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A Night To Remember Prom guests will be able to show off on the red carpet this May, while being photographed and cheered on by their loved ones.
A Night To Remember Prom: New organizer, same goal
By MADELAINE FORMICA
madelaine.formica@apgecm.com
Limos, a red carpet and a
night all about them are what
special needs teens and young
adults, ages 15-22, will experi-
ence May 22 at A Night To Re-
member Prom. With a Candy-
land theme, it’s bound to be a
sweet night.
The 100 teens, or honored
guests, will be from all over
the Crow River area and its
surrounding cities including
STMA SCHOOLS
BUDGET CUTS
STMA School District
looks to cut up to $1.4M
from budget.
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Serving the communities of St.
THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Albertville, Becker, Big Lake,
Buffalo, Corcoran, Elk River,
Greenfield, Hanover, Maple
Grove, Monticello, Otsego,
Rockford, Rogers and St. Mi-
chael.
A Night To Remember Prom
started in 2017, hosted by West-
bridge Church of St. Michael,
but as of 2021 the church could
no longer host the event. When
Albertville resident Samantha
Pfeifer was asked in May 2021
if she would like to take over,
there was no hesitation.
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“It brings such joy to those
kids, I couldn’t let it fall off at
the wayside,” Pfeifer said. “I al-
ways wanted to make a change
in people’s lives ever since I was
little, no matter what it was I
was going to do something. And
this kind of fell in my lap and I
ran with it.”
She instantly went to work
recruiting seven board mem-
bers and registering A Night To
Remember Prom as a nonprofit.
Due to the pandemic, there was
a drive-thru prom in 2020 and
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the event was cancelled in 2021.
With fundraising on hold
until they became an official
nonprofit in February, there
was very little money left for
Pfeifer to use for the prom. She
also wanted to go bigger than
the St. Michael Albertville High
School gym.
Thankfully the community
came through and was ready to
help local teens feel special and
experience a prom of their own.
Rockwoods restaurant, bar
and event center in Otsego is
$1.50
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(PHOTO COURTESY OF SAMANTHA PFEIFER)
donating its entire venue and
food for the prom. The teens
and young adults will have the
run of the place for the night,
enjoying the ballroom, a confer-
ence room that can be used as a
quiet space for those who need
it, a private dining area that will
be used for hair and makeup
for the guests and the front en-
trance where the red carpet will
be set up so guests can strut
their looks for pictures.
See Prom, Page 3
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STMA School District looks to
cut up to $1.4M from budget
By MADELAINE FORMICA
madelaine.formica@apgecm.com
The St. Michael- Albertville School
Board approved a resolution directing
administration to make recommenda-
tions that would reduce $1.3 million to
$1.4 million from its 2022-2023 bud-
get. The reduction will come from cuts
in programs and positions.
These cuts come after a failed
operating levy request that
went to voters in November.
Board Member Hollee Saville asked if
Superintendent Dr. Ann-Marie Fou-
cault and the district will be search-
ing for new revenue in their recom-
mendations, as well as reductions to
make up the $1.4 million shortfall.
According to Foucault, revenue will
be amongst the recommendations the
school district will be looking into.
Foucault and the school district ad-
ministration will be working budget
cuts and revenue recommendations
for the next month and will bring them
to the financial advisory committee
March 2, and then to the school board
March 14.
Referral Program
The St. Michael-Albertville School
Board approved a pilot program and a
Memorandum of Understanding with
the Service Employees International
Union Representatives and the Ser-
vice Employees International Union
Representative Staff on an incentive
program for substitute teachers and
maintenance workers.
The incentive program allows per-
manent school support and mainte-
nance staff, employed for more than
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Fundraiser returns to
Mary Queen of Peace
Catholic School
The Catholic Schools Raffle returns this
winter to Mary Queen of Peace Catholic
School in Rogers, giving the opportunity
to turn $5 into a brand-new car or $20,000
in cash while supporting the local Catholic
school.
Students from Mary Queen of Peace
Catholic School have joined students from
85 other schools across Minnesota, and
South Dakota in selling the $5 tickets. Each
ticket purchased gives ticket buyers the op-
portunity to win a 2022 Ford Escape (or
$20,000 in cash), or other great prizes total-
ing $40,000 in value.
Every penny of every ticket sold stays at
the school thanks to the raffle’s sole spon-
sor Catholic United Financial. The St.
Paul-based company provides all the prizes
(PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. MICHAEL- ALBERTVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT) and promotion materials for the raffle at no
Twelve student artists were honored for their art being chosen to be displayed in the district cost to the participating schools.
office starting Feburary until May. Left to Right, front row: Fifth-grader Megan Gisinger, third- Now in its 13th year, the Catholic Schools
grader Lukas Dobyns, four-year-old Zachary Lenneman, second-grader Scarlett Holste, second- Raffle has raised over $11 million for Cath-
grader Milan Ngasa, kindergartener Kathleen Nguyen and fifth-grader Jeremi Thomas. Left to olic schools in Minnesota and South Dako-
Right, back row: 12th-grader Katherine Bradt, 12th-grader Brock Apold. Not pictured 11th-grader ta. This year, Catholic United is challenging
Praise Hanson, sixth-grader Sophia Kingdom, sixth-grader Lucas Laingen. the 86 participating schools to collectively
raise $1.5 million during the six-week sell-
20 hours per week, to be eligible for a have 20-plus absences during the day ing period.
$500 referral incentive after their ref- and we’re doing all we can to keep our To help reach this goal, Mary Queen of
eree is hired. Those who are referred kids in person and support our build- Peace Catholic School hopes to sell enough
must have not been hired previously ings.” tickets to raise $13,500. The money raised
in the last calendar year. The incentive Saville agreed with Foucault that the allows schools like Mary Queen of Peace
program will be effective until Dec. 31, need of the students outweighed the Catholic School to provide tuition assis-
2023. cost of the program. The board ap- tance, update technology systems or to cov-
Foucault explained to the council proved the pilot program. er the cost of special learning opportunities
that the agreement allows only one re- like guest speakers and field trips.
ferral for maintenance staff that can Other Ticket sales will run until Feb. 27. Tickets
be cashed in and four for substitute The school board at its meeting hon- are only available at participating schools.
teacher referrals. The five referral pay- ored art students within its schools. The Grand Prize drawing ceremony takes
outs will cost the school district $2,500 Each art teacher in the district was place at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at the
in total. asked to choose one piece of artwork Catholic United Financial Home Office in
“This program is quite creative,” to display in the district office from St. Paul.
Foucault said. “If you asked me a few February through May. Twelve stu- Raffle updates and a full list of partici-
years ago if I was in favor of this I dents were honored for their artwork. pating schools can be found on Facebook at
probably would have not been, we did facebook.com/CatholicSchoolsRaffle.
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Prom
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Other local businesses have
made donations, including des-
serts from Applebees, photos
by Lorissa Lynn Photography
space for guests to hair and
makeup from Dream Day
Dressing Room.
“It’s just heartwarming and
amazing,” Pfeifer said. “Every-
one wants to help these kids
have a great evening.”
The Special Night
The variety of special needs
of the prom-goers have been
taken into account when plan-
ning the event.
“They’re just beaming with
happiness and joy,” Pfeifer said.
“We are very cautious of these
kids’ needs and we take that to be
a priority to make sure everyone
is safe and comfortable.”While
there will be no parent view-
ing room this year, parents who
still wish to be near may stay in
the venue and eat and drink in
a separate room. Nurses and a
doctor will be in the ballroom
area to help with the guests.
“I wanted this to be more of a
prom, where kids are away from
their parents and being kids,”
Pfeifer said.
The event starts at 1 p.m. May
22 with hair and makeup treat-
ment. Prom-goers should show
up already dressed. At 4 p.m.
there will be check in, followed
by the Red Carpet starting at
4:30 p.m., allowing the guests to
make their way into the venue
and take pictures. Dinner will
start at 5:45 p.m., followed by a
dance from 6:45-9 p.m.
Student host volunteers from
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In 2020, A Night To Remember Prom was a drive-thru event due to the pandemic, (PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAMANTHA PFEIFER)
but this year it will be in person at the Rockwoods restaurant, bar and event cen- Albertville resident, Samantha Pfeifer (middle) is now the president of A Night To
ter in Otsego, which donated its entire facility. Remember Prom.
ages 15-22 will escort the guests to do that and feel really special
throughout the night to allow ... and create something really
their time to be extra special. special for them that’s the goal
The hosts are expected to arrive right.”
dressed to impress with their Pulling in sponsors, organiz-
hair and makeup already done. ing the agenda for the event and
They will walk down the red getting a full non-profit status
carpet, accompany their guest within a year has been an under-
to dinner and then the dance. taking, but Laingen had faith in
This is Board Member and Pfeifer and the rest of the board
Fundraising and Sponsorship to manage it.
Coordinator Tam Laingen’s “I have full faith it’ll all come
first A Night To Remember together,” Laingen said. “[Pfeif-
Prom and she wishes she wasn’t er] had full faith before I did.
too old to be a host and escort But, that’s why she is our vision
a prom guest down the red car- girl and our leader.”
pet. She will be there at the red Registration to attend as a
carpet, cheering them on. guest or student host is now
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Rogers OKs Skye Meadows 3rd Addition

