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Students have a tasty Thanksgiving

From books to food: Little library helps those in need

BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR

SHOREVIEW — To help battle food insecurity within the community, Shoreview resident Sylvie Milbridge has transformed her Little Free Library into a little food pantry. Milbridge got the idea to create a food pantry about a month ago. She said she saw it floating around on the internet even before the more recent times of food hardship.

“I’ve seen people who set their libraries up as food pantries from the start or turn them into that when they see a need,” she said. “With (shortfalls in) SNAP benefits looming, and everything, I thought it would be a good way to provide something that people can come grab anonymously.”

Milbridge said that her little food pantry had served as a Little Free Library for about a year and a half. To transition the library into a pantry, Milbridge removed the books, placed them in a box and replaced them with nonperishable food items.

SEE LITTLE LIBRARY, PAGE 5

Partnership highlights opportunities in skilled trade

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Nearly 1,000 high school juniors and seniors across 13 school districts can gain a competitive advantage over their peers at the 916 Career and Tech Center located on the East Campus of Century College.

The school offers a variety of programs, including: Information technology, animation and game design; entrepreneurship, travel and social media marketing; cosmetology; construction; welding; criminal justice and law enforcement; dental careers; emergency medical technician; medical careers series and more.

“My goal for all my students, and I think our overall goal for 916 Career and Tech, is to let students come in, do some of this hands-on stuff they think they’re interested in, and then rule it out or pursue it,” said Dan Burton, the instructor for the Auto and Auto Body Careers program.

SEE COLLISION, PAGE 6

Letters to the Editor explained

Here at Press Publications, we are lucky to receive an abundance of letters to the editor written by residents who live within our communities.

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Thank you to anyone who has ever written a letter or responded to a letter. Our letters are often some of the mostread items each week, and they encourage important dialogue. It is not uncommon for us to be accused of being on one side. One week someone tells us we are “too far left” and another week we are “too far right.” I want you to know that we publish 99% of the letters that are sent to us. We don’t pick out letters to run because of what “side” they are on or our personal political beliefs. If the letters meet our guidelines, we publish it. That letter is the opinion of the author who wrote it, not the newspaper. We want our opinion pages to be a community forum, where residents feel comfortable to share their concerns about the latest street project, criticize city or county budgets or simply take the time to thank a longtime volunteer for their efforts in the community. While we prefer that letters focus on local issues rather than national, at this time we still publish letters on all topics, provided they meet our guidelines.

Keep in mind the letters reflect the opinions of our residents, not the paper. The paper is non-partisan and doesn’t take an opinion on things; we simply present the information and let community members form their own opinions.

If you read something in our paper that strikes a chord with you, we want to hear about it. The easiest way to send in a letter is to email it to news@ presspubs.com. Make sure it is 350 words or less and that it complies with our guidelines, which run right below our guest column on page 4. Don’t forget to add a headline and we also need your full name, address, and phone number.

It’s also important to note if your letter does include specific statistics or facts, it should include the source of where that information came from.

Freedom of the Press Friday

Recently, on our social media pages we started posting for “Freedom of the Press Friday.” Each Friday, we have picked out a variety of quotes from people like Hugo Black, Thomas Erskine, Arthur Hays Sulzberger, Shashi Tharoor, Thomas Jefferson, Ida B Wells and more.

These posts seem to generate quite a bit of comments and often end up with a debate between commentators, but that’s not the reason we started the weekly feature. The weekly piece is meant to remind our audience how important a local newspaper is.

I’ve seen comments about “the press” or “the media” and often the local paper gets looped into a giant category that isn’t necessarily fair. We are not all the same. Comparing a local newspaper to a national news outlet is not an apples-to-apples comparison. I do want to thank the readers who have stepped up to defend us when our integrity or credibility is questioned. A recent example is when someone commented, “It’s all about whatever gets clicks” and someone responded, “That’s definitely something for online users to be aware of. The White Bear Press seems to be focused on traditional print ethics, and I applaud them for their efforts.” I’ve said this before in my columns, but it doesn’t hurt to say it again. Choose kindness.

Shannon Granholm is the Managing Editor at Press Publications.

OPINION

Who is the Curing Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation?

AMovers & Shakers

Anna Shelander

s the daughter of White Bear Lake dentist Dr. David E. Crandall, I established the Curing Alzheimer’s Disease (CAD) Foundation to honor my father’s dying wish — that his brave, often bumpy road of self-experimentation to reverse Alzheimer’s could be instrumental in helping others. He’d already done the unimaginable: reversed Alzheimer’s symptoms so many times that no medical doctor was able to provide a definite diagnosis. More remarkably, at the time of his passing, he toasted champagne days before his death with family and friends — despite the most extreme level of disease that should have left him vegetative. It was soon learned what made this possible: Dr. Crandall’s au-

• Limited to 350 words.

