Seven high schoolers from around the Twin Cities will spend the next eight months learning about museum work through the Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum Teen Council.
Beginning in November, the group will begin to learn more about the different careers in museum work and discuss which pieces from the museum’s collection will be featured in an exhibition of their own creation. Another goal of the council is to help implement a public program
in the future. The council’s exhibition will be showcased in May in the museum’s Focus Gallery.
Recently, Press Publications sat down with members Sajida Mohamed, Zoe Buzan and Jason Skupien to learn more about them.
Sajida Mohamed Q. Tell me about yourself.
A. I'm a senior at Irondale High School! My least favorite color is khaki, and I'm hugely obsessed
with Agatha Christie mystery novels.
Q. Are you involved in any other extracurricular activities? If so, what?
A. I'm in the debate club at Irondale, and this fall I start at the ACE mentorship program (architecture, construction, engineering.) SEE COUNCIL Q&A, PAGE 15
Shoreview sets preliminary budget, tax levy for 2026
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
The 2026 tax levy is estimated to increase by 8.65%, or approximately $1,505,168, from 2025. The city is required to certify its preliminary tax levy to the county by Sept. 30.
Finance Director Kevin Knopik noted the preliminary levy has already been reduced from what staff originally proposed. “This is a decrease from what was presented to City Council at the Aug. 18 workshop,” he said. The reason for that reduction, according to Knopik, is because the city recently received favorable health insurance renewals that were lower than expected. The capital asset replacement fund is also proposed to decrease by $55,000, or 2.83%, compared to 2025.
According to Knopik, the increase in the city’s levy is mostly attributed to fire services, including costs related to a new fire station and the creation of three new positions.
“In this budget there are three new positions for the fire department to maintain the exceptional level of service they provide to the city of Shoreview. There is also a dedicated tax levy in the budget
SEE PRELIMINARY BUDGET, PAGE 5
East coast duo connects with neighbors through soup
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
SHOREVIEW — On April 1, Dana Healy sent a text to 20 of her neighborhood friends asking if they would like to buy a quart of soup that her husband, Luke, had made. Out of those 20 people, 18 purchased one.
“I remember it being the scariest text to ever send,” Dana said. “I said ‘Would anyone like to buy a quart of soup?’ And out of the 20 people, I think 18 purchased soup… And they loved it, and they were asking ‘Ok when’s it gonna happen again.’”
From there, the Healy’s launched Luke’s Soups out of their home in Shoreview. Luke’s Soups offers a weekly ro-
tation of different soups and salads that customers can pick up or have delivered to their homes.
In 2018, the Healy’s moved to the area from Massachusetts after Dana found a job working in media production in Roseville. At the time of the move, the Healy’s had two kids. Dana said they moved to Shoreview with a trailer, a U-Haul and a pet turtle. She described the move as “energizing and exciting.”
When the Healy’s first moved to Shoreview, Dana said that they didn’t have a support system and had to become friends with those in their neighborhood as fast as possible.
“We had to fill out these forms for the kids and we didn’t have emergency contact numbers. We needed to have
people. So, we started throwing events in the neighborhood,” Dana said. In their neighborhood, they have Oktoberfest and a Halloween parade that bring in hundreds of people.
Luke said what inspired the creation of Luke’s Soups was a sense of community.
“It was a sense of community and the fact that you could provide for more than one person. You can provide more than one meal. It was something that took a lot of time, effort and energy that people appreciated and it was nice to share. And that’s kind of where the soup idea came from,” Luke said.
He added that his skill level for cook-
LUKE’S SOUPS, PAGE 2
This year’s Cafesjian Art Trust Museum’s Teen Council members include (from left) Yumna Ali, Sheila Thach, Sajida Mohamed, Ezra Berend, Zoe Buzan, Jason Skupien and Nora Fielder.
CONTRIBUTED
Massachusetts natives Dana and Luke Healy are the founders of Luke’s Soups, a food delivery service that offers a weekly rotation of different soups and salads.
SEE
LUKE’S SOUPS: Chili cook off serves as community event, fundraiser
ing was developed at the soup manufacturer in Massachusetts that he was also working at around the same time.
On top his experience working at the manufacturer, Luke took culinary arts classes during his last two years of high school since he had finished all of his math and science credits.
“I had finished math and science, and I couldn’t graduate, so I had to take some extra classes. I started doing culinary arts for junior and senior year and I started learning culinary arts there… But I’ve always been cooking at my house anyway. I learned with my Italian
aunt, who was making a pot of gravy and meatballs and all that stuff,” he said.
Luke worked in food manufacturing up until 2007 due to the Great Recession. After that, he went back to cooking and cooked at hotels and restaurants.
Dana helps run Luke’s Soups social media and marketing, helps Luke create the weekly menus as well as identifying places for the business to go. Luke’s Soups can be found at farmers markets in Shoreview, Lake Elmo and New Brighton during the summer months. Recently, Luke’s Soup participated in the Taste of White Bear Lake. The business also has a commercial kitchen located in Blaine at TC Farm.
“He’s a great coworker,” Dana said when talking about what her favorite part about working with Luke is. “It definitely unlocks new adventures for us because you’re talking about things you never really talked about before. And that’s always fun in a relationship.”
Luke said his favorite thing about working with Dana is the extra quality time they spend together.
“We get to spend some extra quality time together and work on problems together…This is something that I feel like we’re doing together. We got some skin in the game and emotion, it’s nice,” he said.
Since they launched Luke’s Soups, the Healy’s said the community has been very welcoming.
“The outpour of people is great. They couldn’t be happier to help and support (us), and I think it’s fantastic,” Luke said. “And they give you feedback…We get actual feedback, like ‘That wasn’t my favorite’ or ‘This was great.’”
“It’s tapping into a very warm community. Very welcoming, very sweet,” Dana added. “They’re honest.”
Where: Tony Schmidt Regional Park,
Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills Details: Vote on your favorite local chili while sampling some of Luke’s Soups seasonal soups. The event also includes a bounce house, DJ and swag bags for the first 50 attendees. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.
As part of the chili cook off, the
will be matching every pound of food raised at the event for the Ralph
Food Shelf in containers of soup.
Luke’s Soups Chili Cook Off
In partnership with Saints and Sinners BBQ Founder Dave Parker, Luke’s Soup will be hosting a chili cook off from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Tony Schmidt Regional Park in Arden Hills.
Dana said a few YouTube celebrities will be there to help with judging the chili. There will also be a bounce house, DJ, swag bags for the first 50 attendees and more. Trophies will be given out to the top three chilis. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf located in Mounds View. Dana said that every pound of food raised at the event, Luke’s Soup will match it with containers of soup. “We want people to bring their friends and families and come meet us,” Dana said. “We want to pull in all those different community members and introduce people… We want everyone to know we’re here.”
For information about Luke’s Soups, visit lukessoups. com. Find out more details about the chili cook off at lukes-soups.kit.com.
Healy’s
Reeder
WHAT’S HAPPENING
ONGOING EVENTS
SHOREVIEW FARMERS MARKET
When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 14
Where: Shoreview Community Center, lower level parking lot, 4600 Victoria St. N.
