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Making the jump right into summer

Gilles Hardy of Belgium performs an acrobatic twist as he flies off a jump during the recent Buck Up Professional Freestyle Jump Tour competition on Little Goose Lake, the home of the locally based Midwest Ski Otters water ski team. The competition featured the top male and female ski jumpers from around the state, region, country and even the world. The Ski Otters are busy practicing and will begin this year’s summer season of performances on Sunday, June 11 at 6 p.m. Find more information at skiotter.com.

The Read Act ‘final piece’ of years of advocacy

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

After a decade of advocacy and small yet significant gains, a group of legislators along with a coalition of literacy advocates couldn’t be happier with the passage of The Read Act.

Authored by Rep. Heather Edelson and Sen. Erin Maye Quade, The Read Act will provide $90 million in funding over the next four years to lay the groundwork for school districts to improve literacy rates across Minnesota while also supporting teachers and school districts.

“For 10 years we have been working on initiatives that are central to improving student outcomes and ensuring equity and literacy across our state,” said Rachel Berger, founder of Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota (DDMN). “This is the final piece, because it changes literacy instruction in our state.”

The literacy legislation is an accomplishment led by DDMN and a coalition of like-minded people and organizations including the International Dyslexia Association–Upper Midwest Branch, The Reading Center, Groves Learning Organization, and many parent advocates.

DDMN was founded in 2013 by Berger, a Hugo resident. She got involved in dyslexia advocacy in 2013 after seeing her father, brothers and son struggle with reading. She founded the nonprofit and was quickly joined by other mothers searching

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Hotel worker recognized for rescuing sex trafficking victim

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

While Eve Tao worked her shift at the Comfort Inn and Suites front desk in Vadnais Heights, a young woman passed her a note.

The note said, “I am not from here. He is my boyfriend. He’s sex trafficking me.” Tao recalled that the note also said the woman didn’t have her phone, wallet or ID.

“I thought she was just throwing trash on the counter, but then I looked down and saw it was a piece of paper, so why not just open it up?” Tao said. “So I opened it up and read the note, and that’s when I kind of freaked

out and thought I should call law enforcement.”

And that’s what she did. Law enforcement arrived while the couple was at the Walmart across the highway. When they came back, Larry Konah, 27, was arrested.

“The young woman was interviewed, as was Mr. Konah, and a complaint was filed by the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and ultimately, Mr. Konah pled guilty to one of three charges and has been sentenced to 41 months in prison,” said Bill Klumpp, past president of the Arden HillsShoreview Rotary Club.

Klumpp noted that Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million

neighbors, friends, leaders and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action.

“I think that’s the important thing, taking action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves, and we’re here to honor Eve because she took action to help our local community,” Klumpp said. “The Rotary motto is service above self. And today we’re going to honor Eve because she put service above self but, most importantly, took action to help a woman who was being

SEE ROTARY, PAGE 5

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Vadnais Heights Comfort Inn and Suites employee Eve Tao is recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by Arden Hills-Shoreview Rotary Club’s past president, Bill Klumpp.

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Dorothy “Dort” Henriksen (Larson)

Passed away on 5/25/23 at the age of 84. She was the daughter of Lauritz & Margaret Larson of Oak Park, MN. She is survived by her younger sister, Laura Larson. Dort graduated from Foley High School (‘56) & Augsburg College (‘60). She worked for the Roseville Area School’s Community Ed Department for 20+ years.

In 1961, she married Alfred (Al) Henriksen. They raised 3 wonderful sons: Barry (Kris), Erik (Barb) & Kurt (Caryn). They were also blessed with 4 grandsons Jake (Julia), Sam (special friend Emma), Alec & Max. Dort loved to cook, knit, read & travel. She was the biggest supporter of all her grandsons, whether it was in academics, band, sports & especially in life. She will hold a special place in many hearts. Dort is now reunited with Al & will be interned with him at his VA columbarium. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Howard Paul Wanless

Went to be with the Lord on May, 1st, 2023 at age 91. He was preceded in death by ex-wife, Ruth; daughter Tina, son John (Holli). Survived by children; Sandy Miskowiec (Gene), Howard, Jr., Wendy Peterson (Bruce), Tami, Tim, Tom, Paulette, and Theresa Curry (Jason).

Charles Clifford Callahan

At the age of 59, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, from complications of Leukemia.

Preceded in death by his first wife, Pamela Mork Callahan and third wife, Melissa Simpson Callahan.

Survived by mother Karen (Donald) Forside; father Donald (Donna) Callahan; sons Alex (Kaiti) Callahan and Jared (Nicole) Callahan; brother Scott (Elizabeth) Callahan, and second wife Suzanne (Derrek) Perron (mother of Alex and Jared); grandchildren Brody, Charlotte, and Ivy along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Chuck enjoyed spending time with his sons, snowmobiling, fishing, boating and deer hunting. He also served 10 years in the United States Air Force. Sometimes life wasn’t fast enough for Chuck. A private burial and Celebration of Life will be held this summer.

Carolyn Johnson

Age 89 of White Bear Lake passed away due to heart failure on May 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was the daughter of Asa and Edna Lewis of Oakland, Maryland. She is survived by her husband John, children Pamela, Diana (Rick) and Erik (Melody) and grandchildren Kristiana, Anders and Leif. Carolyn graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan where she was on the field hockey team. After teaching high school English for a year, she got a job as a chemistry lab technician at Sun Oil research department. At Sun Oil, in 1957, she met John Johnson who was there as a summer engineer. In 1959, Carolyn married John in Oakland, Maryland. In 1960, Carolyn and John moved to White Bear Lake. For a couple of years Carolyn worked as a brewing chemist at Hamms Brewery. Carolyn enjoyed many activities such as gardening, singing, downhill skiing, sailboat races and family picnics by the lake. In recent years she has worked on her extensive genealogy. Carolyn had requested that when she died there would be only a private family gathering for a celebration of life.

Mabel Ruth (Person) Johanson

Mabel Ruth (Person) Johanson passed away on March 24, 2023 in Riverview, Florida. Mabel was born on February 18, 1926, in Hayti, South Dakota. She lived for over 30 years in White Bear Lake before retiring to Sun City, Arizona. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, Carol Lyle Johanson, her parents, Halmer and Ruth Person, her brothers, James, Harold, and Chester Person. She is survived by her four children; Roger (Judy Vopava), Vickie, Joan (Ed) Costello, David (Anne), seven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Her grieving family, while missing her deeply, also glows in the light that Mabel shined on her family and on the world.

A memorial service will occur on Saturday, July 15 2023 at 2 p.m. at First Covenant Church (1280 Arcade St, St. Paul). Mabel (and husband Carol) will be interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, on July 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

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2/13/1943 ~ 1/24/2023

Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake with visitation starting at 10:00 am.

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Ronald William Van Guilder

Age 84, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on May 12, 2023. A loving husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Ellie; children Kyle Van Guilder and Leah (Michael) Berkland; grandchildren Zilya, Peyton, and Whitten; brother Richard Van Guilder; and sister Susan Uhde. Ron was a graduate of Mankato High School and University of Minnesota. He worked for North Star Steel, a division of Cargill for 25+ years. Ron was an expert fisherman and outdoorsman. He was a gentle, loyal and loving man who will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Family members have had a private Memorial Service. Arrangements by Honsa Family Funeral Home.

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Update on South Shore Boulevard construction

South Shore Boulevard construction will continue through July.

