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City places temporary moratorium on cannabis business

BY SEBASTIAN STUDIER PRESS INTERN

The sale of cannabis is now illegal within the city of White Bear Lake until January 2025, as city council unanimously decided to place an interim moratorium on the sale of cannabis. The penalty for violating the moratorium is a misdemeanor.

In response to recent state legislation, the moratorium is a continuation of the city’s current moratorium on the sale of low-dose edible cannabinoid products that was approved in September 2022.

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New York Times bestselling author to visit with White Bear area fans

BY MERRINA O’MALLEY PRESS INTERN

William Kent Krueger begins his day with a cup of dark french roast coffee and 3 hours of writing. With this amount of dedication, it is no wonder he has continued to turn out novels that win both awards and the hearts of his readers.

During Krueger’s childhood his father, a high school English teacher, helped him fall in love with literature. When he was just 18 years old, he was introduced to the works of Ernest Hemingway. From there, he decided he would write the next Great American Novel.

After a midlife crisis and

research into popular literature genres, he began his fruitful journey into the world of mystery.

As Krueger puts it, “It’s a genre whose appeal cuts across all socio-economic levels, all age demographics, [and] all ethnic groups.”

Following a four year learning curve, he finished his first published book, ‘Iron Lake’. This was the beginning of his most famous Cork O’Connor series, which now includes 19 books and a loyal following.

As a full-time writer, Krueger could not imagine his life any other way. “I’ve always wanted to be a writer,” he said. “There was never

anything else I really wanted to be.”

Cities were given the authority to restrict the operations of cannabis businesses after the Minnesota Legislature legalized the use of marijuana for adults,

The new law also required the creation of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) which was established on July 1 and is meant to work with local cities to develop model ordinances and reasonable restrictions on the time, place and manner of cannabis business.

The ordinance enacted by White Bear Lake will allow city staff to conduct studies during the moratorium period to better understand their next steps.

“Given the uncertainty regarding all of this new legislation and the lack of model ordinances yet to be developed by OCM, I do recommend that the city council does adopt an interim ordinance imposing the moratorium to protect the health, safety and general welfare of White Bear Lake residents, business, and citizens until we can further study this,” City manager Lindy Crawford said.

Mayor Dan Louismet supports the moratorium and is disappointed how the state legislature handled this issue.

“I think the state legislature should be ashamed of themselves for passing a broad and sweeping law and setting an effective date that is so quick before the regulatory bodies can develop the rules and necessary backfilling of regs [regulations] to figure out how we’re going to deal with this,” Louismet said.

William Kent Krueger

Krueger has lived in Minnesota for 43 years, and his appreciation for it shows up throughout his many works. His books showcase the many types of landscapes that can be found in the state, and highlight the local

SEE KRUEGER, PAGE 2A

Louismet thinks the city needs to “take a beat” to figure out how everything is going to play out but is open to discussion of regulatory structure for controlling cannabis later down the line if the state figures out how to lay the law out safely and “somewhat properly.”

“Right now, with a brand new law that’s a

SEE MORATORIUM, PAGE 3A

John Redpath achieved the honor of being the first skier to skim across the water behind Pete Sampair’s vintage cruiser the Joan II during a recent morning outing on White Bear Lake. The wooden cruiser, originally built in 1939 by John O. Johnson at the White Bear Boat Works, was refurbished and brought back to the lake last year.

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Native American cultures of Minnesota. The Cork O’Connor series takes place in the great northwoods area, and the main character is part Ojibwe and part Irish.

His standalone novels are also set in Minnesota. ‘Ordinary Grace’, his novel published in 2013, is a New York Times bestseller and received the Edgar Award for best novel. The companion novel, ‘This Tender Land’ spent nearly six months on the New York Times bestseller list.

Krueger will be visiting Lake Country Booksellers in downtown White Bear Lake on Sept. 8 at 9:30 a.m. His newest book, ‘The River We Remember’, is set to release on September 5, and copies will be available at the store for purchase.

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MORATORIUM: Council restricts sale of cannabis within city limits—for now

would potentially be selling cannabis products in the future.

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Councilmember Dan Jones echos

thoughts, expressing concerns over the vagueness of the state law and the potential problems this could cause.

“I support legalized cannabis, but not the way it’s rolled out,” Jones said.

In Jones’ ward, there is a store that

The current state law says stores selling cannabis cannot be within a certain distance from a school property but does not give any more details such as where the distance needs to be measured, such as from the center of the property or the far edge of the property.

The shop in question falls within this distance, but due to the vagueness of the state law, Jones does not know how city staff and the police department are going to deal with this.

“Managing it is turning out to be

not so easy for multiple levels of staff,” Jones said. So, therefore, like the mayor said, take a breath, a step back and just wait.”

During a July 25 public hearing

Solomon Haile, owner of Summit Liquor, expressed concern that liquor and tobacco stores in neighboring cities can sell low-dose THC products while he is currently unable to.

In response, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist says the city is working on a licensing ordinance to go into effect before the expiration of the current moratorium Sept. 27, 2023 on the sale of low-dose edible cannabinoid products. This will allow liquor

stores and tobacco shops to sell edible cannabinoid products.

“So that’s coming our way relatively soon,” Walsh said. “We’ll get on the same footing as our neighbors at least if we move quickly on that piece.”  Crawford said letters were sent to tobacco and liquor license holders in the city discussing the proposed ordinance regarding low-dose edible cannabinoid products.

Sebastian Studier is an intern at Press Publications. He can be reached by calling 651-242-2775 or emailing intern1@presspubs.com.

Using marijuana in public draws scrutiny of city

White Bear Lake —The control of public use of marijuana will be one of the provisions of a new city ordinance controlling adult marijuana use.

City Attorney Troy Gilchrist says public marijuana use is currently not prohibited in the city. Gilchrist is urging the White Bear Lake city council to look for some sort of “level playing field”

when it comes to public marijuana usage and the current laws regarding public usage of tobacco and alcohol.

Mayor Dan Louismet agrees and thinks a future ordinance regarding the public use of marijuana should search for a level of parity with alcohol and tobacco products.

“We currently prohibit the use of alcohol in a public park and there’s no reason why we shouldn’t prevent the use of marijuana in a public park,” Louismet said. “I think that makes good sense.”

WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES

The police department will purchase thermal imaging two drones. Thermal imaging drones would have been invaluable on past calls of a drowning on White Bear Lake, missing vulnerable adults and children, suspects fleeing on foot and an officerinvolved shooting. Funding from a $14,000 a grant requires a matching contribution from the city of $30,600. Police chief Julie Swanson says restrictions

Councilmember Kevin Edberg also thinks council should search for some sort of parity between the three drugs while forming a future ordinance and search for consistency regarding the legality of public usage.

City manager Crawford says the city can draft a public marijuana use ordinance based on other cities’ models and existing ordinances and present it to the council for a first reading during the Aug. 22 city council meeting.

prohibit the police department from invading the privacy of citizens with drones.

• T here was approval for the construction of a 14-bed nursing home at 2687 County Road D.

