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Governor urged to reopen Minnesota

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

VADNAIS HEIGHTS – Business owner and City Councilman Greg Urban has had enough of the governor’s stay-athome order.

“This nonsense needs to end,” said Urban, who drafted a city resolution asking the governor to lift his executive order. He wants all businesses allowed to reopen, as long as they meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

City Council unanimously approved the resolution May 5, joining a handful of Minnesota municipalities that feel the governor should trust businesses and citizens to protect themselves.

“The administration has taken many necessary and effective steps to slow the spread of COVID-19,” read a cover letter to Gov. Tim Walz that accompanied the resolution. However, if the shutdown continues, the city’s officials fear Vadnais Heights will lose many of its businesses, it continued.

“We believe businesses should be able

to reopen on their own accord after implementing safety guidelines,” wrote Mayor Heidi Gunderson.

Urban agrees that the executive order had merit when first imposed. But now it is “overly broad, arbitrary and disproportionately affecting small business, while places like Walmart stay open,” he said. “Walmart doesn’t need people’s money.”

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Protestors for “Liberate Minnesota” rally in front of the governor’s mansion late last month. Councilman Greg Urban joined those opposed to the governor’s stay-at-home order.

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Many dogs are long overdue for their spring grooming appointment before the summer heat hits. However, it may take a while to secure an appointment.

Minnesota groomers were able to get back to work last week after being closed down amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that they are open, groomers have had make some changes to how their business operates.

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Colorful graduation messages Mahtomedi High School students were greeted with a colorful display of chalk messages created by parent volunteers when they arrived at the school to pick up their caps and gowns. Graduating seniors will be allowed in the high school to collect their cap and gown and place their handprint on the 2020 wall, one at at time following social distancing rules the week of May 11 – 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Goldwood Kennels Goldwood Kennels was completely closed from March 27 to May 4. “We have a family business that started in 1936, and this was the first time in the history of Goldwood Kennels that we have ever been completely closed,” said Erin Hilton, one of the three owners. “It was very difficult for our staff — who we care about very much — our customers and for us as a family to have to close our doors. The kennel was very quiet. That is a very strange sensation to walk through an empty kennel when you are used to being greeted by barks and tails wagging.”

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Watch for mosquito control activity Metropolitan Mosquito Control District trucks and helicopters are out in neighborhoods and parks. Because more people are at home, they may be more visible this year.

Warmer weather means that mosquito season is quickly approaching. The MMCD will be out conducting surveillance and treatment activities to reduce the risk of disease and annoyance in an environmentally sensitive manner.

Each year the field staff at MMCD monitors and treats wetlands that breed mosquitoes with a fleet of trucks and helicopters. At times, MMCD employees may

need to cross private property for access to check and treat areas for mosquito larvae.

Mosquito control staff will be practicing social distancing, wearing masks when near people and working individually as often as possible. MMCD management asks the community to stay at least 6 feet away from field staff and ensure children and pets are kept at a distance.

Some of the activities that MMCD may be doing in your community include: • Wetland surveillance: Determining if ponds or swamps have mosquito larvae present.

• Catch basin surveillance: Pulling off

grates and inspecting neighborhood catch basins to determine if mosquito larvae are present.

• Ground larval treatments: Applying control materials to a wetland with a hand spreader or backpack.

• Helicopter larval treatments: Applying control materials to a wetland via helicopter.

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• Setting or collecting traps: Surveillance helps MMCD determine what types of mosquitoes are active and where.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Summer farmers market at the Vineyard

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Forks in the Dirt and 7 Vines Vineyard will offer a relaxed, spacious outdoor environment to shop fresh direct from local farmers this summer. Markets will run from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 9, July 14 and August 11, in the upper terrace of the Vineyard’s parking lot and grounds.

Forks in the Dirt has managed the White Bear Lake Winter Farmers Markets for the last three winter seasons and is excited to bring a summer option to shop locally grown food to area residents. “I know this current situation has us all questioning everything, and our food system is under scrutiny. Buying from local farmers makes sense now more than ever,” said Michelle Bruhn of Forks in the Dirt.

7 Vines will have a booth where marketgoers can sample and purchase local, handcrafted wines produced from its estate winery, in addition to 16plus other vendors.

Visit ForksintheDirt.com to stay up to date on current vendor details and evolving COVID-19 guidance.

Journals from the Writers Unlimited group that used to meet regularly at Birchwood Village Hall have been discovered. The group disbanded many years ago, and the city would like to give the journals to someone from that group. Anyone who was part of that group or has information that might be helpful should contact the city administrator, Tobin Lay, at 651-426-3403 or info@cityofbirchwood.com.

Tamarack Nature Center is producing free virtual programs for residents to enjoy from home. Nature topics such as making maple syrup or growing a garden will be released each week. Programs can be viewed on Tamarack's Facebook page facebook.com/tamaracknc.

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Double dollars for the arts The White Bear Center for the Arts Board has announced a $60,000 matching challenge that doubles all contributions made to the Heart4Art@Home event on May 14. Coupled with a $50,000 Heart 4 Art gift from Manitou Fund, donations have effectively tripled in power this year to help WBCA reach its fundraising goal. Funding will help implement virtual classes and Imagine Art summer classes that will be starting within weeks for kids ages 6-18. While tuition and fees for online classes will be lower, WBCA's teaching artists are not being paid less, making fundraising especially important this year.

County announces planned burns Prescribed burns will take place at some Ramsey County prairies and woodlands through June, including Tony Schmidt Regional Park, Rice Creek North Regional Trail, Tamarack Nature Center and Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park. These burns improve the growth of native vegetation, including shrubs, grasses and wildflowers, and helps to control weeds. Experienced county staff and contractors work carefully to manage smoke conditions while conducting burns but warn that residents may smell smoke. Specific dates and times of burns are dependent on weather and wind conditions and will be announced in advance when possible on ramseycounty.us/parks

Community Recovery Fund progressing toward goal Waterworks closed for summer Ramsey County Parks and Recreation has announced that Battle Creek Waterworks park will be closed for the summer 2020 season to protect the health and safety of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The county will continue to monitor guidelines to determine whether beaches will open for the season.

With the addition of a $20,000 grant from the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund, the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation’s Community Recovery Fund has raised over $78,000 toward its goal of $100,000.

Contributions to the Community Recovery Fund may be made online at greaterwblfoundation.org or by mail at P.O. Box 10626, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Questions may be directed to info@greaterwblfoundation.org

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Josh Powell’s “uninhibited” approach to music, said one of his mentors, is a trait that sets him apart.

“You can tell when Josh sings, or plays percussion with the band, how much music feeds his soul. He is an extraordinary musician,” said Wendy Suoja, choir director and music director for musicals for White Bear Area Schools.

Powell, a senior, is also one of the school’s top wrestlers.

He got started in musical theatre in seventh grade and has stayed on stage ever since.

He been one of the school’s leaders in music and drama the last three years. Last year, Powell was named one of the top 12 “triple threat” performers in Minnesota with Hennepin Theatre Trust Spotlight Program. He’s in the running for the same honor this year.

“Josh has perfect pitch and a beautiful tone,” Suoja assessed. “He is technically a low bass, but his widely developed range allowed him to sing tenor in our last musical, ‘Aida.’”

Powell landed his first significant role in a high school play in 10th grade as Willard Hewitt in “Footloose.”

“This role really brought out my comedic side, while giving me an opportunity to show off and improve my vocal skills,” said Powell, who received an honorable mention from Spotlight for this performance.

As a junior, he played Pepper in “Mamma Mia!” — a smaller role, but one where he could greatly improve as a dancer. He stood out for his performance in the song “Does Your Mother Know?” and also served as dance captain.

As a senior, Powell had his first lead and first noncomedic role as Radames in “Aida,” and received an outstanding rating from Spotlight Education judges.

“I was able to show off my dramatic side in a way that

I couldn’t before,” Powell reflected. “This allowed me to become a more dynamic actor.”

Powell has been a percussionist in band since sixth grade, and a drummer in jazz bands since seventh grade.

He joined choir last year and blossomed as a singer.

“I was never confident in my own voice. Now I would say it is my main form of self-expression.”

This year, Powell was part of the Minnesota All-State choir, the SEC Honor Band and the ACDA Regional Honor Choir. He is also a Cantanti Singer in the Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs (ACYC) in Bloomington. He enjoys playing piano and composing music “just for fun.”

