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Township bows out of appeals process, settles DNR case BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

Meeting behind closed doors for months, White Bear Township is one of several municipalities that has settled its water appropriations permit argument with the DNR. Ten municipalities within 5 miles of White Bear Lake filed appeals five years ago challenging amended appropriation permits. The changes were the result of the 2017 court decision ordering the DNR to amend groundwater permits. The township settled its case with the DNR last week just as the hearings finally got underway. The appeals are being heard by an administrative law judge through Oct. 31. According to Township Attorney Chad Lemmons, the timing component of the settlement was set by the DNR. “The legislation adopted during the last legislative session has also been incorporated,” he noted. Lemmons provided the following summary of the settlement’s terms: • By Sept. 30, 2027, the town will submit to the DNR a revised water supply plan based upon the comprehensive plan developed by the Met

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New Future City Church plans grand opening BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR

Future City Church will hold a grand opening celebration at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at 2150 Third St. at the Getty Co-Work building in White Bear Lake. “We are a converged church plant,” said Pastor Gabe Brennan. “The bottom line is, we’re a Christcentered Christian church.” Brennan, of White Bear Lake, said he loves to see people experience Jesus in fresh ways. He and his wife Melonie have been married for 15 years and have four sons. According to Brennan, after graduating from Moody Bible Institute and Bethel Seminary he pastored a church in western

Wisconsin for eight years. After a fruitful ministry, he and Melonie felt the call to return to their home state and explore options to start a new church somewhere in the Twin Cities. They began to lay the groundwork for a church in the fall of 2021. A launch team of people from different walks of life was created: some are mechanics, nurses, full-time moms, truck drivers and teachers. “I think the thing that makes us different from other churches is that you can be yourself with us,” Brennan said. “I think everyone should have the option or the opportunity to be a part of a community where they can kind of let their hair down and they can be

themselves.” Brennan said they came up with the name Future City Church because “the story isn’t over and God has a great future for his people.” “One Bible passage that inspired us for the name is Hebrews 11,” he said. “It gives all these stories of people going through hard times and they were looking for a city with a foundation. The gist of it is trying to give people hope.” “We’re on a journey and we’re not there yet,” Brennan said. “The point of Future City in part is (that) the story’s not over. It’s a really bright and beautiful future for God’s people, but it’s not right now. It’s coming, and we need to keep going.”

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“Another thing that I may want to raise is smoking in public, especially cannabis, could potentially intoxicate people around them. It can also be a nuisance for the smell.” “I completely agree that we should make it illegal to be a nuisance while smoking cannabis or other substances,” Goebel said. “I’m wondering if this could be written in such a way that it makes it explicit that you must be both smoking in public and being a nuisance while doing so before it’s enforced. I don’t know how you could possibly word that.” He noted the city should be clear with its intent on what is legally allowed. Council Member Steve Rogers questions if the city being too stringent on the ban. “People do have a right to smoke cannabis, and if they can’t do it in their house because of where they live and we have limited them in any other area to do it, that doesn’t seem fair for those people,” Rogers said. Council Member Katharine Doll Kanne said she is not opposed to tabling the ordinance but would like to know what other cities in Ramsey County are doing regarding a smoking ban. Watson told the council that he would follow up with nearby cities and see where they land on the issue. He will bring the information to the council at the next meeting. “We need to do a little bit more research on this issue,” Goebel said. “This is a very sensitive issue where we’re taking rights from people and basically saying, if you own your property, you can do this. If you don’t own your property, you can’t do this. I’m not comfortable with that. I do not believe that we should allow people to be a nuisance with it, but I do believe we need to be very thoughtful in the way we approach this topic.” The next City Council meeting is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at City Hall, 800 East County Road E in Vadnais Heights.

An ordinance to ban smoking in public places is tabled until the next Vadnais Heights City Council meeting. “We are recommending that we prohibit all smoking in public spaces, not just cannabis but also cigarettes and other smoking devices including e-cigarettes,” said Kevin Watson, city administrator. “I think the conversation has been about equity, because people will see someone smoking across the park and they don’t know if it’s cannabis or cigarettes. So it was felt that the broad approach to no smoking in general in our parks, as well as public spaces and public parking lots, is probably the way to go.” According to Watson, public places are defined as property owned, leased or controlled by a governmental unit, including the city, but not limited to city buildings, land, parking lots, parks and outdoor recreation facilities, sidewalks and trails and any city personal property such as motor vehicles and city equipment. Public right of way was removed from the proposed ordinance considering the enforcement challenges. “I originally pushed for this ordinance,” Council Member Erik Goebel said. “However, I did receive some feedback from different residents, talking about how prohibiting all forms of smoking in public places may raise another equity issue. For instance, if somebody lives in multitenant housing, their house may make it illegal for them to smoke within the premises of their home. I’m trying to weigh the equity issue of de facto making this illegal for some people, whereas people who own their own single-family homes would have a space where they could safely and legally consume these products, where people who are in multifamily homes may not have that privilege.” Goebel went on to say he would like to discuss the equity of the ordinance.

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LAWSUIT: Township schedules future water supply plan Council pursuant to the 2023 legislation creating a regional work group. • The contents of the revised water supply plan will identify how the town incorporates its plans with the regional water supply plan, which the Met Council is to create. • Beginning Oct. 1, 2024, the town will file a semiannual progress report to the DNR reporting on the town’s participation in the Met Council’s water use group and the town’s efforts and progress towards developing a revised water supply plan, according to the Met Council plan. In addition, the town will also report on its specific water conservation efforts. • The town will enforce its water management ordinance governing residential irrigation. That irrigation plan will allow for the watering of trees, vegetable and flower gardens, two days a week between the hours of 6 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.

Use of an irrigation system to water trees, vegetable and flower gardens will not be allowed. In the case of new sod, the town has a right to apply to the DNR for written exemption. • The court-ordered 75 gallons per day per person limit with the 90-gallon per day overall limit is still enforced. However, those numbers will be based on a three-year rolling average. In addition, the town has the right to apply to the DNR and the trial court for an amendment to the 75/90 gallon per day limit. • Finally, while the town is obligated to participate in the planning for a regionwide surface water system, the town is not required to convert to surface water unless both the DNR and the town agree to such a plan. Asked why the township chose to settle versus continue with the appeals process, Administrator Patrick Christopherson replied, “it’s pretty much how we’ve been operating during the span of time the township has been involved in the lawsuit.” Since the start of the hearings,

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North St. Paul and the St. Paul Regional Water Service have settled, Lemmons added. “Oakdale and Mahtomedi have agreed to all terms except the irrigation language. White Bear Lake I believe is also fighting the irrigation ban, but that is only a guess based on comments made at the last mediation session. Vadnais Heights is negotiating the 75/90 gallon restriction, with that exception they have settled as well. That just leaves Lino Lakes, Hugo and Lake Elmo. “Lino Lakes has been playing it close to the vest,” the attorney continued. “I don’t know what their issue is. Lake Elmo has the PFAS problem to deal with. Hugo, we all know their position. Stillwater was dismissed by mutual agreement.” In regard to private entities appealing their appropriations permits, Lemmons said the golf courses have settled. HB Fuller has settled and Saputo is still in negotiations (as of press time).

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y first baby is about to turn 10 Oct. 25. She is about 70 lbs of pure fluff and the sweetest soul you will ever meet. Frosty was my college graduation present to myself. I remember searching online for puppies when I stumbled across an add on Craigslist. She was the cutest little polar bear I had ever seen and I knew I had to have her. At the time, I didn’t even know what kind of dog she was. (She is a white German shepherd.) My fiancé (now husband Patrick) and I brought her home during my college final exams. It wasn’t the best timing, because all I wanted to do was cuddle and play with my new polar bear and not study for my tests. After finals week Out and was over, I remember showing up on my parents’ doorstep with About a cute little fluffball in my arms. Shannon You should’ve seen their reaction when they opened up the door to Granholm find her. It was priceless. Frosty has been with us through so much. She was there for me when it took six months to land my first journalism job. She was there for me when I got married. She was there for me when my father passed away. And she was there for me when I had my first human child. She has seen so many changes, from all of our moves from northern Minnesota, to southern Minnesota to the north metro. I wish time would just slow down. I know I’m running out of time with her and I’m not ready to let her go. Around a year ago, we started to notice Frosty was falling over more and we would catch her dragging a foot every now and then. She has always been a bit clumsy so we thought maybe that was just accelerating as she aged. We brought it up at her annual vet visit, and their best guess was that it was arthritis or degenerative myelopathy (DM). We earned as her condition worsened, that it was DM, which is disease that affects the spinal cord, resulting in slowly progressive hind limb weakness and paralysis. DM is similar to some of the forms of human ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. It has been so devastating to watch. It started out with dragging her feet. We purchased booties so she wouldn’t make her paws bleed. Then as time went on, her legs seemed to get weaker and weaker to the point where she couldn’t get up and down the stairs and we purchased a harness to carry her. We also got her wheels, and although that works great for our outdoor time, it doesn’t work well with our split-entry. Now it has gotten to the point where she has trouble making it to her water dish, and often can’t make it outside before she has to go to the bathroom. I’m not ready to say goodbye to the best soul I’ve ever known. I know her 10th birthday will be the last birthday we get to spend with her. I am going to do everything in my power to make sure it is the “best day ever” for her. The day will be filled with outdoor time, puppy lattes, steak dinner and a pupcake for dessert. She will get to open a present, which she can do all by herself. I will shower her with love and make more memories until I can’t anymore. Shannon Granholm is the Managing Editor at Press Publications.

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he air is getting more relaxed, and the leaves are turning yellow. Fall is here. With the change in weather comes a list of home maintenance that all homeowners should tackle before the icy stuff sets in. BBB offers these tips when preparing your home for the colder weather: • Clean those gutters. A buildup of leaves and other debris can cause your Movers & gutters and not to Shakers downspouts drain correctly. Improper Better draining can Business make water Bureau spill over your gutters, leading to foundation/basement damage and damage to your fascia boards. In the winter, ice dams can form that can let snow melt underneath your shingles. • Inspect your roof and gutters. Inspect your roof for loose or damaged shingles and make any necessary repairs.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Many thanks

First, thanks to the Vadnais Heights Press for highlighting the volunteer efforts of Vadnais community members to create a more sustainable environment by clearing storm drains, creating pollinator gardens, planting more native species, championing water conservation, etc. (“Green pastures ahead for the ‘Green Team’” Oct. 11). And, of course, thanks to Green Team members for setting a fine example and encouraging others’ participation, and to all in our community who are in their own ways and means working to reduce pollution of our waterways, promote pollinator survival and make for a cleaner environment in general. Also, thank you to community members who diligently clear snow and ice from fire hydrants all winter long. Again, a much appreciated service to us all! Finally, as we near the end of “road repair season,” a hearty thank you to construction workers, planners and those allocating the necessary funding, whether those groups allocating funds are private companies, or city, county, state or federal bodies. I’m sure we all have seen some of our favorite and most utilized stretches of road resurfaced, locally and across our state. I am especially grateful for repair of the roadway behind Culver’s, which I have been told is privately owned, and leads to the strip mall including the post office and adjoining businesses, and for the repair of Birch Bend Lane in White Bear Township, which leads from 96 north toward Cub and other businesses.

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I have known Andrea West for 10 years, and she is a great nonprofit manager and person. I supervised Andrea for four years and I have seen her manage difficult and stressful circumstances with grace and in Kaitlin McCloughan a balanced way. Andrea solves Vadnais Heights problems by gathering information from various sources, considering other’s perspectives by asking and PAID LETTER listening, and then making the best Candidate is clear choice decision given the circumstances. Andrea is practical with finances, has Among the candidates running for White Bear Lake City Council in Ward great attention to detail, and knows when and where to save, but also 3 this year, Andrea West is the clear Neal Philastre choice for me. Andrea is a longtime understands when to invest to better Vadnais Heights resident with a proven track record of serve the community. Andrea also gets along well with community involvement and service. Adopt a drain people. Her programs are successful Andrea was part of a citizen group in part because she is able to work who worked to hold Water Gremlin Last weekend I attended “Adopt-awith people in the community, accountable and help ensure the Drain Day,” the first event hosted by including funders, businesses, schools, health and safety of our community. the newly formed Vadnais Heights family members and others. Andrea She has served on the White Bear Green Team. A group of about 20 of has started many new programs Lake Housing Task Force advocating us gathered to clear leaves and other from scratch, which has required for housing options for young debris away from 120+ storm drains establishing new relationships and families and older adults. Andrea around Vadnais Heights. It was fun, working out conflicting priorities has also served on the White Bear easy, and a great excuse to get outside with calm professionalism. She can Lake Planning Commission since on a lovely day. find creative solutions to problems 2021, championing accessibility and Debris that falls into our storm and brings people together to work safety compliance. Working in these drains pollutes our local waterways, collaboratively to create solutions. capacities, Andrea has proven herself including Vadnais Lake. Even Andrea is the person best prepared to be an effective consensus builder organic material like leaves who is willing to work with people and to represent Ward 3 on the White Bear release phosphorus into our water, stakeholders with different viewpoints Lake City Council. I will be voting for contributing to potentially dangerous Andrea on Nov. 7 and I suggest you do, and find commonsense solutions to algae blooms. Plus, it can clog the Lisa Wersal drains and cause flooding. too. help improve our city. Andrea is the Vadnais Heights candidate ready to hit the ground It was great to see members of the Lisa Guetzkow running on Day 1, and will work hard community gather to help keep our Students being manipulated White Bear Lake to keep White Bear Lake a fantastic waterways clean, and I think we all place to live. That is why I will be enjoyed getting together to make a It’s disheartening to see terrorists

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After holding a public hearing, the Mahtomedi City Council got on with getting ready for major road construction next summer along Stillwater Road (CSAH 12), just east of Glenmar Avenue to the city limits at Ideal Avenue. In his presentation, City Engineer John Sachi said that the road and trail currently have deteriorating pavement, are ADA noncompliant, have no signal at the junction with Hallam/East Avenues and have no decorative lighting. The project is intended to fix all that. Improvements will include a new surface, new concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer upgrades, utility improvements, trail and sidewalk extensions and improvements, pedestrian and bike safety improvements and signal lights. Look for the addition of decorative lighting, a new signal installed at Hallam/East Avenues, a signal replacement at Hilton Trail and the installation of new pedestrian/bike facilities. Washington County, along with the city of Grant, will provide $6.7 million to fund a major portion of the $7.3 million project. Mahtomedi’s enterprise funds will contribute $332,502 and St. Andrew’s Church will provide $57,000. In addition, special assessments will supply $193,958 of the costs. After no members of the public spoke up at the public hearing, council went on to pass a resolution ordering the Phase 2 public improvement project on Stillwater Road (CSAH 12). Council also authorized the

preparation of final plans and specifications, advertisements for bids and preparation of the preliminary proposed assessment roll for pending assessment reporting purposes. The next step will be the final design, which will be likely be completed in March 2024. Washington County will open bids and award contracts in March or April. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2024. The assessment hearing is scheduled for October 2024. Eden Rogers, Washington County project manager, thanked the city for collaborating on the project and noted that an open house will be forthcoming before construction begins. Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron thanked the public for its involvement, especially at the informational meetings. “These projects don’t happen unless the public is engaged with us,” he said. “You have a top quality engineer in Eden Rogers.” Washington County Commissioner Stan Karwoski noted that it has always been enjoyable working with the citizens of Mahtomedi.”We had a great turnout and public engagement in the spring,” he said. “We will try to make (construction disruption) as painless as possible.” “I think everyone will agree that a project like this brings inconvenience for a short while, but once it’s done, it’s awesome,” said Council Member Jeff Charlesworth.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

The White Bear Police Department reports the following selected incidents:

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

• A disorderly conduct incident was reported Oct. 11 in the 1300 block of Highway 96. Upon investigation, no charges are pending. • A report of a harassment Oct. 11 in the 2200 block of 6th Street. Upon investigation, no charges are pending. • An officer took a harassment report Oct. 12 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue. • A report was filed Oct. 12 of a catalytic converter stolen off a bus. A loss of $1,500. Unknown suspect(s). • An officer assisted the Maplewood Police Department Oct. 13 with a person in crisis. • Officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct Oct. 13 in the 3700 block of Highland Avenue. • A package theft was reported Oct. 13 in the 4700 block of Bouleau Road. A $398 loss. No suspect information. • Criminal damage was reported Oct. 14 on a property in the 2500 block of Orchard Lane. • The White Bear Lake Police Department assisted the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 15 with a hit and run crash that occurred in the 2500 block of 4th Street in White Bear Township. Officers located the hit and run vehicle and the scene was turned over to deputies. • Officers assisted the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and the New Brighton DPS Oct. 15 with a perimeter after a pursuit ended on Interstate 694 east of Highway 61in Vadnais Heights. • Theft was reported Oct. 16 in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road. • Harassment was reported Oct. 16 in the 2100 block of Floral Drive. The incident was documented. No arrests were made. • Officers took a report of harassment Oct. 17 in the 4700 block of Centerville Road. Noelle Olson

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• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies cited a motorist Sept. 19 in the 11000 block of Manning Trail N. for driving after revocation, following a traffic stop for expired tabs. • An unidentified suspicious male was arrested on school grounds in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. after he was seen making unwanted gestures at school staff at 2:38 p.m. Sept. 19. When deputies arrived on scene, he did not comply with their directions and was eventually arrested. But first, he had to be cleared by medics on scene. • A resident in the 11000 block of Ironwood Avenue N. on Sept. 21 reported someone trying to buy a vehicle in the state of Washington using his identity information. Fortunately for the complainant, the transaction was denied. • A motorist was cited at 11:58 p.m. Sept. 23 on Jamaca Avenue N. and 75th Street N. for failure to provide proof of insurance following a traffic stop on a vehicle driving in the heavy rain after dusk with a headlight out.

