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Main Street Market wraps up summer season

Attendees at a Centerville Main Street Market grab a bite to eat from local food trucks. The market also features local artisans and live music. The last Main Street Market and Bald Eagle Waterski Show of the summer will be Thursday, Aug. 21.

Meet the 2025-2026 Miss Lino Lakes

Ella Friedman, Sofia Taylor and Delilah LeClair are the Lino Lakes Ambassadors for 2025-2026. Seven candidates vied for three spots in the Miss Lino Lakes Ambassador program, which was established in 2004 as part of Blue Heron Days. The ambassadors represent the city at parades, coronations, volunteer events and fundraisers throughout

the Twin Cities. The city said the program’s goal is to empower young women by giving them opportunities to be leaders, strengthen their communication skills and build their confidence.

The Quad Community Press recently interviewed the young women to learn more about them and introduce them to the community.

Ella Friedman

Q. Where do you go to school?

A. I attended Centerville Elementary and Centennial Middle School until I switched to Hill-Murray for high school. I will graduate from Hill-Murray in 2027.

SEE MEET AND GREET, PAGE 5

Residents share thoughts on Main Street plan

BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR

LINO LAKES — Multiple residents have given their input on the Main Street Corridor master plan. Many expressed concerns regarding high density housing, proposed streets and the development of the preferred scenario.

A draft of the master plan was presented to the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board last month. The master plan includes two scenarios. One is consistent with the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, while the other is a “bubble layout,” known as Scenario 2.1, or the preferred scenario.

According to Kimley-Horn Representative Leila Bunge, Scenario 2 aligns with community feedback received, the city’s goals for a key gateway into the community, and the Metropolitan Council’s regional housing goals.

Bunge added that existing water production capacity will not be sufficient to serve the entire area. “The city will need to install new wells (Wells No. 8 and No. 9) to serve the entirety of the study area and satisfy citywide water demands,” she said. The city is constructing a water treatment plant for manganese removal, which is scheduled for completion in fall 2026. According to Bunge, it will provide adequate treatment capacity through Well No. 9.

On top of the master plan, an alternative urban areawide review was completed to evaluate the impacts of the development scenarios. The City Council adopted the final review earlier this month.

Ambassadors

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

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

FOREST BATHING

When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Experience an immersive, meditative session of the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku with a certified guide. Registration information online.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING

When: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Instruction followed by getting out on the water. Registration information online. Contact: anokacountyparks.com

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

LUNCH AND LEARN

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21

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

Details: Featuring Sami Peluso, founder of All Things Social. Learn how to create genuine social media engagement, practical way to plan and manage your social media presence and the secrets to building and sustaining a network that works for you. Registration is required through the Centennial Area Chamber website. Contact: centennialareachamber.com or president@ centennialareachamber.com

Church Directory

Celebrate Mass with us!

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 761757

MUSIC IN THE LAKE—IT’S GOLDEN

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21

Where: Golden Lake Park, 53 West Golden Lake Road, Circle Pines

Details: The Salsa Del Soul Sextet performs. The group is a Twin Cities based ensemble that performs various styles of dance music from Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean. Contact: www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us.

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22

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

Details: David LaRochelle and illustrator Colleen Muske will sign copies of their new book “How to Draw a Tree.”

Contact: 651-426-0918

DROP-IN NATURE INVESTIGATION: POND CRITTERS

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23

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

Details: Join a naturalist any time during the session to explore more about a nature topic through hands-on activities and nature artifacts. All ages; free.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

CAMPFIRE TALKS WITH A NATURALIST

When: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23

Where: Rice Creek Campground, 7373 Main St., Centerville

Details: Naturalist presentation about Loons around a roaring campfire. Free.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

SUMMER PLANT AND MUSHROOM FORAY

When: 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24

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

Details: Experienced foraging instructors Ariel Bonkoski and Maria Wesserle will guide you in this in-depth foraging workshop. Bring your own bags or baskets to pick. Except to walk about two miles. Contact: anokacountyparks.com

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

Accountability:

What it’s good for

Do you ever wonder if we’re too unwilling to own up to our mistakes?

