-conference. McCleery coaches in the youth traveling program and “he puts in the same work ethic and seriousness” as the does on varsity, Newman said. In the fall, McCleery is a standout soccer defender, named allconference and coaches association all-state second team.
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against the Bears of any opponent all season but playoff-savvy Hill-Murray cooled them off Friday night. The Pioneers (14-13-1) won 3-0 for their 33rd section title and fourth in a row.
The Bears scored 19 seconds after face-off at Aldrich Arena, on a shot by Grady Gallatin swooping past the the net, but the Stars and goalie Anthony Zolezzi turned away their next 33 shots. Gentry quickly erased the Bears’ lead with goals by Reese Shaw at 2:04 and Ryder Betzold at 4:52. The Stars expanded the lead with missives by Max Vonklingraeff and Easton Rooney in the second period and Eli Bailey in the third.
Last year, Gentry lost to Hill-Murray 7-2 in the semifinals. In 2021, they were Class 1A state champions, pummeling all 19 opponents, including Mahtomedi 7-3 in the section. The Gentry Academy girls were Class 2A state champions this season. They were Class 1A runner-up in 2021.
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER
Keith Newman, Mahtomedi boys basketball coach, notched his 300th victory on Feb. 28 when the Zephrys won 64-51 at Tartan. The eighthgrade math teacher currently has a 301-166 record in 16 seasons, with three conference champions and one state tournament team. “I have been blessed to coach many great players over the years,” said Newman, adding that he’s been assisted by George Palke his whole tenure. He said he feels fortunate to have coached two sons (both their teams reached section finals) and expressed appreciation to “very supportive families” and to dedicated youth
Generating two goals in the last six minutes, the Mahtomedi Zephyrs turned back Chisago Lakes 3-1 on Thursday evening to capture another Section 4A championship.
“I was so proud of our team and their play during the section tournament,” said coach Jeff Poeschl about his 11th state tournament team, and seventh in eight years. “It is never easy to win the section and go to state.”
The Zephrys (20-8) are seeded third and will open against Alexandria (14-12-1) at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Xcel Energy Center. Other pairings are No. 2
After winning their last four games by a total of eight points, White Bear Lake heads into playoffs with an 18-7 record, seven straight wins, and a No. 2 seed, their highest in at least two decades. “We’ve been well-tested these last four games, and that should help us in close games in the playoffs,” coach Gregory Burke said. “There weren’t any game-winning shots; we had to make defensive stops at the end of each of them, and we did.” In the final week of conference play, the Bears beat Cretin-Derham Hall 58-55
Monday with Wyatt Hawks scoring 22 points, Jack Janicki 19 and Jack Misgen 10; beat Mounds View 75-73
Tuesday as Janicki sank 26 points, Hawks 18, Jeremy Kolb 12 and Misgen 10; and beat Park 66-65 Friday with Janicki netting 23 points and Hawks and Misgen 15 each. In the Suburban East, No. 6 ranked East Ridge finished
17-1, No. 12 White Bear Lake 15-3 and No. 15 Stillwater 13-5 for the top three spots. That’s the same order they’re seeded in Section 4AAAA. The Bears will host Woodbury on Wednesday, and if they win, will have another home game Saturday against Stillwater or St. Paul Central. Game times are 7 p.m.
A stellar White Bear Lake season ended with a 51-47 loss to Stillwater in a duel of top-ten teams in the Section 4AAAA semifinals at home Saturday evening. The Bears finished 22-5. Alexis Karlen, powerful 6-foot senior post, led Stillwater on both ends, scoring 17 points while defensively making the lane a no-scoring zone for the Bears. Amy Thompson added 13 points and Elise Dieterle 11 for the Ponies (23-5). Most of their points came in the paint. The Bears, needing
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. One in 24 people will be diagnosed with CRC in their lifetime.
• Screening can find the warning signs of colon and rectal cancer, letting doctors take action to prevent the disease.