By SUE WEBBER
Contributing Writer
The Rogers City Council Feb.
8 approved the final plat for
Skye Meadows 3rd Addition,
a development by U.S. House
Corporation (Lennar).
The developers are building a
345-unit mixed residential sub-
division on Territorial Road, a
half-mile west of Main Street/
County Road 150.
Phase 1, approved in Octo-
ber 2020, included 40 units:
16 single-family homes and 24
townhomes. Phase 2, approved
in April 2021, consisted of 153
residential lots: 61 single-family
homes, 24 twin homes and 68
townhomes. Phase 3 includes
the remaining 64 townhomes
and 23 single-family lots.
The north end of the develop-
ment has been completed, ac-
cording to Jason Ziemer, Rog-
ers city planner and community
development coordinator.
Variance to digital sign
setback
The council also approved a
variance to the minimum digi-
tal sign setback for a billboard
for the city. One of two existing
billboards on the site of Rogers
City Hall and Public Works at
22350 South Diamond Lake
Road will be removed.
“The western sign contains
two non-digital faces, both of
which are considered to be not
visible to traffic on I-94 due to
the construction of the sound
wall,” said Rogers Associate
Planner Max Pattsner. “The
eastern sign contains one static
face, facing west, and one digital
face, facing east. The sign own-
er (Outfront Media) intends to
make up the lost utility of the
western sign by making the stat-
ic face of the eastern sign into a
digital face.”
Pattsner said the applicant
original requested to increase
the height of the billboard. the
current request is an alternate
plan, he said. “Staff considers
a digital sign preferable to in-
creasing the height of the sign,”
Pattsner said.
The sign must be angled to
minimize glare to surrounding
residential areas to the north
and west, Pattsner said.
Equipment purchases and
financing
In other matters, the coun-
cil approved $2.8 million in
purchases in 2022-23 on an
equipment schedule, within the
approved budget. The council
also approved a $2.1 million in-
terfund loan for the purchases
from the RSAC fund to the
Capital improvement projects
fund with a five-year loan term
and interest rate of 0.5%.
Equipment over $100,000,
equipment purchased at 20%
above the purchase price on the
list, or a significant change to
the type of equipment/descrip-
tion or year purchased/ordered,
must be brought back to the
City Council prior to purchase.
Benefits of the plan for equip-
ment purchases and financing,
according to Stahmer, are that
no bond issue is required, and
that the interest rate can be con-
trolled.
Economic development
coordinator
The council approved a posi-
tion description for an econom-
ic development coordinator to
be hired. The position was au-
thorized in the council’s 2022
general fund budget.
Ziemer said the person hired
will manage development proj-
ects, from agreements to project
closeouts to grant control over-
sight, plus coordinating housing
and business programs, and re-
lated licensing and permitting.
“On the economic develop-
ment side, this person will help
draft and guide the city’s busi-
ness recruitment and retention
efforts, and maintain the com-
munity’s visibility through mar-
keting efforts,” Ziemer said.
Hiring of an economic de-
velopment coordinator, Ziemer
said, “will help take the pressure
off our existing two-member
department.”
He noted that the city already
has three large development
projects in 2022, with two more
expected.
“Data previously provided to
the City Council showed Rog-
ers’ tremendous growth, espe-
cially residential, which is show-
ing no signs of slowing,” Ziemer
said. “The industrial market is
experiencing a resurgence due
to the pandemic, and the recent,
current and projected housing
growth is steadily making the
Rogers commercial sector more
attractive and prompting rede-
velopment of sites.”
Councilor Shannon Klick
said, “I appreciate the empha-
sis and response to current and
prospective business owners.”
Desired qualifications for ap-
plicants for the economic devel-
opment coordinator position
include five years of experience
in economic development plus,
planning experience. The salary
is stated as $58,532.
The goal is to have the new
person on board as soon as rea-
sonably possible, “and certainly
by late spring 2022,” Ziemer
said.
Approval of 2 promotions
There was also approval of
the appointment of Bob Rotz to
lead mechanic and authorized
advertisement for a mechanic’s
position, during the meeting.
“Bob Rotz has been the fleet
manager/master mechanic for
the city for over seven years,”
said Doran Cote, Rogers pub-
lic works director and city en-
gineer. “He has proven to be
quite a proficient mechanic and
a superior fabricator. Bob has
managed the purchase and dis-
posal of vehicles and equipment
and has kept the fleet running
smoothly.”
In addition, Cote said, Rotz is
the city’s backup plow operator,
which sometimes has taken him
out of the mechanic’s position.
“We said no to this (additional
hire) several times,” said Mayor
Rick Ihli, who voted to approve
the appointment. Ihli acknowl-
edged that Rotz has “saved the
city substantial money with his
skills and hard work.”
The council also approved ap-
pointing Mike Sable to street/
storm supervisor.
Cote noted that the Public
Works Department’s lead work-
er often is tasked with acting as
a supervisor, especially during
snow emergencies and other
events. The promotion will al-
low the position to be more con-
sistent with Park and Facilities
and Public Utilities operating
divisions, which have designat-
ed supervisors, Cote said.

Children’s Country Preschool open house STMA school district

faces substitute shortages
Children’s Country be provided. Park in the An extended day pro-
Preschool and Child back parking lot and gram is open from 7 a.m.
Care, located in St. Paul’s follow signs to the pre- to 5:30 p.m. each day the
Lutheran Church in Ha- school room. preschool is open. Regis-
nover, is hosting an open Children’s Country trations for the extended
house registration night Preschool is a non-de- program will be accepted Find out how to become a sitions for those who want a more con-
Thursday, Feb. 24, from nominational Christian at the open house. sistent work week instead of the normal
6 to 7:30 p.m. preschool that has served For more information substitute at STMA schools subbing short-term positions. Substitute
This is an opportunity the St. Michael/Albert- or to schedule a tour of teachers are paid a daily rate, which has
to explore the preschool ville, Hanover and sur- rooms while they are in By MADELAINE FORMICA been raised to stay competitive, effective
and child care rooms, rounding area families session, contact Sue Du- madelaine.formica@apgecm.com Feb. 1, from $140 to $165 a day for the
meet the teachers, learn for 49 years. There are ley, Director, at 763-498- remainder of the 2021-22 school year.
about their educational several different sessions 8938, or visit the website Staffing shortages are plaguing al- Birk believes the staffing shortage will
curriculum and register offered including two at ChildrensCountryPre- most all businesses across the nation. not go away with local school district
for the 2022-23 school multi-age classes and two school.com. St. Michael-Albertville School District changes alone, but that legislature in the
year. Refreshments will pre-kindergarten classes. is no exception and has seen a shortage spring should address the staffing issues.
of substitutes throughout the school year “There is a lot of discussion of what
for positions including teachers, para- the legislature is going to do to alleviate
Celebrating 38 Years in Business! professionals, food service, maintenance the [staffing shortage] issue and we just
workers and transportation. have to hope that they provide some re-
“The shortage is statewide, it is chron- lief because I think all school districts are
ic,” Director of Administrative Services struggling,” Birk said.
Douglas Birk said. “We understand that
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• General Family Dentistry To alleviate the shortage, the St. Mi- dards Board. The licensing fee costs $90
• Accepting New Patients chael-Albertville School District has had and takes about 30 days to receive. Ap-
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• Dr. Laura Dill
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Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 • Page 6

THURSDAY, ROCKFORD CITY MEETING Where: 5959 Main Avenue TRISH! Info: medinamn.us
COUNCIL MEETING When: 7 p.m. NE, Albertville When: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
FEBRUARY 17
When: 6 p.m. Where: Rogers Council Info: ci.albertville.mn.us Where: Great River Regional
FYCC BINGO WEDNESDAY,
Where: 6031 Main Street, Chambers 21201 Memorial Library 11800 Town Center Dr
When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. MARCH 2
Rockford and online via city Drive, Rogers NE, St. Michael
Where: Albertville City Hall, website and streamed on cable Info: rogersmn.gov
THURSDAY, Info: Share books, songs AEOLIANS OF
5959 Main Ave NE channel 180 FEBRUARY 24 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY
and rhymes designed to
Info: ci.albertville.mn.us Info: cityofrockford.org CORCORAN CITY promote school readiness in CONCERT
ALBERTVILLE CITY 0-5 year olds. Siblings are also
COUNCIL MEETING When: 7 to 9 p.m.
COUNCIL MEETING welcome. Visit griver.org/loca-
ST. MICHAEL CITY When: 7 p.m. Where: St. Michael-Albertville
MONDAY, When: 7 p.m. tions/st-michael
COUNCIL MEETING Where: 8200 County Road 116, High School: 5800 Jamison Avenue
FEBRUARY 21 Where: Middle School West -
Corcoran and via zoom Northeast, Saint Michael
When: 7 p.m. Door “N” - 11343 50th Street
PRESIDENT’S DAY Info: The STMA Music Boost-
Where: 11800 Town Center NE, Albertville Info: corcoranmn.gov TUESDAY,
Info: Government holiday. All er Club is thrilled to welcome
government buildings closed.
Drive NE, St. Michael and via Info: stma.k12.mn.us MARCH 1 the Aeolians of Oakwood
Microsoft Teams
MONDAY, MEDINA CITY University to perform at the
Info: stmichaelmn.gov COUNCIL MEETING STMA High School Performing
STMA SCHOOL BOARD FEBRUARY 28
TUESDAY, MEETING When: 7 p.m. Arts Center. Tickets are avail-
ST. MICHAEL FAMILY able at stmachoirs.org for $25
FEBRUARY 22 ROGERS CITY COUNCIL When: 7 p.m. STORYTIME WITH MS. Where: Virtual meeting via
zoom per person.