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• Deputies on patrol kicked people out of two parks late at night this week. At 11:29 p.m. Sept. 12 deputies observed an idling vehicle parked at Wildwood Park after hours and advised the occupants to leave. At 12:28 a.m. Sept. 14, deputies were all

set to kick out the occupants of a suspicious vehicle parked after hours, but found it unoccupied. • A motorist of undisclosed identity was arrested on a warrant at 12:33 a.m. Sept. 14 on eastbound I-694 at Century Avenue, following a traffic stop for speeding. • A vigilant mom reported a male for acting suspiciously around her daughter, 16, while they were shopping at Aldi on Wildwood Road at 7:44 p.m. Sept. 14. The complainant also asked deputies to thoroughly check her daughter’s vehicle in case the male may have dropped an airtag onto her car. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop for speeding at 10:04 p.m. Sept. 15 on Mahtomedi Avenue and Crocus Street and cited the driver. At 9:30 a.m. Sept. 16, deputies conducted another traffic stop on Stillwater Road at East Avenue and issued a citation to the motorist. • A motor vehicle was reported stolen Sept. 16 from a Mahtomedi Avenue address. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 12:12 a.m. Sept. 18 on Wildwood Road and Century Avenue N. and issued a citation for undisclosed violations. • A driver of unrevealed identity was arrested for DWI at 11:47 p.m. Sept. 18 on Wildwood Beach Road and Doover Lane after deputies pulled the vehicle over for displaying a white light to the rear. • A suspicious person was reported Sept. 19 for driving a vehicle around parking lots along Mahtomedi Avenue and looking at license plates. • A motorist was cited Sept. 21 on Long Lake Road for driving after

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revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance after being pulled over for displaying expired tabs. • An iPhone was reported stolen and a pair of eyeglasses damaged at the stroke of midnight Sept. 22 on Stillwater Road.

Pine Springs

• A Minnesota motorist was arrested for DWI at 1:23 a.m. Sept. 18 on Hilton Trail N. at 60th Street N., following a traffic stop for speeding 72 mph in a 55 mph zone. When deputies made contact, the driver showed signs of impairment and admitted to drinking alcohol. After the driver refused standardized field sobriety testing, he did manage to submit a 0.20 blood alcohol content. A mobile data computer check showed the driver had several previous DWI arrests, so his vehicle was towed and its plates seized. At jail, the subject registered a 0.24 blood alcohol content on the Datamaster test. The driver was booked and held on second-degree DWI charges. • An eastbound motorist was cited for driving without a license at 3:55 a.m. Sept. 20 on Highway 36 at the Hilton Trail overpass, following a traffic stop for speeding. • A westbound motorist was cited at 1:46 a.m. Sept. 21 on Highway 36 at I-694 for failure to display current registration. Later that night, at 2:22 a.m., another motorist was cited for multiple violations after deputies on patrol observed the driver’s driving behavior. Loretta Harding

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

Vadnais Heights

• A resident in the 500 block of Spring Hill Road on Sept. 11 reported an unknown suspect for adding gift cards and a Visa credit card to his online Walmart account. The suspect then bought merchandise fraudulently using the cards, although the victim is not out any money. • The Marshall’s store in the 900 block of County Road E reported a group of four females for concealing $627 worth of merchandise and passing all points of sale before leaving the scene in a vehicle on Sept. 12. After Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies issued a Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert on the vehicle and its occupants, the Osseo Police Department later stopped the vehicle on Sept. 16 and confirmed the identity of the suspects. • A Vadnais Heights man reported being bitten by a dog in the 900 block of County Road D Sept. 12, after he tried to break up two fighting dogs. The victim was transported by medics to the hospital for treatment. Both dogs were current on their

shots and placed on quarantine. • A wallet was reported found Sept. 12 in the 3600 block of Centerville Road and turned over to deputies. • A St. Paul woman faces disorderly conduct charges following a Sept. 13 incident at a medical clinic in the 3500 block of Arcade Street during which she became irate and threatened physical harm to clinic staff. • Jimmy’s Food and Drink in the 1100 block of County Road E on Sept. 13 reported an adult male for making purchases totaling more than $500 during multiple visits by using his girlfriend’s credit card. The transactions were then reported as fraudulent. The male acknowledged his activities and said he would repay his debts on Sept. 8. To date, he still had not paid up. • A Little Canada man, 35, was cited Sept. 13 in the 800 block of County Road E for striking another vehicle in the parking lot of a box store and driving away. The subject was identified by way of surveillance video review. Neither the driver nor the passenger responded to voicemail messages, so they received a citation in the mail. • A cat in the 500 block of Oak Creek Drive S. was reported Sept. 14 for having a negative impact on birds

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and squirrels in the area, as part of an ongoing issue. • A purse was reported found Sept. 14 near Labore Road and Willow Lake Blvd. and turned in. Deputies made contact with the owner and arranged for a pickup. • Luther Cadillac in the 3500 block of Highway 61 on Sept. 15 reported a single tire stolen from the dealership’s recycled tire storage. • A St. Paul man reported the back window of his vehicle broken in over the weekend of Sept. 15-17 while parked in the 4300 block of Buckingham Court. • The Marshalls store reported another case of shoplifting Sept. 16, during which a male and two females selected three items valued at $269.97, removed security devices and left the store without paying. • Barnett White Bear Chrysler Jeep and Dodge in the 3400 block of Highway 61 reported tires and rims valued at $4,500 stolen from three vehicles on the sales lot sometime over the weekend of Sept. 16-18. • An adult female was arrested on a warrant Sept. 17 in the 3700 block of Centerville Road after deputies were called to the address on a disorderly conduct report and discovered that the suspect had multiple warrants out on her.

• A credit card was reported used without permission at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E on Sept. 18. • A White Bear Lake man, 21, was arrested for DWI at 9:19 p.m. Sept. 18 after deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle responsible for causing hit-and-run damage to a large storefront window of Luther Cadillac in the 3500 block of Highway 61. The incident resulted in some $1,000 in damages at the dealership. A Spring Lake Park man, 32, was also arrested for first-degree criminal damage to property due to his involvement in the incident.

White Bear Township

• A motorcycle stolen from a Coon Rapids man was recovered Sept. 12 in the 3900 block of Lakewood Avenue. • Deputies responded to two disorderly conduct calls during the week, the first on Sept. 13 in the 2000 block of Stillwater Road and the second on Sept. 16 in the 1700 block of Whitaker Street. Loretta Harding

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Details: Free concert by the local

Silver Harmony Singers. Bring a cash donation or non-perishable food items for the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf.

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school district music faculty. See ticket information online. Contact: wildwoodartistseries.com

MAHTOREADI When: 6:30 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 Where: Chautauqua Theatre,

COMMUNITY DAY Mahtomedi High School, 8000 75th St. When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, N. 4971 Long Ave. Details: 21st annual event features Details: Pumpkin carving contest, live author Marcie Rendon and her book, music by Folk Revival, make-and-take art activities, refrestments. Costumes encouraged. Free, but registration required. Contact: whitebeararts.org

KIDS WORLD OF FUN When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 Where: Majestic Pines Community

BEAR SCARE FUN RUN When: 9 a.m. Saturday Oct. 28 Where: Begins at Otter Lake Elementary, 1401 County Road. H2 Details: Family-friendly run/walk to raise money for Lincoln and Otter

Lake elementary schools. Costume contest at 9:30 a.m.; Half mile Skeleton Skip at 9:45 a.m.; Freaky Four Mile and Terrifying Two Mile at 10 a.m. Registration information online. Contact: bit.ly/bearscare23

A CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE AND RACISM When: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 Where: Shoreview Community Center,

activity rooms 1 and 2 Details: Candid, non-political discussion by Dr. James Brewer Stewart a leading historian of race relations and professor emeritus at Macalester College. Free; RSVP requested. Contact: REM@stodilia.org

TRUNK OR TREAT When: 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 Where: Sunrise Middle School, 2399

Cedar Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Free trick-or-treating in the parking lot sponsored by St. Stephen and Redeemer Lutheran churches and other community organizations. Contact: 651-777-1107

WHITE BEAR FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 27 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and

3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors and growers each week. Contact: whitebearlake.org

FALL FRIDAYS AT THE FILLEBROWN When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 27 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake

Ave.

Details: Take a self-guided tour of

the 1879 lakeside cottage and enjoy refreshments on the porch. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

LADIES OF THE LAKE QUILTING SHOW When: noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28;

Sunday Oct. 29

Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450

Apple Orchard Road. Details: Display of quilts made by members of local guild. Contact: pinetreeappleorchard.com

TRAVEL SHOW When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27 Where: White Bear Lake Area Senior

Center, 2484 E. County Road F Details: Free travel show to learn about upcoming trips. Registration appreciated. Contact: 651-653-3121

SCARE IN WHITE BEAR When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 Where: Memorial Beach, 4958 Lake

Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Family-friendly 5K race on a torch-lit path along White Bear Lake. Costumes encouraged. Kid’s fun run at 6 p.m. Halloweenie roast, games, and costume contest for people and dogs follows. Registration and details online. Contact: mmraces.com/scare-inwhite-bear

MAHTOMEDI MUSIC FACULTY When: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 Where: Fine Arts Center (Mahtomedi

VADNAIS HEIGHTS HALLOWEEN PARTY When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 Where: Community Park, 641 East

County Road F Details: Wear a costume for a parade through the Scarecrow Trail followed by free games on the softball field. Treat bags provided. Food truck 4:30-7 p.m. No registration required. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com

SILVER HARMONY SINGERS FOOD SHELF BENEFIT CONCERT When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 Where: Parkview United Church of

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 Where: White Bear Lake Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F Details: More than 50 vendors will sell handmade crafts, gift items, and treats. Brunn Bakery also on site.

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We are riding a nice wave of October weather. I still haven’t recorded a ground frost yet. This is the latest I can remember in my years of data recording. My garden is still producing vegetables, but looking at the forecast ahead that might be coming to an end. We’ve also enjoyed a greater number of sunny days this month. Sometimes October can be a very cloudy month but this October has been the exception. It’s going to make the impending colder weather a little more hard to take. Area trees are now showing a good variation of color. Maples are especially colorful while poor Ash trees have suffered from the dryness and the ash boar. Astro note: Jupiter rises with the full moon on Saturday, October 28. Side note: I’m finishing my 2024 Weather Calendar. Visit my website and order early. WeathermanWatson.com.

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FALL BOUTIQUE AND BAKE SALE When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3,

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AUTHOR VISIT When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 27 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766

Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Jenifer LeClair will be signing her new mystery novel, “Death in the Wolf Moon.” Contact: 651-426-0918

WILDWOOD LIONS BLOOD DRIVE When: 12:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 Where: St. Jude of the Lake Church,

Tues. Oct. 31 Cub Foods White Bear Township 10 am - Noon Walkins Northwoods Roasterie Lindstrom, MN 1 pm - 3 pm Walk-ins

Wed. Nov. 1 Key’s Café and Bakery Robert Street, St. Paul 10 am – Medica Noon – Health Partners 2 pm – United Health Care

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ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Where: Central Park, 2495 Victoria St.

N., Roseville Details: Hike Central Park North and South Owasso neighborhoods. Contact: stpaulhike.com

Church, 930 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Annual community event includes giant box maze, games, and bouncy house. Contact: majesticpines.com

“Sinister Graves”. Event incluses book signing, presentation, and Q&A. Registration required. Contact: mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com

