Curtain Rising On New CSAH 8/14

Project Will Be Complete By Nov. 3, Planners Say

Barring work-drowning torrential rains or other unexpected major problems, construction should be all but finished on County Highway 8/14 in Hugo and Lino Lakes by the time you read this. ... More

A Passion For Research - A Passion For Family

Sometimes a life-long passion can be sparked by a single incident.

White Bear Lake resident Duane Thein received the American Association for State and Local History Award of Merit on Sept. 16, 2006 in Phoenix, AZ for his book, "Father Joseph Goiffon: A Tale of a French Missionary." Pictured (from left) are: Terry Davis, President and CEO, AASLH; Duane Thein, and AASLH Chair David Crosson, President and CEO, History San Jose.

For White Bear Lake resident Duane Thein, that moment was a lecture in 1981 on the subject of the history of St. Mary of the Lake Church, given by Edwin M. Nakasone. The lecture included a discussion of Father Joseph Goiffon and the part he played in the early history of a number of Catholic parishes in the northeast Twin Cities metropolitan area. ... More

Waterworks Is Reborn As Lions' Haunted House

Two Centerville High School girls huddled next to each other outside the old Waterworks Nightclub in Centerville, exchanging nervous glances and giggles as a green-faced witch beckoned them with a bony finger into the Lions' Haunted House on Oct. 20.

The Centerville Lions Haunted House, an annual tradition for many, was held at Waterworks this year.

Photo by Deb Barnes

"Don't get hurt too bad in there," the witch shrieked. "We fed the werewolf a few hours ago, but I think he's hungry again." ... More