Details: Features a variety of local vendors. Contact: www.shoreviewmn.gov
DROP IN MAH JONGG
When: 1 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Bring your tiles and your friends for drop-in play. All levels welcome. No registration required. Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-490-4700
500 CARD CLUB
When: Noon, Mondays
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Cards and conversation. No partner required. Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-490-4700
CURRENT EVENTS
LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING
When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23
Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, rear entrance, Door G, 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview
Details: After a brief business meeting, the School House presentations will take place. Three members
Crash in Mounds View involves school bus
A crash involving a St. John the Baptist Catholic Church school bus and a white Chrysler occurred on a portion of Interstate 35W near County Road 10 in Mounds View at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, traffic slowed in front of the
CULTURE IN THE COMMONS: SOUTH ASIAN ARTS AND THEATER HOUSE
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28
Where: Haffeman Pavilion, Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Celebrate Shoreview’s community at this interactive family-friendly world music series. Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651490-4700
of the Guild will present information on Quilt Photography, Kawandi Quilts and Bullseye Quilt Block. Visitors are welcome. Contact: lakeshorequiltersmn.org
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? COFFEE AND CONVERSATION FOR SENIORS
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24
Where: YMCA, 3760 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview Details: Seniors will have the opportunity to talk about tough topics. Topics can be submitted anonymously when you arrive and the facilitator will guide a group conversation. This session is in partnership with the Northeast Youth and Family Services. Contact: Elen Bahr at elen.bahr@ymca.org.
AUTHOR VISIT
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26
Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake
Chrysler and the driver, 46-yearold Shannon Sivels of Fridley, was unable to stop, striking the rear of a Nissan. Following the initial impact, Sivels veered into the center left lane.
The school bus, driven by David Roth of Big Lake, was unable to avoid the Chrysler and struck it at a 90-degree angle. Both vehicles came to rest against the center
median barrier. According to the crash report, 27 students were on the bus. No injuries were reported at the scene.
According to Minnesota State Patrol, all students were evaluated at the school and Sivels was transported to the hospital with injuries that were not life threatening. The crash is currently under investigation.
Details: Patrick Wirkus will sign copies of his memoir “Kicked Around and Now Amp'd Up”; also Anika Fajardo will sign copies of her new adult novel “The Many Mothers of Delores Moore.”
Contact: 651-426-0918
BARNYARD BOOGIE
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26
Where: Haffeman Pavilion, Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Put on your dancing boots and grab your straw hat. Event features a petting zoo, music, farmthemed crafts and refreshments. Registration required by Tuesday, Sept. 23.
Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-490-4700
CULTURE IN THE COMMONS
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5
Where: Haffeman Pavilion, Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Danza Ketzal Aztec Dance performs. Celebrate Shoreview’s community at this interactive family-friendly world music series.
Contact: shoreviewmn.gov
UCARE FLUE CLINIC
When: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6
Where: YMCA, 3760 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview
Details: Flu vaccines available for ages 6 months and older. Cub mobile pharmacy will administer the vaccines. Please bring your insurance ID card. Walk in, no pregistration required.
Contact: Elen Bahr at elen.bahr@ymca.org.
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Shannon’s Shenanigans
Shannon Granholm
Due to the ever-increasing postal prices, we have made the difficult decision to stop delivering the Shoreview Press to households that do not have a subscription or are not on a carrier route. However, we have increased our drop-locations, meaning you can still pick up a copy at places around town including City Hall, the Shoreview Library, Kowalski’s, the Shoreview Village Mall, Taste of Scandinavia and Walgreens in North Oaks.
With our fall subscription campaign right around the corner, we are asking for your support. Please consider subscribing and supporting your local news outlet. Subscribing is easy and affordable at only $35 per year, or $1.34 per issue, which includes postage. That is less than the cost of a cup of coffee to know all about important local news, people, businesses, events, schools, sports, elections, advertising promotions and more.
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Shoreview: A city that continues to grow
Shoreview continues to grow in ways that make me proud of our community. In recent weeks, we’ve celebrated new businesses, ongoing city projects and events that bring us together. Each of these highlights something special about Shoreview: our ability to welcome, adapt and thrive.
Movers and Shakers
Sue
Denkinger
This month, Fairview Specialty Pharmacy Services is preparing to open its new location at the Seven Lakes campus on Victoria Street. While the official move will take place later this fall, a ribbon cutting this week gives us an early opportunity to see their facility and learn more about their operations. Their arrival will bring hundreds of new jobs to our community. Similarly, PAR Systems will move next door by the end of the year.
We also welcomed new ownership at Rx Learning, a business that helps students and adults improve memory, concentration and focus skills through proven testing and treatment techniques. At the event, the new owner expressed how warmly Shoreview
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has embraced her. She was especially impressed by the city’s commitment to supporting businesses, whether through our newsletter, the economic development commission or the simple fact that “being welcoming” is more than an aspiration here—it’s something people see and feel.
Community engagement continues to remain a staple in Shoreview. The city is currently conducting a community survey to identify satisfaction levels with various services and programs. These surveys have taken place every three to four years since the 1980’s. If you weren’t one of the randomly selected households to complete the survey, don’t worry, it will open to everyone on Sept. 25. I encourage everyone to participate and share your valuable feedback.
Cultural experiences are one of the fun ways we connect as a community in Shoreview. For the third year, our parks and recreation department is hosting Culture in the Commons at the Haffeman Pavilion. These handson programs are a wonderful way for families and neighbors to enjoy music and dance while learning about different cultures. South Asian Arts and Theater House will perform Sept. 28, followed by Danza Ketzal Aztec Dance Oct. 5.
On the infrastructure front, progress continues at the new fire
station. The walls will soon be in place, and exterior work will continue into fall before interior construction carries us through the winter. We remain on track for a summer 2026 completion. Amid these signs of progress, I also want to pause and acknowledge the broader challenges many of us feel. National and local headlines—funding cuts, political polarization, tragic acts of violence—can feel overwhelming. The problems are real and at times seem insurmountable. But here in Shoreview, we can choose to act. We can look after one another. We can listen and talk to each other with respect. And most importantly, we can vote—using our voices to elect leaders who are committed to working together and addressing the issues that matter most to the people they serve. Our individual actions—whether advocating for mental health support, working to reduce violence, or participating in civic life—add up to something powerful. Shoreview is proof that when people unite with purpose and compassion, progress happens. Let’s continue to care for each other, strengthen our community, and never give up on the promise of what we can achieve together.
Sue Denkinger is the mayor of Shoreview.
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PRELIMINARY BUDGET: 3 factors cause increase
FROM PAGE 1
for support of the new fire station that is being built,” he explained.
Also impacting the city levy is police services, investment in current staff and three new proposed positions to accomplish City Council priorities. These new positions are a sustainability intern, part-time recreation coordinator and an executive assistant.
According to Ramsey County, the median value home in Shoreview is $438,950. The city property tax on a median-value home will be $1,476, representing a 10.53% increase.
“When you break that down, that’s about $123 per month that the average homeowner in the city of Shoreview will be paying,” Knopik said. “We (staff) feel that this is an exceptional value that residents are getting. When we look at public safety, all the work that public works does to maintain our streets and all the other items that they take care of in the city … It also assists with the programs at the community center and helps with asset replacement.”
Mayor Sue Denkinger
expressed that this was a challenging year for cities and the county from a budget perspective.
