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Four Acre Farm: Provides unique lifestyle for Hugo family

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

“It’s been an amazing journey,” said Hugo resident Aaron Zellmer, noting that this December will mark five years since the Zellmer family began operating Four Acre Farm, their lifestyle farm in Hugo. Aaron was born in Hawaii but moved often because he grew up in a military family. After graduating from Fridley High School, he enlisted in the Air Force for four years. He eventually moved back to Minnesota — specifically, to Lino Lakes — where he met the

love of his life, Kelly. She had grown up on a farm in Hugo and, she says, “was itching to get back to farm life” once they started having children.

“We wanted our kids to experience something unique and different that most kids don’t get to experience,” Kelly explained.

While residing in Brooklyn Park, the family would often visit and help with Kelly’s family farm. The children sold the harvested produce at a barn stand in their driveway.

While driving through Hugo, the Zellmers spotted a home and fell in love. The

only problem: it wasn’t on the market. Aaron and Kelly wrote a letter to the homeowners years before they purchased the home, letting them know about their vision for the property.

“We told them about our intentions,” Aaron said. “We are actually still really great friends with them.”

The name Four Acre Farm pays homage to the couple’s four children: Lillias, 10, Theodore, 6, Genevieve, 8, and Wendell, 3.

SEE FOUR ACRE FARM, PAGE 6

Centennial rings in the new school year

Summer is winding down, and before you know it, school will be back in session. The first day of school for students in grades one through six and for ninth graders will be Tuesday, Sept. 2. For preschool, kindergarten, grades seven to eight and grades 10-12, the first day will be Sept. 3. See a message from the superintendent and principals on pages 4 and 5 highlighting the school year.

BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR

CIRCLE PINES — Anoka County is pursuing development of a multipurpose regional trail system that would link local and state trail systems with regional parks and provide safe, convenient routes for nonmotorized traffic throughout the county.

The Rice Creek North Regional Trail would link the cities of Blaine, Circle Pines and Lino Lakes in Anoka County and Shoreview in Ramsey County. It also would connect the East Anoka County Regional Trail, the Bunker Chain of Lakes Regional Trail in Anoka County, and the Rice Creek Regional Trail System in Ramsey County.

“The majority of this trail that we’re looking at is off-trail. There is a 1,000-foot section that is on road that goes northwest of the school (Golden Lake Elementary) and northeast on a residential road,” Anoka County Park Planning Manager Karen Blaska said at a recent Circle Pines City Council meeting.

Once complete, the trail will be 8 miles long. Currently, 7 miles have been constructed. The remaining mile is proposed to be constructed between Golden Lake Elementary and Baldwin Park. SEE COUNTY TRAIL, PAGE 5

SPORTS PREVIEWS FALL 2025

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL FOOTBALL

State champions two years ago, Centennial slipped to 4-5 last season, their first losing season since 2018, although they were still very competitive.

“As always our team goal is to make the final eight,” Coach Mike Diggins said. “This can be possible. We are not experienced so it will take some time. I think our defense can be really good once they get comfortable. Offense has some really good running backs, and experience at quarterback with Isaac BelinskiStrauss and Jack Wiste.”

SCHEDULE (FIRST 3 GAMES)

7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 — at Rosemount

6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 — at Osseo

6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 — at Champlin Park

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL VOLLEYBALL

Centennial is poised to make a run at the state tournament with a tall, veteran team led by Elena Hoecke, 6-foot-3 junior middle with Team USA experience, already committed to the Minnesota Gophers.

“Almost everyone on this roster was a part of the team last year with a finish that came up two points short of our goal,” Coach Nicole Christensen said. “Now we have goals to surpass that finish. We have expectations to win every day by bettering ourselves, communicating more than our opponents,

staying positive, working as a team, and playing to win.”

“We should have a dynamic spread offense (with) attacks from many places,” Christensen said. “With multiple hitting threats, we hope to create a lot of one-on-one situations. Even though we have swing spread, our block will be the most noticeable part of our team.”

SCHEDULE (FIRST 3 GAMES)

7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Hopkins

2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 — at Duluth East

7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 — Anoka

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL SOCCER // BOYS

Centennial had a rare below. -500 season in 2024, going 5-8-4 overall, 3-7-3 conference, and hopes to bounce back in 2025 with 11 returning lettermen under a new coach. Alex Lynch, who was junior varsity coach at Andover previously, takes over the Cougars.

There’s a large senior group of players who were in every game last year, led by Beckett Babiash, senior defender, who made allNWSC. Others are Logan Garcia (forward/ mid), Sebastian Fernandez (mid), Keegan Janacek (defender), Luis Martinez (mid, defense), Alonso Romero (forward), Noah Berg (mid, defense), David Carlson (mid/ defense), Eliot Shepard (mid) and Camdyn Janacek (mid). Also back is junior midfielder Ketoran Legesse.

SCHEDULE (FIRST 3 GAMES)

7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 — Park Center

5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 — at Spring Lake Park

7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 — Anoka

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL SOCCER // GIRLS

Centennial was runner-up in both the Northwest Suburban Conference and Section 7AAA last season. The Cougars intend to be a contender again.

“While we graduated many key players, we have a good core of returners who helped with last season’s deep section run,” Manny

Cobo, second-year coach, said. “We will be adding some good young talent along with a few juniors and seniors looking for their opportunity to play varsity.”

Cobo said he’s excited about the potential of freshmen Vienna Streeper (defender) and Lily Kieffer (midfield). He’s counting on seniors Elsie Dockendorf and Madison Daigle to help shore up the back line after the whole 2024 group graduated.

