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Come take a festive midwinter stroll BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR
Bundle up as the sun goes down and take a walk along the newly lighted trail segment of the Lake Links Trail. The Lake Links Association Holiday Stroll and Open House will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at the Mahtomedi District Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue. There will be hot drinks, treats and a chance to enjoy Mahtomedi’s newest lighted trail. Lake Links Association Board Chair Mike Brooks is organizing the event and said people can stride out a short distance on the trail north to Streetcar Park to view the festively decorated covered bridge. The half-mile trail segment from the Mahtomedi District Center on Highway 244 north to the Dellwood/Mahtomedi city line at Dwinnell Ave-
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In and out icing on the lake A group of Mahtomedi High School graduates recently gathered for a late afternoon paddle and fishing on White Bear Lake while home from college for holiday break. Skaters and ice boaters were enjoying the glasslike conditions on much of the lake throughout December, but nearly all ice was off the lake in the days after Christmas. Ice is beginning to reappear this week on White Bear Lake and other local lakes. According to White Bear Lake ice-out historian Mike Parenteau, the lake was never totally iced over this season.
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nue is now lit during the hours of darkness. Funding for this project came from the funding the Minnesota Legislature allocated for the trail segments in Mahtomedi. “There was a $1.4 million dollar grant that Mahtomedi received in 2018, and they were very SEE OPEN HOUSE, PAGE 14
Canine Inspired Change: Dogs serve as bridge to connection BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
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When Susan Loftus and her husband Dan lost their 15-yearold son Owen to leukemia, she made it a goal to carry on her son’s wish, to not only have a goldendoodle but to certify him as a therapy dog. Loftus, a resident of White Bear Lake, explained that her son had always wanted a goldendoodle. So, for Owen’s 15th birthday, they arranged to go meet a litter of pups. A week
later, he was diagnosed with leukemia. The family brought home Hutch, an 8-week-old goldendoodle puppy. Owen was able to spend four days with Hutch before he passed away. “While our son was having chemo, a therapy dog would come in every week,” she said. “He loved that so much he was going to have Hutch be a therapy dog when he finished his treatment — So instead, I did that for him.” Loftus got about halfway through the training when
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Ramsey County Sheriff deputies were called to the block of 1400 County Road E East at approximately 6:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25, on a report Austin Erickson of an alarm sounding. When they arrived, they noticed an exterior door open, broken glass and a man riding an ATV who had broken through a gate and started riding south on International Drive. Deputies approached the man who then attempted to run away. He was quickly apprehended and arrested. Inside the property, deputies found a lot of broken glass, heavily damaged doors, several damaged vehicles and other damage to the building. According to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, Austin Michael Erickson, a 30-year-
old man from Little Canada, was arrested for receiving stolen property, possession of burglary tools, criminal damage to property and fleeing. The estimated cost of damage is $500,000.
Death investigation White Bear Lake police officers were dispatched to an occupied residence at 1 p.m. Dec. 28 in the 1800 block of Highway 96 for an in-progress burglary. The occupant of the residence fled prior to officer arrival and met officers outside. The suspect was believed to be inside the residence when officers arrived. Officers attempted verbal contact with the suspect without response. Officers entered the residence to search for the suspect and located one person deceased with a gunshot wound. No force was used by officers. White Bear Lake Police Chief Dale Hager said in a press release there is no ongoing known threat to the community and further details will not be released at this time as this is an active investigation.
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Washington County was named the 2023 County of the Year by the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT). MCIT is a joint powers entity comprised of Minnesota counties and associated public entities that pool resources to provide property, casualty, and workers' compensation coverage to its members. MCIT recognizes a member each year which has set the standard for excellence in risk management and loss control in the areas of property, casualty, and workers' compensation. According to MCIT, Washington County distinguished itself in the areas of loss control, risk management, claims administration, and responsiveness to MCIT. The award is based on claims activity during 2022 and risk management and loss control efforts from September 2022 to August 2023.
Commissioners have approved the county’s 2024 budget and the property tax levy that will support it. The approved amounts are $132,715,000 million for the county net levy; and $660,000 for the Regional Railroad Authority levy. The board also consented to a $6.1 million levy for the Community Development Agency. The levy represents an increase of 3.95% over 2023. It is anticipated that under the proposed budget, the owner of a medianvalued home in the county, which is valued at $417,000, and which had an 8.2% value increase from 2023 to 2024, would see a $9 increase in the county portion of property taxes for 2024, or a 1% increase. The 2024 budget that the board approved includes expenditures of: • $296 million in operating expenses. • $59.1 million in capital projects.
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ometimes things happen that are just too perfect to be a coincidence. Oftentimes in the newsroom we talk about social media and start to get frustrated at some of the negative impacts that can happen, like a rumor growing bigger and bigger and spreading further and further. But sometimes social media can be positive too. Recently I was scrolling Facebook when I stumbled across a post in a dog group. To my surprise it was a picture of a wooden plaque that said “no longer by our side but forever in our hearts” and had a Shannon’s picture of my Frosty, my 10-yearold white German shepherd that Shenanigans recently passed away after a battle with degenerative myelopathy. Shannon A woman found the plaque Granholm lying in the grass next to a medical building in Edina. I was so shocked. I don’t remember the last time I was in Edina, Frosty has never been to Edina and I don’t think we know anyone who lives in Edina. Frosty touched several lives while she was here, and people from the dog community immediately recognized her and started tagging me in the post. Some even recognized her from her Instagram (@frosty_and_baby_twinkie) and included screenshots to that. My first thoughts were maybe someone had the plaque made and it got sent to the wrong address. Then I thought maybe the package was stolen somewhere along the way, or perhaps someone was carrying it and dropped it? My mind was spinning! How does a beautiful plaque of your dog just show up in the grass? The mystery was eventually solved. A friend of mine contacted me to let me know she had purchased the plaque for our family in honor of Frosty. It was in her car overnight, when her car was broken into. The thief(s) ravaged through her car and disposed of the things they didn’t want nearby. I’d like to think my Frosty girl didn’t want to be stolen or disposed of like trash and had something to do with the reason a random stranger noticed the plaque and was kind enough to pick it up and try to find the owner. Social media did its job — connecting people. I will forever be grateful, not only for the person who purchased the plaque in the first place, but for the dog lover who knew Frosty was missed and should be back home where she belongs. Fly High my Frosty girl. You are so missed. The scenario made me think of other stories where social media had a positive impact. Think about a lost wedding ring; someone needing a kidney; a dog being reunited with their family; finding a long-lost sister; or all the people who have been able to raise thousands of dollars for someone who experienced a tragedy. Social media is also the reason we found our new addition, Tundra, a six-month-old American Eskimo puppy. Social media is not always bad. Shannon Granholm is the Managing Editor at Press Publications. CONTRIBUTED