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ALLELUIALUTHERAN
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403 Central
10401 Avenue
30th Street
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Pastor JacquiThone
Pastor Jaqui Thone Bert Sepulveda, Senior Pastor Pastor Mark Lillo Michael-Albertville first from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, com or joining them at
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www.AlleluiaLutheranChurch.org www.connectchurchmn.com www.fflcenter.org grade boys and girls, and Feb. 22. one of the two informa-
IMMANUEL UNITEDOFWRIGHT
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CHURCH JESUS PEOPLE CHURCH LIFE IN CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH St. Michael-Albertville Learn more, ask ques- tional meetings to learn
High School girls ages 16 tions and get signed up more.
705 Central
10025 CountyAvenue E.
Road 101, 10925 Trail Haven Road 5015 Main Avenue NE to 19 years old. The 2022 for candidate orientation
Corcoran
St Michael Rogers Albertville
763-420-2585 Albertville Royalty Can- meeting by emailing al-
763-515-3899
immanuelumc.church 763-428-3428 763-497-3799 didate Experience is now
Gary Palermo,
Pastor Senior Pastor
Abby Kammann www.jesuspeoplechurch.org www.lifeinchristonline.org open, and are looking
www.gracechurchwe.org for interested people join
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Rogers 21304 Church Avenue Rogers
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Corcoran
763-420-2426 the community, grow in
Senior Pastor, Jesse Kneeland 763-428-2355 Fr. Michael
Pastor Kaluza
Matthew V. Moss confidence, volunteer,
www.mylhchurch.org Fr. Mark Pavlik
Michael Kaluza www.businessoffice@mqpcatholic.org
Pastor Matthew P. Johnson have some fun and be in
www.businessoffice@mqpcatholic.org stlutheranchurch.org a parade or two sound in-
NORTHRIDGE FELLOWSHIP NEW JOY CHURCH
INFLUENCE CHURCH OUR FATHER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH teresting? Children’s Country Preschool
They will be hosting A non-denominational Christian preschool open since 1972
12522 Main Street 12825 Tucker Ave.
274 Labeaux RoadNE 3903 Gilbert Ave SE an ice cream social open
Rogers
763-428-5115
Hanover
Rogers
612-720-0541
763-428-4453
Rockford, MN
763-477-6300
house informational meet-
ing at Albertville City Hall
Preschool & Child Care
Ben McEachern, Lead Pastor
www.northridgefellowship.org
www.influence.church
office@newjoyrogers.org ourfatherschurch.org from 5 to 8 p.m., Thurs-
day, Feb. 17, and another
OPEN HOUSE
REDEEMING GRACE LUTHERAN RIVERWOOD COVENANT CHURCH SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH open house at Caribou Thursday, February 24, 2022
6:00-7:30 p.m.
14077 Monarch Lane 7189 69th Ave. N 9655 Pioneer Trail Located in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
Rogers Greenfield Greenfield 11024 Church St. NE, Hanover, MN
(across from Hanover Elementary School); Park in back parking lot.
763-424-5535 763-477-9126 763-498-7283 • Meet & Greet our wonderful teachers
Pastor Joshua Mayer Pastor Keith Robinson Pastor Paul T. Schuler • Explore our preschool & child care rooms
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Pastor Paul M. Kuehn • Register for the 2022-23 School Year
www.salemwels.org Multi-age (3-4 yrs) & Pre-K classes
• Learn about our Extended Child Care Program
ST ALBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WESTBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH (Sept-May) 36 mo.- 5 yrs.
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Albertville
Albertville Rockford Albertville 9100 93rd Avenue North NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS. Children’s Country Preschool
763-497-2474
763-497-2474 admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges,
Fr. Joseph
Peter Richards 763-477-6620 763-634-1005 Brooklyn Park programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It
Fr. Zabinskiand Fr.
Joseph Zabinski www.rockfordupc.org Jeremiah Curran, Lead Pastor Fr. Dennis Zehren does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration
of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic
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call 763-498-8938 or
21705 129th Avenue North 11300 Frankfort Pkwy NE 11024 Church St NE 5:00 pm Mass visit our website
Rogers St Michael Hanover Sunday www.childrens
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Wright County
Attorney
Tuesday, Feb. 8
- Bryan Charles Westerlund, 33,
of Rockford, sentenced for felony
fleeing a peace officer in a motor
vehicle to 17 months prison.
Hennepin County
Sheriff
Dayton
- Deputy responded to an address
in the 19300 block of 74th Avenue
for a fire Feb. 8. Deputy in the area
of a possible gas leak. Cleared by
fire.
Greenfield
- Deputy responded to an address
in the 9000 block of Rebecca Park
Trail for a parking complaint of
vehicles parked on private property
Feb. 8. Deputy arrived and located
two vehicles parked at the entrance
to the driveway off to the side near
the entrance of the park entrance.
Deputy advised owners they could
impound and remove the vehicles
from their property. Reporting party
advised to make contact with Three
Rivers to see if they can work on
placing proper signage in the area to
prevent this issue from happening in
the future.
- Deputy responded to an address
in the 4800 block of Woodland Trail
for a vehicle in the ditch Feb. 13.
Deputy was dispatched to the noted
location for a vehicle parked in front
of the cemetery with its lights on.
Upon arrival deputy noted vehicle
was in the ditch on the north side of
the roadway. Deputy spoke to the
driver who stated that she thought
there was a parking lot there and
misjudged the roadway, driver
stated she had AAA on the way
to pull the vehicle out. Deputy did
not observe any damage and driver
stated she did not need deputy to
wait around for a tow.
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- Deputy responded to the intersec-
tion of Bridge Street and County
Road 10 for a property damage
accident Feb. 7. Information ex-
changed and photos taken of the
damage.
Rogers
- Deputy responded to a business in
the 23000 block of Industrial Boule-
vard for a report of an alarm with an
open door Feb. 9. Deputy assisted
with searching the building. No one
was located inside, and nothing ap-
peared out of place.
Albertville Fire
Monday, Feb. 7
- EMS call, excluding vehicle ac-
cident with injury - Kittredge Circle
NE, Otsego
- Medical assist, assist EMS crew -
Kittredge Parkway NE, Otsego
- EMS call, excluding vehicle ac-
cident with injury - Lakeview Circle
NE, Albertville
- EMS call, excluding vehicle ac-
cident with injury - Kalland Ave. NE,
Albertville
Tuesday, Feb. 8
- EMS call, excluding vehicle ac-
cident with injury -Laketowne Place
NE, Albertville
Thursday, Feb. 10
- EMS call, excluding vehicle ac-
cident with injury - Kadler Ave. NE,
Albertville
Friday, Feb. 11
- Dispatched and canceled enroute -
Main Ave. NE, Albertville
Saturday, Feb. 12
- EMS call, excluding vehicle ac-
cident with injury - Kalland Ave. NE,
Albertville
Corcoran Police
Wednesday, Feb. 9
- Reported a property damage
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accident at 6:56 p.m. in the area of
County Road 19 and County Road
50. Driver of vehicle #1 was travel-
ing southbound on County Road
19 when they struck a bull cow
standing in the roadway. Vehicle #1
came to a stop in the northbound
lane where their vehicle was stuck
by vehicle #2 that was traveling
northbound on County Road19.
Friday, Feb. 11
- Reported a property damage
accident at 9:02 a.m. in the area of
Hackamore Road and County Road
116. Driver of vehicle #1 was travel-
ing southbound on County Road116
approaching vehicle #2. Vehicle #1
was unable to stop due to icy road
conditions causing them to rear end
vehicle #2.
Saturday, Feb. 12
- Reported a warrant arrest at 11:35
p.m. at the 93XX block of County
Road19. Arrested was 67-year-old,
of Minnetonka, for an outstanding
warrant with Hennepin County.
Medina Police
Monday, Jan. 31
- While on patrol observed vehicle
in the ditch located in the 12000
block Hackamore Road. Attempted
to push it out of the snow but was
unsuccessful and a tow truck was
called. Driver was found to have a
suspended license, admitted to driv-
ing and was cited.
- Dispatched a phone call in refer-
ence to a fraudulent Instagram mes-
sage to purchase/invest in Bitcoin
located in the 2600 block Deer Hill
Road.
Wednesday, Feb. 2
- Dispatched a phone call in refer-
ence to a party dumping branches
across the street by a POD driver
located in the 4600 block Sycamore
Trail. Reporting party caught dump-
ing on Ring camera. Discovered a
POD was dropped off at a nearby
location and the driver had broken
branches when delivering the empty
POD. Driver then discarded the
branches on a different street. POD
Corporate was contacted and POD
delivery driver was sent back to
clean up the debris.
Friday, Feb. 4
- Dispatched to report of a found
chocolate lab without a collar
located in the 2800 block Ardmore
Avenue. Responded and picked up
the dog. A short time later received
a call from the dog owner and trans-
ported the dog to its owner.
Rogers Police
Tuesday, Feb. 8
- Officer ran a routine registra-
tion check showing the registered
owner to be revoked located along
Diamond Lake Road and Northdale
Blvd. A traffic stop was conducted
near the intersection of Northdale
Blvd. and Diamond Lake Road
South. Driver was found to have
four previous convictions for no
insurance and was arrested. Driver
was booked at the Rogers Police
Department and released with a
citation.
- Officer was dispatched to meet
a female at the PD concerning a
verification she was instructed to
go to Rogers PD. Officer learned
from the Dayton resident that she
has been speaking with a group
who she believed to be associated
with Publishers Clearing House for
around two years. She stated they
wanted her to come to RPD to get
a verification stamp for a financial
transaction. The female has been
giving money to group representa-
tives totaling what she believes to
be several thousand dollars. Officer
advised her that this is a scam and
to stop communicating with the
group. She was given the Dayton
PD information and instructed to
contact her financial institution.
Officer also spoke with her sister,
whom she lives with, instructing her
to make sure she gets to Dayton
PD ASAP.
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Wednesday, Feb. 9
- Officers responded to a bus driver
that was assaulted on the exit ramp
from Eastbound I94 to Main Street.
The suspect fled on foot and was
located at a nearby gas station. The
suspect was ultimately arrested for
5th degree assault and disorderly con-
duct, as well as an additional charge
of 4th degree assault for spitting in
an officers eye during the arrest. The
male was booked into the Hennepin
County Jail.
Thursday, Feb. 10
- Officer observed a vehicle with
expired registration traveling east
on Diamond Lake Rd S. Officer was
made aware by dispatch that the
owner of the vehicle had a warrant.
Officer conducted a traffic stop
and found multiple violations on the
driver who was the owner of the ve-
hicle. The driver was brought back
to the Rogers Police Department,
booked and released with a citation.
Friday, Feb. 11
- On routine patrol there was a ve-
hicle observed in the ditch and two
other vehicles nearby that appeared
to be involved in a potential PD
accident located along Rogers Drive
and 134th Ave. Upon further check-
ing, a motorist was spoken to who
admitted to driving in the ditch. No
injuries or damage was observed,
but she did not have a valid license.
Saturday, Feb. 12
- Officer responded to assist Dayton
Police Department on a property
damage accident near Brockton
Lane and 124th Ave. Officer pro-
vided lights and traffic control.
Sunday, Feb. 13
- Officer working TZD stopped a
vehicle for lane violations located
along I-94 and West Broadway.
Driver gave officer a false name
of another person. Driver found
to have a felony Hennepin County
Warrant. Driver arrested and
booked into the Hennepin County
Jail on the warrant, and a new
charge of gross misdemeanor false
information.
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Those who wish to be a
paraprofessional substi-
tute do not need a four-
year degree or a substitute
teaching license. Substi-
tute teacher applicants
must apply through the
St. Michael-Albertville
School District with a
cover letter, resume, col-
lege transcript and proof
of licensing.
The school district will
complete a background
check on applicants.
Once hired as a sub-
stitute teacher, all train-
ing will be done on the
job. Hours are flexible,
with substitutes able to
pick assignments through
SmartFind, an automated
substitute system. Substi-
tutes may pick as many or
as few days they wish to
work. Substitutes are also
allowed to choose which
classrooms and grades
they prefer through the
system.
“No one is penalized
and there’s no expecta-
tion, minus if they accept
an assignment, they need
to show up,” Birk said.
St. Michael resident
Jennifer Treptau has been
substituting with the
St. Michael-Albertville
School District for two
years and is currently
working almost exclu-
sively with the high school
as a float teacher where
her two daughters (12th
and ninth graders) go to
school.
“I love being in the
same school as both of my
girls,” Treptau said. “My
favorite part of substi-
tute teaching is definitely
the people. The staff at
the [high school] are all
so amazing. Both the ad-
ministration and teaching
staff are very welcoming
and so helpful. I also re-
ally enjoy the variety that
subbing gives. One day I’ll
be in a quiet social studies
class and the next I’ll be in
the middle of an ultimate
frisbee game in the dome.”
Treptau started substi-
tute teaching during 2020
after losing her office job.
She planned to only sub-
stitute teach for a year, but
after having a great time at
the schools she decided to
continue. She also found
a love for working in the
special education environ-
ment and has been able
to work there quite a lot
since her preferences are
taken into account as a
substitute.
When substitute teach-
ers start their assignment
they will check into the
front office, where they
will be given a folder with
a detailed lesson plan
for the day. Even though
Specialist Grace Sawatzke
believes that it should not
be overwhelming for sub-
stitute teachers on their
first assignment.
“Our administration
and teachers are very
helpful,” Sawatzke said.
“It should be a very wel-
coming environment and
the staff in the building
are very helpful.”
Treptau’s advice for
those who might be going
into substitute teaching (PHOTO BY JENNIFER TREPTAU)
for the first time is to not Jennifer Treptau is a substitute
believe stereotypes that teacher for the St. Michael-Al-
people might hear about bertville School District and has
substitute teachers not been substitute teaching there
being treated well. for two years.
“The overwhelming
majority of students at become one to help the
[St. Michael-Albertville shortages and students.
High School] are polite “Substitutes are an es-
and considerate,” Trep- sential part of the dis-
tau said. “Genuinely nice trict,” Birk said. “Quality
kids and pleasant to be substitutes are an impor-
around and get to know. tant component of a qual-
That’s another plus to ity school district. You can
subbing - you are able to in a very short time make
get to know a wide variety a very positive difference.”
of students throughout so For more information
many different classes.” on substituting contact

