3-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29
Those who are interested in touring the renovated White Bear Lake Area High School are invited to join us for a Community Open House event from 3-6 p.m. on Aug. 29. Stick around for our season opener football game, which will kick off at 7 p.m. It’s the perfect opportunity to see the facilities and cheer on our Bears! See special section pullout on pages 13-16
BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER
After a year and a half of development, Mariner Middle School in White Bear Lake is ready to open for the 2024 to 2025 school year. Now, Press Publications has an inside scoop about the new changes at the location.
Like the former Sunrise Park Middle School, the three middle school grades will be divided into separate hallways. Sixth-graders will occupy the 400s hallway. Seventh-graders will take up the 500s and part of the 600s hallways, respectively. Eighth-graders will share the other half of the 600s hallway with the seventh-grade while also wholly occupying the 700s hallway.
To account for Mariner’s more expansive space compared to Sunrise, the district will bring in more lockers from Sunrise to increase its student capacity. “We are planning for 450 students per grade level,” said principal Christina Pierre. “Right now, we’re running at about 300, so we definitely have room to expand.”
Another new feature will be what Pierre calls the Mariner Rectangle. The rectangle refers to the hallways that run on both sides of the school’s Learning Commons down to the tech-ed and 400s hallway classrooms. “The reason we’re teaching students the Mariner rectangle is that when you’re in the rectangle, you can find different offices through there,” explained Pierre. “These include the main office, health office, and classes like tech-ed, music and art. “You can find anything you need throughout the building because it branches off the Mariner rectangle.”
The school also includes different “collaborative
SEE MARINER, PAGE 18
BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER
Amelia Reigstad has seen her way through many careers, including public relations, university professor and writer. But she considers empowering women to be her most important job of all.
Reigstad plans to open her first shop, The Women Collective, at the Clark Avenue strip mall in downtown White Bear Lake. With an emphasis on inspiring and uplifting female customers, Reigstad said she is seeking to create more than just a shop.
“Wanting women to see joy when they come into a space designed for them is important,” said Reigstad. “This shop will be where they can come together and reflect on what inspires them.”
Reigstad’s desire to empower women sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Reigstad moved to White Bear Lake in 2012, working as a professor at Canadian and United States-based colleges before and after her move. There, Reigstad taught courses on strategic communications. Once the pandemic hit, however,
Reigstad began to reevaluate her career. “My Ph.D is in gender communications,” said Reigstad. “Most of it was focused on how men and women communicate differently, so I began wondering how to turn this into a business.” Reigstad founded her own business shortly after, Amelia Reigstad Communication Consulting. As a consultant, Reigstad offers workshops and development and leadership training to help employees communicate and work effectively.
SEE WOMEN COLLECTIVE, PAGE 21
As White Bear Dance Center celebrates their 15th year, they are also embarking on an expansion. The dance studio, housed in a 5,600-square-foot facility located at 2462 County Road F in White Bear Lake, is opening an additional location just a few miles away, at 2584 Hoffman Road East in Vadnais Heights.
The additional location will provide 2 more dance studio spaces, an additional apparel and dancewear store, and lobby, storage and office spaces. Both locations are being renovated with new sound systems, security systems, dance floors, and updated interiors. Dance programs for children ages 18 months through
adults will be available at both locations. White Bear Dance Center is hosting an open house at the original location from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. Dancers and families can tour the facility, learn about programs, and register. Programs begin the week of Sept. 8. For more information, visit whitebeardancecenter.com or call 651426-4793.
BEAR SCOREBOARD
CROSS COUNTRY
Friday: boys, girls at Rosemount, 8 a.m.
FOOTBALL
Thursday: Minnetonka, 7 p.m,
SOCCER, BOYS
• Results last week:
Bears 1, Centennial 1 Bears 3, Duluth East 2
• Coming up:
Wednesday: Eagan, 7 p.m.
SOCCER, GIRLS
Results last week: Bears 1, Centennial 0 Bears 5, Champlin Park 1
• Coming up:
Tuesday: Mahtomedi, 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Eagan, 5 p.m.
TENNIS
Results last week: Hill-Murray 6, Bears 1 Bears 5, Pine City 2 Bears 6, Minnehaha Academy 1
Coming up:
Thursday: Duluth East tournament, 8:30 a.m.
Friday: at Mounds View, 9 a.m.
SWIMMING
Results last week: Conference relays: one 3rd-place, two 4th-places in five-team meet
• Coming up:
Thursday: at Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Tuesday: Hutchinson, 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Hill-Murray, 7 p.m.
White Bear Lake and Centennial jousted to a 1-1 tie in a season opener. The Bears then gave Coach Taelynn Gittins her first win 3-2 over Duluth East. Both games were at home. Rafa BastidaRickmyer scored against Centennial after Gio Pescosolido lofted a corner kick in front of the net. Centennial got a free kick by Sebastian Fernandez in the 71st minute. Scoring against Duluth East were Pescosolido, Ben Watson and Cyrus Ludwig. Goalie Cooper Feirn preserved the 3-2 lead with a goal line save.
The Bears nipped Centennial 1-0 at home and rolled 5-1 at Champlin Park. Jenna Maloy had the goal against Centennial on a penalty kick. Autumn Maki was in goal for the shutout. Scoring against the Rebels were Maloy twice, Kelsey Wolfe, Becca Smith and Abby O’Brien. Ali Ellis in goal stopped four of five shots.
The Bears lost to Hill-Murray 6-1, then won twice at Pine City, over the hosts 5-2 and Minnehaha Academy 6-1. The Bears had different lineups each time. Mallory Peltier won doubles points with three different partners. Ellia Groneberg was 1-2 at 1-singles.
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BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
After all five all-conference players from last year’s 3-6 team graduated, new leaders must emerge for White Bear Lake football, which opens against Minnetonka on Thursday at home. Coach Ryan Bartlett’s early assessment of this group is: “Strong and tough. The kids like to be physical, and they worked extremely hard in the weight room.”
Back at quarterback is junior Tomi Animasaun (44-for-87 for 595 yards, three touchdowns, one interception). Sophomore Wyatt Stachowiak is also getting a look. “Wyatt has been excellent. Tomi obviously had a good year, and a good track season, too, so we feel good about both of them,” said Bartlett, also offensive coordinator.
Other starters back are Malike Doumbia (free safety), Cam Oxton (center), Porter Cleary (running back), Matt Hunter (line), Matt Anderson (left tackle), and linebackers Levi Arvig, Charlie Woodcock, and Tyreese Behnken.
Ball-carriers at the outset are Cleary and Nate Tvedt, the coach said. At receiver, Easton Miles, Ben Lockwood, Rithy Sain, Teegan Bartok, Korey Raheem and Andrew Kolenich are in the mix. Leading the offensive line are Anderson, Oxton, C onnor Holte, and Matt Hunter.
The defensive unit is coordinated by Dustin
Holman.
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When I was publisher of the Country Messenger newspaper, our family was having breakfast one Sunday morning at the Scandia Cafe, and we ran into former Vice President Walter Mondale, who was a regular there having breakfast with his family. He showed up at the cafe often when he was staying at his home on the St. Croix River. The other diners were respectful of his privacy, but I of course, along with our two little kids, had to introduce our family.
Carter Johnson
A reporter who worked for us at the time had mentioned it was a dream of his to interview a president. I figured this was the closest he might get to achieving that goal, and worked to get him an interview with the Mondales. For years the Mondales would open up their home to our young reporters and share an hour or more answering questions they must have been asked a hundred times before.
The Mondales were active locally throughout their retirement. What continues to resonate with me was his efforts around the St. Croix River Valley. He worked with Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin on the Wild and Scenic River Bill that passed in 1968. The impact is evident when you paddle or boat down the St. Croix River from Taylors Falls to Stillwater. Over the years I crossed paths with Vice President Mondale at a few newspaper events after our initial meeting at the cafe. When Gov. Tim Walz was announced as a candidae for VP, the cell phones blew up in our house with texts from friends who live around the country. Amy has a group chat with 12 college friends-who represent all parts of the political spectrum-and they were all curious what she thought of our governor. These past few weeks he has definitely brought national attention to what is going on in Minnesota. Putting politics aside, it’s pretty awesome that Minnesota has produced two vice presidents. We’ve had other national leaders hail from our communities, like General John Vessey, Jr. from North Oaks, Gen. Paul Nakasone from White Bear Lake, and Denis McDonough from Stillwater, to name a few.
Did you know Minnesota has nearly 150 newspapers serving 87 counties? There has been a lot of conversation about the demise of local news and news deserts. There is no question that small town America is changing, and so are the ways local news organizations are serving their communities. The closure of local newspapers makes headlines, but what doesn’t necessarily get reported is that a media company often comes in to restart a local newspaper in print or online in those areas. In some cases, newspaper companies gain efficiency by merging two or three small papers into one. This looks like the two or three papers were lost, but a regional paper is created serving nearly the same subscriber lists as before.
As we head into the election, our newspaper is here to bring you the information you need to make informed decisions about how you will vote. In a few weeks we will be publishing our comprehensive Voter’s Guide, which includes candidate profiles for all the local elections in our area. It’s important to stand behind the news outlets that have strong journalistic standards and don’t just give you one side of the story.
As the election season heats up we also need to remember to act civilly toward each other. It’s unfortunate that politics has become so divisive that disagreements can ruin friendships and even family relationships. Continue to grow your friendships and set boundaries and ground rules for controversial issues. Debate and discussion can be fun and informative, but usually not worth losing friends over.
Carter Johnson is the publisher of Press Publications.
As your state senator, I’m honored to represent our community at the legislature. Through the conversations I’ve had at the doors, over the phone, or via email with my friends and neighbors, I’ve fought for our priorities in St. Paul. I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish, and I wanted to highlight just a few bills that went into effect on August 1.
Sen. Heather Gustafson
One such bill focuses on gun violence prevention and public safety.
I was proud to chief author the bill banning the use of binary triggers and to prevent straw purchases of firearms in Minnesota. We know what can happen when violent criminals are able to access weapons through a straw purchase, and how deadly they can be when they’re dangerously modified.