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Keeping Minnesotans safe from ‘the silent killer’ As temperatures drop and we gather with loved ones, it's important to keep safety front of mind. Yes, that means driving more carefully on icy roads, but it also means keeping your family safe from a less obvious winter hazard — carbon monoxide. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, carbon monoxide killed 119 Minnesotans between 2012 and 2021. Young children and Legislator adults over 65 are especially Lingo vulnerable. The most common Sen. Amy symptoms — often described Klobuchar as “flu-like” — include headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. Although carbon monoxide poisoning can happen any time of year, it is most common in the winter months, when families often run their home heating systems all day. Two years ago, the Hernandez-Pintos, a Moorhead family of seven, were all killed in their sleep by carbon monoxide from their furnace. While determin-
ing the cause of death, investigators found that a carbon monoxide detector in the family’s garage had been removed and replaced with a smoke-only detector. And Rochester mother Cheryl Burt tragically lost two of her three sons, 4-year-old Nicholas and 15-month-old Zachary, when they were poisoned by carbon monoxide from their furnace. Decades later, Cheryl is still haunted by a shopping trip she made before the tragedy, where she bought a toy truck for her son instead of a detector. "To this day I have that truck. I do not have my son," she said. Often called "the silent killer," carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that can originate from furnaces, water heaters, or gas stoves. It can be trapped inside by a blocked chimney or flue. Running a car engine in an attached garage, burning charcoal in the home, or operating a gas-powered generator in a confined space can also produce the deadly gas. While all Minnesota homes are required by law to have working carbon monoxide alarms, shockingly, many do not meet the standards necessary to keep families safe. Too often, a substandard alarm’s failure to go off in the presence of the gas can be the difference between
life and death. That’s why I introduced and fought to pass the bipartisan Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act to keep families safe across our state and country. First, my legislation enforces mandatory safety standards for alarms, which are currently not required by law to meet the voluntary standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Second, it provides states with federal resources to carry out public awareness and education programs — because the best way to keep families safe from carbon monoxide poisoning is by preventing it in the first place. I don’t want any more Minnesotans to suffer the same fate as Nicholas and Zachary Burt or the Hernandez-Pinto family. To prevent future tragedies, I’ll keep fighting for stronger safety standards. In the meantime, all Minnesota families should make sure they have functional, high-quality carbon monoxide alarms in their homes. With higher standards in place and better awareness of this issue, we can save lives. Amy Klobuchar is a U.S. Senator from Minnesota
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CHURCH BRIEFS Church hosts community exhibit St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi will host a public exhibit titled “A Piece of My Mind-Voices of Belonging” which features the multimedia arts project created by photographer John Noltner that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. The exhibit will be on display from Jan. 7 through 14, and will also include author discussions. It is part of the Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area project. For specific event details and times, visit saintandrews.org.
Celebrate MLK Jr. Day at worship service Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday at a special service Jan. 14 at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church. Services are at 9 and 10:45 a.m. The later service will feature music by soloist Big Mike Mothershed and the sentiments of Psalm 100: “Make joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.” White Bear Lake United Methodist Church is located at 1851 Birch Street. For more information, contact 651-429-9026 or visit wblumc.org.
Looking back on a balmy winter afternoon in Hugo, after completing a child victim abuse interview with a 10-year-old girl, I had seen a suspicious red truck with a topper circling the neighborhood, throughout my interview. When I had finished the child’s statement and cleared the residence, I again observed the red pickup truck. While approaching Highway 61, I requested dispatch run a 1028, vehicle registration on the suspicious truck, now traveling southbound towards White Bear Lake on Highway 61. Dispatch reported the truck was stolen and had been used in a burglary. Police were advised of my driving location, while in an unmarked squad, and would continue to follow and await their arrival to conduct a felony traffic stop. Minnesota State Patrol had monitored the call and upon observing the truck near Rudy's Red-Eye Grill, the trooper activated his red lights. The pickup accelerated, and the chase was on, red lights and sirens. State Patrol pursued the suspect vehicle onto Division Avenue, near the Arbors of White Bear Lake. I attempted to follow the trooper with red lights only; however, I lost the trooper and the stolen pickup at Bloom Avenue and 5th Street, a four-way stop. On my left was Press
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Larry Simon retired in 2000 from the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Stillwater, after 27 years. Larry and his spouse, Denise Simon (Michaud), resided in White Bear Lake for 10 years. Larry was also a boat captain for Admiral D’s on White Bear Lake. He recently published a novel, “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” inspired from his 17 years of conducting child abuse investigations. The book is available in local bookstores and on Amazon.
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I followed the trooper on foot as WBL Police squads crossed over I-35 on Highway 96, to intercept the fleeing suspects. Upon jumping the I-35 barrier fence, the trooper had torn his trousers and sliced his leg on the wire. After checking the trooper’s injuries, I continued my foot pursuit across I-35 in plain clothes, while dodging traffic. I observed the suspects crouch down near a wooded area, minutes before the White Bear Lake police. I was out of breath while providing officers with the suspect's location. The two suspects were subsequently located, and both taken into custody. The stolen truck and numerous tools were recovered. Just another day in the life of a detective sergeant, A blast from the past. Thank you, White Bear Lake Police Department. The case occurred while on duty with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • Officers conducted a traffic stop of a driver Dec. 20 that was reported to be impaired by a witness. A male suspect was found to be impaired by alcohol. He would not complete the sobriety tests and was arrested. The male was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center on 3rd Degree DWI charges. • Theft of a wallet at the CVS store in downtown White Bear Lake was recorded Dec. 20. Credit cards were used in different locations outside of the city. The surveillance video is pending. The case is ongoing. • Officers were called Dec. 20 for fighting that occurred in the Elm Drive block. Officers arrived and all parties had separated or left. Nobody at the address wanted police services and all refused medical services. • An opossum was found in a garage Dec. 20 in the block of Oak Street. The opossum was captured at relocated. • Officers arrested a male suspect Dec. 20 for 3rd degree DWI charges. Officers conducted a traffic stop near I-694 and McKnight Road for speed. The male driver was found to be impaired by alcohol.
He performed poorly on his sobriety tests. He was arrested and later refused a DMT sample. The suspect was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center on charges. • Officers responded in the 2800 block of Sun Terrance Dec. 21 for a disturbance complaint between an adult son and his parents. Officer mediated. • A loose, wet German Shepard was reported Dec. 21 running west in the block of Stewart Avenue. • Officers mediated a property dispute Dec. 21 in the block of 3700 Highland Avenue. • A noise complaint was reported in the 3600 block of Big Linden Curve Dec. 21. No loud noise was heard by officers, but people in the area were advised of the complaint. • Accident property damage was reported Dec. 22 at the intersection of Belland Avenue and White Bear Avenue. • Officers responded to a report of a female attempting to assault and person and conduct a robbery Dec. 23 in a parking lot in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers assisted a citizen Dec. 23regarding a civil process in the 1500 block of Goose Lake Road. • Officers arrested a female suspect Dec. 24 for 4th degree DWI after reporting that she struck a parked car in the 3900 block of Hazel Street.