“We can challenge in the conference and section if we play as a collective unit. It’s a process and we are up for that challenge.”

SCHEDULE (FIRST 3 GAMES)

5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 — Maple Grove

7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 — at Spring Lake Park

5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 — Anoka

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL TENNIS // GIRLS

Under a new head coach, Kelly Quach, the Cougars have a good chance for a winning season, with seven starters back from a team that was 10-10 overall and 6-4 in the NWSC. Quach, a 2012 Centennial High School graduate who was a six-year varsity player, succeeds her own coach, Arnie Lamers, who stepped down after 25 years. Quach coached NWSC rival Totino-Grace the last four years.

SCHEDULE (FIRST 3 GAMES)

4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Coon Rapids

4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 — Spring Lake Park

4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 — at Andover

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL SWIM & DIVE // GIRLS

The Centennial swimmers showed some improvement last season — 3-4 in dual meets and fourth place in the section, up from 1-6 and sixth the year before — and the focus now is to keep that going.

“To continue our climb to the top of Section 7AA,” Coach Bob McMullan said when asked about the team’s goals, “with special focus on the true-team sectional in early October and the sectional finals in early November.”

He added, “All the teams that finished above us last year were senior dominated, so we have a strong opportunity to compete for a runner up or championship finish.”

“It is my hope that we have eight swimmers and divers qualify for all-conference this year,” McMullan said.

SCHEDULE (FIRST 3 GAMES)

6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 — at Anoka 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 — Edina Invitational

6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 — at Rogers

6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 — at Blaine COUGARS // CENTENNIAL CROSS COUNTRY

Nathan Anderson, new Cougar head coach who was an assistant previously, inherits several holdovers from the 2024 teams, when the girls placed third of 13 in the conference and third of eight in the section, and the boys were eighth in the conference and fifth in the section.

“Many put in strong summers and are ready to compete,” Anderson said.

“The boys have a goal to ride towards the top of the conference and make it to the state tournament this year,” Anderson said. “Many had solid summer training and have been working hard in practice.”

SCHEDULE (FIRST 3 GAMES)

10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 — Showcase at St. Olaf

3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 — Anoka Invitational

3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 — Lakeville Invitational

WHAT’S HAPPENING

ONGOING EVENTS

LIVE TRIVIA

When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays

Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive

Details: General knowledge trivia. No limit on team sizes. Every player will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing to win a free drink. The top three teams will earn a gift card, and the last place team wins a “mini trophy.”

Contact: (651) 783-0055

LINO LAKES TOASTMASTERS CLUB

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays

Where: Zoom

Details: Develop your communication and leaderships skills.

Contact: Phyllis Moore: 763-268-9366

BALD EAGLE WATERSKI SHOWS

When: 7 p.m. Thursdays through end of August

Where: Trailside Park, Centerville

Details: Volunteer team of waterskiers performs weekly throughout the summer, and travels throughout Minnesota to perform weekend shows. Contact: baldeaglewaterskishows.net

CENTERVILLE MAIN STREET MARKET

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through August

Where: Trail Side Park, 7145 Main St., Centerville

Details: Local artisans, live music, and food vendors prior to the Bald Eagle Waterski show. Free parking at Centerville Elementary School.

Contact: facebook.com/ CentervilleMainStreetMarket

LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET

When: 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays

Where: Lexington Municipal Liquor Store front parking lot, 9271 Lake Drive

Details: Vendors selling vegetables and fruit, baked goods, Maple syrup, tea and homemade gifts. Contact: Karen Gregory at 612-272-3386 or kgregory244@gmail.com

CURRENT EVENTS

WHIMSICAL WIGS WORKSHOP

When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26

Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Drive, Circle Pines

Details: Create beautiful yarn wigs for children with cancer or who are experiencing hair loss. No crafting experience necessary. Registration required. Contact: Whimsicalwigsmn@gmail.com

Senior Health Fair

When: Noon- 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27

Where: 2484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake

Details: Features health and wellness booths, information about assisted housing, flu shots, financial wellbeing, food and live music. Suitable for those 55+. Contact: 651-407-1200

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29

Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake

Details: Cary Griffith will sign copies of his 5th Sam Rivers mystery, “Rattlesnake Bluff”, and Todd Otis will sign his book “Sparks of the Revolution.”

ONCE UPON A STORY TIME

When: 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds as a Wargo storyteller takes you on nature adventures through stories, songs and crafts.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

BUSINESS BRIEF

New spin cycle studio comes to Lino Lakes

Swift Cycle, a spin cycle studio, has opened in Lino Lakes. The studio offers a variety of workouts, from cycling classes to mat Pilates. The studio is located at 6511 Ware Road, Suite 190, Lino Lakes. For more information, visit swiftcyclestudio.com.

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Saturday at 4:30 pm Parish Community Center  6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville  Sunday at 8:30 am St. John’s Site  14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo

Sunday at 10:30 am Parish Community Center  6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville  www.stgens.org 651‐429‐7937

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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD SNIPPETS

• Revisions will be made to the 2025 school board handbook following board approval. According to Superintendent Jeff Holmberg, updates were made to the sections regarding mentorship and support opportunities for school board members and the onboarding process for new board members.

