Vadnais Heights Press

Relief organization hosts fundraiser for Ukranian soldiers

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

Russia’s large-scale invasion and war in Ukraine have taken a catastrophic toll throughout the country. With devastation

continuing to rise, relief efforts that support those most affected by the conflict’s lingering effects have received daily emphasis.

The Protez Foundation looks to be one such light of hope. The foundation was established

in 2022 by Yakov Gradiner and Yuri Aroshidze. Gradinar moved to the United States in 2007. Gradiner was initially an orthopedic surgeon in

Ethnic studies history option looks to past, future

BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In 1828, Washington Irving published “A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus.” Historians of the 1820s were aghast that Irving invented details within the biography, including the claims that medieval Europeans believed that the Earth was flat and that Columbus discovered the American continents. Nevertheless, countless classrooms in the United States have since taught these embellishments as fact—ignoring Viking maritime skills, Greek mathematical contributions, and millennia of Native American cultural existence.

“How can you discover what’s already there?” quips White Bear Lake School District American Indian Affairs Coordinator Vincent Patton. “There’s been a shift in how we teach history,” he continues, “It’s not ‘his’ story, ‘her’ story—it’s all stories.” Such is the aim of the Ethnic Studies US History and World History options at White Bear Lake Area High Schools.

Tenth grade Ethnic Studies US History teacher Mark Domschot says, “Everyone needs to see themselves in history. That way, students feel valued.” Domschot’s class does this by relying entirely on primary accounts and documents. “The kids really like critical thinking,” Domschot reports. “They’re digging

After the fire: Realtors’ post-lawsuit takeaway

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

Swift changes are coming to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

It comes after years of lawsuits from various homeowners arguing that the company enforces unfair practices. The homeowners said these practices have led to high commission rates between a seller and a buyer’s agent, forcing them to pay unnecessary fees to buy a house.

The NAR agreed to pay $418 million to settle the commission lawsuits. Additionally, they abolished their Participation Rule, allowing sell-side agents to offer compensation to buyer brokers.

Larry Mahoney, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Vadnais Heights, and Justin Larson, branch manager for Summit Mortgage Corporation in Lino Lakes, both pushed back on what they considered misreporting by the media on realtors’ business dealings.

“Realtors will need to step up their game,” said Mahoney. “They need to continue to be professional and clear about the services they provide clients.”

He rebuffed media-led accusations that the industry engages in “predatory behavior” regarding client interactions. “This is just not true,” said Mahoney. “While the average Realtor makes a lot per year, it only comes when they make a deal to sell

or buy a house. Even then, the Realtor will work long with a client before a deal is finished. This can take several months. Sometimes, the client changes their mind and walks away. But to suggest that commissions are non-negotiable is just not the case.”

Mahoney also argued against claims that increased housing prices was due to commission pay.

“Home prices are high because of a national housing shortage. It has nothing to do with commission pay.

The average compensation for a realtor is $95,000. For comparison, an insurance salesman makes $103,000, and an auto salesman makes $98,000. There’s no evidence of price gouging whatsoever.”

Larson remains hopeful about the

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state of the industry. He shared slight concerns about transparency from realtors.

“Local realtors will have to be very clear on their conversations regarding buyer’s rep compensation,” said Larson. “In the future, they’ll have to negotiate that into the purchase contract and figure out who’s doing what.”

Like Mahoney, Larson disagreed with the media’s view that unfair commissions were the sole reason for increased housing prices. “Housing prices are where they are because of supply and demand,” said Larson. “If you have 30 people looking at the same house in the same school

Olexsander (left) had been a student at the University of Kyiv and Roman (4th from left) was a truck driver prior to being drafted in the war. They visited with Rostyslav Borovyk, Nelia Nosachova, and Joe Hinderer at a gathering at the Hinderer’s White Bear Lake home.

City receives donation to enhance public safety gym

The Front Line Foundation, whose mission is to provide first responders with tools and equipment not included in city budgets, has donated $3,600 to the White Bear Lake Police and Fire Departments for fitness training equipment. The gift will will update and replace gym equipment in the workout facility shared by the police and fire

departments. The new equipment will be used daily to prepare first responders for the rigors of their work, and will also be used to help in rehabilitation when police officers or firefighters are injured. It is also noted that the enhanced gym will become a place where first responders can congregate and decompress after an intense call.

I opened my dog grooming business in March of 2022 and revenue was steady for the first three months.

We spent most of our advertising dollars in the local White Bear Press from the day we opened. Once we achieved a little repetition and recognition in the Press our revenue began to spike in the fourth month (doubling from month three!).

We achieved and exceeded our customer base and revenue targets in the first six months and exceeded them going forward.

While there are many factors that contribute to revenue growth it is vitally important for a new business to connect with the local community.

The White Bear Press was the perfect platform to accomplish awareness and educate the local community about our services.

The staff at the White Bear Press took care of designing our ads and recommending how we focus our advertising. Their guidance was very effective and instrumental in our success!

Thank you from all of us at Haute Dog Spa!.

– Dennis Countryman, Haute Dog Spa 651-492-1888

for the truth.”

One truth, according to District Student, Family & Community Engagement Coordinator Briana Santoscoy, is that “many communities of people—Latino, for example—experienced events in very different ways.” Therefore, Santoscoy believes the Ethnic Studies History option can even be healing. “When students don’t learn about themselves, there can be identity issues…” she describes, “It’s healing and open for students because ‘the experience my ancestors had is valid.’ It’s not just a sub-chapter or a paragraph. Everyone is central.”

Students who have taken Ethnic Studies US History at White Bear enthusiastically vouch for the option. “Instead of memorizing dates, it’s more projects, analyzing, and going in,” says Junior Mary Brooks-Evans, “It’s not just words on a page. It’s made more tangible and real. It’s something that still exists.” Sitting next to Brooks-Evans, 11th grader Kinzie Kubas exclaims that she “loved it. [Brooks-Evans and I] talked about it every day.” Next to Kubas and BrooksEvans, Senior Wylie Miles complains, “I just had regular US history. Your guys’ class sounds way more fun!”

As of this year, Minnesota State Law now requires an Ethnic Studies option for high school History, yet the

Students dig for truth

White Bear district began exploring the option back in 2017. “This option was made because of what students were saying,” states WBLAHS Principal Russ Reetz, “What do they want, and how do they learn?”

Reetz also explains that Ethnic Studies is applicable to more than just history. “It’s solving problems in core areas. ‘What’s the counter narrative?’ ‘How do we fill in the gaps?’ Learning is more meaningful when students can see who they are.”

One thing Ethnic Studies does not aim to do, however, is divide. Patton advises, “Be alright with messing up. That’s how we develop skills on how to have discourse.” Santoscoy adds, “There’s a lot of unpacking… but pitting White against BIPOC? It’s not about that. It’s about being honest about where we come from.”

“Actually, the highest demographic enrolled (in the class) by choice is White,” adds Domschot. “There’s a mutual respect. It’s not hierarchal. It can be uncomfortable sometimes, but we go forward.”

“We’re not responsible for our country’s past, but it is our responsibility to know and learn from our history,” adds Reetz. Brooks-Evans shakes her head, stating, “We did not dive into race theory at all. It’s real people with real experiences. You can tell someone who thinks that never sat in on an Ethnic Studies class at all.”

NAMES IN THE NEWS

The White Bear Lake Lions recently elected new officers to its board of directors: Jim Anderson, Kea Behnke, Jim Francis, Kate Hunt, Ann Jacobson, Pat Johnson, Noreen Shepard, John Tomlinson, Carisa Vermeersch, and Scott Wilson.

White Bear Lakebased Wilson Tool International, the largest independent manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses, press brakes, and punch and die components for the stamping industry, recently announced the appointment of Jason Semerad as chief commercial officer (CCO).

Gov. Tim Walz has reappointed Melissa Schaller of White Bear Lake to the Board of School Administrators as a Special Education Director Representative. The Board of School Administrators licenses school administrators across the state of Minnesota. Her term expires Jan. 3, 2028.

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Drop off medication at Take Back events

Area police departments will work with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Minnesotans are

to bring in there unneeded or expired prescriptions for safe disposal. To locate a collection site, visit www.dea.gov/takebackday.

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It takes a crisis to learn

When you spend more than you earn, you are inviting a crisis, whether it’s in a business, government, school district or family. The cash shortfall causes an uncomfortable experience. Sometimes we learn from it and sometimes we don’t.

About the

Gene Johnson

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many changes in our society, from healthcare and education interruptions, to a shortfall of employees in business, industry, education and government. Hindsight now is telling us we perhaps did not have to shut down the economy. I don’t know all of motives behind it and I’m sure there were good intentions in order to save lives. Little did our leaders weigh the harm it would cost to our economy, education, institutions and government services. Now it is a difficult time climbing out of this current high inflation. There are a lot of factors that have been affecting our economy, including education, lifestyles, communities, and family relationships. I don’t have all of the answers to it, but I know we have to do something about it.

I don’t think our state and federal governments can continue spending money like they are.

I don’t think we can pay for the cost of higher education with student loans that burden families beyond what they can afford. Not every student can expect to receive a college education and many jobs don’t require one. Families have to prepare in advance and start saving when the children are young. Children need to have skin in the game and help their parents with the costs. This also helps them appreciate the education and training they receive.

We need more people in vocational education. There are many jobs open for people in the trades and they are good paying jobs.

The reports are coming in daily that bankruptcy is up in Minnesota 54% this year over last year. Credit card debt in Minnesota is an average $3,700 according to the New York Federal Reserve. Interest rates are up for mortgages, credit cards and car loans. Automobiles cost more and the interest rates are high there as well. Installment programs for automobiles and trucks are up to five years. Thirty years ago we never thought of having a loan more than 36 months. Groceries are higher. Prepared meals cost more, but are a time saver. Prices of fuel like gasoline and diesel are higher. Electricity prices are going to rise with the demand for electric vehicles.