After months of work and conversations with members of law enforcement, community
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members, and my colleagues, it is now in effect.
I’m also proud of two bills that will prevent accidents and keep our kids safe. One bans cell phone cases that look like guns, a commonsense proposal that will prevent deadly accidents. The second bans vapes that look like school supplies, which only served as a way to smuggle these products into our schools. There’s also a new law that will make everyone’s life easier. My bill requiring subscription or membership-based services to have the option to cancel in one simple click. Instead of a flurry of emails or onerous steps, these cancellations can be done one simple click.
Affordable housing is one of my priorities, and something I hear a lot about from constituents. While we made a historic $1 billion investment in housing in 2023, much of this year’s focus surrounded the “missing middle” housing proposal. This was a broad and ambitious proposal, and it lacked the refinement necessary for my support. While it did not pass this year, many people have reached out to me about another local housing issue. There has been a lot of
discussion about a proposed housing development in Lino Lakes. This is a local control issue, and it is mostly up to the city of Lino Lakes and its elected officials. My hope is that any proposal is one that wins the support of the community, and that all who call Lino Lakes home, or who want to call it home, can feel welcomed. While the 2025 Legislative Session doesn’t begin until January, I’m talking every day to my constituents about their priorities. I’ve heard again and again about the need for more investment in public safety, mental health resources, and school infrastructure needs. These are our shared priorities, and I’ll fight for them next year. I hope that all of my friends and neighbors across the district enjoy the final weeks of summer, the State Fair, and going back to school. If I don’t see you in-person around the district, do not hesitate to reach out to me or my office at 651-2961253 or via email at sen.heather. gustafson@mnsenate.gov.
Sen. Heather Gustafson represents District 36 in the Minnesota Senate.
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Youth have long been the target of the tobacco industry via appealing flavors like menthol cigarettes, mango, and gummy bear vapes; and through manipulative marketing. Kids my age will try vaping and other tobacco products because they are curious about the flavors, attracted to the colorful packaging, or think it’s cool. Then they get hooked on nicotine and can’t stop. Today, millions of youth are addicted to e-cigarettes, thanks to the tobacco industry’s flavors and advertising. That includes many students at my high school. I am an incoming junior at White Bear Lake Area High School. In my two years as a high school student, I have witnessed the devastating impact that these tobacco products have had on my peers. Within the first few weeks of my freshman year, I had become almost desensitized to the bathroom vape circles, clouds in the hallway; and the stench of banana, grape, and menthol aerosol wafting down the stairs. Since then, I have seen once flourishing students lose all interest in their schoolwork and futures. America is losing its future doctors, lawyers, artists, and teachers to tobacco addiction. It is proven that people who start abusing tobacco products at an early age are more likely to develop a nicotine addiction, which can destroy a person’s life. Children could be learning so much, but instead, their brains are being soaked with nicotine. Me and my peers need cities like Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake to end the sale of these products and push the state to do so as well. Doing this will have a huge impact on protecting the lives of myself, my peers, and my community. This change would save lives and help keep all of our friends and neighbors healthy and free from addiction.
Lily DeWitt White Bear Lake
PAID LETTER
Candidate has heart of service
“Working for the people, with a heart of service, Patty Bradway will bring balanced leadership and common sense to the Capitol.” – Bradway for House Campaign. Patty Bradway will indeed perform ‘with a heart of service’ when she successfully wins her seat as Minnesota State House Representative for House District 36B, serving our community.
I have known Patty for more than a decade. I have observed her heart of service. As a parishioner at St. Pius X Church,
where we met, I have witnessed her selfless service in so many volunteer capacities: lector, coordinator of projects for the homeless and impoverished, leader of youth activities. The list is pretty much endless.
I have also had the privilege to work alongside Patty. As a nurse, her dedication is unparalleled. Patty treats everyone she serves with total focus and respect. She serves people from all backgrounds and ethnicities, trying always to understand the individual before her. Patty will provide a vibrant perspective to our legislature. She will join with Elliott Engen, incumbent candidate for neighboring House District 36A to ‘restore sanity’ to our state.
Mary Sand White Bear Township PAID LETTER
I am writing on behalf of Patty Bradway who is a candidate for the Minnesota House District 36B. Her motto “Leading in a Better Way for Education, Affordability and Safety” exemplifies her lifelong pursuit of doing all she can to ensure there will be better tomorrows. Regarding EDUCATION, with the downward trend that fewer than 50% of our students in the White Bear Lake Schools meet grade-level math and reading standards, Patty is determined to implement measures to regain our high proficiencies levels, by focusing on academics, flexible funding for our schools and eliminating mandates. In 2023 alone, the legislature grew education spending by $4.1 billion - a 20% increase - but tied MN school districts’ hands by adding 65 unfunded mandates. This resulted in schools dealing with burdensome revenue deficit. The time is now to get those
tax dollars back into the classrooms so our students will thrive! Patty Bradway is the candidate who will work tirelessly toward that Gold Standard goal once again! Regarding our community SAFETY, Patty stands firm in the belief that “we are not a free people without law and order. Safety and protection of citizens requires robust support of our Law Enforcement.” She’s committed to legislation that will fully fund and staff city police and allow law enforcement officers to perform their jobs without being regulated by those without law enforcement experience. Let us show our support to “Back the Blue” in protecting our homes, schools and communities! With the cost of living at record highs, candidate Patty Bradway will work to restore AFFORDABILITY and reduce “pocketbook pain” by removing taxes on Social Security, lowering taxes and regulations on small business owners, and promote all energy sources, especially those in abundance as clean coal, natural gas, petroleum and nuclear. To achieve these goals, government reduction is in her plan so Minnesota citizens can pocket more of their hard-earned money. Please consider joining me in voting for this exemplary candidate, Patty Bradway, who will place high priority on holding all government officials accountable, while upholding the inalienable rights of We the People. Thank you!
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Dellwood, Grant and Mahtomedi:
Dellwood
• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies issued citations to a pair of motorcyclists July 23 on Dellwood Road at Quail Road for illegal passing. A different motorist was cited July 24 on Dellwood Avenue at Dwinnell Avenue for speeding. Grant
• A motorist was cited July 22 on Lake Elmo Avenue N. and 60th Street N. for open bottle possession, following a traffic stop for a broken tail light.
• Five goats were reported found and rounded up July 23 near Lansing Avenue N. and Dellwood Road N.
• Fraud was reported July 26 in the 10000 block of 83rd Street Court N. with stolen identity and large financial loss. A resident in the 7000 block of Jocelyn Lane N. reported receiving a scam call from someone claiming to be a sergeant from the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office and that he had a bench warrant out on him for missing jury duty.
Mahtomedi
• A juvenile female was cited at 1:07 a.m. July 23 at Wedgewood Park for underage drinking, after deputies conducting a park check found her with an open bottle of vodka.
• Deputies arrested a person on a warrant and for narcotics possession July 23 on Hickory Street.
The spontaneous combustion of a fence on Kenwood Street was reported July 23. Surveillance video showed a section of fence starting on fire with no one around it. Firefighters on scene said the fire may have started due to the batteries in nearby toys getting wet. The plastic toys and part of the fence were destroyed.
• A motorist was arrested for DWI at 12:17 a.m. July 24 on Century Avenue and Long Lake Road, after deputies conducted a traffic stop for lane violations and a non-functioning headlamp.
• Four juveniles were reported for ringing doorbells in the 1000 block of Harmony Drive at 12:50 a.m. July 24 before running off into the woods.
• Gas station management in the 1000 block of Wildwood Road reported a male for spilling gasoline on the ground and yelling at employees on July 25.
A motorist was arrested for fourth degree DWI at 11:46 p.m. July 25 in the 200 block of Quail Street, following a traffic stop for turn signal violations.
• Deputies issued three citations July 26-27 on Long Lake Road and Echo Lake Court for no proof of insurance; on Wildwood Road for a handicap parking violation and on Wildwood Road and Wedgewood Drive for a driving after revocation with cracked windshield.
The White Bear Lake Police Department reported on the following incidents:
• A North St. Paul man was arested for DWI following a traffic stop in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 12.
• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI in the 1400 block of Buerkle Road Aug. 12.
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights
• A Little Canada woman reported her credit cards stolen July 21 while she was shopping at the Walmart store in the 800 block of County Road E.
• Deputies arrested a St. Paul man, 54, on outstanding warrants and for shoplifting July 21 at a business in the 900 block of County Road E, after he was pointed out by store employees.
• A Vadnais Heights man, 35, was arrested for domestic assault at 10:46 p.m. July 21 in the 3800 block of Elm Street, after he physically assaulted a woman, 34, during an argument.
• A Vadnais Heights woman, 36, was cited for assault at 11:22 p.m. July 21 in the 500 block of Belland Avenue, after she assaulted a St. Paul woman, 37.
• The Kwik Trip gas station in the 3200 block of Highway 61 reported that someone had stolen $180 worth of merchandise July 22. The case is under investigation.
• A Vadnais Heights man 67, was arrested for domestic assault July 23 in the 4100 block of Honeysuckle Court, after he physically assaulted a woman, 27, during an argument.
• A Vadnais Heights man, 22, and a Vadnais Heights woman, 21, in the 100 block of Skyline Drive on July 23 reported that they were being harassed on social media for more than a year.
• A Vadnais Heights man, 53, was arrested for DUI at 8:00 a.m. July 24 in the 1000 block of County Road D, after deputies responded to the report of a
• A neighbor dispute was reported in the 3300 block of Auger Avenue Aug. 12.
• A St. Paul man was arrested ofr felony domestic assault in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 13.
• An unregistered moped was stolen from a detached garage on Ninth Street Aug. 13.
• A woman was trespassed from the 3700 block of Bellaire Avenue Aug. 13 following a report of disorderly conduct.
man slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle.
• A concrete saw was reported stolen July 25 out of a vehicle parked in the 1100 block of County Road E.