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Visit mnvotes.gov to see what is on your ST. PAUL W-6 P-05 DULUTHAND ANDCASE CASERECREATION RECREATIONCENTER CENTER(W-6 (W-6P-5) P-5) 1020DULUTH DULUTHSTST PAUL DULUTH 1020 NN STST PAUL ballot for this state general based on the districts in which you live. ST. PAUL W-6 P-06 EDGERTONHI-RISE HI-RISE(W-6 (W-6P-6) P-6) 1000EDGERTON EDGERTON PAUL EDGERTON 1000 STST STST PAUL ST. PAUL W-6 P-07 HOPECOMMUNITY COMMUNITYACADEMY ACADEMY(W-6 (W-6P-7) P-7) 720PAYNE PAYNEAVE AVE PAUL HOPE 720 STST PAUL • City of Falcon Heights – Mayor and City Council Member (2 at-large seats) ST. PAUL W-6 P-08 BOYSAND ANDGIRLS GIRLSCLUB CLUB(W-6 (W-6P-8) P-8) 1620AMES AMESAVE AVE PAUL RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA BOYS 1620 EE STST PAUL • City of Mounds View – Mayor (Special, 1-year term) ST. PAUL W-6 P-09 HAZELPARK PARKACADEMY ACADEMY(W-6 (W-6P-9) P-9) 1140WHITE WHITEBEAR BEAR AVE PAUL ELECTION — Wards 2023 1, GENERAL — NOVEMBER 7, 2023 HAZEL 1140 AVE NN STST PAUL • City of SaintNOTICE Paul – CityOF Council Member for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,ELECTION and 7 ST. PAUL W-6 P-10 IOWAHI-RISE HI-RISE(W-6 (W-6P-10) P-10) 1743IOWA IOWAAVE AVE PAUL Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held on November 7, 2023, for candidates seeking election to IOWA 1743 EE STST PAUL • City of White Bear Lake – City Council Member for Wards 1, 3, and 5 ST. PAUL W-6 P-11 HAYDENHEIGHTS HEIGHTSRECREATION RECREATIONCENTER CENTER(W-6 (W-6P-11) P-11) 1965HOYT HOYTAVE AVE PAUL municipal and school board office. The following offices will be on the ballot for the general election. Visit mnvotes.gov HAYDEN 1965 EE STST PAUL • ISD 621 Mounds View Public Schools Board Member (4 at-large seats) ST. PAUL W-7 P-01 DAYTON'SBLUFF BLUFFRECREATION RECREATIONCENTER CENTER(W-7 (W-7P-1) P-1) 800CONWAY CONWAYSTST PAUL to see what is on your ballot for this state general based on the districts in which you live. DAYTON'S 800 STST PAUL • ISD 623 Roseville Area Schools Board Member (3 at-large seats) • City of Falcon Heights – Mayor and City Council • ISD 623 - Roseville Area Schools Board Member (3 ST. PAUL W-7 P-02 HAZELPARK PARKRECREATION RECREATIONCENTER CENTER(W-7 (W-7P-2) P-2) 945HAZEL HAZELSTSTN N PAUL HAZEL 945 STST PAUL • ISD(2 282 - St. Anthony-New seats) Member at-large seats) Brighton Schools Board Member (3 at-large at-large seats) ST. PAUL W-7 P-03 OURSAVIOUR'S SAVIOUR'SLUTHERAN LUTHERANCHURCH CHURCH(W-7 (W-7P-3) P-3) 674JOHNSON JOHNSONPKWY PKWY PAUL OUR 674 STST PAUL • City Mounds View – Mayor (Special, 1-yearseats) term) • ISD 282 - St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools Board ST. PAUL W-7 P-04 MOUNDSPARK PARKUNITED UNITEDMETHODIST METHODISTCHURCH CHURCH(W-7 (W-7P-4) P-4) 1049EUCLID EUCLIDSTST PAUL • ofISD 625 - Saint Paul Public Schools (4 at-large MOUNDS 1049 STST PAUL • City of Saint Paul – City Council Member for Wards 1, Member (3 at-large seats) ST. PAUL W-7 P-05 CERENITYMARIAN MARIANCAMPUS CAMPUS(W-7 (W-7P-5) P-5) 200EARL EARLSTST PAUL CERENITY 200 STST PAUL The following jurisdictions will contain ballot questions: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 • ISD 625 - Saint Paul Public Schools (4 at-large seats) ST. PAUL W-7 P-06 EASTSIDE SIDELEARNING LEARNINGHUB HUB(W-7 (W-7P-6) P-6) 15266TH 6THSTSTE E PAUL EAST 1526 STST PAUL • City of White Bear Lake – City Council Member for ST. PAUL W-7 P-07 WILSONHI-RISE HI-RISE(W-7 (W-7P-7) P-7) 1300WILSON WILSONAVE AVE PAUL WILSON 1300 STST PAUL • City of Mounds View Wards 1, 3, and 5 The following jurisdictions will contain ballot questions: ST. PAUL W-7 P-08 PROGRESSIVEBAPTIST BAPTISTCHURCH CHURCH(W-7 (W-7P-8) P-8) 1505BURNS BURNSAVE AVE PAUL PROGRESSIVE 1505 STST PAUL • City of Saint Paul • ISD 621 - Mounds View Public Schools Board Member • City of Mounds View ST. PAUL W-7 P-09 HAZELPARK PARKCONGREGATIONAL CONGREGATIONALCHURCH CHURCH(W-7 (W-7P-9) P-9) 1831MINNEHAHA MINNEHAHA AVE PAUL HAZEL 1831 AVE EE STST PAUL ISD 282 (4 •at-large seats) • City of Saint Paul ST. PAUL W-7 P-10 EASTERNHEIGHTS HEIGHTSELEMENTARY ELEMENTARYSCHOOL SCHOOL(W-7 (W-7P-10) P-10) 2001MARGARET MARGARET PAUL EASTERN 2001 STST STST PAUL • ISD 282 ST. PAUL W-7 P-11 CONWAYRECREATION RECREATIONCENTER CENTER(W-7 (W-7P-11) P-11) 2090CONWAY CONWAYAVE AVE PAUL CONWAY 2090 STST PAUL ST. PAUL W-7 P-12 BATTLECREEK CREEKRECREATION RECREATIONCENTER CENTER(W-7 (W-7P-12) P-12) WINTHROPSTST PAUL BATTLE 7575WINTHROP SS STST PAUL The following polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2023: RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA ST. PAUL W-7 P-13 HIGHWOODHILLS HILLSELEMENTARY ELEMENTARYSCHOOL SCHOOL(W-7 (W-7P-13) P-13) 2188LONDIN LONDINLNLN PAUL HIGHWOOD 2188 STST PAUL The following polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2023: SHOREVIEW P-1 LUTHERANCHURCH CHURCHOF OFTHE THERESURRECTION RESURRECTION(P-1) (P-1) 3115VICTORIA VICTORIA ROSEVILLE LUTHERAN 3115 STST NN ROSEVILLE ARDEN HILLS P-1 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE WAY (P-1) 3382 LEXINGTON AVE N SHOREVIEW SHOREVIEW P-2 SHEPHERDOF OFTHE THEHILLS HILLSLUTHERAN LUTHERANCHURCH CHURCH(P-2) (P-2) 3920VICTORIA VICTORIA SHOREVIEW SHEPHERD 3920 STST NN SHOREVIEW ARDEN HILLS P-2 BETHEL UNIVERSITY–ANDERSON CENTER (P-2) 2 PINE TREE DR ARDEN HILLS SHOREVIEW P-3 SHOREVIEWCITY CITYHALL HALL(P-3) (P-3) 4600VICTORIA VICTORIA SHOREVIEW SHOREVIEW 4600 STST NN SHOREVIEW ARDEN HILLS P-3 NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH (P-3) 1700 HIGHWAY 96 W ARDEN HILLS SHOREVIEW P-4 SHOREVIEWCOMMUNITY COMMUNITYCENTER CENTER(P-4) (P-4) 4580VICTORIA VICTORIA SHOREVIEW SHOREVIEW 4580 STST NN SHOREVIEW BLAINE W-1 P-10 MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER (W-1 P-10) 5394 EDGEWOOD DR MOUNDS VIEW SHOREVIEW P-5 SHOREVIEWCOMMUNITY COMMUNITYCENTER CENTER(P-5) (P-5) 4850VICTORIA VICTORIA SHOREVIEW SHOREVIEW 4850 STST NN SHOREVIEW FALCON HEIGHTS P-1 FALCON HEIGHTS CITY HALL (P-1) 2077 LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS SHOREVIEW P-6 INCARNATIONLUTHERAN LUTHERANCHURCH CHURCH(P-6) (P-6) 4880HODGSON HODGSON NORTH OAKS INCARNATION 4880 RDRD NORTH OAKS FALCON HEIGHTS P-2 FALCON HEIGHTS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (P-2) 1795 HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS SHOREVIEW P-7 LAKEJOHANNA JOHANNAFIRE FIREDEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT(P-7) (P-7) 5545LEXINGTON LEXINGTON AVE SHOREVIEW LAKE 5545 AVE SHOREVIEW LAUDERDALE P-1 LAUDERDALE CITY HALL (P-1) 1891 WALNUT ST LAUDERDALE SPRING LAKE PARK P-1R P-1R MOUNDSVIEW VIEWCOMMUNITY COMMUNITYCENTER CENTER(P-1R) (P-1R) 5394EDGEWOOD EDGEWOOD MOUNDS VIEW MOUNDS 5394 DRDR MOUNDS VIEW LITTLE CANADA P-1 ROSEVILLE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL (P-1) 15 COUNTY ROAD B2 E LITTLE CANADA VADNAIS HEIGHTS P-1 P-1 VADNAISHEIGHTS HEIGHTSCOMMONS COMMONS(P-1) (P-1) 655COUNTY COUNTYROAD ROAD VADNAIS HEIGHTS VADNAIS 655 F EF E VADNAIS HEIGHTS LITTLE CANADA P-2 LITTLE CANADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (P-2) 400 ELI RD LITTLE CANADA WHITE BEAR TWP P-1 P-1 OTTERLAKE LAKEELEMENTARY ELEMENTARYSCHOOL SCHOOL(P-1) (P-1) 1401COUNTY COUNTYROAD ROAD WHITE BEAR TWP OTTER 1401 H2H2 EE WHITE BEAR TWP LITTLE CANADA P-3 LITTLE CANADA CITY CENTER (P-3) 515 LITTLE CANADA RD E LITTLE CANADA WHITE BEAR LAKE W-1 W-1 P-1 P-1 WHITE WHITEBEAR BEARLAKE LAKECITY CITYHALL–COUNCIL HALL–COUNCILCHAMB CHAMB(W-1 (W-1P-1) P-1) 4701HIGHWAY HIGHWAY WHITE BEAR LAKE 4701 6161 WHITE BEAR LAKE MAPLEWOOD P-01 EDGERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (P-1) 1929 EDGERTON ST MAPLEWOOD WHITE BEAR LAKE W-3 W-3 P-1 P-1 SUNRISE SUNRISEPARK PARKMIDDLE MIDDLESCHOOL SCHOOLGYM GYM(W-3 (W-3P-1) P-1) 2399 CEDAR AVE WHITE BEAR LAKE 2399 CEDAR AVE WHITE BEAR LAKE MAPLEWOOD P-02 EDGERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (P-2) 1929 EDGERTON ST MAPLEWOOD WHITE BEAR LAKE W-5 W-5 P-1 P-1 WHITE WHITEBEAR BEARLAKE LAKEHIGH HIGH––SOUTH SOUTHCAMPUS CAMPUS(W-5 (W-5P-1) P-1) 3550MCKNIGHT MCKNIGHT WHITE BEAR LAKE 3550 RDRD NN WHITE BEAR LAKE MOUNDS VIEW P-1 MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER (P-1) 5394 EDGEWOOD DR MOUNDS VIEW A public test of the voting system to be used at the general election will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. on Friday October MOUNDS VIEW P-2 MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER (P-2) 5394 EDGEWOOD DR MOUNDS VIEW 27, 2023, at the Ramsey County Elections Office, located at 90 W Plato Blvd. To see your sample ballot or find your MOUNDS VIEW P-3 MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER (P-3) 5394 EDGEWOOD DR MOUNDS VIEW polling place, visit mnvotes.gov. For more elections and voting information, contact Ramsey County Elections Office MOUNDS VIEW P-4 MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER (P-4) 5394 EDGEWOOD DR MOUNDS VIEW at elections@ramseycounty.us or 651-266-2171. NEW BRIGHTON P-1 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH (P-1) 835 2ND AVE NW NEW BRIGHTON Shoreview PressPress on October 24, 2023. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights on October 25, 2023. NEW BRIGHTON P-2 SALEM COVENANT CHURCH (P-2) 2655 5TH ST NW NEW BRIGHTON NEW BRIGHTON P-3 SALEM COVENANT CHURCH (P-3) 2655 5TH ST NW NEW BRIGHTON NEW BRIGHTON P-4 CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH (P-4) 1900 7TH ST NW NEW BRIGHTON NEW BRIGHTON P-5 FAITH CHURCH (P-5) 1600 SILVER LAKE RD NEW BRIGHTON Sample Ballot NEW BRIGHTON P-6 NEW BRIGHTON COMMUNITY CENTER (P-6) 400 10TH ST NW NEW BRIGHTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RAMSEY COUNTY –RAMSEY CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT 2023 Judge7, ________ City and School District Election Ballot ELECTION – NOV. NEW BRIGHTON P-7 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (P-7) 1000 LONG LAKE RD NEW BRIGHTON AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION – NOV. 7, 2023 Generalby Election Ballot beginning Note: Candidate orderCITY is randomly generated precinct with a base rotation generated NEW BRIGHTON P-8 GRACEPOINT CHURCH (P-8) 2351 RICE CREEK RD NEW BRIGHTON Judge ________ SAMPLE BALLOTS Precinct Paul W-1 P-02 by the state. The base rotation is presented in St. the sample ballot below. Candidate order will vary by NORTH OAKS P-1 NORTH OAKS CITY HALL–COUNCIL CHAMBERS (P-1) 100 VILLAGE CENTER DR NORTH OAKS Note: Candidate order is randomly generated by precinct beginning with a base rotation generated Ramsey County, Minnesota residential precinct. You may view the sample ballot for your precinct at mnvotes.gov. NORTH OAKS P-2 NORTH OAKS GOLF CLUB (P-2) 54 EAST OAKS RD NORTH OAKS by the state. The base rotation is presentedNovember in the sample 7, 2023 ballot below. Candidate order will vary by ROSEVILLE P-01 CENTENNIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (P-1) 1524 COUNTY ROAD C2 W ROSEVILLE residential precinct. You may view the sample ballot for your precinct at mnvotes.gov. ROSEVILLE P-02 ROSEVILLE COVENANT CHURCH (P-2) 2865 HAMLINE AVE N ROSEVILLE Select only one candidate per choice. ROSEVILLE P-03 ADEVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH (P-3) 3000 HAMLINE AVE N ROSEVILLE You are not required to choose more than one candidate. SAINT PAUL WARD 1 ROSEVILLE P-04 NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH (P-4) 2701 RICE ST N ROSEVILLE City Offices City Offices City Offices ROSEVILLE P-05 ST. CHRISTOPHER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (P-5) 2300 HAMLINE AVE N ROSEVILLE City of Saint Paul City of Saint Paul City of Saint Paul ROSEVILLE P-06 PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (P-6) 2561 VICTORIA ST N ROSEVILLE Council Member Ward One Council Member Ward One Council Member Ward One ROSEVILLE P-07 CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY (P-7) 535 COUNTY ROAD B2 W ROSEVILLE 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice ROSEVILLE P-08 AŊPÉTU TÉČA EDUCATION CENTER (P-8) 1910 COUNTY ROAD B W ROSEVILLE Select One Select One Select One ROSEVILLE P-09 RAMSEY COUNTY LIBRARY–ROSEVILLE (P-9) 2180 HAMLINE AVE N ROSEVILLE Yan Chen Yan Chen Yan Chen ROSEVILLE P-10 ROSEVILLE LUTHERAN CHURCH (P-10) 1215 ROSELAWN AVE W ROSEVILLE ROSEVILLE P-11 GALILEE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (P-11) 145 MCCARRONS BLVD N ROSEVILLE Suz Woehrle Suz Woehrle Suz Woehrle ST ANTHONY P-1R SILVERWOOD PARK EVENT CENTER (P-1R) 2500 COUNTY ROAD E ST ANTHONY ST ANTHONY P-1H AUTUMN WOODS OF ST ANTHONY (P-1H) 2600 KENZIE TER ST ANTHONY Omar Syed Omar Syed Omar Syed ST ANTHONY P-2H ST ANTHONY COMMUNITY CENTER (P-2H) 3301 SILVER LAKE RD ST ANTHONY ST. PAUL W-1 P-01 EARLY CHILDHOOD HUB WEST (W-1 P-1) 1317 CHARLES AVE ST PAUL Lucky Tiger Jack Rosenbloom Lucky Tiger Jack Rosenbloom Lucky Tiger Jack Rosenbloom ST. PAUL W-1 P-02 MARTIN LUTHER KING RECREATION CENTER (W-1 P-2) 271 MACKUBIN ST ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-1 P-03 ST. STEPHANUS LUTHERAN CHURCH (W-1 P-3) 739 LAFOND AVE ST PAUL James Lo James Lo James Lo ST. PAUL W-1 P-04 ST. STEPHANUS LUTHERAN CHURCH (W-1 P-4) 739 LAFOND AVE ST PAUL Travis Helkamp Travis Helkamp Travis Helkamp ST. PAUL W-1 P-05 MAXFIELD SCHOOL (W-1 P-5) 380 VICTORIA ST N ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-1 P-06 JIMMY LEE RECREATION CENTER (W-1 P-6) 270 LEXINGTON PKWY N ST PAUL Anika Bowie Anika Bowie Anika Bowie ST. PAUL W-1 P-07 UNITY UNITARIAN CHURCH (W-1 P-7) 733 PORTLAND AVE ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-1 P-08 MARTIN LUTHER KING RECREATION CENTER (W-1 P-8) 271 MACKUBIN ST ST PAUL Jeff Zeitler Jeff Zeitler Jeff Zeitler ST. PAUL W-1 P-09 EAST AFRICAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL (W-1 P-9) 437 EDMUND AVE W ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-1 P-10 MOUNT ZION TEMPLE (W-1 P-10) 1300 SUMMIT AVE ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-1 P-11 RAVOUX HI-RISE (W-1 P-11) 280 RAVOUX ST ST PAUL Write-in, if any Write-in, if any Write-in, if any ST. PAUL W-1 P-12 RICE STREET LIBRARY (W-1 P-12) 1011 RICE ST ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-1 P-13 MOUNT AIRY HI-RISE (W-1 P-13) 200 ARCH ST E ST PAUL Council Member Ward One Council Member Ward One Council Member Ward One ST. PAUL W-2 P-01 CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (W-2 P-1) 500 CEDAR ST ST PAUL 4th Choice 5th Choice 6th Choice ST. PAUL W-2 P-02 AWAKEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (W-2 P-2) 506 VIEW ST ST PAUL Select One Select One Select One ST. PAUL W-2 P-03 WEST 7TH COMMUNITY CENTER (W-2 P-3) 265 ONEIDA ST ST PAUL Yan Chen Yan Chen Yan Chen ST. PAUL W-2 P-04 PALACE COMMUNITY CENTER (W-2 P-4) 781 PALACE AVE ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-2 P-05 LINWOOD RECREATION CENTER (W-2 P-5) 860 ST CLAIR AVE ST PAUL Suz Woehrle Suz Woehrle Suz Woehrle ST. PAUL W-2 P-06 SUMMIT CHURCH (W-2 P-6) 845 SUMMIT AVE ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-2 P-07 LANDMARK CENTER (W-2 P-7) 75 5TH ST W ST PAUL Omar Syed Omar Syed Omar Syed ST. PAUL W-2 P-08 SALVATION ARMY (W-2 P-8) 401 7TH ST W ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-2 P-09 ST. MATTHEW'S PARISH CENTER (W-2 P-9) 490 HALL AVE ST PAUL Lucky Tiger Jack Rosenbloom Lucky Tiger Jack Rosenbloom Lucky Tiger Jack Rosenbloom ST. PAUL W-2 P-10 EL RIO VISTA RECREATION CENTER (W-2 P-10) 179 ROBIE ST E ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-2 P-11 HUMBOLDT HIGH SCHOOL (W-2 P-11) 640 HUMBOLDT AVE ST PAUL James Lo James Lo James Lo ST. PAUL W-2 P-12 HUMBOLDT HIGH SCHOOL (W-2 P-12) 640 HUMBOLDT AVE ST PAUL Travis Helkamp Travis Helkamp Travis Helkamp ST. PAUL W-2 P-13 HOPE ACADEMY (W-2 P-13) 720 PAYNE AVE ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-3 P-01 TEMPLE OF AARON (W-3 P-1) 616 MISS. RIVER BLVD ST PAUL Anika Bowie Anika Bowie Anika Bowie ST. PAUL W-3 P-02 NATIVITY CHURCH-STEINER HALL (W-3 P-2) 1938 STANFORD AVE ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-3 P-03 LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY (W-3 P-3) 2055 BOHLAND AVE ST PAUL Jeff Zeitler JeffSample Zeitler Ballot Jeff Zeitler ST. PAUL W-3 P-04 HIGHLAND PARK COMM CTR (HILLCREST) (W-3 P-4) 1978 FORD PKWY ST PAUL RAMSEY COUNTY – CITY AND DISTRICT 2023 Judge7, ________ City andSCHOOL School District Election Ballot ELECTION – NOV. ST. PAUL W-3 P-05 MONTREAL HI-RISE (W-3 P-5) 1085 MONTREAL AVE ST PAUL Generalby Election Ballot beginning with a base rotation generated Note: Candidate order is randomly generated precinct ST. PAUL W-3 P-06 ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH (W-3 P-6) 1807 FIELD AVE ST PAUL Judge ________ Precinct Paul W-2 P-02 any Write-in, ifthe any if any ST. PAUL W-3 P-07 MACALESTER/PLYMOUTH UNITED CHURCH (W-3 P-7) 1658 LINCOLN AVE ST PAUL by the state.Write-in, The ifbase rotation is presented in St. sample ballot below.Write-in, Candidate order will vary by Ramsey County, Minnesota ST. PAUL W-3 P-08 GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH (W-3 P-8) 700 SNELLING AVE S ST PAUL residential precinct. You may view the sample ballot for your precinct at mnvotes.gov. November 7, 2023 ST. PAUL W-3 P-09 GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH (W-3 P-9) 700 SNELLING AVE S ST PAUL ST. PAUL W-3 P-10 HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (W-3 P-10) 1015 SNELLING AVE S ST PAUL Select only one candidate per choice. ST. PAUL W-3 P-11 JIE MING ACADEMY (W-3 P-11) 1845 SHERIDAN AVE W ST PAUL You are not required to choose more than one candidate. ST. PAUL W-3 P-12 AWAKEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (W-3 P-12) 506 VIEW ST ST PAUL SAINT PAUL WARD 2 City Offices City Offices City Offices ST. PAUL W-3 P-13 EDGCUMBE RECREATION CENTER (W-3 P-13) 320 GRIGGS ST S ST PAUL City of Saint Paul City of Saint Paul City of Saint Paul ST. PAUL W-4 P-01 LUTHER SEMINARY OLSON CAMPUS CENTER (W-4 P-1) 1490 FULHAM ST ST PAUL ST. 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LEAP HIGH SCHOOL (W-4 P-7) HANCOCK SCHOOL RECREATION CENTER (W-4 P-8) BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE MIDWAY (W-4 P-9) COMO PARK STREETCAR STATION (W-4 P-10) HAMLINE HI-RISE (W-4 P-11) GROVELAND RECREATION CENTER (W-4 P-12) CHURCH OF THE HOLY CHILDHOOD (W-4 P-13) NORTH DALE RECREATION CENTER (W-5 P-1) NORTH DALE RECREATION CENTER (W-5 P-2) FRONT AVE HI-RISE (W-5 P-3) WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL (W-5 P-4) MCDONOUGH COMMUNITY CENTER (W-5 P-5) SAINT BERNARD - PARISH HALL (W-5 P-6) MOSAIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (W-5 P-7) ARLINGTON HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER (W-5 P-8) ST. PATRICK'S OF ST. PAUL (W-5 P-9) CHURCH OF THE HOLY CHILDHOOD (W-5 P-10) TXUJ CI HMONG MIDDLE SCHOOL (W-6 P-1) FIRST COVENANT CHURCH (W-6 P-2) OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (W-6 P-3) HAYDEN HEIGHTS LIBRARY (W-6 P-4) DULUTH AND CASE RECREATION CENTER (W-6 P-5) EDGERTON HI-RISE (W-6 P-6) HOPE COMMUNITY ACADEMY (W-6 P-7) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB (W-6 P-8) HAZEL PARK ACADEMY (W-6 P-9) IOWA HI-RISE (W-6 P-10) HAYDEN HEIGHTS RECREATION CENTER (W-6 P-11) DAYTON'S BLUFF RECREATION CENTER (W-7 P-1) HAZEL PARK RECREATION CENTER (W-7 P-2) OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH (W-7 P-3) MOUNDS PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (W-7 P-4)

