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in Eden Prairie Attorney David Flaherty gives his argument during a Minnesota Supreme Court case at the Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center Thursday, May 5. The case was the State of Minnesota v. Melissa Jean Crawley that originated in Winona County. It was the 33rd time the court has made oral arguments accessible to high school students, in an effort to show just how the system works. PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS They may have been on stage but they were far from acting. The robes, arguments and case were the real thing. Around 700 Eden Prairie High School students heard actual oral arguments in a Minnesota Supreme Court case Thursday, May 5, in the school’s performing arts center. The case was the State of Minnesota v. Melissa Jean Crawley that originated in Winona County. The central question in the case: Does a state law that criminalizes making a false statement about police misconduct a violation of the First Amendment? In general, Crawley’s attorney argued the state law, Minn. Stat. 609.505, subdivision 2, is not constitutional since it makes it illegal to make a false statement that is harmful to a government official, but it does not criminalize false

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statements supportive of a government official. The Supreme Court only heard the oral arguments, and a ruling was not made. Taking four to six months to rule on a case is not abnormal, according to Lissa Finne with the court office. The court usually spends the first two weeks of a month hearing oral arguments and ruling on cases. The second two weeks they read the cases for the next month and write the opinions for the decisions they just decided. That’s how Justice Helen Meyer described the justices’ typical day during the question and answer session after the oral arguments were heard on Thursday. Also during those first two weeks, the court decides which cases they will take. COURT: TO PAGE 22

Justice Paul Anderson has lunch with Eden Prairie High School students following the oral arguments. Anderson is an Eden Prairie High School graduate, and after the meal, he was presented with a personalized Eagles sweatshirt. (Photos by Paul Groessel • Sun Newspapers)

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Andy Pollino, an Eden Prairie High School senior, accomplished student and musician, gives his acceptance speech for the grade 912 Student of the Year award. Eden Prairie Schools Supt. Melissa Krull checks in with K-4 Student of the Year nominee Jimmy Young before dinner is served at the fourth annual Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools recognition ceremony, Wednesday, May 4, at Olympic Hills Country Club in Eden Prairie. Zella Sahar gives her acceptance speech for the Student of the Year, K-4 category during Wednesday’s dinner. (Photos by Paul Groessel • Sun Newspapers)

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson, right, jokingly reminds High School Principal Conn McCartan of an accolade McCartan forgot to mention while introducing Anderson. Anderson graduated from Eden Prairie High School in 1961 and received the Alumni of the Year award last week.

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2011 Legacy Award winners announced BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS It’s nice to get recognized. Especially when it’s not asked for or expected. Some Eden Prairie students, staff, alumni, teachers and volunteers received some for their efforts, attitude and influence in the schools. The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools honored nominees and acknowledged winners of the fourth annual Legacy Awards during a dinner Wednesday, May 4, at Olympic Hills Country Club. The foundation is a nonprofit that formed in 1998 and is volunteer-run. Since the group began, it has given more than $200,000 in grants and scholarships for Eden Prairie students and teachers. Legacy Award winners and nominees were selected by community members, teachers and staff. There were seven award categories, plus a special, surprise award given to Cathy Bockenstedt. She was named Honorary Teacher of the Year at the end of the night’s program. Foundation president Jeff Parker said Bockenstedt has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award almost every year, but since she’s on the foundation’s board of directors, they didn’t want to award one of their own members. AWARD: TO PAGE 10

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City Council has preliminary discussion about long-term street, maintenance funding BY PAUL GROESSEL • SUN NEWSPAPERS With nearly 200 miles of residential streets in the city, the Eden Prairie City Council and staff want to make sure their will be enough funding on a year-to-year basis to pay for maintaining them. Since different roads need repair at different times over their respective lifetimes, the city has a system and program in place to repair the streets when they are needed, said Director of Public Works Gene Dietz during a May 3 workshop. “We have a plan and what we need is funding for it,” Dietz said. The model that the city and consultants have worked out in the past would require about $2 million per year (not including inflation) to make streets sustainable in the long-term. To help come up with some ideas, the city’s Budget Advisory Commission citizen group will begin looking into a variety of funding options for the Capital Maintenance and Reinvestment Fund, which is where a lot of street work payments come from. The fund is used roadwork, trails and other maintenance costs exceeding $25,000. Each year, the fund usually has $2 million in street and trail work alone, Dietz said. In recent years, little money has gone into the fund, which is expected to have a deficit by the end of 2015. It had a balance of $6.7 million at the end of 2010, said finance director Sue Kotchevar. Earlier this year, the BAC was charged with finding potential revenue sources for the fund (often referred to as the CIP).

Those possible sources were discussed during the May 3 workshop. The city council considered which of the options they’d like to rule out and which they’d like to have the BAC dig into further. Funding options the BAC will most likely look into include the tax levy, special assessments from reconstruction projects, franchise fees, street light utility fees, user fees, liquor store funds and other sources. “I think some [funding options] we know we’d say no to,” Council member Ron Case said during the meeting, but it would be good to have the BAC analyze all options, so council members could know and explain why those options were ruled out. Council member Brad Aho said he’d like to see multiple funding sources for the maintenance budget, not just one key source. The meeting was a precursor to the yearly budgeting that will take up much of the city council’s schedule for the coming months. Since the early May workshop was an initial discussion, it’s unclear how much revenue each option could provide, and it’s unclear how it could directly impact residents. The BAC is expected to begin hashing that out. Council member Sherry Butcher Wickstrom said she’d like to see talks about the future not be limited to funding sources, but on innovation. It seems a lot of the discussed funding option are traditional ways of doing things, she said. She’s like to see some new ideas for how the city operates, not just how they’re funded. Info: edenprairie.org.

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Beginning May 20, Hopkins’ Mainstreet will transform into “ArtStreet.” Five sculptures will be welded into place on the street, the first step in creating ArtStreet, a program designed to incorporate art into the community. This marks the first year in what will become an ongoing program, a collaboration between the city, Hopkins Business & Civic Association and the Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts. The vision includes permanent and rotating artwork displayed downtown Hopkins. “It is our hope the art forms will vary over time and the locations will grow,” said Kersten Elverum, Hopkins director of economic planning and development. “The possibilities are endless as we look at other landmarks and gateways to Hopkins.” The project is funded partially through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. ArtStreet will incorporate new artwork each year. The pieces arriving May 20 are on loan for a year, with only one becoming part of a permanent collection. The other pieces will be available for purchase at the end of the project year. Although this year’s lineup is heavy on sculptures, Elverum said it was the city’s hope that the art forms would vary over time, incorporating interactive pieces, light and projection art and more. The pieces will be located in front of the Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, on 10th Avenue North, on Ninth Avenue South at the Clock Tower Plaza and in front of Marketplace Lofts, 750 Mainstreet. One of the artists participating this year is Richards Poey, whose sculpture will be at the Clock Tower Plaza. He has participated in similar shows in Sioux Falls, S.D. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to show the public the beauty of art,” he said. Poey, an Eden Prairie resident, began sculpting in 1997 after retiring from Honeywell. It quickly grew from a retirement hobby to a passion. ARTSTREET: TO PAGE 18

“Like a Tree, Rooted in the Earth,” a sculpture by Richards Poey of Eden Prairie, will be one of the pieces on display in downtown Hopkins as part of the ArtStreet program. (Submitted photo)

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Homes Within Reach making ownership possible in west metro The nonprofit organization has helped close to 90 families like the Trailers purchase houses in west Hennepin County over the last 10 years. Homes Within Reach Executive Director Janet Lindbo said the program, also known as the West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust, has qualified buyers purchase the house structure, and lease the land underneath it for a nominal fee. By removing the cost of land from the equation, mortgage payments, property taxes and closing costs are significantly reduced, making homeownership possible for working households, she said. The Minnetonka-based organization began in 2001 when community leaders in that city saw a need for permanent affordable homeownership for teachers, retail and customer service workers, food custodians, municipal employees and other laborers. “We want to meet the needs of those essential workers in our communities,” which have since grown to also include Brooklyn Park, Deephaven, Edina, Eden Prairie, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Richfield, St. Louis Park and Wayzata, said Lindbo. With a decade of service behind it,

BY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS For many working families, purchasing a home in one of west Hennepin County’s suburban climes is out of reach. When a job brought Chris and Angie Trailer to the Twin Cities from Iowa last year, they were disappointed to find even several years of savings wouldn’t take them very far. “We had a sizeable down payment,” said Angie. “The problem we kept running into was my husband works in human services and that’s not a big money maker.” Angie, who stays home with kids Kailey, 4, and 2-year-old Ethan, said they couldn’t find a decent house in the area with affordable monthly mortgage payments. Then the property manager at their rental in Bloomington told them about Homes Within Reach. For the last six months they’ve owned a modest rambler in Edina. She said her children love having their own rooms and a backyard to play in. “It’s been a wonderful little place for us,” said Angie Trailer. “And especially with our two kids, getting into the Edina School District was just a dream for us.”