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Westlin announces run for state senate

Bonnie Westlin announced her cam-
paign for State Senate District 34, which
currently includes Maple Grove, Osseo,
Dayton and Rogers.
In 2020, Westlin came within 904 votes
of beating incumbent Senator Warren
Limmer, taking 49.2% of the vote.
“When I speak to my neighbors, they
APG express concerns about the rising cost of
healthcare, and the quality of their chil-
dren’s education, and finding ways to im-
Expires February 28, 2022 prove public safety for all members of the
Promo Code NWSPAD community,” Westlin said. “The people
of our district, and throughout Minne-
sota, need productive policies, not plati-
tudes, to address the complex issues we
face. I am ready to help lead us through
these challenges, and that’s why I’m so
proud to announce my candidacy for the
Minnesota State Senate.”
Westlin raised two sons as a single
mother while putting herself through law
school and starting her own small busi-
ness. She moved to Maple Grove in 2004,
the same year she opened her solo family
law and mediation practice, located in St.
Louis Park. She is an avid baker, and she
loves spending time with her family and
friends.
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Celebrate Winterfest at
St. Michael Catholic Church
It’s time to kick those
midwinter blues at the an-
nual St. Michael Catholic
Church Winterfest, Satur-
day and Sunday, Feb. 19-
20, located at St. Michael
Catholic Church, 11300
Frankfort Parkway NE.
Winterfest is a two-day
celebration raising money
for youth activities and
other programs. Join in
for family fun, food and
chances to win prizes.
Tickets for the main
raffle are just $10 each for
a chance at a $1,500 grand
prize, a new self-propelled
snow blower or two addi-
tional cash prizes of $500
and $250.
Raffle tickets and deli-
cious baked goods will be
for sale after Saturday eve-
ning and Sunday morning
Masses.
Saturday, Feb. 19
• Spaghetti dinner af-
ter the 5 p.m. Mass in the
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Albertville examines business expansions
By MADELAINE FORMICA
madelaine.formica@apgecm.com
With businesses look-
ing to expand in Albert-
ville, the Albertville City
Council looked at two
planning projects at its
Feb. 7 meeting. City Plan-
ner Alan Brixius went
through both the Scherer
Brothers industrial facil-
ity and Particle Control
construction plans at the
meeting.
The council adopted a
change to the city ordi-
nance to allow the 13.6-
acre site located north
of the Albertville Pre-
mium Outlet Mall and
south of 67th Street to be
changed from commercial
to industrial. This will al-
low Scherer Brothers to
start looking to build a
55,680-square-foot lum-
ber and building material
manufacturing facility in
Albertville.
According to Brixius,
the proposed Scherer
Brothers industrial facil-
ity will allow the city to
retain a local business,
expand its industrial tax
base, expand local em-
ployment opportunities
and retain quality paying
jobs.
The land behind the
outlet mall had been origi-
nally designated for com-
mercial use, but due to its
poor visibility from the
road, it is believed by city
staff that the land will be
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better suited for industrial
use.
The council also adopt-
ed the change in zoning
for the 13.6 acres from a
special business district to
general industrial zoning
to allow for building plans
to be submitted.
Particle Control
Also at the meeting,
Brixius asked for the City
Council to give guidance
on Particle Control, a
locally-owned food pro-
cessing business located
on 6062 Lambert Street,
wishing to expand.
In the short term, the
company would like move
forward with an expan-
sion using the two lots they
currently own that would
allow for a 20,000-square-
foot warehouse.
Further expansion
would require the busi-
ness to purchase all the
residential properties
along 60th Street, which
are in disrepair besides
one house that was re-
cently renovated.
The council looked into
both scenarios and would
like to move forward, with
the second phase as a fu-
ture goal. Both phases of
expansion require the
council to change the zon-
ing codes of that area.
Jerry Arns and Keith
Arns, owners of Particle
Control, spoke to the
council about conversa-
tions with some of the
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homeowners on 60th
Street to make bids, but
that it would still require
an agreement from all
parties which would take
time.
At its current state, the
business is only working
at 30% to 40% compas-
sity. The expansion would
allow the business to use
100% of their ware house
space campasity. The ex-
pansion would also allow
for the city to make higher
tax revenue than from res-
idential parcels.
Mayor Jillian Hendrick-
son was worried about the
visual aspect of having
that big of an industrial
business in an area that
was originally envisioned
to be commercial.
Jerry Arns answered
that they were looking
into steel building designs
for their new buildings,
but are willing to work
with a certain vision the
council may have.
“I like the option of ex-
pansion,” Council Mem-
ber Aaron Cocking said.
“I think you encapsulate
what every business hopes
to do. You grow, you pass
it to one generation to the
next, you are at the point
where you take it from
your dad and uncle and
want to expand.”
The council was in fa-
vor of Particle Control
continuing in their pursuit
of expansion on their two
plots that they already
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own and in the future if
they can acquire more
land along 60th Street to
expand there as well and
to bring back building
and expansion plans when
they are ready.
Other
The City Council hon-
ored the winners of the
2021 Albertville Fire De-
partment Annual Awards.
Chris Thurber was hon-
ored for five years of ser-
vice. Chief Jered Davis
and Assistant Chief Ron
Peterson were honored
for 20 years of service. Jer-
ry Deehr, Tom Stubbe and
Sharon Olson had their
2021 resignations recog-
nized. Bill Valerius, who
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served for 31-years, and The top caller award
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Minnesota firefighters find relief in $4M investment
By KRISTEN MILLER
kristen.miller@apgecm.com
No one can deny the dangers firefight-
ers encounter regularly when respond-
ing to fires and other emergencies. While
training is critical for safety, the long-
term health impacts of the job are often
overlooked.
That is why fire departments across
the state are particularly grateful for the
advocacy of the Minnesota Firefighter
Initiative (MnFIRE) and the state leg-
islature for the Hometown Heroes As-
sistance Program, which dedicates $4
million over the next biennium to ensure
firefighters across the state have access
to the education, prevention and care
needed to handle a cardiac, emotional
trauma or cancer diagnosis.
“There is a moral imperative to fire-
fighting, the public expects us to put
ourselves in harm’s way to protect them,”
said Wayne Kewitsch, executive director
of MnFIRE. “It is part of the job, but
that doesn’t mean that we can’t do every-
thing possible to mitigate and minimize
those risks.”
Approximately 90% of firefighters in
Minnesota are volunteer or paid-on-call
and they typically don’t have access to
an employee assistance program. The
Hometown Heroes Assistance Program
will give every firefighter in Minnesota
access to ongoing training on how to
prevent and minimize their risks in all
areas of physical and mental health, this
includes expanded emotional trauma
resources, and up-to-$20,000 critical ill-
ness policy, and ongoing health and well-
ness training - all at no cost.
The program also provides education
for medical providers in the unique chal-
lenges that firefighters face and how they
can help screen their firefighter patients
to discover and treat those conditions
early.
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Prior to this legislation, “the overall
investment in firefighting in our state
was incredibly low,” said Steve Baker,
battalion chief with the Plymouth Fire
Department, adding that $4 million is a
great start.
Baker talked about the changes taking
place in the fire service - everything from
how firefighters are looking at health and
wellness to recruitment and retention.
“We want to make sure we’re provid-
ing what these firefighters need” when it
comes to mental health, cancer preven-
tion and cardiac health, Baker said, add-
ing that firefighting is inherently danger-
ous, aside from the risks posed battling
fires and responding to other emergen-
cies.
Just the sheer shock to the body when
going from “a dead sleep to go” in the
middle of the night can be very hard par-
ticularly to the heart, he said.
According to the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, more than 68% of
firefighters will develop some form of
cancer in their lifetimes. Additionally,
heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of
firefighters nationwide and is by far the
leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in
the fire service.
Firefighters also have much higher
rates of emotional distress than the gen-
eral population – particularly in the areas
of sleep disorders, depression, substance
abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder and
suicidal ideation/action.
“It’s hard for people to envision what
first-responders go through,” Baker said.
“We see a lot of things most people don’t
see - or need to see - and once you see
them, you can’t unsee them.”
Plymouth is also very grateful to the
training MnFIRE has provided as well
as all of their initiatives, Baker said.
“We’re just really grateful to be able
teach our people a better way to be
healthy on the job,” he said.
$5,000
MnFIRE President George Esbensen announces the passage of the Hometown Heroes Assistance
Program at a July 15, 2021, news conference at the Albertville Fire Department.
In January, MnFIRE awarded four
legislators its coveted bronze axe at an
event in St. Paul to commemorate their
leadership in the fight for firefighter
health and wellness. They were State Sen.
Steve Cwodzinski (DFL-Eden Prairie),
Rep. Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopkins),
House Speaker Rep. Melissa Hortman
(DFL-Brooklyn Park), and Sen. Jeff
Howe (Republican-Rockville).
About MnFIRE
MnFIRE was formed in 2016 by three
Twin Cities fire chiefs - former Eden
Prairie Fire Chief George Esbensen,
Richfield Fire Chief Mike Dobesh and
St. Louis Park Deputy Fire Chief John
Wolff - as a means to support firefighters
through critical wellness training.
As president of the MN State Fire
Chiefs Association at the time, Esbensen
realized how many firefighter funerals he
was attending across the state - the ma-
jority of which were not in the line of
duty, but from cardiac and cancer issues.
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Since then, MnFIRE has been dedicat-
ed to providing Minnesota’s firefighters
with the resources they need to prioritize
and protect their health. The statewide
advocacy organization focuses on the
three health problems most commonly
experienced by those in the fire service:
cardiovascular disease, emotional trau-
ma and cancer.
The organization also launched a 24-
hour peer support hotline for firefighters
struggling with mental health issues in
2018.
While the Minnesota fire service re-
ceives “excellent support across the
state,” more can always be done, Ke-
witsch said. “Support your local fire
department, thank your legislators for
their support of the fire service via the
Hometown Heroes Assistance Program
and urge their continued support.”
Minnesota firefighters can receive help
for a crisis, find out more information or
file a claim by calling 888-784-6634 or
visiting www.mnfireinitiative.com.
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Melchert Hubert Sjodin Law Firm

located in the SW Metro area is seeking a

FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPER

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Qualified candidates would have experience in bookkeeping
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and accounting tasks, and Microsoft Office.
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WE'RE HIRING NOW!!
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• Form Crane driver/operator, (Class B with air
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5500 KASOWSKI GROUP

