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White Bear Lake soldier killed in Kuwait supporting Operation Epic Fury
Messages of support “Our community is deeply saddened by the loss of Sergeant 1st Class Nicole Amor, who gave her life in service to our nation. As a devoted wife, mother and neighbor, her absence will be felt by all who knew her. We also recognize the immense sacrifice her family has made and will continue to make. Her memory will be honored by our city and never forgotten. Our hearts go out to her loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time, and we stand ready to support them in the days ahead.” – Mayor Mary Nicklawske “The Post and Auxiliary members of WBL VFW Post 1782 extend our condolences and sympathy to the family, comrades and other friends of Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor. She had served in the military for more than 20 years... The Commander has contacted the 103rd Sustainment Command and has offered the WBL VFW and American Legion’s support through the Casualty Assistance Officer. This officer is the one who will help the next of kin through this difficult time. “The veterans of White Bear Lake ask the community to keep her, her family, and her comrades in your prayers during this challenging time. We will never forget her service.” – White Bear Lake VFW Post 1782
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, is one of the six Army Reserve Officers killed while supporting Operation Epic Fury.
The U.S. Department of War (DoW) announced the deaths last week. Others killed include Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida; Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska; Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des
“Ramsey County is deeply saddened by the loss of Sergeant 1st Class Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake, who was killed in action while serving our country in Kuwait. She was a devoted wife, mother and neighbor. I extend my condolences to all who knew her and recognize the immense sacrifice her family has made and will continue to make. I ask you to keep Nicole’s family and fellow service members in your thoughts during this difficult time. Thank you to all who serve.” – Ramsey County Commissioner (District 1) Tara Jebens-Singh
Moines, Iowa; Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Waukee, Iowa; and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California. The six died on March 1 in Port Shuaiba, SEE NICOLE AMOR, PAGE 9
U.S. Postal Service makes final decision on downtown branch The U.S. Postal Service has made a final decision on the possible relocation of its downtown White Bear Lake Branch. The postal service sent approximately 10,640 postcards in August 2025 to customers within the 55110 ZIP code to inform them of the proposed relocation of the branch located at 2223 Fifth Street. Local residents and businesses were invited to provide input by Sept. 30, 2025. According to USPS, the postal service was looking for a new retail
location due to a “space deficiency,” and considered locating a new retail location within 2 miles of the current location or expanding the current building. The city of White Bear Lake sent a letter of opposition to the relocation. “The Postal Service has carefully considered all the concerns expressed in those discussions, as well as in comments received from the public,” said Desai Abdul-Razzaaq, a spokesperson for USPS. “The Postal Service has decided to not proceed with the relocation. The Postal Service has decided that SEE POST OFFICE, PAGE 13
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The U.S. Postal Service says it will not relocate the downtown White Bear Lake branch.
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