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Dan Jones was inspired to run for the White Bear Lake City Council to serve the community where he was born and raised. After 16 years of serving as council member for Ward 3, he is moving on. “Sixteen years is long enough,” Jones said. “I was still enjoying it, but it got to the point where here’s an extra meeting and another meeting and that’s when I knew it was time for me to go.” Jones also served on the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) for 15 years. “Since my ward was near the border for VLAWMO, I got on the board,” Jones said. “It’s best thing that ever happened to me. I became a water fanatic.” When the Governor’s Fishing Opener was held in White Bear Lake in 2009, Jones recalled the governor’s
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staff asking for at least 400 volunteers. “We ended up having over 700 volunteers, which shows how great this community is,” he said. When it was time for the city to start planning to paint the water tower in 2019, Jones asked former City Manager Ellen Hiniker at a City Council meeting if it was possible to do something more creative. “During that meeting, I sketched the concept on the back of my agenda and at the end of the meeting, I gave it to Ellen and said, ‘here’s my concept,’” Jones said. “She liked it and the council eventually approved it. What I wanted was for people to have a smile while going by it but I didn’t want it to be too cutesy or too artsy. It’s unique without being weird.”
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community service guide from the White Bear Lake Area School District landed on my desk this past week. The superintendent had a good message in it and there were a lot of statistics I found interesting. For example, 68.9% of students were white. The balance is made up of 8.43% Asian students, 6.53% Black and African American students, 8.66% Hispanic and Latino students, and 7% of students are 2 or more races. The total district population in grades K through 12 is 8,224. In addition to English, 58 languages are spoken in the district. Revenue sources for our school About the district come from the state at 67.5%, federal 4.6%, miscellaneous 2.9%, and Town 25% from property taxes. It’s a big responsibility for superinGene Johnson tendents and school boards. All of this takes responsible people, stewardship and accountability. Remember this at school board election time. State flag done deal? The State Emblem Redesign Commission feels they have come up with the recommended state flag design after a lot of work and a couple thousand designs that were submitted. It includes two colors of blue and a white eight-point star. Frankly, I don’t like it. I don’t think it represents our state well. It looks like it’s from another country in the world. To me the redesigned seal would be well placed on a blue flag similar to what we have now. There has been a lot of study put into it and it looks like it will proceed unless the legislature intervenes. They are anxious to have it ready by May 11 for Statehood Day. Some wanted to have it up for a public vote. Whether you like it or not, it might be worth discussing with your legislator in the next week or so as it will be taken up in this year’s legislature. The idea of keeping it simple comes through clearly. Mild winter will change What a mild winter this has been. We’ve missed not having snow for Christmas and it’s quite unusual for White Bear Lake to be totally ice-free again. The roads were good throughout Christmas and New Years in our region and that meant a safer driving experience. However, when it became a rainy night, it was difficult to see the lines on the highways that separate lanes. I guess slowing down never hurts for safety’s sake. Love your neighbor We have watched many demonstrations and expressions of hate toward students on college campuses and elsewhere based on the conflict in Israel and Gaza. In the Judeo-Christian faith, we are taught to love and not hate. Let’s all try to do our part in the new year to bring things together again. Gifts show appreciation In our newspapers where we have carrier delivery, we thank those carriers and their families for all the assistance they provide. It’s also very nice for newspaper readers to gift carriers in many different ways. Thank you for doing that. Thanks for holiday support The people at food shelves and used clothing centers appreciate all the donations that have helped thousands of people this holiday season. Financial gifts have also been provided. It’s so nice to see these programs working so well to help those in emergencies, lost jobs, health reasons, etc. It’s really neighbors helping neighbors and there are many examples that we don’t even know about where people are bringing food to those who might be ill or handicapped in some way to make the season more enjoyable for them. Thank you, community. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in:
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major bills, passing massive legislation in the dead of night, or slyly approving a $730 Million-Dollar office redesign for politicians, the government was operating under the belief that you work for them instead of the other way around. This needs to change. If the DFL majority had listened to you, they wouldn’t have approved a 40% increase in state government spending, raised taxes by $10.5 BillionDollars, failed to deliver on the $2,000 rebate checks they promised you during the previous election, or blown through the record surplus of $17.5 Billion. Over the past summer and fall, I set out to reverse this trend and make your voice heard from again, by knocking doors and talking with voters in our district at their doorsteps, town-hall and Q&A events, and by launching a “Priorities Survey” on our website, giving me further insight into the issues you’d like to see addressed. The responses, conversations, and interactions I was fortunate enough to have with many
of you, helped guide me in writing several bills that I’ll be introducing in the first week of session. These bills will aim to address the issues you told me are your priority: household affordability issues, rising healthcare costs, ongoing threats to community safety, and more. I want to sincerely thank everyone who has taken the time to collaborate and share their thoughts with me, as your voice was crucial in helping find innovative solutions to your priorities. I look forward to sharing these bills with you on February 12th, and invite anyone who would like to take our Priorities Survey to do so on my website. Thank you, and please feel free to reach out if I can ever be of help. Rep. Elliott Engen represents District 36A. He can be reached by phone at 651-296-2365, or by email at Rep.Elliott.Engen@ house.mn.gov
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I am a resident of White Bear Lake who loves this city. I walk daily to enjoy all of it. My favorite route is from my home, which is directly across from North High School, to the lake walk. I cross Highway 61 at the Seventh Street stoplight. From experience, I know I need to be cautious; I wear a reflective green vest. I mute my earbuds at the crosswalk, push the walk button and wait until the light indicates I can go. I am alert and aware, yet I have had numerous very scary encounters with cars turning from Seventh Street on the green light. At 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, when I began crossing 61, there were no cars signaling to turn south from Seventh Street onto 61, and I proceeded. A vehicle then entered the intersection and turned directly in front of me. I shouted and waved my arms and had to back up. The driver just waved at me and finished his turn … missing me by less than 4 feet. Thankfully, I survived to walk another day. This is a request to the White Bear City Council: Please take action to have the stoplights on streets crossing Highways 61 and 96 reprogrammed to “no turn on green” while
the pedestrian walk light message is on. Doing so may help prevent White Bear Lake from being the next community to report a pedestrian/car death. It is currently hazardous for pedestrians to cross Highways 61 and 96. Barbara Romstad White Bear Lake
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Dear Dr. K: I read your piece in “Movers and Shakers” Dec. 20. As in previous times, you have written in the Press that it’s all about the facility, the community, the faculty, the planning, and on and on. Correct me if I am wrong, but I have never read about how our students “stand” compared to schools of the same size or districts when it comes to rank. Are they moving up, down, or staying the same in graduation rates, reading proficiency, math, science and communication skills? Are they ready emotionally when they graduate to tackle the challenges they will incur? Can they persevere when the “going gets tough” to pursue their dreams? As a taxpayer in the community for over 40 years, I want to know that I have gotten my money’s worth. Gregg “Whitie” Johnson White Bear Lake