• Holmberg provided the board with updates to the district’s three-year school board governance plan. Such plans outline the responsibilities for how a school board operates and makes decisions. According to Holmberg, the plan will focus on the coming school year, policy components, and academic achievement and will foreshadow the district’s long-range plan. Holmberg said the board will have an in-depth discussion about the plan at a future work session.

• Executive Director of Business Patrick Chaffey and Director of Buildings and Grounds Operations Jonathan Spitzer provided an update to the board regarding approximately 30 projects that occurred this summer across the district. Of those, 85% have been completed. Projects included renovating the high school stadium, replacing the roofs at Blue Heron Elementary and the high school’s west gym, replacing carpet and playground equipment at Centennial Elementary, and replacing playground mulch at all district elementary schools.

• According to Holmberg, the district welcomed 43 new staff members. The all-district welcome for new and returning staff will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

• The first day of school for grades one through six and for ninth graders will be Tuesday, Sept. 2. Students going into preschool, kindergarten, grades seven and eight, and grades 10-12 will return to school on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

The next work session will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, in the district office. The next regular school board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22.

Madeline

Dolby

CITY BRIEF

Lakeside Common Boathouse, Beach close for the season

The Lakeside Common Beach and Boathouse, in Blaine, have closed for the season. The park features a public beach, splash pad, beach house, boathouse with concessions, playground and rentable picnic pavilion. Residents can also rent canoes and kayaks from the boathouse in season.

Lakeside Commons Park and Beach is located at 3020 Lakes Parkway NE, Blaine. For more information, visit blainemn.gov.

Empty nesting

There was energy in the air as we loaded the car and he said goodbye to the dogs. Amy and I had been preparing for weeks to take our son to college in Lawrence, Kansas. The roughly 489 mile, seven hour car ride was filled with nervous excitement and questions. Our son slept a significant portion of the time, probably to avoid the questions.

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He joined a fraternity and as we moved him into the house the upperclassmen came out and introduced themselves and made us feel welcome. They began to unload the car and carry Kellen’s items to his room that he will share with three other guys. The house holds roughly 80 students on three floors. What stood out was the generations of fraternity brothers that have been connected through this arrangement.

As we toured the house, the dining room and bunk room felt a bit like the military, only the dining hall had a chandelier and the centralized sleeping quarters had the air conditioning running full blast. After we got his belongings organzied, there was a group gathering on the basketball court. We connected with other students from Minnesota, Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas. The freshman boys were guarded and working hard to keep their composure. I'm sure it was overwheling for them.

The fraternity has a house mom, Penny. The boys call her Mrs. P. Penny is the house manager who helps the students navigate day-to-day life from managing the cooking staff to working with the young men on personality differences and challenges. Penny said her sister is also a house mom at a sorority in Austin, Texas. She said she was envious of the pool at her sister's house, but she was happy to be working with young men versus a houseful of young women. As we left we weren't all that emotional; we were excited for him. It’s the next phase and we know he's ready. Our daughter is now a senior in college and she’s been a tremendous asset to him (and us) as she helped him navigate high school and now I believe she will be a resource for him through his college years, too.

After we said our goodbyes and were driving out of the parking lot, I saw a friendly-looking older gentleman sitting on a lawn chair outside of his home across the street from the fraternity house. I pulled into his driveway and he immediately stood up to greet us. I said we just dropped our son off and asked what his impressions were of the fraternity. He said the guys are great and he often takes his 7–year–old grandson over to play basketball with them. It was reassuring.

Leaving Kansas wasn't as emotional as it was coming back home to an empty house. Not that Kellen was around much this past summer, but he checked in at least to sleep and eat. We miss him, and we won't likely have any kids coming through the door until Thanksgiving break. Our goal as parents has been to raise our kids to be good people who are prepared to launch successfully into the world. I'm hopeful we have accomplished that, but we are a little sad knowing that the years of day–to–day involvement is over. We are excited to visit both kids this fall for their respective Parents Weekends.

For all of the parents sending kids off to school in the coming days, whether it be their first day of kindergarten, their first say of senior year, and every grade in between, enjoy every minute of having your kids around because the time goes by so quickly. It sounds cliché and you hear it all the time, but it's true. Be intenional about doing things with your kids. Find opportunities to have one-on-one time to connect.

To all of our readers, remember school is back in session. Be cautious and watch out for kids walking to school or the bus stop, and also the increase of teen drivers on the roads. Be patient with the increased traffic.

Enjoy the start of the school year.

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

Legislative update: How it impacts Centennial

WMovers & Shakers

Jeff Holmberg

ith the start of school right around the corner, we look forward to welcoming new teachers during orientation week and returning staff during workshop week, and connecting with our students and families at various open house events held before the first day of school. As we prepare for back-to-school, I want to share an important update about the recent Minnesota legislative session and the impact on Centennial Schools, both now and in future years.

The good news is this year’s session did not include any new education mandates, giving us much-needed stability in planning. There were also some shortterm funding increases and added flexibilities to support school districts like ours.

While these short-term measures are appreciated, the state did not provide any new longterm funding for schools in the next two-year budget cycle. Even more concerning, the legislature approved a $420 million statewide reduction in education funding for the 2028–2029 school year that directly supports our students

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and schools. The state also created a Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education, tasked with finding $250 million in savings. If consensus isn’t reached, automatic cuts will go into effect in 2028, which could reduce special education funding by $125 million each year, negatively impacting Centennial Schools.