Denkinger said when city staff reviewed the city’s financial challenges, public safety was a significant part of the levy increase as it has been in the past.
“When we looked at some our financial challenges for this year, public safety— again, as it did last year—rose to be a significant part of our levy increase,” she said. “We think we have excellent service, and we are more than satisfied with our service from Lake Johanna Fire Department and Ramsey County Sherriff’s Office. The reality is, we are hiring some full-time firefighting staff and building a fire station.”
Denkinger went to say another contributing factor to the increase in the public safety budget was the salaries of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. She said when compared to other departments, the Sheriff’s Office had significantly lower salaries.
Council Member Cory Springhorn said this is the largest percentage increase the city has been looking at for the 11 years
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME
Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:
1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Specialty Painting
2. The address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4707 Hodgson Rd
Shoreview, MN 55126
3. The name and address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. (Only one signature is required by law.)
Note: if the business owner is a corporation, you must list the legal corporate name and the legal Registered Office of the corporation. Jacob Mikre 4707 Hodgson Rd Shoreview, MN 55126
4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name number 1564884500023 filed with the Secretary of State on June 12, 2025 under the name Property Management Services.
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: September 2, 2025
Signed: Jacob Mikre Published two times in the Shoreview Press on September 9 and 23, 2025.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:
1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Parallel Art
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:
2464 RIDGE LN, MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112
3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.
Art Dabbler LLC
2464 RIDGE LN, MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury
he has been on the City Council.
“I get a little nervous when our increase is outpacing inflation and wage growth and cost of living adjustments for Social Security,” Springhorn said. “But as you’ve (Mayor Denkinger) said and Council Member Gardner said, I don’t think we want to live in a city where it takes 20 minutes for the fire department to respond or 20 minutes for the sheriffs to respond. We get good service, good response, and we need to continue that, because public safety is a big part of what we do here.”
The council ultimately set the preliminary tax levy and will hold its truth-in-taxation hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at City Hall before it adopts the final tax levy and budget. Council can reduce the preliminary levy before final adoption in December, but it cannot increase it.
Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-4311226 or shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com
• The winners of the 2025 Green Community Award, presented by the Environmental Quality Committee, were Debra Masters, Sarah Larson and Jaana Iverson. According to the staff report, Masters installed a curb cut rain garden with the help of a grant from the Rice Creek Watershed District to treat stormwater before it enters a pond near her home and to convert turfgrass to native flowering plants. Larson planted a garden of native plants in her front yard to attract pollinators and reduce the amount of water needed for the previous turfgrass. Iverson converted a large portion of her parent’s lawn to a garden consisting of perennials, annuals and vegetables. She said the garden provides an increase in pollinators and provides her family and neighbors with fresh vegetables.
• MNL (MN Native Landscapes) will be responsible for the improvement of the area between the trail and water around Brennan’s Pond after the council approved its quote of approximately $42,302. According to the staff report, Brennan’s Pond is a stormwater pond adjacent to the community center. A mulched trail follows the perimeter of the pond. This area, as with the surrounding wooded area, has been dominated by buckthorn, burdock and raspberry bushes. Staff cleared most of the mature buckthorn, then sought out quotes for a contractor to treat and clear the remaining invasive and aggressive species and plant a mix of native seeds, plugs and shrubs.
as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: August 22, 2025
Signed: Lisa Carpentier
Published two times in the Shoreview Press on September 9 and 23, 2025.
CITY OF NORTH OAKS
NOTICE OF LAKE AERATION TO PREVENT WINTERKILL AT GILFILLAN LAKE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of North Oaks has applied for an aeration permit for Gilfillan Lake to prevent winterkill. The aerator is located on the NW side of the lake at 8 Poplar Lane, North Oaks, MN, 55127 – Section17, T30N, R22 W, Ramsey County. The aerator helps add oxygen to the water in Gilfillan Lake. When lakes freeze over in the winter and become iced over, no new oxygen can make its way into the water. When it snows on the ice no sunlight can reach the underwater plants, and they cannot make oxygen. When oxygen levels get too low, fish can suffocate, causing a winterkill. Aeration on Gilfillan Lake will cause thin ice and/or open water. Pay attention to warning signs, and use extreme caution on Gilfillan Lake.
Questions regarding the aeration permit should be directed to City Administrator Kevin Kress at 651-792-7750 or emailed to kkress@ northoaksmn.gov
Published one time in the Shoreview Press on September 23, 2025.
CITY OF SHOREVIEW
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF AERATION SYSTEM
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the City of Shoreview will commence operation of the pond aeration system located within the Shoreview Community Center Pond the week of October 31, 2025.
The Shoreview Community Center Pond is located northeast of the Shoreview Community Center, which is located at 4580 Victoria Street North in Shoreview, Minnesota.
Published two times in the Shoreview Press on September 23 and October 7, 2025.
MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY, AUGUST 19, 2025
Meetings take place at the District Center in Shoreview (4570 Victoria Street N). Complete minutes available upon request at the District Center. 2025-26 District Operational Plan
The Board approved the 2025-26 District Operational Plan (DOP) as presented by Superintendent Chris Lennox. The DOP is the annual administrative work plan of the District and has been developed by the Superintendent and Cabinet. It is directly related to the District’s vision and to the School Board’s strategic directions for the year. The 2025-26 DOP has three priority areas and eight total goals. The 2025-26 DOP can be viewed
This will improve water quality, habitat and park user experience. Work would begin this fall and be completed next spring.
• The council established the preliminary city tax levy of $18,577,796 and a preliminary Housing and Redevelopment (HRA) tax levy of $325,000 for collection in 2026. The budget hearing is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1. (See full story in this week’s issue.)
• The council approved a comprehensive sign plan and conditional use permit application for the construction of a new fuel station/ convenience store and refinished car wash at 3854 Lexington Ave. N. (See full story in this week’s issue.)
• Council Member Paul Gardner announced that the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District is currently looking for residents to serve on its board of managers. He said that the Rice Creek Watershed District is also seeking applicants for a Ramsey County representative.
• Mayor Sue Denkinger said construction and park improvements at Bobby Theisen Park are finishing up. She added that residents who live near Shamrock Park will notice the playground is gone and is scheduled to be replaced.
The next Shoreview City Council meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in council chambers.
Madeline Dolby
on the website.
2025-26 enrollment update
Darin Johnson, executive director of school management, presented an enrollment update for the 2025-26 school year. Enrollment projections indicate 11,445 students are currently enrolled and expected to attend Mounds View Public Schools this fall. This would represent an increase of 126 students compared to last fall. Enrollment data will be monitored through the start of the school year. A chart of currently projected enrollments by school can be viewed on the website.
Readiness for school opening
Darin Johnson, executive director of school management, gave an update on the District’s readiness for the 2025-26 school year. Johnson highlighted completed maintenance and construction projects at each building, as well as updated members on the hiring and preparedness of staff. Johnson also highlighted geothermal well projects being completed at Irondale High School and Highview Middle School as part of the District’s commitment to clean energy.
Summer school and summer work by teachers
Angie Peschel, executive director of curriculum & instruction, Karl Brown, director of community education, Ryan Lang, Snail Lake principal and Bobbie Olson, Area Learning Center principal, highlighted summer curriculum and staff development projects that were undertaken this summer, as well as learning and enrichment opportunities provided to students through Community Education. The presentation can be viewed on the website.