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Bill Hosko

Peter K. Butler

Rebecca Noecker

Write-in, if any

Rebecca Noecker

Write-in, if any

Council Member Ward Two 4th Choice Select One

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Council Member Ward Two 5th Choice Select One

Noval Noir

Bill Hosko

Peter K. Butler

Rebecca Noecker

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MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL NOTES • City staff noticed two areas within the city code that needed to be amended, and sent the changes on to council for approval. In the first action, council approved an ordinance amendment to Section 11.01, Subd. 10.1, C: Building Height, making height requirements less restrictive. The top peak of a roof now shall not exceed the allowable building height in the applicable zoning district by more than 10 feet, instead of the old standard of 5 feet. At its Oct. 11 meeting, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend council adopt the proposed ordinance amendments. • The second ordinance amendment belonged to Section 11.01, Table11.0A: Land Use Table (Residential Group Living). City staff recently discovered that the code reference to state statute provisions related to state-licensed residential facilities within the land use table was incorrect. In addition, the land use table permits an unlimited number of people to be served in the R4 District, while the Minnesota State Statute provision allows for seven to 16 people. City staff recommended that the city amend the number of people to be consistent with statute. The land use table pertaining to residential group living has been rewritten to say: “State licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons per Minnesota Statutes parts 462.357, Subd. 7 and State licensed residential facility serving seven

through 16 persons per Minnesota Statutes, parts 462,357, Subd. 8.” City Attorney Bridget Nason noted that the wording was changed because statutes are broken up into sections, and rules are divided into parts. • The property owners at 721 Park Avenue will get to build their garage, after council approved a conditional use permit to allow for the replacement and expansion of a legal nonconforming detached garage. The property owners are building the garage to replace the old one, likely built in 1942, in which it is not possible to fit a modern vehicle. At its Oct. 11 meeting, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval, subject to four conditions. No objections to the planned garage were received. • The city is eligible to share Fire State Aid, but first must approve an allocation plan. Council approved the plan, which requests that 75% of Fire State Aid be allocated back to the city to recover PERA employer contributions for fulltime firefighters. This amount is approximately $60,000, based on estimated Fire State Aid of $80,379. The allocation plan would be in effect for three years, from Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2026. After PERA receives the allocation plan, the volunteer firefighters have the right to file a petition within 45 days to stop the proposed Fire State Aid Allocation Plan. During

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that 45-day window, PERA will provide education to the volunteer firefighters regarding the impact of the aid allocation plan. • The Mahtomedi Fire Department has a new full-time firefighter/ medic, after Jon Anderson completed his six-month probationary period and was officially sworn in at the Oct. 17 meeting. • City staff will receive safety training from consultants who previously provided the service, after approving the contract with SafeAssure at a cost of $10,662 per year. After the city’s current provider raised its contract rates, city staff reached out to the city’s former safety consultants and found their contract to be considerably less expensive. The contract consists of required monthly OSHA training and safety training for the Public Works Department, as well as City Hall staff. Safety inspections and safety committee meetings will be held quarterly. • The nature of law enforcement calls remains pretty much the same as during the summer, said Deputy Jarrett of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. “People continue to leave their vehicles unlocked and their garage doors open,” he said. Jarrett also alerted the public about the current scam making its way around town, in which a caller claims to be a WCSO deputy saying that the potential victim has a warrant and must pay money to the

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“deputy” or go to jail. Jarrett also cited traffic concerns, especially during the school zone rush hour. • The water tower behind Mahtomedi High School will receive some maintenance and freshening up, after council awarded the contract for Water Tower No. 1 rehabilitation to BRZ Coatings Inc. of Watauga, Texas. On Oct. 3, the city received five bids for the work, with the low base bid submitted by BRZ Coatings in the amount of $737,000, which is lower than the engineer’s estimate of $802,250 for the base bid. • The Christmas sailboat is planning to appear for its third straight year, after its owner, Gene Altstatt, once again asked council’s permission to install the A-scow in Veterans Park over the holidays. Altstatt said he planned to adorn the boat with Christmas lights and turn them on right after Thanksgiving. The lights will be illuminated through Jan. 6. Nason said the city will use the written agreement from previous years as a template and bring the document up for formal approval at an upcoming meeting. “I love seeing that up, and I’m very supportive of the boat being there,” said Council Member Jane Schneeweis. The council next meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road. Loretta Harding

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OBITUARY

Evarist “Bud” Eugene Schneider

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He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Darlene and sons, Dale (Renee), Gary (Michelle), Leon and Wayne (Kristin) Schneider. Grandchildren: Anna, Sara, Adrianna, Cody, Brooke, Savannah, Blake, Ty & Bella. Step-Grandchildren: Emilia & Olivia, 6 Great Grandchildren. Sister, Yvonne (Warren) Johnson, Sister-in-Law, Delores (Louie) Czech and many nieces and nephews. Services for Bud will be held on October 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Church of St. Pius X, White Bear Lake, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service.

89, was born October 8, 1934, in Swanville, MN to Thomas & Frances Schneider. He sadly passed away on October 17, 2023. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.

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very year, 19,000 students across the world take the AP Drawing test. Only 1.5% (300 students worldwide) score perfectly. One of those students is White Bear Lake senior Mia Binsfeld. “I currently focus on watercolor and digital 2-D art,” Binsfeld states, “I use a program called Procreate, which… provides me different types of toolsets.” Though digital art is a newer field, Mia drew on a screen even as a child. “I’m a lifelong wheelchair user,” Mia explains, “so I was in my bed a lot growing up. I became obsessed with a magnetic draw pad. I’d make a picture, then slide the thing at the bottom and erase everything—create and erase, create and erase.” Today, Mia still experiments with unorthodox, inexpensive materials. “This summer, I tried my hand at cardboard sculpting,” Mia admits, perhaps too casually for such an interesting detail. “I’d never done sculpting before, and cardboard is cheap. That way, if I mess up, it’s no big deal.” When asked why she took such a departure from her wheelhouse, Mia scrunches her face, deeply pondering. “I like EVERY art form,” she expresses, “I don’t make movies, but Everything, Everywhere, All at Once was in my head

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for months! What if there are factors [in a new art form] I’m not aware of ?” Reflecting back on her work, Binsfeld attributes stretching outside her work with artistic gain. “The works I’m most proud of are the ones that were the most uncomfortable to make because I learned something about myself,” Mia says, momentarily serious. “I was so scared of oil painting. Even though I’d bought the paints and everything, I let them sit for three years! And, you know what? It turned out

great. Like, why was I scared? I learned not to put things off.” Something Mia has never put off is working on her dream. “I hope to use art to tell stories, to make an impression on people,” Mia resolves. That goal will become a reality next year because Mia has illustrated an upcoming children’s book! “It’s called Skipper Finds a Home, and is about the endangered Dakota Skipper Moth,” Mia beams. Armed with a perfect AP Drawing portfolio and published illustrations, Mia heads to

college next. “I’m definitely going to art school,” Mia nods, then starts laughing heartily, “My family is so supportive, and I’m so grateful for them. But I’ve got three brothers and seven sisters, so if anybody reading wants to give me a scholarship, they can!” Beaver’s Pond Press (who can attest that “Mia has done much great work already” on the project) plans to release Skipper Finds a Home mid-2024.

When: November 12 at 2:00 P.M. This special big band USO-style concert highlights many of the popular standards from the WWII-era. The event includes a special salute to our local veterans, presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

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ing… worse.” Spencer Anderson recalls his first day of vocal rehearsal as Seymour in White Bear Lake Area High School’s fall production of Little Shop of Horrors. Spencer has been in both church and school choir for years, training his voice to have a “warm, rich resonance.” His character, however, has no such ability. “He’s shy,” Spencer explains, “then, as the show goes on, he gets exposed to all these people, so my voice will grow as he does.” Such inventive cues, according to director Wendy Suoja, are what will make this version of the show stand out. “The school is under construction,” Suoja explains, “so our show is on the

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District Auditorium Stage [at Central Middle School]. Our access to materials was limited, the set that we built had to be static, and the pit will be visible. So Little Shop it is.” This logistical solution is clever: Little Shop of Horrors, a dark comedy about a belittled flower-shop employee named Seymour who unknowingly (then knowingly) nurtures a man-eating plant, all takes place in one store. The tradeoff, however, is a static set—but Suoja has turned that hurdle into an opportunity as well. “Skid Row gets nicer as the plant gets bigger,” the director explains, “because Audrey II [the monster plant] is bringing in business, the neighborhood will

change. The costumes will have the same continuity because the customers get nicer too.” Other choices, such as Spencer’s vocal quality, will be reflected in the actors’ performances. “He’s old,” deadpans Oliver Grawe who plays Mushnik (and was The Beast in Children’s Performing Arts’ production this summer), “I didn’t know that when I got the part. I’ve really had to work on my movement. Stiff bones, you know?” One not-so-subtle change in the production is Little Shop’s lead, Audrey, played by Sanyu Mwassa (this page’s emerging artist back in September). “In the movie, Audrey’s portrayed as kind of a ‘dumb blonde’ stereotype,” Sanyu

chuckles, “I’m not dumb, and I’m definitely not a blonde.” Sanyu, Black with darkbrown hair, had to find another way into Audrey’s character. “I love her. She’s this broken soul who’s like, ‘I don’t deserve happiness.’” Mwassa is not only tuned in to her character, but the takeaway message for Little Shop’s audience. “It’s a play on capitalism, an allegory,” Mwassa imparts, “Chasing what you want is well and good, but, when it becomes greed, it doesn’t lead to happiness.” Oliver, upon hearing Sanyu’s answer, smirks, revealing a different interpretation, “I actually think it’s about communism… because EVERYONE gets eaten by the plant!”

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days, 50,000 words: Aspiring novelists have learned to anticipate National November Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) with both fear and excitement. Started in 2000 as an experiment by a San Franciscan writer “to more fully take advantage of the miserable weather,” NaNoWriMo has become an international creative-writing event. “The goal is to embrace the power of the deadline,” explains Lorraine Dahm, head member of writer’s group Tickled Ink. “The most important part of [a novel’s] first draft is getting it out!” NaNoWriMo, then, is meant for all writers, but especially new ones. “So many people think, ‘I’ll do it some day,’” Dahm continues, “but they never get started. Having that challenge—just a 30-day commitment—forces people to focus on one project.” For those focused enough, NaNoWriMo’s official website

offers badges, certificates, and book-related discounts and deals upon completion of checkpoints and goal posts. Publishing companies have also published works drafted during NaNoWriMo, most notably Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen and Wool by Hugh Howey. These notable works, however, likely weren’t polished during NaNoWriMo. “They don’t have to be quality words,” Dahm shrugs, “You can always go back and rewrite.” Lorraine speaks with authority on this matter; this is her tenth NaNoWriMo with Tickled Ink. “We’re all supportive and encouraging,” she explains, “If you’re doing it, we’re excited for you.” Member Mike Fillbrandt agrees: “As a teacher, I was doing a version of this with my students. I wanted to try this with a real group, though. I found Tickled Ink, and I was nervous. I was like ‘Is this the group?’ ‘Yeah, come on, sit down!’ I breathed a huge sigh of relief.” Since joining,

Fillbrandt has often given proofreading and content editing tips to other members. Lorraine believes that collaborative aspect is what sets Tickled Ink apart from other groups in which she participates. “My other writing groups are oriented to romance or scifi. They’re very deep dive,” Dahm comments, “Tickled Ink is varied. We write in different formats, different genres… The inspiration I get is unexpected. The insight. The plain camaraderie. The accountability.” So what do you need to bring to Tickled Ink if you’re ready to get started on that novel? “We want to hear your voice,” Lorraine concludes, “We want you to feel comfortable expressing what you need as a writer.” If one needs caffeine to power through the 50,000 word deadline, Tickled Ink fortuitously meets at the Vadnais Heights Starbucks on Tuesdays from 5pm to close.