One of our greatest long-term challenges is that state funding for schools has not kept up with inflation since 2003. If it had, Centennial Schools would have received approximately $9.5 million more over the past two decades. This shortfall continues to make it difficult to maintain programs, staffing and support services at the level our students deserve while meeting the increasing demands and requirements established by the legislature. Without a sustainable and predictable funding model, districts like ours are left to make difficult decisions that impact programs, staffing and student support.

As the cost of educating students continues to rise, school districts increasingly rely on local taxpayers to help close the funding gap. The metro average of school districts with operating levies is more than $1,500 per student. Centennial’s current levy is approximately $975, significantly below the metro average. Nearly 70% of metro-area school districts have a dedicated technology levy, averaging $6.2 million annually. Centennial does not have a tech-

nology levy, so the cost of student devices, internet access, cybersecurity, and building safety comes directly from our general education budget, reducing resources available for classrooms, teachers. and learning experiences.

As we begin this new school year, we are preparing for a projected $3 million budget shortfall for the 2026–2027 school year. While these are tough budget challenges, we are committed to doing what’s best for students. Centennial Schools is shaping the future through thoughtful, long-range planning. Sustainable funding is essential to assess our facilities and make the enhancements needed to support teaching and learning. We are working on a 10-year facilities and enrollment plan to ensure our buildings, programs, and capacity meet the needs of current and future students. Aligned with our vision and commitment to excellence, the plan will help us keep pace with facility maintenance and adapt learning spaces to support student success.

Thank you to our community for your continued partnership and support. Centennial is a strong, caring community, and I’m confident that, together, we’ll navigate these challenges and continue to provide outstanding learning opportunities for our students.

Dr. Jeff Holmberg is the superintendent of Centennial Schools.

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COUNTY TRAIL: Provides connection to multiple cities

Our democracy, economy are in trouble

President Trump’s obsessions, via his too-often recklessly limitless ego, has further endangered Ukraine vis-avis Putin’s ongoing imperialist war of takeover. This time, no surprise, he was absolutely played for a fool. By Putin, an absolute dictator, who’s an expert on playing opponent politicians. Especially those Putin accurately reads as easy to manipulate. The current tragic example became so clear as I watched clips re their Alaska meeting of Aug. 15 on that evening’s TV news. And looked at today’s morning (8/16) front page photo and read the accompanying Star Tribune article.  It’s become frighteningly clear President Trump is a wannabe dictator who is proving, nearly daily, that our democracy and economy are in trouble thanks to this president, his sycophant cabinet, Pentagon and GOP supporters in Congress. In addition to, of course, Ukraine peace and independence, plus our hopes for, seemingly unattainable, world peace.

Jim Cox Circle Pines

As summer winds down,

filled with excitement to reengage with our students and families very soon. The energy is building as staff begin returning to campus, diving into committee work and preparing classrooms to welcome students back.

Centennial Middle School

Bob Stevens

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible custodial and district grounds teams. Their dedication has ensured our buildings and outdoor spaces are ready to receive both staff and students in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Families, please be sure to check our school website for important upcoming events. We’ve set aside special evenings where students and their families can visit the building, set up lockers, and—on August 26th—meet their teachers. These events are a great way for students to ease into the school year and build excitement while making connections with teachers, staff, and their peers.

Once again this year, our first day of school will be dedicated entirely to our incoming sixth graders. They’ll be the

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The trail would connect Golden Lake and Rice Lake Elementary schools, The Rookery activity center, Lino Lakes City Hall, the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, city trails, and residential areas within the community.

Blaska said a trailhead is proposed at the existing canoe launch and parking lot at the end of East Golden Lake Road. Improvements are proposed to make the canoe launch accessible to people who have disabilities. The canoe launch provides access to the Rice Creek Water Trail. Two pedestrian bridges and a boardwalk are also proposed.

Circle Pines Council provides feedback

“We’d love to see this trail happen. It’s been a long time coming, the missing link,” Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay said.

Councilmember Matt Percy also showed his support for the trail connection. “I want to see this thing connected. We’ve been waiting for over a decade, and when we get it completed, it’s going to be a tremendous resource for everybody in our community and I very much want to see that happen,” he said.

But he did raise concerns about the on-street portion of the trail that would go northwest, in front of Golden Lake Elementary, and if it would provide an appropriate experience for trail users.

“One of the goals of this trail project is to provide a better experience for everybody,” Percy said. “Based on the survey feedback you received, people were saying they wanted to see the trail alignment go southeast of the elementary school,

only students in the building that day, giving them a unique opportunity to get acclimated to their new environment. The day begins with a festive welcome from all staff, accompanied by performances from our high school and middle school bands. From there, students will explore their schedules, meet the adults who will support them and begin building connections that will carry them through the year.

This tradition has become a cornerstone of our school culture, and it’s one of the most joyful days of the year. I’m incredibly proud of our staff and our student council, who come together to make this first day a memorable and meaningful start to the school year.

This year, our theme remains strong: We’re not just surviving—we’re thriving at the middle school. We’re committed to creating an environment where every student feels seen, supported and inspired to grow.

Wishing all families the very best as they wrap up summer and prepare for another great year of learning and growth.

Bob Stevens is the principal of Centennial Middle School.

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which is a wooded, natural area. I don’t think driving down a city street past a bunch of people’s houses is the better experience they were looking for.”

Blaska explained that the trail cannot be constructed southeast of Golden Lake Elementary because the state has identified the land as an archaeological resource area.

“They found bones, or a skeleton, of some sort and so they consider that area a cemetery,” she said. “So, in talking with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Office of State Archeologist, they said ‘No go.’ We cannot go through that.”