• Element Design-Build has been approved to redevelop the vacant gas station site at 2502 County Road E. into 9, 2.5-story townhome units. The project includes two

separate townhome buildings, an outdoor courtyard, a standalone community room, a stormwater management area, and surface lot guest parking.

• T he next regular city council meeting is Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Sebastian Studier

Inflation is slowing

The Feds just raised interest rates a quarter percent, hoping to get inflation under 3%. The side effects are rippling through the economy. There are some signs that food prices are coming down. However, not gasoline, dining out, and perhaps most important of all, not mortgage costs which have doubled. There are no immediate signs of declining.

Financial experts, lenders and real estate people tell us we should not spend more than 30% of our annual income on housing costs. Higher interest rates have a big effect on the cost of your next home if you are planning to buy. For example, in the metro area if you were going to buy a $400,000 home and the mortgage interest was 3%, that would cost you $1,686 per month and your income would have to be at least $67,440.

About the Town

Now the interest is at 6%. That would bring the monthly payment to $2,398 and your income would have to be over $95,920.

A big issue before you make a decision.

There is a shortage of homes on the market and the prices have gone up rather dramatically after the COVID crisis and inflation factors. What are young people who want to buy a home supposed to do? If you are single, you may continue to live with your parents. If you are married, maybe there is an apartment in your parent’s or a friend’s basement. Some singles are joining together with others, sometimes four or five, to rent a home.

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I have also learned of some apartments and condos with as low as 500 square feet that are available to rent or lease.

It has been a dream for many to own a home because they grow in value. With inflation getting under control, I have talked to so-called experts and they tell me prices are not going down. They will still creep up with the short supply. Many home sales find the prices being bid up $10,000 and $20,000 more than the asking price just because of shortage and demand.

As a result, people aren’t willing to sell. They are staying where they are. When interest rates go back down, that may be another story.

Caught in coin counting

The other day I took my piggy bank to US Bank where they have a coin counting machine available. There was a sign indicating it was out of order so I inquired when it might be repaired. They said a part was ordered, but they weren’t sure. I innocently asked what happened to it and the staff member said you just won’t believe what we find people are trying to run through the machine. They said it’s not only odd coins, but recently they had teeth caught in it. I never thought of a piggy bank as a place to save teeth. I didn’t know what they meant by this, whether it was a gold-filled one or a child’s tooth that they hadn’t put under their pillow for a reward. I had to try another bank.

Showboat Relocated

I’m sure many of you, like Kathy and I, remember the Minnesota Centennial Showboat docked at St. Paul’s Harriet Island where the University of Minnesota theater group put on productions during the summers. It was fun to go there, the plays were good, and it made for a wonderful evening on the Mississippi River.

A couple weeks ago when we were in Winona with our daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Chuck, they took us up the Mississippi River to just below lock 5 where the old showboat is moored at a Wisconsin docking facility. It’s just sitting there.

What happened? Well, the U of M theater was able to get a new showboat in December, 2000. The partnership would be with the city of St. Paul Riverfront Development, the Padelford Packet Boat Co. and the University of Minnesota. The construction began the following spring in Greenville, Mississippi. The new showboat arrived at Harriet Island on April 17, 2002. The final curtain call was in the 2016 summer season.

The William A. Thompson Dredge Museum hoped to raise enough money to purchase the old showboat and Dave Belz and Bob Harris set out to raise funds to buy the boat and transport it from St. Paul to Winona.

The plan was to have it moored at the new updated Levee Park in Winona and it would be a venue for area arts, culture and events. The showboat arrived in Winona in 2019 and it looks like not enough money was raised to utilize it for that intent. Therefore, it continues to be idled below lock and dam 5. I cannot confirm, but it’s estimated that it cost them $60,000 to purchase it and have it delivered to Winona. Maybe someone will come along and help bring the old showboat back to life.

I’m Madeline, but my friends call me ‘Mads’

Iam the newest staff writer for Shoreview Press and The Lowdown. I graduated from the University of St. Thomas in May with a degree in English-Creative Writing and a minor in communications.

At St. Thomas, I juggled both academics and being on the track team all four years. As a junior, I spent the whole year designing and editing the student literary newspaper— The Summit Avenue Review— with nine other fellow students. My next great adventure is graduate school, where I am studying creative writing, editing and publishing.

But first, how did I get here?

I grew up in Wyoming– the city, not the state. It is a quiet, small town just about an hour North of the Twin Cities. My family has lived in the same house since before I was born. We have never moved, nor do I think we ever will. I lived

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the typical small-town life. I went to elementary school two miles down the road from my house, I played with my older sister and the kids who lived next door, and my favorite place to hang out was the Dairy Queen which was a quick bike ride away from where I lived.

My childhood was consumed with ice cream, friends, school and sports. I did gymnastics from the ages of four to fifteen. From the age of eleven, I spent twentyfour hours at practice each week perfecting my salute and pointing my toes until my feet hurt. When I turned thirteen, my focus started to shift from gymnastics to track. I did both sports until I was fifteen when I ultimately had to pick between them. Track won by a landslide. I attended Forest Lake High School where I graduated in 2019. In my four years on the track team, I gained multiple All-Conference and All-State titles and walked away with two school records.

After I graduated from college, I spent my first month of summer reading ten books, moving out of my college apartment, and trying to learn how to golf. At the

beginning of July, I joined the Press Publications team to grow as a writer. They are the perfect fit for me. Everyone is passionate about what they do, and it reflects in their work. I am at my desk from Monday to Friday and spend my weekends sitting on my front porch trying to finish yet another book on my never-ending “to-be-read” list or visiting my friends in the cities.

I have always had a passion for storytelling and writing. It has been something I have enjoyed since I was in elementary school. During my free time, instead of messing around with the cute boys in my sixth-grade class, I would sit in the reading corner trying to finish a book before time was up. My diary was filled with poorly written stories. It still is. But I know that these experiences I have had growing up, in college and at Press Publications will be invaluable to me, wherever I end up.

Madeline Dolby can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs. com or lowdownnews@ presspubs.com

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Response to letters

In response to DiCesare’s letter (July 19), Paslawski did not explicitly identify herself as a conservative, a theist, or as someone against COVID-19 vaccines. In order to illustrate the logical inconsistencies of Raeker’s letter (July 5) Paslawski plays devil’s advocate until the end when she identifies herself as pro-life. Both DiCesare and Raeker try to peddle the idea that being pro-life is synonymous with being both a theist and a conservative, but this is increasingly misleading. Likewise, Paslawski’s example about COVID-19 indeed fit the bill of the government telling us what to do with our bodies, motives aside.

The crux of the issue in this thread has been whether human life has inherent value or not. DiCesare and Raeker both suggest that it doesn’t, but what premises led them to this conclusion, and where are the logical parameters to keep vulnerable groups (ethnic minorities, disabled, females) from being singled out as unworthy of life?

DiCesare’s conclusion that abortion only affects a few people is completely wrong. We’re all connected whether

we like it or not. To the unborn life that abortion is imposed upon (and to all those people who otherwise would have seen, met, befriended this person, married them, etc.) the abortion made all the difference in the world. Likewise for the parents,who are now on a different timeline and trajectory, physically and psychologically.