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topsy revealed that his brain was significantly larger than expected, and the regions hardest hit by Alzheimer’s were still viable. These results suggest his interventions helped preserve brain function in ways medicine has yet to explain. Recognizing the importance of this discovery, the pathology team at the University of Minnesota requested permission to establish a lab dedicated to studying the regimens Dr. Crandall and his doctors used. However, repeated attempts to secure National Institutes of Health funding failed — not because the science lacked promise, but because the idea of reversing Alzheimer’s was, at that time, considered too far outside the mainstream.

I was astonished to hear this. And so, rather than let the work stall, I stepped in and formed the CAD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to ensure my dad’s pioneering efforts would be scientifically tested, refined and eventually offered to others. Today, the Alzheimer’s Legacy Lab at the Uni-

versity of Minnesota is already progressed to animal model, supported entirely by donations from individuals, private foundations, corporations and myself.

The Alzheimer’s Legacy Lab

Many people have asked why the lab the foundation funds wasn’t named after Dr. Crandall. That’s because he is only one of the many legacies in this story. Yes, he gets first billing as the thunder that started it all, but the term legacy also honors the millions of other legacies lost to this disease — a disease we hope to be instrumental in curing

In future columns, I will chronicle our foundation’s unprecedented commitment with the University of Minnesota to “seeing the science through.”

Anna Shelander is the founder of the Curing Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.curingalzheimersdisease.com.

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LITTLE LIBRARY: Milbridge residents step up to provide Thanksgiving dinners

“It was at the store that I decided I was going to buy extra groceries and put them in there. I made sure to buy things that were shelf stable and wouldn’t freeze when it started to get cold and things that were easy to make,” she explained.

In the pantry there is pasta, risotto, macaroni and cheese, soup and stuffing mixes, mashed potato mix, granola bars, yogurt puffs for kids and more. Residents are also welcome to drop off nonperishable food items.

“It was at the store that I decided I was going to buy extra groceries and put them in there. I made sure to buy things that were shelf stable and wouldn’t freeze when it started to get cold and things that were easy to make,” she explained.

In the pantry there is pasta, risotto, macaroni and cheese, soup and stuffing mixes, mashed potato mix, granola bars, yogurt puffs for kids and more. Residents are also welcome to drop off nonperishable food items.

Milbridge said one challenge she is facing is figuring out what people need and want.

“When I first went shopping, I tried to buy foods that are easy to cook,” she explained.

“But I also made sure to put yogurt puffs in there for people with small kids to make sure it is useful to a variety of people.”

The little pantry can be found on Alameda Street.

Thanksgiving dinner for 5 families

For Thanksgiving, Milbridge, along with 30 Shoreview residents, are helping provide Thanksgiving dinner

to five families in need.

Milbridge made a post on a community Facebook page about making Thanksgiving dinner for families in need. She said she had a huge outpouring of support from people.

“I had like 30 people or more reach out to me. I got someone making casserole, someone brought sparkling water and pans to me. Somebody else is making pies. People are giving grocery gift cards to help out,” Milbridge said. Milbridge will be making the turkey and cranberry sauce.

She added it blew her over with how many people wanted to help. Now, she said, her role is mostly logistics.

“It completely blossomed into something really, really beautiful,” Milbridge said.

Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-407-1226 or shoreviewnews@presspubs.com.

Shoreview resident releases ‘non-intimidating’ cookbook

Mary Kay Callahan, a Shoreview resident, has recently released a cookbook to inspire those who might be intimidated by cooking to give it a try. Her cookbook, “The Non-Intimidating Cookbook: For people intimidated by cooking,” features recipes that she has curated over the years and recipes her mom taught her that are simple but delicious. Recently, Press Publications sat down with Callahan to learn more about her and her cookbook.

Q. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

A. I grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, and now live in Shoreview, where my husband and I raised our three kids. I was the youngest of seven kids and my mom, to whom my cookbook is lovingly dedicated, was a wonderful cook and hostess. Growing up in Iowa, our family would gather at our big round kitchen table every night for a home-cooked meal. My mom’s passion for cooking and love for entertaining was what inspired me to write this cookbook. She passed at the young age of 94 while I was working on this project, but her legacy and joy of cooking lives on through this cookbook.

Q. Was there a particular moment or experience that sparked your love of cooking?

A. Yes, a few years after I graduated from college in 1991, four of my college friends from the University of St. Thomas and I decided to form a potluck group. Each month someone would host at their house. The host would provide the entrée and the other potluck guests would bring sides, salad, dessert, etc… We have been gathering monthly for 34 years and have grown to 17 college friends! When we first started potluck, I was newly married and a bit frantic on what to bring for an app to my first potluck, so I called my mom, as she had quite

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“The Non-Intimidating Cookbook: For people intimidated by cooking” can be found at various Kowalski’s Market locations, including the Shoreview Kowalski’s located at 441 Highway 96 W.

the repertoire of recipes. She gave me a super simple brie cheese dip that is in my cookbook. My mom’s app recipe was a huge hit. Seeing my friends enjoy what I cooked for them gave me the confidence to try other recipe and was what sparked my love for cooking and entertaining.