Blaska said they not only have to avoid the area, but they cannot go within 250 feet of the site. The county looked at another route through the school, Blaska said, and once again cultural resources were found. Following this discovery, the parks director brought the information to the board to discuss possible next steps.

“We talked about the issues we were running into and how we wanted to proceed… It was at that point they said, ‘Let’s just put it on the road. It’s 1,000 feet. It’s fairly short,’” she added.

The project is estimated to cost around $7.7 million. The schedule for constructing the trail section is estimated to be within five years. It will depend upon funding availability and the needs of the county.

For more information, visit www.anokacountyparks.com/ plan-your-parks.

Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-431-1226 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

Centennial High School welcomes a new school year

Centennial High School is ready to kick off another year of excellence, achievement and Cougar spirit. Even before the first bell rings, the excitement is building. Fall sports teams are already competing, the Marching Band is set to fill the stands with music and Student Peer Leaders are getting ready to welcome the Class of 2029.

Centennial High School

Tom Breuning

We start the year with our Fall KickOff, a tradition that includes a warm welcome for ninth graders, an open house for families to meet teachers and the first official day of high school for our newest Cougars. On Sept. 2, Peer Leaders will be lined up at the front entrance, cheering as incoming freshmen step off the buses. This proud Centennial tradition helps new students feel the energy and support of the Cougar community from day one. Throughout the year, Peer Leaders will guide and encourage

ninth graders, helping them build connections and find their place at Centennial.

Our programs such as LEAP, the Academic Assistance Center, Closing the Gap, CHS On the Road and Cougar Café will give students the tools and opportunities they need to stay connected, focused and supported. Whether in the classroom, on stage or on the field, students will be challenged to do their best and take pride in their accomplishments.

As the year goes on, we expect to see plenty of achievements to celebrate. From academic honors and scholarships to college acceptances and athletic victories, Centennial students will continue to make us proud.

At Centennial High School, we live our District motto of Connecting, Achieving,and Preparing each day, and the 2025–26 school year promises to be another exciting chapter filled with Cougar pride.

Tom Breuning is the principal of Centennial High School.

FOUR ACRE FARM: Hugo couple establishes ‘lifestyle farm’ for children’s futures

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When they moved to Hugo, they had three children. “We just knew in our heart that we were going to have four kids someday,” Aaron explained. Kelly and Aaron experienced a few losses in early pregnancy, but eventually Wendell completed their family.

Aaron describes the farm as a “lifestyle” farm. “It’s a lifestyle that we’re doing. It’s not a hobby or a job, but it’s a mindset that we are tirelessly trying to change amongst our friend group

and our community,” he explained. “In today’s society, it does take intentionality to seek healthy alternatives. We have become so complacent with convenience. The pillar of our lifestyle farm is that we are trying to create products that are free from chemicals, they have intentionality behind them, and we want to make sure that we’re respectful and good stewards of the land.”

The farm produces raw honey, pasteurized eggs, poultry and seasonal produce — all grown with care and a focus on sustainability.

Aaron said he has always been fascinated by bees. “If it weren’t for pollinators, we wouldn’t have the food diversity that we have today. Pollinators pollinate one out of every third bite of food that we have,” he said.

The farm started off with three colonies and grew up to 20, but over the winter of 2024-24 the farm, like many other beekeepers across the country, experienced significant losses. The farm currently has five colonies, but eventually hopes to get to 100. In addition to Four Acre Farm, the couple has access to over 200 acres in Hugo (Kelly’s family farm) as well as a farm in Aaron’s family in Staples, Minnesota.

Aaron is an accountant by day, while Kelly homeschools the children. Aaron said he enjoys the “balance” between working at a desk all day and being active on the farm before and after work and on weekends. Sometimes, he said, his day job offers a “nice break” from the daily grind of the physical labor and farm chores he experiences at home. In addition to educating their own children, the couple often host community Junior Beekeeper events for other homeschooled children.

“It’s such a great opportunity for our kids to learn some really unique skill sets with not only the hard work that they are doing on the farm and the manual labor they are putting in, but also seeing the tangible benefits of all their hard work when it comes to receiving money for the product that we grew and provided to our community,” Aaron said.

Within the next couple of years, Aaron said he hopes the farm can have a presence at more community events, such as Marketfest.

The hope is that years from now, when Aaron and Kelly are ready to step back a bit from the farm, their children will want to continue its operation.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

• Police responded Aug. 13 to reports of a dog at large in the 8900 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington.

• Officers were dispatched Aug. 15 to a report of phone call harassment in the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington. Officers determined no crime had occurred.

• Officers responded Aug. 15 to a walk-in at base for an incident that occurred in the 1800 block of Pioneer Lane.

• Officers initiated a traffic stop Aug. 15 near Lexington Avenue and Lake Drive in Circle Pines.

• Officers responded Aug. 15 to a fire in the 0 block of Center Road in Circle Pines.

• Officers were dispatched Aug. 19 to a theft report in the 0 block of Central Street in Circle Pines.

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

• Officers responded Aug. 11 to a report of a suspicious package at a local business in the 6800 block of Lakeview Drive. Upon investigation, no problems were found.

• An officer responded Aug. 11 to a theft report in the 700 block of Apollo Drive. The officer recovered the money and returned it to the reporting party.

• Officers responded Aug. 11 to a report of attempted fraud in the 1100 block of South Trappers Crossing. The officer documented the incident and advised the complainant how to protect their identity.