In an earlier column, I discussed how we as people can be stubborn when it comes to apologizing for our missteps. But what about the extra steps we can, and should, go to to fix what we break?

Honestly, does being sorry mean we have to stop at just saying “sorry?” I don’t always think so. Yes, it’s basic human nature that we ought to, as the saying goes, “fess up when we mess up.”

Suchy’s Scoop

Erik Suchy

An offering of apologies will always go a long way in the short and possible long-term. But isn’t there more we could be doing?

Among married couples, this is a prominent part of the reconciliation process between husband and wife. After one apologizes for their grievance, there is almost always an effort by the offender to “woo” the offended back to their side with chocolates, jewelry, reservations to fancy dinners, etc. Personally, it’s a small example I’d like to see extended to not just relationships, but family members and friends.

For clarification’s sake, I’m not suggesting you go and get your friend a brand new Corvette for accidentally breaking a family heirloom, or offer your great-aunt a new house for saying something rude at Thanksgiving dinner. Buying purely for the sake of emotional manipulation (especially when it’s disguised as an apology) is one of a thousand different ways to spell “gross.” But to give something back, beyond just “sorry,” is not something I see a lot of, and want to start seeing again.

It can come as a handwritten letter not only expressing remorse, but a vow of appreciation for the friend/family member’s connection and love (in the case of the friend, brotherly or sisterly). To take it a step further, why not invite them to a small one-on-one at a coffee shop or restaurant where you could say it in person? Just the act of discussing connection in a positive and meaningful way can mean a lot to those we offend. It shows we’re willing to rebuild trust in a setting where we can’t hide behind a wall of emojis and misspelled expressions.

There are examples, however, where this route doesn’t always work. If we break something valuable, hand-written notes and meet-ups won’t do much compared to paying for the object itself. Other times, when we go farther than usual to insult someone and still don’t feel like we were in the wrong, weeks after it happened, it’s often a catalyst for that person to block us out of hurt. Naturally, this can cause rebuilding trust to take months, if not years.

I’m no psychologist, so I can’t speak for what the right answer is in this situation. My advice? Either make right with someone immediately, or never allow your temper or triggering action to reach this boiling point. In short, be humble, not humiliating.

A great quote that popped into my head as I was writing this comes from the famed Chinese philosopher Lao Tsu: “To lead the people, walk behind them.” That said, it shouldn’t always be up to the geniuses and sages of centuries past to tell us how to be a better person. We alone are responsible for making the best of how we rectify ourselves. To you all, I say this: change costs nothing but a little of our time and effort.

Staff Writer Erik Suchy can be reached at 651407-1229 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.

OPINION

Centerville summer update

Hello Centerville!

I hope you’re all enjoying a fantastic summer. Can you believe it’s already mid-August? Funny how we never say, “Wow, winter just flew by!”

July was a whirlwind of excitement as we celebrated our 34th annual Fête de Lacs. The weeklong festivities included Music in the Park, Safety Night, the kickoff of our bustling Main Street Market, our beloved Bald Eagle Waterski Show, dazzling fireworks, a parade with more than 50 entries and plenty of kids’ activities in Laurie LaMotte Park.

Movers & Shakers

Nancy Golden

A huge round of applause goes to Bridget LeMire for flawlessly organizing the parade, and a heartfelt thank-you to the Centerville Lions, the Centennial Lakes Police Department and the Centennial Fire Department for their dedication and support in making this event such a success.

The fun isn’t over yet! Main Street Market continues through Thursday, Aug. 21, from 5—6:30 p.m. on Centerville Road across

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from Centerville Elementary. It features local artists, a variety of vendors and food trucks. Our final evening will be a special Kids’ Night, so mark your calendars!

We’re also exploring development opportunities for Block 7 along Main Street and in our commercial district. Plus, thanks to a grant from the University of Minnesota, we’re seeking your ideas for Community Engagement. Please visit our city website to complete the survey—your input will help shape Centerville’s future.

As we gear up for the 2025–26 school year, I wish all our students a wonderful year ahead, and I extend my gratitude to our incredible teachers and school staff for their dedication to our children.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, and I hope to see you around town!