Students from the White Bear Lake High School Black Student Union and Century College Black Multicultural Society, along with Many Faces of White Bear Lake, will come together to lead a community event celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on his namesake holiday. The program is titled “Leading Onward — Elevating New Voices for Justice and Equality”. Following a livestream of the 34th annual Twin Cities Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast, the students will lead a program that includes music, personal stories, poetry, skits and a panel discussion moderated by Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt. The event will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake. It is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but advance registration
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Vadnais Heights City Council gets set for 2024 BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR
The city of Vadnais Heights will continue its business relationship with Short Elliot Hendrickson. Inc. (S.E.H.) this year. Director of Public Works, Jim Hauth said S.E.H. provides a wide variety of professional services to the city including the 2024 street Improvement project, Koehler trail, a large sewer access project, ongoing infrastructure inspection services on private developments, traffic analysis for proposed developments, frequent telecommunication reviews, planning cases, GIS updates and more. “S.E.H and the city of Vadnais Heights has a long history of working together on projects,” Hauth said. “We have a great working relationship with staff over at S.E.H and their institutional knowledge has helped me greatly in my transition into my role this year.” At the first City Council meeting of the new year, the mayor assigns different council members to serve as liaisons for various committees and commissions in the city. Assignments are as follows. Mayor Mike Krachmer • Planning Commission liaison • Community Engagement Committee
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Council Member Steve Rogers • Acting mayor • Ramsey County League of Local Governments liaison • NE Quadrant Task Force • VHEDC Council Member Erik Goebel • Parks Commission liaison • Vadnais Heights Commons Advisory Committee • Vadnais Heights Days Committee • White Bear Chamber liaison Council Member Katherine Doll Kanne • Vadnais Lakes Area Watershed Management Organization (VLAWMO) • Green Team liaison • Ramsey County League of Local Governments (alternate) • Vadnais Heights Fire Department liaison Council Member Kelly Jozwowski • Health and Public Safety Commission liaison • Northeast Youth & Family Services liaison • VLAWMO (alternate) • VHEDC (alternate)
Other council notes: • Winter parking rules are in effect until April 1. No parking is allowed on any city street between the hours of 1 and 6 a.m. There is also no parking allowed immediately after accumulation of two inches or more of snow until the street is plowed curb to curb. Violators will be ticketed and/or towed. • City Administrator Kevin Watson said the Vadnais Heights fire department require a three-foot cleared area around each fire hydrant, as well as a threefoot wide path leading to it from the street. “We invite all our residents to adopt a hydrant in their neighborhoods and ensure that these resources are available for firefighters after every snowfall,” Watson said. “There is an online map available with the hydrants that can be claimed you can name them as well.” The next Vadnais Height City Council meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at City Hall.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • A dispute was reported Dec. 27 in the 1800 block of Roth Street. • Officers assisted a citizen Dec. 27 in retrieving lost property in the 3900 block of Prairie Road. • Internet fraud was reported Dec. 27 in the 1400 block of Park Street. An officer is investigating. • A victim of Credit Card Fraud reported someone used her PayPal account to order $13,000 worth of computers on eBay Dec. 27 in the block of East County Line Road. The computers were forwarded to a re-shipper and a suspect has not yet been identified. One of the computers were intercepted in New Castle, Delaware. • White Bear Lake Public Works employees witnessed a male illegally dumping leaves form a trailer Dec. 27 near Hoffman Road. The male was later identified and opted to pick up the leaves he dumped in lieu of being charged. • Theft from auto Dec. 28 in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road. • An officer took complaint Dec. 28 of a check forgery inside the police department lobby. • White Bear Lake Police Department assisted Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office with a wrong way driver Dec. 29 near County Road E. • Report of a theft Dec. 29 in the 4900 block of Highway 61. A 200-foot power cord was cut and removed from the construction site. Approximate loss of $900. • A theft was reported Dec. 30 in the 4600 block of Centerville Road. • Officers responded to a twovehicle property damage accident Dec. 30 around Interstate 35E and Highway 96. One driver was cited for no insurance and no driver’s
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license. A crash report was completed. • Officers assisted the Minnesota State Patrol Dec. 31 on a semi-truck rollover near Interstate 694 and White Bear Avenue. • Report of an unleashed dog Dec. 31 in the 1800 block of 4th Street. The dog’s owner was identified and advised of city ordinances. • A narcotics call came in Dec. 31 in the 3700 Block of Manitou Drive. • Noise complaint Jan. 1 at the intersection of Dorothy Avenue and Bellaire Avenue. • White Ber Lake Police Department assisted the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 1 with a traffic stop near the intersection of County Road D and Walter Street in Vadnais Heights. • Officers responded Jan. 1 to the 1800 block of 5th Street for a dispute. Parties were separated for the night. No charges/arrests stemmed from the incident. • Report of theft from auto Jan. 2 in the 4700 block of Centerville Road. Tires and rims were stolen off a vehicle sometime overnight. Total loss approximately $1,500. • Fraudulent transactions on a debit card were reported Jan. 2 in the block of Golfview Court. • A theft occurred Jan. 2 in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road. $20 loss. Suspect unidentified. • Officers assigned to SWAT and Negotiations assisted the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 2 with a kidnapping/possible hostage situation in the 100 block of Little Canada Road in Little Canada. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. • Officers assisted the Maplewood Police Department Jan. 2 with a disorderly male in the 3000 block of White Bear Avenue.s. Noelle Olson
The mailbox owner The Washington County voluntereed to replace the Sheriff’s Office reports the mailbox. following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, • An eastbound motorist missing a headlamp was Mahtomedi, Pine Springs cited at 1:27 a.m. Dec. 14 and Willernie: on Jamaca Avenue N. Birchwood and Jeffrey Blvd. N. for speeding 68 mph in a 55 • Washington County mph zone by deputies who Sheriff’s Office deputies clocked the vehicle at 80 arrested a motorist of mph in a 45 mph zone. undisclosed identity When deputies turned on for suspicion of DWI the vehicle to follow it, the at 12:32 a.m. Dec. 9 on vehicle’s speed fluctuated. East County Line and The driver stated she knew Birchwood Avenue, after she was speeding, but not they observed the vehicle how fast. speeding in excess of 75 mph in a posted 30 mph Mahtomedi zone. • An Oakhill Court resident • A Stillwater Road resident reported losing $700 to an inreported an EBT card taken from her purse Dec. ternet/texting scam Dec. 12. 2 and later returned after Grant cash was withdrawn at an ATM. • Deputies issued a citation to a driver for driving after • Griffin Avenue residents reported their mailbox revocation at 10:14 p.m. knocked down overnight Dec. 2 on Highway 36, after Dec. 1-2. For those keeping they conducted a random track, this is the fifth time computer check and pulled this mailbox has been the vehicle over. Another knocked down. motorist was cited Dec. • An unidentified woman 9 on Manning Avenue N. was arrested Dec. 2 on and Liberty Avenue for Hickory Street for a gross violating the Ted Foss misdemeanor warrant. Move Over for Emergency • Deputies conducted a Personnel law. traffic stop on Mahtomedi • A resident in the 11000 Avenue at 8:32 p.m. Dec. 2 block of 66th Street N. and arrested the motorist on Dec. 12 reported that for DWI. At 11:34 p.m. that someone had cloned same Saturday evening, his phone back in 2019, deputies arrested another resulting in his having motorist for DWI near issues with the phone Stewart Road and Warner ever since. The last straw Avenue S. The driver of was when the person a red van was arrested who instigated the phone at 7:58 a.m. Dec. 3 in the clone canceled one of the 400 block of Wildwood complainant’s doctor Road for driving after appointments. revocation, after deputies • After countless reports observed the van traveling of mailboxes rising up to on Wildwood Road with a be struck by yet another broken windshield. innocent motorist, finally • An East Avenue resident a motorist admitted to on Dec. 4 reported that striking a mailbox, this someone named “Tim” time near 75th Street N. had taken $1,000 from and Jocelyn Road N. on her cash app account on Dec. 12. The motorist said April 23 via computer. her vehicle lost power The complainant said she and struck the mailbox.