• A citizen turned in a credit card found in the parking lot of Sucker Lake Park in the 1400 block of Paul Kirkwold Drive on July 25. Deputies returned the card to its owner on Martin Way.
• Tools were reported stolen July 25 from a building in the 3900 block of Labore Road.
• A White Bear Township man reported his phone stolen and destroyed at 2:24 a.m. July 26 during an argument at a hotel in the 1100 block of County Road E.
• A Maplewood man, 24, was arrested for DWI July 27, after deputies responded to a property damage crash at the intersection of Vadnais Blvd. E and Edgerton Street and discovered the driver had lost control of his pick up truck.
• A Subway employee in the 1600 block of County Road E on July 27 reported money missing from the store safe.
White Bear Township
A Circle Pines man on July 25 reported another employee in the 1100 block of Birch Lake Blvd. N. for using the company credit card without permission.
• A White Bear Township man, 71, was arrested for threatening violence July 25 in the 4700 block of Golden Ponds Lane, after he became upset about politics and started threatening his neighbors.
• Tools were reported stolen out of a work truck parked in a lot in the 2300 block of Leibel Street July 27.
• A noise complaint was reported in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue Aug. 13.
• Officers responding to a reoprt of weapons in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Aug. 13 found someone playing with a laser pointer.
• Criminal damage to property was reported in the 4700 block of Clark Avenue Aug. 14.
• Officers responded to a neighbor dispute over a barking dog in the 3300 block of Auger Avenue Aug. 14.
• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1600 block of Ninth Street Aug. 15.
• Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 4800 block of Bloom Avenue Aug. 15.
• A Hugo man was arrested in the area of Tessier Road and Goose Lake Road, Gem Lake Aug. 15 for 2 felony-level probation violation warrants for theft and burglary.
• Criminal damage to property was reported in the 5200 block of Northwest Avenue Aug. 15.
• Officers responded to a civil issue in the 1900 block of Spruce Place Aug. 16. Burglary was reported in the 4100 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 17.
• Officers responded to a report of loud music in the area of Carlolyn Lane and Highway 96 Aug. 18.
• A Lake Elmo man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop in the 1500 block of Highway 96 Aug. 18.
• Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue Aug. 18.
Starting Oct. 7, the White Bear Lake Citizen’s Police Academy program will be held at the the newly opened Public Safety Facility. The 10-week course will be held every Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. The class will cover topics such as police training, community engagement, traffic enforcement and more through lectures and hands-on activities. Community members are encouraged to apply by Oct. 1. Applications can be found online at whitebearlake. org/publicsafety/ webform/citizenspolice-academy or at the police department. For questions, contact Sgt. John Vette at 651762-4877 or jvette@ whitebearlake.org.
TASTE OF WHITE BEAR LAKE
When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd.
Details: Sample food and beverages from local establishments while supporting White Bear Rotary programs. Also music, silent auction, games and more. Information online Contact: tasteofwhitebearlake.com
Minnesota icon to host pregame show before Bears game
White Bear Lake High School football fans will see a familiar face at the first game of the season. Former KARE-TV anchor Randy Shaver will debut a new weekly pregame show called
WALDFEST
When: Monday, Sept. 2
Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave. N.,
Grant
Details: Enjoy beer and food while listening to polka among the tall pines. Contact: gasthausbavarianhunter. com
FRIDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
Where: St. Jude of the Lake Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Teams compete for prizes. Pizza, beer, wine and other treats for sale. Register in advance or show up. Contact: stjudeofthelake.org/ cornfest-2024/
LAKE LINKS ASSOCIATION
BIKE RIDE AROUND THE LAKE
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
Where: Saputo Station rest stop, Bellaire Beach
Details: Family-friendly, guided 10-mile bike tour around White Bear Lake with groups departing every 10 minutes. Contact: lakelinks.net
“Game Night Live,” which will occur at different high schools throughout the Twin Cities area to highlight the game of the week. Twin Cities-based company Game Time Media will produce the show and air before each game from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The first show will debut Thursday,
40TH ANNUAL CORNFEST
When: 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
Where: St. Jude of the Lake Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Community event with food, live music, bingo, raffles, bake sale, inflatables, contests, and corn. Contact: 651-426-3245 or stjudeofthelake.org/ cornfest-2024/
WASHINGTON COUNTY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Details: Bring lawn chairs or blankets for a family-friendly afternoon of live bluegrass music. Food trucks and face painting. No animals or alcohol. Contact: washingtoncountymn.gov/1559/Bluegrass-Festival
Aug. 29 live from White Bear Lake Area High School before the Bears’ game against Minnetonka. Randy will be joined by analyst and feature reporter Kristen Krull, the in-arena host for the Minnesota Wild.
MUSIC ON THE LAWN CONCERT SERIES
When: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8
Where: White Bear Lake
United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St.
Details: Worship and live music featuring Salsa del Sol and Shai Hayo. All are welcome. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Contact: 651-429-9026
CAR SEAT CLINIC
When: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.10
Where: Mahtomedi Fire Hall, 800 Stillwater Road.
Details: Certified car seat technicians are on hand to properly install children’s car seats. Appointment required by email. Contact: cpsdiana@hotmail. com
White Bear Class of 1954 - 70th Class Reunion Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 11:30am White Bear Country Inn RSVP Joyce Perron 651-429-5083 or Sharron Vail 651-426-3506 814027
WHITE BEAR LAKE — At 923.14 feet, lake level is 3.75 inches higher than a month ago. That welcome news came from Lake Conservation District Director Mike Parenteau, who monitors elevation for his monthly report to the board.
“The lake has done nothing but go up every month all summer,” said Parenteau, who chairs the lake quality committee. Water temperature, which is part of his report, dropped from 79 to 74 degrees over the last 30 days.
Eurasian watermilfoil treatment was “very effective,” Parenteau continued. About 33 acres were treated in July, in
response to the annual June survey.
“We were anticipating an average of 52 acres so we’re happy we got 33,” he said. Total cost was $29,000, which was “way below what we allocated.”
Mahtomedi board member Chris Churchill asked Parenteau about algae bloom reports. “It happens,” the White Bear Lake director replied. “I’ve seen it lots of times. It’s natural green algae, and it goes away.”
In regards to lake level, District Chair Bryan DeSmet said a pumping question came up during an executive committee meeting. “Pumping water is allowed, which is a surprise to me,”
he told the board, “as long as lake level is above 923.5 feet.”
DeSmet welcomed a new member to the board: Shari Salzman-Hankins of Birchwood. She replaces Darrin DeYoung, whose term expired. Other business conducted during the Aug. meeting included:
A report on Commercial Bay slip counts. “The numbers all looked good,” reported Churchill, who conducted the count earlier this summer. He also measured dock length and all marinas were within the maximum allowed.
• An update on the lake use study.
Blue Water Science consulting continues to work on the study, according to Dellwood Director Meredith Walburg, which includes monitoring boat traffic on peak and non-peak days. A lake resident survey will be going out soon, she said.
• Heard report by counsel Alan Kantrud who said the month of July was “tame.” Water patrol deputies issued no citations. He also reminded boaters to stay away from marked swimming areas. The ordinance reads that boats cannot be within 100 feet of a swimmer. Deb Neutkens
CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:45pm on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024. The purpose of the hearing is to take testimony from the public and any interested parties to inform the public record prior to City Council deciding the following appeal of an administrative decision:
A. Case No. 24-01-AP: An appeal by Rachael and David Drew of the administrative decision to issue the building permit for 160 Cedar Street. Comments concerning this appeal may be presented at the public hearing or filed with City Hall (651-426-3403) until 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. A copy of the written appeal is available at City Hall.
Rebecca Kellen, City Administrator
Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 28, 2024.
CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE GEM LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION
August 22, 2024
The Gem Lake Planning Commission will consider a Variance request at 1201 County Road E East for an already-built accessory building (shed) located within the required side yard setback of 50 feet from Gem Lake. The City of Gem Lake will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2024, during the Planning Commission Meeting. The Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake.
Melissa Lawrence, Acting City Clerk
Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 28, 2024
CITY OF GEM LAKE
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
August 22, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gem Lake City Council will discuss the 2025 Preliminary Budget. State Statutes require Cities to certify their preliminary property tax levies by September 30th. The City of Gem Lake will hold a public hearing on September 17, 2024, during the City Council Meeting. The City Council meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake.
Melissa Lawrence, Acting City Clerk
Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 28, 2024.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MAHTOMEDI CITY CODE CHAPTER 11, SECTION 11.01, SUBD. 9.6 RELATED TO ACCESSORY BUILDINGS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAHTOMEDI HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section One. Amendment. Chapter 11, Section 11.01, subd. 9.6 of the Mahtomedi City Code is hereby amended as follows. The underlined text shows the language added to the code: 9.6 Accessory Uses and Other Uses.
A. Accessory Buildings. Accessory buildings shall comply with the following conditions: 10. Appearance. The architectural appearance of accessory buildings shall be visually compatible with the principal building relative to color, materials, and form. Accessory buildings constructed primarily of canvas, plastic fabric, or other similar non – permanent building materials shall be prohibited. Exception: properties located within the RR – Rural Residential and A – Agricultural Districts may have one accessory building constructed of non-permanent building materials, subject to the following:
a. The structure shall not exceed 260 square feet.
b. The structure shall be subject to all setback, coverage, height, and number requirements of this section.
c. The structure shall be subject to a Zoning Permit. Section Two. Effective Date This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication as provided by law. Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 20th Day of August, 2024.
Attested: Jerene Rogers, City Clerk
Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 28, 2024. CITY OF MAHTOMEDI
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY PUBLICATION – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-04
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-04, AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 2024-1 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED PRELUDE VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PUD/SITE PLANS
On August 20, 2024, the City Council of the City of Mahtomedi, Washington County, Minnesota (“City”) adopted Ordinance No. 2024-04, (“Ordinance”) an Ordinance Creating the Planned Unit Development 2024-1 Overlay Zoning District Associated with the Proposed Prelude Village Development and Approving the Preliminary PUD/Site Plans.