Growing up, when things weren’t going right here in the country, my parents would say, “There’s something rotten in Denmark.” It turns out William Shakespeare is to blame! Today I would say there’s something wrong in D.C. The government is divided. It appears to me many elected officials are there to gain wealth and power instead of solving problems in the best interests of the American people. The government keeps growing with agencies and departments and there are a number of agencies that can’t keep up with their own workload because government has grown so large. They need to learn and practice compromise.

Both political parties, to me, are in chaos. Come November, I don’t know who I’ll be voting for. We can’t ignore, forget, or set aside our Constitution.

We can't just can’t talk about it, we need to talk to our legislators. Write, email and call to tell them what we see and what we are feeling.

World history tells us that nations will rise and fall. We see from our own experience people who are corrupt, self-serving, and feel that success is getting rich quick, no matter how you do it. That is not in everyone’s best interest.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

Taking schools' public notices out of newspapers will

hurt public

Asignificant discussion is taking place at the state Legislature in reaction to the recent announcement that eight community newspapers will close at the end of the month.

Movers & Shakers

Sarah Stultz

Under a proposal in the Senate Education Policy Omnibus bill (SF 3567), school districts would no longer be required to publish their proceedings in newspapers and could instead move them to their own websites.

We believe the proposal, which is backed by the Minnesota School Boards Association, is a knee-jerk reaction made too quickly after the announcement about the southwest metro newspapers and does not take into consideration possible solutions.

While there is a possibility some of these newspapers could still be purchased, there is also a law already in place that says if you don’t have a legal newspaper in your county, those notices can be placed in a newspaper in an adjoining

• Limited to 350 words.

• Submissions must Include a full name, address and daytime phone number for verification.

• Letter writers must live, work or have another connection to Press Publications coverage area.

county. In the case of these newspapers, there is also the possibility of printing notices in the Star Tribune.

We believe that any time you start messing with public notices and government transparency, it gets the ball rolling, and we have no doubt it could trickle down to other local government public notices as well.

Public notices are essential in not only helping residents make informed decisions but also in holding local governments accountable for decisions made.

Government entities should not be placing their own notices on their websites for transparency’s sake, and it’s especially important to point out that the reach of these sites is often substantially less than those of newspapers.

In addition to the print edition, the Tribune and all newspapers that print public notices publish them on their websites in front of the paywall so that any person interested in looking through the notices can do so free of charge. People don’t have to buy a newspaper and they don’t have to have a subscription to view them. And they are archived there forever so if someone needs to go back and look through several notices, they will be able to find them.

• Letter writers are limited to six letters per year and at least four weeks must lapse between publication. Exceptions may be made for rebuttal letters.

• Due to space limitations, letters that don’t address local issues are not guaranteed publication.

• Repeat letters by the same writer about the same subject matter will not be published.

The notices are also uploaded to mnpublicnotice.com, where the public can search for all of the public notices throughout the state.

We urge the Senate Conference Committee members to work with the Minnesota Newspaper Association, which represents the state’s newspapers, on a possible solution to this situation.

The Minnesota School Boards Association and MNA collaborated in 2022 to modernize the state’s public notice laws, and we believe a solution can be reached in this case as well.

The House version of the bill, with the help of Rep. Peggy Bennett, R-Albert Lea, has come up with a possible solution that the newspaper association could support that would offer a narrow, time-limited exception to the required newspaper publication requirements for school district legals to address the situation taking place in the metro.

We ask legislators to keep in mind the importance of transparency for the public. Don’t put residents across the entire state in the dark with this decision.

• Submissions containing libelous or derogatory statements will not be published.

• Submissions containing facts not previously published in the Press must be accompanied by factual verification.

• All letters are subject to editing.

• Deadline is 5 p. m. , Thursday of the week prior to publication.

• To submit a letter, e-mail it to whitebearnews@ presspubs.com, fax it to 651429-1242 or mail or deliver it to Press Publications, 4779

MN 55110.

Town

Sarah Stultz, Managing Editor, Albert Lea Tribune

Vote Red

I say, vote for President Trump if you want to save this country. Forget the so-called mean tweets you say he spews. Well, what about Biden and his constant attacking of Republicans saying they will destroy democracy? He is the one that is and will continue to do that. Save America — VOTE RED.

Mary J. Moehrle White Bear Lake

Vote according to policies

Regarding his letter to the editor of a few weeks ago, Mr. Kimball and I are in partial agreement. I am not thrilled about certain aspects of Mr. Trump’s speech patterns.

However, Mr. Trump is not the only one with a burdened record. I received copious mailers during the last election cycle, all with the same message that (former) Sen. Roger Chamberlain was an extremist. This was nothing more than a smear without substance, as Mr. Chamberlain is an honorable man who did honest work representing the district. Disagreement on issues is no cause for character assassination. The literature had a return address of DFL headquarters in St. Paul. So, would Mr. Kimball eliminate those candidates as well from his list of electoral options?

Which leads to the heart of the matter ... shouldn’t candidates and parties run on their philosophy of governance, their platform and policy positions and their stewardship of public trust? Shouldn’t we as the people be examining platforms, policy positions and incumbent performance, and vote accordingly? Is Mr. Kimball studying the various issues that impact us as citizens, and encouraging others likewise, or is he a one-issue voter?

I trust that we can set a high standard through this election cycle in communicating our differences so that we don’t wind up practicing what we preach against.

James

Failed expansion

The White Bear Schools School Board and the city of White Bear Lake need to consider the effects this expansion of the White Bear High School North Campus has had on the local community.

As a member of the neighborhood adjacent to North Campus, I have watched homes demolished, neighbors driven away, and the appeal of a once-decent neighborhood nosedive in less than five years. The light and noise pollution, the constant traffic and the clear disregard for any nearby residents has destroyed the charm the northside neighborhoods of White Bear had.

The biggest issue overall comes from a lack of parking control on Bald Eagle Avenue. A brand new, massive parking lot has been built for students, staff

and extracurriculars of White Bear. Yet, at least 25 parents or more every evening are parked up and down both sides of Bald Eagle Avenue. This street already has narrow shoulders and even narrower lanes. This, of course, causes unnecessary traffic backup for an hour when school lets out, and for an hour when extracurriculars and athletics finish. The narrow nature of Bald Eagle Avenue forces traffic to essentially become a one-way street where cars need to alternate to pass each other. This, coupled with the reduced visibility from parked cars all along the roads, has led to many near misses with children trying to cross the street and adults getting into said parked vehicles. With the incoming transition to a 9-12 school here, these problems will only be magnified.

Parking on the shoulders of Bald Eagle Avenue during the hours of 3-6 p.m. needs to be modified to encourage the use of the parking lots provided. More care to the safety of the intersection of Ninth Street and Bald Eagle Avenue needs to be provided. Whether it is an all-way stop sign, a crossing indicator for pedestrians,or other means of infrastructure, this area needs to be modified.

With this expansion comes the responsibility of the powers that be of White Bear Lake to safely and efficiently enact this change.

Please Act.

Associates with criminals

For any voter living in the real world, here is a summary of the criminals associated with Trump: Allen Weisselberg: two counts of perjury, helped run tax fraud scheme for Trump

Steve Bannon: contempt of Congress

Peter Navarro: contempt of Congress

Michael Cohen: violated campaign finance laws, lied to Congress

Paul Manafort: bank and tax fraud; provided polling data and campaign strategy to Russian suspected of having ties to Russian Intelligence, who then gave it to Russian spies; was Trump’s campaign director (and Russia did interfere with the 2016 election). Pardoned by Trump.

George Papadopoulos: lied to investigators about Russian contacts. Pardoned by Trump.

Roger Stone: obstruction of justice, lied to Congress, witness tampering. Pardoned by Trump.

Rick Gates: conspiracy, lied to FBI

Potential Trump associates under indictment: Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro, Jeffrey Clark, Jenna Ellis and Trump (88 counts).

Trump: found guilty of sexual battery, defamation and civil fraud by a jury of his peers.

For those buying the right-wing talking point of how much better it was under Trump, four years ago we lost over 1 million Americans to COVID (way more than any other country) while Trump abdicated an effective national response, leaving governors to

deal with it. He also pushed ineffective “treatments,” such as ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine and bleach. Inflation subsequently occurred worldwide due to the pandemic, and the U.S. has had the best recovery under Biden. At the end of his presidency, Trump fired several inspectors generals, appointed people to highlevel positions so they wouldn’t need Senate approval and sent out unmarked “police” to round up American citizens, similar to what happens in Russia. If you think this is better, perhaps you’re living in the wrong country. Trump broke his vow to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” His refusal to peacefully transfer power shows he would not intend to ever leave should he become president again.