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Lawmakers shouldn’t widen gaps in property tax burdens BY MIKE MAGUIRE AND NANCY TYRA-LUKENS GUEST COLUMNISTS For years, we’ve been told Greater Minnesota communities needed to be specially protected from property tax increases because property taxes hit wallets in their communities harder than in ours. But, a report from the Minnesota Department of Revenue shows these longheld assumptions are not true. Homeowners in the Twin Cities metro area pay a 39-percent higher share of their income to property taxes than their Greater Minnesota counterparts. That fact is revealed in the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s “Residential Homestead Property Tax Burden Report”

released earlier this year. It’s a myth-buster of a report, providing hard evidence that property tax burdens in the Twin Cities metro area are more onerous than in Greater Minnesota. This comparison between homeowners with the same income, regardless of where they live, shows that metro-area property taxpayers devote 3.19 percent of their income to property taxes compared to just 2.30 percent in Greater Minnesota. As legislators and Gov. (Mark) Dayton grapple with a $5-billion budget deficit, there’s no question cuts will be made. We believe when lawmakers and the governor make those cuts, they should be mindful of these property tax inequities and do everything possible to make the situation better,

not worse. If legislators hold to the outdated narrative that’s been spun at the state Capitol for years – that Greater Minnesota can’t afford to absorb any cuts in state programs – they run the risk of widening, not narrowing, the gap. The facts show that Twin Citiesarea taxpayers actually subsidize the costs of Greater Minnesota services through a variety of ways. And, now we know that property tax burdens in the metro area are higher than in out state. To help educate citizens and legislators about this inequity, the Municipal Legislative Commission, a coalition of 16 suburban communities including more TAXES: TO PAGE 9

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Stensrud: We need to reign in spending To the editor: One thing is abundantly clear at the Capitol: no matter how much we spend, someone in St. Paul always wants to spend some more. Minnesota expects to receive an additional $3 billion in revenue during the 2012-13 term, enough for a 9 percent increase in spending. That should be plenty to make ends meet, yet our governor proposes raising taxes by billions more to pay for a 22-percent spending increase over the next two years. The good news is our governor cannot spend money; he can only make reductions. The House offered his budget proposal during a tax committee hearing recently, but it was resoundingly voted down by members of both parties. Our state’s spending habits do not match the economic realities of today. I am a smallbusiness owner, so I know the

financial slumps and have struggled right alongside my customers. I also am a father who is concerned about tuition costs, and I worry whether my son will find a job when he graduates from college next year. Families are struggling to pay for gas and pay the mortgage. We have all adjusted our family budgets and it is time for our state to follow suit instead of insisting on spending more. We must quit the old habit of assuming spending more money will fix any given problem, while failing to scrutinize the outcomes and returns on our investments. I have authored a number of proposals to help our state run more efficiently and will continue working on new ideas. We need to stick with our priorities and live within our means. Tax hikes and spending increases will not help our business climate. It may require difficult decisions, but we must remain disciplined to shape a sustainable future for Minnesota. Kirk Stensrud Eden Prairie

Stensrud is the Republican Representative for the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 42A, which encompasses sections of Minnetonka and Eden Prairie.

Alternative school is good fit for daughter To the editor: I am writing to let the community know about an amazing but not well-known resource for area students called Prairie Center Alternative School in Eden Prairie. Our daughter was struggling to keep up in a large local high school. The big, lecture-based format did not meet her learning style. She was always behind. When a family accident struck, the emotional toll of the accident and ever mounting workload proved daunting. In stepped Prairie Center Alternative. The small class sizes and self-directed but structured classes have more than met our daughter’s needs. The

atmosphere promotes higherlevel thinking without the distractions present in many larger classrooms. Real learning takes place every day sparking many new interests and avenues of inquiry. The instructors are bright, engaged and caring toward their students. The administrators are flexible and interested in each student’s success. During a recent visit, I was impressed to see all students either quietly studying or engaged in small group discussions. The first day there, our daughter took a series of tests to assess her learning style. Those have shaped her ongoing instruction. Fridays are used to perform community service or interact with outside speakers. She now gets up easily each day because she wants to go to school. Even though she is going to school at Prairie Center Alternative, her final transcript will be from her local high school. For students who have a hard time with one-size fits all, Prairie Center Alternative is a model that works. Kim Montgomery Edina

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the deceptive prosperity teaching propagates an overly simplistic formula as it pertains to relating to God – just crack the God code and God is duty-bound to bless. Obviously, God is not a problem to solve or a code to crack. Moreover, do we really believe we can manipulate God into releasing what is in His hands – and that the “only things” in His hands are “things?” The tragedy of this teaching is that it reduces the Christian experience to getting something from God, and “our getting” something out of God trumps “our loving” God with all of our hearts, minds, souls, strength and “our loving” our neighbors as ourselves (Mt. 22: 37-38). In addition, it eclipses “our living” all out for the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31) not ourselves. Now to be fair, the message on “blessing” is not wholly inaccurate, but it is woefully incomplete. God does bless His people materially, but not all the time, and not just materially. Unfortunately, the concept of blessing in “religious America” has been notoriously equated with promotion, not DOBBS: TO PAGE 9

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persecution; success, not suffering; getting invited, not getting insulted; bigger, not smaller; health, not pain; more, not less; and now, not later. Interestingly, the silence is deafening in Christian circles when it comes to the categories of persecution, suffering, insult, smaller, pain, less, and later as being a part of the biblical equation of blessing. These are the blessings of God that no one really wants. Consequently, when we settle for a truncated definition of the word “blessing,” we are destined not for a life of blessing, but for a life of frustration and defeat and misguided striving. Additionally, and I think most importantly, if our Christian experience becomes nothing more than the quest for God’s blessings, it comes at the high cost of missing God’s greatest blessing and reward of all: Himself (Genesis 15:1). So, let’s seek first God and His Kingdom because God is God’s greatest blessing.

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Rather shocked, teacher Cathy Bockenstedt listens to Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools President Jeff Parker explain why the Foundation surprised her with an Honorary Teacher of the Year award. Even though she’s on the foundation’s board of directors, Parker said the nominations she has received and the things she’s done are worthy of recognition. leadership skills. While presenting the award, Jonathan Young, last year’s winner, noted Pollino also earned a 35 on his ACT. “Although all of these activities, accomplishments, and accolades are impressive, what really makes Andy stand out in our minds is his character,” the nomination letter from Julie and Joel Young said. “Andy is humble, courageous, kind, loving young man, who has consistently demonstrated his caring for others and his selflessness.” Volunteers of the Year: Ann Steen and Jo Benson Benson was nominated by community members, including Bill and Susan Paulus. “It’s hard to find a major band initiative that Jo is not supporting in one way or another,” the nomination letter said. “Jo has been a dedicated PTO member and contributor throughout many years with her children” in four different schools. Steen was also nominated by community member Deb Karulf. An excerpt from her nomination letter: “Ann is a humble helper. She just quietly accomplishes it all with a sweet spirit and smile on her face. Ann never bats an eyelash, but she takes on enormous tasks of volunteer coordinating with Herculean effort and equal success.” Alumnus of the Year: Paul Anderson A staff member and other alumnus selected Anderson, an associate justice in the Minnesota Supreme Court and member of the graduating class of 1961. He selected Eden Prairie High School for the Supreme Court oral arguments that took place May 5, so approximately 700 students could get a glimpse of how the court operates. Anderson has also been involved with various community education groups.

Vincent Thomas, an Eden Prairie High School math teacher since the 1970s, thanks the Jonathan Young for nominating him during his acceptance speech for the Teacher of the Year Award. (Photos by Paul Groessel • Sun Newspapers) “I see this alum as a man who will be renowned for his work for a long time and we are proud to call him an Eagle,” according to nominator Eden Prairie High School Principal Conn McCartan. Staff of the Year, Individual: Kevin McGee He is an education coordinator for Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion. Nominator Andrea Becker wrote, “His efforts to support both students and teachers are seen daily. He actively encourages social justices, and brings this into schools via his language, volunteer opportunities, book collection, and hunger program efforts. Kevin just makes a person feel in control, calm, and capable of anything.” Staff of the Year, Group: Jim Anderson, Larry Paul, Ed Kerber, Rick Brockopp, Greg Paulsen and Bryan Van Ningren The nomination letter from community members highlighted the facility and maintenance crew’s daily efforts and their work during special events. “Each year we look forward to seeing the guys because they arrive with smiles on their faces and attitudes that make what is a very hectic day seem more relaxed.” Teacher of the Year: Vincent Thomas Thomas has taught math classes at Eden Prairie High School since 1972, according to nominator Jonathan Young. “His great sense of humor dictates a positive and relaxing environment in the classroom, making it easier to learn. … He demonstrates the important principles of both learning and teaching: having vision for the future of his pupils, committing himself to the best of the class, and taking action to ensure his students benefit from his teaching.” A complete list of nominees is available on the foundation’s website. Info: foundationforepschools.org.

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ticketing software implemented last year will help streamline the citation process, which could actually mean more traffic and other violations in the future. “In the long-run, you’re going to see the numbers increase,” Paulson said. The software took some training and time to implement, Paulson said, so once the orientation process is over, the system will become fully efficient. The new system eliminates a lot of paperwork, he said. Rather than the officer writing out a traffic ticket by hand and distributing copies to the courts, the driver and the police department, the new computerized system can print and send citations from a squad car at the push of a button, Paulson said. In terms of specific incidents, there were two homicide cases in 2010 and none in 2009, according to Paulson. Both incidents involved infants, one of which started as a homicide investigation, but no homicide charges came about. “It was more of a possible child protection issue,” Paulson said.

The other homicide arrest was the recently settled Randel Richardson case. Richardson, a 37-year-old Eden Prairie man, was found not guilty of first-degree murder late last month due to mental illness. Reported domestic assaults also increased from 2009, when there were 95 cases. In 2010, there were 126 reported cases. Paulson said he thinks this is because officers have begun categorizing some incidents as domestic assault that they previously would not. Police calls may start as a public assist or disturbance, but upon closer look, officers classify it as a domestic situation. Officers then look for ways to prevent those domestic situations from becoming violent in the future, Paulson said. Part of that preventative work has come from the Domestic Abuse Response Team, Paulson said. DART formed in 2006, works with domestic abuse victims and makes efforts to preCRIME: TO PAGE 18

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A Richfield woman has been charged with swindling her Eden Prairie employer while acting as a bookkeeper. The following allegations were provided in a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court: Jessica Belcher, 28, worked as a bookkeeper for Skyview Dairy beginning in 2008. The business owner, an Eden Prairie resident, noticed that between Jan. 1, 2010, and March 14 of this year, Belcher had written five checks to herself from

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Triathlete raising funds for Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools has announced Brad Canham will compete in the Wisconsin — Ironman triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 11. to raise funds for the foundation. An Ironman triathlon features three consecutive events: a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike race, followed by a 26.2 mile run (marathon) covering a total distance of 140.6 miles. It is one of the most challenging events for some of the nation’s best endurance athletes. Funds raised on the foundation’s behalf will go towards the purchase of additional robotics kits for the Eden Prairie Robotics team. In 2009, the foundation sponsored the initial purchase of 28 robotics units, which have been used in 9 different classes by 270 students. Every $365 donated will provide for

the purchase of an additional kit and help expand the robotics program in the schools. The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1998 to support and enhance the legacy of excellence in Eden Prairie schools. A board of community volunteers runs the foundation. The foundation raises money for the schools by sponsoring events such as the Taste of Eden Prairie, the Alma Mater Trotter and the FEPS Golf Classic. Info: foundationforepschools.org.