didn’t know a “Tim”, even though that name was listed in a transaction. The complainant requested a case number so that she could have her money returned by the bank. • Deputies made two arrests on the roadways on Dec. 5. A motorist was arrested on an active warrant on Quail Street at 12:59 p.m., and another motorist was arrested at 11:14 p.m. on Hilton Trail at 70th Street N. for dangerous driving conduct. • Deputies arrested a motorist on an active Chisago County warrant for driving after revocation at 12:19 a.m. Dec. 7 on Hallam Avenue S. and Hilton Trail N. They arrested another male at 6:40 p.m. that day on Arcwood Road on a misdemeanor warrant. Yet another motorist was arrested, this time for DWI at 9:36 p.m. Dec. 8 on Warner Avenue and Greenwood Street. • A westbound motorist was cited Dec. 10 on Wildwood Road and Century Avenue N. for speeding 61 mph in a 45 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol at the top of the hill monitoring speeds. • Deputies assisted Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies and other agencies in pursuing a robbery suspect who was arrested at 2:09 a.m. Dec. 13 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue by North St. Paul and Maplewood police. • A Griffin Court resident reported a white sedan for stopping front of his house Dec. 15 and the driver staring at him before driving off. Though deputies were on scene quickly, they could not find the staring male. 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:
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• A Shoreview man, 65, was cited Dec. 4 in the 3800 block of Rice Street for speeding 55 mph in a 40 mph zone, expired vehicle registration and failure to provide proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for speeding. • A Maplewood man reported his rented storage locker in the 3200 block of Highway 61 broken into Dec. 5 and several items stolen, including tools. • A North Branch man, 44, was banned from a property in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle, after he became verbally abusive to staff. • The landlord of a property in the 4300 block of Parkview Court on Dec. 6 reported finding a handgun left behind by the previous renter of a unit and asked deputies to come pick it up. • Deputies recovered a vehicle stolen out of Minneapolis and left abandoned in the 900 block of County Road E on Dec. 7. • A St. Paul man, 44, was arrested Dec. 7 on County Road E and I-35E for driving after cancellation due to unsafe behavior, after deputies conducted a random license plate check. • A Vadnais Heights woman, 86, was cited for driving after cancellation Dec. 7 on County Road E and Centerville Road, after deputies responded to a report of a vehicle stopped on the railroad tracks. • A Vadnais Heights man, 52, was arrested on an
outstanding Scott County warrant Dec. 8 in the 600 block of Parkwood Circle, after deputies were dispatched out to the scene of disorderly conduct. • The manager of a liquor store in the 1000 block of Highway 96 reported a man twice entering the store Dec. 11 and leaving with merchandise he didn’t pay for. • A resident in the 100 block of County Road F on Dec. 10 reported that unknown persons had damaged the Christmas decorations she’d installed outside her home. • A Hinckley man reported being robbed at gunpoint Dec. 9 in the 1000 block of County Road E. • An Apple Valley man, 59, was trespassed from a restaurant in the 1100 block of County Road D at 3:57 p.m. Dec. 10, after he became verbally abusive to staff who would not turn the channel of the television to his preferred football game. • The manager of a vehicle dealership in the 3400 block of Highway 61 on Dec. 14 reported that a customer had fraudulently purchased a new vehicle in another person’s name without that other person’s knowledge or permission. • A White Bear Lake woman, 66, was trespassed from the Walmart store in the 800 block of County Road E on Dec. 14, after she returned to her former place of employment and created a commotion. • A White Bear Township man was arrested for making terroristic threats Dec. 15, after trying to fight staff in the 1100 block of County Road E and threatening to kill them.
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• A male, 20 and a female, 19 were cited Dec. 8 on Otter Lake Road and County Road J for marijuana possession while under 21, after deputies responded to a road rage incident. • Loss prevention personnel at the Cub store in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive on Dec. 4 reported fraud involving gift cards. • Mail theft was reported Dec. 5 from the 4200 block of Oakmede Lane. • A St. Paul man, 32, was arrested Dec. 14 in the 4200 block of Otter Lake Road on an outstanding felony warrant for domestic strangulation. • A Birch Lake Blvd. resident reported cash stolen from his laptop bag Dec. 14. • A resident in the 4000 block of Oakmede Lane on Dec. 14 reported attempts to cash a fraudulent check in her name.
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Mahtomedi City Council prepares for new year BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER
City Attorney Bridget Nason administered the oath of office to Mayor Richard Brainerd and Council Members Jane Schneeweis and Jeff Charlesworth. All three were reelected in November. Brainerd and Charlesworth were elected after having originally been appointed. By law, the first meeting of the year for most governmental units involves establishing a pecking order and appointing elected officials to serve on various committees. As in 2023, Schneeweis will serve as council president in 2024 and perform the duties of mayor in Brainerd’s absence. All other liaisons will also remain the same as in 2023. Council reappointed its consultants for the next year, as well as its depositories and official newspaper, the White Bear Press. There are several openings on the city’s advisory commissions, and council gave authorization to city staff to advertise for volunteers to complete those commissions.
Currently, three openings remain the Parks Commission, two on the Planning Commission, two on the Environmental Commission and three on the Finance Commission. As part of regular business, council approved an agreement with Northeast Youth and Family Services. NYFS is a nonprofit social service agency whose mission is to meet the unmet developmental needs of at-risk youth and families in the community. The NYFS board recently approved annual fee increases for their participating municipalities. Mahtomedi’s annual fee rose from $17,970 in 2023 to $18,850.74 in 2024, an increase of $880.54, or 4.9%. As a statutory city, Mahtomedi is authorized to accept gifts from the public, Council passed a resolution approving the acceptance of gifts from Richard Ramsey in the amount of $1,000 for a bench to be placed on the Hamline Lake Trail. Until Jan. 1, the city paid 65.5 cents per mile, which was the allowable 2023 rate for government business. While the city has relatively little personal vehicle use, it does compensate such
use at the appropriate standard mileage rate. After the IRS set the 2024 mileage rate at 67 cent per mile, council approved that new rate as of Jan 1. The Mahtomedi Youth Hockey Association has an annual agreement with the city and the Mahtomedi School District to manage parts of the outdoor ice rink, and council approved the cooperative service agreement for 2024 with minor modifications. Property owners in the city will receive their assessments this spring and may want clarification of their home market values, so council scheduled the annual Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 3. This is the time for property owners with concerns and questions to come to City Hall and talk with the city about their valuations. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies attended the meeting to update the council on personnel changes benefitting the community during the upcoming year. Special Projects Commander Tim Harris noted that deputies are seeing more
pursuits than ever lately. Current behavior is to just flee from traffic stops, he said. Sara Halverson will now serve as patrol commander for the city, and Henry Gibney becomes an additional deputy for Mahtomedi. He will complement deputies on the afternoon shift. To open the new year, council set its meeting schedule for the first and third Tuesday of each month at City Hall, starting at 7 p.m. The three exceptions to this rule are Monday, March 4, to reserve Tuesday, March 5, for Super Tuesday Presidential Nomination Day; Monday, Aug. 5, to reserve Tuesday, Aug. 6, for National Night Out; and Monday, Nov. 4, to reserve Tuesday, Nov. 5, for the general election. The council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road. Loretta Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.
