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Rotary Club adopts a park, deepens roots in service BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
ARDEN HILLS—The Shoreview/Arden Hills Rotary Club continues to make an impact on the cities it serves. This summer, and for the next two years, the Rotary will take care of Floral Park in Arden Hills through the city’s adopt-apark program. “We realized we were kind of neglecting Arden Hills. We wanted to involve Arden Hills more. I was looking at a way to do that, and I knew Shoreview had an adopt-a-park program and so I presented that idea to (Emily) Rousseau and she was all over it,” Former Rotary Club President Elinor Jackson said. In March, Jackson approached Arden Hills Council Member Emily Rousseau about the possibility of the Rotary adopting a park in Arden Hills. For the first time, the city approved an adopt-a-park initiative. Next, the search started for a park. The Rotary was considered Cummings Park, but Jackson said Boston Scientific, located next door, had taken responsibility for the upkeep of that park. The city suggested Floral Park, which includes tennis, pickleball and basketball courts—and 11 gardens. Rotary members agreed. Floral Park is located at 1423 Floral Drive W.
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Block parties and bonding: Night to Unite brings community together On Tuesday, Aug. 5, the city of Shoreview will celebrate Night to Unite. Formerly known as National Night Out, Night to Unite is a statewide event that fosters community bonds among citizens, businesses and public safety organizations. Block parties might get a visit from the Lake Johanna Fire Department, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, or elected officials and city staff. For more information, visit www.ramsey.us and search “Night to Unite.” See story on page 14.
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Austrian exchange student reflects on year in Minnesota BY GRAYSON THEN SPECIAL TO THE PRESS
Traveling to a different country can be an exciting and nerve-racking experience for many people, and can be a culture shock when the people there speak a different language, eat different food and participate in different activities. While just a brief international trip can be overwhelming for some, Austrian high school student Leonard Schieber recently spent 10 months away from home to study in Minnesota. Schieber comes from the town of Seewalchen am Attersee in Upper Austria, about 35 miles east of Salzburg. Growing up speaking German and learning English, Spanish and Latin in school, he gained an
interest in studying abroad from friends and family who had done it previously. “A few of my friends did similar exchanges in the years before me, so that’s where I got my inspiration from,” said Schieber. “My parents did the same thing when they were in college, so that's also something I always wanted to do.” Schieber lived in Minnesota from August 2024 to June 2025 with two host families in North Oaks and one in Shoreview. While he missed being home, Schieber was amazed by his new surroundings and curious to learn more about American culture. “I have always been a person who enjoys being in a new place and exploring, so it wasn’t too hard for me,” he said.
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Leonard Schieber and his Mounds View Boys Cross Country teammates posing with the Austrian flag at Nike Cross Regionals.
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