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State Champs

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Mahtomedi baseball team found itself in a familiar position Saturday — playing in a state championship game at Target Field for the third time in six years.

The outcome was anything but familiar, as the state finals turned into a historic rout, but happily in the Zephyrs favor.

They pummeled Grand Rapids 20-3 in for the Class 3A crown (second-highest of four classes), setting championship game records for runs scored and margin of victory.

Coach Rob Garry said his squad entered the season with high expectations: “After a year off, we had no idea what to expect from other teams, but we did feel like we were as good as Mahtomedi teams we have had in the past, and due to those teams’ successes. We liked our chances of being in the mix toward the end of the season.”

This was Mahtomedi’s sixth state tournament since 2014.

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The Mahtomedi Zephyrs and coaches, including head coach Rob Garry at left in the back, show off the state championship plaque for parents and media moments after the final out at Target Field.

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It was a school year like no other, and the members of the school board congratulated all White Bear Lake students for getting through the worst and best of it at their last meeting of the 2020-2021 school year on June 14.

“Graduation is commendable on its own, but the many twists and turns that the class of 2021 experienced as they finished up their high school career put them in a special place in history,” said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak.

“The grace and resilience these students have developed during the experience will help them continue to thrive as they meet and overcome adversity in the future.”

The district will continue to see changes in the near future—the more welcome kind—as North Campus will be expanded to include grades 11-12 and South Campus will be remodeled to be a home for future Sunrise Park Middle Schoolers by 2024.

The changes will require a lot of structural work spread across the district. At its June 14 meeting, the school board awarded the sale of facilities maintenance bonds to J.P. Morgan in the amount of $27.9 million. These bonds will primari-

ly be used to fund the expansion at North Campus over the next several years. The district accepted bids from developers Kraus-Anderson in the amount of $148.9 million for this North Campus project. At the same time, the board also accepted bids in the amount of $6.3 million for phase 2 of an addition and renovation project at South Campus.

This phase of the project includes a classroom and office addition, as well as renovations and the creation of flexible learning spaces for when the Sunrise Park staff and students transition into the building. Phase 1—the construction of a gymnasium to serve as a storm shelter and classroom space—will be completed in August 2021.

The effects of COVID-19 were notable in the district’s 2021-2022 preliminary budget presented at the meeting. The nutrition services fund, for example, began the year in the red with a negative fund balance of $315,649.

“We expect this to be a good summer for the nutritional services program, and we project that we’ll be out of the negative fund balance after next year,” said Tim Wald, assistant superintendent of finances and operations. The board approved the preliminary budget, SEE WELCOME CHANGES, PAGE 9

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1st show premieres at the Northern Lights Outdoor Stage Like most small nonprofits over this past year, Children's Performing Arts (CPA) was trying to figure out how to stay connected with its students and community throughout the pandemic.

“As things kept shutting down and remaining shut down, we started to make plans,” said Sharon Hanifl-Lee, CPA board chair. “We understood the importance of getting the students into an in-person environment as soon as possible.”

With uncertainty about when venues would start opening again, CPA decided to move its summer schedule outside. In December 2020, CPA was granted the funds to purchase a portable outdoor stage at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center.

The stage was purchased from an entertainment company looking to consolidate inventory in the midst of the pandemic.

“It was the exact right timing, both for us as well as the company wanting to sell,” said Hanifl-Lee. The stage had originally been housed in Florida and made its journey in early May to the back parking lot of the Hanifl Performing Arts Center, where both CPA and Lakeshore Players Theatre (LPT) will be using it throughout the summer.

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Wolgamot Lake Links Trail Enhancement Fund Announced The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation (GWBLCF) has established the Wolgamot Lake Links Trail Enhancement Fund in honor of Steve Wolgamot.

Steve has been an integral force in establishing the Lake Links Trail and securing state funding. The trail – 21 years in the making - will be a safe 10-mile walking and bicycling trail that will benefit all the communities that share the shores of White Bear Lake and beyond.

The GWBLCF established the fund with an initial investment of $2,500. Since then, more than $10,800 has been donated. The fund’s purpose is to provide enhancements along the Lake Links Trail outside of the initial infrastructure, such benches, water fountains and signage.

As GWBLCF Board Chair Carol McFarlane stated in her remarks about Steve at the J. Stanley and Doris Hill Legacy Award event, “Because of people like Steve, our community thrives.”

To contribute to the fund visit gwblcf.org and click on “Give” and search the funds menu for the Wolgamot Lake Links Trail Enhancement Fund, or send a check to GWBLCF Wolgamot Fund, PO Box 10626, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

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Local youth will perform “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” on the outdoor stage through June 27.

stage is reminiscent of the “Transformer” action films.

“It is the coolest thing to watch!” she said. “The stage arrived looking like an ordinary semi-truck, but then, just like a Transformer, it unfolds into a beautiful stage!”

CPA also hosted a community naming contest. The official name is The Northern Lights Outdoor Stage.

The first full-length outdoor production on the stage — “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” — will be performed June 19-27. Tickets are

on sale now at childrensperformingartsmn.org.

In July, Lakeshore Players Theatre opens “Company.” Tickets are available at lakeshoreplayers.org. A joint production with CPA and LPT, “Fame the Musical,” will premiere in August.

Hanifl-Lee said everyone at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center is excited to have live theater back this summer.

Calling all veterans The White Bear Lake American Legion Post 168 will provide a Color Guard in the Manitou Days Parade June 2, and invites all Legion members and veterans to join. Meet at the Legion, 2210 3rd Street at 6 p.m.

Uniforms are recommended.

Citizens urged to donate blood Submitted

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries continues to increase. All blood types, especially people with type O and those giving platelets, are urged to give blood.

A Red Cross blood drive will be held June 25 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Culver’s, 4485 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, or June 30, from 12 to 6 p.m., at the Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N. Donors can schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood. org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. The American Red Cross will offer $5 Amazon gift cards for those who donate now through June 30.

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Abundant area beaches offer relief from summer’s heat

BY ROY HEILMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

If June has been any indication, the summer of 2021 will cause many in the area to seek swimming beaches as an alternative to air conditioning.

When they do, they will find plenty of choices.

Ramsey County currently has nine swimming beaches on the roster (fluctuating water levels can shutter some occasionally). In a typical year, five of those nine are staffed with lifeguards.

According to Kristopher Lencowski, director of park operations, there were an estimated 48,000 visitors in 2018 to those beaches, with “similar numbers” in 2019. Due to COVID-19, there were no lifeguards (and no counts) in 2020.

In 2021, Lake McCarrons County Park has the only Ramsey County beach with a lifeguard presence.

McCarrons was selected as the sole guarded site because it receives high use — approximately 15,000 visitors in 2018 — as well as the fact that it serves a diverse population.

White Bear Lake County Park typically sees about one-third as many visitors as McCarrons in a year, but Lencowski points out that an extended area of shallow water is a nice feature there. He also reports that despite notoriously low water levels in White Bear Lake in recent years, the sand beach has seen a marked reduction this year because of high water. In addition, he advises swimmers to rinse off and towel dry promptly because swimmer’s itch has been reported there recently.

In Washington County, large, sandy beaches await beachgoers at Big Marine Lake and Square Lake parks.

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Turtle Lake is popular for its shallow, weed-free swimming area and large sandy beach.

Square Lake itself. Guest Services Supervisor J.J. Williams explains, “The beach is a bigger draw at Square Lake, mainly because of the water quality.”

The water is famously clear and popular with divers, and the park has been labeled a “special recreational feature” by the Metropolitan Council.

This year, the Lake Elmo Swim Pond will be the only guarded facility in the Washington County park system, from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday-Monday.

To enter Washington County parks, a $7/day visitor pass is required; free admission is available on select Tuesdays.

There is a large and popular beach facility on the west shore of Centerville Lake, part of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. It is close to both the picnic area and campground, and adjacent to a trail system that circumscribes the lake. There will not be a lifeguard on duty this season. $6/day vehicle pass required.

A few cities maintain beaches, some of which could be described as wellkept secrets.

Mahtomedi Beach, on the southeast shore of White Bear Lake, has restrooms, exterior showers, a sandy

beach and extended sand play area.

There will be lifeguards on duty every day from noon to 8 p.m. through August 21.

Visitors to Lakeside Beach in Forest Lake will find a beach with plenty of sun and sand. It may not be staffed with lifeguards, but it does have restrooms, changing areas, exterior showers, and an adjacent playground.

With a hot start to summer and lifeguards on duty at only a minority of beaches in the area, swimmer safety is a concern. Visitors are advised to be familiar with and observe park rules.

Among other things, those rules in Washington and Ramsey County parks disallow use of pool noodles, inflatables or similar items. Lencowski explains that such swimming aids pose danger to swimmers because they obscure views into the water and give a false sense of safety. “We highly recommend people use Coast Guard-approved life jackets.”

He is also quick to warn anyone in a supervisory role not to let phones, books and other distractions take their attention off swimmers.

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DNR stresses safety on the water

The number of boating fatalities reported at this point in the season is the highest in more than a decade, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

As of June 16, as many as nine people have been victims of boating fatalities. In addition, a higher-than-average number of people have drowned at places like beaches and swimming pools.

The people who have drowned so far this season span the age, gender and swimming ability spectrum. DNR safety officials offer the following tips for staying safe around the water: • Wear a life jacket. All children and adults should wear a life jacket anytime they’re around the water. Each year even adults who are good swimmers go under the water and never resurface.

• Avoid alcohol. Its effects are magnified on the water and the consequences can be deadly. About 40 percent of boating fatalities include alcohol.

• Designate a “water watcher.” This person puts down their cell phone or other distractions and focuses only on watching the water to ensure everyone is safe.

• Wade feet-first into the water to avoid jumping into an area where the current, depth and other conditions are unknown.

• Constantly supervise children while they are in or near the water. Looking away even for a moment is enough time for tragedy to strike. Drowning often doesn’t involve yelling, screaming and waving of the arms. Rather, it often occurs silently.

• Swim only in designated swimming areas.

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Volunteers make community

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ommunity events are back. Hugo Good Neighbor days was a hit, and fireworks were impressive.

White Bear Lake’s Marketfest kicks off July 1 after a year off. The Manitou Days community festival begins with the parade at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 2 followed by the Beach Dance from 8-11 p.m. at Memorial Beach.

Many thanks go out to the volunteers who lead our communities and make these events possible for everyone. It was more than 20 years ago that events like this were nearly dead. The fourth of July fireworks show was given up by the Yacht Club and taken on by volunteers with the help of the city of White Bear Lake. It’s this kind of cooperation that makes a community great. See the full Publisher’s list of events is the Manitou day Marketfest section.

View Volunteers are important in a small Carter Johnson community. From event organizers to business associations, volunteers play a major role in the look and feel of our towns, and the amenities that draw people to want to live here. Community engagement is something to be considered as local governments look at longterm infrastructure plans and housing strategies. A community needs a balance of single-family housing and condos, rentals and retirement housing. Different communities have different housing and transportation needs. I applaud our cities who seek input from residents about future plans, and I’m hopeful they will listen to the feedback citizens provide and proceed slowly and thoughtfully. Volunteers and citizens make a difference.