His prep music/drama career was cut short this spring.

“We hoped to do a couple more performances this year, before our season was sadly cut short due to COVID-19,” Powell lamented.

Called off were the concerts with ACYC, choir and band concerts, a planned student-led musical, and Hennepin Theatre Trust’s annual Spotlight Showcase in early summer.

Powell is leaning toward attending Concordia College in Moorhead to study psychology and music.

“I definitely intend to continue doing theater in college and possibly afterward,” he said.

New normal: Y providing food for hungry

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

They are coming in droves: single parents, families, retirees, Monday through Friday at area YMCAs, including White Bear Lake.

"You can see with so many that this is their first time looking for help," observed Shane Hoefer, executive director of the White Bear Area branch. "It emphasizes that they are in an unknown place, that things are incredibly different right now because of the pandemic."

Since partnering with Loaves & Fishes mid-April, the White Bear Y has distributed more than 6,500 free meals to people who wait patiently in line. Donatelli's soon came on board as well, providing pans of hot cooked Italian fare for families. A second White Bear partner, Newtrax, is helping transport the fresh meals from Loaves & Fishes ovens. The

company is sending buses across multiple Twin Cities routes, bringing food to about two dozen locations.

Those in need can pick up meals, which include a protein, vegetables and other fresh food, from noon to 1 p.m. on weekdays at the White Bear Y, 2100 Orchard Lane. Anyone in the community may pick up food; Y membership is not required. The program is also offered at other branches in the Press Publications coverage area: Lino Lakes, Shoreview and Forest Lake.

"In the 50 years since this building first opened its doors, the needs of the community have never before required the Y to respond in this way," Hoefer said.

"And the people who come here are so grateful. They represent the whole gamut of society."

Anyone wishing to support the meal program can go to www.ymcamn.org and click on the Y community response fund.

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Going into our spring subscription drive, we set goals for our subscriber campaign. We are only 162 subscriptions away for White Bear Press. We are so close. If we hit these goals, this will be the greatest subscription support we have seen in the past 10 years. Thank you to everyone who has responded to our call.

Many readers have also responded to the “support local journalism” option on our website, an initiative newspapers are utilizing nationally.

In addition, here at Press Publisher’s Publications we have received numerous positive comments, View voicemails, emails and handwritten Carter Johnson notes from our readers with words of encouragement letting us know how much they value what their community newspaper provides. It is so meaningful to me and our staff to hear that our readers and advertising partners appreciate the work we do.

People have come through for the community newspaper, and they are also rallying around many other businesses and organizations that need them.

You are keeping all of us going in the toughest of times.

Thank you to everyone who has supported community news through a subscription or the support local journalism donation, by spending your marketing and communications budgets with us and by showing support of our work in so many other ways. This is truly a remarkable community.

Main Street business A few weeks ago, I shared that we did not receive the first round of payroll protection funding we had applied for through a large national bank headquartered in Minnesota. We had chosen that bank because one of our northern newspapers banks with them. I questioned whether it was the best move, but as there were many unknowns and things were moving quickly in the initial round, and as part of a large newspaper group, we thought that connection was our best chance. As it turned out, the one paper who was their customer received the first round of funding. The rest of us did not.

For the second round, I went to a community bank in Vadnais Heights where we have a loan on a press vehicle and a checking account.

I know it is almost always better to work with local small businesses—whether it’s a bank, retail store, contractor or restaurant. The customer service is better. The business owners and their employees tend to care a little more and work harder for your business.

They pay local taxes and employ local people. They give back to local organizations and participate in community events and initiatives and as volunteers.

Many of our local businesses are owner-operated with few staff and they are running on fumes. It comes down to the powerful lobbies who work on the behalf of big companies. The little Main Street businesses all over our country don’t have the backing they need to stay alive. They need us.

The pandemic is real, and the health of our community is at risk. I’m not advocating that businesses open the doors before it’s safe to do so based on expert recommendations. We’ve come this far and going backward would wreak more havoc on our local economy. But we also have to do something about our small businesses who are struggling, and need to allow more options. I challenge you to make a commitment now to the mom and pop shops of our community by buying a gift card, taping a letter of encouragement on downtown shop windows and getting takeout a couple times a week. Once these businesses reopen, it’s critical that we all do our part to follow the recommended safe practices as we shop, dine, get haircuts and explore the goods and services available in our towns.

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Parenting just got harder

tudents won’t be returning to school. While many parents knew in the back of their mind that this was likely to happen, it still came as a shock. Most had hoped that miraculously their children would return to school and then they could work – even if it was from home.

To say that the last few weeks have been difficult for families with children is an understatement.

There is this image of detailed full schedules experiential Movers & with learning, children who are thrilled Shakers and engaged Sue Abderholden in distance learning and parents lining up additional activities through the many museums and other entities to enrich their children’s lives.

And everyone is smiling.

The reality is that the stress and anxiety related to COVID-19 is like a cloud over everyone’s head.

The schedule worked for a day or two. The boss called while you were trying to teach division. The internet went out while trying to connect to distance learning. Your

elementary age child dissolved in a tantrum and your teenager dissolved in tears or angry words.

Or both.

For some families the economic hardship makes it even more difficult. School lunches were important and now difficult to obtain. Your job may mean that you can’t be there during the day to help your middle school child. Your family may not have a computer or tablet and the worksheets that were mailed – well, it’s really hard to get your child engaged.

If your child is in special education, it may be more difficult.

If they had a paraprofessional assisting them during the day – well, you are on your own. If you had in-home supports, they may not be coming out due to COVID-19. There is no way you can work during all of this.

So, what’s a parent to do? First, ban perfectionism. You can’t be perfect during a pandemic. Do what you can. Take one day at a time. The more stress that comes with instituting a tight schedule the more upset a child will be.

Have a schedule, because that brings some normalcy to the situation, but also adapt to what you and your child need that day.

Second, work on wellness and coping strategies. Together take deep breaths, move or dance,

or use a meditation app. It does relieve stress and it will teach strategies your child can use in the future.

Third, help your younger children understand what is going on through some good books and videos such as “The Oyster and the Butterfly” or “Time to Come In, Bear.” For older children, understand and talk to them about how hard it is to not be with friends, to miss some of the events that are big in their lives such as dances, sports and concerts. Listen and empathize. Even as adults we feel anxious and upset about what is happening – and we have more tools than they do to cope.

It’s not an easy time. But if we try to stay calm, love and support our children, take one day at a time, and connect to others, we will get through this. Parenting was never easy, and now it’s really hard. Know that there are free classes, videos, resources and support groups through NAMI Minnesota. Sometimes it helps just to hear that you are not the only one struggling.

Sue Abderholden is executive director of NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness). For more information, go to namimn.org or call 651-645-2948.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Missing loved ones A friend of mine wrote this poem describing the pain of not being able to visit her mother in a nursing home during the pandemic. She, her siblings and entire family are extremely grateful to the staff at Cerenity for bringing comfort and care to their 92 year old, beloved mother.

I thought many of the Press readers could relate and sympathize. Thanks for your ongoing work to keep us informed of local news. For some, your paper may be the only connection to the outside world.

“Separation and Loss Amidst COVID-19” I pass out from emotional exhaustion and sleep the sleep of the dead, But then awareness creeps in, the brain and heart responding in dread.

Sleep departs, our thoughts and hopes and pain arise, Will today return to normal, the real faces of loved ones our surprise?

Loss alone, without the physical touch of a visit, hug or kiss, Is the journey that 2020 and the coronavirus, has caused so many to miss.

I know Lord, the You love and carry us in our sorrows, But empty arms and technology visits, do not comfort our tomorrow’s.

I wish the pain and tears of distance and the heart’s longing, Could be replaced with arms and hands joined tightly and belonging.

It hurts so bad Lord, even with support, love and faith from afar.

Help me and my loved ones feel you carry us, as we cling to Your arms reaching down from Your Heavenly stars.

— Carolyn D. Roberts Page Stevens White Bear Lake

Protect those we depend on COVID-19 has hit us hard, but we are seeing every day that we are pulling through by pulling together, no matter what we look like or where we live.