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MEET AND GREET: With the newly crowned Lino Lakes Ambassadors

Q. Why did you want to be a Lino Lakes Ambassador?

A. I wanted to become an ambassador for many reasons. The opportunities that the program provides for personal and professional development immediately caught my eye. Additionally, the work that ambassadors do with the youth was something that made me even more interested in becoming one.

Q. What other organizations/ activities are you involved in?

A. I play competitive golf for HillMurray and play tournaments in the summer as well. Also in the summer, I coach kids’ golf.

Q. What are you most looking forward to as an ambassador?

A. I am looking forward to growing my relationships in the community and with my crown sisters!

Q. What do you hope to get out of your experience as an ambassador?

A. I hope to continue to gain more confidence in public speaking and networking. I also hope to leave a lasting impact in Lino Lakes, especially as a role model for the young girls in the community.

Q. What are your plans after your time as an ambassador?

A. After my reign, I will be entering my senior year of high school. After I graduate, I plan to attend a four-year university.

Q. Is there anything else you want the community to know about you or the program?

A. I love reconnecting and meeting new people, so if you ever see me in the community — with or without my crown — don’t hesitate to say hello!

Sofia Taylor

Q. Where do you go to school?

A. I currently attend Centennial High School and will be a senior this fall.

Q. Why did you want to be a Lino Lakes Ambassador?

A. I wanted to become a Lino Lakes Ambassador so I could bring more love and kindness to the wonderful community of Lino Lakes. I also saw being an ambassador as a chance to grow as a leader, meet new people, and show others what Lino Lakes has to offer.

Q. What other organizations/ activities are you involved in?

A. For almost a decade, I have been dancing at QC Dance as one of their competition dancers, as well as being a dance assistant supporting younger children. I also currently work at Kids Club and am involved in my school’s choir.

Q. What are you most looking forward to as an ambassador?

A. I’m most looking forward to connecting with people in the community, representing Lino Lakes in a positive way, and taking part in

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS

• The council approved 61 election judges for the 2025 municipal election.

• The council approved the joint powers agreement proposed by the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization. According to Community Development Director Michael Grochala, the organization is updating its watershed management plan while working to update the joint powers agreement. The agreement has been amended and renewed since its original adoption, with the current agreement set to expire on Dec. 31, 2026. According to Grochala, the updated agreement incorporates the organization’s longstanding procedures and recognizes that storm sewer utility fees are the organization’s primary source of funding.

• The council approved the final alternative urban areawide review. The study area included 930 acres of the northwest portion of the city. (See “Lino Lakes

events that bring people together.

Q. What do you hope to get out of your experience as an ambassador?

A. I hope to develop my leadership and communication skills, build lasting connections with the community, and gain valuable experiences that I can bring into my life beyond my role as a Lino Lakes Ambassador.

Q. What are your plans after your time as an ambassador?

A. After my reign, I hope to attend a four-year university and study kinesiology and business, and then continue on to a physical therapy school.

Q. Is there anything else you want the community to know about you or the program?

A.  I’m very excited to start this new chapter of my life as a Lino Lakes Ambassador and to meet the community that has made this city so wonderful!

Delilah LeClair

Q. Where do you go to school?

A. I attend Centennial High School.

Council, staff discusses final draft of environmental review,” Quad Community Press, Aug. 12.)

• Tracy Thoma will be the city’s new finance director. Thoma started as the city’s payroll/accounts payable technician in 2012. She was promoted to accountant in January 2019. The starting wage for Thoma will be $63.74 per hour, which is Step 4 of a 10step wage scale for the position.

• The city welcomes Aleks Moz as one of its new building inspectors. Moz previously worked as an intern in Blaine Building Inspections. The starting wage for Moz will be $38.53 per hour, which is Step 1 on a seven-step wage scale for the position.

• Gabrielle Streater will serve as the firefighter admin within the Lino Lakes Fire Department following council approval. Streater has been a part-time firefighter for the city since June 2023. The starting wage for Streater will be $31.34 per hour,

I am a junior and will graduate in 2027.