What sort of concept of the common good could we possibly deduce and what type of culture would develop from an ideology that doesn’t stand up for the weak, or has an increasingly exclusive idea of who’s worthy of the state’s protection? Any true concept of justice is not compatible with this ‘might makes right,’ ‘ends justify the means’ mentality.

Surely we are made for more than just the worship of big business and big government. If a single person being aborted doesn’t matter how could multiple people dying from COVID-19 matter? Our lives are not purely utilitarian. Life is a gift, no one should need to plead their case for existing.

STUDENT NEWS

The following students graduated from a college or university in spring 2023:

• North Dakota State University: Ashley Fettinger of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, electrical engineering, summa cum laude; Adam Bear of White Bear Township, Bachelor of Business Administration, cum laude; Erika Townley, Bachelor of Arts, marketing.

• University of Vermont: Elizabeth Tuttle of Pine Springs, Bachelors in health and society, cum laude.

• University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse: Gabrielle Potthoff of White Bear Lake, Master of Science, student affairs administration.

• University of Wisconsin-Madison: Lex Waldoch of Dellwood, Bachelor of Science, computer sciences; Jacob Arlandson of Birchwood, Bachelor of Science, mechanical engineering; Matt Anderson of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Arts, journalism;

CHURCH BRIEF

Don’t miss well-known musicians, music at annual concert series

The 3rd annual Music on the Lawn outdoor concert series at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church will kick-off August 20 with a tribute to rock & roll greatest duos. The local Super Duos band will perform a tribute to rock’s greatest duos, including Hall & Oates, The Righteous Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, and more.

The free, family-friendly concerts are open to the general public and feature local musicians and weave in the sacred with the secular.

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Megan Beaulieu of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Science, civil engineering; Sydney Freking of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Business Administration, finance, investment and banking, supply chain management; Wyatt Begley of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Business Administration, finance, investment and banking; Mikalyn Morriem of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Business Administration, operations and technology management, supply chain management; Anna Lindberg of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, neurobiology; Claire Odmark of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, psychology, social welfare, with distinction; TJ Turinske of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, biomedical engineering, with distinction.

• University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Avery Potthoff of White Bear Lake, Master of Science, strength and conditioning.

The lineup includes The Super Duos on August 20, performing a tribute to rock’s greatest duos, including Hall & Oates, The Righteous Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, and more; Local singer and songwriter Peter Mayer on Aug. 27; and swing and jazz band Steve Clarke and The Working Stiffs on Sept. 10.

Concerts are Sundays at 4 p.m. on the north lawn of the church, located at 1851 Birch Street, White Bear Lake. Concert-goes should bring a chair or blanket, and nonalcoholic beverages.

First Church of Christ, Scientist August

August 6: Spirit

August 13: Soul

August 20: Mind

August 27: Christ Jesus

Sunday school @ 10am Testimony meetings every Wednesday at 7:30pm in person 4705 Clark Ave White Bear Lake 651-429-0512

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

O fficers responded to a familial dispute at a Roth Place residence July 21.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1700 block of Fourth Street July 22.

• O fficers responded to an assault in the area of Howard and Cedar Avenues July 22. A suspect has been identified.

• O fficers responded to a verbal argument in the 4000 block of White Bear Avenue July 22.

• A vehicle stolen on Highland Avenue obvernight July 22 was later recovered near the intersection of Auger Avenue and Elm Street.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road July 23.

• O fficers responded to a noise complaint in the 1800 block of Birch Street July 23.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1400 block of Highway 96 July 23.

• T heft was reported in the 4900 block of Highway 61 July 24.

• A vehicle stolen July 24 in the 1700 block of Fourth Street was recovered in

the city of Anoka.

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

• O fficers assisted with a civil issue in the 2100 block of County Road E July 24.

• A W hite Bear Lake man was arrested for assault in the 4900 block of Stewart Avenue July 24.

Attempted auto theft was reported overnight July 25 in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue.

• O fficers advised two dog owners at Matoska Park to keep their dogs on leashes

July 25.

• O fficers assisted Ramsey County Water Patrol in responding to a fight in the 5000 block of Lake Avenue

July 25.

• Attempted auto theft occurred on Willow Avenue July 25.

• O fficers responded to a neighbor dispute in the 4600 block of Bald Eagle Avenue July 25.

• A M aplewood man was arrested for DWI after being pulled over for driving the wrong way in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane July 26.

• O fficers respodned to a dispute in the 4700 block of Peggy Lane July 26.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

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

Vadnais Heights

• A resident in the 1000 block of County Road D reported a bicycle stolen from the patio overnight June 27-28.

• Terroristic threats were reported June 28 in the 1100 block of Willow Lake Blvd.

• T he Walmart store in the 800 block of County Road E on June 28 reported four females for placing $1,353.45 worth of merchandise into reusable shopping bags and passing all points of sale. Loss prevention personnel were able to briefly stop the suspects outside the store and recover the merchandise. A Keep Our Kops Safe alert was issued, after the suspects left in two different vehicles.

• T he Walmart store reported another shoplifting incident June 29, after a suspect switched tags on merchandise and thwarted efforts by loss prevention personnel to stop the theft.

W hite Bear Lake Mitsubishi in the 3400 block of Highway 61 reported a vehicle damaged their car

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Out of state man asleep at the wheel tagged for DWI

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — A Greensboro, North Carolina man, 35, faces up to one year in jail and/or a maximum fine of $3,000 for gross misdemeanor refusal to submit to a breath test, after being pulled over for suspicion of DWI. He is also been charged with misdemeanor DWI, which carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail and/ or a maximum fine of $1,000.

At approximately 7:55 p.m. July 16, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the BP gas station, 5960 Highway 61, on a report of a male slumped over in a running motor vehicle at a fuel pump. Deputies approached the parked vehicle and checked to make sure the occupant in the driver’s seat was still breathing, which he was. Deputies then knocked on the window and awoke the driver, who exhibited a blank stare with bloodshot and watery eyes.

After being identified, the driver said he had come from a social gathering and had consumed a single beer. He then began rambling about topics unrelated to anything. The defendant agreed to

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

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

Birchwood

• A water main break causing the road to fail was reported June 21 on White Pine Lane. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies summoned the public works department to the scene. Wildwood Avenue residents reported two kayaks missing June 24 and wanted to know whether deputies had impounded them because they had been left on the beach. Deputies advised the complainant that the sheriff’s office doesn’t impound kayaks left on beaches.

Dellwood

• A D ellwood Avenue resident on June 25 reported a possible water main break, causing leakage through his driveway. D eputies arrested a motorist for DWI June 28 near Dellwood Avenue and Peninsula Road, following a traffic stop for unsafe driving.

Grant

• Residents in the 11000 block of Grenelefe Avenue N. reported their mailbox struck by a vehicle June 22. The next day, residents in the 9000 block of 75th Street N. also reported their mailbox damaged.

Mahtomedi

• A Shamrock Drive resident reported his unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway was rummaged through overnight June 21-22, and $10 to $20 in cash stolen. All other items, such as hockey gear, were left behind.

wash June 30.

• A burglary was reported overnight July 1-2 in the 600 block of Monn Avenue and a bicycle was stolen from an open garage.