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St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church resident organist Bill Chouinard will present the 19th annual Tricks and Treats with the Mighty Organ at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. St. Andrew’s Sanctuary is home of Minnesota’s largest pipe organ. The all-ages concert features special lighting and video effects, and is designed for young listeners. Children

are invited to come in a nonviolent costume and participate in a parade through the church. The performance will also include the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Bach. All are invited to arrive early for pizza sold in the adjoining Fellowship Hall from 5-6 p.m. Refreshments and treats will be served following the concert. The concert is free, but an offering will be received. St. Andrew’s is

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Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome to help make polar fleece blankets and tie quilts that will be donated to Solid Ground in White Bear Lake and the Marie Sandvik Center in Minneapolis. Materials and lunch will be provided, and experience is not necessary. Each project requires two 6-foot lengths of fleece to make a blanket. Fabric, including waterproof fabric, old blankets and scissors, are needed to make quilts. Those wishing to donate materials and fabric can drop it off at the church prior to Nov. 18 or bring it to the event. First Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Fifth Street and Bloom Avenue in White Bear Lake. For more information, call 651-429-3381 or visit fpcwbl.org.

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Fentanyl: ‘We belong to a club that we never wanted to belong to’

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Laura Cowles, Heather Johnson and Zach Zacho all belong to a club they never wanted to join. They all outlived their children, who were victims of a fentanyl overdose. “It’s an empty feeling, because it isn’t like they were sick or had cancer or an illness that you could kind of mentally prepare yourself for. It a sudden death,” Cowles said. “I never expected to outlive my children.” Cowles, a Circle Pines resident, lost her 30-yearold son, Castle Ahlbeck, to a fentanyl overdose Aug. 16, 2022, while he was in the Stillwater prison. He was serving his fifth year of a seven-year sentence. He leaves behind three children, ages 12, 9 and 6. “I got a phone call from the prison saying that he had passed away. I was in shock,” she recalled. “At first, they couldn’t tell me what had happened, and then about two weeks later, they finally told me that he had passed from a fentanyl overdose… How does fetanyl get in a prison?” Eventually she was told that one of her son’s visitors likely smuggled it into the prison by hiding it in a face mask. “My son being incarcerated gave me a false sense of security; he should have been safe, and especially from something like that,” Cowles said. From what she knows, her son didn’t struggle with addiction and was very opposed to fentanyl. “That’s the one thing he and his friends promised they wouldn’t do,” she said. She explained that a year prior, one of her son’s friends was

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in treatment for 90 days. He was released and the next day he was dead from a fentanyl overdose. “I don’t think people realize how dangerous this drug is,” Cowles said. “It’s so scary because it could be anybody … Now I know more about fentanyl than I ever wanted to in my life. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the Centers Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. There are two types of fentanyl: pharmaceutical fentanyl and illegally made fentanyl. Both are considered synthetic opioids. Pharmaceutical fentanyl is prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain, especially after surgery and for advancedstage cancer. However, most recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose are linked to illegally made fentanyl, which is distributed through illegal drug markets for its heroinlike effect. It is often added to other drugs because of its extreme potency, which makes drugs cheaper, more powerful, addictive and more dangerous. Shoreview resident Heather Johnson, formerly of Lino Lakes, received a phone call April 4, 2023. “I knew he was dead,” she recalled. Johnson’s son, Carson James (CJ) Montgomery, was 27 years old when he passed away from a fentanyl overdose. Johnson says it wasn’t his first time experiencing an overdose. In December 2022, she found her son had overdosed while in the bathtub. “I jumped in the bathtub, checked for a pulse,

started CPR and called 911,” Johnson recalled. After seven shots of Narcan, he woke up. On April 4, after receiving several phone calls, she went to check on her son and found him face down on his bed. “I went up to feel a pulse and he was ice cold … I listened to him not having a heartbeat.” She then had to help put her son in a body bag and load him into a hearse. She later found out he had purchased meth that he didn’t know was laced with fentanyl.

“It’s a horrible tragedy that happened that comes with a lot of guilt, comes with a lot of ‘could’ve, would’ve should’ves.” Zach Zacho Father of Maxx Zacho Johnson said her son was introduced to drugs when he was just 13 years old in the bathroom of his school. As a minor, he went to seven treatment centers but was kicked out. He had several mental health diagnoses. After he passed away, Johnson learned her son had overdosed seven times in three years. “I knew what addiction was, but I didn’t know his addiction was this much. I didn’t know he was going to die,” she said. “He promised everybody he wouldn’t use fentanyl or any other drug without being there, and he did. And he died, and I found him, and I held him, and I cremated him, and now his urn sits in my house.” Montgomery is now one of

the growing number of faces on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) special exhibit, The Faces of Fentanyl, which commemorates the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning. Johnson was contacted by the DEA to share her son’s story at the National Family Summit on Fetanyl. During October, DEA field divisions across the country are hosting regional family summits in order to bring together federal partners, community prevention groups, and families who have lost loved ones to drug poisonings or overdoses. These summits will provide opportunities to share information, build connections and foster collaboration between family groups, the DEA and other key sectors of their local community. Johnson said that after the summit, she hopes she will have some more ideas on how she can continue to connect with other parents and continue to make a difference. “I don’t need to be a hero … but if one person says ‘help me,’ and I can help them, it’s a start,” Johnson said. Zacho of White Bear Lake, lost his 28-year-old son, Maxx, in April 2019. Maxx had been sober for four years, so it was a shock to his family. “We had plans to go fishing that day,” Zacho said. “It is a mystery to all of us what triggered this. He had been clean for four years. He was doing really well. He had fixed a lot of his legal problems. He was working.” Zacho explained that something must have triggered him and he resorted to using heroin that — unbeknownst to him — was laced with fentanyl. About seven years prior, Maxx was burned on his hands pretty badly at work. He had been given oxycodone to help with the pain. “He never stopped after that,” Zacho said. “It triggered something … It was the only thing that made him feel normal.” Once oxycodone started becoming harder to find and more expensive, Maxx resorted to heroin. “Maxx struggled a long time. There were a lot of ups and downs,” Zacho said. For several years now, the family has had a booth

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at the State Fair to help spread awareness in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31) and offer families resources and a place to turn. “It’s a horrible tragedy that happened that comes with a lot of guilt, comes with a lot of ‘could’ve, would’ve should’ves,’” Zacho said. “The vast majority of people just look at them as meth heads, crack addicts; they don’t realize these are people’s babies … Maxx was such a great boy, he had so many things going for him, but he also had some skeletons in his closet that eventually he couldn’t battle anymore.” Maxx would have turned 32 today, Oct. 24. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.

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The Drug Enforcement Administration has a special exhibit, the Faces of Fentanyl, at its headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, which commemorates the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning.

• Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. • Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. • Rates of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone, which includes fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, increased over 22% from 2020 to 2021. • Nearly 71,000 drug overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids other than

methadone in 2021. • In 2022, the DEA seized more than 59.6 million fentanyl-laced fake pills and more than 13,000 pounds of fentanyl powder. (The 2022 seizures are equivalent to more than 395.7 million lethal doses of fentanyl.) • 2 mg, the amount on the tip of a pencil, can be enough to kill an average American. • Laboratory testing indicates 7 out of every 10 pills seized by DEA contain a lethal dose of fentanyl.

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Zephyr boys soccer pull two upsets, advance to state

Zephyrs lose OT thriller; playoffs next

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The victorious Zephyrs, who were seeded fourth, but defeated the top two seed.

Coming off a .500 regular season, Mahtomedi upset the top two seeds in the Section 4AA boys soccer playoffs, advancing to this week’s state tournament. Mason Kipp delivered the overtime game-winner with

eight seconds left as No. 4 seed Mahtomedi tripped No. 2 St. Anthony Village 4-3 in a finals thriller. Kipp scored from about 35 yards on a free kick after SAV fouled Nils Landes. Mahtomedi (10-7-1), coached by Dominic Isaac, opened at state against No. 2 seeded Hill-Murray (14-3-2) Tuesday in White Bear Lake.

Bears place 3rd in SEC, Williams runs 2nd Larson, a junior, was ninth (16:05), junior Isaac Kolstad 14th (16:28) and sophomore Led by conference runner- Max Popp 18th (16:21) while senior Ryley Murphy was up Luke Williams and ninth-place Vaughn Larson, 29th (16:45) for honorable the White Bear Lake Bears mention. Next is Section 4AAA at placed third of nine teams in the Suburban East meet. Highland Golf Course in St. Paul on Wednesday. Williams a senior, placed “If we run like we did second in 15:28.98, close today, we have a great behind Roseville’s Robert chance at making our 14th Mechura (15:24.08). He was all-conference for the third state meet appearance in 21 years,” said coach Dan time, after placing third Kovacich. “The kids are and 12th previously. mentally and physically Top four teams were Mounds View 50, Stillwater ready for battle. It will be fun to watch us compete 54, the Bears 72, and against the top teams in Roseville Area 98. the section, Stillwater, The Bears had four on Eastridge, and Two Rivers.” all-conference runners as BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Mahtomedi won its Metro East finale over South St. Paul 26-24, 25-17, 25-21 and finished third. The Zephyrs (14-13) are seeded third in Section 4AAA and will host No. 6 St. Paul Harding on Wednesday. The winner plays Friday against Hill-Murray or Minneapolis Edison. Top seed is Chisago Lakes. The Zephyrs were 5-2 in the conference. Co-champions were Two Rivers and Tartan, each 7-1.

GIRLS SOCCER

This will be a rare season that Mahtomedi is absent from the state girls soccer tournament. The 17-time state entrant and 10-time champion had another excellent year but was upset by Totino-Grace 1-0 in the Section 4AA finals Oct. 17. “Tough way to end the season,” coach Dave Wald said. “We played well. We had plenty of chances to score, including hitting the post six times. They had two chances and capitalized on one of them.” The Zephyrs, ranked No. 3 in the

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Mahtomedi lost an overtime cliffhanger to Spring Lake Park 27-26 in the regular-season football finale, coming up with two clutch touchdowns but failing on the conversions both times. The Zephyrs (4-4) were seeded first among seven teams in the Section 4, Class 5A playoffs. They have a first-round bye Tuesday and will host the Highland Park vs. Tartan winner on Saturday. The Zephyrs tied the score with six seconds left on a three-yard run by quarterback Charlie Brandt. However, the Panthers blocked Charlie Thein’s extra point attempt, forcing overtime. SLP went first in OT and got a seven-yard touchdown by Lamari Brown and a kick by Carter Smith for a 27-20 lead. The Zephyrs answered with a halfback pass from Alec Mahoney to William Newman from 10 yards. They elected to go for two and the win, but the Panthers broke up a pass. Mahoney scored Mahtomedi’s first two touchdowns on runs of 42 and 10 yards. He gained 170 yards in 25 carries. Brandt completed 10 of 15 passes for 143 yards with no interceptions. Newman caught seven for 79 yards. Mason Hughes caught one for a 46-yard gain.

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Luke Williams (right), eventual runner-up, ran in a pack that included champion Robert Mechura (302) of Roseville.

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Charlie Brandt was jubilant as he scored the game-tying touchdown with six seconds left. Mahtomedi missed two chances to win after that.

state, finished 14-3-1. Totino-Grace advanced with an 8-8-2 record. Mahtomedi was state runner-up last year, and state champion the year before. The Zephyrs tied topranked Benilde-St. Margaret’s 0-0 in the regular season.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Mahtomedi placed fourth of seven teams in the Metro East meet in Hastings. Two Rivers was team champion. Hill-Murray’s Olivia Braunhausen was individual champion in 19:21. Mahtomedi junior Gabby Fox placed ninth (20:48) and eighth-grader Vanessa Rogosheske 10th (21:02), making all-conference. Eighth-grader Brooklyn Erickson was 25th (23:24), junior Ruby Grimstead 31st (23:49), and sophomore Julia Clayton 34th (24:02).

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

William Lieberman, Mahtomedi senior, was conference runner-up while the Zephyrs placed fourth of eight teams in the Metro East

meet in Hastings. Two Rivers was champion, led by gold medalist Patrick Donohoo (16:10). Lieberman, a senior, hit the chute in 16:23. Meanwhile, junior Evan Carion was 16th (17:29), sophomore Matthew Studenski 17th (17:31), senior Charles Wirka 35th (18:51) and junior Daniel Gibbens 36th (19:01).

TENNIS

Mahtomedi’s Kate Hoffman and Katherine Smith placed fourth among 32 entrants in the Section 4AA doubles at Lifetime Fitness. Hoffman/Smith, seeded third, quickly foiled foes from St. Paul Washington, St. Anthony Village, and Hill-Murray before losing in the semifinals to Mounds View’s eventual champions Isabella Myrland/Annabelle Huang 6-4, 6-2. In the third-place match, they won the first set but Roseville’s Sophia Dang/Maddie Sundberg outlasted them 5-7, 6-1, 6-1. Olivia Bengtson/ Greta Munson went 1-1. Mallory Langer was 2-1 in singles.

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In the finals, Riley Burke scored in the seventh minute, assisted by Ben Carlson. The Huskies took a 2-1 lead by halftime. Kipp scored in the 45th minute, off a feed from Landes, to pull even. The Huskies regained a 3-2 lead. Mahtomedi caught up again on a header goal by Connor Gray, assisted by Landes, in the 60th minute, setting up the sudden-death overtime. William Bruentrop, the goalie, stopped seven of 10 shots on goal. Mahtomedi toppled No. 1 seed Columbia Heights (9-4-1) in the semifinals 2-1 on goals by Burke and Nicholas Clark and eight saves by Finn Hemenway. That got them in the finals against SAV (11-5-2), last year’s Class 1A state champion. The Zephyrs are making their ninth state appearance. If they beat Hill-Murray, they will face No. 3 Cloquet-Esko-Carlton or St. Cloud Tech on Nov. 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium. The other quarterfinal pairings are No. 1 Orono vs. Northfield and No. 4 Worthington vs. No. 5 DeLaSalle.

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Annika Schroeder (1233), Rosie Sommars (1234) and Clara Kolstad (1225) are shown here at mid-race.

White Bear Lake placed fourth of nine teams and had three all-conference runners in the Suburban East meet. Top four teams were Mounds View 41, Forest Lake 61, Woodbury 63, and the Bears 98 at Loggers Trail Golf Course. Norah Hushagen of Forest Lake was champion by 34 seconds in 17:25. Bears senior Rosie Sommars placed 13th (19:38), freshman Clara Kolstad 18th (19:46) and senior Annika Schroeder 19th (19:42) for all-conference (top 20), while junior Amelia Nachtsheim was 22nd (19:59) and eighthgrader Logan Bailey 26th (20:14) for honorable mentions. Coach Audrey Kirschling said it was a strong showing “considering how difficult the Suburban East is … I couldn’t be more

proud of how they pushed each other and worked together to accomplish their goals.” Next is the section Wednesday at Highland Golf Course in St. Paul.

VOLLEYBALL

White Bear Lake lost its conference finale to Stillwater 3-1 and finished the regular season 11-16. The Bears were 2-7 in the Suburban East, in which East Ridge was champion at 9-0. They are seeded fourth in Section 4AAAA and will host No. 5 Tartan on Wednesday ast 7 p.m.

SWIMMING

White Bear Lake lost to Irondale 99-85. Audrey Borofka won the 200 freestyle (2:08.76) and was second in the 500. Charlotte McIntyre won butterfly (1:06.74). The 200

freestyle of L. Borofka, Lily Jenkins, Ella Maas and Audrey Borofka won in 1:50.86. Placing second were L. Borofka in the 50 and backstroke, Anna Zarambo in diving, Jenkins in 100 free and Maas in breaststroke. The Bears are 2-6 with one dual meet left.

TENNIS

Ellia Groneberg, Bears junior, placed third among 32 players in Section 4AA singles at Lifetime Fitness. Groneberg, seeded fifth, beat players from St. Anthony 6-0, 6-1, Fridley 6-0, 6-0, and Stillwater 6-1, 7-5, lost in the semifinals to Mounds View’s Rory Wahlstrand 6-0, 6-0, then edged Stillwater’s No. 3 seed Karina Fischer 7-5, 7-5 in the third-place match. SEE MORE SPORTS, PAGE 27

Hockey association settles lawsuit against former employee BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — The hockey association has reportedly reached a settlement with its former gambling manager. The association sued departed employee Christine Olson in April for alleged “egregious actions” six days after she abruptly quit the $140,000-a-year-job (see “White Bear Hockey association sues former gambling manager,” April 12, 2023).

settled. “It was our desire to resolve this dispute as swiftly as possible so we can turn our attention to what matters most — supporting the kids in our hockey programs,” Bergerson said. “We are pleased to report that the association was able to accomplish our primary objectives in a settlement of the lawsuit.” Speaking on behalf of the board of directors, Bergerson added, “As part of the resolution, we were able to: get strong protections in

The complaint stated that Olson had been planning her resignation and “the demise of the nonprofit’s gambling revenue” for months. It was after she quit that the association board discovered Olson, 54, had formed her own company, Minnesota Gambling Consultants LLC. In an email last week to both association members and White Bear Hockey’s charitable gambling employees, current gambling manager Kevin Bergerson wrote that the lawsuit against Olson has been

place to safeguard against further interference by Ms. Olson with the association’s relationships with our restaurant and bar partners; safeguard against Olson interfering with our employees’ relationship with the association; protect the association’s confidential information and return of property; and obtain payment from Olson.” The amount of the restitution was not disclosed.