The Ordinance created the PUD 2024-1 Overlay Zoning District for Prelude Village, a proposed medium density, age restricted (55+) residential development that will allow independent living for seniors. The underlying zoning district for the overlay district shall be the R3-Medium Density Single Family Attached Residential District, and the only permitted use within the overly district is age-restricted senior (55+) five-unit multifamily residences. The ordinance creates minimum lot area flexibility and establishes the maximum allowable density at 10 units per acre; waives parking lot screening requirements; establishes other site and development related requirements and makes certain findings related to the proposed development. The ordinance approves the
preliminary PUD/site plans for the property; establishes conditions of approval of the PUD/site plans; and provides that no development is allowed on the property until a PUD final development plan has been approved for the Property.
It is hereby determined that publication of this title and summary will clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 2024-04 and it is directed that only the above title and summary of Ordinance No. 2024-04 conforming to Minn. Stat. Sec. 331A.01 be published, with the following: NOTICE
A printed copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 2024-04 is available for public inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the Mahtomedi City Clerk, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, by standard mail, or by electronic mail, and at any other public location which the Council designates.
Attested: erene Rogers, City Clerk
Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 28, 2024.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-05
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM R1-D– LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO AN UNDERLYING R3 – MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED DISTRICT WITH A PUD 2024-1 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAHTOMEDI ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section One. Rezoning. The real property associated with the Prelude Village PUD, legally described below, is hereby rezoned from R1-D Low Density Residential to an underlying R3 – Medium Density Attached Single Family Residential District with the PUD 2024-1 Overlay District:
PARCEL A:
The South 138 feet of the North 388 feet of the West 270 feet of the West 495 feet of the East 990 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Townshlp 30, Range 21, Washlngton County, Mrnnesota.
PARCEL B:
The West 270 feet of the North 250 feet of the West 495 feet of the East 990 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Sectron 31, Townshlp 30, Range 21, Washlngton County, Mlnnesota.
Section Two. Zoning Maps. The Zoning Maps of the City of Mahtomedi referred to and described in the Mahtomedi Zoning Code are incorporated by reference into Chapter 11, Subdivision 11.1, D, are so changed.
Section Three. Findings for Rezoning. In rezoning the above referenced property from R1-D Low Density Residential District to an underlying R3 –Medium Density Single Family Attached District with the PUD 2024-1 Overlay Zoning District, the City Council has found the following:
A. The Zoning Map Amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
B. The Zoning Map Amendment promotes public health, safety, morals, and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development; and
C. The Zoning Map Amendment is compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood
D. The property to be amended (rezoned) is suitable for the uses permitted by the Zoning District that would be applied by the proposed Zoning Map Amendment.
Section Four. Effective Date. This Ordinance amendment shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication as provided by law. This Ordinance does not enable any development until the PUD Final Development Plan has been approved by the City Council.
Passed in regular session of the City Council on August 20, 2024.
Attested: Jerene Rogers, City Clerk
Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 28, 2024.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA
SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:
1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: On Q Home Loans
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:
3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE CHICAGO IL 60613 USA
3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE CHICAGO IL 60613 USA
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: August 8, 2024
Signed: Susi Cohen Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 21 and 28, 2024.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA
SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:
1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: TAKISHA WYCHE
understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this
Dated: August 12, 2024
Signed:
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:
1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is:
TAKISHA LATRELL WYCHE
Northeast 11261 109th Place Archer Florida 32618 USA I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: August 12, 2024
Signed: Takisha W Richardson Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 21 and 28, 2024.
STATE OF MINNESOTA CLEMENCY REVIEW COMMISSION LEGAL NOTICE
The following individuals who were convicted of crimes in Ramsey County have applied for relief from the Clemency Review Commission. The applications will be considered at the meeting scheduled for Oct. 4, 2024, commencing at 8:30 a.m. at 1450 Energy Park Dr., St. Paul, MN: Carlos Manuel Urbaez Castro Disorderly Conduct Convicted: 11/20/2007
Scott Allen Stanaway Violation of Harassment Restraining Order Convicted: 12/7/2006
Scott Allen Stanaway Violation of Harassment Restraining Order Convicted: 9/13/2007
Joseph James York 1st Degree Drug Possession Convicted: 8/11/2005
Gena Rachael Fisher 2nd Degree Assault Convicted: 10/22/2009
Steven Ellisar Ellis 3rd Degree Drug Possession Convicted: 4/28/2005
Victims of these individuals’ crimes have a right to submit an oral or written statement at this meeting summarizing the harm suffered as a result of the crime and make a recommendation as to whether Clemency should be granted or denied. To submit an oral or written statement, or to obtain additional information, email the Clemency Review Commission at clemency. review.commission@state.mn.us or call 651-539-2610.
Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 28, 2024. US STORAGE CENTERS – WHITE BEAR NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE
Please take notice US Storage Centers – White Bear located at 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 9/18/2024 at 10:00 AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Tian Hu; David Ault; Amanda Hodges; Sherry Marie Thomson; Emily Krawczewski. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.
Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 28, 2024.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, POLK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
PUBLICATION NOTICE
HARASSMENT INJUNCTION HEARING CASE NO. 24CY225
Petitioner: Jennifer L. Loegering
Vs.
Respondent: Martin L. Long
A harassment temporary restraining order was issued on August 12, 2024 against Martin L. Long.
A hearing on the petition to grant a harassment injunction will be held on September 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, in room Branch 3, before James A Krupa, Court Official.
TO THE RESPONDENT: If you fail to appear at the hearing, the relief requested will be granted. Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 28, 2024.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, POLK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
PUBLICATION NOTICE
HARASSMENT
Petitioner: David C. Loegering
Vs.
Respondent:
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BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER
For as long as they’ve been around, no middle school in the White Bear Lake Area School District has had its own soccer team. Now, Central Middle School will be the first to claim that honor.
This fall, the school will introduce its newlyformed boys’ and girls’ soccer teams. Boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will start this upcoming winter. Matt Riebow, Youth Recreation and Middle School Sports Coordinator for White Bear Lake Schools, said that one of the reasons for adding these sports was to reflect the same ones offered at the high school level. “We’re just trying to mirror what the high school offers,” said Riebow.
The honor of coaching boys’ soccer will go to White Bear resident Jesse Kelley. Kelley played on the Bears varsity soccer team in high school, and he also played in numerous adult soccer leagues until a knee injury forced him to step back from playing.
“I can’t even describe it,” Kelley beamed over his new job. “It’s a big deal for kids because most of them grow up playing club soccer, so they already have the experience there. Once you switch the lead from middle school to high school, it feels like it becomes a different game. Having them prepare for it early rather than just going into the high school program will give them a good taste of what it’s like.”
Despite a soccer club existing through the district’s Manitou F.C. program, Kelley said the middle school team will
be different. “The most significant difference is that the team will have more of a high school feel, especially when playing games against other schools,” said Kelley. “If these students have been playing club their whole life, now it’s a chance for middle and high school to bring it to a different level they haven’t seen before as far as competing against other schools.”
Kelley said the team intends to compete against other middle schools, such as Centennial and Stillwater, that have their own soccer teams. Riebow stated students of any skill level can play on the middle school teams. “We don’t cut,” he said. “And we accept everybody who wants to
play. That’s what makes these middle school athletics so unique.”
Both Kelley and Riebow plan to recruit students from Central and the newly formed Mariner Middle School to try out. Riebow said that if enough students are recruited for both sports, the district will consider having Mariner and Central run their own separate boys’ and girls’ basketball and soccer teams. Riebow added that the district is still actively seeking coaches for girls’ soccer and boys’ and girls’ basketball.
Practice for the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams will begin on Sept. 4 at the Price Field at Central Middle School.
• The board approved a bow-hunting request from Joseph Mailer to deer hunt on township property at Benson Airport from Sept. 14 to Dec. 31.
• The township is navigating a contract dispute with The City of White Bear Lake regarding fire and ambulance service. The board discussed stances on the disputed issue with Town Attorney Chad Lemmons. “The reason this is being discussed in open session is because White Bear Lake has stated there is not a litigation planned on this,” Lemmons explained. “It’s simply a contract dispute. In reviewing the contract, the town has been living up to its obligations. The issue is whether or not the city has the right to charge the township a portion of interest accruing from the bonds that they issued to build the new Public Safety Building.” Town Clerk Patrick Christopherson noted the amount of interest in dispute is “$182,000 over the next 20 years. It’s almost $4 million.” Lemmons believed the township was paying this interest through depreciation of assets and was confident the township has and continues to contribute their portion of the budget as laid out in the contract’s terms.
• During open session, Gary Zerwas of 2520 4th Street asked that the township reduce his garbage utility bill from Republic Services. “We
are the only township in the state of Minnesota where the retired, like me, who leave for the winter months—like right now, it’s nine months. I go to Texas—are being forced to pay. Right now, $478 since [2022] to pay for garbage that not even one Solo cup is picked up.” Zerwas requested that the appropriate ordinance be changed to account for retirees in his and similar situations. Town Supervisor Scott Ruzek responded, “One thing that needs to be looked at is yours makes some sense for the time that you’re gone, but ‘I’m gone for two weeks… I’m gone for a month, I don’t wanna pay my garbage.’ It’s got to be straight down in the contract.” Christopherson noted that Republic Services’ contract is up for renewal soon, but that the board “should not volunteer information until we’ve had a chance to talk to staff.”
• Update: In the White Bear Township Notes published in the White Bear Press July 17, it was reported that the town board approved moving forward with the purchase of a condemned property located at 5297 Hugo Road (adjacent to Four Seasons Park). However, prior to the board submitting a bid, the property was sold and is now a private residential property.