A resident in the 900 block of Pondview Court reported the rear passenger window of his vehicle shot out with a BB guns sometime overnight July 1-2.

• A resident in the 3400 block of Valento Drive reported a burglary occurring between midnight and 1 a.m. July 2, when thieves entered through an open garage door, rummaged through a vehicle and stole $10 in cash.

• A St. Paul man, 20, and a Brooklyn Center woman, 21, were banned from the Kwik Trip in the 3200 block of Highway 61 on July 2 for shoplifting from the store.

• A resident in the 100 block of Mayfair Road reported criminal damage to his vehicle and siding July 3 by thrown rocks.

• A rea Mechanical reported their work van damaged in the 3200 block of Fanum Road at 4:00 a.m. July 4, according to surveillance video. Nothing appeared to have been stolen.

• A L oretta Lane resident reported a motor vehicle tampered with overnight June 22-23.

• A motorist was cited June 23 near Wildwood Road and Birchwood Road for failure to provide proof of insurance and verbally warned for expired tabs, following a traffic stop by deputies on patrol who observed the vehicle displaying April 2023 registration. After the driver admitted to being recently cited for no insurance, he was made to legally park the vehicle and seek other transportation.

• A bicycle rider was arrested at 1:55 a.m. June 24 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue, after deputies observed the bike traveling without headlights. However, when deputies flashed their emergency lights and gave a short burst from their siren, the cyclist refused to stop until deputies physically detained him.

• A M innesota motorist was cited June 24 near Hickory Street and Warner Avenue for speeding 44 mph in a 30 mph zone and for failure to provide proof of insurance, after deputies clocked the vehicle on radar after it passed them. During the traffic stop, the driver presented expired proof of insurance, and the vehicle smelled of marijuana. The driver admitted to the source of the pot odor and acknowledged his speedometer was not working properly. Deputies searched the vehicle and found paraphernalia before releasing the driver.

• A dog-on-dog biting incident was reported June 26 on Wedgewood Drive.

• A wedding ring was reported stolen from a memory care facility on East Avenue June 28.

• A package was reported stolen June 28 from a Briarwood Avenue residence.

White Bear Township

• D eputies collected unwanted firearms from the 1200 block of Birch Pond Trail June 27 and took them away for destruction.

A M inneapolis man, 27, was arrested June 30 in the 1400 block of Jonquil Lane on a Nevada felony warrant

• A L ittle Canada man reported his motorcycle vandalized June 30 in the 2200 block of 5th Court.

• A Chisago City man reported being involved in a hit and run accident at 10:16 p.m. June 30 in the 4600 block of Centerville Road, during which his vehicle was hit from behind by a motorcycle. When the victim stopped at the side of the road to inspect his broken tail light, he was assaulted by five motorcyclists. A witness provided dashcam video of the incident.

• D eputies on routine patrol at 2:52 a.m. July 4 at the intersection of Highway 61 and Buffalo Street observed an abandoned vehicle parked in the intersection, in the lane of traffic and precariously close to the railroad track. Deputies had the hazardous vehicle towed.

exit the motor vehicle to perform standardized field sobriety tests, all of which he failed. The subject was arrested when his preliminary breath test showed a .155 blood alcohol level.

At the patrol station, the defendant elected to consult with an attorney and stated he would take the official breath test. However, he failed again and again to correctly blow into the machine, leading to a deficient sample. The defendant’s conduct was deemed a refusal by law enforcement.

Theft prevention for Kia, Hyundai owners

The White Bear Lake police department is distributing steering wheel locks to owners of Kia and Hyundai vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2021. Vehicles must have steel key and turnto-start ignitions. Owners must provide proof of residency and insurance. There is a limited supply of locks available. For more information, email Officer Mlynarczyk, tmlynarczyk@whitebearlake. org.

The White Bear Lake Police Department is distributing a limited number of streeing wheel locks to prevent auto thefts.

CONTRIBUTED

Rotarian Beverley Driscoll receives a legacy Paul Harris Award on behalf of her late husband Fletcher Driscoll at the White Bear Lake Rotary Club meeting. The posthumous award was presented to Driscoll by club member Gene Altstatt. The Paul Harris award acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.The program that day was also dedicated to the late Dellwood sailor and mentor, called “Fletcher Driscoll: A scows and beyond,” presented by his good friend Jay Rendall.

New fire truck to blaze into town in 2025

BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR

A new rescue fire truck will be parked in the garage at the White Bear Lake fire station in 2025.

Fire Chief Greg Peterson said rescue truck #923 has been in service since 2003 and has reached its expected 20-year life span. Its replacement is part of the Capital Improvement Plan and Financial Management Plan in 2025. He noted prices for fire trucks have significantly increased over the last few years.

“The first truck the council approved me to purchase five years ago was about $550,000 and now the same truck is going for $944,000,” Peterson said. “Each year we’re seeing significant price increases. And so we obviously need to replace the fleet and keep it up to up to par and working for another 20 years.”

Peterson noted that another dynamic that has developed over the years is the delay in getting a truck. “It used to be less than a year and currently, they average about 24 to 36 months before we can even get our hands on the vehicle,” he said.

According to Peterson, the city is a member of the Houston-Galveston (HGAC) Cooperative. MacQueen, the local vendor of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., is the preferred vendor through the HGAC Cooperative for

the purchase of the new truck for $944,000. There is a provision within their purchase agreement to purchase the current rescue truck via trade-in at a value of $60,000.

The final cost to the city for the new truck would be $884,000. Payment for the purchase would be due in 2025 which aligns with the Capital Improvement Plan, Financial Management Plan and 2023 adopted budget.

“The city’s mechanics enjoy working on the ladder truck and are impressed with how it is built,” Peterson stated. “Having a similar rescue truck with the fleet would be beneficial for the fire department and public works mechanics.”

Council Member Kevin Edberg asked Peterson how many miles are put on the truck and how many times a year does it go out on calls.

“We don’t travel a great distance, but usually around 70,000 to 80,000 miles over those 20 years,” Peterson responded. “Currently the rescue truck is kind of the backup role. So, this will become the primary truck that goes on every call. We do closer to 1,000 fire calls a year. But it also goes on accident scenes and so on.”

Mayor Dan Lousimet noted getting the truck is essential for the safety of the community. “It’s an essential piece of equipment for the fire department, and it’s time to replace it.”

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

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES

JULY 11, 2023

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

AGENDA of July 11, 2023 was presented for approval. Motion by McGuire, seconded by Ortega. Unanimously approved.

MINUTES of June 27, 2023 were presented for approval. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Ortega. Unanimously approved

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Commissioner Moran.

PRESENTATION OF AWARD

Human Resources – Presentation: Ramsey county Employee Achievement Award: The citizens Resource Center of the Sheriff’s Office. Presented by Commissioner Moran.