Q. Why did you want to be a Lino Lakes Ambassador?

A. I wanted to act as a role model for the younger kids in the community and be a representation of our city. I also wanted to make new connections with people in our city and other ambassadors.

Q. What other organizations/ activities are you involved in?

A. I play softball, manage football and work at MC Taphouse.

Q. What are you most looking forward to as an ambassador?

A. I am most looking forward to growing as a person and creating new connections with people. I am also excited to give back to the community I have grown up in.

Q. What do you hope to get out of your experience as an ambassador?

A. I hope to gain new knowledge and new connections with the people within the city and from other cities.

Q. What are your plans after your time as an ambassador?

A. My future plans are to continue volunteering in my community, continue my education through college, and become an architect.

Q. Is there anything else you want the community to know about you or the program?

A.  I am so excited for this opportunity to give back and volunteer in the community. This program has done wonders for me, and I cannot say enough that younger girls should join the program. It truly has changed my life.

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which is Step 4 of a 10-step wage scale.

• The 2024 Street Rehabilitation and Trunk Watermain Project contract was finalized after council approval. In February 2024, the project was awarded to Park Construction Company in the amount of $1.8 million for the base bid and bid alternate. The final contract amount is approximately $1.7 million. Funding for the project comes from the pavement management fund and the water operating fund. Construction began in spring 2024 and was completed in the fall of 2024.

The next City Council work session will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Blue Heron Days draws crowds, community spirit

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

• Officers responded Aug. 6 to a dog versus dog attack in the 6900 block of Sumac Court in Centerville. Information was sent to a community service officer for follow up and investigation.

• While on patrol Aug. 6, police were flagged down near Restwood Road and Naples Street in Lexington regarding a motorist who needed assistance.

• Police took a phone call harassment report Aug. 6 in the 2000 block of Gateway Circle in Centerville.

• Officers were dispatched Aug. 7 to a property damage motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Lake Drive in Circle Pines.

• Officers located a male Aug. 7 with a warrant arrest in the area of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington.

• Police responded Aug. 7 to a delayed package theft report in the 4100 block of Lovell Road in Lexington.

• Police fielded a report Aug. 7 in the 200 block of North State Lane in Circle Pines that may have constituted a violation of a nocontact court order.

• Police responded Aug. 9 to a property damage accident that occurred at the intersection of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington.

• Officers were dispatched Aug. 10 regarding suspicious activity in the 2000 block of Willow Circle in Centerville.

• Officers were dispatched Aug. 10 following a traffic complaint in the 3600 block of Restwood Road in Lexington.

• Officers were dispatched Aug. 11 after a theft report in the 7200 block of Clear Ridge in Centerville.

• Officers responded Aug. 11 to a twovehicle property damage accident that occurred in the 0 block of Pine Drive S. in Circle Pines.

• Police received an identity theft report Aug. 12 from the 200 block of North Star Lane in Circle Pines.

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

• An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop Aug. 4 on a vehicle at the intersection of Interstate 35W and Lexington Avenue NE. The vehicle fled from the officer, and the officer did not pursue.

• An officer stopped a vehicle Aug. 4 for a traffic violation at the intersection of Tart Lake Road and Stella Lane. The officer cited the driver and removed the license plates from the vehicle for impound.

• An officer took a theft report Aug. 4 involving a package that was delivered without its contents in the 6600 block of Pelican Place. The vendor is investigating the matter.

• Officers responded Aug. 4 to a report of a vandalized house in the 7100 block of Ivy Ridge Lane. The police were unable to identify a suspect.

• An officer responded Aug. 4 to a report of an unpermitted solicitor in the 6600 block of Heritage Avenue. The officer located the solicitor, advised that a permit was required and issued a verbal warning.

• An officer took a report Aug. 5 of a two-vehicle property damage crash that occurred in the 200 block of Woodridge Court. There were no injuries and the vehicles were driven from the scene.

• An officer responded Aug. 6 to a trespass complaint in the 6200 block of Otter Lake Road. The trespassed male left the area, and police assistance was not needed.