EMPLOYMENT
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Starting at $16.00
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YARD JOCKEY
Class A
EARN YOUR FT
HOSPITALITY
DEGREE Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses is looking for
ONLINE! a full-time Yard Jockey.This individual
Earn your would be responsible for moving
Associates Degree trailers around the main property and
ONLINE with CTI! surrounding properties. Bringing trailers The Aitkin Independent Age is seeking an editor to lead our
Great career up to the docks, unloading trailers using coverage in Aitkin, Minnesota. We’re looking for someone who
advancement forklifts/pallet jacks, inventory of storage enjoys interaction with others and is committed to quality com-
with the right
credentials! trailers and receiving goods. We are munity journalism. Aitkin is located in the beautiful lakes country
Learn who’s hiring! looking to fill this position immediately. of north central Minnesota. If you love journalism, community
This position comes with full benefits to and the outdoors, this may be the perfect job.The ideal candidate
Call 833-918-0380
include, Health/Dental/Life and 401(k). is someone who can engage readers, loves to write, will uncover
(M-F 8am-6pm ET)
If interested, please stop by, and fill out interesting stories, understands the importance of
an application and or send a resume to: community journalism and enjoys their work. Photography,
layout, reporting and online posting a must. Recent college-grads
Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses
Searching for a 2121 90th St. NE, Monticello, MN 55362
encouraged to apply, as well as those with experience.
Faith Community? 763-271-6570 (main line)| 763-271-6588 (fax) Full-time with benefits, including 401(k) and paid time off
email: kathy@djgreen.com
www.onlineworshipdir.com Submit resume and clips (writing and photography) to Keith Anderson,
director of news, keith.anderson@apgecm.com

GENERAL OFFICE/ Aitkin Aitkin

CLERICAL/ORDER
PROCESSING DRIVERS Minnesota Minnesota
SEASONAL PT. • OTR & Regional Class A
Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses is located just outside of Monticello • Regional/Local Class B
and we are now hiring for seasonal day and mid-afternoon
to evening positions for our office. We have one position that
would start immediately, and other positions will hired through
• Local Class C/D

Class A and Class B drivers will need a CDL and a

April 3rd. High School students are encouraged to apply,
however, must be 16 years old. Must be computer literate,
have general office skills, excellent phone skills along
with the ability to handle several tasks at one time.
Training will be provided. Some weekend hours are required,
please email or fax a resume to:
Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses
Attn: Matt or Miriam
2121 90th St. NE, Monticello, MN 55362
763-271-6588 (fax)
mbolin@djgreen.com | miriam@djgreen.com
763-271-6570
Local Editor
current medical card and be subject to an alcohol Position open
test. The class C/D drivers will be driving trucks
like a moving truck. This is a seasonal position.
You would be delivering live plant product that
is transported on rolling carts. The position is
from late February until the end of June and if
interested in fall driving, we would have openings
starting in late August until mid-November.
If interested, please stop by, and fill out an
application and or send a resume to:

Temporary, Seasonal, Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses

2121 90th St. NE, Monticello, MN 55362
On-Call Snow Plow Operator 763-271-6570 (main line) | 763-271-6588 (fax)
Silver Creek Township email: kathy@djgreen.com
3827 134th ST NW Monticello MN
Snow Plow Operator must have a Class A CDL license,
and health card. Pre-employment physical, clean
driving record and pass drug/alcohol screening.
The Mille Lacs Messenger is seeking an editor
Must live within 20 minutes of Town hall and able to to lead our coverage in Isle, Minnesota. We’re looking for someone
report for work, within 20 minutes of call. Have experience who enjoys interaction with others and is committed to quality
operating large snow plow trucks, sanding / salt
application equipment and be familiar with operating community journalism. Isle is located in the beautiful lakes coun-
large loaders.
try of north central Minnesota. If you love journalism, community
This job requires on-call duty as the need arises. Hours
vary and it is possible to work hours during the night and the outdoors, this may be the perfect job.The ideal candidate
time and more than 8 hr. shifts. Snowplowing will start is someone who can engage readers, loves to write, will uncover
during or after snow events. Plowing will continue until
all roads and intersections passible. Cleaning, washing interesting stories, understands the importance of
shop floor and snow equipment after use is required.
community journalism and enjoys their work. Photography,
There will be other jobs as assigned by the
Maintenance staff or Township Board, when necessary. layout, reporting and online posting a must. Recent college-grads
There are no set or given hours – on call, as needed. encouraged to apply, as well as those with experience.
This job will end on or about the last snow of April 2022
Application is available at Clerks office or Full-time with benefits, including 401(k) and paid time off
http://www.silvercreektwp.com/
Return application in person, mail or Submit resume and clips (writing and photography) to Keith Anderson,
email @ silvercreektwp@tds.net director of news, keith.anderson@apgecm.com
Call the office for information at
763-878-2600 or one of the Board Members
Silver Creek Township Isle Isle
3827 134th St NW Monticello MN 55362 Minnesota Minnesota
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NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED WEB PRESS OPERATORS Find It Here!

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Now
Hiring! City of Medina is hiring a FT Public Works Maint. Tech.
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Apply/info at:
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call 763-473-8840 by Feb. 22, 2022.
Adam’s Publishing Group is looking for EXPERIENCED WEB PRESS OPERATORS
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responsible for the overall performance of press; to include, production, efficiency,
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Includes, but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
· Correctly make ready press from information on job ticket. COMMUNITY…ENOUGH
· Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders.
· Monitor product for quality during job runs. Check preciseness of detail against specifications and proof. TO WRITE ABOUT IT
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performance.
EVERY WEEK?
· Follow process control and quality control procedures. The Laker Pioneer is looking for somebody who knows the west Lake
· Practice safe work habits. Understand and follow company and industry safety rules. Minnetonka area and would enjoy covering it as a community editor.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES it allows you to share stories that leave a lasting impression and ultimately
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of the offset printing process and web press operations. can be objective in your reporting, look forward to meeting new people and
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that produces a paper every week and posts daily updates, this may be your
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· Good mechanical aptitude and skills jason.schmucker@apgecm.com. Past writing samples also welcomed.
· Demonstration of professional conduct and cooperative behavior with co-workers
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dave.watters@apgecm.com, or apply in person at ECM
Publishers, 1201 14th Avenue South, Princeton, MN 55371.

ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA IS

SEEKING AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATE BASED IN OUR
COON RAPIDS, MN LOCATION.
The successful candidate must be flexible, attentive to details, diplomatic, and
able to multi-task. Candidates for this position should have strong interpersonal
skills and client orientation and exhibit an ability to work effectively with internal
and external contacts. Candidate needs to be a self-starter and a willingness to
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· Enter and upload invoices into accounting system To
· Prepare and perform payments (electronic, paper) Advertise
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Recent college (Associate or 4 year) graduates encouraged to apply.
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Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; company paid disability and term life
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insurance; a generous PTO policy; company paid holidays; and a 401 (k) with a discretionary
match.
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To Apply: Email Resume to John McGraw at john.mcgraw@apgecm.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
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MINNESOTA SECRETARY
OF STATE CERTIFICATE
OF ASSUMED NAME
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333
The filing of an assumed name
does not provide a user with exclu-
sive rights to that name. The filing
is required for consumer protection
in order to enable customers to be
able to identify the true owner of a
business.
ASSUMED NAME:
Northern States Showcase
PRINCIPAL PLACE
OF BUSINESS:
5830 104th Avenue North
Loretto, MN 55357 USA
NAMEHOLDER(S):
LAARkMEN LLC
5830 104th Avenue North
Loretto, MN 55357 USA
By typing my name, I, the un-
dersigned, certify that I am signing
this document as the person whose
signature is required, or as agent
of the person(s) whose signature
would be required who has autho-
rized me to sign this document on
his/her behalf, or in both capacities.
I further certify that I have complet-
ed all required fields, and that the
information in this document is true
and correct and in compliance with
the applicable chapter of Minneso-
ta Statutes. I understand that by
signing this document I am subject
to the penalties of perjury as set
forth in Section 609.48 as if I had
signed this document under oath.
DATE FILED: January 25, 2022
SIGNED BY: Cheyenne Moseley
Published in the
Crow River News
February 10, 17, 2022
1201908
ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 885
SCHOOL BOARD
OFFICIAL MEDIA MINUTES
01-18-22
Closed Meeting MW Board
Room 6:08pm.
Board Members present: LS,
DS, KD, TL, HS, CS
Staff: Superintendent Foucault,
district admin
1. Call to Order Chair Scherber
called the meeting to order
2. Approval of Agenda Items
M/S to approve Agenda
3. Discuss Negotiations
4. Adjourn
M/S to adjourn- passed
A full copy of the 01-18-2022
Minutes is available on the STMA
District website or Superinten-
dent’s office.
Published in the
Crow River News
February 17, 2022
1206191
CITY OF MEDINA
ACCEPTING COMMENTS ON
LORAM/ SCANNELL MEDINA INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
The EAW is available for a 30-day public review
Medina, Minn. – City officials announced today that the Environ-
mental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the proposed Loram/Scannell
Medina Industrial is available for a 30-day public review.
The EAW pertains to a development plan for approximately 25 acres
of land in Medina. The Loram/Scannell Medina Industrial development
is proposed to include approximately 450,000 square feet of new ware-
house, office, and light industrial uses just south of Highway 55 and east
of Arrowhead Drive (CR 118) in Medina.
The goal of the EAW is to develop an analysis and overview of the
potential environmental impacts the site, determine if the project will
cause any significant environmental impacts that cannot be mitigated
through normal review processes, and provide information for planning
and design.
The public comment period began on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
All comments are due by 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Please
visit https://medinamn.us/loramEAW/ for more information. Comments
can be sent to Planning Director Dusty Finke at dusty.finke@medinamn.
gov or 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN 55340.
Published in the
Crow River News
February 17, 2022
1206206
ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 885
SCHOOL BOARD
OFFICIAL MEDIA MINUTES
01-18-2022
Regular Meeting MW Board
Room 7:00pm.
Board Members present: LS,
DS, KD, TL, HS, CS
Staff: Superintendent Foucault,
district admin
1. Call to Order Chair Scherber
called the meeting to order
2. Approval of Agenda Items
M/S to approve Agenda
3. Student and Staff Recogni-
tion
4. Visitors
5. Reports
A. MSBA Winter Conference
2022
6. Old Business
A. School Board Reorganiza-
tion -- Clerk
CS, DS, LS voted for CS for
Clerk. Members KD, HS, TL voted
for HS for Clerk. Due to a tie, the
Board will vote again at a future
meeting.
7. New Business
A. Action on STMA Safe
Learning Plan
M/S to approve as presented -
passed
B. Action on Revised FY2022
General Fund Budget
M/S to approve as presented -
passed
C. Action on Teacher Substi-
tute Pay Rate for Remainder of
FY2022
M/S to approve as presented -
passed - HS abstained
D. Action on Fees for Bright
Beginnings Preschool for FY2023
M/S to approve as presented -
passed
10. Consent Agenda
Approval of Previous Minutes;
Business Reports; Trip Requests;
Personnel Matters; Leaves of Ab-
sence.
M/S to approve Consent Agen-
da - passed
11. Donations
12. Information Items
13. Future Meeting Dates
14. Adjourn
M/S to adjourn- passed
A full copy of the 01-18-2022
Minutes is available on the STMA
District website or Superinten-
dent’s office.
Published in the
Crow River News
February 17, 2022
1206197
Crow River News
ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 885
SCHOOL BOARD
OFFICIAL MEDIA MINUTES
01-18-2022
Work Session MW Board Room
5:15pm
Board Members present: LS,
CS, KD, TL, HS, DS
Staff: Superintendent Foucault,
district admin
1. Call to Order Chair Scherber
called the meeting to order
2. Approval of Agenda Items
M/S to approve Agenda - passed
3. Update on District Finances
4. Adjourn
M/S to adjourn- passed
A full copy of the 01-18-2022
Minutes is available on the STMA
District website or Superinten-
dent’s office.
Published in the
Crow River News
February 17, 2022
1206188
ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 885
SCHOOL BOARD
OFFICIAL MEDIA MINUTES
01-31-2022
Closed Meeting MW Board
Room 5:00pm.
Board Members present: LS,
DS, TL, CS
Absent: KD, HS
Staff: Superintendent Foucault,
district admin
1. Call to Order Chair Scherber
called the meeting to order
2. Approval of Agenda Items
M/S to approve Agenda - passed
3. Presentation and Action on
Gender Equity Compliance Re-
port M/S to approve - passed
4. Adjourn
M/S to adjourn- passed
A full copy of the 01-31-2022
Minutes is available on the STMA
District website or Superinten-
dent’s office.
Published in the
Crow River News
February 17, 2022
1206195
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE, RE-
LATING TO THE SCHERER BROS.
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INDUS-
TRIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCAT-
ED ON OUTLOT A NORTHWEST
COMMERCIAL PARK ADDITION IN
THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
The City Council of the City of
Albertville, Minnesota hereby or-
dains:
Section 1. The Albertville Zoning
Map shall be amended changing
the zoning on property legally de-
scribe below from B-2A Special
Business District to I-2 General In-
dustrial District:
Legal Description.
Outlot A Northwest Commercial
Park Addition in Albertville MN.
Section 2. This Amendment
shall be in full force and effective
immediately following its passage,
publication and the recording of the
Final Plat.
Adopted by the City Council of
the City of Albertville this 7th day of
February 2022.
ATTEST:
Kristine Luedke
Albertville City Clerk
Publish Date: February 17, 2022
Published in the
Crow River News
February 17, 2022
1205127
CITY OF CORCORAN
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Notice is hereby given that the
Corcoran City Council will hold a
public hearing at City Hall, 8200
County Road 116, on Thursday,
March 3, 2022, at 7:00 PM or as
soon thereafter as possible, to
consider a request by Cedar Creek
Energy on behalf of Linda Lohn for
a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to
allow additional flexibility in the size
of residential ground mounted solar
array systems. (Citywide) (City File
No. 22-005).
All persons wishing to speak on
this item will be heard. Comments
may be submitted in writing prior
to the meeting. Public meetings
are now being held in-person, and
the public can also participate via
Zoom. Please visit the City’s web-
site at www.corcoranmn.gov for
up-to-date information about the
City Council meeting.
/s/ Natalie Davis McKeown
Planner
Date: February 14, 2022
Published in the
Crow River News
February 17, 2022
1206176
CITY OF CORCORAN
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
PRELIMINARY PLAT
Notice is hereby given that the
Corcoran City Council will hold a
public hearing at City Hall, 8200
County Road 116, on Thursday,
March 3, 2022, at 7:00 PM or as
soon thereafter as possible, to
consider a request by the City of
Corcoran for a Preliminary Plat
entitled “Corcoran II Substation”
request by Wright Hennepin Coop-
erative Electric Association at 7400
County Road 116. (PID 25-119-23-
23-0001) (City File No. 22-004).
All persons wishing to speak on
this item will be heard. Comments
may be submitted in writing prior
to the meeting. Public meetings
are now being held in-person, and
the public can also participate via
Zoom. Please visit the City’s web-
site at www.corcoranmn.gov for
up-to-date information about the
City Council meeting.
Natalie Davis McKeown
Planner
Published in the
Crow River News
February 17, 2022
12059
CITY OF MEDINA
The Medina City Council will
hold the following public hearing
starting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 1, 2022:
Huajie Deng – 2472 Parkview
Drive – Variance to reduced re-
quired setback from individual
sewage treatment system (septic
system) to wetland
Due to COVID-19 precautions,
the meeting will be held
electronically and telephonically.
For information on how to monitor
the meeting and speak at the
public hearing, please visit https://
medinamn.us/council/ or email
dusty.finke@medinamn.gov, or call
763-473-8846.
Written comments prior to the
hearing are encouraged to be
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 • Page 21
read at the meeting. Information is public input will be allowed through
available for review at the website the Zoom platform. For addition-
above or can be requested via the al information, please contact
email and phone number above. Marc Weigle at 763-416-7932 or
marcw@stmichaelmn.gov.
For the City of Medina:
Scott T. Johnson, Published in the
City Administrator-Deputy Clerk Crow River News
February 17, 2022
Published in the 1206097
Crow River News
February 17, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF
1203481 ABANDONED VEHICLE
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
CITY OF ST. MICHAEL NOTICE OF SALE
WRIGHT COUNTY
MINNESOTA The personal property as
PUBLIC HEARING follows, to-wit:
Boat & Trailer VIN# N/A
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Plate # 7183NL
the St. Michael Planning and Zon- Towed from Goodrich Drive &
ing Commission will hold a public 93rd St. NE, Monticello, MN by or-
hearing on Wednesday, March der of the Wright County Sheriff’s
2, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon Department on December 22nd,
thereafter as time permits, at St. 2021. All items will be sold on
Michael City Hall to consider re- March 9th, 2022 by Burda’s Tow-
quests by CAP Custom Homes to ing, City of Monticello, County of
(1) approve a preliminary and final Wright, State of Minnesota, pursu-
plat, and (2) approve a Site Plan ant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
for construction of a 5,000 square 168B. The registered owner or lien-
foot office building. The subject holder has the right to reclaim the
property (PIDs 114010004010 & vehicle under section 168B.051.
114010004010) is located at 105 Failure to claim the impounded
Central Avenue E. Plans are avail- vehicle under section 168B.051 is
able for review during regular work- deemed to waive any right to re-
ing hours at City Hall. claim the vehicle and consents to
the disposal or sale of the vehicle.
Public comments can be pro-
vided in two ways, oral comments Dated: February 7th, 2022
in person at the hearing or written 3331 90th St NE,
comments received no later than Monticello, MN 55362
March 1, 2022, at St. Michael City (763)-428-9911
Hall, 11800 Town Center Drive, St.
Michael, MN 55376. Meetings are Published in the
conducted in person, but will con- Crow River News
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com – Webinar ID 892 4651 7580, 1204799
a video/conferencing website, for
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public input will be allowed through
the Zoom platform. For addition-
al information, please contact
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marcw@stmichaelmn.gov.
Published in the
Crow River News
February 17, 2022
1206099
CITY OF ST. MICHAEL
WRIGHT COUNTY
MINNESOTA
PUBLIC HEARING
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net members might think twice
before accepting an appointment
that could make them disposable
bait for political leverage. The
chilling effect could inhibit gover-
nors from making appointments
based on qualifications instead
of rough-and-tumble politics.
As the 2022 legislative session
gets underway, it remains to be
seen whether Senate Republi-
cans are still after Malcolm. Her
malpractice. In addition to her
three stints as state health com-
missioner, she has been a leader
in health care delivery (executive
posts with Allina Health and
Courage Center) and academia
and research (the University
of Minnesota School of Public
Health).
Hers has been a voice of reason
and calm during the pandemic,
including its fearful and chaotic
early months, and she now over-
sees a state response predicated
on keeping schools and business
open, safely.
Republicans have been espe-
cially vigorous in the Walz era,
but both parties have played the
confirmation game.
In 2004 the DFL-controlled
Senate ousted Cheri Pierson
Yecke, Republican Gov. Tim
Pawlenty’s education commis-
sioner. Yecke’s alleged promotion
of intelligent design as a compet-
ing theory to evolution in the state
science standards was among the
criticisms against her. In 2008
the Senate ousted Lt. Gov. Carol
Molnau from her dual role as
Pawlenty’s transportation com-
missioner, an arrangement some
questioned from the start. Her
firing followed a string of con-
troversies involving Molnau and
the Department of Transporta-
tion, including fallout from the
2007 collapse of the Interstate
35W river bridge in Minneapolis.
Senators mustn’t abuse their
advise-and-consent authority to
settle scores or advance an agen-
da they don’t have the numbers
or a mandate to advance. Our
imperfect confirmation system
needs a fix.
We recommend that state law
be changed to limit the Senate to
a prescribed period — perhaps 30
to 45 days — while in session to
confirm or deny an appointment.
Absent Senate action, appointees
would continue to serve, as they
do now.
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aim higher by including such lan-
guage in a constitutional amend-
ment to be decided by voters.