Human Resources – Presentation: Ramsey County Employee Achievement Award: Winter recreation Area Team – Parks & Recreation. Presented by Commissioner Ortega.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

Housing Stability – Amendment to the Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Services for Housing Support Infrastructure. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-102)

Property Tax, Records & Election Services – Agreement with City of Shoreview for voting Equipment and Elections Services. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-103)

Sheriff’s Office – Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for Participation in the Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-104)

Sheriff’s Office – Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Commerce for Minnesota Auto Theft Prevention Program – Dedicated Investigators. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-105)

Sheriff’s Office – Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Commerce for Minnesota Auto Theft Prevention Program – General Personnel, Training, and Equipment. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-106)

County Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office – Grant Award from Minnesota Department of Commerce for Minnesota Auto Theft Prevention Program Grant – Youth Intervention Project. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-107)

County Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office – Grant Agreement with Minnesota Department of Commerce for the Minnesota Auto Theft Prevention – Dedicated Personnel & Training Grants program. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-108)

Workforce Solutions – Grant Agreement with the Federal Communications Commission for Affordable Connectivity Program Outreach Grant Program. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023109) Workforce Solutions – Appointment to the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-110)

Board of Commissioners – Appointment to the Gold Line Joint Powers Board. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-111)

Housing Stability – Amendment to the Sole Source Agreement with Ellen Watters Consulting, Inc. to Exceed $175,000. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Ortega. Unanimously approved. (B2023-112)

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

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

BOARD CHAIR UPDATES – Discussion can be found on archived video.

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

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 2, 2023.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO AND THE DEEMED REISSUANCE OF A CONDUIT REVENUE NOTE THAT FINANCED THE ACQUISITION, RENOVATION, AND EQUIPPING OF A MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (WILDER SQUARE APARTMENTS PROJECT)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of Ramsey County (the “County”) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at or after 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers on the 3rd floor of the County Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, Minnesota, to consider a proposal that The Ramsey County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (the “HRA”) approve and authorize certain amendments to (the “Amendments”), and the deemed reissuance of its $16,500,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Wilder Square Apartments Project), Series 2021 (the “Note”) originally issued to finance the acquisition, renovation, and equipping of an approximately 136-unit multifamily rental housing development consisting of an existing 11-story building with surface parking and other functionally related facilities, located at 750 Milton Street North in Saint Paul, Minnesota (the “Project”). CB Wilder Square Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership (the “Borrower”), owns and operates the Project.

The Amendments, among other things, will extend the Note’s maturity date. Such Amendments, if approved, would cause a reissuance of the Note for tax purposes pursuant to Section 1.1001-3 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Following the public hearing, the County Board and the HRA will consider resolutions approving the Amendments to the Note and granting approval of

the reissuance of the Note.

The Note will continue to be a special, limited revenue obligation of the HRA, and the Note and interest thereon will be payable solely from the revenues and assets expressly pledged to the payment thereof. No holder of any Bond will have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the HRA or the County to pay the Note or the interest thereon, nor to enforce payment against any assets or property of the HRA or the County except money payable by the Borrower to the HRA and pledged to the payment of the Note. Pursuant to an agreement with the HRA, the Borrower is obligated to make payments at least sufficient at all times to pay the principal of and interest on the Note when due.

At the time and place fixed for the public hearing the Board will give all persons who appear or submit comments in writing to the Board prior to the hearing, an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal. Members of the public may also monitor this meeting remotely at https://ramseycountymn.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. In addition, interested persons may file written comments respecting the proposal with the Executive Director of the HRA at or prior to said public hearing. For information on how to comment, please contact 651-266-8010. (Hearing impaired, call Minnesota Relay 1-800-627-3529.) Please let Ramsey County know if you require any special accommodations. Written comments will be received through August 14, 2023, and may be forwarded to Community and Economic Development, 250 Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 or forwarded via email to Holdhusen, Max max.holdhusen@CO.RAMSEY.MN.US. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE RAMSEY COUNTY.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 2, 2023.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-560

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

Estate of:

Craig A. Berndsen, Decedent

Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed

Cheryl E. Waste, whose address is 2902 Eagle Valley Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota, 55129, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir 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 with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 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 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 Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar

Date: July 25, 2023

Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator

Date: July 25, 2023

Attorney for Personal Representative

Jack W. Clinton, Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC 635 Bielenberg Drive #200 Woodbury, MN, 55125

Attorney License No: 17413

Telephone: (952) 941-4005, FAX: (952) 941-2337

Email: jclinton@hjlawfirm.com

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 2 and August 9, 2023.

COMMUNITY BRIEF

Painters out “en plein air”

This week, be on the lookout for artists setting up to paint outdoor scenes throughout White Bear Lake and surrounding areas. White Bear Center for the Arts' Into Nature Plein Air Competition runs from Aug. 1 through 10.

The contest is open to artists of all skill levels. Participants will have the opportunity to show their

work in WBCA’s Ford Family Gallery during the week of August 17, and then selected work will move to the Exhibition Hall for the month of September. Nationally celebrated plein air artist Joshua Cunningham at the helm as this year’s judge. He will award $4750 worth of prizes during the Into Nature Community Reception on Thursday, August 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. He will also discuss his

experience in plein air, as well as his selection process for the competition.

“The most beautiful part of plein air painting is actually its accessibility for everybody,” says Cunningham. “All you need is the willingness to go outside with as little as a piece of paper and a pen, or a paintbrush and a canvas and some paint, and connect through that medium to the world around us.”

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• 10 am – 4 pm

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• 11 am – 4 pm

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• Noon – 2 pm

Free Hotdogs, Chips & Water*

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Free Grilled Sweet Corn* from Costa Farm Register for Door Prize value of $100+.

Friday & Saturday

• Hugo Feed Mill 100 Anniversary 5 gl. Bucket Special. 20% off hardware item(s) that fit in the bucket. See store for details.

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Ho using Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preferen ce, limitation or discriminat ion based on race co lo r, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or nationa l origin, or an intention, to make any such preferen ce limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 livin g with parents or legal custod ians; pregnant women and peop le securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not kn owingly accept any ad vertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers ar e hereby informed that all dw ellings advertised in this newsp ap er are available on an equal oppor tunity basis To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free: 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free number for hearing impaired is 1-800-927-92 75

KMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has FT paraprofessiona l position opening for 20232024. Apply at www .kms.k12.mn.us or send letter of interest, resume an d three letters of recommendation to: KMS District Office, Box 168, Kerkhoven, MN 56252

KMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has midd le sch ool leve l Math Teaching positio n beginn ing Fall 2023. Qualifications: Current MN Education license. Apply: www.kms.k12.mn.us. Attach letter of interest, resume copy of license, transcr ip ts, three letters of recommendation.

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Salon to open in former Chef Hot Hands building

Hugo resident Christina Luger has opened Connor James Salon in the former Chef Hot Hands building in

downtown Centerville.

For the past three years, Luger has rented space at a salon in White Bear

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Lake. She was looking for somewhere she could call her own in the Hugo area and stumbled across the former Chef Hot Hands space because she knows the building’s owners.

“I’ve always dreamed of having my own salon,” she said. “It’s been in the back of my head … it’s always just been that dream.”

The salon has space for six stylists. Luger also plans to bring in a massage

therapist and an esthetician.

The conversion to a salon included renovating the commercial kitchen space. Walls were torn down and new walls have been constructed, flooring has been installed and the electrical and plumbing is redone.