Q. Is this your first publication? If so, what was the experience like?

A. Yes, this cookbook is my first publication. My endeavor started out as a family cookbook with many of the recipes from my mom that I wanted my kids, my siblings and my nieces and nephews to have in memory of her. My husband encouraged me to create a cookbook for a broader audience beyond friends and family with recipes I have curated over the years. It was fun but challenging figuring out how to lay out my cookbook to be different than all the many cookbooks

on the market. Looking at how I meal prep by organizing recipes by days of the week made sense for me to approach my cookbook in the same format.

Q. How did you decide on the theme or focus of the cookbook?

A. I want to inspire people who are intimidated by cooking (thus the name of the cookbook!) to realize that it is not difficult to create wonderful meals. Whether you are new to cooking or a veteran cook, you can plan delicious and simple meals without too much overthinking and stress.

Q. How did you choose which recipes made it into the final book?

A. I chose many of my mom’s recipes and other recipes that are straightforward and do not involve too many steps but taste like you were in the kitchen cooking all day!

Q. How did you test the recipes? Did friends and family serve as taste testers?

A. All of the recipes in this cookbook are my tried and true recipes that I have been making for family and friends for decades.

Q. Is there one recipe in the book that’s your favorite? Why?

A. My mom’s barbecue rib recipe is my favorite. It takes me back to my Iowa roots. My mom made it a lot for family dinners when I was growing up and I always feel close to her when I make it for my family. It is easy and so good!

Q. Were there any recipes that were challenging to perfect?

A. Yes! When I first made Apple Squash Soup. I didn’t let the soup cool off before I pureed it and the pressure buildup from the steam made the soup explode. I had splatters of soup everywhere in my kitchen, including the ceiling!

Q. Do you have any advice for home cooks who feel intimidated by new recipes?

A. My advice for cooks who feel intimidated by new recipes is to look for recipes that do not involve too many steps and do not require going to a specialty food store to purchase ingredients. The compliments you will receive from family and friends on your new dish will give you the confidence and encouragement to keep the momentum going of family and friends gathered around your table.

Q. What do you hope readers feel when they cook from your recipes?

A. My hope for readers when they cook the recipes in my cookbook is to feel a sense of accomplishment and pride and to understand that cooking doesn’t have to be fancy to be wonderful. It just has to be doable. As my grandma used to say, “If you can read, you can cook.”

Q. Where can people find your cookbook?

A. My cookbook is sold at Kowalski’s. You can also contact me at nicookbooks@gmail.com and I will ship to you.

Q. Anything else you’d like to add?

A. As we approach the holidays, this cookbook will be the ideal gift idea, whether someone is new to cooking or a veteran cook. Also, the “Happy Holidays” chapter in my cookbook is filled with great recipes that will make meal planning for the holidays easy and joyful, which makes it a perfect gift for the gift giver themselves! Happy cooking!

Callahan will be signing copies of her cookbook at the White Bear Lake Kowalski’s from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. and from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Shoreview Kowalski’s on Saturday, Nov. 22. The White Bear Lake Kowalski’s is located at 4391 Lake Ave. The Shoreview location is at 441 Highway 96 W.

Compiled by Madeline Dolby

COLLISION: Auto body careers come full circle at 916 Career and Tech Center

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“Then they don’t go to a trade school right after high school without knowing what they are getting into … Really having them hone in and experience what that industry is like to allow them to make a better decision of what happens after high school.”

The 916 Career and Tech Center is a part of an intermediate school district, Northeast Metro 916, that serves nearly 5,000 students through programming that includes career and technical education, special education services, area learning centers and care and treatment. Member districts include White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Stillwater, Forest Lake, Mounds View and Centennial.

Burton, a graduate of the program himself, has worked at 916 for six years. The Blaine resident attended trade school and went into the auto body industry for about five years before going back to school to get a marketing degree. He worked in that industry until the economy crashed in 2008. “I started teaching, just thinking I’d do it for a couple months … and I wound up here,” he explained. He eventually went back to grad school for a degree in education and took over the program from his former instructor after he retired.

He recently discovered WrenchWay, an online community dedicated to promoting and improving careers in the automotive and diesel industry. WrenchWay recently joined forces with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the ASE Education Foundation to promote “School

Assist,” which connects vehicle service employers and schools in finding classroom resources and creating the workforce pipeline of the future of the industry.

Jessica Weaver, who is just about to start her fourth year of teaching auto body collision technology at Dakota County Technical College (DCTC), has used the platform to find internship sites for students and guest speakers for her classroom. She says she hopped on WrenchWay to see if one of her requests had been filled and stumbled upon Burton’s request for a female perspective in the industry. “I thought ‘I can do that’,” Weaver said.

Burton says he wanted to provide another perspective because he is seeing more female students interested in the industry. “Every year, it seems like I get another one on top of what I had the year prior,” he said. “They have really taken a liking to auto body and welding ... They are really able to hone in on the fine details of auto body, painting and welding. Some of my best welders have been females.”