• An officer received a delayed report Aug. 11 of a theft that occurred near Birch Street and 20th Avenue. An investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded Aug. 12 to a report of a disorderly male panhandling at an intersection in the 300 block of Birch Street. The male was asked to leave the area.

• An officer responded Aug. 12 to a theft report in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle. The officer investigated but was unable to identify a suspect.

• Officers responded Aug. 12 to a report of a suspicious solicitor in the 500 block of Andall Street. Officers located the solicitor and issued him a verbal warning for soliciting without a permit.

• An officer received a report Aug. 12 of possible identity theft in the 1200 block of Rondeau Lake Road W. An investigation is ongoing.

• An officer witnessed a gross misdemeanor driving violation Aug. 12 in the 6800 block of Rustic Lane. The officer located and arrested the driver for the offense. The driver was booked at jail.

• Officers responded Aug. 13 to a property damage crash that occurred near Hodgson Road and Ash Street. There were no injuries, and the vehicles were driven from the scene.

• Officers were dispatched Aug. 13 after a report of possible online fraud in the 6700 block of Teal Court. An investigation is ongoing.

• Officers were dispatched Aug. 13 to a report of possible fraud in the 6600 block of Ruffed Grouse Road. An investigation is ongoing.

• An officer responded Aug. 13 to a report of possible theft in the 100 block of Pony Court. An investigation is ongoing.

• An officer responded Aug. 13 to a twovehicle property damage crash that occurred near Hodgson Road and Birch Street. There were no injuries, and both vehicles were driven from the scene.

• An officer was notified Aug. 13 of a stolen license plate recovered in the 600 block of Highland Trail. There is no suspect information at this time.

• An officer located an abandoned vehicle Aug. 14 near 20th Avenue and 21st Avenue N. An investigation is ongoing.

• An officer on Aug. 14 investigated a complaint about stalking and harassment in the 100 block of Ulmer Drive. A man was arrested.

• Officers responded Aug. 14 to a twovehicle personal injury accident that occurred near 20th Avenue and 80th Street. The victims were treated on scene, and one vehicle was towed.

• An officer was dispatched Aug. 14 to a complaint of a vehicle parked in a hazardous location near White Pine Road and Baldwin Lake Road. Officers were alerted to monitor the area for violations.

• An officer responded Aug. 14 to a delayed report of a hit and run crash that occurred in the 7600 block of Village Drive. The officer documented the incident and was unable to identify a suspect.

• Officers responded Aug. 14 to a report of a domestic escort for a woman and man at a residence in the 100 block of Red Clover Lane. Officers mediated the situation, and there were no problems.

• An officer responded Aug. 15 to a reported traffic complaint due to road construction near 20th Avenue and Birch Street. The concern was documented and the report forwarded to the Anoka County

Highway Department.

• An officer responded Aug. 15 to a report of possible mail theft in the 100 block of Century Trail. An investigation is ongoing.

• While on patrol Aug. 15, an officer located a vehicle parked in an obscure spot off the roadway in the 7000 block of Lake Drive. Contact was made with the driver, who advised the officer of car troubles.

• Officers responded Aug. 16 to a report of a female on scene who had been trespassed in the 500 block of Apollo Drive. Officers sent the female on an emergency hold and issued a citation for the trespass.

• An officer responded Aug. 16 to a complaint of a vehicle parked in front of a fire hydrant in the 7200 block of Meadow Court. The officer spoke with the vehicle’s owner, who agreed to move the vehicle.

• Officers responded Aug. 17 to a report of a suspicious person at a residence in the 7800 block of Marilyn Drive. Officers found a juvenile who was waiting for a ride. A courtesy transport was provided.

• An officer on Aug. 17 arrested a male, who had an outstanding warrant, in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle. The male was booked at jail.

• An officer responded Aug. 17 to a reported traffic complaint in the 7600 block of Lake Drive. The officer made contact with the driver, who was released with a warning.

• An officer responded Aug. 17 to a delayed report of mail theft in the 100 block of Stallion Lane. The officer was unable to identify a suspect.

NAMES IN THE NEWS

Circle Pines resident receives

CONRTRIBUTED Jamie Robideaux

Circle Pines resident Jamie Robideaux, compliance generalist at Compliance, was one of 95 honorees to receive the 2025 Spirit Award presented by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. The award honors employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the vision and mission of the statewide organization. Honorees are nominated by their supervisors.

“Our Spirit Award honorees bring a special kind of energy and passion to their work that uplifts everyone around them,” said Patrick Thueson, president of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. “It’s an honor to recognize them and share our deep appreciation for their remarkable service to others.”

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High lead levels found in water at Lino Lakes state prison

According to the Minnesota Department of Corrections, three of 10 water samples collected at the Lino Lakes prison in July tested above the Environmental Protection Agency action level of 15 parts per billion. The contaminated samples were found in two living units and a kitchen.

The water sample collected in the kitchen showed 22.7 ppb. A sample collected in one cell showed 63.7 ppb; another cell showed 65.6 ppb.

Despite the elevated lead levels, the Minnesota Department of Health says the facility’s water is safe to drink and that bottled water is unnecessary.

Man suspected of multiple armed robberies arrested in Centerville

Dylan Charles Jungwirth, 21, was arrested by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office in relation to three armed robberies that occurred on Sunday, Aug. 17, in Roseville and Little Canada. According to the sheriff’s office, two other suspects — Kenneth Spight, 21, and Kemonie Hurd, 18 — have already been arrested by sheriff’s deputies and charged.