• Report of a female being disorderly Dec. 24 by continually knocking on numerous apartment doors in the 3500 block of Century Avenue. Suspect advised. • The White Bear Lake Police Department assisted Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol Dec. 24 as they removed debris off the thin ice on White Bear Lake. • Officers responded to the 3200 block Dec. 25 regarding a male refusing to leave. The subject was located and trespassed from the business. • Officers mediated a verbal domestic Dec. 25 between family members in the 3500 block of White Bear Avenue. No arrests were made. • Officers responded Dec. 25 of a report of a violation of a court order governing parental rights in the 4600 block of Carolyn Lane. • Officers responded to a domestic assault Dec. 26 in the 4700 block of Wood Ave. The male suspect was arrested for 2nd degree assault and booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center with incident. • An animal complaint was recorded Dec. 26 at the intersection of Glen Oaks Avenue and Glen Oaks Court. Madeline Dolby
YEAR IN REVIEW LIFE ON THE DAY SHIFT... OR NIGHT SHIFT... IN 2023 The citizenry sees their public safety personnel serenely patrolling the street each day or racing through town on a mission. Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies respond to hundreds of calls each week. Some of those calls turn out to be false alarms, while others are real headshakers. Below is a selection of reported incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie that may have had deputies talking over coffee in 2023.
Birchwood
• On April 20, Cedar Street residents reported a civil dispute between neighbors regarding a garbage can that was left out in the incorrect spot. • Juveniles were reported at 8:27 p.m. Oct. 8 for squatting in a foreclosed home on Cedar Street, as part of an ongoing issue. When deputies made contact with the juveniles, one of them living at the residence stated that she was grabbing her belongings and cleaning up.
Birchwood and Dellwood
• A sailboat was reported washed up on a Wildwood Avenue property July 28. After deputies supplied the complainant with the boat owner's contact information, the complainant promised to contact the owner. • A boat owner on Peninsula Road reported her boat stolen July 29, not having been contacted by its finder across the lake. Records management search showed the boat had been found across the lake the day prior. Soon after deputies advised the complainant of the good news, she retrieved her boat.
Dellwood
• Deputies on patrol April 17 found a wallet at the side of the road in the 7000 block of Dellwood Road N. and returned it to its owner. The owner revealed the wallet had been lost in December, after he left it on top of a vehicle.
Grant
• A reckless motorist was cited for driving after revocation Jan. 16 in the 9000 block of Dellwood Road N. following a traffic stop for failure to stop at the four-way stop sign at Dellwood Road N. Southbound Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies on patrol nearly had been T-boned by the eastbound motorist. • Horses on the lam were reported running loose Feb. 9 in the 10000
block of 117th Street N. The complainant stated the horses had escaped from a property just to the east of her residence. Deputies called to the scene could not see or round up any horses or find anyone to explain what was going on. • Deputies on patrol on Apple Orchard Road and Lacosta Drive at 3:40 a.m. Oct. 1 happened upon a lone male walking along the railroad tracks and learned that his brother had “dropped him off” after they'd had an argument. The male said he didn't know where he was or how to get home, though he had a charged up phone on his person. Deputies provided the male with a courtesy transport to the Sun Ray shopping center. • A resident in the 10000 block of 69th Street N. at 2:55 p.m. April 5 reported that she was going through a divorce. She alerted deputies that she would be at that address to collect her property three hours later, just in case. At 5:35 p.m. that day, the reporter called back to emphasize that she did indeed want a deputy on scene and to enter into record that her soon-to-be ex-husband had delegated a friend to come to the house and take a handgun while she was gathering her things. She also reported that the tires to an RV on the property had been damaged. Deputies advised the complainant that these were all civil issues. • An unidentified person was arrested April 25 in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. for violating a harassment restraining order (HRO). As it happens, the suspect also had a warrant out on him for a previous HRO violation. • Extra patrol was requested after the Mahtomedi School district reported several vehicles in the parking lot in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. sprayed with silly string May 8. • Parents in the 10000 block of Dellwood Road reported their child for using a four-wheeler without permission June 1 and causing damage to another vehicle. The complainants sought information on how to punish the child, when Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies advised them that no crime had yet been committed.
Mahtomedi
• An employee of a business in the 1000 block of Wildwood Road reported a red-haired customer with glasses
for unknown offenses Jan. 8 and requested that deputies come to the business to ban the customer. As the suspect had left before deputies arrived, they told the complainant they wouldn't trespass the missing customer without a photograph. • Rose Street residents reported the neighbors for going through their trash Jan. 20. The complainants said they communicated with the neighbors asking them to stop and would notify deputies if this behavior continued. • Deputies assisted the Oakdale Police Department at 2:26 a.m. March 13 on Long Lake Road and Century Avenue with a motorist who was slow to stop. In other words, a traffic stop attempt that was initiated in the city of Oakdale took so long to be concluded that it ended up across the Mahtomedi border. • Deputies arrested the driver of a speeding vehicle to get to the bottom of his bizarre behavior. The driver was pulled over for erratic driving behavior at 11:54 p.m. March 15 on eastbound Wildwood Road at Wedgewood Road following a traffic stop for speeding 57 mph in a 45 mph zone. The driver also acted strangely when he got out of his vehicle.. • An iPhone was reported stolen March 18 on Long Lake Road after its owner left it in an Uber vehicle the previous evening. On the day of the report, the phone was mapping to the Long Lake Road location. Although the complainant reported the missing phone as a theft, she said she didn't want to report it as a theft, because she had yet to make contact with the Uber driver to determine whether it was stolen or merely left behind. The complainant promised to report the missing phone as a theft (for real this time) if she couldn't get in touch with the Uber driver. • Deputies scored two arrests in one incident at 10:47 a.m. March 31 on Hickory Street after arriving on scene to arrest an individual featured in a Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert for domestic assault. While taking that party into custody, they learned that another person present on scene had a gross misdemeanor warrant out against him and arrested him as well. • A complainant was arrested at 11:51 p.m. March 31 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue after reporting threats received. When deputies arrived on scene, the suspect was
gone. However, the person who called in the complaint was found to have an outstanding warrant and was taken into custody without incident. • Deputies were called out to an address on 72nd Street N. April 15 to stand by while a woman retrieved her vehicle from her aggressive boyfriend's residence. The complainant had to leave her own vehicle behind while she was out on a date with the belligerent boyfriend. • A Warner Avenue resident reported youths shining a laser pointer into his house at 9:09 p.m. April 28. When the complainant confronted the kids, they ran and hid inside a neighboring residence. The suspects then escaped through a different door of that residence and ran off. When deputies spoke to a parent at the suspect address, she verified that her youngest son was not at home at that moment. • A boy, 4, was reported for dinging the vehicle next to him May 1 in the 1000 block of Mahtomedi Avenue when he opened his car door. The other vehicle sustained very minor damage; photos were taken, and the boy got off with just a verbal warning. • A Wildwood Road resident on May 16 reported his ex-girlfriend for trespassing on his property and lying in his bed. When deputies arrived on scene, the alleged Goldilocks was gone. The complainant said he had gone to the lobby of the apartment building to report her, so she must have left at that time. Deputies then started to wonder whether the female had ever been on scene. • A bicycle rider was arrested at 1:55 a.m. June 24 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue after deputies on patrol just barely observed the bike traveling without headlights. However, when deputies flashed their emergency lights and gave a short burst from their siren, the cyclist refused to stop until deputies physically detained him. • Deputies encountered resistance July 8 at 5:26 p.m. when they pulled over several boats inside the swimming area of Mahtomedi Beach on White Bear Lake. When they advised everyone to move out, most did. But one skipper became angry and hostile, refusing to move his boat. Eventually, his friends moved his boat for him. Loretta Harding