There are currently 66 students enrolled in the program Burton oversees. Of those, five of them are female. “Five years ago, I had zero females,” Burton recalled.

Weaver went to DCTC in 2006 and graduated from the auto body program in 2008. She spent several years in the industry. A couple of years before her former instructor was set to retire, he convinced her to substitute for his class with the hopes that she would like it enough to be his replacement.

“This has been something I’ve worked for for 15 years. Now that I’m

Shoreview indoor farmers market extends dates

The indoor farmers market will now take place once each month through April 2026. The indoor farmers market includes local food, treats and handmade décor. The market takes place in the Fireside Lounge at the Shoreview Community Center.

The dates for the indoor farmers market are:

• 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18

• 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 13

• 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20

• 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17

• 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17

• 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21

The Shoreview Community Center is located at 4580 Victoria St. N. For more information, go to www.shoreviewmn.gov.

here, I love it,” she said.

About twice a year, Weaver travels beyond the walls of DCTC to a recruiting event in hopes of showing a different perspective. She enjoys seeing students not only experience those “light bulb” moments but also instills in them that it is okay to make mistakes.

“It’s fun for me to find something that has nothing to do with auto body and relate it back and they go, ‘Oh, I get it’ because they have already been through that,” Weaver explained. “I love telling all my students, ‘I expect

Winter registration opens Dec. 2

Registration for winter activities and classes through Shoreview Parks and Recreation will open for Shoreview residents at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. Shoreview Community Center annual members will be able to sign up for classes and activities at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. Registration will open to the public at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

To view the Shoreview Parks and Recreation catalog, go to www.shoreviewmn.gov/Parks-rec. To register, visit tinyurl.com/zw48v3m8.

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you to make mistakes. No mistake that you make will get you into huge trouble unless it’s dangerous,’ but we learn more from our mistakes than we do from getting it right the first time.”

For more information about the 916 Career and Tech Center, visit https://careertech.916schools.org/o/ careertech.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@presspubs.com.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Churchill St., CAT partner together for date night

The Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum and Churchill St. restaurant are partnering to bring the community a date night. On Friday nights through Jan. 31, visit the CAT and then head next door to Churchill St. to enjoy a dinner special inspired by the current exhibition.

For more information, go to cafesjianarttrust.org. The CAT is located at 4600 Churchill St. and Churchill St. restaurant is located at 4606 Churchill St., both in Shoreview.

Cafesjian Art Trust Museum puts on clothing drive

AARP Foundation TaxAide will host a Tax Talk session for Ramsey County seniors from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Shoreview Community Center. Seniors will learn about the foundation’s free filing services, other tax information that may affect them and how to volunteer with the organization. For more information, email Maggie Batten at 500296476ty25@aarpfoundation.org. The Shoreview Community Center is located at 4580 Victoria St. N.

Throughout the month of November, the Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum will host a kids’ winter gear drive. Residents are encouraged to drop off new or gently used children’s jackets, snow pants, boots, hats and mittens at the museum. The items will be donated to Project for Pride in Living at the end of the month.

For more information, go to cafesjianarttrust.org. The CAT is located at 4600 Churchill St., Shoreview.

Transform Chiropractic Wellness Center hosts workshop

Transform Chiropractic Wellness Center will host a workshop about ADHD, anxiety, and sensory and spectrum disorders from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Shoreview Community Center. Attendees will learn how these issues are connected and about a natural, drug-free way to help children with these disorders thrive.

The Shoreview Community Center is located at 4580 Victoria St. N. For more information, visit www.transformchiromn.com.

Paladin Financial ‘gives back’ this holiday season

Paladin Financial in Arden Hills, along with several local businesses, has helped a local family by covering their mortgage for six months through its Paladin Give Back program.

Participating businesses included Kowalski’s Market, The DoubleTree Hotel, and Axels Restaurant in Roseville. In addition, several other vendors donated items and experiences to support the family.

Paladin Financial is located at 4105 Lexington Ave. N. in Arden Hills.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

ONGOING EVENTS

DROP IN MAH JONGG

When: 1 p.m. Thursdays

Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.

Details: Bring your tiles and your friends for drop-in play. All levels welcome. No registration required. Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-490-4700

500 CARD CLUB

When: Noon, Mondays

Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.

Details: Cards and conversation. No partner required.

Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-490-4700

CURRENT EVENTS

CLIMATE TALK WITH DR. MARK SEELEY

When: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19

Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.

Details: Learn about specific events and climate episodes that had had effect on Minnesota’s cultures, landscapes and historical events with Dr. Mark Seeley. Several examples will be shared and discussed. Register one week before class through Shoreview Parks and Recreation.

Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-490-4700

AARP SMART DRIVER

When: 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20

Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.

Details: Taught by AARP trained instructors. A refresher course for those 55+ about safe driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Register one week before class through the Shoreview Parks and Recreation website.

Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-490-4700

INDOOR MARKET

When: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18

Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580

Victoria St. N.

Details: Features items from local food and artisan vendors.