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Mary Poppins Jr.

coming to SOAR
Regional Arts
A favorite practically perfect nanny takes
center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpi-
alidocious adventure.
Based on one of the most popular Disney
movies of all time and the Broadway musi-
cal that played for over 2,500 performances,
SOAR Academy is proud to present the
high-flying adventure, “Mary Poppins the
Musical.”
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us
to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks
family. Young Jane and Michael have sent
many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins
arrives on their doorstep. Using a combina-
tion of magic and common sense, she must
teach the family members how to value each
other again.
Nearly 100 student actors will take the
stage Feb. 25 to 27 for “Mary Poppins JR.”
The show will take place at STMA High
School Performing Arts Center and is pro-
duced by SOAR Academy, the educational
outreach of nonprofit SOAR Regional Arts.
Performances: Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.;
Saturday, Feb. 26, at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday,
Feb. 27, at 2 and 6 p.m. In-person tickets are
currently online for $12 each. Tickets at the
door will be $14.
More information at soararts.com or call
612-568-7627.
The 100 student SOAR Academy cast of “Mary Poppins
Jr”. rehears “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” for their
production that will take place Feb. 25- 27.
Applications sought for Corcoran
Lions Scholarship Program
The Corcoran Lions are of- receive the award. The applica-
fering its 34th annual scholar- tions deadline is April 15, along
ship program. Each year, it is an with a transcript of grades.
opportunity to be able to help Applications can be found on
youth with the opportunity to the website at corcoranlions.org
further their education. or at the following high school
As in years past, the basic rules offices: Buffalo, Delano, Maple
remain the same and they are as Grove, Mayer Lutheran, Osseo,
indicated below. The scholar- Rockford, Wayzata, Providence
ship applications deadline date Academy, and West Lutheran
is April 15. If COVID-19 guide- High School.
lines permit an Award Ceremo- If a student attends a high
ny, it will be held Tuesday, May school outside of the area or
(PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOAR) 3, at location to be determined at has been home schooled and
a later date. still resides in the city of Corco-
Logan Warner and Bella Dimitroff will be playing Bert The Lions awards scholar- ran, they are still eligible for a
and Mary Poppins for SOAR’s production of “Mary ships to graduating seniors who scholarship. Contact Jerry Cain
Poppins Jr.” live in the city of Corcoran. This by email for an application at jer-
year, the Lion’s will have the 13th ryjcain@gmail.com.
annual Bill Schalo Scholarship. The Corcoran Lions Club is a
Bill’s Scholarship is given based service that helps build commu-
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The scholarships are based on City Hall. Its goal is to encour-
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Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 • Page 25

Rogers girls win

12th straight game
By ERIK NELSON
Contributing Writer
The Rogers Royals girls bas-
ketball team, one of the hottest
teams in Class 4A, takes on its
rival Elk River Friday night, Feb.
18, in Elk River.
The fellow Northwest Sub-
urban Conference foe has also
played well of late.
Rogers defeated Elk River in
the most-recent meeting between
the two teams 68-57 Friday, Jan.
7, at Rogers High School.
The Royals were led by senior
guard Ellie Buzzelle, who scored
23 points. Senior forward Alli
Born and junior forward Kate-
lyn Maciej both scored 10 points.
The Elks were led offensively by
junior Jordan Langbehn and se-
nior Hope Kanenwisher, who
each had 12 points.
Heading into the game on Fri-
day, Rogers has won at least 15
games in a row.
As of Feb. 8, the Elks had been
led offensively by sophomore
Kayla Christy, who leads the team
with 177 points and her season
high in a single game is 18, aver-
aging 11.1 points per game in 16
games played. Right behind her
is Langbehn, who has scored 154
points, averaging 9.1 per game.
Langbehn’s older sister, Johanna
Langbehn, is a 2021 graduate of
Elk River High School and is cur-
rently playing for the University
of St. Thomas women’s basket-
ball team in St. Paul this season.
Rogers is led by Buzzelle, who
has scored 411 points so far in
2021-22, averaging 20.6 per game
in 20 games played. Her season
high was 38 in the Royals’ 92-29
win over Coon Rapids on Friday,
Dec. 10, 2021, at Coon Rapids
High School. Buzzelle has scored
a team-high 50 3-pointers.
The Elks are coached by Jeremy
Digiovanni, who led Elk River
to the program’s only Class 4A
championship in 2016-17. The
Royals are coached by Karlee An-
derson. Anderson was the Royals’
head coach prior to the 2020-21
season. Patrick Bowlin was the
Royals coach last season, but An-
derson is back in charge. (PHOTO BY ERIK JACOBSON)
Rogers Ellie Buzzelle drives hard to the basket vs. Andover. Buzzelle had a game high 25 points in the win.

Rogers boys basketball win in overtime thriller

By ERIK JACOBSON
Contributing Writer
The Rogers boys basketball team (6-
11) defeated Spring Lake Park (6-12) 60-
53 in an overtime thriller Feb. 4 in Rog-
ers. The dramatic win lifted the Royals a
game ahead of Spring Lake Park in the
Northwest Suburban Conference stand-
ings.
The game started as a defensive battle,
as both teams deployed a man-to-man
defense that neither team could mount
much offense against. Rogers only
scored 10 points in the first 15 minutes
of play, but went on an 8-0 run down the
stretch to trail by one 18-19 at the break.
The second half was evenly played
between the two teams, and when SLP
hit two free throws for a 43-39 lead with
2:38 left in the game, that was the biggest
lead by either team in the second half.
With each passing minute, you could feel
the pressure building in The Den. This is
also about the time things started to get
a little crazy. With under a minute to
play, SLP had a 43-41 lead, and the ball,
when the Royals Mitchell Jezierski made
the steal of the game that led to a 2 on 1
fast break. Jezierski’s pass to Nick Glea-
son on the break led to Gleason’s baske
“and-one”, after a SLP foul on the play.
Gleason’s made free throw gave the Roy-
als a 44-43 lead, with 33.8 seconds left.
On SLP’s next possession, they found
an open Beau Johnson in the left cor-
ner and Johnson proceeded to bury a 3
pointer for a 46-44 SLP lead with 10.1
seconds left. Rogers called their last time
out to set up their last play.
But the play would never happen. A
SLP steal on the ensuing inbounds pass
forced Rogers to foul immediately, put-
ting SLP at the foul line. Two made free
throws would pretty much seal the game
for the Panthers. But they missed their
first attempt, and only converted the sec-
ond attempt for a three point 47-44 lead.
Rogers still had a chance to tie.
With no time outs, Rogers players
had to ad-lib their final attempt. Peyton
Belka took the inbounds pass and raced
up court looking for an opportunity. He
found none, and passed to teammate (PHOTO BY ERIK JACOBSON)
Seth Kuhlman, who took two dribbles to Rogers Blake Dalluge and SLPs Logan Kinsey get tied up during the Royals 60-53 victory.
the top of the key and buried a step back
three pointer as the buzzer sounded. The left. As Rogers started to milk the clock, Belka led the Royals with a game high
Royals faithful went nuts, and we were SLP had to start fouling to put the Royals 25 points, including all of the Royals’
heading to overtime! on the free throw line, in hopes of a miss. overtime points. Seth Kulman added
The overtime period was less dramatic But Rogers played it smart, keeping the 15, including the dramatic at the end of
than regulation. Belka opened the scor- ball in the hands of their best shooter - regulation bomb. Other scores included
ing by draining a three pointer from the Belka - as much as possible. And Belka Nick Gleason - 8, Devin Sanders - 5,
right corner a minute in. Belka would fol- answered the bell, going 10 for 10 from Blake Dalluge 3, and Michael Watson
low with two free throws on their next the line in the overtime period, as the and Mitchell Jezierski 2 apiece.
possession for a 5 point lead with 1:42 Royals pulled away for a 60-53 victory.
Page 26 • Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 Crow River News pressnews.com

STMA wrestlers crowned conference champions

Last week, Feb. 10, the
#1 ranked wrestlers took
on the Trojans from Way-
zata for the Lake Confer-
ence Championship. The
Trojans and Knights both
entered the dual 6-0 in the
Lake Conference stand-
ings.
This is the third consecu-
tive conference champion-
ship by the Knights in the
Lake Conference. This (PHOTO BY JAKE SCHROER)
is also the third year the STMA’s Ja’Kahla Craft plays defense vs Edina Feb. 11.
Knights have been in the
Lake Conference.
The Knights took down Lady Knights defeat
the Trojans by a score
of 47-18. Owen Barthel
at 285lbs, Tate Lidberg Wayzata, Edina
at 182lbs, Jimmy Heil at
152lbs, Caleb Thoennes at By JAKE SCHROER
132lbs, and Mason Mills at (PHOTOS BY BILL HALLDIN) Crow River News Sports
113lbs won their matches Above: Landon Robideau takes down his opponent. Below: Eli Davis takes down his opponent.
by fall. Also contributing The Lady Knights defeated two more
to the win, birthday boy Lake Conference opponents to improve to
Jed Wester at 160lbs, Cole 18-4 on the season.
Becker at 145lbs defeating STMA came out on top in a close match-
the #3 ranked wrestlers, Ty- up against Wayzata Feb. 8. The first half
son Hentges at 182lbs with featured both teams scoring 25 points as
an OT victory, Ian Schultz both defenses played well and shut down
at 120lbs and Landon Rob- the other team.
ideau at 126lbs winning by The second half saw an uptick in offense
major decision. The dual from both teams as they combined for 86
concluded the Knights points, which left the game tied at 68-68,
regular season. which meant the game would be decided in
The team finished off the overtime.
year 7-0 in the Lake Con- In OT, the Lady Knights outscored Way-
ference and 18-0 in duals. zata 12-8 to win by a final score of 80-76.
The Knights also have Tessa Johnson led with 27 points.
seven tournament victories Ja’Kahla Craft continued her strong stretch
to go along with their dual of play by scoring 18 points. Emma Miller
meet record. also scored 18 points.
Becker ends the regular point. Wayzata is the #2 seed, final round will feature the
season leading the team in Next up, the Knights will Osseo #3, Maple Grove winners from the quarters, Edina
wins with 33, Heil leads the turn towards the postsea- #4, Rogers #5, Park Cen- the semis will start at 11:30 The Lady Knights traveled to Edina Feb.
team in pins with 23, Rob- son. STMA will host Team ter #6, Robbinsdale Arm- a.m. 11 and came away with a 63-42 victory.
ideau leads the team in most Sections this Saturday, Feb. strong #7, Hopkins #8. The battle for the section STMA built a 26-9 lead in the first half,
team points earned with 19, at home. The quarterfinal round championship, and chance but things would hardly come that easy for
181 and Thoennes leads The Knights are the cur- will see STMA v. Hopkins, to qualify for the Team the team. After leading by 17 points at the
the team with takedowns rent #1 seed in the Section Wayzata v. Armstrong, Os- State Tournament at the half, a quick run by Edina cut the lead to
with 157. The Knights won 5AAA tournament. They seo v. Park Center, Maple Xcel Energy Center in St. eight points. Edina stuck around for much
396 regular matches, while will hope to qualify for Grove v. Rogers. Paul, will be at 1:30 p.m. of the game, but the Lady Knights seemed
losing 164. 77% of the vic- the state tournament for The quarterfinal round at St. Michael-Albertville to get points when they needed them.
tories have come by bonus the 23rd consecutive year. begins at 10 a.m. The semi- High School this Saturday. Craft hit a three-point basket later in the
half to restore STMA’s 17-point lead from
earlier in the game, and the Lady Knights
took control of the rest of the contest, win-
ning by a final score of 63-42.