Get out and enjoy the various events this summer, and get involved in your community by volunteering.

South Dakota It felt good to get back together with friends in South Dakota for our father/son weekend of target shooting, four wheeling and taking in nature. This has been an annual trip for several years with my four college roommates and our sons, who are now all in high school.

With the high price of shotgun shells, we did not shoot trap and did not get to play the annual rounds of Annie Oakley. I love the variety of firearms we were able to try - old lever actions, bolt action, semi-automatics, iron sights, guns with scopes and BB guns. We continued to reinforce proper gun safety, field safety and how to clean, inspect and adjust the equipment. My favorite was a lightweight subsonic .22 long rifle and my sons was an old lever action .22. As the boys tried their hand at the different guns it is always fun to learn more about science behind the sport. This year we plunked more than 2,000 rounds in four days. Our fingertips were sore from loading the such small clips.

I tend to strike up conversations wherever I go. A local farmer said it’s been dry and the crops are stressed. The corn was hip high and the leaves were curling. Some fields had leaves turning yellow. In one field the alfalfa was diseased. I was impressed with the variety of native grasses on the farm. The different grasses provide cover for native birds and pheasant, which was introduced as a game bird to South Dakota in 1898. One second-generation local farmer we have known for years was experimenting with ground cover ideas like corn rows planted at 60 inches with a cover crop of beans were planted in between.

Normal rows are planted at 30 inches. He said he estimates a 30% savings in fertilizer. His dad said no one knew about where corn populations could be when he started.

Back then populations were 12,000; today in South Dakota 20,000 population per acre is common. I asked about the old saying “two in the hill” and he explained that years ago the germination of a seed was about 50% so they needed two seeds per hole.

South Dakota is amazing place, though the price of a hunting license was raised this year and could discourage the next generation of hunters. I encourage families to get out and experience the fields, hills and landscape our neighbor to the west has to offer. I hope to keep bringing my kids and grandkids someday on this annual trip.

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s people begin to head back into the office, dogs and cats that have adjusted to their owners’ presence for the last year will have their own set of adjustments to make.

Anxiety at being left home alone can be real for many pets, particularly dogs. University of Minnesota’s Kristi Flynn, DVM, an assistant professor at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Dana Emerson, VT, a certified training partner the Veterinary Movers & at Medical Center, offer advice on Shakers how owners can U of M help decrease their pet’s anxiety during the transition back to the office.

Q. How can people help prepare their dogs for more independence in the coming months?

Dr. Flynn: You can start this by simply leaving the room and going out of sight. There are a lot of dogs that will have some issue with this setup and will want to follow you. You can stop this by giving the dog a favorite toy or food in a puzzle treat just before you

depart, then returning before your dog completes his treat. This can teach them that your departure is something good as yummy treats occur when you leave. Work on leaving through the front door with little to no excitement from you at departure. You may need to work up to the point where you can actually open the door and leave without your dog getting worried.

You’ll also want to start extending the time between letting your dog outside to go to the bathroom so that they are trained to expect longer absences.

Q. How can people help prepare their dog for going back in a kennel?

Emerson: If you need to leave your dog kenneled while you are gone, work at getting them comfortable in the kennel. You can start by rewarding them with a treat or something they enjoy every time they go into the kennel.

You can also have them go into the kennel to eat each of their meals.

Don’t worry about closing the door as you start this transition, as this will help make the kennel a fun and enjoyable place.

Q. What steps can pet owners take to help calm down an anxious pet?

Dr. Flynn: Teach your dog to settle and relax on a mat. If you can teach the dog to self-soothe and calm themself, then the dog can use this skill as a way to lower their anxiety while you’re gone.

Q. What is the best way to greet pets when you come home?

Emerson: Embrace a boring return. When coming home, politely ignore your dog until they have calmed down. Do not talk or interact with your pet when they are overly excited, but if you need to let them outside do this with as little contact and interaction as possible. Once they are back in the house with you and are relaxed, feel free to interact with them.

Q: Will every pet need special attention to adjust to their owners’ return to the office?

Emerson: Every pet is an individual that can have days where they are more or less tolerant of being independent. If your dog prefers being on their own, they may have an easier adjustment when you return to the office.

On the other hand, if you have a pandemic puppy that has never been home alone for extended periods, you may have to do all these activities and more to help them adjust.

If things are not going well and your pet is having a difficult time with your absences, contact your local veterinary clinic to discuss your options.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Biases embedded in society

Council ignoring residents

In response to Joseph Kessel's letter on June 2 and Cathy Schultz's letter on June 9, I do not agree that racism does not exist in our community. When I read comments community members make regarding “those people” moving here if affordable housing is built or will use public transport resulting in a rise in crime, I always wonder what they mean by “those people.”

I do not agree that when you see the word “equity” you have a problem. If you believe this, then you also have a problem with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which requires that schools provide special education services in a way that provides accommodations that address individual differences, disabilities and special needs.

It is correct that equity and equality are different.

Equality means everyone is treated the same way, regardless of differences. Equity means everyone is provided with what they need to succeed. Educational equity means that every student has access to the resources they need at that moment in their education, and appropriate support to ensure that every child has an equal chance for success.

It is correct that our country was not founded on equity, but it was also not founded on equality. Equity acknowledges that not all have been given access to the same opportunities and addresses that imbalance. There are racial, ethnic, gender, class and other biases embedded in systems that make up our society. “Historians have explored biases in our housing policies, policing, medical care, and so on, and there are very few who would suggest that our systems are truly neutral.” (Heather Cox Richardson). If we look at housing, racial covenants were legal clauses embedded in property records that restricted ownership of land based on race. In Minnesota these were made illegal in 1962 but did not end nationally until the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968. There is an excellent documentary, “Jim Crow of the North,” which explores one reason for the racial disparities in Minnesota — the spread of these covenants.

Ellen Fahey White Bear Lake

We are being ignored. The Rush Line is not needed or wanted in White Bear Lake. I have lived here for over 40 years and like our town just the way it was.

You, our City Council members, are not hearing us, and I will remember your name come election time.

Please stop and really think about it. Just the cost is outrageous. We do not need it.

Patricia Manning White Bear Lake

Filibuster serves a purpose We live in the greatest country in the world, where we can freely share our opinions openly without fear of the thought police coming to put us in the gulag. Our ability to engage with each other is a gift.

I’m writing in response to Leslie Duling McCollam’s inaccurate characterization of the Senate’s legislative filibuster as racist, undemocratic or a thwarting tool of “progress.”

The filibuster is a procedural tool allowing senators to speak for as long as they like on a proposed piece of legislation. The “endless debate” provision can only be overruled if 3/5ths of the senators (60 of 100) vote to cut off the discussion. The result is that minority parties can kill legislation that could actually pass with a simple majority but that can’t get 60 votes.

I’m all for the filibuster, as it holds back any president who has a simple majority in both chambers from getting what they want and therefore causing greater partisanship and more polarization. Simply imagine your least favorite president passing their favorite legislation without any checks on that power. I imagine our last president’s ability to do so would send shivers down Leslie’s spine.

My point is that the filibuster cannot be an accursed vestige of slavery and Jim Crow when Republicans use it, and a perfectly fine tool of fairness and democracy when Democrats use it. Barack Obama and Joe Biden used the filibuster, and both defended its use passionately until recently, of course, when the Republicans were to use it.

The legislative process is supposed to be slow,

methodical, sticky, messy and based on compromise so we don’t create a ruling elite bent on making the other half miserable serfs. Personally, what I would like to see all U.S. senators and representatives promise to do for a year is absolutely nothing, zilch, nada. They create more problems for the average and least well-off Americans, the ones they want to help. Call your legislators and tell them you’ll give them a one-year paid vacation if they promise to do nothing. Now, that’s a bill I would support!

Jon Holter Vadnais Heights

Thanks for support of music program As we have come to the end of the school year, I wanted to drop a note to thank your readers for their support of the White Bear Lake Music Boosters Spring Fundraiser over these last few months. In March, we celebrated Music In the Schools Month by launching an ambitious campaign to raise $21,000 (“$21K in ’21”) to support the amazing student musicians in our community, as well as the incredible music educators and programs the White Bear Lake School District offers our students.

The funds raised by the White Bear Lake Music Boosters go directly into each of the music programs we support in White Bear Lake Area schools. Those programs include funds for scholarships to help students attend All-State and honors events in choir and band, music lessons and college; venue and equipment rentals for performances by our students; clinics, workshops and master classes for students; commissioned works by world-renowned composers to be performed by our students for our community; field trips; and annual contributions the Music Boosters make to local music education endowments.

We have not yet reached our goal, and will continue striving to achieve it throughout the rest of this year. If your readers are interested in learning more or haven't yet had a chance to donate to our fundraiser, they can visit our website at www.wblmusicboosters.org.

Thank you to the entire community for helping us to keep the music playing in our schools!

Roger Donoghue White Bear Lake Music Boosters Vice President

WHAT’S HAPPENING • WHAT’S HAPPENING • WHAT’S HAPPENING “YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN”

When: 2 p.m. June 19, 20 & 27; 6:30 p.m.

June 24, 25 & 26 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center parking lot, Northern Lights Stage, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Children's Performing Arts' first outdoor musical based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. General admission tickets $15, all ages. Bring lawn chairs. Shuttle service available.

Contact: childrensperformingartsmn.org

TEEN GAMING

When: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 23 & 30 Where: online via Zoom Details: Kids ages 11-18 can play online games like Among Us, Jackbox, or Board Game Arena. Players will need a computer or other device with an internet connection and Zoom. Registration required once to use the same Zoom link all summer.

Contact: 651-275-8500 or washcolib.org

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMER'S MARKET

Rolls and IceLab food trucks and live music. Rain or shine; bring a lawn chair.

Indoor seating also available.

Contact: whitebearseniorprogram.org

to ensure its future in Matoska Park, presented by the White Bear Lake Historical Society. Free.

Contact: 651-724-6001 or rclreads.org

MAHTOMEDI FARMERS MARKET

MARKETFEST

When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 26 through Oct. 2 Where: Veteran's Memorial Park, Mahtomedi Avenue and Stillwater Road Details: Vegetables, flowers, and other goods from local vendors. Community Resource table.

Contact: mahtomedifarmersmarket@ gmail.com

DISCOVERY WALKS: PRAIRIE WILDFLOWERS

When: 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, June 26, July 17, Aug. 7 & 28 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: See what's blooming in the summer season. Free; registration required.

Contact: ramseycounty.us/residents/ parks-recreation/tamarack-nature-center

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 25 through Oct. 29 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors selling produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, meats, jams and jellies, dog treats, and more.

Contact: whitebearlake.org

MANITOU TRIATHLON

AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING

BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, June 25 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Local author Kathryn Pearson will join us to sign copies of her new novel, “Trailer Baby.” Call to reserve a book.