Reconstruction of the two-way section with the new Lake Links Trail segment from White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road will be constructed this summer.

Remaining construction from McKnight Road to Bellaire Avenue is underway, and asphalt on the one-way section between Bellaire Avenue and County Road F will be installed this summer.

South Shore Boulevard is open to residents but remains closed to through traffic in both directions from White Bear Avenue to County Road F. It is expected to open to permanent one-way traffic in July.

For more details about the project and timeline, go to ramseycounty. us/residents/roads-transportation/ current-roadwork/2022-roadconstruction-maintenance/southshore-boulevard-trail-constructionlake-links-trail-network.

Local Swedish museum seeks volunteers

The Gammelgården Museum of Scandia is seeking volunteers for the 2023 season to serve as greeters, tour guides, children’s program assistants, gardeners, special events assistants, and more. The museum is in need of volunteers on weekends, especially, and times are flexible, ranging from 1-6 hours. Roles are available for adults as well as youth ages 12 and up. Gammelgården offers historical, educational and cultural activities that focus on Swedish immigrants. More information about Gammelgården can be found at gammelgardenmuseum.org. A link to find out about volunteer opportunities can be found at tinyurl. com/2023volunteering.

Get outside on National Get Outdoors Day

In honor of National Get Outdoors Day, June 10, Washington County Parks will offer free entry to all Washington County Parks. Programs

and activities throughout the park system are also free that day. These include:

• Passport to Adventure Summer Program (June 10 through Sept.

4). Passports will be collected through Sept. 11. To receive a prize, participants must complete all questions from at least five out of the nine county parks. Return the completed passport to any park office to receive a prize and to be entered into a drawing for a grand prize. Park offices are at Big Marine Park Reserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

• Family Fishing from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Registration is required.

• Bird Hike from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Pine Point Regional Park. For more information and to register, go to co.washington.mn.us/ parks.

Learn square dancing this month

Learn the basics of square dancing with Ar-Dale Dancers on two Tuesdays, June 13 and June 27, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The classes will be held at the White Bear Lake Library community room, 2150 Second Street. There is no fee and individuals, couples and families are invited to participate. Attire is casual. Call 651208-5807 for more information.

Golf to support students

The 23rd annual White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation’s Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 19, at Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater. Proceeds support teachers and more than 9,000 students in the White Bear Lake Area School District. Registration is open for golfers, with sponsorships and volunteer opportunities also available, at wblaef.org/golf-tournament.

OPINION

The art of self-soothing

If there is one thing we could be teaching in public schools what would it be? It is a question that has come up in recent conversations. Responses I’ve heard have varied. Some say schools should focus on the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic. Others want to see kids learning real-world skills such as how to balance a checking account and manage a credit score. Some parents want to see kids learn how to grow food, hunter safety, or how to repair a car. I even heard that cursive handwriting should be brought back.

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Several teachers I have spoken with over the years report they spend a significant amount of time managing the behaviors of a small number of students in the classroom, which obviously impacts learning for everyone. It’s not a new problem, but perhaps it’s getting worse.

While attending a retirement party for a local judge, I asked a public defender what she thinks is the biggest issue with kids in K-8th grade. She thought for a minute and responded that kids are not being taught how to soothe themselves. When things get tough or kids experience frustration they have not figured out how to blow off steam, walk it off, step back and take a breath. She said there is research that shows simply taking a deep breath puts pressure on the sternum area that has a real, physical effect to help calm people down. She attributed the lack of ability to self regulate early on as a reason many of the young adults she works with have turned to substance abuse to cope, and get into trouble.

The idea that many of us lack the ability to soothe ourselves is a plausible answer for me. I remember getting frustrated as a kid and blowing up in school – to the point that I still apologize to Mr. Galvin every time I see him around town. I remember that getting outside, riding my bike, flying a radio-controlled airplane, listening to music, and skateboarding were ways I found to decompress and manage my frustrations at the time. Even today I find I need strategies to calm down after a stressful day, which include mowing the lawn, taking the dog for a walk, going biking, and listening to music- though more the classical genre than hard rock these days. I can see where breathing techniques could also help.

There are many factors that dictate students’ performance in school. The full impact of social media and artificial intelligence in our classrooms remains to be seen. Perhaps a simple strategy that parents, coaches, and teachers could implement right away is to teach kids some techniques to self-soothe.

Happy 80th, Mom

I recently wished my father a Happy 87th Birthday, so I want to make sure I include mom, who celebrated her 80th over the weekend. We had a nice celebration of more than 100 family and friends, many whom we haven’t seen in years. Our longtime photojournalist, Paul Dols, put together a slideshow and coordinated it with music of her era. The three granddaughters all spoke and the great grandkids served Keys cake for dessert. Many others shared comments about the impact mom had on various parts of their lives. It was a reminder to find occasions to celebrate and spend time with the people we care about. Happy birthday, mom. We love you.

New college grads, watch out for these scams

This year’s college graduates are getting ready to start their new lives. It’s a big transition that includes several important changes. Grads may be moving to a new city, finding a new place to live, or searching for a new job. Graduation also often means new financial responsibilities, such as starting payments on student loans.

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College graduates are navigating many life changes, and scammers are eager to exploit their inexperience. The following tips can help new grads avoid common scams.

Know the terms of your student loans

One of the most common ways scammers target college graduates is with fake loan forgiveness opportunities. You may receive an unsolicited email, phone call, or text message stating that you can qualify for lowered payments through a debt forgiveness program. Fill out a form and pay a fee to use the company’s services. Some of these companies are real, but they pitch their services with false claims and incomplete information. Other companies are fakes, only hoping to get their hands on your personal information and money. Scammers may also contact college grads regarding student loan

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repayment hiatus in response to COVID-19. Scammers may claim that to take advantage of the program, you must complete a form or pay a fee. You may not need to do this, so check your facts before giving anyone your information.

Be wary of unsolicited messages about unpaid tuition

Some con artists contact graduates or their parents, claiming some of their tuition was left unpaid. The graduate’s degree will be revoked if it isn’t paid immediately. Scammers may ask you to send money via wire transfer or prepaid debit cards.

Be wary of anyone who contacts you out of the blue. Government agencies, as well as most higher education facilities, will contact you by mail initially. Suppose you aren’t sure if a message is legitimate, research to verify the person’s claims. Ask to contact them later. Then, investigate by looking up information on the official website or calling your school’s bursar’s office. Don’t give in to pressure to make a decision right away.

Do research before accepting jobs or job interviews

Scammers may offer recent graduates high-paying, easy, entry-level jobs. Con artists are skilled at drawing new grads in by promoting unrealistic wages for generally labeled job positions, such as “virtual assistant” or “customer service rep.” They may ask for your personal information, including your bank account and Social Security number, claiming they need it to

set up direct deposit or file taxes. In other cases, scammers require you to pay for training. In yet another version, you may be “accidentally” overpaid with a fake check and asked to send back the extra funds.

If you are considering a job with a company you aren’t familiar with, do some research before you complete an application or agree to an interview. Ensure the company has legitimate contact information and the position is posted on their corporate website. Scammers often steal the names of real companies for their phony job postings.

Watch out for rental scams

Find a gorgeous apartment in a trendy neighborhood at an affordable price. There’s a good chance that it’s a scam. According to a survey by Apartment List, 43% of people looking for a rental online have encountered a bogus listing.

In many cases, scammers copy the photo and description of real property. Then, they post it online with their contact information and try to get a deposit and the first month’s rent from the victim.