Updates
The Board shared updates on their activities and participation in events and committees around the District.
Thank you
The Board accepted with appreciation gifts from Your Cause/BBGF - Marie Ruzek, KSTP FM - Robin Betthauser, Traveler’s Benevity - Becky Hepola, Ryan Companies Benevity – Marie Barnum, CyberGrants Front Door - William Delfs, Julie Neumann, Jill Essler, Jackie O’Neill, Crystal Gardner, Dianne Hagstrom, Kris Christiansen, Brenda Everhart, Joey Best, Anna Notch, Rachel Moore, Kristen Johnson, Leslie Ortiz, Neil Nye, Kelly Hickel, Evan Schnell, Amy Schell, Carey Holt, Cori Thompson, Heidi & Jason Hamilton, Brian Doffing, Leslie Culmer-Nier, Lynda & Gene Ras, Todd Bofinger, Erik Rassmussen, Mary Anderson, Carol Beatty, Sally Brown, Robert and Janet Calander, Carley Foundry - Jordan Carley, Gene and Kay Christenson, Angela Courtney, Kathy Diffley, Elizabeth Frenzel Jones, Kowalski’s Markets and Groceries for Good Causes - Nate Thomas, Medtronic, YourCause, LLC Blackbaud, National Christian Foundation - Jeff Carver, Valerie Pahr, Duane and Arlene Retzer, The North Church Jason Vaden and Richard Trapp.
VOTERS’ GUIDE 2025
Tascha Just
City of residence: Arden Hills
Occupation: School Psychologist
List 3 most recent civic involvement roles:
I am President-Elect of the Minnesota School Psychologists Association with more than 20 years in public education.
SCHOOL BOARD: ISD 621 MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS (ELECT 3)
Appointed by the Secretary of State, I serve on the Children’s Justice Act Task Force, improving responses to child abuse and neglect. Locally, I am Board Secretary for the Mounds View Schools’ Native American Parent Committee, advancing cultural connection and advocacy. My career has centered on student mental health, school safety, and supporting neurodivergent learners. I’m running to ensure every student feels seen, supported and prepared to thrive.
Q. What are your top three priorities for the school district?
A. My top priorities are student safety, academic excellence and community trust. Families deserve schools that are safe and welcoming, with secure entrances, reliable technology, and protection against growing cyber threats. We must also keep building on academic success, especially in middle school math, by ensuring smaller class sizes, effective
Mark Sacay
City of residence: Shoreview
Occupation: Consultant
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• Indivisible Twin Cities
Q. What are your top three priorities for the school district?
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1. Fiscal responsibility and resource allocation. We must be diligent stewards of taxpayer dollars. I’m committed to ensuring our financial decisions remain transparent, data-driven, and focused on maximizing the impact of every dollar spent. That means investing wisely in classrooms, staff, and programs that directly benefit student learning and development.
Shauna Bock
City of residence: Mounds View
Occupation: Director of Secondary Education for the Department of Corrections
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roles:
• Treasurer Mounds View School Board
• Co-Chair City of Mounds View Community Engagement Committee
• Member Irondale Band Boosters
Q. What are your top three priorities for the school district?
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1. School safety: Both physical and digital security are essential. Ensuring safe and secure learning environments, including
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instruction, and access to the right tools. Just as important, we need to maintain the trust that comes when families, staff and students are heard.
Whether it was the cell phone policy or the addition of Diwali to the calendar, Mounds View has shown how collaboration creates solutions that reflect our shared values. Passing the levy will allow us to sustain these priorities - safe schools, strong academics and a community that works together to prepare every student to thrive.
Q.What do you see as the major issue(s) facing your school district?
A. The most pressing issue is ensuring our schools have the resources they need. Mounds View has earned a strong reputation, but we are at a crossroads. Technology systems need updating, student devices require replacement and cyber security threats remain constant. Addressing these areas now is essential to maintain both academic progress and student safety.
We are also navigating challenges with class sizes, behavioral disruptions, and student mental health. These concerns are real for families and staff, and they require thoughtful, proactive solutions.
And above all, trust and communication matter. Parents want to be heard and included, and when that happens, our district
2. Continuous improvement of academic excellence and support for concurrent enrollment.
Our schools should be centers of opportunity, where all students—regardless of background—have the tools and support they need to succeed, this includes high academic standards, robust instructional practices. I also believe in continuing support for college credits earned in high school through options such as ARCC, CIS, AP, CLEP, PSEO and CTE.
3. Prioritizing mental health in our schools.
The district aims to improve student well-being by expanding readily accessible resources, including on-campus counselors, therapists, and dedicated safe spaces where students can seek support. Also, recognizing the immense pressure on our teachers and staff, I will advocate for professional development that includes training on identifying mental health challenges, as well as access to wellness programs and support services for educators.
Q. What do you see as the major issue(s) facing your school district? A.
strong building security and robust cybersecurity systems, must remain a top priority.
2. Academic excellence: I am committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning while also supporting innovation that equips students with real-world skills for college, career, and beyond.
3. Student well-being: Supporting the mental health, socialemotional needs, and sense of belonging of each student is key to ensuring they are prepared to learn and thrive.
Q. What do you see as the major issue(s) facing your school district?
A. Security, safety and technology gaps.
A 2024 internal technology audit revealed urgent needs:
• School safety: Insufficient security camera coverage and outdated visitor management systems.
• Cybersecurity: The district experiences over 60,000 unauthorized
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shines. From the cell phone policy to the inclusion of Diwali on the calendar, Mounds View has shown it can balance data, best practices, and community needs. That spirit of collaboration is the key to meeting any future challenge.
Q. What are your thoughts on the current and the proposed budget for your school district?
A. Our current budget reflects Mounds View’s priorities, with 75 cents of every dollar going directly to student instruction and support. That strong foundation is something we can be proud of. At the same time, like many districts, we face rising costs and new needs - keeping transportation reliable, paying teachers competitively, and supporting students who need extra help.
The proposed levy looks ahead to the next decade. It strengthens safety, updates technology, and supports learning environments while preserving classroom funding. For the average household, the cost is about $18 a month - an investment that helps ensure our schools remain safe, modern, and strong.
What makes me hopeful is how our community consistently steps up for students. This levy is another chance to do just that: to work together so that every child has access to secure, innovative, and supportive schools where they can thrive.
• School safety
• Cyber (hacking, phishing, malware/ransomware)
Mental health
• Achievement gaps based on demographics
Q. What are your thoughts on the current and the proposed budget for your school district?
A. I’ve carefully reviewed the proposed budget and believe it represents a strategic, long-term investment. My top priority is fiscal responsibility, and I’m confident this plan is necessary to meet the critical needs of our students, staff, and community. This budget’s focus on safety is essential. It allocates funds for physical security upgrades, which are crucial in today's world. Furthermore, the investment in technology and data security is a critical step to address the risks and opportunities presented by the rapid evolution of AI. Protecting our students’ sensitive information isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity to prevent breaches and maintain community trust.
access attempts per month to its technology systems.
Classroom technology: Chromebooks, iPads, and interactive displays are aging or inconsistent in performance.