According to the sheriff’s office,

Jungwirth was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 20, after deputies made contact with people at a house in the 7100 block of Main Street in Centerville. During an investigation, Jungwirth was found hiding under a stairwell. He surrendered and was taken into custody without incident.

In one of the robberies, Jungwirth is believed to have pressed a gun to the back of a clerk’s head. In another, the three suspects allegedly physically assaulted an employee. The sheriff’s office said that deputies are submitting an affidavit for a search warrant to be conducted. That could allow them to find additional evidence — including the gun that was used — tying Jungwirth to the crimes.

Anoka County fire crews respond to structure fire

At approximately 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, Anoka County fire crews were dispatched for a possible structure fire in the 4100 block of 99th Avenue N. in Blaine.

The Centennial Fire District arrived at a two-story home with smoke coming from the second floor. Fire crews pulled a line for fire attack. Then, the Spring Lake Park—Blaine—Mounds View Fire Department arrived and pulled a backup line. The Lino Lakes Fire Department also responded.

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Many Faces to host immigration education series this fall

Many Faces, a collaboration of 30 local organizations “working to create a community where everyone feels they belong,” will host two public educational events this fall to explore the complex issues surrounding immigration. The organization said the events’ goal is to provide factual, accessible information to help the White Bear Lake area community better understand the challenges of the U.S. immigration system and the impact those challenges have on immigrant neighbors and friends.

Both events will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

On Sept. 23, Julia Decker, policy director of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, will open the evening by outlining the principles of U.S. immigration law, the various immigration statuses, and the rights and responsibilities associated with each. Christopher Roberts, associate professor of law and affiliated faculty in sociology at the University of Minnesota, will follow with a presentation on immigration and human rights, connecting laws, policies and facts to the experiences of immigrants.

On Oct. 28, Many Faces will host a panel of experts from diverse backgrounds. The organization said the speakers will offer perspectives on immigration, providing a deeper look at current issues and their local implications.

Both events will take place at Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Road F E. To register, visit manyfaceswblarea.org.

University of Minnesota Master Gardener program welcomes new members

The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer program is accepting applications through Oct. 1. Becoming a Master Gardener volunteer lets participants explore their specific interests while helping the state. Priorities for the program include providing information about horticulture skills, local foods, pollinator health, plant biodiversity, green spaces, clean water and climate resilience.

To become an active Master Gardener volunteer, participants are asked to complete a core course in horticulture and 50 hours of volunteering in the first year. After that, volunteers are asked to commit to 25 hours of annual volunteer work and five hours of continuing education.

The core course begins online in January 2026. On Tuesday nights from January through May, the course includes optional Zoom Q&A sessions with University of Minnesota and extension educators and faculty.

To learn more about the program and apply, visit extension.umn.edu/master-gardener/ become-master-gardener or call 612-625-9864.

Teachers, homeschool parents encouraged to sign up for Heritage Lab

Wargo Nature Center’s annual Heritage Lab will kick off Sept. 9. The program will take place from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Oct. 3 at the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve.

The program is an immersive, active, outdoors historical education program. The theme for 2025, Early Minnesota, is designed for students in grades three through six. Registration is required. To register, go to tinyurl.com/3fu7jve3. If you have questions, contact Samantha Weigel at samantha.weigel@anokacountymn.gov.

Tickets available for HopeFest 2025

HopeFest 2025 will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Hosted annually by Alexandra House, the event creates awareness about domestic and sexual violence, honors survivors and remembers victims. It will feature a brief program, a mile walk and Kidz Dash, games, and a kid’s zone.

HopeFest will take place at Anoka City Hall Plaza, 2015 First Ave., Anoka. To purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/3938tza3. For more information about the event, go to www. alexandrahouse.org/hope-fest.

Cougars beat Bluejackets, lose to BSM

Centennial opened with a 25-15, 25-12, 25-14 win over Cambridge-Isanti on Thursday, rattling off 35 kills and 14 service aces. The Cougars lost to Benilde-St. Margaret’s (BSM) 3-0 on Saturday.

In the win over the Bluejackets, Addison Kemper had six kills, a .625 percentage, and four aces. Elena Hoecke stroked nine kills. Nora Lieser and Annabelle Steinhoff each made five

kills. Lily Sang had two aces.

“We had a great home opener and highlighted what our biggest strength is — our size and versatility in the front court,” Coach Nicole Christensen said. “It was fun to start our season off in control, but I'm excited to see what happens when we get faced with adversity.”

BSM beat the Cougars 25-16, 25-21, 25-17 on Saturday in an exposition at New Prague. Steinhoff had six kills and Lieser and Hoecke five each. Lieser and Aubrie Wirkkala made seven digs each.

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Cougar swimmers have new head coach, McMullan

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Bob McMullan, an all-state swimmer five decades ago, is a head coach for the first time, taking the reins of the Centennial girl’s swim and dive team on an interim basis. He was an assistant coach for the past two seasons.

“I retired three summers ago after a 40-year career in Technical Software sales,” McMullan said. His first coaching experience was with a club team for two-year college programs. “And now 40 years later, I’m coaching a high school team.” McMullan swam for Muscatine, a small town in Iowa, from 197578. He collected three state meet

medals as a senior, second place in the 100 butterfly, third in the 100 breaststroke and second in the medley relay, helping his team place fourth overall.

He replaces Brandee Gough, who stepped down after two seasons. His assistant coaches will be Hallie Duethman and Beth Manson (diving).