RiverHawks lose in section opener Head coach Kent Hamre had a familiar
refrain on Friday, that there are no easy
nights in the Lake Conference.
Kyono went to the 28 saves in the con- “Every night it’s a battle, it just is,” he
By JAKE SCHROER penalty box for trip- test, allowing just the said.
Crow River News Sports ping, the Bluebirds one goal. Craft said that everything seems to be
took advantage of Head coach Cai- coming together at the right time.
The North Wright the situation and lyn Olesen said that “Our chemistry is building every game
County RiverHawks scored to make it a the team played well, and it’s helping us get ready for the (section)
played their first 1-0 game. The River- they just could not tournament and state,” she said.
game in a new sec- Hawks were outshot score. Tessa Johnson and Craft each scored 18
tion, Section 5AA, 16-6 in the opening “There’s not much points to lead the way. Miller had 12 points.
Feb. 12, falling to period. you’re gonna be able The Lady Knights played Eden Prairie
Champlin Park/ The RiverHawks to do if you don’t Feb. 15. They host Buffalo Friday, Feb. 18,
Coon Rapids by a played well through- score,” she said. at 7 p.m.
score of 1-0 in the out the game but The RiverHawks
opening round of the could not get any of ended their season
section tournament. their 32 shots past with a final record of (PHOTO BY JAKE SCHROER)
The game’s only Bluebirds goalie 14-11-1. Sydney Petersen (23) and Annica Walters (27) skate
goal came in the first Madelyn Wostrel. down the ice vs Champlin Park/Coon Rapids Feb. 12.
period. After Jenna Jadyn Weiser made
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Rogers girls hockey wins playoff opener

The number 2 seeded with a power play goal a ended with the Royals up
Rogers girls hockey team minute and 40 seconds 6-0.
(20-4-2) opened up their later, to make it 2-0 before The third period was
2022 playoffs with a re- 3 minutes had ticked off played at running time
sounding 8-0 victory over the clock. Justyce Ohlgren under the MSHSL’s mer-
seventh seeded Mounds scored at 8:58 for a 3-0 cy rule. Anna Scherling
View (12-14) Saturday, Rogers lead that would put another goal on the
Feb. 12. The win advanced hold to the first intermis- board for the Royals at the
the Royals to the semi- sion. Rogers dominance 8:50 mark, and Sandberg
finals, where they faced in this game was reflected got her second goal of the
third seeded Centennial/ in their 17-6 shot advan- game at 14:20 for the final
Spring Lake Park Tues- tage in the period. 8-0 score. The Royals held
day, Feb. 15. Centennial The second period saw a 42-18 shot advantage at
had defeated Osseo/Park more of the same. An- the final horn.
Center 2-0 in their quar- other quick goal, this one If the Royals beat Cen-
terfinal match up. by Paige Vreeman just 54 tennial in the semi-finals,
The Royals left little seconds into the period, they would play the win-
doubt about their inten- gave the Royals a 4-0 lead. ner of the Maple Grove
tions in the Mounds View Avery Farrell tacked on vs. Champlin Park/Coon
game, scoring just 1:16 goal number 5 at the 9.58 Rapids game at 7 p.m. Fri-
into it when McKenna mark, and Johnson scored day, Feb. 18, at the Rose-
Sandberg found the net a shorthanded goal, her ville Ice Arena for the Sec-
on a break away goal. Ava second of the game, at tion 5AA Championship.
Rogers’ Paige Vreeman celebrates her second period goal with teammates during the Royals 8-0 victory Johnson followed that up 14:46. The second period
over Mounds View.

(PHOTO BY JAKE SCHROER)

STMA’s Jeremiah Johnson handles the basketball late in the
game vs Wayzata Feb. 8.

McKenna Sandberg scores her second goal of the game to give the Royals an 8-0 lead vs. Mounds View.
Knights win two of three, improve to 9-14
By JAKE SCHROER
Crow River News Sports
The Knights hockey
team won multiple games
in the same week for the
first time since Decem-
ber, defeating Osseo and
Hopkins, and losing to
Eden Prairie.
STMA began the week
with an 8-0 rout over
the Orioles Feb. 8. The
Knights began the eve-
ning with three goals in
the first period to set the
tone for the rest of the
game.
Karson Raymond (Ty-
ler Jordan, Max Miller)
scored the first goal of
the game, followed by
Miller (Raymond, Jor-
dan). Raymond (Miller,
Jordan) scored his second
goal to make it a 3-0 lead.
Four goals followed in
the second period to put
the game out of reach.
Miller (Raymond, Zak
Wise) scored his second
of the game, followed by
Raymond (Jordan, Wise)
scoring his third for the
hat trick. JP Johnson
(Brady Johnson, Reme
Lobitz) and Brady John-
son (Tyler Hansen, Lo-
bitz) scored power play
goals to finish the period.
In the third period,
Miller (Jordan, Ray-
mond) completed a hat
trick of his own to make
the final score 8-0 over
Osseo.
Austin Dietrich made
13 saves to get the shut-
out win.
Head coach Jerr John-
son said the team got off
to a good start thanks to
its top line.
“It just continued
throughout out the pe-
riod and throughout the
game,” he said.
Eden Prairie
The Knights played
a close game but fell to
Eden Prairie by a score
of 3-2 Feb. 10.
STMA got the game-
tying goal from Jordan
(Raymond) on the power
play in the first period.
In the second, Eden
Prairie got two goals
to take a 3-1 lead. The
Knights got it close in the
third with a power play
goal by Miller (Jordan,
Alec Waller), but they
could not get it any closer
and fell by one goal.
Hopkins
The Knights bounced
back from their loss to
Eden Prairie Feb. 12 with
a win at Hopkins.
Jackson Smithknecht
scored STMA’s first goal
of the evening. Caleb
Waller scored next for
the Knights, followed by
Miller, JP Johnson and
Jacob Rokala. In the
third period, the Knights
led 5-0, but Hopkins
scored late in the game
to avoid being shut out.
The final score was 5-1.
The Knights wrap up
the regular season this
week. On Thursday, Feb.
17, they host Edina. On
Saturday, Feb. 19, they
host Minnetonka in the
final game of the regular
season.
Knights lose to
Wayzata, Edina
By JAKE SCHROER
Crow River News Sports
The Knights boys’ basketball team fell to Wayzata
and Edina to fall to 5-16 on the season.
STMA hosted Wayzata Feb. 8 but the Trojans gave
the Knights a tough time and blew them out by a score
of 80-41. The deficit was 19 points at the half and it
got no better in the second half for the Knights.
Wayzata had five players in double figures while
the Knights had none. Carson Radke led the Knights
with just eight points.
Edina
The Knights lost a much closer game to Edina Feb.
11. The two teams battled throughout the first half, a
half which ended in a 36-36 tie.
In the second half, STMA continued to battle, but
Edina managed to outscore them by 13 points to win
by a final score of 84-71.
Johnny Tennyson led the Knights with 19 points
and so did Hudson Hochstedler. Colton Demarais
scored 18 points in the loss.
The Knights hosted Eden Prairie on Tuesday night.
They travel to Buffalo Friday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m.
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Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 • Page 28

Eastman Nature Center
For reservations and directions for any of the fol-
lowing events, visit ThreeRiversParks.org or call 763-
559-6700. Eastman Nature Center is located in the Elm
Creek Park Reserve in Dayton.
Young Birders Club: Owl Exploration — Saturday,
Feb. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. Winter is the time when owls
are nesting. Learn about the owls that live in the area
and the special adaptations that help them hunt at night.
Visit with the resident great horned owl. Program will
be entirely outdoors. Cost to attend and reservations
are required by two days prior. This program is open
to ages 9-12.
The Great Backyard Bird Count — Sunday, Feb. 20,
from 1 to 3 p.m. Borrow a pair of binoculars from a
naturalist and learn how to participate in the Great
Backyard Bird Count, a global citizen scientist effort.
Observe at multiple locations or bring a lawn chair to
settle in at one spot. Drop in anytime. This program is
free and open to all ages.
Historic Pierre Bottineau House Visit and Snowshoe
Hike — Saturday, Feb. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. Strap into
some snowshoes at the Historic Pierre Bottineau House
in Elm Creek Park Reserve. Snowshoe with a guide and
hear the epic tale of Bottineau’s 1837 snowshoe journey
when he led a 750-mile expedition on foot across the
Minnesota winter wilderness. Before or after the hike,
explore the museum exhibits inside the historic 1854
Bottineau House. Snowshoes provided. If there is no
snow, we will hike instead. Cost to attend and reserva-
tions are required. This program is for ages 8+.
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
For reservations and directions to any of the follow-
ing events, visit ThreeRiversParks.org or call 763-559-
6700. The Mississippi Gateway Regional Park is located
in Brooklyn Park.
Young Birders Club: Great Backyard Bird Count —
Saturday, Feb. 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. Using binoculars
and observation skills, participants will take part in a
fun citizen science project to help scientists learn more
about bird populations and what’s happening in the
habitats they live in. Equipment provided. Cost to at-
tend and reservations are required by two days prior.
This program is open to ages 9-12.
Embrace the North Festival — Saturday, Feb. 19,
from noon to 4 p.m. Try activities like snowshoeing,
winter birding and frozen art, marshmallows over the
fire, games, fat biking and more. Drop in anytime. This
program is free and open to all ages.
Snow and Ice Art — Sunday, Feb. 20, from 1 to 3
p.m. Paint snow and ice, build a snowperson, and create
ephemeral art along the trails. This program is free and
open to all ages.
Free Play Snow Day
Come play with Three Rivers Parks Saturday, Feb.
26, during #FreePlaySnowDay. Take advantage of free
rentals on cross-country skis, snowshoes and sleds, or
free day passes for dog off-leash areas and cross-coun-
try ski trails.
Three Rivers is even offering discounted rates on tub-
ing, downhill skiing and snowboarding. Throw in free
s’mores at selected locations and there is really no ex-
cuse not to grab your family and friends and come out
to the parks and play.
For details and times, visit: ThreeRiversParks.org/
FreePlaySnowDay.

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