Unfortunately, the richest 1% and the politicians who back them have chosen to focus their attention on cutting budgets rather than stepping up to pay their fair share. This has the effect of punishing the people we depend on most: health providers, educators, first responders and working people who drive the trucks, stock the shelves and keep our buildings clean. Let's join together so that when this is finally over, we make sure that every one of us can care for our families, earn a fair return for our work and do right by the people who protect us.

Joe Crowe White Bear Lake

Restrict cars on Lake Avenue I have walked the path along Lake Avenue almost daily for more than 20 years and I am wholeheartedly in support of the growing momentum to close Lake

Avenue to cars. It is a wonderful idea and would be a huge improvement for our community.

I agree with Councilman Dan Jones’ comment that those who cannot walk have a right to go for a drive down the road, but sadly this is not the current reality. My observation is that most of the cars on Lake Avenue are using it to quickly cross town without the impediment of red lights or stop signs. There are days when Lake Avenue has the feel of an inner-city highway. But even if someone is sightseeing, with all due respect, it is hard to understand how one can enjoy the lake from inside an automobile. Surely everyone can find a way to get to one of the numerous benches, so they can smell the fresh air, listen to the birds singing and talk with others. My partner’s 88-year-old mother is completely wheelchair-bound, yet she counts her “strolls” along the lake among the highlight of her week.

Mayor Jo Emerson’s comment that pedestrians who feel uncomfortable can find alternative routes is mystifying.

Where? I suggest it is cars that are far more capable of finding alternate routes!

I posit that restricting cars does not equate to restricting access, but rather creates an even more inclusive environment for lake enjoyment. Let us indeed make Lake Avenue accessible to everyone. Let’s make it a safe place for children to walk and bike, a comfortable place for elderly and handicapped pedestrians, a space for pedestrians to maintain their social distance and even a safe environment for the cyclists, whom I applaud — even as I occasionally dive onto the grass —when they approach with all the enthusiasm of kamikaze pilots.

It is human nature to resist change, but if ever there was a time for change it is now. Be Bold! Make Changes! And please do it before someone is hurt — or worse.

LaWayne Leno Dellwood

Marina lawsuit preposterous It appears that the owner of Admiral D’s and manager of Docks of White Bear Lake has hit an all-time low. Brian McGoldrick is now suing Tally’s Dockside regarding its fuel tank in an attempt to hinder his competition from selling gas.

The Dehnerts have gotten proper permits and registration, have worked closely with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and will be replacing the fencing to cover what McGoldrick calls an “eyesore." There is no formal record of, or proof, that the so-called “huge gasoline spill” ever happened, and to speculate that “the only possible source” of this phantom spill would have had to be Tally’s is preposterous. As little as 1 cup of gasoline in the water surface will cover a huge area without containment.

We could also speculate that it came from gasoline hauled down the docks to the huge boat, The Admiral, docked in McGoldrick’s marina, or from any of the boats that are docked or visit the com-

mercial bay. Not to mention that Tally’s tank is state-of-the-art for containment and safety and electronically monitored.

So thank you, Mr. McGoldrick, for considering all of those who have enjoyed the convenience of access to a fueling station on White Bear Lake for the past 16 years.

You’ve hit an all-time low, and your timing couldn’t be worse.

Eileen McConkie White Bear Lake

Protestors irresponsible In the April 29 White Bear Press "Spotted" section, Janice Quinlan-Guerin, owner of Quinny's in Mahtomedi, posted a photo of herself at a protest with the sign, “Minnesota Deems Governor Walz Non-Essential.” Who is she to speak for all Minnesota residents? Gov. Walz and his fantastic teams of people working together are trying to keep Minnesota residents as safe and well as possible during this COVID-19 pandemic, along with thousands of first responders, nurses, doctors, medical personnel and many others who are working day and night.

There are so many obstacles to overcome, including irresponsible protesters who do not wear masks, nor practice distancing. It is too bad there is not a data base that shows how many of them are infected and have passed it on to their dear families and others. As an 80-yearold-plus senior citizen, it scares me to see these irresponsible actions.

Paula Hoover White Bear Lake

Help beautify parks and trails Do you live near a park or trail or have you walked past a park or on a trail in Mahtomedi and have you thought how some trimming, weeding or planting would make the parks and trails more attractive?

The Mahtomedi Parks and Trails Stewards is a group of volunteers that takes on the tasks of pulling weeds, maintaining current plantings, raking plant debris and picking up litter. The stewards volunteer their time and effort in caring for different aspects of the city’s parks and trails.

You can work on your own or partner up with others that have the same parks and trails in mind. Set your own hours.

You can even select an individual flower bed and give it needed attention throughout the growing season.

If you are interested in joining in and getting your hands dirty to help make Mahtomedi a more beautiful place to live and play, come join us. Please contact Cindy at 920-621-0295 or email her at Cindyras49@gmail.com.

Cindy Rasmussen Mahtomedi

VP handling pandemic well After reading Mr. Brunzell's attack on our very fine vice president and also his equally venomous attack on our duly elected president, I was left wondering,

"What color is the sky in your world, Mr. Brunzell?"

Actually, the horrendous lawlessness, abuse of power, countless lies and dismal leadership are exactly what we've received from the Democratic Party for the last almost four years. Booming economy, record-low unemployment, better trade deals, more secure borders and respect for the rights of the unborn are what our president had achieved until the COVID-19 virus arrived. And that situation has been handled admirably by Vice President Pence and his team.

Stop with the sour grapes, sir. Hillary lost, and America is great again.

Neil Horn Mahtomedi

Miss climate change topic The coronavirus has overwhelmed our country. I so much miss the good old days when we were all going to die from climate change.

Richard Eliason White Bear Township

Plastic and recycling The June 2020 issue of Consumer Reports magazine has a cover article entitled "How To Eat Less Plastic" about the above topic.

Almost every community, including White Bear Lake, has recycling.

I would like to see a rebuttal to this article.

Gary Zweig White Bear Lake

Benches needed We always enjoy walking the lake walk in White Bear Lake but have noticed that from the boat landing to Highway 61 there is only one bench. Many of us need a couple more benches, as it is difficult to walk that distance without resting.

There are several streets that intersect Lake Avenue, and a bench could be placed in those locations.

Shirley Kilgore White Bear Township

Support Brydges work in Kenya Thank you for highlighting the Brydges Centre and Bob and Nancy Brydges in last week's Press. My life is better for having met the Brydges and visiting the Brydges Centre. I have been involved in fundraising for the Brydges Centre for the past several years. Unfortunately, this year, because of the coronavirus, Bob and Nancy are still unable to return from Kenya. In response, we have started an online fundraiser. I assure you, every penny given goes directly to the needs of the Brydges Centre. If people want to know more about the Brydges Centre and are moved to support this amazing children's home, see http://brydgescentre. org/take-action.

Patricia Haroldson White Bear Lake

OBITUARY NOTICES

Roderick R d i k Keith MacKay Age 62, died peacefully on April 29, 2020 in Savannah GA. Born in Milwaukee WI, Rod graduated from the University of Minnesota and spent his career teaching history and coaching track in Minnesota and Savannah.

Private services will be held later in White Bear Lake, where Rod grew up and attended school.

Richard Ri h d J. J (Dick) (Di k) Claeson Cl Formerly of White Bear Lake, at the age of 93 Dick entered into Heaven, April 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by wife Mary Jo. Survived by children; Rick (Mary Anne) Claeson, Jr., Suzanne (Jonathan) Hartzell, Ron Claeson; grandchildren Christa, Jessica, Jake, Sam, James; 8 great-children; sister Marlene Haley; brothers Bob and Jack (Linda); many relatives and friends. Due to COVID-19 a private ceremony was held on April 24 with a celebration of Life Service to be held at a later date. Memorials preferred to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Due to COVID-19 a private ceremony was held on April 24 with a celebration of Life Service to be held at a later date. Memorials preferred to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Patrick J. Oven Patrick J. Oven, age 72, White Bear Lake, died suddenly on May 5, 2020. Preceded in death by brothers Gregory and Ronald, and parents George and Lois Oven. Survived by wife Susan, son Reid (Kristin) and grandson Emmett Oven. Also survived by sisters Jeanne (Bob) Elliott, Peggy Ziegler, brothers Dan, and Paul (Marybeth) Oven, and many nieces and nephews.

Pat was born and raised in Eveleth, MN and remained proud of his Iron Range roots. He held an undergraduate degree from the Univ. of North Dakota, and two graduate degrees from the Univ. of Minnesota. His career began as a teacher in White Bear Lake, followed by many years in the business world.