Q. What are your thoughts on the current and the proposed budget for your school district?
A. The district has done a commendable job of managing resources efficiently while prioritizing the classroom. I appreciate the transparency in budget planning however, like many Minnesota districts, we face structural funding challenges. The proposed budget reflects difficult but necessary decisions to maintain core academic programs and services. Moving forward, I believe it is critical that we continue to advocate for sustainable state funding, while also being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars to ensure every dollar directly benefits students.
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A CONVERSATION WITH: BRAYLON LANE
BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Children’s Performing Arts’ newest staff member is Education and Programming Coordinator
Braylon Lane, who, this past January, took White Bear Lake Area High School to state for the Competitive One Act Play for the first time in 13 years. While Lane is at CPA full-time, he is also continuing as advisor to the high school’s newly established Theatre Guild along with Wendy Suoja and Anna Haselmann.
“The Theatre Guild is basically a club name for the program,” Lane explained. “Everybody else in our section operates as a theater club. (White Bear) has been very separate up until this point.” Now, high schoolers who participate in multiple productions can letter in theater and will have their accomplishments and participation recorded like any other activity or sport.
Lane believes that his roles at the high school and at CPA will synergize student
opportunities. High school students, for instance, can take curiosity garnered from the school’s fall musical and learn introductory directing and stage management during a class offered at CPA this October. In turn, those same students can apply that knowledge with Odelis Garcia Anderson during her
AAssistant Directing Program for grades 9-12 in tandem with the middle school spring musical. In years to come, Lane hopes that high school level classes offered at CPA could earn college credit.
Of course, Lane also has plenty in store at CPA for elementary and middle schoolers. Grades 4-7 have an opportunity this October to take Beginner Acting Techniques, a class geared towards children interested in auditioning for TV or stage roles. Teaching Specialist Laura Paulson is also running Saturday Morning Drop-In classes for grades K-2. “Lauren will have a storybook picked out, and then it’s page to stage,” Lane described, elaborating that the class becomes exploratory for the children. “‘How can we, as kids, take this storybook create something physically on stage?’”
Even with all of these classes, programs and obligations, Lane reported feeling calm and comfortable.
“I’m very happy where I’m at. I’m very happy that I’m here,” Lane said.
LAKESHORE PLAYERS HAS AUDIENCES SEEING ‘RED’
BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
rt usually requires the artist to be vulnerable—then subjects that vulnerability to public criticism, which determines its value. Such is the premise of “Red,” a play being staged in Lakeshore Players’ black box theater now through Oct. 12.
Unlike a traditional stage, a black box theater has black floors and curtained walls as well as flexible seating, which gives audience members an stripped-down, intimate viewing experience. In the case of “Red,” the entire 90-minute play takes place in artist Mark Rothko’s studio as he takes on a new assistant to help him paint murals for a famous restaurant. Director Jess Yates believes the black box staging will make the audience feel as close to the main character’s art as the artist himself does.
“We got very lucky in that Justin Hooper, who is playing Rothko, is a professional painter,” revealed Yates. “They don’t only paint on stage, they build canvases from scratch… You get to watch the process from step one.”
The scenes that make up “Red” then happen further and deeper into Rothko’s artistic process, with his new assistant getting under his skin along the way. “You’re getting right as these people meet each other, then months later, then a year later,” lists Yates. “It’s really cool to see how we develop their
relationship over time.”
Though the characters’ relationship becomes fraught, Yates believes her primary responsibility as director is to create a safe and creative playground for her cast. “I truly believe I will never understand an individual character better than the actor playing them,” Yates stated. “The structure I add— staging, timing, design choices—is all built to support that story without putting my commentary into these characters.”
This approach has allowed Yates to chart a directorial career at Lakeshore Players free of genre constrictions. In 2024, Yates directed the political biography “What the Constitution Means to Me.” Earlier this year, she helmed The Office-esque comedy “The Book Club Play.” “Red” marks another swerve, veering into psychological drama. Instead of a specific genre, Yates finds herself attracted to material with clashing viewpoints. “No matter what I'm doing, I like to look for stories where you're getting different perspectives, rubbing up against each other in surprising ways,” Yates explained.
With “Red” specifically, Yates is grateful to work with a script that is a love letter to the artistic process. “I think this has been such a gift. How often do a room full of artists get to come together and work on the art they love, that honors the love of art?”
“Red” runs from Sept. 26-Oct. 12 at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center Black Box Theater. For more information, visit lakeshoreplayers.org.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY UNEARTHS GRAVE MATTERS WITH ‘STORIES FROM THE STONES’
BY LOGAN GION
WRITER
CONTRIBUTING
This time of year, residents usually ask Executive Director Sara Hanson if White Bear Lake Area Historical Society is doing anything spooky. While Hanson would not describe the society’s upcoming library program “Stories from the Stones” as frightening, it uses Halloween as an opportunity to explore local cemeteries and the notable figures who reside in them.
“(The program is) a sampler, if you will.” Hanson described. “There are four main cemeteries around White Bear— St. Mary’s, the Catholic one; St. John’s,
the Episcopal one; Union, the public one; and Lakeview, which is in Mahtomedi.”
“Stories from the Stones” promises to cover tales both new and old. “Over at Lakeview Cemetery, we tell the story of Tom and Winnie Stick, who were the proprietors of the Picadilly restaurant in Mahtomedi for decades,” Hanson shared. “They passed away in this century.” Stretching back, the program will also cover the earliest burials in town, including Civil War veterans. Hanson will also discuss the Native American burial mounds discovered in the late 1800s, relocated to Union in 1889, and properly marked a century later.
Markings in general will be a running theme throughout the program. “In addition to the people, I like to talk
about cemetery symbolism, the art on the stones and the customs,” Hanson added. “You’ve probably seen lambs for children, but there are other things. Sometimes they’ll have logs on there, symbolic of the tree of life cut short… Cemeteries have a culture all of their own.”
Hanson’s aim, then, is not to stoke fear, but appreciation with “Stories from the Stones.” “There’s history all around us,” she said. “You just might not know you’re looking at it.”
“Stories from the Stones” will be from 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the White Bear Lake Library, 2150 Second St. The event is free to attend, put on with support from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR FALL THEATER CLASSES
All classes take place at Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. To register, visit childrensperformingartsmn.org/classes-workshops
BEGINNER ACTING TECHNIQUES
Grades: 4-7
Dates: 5-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, Oct. 1-31
INTRODUCTION TO DIRECTING AND STAGE MANAGEMENT
Grades: 8-12
Dates: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 2-30
Location: Century College West Campus, 3401 Century Ave. N.
Dates: Exhibit open now-Dec. 11; Artist Talk 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14
Details: Laura Migliorino has been an exhibiting artist for over 30 years, mainly in photography and collage. Her works are in the collections of the Walker Art Center and The Warehouse in Atlanta. Her work has been featured in national newspapers and exhibited in New York City, London and Rome. View her storied career in the Niche Gallery at Century College.
IGNACIO ‘NACHITO’ HERRERA IN CONCERT
Location: McNeely Music Center, 4910 Hwy 61 N.
Date: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
Details: The McNeely Music Center will have its first public event. Grammy-and-Emmywinning, world-renowned piano virtuoso and White Bear Lake resident of 20 years Ignacio “Nachito” Herrera will perform Cuban and Latin Jazz melodies live in concert. Register online at mmcwbl.org/events
GANGSTER BUS TOUR
Location: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth St.