If you want to rent a home or apartment, find out how much other rental properties in the area cost before signing a lease. It may be a scam if the price seems much better than elsewhere. Also, be sure to see the apartment or house in person.  Don’t send money to someone you’ve never met for an apartment you haven’t seen.

Read more about scams targeting current college students at BBB.org/ AvoidScams.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

• Juvenile incidents were reported in the 2100 block of Randy Avenue May 24.

• O fficers responded to a report of a woman sleeping in a vehicle in the 1000 block of Highway 96 May 24.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 1800 block of Birch Street May 24.

• Catalytic converters were reported stolen May 24 in the 3700 and 3900 block of Hoffman Road.

• A resident in the 2000 block of Spruce Place was given a citation May 24 for unresolved code enforcement issues related to vehicle storage and trash on the property. A code enforcement citation was also mailed to a resident in the 1800 block of County Road

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• A woman in the 2200 block of Fifth Street withdrew $9,000 and left it for an unknown suspect to pick up May 24, which turned out to be a scam.

• A vehicle was stolen May 24 in the 4000 block of Highway 61.

• O fficers mediated a civil dispute in the 2600 block of County Road E May 24.

• A W hite Bear Lake man was arrested May 24 in the 4000 block of McKnight Road for possession of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle had been stolen earlier that day.

• T heft from vehicles was reported May 25 in the 2000 block of Dotte Drive, the 1800 block of County Road F East, and the 2000 block of Floral Drive.

• A woman in the area of Savannah Avenue and Elm Street reported a man who appeared to be nude was filming her while she went for a jog. Upon investigation, it is unknown who the man is.

• O fficers mediated a dispute between neighbors in the 3700 block of Dennis Lane May 25.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4800 block of Woodcrest Road May 25.

• Suspicious activity was reported in the 3600 block of Cranbrook Drive May 25.

• A W hite Bear Lake man was arrested in the 1800 block of Highway 96 May 25 for driving after his license was canceled inimical to public safety, and he was also found to have a Ramsey County warrant for the same violation.

• A noise disturbance was reported in the 2400 block of Martin Way May 26.

A c ar stereo was stolen in the 4700 block of Centerville Road May 26.

• A resident in the 3300 block of Glen Oaks Avenue was scammed out of money for concert tickets May 26.

• T respassing was reported in the 3500 block of McKnight Road N. May 26.

O fficers mediated a dispute between the mother and father of a child in the 1900 block of Spruce Place May 26.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

• O fficers responded to noise complaints in the 2300 block of 11th Street and the area of Glen Oaks Avenue and Sumac Ridge May 26.

• A North St. Paul woman was arrested for first-degree burglary and terroristic threats after breaking into an apartment complex and threatening to assault a resident in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue May 27.

• A verbal dispute with staff was reported in the 2000 block of County Road E May 27.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road May 27.

• T respassing was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. May 28.

• A H arley-Davidson motorcycle that was stolen in St. Paul was recovered in the 2000 block of Fourth Street at Miller Avenue May 28. There are no suspects.

• O fficers responded to a report of assault in the 4700 block of Centerville Road May 28.

• A bike was stolen in the 2000 block of County Road E May 28.

• A North St. Paul woman was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop at Century Avenue and County Road D May 29.

• A St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop at Highway 61 and Shady Lane May 29.

• A “slumper” was arrested in the area of Fifth Street and Banning Avenue May 29 for controlled substance DWI, violation of controlled substances and possession of hypodermic needles.

• A W hite Bear Lake woman was arrested on outstanding arrest warrants in the 4600 block of Murray Avenue May 30.

• R amsey County Sheriff’s Water patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash between two boats that occurred May 30 on White Bear Lake.

• O fficers mediated a family dispute in the 2200 block of Ronald Avenue May 30.

• A resident in the 3400 block of Auger Avenue was scammed out of more than $6,000 via Facebook Messenger May 30.

• T heft was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue May 30.

• A noise complaint was reported in the 2500 block of Dorothy Avenue May 30. Burglary was reported in the 3600 block of County Line Road May 30.

• A juvenile was located following a report of criminal damage to property in the 3600 block of McKnight Road N. May 30.

• A protection order violation was reported in the 4500 block of Lake Avenue May 31. O fficers responded to a report of a public nuisance in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue May 31.

• A p erson was cited for endangering a dog in a vehicle in the 1400 block of Highway 96 May 31.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road May 31.

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

Vadnais Heights

• A n Andover man, 27, is suspected of taking the keys and motor vehicle from a family member in the 4300 block of Thornhill Lane without permission May 8, and being involved in a crash in Anoka County. The driver was arrested on multiple charges.

H arassment involving juveniles was reported May 8 in the 900 block of County Road D. Parents were made aware of the behavior and are now working to resolve those issues.

• Residents in the 490 block of Evergreen Drive reported unemployment benefits applied for in their name May 9.

A W hite Bear Lake woman, 43, was cited May 9 at the Walmart store in the 800 block of County Road E for misdemeanor theft after loss prevention personnel observed her switching tags and underringing $89.14 in merchandise at the self-checkout. After she was nabbed leaving the store, she claimed sole responsibility and was banned from the premises along with her male companion.

• Residents in the 1100 block of County Road D reported the passenger side door handle and glove compartment of their vehicle damaged while it

was parked in a lot overnight May 9-10.

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

Birchwood

A Birchwood Avenue resident reported the string of decorative lights along his fence cut in multiple spots May 6. The complainant said he believed his neighbor was the cause of the mischief due to ongoing issues between them.

Grant

• A report of anonymous persons robbing a house in the 10000 block of 69th Street N. at 2:47 p.m. May 3 turned out to be the complainant’s soon-to-be exwife, who still had the keys. A neighbor identified the mysterious person on the property.

• T respassing fishermen were reported May 3 in the area of 83rd Street N. and Keats Avenue N. Deputies made contact with the fishermen, identified them and advised them not to come back. The parties agreed, and their information was made available to the Department of Natural Resources.

• Residents in the 6000 block of Jasmine Court N. reported items dumped on their property May 7. After the complainants said they had no idea who could have done it, deputies advised them to contact the public works department to see if they could remove the junk from their property.

Mahtomedi

• A boy, 4, was reported for dinging the vehicle next to him May 1 in the 1000 block of Mahtomedi Avenue when he opened his car door. The other vehicle sustained very minor damage; photos were taken, and the boy got off with just a verbal warning.

• L oud individuals were reported arguing outside a Woodland Drive home at 12:19 a.m. May 2.

• A M inneapolis man, 22, was arrested for DWI at 1:46 a.m. May 10 at the Kwik Trip station in the 3200 block of Highway 61 after deputies on routine patrol on southbound Highway 61 at County Road E observed the subject’s vehicle in front of the squad making erratic lane changes and veering over the center median area. On contact, the subject became uncooperative and began filming his encounter with Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies until he was arrested.

• A W hite Bear Lake woman reported her rental vehicle and her purse inside it stolen May 10 while she was inside a convenience store in the 3200 block of Highway 61. The vehicle was recovered unoccupied in St. Paul.

• A F ridley woman, 42, was cited for misdemeanor theft at the Walmart May 10 after she was caught concealing $92.37 in merchandise and passing all points of sale. Before she was trespassed from the store, she was advised of her active Hennepin County misdemeanor warrant.

• D eputies responded to a disorderly conduct call at 1:59 a.m. May 11 at Jimmy’s Bar & Grill in the 3500 block of Labore Road in response to a fifth-degree assault between two friends.