Contact 651-426-0918

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, June 25 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F, White Bear Lake Details: Community event with KCM Egg

When: 8 a.m. Sunday, June 27 Where: Ramsey County beach, White Bear Lake Details: Various race options available including sprint and Olympic distances, see website for details. Ages 14+; all abilities welcome. Barbecues follows race.

Contact: midwest events.com When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27 Where: Tighe-Schmitz park, Birchwood Details: Legacy performs traditional and contemporary Irish vocal music and instrumental tunes. Free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair and picnic.

Contact: cityofbirchwood.com

THE STORY OF THE GEIST GAZEBO

When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, June 28 Where: Virtual on Zoom Details: Hear the story of the iconic structure’s past and what is happening

When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, July 1 through Aug. 5 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: More than 130 food and merchandise vendors, classic cars, live music, and kids activities.

Contact: marketfestwbl.com

MANITOU DAYS GRANDE PARADE When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 2 Where: Details: Contact manitoudays.com

MANITOU DAYS BEACH DANCE

When: 8-11 p.m. Friday, July 2 Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Dance to music by the Free and Easy Band following the Manitou Days Parade. Tickets $15; food and beverages available for purchase.

Contact: manitoudays.com

ONGOING EVENTS MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS

When: 6 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 29 Where: Little Goose Lake, Highway 61 and County Road F, White Bear Lake Details: Free, family-friendly waterski shows all summer. June 13 is show opener. No shows July 4 and 25.

Contact: skiotter.com

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FARMERS MARKET

When: 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays, June 16 through Oct. 13 Where: County Road E and Highway 61 (3585 Highway 61, Frandsen Bank parking lot) Details: Thirty selling spaces with locally-grown produce, flowers, baked goods, and other items.

Contact: stpaulfarmersmarket.com

STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING SUNSET CLASSES

When: 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 31 Where: Square Lake County Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: 75-minute guided paddle boarding class; $40/class includes instruction and equipment. Ages 14+. Registration required.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks

SUP YOGA

When: 9-10:15 a.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 14 Where: Square Lake County Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: Enjoy yoga on a paddleboard.

All abilities welcome. $40/class includes instruction and equipment. Ages 14+.

Registration required.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks

CLASS REUNIONS MAHTOMEDI HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1971 When: Saturday, Aug 28 Where: Roma, Willernie Details: 50-year reunion; get updates at mhs71.com

WHITE BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1991

When: 5 p.m.-midnight, Friday, Aug. 13 Where: Jimmy's Event Center, 1132 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights Details: 30-year reunion. $50/person or $75/couple. Details at facebook or amylrahman@gmail.com.

JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1971

When: 6-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 Where: Jimmy's Event Center, 1132 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights Details: Golf event Thursday, Sept. 9 at Eagle Valley Golf Club. For more information, Jhsclass71@yahoo.com or jnmccart@aol.com.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A vehicle was broken into overnight June 10 in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road.

• Ongoing juvenile harassment was reported in the 2100 block of County Road F June 10.

• A stolen check that was eventually forged was reported in the 4000 block of Highland Avenue June 10.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for a violating a protection order at a residence in the 5000 block of Stewart Avenue June 10.

• Officers mediated a domestic dispute in the 3500 block of Century Avenue June 11.

• A Hugo man was arrested for fourth-degree DWI on Highway 61 June 11.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for misdemeanor obstruction and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle on County Road E June 11.

• Officers mediated a domestic verbal incident in the 3700 block of Kenny Lane June 11.

• Officers responded to disorderly conduct between a couple in the 4800 block of Debra Street June 11.

• Attempted theft was reported in the 2200 block of Cedar Avenue June 12.

• Officers responded to a verbal disagreement in the 2100 block of Fourth Street June 12.

• Assault was reported in the area of Otter Lake Road and White Bear Parkway June 12.

• Officers responded to a report of multiple dogs off leash in the 4800 block of Lake Avenue June 12.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 4500 block of Centerville Road June 12.

• A White Bear Lake man in the 3800 block of Oak Terrace was cited for a noise ordinance violation June 12 following ongoing complaints.

• Officers responded to a shooting in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue June 13.

• License plates were damaged in the 4200 block of Cottage Park Road overnight June 13.

• A catalytic converter was stolen from a car in a

parking lot in the 1700 block of Fourth Street June 13.

• Officers responded to a burglary in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road June 13.

• A resident reported juveniles carrying alcoholic beverage containers near Ramaley Park in the 1800 block of Park Street June 13.

• License plates on two vehicles parked in a driveway in the 2200 block of South Shore Blvd. were tampered with overnight June 13.

• A felony protection order violation was reported in the 3600 block of Prairie Road June 13.

• Tools valued at $3,000 were stolen from a truck parked in the 3500 block of McKnight Road June 14.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested on a felony warrant in the 2100 block of Fourth Street June 15.

• A fight in the 3500 block of Century Avenue June 15 resulted in the arrest of a St. Paul man for assault, obstruction of the legal process and disorderly conduct, as well as the arrest of a White Bear Lake woman for assault and disorderly conduct.

• Criminal damage to property was reported in the 1900 block of Fourth Street June 15.

• A report of a suspicious vehicle in the 4600 block of Centerville Road June 16 led to the arrest of a Lakeville woman, the passenger, on a felony warrant for check forgery.

• Narcotics were reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road June 16.

• Officers responded to a dispute in the 2500 block of Crestline Drive June 16.

• A St. Paul man was arrested on a warrant following a traffic stop in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue June 16.

• A Princeton man was arrested for felony domestic assault in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway June 17.

• A Wisconsin man was arrested on a parole violation warrant in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue June 17.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Burrs on walker a dead giveaway

A Vadnais Heights man, 25, faces up to one year imprisonment and/or an additional maximum fine of $3,000 for third-degree DWI with aggravating factors. That sentence could be doubled if he’s convicted of an additional charge — driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or greater.

At 12:32 a.m. June 2, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash at 4095 Oak Crest Drive in Vadnais Heights. On arrival at the scene, deputies observed a vehicle backed into a ditch on the east side of the road without its driver. During an inventory search of the vehicle, deputies found the registered owner’s identification in the glovebox.

A witness told deputies she’d seen a male walking in a northerly direction. Soon afterward, another deputy located the male, covered with burrs, stumbling around a yard near the crash scene and identified him by his driver’s license.

If deputies questioned the subject’s state of intoxication, no doubts remained after he showed all the classic signs of drunkeness, including several rounds of projectile vomiting. After a very messy squad car ride, the subject arrived at the patrol station for testing. He registered a 0.18 blood alcohol reading nearly two hours after the crash.

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Vadnais Heights

block of County Road E. The victim first noticed the wallet missing while she was at the checkout counter. Deputies advised the complainant to cancel her credit cards immediately.

• A Keep Our Police Safe (KOPS) alert was issued at 10:38 a.m. June 6 following a pursuit that began in the 800 block of County Road E after Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the scene of an erratic driver. The chase lasted eight miles and was terminated when the subject led deputies and Chisago County deputies toward high-volume traffic on I-35E and I-94.

• A female juvenile was arrested June 11 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart in the 800 block of County Road D for shoplifting after deputies responded to a report of a theft at the store and found the juvenile to be reported missing out of Minneapolis. The girl was transported to Minneapolis, where she was placed into the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department.

• A St. Paul man, 21, was arrested on a warrant quarter past midnight June 7 on I-35E and I-694 following the traffic stop of a speeding vehicle.

• The Big D Construction Company on June 14 reported criminal damage to its construction trailers in an unsuccessful attempt to enter them over the weekend of June 11-13, while they were left on site near McMenemy Street and Highway 96.

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

• A Cambridge woman, 27, was arrested on four outstanding warrants and for theft and drug possession at 10:27 p.m. June 7 in the 800 block of County Road E after deputies responded to a theft report. The case has been forwarded to the county attorney for consideration of charges.

• A Shoreview man, 21, was cited for shoplifting at six minutes after midnight June 8 at Lakeridge Liquors in the 100 block of Vadnais Blvd. He was also issued a trespass notice and released.

• A White Bear Lake man, 26, was arrested June 9 in the 900 block of County Road E for possession of narcotics after deputies responded to the Fresh Thyme on a report of a man sleeping in a vehicle outside the business and found narcotics in the vehicle. The case has been forwarded to the county attorney for consideration of charges.

• A North Oaks woman reported a wallet taken from her purse June 10 while she was shopping at a box store in the 800

White Bear Township • A resident in the 2700 block of First Street received assistance from the Bitty Kitty Brigade June 7 after a feral cat gave birth to a litter of kittens on her porch. The Bitty Kitty Brigade is a nokill cat rescue organization focusing on orphaned neonatal kittens.

• A White Bear Township woman, 31, was arrested June 8 in the 5000 block of Williams Avenue for domestic assault after she assaulted a male, 30.

• The Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) reported the assault of a vulnerable adult June 9 in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a Toyota Tundra as it was parked in a driveway in the 3900 block of Effress Road overnight June 11-12.

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

Birchwood • A Lake Avenue resident on May 23 reported people for being on the beach at night, saying that being able to hear people on the beach at night was disturbing and constituted harassment.

Dellwood • A Dellwood Avenue resident reported theft from a motor vehicle May 28.

Grant • An eastbound motorist was issued a written warning at 11:22 p.m. May 23 on Leeward Avenue N. and 75th Street N. for tabs that expired in April after Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop for a headlight out. During the stop, deputies conducted a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check and discovered the tardy tabs. The driver was verbally warned about the missing headlight.

• An unidentified driver was arrested on a warrant at 3:15 a.m. May 24 on 75th Street N. and Lake Elmo Avenue N.

• A suspicious male appearing to look for rocks in a construction area on Inwood Way N. May 24 turned out to be worthy of suspicion after deputies on routine patrol noticed his car parked on the shoulder. When deputies ran his plate number, they learned he had several entries in the WCSO files for suspicious behavior in construction areas as part of an ongoing issue. The lurking construction site male then left the area. Deputies conducted extra patrol of the Inwood Way N. construction area in the following days.

• An unidentified motorist was arrested at 2:39 a.m.

May 25 on Lincolntown Road and Old Wildwood Road following a pursuit and a crash.

• A motorist was cited May 26 on Highway 36 for displaying tabs that expired in September 2020.

Pine Springs

Mahtomedi • A Minnesota motorist was cited May 23 on Long Lake Road for driving after suspension and possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle after deputies spotted the subject without a front license plate and ran the rear license plate. After discovering the driver's suspended status, deputies conducted a traffic stop and smelled pot coming from the vehicle. They soon located the marijuana and paraphernalia.

• A motorist was cited May 25 in the 900 block of Stillwater Road for seat belt violation. Another driver was cited that same day for the same offense in the 700 block of Hilton Trail N. • A motorist was cited May 25 in the 800 block of Stillwater Road for possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop for multiple violations.

• A motorist was cited for speeding 82 mph in a 55 mph zone at 1:15 a.m. May 25 on Highway 36.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited May 26 on westbound Highway 36 for speeding 76 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar.