He took pride in bringing his company, Eltrax Systems, to a successful IPO, among many other achievements.

He was an active member of the White Bear Lake community, creating and managing the Classic and Vintage boat show for many years. He travelled extensively, both for work and pleasure, and always said White Bear Lake was the best place to live.

He enjoyed all his boats: sailboats, pontoon boats and especially his 1952 Chris Craft.

He was an outdoors guy, a lifelong hunter and fisherman, and he was a “car guy”. He was endlessly curious and always learning. He was a man you could rely on.

Memorials preferred to White Bear Lake Historical Society, the White Bear Center for the Arts, or donor’s choice. A remembrance service will be held at a later date.

A condolence message can be left for the family at johnsonpeterson.com

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

Birchwood • A cell phone was reported found April 19 at a beach access on Wildwood Avenue. The owner was contacted and the phone returned.

• A resident on Cedar Street was cited April 19 for leaving an open fire unattended after a neighbor complained of constant smoke coming from a recreational fire.

• A resident of Birchwood Avenue on April 23 reported mail theft.

Grant • A suspicious male reported for lurking along the 10000 block of 88th Street N. at 7:18 a.m. April 22 turned out to have just been thrown out by his (sudden) ex-girlfriend and was waiting along the road for the ride he called to pick him up.

• A bullet hole was reported April 24 for appearing in the side of a vehicle parked in the area of 80th Street N. and Imperial Court N.

Mahtomedi • A resident on Juniper Street on April 20 reported fraudulent charges on his bank account.

• A resident on Maple Street on April 20 reported receiving a phone call from a scammer claiming to be from a legitimate contractor performing inspections in the area. After making an appointment with the scammer, the complainant visited the company's Facebook page, which was alerting everyone that scammers were falsely representing them. The scammers had also spoofed the real company's phone number. No money was lost.

• A capsized sailboat that was reported to be on White Bear Lake near Quail Street April 20 turned out to have turned upright again before resuming its tack across the lake.

• The Holiday Station on Stillwater Road on April 20 reported a number of gas drive-offs.

• A resident of Ledgestone Drive on April 22 reported a license plate with tabs that expired in 2016 stolen off a junk car. The complainant was advised to contact the DMV. • A resident in the 1000 block of Iverness Place on April 23 reported his ex-girl-

friend for harassment. He said she phoned him many times while drinking and used multiple blocked numbers to harass him about joining a horse camp she is going to this summer. The complainant said he was not going to the horse camp. The ex-girlfriend told Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies he was the one harassing her by signing up for the same horse camp this summer. Deputies advised the parties to block each other's numbers.

• A weekly walker along Long Lake Road on April 24 reported finding 100 to 150 small empty bottles of fireball liquor near the intersection with Century Avenue. She said she was worried they belonged to FedEx workers.

• A makeshift tent was reported found April 25 in the woods in the 3000 block of Century Avenue. Deputies advised the reporter he could dispose of the tent, suspected of belonging to an unknown male, as it was located on his property.

Pine Springs • A Wisconsin man was cited at 10:33 p.m. April 14 on westbound Highway 36 for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone, driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance after stationary deputies clocked him on radar. The

driver was slow to stop his vehicle and was unable to produce proof of insurance for the vehicle. A computer check showed his driver's license as revoked for driving in Minnesota. A passenger in the vehicle showed a misdemeanor warrant out on him from Hennepin County but was not arrested because Hennepin County was unable to accept him at that time.

• Two Minnesota motorists were both cited at 11:13 p.m. and at 11:23 p.m. April 14 on westbound Highway 36 for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. Deputies clocked each of them on radar.

• An unidentified driver was cited by stationary deputies at 9:21 p.m. April 15 on westbound Highway 36 for speeding 81 mph in a 55 mph zone.

• A Louisiana motorist was cited by stationary deputies at 9:58 p.m. April 15 on eastbound Highway 36 for speeding 78 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Willernie • A resident on Kimberly Road returning from her walk on April 22 reported her neighbor for calling her the “B” word because she had earlier called deputies regarding a noise complaint. Deputies advised the neighbor about what constitutes better decision-making.

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

Vadnais Heights • Several residents in the 700 block of Greenhaven Drive reported criminal damage to their mailboxes and posts April 19. Suspected in the vandalism are three teenagers seen damaging 16 mailboxes before leaving on two bicycles and a pair of rollerblades.

• A Vadnais Heights man, 40, was arrested April 19 in the 800 block of County Road E on a felony warrant, following a traffic stop.

• Three females were reported for shoplifting shopping baskets filled with items from the Dollar Tree in the 900 block of County Road E on April 19. The females fled the area in a small blue vehicle.

• A Vadnais Heights man reported watching his car being burglarized April 19 as he was walking in a community park in the 600 block of County Road F. The driver of a gray Pontiac with loud exhaust and rust on the rear pulled up next to the complainant's

parked car, opened the unlocked door and stole jump packs, tools, the car keys and loose change before leaving. The victim was given a ride home to pick up a spare set of keys.

• A Maplewood woman, 19, was arrested without incident April 20 in the 900 block of County Road E on domestic assault and disorderly conduct warrants.

• A Vadnais Heights son, 30, was arrested April 20 in the 800 block of Belland Avenue for gross misdemeanor domestic assault and for issuing terroristic threats, following a domestic with his father. It all started when the father confronted the son about his sudden return to alcoholism and being intoxicated that morning. After the subject told his dad he wasn't going to fight anymore, he hauled off and belted his dad in the mouth with a closed fist. Because the subject had a prior felony terroristic threats conviction, the current charges were enhanced.

• A bowling ball in its bag, a pair of flip flops and a backpack went missing from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of County Road E while its owner was walking in Sucker Creek Park April 20.

White Bear Township • A Monticello man, 24, was arrested April 20 in the 5900 block of Highway 61 for DWI. The report was forwarded to the city attorney for charges.

• A resident in the 5300 block of Eagle Street reported $2,000 in tools stolen from his work vehicle while it was parked overnight April 20-21.

• A Vadnais Heights man, 44, was arrested on warrant without incident April 21 in the 5300 block of Bald Eagle Blvd W. • A Minnesota driver's license and personal items were reported found April 23 in the 4800 block of Golden Ponds Lane. The items were brought to the property room for their owner to pick up.

• A Minneapolis man reported three credit cards stolen from a wallet inside his unlocked vehicle while it was parked at a work site in the 5500 block of Meehan Drive on April 24. As a result, unauthorized charges were made at the Vadnais Heights Target before he could cancel them. The case is under investigation.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Illegal dumping occurred in the 1600 block of 9th Street April 30.

• A forgery incident at a business in the 2200 block of 5th Street was reported April 30.

The incident was found to have occurred in Michigan in July, 2018.

• A man was arrested after fleeing in his vehicle in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway April 30.

• Harassment was reported in the 3500 block of Rolling View Court May 1.

• Officers responded to an illegal recreational fire in the 4900 block of Division Avenue May 1.

• A vehicle and numerous tools were stolen from a religious institution in the 4600 block of Bald Eagle Avenue May 1.

• Someone tried to steal a vehicle and damaged the ignition switch in the 2200 block of Southwood Drive May 1.

• A paddle board was stolen from a lakefront property in the 4800 block of Lake Avenue May 1.

• A burglary occurred in the 4000 block of Highway 61 May 1 and a suspect was arrested on unrelated felony charges.

• Two individuals were arrested for possession of narcotics in the 4900 block of Highway 61 May 1.

• Damage to property in the amount of $5,000 occurred in the 4000 block of Scheuneman Road May 4.

• A woman reported a friend stole her key fob and took off in her vehicle in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway May 2. The vehicle was recovered in St. Paul the next day.

• Several private property signs were damaged overnight May 4 at the intersection of Hillary Farm Lane and Scheuneman Road in Gem Lake.

• A customer reported a new amplifier and subwoofer speakers were stolen from his SUV while it was at the dealership for repairs in the 1800 block of County Road F May 2.

• Officers were dispatched for a report of a speeding vehicle in the area of Lake Avenue and 5th Street May 3.

• Officers responded to a report of a vehicle driving in the area of Dillon Street without headlights on May 3.