Cougar netters start season 2-1

The Centennial tennis team opened the school’s 2025-26 sports season defeating Forest Lake 6-1 and Duluth East 4-3 on Tuesday in the debut of new coach Kelly Quach, then lost their conference opener to Blaine 5-2 on Wednesday. Lauren Klein at 1-singles lost to Forest Lake state qualifier Lucy Saari, then won against Duluth East and Blaine.

CENTENNIAL

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY

JULY 7, 2025

(Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; July 7, 2025. 1. Call to Order Chair Knisely called the Work Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. Roll Call The following members were present: Knisely, ex-officio Holmberg, Linser, Schwinn, Murphy, Hansen, Johnson. The following members were absent: None. 3. School Resource Officer Agreements Executive Director Chaffey gave an overview of the City of Blaine and City of Lino Lakes School Resource Office Agreements. The agreements will be brought to the Board for approval at the July 21 board meeting. 4. Back to School Staff Development Executive Director Grossklaus shared schedules for beginning of the year New Teacher Orientation, Teacher Workshop and Staff Development activities. 5. Long Term Facilities Maintenance – Intent Resolution A new Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requirement mandates the inclusion of a bond sale resolution with the LTFM plan submission. This bond sale resolution will be presented for consideration and approval at a future Board Meeting. 6. Review of Updated Policies w/Technical Changes Superintendent Holmberg reviewed technical changes to the following five policies: 416 Drug and Alcohol Testing, 425 Staff Development, 613 Graduation Requirements, 620 Credit for Learning, and 624 Online Instruction. These revised policies will be brought to the Board for adoption at the July 21 board meeting. 7. Review of Three-Year Board Governance Plan The Board reviewed the Three-Year Board Governance Plan. 8. Adjourn at 5:58 p.m. Craig Johnson, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 26, 2025. CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY

JULY 21, 2025

(Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; July 21, 2025.

Sophie Wynn/Jenna Orcutt at 1-doubles won against Forest Lake and Duluth East and lost to Blaine. Ella Nelson and Ashlin Kilmer were each 2-1 at 3-4 singles.

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1. Call to Order Chair Knisely called the Regular Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call The following members were present: Knisely, exofficio Holmberg, Linser, Schwinn, Murphy, Hansen, Johson. The following members were absent: None. 4. Approval of the Agenda Motion to approve the agenda by Johnson, seconded by Hansen. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Public Comment None. 6. Consent Items 6.1. Approval of Minutes. 6.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements. 6.3. Approval of Personnel Items. 6.4. Approval of School Resource Officer Agreements. 6.5. Dues and Memberships. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Murphy, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Resource Management 7.1. Approval of Interim Centennial Elementary Principal and Interim Middle School Assistant Principal Positions - Motion to approve the Interim Principal positions by Schwinn, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 7.2. Approval of Milk Bid Award - Motion to accept and approve the milk/dairy bid from St. Paul Beverage Solutions by Murphy, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Supplemental Items 8.1. Adoption of Policies w/ Technical Changes - Motion to adopt the policies w/technical changes by Hansen, seconded by Schwinn. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Communication 9.1. AMSD. 9.2. CAEF. 9.3. NE Metro 916. 9.4. SAFF. 9.5. District Committee Reports. 10. Superintendent Report 11. Informational Items 11.1. Dates to Note. 12. Adjourn Motion to adjourn by Schwinn, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 6:49 p.m. Craig Johnson, School Board Clerk

Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 26, 2025. CITY OF LINO LAKES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Lake Amelia Woods

- PID #35-31-22-13-0005, 35-31-22-13-0006, 35-31-22-42-0005, 3531-22-42-0006

- Preliminary Plat Amendment to the existing Lake Amelia Woods 4 lot rural subdivision.

For further information regarding the above items, please contact City

COUGAR SCOREBOARD

CROSS COUNTRY — Results: None …. Next: Prep Showcase at St. Olaf, Northfield, Thursday, girls 9:30 a.m., boys 10:30 a.m.

FOOTBALL — Results: None …. Next: at Rosemount, Thursday, 7 p.m

SOCCER, BOYS — Results: Cougars beat White Bear Lake 3-1; vs. Armstrong (Monday) … Next: vs Park Center, Wednesday at NSC, 7 p.m.

SOCCER, GIRLS — Results: Cougars lost to White Bear Lake 7-1; vs. Stillwater (Monday) …. Next: Maple Grove, Wednesday at NSC in Blaine, 5 p.m.

SWIMMING Results: NWSC Relays (results not available) Next: at Anoka, Thursday, 6 p.m.

TENNIS — Results: Cougars beat Forest Lake 6-1, beat Duluth East 4-3, lost to Blaine 5-2; vs. Irondale (Monday) …. Next: Coon Rapids, Tuesday, 4 p.m.; Spring Lake Park, Thursday, 4 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL — Results: Cougars beat Cambridge-Isanti 25-15, 25-12, 25-14; lost to Benilde-St. Margaret’s 25-16, 25-21, 25-17 Next: Hopkins, Tuesday, 7 p.m.; at Duluth East, Friday, 2 p.m.

Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426.

Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400.

Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 26, 2025.

CITY OF LINO LAKES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to City Code Section 1007.100(5) - Zoning ordinance text amendment to allow a cannabis microbusiness and cannabis mezzobusiness in the R, Rural District.

For further information regarding the above item, please contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426.

Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400.

Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 26, 2025. RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING

PETITION TO PARTIALLY ABANDON ANOKA COUNTY DITCH 72

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