Sept. 7-8 Grape Stomp St. Croix Vineyaeds
Sept. 11 Music: Gary LaRue 5:30 – 8:30p 7 Vines Vineyard
Sept. 12 Puzzle Night 6p Belle Ame Vineyard
Sept. 12 Music: Justin Barts 4p Belle Ame Vineyard
Sept. 13 Summer Sounds Series–Featuring The BZ Girls
Sept. 15 Makers Market 11a
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
Belle Ame Vineyard
Sept. 15 Music: Josh Quinn 2 – 5p 7 Vines Vineyard
Sept. 18 Music: Gracenotes 5:30 – 8:30p 7 Vines Vineyard
Sept. 19 Music: Sarah VanValkenburg 4p
Sept. 21-22 Grape Stomp Festival
Sept. 22 Hatha Yoga/Brunch w/Krista Porvanznik 9a
Sept. 22 Oktoberfest 12p
Belle Ame Vineyard
Dancing Dragongly Winery
Belle Ame Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard
Sept. 22 Music: Mihael August 2 – 5p 7 Vines Vineyard
Sept. 25 Music: Patrick Allen 5:30- 8:30p 7 Vines Vineyard
Sept. 29 Music: Steve Poynter 2 – 5p 7 Vines Vineyard
Sept. 29 Makers Market 11a
Belle Ame Vineyard
WBLAS COMMUNITY SERVICES & RECREATION
ADULT & SENIOR CLASSES AT THE WB SENIOR CENTER REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 651-653-3121
55+ Driver Safety*: $35 / In person: Sep 17, 5:30-9:30pm, Sr Center | Oct 10, 9am-1pm Online, Oct 17, 9am-1pn Sr Center *As of July all driver safety classes are four hours Kayaking for Adults: Aug 29, 6-7:30pm. $35, Lake Elmo Woodburning for Beginners: Sep 5 9:30-11:30am, $10, Sr Center Travel Show by Collette: Sep 10 6-7:30pm, FREE, Sr Center Lynch Pickleball: 9/10 to 10/1, 6:30pm Beginners, 8pm & Intermediate, High School
History with Kay Simmer: Go to Heaven for the Climate, Hell for the Company: Sept 13, 10am-12pm, $18, Sr Center The Challenge of Stuff: Sep 17, 10-11:30am, $10, Sr Center Fall Proof Workshop: Sep 18, 9:30-11am, $25, Mahtomedi Paper Quilling Monogram: Sep 19, 5:30-7:30pm, $35, Sr Center Bingo: Sep 27, 10-11:30am, $5, Sr Center
FootCare Clinic: Have our nurses take care of your feet! Call for a 30-minute appointment ($50). Call 651-653-3121. Hot or Frozen meals delivered MondayFriday. If you are interested, know of someone who may need meals, or have questions, please call 651-653-3123.
LYNGBLOMSTEN COMMUNITY SERVICE
September 2024
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: This class will give you the tools you need to take better care of yourself while caring for others and help you increase your self-confidence in coping with the demands of caregiving. Class meets virtually on Thursdays, October 14 – November 18, 3:30 – 5:00 PM. Free, but contributions are appreciated. For more information, contact
September 2024
Lisa Brown at (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org. Registration deadline is October 4.
In-Person Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group: Family and friends caring for someone experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are welcome. The group meets at 10:30 AM the third Wednesday of each month at Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes and is facilitated by Lisa Brown, MSW, LISW. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, contact Lisa at (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org. A Matter of Balance is designed for older adults to manage falls and increase activity levels. Two trained coaches guide participants through learning and activities that emphasize strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants show improved balance, flexibility, and strength while viewing falls as controllable. Mondays and Thursdays, September 9 – October 3, 1–3 PM at Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes. Online registration via Juniper https://yourjuniper.org/Classes/Register/4466 or contact us at (651) 632-5330 or communityservices@lyngblomsten.org. Registration deadline is September 27.
MAHTOMEDI COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADULT ACTIVITIES AT THE MAHTOMEDI DISTRICT EDUCATION CENTER (DEC) 1520 MAHTOMEDI AVE. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE HELD AT THE DEC UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
MONDAYS: Stitchers 1-3:00 PM, 2nd/4th Monday of Month
TUESDAYS: Cribbage 1-3:00 PM
WEDNESDAYS: Bridge, 1-4:00 PM
THURSDAYS: 500 Cards, 12:30-3:00 PM
FRIDAYS: Games, 12:30-3 PM; Bridge, 1-4 PM; Book Club, 2nd Friday, 10-11:30 AM
Mahtomedi Evening Star Quilters - FREE. Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 5:30-8:00 PM
The following requires registration: mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com
Barre Basics - $175. Wednesdays, Sept. 4-Dec. 18, 6:15-7:00 PM. Mat Pilates - $110. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 4- Oct. 16, 7:45-8:45 AM.
History with Kathy Simmer: Presidential Tough Guy: Andrew Jackson - $20, Monday, Sept. 9; 10:00 AM - Noon. Parent’s Guide to TikTok - $25. Thursday, Sept. 12, Noon. (Zoom).
Zumba - $65. Fridays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25; 9-9:45 AM.
We help you get back to living. Every step of the way.
Fantasy Football Training Camp -$30 individual/$50 Adult + child, Tuesday, Sept. 17; 6:30-8:30 PM. White Bear Lake Senior Center
FallProof Workshop - $25. Wednesday, Sept. 18; 9:30-11 AM. Five Keys to Retiring Fearlessly - FREE. Thursday, Sept. 19, 6-7:00 PM.
Learn to Play MahJong - $59. Tuesday, Sept. 24 & Thursday, Sept. 26; 9:00 AM - Noon.
Fall Native Perennial Planning - $30. Wednesday, Sept. 25; 6:30-8:00 PM. White Bear Lake Senior Center.
Mama Mia’s Dancing Queen’ Dance Line - $20. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6-7:00 PM. Matoska International Elementary School Swing Dance - $35/couple. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7-9:00 PM. Matoska International Elementary School
Therapy services at Cerenity White Bear Lake help you return to what you do best. Our combination of highly trained compassionate staff and the most innovative care in the area make our community your best choice for professional therapy services.
• Aquatic Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
Paint Along Party: Autumnal Crossing - $40. Friday, Sept. 27, 5:30-7:30 PM.
• Physical Therapy
Register at mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com. If you have any questions, please call 651-407-2024.
• Speech Pathology
Call today to schedule a
3-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29
Those who are interested in touring the renovated White Bear Lake Area High School are invited to join us for a Community Open House event from 3-6 p.m. on Aug. 29. Stick around for our season opener football game, which will kick off at 7 p.m. It’s the perfect opportunity to see the facilities and cheer on our Bears!
Aug. 28: 5 - 7 p.m.
Meet teachers. Main Office: schedules, lockers, parking pass, etc. Stop by Tech Depot. Find your Student Support Office and say hi. Check out College and Career Center. Visit School Store.
Aug. 29: 3 - 6 p.m.
Self-guided tour. Visit School Store. First Home Football game
Aug. 29: 7 p.m.
Varsity Football game at WBLAHS Stadium.
Sept. 3: First Day of School for Seniors.
Sept. 4: First Day of School for Freshmen
Sept. 5: First Day of School for Sophomores and Juniors
bond request approved by voters to address district-wide building needs of voters in the district voted yes the grades the new unified high school will serve
square-foot addition and renovations to create a comprehensive high school acres of site development
square-foot classroom addition
square-foot athletics addition
square-foot auditorium addition
million
square-feet of existing building renovations basketballs can fit into the new Galvin Court in energy cost savings over the next 40 years from the solar-paneled roof
Homecoming 2024
Oct. 6-12: Homecoming Week
Oct. 6: Bounce House Carnival, 4 - 7 p.m. at WBLAHS Main Entrance
Oct. 11: Parade, 4:30 p.m. in Downtown WBL, and Football Game, 7 p.m.
Oct. 12: Homecoming Dance, 7 p.m. at WBLAHS Field House
“The pride and support our community shows for White Bear Lake Area Schools is truly remarkable. Residents, both current and former, share a deeprooted connection to our district. Throughout our district’s long history, countless stories have surfaced, each highlighting the profound difference we’ve made in our students’ lives.”
Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak
White Bear Lake Area Schools Superintendent
The school district decides to add a second school.
Land is purchased to become a new high school. The site was where Central Middle School now stands. The construction plan is five years.
Mariner High School opens, their team is the Mariner Dolphins. Only sophomores and juniors attend for the first year.
April:
White Bear Junior-Senior High School graduates its first class—a class of 10.
White Bear High School and Mariner High School merge to become North and South Campus, respectively, of White Bear Lake Area High School.
School district begins a strategic planning process that leads to the development of a comprehensive facilities plan. Kraus-Anderson Construction Company begins a construction timeline while Wold Architects and Engineers is selected for the design. 1896 1919 1983 2019 1913 1970 1972 2018
December - May: The construction team hosts userinvolvement meetings, receiving input from highschoolers, building staff and community residents.
The Facilities Planning Committee presents its suggestions to the board with intention to unify the high school.
November: ISD 624 residents pass a bond referendum to improve facilities in the school district. The White Bear Lake Area High School project is funded.
COVID does little to deter the facilities planning and design. The construction team presents the new high school floor plan inspired by sailing, islands, coves and tree canopies.
April: The construction team presents detailed interior for the new high school.
June 15: Construction begins The stadium is completed.
January: Community gathers for “Circle Back to North Campus” event. At the start of second semester, 9th and 10th graders move into the new building addition and the original building portions are closed for renovation.
October: The construction team announces that the high school is 85% complete, and that nearly all of the 62 trade partners are on-site.
October: The WBLAHS Performing Arts Center, capable of seating 850, will be ready to use.
December: The first home basketball game will have a formal ceremony to name the main gym “Galvin Court” after Jim Galvin, a long-time coach, teacher and community member.
April:
The construction team announces that the main gymnasium has been finished. Flex furniture is also being installed.
June: 9th and 10th graders move out of temporary space in preparation for grand opening.
August:
The construction team announces that, despite six inches of rain above average for the season, all targets have been met, and the school will be ready for its grand opening.
BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
“School is different these days,” states Partner at Wold Architects and Engineers Sal Bagley. When she and her project partner Paul Aplikowski began the design phase of the “Building our Future” Facilities Planning Process, a group of staff and students asked for designs that centered around one concept: flexibility. “We were very conscious of student agency,” Bagley states of the school’s design, “It was function first… It’s had a huge impact on how users feel.”
At the same time, Bagley and Aplikowski wanted “a way for the building to be one-of-a-kind. We went with imagery unique to the community.” The concept, then, revolves around islands and coves that students sail to through pathways, charting their own course. Bagley emphasizes, “It’s open, welcome, and invigorating—not white-painted, concrete-block walls. When someone goes inside, it’s a space they want to spend time in.”
The following are just a few facility features students will be able to use come the first day of school:
To call the Union a cafeteria is to limit it. White Bear’s central social gathering space serves lunch, yes, but with vast ceilings and stairs that can double as stadium seating, the Union is where every student will want to gather. It helps that the space is gorgeous to look at. Assistant
Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tim Wald praises the “gigantic sails that double as acoustic control, steel beams that replicate sailboat rigging, and terrazzo floor that replicates water lapping up on the shore.”
Wald also highlights the studentrun coffee shop School Grounds.
“Students came up with the idea, were challenged to design it,” he says. “Ms. Lamwers was their advisor… They sought out donations for equipment and they were going to open it in March of 2020…and then it was delayed. So the younger students were around to see it through, and that student idea is what brings that to our high school today.”
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Dr. Alison Gillespie states, “A guiding principle through the facilities work has been making the big spaces feel smaller.
One example of how we’ve done this has been through the use of Learning Studios in the new addition. When students enter a studio, that space becomes their ‘home’ with multiple adults supporting them.”
“Think of each one like a house or pod. Instead of 50 or 60 of the exact same room, there’s a parade of different activities. It’s more physically open, helps break down size of the school,” explains Bagley.
Principal Russ Reetz elaborates, “What does the studio experience look like and feel like? Teachers will not be assigned to a classroom. They’ll meet in the morning and decide within the studio, who’s using what space… ”
Wald notes, “We have several breakout spaces that are enclosed. So you have the conference rooms look like a conference room. It's really a breakout space that's enclosed with glass doors so you can be supervised.”
Within each learning studio is “Flex Furniture,” movable seating, desks, and equipment to suit each student’s needs for the day. “We were charged with enhancing the flexibility of all environments. Furniture has the highest impact. It touches the most students in all the classrooms,” comments Bagley, "Talking about student agency, it provides a variety of options. “What best meets my needs for the day? A soft seating piece? Some still want traditional. Some want to stand and work. It provides a landscape of options.”
On a more visceral level, Bagley
reports, “It incorporates movement into one’s day as opposed to leaning back in a chair that wasn’t meant for that and tipping over.”
If this environment sounds noisy to some, Bagley states, “Learning doesn’t have to be shush-quiet. Other students can see learning on display. Sometimes, a quiet environment is the right thing. Again, it’s all about providing options.” Wald adds, “I mean, the flexibility is the key. There are times when, you know, teacher directed activity that looks old school is appropriate. And then there are times where the teacher is a facilitator of activity in the classroom. The goal was to create spaces that would allow that kind of facilitation and to flow outside of the four walls, but also allow for all types of instruction. So those learning studios really provide
that. You have some very traditional spaces and some very open spaces… Each learning studio has one room dedicated to student support. If a kid needs to make up a test or needs a quieter area.”
“White Bear already had robust programming,” says Bagley. “Now they can do it in a space with purposeful design.” Each handson area—whether cooking, art, science, or mechanics—is an island that passersby can walk all the way around.
Career Pathways Coordinator Katy Olsen says, “The students are really in a special place to have such innovation at their fingertips, taking many forms throughout our Career Pathways
program and career and technical education course offerings. WBLAS has always placed a strong emphasis on hands-on career immersion, and now students have state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and technology to give them the most real-world experience possible without ever leaving the building. It’s also been exciting to have our Career Pathways industry partners support and provide input on these new spaces. Our industry partners are equally excited about these new facilities and the opportunities it’ll provide for collaboration and involvement with students!”
BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Incoming students and their families will have their first encounter with Principal Russ Reetz during the backto-school events, his face as fresh to them as the new building, but White Bear Lake Area High School’s new principal has already been working with staff and administration for a year!
“We understood how complex it would be to combine those two schools…” said Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tim Wald states, “The buildings had completely different DNA… and now we're bringing all that together. The complexity
of finishing the building required us to have that principal on site who could help us help direct the finishing touches.”
Reetz heard about the position when he was an associate principal at Eden Prairie. “As I started to do more and more research, the district's mission and core values aligned with [mine], so I decided to apply for the position,” he said. Wald feels that Reetz has “got a terrific amount of energy. He's inspiring in how he presents his vision for the school.”
That vision, however, was initially met with an unforeseen frame of mind.
“I wanted to harness the excitement of opening a new building. But much of the staff was also feeling a large sense of loss…” Reetz shared, “I had to learn pretty early on to honor that sense of loss… All of the good things that existed from two separate
sites, we're trying to bring over, but at the same time, we are creating our new culture. We're not really adopting [North] or [South].”
For this reason, Reetz refers to this past year on special assignment as “a blessing.” Referencing past experience with principal transitions, Reetz has seen the challenges of meeting an entire new staff, implementing new systems, and making changes… So when I walk the building on the first day of school, I have an opportunity to continue to get to know students… I can dig into the
actual work.”
Reetz believes the work for this upcoming year is getting each student to say “yes” to the following three questions:
Q. Do I belong here?
A. “The first 60 days of school will be a large focus on… how we're going to operate as a 9-12 high school—how we treat each other, how we greet one another, the connections and the relationships created in different areas of the building,” Reetz reveals, “I felt like I was at my best when I felt a strong sense of belonging, when I felt a deeper connection to what I
was doing or learning. We provide the viable curriculum… but I also want [students] to lean into relationships and find what they’re passionate about... ‘charting their own course.’”
Q. Is this meaningful?
A. “The second 60-day segment of the school year, we’re really going to focus on the purpose, connecting learning targets to students…” Reetz elaborates, “It speaks to those projects that stoke curiosity. That provide a meaningful experience.”
Q. Can I do this?
A. Reetz concludes, “And then the last 60 days is our ‘land the plane…’ We want to ensure that students understand that they can do high school, and they can do it well. They can figure out who they are and what's possible.”
spaces” throughout the hallways. These spaces are located just outside classrooms and are designed for students to work on class assignments in small groups. They will include chairs, tables, and soft seats. The classrooms also have windows overlooking the spaces for teachers to monitor student activity. The furniture will not be limited to just hallways; the classrooms will include different choices to fit students’ learning needs, such as small stools, longer tables and individual desks. “Teachers will be able to help students choose the right seats to help them learn,” said Pierre. “Each of them can tailor these pieces of furniture to how they want to work with students.”
According to Pierre, each collaborative space was adopted by a different affinity group, including the
Latinos Unidos, Black Student Union and Asian Pacific Islander Affinity Group. These groups will be in charge of adorning these spaces with posters, inspiring quotes, and other assorted decorations. “The goal is for students to come in and see themselves, their cultures and their families reflected on its walls from the first day.”
The Learning Commons has also undergone a slight change. Pierre said the room includes a “maker space” for students to do projects outside the classroom to avoid creating a mess.
“It would be projects that are fun and hands-on but not necessarily feasible in a regular classroom,” said Pierre.
“If they’re going to be doing something messy and don’t want to have it in their classroom, they can sign out the maker space and use it instead.”
The school’s choir and band rooms are completely remodeled with new flooring, paint, and cabinetry. Both
rooms feature a handicap-accessible elevator for physically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the entrance to both these rooms has changed; rather than accessing the rooms via entering the main office entrance on McKnight Road N., students can specifically access these rooms through the 200s hallway entrance to the right of the bus drop-off lot. “The music teachers strongly feel they want a music community here,” said Pierre.
The school’s main office, previously located next to the cafeteria, has been
relocated to the theater entrance along McKnight. The old area will instead be used for student services. The McKnight entrance is designated for parent drop-off and pick-up, while the school’s south entrance will be for bus drop-off only.
Pierre said that while the entire school will be open for the 2024 to 2025 school year, more follow-up work will occur at the building next summer. This work will involve installing new HVAC systems in parts of the school that had not been previously installed.
Passed to her eternal rest August 16th.
Born December 1st, 1922 in small-town Raymond, South Dakota to Wilhelm and Rosa Uecker.
Phyllis received her RN degree in Kansas City and practiced private duty nursing until age 65. She married her college sweetheart Norman and raised four children in White Bear Lake. She enjoyed traveling, visiting Europe, Sweden, Israel and Hawaii. She was also an avid bridge player and the biggest fan of the Lawrence Welk band and TV show.
At 95 she moved to West Palm Beach, Florida making that her home the rest of her life.
Phyllis was preceeded in death by husband Norman, son Richard (Dick), brothers Bill, Leonard, sister Margaret and grandson Brett. She leaves two daughters Carolyn, Barbara (Chuck) and son Thomas (Karlene).
Also, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Fiercely independent, Phyllis lived in her own home her entire life.
Age 34, of Inver Grove Heights, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral services were held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN. Interment at Mound Cemetery in Ortonville.
Maxwell Kenneth Weinke was born on February 6, 1990, in St. Paul, MN, to Nick Weinke and Amy (Menne) Block. He was baptized at St. Mary’s Church in White Bear Lake, MN. Max received his First Communion at St. Pius X Catholic Church in White Bear Lake.
From his early days at Willow Elementary School in White Bear Lake to his graduation from Harlem High School in Illinois, Max was a quick study and took pride in his passions. He attended St. Paul Technical School for welding and fabrication and found his niche in being an iron worker. As a Journeyman with Iron Workers Local 512, Max’s job took him to many different places, allowing him to forge lifelong friendships and memories along the way.
Max’s passion for the outdoors led him to explore the beauty of nature through fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, boating, and camping. He loved to explore anywhere and everywhere and finding interesting artifacts.