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ORDINANCE SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 2024-81 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF GRANT, MINNESOTA On January 2, 2024 the City of Grant adopted an ordinance amending its annual fee schedule (the “Ordinance”). The Ordinance restated the fee schedule for 2024, with no changes from the 2023 Fee Schedule. A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk or by standard or electronic mail. Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 10, 2024.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115
MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 2023 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held November 16, 2023, beginning at 7:00 PM.- CALL TO ORDERMeeting was called to order by Chair Stacey Stout at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Ryan Domin; Paul Donna; Lucy Payne; Jenny Peterson; Kelly Reagan; and Stacey Stout. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDADomin motioned, Donna seconded; Approval of Agenda. Carried 6-0. ACTION ITEMS – A.) Approval of Donations/Grants for October 2023 Totaling $33,572.00 Domin motioned, Peterson seconded; Approval of Donations/ Grants for October 2023 Totaling $33,572.00. Carried 6-0. B.) B. Approval of Policies – Final Reading. Superintendent Barb Duffrin brought forward two policies that have been reviewed by the Policy Committee and are updated based on new statute. Policy 419 is updated based on tobacco devices. Policy 418 is updated based on the new cannabis law. These are the final reading and have not received any questions regarding and are here for approval Peterson motioned; Donna seconded; Approval of Policies. Carried 6-0. 1. Policy 418– Drug-Free Workplace Drug-Free School 2. Policy 418 – Tobacco Free Environment. ADJOURNMENT - Peterson motioned; Stout seconded; adjournment. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Submitted by Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 10, 2024.
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MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2023 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held December 7, 2023, beginning at 7:00 PM.- CALL TO ORDERMeeting was called to order by Chair Stacey Stout 7:07 p.m. Stout asked for a motion for Vice Chair Kelly Reagan to chair the rest of the meeting as she attended virtually. Donna moved, Domin seconded, approval of Reagan as acting chair. Roll Call Vote: Domin-Aye, Donna-Aye, Payne-Aye, PetersonAye, Reagan-Aye, Stout, Aye. Carried 6-0. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-. The School Board Meeting was held in person with Superintendent Duffrin and the School Board located in the District Office Community Room at the District Office, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115. In accordance with MN Statute 13D.02, Other Entity Meetings by Interactive Technology, Mahtomedi School Board Member Stacey Stout will attend via interactive technology due to her professional responsibilities. Stacey Stout will be at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, for the duration of this meeting. Roll Call: Domin-Aye, Donna-Aye, Payne-Aye, Peterson-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout, Aye. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- Domin motioned, Stout seconded; approval of agenda. Roll Call Vote: Domin-Aye, Donna- Aye, Payne-Aye, Peterson-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout, Aye. Carried 6-0 ACTION ITEMS – A.) Approval of Donations/Grants from November 2023 Totaling $63,792,82. Domin motioned, Peterson seconded; Approval of Donations/ Grants from November 2023 Totaling $63,792.82. Roll Call Vote: DominAye, Donna-Aye, Payne-Aye, Peterson-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout, Aye. Carried 6-0. B.) B. Truth-in-Taxation – Tim Erickson, Director of Business Services, presented the year Payable 24 Levy and Truth-in Taxation Hearing information. Erickson reviewed the Levy Certification Calendar with the school board, including the deadline for school districts to submit a Certificate of Truth in Taxation Compliance to the Department of Revenue by December 28, 2023. Erickson reviewed the School District Property Taxes that consist of Operating Referendums, Capital Projects and Technology, building improvements, and construction bonded debt—discretionary levies, including the long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM), safe schools, and building lease. Erickson then showed a slide comparing the Final Pay 2023 Levy and the Proposed Pay 2024 Levy, noting that the general fund levy is lower by $26,000, and the Community Education Levy is also lower by $101,000. The proposed total Levy for Pay 2024 is up about 2%, or a difference of $319,595.05. Erickson then explained how the levy changes due to enrollment increases or decreases
and the expenditure updates and adjustments tied to the audit. Erickson then reviewed the Preliminary 2023-2024 Budget approved by the School Board in June 2023, including the unassigned fund balance at $5.4 million or about 11.4 percent of total expenditures. The market value was then reviewed, including tax capacity and referendum market value rates; the district tax value is at a 2.2 increase across the district, which is the county’s estimate. Erickson then ended the Truth-in-Taxation Hearing, asking the School Board to approve the Final Levy Certification for Pay 2024 at $16,217,142.72; he will then submit the Certificate of Compliance with the Department of Revenue. 1.) Truth-in-Taxation Public Comment – None 2.) Approval to Certify Pay 2023-2024 Levy - Peterson motioned; Donna seconded; Approval to Certify Pay 2023-2024 Levy. Roll Call Vote: Domin-Aye, Donna-Aye, Payne-Aye, Peterson-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout, Aye. Carried 6-0. C.) Approval of Policies2023 Legislative Session – Final Reading. Superintendent Barb Duffrin presented the School Board with the Final Reading of the 2023 Legislative Session with Policies 514 – Bullying Prohibition; Policy 616 – School District System Accountability and Policy 624 – On-line Learning Options. Duffrin has had no additional questions regarding the changes and is asking the School Board for Approval. Domin motioned; Peterson seconded; Approval of Policies – 2023 Legislative Session – Final Reading. Roll Call Vote: DominAye, Donna-Aye, Payne-Aye, Peterson-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout, Aye. Carried 6-0. ADJOURNMENT - Peterson motioned; Domin seconded; Adjournment. Roll Call Vote: Domin-Aye, Donna-Aye, Payne-Aye, Peterson-Aye, ReaganAye, Stout, Aye. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Submitted by Paul Donna, ACTING CLERK. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 10, 2024.
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MINUTES DECEMBER 27, 2023 A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held December 27, 2023, beginning at 8:00 AM.- CALL TO ORDERMeeting was called to order by Vice Chair Kelly Reagan at 8:05 a.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Ryan Domin; Paul Donna; Lucy Payne; Jenny Peterson; and Kelly Reagan. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- Donna motioned; Peterson seconded; Approval of Agenda. Carried 4-0. CLOSE MEETING – Discussion of labor negotiations strategies or developments in closed session, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.03 – Teacher Contract Negotiations. Donna motioned, Peterson seconded; Approval to Close Meeting due to Discussion of labor negotiations strategies or developments in closed session, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.03 - Teacher Contract Negotiations. Carried 4-0. Meeting closed at 8:06 a.m. Ryan Domin entered at 8:20 a.m. OPEN MEETING- Peterson motioned, Domin seconded; Approval to Open Meeting. Carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT - Peterson motioned, Domin seconded; Adjournment. Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m. Submitted by Paul Donna, ACTING CLERK. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 10, 2024.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP
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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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.