• A resident in the 4300 block of Thornhill Lake on May 11 reported some $40 in work-related items taken from an unlocked vehicle parked in the

The complainant, who seemingly could hear every word, also reported that there was a gun mentioned. When deputies made contact with the group, they did not appear to be arguing and denied any mention of a gun.

• T heft was reported May 2 from Edgecumbe Drive. A l icense plate was reported stolen May 3 from a vehicle parked outside Auto Edge Repair Shop on Wildwood Road.

• A l andlord on Dwinnell Avenue reported an unwanted person at the address May 4. The person was suspected of being a previous tenant who was upset about the locks being changed. However, deputies found no one at the scene, and the property appeared undamaged.

• A dog walker on Warner Avenue S. in the afternoon of May 5 reported finding personal property and drug paraphernalia waterlogged and abandoned at the side of the road.

• K ids playing ding-dongditch were reported at 7:26 p.m. May 6 on Wedgewood Drive. Deputies found the kids, who said they were messing with a friend of theirs. The kids were then advised to make better choices.

• A young, thin male wearing red clothing was reported for walking and yelling in and near Katherine Abbott Park on Lincolntown Avenue on May 7. When deputies checked the area, he was gone.

Willernie

A group of kids were reported for loitering behind a business on Stillwater Road at 4:45 p.m. May 5 and were said to have been brandishing a crowbar. Deputies arrived on scene to confront the three juvenile males, who said they were bored and were looking for something to do. The males didn’t have any property on them other than the hidden key for the business.

driveway after the vehicle had been rummaged through. No suspect information.

White Bear Township

• A Stillwater woman was mailed a citation for leaving the scene of an accident following a report of a hit-and-run May 7 in a parking lot in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive. After details of the accident were confirmed by surveillance video, the subject’s insurance information was obtained by the Stillwater Police Department.

• A resident in the 4600 block of Allendale Drive reported debit cards stolen from his mailbox May 8 and subsequently used in the area to the tune of $3,000.

• T he Holiday Store in the 5900 block of Highway 61 reported an employee for stealing $90 worth of lottery tickets May 8.

Terroristic threats were reported May 10 at a business in the 4200 block of Otter Lake Road after workplace comments were investigated. An employee ended up being fired, and deputy presence was coordinated to carry out the termination.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING

“19TH ANNUAL 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL”

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, through June 11

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: See 10 never-before-seen plays from around the world performed by Lakeshore Players actors.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

CONTRIBUTED

BLACK WOMEN AND THE LEGACIES OF AFRICA

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8

Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.

Details: Discussion with minister, author, actress and visual artist Beverly Tipton Hammond, part of the AHHA! Series. Free with registration.

Contact: whitebeararts.org

MOVIE IN THE PARK

When: 8:30 p.m. (dusk) Saturday, June 10

Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Rd., White Bear Township

Details: Free viewing of the movie “League of Superpets” and food trucks. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and bug spray.

Contact: ci.white-bear-township.mn.us

BIKE MS: MS 150 MINNESOTA 2023

When: June 10-11

Where: Century College

Details: 2-day, 150 mile bike event begins in Proctor and ends at Century College with overnight in Hinckley. Twin Cities riders bus from Century College. Fundraiser for National MS Society.

Contact: mssociety.donordrive.com

BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11

Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park, Birchwood

Details: All are welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket, picnic and beverage and listen to a different performance each week. Harmonic Relief on June 11.

Contact: cityofbirchwood.com

MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS

When: 6 p.m. Sundays, June 11 through August

Where: Little Goose Lake

Details: White Bear-based team of

120 amateur skiers performs weekly throughout the summer.

Contact: skiotter.com

MN RIDES FOR GUIDES 4TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW

When: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, June 11

Where: Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo

Details: All makes and models welcome; same day registration. Proceeds benefit Guide Dogs of America.

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW

When: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 14

Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater

Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music, free family-friendly festivities. Contact: cruisinonthecroix.com

MARKETFEST

When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 15 through July 27

Where: Downtown White Bear Lake

Details: Community summer festival with 160+ food and vendor booths, live music, car show, kids activities, specials at local merchants. Theme weeks include: Kickoff and Kiddie Parade on June 15; History Night June 22, and Avenue for the Arts June 29. Contact: marketfestwbl.com

BEARS BUILDING COMMUNITY EXHIBIT

When: Opens Thursday, June 15 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228

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Details: Interactive exhibit highlighting the 1920’s as a turning point when White Bear transitioned from a summer destination to a year-round community. Runs through Aug. 1. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16; 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18

Where: Liberty Classical Academy Theater 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Performance by “Fools for Christ” community theatre group, includes live orchestra. Ticket prices online.

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MANITOU DAYS GRANDE PARADE

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 16

Where: Begins at 2nd Street and Clark Avenue; ends at Memorial Beach

Details: Floats, marching bands, local organizations, and more travel through downtown and along Lake Avenue toward the beach.

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BEACH DANCE

When: 8-11 p.m. Friday, June 16

Where: Memorial Beach

Details: Enjoy live music by the Free & Easy Band. Food and beverages available for purchase. Admission fee. Contact: manitoudays.com

READ ACT: Legislation will help students with dyslexia, all struggling readers

for educational interventions to their children’s learning disabilities. What they found is that the type of training necessary to help dyslexic students was not available in schools, forcing families to shoulder the financial burden of private tutors.

The group’s mission eventually expanded to help all students. “Our students with dyslexia were the proverbial canaries in the coal mine, signaling us to a larger issue,” explained Berger. “Educational environments were struggling with literacy instruction, and we were called to action on behalf of all students.”

Berger explained that when students are identified as struggling readers, the options they are presented with often doesn’t help “close that gap.”

The Read Act will tackle Minnesota’s low literacy rates with a three-pronged approach that includes funding for teacher training, literacy leads and coaching, and curriculum opportunities.

As of July 1, 2023, districts will be required to purchase evidence-based curriculum and intervention materials, also approved by MDE.

Beginning July 1, 2024, every school district will be required to provide teachers with training on evidence-based reading instruction approved by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). This training will include phonemic awareness,

Important literacy facts:

• Dyslexia is a condition of neurodevelopmental origin that mainly affects the ease with which a person reads, writes and spells. One in five people have dyslexia.

• T he science of reading is an extensive body of research and evidence over multiple decades that proves how the brain learns to read.

• T he process of reading is the same for everyone — no matter your color,

phonics, vocabulary development, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy.

By Aug. 30, 2025, districts must employ or contract with a literacy lead, and MDE must also employ a literacy specialist to provide support to districts working to implement The Read Act.

“It’s a big deal that the state of Minnesota is investing the money into ensuring that all students have access to regardless of the zip code or socioeconomic status,” Berger said. “This is the summit. Across 10 years, we have had very strategic initiatives that served as the building blocks to the pieces here. And all of those successes were critical to making this year’s bill possible.”

DDMN gives a lot of credit to former Sen. Roger Chamberlain. “I don’t think we would be where we are today with this legislation without Sen. Roger Chamberlain. He took this on, it was a passion of his,” said White Bear Lake resident Heather Smythe.

Smythe, a longtime friend of Berger’s, joined forces with DDMN 10 years ago. Her son, who has dyslexia, is now in college.

“We are just a passionate group of parents that wanted to help all kids,” Smythe explained.

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disability, socioeconomic status or motivation.

• Research indicates 95% or more of students can learn to read proficiently.