Always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, Max’s kind heart and unwavering loyalty endeared him to all who knew him, especially his friends and family. He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life and shared that joy with everyone he knew, especially his best friend, Travis.
Surviving Max are his mother, Amy (Mark) Block of Correll, MN; his father, Nick (Tammy) Weinke of St. Paul, MN; sisters: Courtney (Jeremy) Woehrle of Granville, OH; Samantha (Thomas) Appleman of Newark, OH; and Miley Block of Correll, MN; brothers: Mason Block of Correll, MN; Eli Weinke of St. Paul, MN; and a brother who was adopted as an infant; grandparents: Rodney (Linda) Olson of Vadnais Heights, MN; and Terry Block of Ortonville, MN; cousin and best friend, Travis Hoglund; nieces and nephews: Matilda Woehrle, Lennon Woehrle, David Appleman, Paisley Appleman, Evie Appleman, and Gabriel Appleman; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents: Joe (Beverly) Menne, and Mark Block; and cousin, Jennifer Wicker.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.mundwilerfuneralhome.net.
1934 - 2024
My mom passed away on August 11, 2024. I will miss her greatly. We had a long relationship, we withdrew from each other a few times, then we learned to understand, love, and were fortunate to get to the place of caring, compassion and love for each other, for most of our lives. It was a life and we got to forgiveness and had no regrets, except maybe the lost time. My mom was a person of great faith, I was not, but I felt her love and miss her prayers for me. Her early life was hard, loss of her father at a very young age, her mother not the same after his very hard death, and not equal to the task of raising a child. Mom adapted to her new circumstances, leaving her home, friends, family, moving to a new place; and flourished as well as she could with the help of a caring aunt. A marriage with highs and lows, which eventually ended. She became independent, took care of herself, made a new life and home for herself. She suffered with harsh respiratory illnesses throughout, she was uncomplaining and kept moving forward. Loved her grand children, will be remembered for her Easter Egg hunts. Always positive and happy for her children and grandchildren’s accomplishments; she remembered birthdays and milestones even to her last years. Loved her sons in law. Mom was a great reader, loved old movies, British mysteries, a wonderful sidekick, who called “gunshot”, instead of shotgun. It was funny and I rarely corrected her. We went for many breakfasts, lunches, dinners, movies, rides looking at leaves in the fall, and Christmas lights every year. Other outings just enjoying our day and time together. She was an interesting and thoughtful conversationalist. As time went on, her eyesight began to fail as did her hearing. She gave up her car with regret, it was my greatest pleasure to take my mom everywhere, she thought she was being a pain, I never did, I loved taking mom places and spending time with her. Her death and dying were hard, the cruelty of taking much of her sight and hearing, even her breath; but finally at the end she went easy. My prayer for her. For anyone reading, love your mom, give her a call, take her out, forgive, don’t waste any time.
Age 76 of White Bear Township, passed away on August 16, 2024 at Cardigan Ridge Senior Living in Little Canada, Minnesota. Dwight was a skilled social worker with compassion, commitment, and dedication. He served for many years in the state, county and local health systems. He was well received by his clients as well as his colleagues. In retirement Dwight enjoyed his daily workouts at the White Bear Lake YMCA, golfing with buddies, watching movies, and a good cup of strong coffee! Private family services will be held.
In last week’s article “2024 general election: Candidates file for office”
Andrew DeJong was listed as having filed as a candidate for mayor and city council member in Willernie, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State website as of press time. He withdrew his candidacy for mayor, but he is running for a city council seat.
1962-2024
Age 62 of Lino Lakes. Beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Lynda was an administrative assistant at various corporations.
She enjoyed photography, singing, musicals, butterflies, Elvis, a variety of arts and crafts, music festivals and spending time with her family and friends. She was actively involved in church and enjoyed teasing people with a playful nature. To everyone who would listen, she was a social butterfly.
Lynda is preceded in death by her grandparents Mildred (Everett) Glockzin and George (Mary) Strecker, father Niel Banta, brother Bruce and multiple cousins.
She is survived by her mother Barbara Banta, sister Brenda (Daniel) Merrill, children Ashlie (Dane) Dewall and Tim Sundstrom (Jessica Enger), grand-daughter Isabelle Sundstrom, nieces and newphews Rebekah (Bradley) Pridgeon, Kurt Banta, Julia Merrill (Raelynn Turner), Josh Merrill, Meagan Banta, aunts and uncles Harvey (Kathy) Strecker, Lori Wegner, Nancy (John) Nipp, muliple cousins and cat Scar.
Services were held on Saturday, August 24 at Grace Church of Forest Lake, MN.
Age 69 of Vadnais Heights, passed away on August 20, 2024.
Connie grew up in St. Paul and went to grade school at Holy Childhood School and high school at Derham Hall. She attended the University of Minnesota and Minnesota School of Business.
Connie married Peter Kappel on September 20, 1986. She worked for a plastic surgeon for a number of years and then went on to work at United Electric for 30 years. Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Doris. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Peter; sister, Diane (Roger) Falardeau; nieces and nephews, Andrew, Camille, Sheila, Emily, Gretchen, Garrett, Lauren, and Kristen; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 28th at Church of St Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave, White Bear Lake, with visitation beginning one hour prior. Private Family Interment at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery in White Bear Lake. Bradshaw, 651-407-8300, BradshawFuneral.com
New coach Adolfo Berrara Gonzalez inherits an experienced roster after a 10-8-1 season overall, 5-2-1 in the Metro East.
“We want to create a competitive environment where our younger players are developing and pushing this senior-led team to be the best version of themselves on and off the field,” he said.
Lettermen back are seniors Riley Burke (midfield), Nicholas Clark (forward, midfield), Mason Kipp (defense), Drake Maclean (defense), Gavin Maas (defense), Dehvin Chu (forward), Nhat Chu (forward, mid), Shey Sorenson (defense), Timothy Schuessler (defense), Connor Gray (defense) and Finn Hemenway (goalie); and juniors Kaden Gagnelius (midfield) and Sam Beulke (midfield).
Newcomers who “are going to be impactful,” said the coach, are Parker Maas, freshman midfielder who played with the St. Croix 2010s in ECNL playoffs in San Diego, and Maximilian Pollock, sophomore striker who moved from New Zealand.
“Our goal is for every game to improve on all four moments — possession, losing possession, out of possession, regaining possession — so when we get to October we can make a deep run.”
Wednesday, Aug. 28: Roseville Area
Thursday, Sep. 5: at South St. Paul
Saturday, Sep. 7: at Northfield
Monday, Sep. 9: Tartan
Wednesday, Sep. 11: at Hill-Murray
Saturday, Sep. 14: at Blake
Tuesday, Sep. 17: Hastings
Thursday, Sep. 19: at St. Thomas Academy
Tuesday, Sep. 24: Simley
Thursday, Sep. 26: North St. Paul
Saturday, Sep. 28: Mounds View
Tuesday, Oct. 3: at Two Rivers
The Zephyrs were, as always, a top-five ranked team last year, but it was a rare season when they missed a state trip. They were 7-0 in the Metro East and 14-3-1 overall. The Zephyrs have 10 state titles and 17 state trips, mostly under coach David Wald.
Senior captains are midfielder Aynslea Ulmschmid (all state, all conference), midfielder Ceci Emery (all-conference) and defender Emily Muetzel (defender).
‘Despite losing some key players, we are a heavily senior team,” Wald observed. “Senior leadership should be a strength — as well as some high-end talent in the younger class. We are going with a slightly smaller varsity roster and so we may not be subbing as freely as in the past.”
Other returning starters are seniors Sophia Peer (mid), Breanna Elbers (mid), Presley Albers (defender), Allison McCleery (defender), Faith Peper (midfielder), Kayla Poirier (midfielder), Ingrid Lienke (midfielder), Allie Rippentrop (striker), Olivia Thiele (striker), and Indra Ramaley (midfielder who missed 2023 with an injury); junior goalies Harlow Berger and Jackie Worden; and sophomore Anneliese Ulmschmid (mid), who moved up at the end of the year. Stepping into the lineup are freshman mids Adalyn Beulke and Rose Prescott.
Wald said he looks forward to battling for another conference title against a formidable MEC field to prepare for sectionals and try to get back to state.
Mahtomedi has four starters back from the lineup that placed fourth in both the conference and section in 2023 — seniors Evan Carion, Dan Gibbons and Zhenghong Schlechte, and junior Matt Studenski (state qualifier, ninth in the section meet).
A nice addition is senior Matthew Johnson, a state qualifier at Concordia Academy who transferred. Adding varsity depth are junior Liam MacChesney and sophomore Kai Seidl.
“I think we will be better than last year and we should place well in conference and section,” said coach Jim Driscoll.
Friday, Aug. 30: at Rosemount
Thursday, Sep. 5: at
Montgomery
Tuesday, Sep. 10: MEC preview at TBA
Tuesday, Sep. 17: at Chisago Lakes
Saturday, Sep. 21: at Osceola, WI
Thursday, Sep. 26: at Farmington
Wednesday, Oct. 9: at St. Cloud
Tuesday, Oct. 15: MEC meet at TBA
Wednesday, Oct. 23: Section 4AA at Highland Park
Aynslea Ulschmid
Thursday, Aug. 29: Woodbury
Tuesday, Sep. 3: at Cretin-Derham Hall
Thursday, Sep. 5: at South St. Paul
Monday, Sep. 9: Tartan
Wednesday, Sep. 11: at Hill-Murray
Saturday, Sep. 14: at Shakopee
Tuesday, Sep. 17: Hastings
Thursday, Sep. 19: at St. Thomas Academy
Tuesday, Sep. 24: Simley
Thursday, Sep. 26: North St. Paul
Saturday, Sep. 28: Mounds View
Tuesday, Oct. 3: at Two Rivers
Saturday, Oct. 5: at East Ridge
Mahtomedi has everybody back from the team that placed fourth in the conference, second in the section, and 16th in the state meet.