• An officer responded Aug. 6 to a parking complaint in the 8100 block of Haywood Drive. The officer warned two drivers with written notices and asked the company associated with the vehicles to find more appropriate areas for its employees to park.

• An officer responded Aug. 6 to a report of a contained cat in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway. The cat was transported to a local animal shelter.

• An officer responded Aug. 7 to a call about a possible runaway juvenile in the 2100 block of Norway Lane. The juvenile was located and transported to the Anoka County Juvenile Center.

• An officer responded Aug. 7 to a report of a stolen license plate in

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the 700 block of Village Drive. The plate had already been recovered by another agency.

• An officer took a report of a traffic complaint Aug. 7 in the 700 block of Main Street. The driver was identified and educated on safe driving.

• An officer responded Aug. 7 to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 600 block of Village Drive. The officer investigated and determined the vehicle was unoccupied. Nothing suspicious was found.

• An officer spoke with a male Aug. 7 in the 700 block of Aqua Lane who was trying to locate a female he had sent money to over the internet. The officer investigated and determined it was a scam.

• An officer responded Aug. 7 to a report of a suspicious person in the 6600 block of Chestnut Lane. The officer was unable to locate the person.

• An officer responded Aug. 8 to a residence in the 7600 block of Sunset Avenue after a report of a found cat. The officer was unable to contain the cat.

• Officers responded Aug. 8 to a twovehicle personal injury accident that occurred at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Lilac Street. One driver had a minor injury and was assessed on scene by paramedics. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

• An officer stopped a vehicle Aug. 8 in the 500 block of Apollo Drive for expired registration. The adult male driver was subsequently arrested and booked at jail for a gross misdemeanor insurance violation and driving after revocation.

• An officer took a phone call report Aug. 8 of a burglary in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer took a report Aug. 8 of suspicious activity and a possible violation of an order for protection in the 6900 block of Black Duck Drive. The officer determined there was a violation, and the case has been forwarded for charging.

• An officer responded Aug. 8 to a report of possible fraud in the 1600 block of Holly Drive. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers attempted to serve a male with a protection order in the 6300

block of Hodgson Road Aug. 8. He was not home, and no contact was made.

• Officers responded Aug. 8 to a noise complaint in the 700 block of Main Street. The officer made contact with several people and advised them to keep the noise down.

• Officers responded Aug. 9 to a report of a male walking in the area of Birch Street and West Shadow Lake Drive with a possible rifle. Officers investigated and determined there was no rifle.

• Officers responded Aug. 9 to a theft in progress at a business in the 8000 block of Lake Drive. The officers investigated and identified the adult male suspect, who was charged with misdemeanor theft.

• An officer stopped a vehicle Aug. 9 in the 2200 block of Main Street for a license violation and a possible violation of an order for protection. After an investigation, the adult male driver was arrested for both offenses.

• An officer responded Aug. 9 to a report of possible theft in the 1500 block of Birch Street. An investigation is ongoing.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop Aug. 9 in the 7700 block of Main Street because of a revoked license status. The female driver was arrested for the violation.

• An officer was dispatched Aug. 9 after a noise complaint in the 6600 block of Red Birch Court. The officer advised the homeowner of the complaint.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop Aug. 10 near Interstate 35E and Interstate 35W for an equipment violation. The driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI and booked at jail.

• An officer responded Aug. 10 to a wild-animal complaint in the 6500 block of Fawn Lane. The officer advised the homeowner to leave the animal alone, and it would leave on its own.

• An officer responded to a report Aug. 10 of a possible theft in the 600 block of Market Place Drive. An investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded Aug. 10 to a report of a possible robbery at a hotel in the 500 block of Apollo Drive. The suspect vehicle was located and stopped. A male and female were taken into custody.

CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS

• According to Mayor Dave Bartholomay, the Centennial Lakes Police Department will purchase a new speeding trailer. The portable device, used to monitor traffic speeds, will cost $12,000. Bartholomay said that in November, staff will discuss the possibility of each city purchasing its own speeding trailer. The police department patrols Circle Pines, Lexington and Centerville.