St. Paul Chamber to play in Eden Prairie Conductor Joana Carneiro returns to lead the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra in an upcoming Eden Prairie program that includes Dvoák’s Nocturne in B for String Orchestra and John Adams’ Son of Chamber Symphony. Pianist Shai Wosner will be featured in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G. The performances have been sched-

uled 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., Friday, May 20, at Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie. Tickets are $10, $25 and $40. Children’s tickets are $5. They are available by calling the orchestra ticket office, by calling or visiting the ticket office on the third floor of The Historic Hamm Building, 408 Saint Peter St., Saint Paul. Info: 651-291-1144 or thespco.org.

Arc Greater Twin Cities event June 2 For anyone who uses government services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or if anyone on a waiting list for services, The Arc Greater Twin Cities is offering a meeting with elected officials from Senate District 42 at the home of Shari Lackey. This home visit has been scheduled 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, June 2, at 8007 Island Road, Eden Prairie. Many disability services will be affected by decisions made at the capitol this year.

This Arc home visit will give local residents an opportunity to share their story and discuss disability-related issues in an informal setting. Elected officials who have been invited to participate are Minnesota Sen. David Hann and Hennepin County Commissioner Jan Callison. The Arc Greater Twin Cities fosters respect and access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, giving them the power to achieve a full and satisfying life. The Arc was started 65 years ago by parents determined to ensure the most full and independent lives possible for their children. Today, The Arc continues to be a family-focused, grassroots organization helping individuals and families address issues such as early intervention, education, transition to adulthood, health care, housing, employment, guardianship and more. This event is free of charge, but participants are requested to register by May 31. Information and registration: 952-9200855 or arcgreatertwincities.org.

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Former home health nurse enjoys creating healthier homes New Windows for America expanding its products, efficiency and facility Rhonda and Jim Steffes have owned and operated New Windows for America in New Brighton since 2000. Their business has grown to 30 employees and moved in March 2011 to a bigger location in New Brighton off of 35W. The company sells and installs residential windows, doors, siding, attic insulation, metal and solar roofing. “We started as a windows only company, but over the years have expanded to include more energy efficient products,” said Rhonda, who started the company after working for 10 years as a home health care RN. “I went from taking care of people to taking care of homes. We want to be your Energy Savings Solution Company.” Jim was a CPA working as the chief financial officer for a manufacturing plant before he joined Rhonda in the company. “We were founded after all the hassles and high prices we obtained while searching for windows in our home,” says Rhonda. “We felt we could do it better, cheaper and with less hassles for the homeowner. We become your

‘window guy’ for any problems, questions or concerns. One call to us will take care of it.” With the federal government pushing homeowners to be more energy efficient, New Windows for America has joined forces with Xcel Energy and is now a trade partner. “Our relationship with Xcel Energy helps us help our customers save money by making their homes more energy efficient with attic insulation,” adds Rhonda. “We also made homes energy efficient with Energy Star certified windows, guaranteed to help save up to 40 percent in home energy costs.” Solar roofing is another new product the company is installing so homeowners can eliminate a large portion of their home electrical costs, which in turn helps decrease our dependency on foreign oil. For the last nine years the company has received the Super Service Award from Angies List and has an A-plus rating from the Better Business Bureau. They also have a 6 month Same-as-Cash financing program. Rhonda claims that a major key to their

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Explore energy-efficient window coverings The ultimate goal of homeowners may be to install new energyefficient windows on their homes. However, the reality is that new windows can be a costly endeavor, one that's not necessarily for affordable for homeowners who continue to tighten their purse strings in a struggling economy. There are alternatives to installing new windows, including exploring options in energy-saving window coverings and draperies that can help prevent the exchange of air from inside and outside the home. Because they can be considerably less expensive than replacement windows, energy-saving window coverings are a viable option for those looking to eliminate drafts or preventing summer's heat from entering the home via windows that aren't up to snuff. There are several different styles from which to choose that make good alternatives for homeowners. Homeowners can convert traditional drapes into energy-saving options by making them fit more snugly. By securing the sides and the bottoms of the drapery to the walls with double-sided tape or Velcro, the curtains will contain the air that flows from the drafty window. Options also abound for homeowners who prefer blinds or drapes that are energy-efficient. Honeycomb blinds are the new alternative to mini blinds or verticals. They are made from accordion pleated fabric that forms a honeycomb pattern when the blinds are lowered. The double-layer blinds insulate the windows and can prevent heat

or cool air loss. Some accordion blinds are even rated for their efficiency. Black-out drapes can do more than darken a room for those who want to sleep longer in the morning. These drapes can keep hot sunlight out during the summer months, which can lead to a cooler home and less money spent on air conditioning. The same drapes can block drafts in cooler months because of the thickness of this type of curtain. Individuals who live in warm climates should select drapes and blinds that are light in color so they will reflect the sunlight and prevent rooms from overheating. Awnings or shrubbery placed by westand south-facing windows can help block even the harshest of the sun's rays. There are also energy-saving window films that can be applied to insulate windows and/or reflect sunlight. An added barrier between the glass of the window and the interior of the home may be all that's needed to make temperatures more comfortable. Until drafty windows can be replaced, homeowners can rely on energy-saving window coverings to help alleviate drafts or loss of cool air inside of the home. Different types of blinds and drapes can be used to provide insulation on drafty windows and prevent energy loss.

Consider concrete walls to replace wood Building the envelope of a house with concrete instead of wood is in high demand in the 21st century. Concrete is now a premium choice for delivering energy efficiency -- and as a replacement for wood framing, concrete walls reduce the need for trees and represent a big step in responsible building. Indeed, the latest technology in this field is able to deliver important energy savings -- as well as significant environmental and human health benefits. The award-winning wall system, by industry leader, Nudura, builds with pre-assembled forms, each one stacked, reinforced, and then filled with concrete. Once locked together (like Lego), the system creates a solid, monolithic concrete wall. Energy savings are recorded up to 70 percent. Drafts are eliminated. Wood-rot, mould, and the related toxicity are eliminated. The concrete building envelope is recorded to be up to three times more sound resistant, four times more fire resistant, and nine times stronger. More information on this building system is available online at www.nudura.com.

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ArtStreet FROM PAGE 4 He has been interested in art since he was a child growing up in New York City. He was employed doing design and marketing work for Honeywell. “When I retired, it was a natural step to move into the art field,” he said. “It satisfies my creative bent.” His ArtStreet piece, titled “Like a Tree, Rooted in the Earth,” features a

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woman doing a yoga “tree” pose standing on a globe of the earth. It took more than four months to create the four-foot high bronze sculpture. Poey said Hopkins had changed quite a bit in the last 10 or so years, adding its art center, new restaurants and other businesses. He likes that people will be able to enjoy his art as they walk through downtown. “(Hopkins) is doing everything in its power to involve the community,” he said. “It’s a wonderful way to get the community involved in the visual arts.”

Besides Poey, the other artists featured include Kyle Fokken of Minneapolis, Norman Holen of Richfield and Deb Zeller of Victoria. Elverum said two of the ArtStreet program’s goals were to support artists and provide them the opportunity to reach new audiences and make highquality art easily accessible to the greater Hopkins community. The city also wants to re-enforce the brand of Hopkins as an arts community. Residents will be asked to vote on their favorite piece, including a special chil-

dren’s choice award. “It is hoped that the project brings both current residents and new visitors to Mainstreet and in doing so, they discover all the great things Hopkins has to offer,” Elverum said.

Opening reception The ArtStreet sculptures will be installed the afternoon of Friday, May 20. An opening reception will be held 6-8 p.m. that evening at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet.

Crime FROM PAGE 12 vent abuse. A third category, commercial and business burglaries, saw a decrease. It probably came from catching one burglar, Paulson said. In 2009 there were 59 non-residential burglaries, compared to 25 in 2010. Paulson said the arrest of Mark Seaborn in late 2009 could account for burglaries being cut in half. Seaborn was convicted of burglary in 2010. He had five burglary convictions prior to that.

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Jan Jacobson was among the hundreds who gathered for the West Metro National Day of Prayer Breakfast May 5 at Medina Entertainment Center, Medina. The event featured prayer for seven specific areas of the community: Government, Military, Media, Business, Education, Church and Family. Those attending dined on fruit and pastries.

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Homes FROM PAGE 5 “We really think the mission is great for our communities,” said Hamilton, an Edina resident and co-chair of the event. Homes Within Reach purchases typically foreclosed and abandoned properties with funding from local, state and federal programs, and private donors. The properties are then refurbished to safety, health and efficiency guidelines before they are sold to the new owners. Fixes can include new electrical wiring, windows, roofs and appliances. Owner Christine Johnson, who’s been in her St. Louis Park house for a year and a half, said she was blown away by its condition. “Everything was new in my home except for the washer and dryer,” she said, taking away the risk for immediate costly repairs that could break the bank. “They make sure that you will be able to succeed in home ownership.” Johnson, who works as certified peer counselor for Ramsey County Adult Mental Health, is a foster parent and single mom to an adopted 4-year-old boy. She said she had never entertained the possibility of owning a home until she saw a Homes Within Reach flier in a coffee shop. To qualify, buyers must earn less than

80 percent of the area median income. Most clients make closer to 58 percent, said Lindbo. The average household income is $40,868. Buyers must be able to get a mortgage. The average monthly mortgage payment is $907, often equal to or less than the cost many were paying to rent. Lindbo said while home prices have dropped in some areas over the past few years, the cost of the land has not decreased in the suburbs. Homes Within Reach has found available properties need more work, offsetting savings. Additionally, more people are looking for affordable options as wages and hours have been reduced. At the same time, nonprofits are facing funding challenges with public and private sector cuts. For example, Community Development Block Grant dollars were reduced 16 percent in the 2011 federal budget, Lindbo said. Homes Within Reach receives money from that source from three of the communities it serves, including $82,000 allocated by the city of Edina in 2010. Lindbo said currently Homes Within Reach is able to add 10-15 homes a year to its roster and at any given time is working with up to 30 applicants in different stages of the process. Board member Patti Marrinan of Edina said her favorite part is seeing the smiles on new homeowners’ faces after closing.