• Nearly 50% of Minnesota students cannot read at grade level by the end of third grade.

• Just 3 in 10 Minnesota students of color can read at grade level by the end of third grade.

• Only 29% of third graders on free or reduced lunch can read at grade level.

Dyslexia legislation in Minnesota:

• I n 2014, the state Legislature passes a tax credit for parents who had to step outside the school system to pay for private reading instruction for their students with dyslexia.

• I n 2015, through grassroots advocacy and under the leadership of Sen. Roger Chamberlain, a definition for dyslexia is added to state statute, enabling educators, students and parents to freely use the term.

Rochester, and The International Dyslexia Association-Upper Midwest Branch. DDMN continues to build relationships with community members and organizations including Education Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota School Boards Association and other interested groups to increase impact and support at the Legislature.

• Just 2 in 10 Minnesota students receiving special education services get the instruction they need to be a proficient reader.

• Students who are not reading proficiently by fourth grade have less than a 75% chance of ever catching up.

For more information, visit www.decodingdyslexiamn.org.

• I n 2017, Sen. Chamberlain becomes a champion for Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota (DDMN), making its priorities his top priority. DDMN passes a bill to hire the first dyslexia specialist within the Minnesota Department of Education. The dyslexia specialist helps guide school districts and educators on identifying, accommodating and supporting students struggling with characteristics of dyslexia, or a diagnosis of dyslexia. Additional language is passed to identify K-12 students with reading difficulties and provide them alternate instruction that is multisensory, systematic, sequential, cumulative and explicit.

• I n 2018, DDMN broadens its grassroots impact by forming a coalition with other like-minded organizations including Groves Academy, The Reading Center in

• I n 2019, DDMN and its coalition pass two bills. One bill requires all higher-education institutions begin instructing their teacherprep candidates on dyslexia. The other bill requires screening for K-2 students not reading at grade level, and students in grade 3 or higher who demonstrate a reading difficulty.

I n 2021, DDMN and its coalition pass a $3 million grant for teacher training. This enables the first cohort of 2,500 educators across the state to become trained in the science of reading.

• I n 2023, DDMN and its coalition broaden their partnership with additional organizations, including EdAllies, Great MN Schools, MPS Academics Advocacy Group, National Parents Union and ServeMinnesota, to band together and bring forth state-changing policy called The Read Act.

Rising stars and business leaders to shine at annual business awards

The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) will honor three rising stars and a business at its business appreciation event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. June 8 at the Vadnais Heights Commons. Press Publications asked this year’s winners how they feel about winning the award.

RISING STARS

Erin Olson - RealTime Talent

Q: How do you feel about being a rising star?

A: Being recognized as a Rising Star by VHEDC is a humbling and an unexpected honor.

I feel fortunate to work in a field that I am passionate about alongside others who are just as committed as I am. Receiving an award as a “rising star” simply tells me that I’m doing the right work with the right partners and reassures me that together we’re making a big difference!

Q: How long have you worked in Vadnais Heights?

A: I’ve had the pleasure of supporting VHEDC and organizations across the Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake area since 2016, when I helped start up RealTime Talent — a nonprofit organization that works statewide to align

Minnesota’s workforce. The organizations in the Vadnais Heights community were some of the first we encountered that really understood the positive impacts of applying relevant labor market information to career pathway development, career navigation strategies and employer talent recruitment approaches. Collaboration comes naturally, and positive changes come quickly when great partnerships are formed!

Q: Anything else you’d like to add?

A: I accept this nomination and share it with my entire team at RealTime Talent, as I believe our whole organization is a “rising star,” not only for Vadnais Heights, but our entire state. Thank you for this honor!

Mike Vowels - Fresh Paint

Q: How do you feel about being a rising star?

A: It is an honor to be a recipient of the 2023 VHEDC Rising Star Award.

I am grateful for the people that have surrounded me since coming into the workforce after college. I truly believe that this award says more about the people I have around me than it does about me. I wouldn’t be in this position if it wasn’t for my

amazing bosses, Larry Zack and Julie Stanke, and also the help of Nancy Hoglund these past few years. I am filled with gratitude and thankfulness towards God and those He has blessed me to work with. I wouldn’t be in this position if it wasn’t for them.

Q: How long have you worked in Vadnais Heights?

A: Since 2019.

Jenn Wold - Merrick Inc.

Q: How do you fell about being a rising star?

A: I feel honored to have been nominated and selected for the rising star award. Grateful for all who have believed in me and encouraged me to always follow my passion and never settle for less.

Q: How long have you worked in Vadnais Heights?

A: I have been working at Merrick Inc. for the past four years, located in Vadnais Heights.

Q: Anything else you’d like to add?

A: I’m thankful for my mom for always pushing me to get out of my comfort zone and never giving up on my passion for caring for others.

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS

Rick Lucio - Hallberg Engineering

Q: How do you feel about winning the Business Leadership Award?

A: It is a pleasure and an honor to receive this award from the VHEDC. We love working in this community, participating in business organizations and giving back to the local charities and foundations. Even though it is a recognition of being an individual business leader, I feel it takes great employees to make a company successful and, in turn, easy to be this leader. Thank you to VHEDC for this recognition.

Rick

Paul Fettinger - Hallberg

Q: How do you feel about winning the Business Leadership Award?

A: We are very humbled to receive this Business Leadership Award. We love this community that we live and

Engineering

Erin Olson

Jen Wold

Lucio

Mike Vowels

Ceremony features echos of Battle of Gettysburg

Above: A group of Civil War reenactors fires off a volley of rifle shots during a recent Memorial Day ceremony at Union Cemetery in White Lake that also recognized the upcoming 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. 17 Civil War veterans are buried at Union Cemetery, including Morritz Earhardt, an infantryman with the 1st Minnesota Regiment, which played an important role in the pivotal battle that was fought July 1–3, 1863.

Above: A musician plays taps on one of two handcrafted bugles that were created prior to the event. A second musician played at another part of the cemetery, creating a call and response “echo taps” effect.

At left: A group of women dressed in Civil War era clothing are spotted taking a stroll along Lake Avenue in White Bear Lake after participating in the parade and ceremony.

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MIGRAINE & HEADACHE AWARENESS MONTH

here are 150 different types of headaches, with the most common being tension, migraine, and cluster headaches. More than 36 million people experience migraine headaches in America, which is 12 percent of the entire population. According to the World Health Organization, one in seven people suffer from migraines worldwide. Migraines affect men, women, as well as children, and an estimated 10 percent of American children suffer from them.

Healthy habits and simple remedies sometimes stop migraines before they start.

Medicine is a proven way to both treat and prevent migraines. But medicine is only part of the story. It’s also important to take good care of yourself and understand how to cope with migraine pain when it strikes. The same lifestyle choices that promote overall good health can reduce the number of migraines you have and lessen the migraine pain. Here are just a few tips that may help lessen headaches / migraines:

• Find a calm environment.

• Turn off the lights. Light and sound can make migraine pain worse. Relax in a dark, quiet room. Sleep if you can.

• Try temperature therapy. Apply hot or cold compresses to your head or neck. Ice packs have a numbing effect, which may dull the pain. Hot packs and heating pads can relax tense muscles. Warm showers or baths may have a similar effect.

• Unwind at the end of the day to sleep well. Lessen distractions; use a fan to muffle distracting noises. Establish regular sleep hours, but don’t try so hard to sleep as it can make you more awake. Read or do another quiet activity until you become drowsy.

