Wyoming Scouts get cold to support mayor

While Wyoming Mayor Sheldon Anderson was isolated for his 141-hour stay on the roof of city hall, he wasn’t alone for his final night on Saturday. Scouts from Troop 142 camped out overnight in snow forts as a sign of support and a way to earn Zero Hero medals. Scouts taking part were Daniel Mollet, Tim Brennhofer, Adam Sieber, Evan Finley and Jacob Gregerson. The Scouts spent most of Saturday afternoon digging snow forts and preparing for the night. The mayor, who can been seen in the background on top the city hall roof, raised about $5000 for the ISD 831 Community Education Teen Center in Forest Lake. (Photo By Cliff Buchan

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Day 7 update

Coming off the roof coverage

Fox 9 News Wyoming Mayor Camps Out on Roof to Raise Money

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/Wyoming_Mayor_Camps_Out_on_Ro/


Forest Lake Times Mayor Anderson back on solid ground

http://forestlaketimes.com/content/view/2505/1/

Thanks to everyone that came out today to see me down. Several exciting opportunity's came up during my stay on the roof that may help us get the word out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Either way we will succeed in keeping the doors of the Teen Center open for area youth and providing a safe place for kids to go after school.

That is all for now but please keep checking back for updates and more information about the Teen Center. Once all the donations come in I'll be posting a total. I intend to continue seeking donations from the ground.

Day 7

The Scouts and I survived a cold night together. -5 below zero is what the temp ended up at early this morning. The Scouts are all packed up and off for a day of skiing. It's been a great week in getting the message out about the Teen Center. The donations are down from last year but the awareness, support and message about how important the Teen Center is to our kids has never been stronger. The kids know there are many people that care about them and the program and that is very special. It's been a honor and privilege in helping get the message out over the last week.

Fox 9 News is on the way up so I need to do some packing and house keeping.

See you on the ground!

Signing off from the Wyoming Hilton

7th and final night in the Wyoming Hilton

Hard to believe this is my last night in the Wyoming Hilton. I guess the tent could be considered the penthouse suite tonight with the Scouts burrowed in snow mounds below me. It was a real treat to watch these guys dig out their snow shelters. Their support of the Teen Center and me is deeply appreciated.

The Scouts are here and digging in

Now that's roughing it!

Day 6

It made it to -10 degrees last night, thankfully it wasn't windy. Looking forward to watching the Boy Scouts build snow shelters to spend the night in. I'll post some pictures later today.

Day 5 update

Thank you everyone who emailed, called and donated today. Your help in keeping the doors open and a safe place for kids to be is greatly appreciated. I'm posting a few pictures. Alex couldn't be without his dad any longer and came up and had dinner with me. He also did a little shoveling. Also took a picture of a mom and daughter dropping off a donation.

Day 5

Made it through a very noisy and windy night. Didn't get that much sleep. Donations are slowly coming in and every dollar helps. Please consider donating $5.00, $10.00 or $25.00 or whatever you can. Each dollar raised goes to help the kids. Joe Moore from Nightlife Entertainment offered his DJ services to hold a special fundraiser at the Teen Center. Thank you KARE 11 for reaching out and finding Joe.

A special thank you to the following

Polaris Industries for the $500.00 donation.
City Attorney Dave Snyder for a $500.00 donation
City Engineeer Mark Erichson $500.00
Wyoming State Bank $500.00
Former Council Member Tom LaBarre $250.00
SRC $250.00
Xccent $100.00
Wyoming Police Officer Brian Rod $100.00
MFRA $100.00
Council Member Joe Zerwas $50.00
Planning Commissioner Frank Storm $50.00


And a HUGE thank you from Olga to former Council Member Ted Phillips for shoveling our sidewalk and driveway this morning.

Day 4 let it snow!

We brought the Extreme back into the mix today with the wind and snow. All is well. Donations are slower this year but keeping the kids in peoples hearts and minds are just as important. Local Scout Troop 142 will be spending Saturday night (my last night on the roof) with me out in the elements. They plan on building and sleeping in snow shelters, having a fire, cooking out and enjoying a night of winter camping. Stop by and say hello. I'm looking forward to Saturday night.

Photo from the Forest Lake Times http://forestlaketimes.com/content/view/2501/1/

Mayor rides out snowstorm on top of city hall

KARE 11 story http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=540653&catid=2

The RiverBank stops by and donates $500.00

Thank you RiverBank for the $500.00 donation and the coffee & cookies!

Local business's selling Teen Center Hearts

The Teen Center kids thank the following business's for selling $1.00 hearts.

Bruce's IGA
Casey's
Wyoming Drug
Wyoming Shell
Cornerstone
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Nesting Grounds
Village Inn
ACE Hardware (Wyoming)
Mansetti's
Friar Tuck's
Old Log Cabin
Perkins (Forest Lake)
Maranantha Church
Lakes 5 Theater
Patriot Bank (Forest Lake)

Stop in and buy a heart and thank local business for helping keep the Teen Center doors open.

Teen Center kids stop by and help me up on the roof