Two other motorists were cited for speeding at that location that day.

Willernie • Deputies were dispatched out on an assault call May 24 on Paddington Road.

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STUDENT NEWS

SUBMITTED

Shelby Waldon received the $1,000 White Bear Lions’ ALC Scholarship. She will attend the Step-up program at Augsburg University.

Student receives Environmental Leadership Award Anika Liner, a recent Mahtomedi High School graduate, received the 2021 MAGI/Wildwood Lions Environmental Leadership Award. Liner was recognized for her work with the Eco Club, including leading an Adopt-aStorm Drain project, Zero Impact Week, and the Trash Boat Project.

She will use the $1,000 award to pursue a degree at American University in Environmental Studies with a focus on law and policy.

Other honors: Joseph Blessing of White Bear Lake is a recipient of the Samuel E. Wood Medallion, given annually to seniors who have been active in student activities and exhibited an outstanding degree of leadership while at University of Wisconsin-Stout.

The following local students were named to the Dean’s List or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2021 Winter/ Spring semester: Arizona State University: Jordan Gast of White Bear Lake.

Cedarville University: Noelle Norman of White Bear Lake.

Clarkson University: Brian Hurley of Dellwood.

College of St. Scholastica: Elvis Fusina and Isabel Romay, both of Vadnais Heights; Ashley Healy and Jad Param,

both of White Bear Lake.

Concordia University-Nebraska: Alexander Johnson of White Bear Lake.

Hamline University: Logan Ballis, Ava Cerney, Elliott Engen, Marcus Engstran, Madeline Marston, Ruqayat Martins, and Sydney Ruble, all of White Bear Lake; William Deery, Zachary Griebel, and Victoria Koniszczuk, all of Vadnais Heights; Kathleen Kelley, Patrick Kelley, Emmeline Nelson, and Kathryn Robinson, all of Mahtomedi.

Iowa State University: Thomas Diffley, Megan Eberle, Ellys Johnson, Jillian Olson, Nicholas Otto, Kevin Pilarski, and Lindsey Reyes, all of Mahtomedi; Jorja Goudreau, Michael Miller, Jack Raphael, Charlie Sass, Anna Wieland, and Madalyn Williams, all of White Bear Lake; Liam Cashin and Joseph Kroll, both of White Bear Township.

Kansas State University: Michael Rohlinger of Mahtomedi.

Luther College: Kennedy Bergren of Mahtomedi.

Marquette University: Caitie McGauley of Mahtomedi; Kate Bradley, Mitch Bradley, and Madison Carroll, all of White Bear Lake.

Milwaukee School of Engineering: Anna Perron of White Bear Lake.

Montana State University: Noah Anderson, Anne Schwartz, and Olivia Schwintek, all of White Bear Lake.

North Dakota State University: Ryan Doering and Kennedy MacIntosh, both of Mahtomedi; Isaac Angellis and Nicholas

McMillan, both of Vadnais Heights; Ashley Fettinger, Jack Hanscom, and Matthew Nuebel, all of White Bear Lake.

Northeastern University: Zachary Hoglund of Vadnais Heights; Logan Fike of White Bear Lake.

Northern State University: Ella McCormick of Mahtomedi.

Oregon State University: Benjamin McCabe of White Bear Lake.

Rockhurst University: Ben Putney of Mahtomedi.

St. Cloud State University: Adam Rotter, Gaonou Vang, and Gina Wilson, all of White Bear Lake.

University of Iowa: Anders Fischer of White Bear Lake.

The following local students graduated from a college or university in the 2021 Spring semester: Iowa State University: Anne Johnson of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Arts, communication studies, magna cum laude; Emma Persoon of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Science, animal science, cum laude; Evan Reyes of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Science, mechanical engineering; Connor Bjornberg of Vadnais Heights, Bachelor of Science, management information systems, dean's list; Jonathan DeGardner of Vadnais Heights, Bachelor of Science, management information systems, cum laude; Eric Moynagh of Vadnais Heights, entrepreneurship and marketing, magna cum laude; Jack Danenberg of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, supply chain management; Mason Walls of Vadnais Heights, Bachelor of Science, computer

White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Find the church that fits your needs.

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Redeemer Lutheran Church 3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake 651Ͳ429Ͳ5411

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ϵ Ăŵ ǁŽƌƐŚŝƉ ŝŶ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ Θ 9am Sunday Worship in person & ŽŶůŝŶĞ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ĐƚŬǁďů͘ŽƌŐ͘ online at www.ctkwbl.org ŽĨĨŝĐĞΛĐƚŬǁďů͘ŽƌŐ ͮ ϲϱϭͲϰϮϵͲϰϴϮϴ CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X No reservations required!

3878 Highland Avenue INDOOR WORSHIP Lake • 651-429-5337 White Bear

10am Sundays starting www.churchofstpiusx.org June 6

10am onlineMasses: worshipSunday continues 9:30 am & 6:30 pm, Wednesday 6:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am, Friday 8:00 am, Saturday 4pm

We request you wear a mask if you’re Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00not pm -vaccinated 5:45 pm Thursday 8:30 - 9:00 am

1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc.org/links/livestream

LAKEWOOD WORSHIP CENTER Sunday Worship at 10:30 am Major, Dr. Paul Dean Moore, Preaching Food Shelf Monday - Friday 2080 Woodlynn Avenue, Maplewood . 651-779-9177

No reservations required!

INDOOR WORSHIP 10AM SUNDAYS

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We request you wear a mask if you’re not vaccinated 1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc.org/links/livestream

All Are Invited!

Traditional Worship In-Person

Sunday 9 am Sanctuary Contemporary Worship In-Person

Saturday 5 pm Sunday 10:15 am Great Hall

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YOU! AllTHANK worship services also available online

At saintandrews.org

ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church

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Sunday Join us onWorship Sunday:

10:15Livestreaming am in-person Worship on and Live-streaming on YouTube: FPCWBL YouTube: FPCWBL

Tuesday: Mass at 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Mass at 9 a.m.

Thursday: Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Friday: Mass at 9 a.m.

Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m.

Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.

www.stjudeofthelake.org

engineering, dean's list.

Minnesota State University: Timothy Kuivinen of Dellwood, Bachelor of Science, finance; Christina Blum of Vadnais Heights, Bachelor of Science, RN, baccalaureate completion; Ross Indlecoffer of Vadnais Heights, Bachelor of Science, criminal justice; Randy Solorzano of Vadnais Heights, Bachelor of Science, political science and urban and regional studies, cum laude; Ellie Tuominen of Vadnais Heights, Bachelor of Science, integrated engineering, summa cum laude; Sophie Perron of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, communication studies; Jack Peterson of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, finance; Katie Regnier of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, computer information technology and CERT, database technologies and software development, magna cum laude.

Saint John's University: Jarod Fike of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Arts, communication and English, cum laude; Nicholas Gannon of Vadnais Heights, Bachelor of Arts, accounting; Blake Golden of Dellwood, Bachelor of Arts, global business leadership; Austin Koester of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Arts, psychology; Jack Rogowski of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Arts, economics and mathematics, magna cum laude.

University of Iowa: Josephine Marchant of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Science, therapeutic recreation.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Jasmine Cox of White Bear Lake, Master, library and information science.

5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org

700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community

Sunday Online Service | 10am: http://bit.ly/wbuuc-sundays office@wbuuc.org | www.wbuuc.org |   

Service times are subject to change during the coronavirus crisis. Contact your local church or check church web sites for service time and online service information.

South Shore Trinity 2480 SouthLutheran Shore Blvd.Church

South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 651-429-4293 LCMS White Bear Lake, MN LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke In-Person worship Pastor Bob Gehrke

Pastor DanDaniel Bodin Keinath Pastor TraditionalWorship Worship Saturdays at 5:30pm and

Sundays at 8:00am.

Worship Saturday 5:30Contemporary p.m.

Sunday and 9:30 a.m. Traditional 1st and 3rd8 Sundays at 9:45am.

Sunday contemporary 11 a.m.

Worship 2nd and 4th Sundays at 9:45am

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Outdoor Lakeside Worship Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 Bellaire Beach on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th (and 5th) www.sstwbl.org

Sundays at 9:45am (weather permitting).

Please bring a lawn chair.

We are Sharing, Caring, and Growing in Christ

Worship online at sstwbl.org/watch

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Three Luther College student athletes from Mahtomedi have been inducted in the 2021 Chi Alpha Sigma Excellence in Athletics and Academics Honor Society. They are Kennedy Bergren (Soccer), Claire Roettger (Swimming) and Ben Nelson (Football).

Trevor Westerlund of Vadnais Heights received an agriculture scholarship and Stefanie Nelson of Mahtomedi received the Onan Family Scholarship from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

Recent White Bear Lake High School graduate James Carney received the 2021 Hallberg Engineering scholarship, and plans to pursue a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering at North Dakota State University.

Claudia Verkerke, a graduate of White Bear Lake High School, was named captain of the 2021-22 Bemidji State University women's ice hockey team.

Sara Schurr of White Bear Lake was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at St. Catherine University.

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Author Dan Brown — No, not that one

Dan Brown looks like he was assembled in an underground laboratory at the Orvis Headquarters.

Tall and clean-cut, the Taylors Falls native arrived for his interview in a fleece vest atop a sweat-wicking, UV protective fishing shirt.

I know this for a fact, because I have the exact same shirt at home in my closet.

He pulled up in a small SUV, the rear window adorned with the kind of obligatory stickers that lets the world know he is indeed a fly fisherman. Everything about Brown exposes his passion for fly-fishing. I half expected him to get out of the car with a rod tube in one hand and a hazy IPA in the other.

Brown is a longtime fishing guide and freelance writer who wrote a weekly column for the Chisago County Press for many years. He was here to promote his recently released book, a collection of 75 of those columns — And if his name sounds familiar, you’re not mistaken.

Dan Brown is also the name of the famous author of “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels and Demons,” whose books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide. Rather than change his name to avoid confusion, Brown chose to embrace the connection, and poke fun at it. He titled his book “Da Fishi Code: Serious and Not-So-Serious Stories from da Rivers, Lakes, Fields, and Life.”

Doubling down, the cover of Brown’s book also mirrors that of the “Da Vinci Code.” The Mona Lisa poses prominently on the right side, a large steelhead clasped in her usually non-existent fingers. The satire seems heavy-handed at first, but it dovetails nicely upon further inspection.

There’s something to be said about the brevity of a newspaper column. Writing a story in under a thousand words on a tight deadline is a little like defusing a bomb. Decisions have to be made quickly — cut the red wire or the blue wire

The public is invited to pick up a copy of “Da Fishi Code” and meet the self-described “best fish fryer in the universe” when Dan Brown signs books at Lake Country Booksellers in White Bear Lake from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 9.

and live with the outcome either way. Brown effectively balances the urgency of a weekly newspaper column with the narrative prowess of more long-form writing.

The result is a book full of quick-hitting, highly personal and genuinely funny stories.