Louise DiCesare Mahtomedi

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Stationstores, LLC., JEANNE, LLC., Robert L. Brackey, Minuteman Auto Sales, Inc., HAP Sycamore Holding Co., Anchor Bank, N.A., Sunrise New Markets Fund XXXIII, LLC., MMCDC New Markets Fund LVII, LLC., Car Boss, LLC, Deephaven 1880 Farms, LLC., TAD Investments, LLC., Sentry Bank, Zoua Vue, ACN Property, LLC., Highway Credit Union, TK2, LLC., MCGM LLC., 21 Century Bank, Kyaw Karen Market, Bid Discount Liquor, Puprava Restaurant, TK Inspirations, Inc., Community Resource Bank, Rice Holding Company, LLC., Mr. Tire Lyad, Yugi Liu, Lake Road St. Paul, LLC., Hartman-Rice, LLC., Royal Credit Union, McDonalds Real Estate Co., Holiday Stationstores, Inc., Kil-Ben Rice LLC., Corridor Properties, LLC., Bridgewater Bank, Sentou Thao, Kaolee Vang-Thao, OCMBC, Inc., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Alexsandra Josefina Selva-Maldonado, Martha Esela Lopez, Sun Enterprises, LLC., U.S. Bank National Assoc., Tin Cups, Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., Blaze Liquor Corporation, Double Dragon Foods, Inc., Frandsen Bank & Trust, Metro Home Health Care Corporation, The Laundry Company, LLC., WESTconsin Credit Union, EWR St. Paul Rice Street, LLC., Glenn D. Andrew and Alice G. Andrew, husband and wife, John Peter Hegge and Hattie M. Hegge, husband and wife, Fred Howard and Freda Howard, husband and wife, Alerus Financial, N.A., Healtheast Medical Research Institute, Wang Lee Yang, University National Bank, That Property Place, LLC., Pine Financial Group, Inc., City of St. Paul, and all other parties unknown having any claimed right, title or interest in the premises herein, together with the unknown heirs or devisees, if any, of the parties that may be deceased, and including unknown spouses, if any, Respondents.

  IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LAND

                   

TO THE RESPONDENTS HEREIN ABOVE NAMED: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on the 10th day of June, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via ZOOM before Judge Mark Ireland the Petitioner will present to the above-named court a Petition now on file herein for condemnation of certain land for highway purposes. Parties wishing to appear at the remote hearing at 10:00 a.m. on June 10, 2024, can join by logging into zoom. us/join or by telephone (audio only/toll-free) at 1-833-568-8864. After connecting, enter the following Meeting ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 1613697211 Passcode: 306519

If you plan to appear by ZOOM or telephone, please notify the petitioner’s attorney listed below in order to receive a copy of any proposed exhibits and orders provided to the court. You are not required to notify the petitioner’s attorney, but failure to do so may prevent you from having access to the exhibits and proposed orders submitted.

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

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

At the hearing, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court for an order permitting payment to the respective owners or deposit with the Court an amount equal to Petitioner’s approved appraisal of value of the parcels described in the Petition, thereby transferring title and the right to possession of the property to the County of Ramsey effective June 13, 2024. Furthermore, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court to ascertain the allocation of funds so deposited and to establish a procedure for the withdrawal of those funds. Neither payment to the respective owners nor deposit with the Court shall prejudice or affect the right of a respective party to apply for additional payment in this proceeding. Finally, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court to establish procedures by which commissioners shall hear all allegations and proofs of persons interested herein.

A party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order, and a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party. Furthermore, a party wishing to be heard as to the appointment of the commissioners who will ascertain the amount of damages must appear at the court hearing. Any person not appearing at the hearing, or otherwise filing a notice of appearance with the district court, may not be notified of further hearings or actions related to the Petition.

Dated: April 3, 2024

JOHN J. CHOI

Ramsey County Attorney

By: /s/ Scott Schwahn

Scott Schwahn (#0222239)

Kevin Plaisance (#0504690)

Assistant Ramsey County Attorney 360 Wabasha St. N., Sute 100 St. Paul, MN 55102

Telephone: (651) 266-3121 (Schwahn)

Scott.schwahn@co.ramsey.mn.us

Telephone: (612)494-4116 (Plaisance)

Kevin.plaisance@co.ramsey.mn.us

Attorneys for Petitioner

Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 17, 24, and May 1, 2024.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY, DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE 2: CONDEMNATION COURT FILE NO. 62-CV-24-1365 JUDGE MARK IRELAND AMENDED PETITION

County of Ramsey,

Howard, husband and wife, Alerus Financial, N.A., Healtheast Medical Research Institute, Wang Lee Yang, University National Bank, That Property Place, LLC., Pine Financial Group, Inc., City of St. Paul, and all other parties unknown having any claimed right, title or interest in the premises herein, together with the unknown heirs or devisees, if any, of the parties that may be deceased, and including unknown spouses, if any, Respondents.

TO: THE DISTRICT COURT ABOVE NAMED

The County of Ramsey brings this Petition and respectfully states and alleges:

I.

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

II.

That the County of Ramsey also deems it necessary, expedient, and for a public use and purpose to obtain by “quick take” condemnation under the right of eminent domain the permanent easements and temporary construction easements in the lands as described in this Petition, together with all structures, trees, shrubs, grass and herbage to be damaged thereby.

III.

That this Petition amends the Petition filed with the Court April 3, 2024, to include Parcel #184 to the attached Exhibit B, which, through error or inadvertence, was not included with the attached Exhibit B of the original Petition. This Amended Petition contains no other changes to the original Petition.

IV.

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

V.

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

VI.

In the attached Exhibit B, where a “temporary easement” is identified, the interests being conveyed include all rights of possession and use, for a limited period of time, necessary or incidental to support the related construction project, including the right: to stage equipment or supplies; to access other portions of the construction project; to make minimal permanent alterations to the grade of the land that do not substantially impact the remainder; to remove (and restore in substantially similar condition) any plants, ground cover, or physical improvements; to access, both ingress and egress, from the most reasonably convenient rights-of-way; and to install any temporary improvements. Reasonable and convenient access to the remainder will be maintained. The term of the temporary easement shall be for 36 months beginning on June 21, 2024, and ending June 21, 2027, or for 36 months from the date when granted pursuant to order of the district court, whichever is later. In addition, the interests identified in this paragraph include the option of the Petitioner to extend the temporary easement for up to two six-month terms to be held consecutive to the original term and to each other at the monthly rate determined for the initial term.

VII.

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

VIII.

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

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

X.

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

XI.

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

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

XII.

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

XIII.

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

XIV.

The County of Ramsey hereby moves the court for an order transferring

title and possession of the parcels described herein prior to filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 117.042.

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: April 3, 2024

JOHN J. CHOI, Ramsey County Attorney By: /s/ Scott Schwahn

Scott Schwahn (#0222239)

Kevin Plaisance (#0504690) Assistant Ramsey County Attorney 360 Wabasha St. N., Sute 100, St. Paul, MN 55102

Telephone: (651) 266-3121 (Schwahn)

Scott.schwahn@co.ramsey.mn.us

Telephone: (612)494-4116 (Plaisance)

Kevin.plaisance@co.ramsey.mn.us

Attorneys for Petitioner

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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

/s/ Scott Schwahn

Scott Schwahn

EXHIBIT A

RAMSEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

RESOLUTION

B2021-040

Title: 2021 - 2025 Transportation Improvement Program

File Number: 2021-037

Background and Rationale:

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

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

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

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

Recommendation:

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners resolved to:

1. Adopt the 2021-2025 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Authorize the County Manager to approve and execute cooperative agreements and maintenance agreements with cities, counties, the State, and other governmental agencies fortheir participation in projects listed in the 20212025 Public Works TIP or previously approved TIP.

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

Motion passed.

Aye: - 7: Carter, Frethem, MatasCastillo, McDonough, McGuire, Ortega, and Reinhardt By: Janet Guthrie I, Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk - County Board, duly appointed and qualified for Ramsey County, Minnesota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution B2021-040, passed by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on 2/16/2021.

ATTEST: /s/ Mee Cheng Chief Clerk - County Board, Mee Cheng Date Certified (CONTINUED

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EXHIBIT B

PARCEL 1 TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION

Over, under and across those parts of Lot 1 and the North half of Lot 2, Block 32, MORIN’S ENLARGEMENT OF

LAFOND’S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County, MN and described as follows:

The westerly 5.00 feet of the easterly 25.00 feet of said Lot 1 and said North half of Lot 2.

AND The northerly 7.00 feet of the westerly 55.00 feet of the easterly 80.00 feet of said Lot 1.

PIN: 362923110064 – Abstract & Torrens Property Certificate of Title No: 636135

ADDRESS: 629 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55103-1828

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information Holiday Stationstores, LLC Fee Owner

JEANNE, LLC Driveway Easement

City of St. Paul Possible special assessments

County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 2 PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across that part of Lot 3, Block 17, MORIN’S ENLARGEMENT OF LAFOND’S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County, MN and described as follows: Beginning at a point that is 36.00 feet north of the south line and 20.00 feet west of the east line, as measured perpendicular to, of said Lot 3, Block 17; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 03 seconds West, assumed bearing, along a line that is parallel with and 20.00 feet west, as measured perpendicular to, of said east line of Lot 3, a distance of 12.00 feet; thence South 44 degrees 38 minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 17.01 feet to a point on a line that is parallel with and 36.00 feet north, as measured perpendicular to, of said south line of Lot 3 and distant 12.00 feet westerly of said point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 50 seconds East, along said parallel line, a distance of 12.00 feet to said point of beginning and there terminating.

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across those parts of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 17, MORIN’S ENLARGEMENT OF LAFOND’S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, according to the recorded plat thereof, and the South 38 feet of the North 808 feet of the East 160 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 29, Range 23, according to the government survey thereof, all in Ramsey County, MN and described as follows: Commencing at a point that is 36.00 feet north of the south line and 20.00 feet west of the east line, as measured perpendicular to, of said Lot 3, Block 17; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 50 seconds West, assumed bearing, along a line that is parallel with and 36.00 feet north, as measured perpendicular to, of said south line of Lot 3, a distance of 12.00 feet to the point of beginning of the area to be described; thence continuing South 89 degrees 29 minutes 50 seconds West, along said last described parallel line, a distance of 45.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds West, perpendicular to the last described line, a distance of 3.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 50 seconds East, along a line parallel with said south line of Lot 3, a distance of 40.02 feet; thence North 44 degrees 37 minutes 51 seconds East a distance of 19.85 feet to a point on a line that is parallel with and 23.00 feet west, as measured perpendicular to, of the east line of said Block 17; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 03 seconds West, along said line that is parallel with the east line of Block 17, a distance of 102.58 feet; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 57 seconds West a distance of 5.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 30.00 feet to the north line of said South 38 feet of the North 808 feet of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds East, along said last described north line, a distance of 8.00 feet to a point on a line that is parallel with and 20.00 feet west, as measured perpendicular to, said east line of Block 17 and its northerly extension; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 03 seconds East, along said last described parallel line, a distance of 137.61 feet to a point that is distant 12.00 feet northerly of said point of commencement; thence South 44 degrees 38 minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 17.01 feet to said point of beginning and there terminating.