Connor James Salon is located at 7087 Centerville Road, Centerville.

Shannon Granholm

Waiting Child

Dennis,16, is a polite and soft-spoken young man. Many people describe him as cooperative, helpful, and kind. Dennis makes it point to go out of his way to do a random act of kindness for a friend or stranger every day – whether it’s lending someone a pen or pencil in class or helping a stranger while out and about. Dennis excels in school and would like to be a meteorologist and storm chaser in the future. In his free time, he likes to play Magic: The Gathering and basketball with his peers. Dennis loves food and is always down for a trip to a buffet (Pizza Ranch is his favorite!).

CONTRIBUTED

Washington Square Grill has expanded its patio area for dining “We added the extended patio to allow more guests to enjoy the patio without a wait,” said owner Shawn Skrip. Skrip encourages customers to “look for great specials, great new drinks, and great food to enjoy on the patio.”

Makaila,12, is outgoing with a big personality! Makaila enjoys making friends and having conversations with peers and adults. She has a huge heart and is very artistic and creative. Makaila enjoys being helpful around the home, especially when it comes to caring for animals, as she dreams of becoming a vet someday. She likes to stay active and loves to spend hours at the local park. In her free time, you will find Makaila working on arts and craft projects, playing with her Pop-Its collection, completing word search puzzles, or learning a new board game. She also enjoys reading, and proudly reports that she was able to read 50 books over summer break last year. Dennis and Makaila prefer a home with pets. They will do best with caregivers who can provide structure and routine. Following adoption, Dennis and Makaila need to maintain contact with their older sibling.

Submitted

John David Brainard

Age 74, resident of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2023. John is survived by his son, Michael; daughter, Jennifer; granddaughters, Alexis, Paige and Mya. Also survived by his brother, Paul (Ceil); sister, Mary (Jim) Hessler; nieces Kellie (Scott), Lori, and Carrie; nephews, Dan and Ross. He will be missed by all, especially those that enjoyed playing golf with him, or just having a chat in any place he went.

Brian Lee Preisler

a loving husband, dad and papa, age 66, of Centerville, formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer on July 27, 2023. Brian was the former 4th generation owner of Preisler Company in White Bear Lake. He enjoyed time working on his classic cars, traveling, and spending time with family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lois Preisler and father-in-law, Harold C. Deutsch Jr. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Holly; daughters, Jaime (Mike) Smith, Becky (Shane) Hillestead and Jackie (Ross) Bercier; grandchildren, Connor and Grace Smith, Calvin and Leah Hillestead, Alaina and Donovan Bercier; siblings, Chuck Preisler, Dan (Pam) Preisler, Brenda (Jack) Selbitschka; mother-in-law, Georjann Deutsch; many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Brian’s life will be celebrated with a SendOff 4-8 PM, Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 at Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St N, Hugo. Arrangements by SendOff - Funerals Reimagined.

Mark Owen Jensen

Mark Owen Jensen of Bloomington and White Bear Lake died peacefully July 23, 2023, at his home with family by his side. He is survived by his wife Julie Anne Jensen and sister Jo Ann (Jensen) Nelson. Services were provided by the Cremation Society of Edina.

COMMUNITY BRIEF

YMCA hosts back to school event

The White Bear Area YMCA is holding a “Back to School with the Y” event on Thursday Aug. 17 from 4 to 8 p.m.  The public is invited to attend this free event. The event will include kids’ activities and a bounce house, food, school supply giveaways, and local vendors.

Local businesses and organizations who would like to reserve a spot as a vendor can contact Chris. Kost@ymcanorth.org.

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Weekly Outlook

Weather Tidbits

Frank Watson

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Lost in the wild weather we’ve experienced in the past two weeks is the noteworthy return of precipitation. For the month of July I totaled 4.31 inches, which is just a third of an inch below normal. From the period July 19 to July 28, I totaled 2.99 inches. Despite the recent rains the lake level of White Bear Lake is down from 923.41 feet to 922.67 feet since May 31. We also experienced some of the hottest and most humid days of the summer last week. Being Minnesota, it was short-lived and we enjoyed a very comfortable weekend with highs in the 70’s, leading to friends visiting from Florida to comment how “cold” it was. I took away their “I grew up in Minnesota card.” Garden update: I’ve been harvesting tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. Friend Chris has eggplant and neighbor Kirk has been passing out his cucumbers to neighbors.

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The death of your beloved pet leaves a heartache no one can heal. Their love leaves a memory you immortalize forever by publishing a special tribute as an Obituary or in Memoriam. Share your cherished thoughts so they live on forever. 1 column x 3” ad. Your obituary will appear in our classified section under “Pet Obituary.” Your ad will appear in the White Bear Press, Vadnais Heights Press, Quad Press, Shoreview Press, The Lowdown and The Citizen. Call our Classified Department 651-407-1250 or email classified@presspubs.com

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

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

FILLEBROWN HOUSE TOUR

When: 10 & 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug 5

Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Avenue

Details: Tour the 1879 lakeside cottage and learn about life during the resort era. Registration required.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

VOCALITY CONCERT FROM THE PORCH

When: 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5

Where: 4371 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: 8th Annual free concert on the porch of a Lake Avenue residence, with guest quartet Spice. Bring a chair and beverage. Park on Banning St. Contact: vocalityquartet.com

BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6

Where: Tighe-Schmitz park, Birchwood

Details: Ensemble Aventura plays music from around the world. Free.

Contact: cityofbirchwood.com

VADNAIS HEIGHTS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES

When and where: 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Christ the Servant Church, 3676 Centerville Rd.; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 at Vadnais Heights

Commons

Details: Register by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

SUMMER TUESDAYS

When: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8

Where: Lowell Park/Stillwater Riverfront Gazebo

Details: Outdoor market, live music, and movie in the park 10 minutes after sunset.

Contact: summerturesdays.com

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: noon Wednesday, Aug. 9

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

Contact: whitebeararts.org

WHITE BEAR FARMERS MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Friday, June 30 through Oct.

Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets

Details: More than 50 vendors and growers each week.

Contact: whitebearlake.org

MAHTOMEDI AREA FARMERS MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Sept. 30

Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 109 Mahtomedi Ave.

Details: Local growers, artisans, community resources.

Contact: ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

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

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WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR

When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug 2-6

Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., lake Elmo

Details: Exhibits, fair food, animals, carnival rides, brew house, tractor pulls, magic shows and more. See schedule of events and ticket information online.

Contact: washingtoncountyfair.org

FREE PRODUCE MARKET

When: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Aug. 3

Where: Willow Lane Elementary, 3375 Willow Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: All are welcome to pick up free produce. Bring your own bag.

Contact: 651-407-5310 or whitebearfoodshelf.org

WESTFIELD PARK BIOSWALE KICK-OFF

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3

Where: Westfield Park, 520 Westfield Lane, Vadnais Heights

Details:  Tour the new stormwater feature that supports Lambert Creek, soil health, and pollinators. Event includes pollinator talks and Q&A with Master Gardeners. Contact: vlawmo.org/events/westfield-parkbioswale-tour

PINE TREE APPLE TENNIS CLASSIC

When: Aug 3-6

Where: LifeTime Fitness, White Bear Lake

Details: Four day event features 175 of the top mixed doubles players in the upper Midwest. Proceeds support pediatric oncgology research at Children’s Minnesota and 200 other hospitals worldwide. Free for spectators.