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bridge.” Loftus and Hutch completed the training in November 2022 and started visiting schools in January 2023. Five-year-old Hutch is also certified as a literacy therapy dog, and helps students gain confidence in their reading skills. Through CIC, so far the two have visited Karner Blue, Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center and an elementary school in St. Paul. “We don’t know the specific challenges each child in the group has, but we know some might be nonverbal,” Loftus said. “When you see a child who hasn’t really spoken or is
very shy and then Hutch goes over these big jumps and the kids are smiling, clapping, it is such a sense of confidence,” she said. “I feel selfish because I get so much out of it.” Loftus added, “We see our dogs every day; they bring us joy … but it is such an amazing thing when you see your dog through the eyes of someone else.” For more information on PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED CIC, visit https://canineinCanine Inspired Change contracts spiredchange.org . with Northeast Metro 916 IntermediManaging Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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could bring in her dogs to work with youth with emotional behavioral disorders (EBD). Word began to spread about her work, things “serendipitously” fell into place and the nonprofit was launched. CIC harnesses the healing power of dogs to break down barriers and spark powerful connections while empowering youth and adults who have Canine Inspired Change was socially isolating conditions or founded by professional dog who have experienced trauma. trainer Danielle Graczyk in 2010. Since its inception, CIC has It officially became a nonprofit organization in 2013. trained over 189 therapy dog teams, supported more than CIC vets and trains its 1,000 students and partnered therapy dog teams, as it’s with over 30 schools and not the “traditional” therapy organizations across the Twin dog work. CIC currently has Cities. approximately 250 volunteer Some organizations go to teams. CIC’s 3,000-square-foot facili“Traditional therapy dog ty in St. Paul, but most of the work would be, you go to a programs happen off site. CIC contracts with Ramsey County hospital; the dog is super docile and just lays there and lets to bring programming to the people pet them, and it is awejuvenile detention center and contracts with the state of Min- some. What we do is active dog training in conjunction with nesota for programming at the supporting pro-social skills Anoka Metro Regional Treatin the students that we work ment Center. CIC also provides with,” Graczyk said. programming to Northeast “People start to feel what it Metro 916 Intermediate is like to have a safe, loving reSchool District, specifically lationship. They start to learn Work Experience Life Skills boundaries, how to deal with a (WELS) North in Vadnais Heights, Karner Blue in Blaine, difficult emotions like impatience or frustration. They Pankalo Education Center in start to learn how to connect Lake Elmo and Quora Secondwith others with the dog as the ary School in Little Canada.
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Developer pulls out of Downtown Hugo project BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
HUGO — The Downtown Hugo project is no more. Developer Denny Trooien, of Dennis Properties LLC, has decided to quit moving forward with the project that was proposed for the Egg Lake property directly across from City Hall. He was proposing five buildings totaling approximately 63,000 square feet on the 4.2-acre property. The project has been in the works since August 2019. Back in September, Press Publications reported (“Downtown Hugo project stalls due to DNR objections) that the project had received the necessary approvals it needed from the city of Hugo, but things had stalled out due to objections from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “When I first got involved with this downtown project, I honestly thought it would be overwhelmingly welcomed by the DNR because we were
actually bringing some activity and human connection to what has been a relatively disregarded lake,” Trooien wrote in a letter to the city. “Instead, the DNR has fought the city and me tooth and nail all along.” Lake & River Shoreland Program Manager Dan Petrik said the DNR had two major concerns with the proposed development — setbacks and impervious surface. The DNR oversees the shoreland program in which any piece of land that is within 1,000 feet of a lake is subject to the shoreland standards. Those standards are implemented through local government zoning ordinances, either via counties or cities. “Our goal with this program is to maintain or improve water quality to ensure that there’s habitat and vegetation, especially near shore area and also to protect or maintain visual character,” Petrik said. “In the case of this downtown development project it conflicted with some of the major standards
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Dennis Properties LLC has pulled out of developing the “Downtown Hugo” project on the east side of Highway 61 in downtown Hugo along Egg Lake.
we use to protect those features.” The setbacks on Egg Lake are 75 feet and Petrik said the proposal had no setbacks. “There were building structures right at the water’s edge,” he said. Within the shoreland district, 25% of a lot can
Dennis Properties proposed a variety of uses within the development, including at least two restaurant users as well as retail and office space.
be hard surface. “The developer was proposing 84% hard surface,” Petrik said. “We see deviations all over the place, but most of them are relatively minor and the communities process variances … but in this case the deviations were really enormous,” he said. Petrik said the DNR objected to the proposal, but never officially filed an appeal because it wanted to settle the case and work with the city of Hugo and the developer. The DNR proposed “meeting them halfway” and allowing a setback of 37.5 feet (half of the required setback), but the developer didn’t
agree to that. “We felt that we had compromised quite a bit in what we would accept compared to what the local ordinance, or the state rules require,” he said. “This was a tough lot to work with because it was so narrow, and I think it was a challenging site on the lake to put in a very intense development like this.” “Over the last six months, I have made significant changes in my plans in an effort to appease the DNR by moving all improvements to the west, by deleting some decks and boardwalks and by creating an average setback
from Egg Lake in the amount of at least 37.5 feet,” Trooien said. “I no longer want to be involved in a project that is so heavily burdened by the DNR. The downtown project has been sunk by the DNR.” He added, “I am tremendously sad that the vision of my architects, engineers, and me will not happen. It would have been a great project for the city and Hugo residents.” Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MALLARD PONDS STREET IMPROVEMENT 2023-2 IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the improvement. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. The general nature of the improvement is set forth as follows: construction of bituminous paving, concrete curb and gutter, storm drainage and other appurtenances thereto. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is every lot, piece or parcel of land benefitted by said improvement in the area of the Town of White Bear lying and being within the following area of the Township including: Polar Bear Drive, Bayberry Drive, Red Pine Boulevard, Norway Pine Drive,
Norway Pine Court, Blue Bill Circle, Mallard Ponds Drive, Mallard Ponds Boulevard, Pintail Lane, and Sandterra Circle, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The estimated cost of the improvement is $4,118,400.00. The Board proposes to proceed under authority granted under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. All persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Dated: December 18, 2023. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published three times in the White Bear Press on December 27, 2023, January 3 and 10, 2024.
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2024 MINNESOTA CITY SUMMARY BUDGET DATA A report on Minnesota City Budgets for all governmental funds for which annual budgets have been adopted. Revenues Property Taxes
All Other Taxes
Special Assessments
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP
2024 Budget
$1,402,151
$1,431,668
81,154 5,000
86,107 15,000
Licenses and Permits
173,050
173,151
Charges for Services
140
100
Small City Assistance
0
0
Fines and Forfeits
10,000
10,000
Miscellaneous Revenues
30,477
603,208
Interest on Investments
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PARKVIEW COURT STREET IMPROVEMENT 2023-3 IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the improvement. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. The general nature of the improvement is set forth as follows: construction of bituminous paving, concrete curb and gutter, storm drainage and other appurtenances thereto. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is every lot, piece or parcel of land benefitted by said improvement in the area of the Town of White Bear lying and being within the following area of the Township including: Parkview Court, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The estimated cost of the improvement is $659,700.00. The Board proposes to proceed under authority granted under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. All persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Dated: December 18, 2023. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published three times in the White Bear Press on December 27, 2023, January 3 and 10, 2024.