• A dog versus dog attack occurred in the 1600 block of Birch Lake Blvd. May 3.

• Officers noticed a verbal disturbance in the area of 4th Street and Banning Avenue May 3 and advised the parties to leave.

• Officers responded twice to a complaint of disorderly conduct in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue May 3. A suspect tried to hit the complainant with a vehicle, and then tried again. No arrest was made.

• A St. Paul man tried to pass a forged check in the 1400 block of Highway 96 and was ultimately arrested for that as well as possession of a controlled substance May 4.

• A domestic dispute was reported in the 4900 block of Stewart Avenue May 4.

• Officers smelled marijuana from a car in the parking lot of Cub Foods on Buerkle Road May 4 and cited the driver for possession.

• An SUV fled a traffic stop in the area of 694 and White Bear Avenue May 5. The passenger was identified.

• Loitering was reported in the 3500 block of Century Ave May 5.

• Illegal dumping was reported in the 4400 block of White Bear Parkway May 5.

• A dog versus dog attack was reported in the 3800 block of White Bear Avenue May 5.

• A two vehicle crash occurred near the in-

tersection of County Road E and Highway 61 May 5.

• A scam in the form of a threat if a fee was not paid was reported in the 1800 block of Highway 96 May 5.

• A verbal domestic incident occurred in the 3100 block of Karth Road May 5.

• Officers arrested someone for trespassing in the 3500 block of Century Avenue May 5.

• Theft was reported at the Speedway gas station on White Bear Avenue May 5.

• On May 6, an employee in the 4800 block of White Bear Parkway reported theft of catalytic converters from two vehicles that had occurred in April based on video footage.

• Garage windows were broken at a residence in the 1800 block of Birch Lake Avenue May 6. The homeowner's car was rummaged through but nothing reported stolen.

• A motorcycle was stolen from a garage located in the 4800 block of Centerville Road May 6.

• A traffic stop in the area of 35E and Highway 96 resulted in the arrest of a woman for 4th degree DWI May 6.

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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

STATEMENT OF NET POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 (WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018)

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of MinneVRWD XQGHU DQ DVVXPHG QDPH KHUHE\ FHUWLÀHV 7KH DVVXPHG QDPH XQGHU ZKLFK WKH EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH FRQGXFWHG LV TZ Designs 7KH VWUHHW DGGUHVV RI WKH SULQFLSDO SODFH RI EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH 1568 Hague Ave Apt 2 Saint Paul MN 55104 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

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Primary Government Business-Type Activities 2019

Governmental Activities Current Assets: Cash and Investments Accounts Receivable - Net Accrued Interest Receivable Loan Receivable Due from Other Governmental Units Property Taxes Receivable Special Assessments Receivable Inventory Prepaid Items Net Pension Asset Capital Assets (Net of Accumulated Depreciation): Nondepreciable Depreciable Total Assets

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of MinneVRWD XQGHU DQ DVVXPHG QDPH KHUHE\ FHUWLÀHV 7KH DVVXPHG QDPH XQGHU ZKLFK WKH EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH FRQGXFWHG LV Cornelius Pasta Company 7KH VWUHHW DGGUHVV RI WKH SULQFLSDO SODFH RI EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH

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Deferred Outflows Of Resources: Deferred Outflows - Refunding of Debt Deferred Outflows - Pensions Total Deferred Outflows

18,725,233 442,256 58,390 139,100 111,013 71,864 1,590,652 75,282 29,758 1,078,104

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3,022,303 582,396 6,525 5,770 141,530 45,109 -

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21,747,536 1,024,652 58,390 139,100 117,538 71,864 1,596,422 216,812 74,867 1,078,104

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Due to Other Governmental Units Contracts Payable Accrued Interest Payable Deposits Payable Compensated Absences Payable: Due Within One Year Due In More Than One Year Net Pension Liability: Due In More Than One Year Bonds Payable: Due Within One Year Due In More Than One Year Total Liabilities

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of MinneVRWD XQGHU DQ DVVXPHG QDPH KHUHE\ FHUWLÀHV 7KH DVVXPHG QDPH XQGHU ZKLFK WKH EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH FRQGXFWHG LV Inspiring Spaces 7KH VWUHHW DGGUHVV RI WKH SULQFLSDO SODFH RI EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH 1847 5th St.

:KLWH %HDU /DNH 01 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

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2,875 13,733,809 17,540,317

8,315,744 38,555,575 72,996,604

7,417,479 35,917,877 71,733,131

431,012 431,012

8,694 23,636 32,330

8,694 454,648 463,342

10,166 523,428 533,594

202,269 13,685 302,009 296,176 166,613 54,337

35,384 5,167 (1,243) 61,149 -

237,653 18,852 300,766 296,176 227,762 54,337

506,929 12,793 27,735 158,892 278,614 37,245

174,546

20,140 19,508

20,140 194,054

121,635 73,325

719,928

240,611

960,539

984,755

1,794,375 13,750,983 17,474,921

595,625 5,194,348 6,170,689

2,390,000 18,945,331 23,645,610

1,934,999 21,398,807 25,535,729

Deferred Inflows of Resources: Deferred Inflows - Pensions NET POSITION Net Investment in Capital Assets Restricted for: Capital Asset Replacement Park Improvements Debt Service Fire Relief Pension Unexpended Municipal Construction Aid Unrestricted Total Net Position

654,758

69,403

724,161

1,089,434

17,506,215

7,999,876

25,506,091

21,641,390

4,984,106 1,032,809 111,013 14,123,477 37,757,620

3,332,679 11,332,555

4,984,106 1,032,809 111,013 17,456,156 49,090,175

34,104 7,199 4,283,187 851,468 1,293,660 17,530,554 45,641,562

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CITY OF MAHTOMEDI, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF ACTIVITES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 (WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018)

Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position

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Business-Type Activities: Water Utility Sewer Utility Total Business-Type Activities Total Primary Government

1,267,387 1,631,158 1,386,076 445,394 437,427 364,140 5,531,582

Charges for Services

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1,308,700 1,196,261 2,504,961 $

8,036,543

Program Revenues Operating Capital Grants and Grants and Contributions Contributions

401,918 406,615 369,875 13,431 562,482 1,754,321

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1,013,621 1,206,158 2,219,779 $

3,974,100

67,299 94,886 162,185

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$

162,185

1,475,376 11,539 1,486,915

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1,486,915

Governmental Activities

Primary Government Business-Type Activities 2019

$

$

(865,469) (1,157,244) 554,061 (420,424) 125,055 (364,140) (2,128,161)

(2,128,161)

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Totals 2018

(865,469) (1,157,244) 554,061 (420,424) 125,055 (364,140) (2,128,161)

$ (1,087,229) (1,025,573) 156,815 (243,324) 81,863 (351,017) (2,468,465)

(295,079) 9,897 (285,182)

(295,079) 9,897 (285,182)

(68,118) 25,488 (42,630)

(285,182)

(2,413,343)

(2,511,095)

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4,741,617

4,086,582

GENERAL REVENUES General Property Taxes Grants and Contributions Not Restricted to Specific Programs Unrestricted Investment Earnings Other Revenues (Expenses) Transfers Total General Revenues

14,544 646,480 321,351 (370,367) 5,353,625

134,375 3,589 370,367 508,331

14,544 780,855 324,940 5,861,956

47,518 181,281 498,072 4,813,453

CHANGE IN NET POSITION

3,225,464

223,149

3,448,613

2,302,358

34,532,156

11,109,406

45,641,562

43,339,204

$ 37,757,620

$ 11,332,555

$ 49,090,175

$ 45,641,562

Net Position - January 1 NET POSITION - DECEMBER 31 Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 13, 2020.

22,696,133 964,679 56,539 137,800 1,300,446 65,217 1,635,992 300,078 37,286 1,203,605

8,312,869 24,821,766 55,456,287

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PRIMARY GOVERNMENT Governmental Activities: General Government Public Safety Streets City Parks Storm Water Interest on Long-Term Debt Total Governmental Activities

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LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

Expenses

2018

ASSETS

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

Functions/Programs

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4,741,617

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Centerville resident Diane Clancy (left) and Lino Lakes resident Karyn Brisk (center) drop off 70 masks with other MaskUpMN members at the Centennial Fire District station in Centerville on Saturday, April 25.

they can do and how they can help. This gives them a sense of pride. It is a win-win,� Brisk explained.