Leaders are senior Gabby Fox (ninth in the MEC and section), freshman Vanesa Rogosheske (10th in MEC, fourth in section), and junior Sylvie Lavigne (13th in MEC, 11th in section).
Other letter winners are seniors Ruby Grinstead and Addison Briske; and juniors Anna Cosby, Julia Clayton and Grace McCarthy. Adding depth are sophomore Emily Alexander and freshman Norah Jensen.
“I think we will be better than last year and should place well in conference and section,” said coach Jim Driscoll.
SCHEDULE
Same as boys schedule
Mahtomedi was mostly seniors in 2023 when they went 2-2 in the MEC and 6-5 overall. “We’re young and inexperienced,” said coach Dave Muetzel (17th year, 129-59). “We only have 10 seniors. We usually have 20 to 30.” The returning starters are Dawson Duback (6-4, 245) at offensive tackle, Tanner Reagan (6-0, 200) at offensive guard, and Ned Whitney (6-0, 200) at defensive end. After three scrimmages, Muetzel said that Jacob Reubish will likely be the main ball-carrier. Three candidates are competing for quarterback duties: Mark Graff, Dylan Bauman, and Connor Finn. The offensive line starters are Whitney, Duback, Reagan, Zach Burge, and Adam Voegele. Regarding other components of the team, Muetzel said he and his staff are still working out the lineups. “We have a group that is working hard, so hopefully we can improve each game and each day.”
Friday, Aug. 30: at Brainerd
Friday, Sep. 5: St. Paul Central
Friday, Sep. 13: Hastings
Friday, Sep. 20: at St. Thomas Academy
Friday, Sep. 27: at Tartan
Friday, Oct. 4: Cretin-Derham Hall
Thursday, Oct. 10: at Robbinsdale Armstrong
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Spring Lake Park
Mahtomedi has advanced to two consecutive state tournaments while going 17-15 overall last year and 25-7 the year before. The Zephyrs were 5-2 in the MEC last season. Top returning starters are seniors Silvie Graetzer (middle hitter, 135 kills) and Kaili Malvey (outside hitter, 85 kills). Other letter winners back are senior Sierra Poul and juniors Louisa Tarnowski, Sahar Ramaley, Katie Hergenrader and Claire Crothers. The Zephyrs are coached by Tia Schlundt.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Aug. 27: at Orono
Wednesday, Aug. 28: St. Paul Highland Park
Tuesday, Sep. 3: White Bear Lake
Thursday, Sep. 12: North St. Paul
Tuesday, Sep. 17: South
St. Paul
Thursday, Sep. 19: at Hastings
Thursday, Sep. 26: Two Rivers
Wednesday, Oct. 2: at Simley
Monday, Oct. 7: at St. Louis Park
Wednesday, Oct. 9: at St. Anthony
Thursday, Oct. 10: Tartan
Tuesday, Oct. 15: at Hill-Murray
Mahtomedi is poised for another strong season like last year when they were 7-0 in the Metro East, placed third in the section, had 10 state qualifiers, and placed 12th in the state true-team meet.
“Our strengths are freestyle, diving and relays,” coach Mike Goldman said. “Our goals are top two in the conference and section and top ten at state, each individual has a personal best, and every section participant takes the finals (top 16).”
The Zephyrs are led by Abigail Wright, sophomore, a sprint freestyler with third- and fourth-place medals at state last year and two fourth-places the year before. Other returning swimmers who scored points at state are seniors Sidney Leciejewski and Audrey Carlson, junior Maddie Ruppel, sophomore Delaney Dumermuth, and eighth-grader Adalyn Miller.
Also in the lineup will be seniors Janeea Chlebeck, Greta Siess, Evalyn Suchy, and Abby Wiebe; junior Grace Tronrud; sophomores Grace Doubler and Eve Wiebe; freshmen Avery Hensel, Shaela Murphy, Dani Baker, and Riley Parizek; eighthgrader Clare Lane; and seventh-graders Aria Armstrong and Ruby Roitsch.
Thursday, Aug. 29: at Tartan
Thursday, Sep. 5: at Simley
Saturday, Sep. 7: at Blaine
Thursday, Sep. 12: Hill-Murray
Thursday, Sep. 19: Hastings
Thursday, Sep. 26: North St. Paul
Thursday, Oct. 3: at Two Rivers
Thursday, Oct. 10: at South St. Paul
Mahtomedi, always one of the top teams in the Metro East and Section 4AA, returns most of the lineup after going 6-1 in conference and 14-7 overall last season.
“Our team goal is to improve every day we practice or have a match. We feel if we can do that we can be a contender in Section 4AA,” stated coach Nathan Tretsven.
All-conference players are senior Greta Munson and juniors Katherine Smith, Mallory Langer, and Lily Carlson. Other starters back are seniors Molly Moffitt and Alayna Bartylla.
“We have a deep team,” Tretsven noted, “so there is a chance that they will play multiple different spots.”
Also competing for lineup spots are seniors Amber Schaefer and Stella Schroeder; juniors Ellis Krause and Annika Winke; sophomores Berkley Blaisdell and Mejken Amiot; and freshmen Braelyn Skow and Abby Manger.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, Sep. 5: at North St. Paul
Saturday, Sep. 7: at Duluth East
Monday, Sep. 9: at Roseville Area
Tuesday, Sep. 10: Tartan
Wednesday, Sep. 11: at White Bear Lake
Thursday, Sep. 12: Hill-Murray
Tuesday, Sep. 17: at Two Rivers
Wednesday, Sep. 18: Stillwater
Thursday, Sep. 19: at Hastings
Monday, Sep. 23: Eden Prairie
Tuesday, Sep. 24: Simley
Thursday, Sep. 26: South St. Paul
In addition to communication building, Reigstad was passionate about shopping and frequently pondered opening her own store. However, it wasn’t until the start of the year that she decided to put this idea into motion. In March, Reigstad spoke at the University of Peace’s Gross Global Happiness Summit in Costa Rica, leading two sessions on effective communication and balancing/ avoiding burnout. According to Reigstad, her sessions gave her a new ambition to pursue opening a shop. “It just had me thinking differently about what I wanted to do, where I wanted to spend my time and what was meaningful,” said Reigstad. “I started bouncing off different ideas with family and friends and gaining much support from my spouse and kids. From there, The Women Collective was born!”
True to its name, the shop will feature products from only female-led companies, including chapstick, bath bombs, coffee cups, candles and various skincare products. Reigstad said it was vital for her to research these companies ahead of time to choose what products she would feature in the store. “From a
consumer’s perspective, I want it to be a place that brings women joy,” said Reigstad, “whether it’s good lipstick, a funky pair of earrings, or skincare products.”
Other products sold at the store include women-empowerment books by different women authors. Reigstad said she plans to feature signage explaining the backstory behind the products’ companies.
Other features will include a build-your-own bouquet bar and a “female empowerment corner,” which will sell products to girls and young women. These products include candy, hair ties and other items. “I want to create a space where young girls can come in and use their allowance towards something unique,” said Reigstad. “It’s about giving them the empowerment to spend their money, shining a light on womanhood and showing what things can look like as they grow up.”
Reigstad also will release her new book, “Hello Miss Perfect: Navigating the Path of Perfection and Claiming Your Identity,” later in the year. The book will feature true stories of women’s pressures to be perfect in every area of their lives.
The store’s grand opening will be on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. The opening will feature
many festivities, such as a ribbon cutting by the White Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 3:30 p.m. Mahtomedi-based 350 Degrees Bakery and Mixly Cocktail Company will provide samples and treats.
Reigstad’s shop will specifically sell products from women-led companies
Those interested in learning more about The Women Collective can visit its official website at www. thewomencollective.com. To learn more about Reigstad’s consultancy, visit her website at www.ameliareigstad.com.
Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. To reach him, please contact him at 651-407-1229 or email him at whitebearnews@ presspubs.com.
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• The council approved Big Wood Brewery’s event permit to host its annual Oktoberfest from Sept. 27 to 29. The event will take place from noon to 10 p.m. each day.
The council approved the White Bear Lincoln Inc. dealership on Highway 61 N. to make new changes to its building and parking lot. These include replacing the building’s showroom to comply with upgraded brand requirements
Mahtomedi placed first among eight teams in the Metro East relays, edging runner-up Hastings 308 to 300, in the season opener Thursday at Simley. The Zephyrs won four events: the 200 freestyle, 400 individual medley, 200 backstroke, and 200 breaststroke. Contributing to first-places were Maddie Ruppel, Delaney Dumermuth, Adalyn Miller, Abigail Wright, Aria Armstrong, Audrey Carlson, Riley Parizek, Janeea Chlebeck, Sidney Leciejewski, and Claire Lane.
Mason Kipp delivered all three goals as Mahtomedi beat Duluth Denfeld 3-0 in their opener at home. Finn Hemenway made six saves in the shutout.
for Lincoln dealerships and new interieor finishes. Parking lot improvements include regrading the lot and sidewalks to provide an accessible route to the dealership and relocating accessible parking stalls to the parking area closest to the main entrance. The project’s cost is $5 million, with a targeted completion date of late next spring.
Erik Suchy
Mahtomedi opened with two wins in Rochester, over Century 2-0 and Mayo 5-0. Jacque Worden and Harlow Berger shared goalie duties. Allie Rippentrop tallied three goals, Elise Aflakpi two, and Indra Ramaley and Ceci Emery one each. Kayla Poirier made two assists and Emily Muetzel, Isabel Vipond and Emery one each.
Mahtomedi will open Friday at Brainerd, hoping to improve on last year’s result when the Warriors beat the Zephyrs 34-6. Brainerd was 8-2 and the Zephyrs 6-5 last year.
Bruce Strand
lottery area. No lottery application is needed to take antlerless deer in permit areas with either sex, two-deer limit,
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limit or five-deer limit designations. Hunters who want to participate in special firearm or muzzleloader deer hunts also need to apply for permits that are issued through a lottery. That application deadline is also Sept. 5. More information about designations and regulations for deer permit areas, as well as details about special hunt opportunities, are available on online at mndnr.gov/hunting/deer.