• Following council approval, the city will support development of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail — with contingencies. Anoka County is pursuing development of a

multipurpose regional trail system that would link local and state trail systems with regional parks. The system also would provide safe and convenient routes for nonmotorized traffic. It would link Shoreview, in Ramsey County, with Blaine, Circle Pines and Lino Lakes, in Anoka County. (See full story in this week’s issue.)

• After adjournment, the council moved into a work session to discuss the city’s parks improvement plan.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Madeline Dolby

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF

Centerville man involved in southern Minnesota crash

According to the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-old Jeffrey Magdik, of Centerville, was involved in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of County State Aid Highway 6 and County State Aid Highway 4 on Monday, Aug. 11.

Authorities said the crash occurred at about 10:23 p.m., when a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Magdik, was traveling eastbound on County Road 4 and failed to stop at a stop sign. Magdik’s vehicle then struck a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 26-year-old Thalia Calderon Rodriquez of South Sioux City, Nebraska.

Magdik, Calderon Rodriquez, and the three passengers in Calderon Rodriquez’s vehicle were transported by ambulance to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office.

LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS

• Business licenses for P and V Auto, Quick Fix, Centennial Lakes Little League, Waste Management and Papa Murphy’s Pizza have been renewed following council approval.

• According to City Administrator Bill Petracek, AT&T has backed out of Lexington’s plans to build a second cell tower. He said the company did not want to pay market rate and was not comfortable with what the existing cell tower pays for a monthly lease. Petracek said he thinks AT&T will come back to negotiate, but added there are no updates at this time.

• The Metropolitan Council mistakenly estimated the population of Lexington, according to Petracek. The updated number of citizens living in Lexington is 3,021.

• The council approved approximately $1.4 million in the 2026 budget for North Metro Telecommunications Commission.

• The council approved requirements for paid oncall firefighter attendance for the Lexington Fire Department.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at City Hall.

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If you are looking for a sweet little cuddle bug to keep you company, then Blanco is the dog for you. He is a 3-year-old Chihuahua mix that weighs about 10 pounds. He is houseand leash-trained, and he knows his basic commands. Blanco is a bit leery of new people at first, but once he gets to know you, he is a buddy for life. His foster reports that Blanco is very well-mannered and polite, and he hasn’t gotten into anything he shouldn’t have. Although Blanco is an affectionate lap dog, when he is not cuddled up next to you he enjoys roaming the house with his favorite stuffed animal. He has a moderate playful side, and he is social with other dogs. But Blanco is always happiest when he is with his person or people. He even likes to go for car rides. Blanco arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from a local impound. If you are interested in learning more about Blanco or adopting him, please fill out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application has been received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

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POLITICAL BRIEF

Filing period for local elections ends

The deadline to file for local mayoral and city council races has passed, and we now know who will be on the ballot for the general election Nov. 4.

In Circle Pines, current Councilmember Matt Percy will run unopposed for mayor. John Burns and current Councilmembers Meagan Bachmayer and Nici Dorner will run for two seats on the City Council.

In Lino Lakes, three candidates will run for mayor: current Mayor Rob Rafferty, Catherine Decker and Luke Walter. Current Councilmember Dale Stoez, Julia Nelson, Tere O’Connell, Chris Stowe and Randy Rennaker will run for two seats on the City Council.

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CONSTRUCTION BRIEF

Blaine road closes as part of street project

As part of Blaine’s 2025 street rehabilitation project, eastbound Lakes Parkway is closed to through traffic between Radisson Road and Rendova Street. According to the city, the closure is expected to last through Friday, Aug. 29. Through traffic is not permitted within the work zone. See signs along nearby trails and parks for additional information.

Weekly construction updates and full project details can be found online at blainemn.gov.

CITY BRIEFS

Clearwater Commons final plat moves to council

The Clearwater Commons final plat will move to the Lino Lakes City Council for review after the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval X-X. The final plat is for three commercial lots north of Main Street, west of Interstate 35E, east of 21st Avenue N., and south of the park and ride.

The development would include a stand-alone Chipotle and, in the future, a retail store and auto service business. The final plat will be presented to the council at its meeting Monday, Sept. 8.