Contact: shoreviewmn.gov

CLIMATE CHANGE TRIVIA

When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20

Where: Big Wood Brewery, 3429 Centerville Road., Vadnais Heights

Details: Join members of the Northeast Metro Climate Action and Vadnais Heights Green Team for a night of trivia and prizes.

Contact: northeastmetroclimateaction.org

CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23

Where: Historic Washington County Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W., Stillwater

Details: Visit the historic site decorated for the holidays while shopping for handcrafted goods at the holiday bazaar.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us

LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING

When: 6:30- 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25

Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, rear entrance, Door G, 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview

Details: After a brief business meeting, Morgan Mead will be presenting a trunk show on quilted jackets and bucket hats the fashion trends, the DIY movement behind them and the stylistic evolution of both pieces. Quilted buckets hats in particular are a popular accessory for upcycling old quilts or using scrap fabrics. Visitors are welcome. Contact: lakeshorequiltersmn.org

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP WITH RESPITE CARE

When: 10- 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26

Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.

Details: Support group led by a facilitator for Alzheimer’s Speaks. Registration is requested, but drop-ins as welcome.

Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-490-4700

CHURCHILL ST. HOLIDAY MARKET

When: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30

Where: Churchill St., Restaurant, 4606 Churchill St., Shoreview

Details: Drop in during brunch to kick off your holiday shopping with local artisans featured at the restaurant.

Contact: www.churchillst.com/events-calendar

MELLIFERA WREATH WORKSHOP

When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30

Where: Churchill St., Restaurant, 4606 Churchill St., Shoreview

Details: Join, Elle, farmer-florist of Mellifera Flowers, for hands on instruction on building an everlasting floral wreath. All materials are provided, and all florals are grown in the St. Croix River Valley. Register online through the Churchill St., Restaurant website.

Contact: www.churchillst.com/events-calendar

Matt McMillan elected chair of America’s Newspapers

Press Publications CEO and past president of the Minnesota Newspaper Association Matt McMillan is the new chair of America’s Newspapers. McMillan was elected during the association’s Senior Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs.

COPS&COURTS

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview:

• Deputies responded Oct. 12 to a report of four males “playing with gas pumps” in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. before leaving in a silver Hyundai. Deputies located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, during which the driver said the group was making a TikTok video. Four males between the ages of 16 and 18 were issued trespass notices for the gas station.

• Deputies responded Oct. 12 to a report of three suspects stealing more than 10 bottles of liquor worth nearly $500 from a store in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. Deputies spoke with employees, collected evidence and began an investigation.

Deputies arrested a 23-year-old man from Sycamore, Illinois, Oct. 12 in the 5900 block of Creek Parkway for harassment after a 25-year-old woman reported that her husband repeatedly returned to their apartment, knocked on its door and demanded to be let inside after agreeing to stay away from the premises for two days.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop Oct. 12 in the 3400 block of Rice Street on a Ford Bronco and found the driver was a 21-year-old man from Fridley who had been reported missing. The man was uninjured, and Anoka County law enforcement agencies were notified of the interaction.

• Deputies responded Oct. 13 to a report of a dog bite in the 3600 block of Victoria Street N. Deputies spoke to the victim, a 23-year-old-man, who had an

Mounds View teacher charged with assault

Ted Bennet, a 58-yearold Mounds View High School English teacher, has been charged with one count of criminal sexual assault in the 3rd and 4th degree in connection with his inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old girl, who is a student at Mounds View High School.

According to the charging documents from the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, the student said she and Bennet communicated via their personal phones and emails since the end of the 2024-2025 school year. She said that throughout

abrasion on his left arm after being bitten by a German shepherd. The victim exchanged information with the dog’s owner and was evaluated by members of the Lake Johanna Fire Department. The incident is under investigation.

• Deputies issued a citation Oct. 13 in the 3600 block of Lexington Avenue to a 47-year-old man from White Bear Lake for driving after suspension.

• Deputies issued a parking ticket Oct. 14 in the 1000 block of Carlton Drive to the owner of a Honda Accord that was parking during a no-parking time period.

• A caller reported hearing a dog barking for 20 minutes Oct. 15 in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway. They knocked on the door to the building from which the barking could be heard but received no answer.

On Oct. 15, an 80-year-old woman in the 800 block of Sherwood Road reported that someone pressured her to visit several stores and purchase gift cards totaling between $8,000 and $12,000. The suspect connected with the victim when she logged onto YouTube and attempted to upgrade her account. The incident is under investigation.

• Deputies responded Oct. 16 to a vehicle crash near the intersection of Tanglewood Drive and Hanson Road. When deputies arrived, they found a Ford Escape and a Mazda stopped in the middle of the road. A 44-year-old female, who was driving the Mazda, told deputies her in-vehicle breathalyzer required a breath sample. When she slowed down to provide one, she was rear-ended by the Escape, driven

her sophomore year, Bennett commented on her looks, telling her she was “hot” and commenting on her body.