PIN: 362923110004 – Abstract & Torrens Property Certificate of Title No: 543150

ADDRESS: 637 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55103-1849

Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information

ACN Property, LLC Fee Owner Highway Credit Union Driveway Easement City of St. Paul Possible special assessments

of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 26

PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 26, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO.

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

PIN: 252923410259

PARCEL

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

PIN: 242923440113– Abstract ADDRESS: 1223 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117-4538

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information

Yugi Liu Fee Owner

City of St. Paul Possible special assessments County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 81

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across those parts of Lots 23, 24, 25, and 26, Block 4, HAGER’S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, 3,

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PARCEL 94 TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across those parts of Lots 1 through 14, inclusive, Block 9, RICE STREET VILLAS, and the North 5 feet of Lot 15, Block 9, RICE STREET VILLAS, according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County, MN and described as follows:

The east 10.00 feet of Lots 1, 2, and 3, along with the east 10.00 feet of the north 15.90 feet of Lot 4, all in said Block 9.

AND

The east 8.00 feet of the south 16.97 feet of Lot 13, along with the east 8.00 feet of Lot 14, and along with the east 8.00 feet of said North 5 feet of Lot 15, all in said Block 9.

PIN: 242923140001 – Torrens Property Certificate of Title No: 573944

ADDRESS: 1535 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information McDonald’s Real Estate Company Fee Owner

City of St. Paul

County of Ramsey

Possible special assessments

Possible property taxes

PARCEL 106 TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across those parts of Lots 14, 15, 16, 17 and 20, Block 5, MERRILL’S DIVISION OF RICE STREET VILLAS, according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County, MN and described as follows:

The west 9.00 feet of the south 10.50 feet of said Lot 14.

AND

The west 9.00 feet of said Lots 15 and 16.

AND

The west 9.00 feet of the north 16.50 feet of said Lot 17.

AND The west 16.00 feet of the south 6.00 feet of said Lot 20.

PIN: 192922220113 – Abstract

ADDRESS: 1608 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117-3754

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information

Holiday Stationstores, Inc Fee Owner

City of St. Paul

County of Ramsey

Possible special assessments

Possible property taxes

PARCEL 120 PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Parcel 120, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 51, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 120, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 51, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 192922320176 – Torrens Property Certificate of Title No: 596333 & 596334

ADDRESS: 1360 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information

Kil-Ben Rice, LLC

City of St. Paul

Fee Owner

Possible special assessments

County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 125 TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 125, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 51, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 192922330015 – Abstract

ADDRESS: 1314 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117-4558

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information

Corridor Properties, LLC Fee Owner

Bridgewater Bank Mortgage

PARCEL

NO. 51, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 192922330114 – Torrens Property Certificate of Title No: 615986

ADDRESS: 1270 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117-4541

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information Sentou Thao Fee Owner

Kaolee Vang-Thao Fee Owner

OCMBC, Inc. Mortgage

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgage Nominee

Possible special assessments

City of St. Paul

County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 142

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 142, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 52, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 192922330074 – Abstract

ADDRESS: 1240 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117-4559

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information Alexsandra Josefina Selva-Maldonado Fee Owner

Marta Esela Lopez Possible Fee Owner

Possible special assessments

City of St. Paul

County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 145 & 146

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 146, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 52, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 192922330085 and 192922330133 – Torrens Property Certificate of Title No: 628698 (Covers Additional Lands) ADDRESS: 0 & 121 Maryland Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55117-4528

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information

Sun Enterprises, LLC Fee Owner

US Bank National Assoc. Trustee

Tin Cups Tenant/Lessee

Tenant/Lessee

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.

Blaze Liquor Corporation d/b/a Reborn Liquors Tenant/Lessee

Double Dragon Foods, Inc. Tenant/Lessee

Frandsen Bank & Trust Mortgage / Security Agreement

City of St. Paul Possible special assessments

County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 161

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 161, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 53, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 302922220124 – Abstract

ADDRESS: 1090 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117

NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information

Home Health Care Corporation Fee Owner

Royal Credit Union Mortgage City of St. Paul

of Ramsey

special assessments

property taxes

PARCEL 168

PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Parcel 168, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 53, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder and Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 168, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 53, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder and Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 302922320064 – Abstract & Torrens Property Certificate of Title No: 650582

ADDRESS: 1030 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information

The Laundry Company, LLCFee Owner

WESTconsin Credit Union Mortgage

Possible special assessments

City of St. Paul

County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 170 & 171

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 170, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 54, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder and Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Parcel 171, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 54, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 171, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 54, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder and Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 302922230196 and 302922230200 – Abstract & Torrens Property Certificate of Title No: 629504

ADDRESS: 0 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information

EWR St. Paul Rice Street, LLCFee Owner

Glenn D. Andrew, Alice G. Andrew, husband and wife, John Peter Hegge and Hattie M. Hegge, husband and wife, Fred Howard and Freda Howard, husband and wife

Driveway Easement

Alerus Financial, N.A. Mortgage

Healtheast Medical Research Institute Tenant/Lessee

City of St. Paul

Possible special assessments

County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 174

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 174, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 54, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 302922320043 – Abstract ADDRESS: 130 Litchfield Street, St. Paul, MN 55117

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information

Wang Lee Yang Fee Owner

University National Bank Mortgage Unknown Tenants

City of St. Paul Possible special assessments

County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

PARCEL 184

TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:

Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 184, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 55, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder and Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PIN: 302922320167 – Abstract & Torrens Property Certificate of Title No: 643486

ADDRESS: 842 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117

NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Reference Information

That Property Place, LLC Fee Owner

Pine Financial Group, Inc Mortgage

City of St. Paul Possible special assessments

County of Ramsey Possible property taxes

Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 17, 24, and May 1, 2024.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 1 Cribbage Tournament 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rustic Roots

May 1 Muskc: Grace notes 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

May 2 Music: Noah Burnett 4-7 p.m. Belle Ame Vineyard

May 2 Corn Hole 6-7:30 p.m.

May 4 Derby Viewing Party Noon-6 p.m.

Belle Ame Vineyard

Belle Ame Vineyard

May 4 May the 4th Be With You All Day White Bear Meadery

May 4 Music

Two Silo Winery & Vineyard

May 5 Cinco de Mayo Open Hours Dancing Dragonfly

May 5 Hudson Community 11 a.m.- Belle Ame Vineyard

Wine Tasting 3:30 p.m.

Succulent workshop bee craft Noon-3:30 p.m.

Belle Ame Vineyard

May 7 Yoga in the Vineyard 6-7 p.m. Rustic Roots

May 7 Trivia with Ryan 6:30-8 p.m. Rustic Roots May 8 Music: Gary LaRue 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

Music: Sten Carlson 4-7 p.m.

Puzzle Night 6-8 p.m.

Farmers

Belle Ame Vineyard

Belle Ame Vineyard

VADNAIS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL NOTES

• The council approved the sale of a 2006 Rosenbauer fire engine and its equipment from the city’s fire department. The 2023 model is replacing the 2006 truck, which is no longer needed for the fire department emergency apparatus fleet. The city will work with Brindle Mountain Fire Apparatus to sell the engine. The company will provide all necessary services to follow through with the sale. All proceeds from the sale will go to the city’s capital improvement fund.

• The city will install a trail section south along Edgerton Street from Koehler Road to Carol Drive. The trail extension is part of the city’s Safe Routes To School program. This allows for safe travel along the corridor and provides access to both Vadnais Elementary School and the larger regional trail network. As part of the project, the council purchased an easement on Edgerton Street

from Carol Krey, the owner. Additionally, the city purchased the property for potential roadway reconfigurations, a trail connection and stormwater mitigation for the surrounding area. All funds for the purchase were distributed from the city’s surface water fund.

• The city will install a light in the west parking lot of Berwood Park. The city has long voiced concerns about suspicious activities after dark in the park’s lot. Although the park already has a light in the middle of its field, the parking lot still needs one. The park’s existing light cannot illuminate the lot itself. In comparing Berwood Park to Kohler Park, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office noted that Berwood had 40% more calls regarding questionable after-dark activities than Kohler. Kohler Park has its own security light on the premises. The city will work with Collins Electric to oversee the light installation.

To

SOLDIERS: Prosthetics enhance lives

Ukraine, then trained as a prosthetist after relocating to Minneapolis. Not long after, he met Aroshidze, a businessman and Belarusian immigrant living in the Twin Cities. Both men decided to open up the organization, headquartered in Oakdale. The organization’s mission is to provide high-quality prosthetic limbs to soldiers who have lost them on the battlefield.

The Protez Foundation hosted a special fundraiser at the Ukrainian Baptist Church in Hopkins. The event raised money for more advanced prosthetics for two soldiers, Roman and Olexsandr. Both had lost limbs on the battlefield before coming to the United States.

“These people are just so grateful to be alive,” said volunteer and White Bear Lake resident Jeanna Hinderer. “Roman always has a perpetual smile on his face. Also, how these guys can still maneuver and get around is amazing.”