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the preservation of the James J. Hill Farm. She served on the North Oaks City Council from 19671973, North Oaks planning Commission, Board of Directors of North Oaks Homeowners Association from 1978-1980 and 2008-2010. She was a driving force in initiating the recycling program in North Oaks. She was known as the “Buckthorn Buster” for her efforts to remove this invasive shrub. She was the owner and publisher of North Oaks News from 1981 until its purchase by Press Publications. Joan co-authored with Dick Leonard the book Three Bold Ventures the History of North Oaks. Joan was a founding Board Member of the Hill Farm Historical Society and served on the board until her passing. She was instrumental in the James J. Hill North Oaks Farm receiving its place on the National Register of Historic Places. She was tireless in her efforts to research and restore Hill Farm’s remaining buildings and tell the story of the role North Oaks Farm played in history. She was truly a force! Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ben. Joan is survived by her daughters, Susan Brainard Nelson (Bob), Nancy Brainard (Jeff Monzel), dear friend Carol Bergeson, nieces, and nephews. Memorials may be directed to: Health Partners Hospice, Presbyterian Homes of North Oaks, or Hill Farm Historical Society. A gathering in remembrance of Joan will be held at a future date.

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Karl Crump Vote for Up to Three Write-in, if any ISchool certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate andNo. I further certify that I toconducted ction Independent School District Independent District No. question, fillto inthe the box next to the question, filltointhe the box next the ction Ballot Independent School District No. afson Jim Wassenberg or Ballot Council Member at Large School at Mayor yor Council Member at Large Mayor School BoardMember Member atLarge Large Paula MielkeBoard Todd Anderson question, filltoin the box next question, fill inDistrict the boxNo. next RandyIndependent Stille The school board of Independent Schoolof District No. 282 Paula Mielke To(St. view current solicitations, please go to: https://bit.ly/3W8XWan Vote for Up Two Randy Stille Judge ________ understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties perJudge ________ 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton word 'No' on that question. word 'No' on that question. n Heights P-2 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton 282 St. No. Anthony-New Brighton Karl Crump n Heights on Heights Anthony City School District Rose Wan-Mui Chu on HeightsP-2 Cityof ofSt. St.Independent Anthony Cityof ofFalcon FalconHeights HeightsCity Independent School District No. word 'No' on that question. word 'No' on that question. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 25, 2023. School District No. 282 (St. Anthony-New Brighton) has Rose Wan-Mui Chu jury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signedfill this certificate under oath. 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To vote against aa October vote aMaier Referendum Revenue Project Levy Authorization question. ToLevy vote against question. To voteagainst against a City of Falcon Heights hts Independent School District No. question. Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on 18tax and 25, of the school Referendum Revenue Project Authorization Karl Crump education revenue by $890 per net capacity Karl Crump City of Falcon Heights Independent School District No. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER Alan Holasek Mike Boguszewski Authorization question, fill in the box next to the question, fill in the box next to the AlanCouncil HolasekMember in the box next to the district. This authorization would question, fill in the box next to the question, 2023. Up Mielke to 623 Roseville Area Schools Paula Write-in, ifTwo any Authorization Paula Mielke Council Member Randy Stille pupil. Thefill proposed referendum Vote for Up to TwoVote for 623 Roseville Area Schools Randy Stille Colling The school board of Independent ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA City of St.Dave Anthony word 'No' on that question. word 'No' on that question. The school board of Independent word 'No' on that question. word 'No' on that question. Vote for Up to Three Write-in, if any Rose Wan-Mui Chu City of St. Anthony Rose Wan-Mui Chu Vote for Up to Three revenue authorization would be Districtrenew the(St. school district's existing BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES Write-in, if any Todd Anderson The school board Alan Holasek Jim Wassenberg Jim Wassenberg of Independent School No. 282 Todd Anderson Vote for Up to Two The school board of Independent School District No. 282 (St. OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA fices School District Offices School District Question 1 School District Question 2 Vote for Up to Two ffices School District Offices School District Question Schoolfor District Question 2 Write-in,1if any Karl Crump applicable beginning capital project Lona Doolan Karl Crump OCTOBER 10, 2023 District No. 282 (St. ten years Anthony-New Brighton) has levy authorization School District No.School 282 (St. Anthony-New Brighton) has Write-in, if any Mike Boguszewski Paula Mielke Mike Approval of School District Renewal of Expiring Capital SECRETARY OF STATE Approval ofVaughn School District Renewal ofpayable Expiring Capital Hal Gray Klingenberg ber at School Board Member Large with taxes 2024proposed unless a capital whichproject is scheduled expire after County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at ber atLarge Large School Board Memberat atWrite-in, Large ififany Paula Mielke Todd Boguszewski Anderson Ramsey Write-in, ififany Vaughn Klingenberg Anthony-New Brighton) has ain levy toThe Write-in, any Write-in, anyHal Gray Anthony-New Brighton) has proposed capital project levy CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Wan-Mui Chu Project Levy Authorization ReferendumRevenue Revenue Levy Authorization Sample Ballot Ballot Referendum Sample Ballot on Independent School No. 9:03 The a.m. with the following members present: Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Orotherwise or reduced as taxes payable inthe 2024. onHeights Heights Independent School District No. RoseDistrict Wan-Mui ChuRose Sample toProject increase itsrevoked general authorization of 6.198% Sample Ballot to increase its general authorization of 6.198% times the Alan Holasek Pursuant to proposed Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who istimes or Alan Holasek Thomas Randleproposed Write-in, if any Adam Maier Authorization Council Member tega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair Martinson. Also present was Ryan O’ConAuthorization CouncilThomas Member p to Vaughn Klingenberg 623 Roseville Area Randle provided by law. proposed capital project levy Up toTwo Two Adam Maier 623 Roseville AreaSchools Schools Judge ________ Judge ________ Judge ________ education revenue by $890 per net tax capacity of the school City Election Ballot City Election Ballot City Election Ballot willif be transacting a commercial business in the State of Minneany conducting education revenue byor $890 per netboard tax capacity of the school MikeAnthony Boguszewski Judge ________Write-in, The of City and SchoolWrite-in, District Election BallotCity Theschool school board ofIndependent Independent nor, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Mike Boguszewski Cityof ofSt. St. Anthony Vote for Up to Three ififany authorization will raise Vote for Up to Three Write-in, if Write-in, any any pupil. The proposed referendum district. This authorization would General Election Ballot General Election Ballot General Election Ballot erg berg sotaThe under an assumed name, hereby certifies: Write-in, if any Todd Anderson referendum district. This authorization would DaveThe Colling Todd General Election Ballot school board of Independent School District No. 282 (St. Attorney’s Office. The schoolpupil. board ofproposed Independent School District No. 282 (St. Dave Vote Two Shall the increase in the revenue AdamAnderson Maier Votefor forUp Upto toColling Two Judge ________ Judge ________ Judge ________ approximately $989,913 for taxes revenue authorization would be renew the school district'sis: existing 1. The assumed name under the business is or will be conducted Karl Crump Judge ________ Precinct White Bear Lake Alan W-1 P-1 Precinct White Bear Lake P-1 which Precinct White Bear Lake W-3 P-1 Karl Crump Alan Holasek revenue would be renew the school district's existing Write-in, if any W-5 AGENDA of October 10, 2023 was presented for approval. Motion by MoPrecinct St. Anthony P-1 Holasek School No. 282 (St. Anthony-New Brighton) has SchoolDistrict District No.authorization 282 (St. Anthony-New Brighton) has proposed by the school board of payable in 2025, the year it isby Xiong. Unanimously approved. Write-in, if any GarageTek of Minnesota applicable for ten years beginning capital project levy authorization e Hal Ramsey County, Minnesota County, ifRamsey any forCounty, LonaAnthony-New Doolan Vaughn Klingenberg HalGray GrayRamsey Write-in, if any Write-in, VaughnMinnesota Klingenberg ran,first seconded applicable ten yearsMinnesota beginning capital project levylevy authorization Ramsey County, Minnesota Lona Doolan Brighton) has proposed aacapital project Anthony-New Brighton) has proposed capital project levy Write-in, if any Independent School District No. 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: Write-in, if any to beto levied, would be with taxes payable inwhich 2024 unless which is scheduled expireand after Rose Chu Anderson 7, 2023 RoseWan-Mui Wan-Mui Chu MINUTES of October 3, 2023 were presented for approval. Motion by OrteNovember 7, November 7, 2023 with taxes payable in 2024 unless is scheduled to expire after Todd Anderson ToddNovember November 7,2023 2023 proposed to its general authorization of times the proposed toincrease increase its general authorization of6.198% 6.198% times the 282 beNew approved? 532 Driftwoodrevoked Road, Brighton, MN 55112 District Offices Sample Ballot Sample Ballot years. The otherwise reduced as in taxes payable authorized in 2024. Thefor tenga, Thomas Randle seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved Adam Maier Thomas Randle Write-in, if any Adam Maier mple Ballot Sample Ballot Sample Ballot Sample BallotSchool otherwise revoked or reduced as tax or taxes payable 2024. The education revenue by $890 per net capacity of the school Write-in, if any 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under education revenue by $890 per net tax capacity of the school VaughnJudge Klingenberg Mike LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Commissioner Frethem. Write-in, if any School provided by law. Yes proposed capital project total levy cost of Board Member estimated the projects MikeBoguszewski Boguszewski ________ Judge project ________ Judge ________ WHITE BEAR LAKE Election Ballot City Election Ballot City Election Ballot VaughnJudge Klingenberg provided by law. proposed capital levy BEAR LAKE ________ Judge ________ Judge ________ Write-in, if any lection BallotCityWHITE City Election Ballot City Election Ballot the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting pupil. The proposed referendum district. This authorization would pupil. The proposed referendum district. This authorization authorization would Write-in, if any ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Dave Colling will raise Independent School District No. Dave Colling to be funded over that time period General Election BallotGeneral Election Ballot General Election Ballot General Election BallotGeneral Election authorization will raise this business. Election Ballot Ballot revenue authorization would be renew the school district's existing revenue authorization would be renewin the school district's existing HousingThe Stability – Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Shall the increase the revenue Adam Maier Alan Holasek No Judge ________ Judge ________ Judge ________ Alan Holasek approximately for taxes Write-in, if any 282 St.White Anthony-New Brighton is$989,913 approximately $9,899,130. Shall the increase in the revenue AdamPrecinct Maier WARD 1 WARD 3 WARD 5 Precinct White Bear Lake W-1 P-1 Precinct Bear Lake W-5 P-1 White Bear Lake W-3 P-1 Judge ________ Judge ________ Judge ________ approximately $989,913 for taxes Robert Gary Builders Inc. Write-in, if any e Bear Lake W-1 P-1 Precinct White Bear Lake W-5 P-1 Precinct White Bear Lake W-3 P-1 SchoolCity District Questions SchoolCity District Questions Write-in, ififany Offices City Offices Offices Human Services Office of Economic Opportunity for the Emergency Serapplicable for ten years beginning capital project levy authorization Write-in, any Write-in, if any proposed by the school board applicable forfor tenUp years beginning capital project levyof authorization Lona LonaDoolan Doolan payable in 2025, the first revenue year it is proposed by school board of to the Three from the Ramsey County, Minnesota County, Minnesota Ramsey County, Minnesota Write-in, ifRamsey any Vote 532 Driftwood Road, New Brighton, MNthe 55112 payable in 2025, first year it isadditional ounty, Minnesota Ramsey County, Minnesota Ramsey County,No. Minnesota Write-in, ifSchool any Independent School District Independent District No. vices Program. Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously with taxes payable in 2024 unless which isisscheduled to after Independent School District No. Todd Anderson with taxesIndependent payable in 2024 unless which scheduled toexpire expire after Council Member Council Member Council Member Todd Anderson toTHIS be levied, and wouldthat be School District No. BY VOTING "YES" ON proposed capital project levy(B2023-173) I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify I November 7, 2023 November 7, 2023 November 7, 2023 to be levied, and would be Ericrevoked Sonnenberg approved. mber 7, 2023 282City November 7, 2023 November 7, 2023 St.Sample Anthony-New Brighton 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton Ballot Sample Ballot y Sample Ballot Sample Ballot otherwise or reduced as taxes payable in 2024. The 282 be approved? School District Offices otherwise revoked or reduced as taxes payable in 2024. The of White Bear Lake of White Lakethis City ofif any White Bear Write-in, if Offices anyLake authorized forauthorization ten years. Thewill provide funds for 282 beCity approved? understand that byBear signing certificate, I am to the of perSchool District Write-in, BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE authorized forsubject ten years. The penalties Property Management – Fifth Amendment to Lease Agreement with State ififany Write-in, if any To vote for aWrite-in, Write-in, any To vote for aWard question, fill in the question, fill in the Vaughn Klingenberg provided by law. proposed capital project levy Vaughn Klingenberg provided law.as set forth proposed capital levy 1Judge Ward Ward 3Judge ________ ________ Judge School Board by Member estimated totalthe cost of oath. the projects jury in 5section 609.48 as ifFOR I had signed this under Yes ________ Judge ________ Judge ________ Judge ________ City Election Ballot City Ballot CityLAKE Election Ballot CityElection Election Ballot WHITE BEAR VOTING Aproject PROPERTY TAX acquisition and Member Write-in, any estimated total cost of certificate the projects of betterment Minnesota of for Space at Metro Square. Motion by Frethem, seconded by Yes Cassandra Palmer Write-in, anySchool WHITE BEAR LAKE box next to thefor word on that boxififnext toVote theBoard word 'Yes' on that will raise Dated: August authorization will raiseover to Vote One'Yes' Vote for 29, One2023authorization for One Independent School District No. betime funded over that timeand period ot General Election Ballot General Election Ballot ot General Election Ballot No. General Election Ballot Reinhardt. approved. (B2023-174) INCREASE. school sites facilities, andUnanimously the Independent School District to be funded that period question. Adam To vote against a question. To vote against a Shall in the revenue Maier Shallthe theincrease increase in5 theKeith revenue Adam Maier Signed: J. Flakne, President Judge ________ Judge ________ Judge ________ No approximately $989,913 for taxes Judge ________ Judge ________ Judge ________ Write-in, if any approximately $989,913 for taxes 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton is approximately $9,899,130. The WARD 1 WARD 3 WARD Property Management –Sale of the Maplewood South Property to D.R. No W-1 P-1 Precinct Bear W-5 Precinct White W-3 W-1 P-11 Precinct White BearifLake Lake W-5P-1 P-1 Laurel Precinct WhiteBear BearLake Lake W-3P-1 P-1 Write-in, if any 282 St.White Anthony-New Brighton is approximately $9,899,130. Thepurchase, replacement and Hood Walsh Steven Engstran John Ficcadenti Write-in, any ARD WARD WARD 5 Write-in, if any CityBill Offices City Offices City Offices fill in the boxCity next to 3 the question, fill in the box next tofor the proposed by the school board of Published two times in payable the Vadnais Heights Press on October 25 and Noproposed by the school board of yota Offices question, City Offices Offices in 2025, the first year it is Vote Up to Three additional revenue from the payable in 2025, the first year it is Horton, Inc. Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously apRamsey County, Minnesota Ramsey County, Minnesota Write-in, any sota Ramsey County, Minnesota Ramsey County, Minnesota Write-in,ifif any Vote for Up to Three additional revenue from the maintenance of curriculum and vember 1, 2023.No. wordMember 'No' on that question. word 'No' on that question. Council Member Council Member Independent School District Independent School District No.BY VOTING to levied, and would be "YES" ON THIS proposed capital project levy proved. (B2023-175) cil Member Council Council Member tobe be levied, and would be November 7, 2023 November 2023 Ben Phillip Eric Sonnenberg Andrea West BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS proposed capital project levy November7,7,Council 2023 Member November 7, 2023 technology for school instruction. Eric City of White Lake City of White Bear Lake BALLOT QUESTION, City of White Bear Write-in, ifSonnenberg anyLake Question approved? School District Offices SchoolBear District 1Bear School District 2 be 282 beLake approved? School District Offices YOU ARE authorized for ten years. authorization provide funds for Board of Commissioners – Summary of the Conclusions from the PerforWhite Bear Lake City of White282 Bear CityQuestion White Lake Write-in, if any authorized for ten years. The Write-in, ifof Write-in, ifany any BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE authorization willThe provide funds will for The projects to bemance fundedEvaluation have CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA Ward 1 ifSchool Ward 5 Ward 3Member of the County Manager. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Approval of District Renewal of Expiring Capital Write-in, any Write-in, if any WHITE BEAR LAKE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX the acquisition and betterment of School Board estimated total cost of the projects Ward 1 Ward 5 Ward 3 Yes School Board Member estimated total cost of the projects Cassandra Palmer Yes WHITE BEAR LAKE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX the acquisition and betterment of WHITE BEAR LAKE Cassandra Palmer received a positiveXiong. Review and NOTICE OF INCREASE. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTschool HEARING Unanimously approved. (B2023-176) Vote for OneRevenue Vote forIndependent Vote for One VoteSchool for OneDistrict Project Levy Authorization sites and facilities, and the e for One Referendum Vote for One One No. to be funded over that time period Independent School District No. to be funded over that time period INCREASE. school sites and facilities, and theComment from the Commissioner COUNTY CONNECTIONS – Presented by Ryan O’Connor, County ManAND ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR THE Write-in, if any Authorization Write-in, if any No purchase, replacement and Laurel Hood Bill Walsh John Ficcadenti Steven Engstran No Write-in, if any 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton is approximately $9,899,130. The Write-in, if any WARD 3 WARD 5 Anthony-New Brighton is approximately $9,899,130. The WARD WARD 5 Engstran purchase, replacement and Laurel Hood h John3Ficcadenti282 St. The Steven ager. Discussion can be found on archived video. 