The group has now expanded far beyond that to include not only health care professionals but sewing gurus. The group also has members like Centerville resident Diane Clancy, who doesn’t sew, but helps wash, cut and iron fabric and also delivers supplies and masks. “I thought it was just going to be this little thing and we could help a couple of places and Summit,� Brisk said. “It has ballooned out bigger than I thought it would. Originally, it was health care workers but now it is just people who want to help.� Clancy added, “The growth has just been astronomical. It has just taken off. It is really heartwarming to watch everyone coming together and getting it done.�

As of press deadline, the group had 376 members who have helped to make around 2,150 masks. MaskUpMn has seven drop-off locations

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throughout the Twin Cities: Lino Lakes, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Eagan, Richfield, Minneapolis and Edina.

The free masks have been given to utility workers, restaurants, group homes, halfway houses, clinics, small businesses and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have helped so many different groups, groups that I never would have even thought of that need masks,â&#x20AC;? Brisk said.

If you need something, it is likely that you can fi nd someone in the group who has it, Brisk said.

For example, if you run out of elastic and put a call out to the group, someone will likely respond that they have some to spare.

For all requests and donations, visit maskupmn.com and or email maskupmn@gmail.com.

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Blaine resident Nikki Handrich, a member of the MaskUpMN group, dropped off 57 masks at the Spring Lake Park, Blaine and Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department on Saturday, April 25.

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What started out as a group of Summit Orthopedics staff making masks for patients has spiraled into a much bigger effort.

Lino Lakes resident Karyn Brisk, RN, started the MaskUpMN Facebook group April 6. She came up with the idea after Summit Orthopedics President Dr. Robert Anderson sent out a companywide email pleading for masks for patients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It got me super emotional. I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know anything about sewing, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know much about technology, but I think I can do something,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? she recalled.

Brisk reached out to one of her co-workers who knew how to sew, and Brsikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband to help set up the website (maskupmn.com).

The purpose of the group is to get masks into the hands of as many people and businesses as possible.

Initially, it started out as an appeal to Summit Orthopedics employees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of Summit has been furloughed because we do elective surgeries. People are at home and want to know what

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Lucy’s Burgers thinks ‘outside the to-go box’

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

After his restaurant closed down for a month, Lucy’s Burgers’ owner Rob Scott had some time to think about what the business could do for its patrons, not only to offer a sense of normalcy but keep the doors open.

Scott, formerly a resident of North Oaks, opened the establishment in White Bear Township in March 2017.

He also owns T4 Technologies, an IT consulting company that caters to the needs of nonprofit organizations.

“The last Friday (March 17) we were open, we did $240 in sales.

When all this started to happen, we realized that there was not going to be a way that the restaurant could survive on take-out and delivery,” he explained. “From a restaurant economic standpoint, food is our least profitable item that we sell. Really, the restaurant is supported by beer and booze. At that point I made the decision that it was better to close right away so that my staff could get unemployment and be able to survive, versus having them work for two weeks and (then) telling them I don’t have enough money to pay you.”

Scott immediately started applying for loans/aid and fighting to receive the insurance coverage he felt the business had. Fortunately, his business received enough Payment Protection Program (PPP) funding to cover payroll for eight weeks. “I have eight weeks to figure out if we can come up with some new business operational plan that can allow us to survive in a new world.”

Scott has also started a GoFundMe page (www.gofundme.com/f/j5kbplegal-fees) to help pay for legal fees he has paid in his fight against the insurance company.

“He (Scott) is a businessman ... but this restaurant is not all about profit for him, it is about the community,”

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Waitress Taylor Brang, of Lino Lakes, brought orders out car hop style.

Cars filled the parking lot at Lucy’s Burgers to enjoy a meal and watch “Back to the Future” on an inflatable movie screen Saturday, May 2.

said Lucy’s Burgers manager and Lino Lakes resident Diana Cox. “The world is evolving right now, and we have to evolve with it. Either we can make the changes and make our company still successful and still be able to help our community, or we shut our doors.”

Scott’s mind started spinning.

“I was racking my brain on things we can do to get somewhat of a sense of normalcy back to people’s lives and back to the restaurant, and how we can utilize the space that we have and still function in some sort of social distancing friendly manner,” he said.

“I’m certain that even when they allow us to open for in-house dining, they are going to force us to run it at 25% capacity. I have a 100-seat restaurant and if they only allow me to put 25 people in the seats, there is absolutely no way we can survive.”

So, Scott bought a bunch of the

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old-school car hop trays so he could serve guests in their cars. “Then I started thinking: If we can serve people in their cars, what can we do to entertain them while they are sitting in their cars?”

Scott bought an inflatable movie screen and FM transmitter and will now offer free movies for families at sunset every Saturday. Lucy’s Burgers kitchen will remain open for orders until about halfway through the movie (this is subject to change).

After the kitchen closes, candy, popcorn and bottled water will be for sale.

On Thursdays at 7 p.m., families can play trivia in their cars. Teams will text in their team name, hear the questions over the radio and text in their answers.

On Sunday mornings, River Valley Fellowship of Ministries of Lake Elmo runs a church service in the restaurant’s parking lot. During the service, Lucy’s Burgers kitchen will be open to serve breakfast sandwich-

es, hash browns and coffee. Communion will likely be done with individual juice boxes.

“We are pretty excited. People are looking for some sense of normalcy, even if it is not completely normal,” Scott said. “We wanted to provide something fun for families in the neighborhood while being conscious of social distancing.”

Cox said, “Everything that he is doing for the community. I believe that’s why he is so successful, is because of his emotional connection to Lucy’s.”

In addition to these fun events, the business located in the strip mall at 1190 County Road J is, of course, offering takeout and delivery (within 5 miles of the restaurant).

“Restaurants are going to have to think outside of the ‘to-go box’ to stay alive,” Scott said.

Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Effective Wednesday, March 18, the lobby will be closed to in-person transactions.

The drive up teller will be available regular business hours to serve your teller needs.

1) Loan applications can be completed online 2) Coin counting will not be accepted through the drive thru teller

Electronic commerce such as debit cards, credit cards, mobile/remote deposits, direct deposits and automatic payments (ACH) give you hands-off access to Cities 24/7: 1) Balance inquiries, account transfers, loan payments and credit card payments can be handled through our 24-hour phone banking system (651-426-7600) 2) Cash access with a debit/credit or ATM card at over 50,000 fee free ATMs nationwide 3) Purchase items with a debit or credit card 4) Online banking – if you haven’t signed up, do so through our website at www.citiescu.org. Click enroll now.

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GROOMERS: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It is going to be crazy for a whileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; FROM PAGE 1

offering curbside drop-off grooming services and curbside pickup of products, but has not been able to open up its boarding operation. Hilton says she is hopeful the business will be able to resume boarding services on or near May 18, when the stay-at-home order is expected to be lifted. Goldwood Kennels is, however, accepting boarding reservations for later this summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are substantially lower in our boarding numbers going into summer than we normally are,â&#x20AC;? Hilton explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With Memorial Day coming up, we are usually full or very close to full. Our numbers are down quite a bit with people not traveling as much as they would be, (and) family gatherings, events and weddings being canceled or postponed.â&#x20AC;?

Because of the halt in boarding services, 12 staff members have not yet been able return to work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a really close-knit staff, we are very much like family.

We really want to get to that point when we can bring everyone back and be a full and bustling kennel again,â&#x20AC;?

Hilton said.

The business is staying more than busy with the demand for grooming services. Before the shutdown, appointments were booked into late May. Now appointments are booked into June, July and beyond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been spending every free moment trying to get people off of the waiting list and getting people scheduled,â&#x20AC;? Hilton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is going to be crazy for a while.

Everybody needs to be patient.â&#x20AC;?

Appointments look very different these days, too. Upon arrival, customers will find cones and signs directing them through the process. A groomer will come out to the passenger side window and direct owners to keep their dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collar and leash, which is then switched out with one of Goldwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leashes. Every leash is disinfect-

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Goldwood Kennels groomers (from left) Leah Boterman, Lisa Ketcham and Carly Monson are busy trying to catch up on all the cancelled and rescheduled appointments.

ed after each use. Groomers are also wearing gloves and masks.

Christaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paw Spa Christaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paw Spa in Centerville is also playing catch-up. Owner Christa Weber said in addition to all the appointments she lost and is trying to frantically reschedule, she lost two groomers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to cancel eight weeks of appointments. I spent hours on the phone,â&#x20AC;? she recalled about the shutdown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have two groomers trying to catch up four peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and catch up from being closed. Spring is usually one of our busiest time a year anyway. We are already booked out a month from now and I still havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t caught up on all the calls.â&#x20AC;?

Weber has been putting in 12-hour days. She grooms from about 8 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. and then spends the evening hours making phone calls. Despite the long days, Weber is happy to be taking care of the dogs again.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was starting to feel really bad for these poor dogs. I worry about some of them getting eye infections, hurting their nails,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have already seen some dogs that ripped their nails off because they got too long.â&#x20AC;?

In an effort to protect staff and groomers, the check-in process looks very different now. Once customers arrive, they can either call or wave at the groomers through the windows to let them know they have arrived. They then place their dog in a kennel on the side of the building and remove their collar and leash. A groomer will then let the dog in through a side door and take them immediately to the bath area.

In addition to undertaking more disinfecting procedures, groomers are also wearing masks and using hand sanitizer.

Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

Born to act: Nok-Chiclana looks ahead after prep stage career

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Ninchai Nok-Chiclana caught the acting bug early. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I decided to pursue acting as a profession at the age of 8, when I saw the movie â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;West Side Storyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with my family,â&#x20AC;? the White Bear Lake senior said.

She got started by watching TV dramas with her mother. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would copy their facial expressions in the mirror.

Those were my first â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;acting classes,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which is very odd but very funny to remember.â&#x20AC;?

A standout in high school productions, Nok-Chiclana said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll attend The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York next year to pursue her dream.

Her notable roles in White Bear Lake plays were as Aggie Manville in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Play On!â&#x20AC;? during her freshman year, Principal Clark in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Footlooseâ&#x20AC;? as a sophomore, and the title role in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aidaâ&#x20AC;? as a senior.

Nok-Chiclana was named a semifinalist for the Hennepin Theatre Trust Spotlight Programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Triple-Threat Award, chosen by an audition process, as both a junior and senior. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ninchai can sing and dance and act. She is a triple threat,â&#x20AC;? said Wendy Suoja, choir director and music director for musicals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her acting skills are top-notch. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen Ninchai act on stage, you know what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m talking about.

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CITY OF GRANT NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Grant will meet at Grant Town Hall on Kimbro Avenue at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 1st, 2020. The meeting may be held using video conference and notice of call in information will be posted. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the making of an improvement on the following paved streets: Jody Avenue North, Jody Avenue Court North, 103rd Street North, 103rd Street Court North, Juno Avenue North, Joliet Avenue North, 101st Street North & Kellman Court North, the project improvement shall include pavement rehabilitation, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.011 to 429.111. The estimated cost for this improvement is $1,400,000. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the as-

â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is magic. She draws her audience in with moments of humor, love, seriousness and sadness. Her skills are diverse. She is capable of transforming words on a page to relatable emotions.â&#x20AC;?

Kari Steinbach, a director who worked with her in several productions, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found Ninchai to be an exuberant performer with a strong stage presence and the ability to energize any scene that she is in.â&#x20AC;?

Nok-Chiclana didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get picked for the fall musical as a freshman, but made up for lost ground after that, starting with her role as Aggie in the spring play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was immensely grateful for the spring play role because it uplifted me and gave me more confidence in my skill, after being rejected from the musical,â&#x20AC;? she reflected.

The next year in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Footloose,â&#x20AC;? she was initially cast in an ensemble number, but that changed with three performances left when the actress who played Principal Clark fell ill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ms. Suoja asked me to step in and perform her role the night of (the play)! It gave me the confidence to believe in myself and my ability to perform under pressure.â&#x20AC;?

That experience helped her claim the Aida role in the love story between an Egyptian prince and a slave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aida gave me the opportunity to show my range of acting and to connect with more people through my performance,â&#x20AC;? Nok-Chiclana said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Playing) the

title role my senior year truly showed me that I've come a long way from not even getting into the musical my freshman year.â&#x20AC;?

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sessment will be available at the hearing. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the property abutting such street. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Written and oral comments will be considered. Persons who require this information in another format should contact City of Grant at (651) 426-3383 at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.

Kim Points - City Clerk Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 13 and 20, 2020.

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Published three times in the White Bear Press on April 29, May 6 and 13, 2020.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT SUMMONS CASE. NO. 62-CV-07-1587 United General Title Insurance Company, Plaintiff, vs. Zen Title LLC, Title Source Ltd d/b/a Title Direct; Trent C. Jonas; Charles E. Bethel, III and Jennifer Frantz, Defendents.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDENTS TRENT C. JONAS, CHARLES E. BETHEL, III, AND JENNIFER FRANTZ: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you.

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WHO RESTORES MY POWER WHEN IT GOES OUT - ELECTRIC HIGHWAY 96 CONCRETE REPAIR - Work will begin this week LINEWORKERS – Here is some interesting information about those to repair the concrete pavement on Highway 96 between lineworkers that we should know: Otter Lake Road and Highway 61 in White Bear Lake. Lane • Zone in on safety & respect roadside work crews, 1 work zone crash occurs closures may be in place during construction. At least one lane every 5.4 minutes; 70 work zone crashes result in injuries each day; 12 work zone will remain open in each direction. As part of the project, a permanent pedestrian crossing median will be installed near Columbia Park. Repairs crashes result in at least 1 fatality each week on Highway 96 between White Bear Parkway and Otter Lake Road were completed • Never plug a generator into a wall outlet in your home or garage, the power that back feeds into the electric line could electrocute a utility worker or neighbor in 2019.

• Don’t post signs on utility poles, foreign objects can tear utility workers’ protective clothing, which is the first line of protection from an electric shock NEW DATE FOR NIGHT TO UNITE – TUESDAY OCTOBER 6, 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic is prompting the date change for this annual event. • Electric lineworkers rank 15 on the list of 25 most dangerous jobs in America the Sheriff’s Office is joining other member agencies of the Minnesota THESE ITEMS CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR PETS – Crime Prevention Association & rescheduling the 2020 event date. We Plants – aloe, carnation, daisy, eucalyptus, garlic, hydrangea, lily have time in the coming weeks to figure out how our communities will celebrate Night & poinsettia, tulips, azalea, morning glory, just to name a few to Unite. Ideas range from a remake of the original National Night Out display of outdoor Foods – grapes, raisins, chocolate, avocados, onions, garlic, lights & front porch vigils to fully embracing recent traditions of block parties, cookouts & salt, coffee, xylitol, raw yeast dough, spoiled foods, fatty foods, celebrating a message of neighborhood camaraderie. Put those creative hats on & let’s get macadamia nuts the conversations started. Look for more information as it becomes available.

Objects – buttons, coins, jewelry, paper clips, twist ties, cotton swabs, dental floss Of the calls to the ASPCA’s poison control center 19.6% of the pets ingested other-thecounter medications; 17.5% human medications; 11.4% human food; & plants 5.5% NORMAL SPRINKLING REGULATIONS – The Township’s normal 6:00-10:00 a.m. & 6:00-10:00 p.m. odd numbered houses odd days/even numbered houses even days remain in effect until further notice.

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in my life,” said the councilman. “The cure is worse than the disease.”

In his resolution, Urban noted that the statewide shutdown on March 27 was the result of an estimated 74,000 deaths. The governor then extended the statewide shutdown again on April 8, indicating the state could face 20,000 deaths. The primary reason for the order was to flatten the curve so the state’s excellent health care industry could increase capacity to manage any surge. Those objectives have been accomplished, it read.

On April 13, the governor announced that the state would reopen upon testing capability of 5,000 tests per day. On April 22, after an announced increase in testing capability to 20,000 tests per day, the state remained shut down.

The city’s resolution said the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office stated the statewide shutdown has caused significant increases in drug abuse, mental health issues, suicides and domestic violence.

In addition, it read, large portions of the population have been pushed into poverty.

Walz extended the shutdown again on April 30 and Urban contends that the reasons for the new extension do not meet with the original goals and achieved results established by the governor.

“We need to look at the data we now have and let people get on with their lives,” continued Urban, who owns a construction company and several bars, here and out of state. “This can’t continue.

People are losing their livelihoods. It’s really troubling and it’s not American.”