2023 Budget
10,000
80,000
Total Revenues
1,711,942
2,399,234
Total Revenues and other Financing Sources
1,711,942
2,399,234
Expenditures General Government
Public Safety
291,617
679,352
406,419
958,359
Streets and Highways
759,496
976,290
Miscellaneous
27,327
185,593
1,847,641
2,617,348
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0
$1,847,641
2,617,348
Sanitation
Total Current Expenditures Debt Service-Principal
Interest/Fiscal Charges Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses
88,849
0
90,687
0
Increase (Decrease) In Fund Balance ($135,699) (218,115) Kim Points, Administrator/Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 3, 2024.
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A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. CLERK’S CORNER – Greetings from the Township! I am writing this column in advance of the holidays, so I hope all went well! When it comes to the end of December, beginning of January, the topic that usually dominates is snow; however, it would seem that this year is a bit of an oddity. That being said, Public Works crews are fully prepared to face down whatever mother nature throws at us! Being that this is the beginning of a new year, I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2023 and say thank you to all our fantastic residents! Without you and your support we would never be able to accomplish the things we have accomplished in our community. No words can express enough gratitude for your support. On behalf of our Elected Officials, Commissions, and Staff I just want you all to know that it is a privilege to serve you and we are enjoying every project that is being completed that improves this terrific
community. We are all looking forward to another productive year. SPECIAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING REVIEW – Residents in attendance of White Bear Township’s Special Town Budget Meeting on December 5th approved a final 2024 property tax levy of $5,682,000. The levy is a 10.44% increase over the 2023 tax levy. The typical home in the Township saw market values increase of about 4.48% which when added to the property tax levy results in a property tax increase between $7.71 and $11.86 per month for homes valued at $234,870 and $489,740 respectively. Residents also recommended to the Town Board a 2024-operating budget for the Township of $6,244,627, which is a 10.44% increase over the 2023-operating budget. The main reason for the levy and budget increases are inflation and public safety increases. For more information, visit the Town’s
website at www.whitebeartownship.org or call finance officer Tom Kelly at (651) 747-2760. CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING – Republic Services provides Christmas tree pickup for the first two full weeks in January. If you miss a pickup, residents are encouraged to bring them to a yard waste collection site to be turned into mulch and later used as fuel to generate electricity. TRASH/RECYCLING CONTAINER PLACEMENT – Proper placement of your trash/recycling containers is simple, but extremely important to achieve efficient street maintenance operations. Trash/ recycling containers must NOT be placed on street surfaces. The containers should be placed in the cleared driveway area or an area of the boulevard cleared of snow to allow for their placement up to two feet behind the curb when waiting for pickup. This allows snowplows to clear the streets from curb to curb.
TOWNSHIP SKATING RINK INFORMATION – The formation of skating rinks throughout the Township has been delayed this year due to the unusual warm temperatures. Continue to check our Facebook page for skating rink updates during the weeks ahead. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION – The presidential primary election is March 5, 2024. Polling locations for Precinct 1 and Precinct 5 changed for this election only. To confirm your polling location or for any additional information including proposed sample ballots, please visit the Ramsey County or the Minnesota Secretary of State websites. REMINDER: Township offices will be closed on Monday, January 15th, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Public safety aid will make difference in NE metro BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
About $17 million. That’s the amount of money that is being disbursed to cities, counties and townships in the northeast metro area to be used under the umbrella of public safety. This year, Gov. Tim Walz signed $300 million into law to help communities meet their local police, fire and emergency management needs. The Department of Revenue has begun sending the funds to local governments. Sen. Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights) was the author of the bill. Anoka, Ramsey and Washington counties will receive over $4.1 million, $6 million and $3.3 million, respectively, in public safety aid. Eligible uses of the funding include community violence prevention and intervention programs, community engagement, mental health crisis responses, victim services, training programs, first responder wellness, emergency services equipment, recruitment and retention, and personnel costs. One perk of the public safety aid dollars is that it is up to each jurisdiction to decide how it would like to spend the funds. “Every community is unique,” said Lino Lakes Director of Public Safety John Swenson. “Here in Lino Lakes, our council has made a very robust investment in employee wellness, in mental health and physical health … If the Legislature simply said, ‘Here’s money, you have to use it for
White Bear Lake Fire Chief Greg Peterson.
this,’ that wouldn’t address the needs that we have.” Gov. Walz and Sen. Gustafson recently held an event highlighting how local police and fire departments plan to utilize the funds. The city of White Bear Lake will receive $1,096,939. “A lot of the purchases that we are going to do with this money would either be delayed, or we would not financially be able to do with the restrictions that we have,” Fire Chief Greg Peterson said. “One of the things that hasn’t been mentioned yet is (that) the cost of equipment has gone up significantly, and that’s a problem for all of us in this industry. We want to provide great service, we’re all focused on that, but there are only so many people that design these, and they are all very specialized pieces of equipment.” The city of White Bear Lake plans to purchase a new am-
bulance with its aid and hire another paramedic. Peterson said the department also plans to invest in mental health by doing annual checkups with its firefighters. Other items will include additional training and the ability to hire more fulltime staff, as the department transitions from a volunteer, paid-on-call department to a “combination” department, with both part-time and fulltime staff. The department also plans to ramp up its community engagement and utilize some of the funds to invest in equipment for its new fire station that is currently under construction. The city of Lino Lakes received $929,294. Swenson explained that Lino Lakes plans to use the funds “in a multitude of ways,” including using approximately $230,000 to buy down a portion of its $2.2 million investment in two fire engines. “That translates to a savings for the city of Lino Lakes over the next 10 years of just over $20,000.” Monies will also be used to buy fire suppression and rescue equipment to outfit the new engines; replace squad and body-worn cameras; and for emergency preparedness training for city officials and staff, he noted. At the council’s next work session Jan. 8, the council will discuss its priorities for the remaining $260,000 in aid. The Centennial Lakes Police Department, which serves the cities of Circle Pines, Centerville and Lexington will receive just over $500,000.
Breakdown of public safety aid dollars in Senate District 36 • White Bear Lake — $1,096,939 • White Bear Township — $480,707 • Vadnais Heights — $572,385 • Birchwood Village — $37,809 • Centerville — $ 171,190
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“For the first time in about 20 years, we are going to be adding a police officer to our force. We’re going from 16 full-time officers to 17,” CLPD Chief James Mork explained. “And while some people might not think that’s a big addition, when your family member is having a heart attack … having another car out that can respond to the medical (call) to help save the life is critical.” Mork said a priority for the department is also traffic and speed concerns. The department plans to purchase some electronic speed signs that can be moved around to different areas of the three cities. “Local control was so
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XCEL ENERGY MINNESOTA NATURAL GAS RATES Interim Change in Natural Gas Rates Starting January 1, 2024
XCEL ENERGY’S RATE INCREASE REQUEST Xcel Energy has asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) for permission to increase its natural gas rates by approximately 9.6% or $59.03 million. Xcel Energy’s last request for an increase to natural gas rates was in 2021. State law allows Xcel Energy to collect higher rates on an interim (temporary) basis while the MPUC reviews Xcel Energy’s request. The interim rate increase for 2024 is 8.5% or $51.2 million, over current rates. Because this increase only applies to the base rate portion of customers’ bills exclusive of fuel costs and certain rate riders, the interim rate request is uniformly billed as a 20.89% increase of that portion of the bill, or $6.06 per month for an average residential customer. This increase appears on your bill as an interim rate adjustment. Typically, final rates become effective within 10 months of the date of the Application, unless the review period is extended by the MPUC. If final rates are lower than interim rates, Xcel Energy will refund customers the difference with interest. If final rates are higher than interim rates, Xcel Energy will not charge customers the difference.