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For Marrinan, co-chair of the upcoming benefit, housing has long been a passion. She remembers her father, a real estate agent, working hard to get one young couple into their first home. Her mother’s plan to finally paint their own house was dashed because it turned out he didn’t take any commission. “My father had this passion that all people should have a home and I’ll never forget that,” she said. Minnetonka resident Rebecca Edmondson is also on board, a third of which is comprised by clients like herself and Johnson. Edmondson said she wants to give back to others what she’s received since purchasing her home a year and a half ago through Homes Within Reach. Unlike most clients, Edmondson was not a first-time buyer. She sold her first home 15 years ago to move to Mexico, where she worked as an academic advisor for a private international Catholic school system, eventually becoming a vice principal. She was later transferred to Chicago. After going through a divorce, she came home to Minnesota, however, her teaching license didn’t transfer. She heard about Homes Within Reach while working part-time at an after-school program She said having a permanent home near family was important for her and son Lalo, 12, after moving so many times in recent years.

“Our house is in a very nice neighborhood,” said Edmondson, who is nearing completion of a master’s degree in curriculum development. “There are a lot of kids my son’s age here. His new best friend lives next door. He can walk to his school bus and feel safe.” Once owners purchase their home, they can stay there even if their income increases beyond 80 percent of the area median. If they decide to sell their home during the course of their 99-year land lease, it must be sold to a qualifying buyer. Often, owners will work with Homes Within Reach to complete the transaction. Hamilton said each investment over time has the potential to serve a large number of people. “The average person stays in one of our homes for about nine years,” said Hamilton. “Because we can put this land in our trust for a century, our 90 homes will serve 900 families.” Lindbo said the communities where the homes are located also benefit from the new dedicated homeowners and community members. The Trailers said they enjoy owning a home and doing all of the work that comes with it. They are already planning some upgrades in their kitchen. “We have all these dreams for the house,” said Angie. “It as completely move-in ready and now we can totally dream whatever we want to.”

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FROM PAGE 1 They consider around 750-800 cases every year, Meyer said, and they vote on which of those is important enough for them to take. The court usually accepts one in eight cases presented to them, according to a statement from the court. “We have a very routine work life. I can tell you a year from now what I’m going to be doing. … We spend a lot of time reading and writing, and that’s the bottom line,” Meyer said. When asked what the two biggest issues that come before the Supreme Court, Meyer said cases regarding the government’s right to search for evidence and the right of government to question someone without the presence of a lawyer. Justices also explained that the Minnesota Supreme Chief Justice Lorie Gildea sits down for lunch with students followCourt is the highest court in the state, they have the ing the question and answer session. (Photo by Paul Groessel • Sun final say on cases and interpretation of state law. So, Newspapers) they don’t see the parties in the cases, the defendants But, there are times when a justice is privy to inforor appellants as the typical trial court would. mation that could affect the outcome of a ruling, he That court is expected to be impartial and rule on the said, but those are rare. merits of a law. The justices discussed that ideal, and “There have been occasions where I’ve recused one student asked a follow up question: What happens [myself],” he said. when a justice’s personal bias is too strong for one case? Anderson is an Eden Prairie native with some extenJustice Paul Anderson said all the justices come from sive roots. Anderson Lakes is named after his family, he a variety of backgrounds, which is a good thing. said. He’s also an Eden Prairie graduate, class of 1961, “You want seven of us, because the seven of us have so he’ll soon be celebrating his 50th anniversary (but, those different backgrounds and experiences,” he said. not until June 2, he quipped). “I actually found it – I was politically active before I And, the previous night, he received the Alumni of came on the court, but I found it quite easy to set that the Year award from the Foundation for Eden Prairie aside.”

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EP Varsity and JV Softball vs. Minnetonka Where: Miller Park, 8208 Eden Prairie Road When: 4:15 p.m. Info: classiclake.org.

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14 Arts in the Park Where: Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: edenprairie.org. Used Book Sale Where: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 612-5436275

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Children’s Story time Where: Barnes and Noble, 3000 Eden Prairie Center When: 10:30 a.m. Info: 952-9445683

Critter close up When: 3-4 p.m. Where: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: xr.com/critters

Nature Adventurers: What Makes an Amphibian (ages 3-5) Where: Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Dr., Richfield When:10-11:30a.m. Price: $8 Info: 612-8619365 (registration required)

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EPHS Lacrosse vs. Minnetonka Where: Minnetonka High School, Einer Anderson Field, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka When: 7:30 p.m. Info: classiclake.org.

EPHS Varsity baseball vs. Hopkins Where: Hopkins High School, 2400 Lindbergh Drive When: 4:30 p.m. Info: classiclake.org.

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Kevin Brooke Brooke was medalist with a 1-under-par 71 as the Eden Prairie boys golf team defeated Minnetonka 298-324 May 4 at Olympic Hills. The Eagles are ranked first in Class 3A.

Tommy Hanson

BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS This has been a difficult spring for Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire. His baseball team has struggled because of illnesses, injuries and lack of hitting. Eden Prairie High School baseball coach Mike Halloran has dealt with a few injury issues as well this spring. His No. 1 starting pitcher Adam Bray opened the 2011 season by throwing a 10-0 shutout against Bloomington Jefferson April 14. But Bray injured his ankle and was sidelined for half of the season. And several other Eagle regulars have been bothered by injuries. But while the Twins have struggled to a losing record, defending state Class 3A champion Eden Prairie has relied on its depth to post an impressive 13-3 overall record and 7-2 Lake Conference mark. Bray, who had a 7-0 record last season, made his second appearance of the season May 9, when the Eagles defeated Edina 4-3 at Braemar Field. He picked up a save in relief by striking out three Hornet hitters in the bottom of the seventh. Lance Thonvold (3-0) recorded the pitching win by allowing eight hits and three earned runs in six innings. “It was nice to get Bray back on the mound and a few other players healthy,” said Eden Prairie head coach Mike Halloran. “We have been plugging along and our players are working hard. “We just haven’t been fielding or hitting on a consistent basis. We made four errors in a 6-2 loss to Minnetonka last week. “But we are getting pretty good pitching and strong efforts from our players,” added the Eagle coach.

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EP Eagles overcome adversity to post winning baseball record

The Eden Prairie resident has played a key role on the Holy Family baseball team this spring. Hanson went 5-for-9 with two home runs and four RBI during a doubleheader sweep of Montgomery-Lonsdale (16-6, 8-5) last week. Holy Family has a 9-1 record.

Kate Tobin The Eden Prairie native and Augustana College senior was named to the AllNorthern Sun Intercollegiate Conference women’s golf team. She had a 78.1 stroke average heading into regional play and finished second in the Minnesota State Invitational.

Matt Griffin Eden Prairie shortstop Tony Skjefte covers second base on a pick-off attempt of a Minnetonka runner during the Eagles’ 6-2 May 4 at Round Lake Stadium. Skjefte and his Eagle teammates have a 13-3 record heading into the final two weeks of the regular season. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer) Tyler Ruemmele and Ryan Bull had two hits apiece in the one-run win over Edina. Thonvold contributed one hit and one RBI. Danny Blasy had one hit and two RBIs. Eden Prairie defeated Hopkins 6-4 May 6 at Round Lake Stadium. Ruemmele improved his pitching record to 4-1 with the win. He allowed four hits and struck our five in five innings. Thonvold picked up his fourth save of the season working the final two innings. Ruemmele continued to pound the ball. He finished with three hits, including a home run, and drove in three runs. Bull and Thonvold had two hits apiece. Thonvold and Tony Skjefte were credited with one hit each. Eden Prairie swept a pair of games against Wayzata last week. The Eagles

beat the Trojans 4-1 May 2 as Thonvold pitched six innings and struck out nine while giving up eight hits. Reliever Dylan Frederick pitched the final inning to preserve the win. Skjefte drove in one run with a sacrifice fly. Ruemmele also had one RBI. Grant Soderberg collected two hits. Eden Prairie defeated Wayzata 9-1 May 3 as Soderberg was the winning pitcher. He allowed seven hits and struck out four in five innings. Anthony King-Foreman pitched the final two innings and gave up only one hit. Ruemmele and Blasy had two hits each. Blasy was credited with two RBIs. Ryan Maenke had one hit and two RBIs. Skjefte drove in another run with a sacrifice fly.

The Eden Prairie boys track athlete placed first in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 41.40 seconds in the Eden Prairie Booster Invitational April 30. Griffin finished third in the 110 hurdles (16.02).

Ciera Stifel Stifel had four goals and three assists as the Eden Prairie girls team defeated Hopkins 18-5 April 26.

Mitch Hugdahl The Eden Prairie All-State boys lacrosse player had three goals and one assist in the Eagles’ 7-5 loss to Minnetonka April 28.

McKenzie Johnson The Eden Prairie girls lacrosse goalie has helped lead the Eagles to an unbeaten record. Johnson made 12 saves in an 18-5 victory over Hopkins. Editor’s note: Send nominations for Stars of the Week honors to sports editor Greg Kleven at gkleven@acnpapers.com. Youth, high school, college and adult recreational sports athletes will be considered.