Dates: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
Details: Everyone's favorite tour is back. Come along for an adventurous outing to explore the hideouts and haunts of the 1930s-era gangsters who laid low in the cottages around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes. Sights include a Mahtomedi speakeasy and the location of a notorious dance.
‘THE CON’
Location: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi
Details: Mahtomedi Middle School performs this hilarious heist whodunit, in which a rare first-issue comic is up for grabs. Through a series of vignettes set at a comic convention, audience members will spy the underlying main scheme as it progresses in the background. This clever Comic-Con caper will have you laughing and guessing throughout.
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Braylon Lane
Upcoming events
RED
The Hanifl Performing Arts Center
September 26-October 12, 2025
John Logan’s fiery drama about abstract painter Mark Rothko examines the nature of art and our relationships to it. Seating is limited for this intimate play, presented in the Royal Credit Union Foundation Black Box Theatre--make your plans today!
ABBAsolutely Fab
The Hanifl Performing Arts Center
September 20, 7:30 PM
ABBAsolutely Fab brings an all-star lineup for a high-energy tribute to the iconic pop/disco supergroup, ABBA. Sing along, dance it out, and be the “Dancing Queen” that you were born to be!
Writer’s Speak: An Open Mic Night for the Community White Bear Center for the Arts
October 1, 6:00-8:00 PM
Join fellow writers for an open mic night to share your latest work, test new ideas, or soak in the words around you. Please register in advance and let us know if you’d like to read. Readings should be under five minutes.
The Magic of Watercolor
White Bear Center for the Arts
Oct 10-12, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Immerse yourself in value and color study in this three-day workshop with visiting artist Telagio Baptista. Open to students at any level, learn the power of value and color as you complete several paintings that you’ll be proud to take home. Each day includes instructor demos, guided paintings, and feedback.
You can find a full list of classes in WBCA’s quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/ classes.
WBCA’s “Futuros Posibles” artists on creating a shared future
Latin America, including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Peru.
Each piece in the exhibit acts as a vision, delving into an imagined future where indigenous languages, traditions, and spiritual beliefs have continued to flourish
futuros posibles or possible futures
exhibit focuses on health, arguing
Hot Cheetos, literally transferring
Posibles” he created an abstract video of [...]. For Jesús, the idea of possible futures is about” materializing a community ideal, a collective memory, the utopian vision of our future,” he shares. That shared vision, of dreaming together, is at the heart of the exhibit.
Co-curator María José Castillo embraced the prompt as a shift in perspective, breaking from their traditional printmaking practice and future.
Together, the artists of “Futuros Posibles” aren’t simply imagining new futures, they’re reclaiming the past and building a world where Latinx creativity doesn’t just survive but thrive.
Catch “Futuros Posibles” in WBCA’s Ford Family Gallery through October 31 and find related programming at WhiteBearArts. org/exhibitions/futuros-posibles
White Bear Center for the Arts
COUNTY BRIEF
Shoreview Library may close Fridays due to cuts
The Ramsey County-Shoreview Library may no longer be open on Fridays between the hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. if cost reductions presented in the county’s 2026-2027 proposed biennial budget are adopted. According to the department summary, eliminating these hours of operation would reduce the county’s annual expenses by $590,926.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Sign up for the Shoreview 500 card tournament
Participate in the 500 card tournament from 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Shoreview Community Center. There will be a cash prize for teams who finish in the top three. Light refreshments will be served. Register for the tournament with a partner before Tuesday, Oct. 7, through the Shoreview Parks and Recreation catalog. The Shoreview Community Center is located at 4580 Victoria St. N.
Cafesjian Art Trust Museum closes until October
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum will be closed to the public until Thursday, Oct. 18. During this time, museum staff will be installing the museum’s new exhibit, “Collidoscope: de la Torre Retro-Perspective.”
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum is located at 4600 Churchill St., Shoreview. For more information, visit cafesjianartttrust.org.
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview:
• A woman from Lake Mills, Wisconsin, reported the catalytic converter and exhaust oxygen sensors of her 2008 Honda CR-V stolen while it was parked outside a Best Western Plus hotel overnight Aug. 3-4.
• A Shoreview man, 48, was cited July 28 for speeding in the 4400 block of Victoria Street N.
• A New Brighton woman, 27, was cited Aug. 1 in the 5600 block of Hodgson Road for driving after revocation and for failure to provide proof of automobile insurance.
• A Blaine woman, 23, was cited Aug. 2 for speeding in the 500 block of Country Road J.
• A catalytic converter was reported stolen off of a Toyota Tundra Aug. 3 while it was parked outside an apartment building in the 500 block of Harriet Avenue.
• A Blaine man, 21, was arrested for reckless driving and speed racing on a public roadway at 1:38 a.m. Aug. 3 on I-694 at Rice Street, after Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies on patrol in their fully marked squad car spotted a group of 10 sedans that appeared to be traveling together and street racing on southbound I-35E near Highway 96. Starting their investigation, deputies pulled behind the group and watched as all of the sedans slowed to a speed of approximately 35 mph. The 10 sedans quickly accelerated to more than 80 mph before merging onto westbound I-694. Deputies continued to follow the group and activated the squad’s emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop on the lead vehicle near Rice Street.
• A resident in the 4200 block of Nancy Place on Aug 3 reported that he’d received an alert from Huntington Bank informing him of sus -
pected fraudulent charges on his account. According to the alert, he was to transfer nearly $1,500 via Zelle to a man, which he did. He was then asked to go to the Walmart store to add money to a gift card. The gift card request was the red flag for the complainant, and he realized he was being scammed.
• A Lino Lakes man on Aug. 5 learned that his wallet had been recovered in the 900 block of Island Lake Avenue, was inventoried and was ready to be picked up. The complainant told deputies that the wallet had contained a $100 bill. However, the $100 bill was nowhere to be seen when the wallet was recovered. The complainant then filed a theft report and named an associate whom he suspected of breaking into his Buick LaCrosse and stealing the wallet.
• On Aug. 5 deputies responded to the report of an assault involving two sisters, 19 and 20, in the 200 block of Gramsie Road. Each sister accused the other of starting the physical fight, and deputies will be submitting reports of the case to the county attorney’s office for possible charges.
• A resident in the 3400 block of Kent Street reported that an employee of her condominium building approached her on Aug. 6 to let her know that an opened envelope addressed to her had been found in the building. The complainant believed the envelope used to contain stamps valued at more than $80. The case is under investigation.
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• A Shoreview man on Aug. 5 reported his light brown wallet stolen from his vehicle while it was in the 900 block of Island Lake Avenue. The complainant said the wallet contained a debit card, driver’s license and a $20 bill. It may one day be revealed whether these items are still in the wallet if and when it is recovered.
Please submit your favorite photo of your pet for a chance to have it showcased in our ‘All About Pets’ special section. Email photos to: artmanager@presspubs.com
Submission deadline: October 15, 2025
Will appear in the paper: October 21, 2025
Photos limited to the first 50!