She described having “light” conversation with Bennett over the summer, which continued into the current school year. According to the charging documents, the student initially denied that Bennett engaged her in sexual activity. She also said she didn’t want to get him in trouble and blamed herself for their connection.

A forensic search of the student’s phone performed by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office revealed a significant amount of evidence establishing that Bennett had sexual contact with the student on multiple

occasions. According to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, the phone exam also revealed evidence of Bennett providing the student with alcohol and narcotics.

Bennet was placed on administrative leave on Monday, Nov. 10, and arrested by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 11,at his home in Minneapolis. Bennet made his first appearance in Ramsey County District Court on Friday, Nov. 14, after press deadlines.

Based on information and belief that there are multiple prior victims of Bennett, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is opening a tip line for other individuals to come forward.

by an 18-year-old female from Blaine. The driver of the Escape told deputies she was westbound on Tanglewood Drive when the Mazda suddenly braked in front of her, and her evasive maneuver was unsuccessful. No injuries were reported.

• A caller reported Oct. 17 that their small dog had been attacked by a wild animal in the 500 block of Chandler Court.

• Deputies responded Oct. 18 to a report of three people, a male and two females, who were seen leaving a business in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. without paying for merchandise. The incident is under investigation.

• On Oct. 20, a man from Andover reported that someone broke into his pickup truck while it was parked behind an apartment building in the 100 block of Grass Lake Place and stole a bag, battery, drill and other tools valued at more than $600. The incident is under investigation.

• Deputies cited a 21-year-old man from Fridley Oct. 20 after an employee at a business in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue North caught him stealing more than $350 worth of Legos.

• Deputies responded Oct. 21 to a report of a disorderly customer at a gas station in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue North. Deputies spoke to a cashier, who had been threatened by a female customer who had left the store already. The incident was documented.

• Deputies responded Oct. 23 to a report of a male walking in and out of traffic near the intersection of Rice Street and North Owasso Boulevard with

blood on his face. Deputies located the 27-year-old man from Lakeville and placed him under arrest for an active third-degree burglary warrant out of Hennepin County.

• Deputies responded to a vehicle crash Oct. 24 that occurred near the intersection of Rice Street and I-694. Deputies spoke with a 49-year-old from St. Paul, who was driving a Mitsubishi Outlander in a roundabout when the vehicle’s back bumper was struck by another vehicle. When the driver of the Outlander pulled over to exchange insurance information, the other driver drove off. The incident is under investigation.

• Deputies arrested a 26-year-old man from Vadnais Heights Oct. 24 in the 3400 block of Rice Street for making threats of violence after he threatened to kill gas station employees during an argument over the quality of a car wash.

• A 47-year-old man from Lino Lakes reported Oct. 25 that he was with his dog at an off-leash dog park in the 5900 black of Lexington Avenue North when it was attacked and bitten in the rear left leg by two other dogs belonging to a 71-year-old man from Blaine. Deputies spoke with both dog owners, took pictures and forwarded the police reports to Animal Control.

• Deputies cited a 31-year-old man from Maplewood Oct. 25 after he was caught by an employee at a business in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue North stealing more than $200 worth of bleach, Tide pods, blue yoga pants and shampoo.

Council member addresses press release

Shoreview City Council Member John Doan has addressed a recent press release that came out about the city’s stance on a proposed ordinance to curb gun violence. He stated the information in the press release is not accurate.

Doan, who attended a St. Paul press conference about a proposed ordinance in St. Paul regarding gun violence, said he went as a private citizen of Shoreview and Ramsey County, not as an elected official.

After the press conference, a press release following the event stated that Shoreview, as well as a number of other communities, is “committed to advancing an ordinance similar to the one proposed in St. Paul.”

“The information in this press release is not accurate. At this time, the City Council has not introduced or discussed any ordinances on the topic of gun violence prevention, nor have we discussed any policy changes,” Doan said. “Although I’m a member of the Shoreview City Council, I did not speak on behalf of the City of Shoreview or this council.”

He added this is a topic he feels passionate about, and he thinks it is important to have a conversation about gun violence prevention.

“That is why I choose to represent myself and make the statement I did at that press conference,” Doan said.

SPORTS

Bina caps career with gold at state

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Ellie Bina closed a glittering Mounds View swimming career with a gold medal in the 500 freestyle at the state Class 2A meet Saturday evening. The Notre Dame recruit also placed fourth in the 200 freestyle, leading the Mustangs to a 10th-place finish.

Bina took the lead as soon as she dived in and steadily pulled away from the field, finishing in 4:55.44, a personal best. “I was feeling good,” said Bina about her race. Minnetonka’s Lydia Cameron was next at 4:57.14.

“I was fourth last year, and I thought I could win it this year,” said Bina, who beat two girls who finished ahead of her last year. She regarded Cameron as her top competitor.

Bina led the preliminary race Friday by six seconds with 4:56.17. Her previous best was 5:00.65 in the section meet.

“It’s so nice to see all the work pay off,” said Bina, who, in three previous state meets, placed third, fourth and fifth in the 500, and seventh three times in the 200.