Contact: ptacf.org

TACO JOHN’S RUN BABY RUN 10K

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5

Where: Boatworks Commons, Details: Flat and fast course on paved trail along the lake. Early registration incentives. Proceeds support Strive scholarships for White Bear Lake Area High School students.

Contact: midwestevents.com

POLITICAL BRIEF

Local Senator honored by state city association

The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized state Senator Heather Gustafson (DFL, 36) as a “Legislator of Distinction.” She is one of 35 legislators who are

Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com/ seniors

WILDWOOD LIONS BLOOD DRIVE

When: 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9

Where: St. Jude of the Lake Gym, 700 Mahtomedi Ave.

Details: Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter “Mahtomedi” to schedule and appointment.

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR

SHOW

When: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 & 23

Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater

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

POPS ON THE PORCH

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10

Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic and enjoy the Big Band sounds of the Moonlight Serenaders. Free; donations welcome. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

FARE FOR ALL

When: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11

Where: Community of Grace Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake

Details: Opportunity to buy fresh produce and meats at a lower cost. Community-supported and open to everyone.

Contact: thefoodgroupmn.org

ONGOING EVENTS

DIRT: A MATTER OF REVERENCE EXHIBIT

When: Through Aug. 5

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

Details: Artwork by Sandra Menefee Taylor on display.

recipients of the honor.

Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic said the lawmakers were honored for their proactive support of policies that help cities thrive, their understanding of the importance of state-

cities partnerships, and their accessibility and willingness to seek input on initiatives that are important to cities across the state.

Upcoming Games

August 8-13 vs. Louisville Bats; August 15-20 vs. Indianapolis Indians; August 29-September 3 vs. Columbus Clippers

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Local artists featured in ‘A Pandemic Picture Book’

Q: What inspired you during the creation of this book?

A: (Sara Nintzel) As a mom of two young boys, during the pandemic we spent much of our time at home and coming up with ways to stay busy. My artwork was inspired by them washing the dishes, this is something that would keep their attention for quite some time. They loved it! We also made a lot of window and chalk artwork as a way to spread some cheer which shows up in a couple of my illustrations.

Q: How long did it take? How was it working with 13 other artists?

Q: Do you plan to participate in any future projects?

A: (Sara Nintzel) Yes, I’d like to. I recently attended the Society of Children’s Writers and Illustrators Conference in St. Paul and it was great meeting so many people passionate about writing and illustrating children’s books. Also, I’m finishing my third book, “Wonderful Being: Positive Affirmations for Kids,” with illustrated forest animals, to launch in fall 2023.

More information can be found about “A Pandemic Picture Book” on the website pandemicpb.com.

“The House We Sheltered In” and “The Masks We Wore: A Pandemic Picture Book” written by Freeman NG, is a dual-volume children’s book illustrated by 13 artists. Two of these illustrators are locals — Annie Kuhn from Marine on St. Croix and Sara Nintzel from Blaine.

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. Where did you grow up? How did you get to where you are today?

A: (Annie Kuhn) I grew up in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, where I read piles and piles of books. English classes were my favorites in high school, so I went to college with the intention of being an English/Creative Writing major. But I came from a very creative family. My dad had been an art teacher when I was young, and my mom was also highly creative, always crocheting, sewing, taking ceramics classes and more. At college, I found myself pulled in the direction of art, so I followed my heart. I majored in art and minored in creative writing. I then bounced around creatively. I worked as a freelance artist, costume designer, art store manager, and more before I found myself wanting to write again. So I got an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. I then spent ten years teaching creative writing, composition, and literature courses at the college level. I also own Red Bridge Editorial, an editing and ghostwriting service, and I have ten years of experience working at independent children’s bookstores. I have poetry, essays, reviews and illustrations published in books and magazines in the U.S.

A: (Sara Nintzel) Creativity and Art have always been a big part of my life. I’ve enjoyed drawing since I was a kid and always loved children’s books. My Mom and I would take many trips to the library, and I remember studying the illustrations in the new books. I went to school for Fashion Design and currently design kids clothing for a large retailer.

Q: What drew you to being an illustrator?

A: (Annie Kuhn) I have known since childhood that I wanted to make children’s books when I grew up. While I do not recall my specific age or the book which inspired it, I do know the exact moment the idea lodged itself in my soul. I was browsing through books in the elementary school library when I spied an old favorite. I pulled the bookoff the shelf and paged through, lovingly. Then I closed the cover and held the book tightly in my hands, feeling filled with emotion and gratitude toward the author. I said to myself, “Someday I’m going to make a book for kids that will touch someone’s life the way this book has touched mine.” I don’t know if I’ve achieved that yet, but that’s what motivates me.

A: (Annie Kuhn) This is a unique project. While picture books sometimes have writing or illustration “teams,” they are often pairs of friends or family members, such as Diane and Leo Dillon, a husband and wife illustration duo. Freeman’s vision was to capture the diverse experience of the pandemic by having a diverse array of illustration styles. I loved this idea! We had a global shared experience, but it looked a bit different in each home or region. So, he reached out to hundreds of illustrators, and I was one of the lucky few who got to sign onto this project. As I was one of the last to sign on, I created four illustrations for the book over a period of about six months. And I was amazed at how smoothly everything ran, thanks to Freeman’s awesome management skills! What message do you hope to leave with the people that read your book? That there were some positives during this incredibly challenging experience. So many people worked so hard to help make the best of a situation. Maybe gratitude is the message.

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Bear alum set for 4th season in Red Wings organization

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Heading into his fourth season of professional hockey, Wyatt Newpower is ever hopeful of getting that call from the big club, the Detroit Red Wings.

“You’re always one injury away from getting called up, or one stretch of good hockey, so consistency is arguably the most important skill in hockey,” said the 25-year-old defenseman from White Bear Lake.

“I feel good about the foundation I have built for myself over the last three seasons. I have been able to grow into a role that I feel I can succeed in and I enjoy.”

Newpower signed his fourth one-year, two-way minor league contract with the Red Wings in midJuly. Two-way means the salary is based on what level the player is assigned to play.

Signed after his college career at University of Connecticut, Newpower has played one season with the Cleveland Monsters, then two seasons with Grand Rapids (Michigan) Griffins, both in  the American Hockey League. In 138 games in the AHL, he has compiled 27 points (eight goals, 19 assists) and a plus six rating. He’s likely to return to Grand Rapids this season.

“I have had a blast my first three years professionally. I just got married two weeks

ago, and having my wife, Catherine, with me along on the ride has been so much fun,” Newpower said.

“Along with the crazy amount of great hockey players there are, I’ve met some lifelong friends already. It’s a lot of fun getting to travel all over the country and meet people from all over the world.”

As a defenseman, he is “not much of a highlight-reel scorer,” but one memorable game was notching a goal, assist, and win for Grand Rapids in his first game against his former team, the Monsters. “I’ve been in some good fights and fun stuff like that,” he added, “but overall just have had a lot of fun, and I am really looking forward to going into my fourth season, looking to make a big impact and hopefully get a shot at the big leagues.”