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Eagle track squads finish second at Edina Invitational Eden Prairie teams had two runner-up finishes in the Edina Invitational track and field meet May 6 at Kuhlman Field. The Eagle boys squad was second with 156 points. Stillwater was champion with 193 points in the eight-team meet. Rounding out the standings were Edina (112), Hopkins (96), Bloomington Jefferson (56), Bloomington Kennedy (44), Minneapolis Washburn (38) and Robbinsdale Cooper (35). Eden Prairie’s Michael Sandle placed third in the 100-meter dash in 11.23 seconds. He followed with a second-place time of 22.48 in the 200. David Platner was fourth in the 200 (23.39) and Steve Frisbie came in sixth (23.62). The Edina Invitational featured a unique 600-meter race. Platner finished first in 1 minute, 22.75 seconds. In the 800, Mohamed Mohamed was second (1:59.60). Eden Prairie’s Danny Virgin had a third-place time of 15.58 in the 110 hurdles. Alex Dewey was fifth in that event (16.20). Rashawn Fountain added valuable points in the 300 hurdles by placing second (39.66). Matt Griffin was fourth (41.72) and Jack Lagermeier finished fifth (42.05). Eden Prairie’s second-place 4x100 relay consisted of Dane Niemira, Latrell Snider, Jordan Mugurura and Sam Wright. The Eagles placed third in the 4x200 relay with a cast of Met Hines, Griffin, Lagermeier and Virgin. Roy Schillack, Evan Olawsky and Andrew Hansen finished second in the 4x800 relay. Sandle came in third in the long jump with an effort of 20 feet, 7 1/4 inches. Snider was meet champion in the triple

Eden Prairie’s Maria Steblay clears a hurdle while racing Mariah Witt of Hopkins in the 100-meter hurdles at the Edina Invitational May 2. Steblay finished second behind Witt in a close race. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer) jump (42-6). Malik Johnson placed third (40-8 1/2) and Evan Banks was fourth (3811). Snider placed second in the high jump

(6-0) and Aubraheeim Brown finished third (6-0).

Girls highlights

Hopkins was first in the Edina Invitational girls meet with 167 points and TRACK: TO PAGE 26

No. 1-ranked Eagle golfers triumph at Fargo Invitational BY GREG KLEVEN • SUN NEWSPAPERS Eden Prairie is living up to its No. 1 ranking among state boys golf teams. The Eagles, rated first in Class 3A by the state coaches association, have been shooting some of the lowest team scores in state prep golf history. Eden Prairie shot 577 in the 36-hole Fargo Invitational held May 6-7 at Village Green in Moorhead. The tournament champion Eagles shot 291 the first day and came back with 286 the

following day to win the title by seven strokes. Eden Prairie’s team score was only 1 over par for two rounds as the Eagles placed first in a 16-team field. Eden Prairie demonstrated its depth as its second varsity team placed fifth. “We are playing excellent golf and shooting some of the best scores I have seen in high school golf,” said Eden Prairie head coach Ty Armstrong. “Our seniors have a lot of experience and continue to improve.”

Eagle senior Bennett Schroeder placed second overall with rounds of 71 and 68 for a 139 total on the par-72 Moorhead course. He finished 5 under par. Teammate Austin Wilson placed third (73-70–143). Dylan Baker came in fifth (71-73–144). Also aiding the Eagle championship cause were Sam Palmisano (75-76–151) and Kevin Brooke (78-77–155). Nate Williams led Eden Prairie’s No. 2 team to its high finish. He placed 10th overall with 74-75–149.

Others on the Eagles’ No. 2 squad were Taylor Hanson (81-74–155), David Anderson (79-74–153), Greg Gibas (8074–154) and Ryan McMonigal (8278–160). Eden Prairie defeated Minnetonka 298-324 in an 18-hole Lake Conference dual meet May 4 at Olympic Hills. Eden Prairie’s Brooke was medalist with 71. Eden Prairie will compete in the Lake Conference tournament at 10 a.m. Monday, May 16, at Chaska Town Course.

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SHORTS Morris resigns as coach Eden Prairie High School has accepted the resignation of Tim Morris as head coach of the Eagles’ girls hockey team. Morris coached 10 years at EPHS and guided the Eagles to state championships in 2006 and 2008. “We hope for continued success as Tim moves forward in the next stage of his life,” said Eden Prairie Activities Director Mike Grant in a press release May 9. “We want to thank him for all that he has done for Eden Prairie hockey.”

Fastpitch softball camp The Eden Prairie fastpitch program and Minnesota Fastpitch Academy will conduct a rookie softball camp for girls ages 5-8 on Saturday, May 14, and Saturday, May 21, at Miller Park. Sessions are 10-11:30 a.m. each day. Cost is $20 per player for both dates. Players will be introduced to funda-

mentals of fastpitch softball including pitching, hitting, bunting, throwing and fielding. All participants will receive a bag and practice ball. Sign up by May 1 and receive an Eden Prairie Logo Sports Bag with new practice ball. Information: tomvoehl@yahoo.com or support@epfastpitch.com.

Eagle football camp Eden Prairie High School head football coach Mike Grant has announced summer camp dates for area players. There will be a football camp for third- and fourth-graders June 27-July 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Central Middle School. Fifth- and sixth-graders can attend camp the week of July 11-15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the EPHS turf fields. Camp for students entering grades 7 and 8 will be July 11-15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at EPHS turf fields. Camp for students entering grades 910 is July 25-29 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the EPHS turf fields. Registration can be done online at

the Eden Prairie Football Association website. Information: 952-975-8101.

Town Team seeks baseball players The Eden Prairie Cardinals baseball team is currently seeking men ages 1830 to play in the summer Twin Cities Adult Baseball League. The Cardinals play doubleheaders every Sunday from May until August with home games played in Eden Prairie. For more information, contact manager John Remakel (952-215-6320) or visit the team’s website at www.epcardinals.com.

Eagle basketball camp Eden Prairie High School head boys basketball coach David Flom will direct the Eagle Basketball Camp June 20-24. The camp’s player-to-coach ratio will be 4-1. Registration and camp information is available at www.eppba.org.

FROM PAGE 25 Eden Prairie had 154.3. Edina finished third (114.8). Samantha Johnson was fifth in the 100 (13.33). She finished fourth in the 200 (27.33). Hana Fischer placed fifth in the 200 (27.36). Megan Kristo was fourth in the 400 (63.91). Laura Lawton won the 600 (1:40.71). Eden Prairie swept the top two places in the 800. Eryn Stewart was first (2:24.70) and Alexandra Birkle came in second (2:26.16). The Eagles also had a one-two finish in the 1,600. Brittany Platt won in 5:13.74 and Allie Rudin came in second (5:15.43). Megan Platner finished first in the 3,200 (11:26.80). Andria Tauer was fourth (12:00.83). Maria Steblay had a second-place time of 15.73 in the 100 hurdles. Jacquelin Ditty was fifth (17.94). Steblay finished fourth in the 300 hurdles (49.19). Olivia Terp was fourth in the triple jump (32-2 1/2). Chelsie Kraines finished fifth in the discus (103-0) and sixth in the shot put (31-3). – Compiled by Greg Kleven

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Call 651-246-7662

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Call Ron 612-750-6300

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

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Steps Walls Driveways Patios

Retaining Walls

Garage Stone Work Brick Pavers Foundations Floors

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Chimney & FP Cleaning

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR Full Time • Professional Ser. Certified/ Registered / Insured 29 Yrs Exp. Mike 952-933-8005

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2130

Decks

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Stain & Restore Its Beauty 1 yr Finish Warr Per Specs.

952-445-6604

Deck & Porch Repairs 20 yr exp

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John 952-882-0775

17+ Years

Zick’s Concrete Solutions, L.L.C. Exp I know your Todd Zick (41yr Blmgtn Resident)

952-465-2227

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Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds Jon Dimich Deck Creations

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2140

Doors & Windows

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Warm Front Windows Vinyl Window Repair Glass, Fogged/Broken, Screens & Operational Svc

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2180

Electric Repairs

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ABLE TO WIRE NOW Kevter Construction

Furniture Repair

2250

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2210

Fencing

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2230

Flooring & Tile

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Hauling

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2290

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2170

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2350

Landscaping

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2310

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2320

Insulation & Weatherproofing

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2290

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Landscaping

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Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

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2350

Blown-In Insulation

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Jim@JimPane.com

2280

Insulation & Weatherproofing

A-1 Work Ray's Handyman

Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I'd love to do it all! 612-220-1565

Gutters

2270

Call Don @ 952-890-4792

AP HANDYMAN, LLC

Nick 952-201-6956 Lic#CAO4854

25+ Years Handyman Work REMODELING & REPAIRS Basement Finish Work Free Estimates

2320

Ray 612-281-7077

Garage Door

2260

Handyperson

2290

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Drywall

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2170

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2100

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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Quality Work Since 1983 Member: MNLA,

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Drywall

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2350

Landscaping

2350

Landscaping

2360

Lawn & Garden

$40 Lawn Aerations

E-Z Landscape

Multi Neighbor Discount

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Call 952-334-9840

RETAINING WALLS Water Features & Pavers.

Mark 651-768-9345

#1 in Customer Service & Professional Design COMPLETE LANDSCAPING: • Interlocking Pavers • Retaining Walls • Sprinkler Systems 15+ years exp. Free Ests/Lic’d/Ins’d

763-441-7575

2380

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FREE ESTIMATES • Licensed/Insured

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Beautiful Gardens

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Organic Fertilizing

HARDSCAPES Retaining walls, Fire pits, Paved patios, Water features, Paved walkways & driveways

FREE ESTIMATES We will beat any written estimate by 10-20%

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LAWN REPAIR

www.GreatSod.com

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

Offering Complete Landscape Services

Lawn & Garden

2360

Mulch, Rock, Edging, Sod, Plantings & Irrigation Services

Envirolawn 952-888-7623 www.ENVIROLAWN.BIZ

Moving, Storage & Shipping

A Local Mover Household & Office Movers Reasonable Rates ICC 52334 35Yrs Exp Sr. Disc Call 763-566-8955

2420

Painting

Ext/Int Painting Reasonable Rates FREE Est. EARL 952-944-7983

*A1 CEILING & WALLS* Expert Texturing-Ptg -Water Damage Reas. Prices-Senior Disc. *Free Est. 612-927-5532*

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted 3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

Quality Residential

2360

Lawn & Garden

2360

Painting & Drywall

Lawn & Garden

Ceiling & Wall Textures Over 26 Years of Service 10% Disc. for season contract Insured / Free Estimates Contracts include: Spring Clean Up Weekly Mowing Fall Clean Up

952-888-4296

Field of Green Lawncare Resid & Comm Free Ests Lawn Clean Ups, Wkly Mowing Roto-tilling. 952-807-1612

Garden Design & Maintenance Services

FREE Estimates

952.278.0126

Residential & Commercial

Call Now For Weekly Mowing Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Shrubs, Mulch, CONCRETE: Driveway, Walks, Steps, Patios

Garden Design & Remodel Plant Installations Containers & Window Boxes Expertise. Creative Designs. Beautiful Results.