• Sip a caffeinated drink. In small amounts, caffeine alone can relieve migraine pain in the early stages. Caffeine also may enhance the pain-reducing effects of acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) and aspirin. Be careful, however. Drinking too much caffeine too often can lead to withdrawal headaches later. And having caffeine too late in the day may interfere with sleep, which can affect migraines.

• Eat wisely, and don’t skip meals. Be consistent; eat at about the same time every day. Fasting can

increase the risk of migraines. Keep a food journal and avoid foods that trigger migraines. Keeping track of the foods you eat and when you have migraines can help you find potential food triggers. These foods may include aged cheese, chocolate, caffeine and alcohol.

• Exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight. During physical activity, your body releases certain chemicals that block pain signals to your brain. These chemicals also help reduce anxiety and depression — two conditions that can make migraines worse.

• Simplify your life, and manage your time wisely.

• Manage stress, and enjoy yourself. Find time to do something you enjoy for at least 15 minutes every day, i.e. playing a game, having coffee with a friend or pursuing a hobby.

• Relax. Deep breathing from your diaphragm can help you relax. Focus on inhaling and exhaling slowly and deeply for at least 10 minutes

every day. It may help to relax your muscles, one group at a time. When you’re done, sit quietly for a minute or two.

Living with migraines is a daily challenge. But making healthy lifestyle choices can help. Ask your friends and loved ones for support. If you’re feeling anxious or depressed, consider joining a support group or seeking counseling. Believe in your ability to take control of the pain.

This information was found on www.nationaltoday. com and www.mayoclinic.org.

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Look out for these celestial events in June

• June 1, 2 - Mars in the Beehive. The planet Mars will pass through the beehive cluster, an open cluster of stars located in the constellation Cancer. Mars can be seen in or very near the cluster on the nights of June 1 and 2. A good pair of binoculars should be enough to see this rare event, although a telescope will provide a much better view.

• June 4 - Full Moon. The moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 03:43 UTC (10:43 p.m.). This full moon was

known by early Native American tribes as the Strawberry Moon because it signaled the time of year to gather ripening fruit. It also coincides with the peak of the strawberry harvesting season. This moon has also been known as the Rose Moon and the Honey Moon.

• June 4 - Venus at Greatest Eastern Elongation. The planet Venus reaches greatest eastern elongation of 45.4 degrees from the sun. This is the best time to view Venus, since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. Look for the bright planet in the western sky after sunset.

• June 12, 13 - Venus in the Beehive. The planet Venus will pass through the beehive cluster, an open cluster of stars located in the constellation Cancer. Venus can be seen in or very near the cluster on the nights of June 12 and 13. A good pair of binoculars should be enough to see this rare event, although a telescope will provide a much better view.

June 18 - New Moon. The moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 04:39 UTC (11:39 p.m.). This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

• June 21 - June Solstice. The June solstice occurs at 14:51 UTC (9:51 a.m.). The North Pole of the Earth will be tilted toward the sun, which will have reached its northernmost position in the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Cancer at 23.44 degrees north latitude. This is the first day of summer (summer solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of winter (winter solstice) in the Southern Hemisphere.

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There was a full moon June 4. The next full moon will be July 3.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

One winner of the 2023 Manitou Days student writing contest was inadvertently left out of the special section inside this

week’s Press. Catherine Cardoso is a 1st grader at Otter Lake Elementary and won for her short story “One Hundred Things.” All

of the writing contest winners’ submissions will be published in the Press during the Manitou Days festival.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Jacob Wilson

Mahtomedi golf

Jacob Wilson, Mahtomedi sophomore golfer, was Section 4AAA individual champion last week with 68-71-139, five under par, and was named co-Metro East player of the year the week before. He averages 1.68 under par and is ranked ninth in the state. Coach Jeff Poeschl praised Wilson for his consistency and poise, especially the ability to shake off a bad hole and come back with a good one. “Jacob is always smiling on the golf course, fun to play with and respectful of opponents and teammates,” Poeschl said.

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“It's hard not to find it all a little bittersweet.” -T.S. Look to the future with hope; remember everything you've achieved; and know that we are incredibly proud of you and will always be here for you!

Love,Mom&Dad

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Mari Davis

White Bear High School

You are all kinds of amazing! Embrace the adventures ahead.

— Love, Mom,Dad,Lilah,Sophie&Luna

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Bella Butters

White Bear Lake

We are so proud of you. Keep on shining your light. We love you so much!

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White Bear Lake

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White Bear High School

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St. Stephen Lutheran Church. The event will be held at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, July 9. We apologize for the error.

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BOYS TRACK

Mahtomedi was Section 4AA champion and will have entrants in ten events at the state Class 2A meet Thursday and Saturday at St. Michael-Albertville. The top three teams were Mahtomedi with 181, Totino-Grace with 151.5 and Fridley with 110.5. Jonah McCormick won the 110 high hurdles in 14.93 and 300 hurdles in 39.61. Owen Carlson won high jump with 6-8. Advancing with second-place finishes were Cody Dvorak in discus (129-8), Maxwell Holley in long jump (20-10), Emmett Poppelman in shot put (47-5) and John Gibbens in the 3200 (school record 9:32.47), along with two relays: the 4x400 with Anthony Breien, Hayden Schaefer, McCormick and Michael Barry (3:30.42), and the 4x800 with Evan Carion, William Lieberman, Gibbens and Ryan Pavlick. Mahtomedi placed 2-34 in discus with Palmer Emery (121-7) and Samuel Hemenway (120-3) behind Dvorak, and in shot put with Dvorak (43-10) and Ramsey Morrell (42-7) behind Poppelman. Blake Fedie was 3rd in pole vault. Also qualifying for state by standard was Eliah McCormick with a 6-2 high jump for third place. Schaefer was third in the 400 (52.28) and the 4x100 relay (43.66) was third.

GIRLS TRACK

Mahtomedi was Section 4AA champion and will have entrants in six events at the state Class 2A meet Thursday and Saturday at St. Michael-Albertville. Top

three section teams were Mahtomedi with 192, host St. Anthony Village with 130.5 and DeLaSalle with 125. Kaili Malvey won long jump (personal best 17-3) and high jump (5-2) and took second in triple jump (34-9 1/2). Top two advance to state. Mahtomedi was 1-2 in the 400 with Olivia Thiele (1:00.02) and Allison Rippentrop (1:00.92), and in the triple jump with Erin Steinman (35-1/2) and Malvey. Mahtomedi won the 4x800 in 10:21.38 with Sarah Brings, Ella Prose, Amber Schaefer and Thiele, and took second in the 4x400 with Schaefer, Madison Moeller, Rippentrop and Thiele (4:10.76). Natalie Jackson placed third in both discus (85-0) and shot put (30-11 1/2). Gabby Fox took third in the 3200 (13:14) and fifth in the 1600 (5:51.18). Anna Moseley was fourth in the 200 (27.79) and fifth in long jump (16-0). Also in the top five: Brings, third, 1600 (5:38.33); Brianna Elbers, fourth, 400 (1:03.96); Emma Walek, fifth, 100 (13.30); Isabel Vipond, fifth, 100 hurdles (18.52); and Steinman, fifth, pole vault (8-4).