Shoreview Press
Mustangs win 3 of last 4 duels
Mounds View boys soccer has won three of its last four matches, squaring their record at 4-4-1. The Mustangs beat Forest Lake 4-1 with Preston Enright scoring three goals and Everett Wynn one. They lost to Woodbury 1-0. They beat Park Center 5-0 with Wynn netting three goals and Henry Anthony and Zach Hoyt one each. They beat Roseville 2-0 with Hoyt and Nil Maltas notching the goals. Isaac Johnson was in goal for the two shutouts. Wynn has tallied seven of their 18 goals. Enright and Hoyt have three each.
Stillwater dampens Mustang homecoming 37-14
Jack Runk and the Stillwater Ponies handed Mounds View a 37-14 homecoming loss on Friday evening in a game interrupted by a delay for lightning and played in some rainfall.
The Mustangs (1-3) trailed 30-0 before they got on the board with touchdown passes from Beckham Wheeler to Cayden Tran from 17 yards and Godson Rufus-Okomhanru from 20 yards.
Wheeler was 14-for-23 yards for 185 yards to six receivers with two interceptions. Ru-
fus-Okomhanru caught five for 48 yards, Tanner Jude four for 42 and Case Wassink had one 42-yard gain.
Runk hit 13 of 19 passes for 229 yards, tossing two touchdown passes to Carter Zollar and another to Chase Edstron. He scored on a one-yard dive himself. Edstrom gained 157 yards on 22 runs. Stillwater is 2-2 with losses to No.1 ranked Maple Grove (4-0) and No. 4 Shakopee (3-1).
Maple Grove 49, Mustangs 14
Maple Grove, the unbeaten,
top-ranked, defending state champion, was good as advertised, trouncing the Mustangs 49-14 on Sept. 12. Kaden Harney completed eight of 11 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns and ran for touchdowns of 40 and three yards. For the Mustangs, Beckham Wheeler hit 12 of 26 passes for 116 yards with a five-yard touchdown to Ben Mugisa and scored on a 10-yard run. Cayden Tran gained 83 yards in 17 carries.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Victoria Kurlov
Mounds View Volleyball September 23, 2025
Victoria Kurilov, a Division I recruit, delivered her 500th career kill for the Mounds View volleyball team on Sept. 10 during their 3-1 win over Tartan. The 6-foot-2 senior middle blocker blasted 12 kills in that match and leads the Mustangs (5-4) with 79 kills and 18 blocks. “Victoria is amazing,” Coach Tom Weko said. “She does not get stopped very often on offense, and she puts up a big block.” Kurilov has a full ride to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
GIRLS SOCCER
Mounds View pushed above .500 with a 3-0 win over St. Paul Central on Saturday at home. Taylor Whitehill netted two goals and Pakou Yang one for the Mustangs (4-3-3), with Ida Wynn making two assists. Also in the last two weeks, the Mustangs beat Forest Lake 4-0 with Olivia Overbo, Iley Dixon, Whitehill and Wynn scoring, lost to Woodbury 2-0, beat Centennial 2-1 with Wynn netting both goals and tied Roseville 0-0. Finja Poecher in goal anchors the defense that allowed just three goals in five games.
VOLLEYBALL
Mounds View is 5-4 overall after losing their first two conference matches last week. Forest Lake swept the Mustangs 25-23, 25-15, 25-19 and Cretin-Derham Hall edged them 23-25, 25-21, 27-25, 26-24. Prior to that, the Mustangs downed Elk River 25-21, 25-10, 25-12 and Tartan 25-20, 25-22, 23-25, 25-19. Mustang hitters are seniors Victoria Kurilov and Brooklyn Gysbers (outside) and juniors Alyssa Gaynor (middle), Lana Wymer (middle/right) and Eva Bona (outside). Rylee Loween is the senior floor leader and setter. Annika Johnson, the libero, leads in digs, with Bona and Gysbers also playing back row.
GIRLS TENNIS
Mounds View won five conference matches in the last two weeks, over Park 6-1, Woodbury 7-0, Cretin-Derham Hall 7-0, Forest Lake 4-0 (rain-shortened) and White Bear Lake. The Mustangs are 6-0 in the Suburban East, extending their conference win streak to 69. They are ranked No. 6 with a 7-5 overall record, losing to higher ranked teams. At the top three singles spots, Rory Wahlstrand is 10-2, Reese Wahlstrand 11-2 and Stella Fagerlee 10-2.
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Mounds View placed 14th of 45 teams in the second highest of four divisions in the Roy Griak Invitational in Falcon Heights on Saturday. The top seven teams were all from outof-state, led by Sioux Falls Lincoln of South Dakota. Leading the Mustangs were Hunter Miller in 54th place in 17:06, William Drury 67th in 17:14 and Andrew Richter 73rd in 17:18 among 452 runners. The Mustangs placed third of 27 teams in the Metro Under the Lights Meet on Sept. 13 behind Wayzata and Blaine. Drury placed 17th, Miller 18th, Richter 33rd, Ismaeel Ahmed 41st and Benjamin Russell 48th of 228 runners.
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
The Mounds View placed 33rd of 43 teams in the third highest of four divisions in the Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday at the University golf course in Falcon Heights. Emme Brodin placed 126th and Leah Marchek 135th among 396 runners to lead Mounds View.
This Week In SPORTS
BOYS SOCCER
5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23—vs. Stillwater
5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25—at Park High School
7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30—vs. Cretin-Derham Hall
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2—at East Ridge
GIRLS SOCCER
7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23—vs. Stillwater
7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25—at Park High School
5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30—vs. Cretin- Derham Hall
5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2—at East Ridge
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24—vs. Stillwater
7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30—at White Bear Lake
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2—vs. Park
GIRLS TENNIS
4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25—vs. Irondale
4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26—at. Maple Grove
GIRLS SWIM AND DIVE
6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25—at White Bear Lake Thursday, Oct. 2—vs. Cretin Derham Hall
FOOTBALL
7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26—at East Ridge
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3—at Woodbury
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Everett Wynn, the Mustangs scoring leader, jousted with a Roseville player for the ball during a 2-0 win.
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DNR updates fall hunting regulations
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has updated its regulations for the 2025 fall hunting season.
For deer hunting, the shotgun zone will remain in effect for the current fall season, while the state Legislature has repealed the zone for the 2026 deer season. The B-season license has also been eliminated; only one statewide firearms license is now available. This license can be used during both the statewide firearms season and the late southeast season. Hunters with the statewide firearms license can hunt both the statewide firearms and late southeast seasons in any deer permit areas that are open to each season. All special deer hunts that require a permit will be listed online only. The bag limit for the late chronic wasting disease season has also been changed from unlimited to five male or female deer. Self-service stations will not be available outside of opening weekend and late disease hunts. Sampling stations will only be available on Saturday, Sunday and Monday following the opening weekend of firearms season.
Hunters who would like to have their deer sampled for chronic wasting disease but aren’t covered by the mandatory sampling regulation may do so by using hunter mail-in kits, partner sampling programs or by scheduling an appointment at a DNR wildlife office. A complete list of these new rules and regulations can be found on the DNR website at www.tinyurl. com/y9uhrctd.
IF YOU GO:
HUNTING SEASON DATES
• Early teal season runs Saturday, Sept. 6, through Wednesday, Sept. 10, with shooting hours from sunrise to sunset.
• Early goose season also kicks off Sept. 6 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 21.