Two months ago, business owners were concerned about not recruiting enough employees, Urban said. “Now, they don’t know if they will reopen. That is not OK. I have a small platform as a City Council member and I’m going to use it.”

Gunderson admitted she wasn’t going to support the original resolution, but after tweaking by council members, felt it had a less aggressive tone and there-

fore supported the revised language. A small business owner herself, the mayor agreed it’s time to get the economy moving again.

“The shutdown is causing stress in the community; people are worried,” Gunderson said. “If big box stores can operate safely, surely a small Main Street retailer or salon can, as well.”

Remaining council members all supported the resolution. Craig Johnson believes at least 50% of the people in Vadnais Heights agree with reopening Minnesota now.

“Sometimes we think, ‘What can little Vadnais Heights do to change things?’

Sometimes it takes a voice,” Johnson said. “We need to speak for the people.

What I see out in public, walking on the trails, people run into the woods to make sure they’re social distancing. We’ve instilled fear in our population and that’s not a good thing. A message is needed now. We need to do something, so I quit hearing that this is ‘the new normal.’ We

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VADNAIS HEIGHTS — Prairie will soon become homes on the corner of Hwy. 96 and McMenemy Street.

Months after receiving At Home Apartments’ proposal to build multifamily housing on 13.5 acres next to IC System, City Council approved the project.

“This process has taken a long and winding road since December,” noted Nolan Wall, planning/community development director. The planned unit development review presented last week was the third and final step before the city issues a building permit.

Neighbors turned out in droves at earlier public hearings to oppose the project, citing traffic and density concerns on the corner.

“I feel bad that some neighbors didn’t get their wish, but we did something responsible here,” said Councilman Greg Urban. “This property was zoned to be office/warehouse. That could have been a plant with three shifts and a lot of heavy traffic.”

Wall briefed the council prior to the vote, noting the project was on the low end of density ranges in the city at 13.2 units per acre. It is compliant with the city’s Comprehensive Plan.

The application did require an amendment to the Comp Plan, which the Metropolitan Council approved, since the property is being rezoned to accommodate higher density hous-

ing. Wall feels the project is “a good buffer between office/warehouse (on the adjoining property) and residential (across McMenemy Street).”

Wall added that the applicant made a few changes that differ from the original concept plan after gathering public input. There is now one entrance/exit on Oak Grove. Exterior building materials were upgraded to more stone and brick, more landscaping and more colors. The new owner plans to plant 112 major trees plus numerous ornamental grasses and shrubs.

Architect Pete Keely told council the lengthy process has “helped us to bring the design further along.”

He showed slides of the interior of the apartment lobby, which offers a fireplace and comfortable seating, amenities like the outdoor pool and a fitness/yoga center. A concierge will be on staff in the lobby to deal with resident issues and a package room will receive deliveries.

One resident spoke during a public hearing at the May 5 meeting.

The man called the height of the apartment building “egregious.”

He encouraged the city to require a building no higher than three stories.

Wall pointed out that the apartment unit is situated on the property to “reduce shock and awe.”

“This is the new design,” he said, noting that an office/business warehouse would allow a building of 45 feet in height 40 feet away from McMenemy Street. “It would be much

more visible and potentially abrasive in my opinion,” Wall said. “It would have more impact than this (proposed) structure.”

At Home Chief Real Estate Officer and counsel Leanna Stefaniak addressed concerns that the apartment building is four stories.

“The IC System building is 57 feet high. We designed our site to create a nice transition,” she said. “It was very purposeful. Our building is 400 feet away from McMenemy.”

Stefaniak stressed that her company believes “in the collaborative process. We tried to incorporate as much feedback as we could. We hope you see that as a good faith effort on our part. We hope you’ll see us as good neighbors.”

Councilman Craig Johnson called the project “the best development we could have expected for this corner.”

Councilman Bob Morse liked the alternative housing the 163-unit project gives seniors.

“About 44% of the city’s population is baby boomers and older,” Morse said. “I hear from a number of people who are downsizing and have no place to go. They want to stay in the city and can’t. This provides an alternative. This is a great site for this. It has a ton of upside.”

Mayor Heidi Gunderson thanked At Home for listening to concerns.

“It’s been a long process,” she said.

“I also want to thank the community for its wonderful suggestions.”

have to get back to our old lives where people don’t run from other people.”

Urban iterated the order’s inequality, pointing out that hotels can be open but campgrounds are closed. “People aren’t taking this seriously anymore,” he said. “It will be considered a total joke if people continue to not be able to get a haircut.”

The council’s stance does not diminish the risk by COVID-19 to people in longterm care facilities, seniors and those with underlying health conditions. The resolution specifically advises that those groups follow all recommended precautions to stay safe.

“We want everyone to be safe,” Urban stressed. “We know who is at risk. If you don’t feel safe, don’t leave your house.

There are a lot of people who can resume their lives.”

A copy of the full resolution can be viewed on the city’s website, www. cityvadnaisheights.com. Click on the COVID-19 tab at the top.

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Event chair Dale Grambush noted, “The events have a long tradition in our community, so we are looking for fun and creative ways to run

events that safely engage our community.”

Plans for the Grande Parade, Medallion Hunt, Community Garage Sale, the Children’s Fishing Contest and more are still underway. A smaller Marketfest with live music on two stages, the car show and local vendors will run for four Thursdays from July 30 - August 20; visit www.marketfestwbl.com for the music lineup. The fi reworks committee is reviewing different options for dates and will announce their plan

soon. Unfortunately, other popular events such as the Beach Dance and Boat Show have been canceled for this year.

The Button Contest will continue to accept design submissions from students grades K-6. The submission form can be downloaded at www. manitoudays.com and emailed by June 1. Prizes will be awarded for the top three designs, and the winner’s design will be featured in the White Bear Press, on Manitou Days promotions, and volunteer t-shirts.

Anyone interested in hosting an official Manitou Days event can apply online by June 15 at www. manitoudays.com. A complete list of events will be available in early July.

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The Vadnais Heights Food Shelf will distribute food products from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F. Food is available to any family in need who is considered lower income. Registration is available the day of the event.

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Heart4Art@Home

White Bear Center for the Arts will publish a Heart 4 Art program video that goes live at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 14. People are setting Zoom watch party happy hours, and those who have made a tradition out of past years are organizing around breakfast, lunch or dinner to enjoy the video with friends. Contributions of any amount are encouraged. To participate, go to whitebeararts.org.

Farmers Insurance supports relief

As communities across the country continue to face unprecedented circumstances in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmers Insurance has granted donations to nonprofits directly related to relief efforts, as nominated by Farmers agents and district managers across the country. Local Farmers agents Mark Swanson and John Volgren both secured grants for local organizations.

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The lack of precipitation we're experiencing right now doesn't concern me too much. This is a good opportunity for homeowners and farmers to get prep work done outdoors, whether it's preparing their backyard garden or ďŹ eld. Neighbor Judy was concerned about frost and rightly so as the temperature dropped down to 30Âş Saturday morning. Neighbor Tu was busy planting his

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Treat plantar fasciitis, knee pain, shin splints, heel pain and more.

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• Replace doors in existing jambs • Stair Parts • Lock sets by EmtekTM • Interior doors • Exterior doors • Door hardware • Mouldings (wood, paintable) • Custom door hanging

We have an expanded line of primed MDF and wood veneer mouldings.

“KEEP BRUSHING AND FLOSSING”! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN SOON!

Dental Care for the Entire Family

651-288-2994 651-288-4992 Please call for a complimentary quote

VOLGREN AGENCY

Mouldings, Doors & More 667110

651-653-3802

4100 Bellaire Avenue www.WhiteBearLakeDental.com

Auto • Home • Life • Business

White Bear Lake 651-486-7194 3588 Hwy 61 • M-F 9-5:30 www.mouldingsdoorsandmore.com

2063 Co. Road E East White Bear Lake, MN 55110

j.volgren@farmersagent.com Serving Minnesota and Wisconsin for 30+ years John Volgren, Owner/Agent

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If you have a door or moulding problem or just want the best value for your remodeling project, come to the experts at Mouldings, Doors & More.

As we navigate through the reopening for normal dental procedures, please know we continue to follow strict CDC, OSHA, and MN Dental Board standards for infection control. The safety of our patients, and employees, remains our highest priority. In the meantime,