WHY IS XCEL ENERGY ASKING FOR AN INCREASE? A number of factors are driving the need for this case. The Company has continued to make capital investments in its natural gas system since it’s last rate case and continues to incur costs to serve its customers. Recovering these costs is critical to the Company’s ability to continue to provide safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas service to its customers long into the future. At the same time, unprecedented inflation has affected the cost of our operations, from materials and supplies to paying our employees and contractors. In addition, labor shortages, coupled with wage increases and supply chain shortages and delays across industries, have impacted how the Company must manage its operations and labor. WHAT IS XCEL ENERGY DOING TO CONTROL COSTS? Xcel Energy’s average residential natural gas rates are among the lowest in the nation, and residential natural gas rates will remain among the lowest if this proposal is approved. We are committed to doing all we can to keep costs low for our customers while delivering the safe, reliable energy they depend on. To do so, we are: • Reviewing and monitoring our business to minimize operating and maintenance cost increases.
• Leading the nation with our energy conservation programs that help customers manage their energy use and save money on their bills. • Working with local and state agencies that provide HOW WILL THE RATE CHANGE AFFECT MONTHLY BILLS? The proposed rate increase will affect individual monthly bills differently, depending on natural gas use and customer type. The proposed rate increase affects only those charges that recover the cost of providing service to our customers – approximately 45% of your total bill. This rate increase does not affect the wholesale cost of the gas, which is passed on to you directly without markup. Your monthly bills will continue to vary due to changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas and individual natural gas use. The typical residential gas customer uses 73 therms per month. On average, the proposed $59.03 million rate change would increase the bill for a typical residential natural gas customer by $6.93 per month or $83.16 annually.
PROPOSED CHANGES FOR MONTHLY NATURAL GAS BASE RATES The following chart shows the current and proposed customer charge and distribution charge for each customer class with average natural gas usage.
The chart below shows the effect of the interim and proposed rate change on monthly bills for customers with average natural gas usage.
PROPOSED CHANGES FOR MONTHLY NATURAL GAS BASE RATES Present Monthly Customer Type Customer Charge
AVERAGE MONTHLY BILLS Proposed Monthly Customer Charge
Present Distribution Charge (per therm)
Proposed Distribution Charge per Ccf (or therm)
Residential
$9.00
$11.00
$0.274927
$0.376599
Small Commercial
$20.00
$30.00
$0.219738
$0.278538
Large Commercial
$50.00
$50
$0.184101
$0.265771
Small Demand – Commodity
$175.00
$175.00
$0.084775
$0.145368
$0.882000
$0.932000
$0.084775
$0.145368
$0.882000
$0.932000
Small Demand – Demand Large Demand – Commodity
$275.00
$275.00
Large Demand – Demand Small Interruptible Tier I
$150.00
$170.00
$0.148846
$0.205463
Small Interruptible Tier II
$150.00
$170.00
$0.148846
$0.184917
Medium Interruptible Tier I
$300.00
$300.00
$0.084775
$0.145368
Medium Interruptible Tier II
$300.00
$300.00
$0.084775
$0.130831
Large Interruptible Tier I
$450.00
$450.00
$0.079765
$0.130725
Large Interruptible Tier II
$450.00
$450.00
$0.079765
$0.117653
Large Firm Transport
$300.00
$300.00
$0.084775
$0.145368
$0.882000
$0.932000
Large Firm Transport – Dmd Small Interruptible Transport
$175.00
$195.00
$0.148846
$0.205463
Medium Interruptible Transport
$325.00
$325.00
$0.084775
$0.145368
Large Interruptible Transport
$475.00
$475.00
$0.079765
$0.130725
Large Interruptible Transport combined with Negotiated
$300.00
$300.00
$0.031725
$0.031725
HELP WITH PAYING YOUR BILL If you are having trouble making regular payments on your Xcel Energy account, contact us as soon as possible. We’ll work with you to arrange a payment plan and connect you to other resources that can help. WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING XCEL ENERGY’S REQUEST? The MPUC, the Minnesota Department of Commerce – Division of Energy Resources, the Office of the Attorney General – Residential Utilities Division, public interest groups, and large commercial and industrial customer groups will investigate our proposal. The MPUC will hold public hearings and accept written comments about our rate increase request. Customers and others will be able to comment on our rate increase request at the public hearings. You may add verbal comments, written comments, or both into the record. Notice of the public hearing dates and locations will be published in local newspapers, included in monthly bills, and at: https://www.xcelenergy.com/company/rates_and_regulations/filings/ minnesota_natural_gas_rate_proposal. (Make sure “Minnesota” is selected in the top left-hand corner.)
Average Monthly Usage in Ccf (or therms)
Average Monthly Usage in Ccf (or therms)
Average Monthly Bill— Interim Rates
Average Monthly Bill— Proposed Rates
Residential
73
$67
$73
$74
Small Commercial
186
$157
$169
$173
Large Commercial
1,311
$968
$1,029
$1,059
Small Demand
7,765
$5,403
$5,763
$5,825
Large Demand
17,821
$11,861
$12,615
$12,818
Small Interruptible
6,639
$3,620
$3,858
$3,932
Medium Interruptible
46,065
$20,958
$21,836
$23,163
Large Interruptible
713,546
$313,983
$325,968
$341,268
Large Firm Transport**
133,497
$18,990
$22,602
$25,702
Small Interruptible Transport**
6,639
$1,248
$1,491
$1,559
Medium Interruptible Transport**
195,706
$19,406
$22,940
$28,774
Large Interruptible Transport**
2,098,693
$71,065
$85,037
$93,580
Customer Class
** Transportation classes bill estimates do not include the cost of gas
MORE INFORMATION Xcel Energy’s current and proposed rate schedules are available at: Xcel Energy Web: xcelenergy.com/MNGasRates Phone: 800-895-4999 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 Minnesota Department of Commerce Web: https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/ search.jsp. Select 23 in the year field, enter 413 in the number field, click on Search, and the list of documents will appear on the next page. U.S. Mail: 85 7th Place East, Suite 280, St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-539-1500 or 800-657-3602 Citizens with hearing or speech disabilities may call through their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.