Roman had previously been a truck driver and had been in the National Guard before the war started. During a combat mission, Roman lost both legs and an arm after being caught in a mine explosion. The foundation successfully constructed an arm/ hand prosthetic that helped him perform basic functions.

Roman is also an artist, and hopes that his soon-to-be-improved prosthetics will help him continue his work. “I’d like to get something more sophisticated to help me continue my artwork,” said Roman.

Like Roman, Olexsandr, too, came from humble beginnings before the war. He had just completed a degree in ecology from the National University of Kyiv. Olexsandr is also a musician, playing piano and guitar in his spare time. During a mission, he lost both legs and an arm after a drone dropped an explosive. The foundation was able to construct a prosthetic arm for him to use. Currently, he is studying to become a computer programmer.

“Olexsandr is a really smart person,” said Nelia Nosachova, a physical therapist at the foundation. “When we’re doing therapy, he’ll casually tell us he needs to break for an hour to do his lessons. We’re proud of how well he keeps his life balanced while here.”

Nosachova is no stranger to witnessing the horrors of war up close. She and her family previously resided in Donetsk before losing their home during Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea. She then emigrated to Germany with her family. However, she moved to the United States alone, as her family stayed in Europe to help others who were fleeing the war.

Nosachova stayed with a sponsor

family for a while in Minnesota before leaving due to inadequate home space. She and Hinderer met when the latter hosted a dinner for Ukranian doctors and physical therapists at their house last July.

“My husband Joe and I saw her sitting on our porch, calling her family,” said Hinderer. “She was worried she had nowhere to go. She was going to lose her bedroom at the soldiers’ home where she was staying.”

CONTRIBUTED

Hinderer offered for Nosachova to stay at their home, an offer that the latter was initially hesitant about. “It took her months to accept that,” said Hinderer. “She was like, ‘Why would you do that? Why are you being so nice?’ She had difficulty accepting that it was just kindness to help her. We told her that it was because you help people. That’s how the world is supposed to work.”

As Nosachova continued to see the Hinderers at different events, she became more accepting of their offer. Not long after, she moved into their White Bear Lake home, where she has remained since.

Roman and Olexsandr share an apartment in Oakdale. The two live with Roman’s nephew, Rostyslav Borovyk, who acts as a caretaker for both men and assists them in carrying out daily tasks.

“I like to think that every Ukrainian has their own frontline,” commented Nosachova. “When they stand on the frontline with Russia, they fight and risk losing part of themselves. Here in Oakdale, we have our frontline to give them a new opportunity.”

The Protez Foundation hosted a fundraiser for Roman and Olexsandr, two Ukranian soldiers who lost arms and legs on the battlefield.

Local school to undergo expansion

Due to an increase in enrollment, the White Bear Lake Montessori School plans to undergo a significant expansion. Additions will include two large classrooms, a storm shelter, a home economics kitchen, and other features. The project is anticipated to be funded through conduit debt financing, which allows private companies, nonprofit organizations and public entities to raise capital via tax-exempt

municipal bonds to fund projects beneficial to the public.

Celebrate middle school at Sunrise Sunset event

When Sunrise Park Middle School students and staff move into the current South Campus building at the start of the school year this fall, the middle school building will become the new home of the White Bear Lake Area School District offices, Early Childhood program,

Transition Education Center, and the Senior Center.

The public is invited to celebrate the transition at the ‘Sunrise Sunset’ open house event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May

2 at Sunrise Park Middle School, located at 2399 Cedar Avenue. Attendess will learn about Sunrise Park’s history, view student perfomances and information booths, sip refreshments, and have an opportunity to share middle school memories.

WBLAS COMMUNITY SERVICES & RECREATION

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55+ Defensive Driving Classes

4-Hr Refresher ($35) /Online: 4/23,12-4pm & 6/4 9am,-1pm | Sr Center: 5/29, 5-9pm

8-Hr Class ($45): Online: Apr 23 & 24, 12-4PM Online/Sr Center: Jul 16 & 17, 1:30-5:30pm Vinyasa Yoga: 4/30-5/28, 5:30-6:30pm, $60, Sr Center Run! History of Presidential Elections (K.Simmer): 5/17, 10am-12pm, $18, Sr Center Bingo 5/17, 1-2:30pm, $5, Sr Center

SR. CENTER WEEKLY ACTIVITEIS: Call for details

MONDAYS: Ukulele Bears, Duplicate Bridge, Cribbage, MahJongg, Readers Chat

TUESDAYS: Coloring, 500 Cards, Painters

WEDNESDAYS: Wood Carvers, Guys & Gals, Contract Bridge, Pinochle\

THURSDAYS: Dominos, Cribbage, Yarn B’s, Mah Jongg

FRIDAYS: Mugs & Musings, In Stitches Fri, Apr 26 | 11 AM - 2 PM | Free | WB Senior Center Looking for guidance on how to live comfortably in your next phase of life? Do you or your parents need help finding information about Senior Housing communities in our area? Join us to meet Senior Facilities Reps, Moving Experts, Realtors, Senior Services Experts, Speakers, and more. Hot or Frozen meals delivered MondayFriday. If you are interested, know of someone who may need meals, or have questions, please call 651-653-3123.

For more information or to receive “The Voice” newsletter, call us

Lyngblomsten Caregiver Services

LYNGBLOMSTEN COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Gathering enrichment program provides brain-stimulating activities for adults living with memory loss and four hours of respite for their family caregivers. The Gathering is offered on Wednesdays at Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes and on Thursdays at St. John in the Wilderness Church in White Bear Lake. To learn more, contact Lisa Brown, Caregiver Services Program Coordinator, at (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org.

Are you or someone you know helping an older adult and looking to connect for support? Our staff provide ongoing, individualized support and resources to family caregivers over the phone, in person, via email, and virtually. Give us a call. We can help you navigate the journey. Connect with us to learn more about: Local Resources; Memory Loss Caregiver Support Groups; Educational Opportunities; and Respite Programming. Lisa Brown: (651) 6325320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org.

Lyngblomsten Caregiver Services is supported, in part, by gifts made to the Lyngblomsten Foundation and is funded under an award with Trellis as part of the Older Americans Act.

MAHTOMEDI COMMUNITY EDUCATION

ADULT ACTIVITIES AT THE MAHTOMEDI DISTRICT EDUCATION CENTER (DEC)

1520 MAHTOMEDI AVE. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE HELD AT THE DEC UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

MONDAYS: Stitchers 1-3:00 PM, 2nd/4th Monday of Month

TUESDAYS: Mah Jongg, 9:30-11:30 AM, Cribbage 1-3:00 PM

WEDNESDAYS: Bridge, 1-4:00 PM

THURSDAYS: 500 Cards, 12:30-3:00 PM

FRIDAYS:  Games, 12:30-3 PM; Bridge, 1-4 PM; Book Club, 2nd Friday, 10-11:30 AM

Mahtomedi Evening Star Quilters - FREE

Sew Day: Tuesday, May 21, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Meeting: Tuesday, May 28, 5:30-8:00 PM

Bingo: FREE! Monday, May 20, 1:30-3:00 PM. Please bring items to donate to the prize table!

The following requires registration: mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com  Alzheimer’s Association: Healthy Living for the Brain & Body: FREE Wednesday, May 1, 7-8:00 PM

Food Truck Friday! Friday, May 3, 5:00-7:30 PM @ District

Education Center

Food Trucks: Kirkwood BBQ, Parrillas Express, MikMart Ice Cream treats

Live Music from Zephyr Students: The Rhythm Crew!

Cooking Class: Traditional Southern Dinner - $35 Friday, May 3, 6-9:00 PM, White Bear Lake High School South

Campus

History with Kathy Simmer: I Like Ike: $18

Monday, May 6 OR Thursday, May 9, 10:00 AM-Noon

Expand Your Horizons by Aging with Gusto - $20

Thursdays, May 9-23, 10:00-11:30 AM, Normandy Park Ed Center, White Bear Lake

Therapy services at Cerenity White Bear Lake help you return to what you do best. Our combination of highly trained compassionate staff and the most innovative care in the area make our community your best choice for professional therapy services.

55+ Drivers Safety 4 Hour Refresher Course - $35

• Aquatic Therapy

Wednesday, May 15, 9:00 AM 1:00 PM

May Community Lunch - $10

• Occupational Therapy

Thursday, May 16; Noon. Lunch catered by Kirkwood BBQ, Music by Folk Revival

• Physical Therapy

55+ Drivers Safety 8 Hour Basic Course - $45

• Speech Pathology

Tuesday, May 21 & Wednesday, May 22, 1:30-5:30 PM

Register at mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com. If you have any questions, please call 651-407-2024.

White Bear Lake Dental

White Bear Lake Dental

Dental care for the

White Bear Lake Dental Dental

White Bear Lake Dental

Students share moments in the spotlight

Above: Family members and friends gather in the gym at Mahtomedi High School as students dressed in their finest make a series of stops at decorated stations during the annual prom Grand March.

At right: Mason Schneider gave his little sister Lily a spontaneous aerial spin outside the high school after the Grand March.

Above: Ian Landgren and Alyssa Terry’s formal wear featured his shoes and tie color coordinating with her dress.

At left: Students board the Avalon for an evening prom cruise, the first of the season for the St. Croix Boat & Packet Company.

White Bear Lake Area High School’s prom is May 4.

Connie Jean Johnson

(nee Mueller), 63, of White Bear Lake, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Connie and Al; brother, Mark; and sister, Debbie Shambo.

Connie is survived by her husband, Kurt; daughter, Hannah (Alvaro) Garcia; grandchildren, Amy and Pepe; siblings, Todd (Michelle), Craig (Patty), Scott (Heidi), Keith (Jennifer), Dan (Pam), and Julie (Regina); in-laws, Tamera (Carrol), Doreen (Robin), Janel (Richard), and Todd (Kelly); Connie’s beloved companion, her dog, Quinn; and many nieces, nephews, and intimate friends.