In just over 200 tightly packed pages, Brown details his personal fishing and hunting experiences over the last several decades, with a few odd tales unrelated to the outdoors mixed in for good measure.

Many of his columns are “in the moment” style stories of big trout caught on the Namekagon or fighting a sturgeon on a fly rod, but he really shines in the abstract. Brown quotes Thoreau, talks about hope and the restorative qualities of nature, and never misses an opportunity to describe the landscape surrounding him.

The publisher who told Norman Maclean he had too many trees in his manuscript would have surely rolled his eyes at “Da Fishi Code,” but Brown’s appreciation for the outdoors reads incredibly genuine, and his creative talent is legitimate.

One of the most striking stories in the book and a departure from his normal rhythm is “Two Nights in Chile.” Brown’s only venture into fiction, it was originally submitted to the “Prose for Papa” contest, held annually at the Ernest Hemmingway Festival in Ketchum, Idaho. The story borrows heavily from Hemmingway’s style, but stands up on its own in spite of that.

It follows a meandering, downtrodden writer on an exotic fishing trip to Chile that isn’t going as planned.

The world Brown creates around his main character

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In an age of outdoor media where storytelling is so often cast aside in favor of the 10 millionth article about how to catch spring crappies, it’s refreshing to see a book like Brown’s be published.

As we stood on the sidewalk after the interview swapping fishing stories, a passerby pointed to the book in Brown’s hand, the Mona Lisa adorned on the cover and the name “Dan Brown” in bold, golden letters just visible below

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Brown’s hand.

“Oh, another Da Vinci code,” the man said.

Not quite, buddy — not quite.

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Jamison (Jami) Robert Arend Beloved Dad, Grandpa, Son, Brother and Friend. Jami passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 9, 2020, at the age of 46. Preceded in death by his father, Lawrence. Survived by children Jordyn (KariAnn), Justus, Jackson, Julion; grandchildren HaiLee, Lilith, Zelda; mother Linda (Rick) Palumbo, siblings Jon (Megan) and Jessica; niece Jasmine; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Jami always lived life on his own terms. He is dearly loved by all and greatly missed.

A celebration of life event will be held on Friday, July 2, 11:30 am-3:30pm, at Podvin Park (1700 9th Street, White Bear Lake).

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Daryl Dean Bartsch Daryl Dean Bartsch, a 42 year resident of White Bear Lake, aged 86, passed away on June 5, 2021, after complications from a fall while visiting Naples, Florida. Daryl was born on December 3, 1934 to Arnold Earnest Bartsch and Esther Margaret (Dunker) Bartsch in Osage, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa, served in the United States Army at the end of the Korean War, and moved to Los Angeles, California, where he began a career as a probation officer. Daryl later enrolled at the University of Southern California as a graduate student and earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Daryl met his wife Norma in Los Angeles. They married in 1965 and started a family. Daryl left government service in the 1970s to join a medical device company in Santa Barbara, after which he and Norma moved with their two boys to Minnesota, where they started a medical device distribution business.

They operated that company until 2018, when Daryl finally retired. Daryl loved his family, his home life, and the area restaurants. A devoted Christian, he was known for his laugh, frequent conversation, and his deep appreciation of a long and active life well lived. Daryl was preceded in death by his parents and sister Beverly Argo of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Norma, children, Eric (Dawn) of Naples, Florida and Kendall (Anne) of Hugo, Minnesota, his brother Wayne of Fontainebleau, France, and grandchildren Faith (Bartsch) Osten and Kayla, of Washington, D.C. and Amelia and Sydney of Hugo, Minnesota. A late-summer interment service for family and close friends is being planned at the Osage Cemetery in Osage, Iowa.

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but the state Legislature has not yet approved a general education formula allowance for 2021-2022. Depending on the results of this decision, the district’s budget projections may change.

With fewer staff onsite due to pandemic restrictions over the past year, the premium for worker’s compensation insurance dropped by a drastic 25%. The board approved an agreement with insurance provider Risk Administration Services Inc. for the amount of $443,658.

“I don’t want to look forward to next year’s increase in worker’s comp that we have to pay out, but it will be a good sign because it means bodies are back in the building,” said school board

member Angela Thompson.

The board also approved a property and casualty insurance package with Minnesota Insurance Scholastic Trust in the amount of $486,478.

As the district anticipates the period of changes ahead, board members also made sure to recognize the strength and courage of the students who navigated all the unexpected challenges of this past school year.

“It’s been really hard being a grownup during this pandemic, but I think it’s even harder, in a lot of ways, to be a kid,” said board member Jessica Ellison. “I wanted to thank all of our students for their strength in this oncein-a-lifetime experience.

They were amazing.”

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Water Gremlin president says company committed to environmental stewardship to measure system effectiveness. When a new environmental health and safety leader was hired July 2018, problems were identified and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) was notified.

A major change following the admission and resulting fines was discontinued use of the carcinogen TCE, a solvent used in Water Gremlin’s battery terminal coating process. The coating is a protective layer added to the terminals’ acid rings to reduce the chance that acid vapors will escape.

The company switched to a less toxic alternative called tDCE. “There is confusion about tDCE and how we found it,” Schulz said. “We engaged a University of Minnesota extension program called MnTAP to help us find alternatives. They found it through the Massachusetts Toxic Use Reduction Institute, which considered tDCE the best recommended alternative.”

The coating product is not a carcinogen, Schulz emphasized. “It is not listed by the EPA or American Cancer Society and it’s not on California’s all-inclusive Prop 65 list.”

Still, Water Gremlin is testing other technology to use in the coating process,

including UV light. “We are working with MPCA to understand this technology in a new (air emissions) permit,” explained Schulz, which they expect will be issued in July. “It will allow us to further reduce emissions and eliminate use of volatile organic compounds in our coating process.”

He added that the first coater is now running using UV curing following an unprecedented approval process by MPCA that Schulz attributed to “local pressure” that required a public comment period.

Particulate matter (PM) that comes from overspray in the coating process will be the focus of the new permit, according to Schulz. “While the goal is to eliminate VOCs, it was suggested that the process created too much particulates, particularly the very fine PM2.5, which is 20-plus times smaller than a human hair,” he said. “Water Gremlin has committed to HEPA filtration that will remove 99.5% of PM.” Founded in 1949, Water Gremlin is known for the Rubbercor fishing sinker.

Today, the fishing market is a fraction of its business. In the ’70s, the company became a major manufacturer of lead terminals for acid batteries for the North

and South American market. A diverse workforce numbers about 270.

According to Schulz, only four manufacturers control 95% of the automotive battery market.

The new air emissions permit from MPCA will allow Water Gremlin to operate for the next five years.

“As part of that agreement, we offered to commit a greater investment in controls to reduce our emissions and environmental impact well below anything out there,” Schulz said.

Future changes also include more fencing and trees to create a natural barrier at its 160,000-square-foot north campus on Otter Lake Road.

The company president told Rotarians that Water Gremlin is proposing to do more than required.

“We want to make a greater investment proactively in preventing emissions. To me, that makes more sense than investing in expensive monitoring equipment,” Schulz said. “That is not helping the environment. The community can be assured Water Gremlin will be an environmentally sustainable facility now and in the future.”

New public Montessori school option

Local school receives grant

Oak Hill Montessori Community School, a K-8 public charter school, will open its doors to full classrooms this fall.

Families and community members are invited to participate in the Founders' Day celebration at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at the OHMCS campus at 4665 Hodgson Road, Shoreview. The event will include brief remarks, refreshments and time to tour the school building and outdoor spaces.

The charter school is available to serve all students in the community who are interested in a Montessori education.

Currently, classrooms for the 2021-22 academic year are full. Openings for the 2022-23 school year will be filled through an open enrollment process this winter using a public lottery, if needed.

Open enrollment dates will be listed on the OHMCS website when they become available.

The new school will also offer tuition-based Montessori programming for children ages 16 months through pre-K. To learn more, contact 651-484-8242 or visit www.ohmcs.org.

Level-Up Academy in White Bear Lake was among five schools across the U.S. selected to receive a $5,000 grant for STEM technology through the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes. Created by the Siemens Foundation in partnership with Discovery Education, the Possibility Grant Sweepstakes inspires the next generation of STEM leaders by providing critical resources and support to schools.

Through its partnership with Discovery Education, the Siemens Foundation is providing no-cost, standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms.

critical worker shortage in the solar and renewable energy field, one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the coming decade.

“As the only higher education institution in Minnesota offering a solar and renewable energy program, we saw a tremendous opportunity to develop a collaboration that could have a positive impact on fighting climate change, as well as expand the pathway to employment in this field for diverse and non-traditional populations,” said Angelia Millender, president of Century College.

Century College offers two credentials in solar and renewable energy that qualify for the Target Corporation Solar Scholarship program, including a 16-week solar assessor certificate and a two-year energy technical specialist Associate in Applied Science (AS) degree. Additional scholarships are also available for interested students.

Learn more about the program and scholarship at century.edu/SolarEnergy.

costs such as certifications, tools needed for programs of study, transportation costs and event planning. Attend the upcoming employer engagement webinar to learn more about how to get involved with WBL Career Pathways in the 202122 school year.

The webinar is from 10 to 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 4. Anyone is invited to attend. Register by July 15 at whitebear. ce.eleyo.com/course/3086/2122-fall/20212022-wbl-career-pathways-employerengagement-webinar.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Calling it a “perfect storm” of issues, Water Gremlin’s president assured Rotarians the company has never backed away from its responsibility for emissions.

“The buck stops here,” maintained Scott Schulz, a 15-year company executive who took over the top job almost a year ago.

“We understand that stewardship of the environment and protection of our workers is 100% our responsibility.”

Schulz was invited to speak to White Bear Rotary earlier this month about the company and its future. He said he wanted the presentation to be “forthcoming and transparent.” Schulz talked about the $15 million Water Gremlin has spent on capital improvements to mitigate pollution violations, incremental to penalties, and how its Japanese parent company has committed to being a good corporate citizen.

So, what went wrong? His list of issues included Water Gremlin’s indirect method of reporting emissions and its reliance on maintaining operating parameters

SCHOOL NEWS

Grant supports solar and renewable energy program Century College recently received a $100,000 grant from Target Corporation to create the Target Corporation Solar Scholarship program. The program provides financial support to more than 20 students of color and women enrolling in the school's solar and renewable energy program for the fall 2021 semester.

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CHURCH BRIEF St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church will host a six-week speaker series in the front yard of the church, located at 2175 First Street, White Bear Lake.

“Speaking Freely” will address topics of social justice.

Speakers will be invited to address issues in a casual presentation with conversation.

St. John’s believes that when compassionate truth-telling happens, the Spirit of God is present.

“Episcopalians not only tolerate differences of opinion, we embrace and cherish them,” said Father Art Hancock, Rector at St. John in the Wilderness. “We are a church that appreciates that telling our truths with compassion for each other is one form of loving our neighbor.”