• Screening can also find colorectal cancer early, when treatment is most effective. All men and women without a family history of CRC should begin screenings at age 45, according to the American Cancer Society.
If you have certain risk factors, you may need to be screened earlier than 45.
Do you have a family history of CRC or polyps?
Get screened at 40 or 10 years before the age at which your immediate family member was diagnosed.
Colorectal cancer first develops with few, if any, symptoms.
Symptoms list
• A change in bowel habits
• Including diarrhea, constipation, a change in the consistency of your stool or finding your stools are narrower than usual
• Persistent abdominal discomfort
• Such as cramps, gas, or pain and/or feeling full, bloated or that your bowel does not empty completely
• Rectal bleeding
• Finding blood (either bright red or very dark) in your stool
• Weakness or fatigue
• Can also accompany losing weight for no known reason, nausea or vomiting
Hermantown (25-2-1) vs. Luverne (13-12) at 11 a.m., No. 1 Warroad (27-0-1) vs. St. Cloud Cathedral (1612) and No. 4 Orono (23-5) vs. No. 5 Northfield (23-5). Semifinals will be Friday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and the finals noon Saturday.
Chisago Lakes (16-11-1) took an early lead on a goal by Drake Thyen at Aldrich Arena and Jonny Grove tied it for Mahtomedi just 1:13. Zephyr goalie Charlie Brandt stopped Chisago’s other 19 shots. Wildcat goalie Jack Hanson thwarted 40 of Mahtomedi’s 43 shots.
The score remained 1-1 until 10:36 into the third period when Grove scored again for the lead.
Charlie Drage made it 3-1 on a power play at 13:47 and Zephyrs killed off a penalty with three
minutes left to clinch it.
“Their goaltender played very well,” Poeschl said. “We stayed with our game plan throughout and we were finally able to wear them down.”
Asked about his state-bound team’s strengths, Poeschl cited balanced scoring — the first line has 49 goals, the second 44, the third 22 and the fourth nine — along with senior leadership, team speed, work ethic, and consistent goaltending.
The Zephyrs beat St. Paul Academy (14-12-1) in the semifinals 9-1 Tuesday on goals by Drage (two), Bruner, Grove, Wolsfeld, Patrick Egan, Carter Haycraft, Gene Wegleinter, and Jake ToddChlebeck.
Heidi Barber 11. The Bears’ defense and rebounding were good enough to win, with Blessing Adebisi especially strong on the boards. The Bears beat St. Paul Central 70-18 Tuesday, scoring the first 35 points of the game. Seventh-grader Sarah Poepard had 13 points, Anna Sommerhaus 11, and Schmittdiel 10.
3-pointers to win, hit two early while taking a 13-6 lead, but only two more the rest of the game. Addi Post led with 14 points, mostly on gutsy drives. Jordyn Schmittdiel had 13 points and
Know your risk factors and family history. Most importantly, listen to your body. If something doesn’t feel right or changes, take control and speak to your doctor.
• Eat fiber (fruits and vegetables).
• Drink plenty of water.
• Take in whole grains.
• Drink low-fat or fat-free milk.
• Eat lean proteins (chicken, turkey) instead of processed meats (hot dogs, lunch meat).
• Reduce excess sugar and fried foods.
• Limit alcohol intake.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Don’t smoke.
• Exercise regularly.
• Monitor bathroom habits for any changes. Early signs of cancer often do not include pain. It is important not to wait
White Bear Lake’s two state tournament entrants exited early Friday. Isaac Kolstad (32-15) lost his lone match at 120 to Lane Karsten of Owatonna 12-0. Christian Carlson (3517) at 126 lost by technical falls to Ian Schultz of St. Michael-Albertville and Maverick Mueller of Waconia. ‘Both Isaac and Christian should learn from this journey,” coach Craig Nasvik said, “and be that better prepared for next year as they both are only sophomores.”
before seeing a doctor. Early detection can save your life!
(This information is from Colorectal Cancer Alliance: https://www.ccalliance.org)