Raymond Thomas Slomkowski

Raymond Thomas Slomkowski, “Ray”, age 86, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on April 9, 2024. Ray was born in St. Paul, graduated from Cretin High School, pursued advanced education at St. Thomas University and subsequently served both the Navy and Marines. Survived by his wife Judy of 49 years, they lived happily in Rochester, Arden Hills, Shoreview, and White Bear Lake.

Richard J. “Dick” West

A long-time resident of White Bear Lake, died April 13 at the age of 97.

Born in Nebraska in 1926, Dick’s family moved to Minnesota in the 1930s and he was a graduate of Murray High School in St. Paul.

He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served near the end of World War II.

After the war, he attended Hamline University, where he met his wife of nearly 75 years, Ruth Bohn.

Connie was a dedicated partner and fundraising consultant for Kurt Johnson Auctioneering. She was a chair member for the National Auction Association and the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association, was head of many conferences, and won many awards, including the golden gavel award. Connie had a deep love and commitment for her family- especially her grandchildren. She was a fierce friend to many and was a passionate community supporter of Arts, Education, and Social Services. Her tenacity, humor, and love will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at White Bear Lake-United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St, with visitation from 4 PM to 8 PM on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Mueller Memorial- White Bear Lake, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave, and at 10:30 a.m. at the church on Tuesday. Interment will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Roselawn Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to The Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities; https://boysandgirls.org/give/; Bridging, https://bridging.org/donate/#donatenow; or Home for Life, https://www.homeforlife.org/ donate. Mueller Memorial- White Bear Lake, 651429-4944, www.muellermemorial.com

Charlie Tubman

Age 74 of White Bear Lake. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother and Uncle passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024. Preceded in death by wife, Susan; parents, James & Val; brothers, Jim, Roger. Survived by daughter, Jessica (Bill) Rowe, grandchildren, Brandon, Abby, Augie, Max; brothers, Jerry (Ruth), Rex (Bonnie), Bill, Rick; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & many friends.

Charlie was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He and his six brothers grew up on Lake Owasso in Shoreview, MN. After meeting his wife Sue, they moved to White Bear Lake where they would raise their daughter, Jessica. Charlie and Sue were married for 42 years, and together they nurtured friendships that enriched their lives with laughter and genuine connection. He was known for having sweet, smiling eyes as well as his loyalty, humor, gentle, easy-going demeanor, and was hard-working with a caring nature.

When he wasn’t driving a city truck, he was fishing, playing pool, watching NASCAR, at a Car Show, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings or just tinkering around in his garage. Charlie was a lover of classic cars, Harley motorcycles, and a proud owner of a 1957 Chevy Nomad.

Charlie’s life will be celebrated with a SendOff from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 2nd with a service starting at 6 p.m. at Kellerman’s Event Center, 2222 4th St, White Bear Lake. Private interment at St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery, Centerville. www.sendoff.co, 612236-0141

Rhetorically gifted, Ray influenced others by instructing pilots, motorcycle riders, marksmen, hunters by setting high standards and leading by example. With a life defined by loyalty, humor, selfimprovement and loving companionship, Ray was an inspiration to all who knew him. Ray survived a severe stroke 24 years ago. Overcoming many obstacles, he found new meaning and motivation in life, particularly through his grandchildren.

Ray is survived by his loving wife Judy, sons Richard, David (Debra), and John Allen, stepsons Steve Fortman, Mark (Kris) Fortman, twin brother Dick (Bonnie), sister Becky (Dell) Hoffer, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ray will be missed every single day.

Private interment at Fort Snelling at a later date. Memorials preferred to White Bear Lake United Methodist Church music program or donor’s choice.

Donna Marie Landsverk

Age 94, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024. Survived by husband, Donald Landsverk; daughters Kathryn (Paul) Nelson, Karen (Tom) Schofield, and son, David Landsverk; 4 grandchildren, Matthew (Kenza) Nelson, Kristin (Greg) Kottcamp, Jonathan Schofield, and Joel (Samantha) Schofield; 7 great grandchildren.

Donna graduated, in 1952, from the University

Wis.- Stout with a B.S. Degree

was a teacher in the White Bear

for 21 years. A Memorial Service will be held at ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11 a.m.. The visitation will be at St. Andrew’s one hour prior to the service. Private interment. Memorials preferred to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Foundation and American Parkinson Disease Association. Arrangements by Honsa Family Funeral Home. 651-429-6172.

Dick was a salesman at Paper, Calmenson & Co. and at St. Paul Steel for nearly 40 years. After retirement, he was a popular face behind the bar at St. Croix Vineyards and Northern Vineyards in Stillwater. He loved music and had a tremendous sense of humor, which he shared with family and friends until his very last days.

The greatest joys in Dick’s life were his wife and the family they built together. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; three daughters, Susan (Thomas) Bracken, Barbara (Eldon) Marier, and Katherine (Clint) Waller; a son, John (Debra); 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Dick was a proud supporter of the University of Minnesota’s Anatomy Bequest Program. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

George “Skip” St. Germain

Age 84, of Dellwood, passed away peacefully April 10, 2024. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Judy; children, Lori Gunasekera (Sid) and John St. Germain (Cheryl); grandchildren, Garrett (Sydney), Claire, and Aidan; step-sister, Wendy Reese; other family and friends.

Skip was a graduate of Mahtomedi High School and Hamline University. He worked at Applebaum’s and then at Jerry’s Foods where he worked for over 27 years. He was a fixture of White Bear Lake and was on the WBL Conservation Committee. His family was known for owning and running the Boat House, a landmark on White Bear Lake for over 70 years. George loved his work, his family time, his hunting trips, and a very good cigar.

Special Thanks to the staff at St. Andrew’s Village and Lyngblomsten for their loving care.

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

Vadnais Heights

• An Arden Hills woman reported that someone smashed the window of her vehicle and stole her wallet March 23, while she was walking in Vadnais Lake Park in the 4500 block of Rice Street.

• A St. Paul man, 46, was arrested March 23 in the 800 block of County Road E, after deputies responded to a domestic assault report and learned the subject had a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) out against him.

• A resident in the 3500 block of Highway 61 reported seeing a male trying to steal a vehicle overnight March 24-25.

• A resident in the 200 block of Sunflower Court on March 25 reported that a phone she’d ordered through Xfinity never arrived, although she received a notice from the company that it had been delivered.

• Loss prevention employees at the Marshall’s store in the 900 block of County Road E on March 25 reported two women for walking into the store and stealing merchandise, before running to a waiting Chevrolet

sedan. The fleeing sedan sported a folded over license plate to prevent identification.

• A New York woman, 21, was arrested March 25 at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E for being in possession of stolen property, after she was caught by loss prevention personnel for walking out of the store with unpaid for merchandise, only to return a short time later to try and return it for cash.

• A vehicle was reported rummaged through March 26 while it was parked in the 900 block of County Road E. The thief absconded with a pair of prescription Coach sunglasses and a pile of change.

• A St. Paul woman, 27, was arrested March 26 in the 3700 block of Edgerton Street for violating an Order For Protection (OFP), after she visited the address from which she was prohibited from entering.

• A Maplewood man, 58, was arrested March 26 in the 3500 block of Labore Road for receiving stolen property, after deputies responded to the report of a trailer loaded with snowmobiles left in a parking lot where it should not have been left. On further investigation, deputies learned that the man in possession of the trailer had stolen it and the snowmobiles. He had parked the vehicles in the lot after a tire on the trailer blew out.

• A resident in the 600 block of Clearbrook Lane on March 27 reported being scammed out of personal information March 27 by a person who locked her computer and demanded personal information and money before unlocking it. The complainant gave up a small amount of personal information, but no money.

• Deputies were dispatched out to a retail business in the 900 block of County Road E at 8:49 p.m. March 27, after employees reported a woman for coming into the store, loading up with stolen merchandise and leaving the store before realizing she’d “misplaced her cell phone during the plundering”. When she returned to the store to retrieve her phone, she became verbally abusive.

A woman, 30, was reported March 28 for harassing her boyfriend in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle E.

White Bear Township

• A White Bear Township woman, 25, was arrested for assault March 24 in the 2600 block of South Shore Blvd., after deputies responded to the report of a disturbance and learned she had physically attacked her boyfriend, leaving scratches, small cuts and red marks on his neck.

Celebrate with robotics team

See robots built by White Bear Lake High School and middle school students at a team celebration and public open house Saturday, May 4 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at South Campus, room 210. Visit with team members, coaches, and mentors, and learn how to get involved. For more information, e-mail delroy. nyren@isd624.org.

Ethan Tawah is a natural leader among his peers, with strong academic habits, and keen interest in sports. He is a member of the Water Warriors group at school, which is leading a schoolwide student initiative to encourage responsible local use of water, and supports efforts overseas in communities facing water scarcity issues. Ethan is a member of our school patrol that helps students in younger grades. He is a well liked peer and the guy everyone wants on their team whether it is football, basketball or any other game that may get underway, when students go out on breaks.

Ethan Tawah Matoska

The bid opening will be conducted via Teams Meeting, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud: Join on your computer or mobile app : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting. Use the following login information:

Meeting ID: 245 756 842 225

Passcode: x3PQJ4

Any person monitoring the meeting remotely may be responsible for any documented costs.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 Co Rd E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127, Nick Ousky, 651.204.6095, Nick.Ousky@CityVadniasHeights.com

The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at www. cityvadnaisheights.com/Bids.aspx by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page.

Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at www. cityvadnaisheights.com/Bids.aspx for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the “Project Bid Information” link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 9046064 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com.