Final plat for Natures Refuge North receives board approval

The final plat for Natures Refuge North, proposed by M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul, will move to the council for review after the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. The development would be located north of Natures Refuge. The site contains two parcels totaling approximately 60 gross acres.

The final plat shows 94 single-family lots. According to Lino Lakes City Planner Katie Larsen, the proposed development would be constructed in two phases. Phase 1 would develop 45 lots, Phase 2 the remaining 49.

CONTRIBUTED

lead Sunday and wound up winning by one.

O’Neill nabs 5th Chomonix title, edging Lee

Nick O’Neill claimed his fifth Chomonix Golf Club championship on Sunday and this one was hard work, by one stroke over Brandon Lee after a tense final hole.

O’Neill shot 72-79-151, Lee 72-80-152, Carter Anderson 79-73-162, Gino Salay 79-79-168 and Carter Korkowski 7682-168, for the top five spots among 14 in the championship flight.

“I had a five-stroke lead at the turn and managed to hold on,” O’Neill said, who is the president of the men’s leagues.

O’Neill and Lee each shot even par on Saturday. O’Neill pulled five strokes ahead in the first nine Sunday. Lee, seeking his first club title, closed within three strokes going into No. 18, on which he came through with a par. O’Neill, meanwhile, had his second double-bogey of the tournament.

“I would have liked to cruise to the win, but it didn’t happen that way,” O’Neill said. “I had to make a four-foot putt to win it.”

O’Neill won by 11 strokes in 2024 and by eight strokes in 2022. “It was exciting,” he chuckled about his latest club title.

Lund wins Seniors

John Lund snagged the seniors championship, shooting 74-81-155. Dave Hensel was runner-up with 84-74-158 and Craig Jurich third with 84-82-166 among eight contestants. Dylan Zuk won the first flight, Bill Norberg won the second flight, and Phil Laskey won the third flight.

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PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES

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: N K LaBat Art

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:

97 W GOLDEN LAKE RD, CIRCLE PINES MN 55014

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.

Nicole Karen LaBat

97 W GOLDEN LAKE RD, CIRCLE PINES MN 55014

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: Apri 18, 2025

Signed: Nicole LaBat Published two times in the Quad Community Press, August 12 and 19, 2025.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street in the Council Chambers beginning at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter on the following matter:

ITEM: Request for Rezone from B-2 (Main Street Commercial) to R-2A (High Density, Single-Family, Residential) and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment

PETITIONER/ PROPERTY OWNER: Equinox Construction, LLC/R&R Leasing, Inc.

PROPERTY I.D. #: R#24-31-22-22-0223, 7181 – 21st Avenue North

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: OUTLOT D REHBEIN COMMERCIAL

The petitioner requests that the City consider rezoning from B-2 (Main Street Commercial) to R-2A (High Density, Single-Family, Residential) and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, allowing for a 45-50 unit housing development. City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for assistance with hearing devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m., August 21, 2025. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard or may submit in writing their concerns. You may contact the City Clerk’s office at (651) 792-7933 or by facsimile (651) 429-8629 if you need additional information.

Ready, set, sweat: Centennial fall sports start this week

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Centennial fall sports teams began practicing last Monday and most will start their seasons this week. Articles on each team’s personnel and prospects will appear in next week’s paper.

The Cougar tennis team’s scheduled opening matches were rained out Saturday morning. They will host Forest Lake and Duluth East on Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., and Blaine on Wednesday, 4 p.m.

The soccer squads have a double header at White Bear Lake on Thursday, the girls will start at 5 p.m. and the boys 7 p.m. The boys will then host Robbinsdale Armstrong on Monday, 5 p.m., while the girls play at Stillwater, 7 p.m.

The volleyball opener will be against Cambridge-Isanti at home, Thursday, 7 p.m. followed by a New Prague tournament Saturday, starting 11 a.m.

The cross-country teams will take off Thursday in the St. Olaf High School Showcase, 10:30 a.m.

The football team opens next Thursday, Aug. 28, at Rosemount, 7 p.m.

The Cougar swimming team has conference relays on Thursday, with swimming at Coon Rapids and diving at Centennial, each 6 p.m.