2024-1 STREET IMPROVEMENTS of Education. school board of Independent City City CityOffices Offices CityOffices Offices y maintenance Vote for to revenue from Vote forUp Up toThree Three additional revenue from the maintenance of the curriculum and of OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS – Discussion can be NOTICE IS HEREBY additional GIVEN of the proposed construction ofcurriculum the 2024-and The school boardMember of Independent Andrea School District No. 282 (St. o Ben Phillip Council Member Council West Council Member Council Member technology for school instruction. Ben Phillip BY "YES" ON proposed capital project levy Andrea West found levy on archived video. BYVOTING VOTING "YES"Improvements ONTHIS THIS proposed capital project levy Road 1 Street on Woodridge Drive: County F -Shall McMenemy technology for school instruction. the capital project Eric Sonnenberg EricAnthony-New Sonnenberg School District No. 282 (St. Brighton) has Write-in, if any ke City of White Bear Lake City of White Bear Lake Write-in, if any The projects to be funded have ke City of White Bear Lake BALLOT City of White Bear Write-in, if anyLake BOARD Street; Woodridge Court: south cul-de-sac Woodridge Drive; Woodridge CirYOU authorization will for QUESTION, YOUARE ARE authorization will-provide provide funds forhave The projects to befunds funded authorization proposed by theCHAIR UPDATES – Discussion can be found on archived video. Write-in, if any Write-in,QUESTION, if any Anthony-New Brighton) has proposed a capital project levy BALLOT any Write-in, if any Ward Ward received aWoodridge positive Review and Ward55 Ward33 ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinson declared the meeting adjourned at cle:AA south cul-de-sac Drive;and Woodview Drive: Drive VOTING PROPERTY TAX the betterment of received a positive Review VOTINGFOR FOR PROPERTY TAX - Woodridge theacquisition acquisition and betterment of and Cassandra Palmer school board of Independent Cassandra Palmerof 6.198% times the proposedSample to increase its general authorization Ballot 10:05 a.m. Vote Vote -INCREASE. McMenemy Street and Woodview Court: south Drive Comment from the Commissioner Votefor forOne One Write-in, if anyWrite-in, Votefor forOne One school and and the Comment fromcul-de-sac the Commissioner Write-in, any capacity INCREASE. schoolsites sites andfacilities, facilities, and the - Woodview if any School District No. 282 be Write-in, if of anythe school education revenueWrite-in, by $890 per netiftax if any CLOSED MEETING NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City of Vadnais Heights, Ramsey of Education. ________ City and School District Election Ballot Education. and purchase, Laurel Hood John Ficcadenti Steven Engstran purchase,ofreplacement replacement and Laurel Hood Steven Engstran Judge John Ficcadenti approved? pupil. The proposed referendum district. This authorization would Pursuant to Minnesota Statues § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) (to develop or conCounty, Minnesota will meet on November 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vad– CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION – NOV. 7, 2023 General Election Ballot maintenance of curriculum and maintenance of curriculum and revenue authorization would be renew the school district's existing sider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property), the nais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E in said the City for the purpose Shall Yeslevy Judge ________ Write-in, if any Shall capital project levycapital project Precinct St. Anthony P-1beginning andomly applicable generated by precinct with a base rotation generated Ben Phillip Andrea Write-in, if any authorization Bencapital Phillip Andrea West technology for school instruction. technology forthe school instruction. forWest ten years beginning project levy Ramsey County Board will meet in a closed meeting, which was not open to of holding a public improvement hearing and assessment hearing on the proauthorization authorization proposed by the proposed by the RamseyinCounty, Minnesota ation is presented the sample ballot below. Candidate order will vary by The projects to be funded have the public. posed construction of the The 2024-1 Street the benefit of the projects to Improvements be funded school have forboard with taxes payable in 2024 unless whichWrite-in, is scheduled to expire after No of Independent Write-in,ififany any school board of Independent November 7, 2023 Re: Rice Creek Commons Project Update and Negotiation of Outlot A of the following: received otherwise revoked or reduced as precinct taxes payable in 2024. TheWrite-in, if any receivedaapositive positiveReview Reviewand and District No. 282 be may view the sample ballot for your atWrite-in, mnvotes.gov. School if any School District No. 282 be Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant Site PROPERTIES TO the BE ASSESSED: Comment provided by law. proposed capital project levy Commentfrom from theCommissioner Commissioner Write-in, approved? Write-in, Write-in,ififany any BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS Meeting was called to order at 10:31 a.m. Write-in,ififany any approved? The Closed authorization will raise of ofEducation. Education. Parcel IDs BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE Yes Present: Commissioners Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, Shall the increase in the revenue Yes approximately $989,913 for taxes 303022110001 303022110019 303022110035 303022140027 303022110042 VOTING TO RENEW ANand EXISTING Xiong Chair Martinson. proposed byDistrict the school board of Write-in, Sample Ballot School Questions School District Questions Shall the capital project levy Shall the capital project levy payable in 2025, the first year it is ififany any ISD NO.District 282 No.ISDWrite-in, No 303022110043 present: Ryan O’Connor, County Manager, Jada Lewis, Civil Division 303022110002 303022110020 303022110036 303022140026 CAPITAL PROJECTS Also REFERENDUM No Independent IndependentSchool School District No. 282 Independent School District No. authorization by to be levied, and wouldElection be authorizationproposed proposed bythe the Judge ________ City and School District Ballot Director, of the Ramsey County Attorney. Johanna Berg, Deputy County THAT IS SCHEDULED TO Office EXPIRE. 303022110003 303022110021 303022140001 303022140025 303022110044 282 be approved? ces 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton school authorized for ten years.Ballot The y schoolboard boardof ofIndependent Independent General Election BY VOTING "YES" ON THISManager – Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team, Kari 303022110004 303022110022 303022140002 303022140024 303022110045 BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS Judge ________ To vote To ifvote for a St. question, in the ber estimated total cost of thefill projects School Yesfor a question, fill in the Write-in, Write-in, ifany any SchoolDistrict DistrictNo. No.282 282be be BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE Collins, Director, Community and Economic Development, Josh Olson, DepuPrecinct Anthony P-1 BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE 303022110007 303022110023 303022140003 303022140023 303022110046 box next to the word 'Yes' on that box to the word 'Yes' that rict No. to benext funded over that time on period ty Director, Community and Economic Development, Larina DeWalt, Redevelapproved? Ramsey County, Minnesota approved? VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING No question. To vote against a question. To $9,899,130. vote against a opment Manager, Community and Economic Development, Scott Schwahn, ighton is approximately The 303022110008 303022110024 Yes 303022140004 303022140022 303022110047 November 7, 2023 Yes CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM Assistant County Attorney, Office of the Ramsey County Attorney, Elizabeth question, fill in the box next to the question, in thefrom box next e additionalfill revenue the to the 303022110009 303022110025 303022140005 303022140021 303022110048 THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE. Tolzmann, Chief of Staff, County Manager’s Office, Susan Earle, Deputy DiTHAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE. word 'No' on"YES" that question. word 'No' on project that question. BY VOTING ON THIS proposed capital levy 303022110010 303022110026 No 303022140006 303022140020 303022110049 No rector, Finance, Jeanette Boit-Kania, Debt and Finance Manager, Finance, BALLOT YOU ARE authorization will provide funds2 for SchoolQUESTION, District Question 1 School District Question 303022110011 303022110027 303022140007 303022110062 303022110050 Deanna Pesik, Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer, County Manager’s OfVOTING of FOR A PROPERTY the acquisition and betterment Approval School District TAX Renewal of District Expiring Capital of City Offices School Questions School District Questions VOTING ON fice, Jennifer O’Rourke, Director of Government Relations, County Manager’s BY303022140008 VOTING"YES" "YES"303022110061 ONTHIS THIS 303022110012 303022110028BY 303022110051 school sites and facilities, and the ReferendumINCREASE. Revenue Project Levy Authorization Independent School District No. Independent School District No. Office, Ami Wazlawik, Principal Assistant, Board of Commissioners, and Mee BALLOT QUESTION, YOU Mayor BALLOT QUESTION,303022110060 YOUARE ARE 303022110013 303022110029 303022140009 303022110052 purchase, replacement and Authorization Cheng, Chief Clerk – County Board, County Manager’s Office. 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton City of St. Anthony VOTING TO EXISTING VOTING TORENEW RENEWAN AN EXISTING 303022110059 303022110014 303022110030 303022140010 303022110066 The school board of Independent maintenance of curriculum and y Motion by Commissioner Frethem, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt. To vote for a question, fill in the To vote for a question, fill in the Vote for One CAPITAL PROJECTS CAPITAL PROJECTSREFERENDUM REFERENDUM The school board of Independent School District No. 282 (St. technology for school instruction. 303022110015 303022110031 303022140011 303022110038 303022110053 o Unanimously approved. box next to the word 'Yes' on that box next to the word 'Yes' onTHAT that IS THAT ISSCHEDULED SCHEDULEDTO TOEXPIRE. EXPIRE. Randy Stille School District No. 282 (St. Anthony-New has The projects toBrighton) be funded have NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED, the Board of Ramsey County 303022110016 303022110032 303022140012 303022110039 303022110054 question. To vote against a question. To vote against a Anthony-New Brighton) has proposed capital project Commissioners authorizes the received aapositive Review levy and 303022110017 303022110033 question, fill in the box next to the question, fill in the box next to the303022140013 303022110040 303022110055 Wendy Webster Office of the Ramsey County staff to proceed as discussed in this closed proposed to increase its general authorization ofthe 6.198% times the Comment from Commissioner word 'No' on that question. word 'No' on that question. 303022110018 303022110034 303022140014 303022110041 303022110056 meeting (B2023-177). education revenue by $890 per net tax capacity of the school of Education. School Question 1 School District Question 2 The closed meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m. The estimated total project cost of said improvement is a maximum of pupil. The proposed referendum district. ThisDistrict authorization would Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 25, 2023. Approval of School District Renewal of Expiring Capitalcost will be further refined and determined following Shall the project levy $1,579,300. Said project revenue authorization would be renew thecapital school district's existing Write-in, if any Referendum Project Levy Authorization bid opening. The assessment amount for this project will be $5,475 as detailed authorization proposed by the applicable for ten years beginning capital projectRevenue levy authorization Authorization in the Assessment Roll. Written or oral comments will be considered. The area Council Member STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY schoolisboard of Independent with taxes payable in 2024 unless which scheduled to expire after Theproposed school board Independent to beof assessed for the costs includes all benefited lots, tracts, or parCity of St. Anthony School DistrictinNo. 282The be SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT otherwise revoked or reduced as taxes payable 2024. The school board of Independent School 282 (St.by said improvement based upon the benefit received. cels District of land No. benefited for Up to Two approved? providedVote by law. proposed capital project levy PROBATE DIVISION BY ORDER OF THE School District No. 282 (St. Anthony-New Brighton) hasCITY COUNCIL authorization will raise Thomas Randle COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-963 Yes Dated this 17th day of October, 2023 Anthony-New Brighton) has proposed a capital project levy Shall the increase in the revenue NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL approximately $989,913 for taxes Published two times in the proposed to increase its general authorization of 6.198% times the Vadnais Heights Press on October 25 and Noproposed the school board of NoinSample Daveby Colling AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND payable 2025, theBallot first year it is vember 1, 2023. education revenue by $890 per net tax capacity of the school Independent School District No. NOTICE TO CREDITORS to be levied, and wouldElection be Judge ________ City and School District pupil. The proposed referendumBallot district. This authorization would Estate of: Lona Doolan 282 be approved? es authorized for ten years. The RAMSEY COUNTY – CITY AND DISTRICT ELECTION – NOV. 7,OF 2023 BYSCHOOL VOTING "YES" ON THIS General Election Ballot CITYexisting VADNAIS HEIGHTS revenue authorization would be renew the school district's Maxine Lessard a/k/a Maxine V. Lessard a/k/a Maxine Violet Lessard, Judge ________ ber Note: Candidate estimated total cost of the projects BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE Yes Precinct St. Anthony P-1 order is randomly applicable generated by precinct beginning with a base rotation generated NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for ten years beginning capital project levy authorization Decedent Hal Gray rict No. to beRamsey funded over that time period VOTING TO County, RENEW AN EXISTING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by the Vadnais Heights City Council will Minnesota by the state. The base rotation is presented in the sample ballot below. Candidate order will vary Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s with taxes payable in 2024 unless which is scheduled to expire after No ighton is approximately $9,899,130. The CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM meet and conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. November 7, 2023 Will, dated September 7, 2000 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The otherwise revoked or reduced as precinct taxes payable in 2024. The residential precinct. You may view the sample ballot fortheyour at mnvotes.gov. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider an application submitted by e additional revenue fromTO THAT IS SCHEDULED EXPIRE. application has been granted. provided by law. proposed capital Davis HRE forproject a minorlevy site plan at 3590 Arcade Street South. BYWrite-in, VOTING "YES" ON THIS proposed capital project levy if any Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Lisa Lesauthorization will raise Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opporBALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE authorization will in provide funds for sard, whose address is 5550 137th St. N., Hugo, Minnesota, 55038, as perShall the increase the revenue approximately for taxes tunity at this$989,913 time. The application is available for public review at City Hall VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX the acquisition betterment sonal representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other proposed byDistrict theand school board ofof City Offices School Questions School District Questions payable in 2025, the first year it is during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Write-in,INCREASE. if any ISDand NO. 282andNo.the interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative school sites facilities, Independent School District Independent School District No. Independent School District No. Nolan Wall, Planning/Community Development Director, at 651-204-6027 or to be levied, and would be Mayor or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless purchase, replacement and 282 be approved? School District Offices 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. authorized for ten years. The City of St. Anthony objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section maintenance of curriculum and FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS To vote To vote for a question, in the School Board Member estimated total cost of thefill projects Vote for One Yesfor a question, fill in the 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has technology for school instruction. Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator box next to the word 'Yes' on that box to the word that Independent School District No. to benext funded over that 'Yes' time on period full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of Randy Stille The projects to be funded have Dated: October 25, 2023 No question. To vote against a question. To $9,899,130. vote against a issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. 282 St. Anthony-New Brighton is approximately The received a positive Review and Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 25, 2023. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal question, fill in the box next to the question, in thefrom box next Vote for Up to Three additionalfill revenue the to the Wendy Webster Comment from the Commissioner Representatives must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court word 'No' on"YES" that question. word 'No' on project that question. BY VOTING ON THIS proposed capital levy Eric Sonnenberg of Education. after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS OF BALLOT YOU ARE authorization will provide funds2 for SchoolQUESTION, District Question 1 School District Question Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3VOTING FOR Aproject PROPERTY TAX the acquisition andTO betterment of INTENT DISSOLVE KHP ASSOCIATES INC. Cassandra Palmer Approval of School District Renewal of Expiring Capital Shall the capital levy 801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the Write-in, if any to Minnesota Statutes, Section 302A.727, KHP ASSOCIATES INCREASE. schoolPursuant sites facilities, and the Referendum Revenue Project Levyand Authorization authorization proposed by the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four INC., areplacement Minnesota corporation (the “Company”) hereby gives notice that the purchase, and Laurel HoodMember Authorization Council school board of Independent months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Company has filed an Intent to Dissolve with the Minnesota Secretary of State The school board of Independent maintenance of curriculum and City of St. Anthony A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings School District No. 282 be on October 5, 2023 and the Company is in the process of dissolving and windBen Phillip The school board of Independent School District No. 282 (St. technology for school instruction. Vote for Up to Two be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section approved? ing up its affairs. Anyhas claims against the Company must be sent to Maslon School District No. 282 (St. Anthony-New The projects toBrighton) be funded have 501B.41, subdivision 5. Thomas Randle LLP, Attention: Jessica Karp at address 90 S. 7th St., Ste. 3300, Minneapolis, Yes Anthony-New Brighton) has proposed capital project BY THE COURT: received aapositive Review levy and MN 55402 (if sent through 12/31/2023) or at address 225 S 6th St., Ste. 2900, Michael F. Upton, District Court Administrator proposed authorization ofthe 6.198% times Comment from Commissioner Write-in, if any No to increase its general Minneapolis, MN 55402 (if the sent after 12/31/2023). All claims must be presentDave Colling Laura J. Stevens, Registrar education revenue by $890 per net taxwith capacity of the school of ed Education. supporting documentation and information to reasonably inform the Date: OCtober 4, 2023 pupil. The proposed referendum district. This authorization wouldof the claim, including the name, address, teleCompany of the substance Lona Doolan BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS Attorney for Petitioner: Shall the levy revenue authorization would be renew thecapital schoolproject district's existing Write-in, if any phone number and email address of claimant, amount of claim, description of BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE Heather Balgaard authorization proposed by the claimproject alleged, and background documentation supporting the claim. All claims applicable for ten years beginning capital levy authorization Hal Gray VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING school board of Independent Monroe Moxness Berg against the Company for after which an action is not commenced within 90 days of with taxes payable in 2024 unless which is scheduled to expire 7760 France Avenue South Suite, 700, Minneapolis, MN, 55435 CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM School thepayable first Publication Date of this Notice will be barred under Minnesota StatWrite-in, if any District 282The be otherwise revoked or reduced as taxes inNo. 2024. Attorney License No: 392077 THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE. utes, Section 302A.727. approved? provided by law. proposed capital project levy Telephone: (952) 885-5999; Email: hbalgaard@mmblawfirm.com Write-in, if any Published four times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 18, 25, Noauthorization will raise Yes Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 18 and 25, Publishedone onetime timein inthe theShoreview Vadnais Heights on October 25, 2023. Published Press Press on October 24, 2023. vember 1 and 8, 2023. Shall the increase in the revenue approximately $989,913 for taxes 2023. proposed by the school board of Noin 2025, the first year it is payable Write-in, if any Independent School District No. to be levied, and would be 282 be approved? School District Offices authorized for ten years. 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THE CHICK’S HUGE WINGS ARE IN FINE FORM AND READY TO GO. WITH BOAT TRAFFIC AT A MINIMUM, THE CHICK CAN BE FOUND ZIG ZAGGING AROUND THE LAKE, WORKING ON ITS TAKE OFFS AND LANDINGS. FORTUNATELY, THE EAGLES HAVE BEEN TOO BUSY TERRORIZING THE COOTS AND FISHING, TO GO AFTER THE LOON CHICKS.