SUBMIT COMMENTS The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is asking customers to comment on Xcel Energy’s request for a rate increase. Send comments to, or contact the MPUC’s Consumer Affairs Office for assistance with submitting comments: Online: https://mn.gov/puc/get-involved/public-comments/ Be sure to reference docket number 23-413. U.S. Mail: 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-296-0406 or 800-657-3782 IMPORTANT Comments will be made available to the public on the MPUC’s website, except in limited circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The MPUC does not edit or delete personally identifying information from submissions.
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Bear icemen tie arch rival Pioneers BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
White Bear Lake battled to a 3-3 tie with longtime section nemesis Hill-Murray (H-M) at Aldrich Arena, continuing a solid December by a team with many new varsity regulars. The Bears are 6-2-1 overall and the lone unbeaten in Suburban East Conference play. Chris Anderson, first-year head coach, said the Bears “have made great progress in adjusting to our core values of where we want to be” while showing nice resiliency in the face of adversity. “We have some sophomores, juniors and seniors all playing meaningful minutes for the first time,” said Anderson. “We are focused on the fundamentals and doing
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Dylan Buetow (11) of the Bears battled Hill-Murray’s Casper Long for the puck.
BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS GIRLS HOCKEY White Bear Lake picked up its fifth straight win, over Shakopee 5-1, then lost to Lakeville South 5-2 at the Cougar Holiday Classic hosted by Lakeville South. Scoring for the Bears (9-4-1) against Shakopee (1-12) were Maddy Belisle, Paige Downey, Amanda Smythe and Madelyn Lee twice. Providing assists were Ava Johnson (two), Lee, Smythe, Lyla Beck, and Gabby Hofeld. Gabrielle Casa de Calvo made 18 saves. Against Lakeville
McMahon third on vault and fourth on beam; Josie Mlejnek third on floor, fourth on vault, and fifth on bars; and Grace Mueller fourth on bars and fifth on floor. It was a tribute event for the team. “We had a great night, showing appreciation to the teachers and staff that support and encourage our girls, as well as welcoming back our alumni,” coach Kelly Rivers said. “There was such great energy.”
GYMNASTICS Cretin-Derham Hall defeated White Bear Lake 136.5 to 132.95 led by Delaney Cunnington, first all-around with 36.15. The Bears posted a season high score. Addy Mueller placed third on bars and fourth all-around, Taylynne
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• 6 p.m. — Gymnastics at Roseville • 6 p.m. — Swimming and Diving Boys Conference Meet at Irondale • 7 p.m. — Girls Hockey vs. Stillwater • 7 p.m. — Boys Hockey vs. Stillwater at TCO Sports Garden
• 5 p.m. — Alpine Skiing All Meet vs. Hastings at Welch Village • 5 p.m. — Wrestling Varsity Meet vs. Multiple Schools • 7 p.m. — Boys Hockey vs. St. MichaelAlbertville
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• 5 p.m. — Wrestling Boys Dual vs. Mounds View • 5 p.m. — Wrestling Quadrangular vs. East Ridge • 7 p.m. — Girls Basketball at Mounds View • 7 p.m. — Boys Basketball vs. Mounds View
• 7 p.m. — Boys Basketball at Hill-Murray • 7 p.m. — Girls Varsity vs. Hill-Murray
• 12:15 p.m. — Gymnastics vs. Multiple Schools at Princeton High School • 7:30 p.m. — Girls Hockey vs. Woodbury
Monday , Jan. 8 • 7 p.m. — Boys Basketball at Blaine
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Saturday, Jan. 6 • 9 a.m. — Wrestling Varsity Invitational at Cambridge-Isanti • 11 a.m. — Girls Basketball at Mankato East • 11 a.m. — Gymnastics at Park Center • 3:15 p.m. — Boys Hockey at Minnetonka • 7:30 p.m. — Girls Hockey vs. Forest lake
Tuesday, Jan. 9 • 3:45 p.m. — Nordic Ski Varsity Meet vs. Multiple Schools at Battle Creek recreation Center • 7 p.m. — Boys Basketball vs. Hastings • 7 p.m. — Girls Basketball at Hastings
• 5 p.m. — Alpine Ski Girls Varsity Meet vs. Multiple Schools at Wild Mountain • 5 p.m. — Alpine Ski Boys Varsity Meet vs. Multiple Schools at Wild Mountain • 7 p.m. — Girls Hockey at Stillwater
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Bears’ top scorers are Roed with 14 goals and five assists for 19 points, Will Distad (3-1013), Buetow (4-6-10), and Jack Stanius (3-6-9). Gabriel has a .912 save percentage and 2.32 goals-against-average. Asked to comment on team leaders, Anderson said it starts with Roed, who has a “has a ton of skill.” Distad is solid on the blue line while his offensive play “has been a great uptick this season.” Soph defenders Tanner Olsen and Nate Celski are solid additions on the blue line. “Both have great potential.” Gabriel has been consistently “tremendous” in goal. Buetow is making big plays while helping lead as assistant captain. Stanius was off to “a great start” but is currently injured and will be out for a while.
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South (10-1-3), the Bears had a 38-25 shot advantage but Cougar goalie Claire Bronson made 36 saves. Belisle and Smythe had the Bears goals. Ella Fowler drilled three goals for the Cougars.
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the simple things better than anyone else. When you combine that with grit and execution, that is when we'll be at our best.” H-M (4-1-2, ranked No. 7) tied the score with six seconds left on a goal by Casper Lang. In the overtime, Bear goalie Leo Gabriel made five of his 40 saves and H-M’s Andrew Lane made six of his 28. H-M’s Jackson Reeves and Caden Masada scored in the second period, while Vinny Villella got one for the Bears, assisted by Dylan Buetow. In the third, Nolan Roed struck for a short-handed goal at 8:07 to pull the Bears even, then got a go-ahead goal at 10:39, assisted by Villella and Tanner Olsen. The Bears are 5-0 in the SEC. Cretin-Derham Hall and Stillwater are each 3-1-0.
GYMNASTICS Mahtomedi defeated Simley 128.850 to 124.525, finishing December 3-0. Alix Fox (34.250) placed first all-around while winning bars (8.250) and floor (9.05) and placing second on beam (8.375) and fourth on vault (8.575). Margo Bruner was first on beam (8.40), fourth all-around (31.90) and third on floor (8.65). Natalie Eisenhuth was second on bars (7.675). Adele Schroeder was fourth on beam (7.80). Simley placed 1-2-3 on vault.
BOYS BASKETBALL Mahtomedi finished December 0-6 with a loss to Stillwater, 58-49. Micah Schmidt sank 10 points and Ben Carlson, Willie Roelofs and Ethan Felling eight each. Jayden Jones led Stillwater (2-4) with 15 points and Joe Fredkove added 11.