MASTER PLAN: Residents main concerns include high density, traffic

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According to Bunge, the plan will be incorporated into the city’s comprehensive plan with an amendment. She said the city will have to consider amending the 2024 Lino Lakes Gateway Planning manual to designate the Main Street and Sunset Avenue intersection as a “primary gateway.”

Resident’s Feedback

Resident Angela Coyle raised concerns about city development and high-density housing. She said that many residents like Lino’s smalltown feel. “Our goal should not be to double our roofs and increase our population exponentially,” she said. “We don’t need, or want, high density

housing, and I think that needs to be reevaluated,”

Sue Bass said her main concern is the road planned to connect Century Trail to Main Street and how it will affect the existing neighborhood there. “I think people are going to cut down Century Trail and cut over Robinson (Drive) to avoid any commercial development there, and you’re going to make Robinson a minifreeway,” she said. “There’s a lot of kids that live on Robinson… They’re in the streets, they’re playing and I don’t know how that’s going to work.”

Julia Nelson questioned the city’s ability to provide water to the development considering the lawsuit the White Bear Lake Homeowners Association and other cities filed against Lino Lakes.

“Water is the problem of the future, so we have to think about these things. It isn’t as simple as adding a well here and adding a well there,” she said.

Economic Development Advisory Committee Member, and resident, Sam Bennett shared his comments about Scenario 2.1 and his preference for Scenario 2.0. He said he recommended bringing the proposed park into the commercial development, but the opposite happened.

“Every single lot in the development is within a half-mile of an apartment building the way it’s zoned currently. The park and the commercial area are still very far apart,” Bennett said. “I think that Lino Lakes needs to learn how to couple them for business

reasons.” He called separating the park “a mistake.”

He also said that moving the park could drive community-based development. The city would be able to host events, he explained, and have more meaningful, profitable businesses that will promote growth.

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the master plan 7-0. It is scheduled to be officially adopted by the City Council at its meeting on Monday, Aug. 25. More information about the project can be found online at mappingnwmain.com.

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

Senior health fair to offer resources, flu shots, lunch and a dog

BY TYLER QUATTRIN NEWS INTERN

Press Publications will host its annual senior health fair from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the former White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F.

The event will feature resources geared toward seniors and their caregivers, including free flu shots from Cub Pharmacy with no appointment necessary.

“This is a great opportunity to get all the resources you need under one roof,” said Patty Steele, general manager of Press Publications.

Participating vendors will include Twin Cities Pain Clinic, Caretta Senior Living, Advanced Dermatology, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cerenity Senior Care, Canvas Health, North Star Medical and Round Lake Senior Living. See page 2 for a full list of vendors.

Lunch will be provided by Donatelli’s, Jimmy John’s, Pizza Man and Pine Tree Apple Orchard.

Longtime emcee Gary LaRue will return to sing and announce vendors throughout the afternoon. “I know some people come just to hear him sing,” Steele said.

Dog lovers can look forward to meeting Twinkie, a Pembroke Welsh corgi owned by Press Publications Managing Editor Shannon Granholm.

“Twinkie regularly visits senior residences around the Twin Cities,” Granholm explained. “She soaks up all the attention, and it is so sweet to watch the smiles on everyone’s faces when they see her waddle into the room.”

A search is underway for a new venue for next year’s event.

COMMUNITY BRIEF

First responders honored at Front Line Foundation golf tournament

The Front Line Foundation and the Lino Lakes Volunteers in Public Safety honored Champlin first responders for their bravery and fast responses, which saved the life of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, on June 14, after they were shot and severely injured by an intruder who also killed State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The ceremony took place before the Guns and Hoses charity golf tournament.

“While this tournament is a fun event, it is important we take a moment to pause and reflect on the sacrifices law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs make each

first responders were honored at the Guns and Hoses charity golf tournament, hosted by the Front Line Foundation and the Lino Lakes Volunteers in Public Safety.

day,” said Wes Pederson, chair of the Lino Lakes Volunteers. “I am looking forward to showing the community the face of bravery as we honor these courageous men and women.”