Van Buren Landscape 952-292-7453 GARDEN TILLING BILL WILL TILL $40/hr., 1 hr min. 651-454-4270

Silver Fox Services Affordable - Dependable Lic'd/Ins'd/BBB Accredited

952-883-0671/612-715-2105 TOM'S LAWN SERVICE Spring Clean-ups & Aeration New Customers Free Fert.

Painting

Bell Professional Painting 20 yrs serving SW Ext Ptg Best Prices 952-949-0444 Danielsonhomeservices.com

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H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Topcoat Painting Free est. Ins. Wall, ceiling, & text. repair. 612-508-2542.

2430

Paperhanging

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

35yrs Exp. 952-377-4612

CALL NOW FOR BEST PRICING on LAWN MOWING & FERTILIZING www.fertilawnmn.com Bloomington, MN • 952-884-7331

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Powerwashing

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

DECK CLEANING & STAINING Guaranteed Results.

651-699-3504

www.rooftodeck.com Code #78

2510

Plumbing

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Special $89/with ad! *A One Man Company* Toilets, Faucets, Sm jobs Steve 763-497-2280 Lic#4040

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

An Honest Plumber Ins/Bond Lic. #57327-MR Dan 952-465-2926

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

A German Craftsman

2490

Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867 Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

Powerwashing

Right Way Painting Powerwashing, Decks, Staining, & Repairs 612-839-2239

2420

Painting

A Fresh Look, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Residential Remodeling

Professional and Prompt

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

612-802-8100

Shingles /Cedar Shake Reas rates-. 20+ yrs exp. Lic/Ins

Office: 763-476-8412 Jeff Doyle: 763-228-1656 Chad Doyle: 763-228-1873 www.jdasc.com

Licensed • Insured Roofing • Siding Custom Porches/Decks Kitchen and Bath Remodels Finished Basements Room Additions Quality at a Reasonable Price State Lic. ID#20637218

RAINBOW ROOFING

FREE ESTIMATE

A Family Operated Bus.

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CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Roofing • Siding • Windows

BLOMQUIST EXT Siding-

Lic # 20431519BC

Roofs-Soffit-Fascia-GuttersLic#20172580 763-754-2501

952-934-7600

www.blomquistexteriors.com

RC EXTERIORS

2470

612-724-2672 Local Owner/Installer. High Quality Work @ Reas. Rates . Siding & Windows LIFE TIME GUAR. Ins/ Lic. BBB

TOP QUALITY ROOFING FOR LESS $$$$ Two Teacher Construction Re-Roofing - Tearoffs. Large crew done in a day! Immaculate clean-ups Ins Lic # 20073200 Ref's

952-472-5670

BBB

WINDOWS/SIDING Family Owned & Operated Since 1949

Fast Turnaround SERVING THE Reduce Energy Bills ENTIRE METO AREA Free Estimates MN LICENSE Bank Financing #20316811 Available BONDED • INSURED

Limited Offer Triple Glass for the Price of Double Glass

(651) 644-6900 (952) 920-8888

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Lic #20156835 • Insured We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

2600

Stump Removal

NOVAK STUMP REMOVAL Free Est Lic/Ins 952-888-5123

2490

Powerwashing

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Call For Free Estimate www.WesternConstructionInc.com

Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 17 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

Since 1978

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ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE • Hardiplank® Siding • QUICK RESPONSE TIME • HAIL DAMAGE 763-550-0043 • FREE INSPECTIONS 952-476-7601 • STATE LIC# 6793 • ESTABLISHED IN 1984 651-221-2600 www.GatesGeneralContractors.com

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Lic. #20626700 Credit Cards Accepted

612-825-7316/952-934-4128 www.afreshlookinc.com

Right Way PAINTING

Call 952-882-9029 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1978

2490

Robinson Moving

AMP Services Lawn Care Landscaping, Rototilling. 952-292-1714 Insured Call To Book 2011 Lawn Serv.

2420

20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Exteriors & Interior specials including ceilings walls, paneling, windows, fine enameling, kitchen cupboards and basement floors. Wall and wood repair. Fully insured. Mention this ad and receive 20% off.

952-392-6888 612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

BOB’s Commercial and residential pressure washing Decks strip & seal, roof washing, house washing, concrete cleaning and staining. Full exterior washing.

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Eden Prairie Sun-Current – Thursday, May 12, 2011 – www.minnlocal.com Tree Service

2620

Window Cleaning

2660

BLUE SKIES

$0 For Estimate Timberline Tree & Landscape. Spring Discount - 25% Off Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding 612-644-8035 Remove Large Trees & Stumps CHEAP

Window Cleaning 14 Yrs Exp Free Est. Insured

952-467-2447 Luke

15% Spring Discount Tree Trimming & Removal. Lot Clearing. Full Yard Landscaping. Fully Insured. Call 612-390-0293 Dynamic Tree & Landscaping

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

CHIP & CLIP BUCKTHORN SPECIALIST Tree Trimming & Removals Chip & Haul Any Brush Or Tree Material. Best Rates. Chipper Always Available

612-827-7980 A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

3000

Merchandise Antiques

3010

Thomas Tree Service Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing & Stump Removal Free Estimates 952-440-6104

Friday, May 13 (8-5) Saturday, May 14 (9-5)

AJ's Tree Service LLC

(45 mins. W of TC, 212 West thru Norwood, left on 5 & 25)

BARN SALE 13630 Yale Ave, Hamburg

Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured

612-275-2574 Forget The Rest Call The Best!! www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services. Serving The Entire Metro Area. 763-954-1063 BBB Accredited Business

Parkway Tree Service Quality Work At Affordable Prices! Trimming/Removal & Stump Removal. Lic/Ins. Free Ests Leo 612-210-0381/952-933-1458 TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING Shrub Pruning Free Ests Lic'd / Ins'd / 20 Yrs Exp. 952-922-7543 / 763-535-7512

2630

Upholstery & Slipcovers

Affordable Custom Uphols Upholstery – Slipcovers Visa/MC Jan 612-824-7376

Reach More Readers Place your classified ad with us and automatically get an ad on our Web Site!

2620

Tree Service

Watch for signs! Antiqs, primitives, lawn & garden, furn., sporting goods

Building Supplies

3060

LUMBER: Approx. 8,000 bd. ft., misc. dimensions, 8', 10', 12' lengths. Call for details & price 763-561-2494

Cemetery Lots

3090

Bloomington Cemetery 2 plots, $1,000 each. 651-762-3727 Burial Plot Avail in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. (Garden of the Apostles). Valued at $2625 will sell for $1400. (715) 839-7570

Collectibles & Art

3110

Special Norman Rockwell Collection 12 Mother's Day plates ('82-'93) w/certif. $170 763-537-4474

Tree Service

2620

Spring Tree Removal, Tree Trimming High Risk Climbing, Discount Stump Grinding and Storm Clean Up me is the ti

MN Certified Arborist A+ on Angies List

Minneapolis 5733 39th Ave. South May 14-15 (9-5) A full house! Many 50's items, vintage - Halloween, books, sheet music & salt, pepper collection. Ducks Unlimited liquor decanters, many HH items, crafts, trunks, collectibles, more! Attic To Basement Sales

3160

Furnishings

Asian garden stool, 30”, light orange & gold pattern, $30, 952-405-6608 BED: Queen/King mattress set, 12” thick, Euro-pillow top, new in plastic. MSRP $799; sell for $350. Can deliv.

www.bedsmn.com Jen 612-424-3419

3210

Good Things To Eat

Beef Quarters for sale ¼ front ¼ back, steaks & burger. Very well fed & raised. Freezer packed. $1.50 lb hanging weight. Delivery Extra612-987-1044

3260

Misc. For Sale

Asian Pagoda garden statue. 30” $30. 952-405-6608 Iron 4-shelf plant stand, antq lite green, fold up. 69”x25”x12, $40. 952-405-6608

Speedway 6 Volt Charger 115 Volts, 60 cycles, 100 amp, From 1950's works great $75. 952-943-7942

3270

Misc. Wanted

Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

WANTED for Low Income Store: clean, used footwear, hunting/fishing gear, tools, canoes, small boats. Free, prompt pickup. 612-859-9615

3500

3503

Garage Sales this week Apple Valley

5/13-14 (8-4) Cloz, décor, jewelry, HH, toddler, walk fit shoes. 12898 Garrett Av HUGE Sale: 5/14 (9-4), Electronics, Furn, Toys, Cloz 8135 159th Street West

Quality Work and Low Rates

Kids Sale - Sat., May 14

Free Ests

(10am-4pm). Toys, games, books, sports. AV Community Center 14603 Hayes Rd.

Lic’d & Ins’d

DAN WIMMER • (952) 881-2122

Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape, Inc.

• Tree Trimming • Storm Cleanup • Tree Removal • Land Clearing • Stump Removal • And Much More...