For this project, bids will ONLY be received electronically. Contractors submitting an electronic bid will be charged an additional $42 at the time of bid submission via the online electronic bid service QuestCDN.com. To access the electronic Bid Worksheet, download the project document and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through Quest CDN for bids to be accepted. Bids shall be completed according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by SEH dated April 1st, 2024.

In addition to digital plans, paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Vadnais Heights City Hall (651.204.6095) for a fee of $85. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the City.

Jim Hauth, Public Works Director, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 17, 24 and May 1, 2024.

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-PUBW28657-KB RAMSEY COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS State Project No. S.P. 062-634-009 MINN Project No. HSIP 6224(096)

BID OPENING Thursday, May 02, 2024 Ramsey County will receive sealed bids for Bid RFB-PUBW28657-0-2024/ KB, Installation of 7 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) on University Avenue until 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 02, 2024 via DemandStar.com. Immediately thereafter, all bids will be opened publicly and read aloud via Zoom link in solicitation document.

Work includes: RRFB installation at 7 locations, ADA improvements along CSAH 34, sidewalk and median work.

Bidding documents, including the Bid Form, Drawings, and Specifications, will be available to be downloaded from DemandStar on our website at http:// www.demandstar.com. A bid bond in the amount of 5% is required. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. All prospective Bidders/respondents are hereby cautioned not to contact any member of the Ramsey County Staff or officials other than the specified contact person in the Ramsey County Procurement Department in St. Paul. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age;

in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute

363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.

If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate.

The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors:

“It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.”

“It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).”

A minimum goal of 19.3% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG31045-KB

OPENING DATE: 5/2/2024

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY THROUGH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT SEEKS A PRIME CONTRACTOR TO

PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR AND INCI-

DENTIALS FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINER GENERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT.

PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: 300 UNIVERSITY AV-

ENUE, E. ST PAUL, MN 55130. 8/16/2024. 9:00 AM CST.

SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG30337-KB

OPENING DATE: 6/6/2024

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY

MATERIAL FROM THE SITES. SOME WOOD MULCH/CHIPS WILL BE LEFT ON SITE AT EACH LOCATION FOR RESIDENTS TO TAKE. CONTRACTORS MUST ENSURE THAT PROCESSED TREE AND SHRUB WASTE HAULED OFF-SITE IS USED ULTIMATELY AS A FUEL AT THE SAINT PAUL COGENERATION/DISTRICT ENERGY PLANT IN SAINT PAUL, OR AT A DESIGNATED ALTERNATIVE SITE. THE COUNTY MAY AWARD PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

CONTRACTS RESULTING FROM THIS REQUEST FOR BID.

SOLICITATION: RFB-PH555-29453-SK

OPENING DATE: 5/9/2024

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY (THE “COUNTY”), THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT SEEKS A CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE YARD WASTE SITE WORK AT TWO COUNTY YARD WASTE SITES: MIDWAY AND SUMMIT HILL SITES. BIDS ARE BEING TAKEN FOR A PER TON RATE FOR COMBINED TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF YARD WASTE AND A PER HOUR RATE FOR SITE WORK (PUSHING UP PILES, ETC.).

SOLICITATION: RFP-PRK23821-KB

OPENING DATE: 5/23/2024

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY (THE “COUNTY”), THROUGH THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT SEEKS A HOSTED AND MANAGED SOFTWARE SERVICES SOLUTION FOR POINT OF SALE (POS) MANAGEMENT AND AN INTEGRATED TEE TIME RESERVATION PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES THE DESIGN, INSTALL, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF A SOLUTION THAT MEETS THE COUNTY’S REQUIREMENT.

PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM LINK IN SOLICITATION. 5/2/2024. 3:00PM CST. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 24, 2024.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-24-20 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE

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

In re the Estate of Margaret Ann Gadbois, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:

Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on April 9, 2024 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated September 29, 2003 (“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: Gordon Gadbois, 7144 Ivy Ridge Court, Anoka 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.

J. Stevens, Probate Registrar

F.

4/10/2024

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES

APRIL 9, 2024

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:01 a.m. with the following members present: McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair Martinson. Also present was Johanna Berg, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.

AGENDA of April 9, 2024 was presented for approval. Motion by McGuire, seconded by Ortega. Unanimously approved.

MINUTES of April 2, 2024 were presented for approval. Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Commissioner Ortega.

PROCLAMATION

Human Resources – Proclamation: Ramsey County Transgender Day of Visibility. Presented by Commissioner Ortega. Discussion can be found on archived video.

County Manager’s Office – Proclamation: National County Government Month Proclamation. Presented by Commissioner Reinhardt. Discussion can be found on archived video.

ORDINANCE PROCEDURES

Parks & Recreation – Proposed Ordinance to Accept Land Donation of 0 Mystic Street, Saint Paul to Ramsey County and to Convey the Donated Land as Parkland – Waive the Second Reading and Hold Public Hearing. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2024-060)

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

Health and Wellness Administration – Amendment to Single Source Agreement with Systems Technology Group, Inc. for Claim and Time Repository System Maintenance and Support Services. Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2024-061)

Social Services – Grant Award from Minnesota Department of Human Services for Transition to Community Initiative. Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2024-062)

Medical Examiner – Single Source Agreement with National Services Labs for Toxicology Services. Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2024-063)

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Presented by Commissioner Moran. Discussion can be found on archived video.

COUNTY CONNECTIONS – Presented by Johanna Berg, County Manager. Discussion can be found on archived video.

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

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

ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinson declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 24, 2024.

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: Donnelly Stucco & Exteriors

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2832 MOUNDS VIEW BLVD

MOUNDS VIEW MN 55112 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.

Donnelly Stucco Services LLC

2832 MOUNDS VIEW BLVD

MOUNDS VIEW MN 55112 USA

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Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 17 and 24, 2024.

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SECRETARY OF STATE

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andArts Culture2024

EMERGING ARTIST: SOPHIA SAGERER

White Bear Lake High School

Senior Sophia Sagerer’s fashion is best described as making pajama chic work. “These Ugg boots were the first thing I found on the way out today,” Sagerer confesses, pointing to a splotch of clay on the toe. “So fashionable,” she deadpans. Conversing with Sagerer is a delight, her tangents ranging from umbrella mishaps to stressing about past literature assignments. Her accomplishments are equally sprawling, with a Scholastic silver key, a Minneapolis Institute of Art exhibit, and a professional logo-design gig already under her belt. Just what is this style of Sagerer’s that attracts so many?

“Psychedelic propaganda is what people say,” Sagerer offers tentatively. Unsettlingly, Sagerer’s pieces combine wartime structure and authoritative messaging with kaleidoscopic detail. “This one says ‘Just quit!’ right at the top,” Sagerer explains of a canvas painting. The words, however, are surrounded by a halo just out of reach of an addict in agony.

More disturbing are Sagerer’s 3-D forays. “Ooh, I’ll show you my closet! …it’s super creepy,” she chimes cheerily. She’s not kidding. Among her sculptures lie a melted Eldritch horror of grocery-store prescription bottles

and an ouroboros wheel of decaying faces that show the sobriety journey of a person close to Sagerer.

Though Sagerer does not use drugs (minus caffeine), drug abuse is the focus of much of her work. “I’ve had close friends and family members use drugs in front of me and need to go to treatment. It’s made me look at how much drug depiction is in our culture,” Sagerer explains. She mentions current young stars—Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi—all of whose careers were supercharged by Euphoria, a show about teens abusing substances. “A guy I sat next to in class the other day just reeked. I know he vapes charges in the bathroom every day,” she continues.

Sagerer’s art also avoids preachiness because it’s based on real details and experiences from people in her life. “Here’s a self-portrait I did of mood swings,” Sagerer warns before showing a painting of rapid-fire, gladmad-sad emotions inked in grimy black outlines. “I put them so close together to show how fast a person on drugs can change—‘I need my vape right now!’—something in them just goes.”

Clearly, Sagerer uses her art as an outlet. Therefore, her goal is to get a master’s degree in art education. “I’m doing art as a career, but there’s

therapy in it,” Sagerer says, “I find myself expressing what I’m feeling in multiple ways. Art gave me something that people connect to no matter what.”

Those interested in connecting with more of Sagerer’s art can do so at an Empowerment Seminar at the

South Campus High School Theater on May 10th from 3-4pm, to which Sagerer contributed the visual design. They can also buy merchandise from Caydence Records & Coffee, for which Sagerer is designing this summer’s logo and T-Shirts, at caydencemn.com

DIRECTOR DETAILS DAZZLING “DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS”

In “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical”—the Central and Sunrise combined middle-school show—children of infamous villains are suddenly thrust together with children of royalty. Chaos ensues. While one might think a production with 71 middle-school children would be equally chaotic, director Odelis Garcia Anderson says her production is engaged and focused.

“Egos are not an option,” Garcia Anderson explains, “We are as strong as our weakest link… Everyone has room to grow on day one.”

Part of this mentality involves using particular language to foster cohesion between different departments. “We have a cast and crew, obviously,” Garcia Anderson describes, “but I refer to them all as ‘production.’ …We don’t have a ‘cast party;’ we have a ‘production party.’ We’ve had years where the crew

gets costumes for scene changes to help immerse the audience.”

Audience immersion is one of Garcia Anderson’s top priorities for the upcoming show—behind the children’s wellbeing, naturally. “I’m known as a ‘warm demander,’” Garcia Anderson offers, “…My job is both director and educator… I want these kids to reach their full potential and recognize that. What we do, though, it’s external. We also need to produce quality, so the audience will be entertained.”

That said, Garcia Anderson’s expectations don’t block anyone from participating. She marvels, “This collaboration is the most inclusive I’ve been a part of—racially, gender, ability… This space includes everyone. It gives students an opportunity to love what we do and learn to do it together.”