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High School, Jones attended the University of Minnesota and majored in history. “Me and my wife, Sallie, got married pretty young, right out of college,” Jones said. “Nobody wanted to move back to their hometown.” The couple bought our first home in Minneapolis near the Hiawatha Creek area. “We had two daughters then and we wanted to get into a good school system … nothing against Minneapolis, but we wanted something better.” The couple was looking for the small-town feel, a lake and affordability. They ended up moving to White Bear Lake in 1998. “It was pretty neat that my kids went to the same elementary school and middle school I did,” Jones said.
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it was the best thing that “It was pretty neat and ever happened.” Jones worked for over 25 that my kids went to years in the kitchen industry the same elementary business including 17 years at Cliq and Cabinets as a district school and middle sales manager. “We had all our designers school I did. My parents online and we were Zooming people even knew what were still here and I felt before Zooming was,” Jones said. “It went under with COVID I needed to be closer all and that was the worst thing the time but the best thing to my parents because at happened because I had been they were getting at volunteering at the historical society and Sara (Hansen) that age and I wanted recruited me a long time ago.” Jones and Sallie have been my daughters to be married 35 years and have three daughters – Sam, Kayla close to my parents” and Emma.
“My parents were still here and I felt I needed to be closer to my parents because they were getting at that age and I wanted my daughters to be close to my parents,” Jones added. “Sallie’s parents lived in New Brighton and were close, so we bought a home six blocks away from my parents
In 2016, Jones and Sallie received a phone call that no parent wants. Their daughter, Kayla, was struck by a truck going 30 mph in Duluth. It was simply a tragic accident that didn’t involve any alcohol or drugs. She suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, a fractured neck, strained arteries and internal organ damage. To save her life, a large part of her skull needed to be removed to relieve the
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Above: Organizers estimated that more than 100 local residents gathered to take the round trip walk from the Mahtomedi District Education Center out to Streetcar Park and back. At left: Participants gather to share information, socialize and enter a drawing for a fat tire bike courtesy of ROAM Bike Shop in White Bear Lake.
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DISNEY ON ICE: White Bear Lake athlete returns on ice for ‘Magic in the stars’ FROM PAGE 1
dress. She grew up skating at the White Bear Sports Center and has been coached by Rose Esteb since she was about 10. She graduated from Minnesota Online High School in 2018 and has been a professional skater for Disney on Ice since she auditioned in 2018. She had her eyes set on Disney on Ice because she has always enjoyed the performing aspect of skating.
She especially enjoyed the annual ice show at the sports center. “It piqued my interest,” Berrier said about Disney on Ice. “The family entertainment aspect of it and being able to dress up in crazy costumes and play characters sounded fun,” she said. Berrier is an ISI (Ice Skating Industry) freestyle 9 skater, USFS (United States Figure Skating) Freeskate gold medalist, USFS Moves in The Field gold medalist, and a Minnesota State Open
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Juvenile Bronze medalist. Raya has been a fun role for Berrier, as the 23-year-old gets to combine her skating skills and aerial skills. In addition to skating, she also attended Circus Juventas in St. Paul while growing up. “I do some acrobatic things in the number where I’m flying on an acro pole through the sky as well as skating on the ground,” she said. “It’s been really nice being able to integrate those two different skillsets.” Perhaps the best part is the reactions she gets from the audience. “Whenever I do the routine and perform, there is always this big reaction … I get a kick out of it,” she said. The production brings the brightest Disney stars to life through cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes and stunning set designs. “There are 55 characters and 12 different stories. There is a plethora of stories for everyone of all ages to enjoy,” Berrier explained. Through her years with Disney on Ice, Berrier has learned a lot more about the entertainment industry. “As a figure skater, you don’t really train for quick changes, acting … it’s a learning curve,” she
said. “It’s been fun to learn along the way.” Berrier, who described herself as an extrovert, said one of the main Sydney Berrier things she loves about the job is the traveling. Over the ninemonth tour, Berrier will skate in hundreds of shows around the U.S. and even other countries. This summer, she is set to visit Mexico. In fact, more international tours is something that is on her bucket list. In addition to the traveling, she has enjoyed the opportunity to evolve as a skater. “You have so many talented people collected into one place, and you can learn so much from each and every one of them,” she said. “Every single season that I do, I feel like I grow and evolve as a skater and become better. And I think that’s such a cool thing to be able to experience.” She plans to continue being a performer for many years to come, but once she feels satisfied with what she has achieved, she said she will hang up her skates and plans to go back to school, likely the University of Wisconsin-
Stout to pursue a degree in industrial design. For more information about “Magic in the Stars,” visit www.disneyonice.com/news/ announcing-the-newestdisney-on-ice-show. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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7/29/1940-12/21/2023 Paul Callahan passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann (Putney) Callahan; children Megan Callahan (Stan Jurga, Jr.) and Michael Callahan (Joanna Hess); and grandchildren Madelyn and Emily Jurga and Ellison and Maja Callahan. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Paul A. Callahan and Mary (Beck) Callahan, the oldest of six children: Kathy (Williams), Thomas, Colleen (Schiltz), Kevin, and Patrick. He grew up in White Bear Lake, MN, and attended Cretin High School and was graduated from White Bear Lake High School. He was a graduate of the US Naval Academy class of 1962. He went on to Naval Nuclear Power School, and the Naval Submarine School. He eventually commanded two subs, the USS Birmingham (SSN695) and the USS Alaska (SSBN-732) both from new construction to launch. Paul finished his naval career in Washington, DC, attached to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Office of the Chief of Naval Research. Following active duty in 1992, he worked for many years for The Pennsylvania State University Applied Research Laboratory in the DC area. He helped develop technology for new submarines and other areas of military operations. In mid-life, he also became a flight student then Flight Instructor at the Andrews Air Force Base Aero Club. Donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he received care. https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Kimmel A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Burial is planned for Arlington National Cemetery. Details for each will be provided as soon as they are available. Information will be available at moneyandking.com
Age 77 of Mahtomedi. Passed away unexpectedly on 12/31/23. She was preceded in death by her husband Steve Gray, and her sister Sandra Menge. She will be remembered for her beautiful flower gardens, her joy of bird watching - particularly cardinals, and her ability to sneakily pass treats to every dog she came across. She was a life-long care giver touching many lives during her career as a nurse, and through the way she cared for her friends and family over the years. She will be deeply missed by her daughters Shannon (Pat) Beskar and Sherry (Kurt) Bartels, grandchildren Josh (Ashley), Alex, Taylor, Shanny, Riley, Brody, great-grandchildren Levi James and Lainey Gray, sister Janet Allison, many nieces, nephews, family, friends, and of course her beloved little Yorkie Lily! Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:00am at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi with Visitation one hour before. A luncheon will follow directly after Mass. Family Interment at Union Cemetery. Memorials to St. Jude of the Lake.
Age 79, of Mahtomedi, passed away December 27, 2023. Terry was the most loving husband, dad, grandpa and friend who lived life to the fullest with a sense of humor, optimism and grace. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Kaye; children, John (Kate), Jeff (Caryn), Mindy (Troy), Mike (Kristin) and Mark (Jordan); grandchildren, Cullen, Luc, Jack, Nick, Camille, Hans, Haakon, Sam, Sydney, Cassius, Nya and Mason; sister, Helen (Ron) Handlos and family; and brother-in-law, Ron Peltier and family. Terry attended college at the University of Minnesota and played the tuba in the Gopher Marching Band. He served in the National Guard and went on to grow multiple businesses with his brilliant mind and generous heart. He will be remembered most by his dedication to his family, commitment to God, purposeful giving and entrepreneurial spirit. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held on Friday, January 12th at 1:30pm at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. The visitation will start at 12:00pm and a reception will be following the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Mission Slovakia, Alzheimer’s Foundation or a cause of your choice. Arrangements with Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 651-439-5511.