GIRLS GOLF

Mahtomedi captured the Section 4AA championship, earning a berth in the state tournament, shooting 342 and 334 for a 676 total at Goodrich Golf Club in St. Paul. White Bear Lake had 689 and Stillwater 755. The section has only three complete teams. Mahtomedi had six of the top 13, led by freshman Lexie McGrane, placing fourth with 85-80-165, and eighth-grader Reagan Juhl, fifth with 86-79-165. Others were eighthgrader Mya Wilson, seventh, 85-88-173; freshman Lily Carlson, ninth, 86-90-176; senior Maggie McCarty, 10th, 95-87-192; and junior Sadie Stembridge, 13th, 90-95-195. The state tournament will be June 13-14 at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids.

BASEBALL

Defending champion and top-seeded Mahtomedi opened Section 4AAA with victories over North St. Paul 17-1 and Hill-Murray 10-0. The Zephyrs (15-6) are now idle until the finals Thursday at Northwestern College beginning at 5 p.m. Against North, Seth Nelson pitched all five innings and belted a threerun homer. Ethan Felling also hit a three-run homer. Nelson, Felling and Johnson had two hits each. The Zephyrs had a five-inning no-hitter against HillMurray, thrown by Felling (four innings) and Miles

Morris (one inning). Nick Rollinger was 3-for-3 (two RBI’s), Charlie Barre 2-for-2, and Nelson 2-for-3 (two RBI’s). Jacob Johnson had an RBI triple and Sam Garry an RBI double.

BOYS LACROSSE

Mahtomedi defeated Irondale 12-1 in the first round of Section 4, with Isaac Wendorff netting four goals, Jackson Johnson three and Nolan Dimitri two. Tommy Peer in goal stopped 11 of 12 shots. The No. 2 seeded Zephyrs (10-4) faced No. 3 Hill-Murray (9-5) in the semifinals. See results at presspubs.com

GIRLS LACROSSE

Mahtomedi defeated Hill-Murray 18-11 in the first round of Section 4 at Hill-Murray. The No. 5 seeded Zephyrs (9-5) faced Stillwater (11-3) on Monday in the semifinals. See results at presspubs.com

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The Zephyr boys piled together for a photo after winning the section team track-and-field title.

SPORTS

Back-to-back state tourneys for Bear softball

since then, taking a 20-4 mark into the state opener vs. St. Michael-Albertville on Thursday, 9 a.m., in North Mankato.

The main obstacle this year was North’s outstanding sophomore pitcher Madelyn Anthony. Fortunately, the Bears have a pretty fair hurler themselves in Chloe Barber. The Bears nipped the Polars 1-0 in 12 innings on May 24 and the two aces would hook up again in the finals.

The Bears followed with an 11-0 takedown of top-seeded Stillwater, taking a quick 7-0 lead in two innings against Anna Corbid, who had shut them out 3-0 in the season opener. They had 13 hits against three Pony pitchers.

“We kinda knew what to expect from her this time, and we were ready to attack,” said Annika Olsen, who clubbed the first two home runs of her varsity career, plus a single, for four RBI’s. “We were expecting a lot of inside (pitch) activity.”

only hit and the Bears’ only error.

Olsen’s lively bat and fleet feet result in the Bears’ first two runs. The senior shortstop cracked a double in the third inning and, with bases loaded, sped home on a short sac fly to center by Lund. A dropped third strike kept the inning alive. Olsen singled in the sixth and came around when North booted two grounders. She churned home from second on the shortstop’s error with two outs, barely beating the throw. Abby Taylor singled home an insurance run.

In the tournament, Chloe Barber gave up just four hits and one run in 29 innings, striking out 45 batters. Heidi Barber was 8-for-14 (one triple), Larson 8-for-14 (two doubles), and Chloe Barber 5-for-12 (two doubles, four walks). Olsen, 0-for-6 against Anthony in the 12-inning game, won the rematch and finished 6-for-17 with two homers and six runs.

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake will make its second straight trip to the state softball tournament starting Thursday after considerable drama in the sectional.

The No. 6 ranked Bears repeated their Section 4AAAA title with a startling 11-0 rout of No. 3 Stillwater, in between winning two grueling pitchers duels against No. 5 North St. Paul.

“Three top-ten teams in the tournament, that makes it even more special,” said catcher Heidi Barber.

The Bears, after reaching the state semifinals last year, started 4-4 this year but have won 16 straight

Heidi Barber socked a triple and three singles, Maddy Belisle delivered a two-run single, and Autumn Lund had two RBI’s (single and sac fly). Chloe Barber threw a five-inning, one-hit shutout with seven K’s.

With two chances to win once against North (which eliminated Stillwater 8-5), the Bears prevailed 3-1 to conclude the tourney. Barber and Anthony might have had another double shutout but for miscues that led to four unearned runs. Barber praised Anthony for “keeping our team off balance” and hitting the corners of the strike zone.

North loaded the bases in the first inning on Anna Mishler’s bunt single and two Barber walks. They ran a base-running play with two outs and scored on a throwing error, ending Barber’s streak of 49 straight scoreless innings. But that would be North’s

STATE CLASS 4A SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

THURSDAY Quarterfinals 9 a.m. at North Mankato

Hopkins (15-7) vs.

1-Rosemount (23-0)

5-St. Michael-Albertville

(21-3) vs. 4-White Bear Lake

(20-5)

Farmington (17-9) vs.

2-Maple Grove (21-2)

Shakopee (20-4) vs.

3-Forest Lake (20-3)

Semifinals 3:45 p.m.

Consolation semifinals 3:45 p.m.

FRIDAY

Fifth place game, 9 a.m.

Third place game, 11 a.m. Championship game, 1 p.m.

Mahtomedi golfers take conference and section, eye state

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Led by three sophomores, Mahtomedi captured team and individual championships in the Section 4AAA boys golf meet at Bunker Hills. The Zephyrs and sophomore Jacob Wilson previously placed first in the Metro East Conference.

Mahtomedi shot 293 and 297 for a 590 total at section, winning by five strokes; Cretin Derham Hall had 595, Stillwater

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS

BOYS TRACK

White Bear Lake has state track qualifiers in seven events, including two double section champions, after placing second in Section 4AA. The top three were Stillwater with 256, the Bears with 211 and Woodbury with 181.

Tolu Oyekunle, senior hurdler and a star football linebacker who’s signed with Bethel University, won both hurdle races, the 100 in 15.53 and the 300 in 41.28.

Luke Williams, junior distance runner, won close races in the 3200 with 9:40.28, out-kicking two Stillwater runners with a 61-second final lap, and the 1600 in 4:28.32.

Caleb Anderson and Bennett Gilson advanced to state with 2nd place finishes. Anderson, a junior, placed second in the 200 dash (22.32) and third in the 100 (11.34). Gilson, a senior, took second in long jump with 22-5, a personal best. He was third in triple jump (43-8) and fourth in high jump (5-11). The Bears 4x100 team placed second in 43.56

609, White Bear Lake 614, Tartan 667, and Highland Park 701. Three other teams did not make the cut.

Wilson was section medalist with 68-71-139, while Thomas Meader placed third with 69-75-144 and Riley McGrane was seventh with 76-75-151. The fourth score came from senior Ethan Splett with 82-76-158.

Wilson was three strokes ahead of the runner-up Sam Udovich of CretinDerham Hall.

The Zephyrs will return to Bunker Hills for the state Class 3A

tournament June 13-14.

Mahtomedi, coached by Jeff Poeschl, won the Metro East with St. Thomas Academy and Simley second and third, after a series of conference meets.