Turtle Lake Elementary Cub Scouts honor memory of 9/11
On Thursday, Sept. 11, members of the Turtle Lake Elementary Cub Scouts Pack 9525 gathered in front of the school for a flag-raising ceremony in memory of 9/11. This year, the ceremony was led by the second- and third-grade Scouts, who have advancements tied directly to the U.S. Flag handling and respect. Conor Kendrick, Wolf rank, Sean Kendrick, Arrow of Light rank, and Wade Kavan, Arrow of Light rank, were responsible for carrying the
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flag. The Scouts also took turns raising the flag. Scouts Jack Anderson, Bear rank, and Everett Kjell, Bear rank, read the poem “We Shall Never Forget” by Alan Janowksi.
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• Five students from Irondale were named 2026 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Those students are Teewang Shakdo, Rosa Manning, Boyanna Nikolova, Alison Vu and Joseph Yang. Five students from Irondale were named 2026 National Merit Scholarship commended students. Those students are Caleb Fynewever, Nolan Gunderson, Kevin Nyugen, Owen Peterson and Hanna Zaremba.
• Fourteen gifts for schools and programs were received this period, totaling $2,693. There were 18 gifts received for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf this period for a total of approximately $42,288.
• Board Member Alissa Daire Nelson provided the board with a policy update. According to Daire Nelson, various policies will undergo review. Some of those policies include the organization of the school board, school board committee principles, unethical behaviors, violation of law and conflict of interest.
• According to Superintendent Chris Lennox, school districts must submit information to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) regarding the educational and economic advisability of proposed school construction projects. The district submitted information relative to its proposed capital projects levy to MDE. Lennox said the project has received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education. According to Lennox, the report stated that the projects’ expenditures were in the long-term interest of the district and the district received approval to move forward with the referendum in November. He added that more information about the project will be shared with the public in the future.
• Board Member Shauna Bock gave a presentation about the district’s proposed capital projects levy. The levy would go toward improving security and school safety across the district. (See “Mounds View School Board approves addition of ballot question, proposed levy” Shoreview Press, July 1).
• Lennox also announced that the board will hold its truth in taxation hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the District Center.
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The next Mounds View Public Schools School Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the District Center, 4570 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. Public comments to the board will be at 6:30 p.m. before the meeting.
Madeline Dolby
COUNCIL Q&A: Members look to gain experience, create
Q. How did you hear about the CAT Teen Council?
A. My lovely English and Comp teacher, Ms. Darcy, was the one to tell me about this council, and she urged me to apply and gave me the confidence to go through with it. I was so nervous to be interviewed!
Q. What made you want to apply to the council?
A. Besides Ms. Darcy, of course, what really sold me on this council and made me want to be on it was my love for art and my need to know what goes on "behind the scenes." I felt that there was no better place than this council for me to learn what really goes into art museum management and curating.
Q. What are you hoping to gain from this experience?
A. Apart from reading, art is my one chief hobby, and so I'm looking forward to exploring the professional side of what I've enjoyed as a hobby my whole life.
Q. What are you most looking forward to while being on the council?
A. Meeting other people with interests like mine! No better place than a teen council.
Q. How do you think being on the council will benefit you in the future?
A. Well, besides having a grand old time, I hope to come out of this council with more knowledge on curatorship. I'm an aspiring architect, and I'm sure the skills I learn here will translate well into my career.
Zoe Buzan
Q. Tell me about yourself.
A. Hello! I am currently in my junior year at Mounds View High School.
Q. Are you involved in any other extra-curricular activities? If so, what?
A. I’m a member of Silverwood Park’s Teen Arts Council, or STAC. I’m going on my third year there, and really enjoy it! Recently, I joined Radio K’s “Those Meddling Kids” program, which has been super fun. On the weekends, I work at Pine Tree Apple Orchard.
Q. How did you hear about the CAT Teen Council?
A. Last fall, my mom read an article in the Shoreview Press about the CAT Teen Council. She shared it with me,
and it seemed like a perfect fit!
Q. What made you want to apply to the council?
A. I have always loved museums and art. I think curation is a very fascinating and often overlooked process. This is a great way to get a peek behind the scenes, be introduced to new art and artists and meet some awesome people.
Q. What are you hoping to gain from this experience?
A. This is a wonderful way to meet people with similar interests and build communication and collaboration skills. Along with this, I am hoping that this leads me to unique opportunities in my future. I think it’s a great way to explore career paths.
Q. What are you most looking to while being on the council?
A. Definitely our teen event this spring! It will be super fun, and I cannot wait to see what is in store for us!
Q. How do you think being on the council will benefit you in the future?
A. The council focuses
on communicating ideas, observations and articulating thoughts. These are incredibly helpful skills that will be beneficial down the road. Whether it is in an occupation, relationships, or any other social circumstance, these skills allow for more in-depth conversations.
Jason Skupien
Q. Tell me about yourself.
A. I am a 12th grader at Lakes International Language Academy, or LILA. I love all kinds of art, but my favorite mediums are print making, ceramics and painting.
Q. Are you involved in any other extracurricular activities? If so, what?
A. I do a lot of extracurriculars at LILA. Right now, I'm working on my seventh school play, “Puffs!” In this show I am the head of costumes as well as a mentor for younger kids new to the program. However, I've done lots of different things in the past years, like stage managing, running sound, lights, set/ prop building and more. I also run LILA's equity club. I've been part of the club for four years, and this is my second year leading. Along with this,
I student-teach middle school Visual Arts 1 with kids aged 11-13.
Q. How did you hear about the CAT Teen Council?
A. I actually heard about it from a group for transgender teens called “Teen Tigers.” One of the adults who runs it sent it to us, thinking it could be a good opportunity for some of us!
Q. What made you want to apply to the council?
A. I want to apply because I thought it would be a great opportunity to work with others who share the same love of art as me.
Q. What are you hoping to gain from this experience?
A. I'm hoping to gain some experience in the art field as well as build skills like teamwork, communication, problem solving and time management.
Q. What are you most looking forward to while being on the council?
A. I'm super excited to work on the education programs. I love working with kids and getting
them excited about art!
Q. How do you think being on the council will benefit you in the future?
A. I think it's going to look really great on college resumes, since I'm going to school to teach art. I think it will also give me skills I can use in my career later on.
Other council members include Yumna Ali, Sheila Thach, Ezra Berend and Nora Fielder.
CAT is located at 4600 Churchill St., Shoreview. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more information on the Teen Council, go to cafesjianarttrust.org.
Compiled by Madeline Dolby
Preeti and her husband, Anoop, have lived in Shoreview since 1981. Both their children, Shruti and Sujan, attended District 621, Moundsview schools, where she was actively involved with the PTA and with Sujan’s Boy Scout Troop 609.
Preeti holds master’s degrees in journalism from Osmania University (India) and the University of Minnesota. She recently retired as an independent consultant working on technical writing and instructional design projects for several corporations. Currently, she writes for the Shoreview Press and has published a book for the Minnesota Historical Society (From Seven Rivers to Ten Thousand Lakes: Minnesota’s Indian American Community).
Preeti is a past Board Member of Minnesota Literacy and the India Association of Minnesota (IAM) and was the founding member of the School of India for Languages and Culture (SILC). She continues to volunteer in several activities that she is passionate about, and enjoys
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