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Thursday, Jan. 11
• All Day—Nordic Skiing at Hyland Park Reserve • 7 p.m.—Boys Basketball vs. St. Thomas Academy • 7 p.m.—Boys Hockey vs. Tartan/North at Tartan Ice Arena
• 6 p.m.—Boys Swimming & Diving vs Mounds View at Chippewa Middle School • 6:30 p.m.— Gymnastics vs. East Ridge at White Bear Lake Area High School • 7 p.m.— Boys Hockey vs. Park at TCO Sports Garden
Saturday, Jan. 13 • 10 a.m.—Gymnastics vs. Multiple Schools at Mahtomedi High School • 12:30 p.m.— Boys Basketball vs. Burnsville at Minnehaha Academy • 12:45 p.m.—Girls Basketball vs. St. Peter at Anoka Ramsey Community College • 2 p.m.—Boys Hockey vs. Hastings at Hastings Civic Arena • 7:30 p.m.— Girls Hockey vs. Cretin-Derham Hall at Roseville Ice Arena
Monday, Jan. 15 • 12 p.m.— Alpine Skiing vs St. Thomas Academy at Wild Mountain
Tuesday, Jan. 16 • 7 p.m.— Girls Hockey vs. Woodbury at Health East Sports Center
Wednesday, Jan. 17 • 7 p.m. — Girls Basketball vs. Two Rivers High School at Mahtomedi High School • 7 p.m.—Boys Basketball vs. Two Rivers High School at Two Rivers • 7 p.m.— Boys Hockey vs. Eden Prairie at MahtomediSt. Croix Rec. Center
Friday, Jan. 12 • 5 p.m.—Boys Wrestling vs Totino-Grace at White Bear Lake Area High School • 7 p.m.— Girls Basketball vs. Cretin-Derham Hall at CretinDerham Hall • 7 p.m.— Boys Basketball vs. Cretin-Derhman Hall at White Bear Lake Area High School
Saturday, Jan. 13 • 11 a.m.—Girls Basketball vs. Spring Lake Park at AnokaRamsey Community College • 3 p.m.— Girls Hockey vs. East Ridge at Health East Sports Center • 7:30 p.m.— Boys Hockey vs. Woodbury at Health East Sports Center
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• 9 a.m.— Boys Nordic Skiing vs. Multiple Schools • 9:40 a.m.— Girls Nordic Skiing vs. Multiple Schools
Robert Cuerden Age 84, of White Bear Township. Robert was born in Riga, Latvia on May 4, 1939 as Robert Baron von Seefeld and passed away December 29, 2023 as Robert K. MagillCuerden. Survived by his wife Karin and daughters Grace & Celia (Jennifer Schultz) and his family overseas in Germany and England. He retired from a lifelong career with the 3M Company. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at the White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake on Friday, January 12, from 1-4pm, open house style. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the White Bear Center for the Arts or Elk Ridge Memory Care, Maplewood MN. Arrangements MuellerMemorial. com ~ 651-429-4944.
Neil V. (Gismo) Welsh Born October 19, 1963, Neil passed away peacefully at home on December 21st after a brave three year battle with cancer. By his side were his wife of 23 years, Audrey, and his faithful puppy, Mister. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm at Applied Car Services, 3517 Commerce Blvd., White Bear Lake, MN.
Lorraine L. Arcand
Age 97, of White Bear Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at ST. MARY OF THE LAKE CHURCH, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. Visitation starting at 9:30 AM. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, WBL. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172
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• 5 p.m.— Girls Alpine Skiing vs. Multiple Schools at Afton Alps • 5 p.m.— Boys Alpine Skiing vs. Multiple Schools at Afton Alps • 7 p.m.— Girls Basketball vs. Stillwater at White Bear Lake Area High School • 7 p.m.— Boys Basketball vs. Stillwater at Stillwater Area High School • 7 p.m.— Girls Hockey vs. Forest Lake at White Bear Lake Sports Center • 7 p.m.— Boys Hockey vs. Forest Lake at TCO Sports Garden
Jacqueline Wilcox Age 79 of Mahtomedi. Survived by husband William, children Jodi, Robin, TJ, Telly and dog Homer. Amazing Mom of 4 who said her only regret in life was that she didn’t have any grandkids. Private family interment Fort Snelling. Honsa Family Funeral Home.
Louis John Steiner Jr. 69, of White Bear Lake, MN passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023. He was born February 25, 1954 to Louis John Sr. and Myrtle (Carty) Steiner. Lou loved fishing and swapping stories with his friends. He is survived by his sister Cathy (Bob) Voss, daughter Carey (Dom) Scherer, nieces Polly and Ashley, Pete, Amy and his grandchildren Maxwell Christianson, Carisia Scherer and Justin Scherer. Lou was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bob Steiner and Kenny Steiner. We loved him so much, and he will be greatly missed. Memories can be shared and viewed on the Dahlstrom Funeral Home website: www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com
Lucille A. Jaksa Lucille A. Jaksa, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, William. She is survived by her children, Dr. Stephen Jaksa and wife Lori, Elizabeth Jaksa, Barbara Deutsch and husband Mark, Dr. Robert Jaksa and wife Sue, grandchildren, Halle Jaksa and her fiancé Jacob, Cole Jaksa, William Deutsch, family friend LeAnne Connolly and many nephews and nieces. Lucille was born in Virginia, MN, where she finished high school and junior college with an emphasis in business. On January 2, 1954, Lucille married William Jaksa and their young marriage took them to Ohio, Wisconsin and then back to White Bear Lake in 1957, where William started a long career at 3M and together they raised their family. Lucille was the glue to the family always being a great wife, mother to her children and their friends. Lucille has been an active member of St Pius X for 65 years. She loved Jesus, her family and friends. Her activities included church, bowling, traveling, cards, watching the Twins and Timberwolves and most of all spending time with her family and her many friends. She will be terribly missed on earth, but is now at peace in Heaven, where we will see her again. Mass of Christian burial Saturday, January 13 at 11 AM at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3878 Highland Ave, WBL. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery.
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 Where: online Details: Nora Slawik, Century College
Foundation Executive Director, leads webinar that includes discussion with mayors from Mahtomedi, Shoreview, Stillwater and Vadnais Heights, and the City Council chair from White Bear Lake on the greatest challenges facing local leaders. Contact: lwv-wbla.org
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Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F Details: Adults 50+ are invited for lunch featuring tacos from Red Luna. Contact: 651-653-3124 or whitebear. ce.eleyo.com
and select Fridays and Saturdays in Jan. & Feb. Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, Dellwood Details: Explore the vineyard on snowshoes. Guided walk lined with ice luminaries. Live music, bonfire, mulled wine and Bingo. Registration information online. Contact: mywahooadventures.com
Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Monthly meeting includes planning for future activities, followed by afternoon of games. Coffee and refreshments served. Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com
GUIDED BIRD HIKE When: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan.