“Speaking Freely” will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 30 through Aug. 4. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair. The following is a

schedule of topics that will be discussed: “Perspectives on Policing” on June 30; “The Challenge of Immigration” on July 7; “Micro-Aggression: What Is It?” on July 14; “Respect for Sacred Ground” on July 21; “The Church: Welcoming or Affirming” on July 28; and “Climate Change: What Can I Do? What Can We Do?” on Aug. 4.

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Water, tea and conversation flow in summer art series

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The rainfall and snowmelt that trickles through your backyard probably flows through a drain to a creek to a lake to the public drinking water supply— and from there, perhaps into the cup of tea in your hands.

Reflections on the role of water in our communities are the focus of “Upstream,” a summer art series hosted by the White Bear Center for the Arts and the Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization (VLAWMO) over the course of the summer.

The series features ceramic artist Anna Metcalfe, a recipient of a 2020 McKnight Foundation Mid-Career Artist Award.

Each participant who signs up for an “Upstream” tea ceremony receives a one-of-a-kind ceramic teacup, which Metcalfe has inscribed with a unique story about water shared by a previous participant. The members of the group are invited to share their own personal reflections, inspired by the cups or by each others’ stories, and then asked to write their own story down on a template, which Metcalfe will use to create the next series of cups.

Metcalfe, a Minneapolis resident, has previously facilitated the “Upstream” project with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. Metcalfe grew up in Virginia, but remembers visiting her grandfather’s home in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, as a child.

“We would spend time on the river, and I realized my grandfather always had stories about what it was like on the river as a kid,” Metcalfe said. “He knew the Mississippi River like a friend. I knew it like you know a celebrity. I really wanted to know the Mississippi River and all the waters around it more like my grandfather knew the water.”

Although the event is called a tea ceremony, Metcalfe was clear that it should not be confused with the practice of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. Sharing a cup of tea is a familiar experience for many, and allows participants to feel grounded and relaxed.

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Ceramic artist Anna Metcalfe hand-creates each piece of pottery used in the tea ceremonies, which are designed to encourage reflection on personal relationships with water.

“Who doesn’t like a cup of iced tea in the summertime, warm tea in wintertime, and a cookie or two, having a cup in their hands and talking with friends?” she said. “We’re setting it up as a conversation where it can feel at ease and kind of just be a normal moment. It makes it possible for people to really open up and see themselves as part of a community and an art project, and that their story is valuable and important to tell.”

WBCA Gallery Director Danielle Cezanne added that this type of community-minded art is exactly what people need after the rigor of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“An important part of the storytelling is just coming out of COVID and not talking to anybody for 16 months, and telling stories about water,” Cezanne said. “It’s kind of primal. There’s something about water that is life-giving and centering. I think we take it for granted; we don’t realize how all these ponds and creeks connect.”

The stories shared over tea are often surprising, humorous and heartwarming. Like Metcalfe’s grand-

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father, there are people in the community who may remember details of how the watershed has changed over time and who can even give clues to scientists about how the area should be managed in the future.

As part of her McKnight award, Metcalfe is working with a sociologist at the University of Minnesota to analyze the stories collected through “Upstream” and how they reflect people’s perception of natural resources.

The funding for the project comes from VLAWMO’s Community Blue grant fund, which is designed to promote water education and stewardship through community partnerships. The series aims to highlight the lesser-recognized parts of the watershed, such as the creeks and wetlands that contribute to the health of water further downstream. Among these is the bio-swale located at Central Middle School, which filters the water that drains into Lambert Creek.

WBCA will host a volunteer work day to help maintain this area, located just a stone’s throw away from the art center.

“We were really careful to plan this in a way that doesn’t include White Bear Lake proper because our watershed has a different story,” said Nick Voss, VLAWMO education and outreach coordinator.

“White Bear Lake has a very well-developed cultural experience: sailing, swimming. It’s accessible to human use. We wanted to focus on these areas that have less public access but are still important. This whole program is also a way to rethink floodplains and to reflect on their value and see the connection to the big picture of a watershed.”

Each tea ceremony and education event will help to inform residents about the state of their watershed and leave them with a better understanding of ways to get involved with local water topics.

The first tea ceremony will be held Tuesday, June 29, at Lions Park, across the street from Goose Lake, which falls within the VLAWMO district. The ceremonies are limited to eight participants each and will continue through the summer, culminating in a final event during WBCA’s reopening celebration in the fall. This event will include the results of the water story analysis from the U of M research, as well as a video highlighting quotes from those sharing their water stories on camera. Learn more about the “Upstream” exhibit or sign up for a tea ceremony at whitebeararts.org/2021/04/upstream-tea-ceremony.

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CHAMPS: Mahtomedi’s state title run ends with rout at Target Field FROM PAGE 1

Henry Sibley 8-4 in the finals. The 2020 season was, of course, erased by the pandemic.

Mahtomedi rode the left arms of their dual senior aces Luke Loughlin and Tony Neubeck to beat Sauk Rapids-Rice 2-0 and SartellSt. Stephen 7-0 in the first two rounds at Jordan.

Johnny DeVore, sidelined by arm trouble most of the season, got his first start since 2019 in the finals, and combined with Wyatt Miller for the win. All four were varsity pitchers two years ago.

“Luke and Tony are gifted athletes and competitors who happen to be pitchers,” Garry said. “Neither is a pure thrower; they manipulate the game and the batters which makes them so successful.”

“They are two of the best arms we have had in our program’s history, and considering we have a

couple guys on the doorstep of the MLB (Mike Bauman in the Orioles chain and Sean Hjelle in the Giants chain) that is saying something.”

Neubeck has played on Mahtomedi’s last two state championship teams. A defenseman on the hockey team that won the Class A crown his junior year, he saw similarities as the baseball season progressed.

“Both times, we saw our confidence grow and at the end of the season we really went on a run,” he said. “In baseball, we had a pretty new team, without having the season last year, but we practiced a lot and built up to it.”

DeVore, who will be a quarterback in college, was thrilled to close his career pitching in the state finals in a staff alongside his two longtime cohorts after missing most of two seasons. “Since we were five, it’s always been the three of us,” DeVore said,

“and to end our years together like this is pretty special.”

Kyle Oswald has been this group’s catcher since they started. Neubeck said it was a storybook ending “to be pitching to my best friend since second grade in the state tournament.”

The Zephyrs tournament lineup included Neubeck or Loughlin at first base (when not pitching), Will Garry at second, Miller at third, Billy Arlandson at shortstop, Ethan Loss in center field, and Loughlin, Jordan Hull, Sam Ruzynski, DeVore, at the other outfield slots, with Kai Sather at designated hitter or third.

Neubeck was 6-for-9 with a homer and six RBIs in the tournament. Loughlin was 6-for-9 with five RBI’s. Each got on base nine times. Loss was 4-for-9 with a double, triple, five runs and three steals. Oswald was 4-for-11 with two RBIs.

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At left: Tony Neubeck slid into home plate for one of the team’s 20 runs.

City Council defends city code, denies variance requests

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

MAHTOMEDI — Two residents seeking permission to build an accessory structure on their properties will not be allowed to move forward.

The City Council, acting as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, denied two variance requests for outsized outbuildings at its last meeting. In one case, the council also denied an accompanying concrete driveway.

Both applicants may submit revised applications after 90 days.

The council conducted a public hearing June 15 on whether to overturn an administrative decision to allow an accessory building at 1 Williams Road after 20 neighboring property owners appealed the decision.

By a vote of 4-1 (Council Member Jeff Ledermann opposed), the council overturned the decision by the city planner and engineer to issue a building permit to John Garske.

In the other action, the council unanimously denied an application by Kristine and Kelly Reagan for a variance to build a three-car garage served by a driveway made of impervious surface material at 1044 Park Ave. At 1 Williams Woods Road, John Garske wanted to build a 1,250-square-foot, 16-foottall metal-sided pole barn in a wooded residential neighborhood. Neighbors and members of the Williams Woods Park Association say that type of structure would violate ordinance provisions that require consistency with its surroundings.

Although city staff found that the proposal complied with all requirements of the zoning ordinance, the neighbors along Long Lake submitted a written appeal of the administrative decision to issue the permit. Of the four appeal points, council's decision was based on appeal point No. 1 — that the structure be harmonious with adjacent buildings.

The Planning Commission had previously voted 5-1 to overturn the administrative decision on the accessory building based solely on that point.

Deciding what design and appearance will or won't detract from principal buildings or other buildings in the neighborhood is a subjective enterprise, said City Attorney Bridget Nason. The proposed building materials proposed at 1 Williams Woods Road are allowable, according to the city's building code. “It comes down to that subjective criteria,

and the code doesn't provide guidance on compatibility,” she said. “Council's decision could be deemed by a court one day to be arbitrary and capricious.”

Tim Scott, a neighbor, asked the council to deny the request for a pole barn. “The homes in the neighborhood were built in 1960s and ’70s, and all of the houses have needed updating — especially garages.

Some of the updates were substantial,” he said. “Updating is necessary but needs to be done in a way that doesn't detract from the community. Please deny and review the ordinance to add clarity,” he asked council.

Garske, for his part, asked council to approve his project with the caveat that building materials be changed in a way that doesn't detract from the community, as Scott indicated.

“I'd love to see this community work on this,” said Council Member Jane Schneeweis. “Some things we can't say no to. But we have (21 members) of an association saying it has to be in keeping within the community.” They're not saying not to have it at all, she said.

“I'm a nature lover,” Ledermann, “but I can't vote to oppose the staff decision on this. There are different kinds of sidings. I appreciate that the applicant is willing to consider other options and sure hope he follows through on this.”

Meanwhile, at 1044 Park Avenue, the owners sought a variance to allow an increase in impervious surface for a driveway over code limitations. They sought a 44.3% impervious surface coverage where only 35% is allowed.

City staff recommended that council deny the request because practical difficulties in the property's use or in the ordinance were not demonstrated.

The building structure met ordinance requirements, but the impervious surface coverage did not, staff said.

Previously, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a reduced variance for a two-car garage, instead of the originally proposed three-car garage, and a 6.3% increase in impervious surface driveway with a footprint of 41.3% was recommended, provided that four conditions were met.

Letters to council from the neighbors came out against the three-car garage and concrete driveway by a margin of 8-5.

Kelly Reagan said her family bought the house in 2018 and wanted to replace an inadequate one-car garage because the site needed work; they needed a space

“I'd love to see this community work on this, some things we can't say no to. But we have (21 members) of an association saying it has to be in keeping within the community.”

Jane Schneeweis Council Member for additional family cars due to teenage drivers, and they wanted their belongings protected due to the high volume of thefts and vandalism they experienced.

“We worked with (City Engineer John Sachi and City Planner Hannah Ryback) extensively,” Reagan said. “We ask council to approve the garage project, so we can continue living here and retire here.”

Council members said they needed more information to be able to approve a proposal that was different than the information they had in front of them.

Council voted to deny the variance and to have the Reagans wait 90 days before returning with an altered proposal.

Before the vote, Reagan expressed her hope that council would at least move to approve the two-car garage, or it would be a year before they could start any project.