Taller athletes tend to fare best in swimming, and Bina is just 5-foot-3, the smallest of the finalists by far. “I know! I have to work with that,” she acknowledged cheerfully. “But it’s not so bad in the 500 because I can make turns quicker.” And there’s a lot more turns in

the 500 than any other race.

While she’s not tall, she does have another blessing for a swimmer: Big feet. “My flippers,” she grinned.

Coach Chris Yauch was thrilled for her.

“It feels great that she finally got that championship after coming so close,” said Yauch. When asked what makes Bina special, he said, “She works hard on everything. She practices twice a day most of the time. She never wastes a moment.”

Mustang football honors, leaders listed

Mounds View football had seven All-District players after a 5-5 season: Seniors Godson Rufus-Okomhanru (receiver, outside linebacker), Liam Berlien (outside linebacker), Ben Mugisa (defensive back), Jadon Gavin (offensive line) and Beckham Wheeler (quarterback); and juniors Luke Hinkel and Alex Isabel (inside linebackers).  Honorable mentions went to seniors Robert Essie and Jack

GIRLS TENNIS

Tretter and juniors Tanner Jude, Max Hoerneman and Jack Frye.

Wheeler passed for 1,538 yards, completing 127 of 220 with 10 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

Rufus-Okomhanru caught seven touchdowns pass among 31 catches for 334 yards. Jude caught 31 for 341 yards and two toucdowns, and Case Wassink 11 for 259 yards and one touchdown.

Cayden Tran had the bulk of their rushing yards with 633 on 145 carries and five touchdowns

After placing third in the state tournament and winning the Suburban East Conference, Mound View had five players named all-conference. They are Rory Wahlstrand, Reese Wahlstrand, Stella Fagerlee, Mikenna Peloquin and Sonam Bhaskar. It’s the fifth award for Rory Wahlstrom. The Wahlstrand sisters were state doubles runners-up this season after winning the state title last year. Honorable mentions went to Sofia Kostinovski, Julia Choi, Saina Makin,

and caught 15 passes for 141 yards and one touchdown.  Placekicker Finn McArthur never missed, making 26 extra points and two field goals.

Leaders in tackles were Hinkel with 81 (63 solo), Berlien with 73 (55 solo, and three sacks), Isabel 66 (44 solo), and Rufus-Okomhanru with 53 (44 solo).

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Mustangs scored in seven events at state

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Mounds View scored points in seven events at the state swimming and diving meet and placed 10th in team standings, headed by Ellie Bina placing first in the 500 freestyle.

Also nabbing a medal was senior diver Kami Karel, who placed seventh with 352.65 points. The top eight get on the podium.

“Kami’s best category of dives are her twisting dives,” said Isaac Bjorklund, diving coach along with Brenda Bebeau. “Kami came into diving with a background in gymnastics. She took to the pool right away and has always had an incredible work ethic.”

Karel had the highest dual meet scores in the Suburban East and won Section 4AA with 405, good for All American consideration.

Bina won the 500 (separate article) and placed fourth in the 200 in 1:51.31. Kara Gorzek, sophomore, was 12th in the 200 (1:54.41).

Mustang sophomore Lauren Maki placed 12th in the 100 freestyle in 53.25 and 13th in the 50 freestyle in 24.42. Her prelim times were a bit faster, 24.27 and 53.08.

The medley relay placed 10th in 1:48.34 (school record) with Kaylee McKee, Riley Bury, Bina and Maki. Bury, a freshman, placed 15th in breaststroke in 1:06.82.

Edina edged Minnetonka 342 to 332 for the championship with Stillwater third with 200. Mounds View had 76.5 points.

In Section 4AA, with four top-ten teams, the Mustangs placed third behind Stillwater and East Ridge.

Bina and Gorzek placed 1-2 in both the 200 and 500.  Karel and Savanna Crego placed 1-3 in diving. Maki was second in the 100 (school record 52.83) and third in the 50. Bury was third in breaststroke (school record 1:05.66). The 200-medley relay team was third (school record 1:49.22).

Bina and Karel were named swimmer and diver of the year, respectively. Isaac Bjorklund was named diving coach of the year Rachel Ostrom assistant of the year.

and Chloe Tilstra. Team awards went to Reese Wahlstrand (MVP), Tilstra and Julia Choi (most improved), Fagerlee (most inspirational), Rory Wahlstrand (Ali McKee Award), Kostinovski (Marit Swenson Courage) and Makin (Coach’s Award).

VOLLEYBALL

Victoria Kurilov, Mustang senior hitter, was all-conference and three players got honorable mention after a 14-17 season, 2-7 in conference. Kuri-

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Rylee Loween

Mounds View Volleyball November 18, 2025

Rylee Loween, Mounds View senior volleyball setter, logged a school record 1,868 assists in four years as a starter. Loween made 664 assists this year along with 71 kills (172 in her career) and 42 aces (151 in her career). “Rylee can get to a lot of balls,” Coach Tom Weko said. “She has great hands and can put the ball in a great position for the hitters to be able to take a quality swing. She works hard at her craft.” Loween worked in tandem with Victoria Kurilov, who had close to 600 kills, for four seasons. “They have both left their mark on the program,” Weko said, “and it will be hard to fill their shoes.”