FREE ESTIMATES Winter Discounts Senior Discounts Senior Discounts

763-219-7796 Great Service • Affordable Prices Serving the Entire Metro Area LICENSED/INSURED

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Estate Sales

952-933-0200 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion head- Polaris Snowmobile & stone. Value $8,990. Asking ATV's. Non-working only. $6,500/BO. 218-828-3608 Will pick-up, will pay cash! Call 612-987-1044

Ideal Tree Service 20% NOW Shrubs to trimedges &H

3130

Plymouth, MN

Sale: Fri & Sat 5/13 & 14 (9-4) LOTS ON SALE! 12707 Durham Way

3506

Bloomington

8th Annual Relay for Life Sale All Proceeds to American Cancer Society. Thurs & Fri 5/12-13 (8-5); Sat, 5/14 (8-3) 8717 Beard Rd (Located in Shepherd Hills)

Estate/Garage Sale! Lots of Antiques, collectibles, housewares. Thurs May 12 & 13. 8-4. 11101 Xylon Av S

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

3506

Bloomington

3525

Edina

tools, '68 Girl Scout Gar Sale! Sat Antqs/clocks, 5/14. 8-2. HH, furn, toys, Schwinn, HH. 5929 Concord crafts. 10600 River Terrace 5/13 (8:30-3) 5/14 (9-12)

HUGE Benefit Sale

BeFriender Ministry Thurs & Fri, May 12-13 (8-5)

Huge Multi-Fam Sale! 5/12 to 5/14 (10a-5p) 5400 Malibu Dr

10204 Nesbitt Ave South Huge Multi-Family Sale 5/12-14 (8:30-5). Local baseball team mission trip fund raiser. Furn., antiqs, bikes, toys, HH, Thomas train table & trains, DVDs, VHS, CDs, Play station 2 & Game Cube games, Play kitchen with foods, Kids cloz. 2174 E. Old Shakopee Rd. (2 blks E of Hwy 77-Cedar Ave)

Huge Sale! Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3.

Cloz, toys, exercise equip, hh. 4364 College Hts Circle

3529

Fridley

40+FAMILY BLOCK SALE Sat 5/14 (8-4) N. of Mississippi St, East of University Ave. Incls. estate/church/moving

5/12-14 (9-6) Furn., antiqs, collectibles & misc. HH. Cash only 5671 6th St. NE

3552

Mendota Heights

3589

Victoria

Victoria City Wide Garage Sales Fri, 5/13 (5-9); Sat, 5/14 (8-2) Businesses participating. See: thinkvictoriamn.com victoriatownsquare.com

3600

3603

Garage Sales next week Apple Valley

Garage/Plant Sale: 5/18-21 (8-5), perennials, D56 Houses, xmas, & misc HH. 14308 Gladiola Court

3605

Blaine

6th annual, 5/19-20, 8a-5p. Multi Fam Sale: 5/12 & 13 8706 Van Buren Str. Lots Multi Fam Sale: 5/13 (8-5) (8-5). HH, Kitchen, Cloz, of women's plus sz cloz! & 5/14 (8-12). Furn, tools, Furn, 776 Hilltop Court dolls. 8621 Columbus Ave S Youth Group Fundraiser

HUGE GARAGE SALE! 5/13 (8-4); 5/14 (8-1)

HH, cloz, toys, small applcs.

Portland Avenue UMC 8000 Portland Ave. South

3507

Brooklyn Center

Multi Fam sale: 5/12-14 (84). Furn, kids items, HH, Misc, 5913 Pearson Drive

3508

Brooklyn Park

N'brhd Sale 5/13-14, 8-5 Something for all! HH, furn, clothes & collectibles. Glen Edin Ln 8915-9157

3516

Coon Rapids

Yard Sale! 80 yrs accumulation. 1354 121st Ave NW 5/14-15 (8-5) Tools, lumber, old stuff, much misc.

3519

Crystal

Fundraiser/Garage 5/12-15 Thurs (8-4), Fri & Sat (7-5) Sun (7-12) 8332 Northern Dr

MULTI FAMILY SALE Fri 5/13 (9-7) Sat 5/14 (8-4) 7916 35th Avenue North Yard Sale-Rain or Shine! Friday, May 13 (9am - 4pm) Crystal Care Center 3245 Vera Cruz Ave. North

3524

Eden Prairie

13th Annual Preserve Garage Sale Sat, May 14 (8:30am - 4pm) 50+ Garages Open! Free maps available beg. May 10 th at Preserve Center 11221 Anderson Lakes Pkwy.

Eden Prairie 952-941-8400 Annual Darnel N'hood Sale! Saturday, 5/14 (8:30-5) Furn., comp. equipment, kids, collectibles, HH, misc. Hot dogs will be served. Off of Flying Cloud & Anderson Lake Pkwy

HUGE 20 Family Sale Thu-Sat, May 12-14 (8-3p) 8622 French Curve Furn, HH, Elec, Clothes. Large Sale! 9868 Linden Dr 5/13-14 (8-1). Name brand cloz & access., HH, suitcases, pics, handcraft & fabric materials, furn & more.

3561

New Hope

5/12-14 (9-5) Fabrics,2 quilt machine/frame, misc. 8100 Del Dr

3565

Plymouth

Garage Sale Misc hh, Antiques. Thurs 5/12, Fri 5/13

8-5. 2365 Brockton Ln N Jamestown N'brhd: MultiHomes 5/12-14 (8-4) 1 blk W of Zachary off Schmidt Lk Rd

3566

Prior lake

The Wilds N'brhd Sales 90+ Homes Sat, 5/14 (8-3) Food sales-proceeds to charity

SE corner of CR 42 & CR 83

3567

Richfield

Blessed Trinity School Rummage / Bake Sale 5/11 - Presale $1 Adm (5-8p); 5/12 (8a-5p); 5/13 (1-6p); 5/14 (8a-12p) - $5 Bag Day 6720 Nicollet Av. S. (Gym)

3568

Robbinsdale

5 Family. 3840 Crystal lake Blvd. Th-Sat. 5/12-14. 9am-4pm New & Used New housewares, Cloz (Petite to Plus sz.), furn., collectibles, sm. display cases, dolls, misc! 5/13-14 (9am) 4405 & 4409 Beard Ave N.

3571

Rosemount

Destination Imagination Fundraiser! Rosemount Middle School Cafeteria, Sat, May 14, 9-3. Cash only

3583

St. Louis Park

Multi-Family Sale 5/13-5/14 9am-4pm. Baby gear, baby/kid cloz, furn, HH, Toys. 2908 Raleigh ave Pack Rat Back! Unique, antqs, cheap & fun. 5/12-14 (8-5) 3025 Salem Ave S

3606

Bloomington

2421 Overlook Dr. 5/20-21 (8-5). Furn, baby, dishes, adult clz, HH, pottery, etc.

Lexington Square N'brhd Sat, 5/21 (8-3) 70+ Homes! SE crnr of Lexington & Wescott

3624

Eden Prairie

HUGE Multi Family! Off Heritage-7452 Colby Ct Th-Sa (9a-6p) May 19-21

3625

Edina

One day only! 5/19 (8-4) HH, kid items, cloz, Foosball tbl, misc. 4500 W. 42nd St

3629

Fridley

5/20-21 (9-5) Tons of boys cloz (sz. 2T-12), HH, X-mas, much more 6549 Lucia Ln

Innsbruck N. Twnhomes 15+ Sales! 5/19-20 (8-5); 5/21 (8-3). Meister Rd & West Bavarian Pass. Must See! Multi Family Sale! 5/19 & 5/20. 9-5. Misc hh, 881 & 942 Rice Creek Terrace NE

3631

Garage/Moving: 5/19-21 Variety of HH items MultiHomes: 4th Ave S & 102nd St

Huge Church Rummage Sale: May 20 (5-8) $3 Adm.;

Golden Valley

May 21 (8-1) $2 bag sale 12-1

Calvary Lutheran

3607

Brooklyn Center

BC/BP DFL BIG SALE 7118 Grimes Ave N Fri-Sat 5/20-21 (8a-5p) HUGE 5/19-20 (8-5); 5/21 (92) 2 ponds, furn., much misc! 7230 Newton Ave. N.

3608

Brooklyn Park

2-Fam/5/20-21 (9-5)DLP 46” TV, Mikasa Arabella dishes, furn. 6190 104 Cir N 5/19-20 (9-5). Kids, cloz, Scrapb'king, Burley, HH, etc. 4013 Hollyhock Cir N

3609

Burnsville

HH, toys, baby, antqs, furn, linens, more. 5/20 (10-7) 5/21 (9-3) 13608 Upton Ave S

3619

May 19-21 (8-6) Plus size cloz 1 to 5X, HH, antq, collectibles, art glass, misc. 5517 Welcome Ave N

3621

Deephaven

Multi Fam: 5/19-21 (8-4), 500+ books, tools, fishing, RR, airline, 1000+ old items. 4540 Linwood Lane

3623

7520 Golden Valley Rd. 1 blk N, 2 blks E of Hwy 55 & Winnetka (park in N lot)

3636

Hamel

5/19-21, 8a-3p Jacuzzi scooter chair, power recliner, designer jewelry, tools, furn, cloz, HH & misc. 812 Hamel Rd. 116/55

3639

Hopkins

2 Garages – 1 Big Sale!

3643

Lakeville

The TJMAXX of Garage Sales. 5/19-20 (8-5) 5/21 (8-2) No Junk! Multi-Fam! Furn, Kitch, HH, knk-kncks; pics, cloz-wmn/tn boys, purses, vint jwlry. 16902 Javelin Av

3649

Medicine Lake

Multi family. Huge Sale. 1 day 5/21; 8-3. Peninsula Rd. furn. Toys & more.

3654

Minnetonka

Sale! 5/19 & 5/20 (9-5) Furn toys, hh, Xmas, womens cloz, 4557 Saddlewood Dr

3656

Mounds View

Irondale Baseball Comm. Gar. Sales-NB, MV, SV area; 5/19-21. Book w/maps avail. for $2 at Mounds View Comm. Ctr & Super America at Rice Creek/Silver Lk Rd

3658

NE Minneapolis

Massive Rummage Sale St John's Church 2201 3rd St NE May 19-21 Thur-Fri 9-5; Sat 9-1 Bag Day $3

3661

New Hope

5/19-21 (9-5) Lots of furn! dbl bed, HH, cloz, sewing mach., misc. 4633 Flag Av N

Big Sale! 5/19-20 (8 - ?) Kids cloz, toys, Men's, misc. HH items.