• The property owner at 1400 Harmony Drive has been granted a variance to allow for increased fence height. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with two conditions, which are that an approved encroachment agreement will be required prior to the construction of the fence and that the fence and retaining wall be constructed as shown on the site plan submitted with the variance application. The fence height will be 63.5 inches in the front yard, where 48 inches is the maximum allowable height. “I’m very supportive of this, and I think it will look nice,” said Council Member Jane Schneeweis.

• Chris Churchill has been appointed to the White Bear Lake Conservation District Board for a three-year term beginning July 1 and ending June 30, 2024, following the resignation of Geoffrey Ratte from the board.

• In approximately a month or so, walkers and bikers along streets near school

zones can expect to see new striping on the roadway. The council has awarded the contract for striping certain streets to low bidder Warning Lites in the amount of $11,441. City staff received three bids to stripe streets as part of safety improvements the council elected to perform throughout the city. Dahlia Street will receive centerline and edge striping from Warner Avenue to East Avenue; Glenmar Avenue will receive Share the Road symbols from Stillwater Road to 72nd Street; Hallam Avenue S. will receive centerline and edge striping from Stillwater Road to 72nd Street; Old Wildwood Road will receive wider trail striping and bicycle symbols from Arcwood Street to Lincolntown Avenue; Robert Street will receive Share the Road symbols from Lincolntown Avenue to Robert Court; and 72nd Street will receive centerline and edge striping from Hallam Avenue to Warner Avenue.

• Residents whose vegetables and flowers are taking a beating from the drought while also taking an eating from the deer will be encouraged by the report from Public Works Director Bob Goebel. He recently met with the Minnesota Bowhunters Resource Base and learned that 10 to 15 bow hunters in Katherine Abbott Park and in the north end of town could easily eliminate from two to three dozen deer from the Mahtomedi herd. The bow hunters would seek permission from neighboring landowners and sign up for the sharpshooter lottery.

• An opportunity to serve on the City Council will open up for Mahtomedi residents after Jeff Ledermann announced he would not be seeking another term on council. “I really enjoyed the opportunity to work with all of you,” he told council members. “I wish we could have been in person this last year and a half,” he said.

“Adventures and opportunities are in my future, and I want to be able to have flexibility to deal with that.”

• The council held a closed session June 15, as allowed by Minnesota statute 13D.05, subd. 3(b), attorney-client privilege, regarding litigation in the matter of the application of Thomas Malecha and Catherine Malecha to register title to certain real estate situated in Washington County, Court File No. 82-CV-21-242.

The council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road.

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Local ‘American Ninja Warrior’ star competes in season 13

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Leif Sundberg celebrates atop the Warped Wall, after his blazing fast qualifying run at the Tacoma Dome in 2019. Following the birth of he and his wife Victoria’s first child, Sundberg returns to Tacoma, Washington looking to post a similar performance.

his new career change and the birth of his and his wife Victoria’s son Linus about a month before Sundberg competed in Washington.

“This time around I was juggling a lot more than I was used to, which made things complicated, but we got through it,” Sundberg said.

Sundberg trains with other former and current “American Ninja Warrior” athletes at Obstacle Academy in Edina. Because of the nature of the courses, the athletes are forced to be well-versed in several different areas of fitness, such as upper body strength, core strength, forearm strength and balance.

“Up until competition, I train every day, but I train something differently so I don’t have any overuse injuries or do something that would hinder my improvements,” Lundberg said.

Sundberg is unique to the “American Ninja Warrior” competitive field in the sense that he is much taller than most of his other competitors. He towers over the other athletes, who tend to be around 5-foot-6. Having such a large, strong frame is helpful for Sundberg in many ways, but being tall makes certain obstacles very difficult to navigate.

“My height helps me on a lot of obstacles with my wing span,” Sundberg said. “But with my size, balance obstacles can be very tricky for me. I don’t have the center of gravity that is ideal for the balance obstacles like many of my fellow competitors.”

Sundberg competed in April during the filming of the show’s qualifying rounds. As athletes competed amidst

the global pandemic, the season 13 filming was once again without fans in attendance, creating a different environment for the competitors.

“It was very empty, which was kind of nice because it was much more calming this time around,” Sundberg said. “I didn’t necessarily have the adrenaline that I normally do, but I was able to have a better state of mind this past run.”

Because of the fan prohibition for season 13, Sundberg’s family and friends were unable to be in attendance for his run but were instead livestreamed onto large screens in the arena so they could witness his performance.

“My wife is incredibly supportive of me, but I will say the ‘Ninja Warrior’ competitions are probably the most anxiety-inducing events for her for the entire year,” Sundberg said. “My entire family has really embraced it, and with my Swedish Ninja entourage they are always there to give me a supportive hand and give me the encouragement I need to find success on the show.”

The show returned to NBC on May 31. Episodes air every Monday and feature “Split Decision,” a new concept this season where competitors get to choose between two obstacles to end their run. Sundberg will be featured in an episode coming later this summer. He hopes to return to the show if a 14th season is renewed.

“I hope they film a season 14, and if they do, I’ll be one of the first ones to submit my application,” Sundberg said. “I’ll be juggling a child, I’ll be juggling my new career, but I think I’ll have time to fit in some training.”

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Leif Sundberg stands before hundreds of screaming fans as the bright red, white and blue lights of the Tacoma Dome illuminate each thrill-seeking obstacle standing in his way. As the blare of the horn sounds, Sundberg takes off, effortlessly scaling balance planks with his long, 6-foot-3-inch frame, leaping and grabbing onto large, door-shaped platforms, swinging from one to another, and using his upper body strength to jump, swing and push from one obstacle to the next. All this before scampering up the black 14.5-foot “Warped Wall” and slamming his hand on the red button to end his round in a blazing 58 seconds.

This all came in 2019 as Sundberg, the now 31-year-old Twin Cities native, crushed his qualifying run at the Tacoma Dome in the Seattle Qualifiers, where he returned in April for the season 13 filming of “American Ninja Warrior.” Sundberg, a 2008 Mahtomedi High School graduate, majored in biology pre-med at Bethel University. Since graduating from college, he has spent time at the Mayo Clinic and worked in radiology. He recently completed his studies to become a physician’s assistant.

Athletics and competition have been an integral part of Sundberg’s life ever since he was a kid, when he competed in baseball and soccer in high school and continued his soccer career collegiately at Bethel.

“I always thought athletics kind of drove you to be the best version of yourself through competition, and that’s something I’ve always taken along with me,” said Sundberg. “After college I’m not playing sports per se, but I’m still having my competitive fix through ‘Ninja Warrior.’”

Sundberg became a fan of the NBC show before it made its way to the United States. The show started in Japan, where it was called “Sasuke” before coming to America on an extremely low budget and airing on the G4 network. Now, the show is aired on NBC and has gained a large following in the last decade. Millions of viewers tune in each episode to watch the athletes compete.

After watching the show for several years, Sundberg began to take interest in the high-intensity competition.

“I played collegiate soccer, but I didn’t necessarily have the strength or the endurance to compete on the show. But then I see the occupations of the people on the show, and they are just everyday people,” said Sundberg.

“I was lucky enough after about three years of training to compete on the first year of the show and then, ever since, I have kind of been a returning competitor.”

The show requires a lengthy written application and a three-minute application video to be considered for casting. Thousands of applicants apply each year, but only 400 competitors have been selected for upcoming season 13. The series makes a conscious effort to pick more eccentric personalities to give the audience more entertainment value, and Sundberg, who goes by “The Swedish Ninja,” has fully embraced this concept.

As the filming of season 13 quickly approached, Sundberg had his hands full juggling his training routine,

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Wednesdays at 6:30p.m., rolling start times: C boats, MC boats, E boats, X boats and Catamarans

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.: Lasers and 420s (youth sailors)

1-2.The Class of 2021 commencement ceremony for Mahtomedi High School students was held June 12 at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood, Mahtomedi Public Schools was recently honored as the top school district in the metro area for their 2020 graduation rate (98.6%). — Submitted 3.Friends and family members gathered to cheer on the Mahtomedi High School baseball team as they departed for the State Championship game last week. — Paul Dols

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C boats, MC boats, E boats, X boats and Catamarans

5.Bruce Bushey and Janet Richards embraced the “Midsummar Night’s Dream” themed event in downtown White Bear Lake Thursday as they served up samples at their Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company. — Paul Dols

Championship Races Race season runs through July; special and post-season races through August.

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6.The Veterans of Foreign Wars Keep Zimmer Post #1782 recently presented White Bear Center for the Arts with a $2000 donation in support of WBCA’s commitment to providing accessibility to the arts. Pictured: Sara Nephew (WBCA), Alex Legeros (WBCA), Andy Vollbrecht (WBCA), George Brown (Post #1782 Commander), Suzi Hudson (WBCA), Karen Kepple (WBCA Board), Dan Campanaro (Post #1782), and Alan Kantrud (WBCA Board). — Photo submitted by Lori Swanson.

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Zephyr honors announced Boys lacrosse: Zephyr leaders, honors listed; Lemke gets Pioneer Press award Levi Lemke, Mahtomedi lacrosse standout, was named East Metro Player of the Year by the Pioneer Press, heading a list of honors for Zephyr players. The Zephyrs were 10-6 overall and 5-1 in conference.

Other state honors for Lemke — a senior attacker who notched 60 goals, third-most in the state, and 20 assists — were coaches association first-team all-state, first-team all-section and all-Metro East Conference. He was one of 1,200 players listed by U.S. Lacrosse as all-Americans.

Meanwhile, EJ Charpentier, Zephyr attacker with 47 goals and 30 assists, got second-team allstate, first-team all-section, and all-Metro East.

Also named all-conference were Jack Myhre, junior defender, and Caden Donahue, senior goalkeeper (.655 save percentage, 8.02 goalsagainst). Also making all-section were Myhre, first team, and Dominic Rohrer, junior defender, second team. Honorable mentions went to Drew Buchmayer, junior midfielder; Owen Tacheny, sophomore face-off specialist (winning 143 of 220); and Owen Knapp, junior attacker (team-leading 66 ground balls).

Girls lacrosse: Mahtomedi’s season leaders, honors announced Four Mahtomedi girls lacrosse players were named all-Metro East Conference after the Zephyrs posted a 9-5 overall record and 5-1 in conference. They are Jayne Dimitri, senior attacker ( 37 goals, 29 assists, 27 ground balls); Samantha Burns, senior attacker and midfielder (37 goals); Olivia Boxmeyer, senior goalie (437 save percentage); and Terah Skillings, senior defender (37 ground balls, 14 forced turnovers). Getting honorable mentions were McKenna Cunnington, sophomore defender (21 goals, 10 assists); Ellie Donovan, senior midfielder (15 goals); and Evie Cegielski, freshman defender. Making all-section were Dimitri (first team) and Samantha Burns, senior midfielder.