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for almost fifteen minutes. All show and no go, but thoroughly entertaining and a great way to end the season. Yes, we made the tough decision to take our boat off the lake and put it in storage for the winter. Rather than waiting for the coldest and windiest day to put the boat away, like we did last year, we decided to take advantage of this weekend’s spectacular weather. We will close out Loon Chronicles VIII in November with a retrospective photo montage and things to consider in anticipation of the chick’s first migration and the return of the Loon parents in April 2024. Thank you again for the privilege of sharing the story of WBL’s Loons with you.

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Celebrating a goal by Becca Smith were (from left) Jenna Maloy, Smith, Gabby Hofeld, Elizabeth Wallek, Cammy Bachmeier, and Abby O’Brien. BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake will play in the state girls soccer tournament this week after grinding through a section with four of the top ten ranked teams. The No. 7 Bears (14-3-2) toppled previously unbeaten No. 3 Woodbury 3-0 in the Section 4AAA finals, with two goals by Becca Smith, one by

Jenna Maloy, and a shutout anchored by goalie Autumn Maki and her backup Chloe Tocko. “I am so incredibly thankful for this team and the journey we’ve been on,” said Maki. “From beating Stillwater twice to beating Woodbury in the section final … It has been an amazing senior year.” The Bears ended No. 8 Stillwater’s six-year section reign 1-0 in the semifinals

while Woodbury ousted No. 10 East Ridge 1-0. The Bears will make their first state appearance since 2012 after a decade of butting heads with similarly strong section fields. Seeded third, the Bears face Maple Grove in the quarterfinals Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Kuhlman Stadium in Edina. “We’’re all super excited and ready,” said Maloy, who leads the Bears with 17 goals, followed by Smith with 15. John Dierkhising, co-coach with Dave Ashley, said the Bears feel every year they have as good a chance as anyone. “But you never know in our section, so I’ve learned to have a wait-and-see approach,” said Dierkhising. “It feels good to get back after 10 years, and we have had a lot of good teams in that stretch.” Against Woodbury (13-1-2), Smith delivered the first goal in the 20th minute after a corner kick from left-footed freshman Kelsey Wolfe. Smith made the initial header and pounced on the rebound to score. “Becca always takes our corner kicks,” Dierkhising said. “But we just so happened to have Kelsey, who has a lethal foot, in the game.

We were able to get Becca’s attention to let Kelsey take the corner kick. That allowed Becca to get into the scoring area, and Kelsey put it right on her.” Maloy made it 2-0 with a highlight reel goal in the 58th minute. After dueling a defender for the ball in the corner, she freed up for an open shot from the side and grounded it past goalie Ava Williams. “The goalie came out and left a gap for the ball,” she said. “I kinda slipped as I shot it, but tried to place it near-post.” Dierkhising was yelling at her to waste some time in the corner since nobody else was near. “I’m glad she didn’t listen to me, because the move she put on their allstate defender was incredible, and to beat their all-state goalie, too, at that angle, was even more impressive. That sequence changed the game completely.” Smith got the third goal with a blast from about 25 yards at full gallop in the 60th minute. Maki, who made three saves, was kicked in the head accidentally while smothering a shot 20 yards from the net late in the half. She stayed

in, but the trainer put her through concussion protocol at halftime and she missed 12 minutes of the second half. Tocko, a sophomore, faced four strong shots right at her, and snagged them all. “I was extremely proud of Chloe,” Maki said, “as Woodbury tried to score on her numerous times.” Dierkhising noted that Tocko was “extremely nervous” but seemed to settle down after stopping a line drive shot right away. “She really came through.”

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The state pairings are No. 1 Edina (19-0) vs. St. Michael-Albertville (12-6-1) at Farmington, Wednesday; No. 4 Andover (11-4-2) vs. No. 5 Eagan (13-3-2) at White Bear Lake, Tuesday; No. 2 Wayzata (18-1) vs. Lakeville North (133-2) at Edina, Tuesday; No. 3 White Bear Lake (14-3-2) vs. Maple Grove (8-6-4) at Edina, Thursday. The semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium will be Tuesday, Oct. 31. If the Bears win, they will play 10 a.m. against Wayzata or Lakeville North. The third-place game will be Wednesday, Nov. 1, and the championship on Friday, Nov. 3, at 10:15 a.m.

Bears trek 94 yards to beat Osseo; tackle playoffs next BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake marched 94 yards in the waning minutes, capped by Aiden Akins’ touchdown with 13.8 seconds left, to defeat Osseo 28-21 in the regular season finale. “We felt good about what we had in the run game,” said coach Ryan Bartlett about the eight-minute drive, all on the ground. “Our O-line and backs really stepped up that drive.” Kesean Lipscomb rushed for 212 yards as the Bears totaled 301 yards rushing and 49 passing. The Bears, 3-5 overall but 3-1 in the last four weeks, will open state Class 6A playoffs on Friday at Eagan. Osseo, fighting hard to avert a winless season, tied

the score 21-21 when Omar Knighten galloped 67 yards for a touchdown with 8:03 left and added a two-point run. The Bears mishandled Jaymeson Travis’s towering kickoff and had to start at the six-yard line — but plodded the length of the field, their longest gain just 13 yards. They fumbled at the Osseo 36 but center Cam Oxton recovered. Lipscomb and Avian Atkins alternated carrying the ball until Akins got the call twice. “They had started to hold us to two yards. I thought we needed a fresh guy from a look they hadn’t seen,” said Bartlett. Akins barged seven yards up the middle on a fourth-and-one, and five yards around right end for the touchdown — the first career score for the 6-foot-2, 215-pound

senior linebacker. Atkins scored on runs of seven and Tomi and nine yards while gaining 82 in 14 carries. Animausaun threw to Austin Gibson for a 16-yard touchdown set up by Lipscomb’s 47-yard gain. Ben Watson was 4-for-4 on conversions. Animasaun was 6-for-12 for 49 yards. Gibson caught four for 37 yards. Akins and Charlie Woodcock made quarterback sacks. Lipscomb, bouncing off tacklers all evening got his 212 yards on 32 carries. He has gained 700 yards in the last four games after having just over 100 in the first four. Osseo’s earlier TD’s were by Ethan Whichter’s one-yard sneak and Knighten’s threeyard run after which Gibson blocked the kick.

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of charge. The two nearest sites for Vadnais Heights’ residents are 5900 Sherwood Road in White Bear Township Winter Rec Programs – Registration Open SkatingRinks Rinks Winter Rec Programs – Registration Open Skating Winter Rec Programs – Registration Open Skating Rinks Registration is open for youth indoor and 1881 permitting, Hudson Road in Arden Hills. Oncue cuewith withthe thesnow, snow,our ourwinter winterrec rec Weather permitting, theice icerinks rinksat at On Weather the On cue with the snow, our winter rec Weather permitting, the ice rinks at soccer until November 3. Adults Youth programs areopen openfor forregistration. registration. Community Park andWestfield WestfieldPark Parkshould should Please note mechanical/hydraulic programs are Youth Community Park and programs are open for registration. Youth Community Park and Westfield Park should are invited to register for yoga; no and basketball, floor hockey,indoor indoor soccer, and be beopen. open.Visit Visit our website orcall call City Hallfor for basketball, floor hockey, soccer, website or City trailers andour dump trucks are noHall longer basketball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, and be open. Visit our website or call City Hall for registration necessary for indoor adultTai TaiChi ChiChaun Chaunand andyoga yoga programsare are updates updatesas as they become available. adult programs they become available. allowed at the County sites. For hours adult Tai Chi Chaun and yoga programs are updates as they become available. volleyball open gym. Our programs available.Stay Stay busy with usthis thiswinter: winter: available. busy with us available. Stay busy with us this winter: of operation and a map of sites, go to provide opportunities to learn life www.cityvadnaisheights.com/register www.cityvadnaisheights.com/register WinterShindig Shindig Winter www.cityvadnaisheights.com/register ramseycounty.us/residents/recyclingWinter Shindig Newto toour our recreation catalog this skills, stay fit and active, andthis an New recreation catalog Embracewinter winterwith withVadnais VadnaisHeights Heights Embrace New to our recreation catalog this Embrace winter with Vadnais Heights waste. winter--Learn -Learn Learn toconnect Snowshoe classes! Learn winter to Snowshoe classes! opportunity to with the Learn Parks&&&Recreation! Recreation!Enjoy Enjoyhot hotchocolate, chocolate, Parks winter to Snowshoe classes! Learn Parks Recreation! Enjoy hot chocolate, thebasics basicsand and gainconfidence confidence through the gain cookies, iceskating, skating, snowshoeing and all community. Information is through available cookies, ice snowshoeing all the basics and gain confidence through 2023 Special Archery Deerand Hunt cookies, ice skating, snowshoeing and all guided hike.Snowshoes Snowshoes provided! aon hike. provided! thingswinter! winter!Join Joinus usfor forthe theWinter WinterShindig Shindig things aaguided guided hike. Snowshoes provided! the Parks and Recreation website: things winter! Join us for the Winter Shindig Ramsey County and St. Paul Regional Ages7+ 7+are arewelcome welcome(14 (14and andunder undermust must Ages onSaturday, Saturday,January January14 14at atCommunity CommunityPark, Park, on Ages 7+ are welcome (14 and under must cityvadnaisheights.com/recreation. on Saturday, January 14 at Community Park, Water Services will conduct a Special beaccompanied accompaniedby byan anadult). adult).www. www. be 651EEECounty CountyRoad RoadF, from222to to444pm. pm.FREE FREE 651 be accompanied by an adult). www. 651 County Road F,F,from from to pm. FREE Archery Deer Hunt in Vadnais/Sucker cityvadnaisheights.com/register cityvadnaisheights.com/register -all allages ageswelcome. welcome.No Nopre-registration pre-registrationis Yard Waste Drop-off --all cityvadnaisheights.com/register ages welcome. No pre-registration isis Lake Regional Park on October 23-25, required. required. required. Ramsey County operates seven yard and November 13-15. Portions of the park waste collection sites where residents will be closed during the hunts and the can drop off leaves and clippings free access points will be posted.

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VADNAIS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL NOTES • Erin Spry will be the first natural resource specialist for the city of Vadnais Heights. Director of Public Works Jim Hauth said Spry’s unique professional experience includes employment as a hydrologist at both the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, focusing on water resource management, data collection and analysis and ArcGIS mapping. In her role with the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, she is responsible for creating and implementing floodplain resilience plans addressing water resource issues in the upper Mississippi River area. She will bring experience in conservation regulations and policy, grant writing, public outreach/engagement, and more. Her experience and drive to implement environmental and sustainability best practices, staff said, make her an ideal candidate for the job. • The City Council ordered the plans and specifications for the 2024 street improvement project for the following five streets: • Woodridge Drive: County Road F East to McMenemy Street • Woodview Drive: Woodridge Drive to McMenemy Street • Woodview Court: cul-de-sac to Woodview Drive

• Woodridge Circle: cul-de-sac to

Woodridge Drive • Woodridge Court: cul-de-sac to Woodridge Drive Hauth said city staff will conduct an informational open house for residents and property owners on Nov. 14 at City Hall. Additionally, a public hearing will be scheduled for Nov. 21 at City Hall. Mailed notices will be provided to all abutting residents and property owners to notify them of the open house and provide them a contact for questions or comments. Staff will also prepare information regarding assessment procedures for this informational meeting. The estimated total project cost for the street improvements is $1.58 million. • The Recreation Department is continually seeking opportunities for new program offerings. Staff reached out to Music Together in the Valley about the potential to host music programs for young kids and families. According to Katie Everett, recreation and facilities manager, two classes are being proposed — rhythm kids for K-2 graders and a mixed-age class for babies and preschoolers. Classes will begin in January and will be hosted at the community park warming house on Wednesday evenings.

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The Adopt-a-Drain event raised awareness of the importance of keeping our streets and storm drains cleared of leaves and grass clippings and culminated with a citywide clean up. The event had 20 participants including the Green Team volunteers, the mayor and two city council members and other interested Vadnais Heights residents. The final tally on the clean up was 126 storm drains cleared, 120 pounds of debris collected and 20 participants.

Noelle Olson

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Touch of Class Painters 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 847 Woodbridge Street, St. Paul, MN 55117 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Shevon Juancito Sosa 847 Woodbridge Street, St. Paul, MN 55117 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: September 28, 2023 Signed: Shevon Sosa Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 18 and 25, 2023.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: North St. Paul Dentistry 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2601 Centennial Drive #102 North St. Paul, MN 55109 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. James G. Koller, D.D.S., P.A. 2601 Centennial Drive #102 North St. Paul, MN 55109 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: October 12, 2023 Signed: James G. Koller Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 25 and November 1, 2023.

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

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-913 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: Patrick Joseph Dirksen, Decedent Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on October 22, 2023 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated September 1, 2023 (“Will”) has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the Amended Application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Self-Represented Litigant

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as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative, or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat.§ 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. BY THE COURT: Michael F. Upton, District Court Administrator Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Date: October 23, 2023 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 25 and November 1, 2023.