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lov, who set a team record with a .411 hitting percentage, was named MVP. Honorable mentions were Brooklyn Gysbers, Rylee Loween and Annika Johnson. Loween had a school record 1,868 career assists. Team awards went to Kurilov (hard hat), Loween (offense), Gysbers (defense), Abby Hruby (most inspirational) and Johnson (top rookie and hardest worker).

GIRLS SOCCER

Mounds View has six all-conference players after a 10-7-3 season overall, a state tournament trip, and a 5-3-1 mark in the Suburban East Conference. They are senior defender Malena Ledesma, senior forward Olivia Overbo, senior goalie Finja Poecher, junior defender

BOYS SOCCER

Mounds View has four all-conference players following a 10-8-1 season overall and 5-3-1 in the Suburban East. They are midfielder Sean Oh, defender Max Ohmann, goalie Matthew Betti and midfielder Everett Wynn, all seniors. Wynn was the leading scorer with 11 goals and two assists. Bettojad a .714 save percentage.

• The city has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District for the 2026 stormwater pond maintenance project following council approval. The city’s annual maintenance budget includes an allowance for stormwater treatment pond maintenance and repair activities. The treatment ponds selected for maintenance this year are located within the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, and the watershed district has offered to complete the required maintenance activities as part of its annual maintenance contract. The ponds to undergo treatment this year include the Harbor Place North Pond, Reiland Lane Pond, Majestic Pond, Evans Pond and the Rustic Place Pond. According to City Engineer Stephanie Smith, the watershed district estimated that the cost of construction will be approximately $185,000. The

maintenance project is financed by the city’s surface water management fund.

• Stantec will conduct an update of the Shoreview Housing Study and support for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan housing chapter following council approval. According to Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director Tom Simonson, the last study was done in 2021 by Stantec. Since then, there have been a number of changes in the housing market. According to Simonson, Shoreview has added a significant number of multifamily apartments within the last decade. He said an updated study will ensure the city can continue to make informed decisions, both from a planning and public finance perspective, help identify housing priorities, and evaluate current and future resources needed to accomplish goals and objectives. The study will be paid for through existing

housing and development funds.

• A variance appeal submitted by Amar Subramanian regarding the property located at 955 Dawn Avenue for the reduction of the required driveway side yard setback has been denied by the council, as council members could not reach a consensus as to whether a practical difficulty was present. According to the staff report, the Planning Commission found the request made by Subramanian was based on personal preference rather than a unique circumstance and may otherwise adversely impact the character of the neighborhood.

The next Shoreview City Council meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, in council chambers.

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SCHOOL BRIEF

Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) through Jan. 31, 2026. The DAR America 250 Scholarship

will provide a one-time award to 10 students in 2026. It marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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DNR reminds Minnesotans to prepare yard trees for fall, winter

As temperatures drop, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds homeowners to take simple steps to keep their yard trees healthy through the fall and winter.

Fall care

Water trees until the ground freezes, especially newly planted or young trees. A tree that was recently planted needs 15 to 20 gallons of water once a week if it doesn’t rain more than one inch.

Maintaining soil moisture helps keep trees healthy.

Mulch helps insulate tree roots, especially on extremely cold days. Apply a layer of mulch 3 inches deep around the base of the tree, keeping it 3 inches away from the trunk and 3 feet wide.

Winter care

Winter is a great time to give trees some attention. Protect young trees from wildlife and prepare them for healthy growth come spring by:

• Clearing tall grass, brush or other materials that could shelter small animals near the tree bases.

• Placing wire fencing 2 to 3 inches below the ground and extending it at least 2 feet above the expected snow depth. Make sure to check the fencing on a regular basis to make sure wildlife isn’t trapped inside.

• Wrapping trees or adding guards to help protect the bark from cracking caused by daytime sun and overnight freezing. Remove the guards in late spring.

For more information and tips on caring for trees year-round, visit mndnr.gov/treecare.

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The Shoreview City Council will hold a public hearing on its budget and on the amount of property taxes it is proposing to collect to pay for the cost of services the city will provide in 2026. Budget and tax levy information is available on the city’s website, at city hall, or by request. All Shoreview city residents are invited to attend the council’s public hearing to express their opinions on the budget and proposed amount of 2026 property taxes. The hearing will be held on:

Congratulations to Charlie Neumann, Shoreview Community Foundation’s Student Representative as well as the Secretary, for receiving this year’s Caring Youth Award from the Shoreview Human Rights Commission. Charlie was felicitated at the City of Shoreview’s Volunteer Dinner on November 12, 2025, at the Shoreview Community Center. A detailed article on him will be published in a future edition of the Shoreview Press.

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