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Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. Hike on turf, gravel and paved trails. Free with vehicle permit. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/parks WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS WINTER OPEN HOUSE When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 Where: WBCA, 4971 Long Avenue,
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Trail N., Lake Elmo Details: Hike on hilly roads and wooded paths around the lakes. Treats follow at Cozzies Tavern. Contact: stpaulhike.com
WORLD SNOW SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP When: Jan. 17-21 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Competition brings top snow
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WINTER CONSTELLATIONS When: 6:30-8:30 p.m./ Friday, Jan. 19 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515
Keats Avenue N. Details: WCCO meteorologist t Mike Lynch leads program about constellations and the stories behind them. Then view the stars, galaxies and planets through large telescopes. Registration online. Contact: co.washington.mn.us, search parks programs and events
BUSINESS BRIEFS Furniture-maker relocates
Farmhouse Style Furniture has moved to a new location in White Bear Township. The business, which sells custom, handcrafted furniture and cabinetry, is now located at 5966 Highway 61 North, behind the Holiday Stationstore. For more information, call 651-5288527 or visit putnamfarmhouse. com.
Meat market opens 3rd location
Grundhofer’s Old-Fashion Meats has opened a store in White Bear Lake. Find the gummy bear brat and other favorites at Birch Lake Square, 1338 County Road E. Grundhofer’s other locations are in Hugo and Forest Lake. For more information and hours, call 651-426-2445 or visit grundhofersmeatmarket.com.
New salon opens in White Bear Township
Glamour Beauty is a new salon and spa located at 1190 County Road J, Suite 400-500 in White Bear Township. It offers hair color, cuts, facials, lashes, waxing and more. The owners are Katie Dee and Jon Phelps. For more information, go to www.glamourbeauty.co/.
Lucy’s Burgers closes
Lucy’s Burgers White Bear Township is closed. The Blaine location remains open with the same menu.
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ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEFS Roseville/Mahtomedi has won four straight games, improving to 10-8 overall and 7-4 in conference. In a holiday tourney at South St. Paul, the Marauders beat Hibbing/Chisholm 5-1 with goals by Kylie Jones (two), Sophie Martin, Addison Andre and Victoria Nelson; and Elk River 4-3 with goals by Annie Tanner, Kylie Jones, Nelson and Addison Andre, and 38 saves by Lily Peterfeso. In Suburban East play, R/M nipped East Ridge 4-3 with Nelson (twice), Jones and Rylee Bogren finding the net while Peterfeso notched 21 saves. Jones pumped in three goals, all on power plays, leading a 5-3 win over Forest Lake. Haley Moosbrugger and Nelson had the other goals and Andre made three assists. Goals leaders are Nelson with 13, Andre 12 and Jones 11.
WRESTLING
Mahtomedi (4-13 in duals) lost to top-ranked Simley 71-6 and to Two Rivers 46-21 in a conference tri at home. Evan McGuire’s pin at 189 averted a shutout against Simley. Getting pins against Two Rivers were
Aidan Carlson at 114, Alex Lavalle at 160, and McGuire at 215. Alex Boex won 15-10 at 139. In the Bluejacket Invitational at Cambridge, McGuire was runner-up at 189, losing to Aydan Carlson (ranked No. 3 in Class 3A) of St. Francis 5-3 in the finals. Aidan Carlson placed third at 114, Boex fourth at 139, and Wyatt Herschbach fourth at 172.
GYMNASTICS
Mahtomedi placed third in the annual Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Officials Association meet at Park Center, scoring a season high 131.925 points, behind Apple Valley/Eastview (136.775) and Breck (134.300). Margo Bruner placed 10th all-around with 31.475. Addison Briske placed third on vault (8.650). Alix Fox was sixth on bars (8.30) with Natalie Eisenhuth ninth (7.975) and Lily Bush 10th (7.75). Eisenhuth placed fifth on beam (8.450) with Fox eighth (8.40) and Bruner 13th (8.225). Bruner was ninth on floor (8.650) and Eisenhuth 10th (8.600).
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Mahtomedi native Zephyr skaters 5-8 against grueling schedule helps USA capture gold at worlds BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
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Ryan Chesley, defenseman on the National Junior Team, is a current Gopher and played for Shattuck St. Mary’s. BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Ryan Chesley, Mahtomedi native, was a member of the USA National Junior Team that captured the IIHGF World Championships gold medal, capped by a 6-2 win over Sweden on Friday in the finals at Gothenburg, Sweden. Team USA was 6-1
in the tournament. Chesley, a 6-foot, 200-pound defenseman, scored a goal in a 4-3 win over Czechia, made two assists in a 10-2 win over Slovakia, and assisted on a goal in the 3-2 semifinal win over Finland. Chesley is a sophomore with the Minnesota Gophers, and has been drafted by the Washington Capitals of the NHL. He played three seasons for Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Faribault and two seasons with the National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This was his fifth international tournament. He played in the Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland in 2020 (silver medal), the IIHF U18 worlds in Texas in 2021 (fifth place) and 2022 in Germany (silver medal), and the U18 Five Nations in Switzerland in 2021 (first place).
Mahtomedi’s boys hockey team is 5-8 but ranked sixth in Class 1A. The Zephyrs beat St. Michael-Albertville 7-3 and lost to Class 2A’s top-ranked Minnetonka 6-2. The defending Class 1A state champions have six losses against top-ten teams, including the 1-2-3-5 teams in 1A. Against STMA, Mahtomedi connected on seven of 24 shots as Winston Wright tallied two goals (one short-handed) and Cole Swanson, Laken Decker, Jake Hodd-Chlebeck and Brayden Fuerst one each. Charlie Brandt made 30 saves. Caleb Waller scored twice for the Knights (3-8). Minnetonka (10-0-1) was led
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Mahtomedi’s Patrick Egan launched a shot that was stopped by the STMA goalie. The Zephyrs won 7-3.
by Luke and Kevin Garry with two goals apiece. Mahtomedi had two power play goals in the third period, by Wright and William Brummel. Brandt
BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS East. Stillwater (9-0 in conference) blanked the Bears 4-0, led by Josephine Lang with two goals, and Lily Timmons with 27 saves. Bear goalie Gabriella Casa de Calvo faced 41 shots, stopping 37. The Bears gave Woodbury (8-1 in conference) a battle, leading 3-1 and 5-3 before the Royals scored the last four goals. Maddie Belisle netted two goals and Zoe Timmons, Ava Johnson and Amanda Smythe one each for the Bears, who are 4-5-1 in conference. The Bears beat Anoka 4-1 with two goals by Madelyn Lee and one each by Smythe and Aubree Degel (empty-netter).
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Mahtomedi picked up its first win, over Austin 88-51, on Dec. 30 at the Capitol City Classic at Hamline University. Tyler Swanson led with 30 points, all on three-pointers as he sank 10 of 14 attempts. Willie Roelofs added 19 and Ben Carlson eight. Issac Osgood scored 19 for Austin (1-7). The Zephyrs lost to St. Paul Central 60-55 the night before at Hamline. Swanson had 14 points and Micah Schmidt 10. Eli Moseman tallied 20 and Allan Lankford 17 for the Minutemen (4-3). Mahtomedi (2-8) defeated Hill-Murray 64-45 on Friday, Ben Carlson notched 21 points, Ethan Felling 13 points, Micah Schmidt 10 points and 10 steals, and Willie Roelofs eight points and 10 rebounds.
