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VALENTINE’S DAY: Area businesses host events PAGE 3
Public Safety model ‘no longer functional’
Who is your valentine?
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
LINO LAKES — At this time, according to Jack Serier, a police service specialist with Citygate Consultants, the current model for the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department is no longer functional due to the lack of police personnel participation. “Based on the history and nature of the Public Safety Department, this is no longer a functional, operational field model for the city of Lino Lakes,” Serier said at a City Council workshop. SEE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, PAGE 6
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Winterfest celebrates Quad community Tabitha
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Press Publications recently visited its coverage areas to learn more about who locals will be spending Valentine’s Day with.
The first-ever Winterfest, a Quad communitywide celebration is underway. This celebration of winter features events that will run this week through Saturday, Feb. 15. A wide range of activities will get residents out to enjoy the winter season and support local businesses. The event is hosted by the Centennial Area Chamber along with local businesses, civic organizations and Anoka County. “The chamber’s goal is to build a sense of community throughout our Centennial community with a ‘lots of love’ theme celebrating winter,” said Centennial Area Chamber President Michelle Koch. SEE WINTERFEST, PAGE 2
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