Baseball: Zephyrs' Neubeck all-metro Mahtomedi senior Tony Neubeck was named to the Star-Tribune’s All-Metro baseball first team, just prior to the state tournament. Neubeck, a pitcher and first baseman signed by University of Missouri, had a 5-1 record and 0.43 ERA heading into the state tournament, and was gutting .414 with two home runs and 23 Bruce Strand

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Two recent graduates of White Bear Lake High School have been awarded Eagle Scout Scholarships by Northern Star Scouting for outstanding troop leadership, scholastic achievement and strong citizenship.

The recipients are Kolby Bachmeier of White Bear Lake, an Eagle Scout in Troop 9726, and Wyatt Fish of Hugo, an Eagle Scout in Troop 9151. Both received a $1,500 scholarship.

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The crew of W88 skippered by Larry Pardee repeated its first week win, finishing on top June 14 on White Bear Lake. Eight majestic A boats turned out to race Week 2. Taking second overall was W25 skippered by seasoned sailor Lee Alnes. Alnes tied for second with W28, the rookie boat, the first week.

That boat, the Snitch, is skippered by 22-year-old Carl Eaton. Weather permitting, there are two races on Monday evenings: 6:30 and 7:15 p.m.

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Mahtomedi’s march to baseball crown Zephyrs 2, Sauk Rapids-Rice 0 Loughlin, senior lefty, struck out nine batters while limiting the Storm (10-13) to four hits and four walks in the shutout.

Neubeck accounted for both runs with a solo home run and an RBI single, finishing 3-for-3. SRR’s Landon Lunser held the Zephyrs to seven hits and one walk, striking out nine.

Zephyrs 7, Sartell-St. Stephen 0 Neubeck worked in and out of trouble, leaving nine runners on base. The senior lefty gave up five hits and five walks against the Sabres (23-4), striking out seven, and closed by fanning Sartell’s 1-2-3 hitters with just 10 pitches in the seventh. Mahtomedi played error-free defense.

Ethan Loss, leadoff batter, doubled in the first inning and scored on Oswald’s perfect squeeze bunt. Loss also belted an RBI triple in the fifth. Getting RBI’s were Loughlin (hit by pitch) and DeVore (sacrifice fly). Wyatt Miller was 2-for-4 with a run. Sartell starter Tyler Phelps-Hemmesch took the loss.

Zephyrs 20, Grand Rapids 3 The Zephyrs collected 15 hits, 13 walks and three hit-by-pitches against six Grand Rapids pitchers in the championship game.

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didn’t play at the level that got them to Target Field. “We have a ton of respect for Grand Rapids,” he said. “They have a tremendous program and with a rich history and we have played them in the past.”

Mahtomedi’s first five hitters were on fire— Loss (double, triple, hit-by-pitch, three runs, two steals), Jordan Hull (two singles, two hit-by-pitch, a walk, four runs), Oswald (two hits, RBI), Neubeck (single, double, two walks, three runs, three RBI’s) and Loughlin (double, three singles, four RBIs, two runs).

In the 10-run sixth, the Zephyrs had seven walks and four hits, including a three-run double by Sam Ruzynski, one of four pinch-hitters.

DeVore, with nerve issues in his arm this year, threw just three innings of live action previously, and got into the lineup as an outfielder in the sectionals. Garry said the staff was determined to use him “only if

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STATE GOLF RESULTS Zephyr golfers place 7th at state The Mahtomedi boys golf team placed seventh of eight teams in the Class AAA tournament on June 15-16 at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids. Team scoring was Maple Grove 584, Edina 600, Eastview 607, Farmington 609, Alexandria 613, Chaska 615, Mahtomedi 632, and Duluth East 670. Riley McGrane led the Zephyrs, placing 36th with 153. Jacob Wilson was 56th with 158, Grant Cegielski was 67th with 161, Nicholas Gambeski and Nolan Pratumwon tied for 72nd with 163, and Noah Schmidt was 74th with 164. The Zephyrs were Section 4AAA

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Ren Morque, Myles Gunderson and Kyle Henke each had two hits for Grand Rapids. Morque took the loss. The Thunder Hawks beat Marshall 6-2 and St. Thomas Academy 4-3 to reach the finals.

Sarah Stellmach, freshman sprinter from Mahtomedi on the University of St. Thomas track team, anchored a 4x100 relay team that reached the NCAA Division III finals in Greensboro, North Carolina. They and placed eighth, after being seeded 13th, with a time of 47.68 seconds.

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he felt absolutely ready, and we were confident he would be able to help us without any risk to himself.” That day came at the best possible time for DeVore as he took the mound in the state finals at Target Field.

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Golf: Bears’ O’Malley 44th at state meet Camden O’Malley, White Bear Lake’s lone entrant in the state golf

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The sophomore who qualified in Section 4AAA placed 44th among 88 state qualifiers.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE LACROSSE Sophie Davis was named Most Valuable Player on the White Bear Lake girls lacrosse team and has signed to play collegiately with Detroit Mercy. The senior mid-fielder was the thirdleading scorer with 24 goals and nine assists on the Bears (9-6), earning her second all-conference award. Mercy coach Dwayne Hicks said of his recruit: “Sophie is a very athletic player from Minnesota. Her height and speed will be hard for teams to match up against.

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With none of the drama normally associated with state championship games, the Mahtomedi Zephyrs wrapped up the Class AAA baseball title pummeling Grand Rapids 20-3 on Friday afternoon at Target Field.

Against a Grand Rapids team that had run out of pitching, the Zephyrs scored 10 runs in the sixth inning and notched the most runs and largest margin of victory for a state championship in the history of the tournament.

Mahtomedi blanked their first two state foes — Sauk Rapids-Rice 2-0 Tuesday and Sartell-St. Stephen 7-0 Wednesday, both in Jordan — and finished 20-5 with 10 straight wins. Grand Rapids finished 19-8.

They used three starting pitchers, all seniors, with Luke Loughlin and Tony Neubeck, this year’s mainstays, throwing shutouts before Johnny DeVore made his first start since 2019 in the finals.

“Luke has great control of all three of his pitches and can throw them on any count,” said senior catcher Kyle Oswald, who has caught all three of them since early in grade school.

“Tony can overpower guys and mix in off-speed pitches perfectly. Johnny, he was put in a big spot after not pitching for so long, and did everything he needed to.”

Neubeck will continue his baseball career at University of Missouri and Loughlin at University of

Minnesota-Duluth. Opting for college football will be Oswald at St. Scholastica and DeVore, a quarterback, at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

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The City of Shoreview is now hiring a FT Custodian. Third shift: 9:30 pm-6 am. Starting wage: $21.01-$22.07/ hr to start, plus excellent benefits/ pension. For more info and to apply online, go to shoreviewmn.gov/jobs.

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CONGRATULATIONS to the 2021 Graduating Class of White Bear Lake High School and the Top Academic Achievers!

MICAH ANDERSON Attending the University of Minnesota-Twin cities college of Science and Engineering to study Aerospce Engineering and Computer science.

NATALIE ANDRES I will be attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to major in Biochemistry.

AARON BARTON UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LA CROSSE

ABIGAIL FETTINGER I will be attending the University of Minnesota Crookston. I am playing Division II soccer and studying Finance.

WYATT MICHAEL ELIJAH FISH Attending University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study Chemistry

ABIGAIL FRANTA Attending University of Wisconsin La Crosse to major in Elementary Education and play on the women’s lacrosse team.

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KYLIE C HOFFMAN I will be attending Boston College in the fall and will e double majoring in Political Science and Philosophy.

ERIC HOSCH I will be attending the University of Minnesota to major in mechanical engineering and to enroll in the honors program.

KIERSTIN LARSON Attending University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and majoring in Political Science.

NATASCHA LARSON I am attending to the University of WisconsinMadison to study biology and entrepreneurship on a pre-med track.

ANDREW THOMAS LOMORO I will be studying Aerospace Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

LAUREN LOPPNOW University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

CAMRON MADSEN I plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities this fall.

MAGGIE MYERS MARSON Creighton University to major in Chemistry on the pre-med track.

AARON PALKAR I will be attending the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities for Computer Science.

MOSES PATRICK PALKAR I am attending the University of Minnesota, College of Science and Engineering.

TRAYTON GABRIEL PESCOSOLIDO Attend the University of St Thomas, major in business or engineering, and pursue a career in baseball.

TOMMY ROHLINGER Attending Iowa State in the fall to study chemical engineering.

ANNA RYAN Attending Iowa State University to pursue a degree in Industrial Engineering.

CLAIRE ELIZABETH SCHNEIDER Iowa State University

SEAN SMYTHE I am attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities to pursue a degree in electrical engineering.

GRETEL TASSAH I will be attending the University of Pennsylvania as a Philosophy Politics and Economics major.

ALEXANDER TONER University of Minnesota

HEIDI TRINH I plan to attend the University of California, Davis to study Computer Science.

ANIKA VOLKER I will be studying Neuroscience in the Fall at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

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CONGRATULATIONS to the 2021 Graduating Class of Mahtomedi High School and the Top Academic Achievers!

HANNA VIOLET BRADT Attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a nursing student.

ABIGAIL CHARLOTTE BROWN Attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, major undecided.

LUKE CARLSON I will be attending University of WisconsinEau Claire

LAUREN CARTER Attending the University of Minnesota in the fall, at College of Science and Engineering, majoring in Biochemical Engineering.

GRANT CEGIELSKI Carlson School of Management at University of MinnesotaTwin Cities.

ATHLYN DRAGE Attending the University of Maryland and compete on their gymnastics team.

NINA DUFFY Attending University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study business.

RILEY MICHAEL EINAN Attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities through the Carlson School of Management.

JENNA ELBERS University of Minnesota for Neuroscience

SARA FRASER Planning to attend the University of WisconsinLa Crosse to study early childhood education.

WILLIAM ROBERT GARRY Attending University of Wisconsin-Madison

SONIA GLOEGE I will be studying business analytics and global affairs at the University of Notre Dame.

ALICIA GOESER University of MinnesotaTwin Cities for Mechanical Engineering

JENNA HALVERSON Attending St. Olaf College

NATHAN HARBINSON I plan to attend the University of Minnesota College of Science & Engineering.

SAMUEL KALKMAN I will be attending Michigan Technological University to study Computer Science.

ANYA KHANDPUR Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UCLA

SAM JOSEPH LENGYEL I plan to attend Carleton College and major in Computer Science and Spanish.

ANIKA LINER Majoring in Environmental Studies at American University in Washington, D.C.

ISABELLE MCGRAW Attending Drake University to study Neuroscience.

RAHUL NATH Attend Cornell University to study Biomedical Engineering.

SAALE PEARSON I am planning to attend DePaul University and major in health sciences.

MAGNOLIA PODGORAK Attending Winona State, planning on becoming nurse anesthetist.

ANNA JEAN RANEY Attend Iowa State University starting fall 2021 to study STEM and major in engineering.

LAURA ROEHRICH Attending the University of Minnesota in the direct admit nursing program.

GRETA SCHIMNOWSKI St. Catherine University

NOAH SCHMIDT Hillsdale College

EVIN SOUGSTAD Study Engineering at Cornell University

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