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Mahtomedi fended off Hill-Murray 73-68 at home, extending their conference win streak to 33 games. The Zephyrs had Ella Kletti with 21 points, Anna Greene with 19 points and seven rebounds, Ella Frazier with nine points, Fiona Magers with eight points, and Emily Muetzel with six points and 13 rebounds. Their former teammate, freshman Mya Wilson, scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Pioneers (47). Mahtomedi is 3-0 in the Metro East and 6-3 overall.
Bear place-winners at the Rogers tournament were, from left, Keasean Lipscomb, Christian Carlson, Zach Carnes and Vin Nathanson.
WRESTLING
A runner-up finish by Christian Carlson was the highlight for White Bear Lake as the Bears placed 16th of 32 teams at the Rogers Holiday Matness. Carlson (18-7), a junior, advanced with two pins and two decisions and lost in the finals by pin to Cash Stoltz of Big Lake/Becker. Also placing, each with a 3-3 ledger, were Vin Nathanson, fifth at 121 pounds; Kesean Lipscomb, eighth at 152; and Zach Carnes, eighth at 285. Charlie Woodcock was 2-2 at 189. The Bears (5-6) defeated East Ridge (1-10) by 65-3 and lost to Annandale/Maple Lake (17-1) by 37-23. Winning in both matches were Carlson, Gabe Kessel, Peter Gorga, Woodcock, and Carnes. The other points against East Ridge were forfeits.
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Evan McGuire, Mahtomedi junior wrestler, is 26-4 and ranked No. 2 in Class 2A at 189. Last week, he had pins against topCentennial Lacrosse ranked Simley and Two Rivers in duals, then placed second in Brol Scherman, Centennial junior lacrosse standout, has netted a Cambridge-Isanti tournament, losing 5-3 in(4-2) the finals 22 goals and provided seven assists for the Cougars while to an opponent 3 (a in change Class 3A. In December, McGuire placed notchingranked 17 groundNo. balls of possession statistic). Scherman all-conference as40-team a sophomore with 36 goals fourth in thewas power-packed, MatBoss Christmas and 28 assists. The recruiting website ILMCA said of him: “EndTournament and went 6-0 with four pins in anboth Eauon Claire to-end playmaking machine with striking confidence and off the field. Versatilefourth offensive with strong outside tournament. He placed inthreat the state at 189 last year and shooting and crease finishing skills. Magnetic team leader and haspositive a 124-23 career record. influencer.”
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stopped 33 of 39 shots and Minnetonka’s Ben Ferguson stopped 18 of 20.
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The White Bear Lake girls and boys teams each placed 35th in the Mesabi Invitational, which had 52 boys teams and 48 girls teams In the girls classic race, Irene Bakke placed 42nd, Grace Reeves 100th and Caitlin McCormack 102nd. In the freestyle race, Amelia Nachtschein was 69th, Lydia Moore 110th and Tessa Walton 125th. In the boys classic race, Jacob Weierke placed 82nd, Ian Cran 95th and Evan Boxrud 102nd. In the freestyle, Tanner Hoel placed 51st, Rodrigo Rubio 104th and Isaac Lindholm 109th. The Brainerd boys and Duluth East girls were team champions.
GIRLS HOCKEY
White Bear Lake is 10-6-1 overall after losing to the top two teams in the Suburban
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White Bear Lake was 6-0 in the Suburban East before Stillwater tumbled the Bears 5-0, capped by four goals in the third period. The Bears (7-3-1 overall) outshot the Ponies 30-22 but could not get one past goalie Alex Reedy. Five players had a goal for Stillwater (4-5) against Bear goalie Leo Gabriel. In the SEC, the Bears are 6-1, Stillwater 4-1 and Cretin-Derham Hall 4-1. The Bears beat Mounds View 7-0 on goals by Tyler Lalond (two), Nolan Roed (two), Dylan Buetow, Rafa Bastida, and Maverick Timmons. Gabriel had 17 saves in the shutout.
GYMNASTICS
White Bear Lake won 129.675 to 126.250 over Roseville, improving to 3-1 in duals. Josie Mlejnek placed first all-around with 32.875, won beam (8.65) and was second on bars (7.925). Addy Mueller was fourth all-round (32.05), first on bars (8.575) and third on floor (8.175). Taylynne McMahon was fifth all-around (31.90) and third on beam (8.225). Grace Mueller was second (8.25) on floor. Roseville’s Eva Smyth won vault and floor. The Bears placed fourth of nine teams in the Princeton Invitational with a season-high 135. “The girls hit some new skills and season highs, as well,” coach Kelly Rivers said. Mlejnek placed fifth all-around, sixth on beam and eighth on bars. Addy Mueller placed third on bars, seventh all-around, eighth on beam and 10th on floor. McMahon tied for fifth on beam and was eighth all-around.
BOYS BASKETBALL
White Bear Lake remained winless (0-8) but gave strong teams a good game their last two outings. The Bears lost 58-52 to Minneapolis South (8-1) and 68-59 to Mounds View (7-3).
GIRLS BASKETBALL
White Bear Lake is 6-0 in conference after beating Mounds View 74-55. Addi Post sank 18 points, Jordyn Schmittdiel 14, Heidi Barber 11 and Sarah Poepard 10 for the No. 11 ranked Bears (9-4 overall). Bria Stenstrom pumped in 33 points for the Mustangs (5-6). The Bears are the only team unbeaten in Suburban East play. Following are Stillwater at 4-1 and CretinDerham Hall, East Ridge and Roseville, all 4-2. Bruce Strand
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Parks debuts Connect event series for BIPOC community, allies required. The next event is a Group Snowshoe at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6. The group will meet at Ravine Landing for a snowshoeing adventure through the park. There are 20 teen-toadult snowshoe spots available, and four youth spots available for those weighing 90 pounds or less. Additional rental equipment spots are available depending on size. Preregistration is required for
the event. A Group Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve will be 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. The group will start at the Nordic Center and hike together on Lake Elmo Park Reserve’s Eagle Point trail. For more information, or for those wishing to preregister for group
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COMMUNITY BRIEF Wildlife Forever recognized for prairie and pollinator habitat restoration
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and conserving prairie and upland habitat. Wildlife Forever has played a pivotal role in supporting projects and programs that restore state, federal and municipal lands; improve public awareness; and identify conservation needs. It supports restoration projects which contribute to the long-term resiliency of prairie landscapes, which are home to thousands of important plant, insect, bird, mammal and fungi species. For more information about Wildlife Forever and its projects across the United States, please visit www. WildlifeForever.org.
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The stats are in and it’s no surprise that December was the warmest in recorded history. My station averaged 32.8º which is 13.2º warmer than normal, compared to the Airport which averaged 34.3º and 12.3º warmer than normal. December’s coldest temperature was 12.9º on the 18th. The coldest this season was on November 28th when I recorded 3.9º. December snowfall tallied 3.1 inches, bringing my season total to 6.5 inches. An interesting note: International Falls didn’t record a below 0º day in December! It looks like our first real taste of winter-like temperatures are heading this way for this weekend and at least into early next week. If we get a little snow, cross county skiers might be able to break out their equipment. Astro note: Look for Saturn below the moon in the evening sky on Sunday, Jan. 14. Side note: My 2024 Weather Calendar is ready! Call me at 651.206.5364 or visit my website at WeathermanWatson.com.
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