Wilson was named MEC player of the year for the second straight season after tying Charlie Williams of Hastings for most conference points. McGrane ranked third, Meader sixth, Splett eighth and sophomore Tony Kurn 13th in the season standings. The top 12 are all-

Murphy, fifth, 800 (2:04.40); Matt Hunter, fifth, shot put (42-8 1/2); Vatel Henderson, fifth, high jump (5-9); and Femi Animasaun, sixth, 300 hurdles (43.04).

The state Class 3A meet will be held Friday and Saturday at St. MichaelAlbertville.

GIRLS TRACK

White Bear Lake has state qualifiers in seven events, including two relays, after placing second in Section 4AA. Top three teams were Stillwater 315, the Bears 208 and Woodbury 131.5.

conference.

While led by the sophomore trio, Mahtomedi’s “real strength is our depth,” Coach Jeff Poeschl said, noting that junior Micah Schmidt has scored in several matches, Kurn’s 73 in the final conference meet helped fend off St. Thomas Academy, and Splett’s twounder 34 in the last nine at section was key to defeating the “highly-touted” CDH Raiders.

Jacob Wilson is this week’s athlete of the week. See page 17

Advancing to state with second-place finishes were d’Almeida, a sophomore, in the 100 dash (12.62); senior Nola Hipkins in the 300 hurdles (47.97) and junior Kiera Windish in discus (1118).

d’Almeida, and Adebisi. The 4x800 was third (10:40.96) with Amelia Nachtscheim, Lily Schneider, Madelyn Bystrom, and Brynn Heinsohn.

but qualified for state by standard with Anderson, Gilson, Jaden Gierok and Johnson.

Keith Johnson placed third in the 400 (51.91) and seventh in the 200 (23.28). Tomi Animasaun was fifth in 300 hurdles (42.67), sixth in long jump (20-9 1/4), and ninth in 110 hurdles (17.45).

Vaughn Larson was fifth in the 3200 (10:00) and sixth in the 1600 (4:37.35). Tyrese Behnken took fourth in 110 hurdles (16.17); Ryley

Senior Katelyn Porter won the 800 by over five seconds in 2:17.69. She’s the lone Bear individual section champion.

Karen Enow, a freshman, was shot put champion with a throw of 36-10 1/4.

The Bears were first in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays. The 4x100 team won in 49.40 (just .08 ahead of Woodbury) with Elaina Hosfield, Kamaria Newton, Autumn Maki and Lys-Aurele d’Almeida. The 4x200 team won in 1:45.18 with Maki, Temitope Adebisi, Newton and Aliyah Hamlin.

Enow and Windish both improved dramatically late in the season. Enow threw a personal best 34-8 for fourth at conference and exceeded that by more than two feet at the section. Windish broke 100 for the first time at conference (110-2 1/2 for second) and set another PR at section. She was also third in shot put (33-7).

Josephine Mlejnek took third in high jump (5-0). Placing fourth were Hamlin, 200 (26.86); Aveline McCabe, 1600 (5:30.32) and 3200 (12:12); Jinet Demanou, discus (93-1); and Nola Hipkins 100 hurdles (16.93). Placing fifth were Brooklyn Gysbers, pole vault (7-10); Maki, 100 (13.15); Gabrielle Bohrer, 400 (1:02.54); and Samantha Perez, shot put (31-11). Clara Kolstad was sixth in the 1600 (5:32.98)

The 4x400 was second (4:03.02) with Porter, Bohrer,

“We are so proud of how well our athletes competed at sections,” said Brianna Seibel, co-coach with Hannah Hensley. “We witnessed several personal records and a few of those performances stamped tickets to the state meet next week.”

BRENNAN SCHACHTNER

Annika Olsen slid past North catcher Jaeley Steiner for the goahead run in the Bears’ 2-1 finals win at McKnight Fields.

Caleb Anderson

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS

BOYS GOLF

White Bear Lake seventh-grader golfer Easton Fiddle earned a trip to the state meet by placing eighth in Section 4AAA. Fiddie shot 77 and 75 for a 152 total at Bunker Hills. The Bears placed fourth of seven teams. The top five were Mahtomedi with 590, Cretin Derham Hall 595, Stillwater 609, White Bear Lake 614, and Tartan 667. Bear senior Callan Healy shot 81-76-157, sophomore Jack Stanius 81-77-158, senior Ryan Jamieson 76-82-158, senior Camden O’Malley 78-81-159, and senior Isaiah Berry 85-74-159. The state meet is June 13-14 at Bunker Hills.

LACROSSE

Both White Bear Lake teams won their Section 4 openers. The No. 4 seeded Bear boys defeated Totino-Grace 15-8, advancing to semifinals at No. 1 Stillwater (10-4). The No. 2 seeded Bear girls (11-3) defeated Roseville Area 16-4 and hosted No. 3 Gentry Academy (13-0) in the semifinals. See scoring details online at presspubs.com.

BASEBALL

White Bear Lake won two of three playoff games, both in an extra inning, to stay alive in Section 4AAAA. The Bears (13-10) faced Stillwater this week (see update at presspubs.com). In action at Northwestern College, the  Bears clipped Stillwater 10-6 as Kaden Johnson’s long

triple knocked in two runs in the eighth to break a 6-6 tie, after which he scored on Kevin Zollinger’s double to deep right field. Noah Jacka labored seven innings to get the win and Aidan Welch closed it out. Blake Eckerle was 4-for-4 (two runs) and Johnson 2-for-3 (three RBI’s). Top-seeded Cretin-Derham Hall downed the Bears 125, socking three home runs, with Welch taking the loss. The Bears edged Roseville 4-3. In the eighth, Johnson and Zollinger walked, Tyler Allshouse beat out a bunt single, and a throwing error on the bunt let Johnson score. Jack Setterlund singled home a game-tying run with two out in the seventh. Roman Lachenmeyer got the last four outs (no runs) for the win. Jacka, who struck out 11, took a 2-1 lead into the seventh when Roseville scored twice.

GIRLS GOLF

Kristina Pratt and Ivory Drusch of White Bear Lake qualified for the state golf tournament as the Bears placed second of three teams in Section 4AAA. Pratt, a senior, was runner-up with 8076-156, nine strokes behind medalist Lily Vencelli of Cretin-Derham Hall. Drusch, a junior, placed sixth with 82-84-166. Mahtomedi shot 676, the Bears 689 and Stillwater 755 at Goodrich Golf Club in St. Paul. Cami Bachmeier shot 182, Elaine Eddicus 185, Bailey Eddicus 190, and Sydney Pfeil 192. The state meet is June 13-14 at Bunker Hills.

Zephyrs netters 4th seed at state, 3 advance as individuals

The Mahtomedi tennis team is seeded fourth for the state Class 2A tournament at the University of Minnesota, which concludes Wednesday.

After the Zephyrs beat Mounds View 4-3 for the Section 4AA team title, their leaders won section individual crowns last week: junior Sam Rathmanner in singles, and junior Jack Allaben and sophomore Brandon Pham in doubles. The state individuals competition is set for Thursday and Friday.

Rathmanner won 36 of 37 games against his first three section foes and beat Mounds View’s Soren Swenson 6-2, 6-3 in the finals. Allaben/ Pham also went 4-0,

Jack

winning every set, beating Centennial’s Sean Oslund and Zack Chaffey 6-2, 6-0 in the finals.

Rathmanner (23-3)

is ranked No. 6 in singles. Pham (242) is ranked eighth. Allaben, who plays 3-singles, is undefeated at 26-0.

CONTRIBUTED

Allaben, Coach Aaron Freer, Brandon Pham and Sam Rathmanner won section doubles and singles titles.