Even more impressive is the price tag

a family must pay for their students’ involvement: $0. “We are 100% donations, and we put ads in the program,” Garcia Anderson emphasizes, “Students do not pay. Seven or eight years we’ve been doing that.”

With so many magical elements gathered, “Disney’s Descendants” looks to cast quite the spell. What, though, is that spell’s effect? “When you’re up there,” Garcia Anderson exclaims to her kids, “I want you to feel like you’re glowing!”

“Disney’s Descendants: The Musical” has performances on April 25th and April 26th at 7pm as well as April 27th at 2pm at the District Auditorium next to Central Middle School. For tickets and details, visit https://central.isd624.org/ families/communications

PIECING TOGETHER HISTORY—FOR PRIZES!

“The puzzle-race craze is sweeping Minnesota!” Allison Lincoln, Community Engagement Director for the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, declares. Those wishing to begin or continue to hone their competitive jigsaw skills will have an opportunity to do so at The White Bear Lake Armory on May 4th with “Puzzling History”! “It’s a great new event,” Creative Director Dan Jones adds, “It’s your chance to get a customized White Bear Lake Area Historical Society puzzle!”

While Lincoln divulges that the puzzle will be 500 pieces with a local connection, contest rules forbid her from

giving any more information. What she can say is why the Historical Society has decided to edge into the puzzle-race trend. “We want to capitalize on new and exciting ways to attract different members of the community,” Lincoln explains, “It’s a different historical avenue. Yes, it’s White Bear Lake history, but it’s active.”

The puzzle-race event, then, aims to break attendees’ interlocked view of what history can be. “Many people are still stuck on history being about dates,” Lincoln admits, “History is fun; there’s a social aspect to it.” Part of that sociality will come after time has been

called—with a puzzle swap! “Bring your old puzzles and trade them with other people,” Lincoln encourages.

“Registration starts at 10am,” Lincoln announces, “with a start time of 10:30. We’ll call the buzzer at 12:30. There will be prizes for first, second, and third. Registration is $60, teams of four, no more.”

When asked if teams can be fewer than four, Lincoln chuckles, “I guess, but you’re paying for four people. You might as well bring them.”

Full details for “Puzzling History” can be found on whitebearhistory.org.

APRIL/MAY EVENTS

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

HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS & WRITENOW! COMMUNITY RECEPTION

Location: White Bear Center for the Arts

Date: April 25, 6-8:30 p.m.

Come celebrate young writers and artists during this community reception! WBCA hosts two annual high school competitions: the High School Visual Arts Contest and the WriteNow! High School Writing Contest. This year, the results of the contests are united into one gallery exhibit.

BRING OLD PAINTINGS TO BACK TO LIFE

Location: White Bear Center for the Arts

Date: Thursday, May 2-30, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Come revisit old paintings that need some sprucing up. This class with Frank Zeller will critique paintings that are considered done, but need another option for improvement.

GO FIGURE! SELF-DIRECTED LIFE DRAWING STUDIO

Location: White Bear Center for the Arts

Date: Thursday, May 2 & 23, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Explore figure drawing while enjoying the camaraderie of like-minded artists. Draw from a live model in poses ranging from 3-30 minutes.

GIRLS LACROSSE

White Bear Lake (1-2) lost conference games last week to Cretin-Derham Hall 17-7 and Park 9-4.

CDH was powered by Sofia Watts with eight goals. Zoe Timmons had three goals and Beverly Peterson two for the Bears against CDH.

BOYS LACROSSE

White Bear Lake lost its opener to Eden Prairie 8-6, then beat Cretin-Derham Hall 12-7 and Park 16-2.

Preston West has tallied 11 goals, Ben Lockwood six, Wyatt Raleigh six, Charlie Woodcock five, and Finn Karni three. Goalkeeper Reid Vickstrom has faced 44 shots and saved 27.

BASEBALL

White Bear Lake (2-2) beat Roseville Area 11-5, lost to Woodbury, and beat Duluth East 10-1.

Against Roseville (2-3), Evan Newlander notched two hits, three RBI’s and two runs; J. Berg a double and three RBI’s; Owen Farrington an RBI single and two walks; and Kevin Zollinger a single, three walks and two runs. Owen Mortimer, Tyler Almshouse and Blake Eckerle pitched. Against Woodbury (4-1), Roman Lachmeyer pitched three scoreless innings and Jackson Kolb two scoreless innings. Colin McMonigal was nicked for two runs. Woodbury’s Gavin Dahl limited the Bears to three hits and

one run in six innings.

TENNIS

White Bear Lake nipped Park 4-3 and lost to perennial conference champion Mounds View 7-0. Winning for the Bears (2-2) against Park were Will Fleming 6-2, 6-3 at 1-singles, Andrew Kolenich 6-0, 6-0 at 3-singles, Jack Fleming 5-4 (retired) at 4-singles, and Joseph Karls/ Chris Herr 5-7, 6-2, 7-6 at 3-doubles. Park won close duels over Joshua Hess 7-6, 7-6; Colton Knutson/ Mason Voeller 6-7, 6-2, 6-0; and Everett Moravec/ Keenan Griffin 7-5, 2-6, 7-6.

SOFTBALL

Park (4-3) handed White Bear Lake (4-1) its first loss, 4-3, on a two-run homer by Ava Youngquist in the top of the seventh in the Bears’ only game last week. Maddy Belisle drove home all three runs with a double. Bear pitcher Lily Martin struck out 14 while yielding nine hits (three by Addison Cornish) and one walk. Park’s Mackenzie Darsow (six innings) and Stella Fritsch held the Bears to six hits, two by Heidi Barber.

GIRLS TRACK

White Bear Lake placed third of eight teams in a meet at home. Top three teams were Roseville Area with 235.75, CambridgeIsanti 128.25 and the Bears 108.75.  The Bears won the 4x100 relay with Sophia Haley, Alyssa Hamlin, Autumn Maki, and Lys-aurele D’Almeida (51.39) and the 4x400 with Grace Bailey, Gabrielle Bohrer, Brooke Johnson and D’Almeida (4:31.29). Josephine Mlejnek won high jump (5-0). Placing second were D’Almeida (100 dash, 12.88), Hamlin (200 dash, 27.58), Rosalie Sommars (800 run,

LAWSUIT: Local Realtors discuss

state of industry

district because they want to be there, it will naturally push up prices because that’s the only house for sale. It’s the rule of supply and demand.”

Riding out on a level of optimism, Larson said he does not feel any drastic change will

2:38.65), Clara Kolstad (3200 run, 12:38), and Karen Enow (discus, 97-0). Placing third were Grace Bailey (200) and Grace Laszlo (800).

BOYS GOLF

White Bear Lake in their first two outings placed seventh of 30 teams in the Early Bird Invitational with 300 at Bunker Hills, and 11th of 48 teams in the Whistling Straits Invitational with 316 and 311 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Wyatt Peterson is averaging 74.5, Easton Fiddle 75, Jack Stanius 77, Ethan Kindsvater 79, Thomas Pederson 79, and Anders Samec 81.

GIRLS GOLF

White Bear Lake

come to the housing market. “There are still people out there who want to buy houses,” said Larson. “However, listings that offer buyer’s compensation are going to be of more interest versus those compensating the buyer’s agent. This is because it’s going to cost the buyers less

opened with a thirdplace finish among 10 team in a conference meet hosted by

money to get into the house in closing costs.”

Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. To reach him, contact him at 651-407-1229, or email at whitebearnews@ presspubs.com.

Woodbury, scoring 366 at the Prestwick course. Ivory Drusch led the Bears with 86. Cami

Bachmeier and Bailey Eddicus each shot 93 and Lainey Eddicus 94. Bruce Strand

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Jeff Erickson

Mahtomedi Baseball

Jeff Erickson’s hitting ledger for Mahtomedi so far is 5-for-19 but that includes a home run, triple and double that have knocked in eight runs for the Zephyrs (5-1). The senior pitcher/third baseman has also taken the mound for one start and two relief appearances, allowing one run in seven innings with 11 strikeouts and one win.

“Your Financial Partner”

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Jeff Erickson

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED Zoe Timmons eyed the net while carrying the ball. She had three goals against CretinDerham Hall.

WHITE BEAR LAKE GRADUATE EXPANDS BUSINESS INTO WHITE BEAR LAKE

Jeff Dougherty, a 1982 White Bear High School graduate, is proud to announce that he is expanding his home services business, Aquarius Home Services— based in Little Canada, Minnesota—by merging with Roger Vadnais Plumbing in White Bear Lake.

Jeff Dougherty and John Vadnais, the owner of Roger Vadnias Plumbing, discovered they share very similar core values and are both proud to be familyowned businesses. They decided to combine forces to provide expanded services for the White Bear Lake area and beyond, from skilled, courteous professionals who provide fast, efficient customer service and overall field support in all areas of their business, including premier water treatment, HVAC, plumbing and electrical services.

Their mission is “Earning the Right to be Recommended,” always striving for world-class customer service for all of their customers.

John Vadnais and his team have worked hard in the White Bear Lake area for many years, earning customers’ business and trust. John and his entire team will be an important part of Aquarius Home Services and continue to serve their valued customers. Their joint goal is to provide amazing service that makes customers happy to recommend them to their family and friends. To help demonstrate what this great new partnership will bring, they invite everyone to stop by their Customer Appreciation Open House event May 3-5 at their Little Canada office, near 35E and 694. There will be food, fun and prizes for everyone! See the ad at the right for more details.

Jeff said, “This new partnership is especially exciting for me as I was raised in White Bear Lake and am so proud to have such a close tie to this amazing community. We all look forward to providing you the service you deserve for years to come!”

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