9017 32nd Ave. North Multi-Family: Th & Fri, 5/19-20 (4-8); Sat, 5/21 (8-5); Sun, 5/22 (12-5). HH, kids cloz, furn, toys, more. 4106 Jordan Ave N

5/21 (8-5) New, used, antiqs.

333 & 343 Van Buren Av N

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3606

Bloomington

3665

Plymouth

Huge Church Sale 5/18-19 (8-6); 5/20 (8-12) Messiah Methodist Church 17805 County Rd. 6

3606

Bloomington

Crystal

Eagan

5/19-21 (7-3) Kids/Adlt cloz toys, HH, décor, Antiqs, books. 3943 Princeton Trl.

Deer Run Neighborhood Fri, 5/13 (5-9pm); Sat, 5/14 (8am-2pm). Over 40 homes! Hwy 5 to Cty Rd 11, So. to Deer Run Golf Course.

Huge Sale: 5/19-20 (8-5) 5/21 (8-1). HH, cloz, Furn, 1619 Blackhawk Lk Dr

Victoria

Eagan

Big Sale! 5/19 (8-5); 5/2021 (9-12). Furn., HH, misc. 10031 Colfax Ave. South

Huge Multi-Fam! 5/18-21 (8-5) Hand crocheted 18” doll clothes, lots of good stuff. 1730 Sartell Ave

3589

3623

BLOOMINGTON

CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES

MAY 19 - 20 - 21 SALE LIST & MAP AVAILABLE FOR $3 BEGINNING MAY 16

Edward Jones Office 3920 West Old Shakopee Rd or visit website: www.ci.bloomington.mn.us www.bloomingtonoptimists.org

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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community Plymouth

3665

Salesman Samples in figurines, home décor, seasonal items, toys, cloz, shoes, handbags, books. Fri & Sat, May 20-21 (9-4) 10800 41 st Ave North

Richfield

3667

Richfield City Wide Garage Sales Thursday - Saturday

May 19, 20, 21 FREE Sale List for buyers available starting May 17 at: Richfield Community Ctr., 7000 Nicollet Ave S

Rosemount UMC Sale! 5/25-26 (8-7); 5/27 (8-12)

Craig's List & website:

For more information

612-861-9363

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Real Estate Auctions

3683

Talheim in Chaska

3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

Pontoon boat: 18', 1999, Aurora. 50hp ES Outboard motor, boat cover & Bimini top, $3,300. 952-393-9967

3900

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets Pets

3970

Standard Unit Rent based on income. For 62+ years. Noon meal available. Smoke Free Available April 1st

952-361-0310 EHO

Brittany Spaniel Male needs loving, caring home 11 mo. Sweet, gentle family dog. $250. 612 747-2020

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Real Estate Auctions

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1245 E. Bluff, Shakopee, MN. Bids due by May 18, 2011 at 3:00 pm CST. Call for details

Alliance Bid, Inc. 763-262-5555 800-262-5092

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EDINA • 494 & FRANCE 140 – 3,000 SF Offices. $12 - $15 PSF Gross Rent

4445 West 77th St. 952-224-5555

Approximately 6400 sq ft of warehouse space, with one dock, private warehouse office and one drive in door. South Blmgtn $3500 per month gross rent. (Includes taxes, insurance, utilities, all operating expenses.) Call 651-414-6055 for details/showing.

Houses For Rent

Bloomington, 3+br home w/d, fp, avl now. $1400/mo. Utls included. 952-843-8138

Edina 4BR, 2BA, 2 car Gar, AC, W/D, D/W, fenced yrd $2499/ mo. 952-221-6395

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Rooms For Rent

Move in Special / Furn. Studio Rooms for Rent Incl. all utils., phone, cable & Internet from $799/mo. Call Michael 763-227-1567

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CUSTOMER SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE TOOL Bloomington Co seeks exp'd individual to work as part of our team. Phone & counter sales. Strong communication skills. Automotive background preferred. Great benefits. Fax or e-mail your resume 952-881-6480 hloyd3@gmail.com

DRIVER W/ VEHICLE CUBE VAN Needed! Know the Metro area? Want consistent, solid work + great commission? M-F days, 120 miles/day or less. You need acceptable cube van or Sprinter van, good MVR, DOT phys, lease vehicle may be available. Call Jim at Elite Trans, 763-785-0124 wkdys 8am-4pm for more info.

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GAF Materials Corporation, American's largest W Bloom LL hm, br, ba, manufacturer of building kit, ldry, gar, no smk/pets products, has an immediutil inc $575. 952-831-0306 ate opening for an Electrician in our Minneapolis manufacturing facility. Apartments & Responsibilities include Condos For Rent maintaining plant electrical & instrumentation sysBlmgtn: Lrg LL, Apt, 494 tems in a manner to in& MOA $660 + ½ gas/elec. sure the productive capability of the plant. You Amenities!! 612-386-5026 will also install, troubleshoot, inspect, & repair Richfield pneumatic, digital, analog, Live Among Friends hydraulic & electronic inUpscale Community strumentation. We will Indoor Pool, Spa & rely on you to conduct preSauna ventative maintenance Business Center, Game procedures on facility Room, Exercise Facility equip to ensure the essenWasher/Dryer, Ceiling tial care, maintenance & Fans & Fireplaces operation of equipment. Underground Parking Exp with AC/DC drives a Included. Near Airport, plus. This is a 2nd shift poMOA & Southdale. sition (2PM - 10 PM) Mon1 & 2 BR's day through Sunday. It $850-$1625 also includes on call work RENT NOW when necessary. This po1 Month Free sition requires a High on Select Units School diploma or general The Oaks on Pleasant education degree (GED) & 6600 Pleasant Ave Journeymen or Master 612-259-2700 Electrician License. We offer a very competitive benefits package. For immediate consideration, fax your resume to (612) 520-8772, or email cgrowe@gaf.com You may apply in person or mail your resume to: GAF Materials Corp 50 Lowry Ave North Minneapolis, MN 55411 GAF is an EEO, drug free workplace.

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IMMEDIATE NEED! * BURNSVILLE BRANCH * Looking for a CAREER, NOT just a pay check? All experience levels encouraged to apply! Sales Reps: Comp. Base + comm. Lawn Care Specialists : Hourly + X ½ + comm. Benefits: Paid Training & benefits you'd expect from the US Industry Leader. Required to pass: Drug screen, background and motor vehicle record checks. APPLY TODAY! www.TruGreenJobs.com Further questions, Call 952-351-9298 AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

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Digi-Key Corporation, located in Thief River Falls, MN, is a rapidly growing global distributor of electronic components, with sales exceeding $1.5 billion annually. We have over 2,400 employees and offer world-class career opportunities, competitive compensation, an outstanding beneﬁts program, and a comfortable, friendly work environment. Share in our success and make Digi-Key part of your future!

Systems Support Specialist Responsibilities: t Manage select server-based applications t Work with end users to develop computer-based solutions to meet evolving business needs t Assist with project implementations t Assist with completion of daily/routine technical work such as system monitoring, user management, backups, documentation, etc. t Respond to calls for system/technical support and troubleshoot system issues t Interact with external vendors as required t Other duties as assigned or required Requirements: Good fundamental understanding of computer and networking systems Experience with desktop and server operating systems and applications Experience with administration of HR systems is preferred Adaptable to change and unexpected events Good written and verbal communication skills An interest and willingness to remain up-to-date on the latest related technologies t Willingness to work additional hours when necessary t Self motivated and able to work independently when that is necessary t An associate-level degree or higher in an IT/MIS or related ﬁeld in addition to relevant past work experience t t t t t t

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LEAD PRODUCTION OPERATOR SICK, Inc. is a global leading manufacturer of sensors, safety systems & automatic identification products for industrial applications. Whether automating factories or optimizing distribution centers, SICK provides costeffective solutions. We are seeking a motivated self-starting Lead Production Operator that will provide leadership, work direction, & training of fellow production team members. Provide leadership & coaching to production team members by identifying areas of improvement & offering input on performance for all team members. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 yrs experience in leading or supervising in a production environment, strong professional communication skills, coaching & fostering a team environment. A High school diploma or equivalent is required with 1- 2 yrs experience in an Electro/ Mechanical assembly environment is preferred. Hand soldering experience in a through-hole environment a must! Ability to read & understand work instructions & simple assembly prints. Must have basic PC skills in Windows based software. If you thrive in a fastpaced, team-oriented work environment that offers challenges and the opportunity for growth, we're the place for you! SICK, Inc. is located in West Bloomington and offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits program. Qualified candidates should apply online by following the prompts below and send a cover letter and resume, including salary history/ requirements to be considered. Please reference Production Lead (NL-GUSPLSL1110) for the position you wish to apply for. Visit us at www.sickusa.com Affirmative Action (AA)/ Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V. Please No agencies/No telephone inquiries No Relocation

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Journeyman Millworker Foldcraft Co., a 100% employee-owned manufacturer of food service furnishings has an opportunity for a Journeyman Millworker at our Bloomington, MN location.

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

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EARN EXTRA $$ MONEY $$ Deliver Telephone Books Minneapolis & Surrounding Area Flexible Hours Have Insured Vehicle Must Be At Least 18 Yrs. Old Must Have Valid Driver's License No Experience Necessary

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Foldcraft Co. offers competitive wages and bonus plans and a complete benefits package. Foldcraft Co. 615 Centennial Drive Kenyon, MN 55946 Email: humanresources@ foldcraft.com FAX: 507-789-8363 www.plymold.com AA/EOE * If you have applied to Foldcraft Co. within the past 90 days, no need to reapply.

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2 Part Time Leasing Consultants Property Management firm is looking for enthusiastic, sales oriented persons for pt leasing positions 2-3 wknds/month in Bloomington and Edina locations. Hours: Every other Sat 10am-4pm/Sun 12pm-4pm. $15.00/hr, plus commissions. If you enjoy working with people this is the position for you. Email resume to: hankcs@qwestoffice.net Delivery

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