WRESTLING Mahtomedi had six matches in a holiday tournament at WisconsinEau Claire, winning two of them. The Zephyrs (4-11) lost to Anoka 58-11, lost to Kasson-Mantorville 75-5, lost to Eau Claire North 54-27, defeated Mondovi 45-30, defeated
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Superior 53-30, and lost to Coon Rapids 54-24. Evan McGuire was 6-0 at 190 pounds with four pins and two technical falls. Going 4-2 were Alex LaValle at 157 (four pins), Aidan Carlson at 113 (three pins) and Aidan Boex at 138 (three pins). Max Faust was 3-3 at 150 including a forfeit. Shelby McFetridge was 3-3 (two pins and a forfeit) at 126. The Zephyrs were forfeiting at four of the 14 weights. Bruce Strand
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Anna Greene, a sophomore in her third productive varsity season, leads a balanced Mahtomedi basketball lineup in scoring. The 6-foot-1 power forward is averaging 15.4 points and five rebounds, and shooting 49 percent on field goals. Greene tallied 9.2 points per game in eighth grade and 13.5 ppg in ninth grade, helping the Zephyrs go unbeaten in conference each year. “Anna is strong in the paint but also leads the team in three-point and free throw shooting percentage,” coach Mark Gustafson said. “She is getting interest from several D1 programs.”
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Ramsey County Engineer Joey Lundquist said the ditch near Bellaire and South Shore Boulevard was supposed to be a simple infiltration pond along a drainage system — it outflows to another pond on the Bellaire Beach property. The designer underestimated the amount of water coming from Bellaire and County Road F, so the pond kept filling up and the ditch bottom plugged
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age 75, quietly entered the presence of His Savior on December 25, 2023, following a 25 year challenge with Parkinson’s Disease. Dale was born on May 15, 1948, the first born of Floyd and Genevieve Hedstrand, in Minnetonka, Minnesota. After graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College with a dual degree in business and economics, he attended Bethel Seminary where he received a Masters of Divinity degree in 1977. In 1972, he married Marilyn Ruth Hendricks after meeting her at Ebenezer Society, Minneapolis, where they both worked. After seminary, he planted a church, (Christ Community Church) in Post Falls, Idaho and later pastored Bethel Baptist Church in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin. He founded a financial services company, Focal Point Financial Services, in White Bear Lake where he worked until his retirement. In 1975, Jason Warren was born during the 15 months Dale and Marilyn were short term missionaries in the Philippine Islands. Amy Ruth followed two years later during the years in Post Falls, Idaho. Dale was interested in improving the communities where he lived. He was actively involved in Kiwanis Club and the White Bear Chamber of Commerce where he was chairman in 2008. He served on several board of directors including Metro Hope Ministries, Calvary Church elder board, Cedar Riverside People Center, Century College and Friends of the Oval Foundation. In 2006, Dale received a Lifetime Achievement Award from AIG Financial Services. In 2008 he received the Health Hero Award from the Cedar Riverside People’s Center where he served on the board of directors for 19 years. For years he volunteered judging in speedskating competitions as Jason was involved in speedskating and competed in the 2002 Olympics. Ever since living and working in the Philippines, missions has been an emphasis in Dale’s life. He was an active member at Calvary Church in St. Paul where he was on the mission committee. He made several missions trips to Bogota, Colombia, where his daughter, Amy, was a missionary. Also, he went to Ghana West Africa two times for short term missions trips. Dale is survived by his wife, Marilyn Hedstrand, son, Jason (Kris) Hedstrand, daughter, Amy Hedstrand, grandchildren Jensy, Henry, Joshua, Erik, Naomi, Leilani, and Skyla, and great grandson, Justin, sisters, Lynn (John) Waldron and Vicky Hedstrand (George Steed). He is preceded in death by his mother, Genevieve Hedstrand and father, Floyd Hedstrand. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Calvary Church Impact/Missions or Jerusalem Evangelistic Outreach (make checks payable to New Horizons, Inc, with memo line marked “Jerusalem Evangelistic Outreach”) A memorial service was held on January 2, 2024 at Calvary Church in Roseville, MN. Mueller Memorial - White Bear Lake, www.muellermemorial.com 651-429-4944
E. Curtis Johnson, (87) of Mahtomedi, MN, passed away on December 15, 2023 Curt is survived by his wife Twila of 62 years, four daughters, Dana (Bob) Edmiston, Amy (Jeff) Wisdorf, Sandi Smith, Abby (Dan) Olson, 11 grandchildren, and his sister, Nancy (Bob) Breening. Throughout his successful business career, Curt worked for several companies which allowed him to travel much of the world but Curt loved nothing more than spending time with his family. Curt’s family will host a celebration of life on Friday, February 2 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi MN. 10:00 Visitation, 11:00 service and 12:00 pm luncheon.
Age 82, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully December 10, 2023 surrounded by her daughters. Preceded in death by husband, Ronald; grandson, Jacob Knapp; and sister, Joyce. She will be sadly missed by daughters, Kari (Dennis) Knapp, Kim (Pete) Wilke and Kelly (Derek) Nordstrom; grandchildren, Corey (Angie) Jurek, Holly (Justin) Persgard, Ethan and Hanna Wilke, Parker and Paige Nordstrom; great-grandchildren, Levi, Jack, Wyatt and Nora; brothers, Chuck (Joyce) King and Jim (Sue) King; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A celebration of Judie’s life will be Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 5:00 P.M, with service starting at 5:00 P.M. Visitors are welcome to stay after the service for sandwiches, desserts and sharing memories. Arrangements with Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 651-439-5511.
Age 74 of Mahtomedi, MN An Extraordinarily Honorable, and Humble Man: Denny was a loving, caring family man. He loved a good joke, and would be the life of the party keeping people laughing through the night. He was selfless beyond words, a trait he got from his mother. He was also known as a man with a sense of integrity and faith, and one who was always quick to help anyone in need. He had the respect, and love of anyone who ever met him, as is evidenced by the vast number of friends he has made along the way as a realtor, an Insurance Broker, and community member. He will be most remembered for his kindness toward everyone he met. Denny was a volunteer on the Mahtomedi Fire and Rescue Department for 18 Years. He also volunteered at North East Residence, and Meals on Wheels for many years. More recently Denny has enjoyed his time volunteering for LOVE TO NIC, a non-profit organization supporting our homeless Vets, and others with mental health diagnosis, and also as a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Denny will be deeply missed by his wife of 55 years, Corrine, their children, Julie (Alan) Kaufman, Anthony Schmidt, grandson Aaron,(Anna) Hofbauer, and great-grandson, Atticus Hofbauer, and foster- son for 28 years, David Duerr. His brother Roger (Maura) Schmidt, sister Karen (Nick) Dinius, and sister-in-law Mary Lou Schmidt. His brother-in law Kelly (Marci) Comer, sister-in-law Colleen Roberts, sister-in- law Cathy (Rick) Wallinder, Charlie Erlitz, Aldo Walker, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends all of whom he deeply loved. He is preceded in death by parents Gertrude and Roger Schmidt, his brother Gary, and in-laws Harry and Stella Comer, and son in-law, Dr. Randy Hofbauer, brother-in-law Dennis Roberts, and Nata Schleicher. Services will be on Jan 5 at 11:00 AM with Visitation starting at 9:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St N, Stillwater, MN 55082. Donations preferred to LOVE TO NIC, Trinity Lutheran Church, or to NE Residence.
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Age 66, of White Bear Lake. Survived by sons Michael (Jennifer), Dave, Joseph (Lindsey); grandchildren Kendall, Avery, Bennett, Cameron; beloved pet Kashi; and many relatives. Visitation 5-7PM Thursday, January 11, 2023 at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Road E, WBL. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home 651-429-6172
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