Newpower, 6-foot-3 and 207 pounds, played four varsity seasons for the Bears, graduating in 2016, and four seasons with Connecticut. The Hugo native was named best defenseman in the Hockey East Conference his senior year at UConn.

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Wyatt Newpower has played for the Grand Rapids Griffins the last two seasons.

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Local Olympic sailor gears up for Paris 2024 games

BY SEBASTIAN STUDIER PRESS INTERN

As Shoreview native Lara Dallman-Weiss prepares to participate in her second Olympic games in a year, she returns to where it all began, the White Bear Yacht Club.

Dallman-Weiss started sailing at the age of six and has early memories of spending time with her dad John out on the boat tagging along with him while he was racing. John taught himself how to sail and is now the race officer on White Bear Lake. John and his wife Sue currently live in Hugo.

Dallman-Weiss started out taking lessons at White Bear Lake Sailing School and was sailing on “Optis”, also known as optimist sailing boats, which are small starter boats intended for kids and teens learning how to sail. The Optis only hold one person, and this is something Dallman-Weiss did not particularly enjoy during her initial time learning how to sail.

“Part of what I love about the sport is you sail with other people, so it wasn’t until I was put in a boat with another person that I really loved it,” DallmanWeiss said.

Dallman-Weiss is set to do what she has grown to love at the 2024 Paris Olympics, sailing as a pair with Stu McNay, the decorated four-time Olympic sailor, and her new partner.

Sailing is a unique sport and Dallman-Weiss believes it takes a lot of time for people to develop at the highest level because there’s so much that goes into it.

Dallman-Weiss remembers dedicating herself to the sport when she attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. After graduating, she worked in a sail loft, worked in sailing media, and sailed on every single boat she could all over the world. She thinks that these wide-ranging experiences helped her acquire the skill set she needed to become an Olympic sailor.

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Dallman-Weiss speaks to an audience of WBYC members, sailing families, and supporters July 26. She discussed her experiences growing up in the White Bear sailing school, her 2020 Tokyo experience, and her 2024 Paris expectations.

“You learn all these different things that are applicable when you’re Olympic sailing,” DallmanWeiss said.

Reflecting on her experience in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Dallman-Weiss is eager to feel the Olympic spirit again in 2024.

“The Olympic spirit is a real thing,” DallmanWeiss said. “Being part of Team USA, meeting other athletes, having access to watch any sport at any time of the day, and competing against some of the best sailors in the world at the highest level, that is an experience I want again.”

Up until now, the 470 (the boats are 470 centimeters long) sailing event at the Olympics has been gender split, meaning women could only pair up with other women in the “women’s 470” and men could only pair up with other men in the “men’s 470”. In 2024, it will be a mixed event.

It’ll be an entirely different strategy for both Dallman-Weiss and McNay in 2024 because she

has always been used to sailing with a smaller female and McNay was used to sailing with a much larger male counterpart. Although it has been an adjustment and learning process for DallmanWeiss, she is excited about the opportunity to sail with McNay.

“He is incredible,” Dallman-Weiss said. “We’re both just chasing the Olympic medal.”

U.S. Olympic teams do not receive government funding like many of their competitors from other countries do. Sailing does not have access to as much funds as more popular sports such as track and field or gymnastics.

“That leaves it all to us,” Dallman-Weiss said. “It’s basically a full-time business to manage funding.”

The pair will be looking to fund their Olympic campaign which involves funds for coaching, airfare, lodging, and boat maintenance/shipping via donations from people in the sailing community and businesses.

To aspiring young sailors, Dallman-Weiss encourages them to reach out and find a mentor to answer questions and guide them through their journey. As she did, Dallman-Weiss encourages young people in sailing to follow their passion.

“I always say follow your gut,” Dallman-Weiss said. “If sailing’s something you love doing, keep doing it.”

To donate via card or PayPal, visit ILYA.org/ olympic-campaigns and scroll to the McNay/ Dallman-Weiss Paris 2024 campaign.

To pay by check, checks can be made out to “Inland Lakes Yachting Association” with “McNay/ Dallman-Weiss Campaign” in the memo. Checks should be mailed to P.O. Box 662, East Troy, WI 53120.

Sebastian Studier is an intern at Press Publications. He can be reached by calling 651-242-2775 or emailing intern1@presspubs.com.

Bears’ softball slugger transfers to North Florida

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Jordyn Meyer, former White Bear Lake softball standout, has transferred to North Florida University after one redshirt season with her first college choice, Creighton.

“It felt like North Florida was a better fit for me,” said Meyer, a catcher, adding that she’s delighted to be teaming up with Allison Benning, a close friend who pitched for Bears arch rival Stillwater. Benning is transferring from Oregon. The North Florida Ospreys were 29-23 in 2023.

Jeff Conrad, North Florida coach, lauded Meyer as “a really unique athlete,” in a press release. “Her size, at close to 6-1, really jumps out at you … Behind the plate, she is very fluid, which I

attribute to her also being a competitive figure skater.”  Meyer doubled as an accomplished skater throughout her school years.

As a senior Meyer belted eight homers, including a three-run shot at state, and knocked in 26 runs, while sparkling as an infielder, earning secondteam All-Metro honors and helping the Bears win conference and section titles and place fourth at state.

She played mostly shortstop for the Bears. Catcher is her true position, but the Bears had Heidi Barber catching for her sister, ace pitcher Chloe Barber. Chloe is headed for Wichita State, and Heidi, who has one season left with the Bears, has committed to Connecticut.

Mahtomedi senior archer is once again national meet champ

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Edna Siniff, 86, of Mahtomedi won her division in archery at the National Senior Games in Pittsburgh for the third time. She scored 697 the first day, and slipped to 640 the second day, when she discovered her site was off and it took a while to fix it. Siniff previously won nationals in Minneapolis and Albuquerque, New Mexico. It’s held every two years. She qualified for nationals at the state level each year.

“I call it an endurance event,” Siniff said about archery. “We start at 8:30 in the morning and it lasts until 3:30 each day. It’s exhausting.”

They shoot 90 arrows, 30 each from 60, 50 and 40 yards. Siniff, who took up archery at age 75, competes weekly at A1 Archery in Hudson, Wisconsin.

“Archery is a social event,” she said. “It’s also one of the best exercises that

a senior can do. And it’s a nice quiet sport.” The National Senior Games draw thousands of athletes from around

the world each year. Siniff said she’s heard that it’s the largest sports event, in terms of number of participants and events, in the world.

50th Reunion White Bear Class of 1973 WELCOME HOME!

Saturday, September 9 6-11 p.m.

at the White Bear Country Inn 4940 Hwy 61 N., White Bear Lake

Friday, September 8 Golf Tournament

at Manitou Ridge Golf Course

Go to whitebearhigh1973.net for additional events & registration.

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Jordyn Meyer (right) and Allison Benning mimicked Osprey wings after becoming new teammates at North Florida.

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Edna Siniff is a 3-time archery champion in her division at the National Senior Games.

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