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Dec. 27, 2018 • Volume 133 • Number 43

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Year in Review

Farmington creates change 2018 saw leadership shake-ups, increased development by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The past year has been an eventful one for the city of Farmington. The midterm elections saw incumbent City Council Member Katie Bernhjelm keep her seat; write-in candidate Joshua Hoyt won the other seat after launching a grassroots campaign effort. Hoyt’s victory was

a surprise to some, but his message of increased transparency seemed to appeal to voters. Transparency was a buzzword in the city after residents learned longtime Police Chief Brian Lindquist would be leaving Farmington. More than 2,000 people signed an online petition to keep the chief, and hundreds attended the Aug. 20 City Council meeting, but ulti-

mately the council voted 3-2 to approve a separation agreement between the city and Lindquist. Along with changes in leadership, Farmington experienced changes in development. Longtime businesses like the Farmington Bakery and Synergy Dance Center reinvented themselves, and new businesses were welcomed to the Farmington Mall. Following is a look at

some of the memorable seat following his resignamoments of 2018. tion in 2017. Bernhjelm has lived Midterm elections in Farmington since July Two City Council seats 2016 and works as a marwere open in 2018: Jason keting partnerships coBartholomay’s seat and ordinator and manager Katie Bernhjelm’s seat. at the Minnesota Vikings Bartholomay opted not headquarters in Eagan. to run for re-election after Because Bernhjelm serving two terms. Bern- was appointed by the City hjelm ran her first council Council to fill Pitcher’s campaign since being ap- seat, campaigning for an pointed to former Coun- election was a new process cil Member Tim Pitcher’s for her. But she believes

Rosemount continues to grow Election brings leadership changes at city, House by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Rosemount residents voted in new representation at both the state and city levels as voters came out as if it was a presidential year in 2018. DFL candidate John Huot of Rosemount defeated incumbent Republican Anna Wills by a close margin in Minnesota House District 57B race. Two newcomers, Paul Essler and Tammy Block, also won spots for the Rosemount City Council. Newcomers Essler and Block worked together Photo by Tad Johnson to win every Rosemount Children met at Jaycee Park on July 2 for the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Kids See Rosemount, 10A Corner program for activities focused on games, fitness, nature, friendships and fun.

having over a year’s worth of experience on the council helped her appeal to voters. “I think that my experience spoke for itself, and I was able to talk about actual change that I wanted to make and decisions I wanted to make, and I think that stood out to everybody who voted,” she said. Write-in candidate See Farmington, 12A

Where everyone knows your name New Rosemount High School principal focused on a culture of support by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

At Rosemount High School, a simple “Hello, how are you?” goes a long way to making someone’s day. “It’s gratifying and rewarding when students are greeting me when they see me in the hallways or when I see them in classrooms,” said Principal Pete Roback, who’s been in his new role since July. “It’s a very small piece, but it’s so important.”

Usually it’s the adults who take the initiative in the greetings, but creating a culture where teachers, staff and students each care about the success and wellbeing of others is what the school has been working on since the beginning of the academic year. Being a place where everyone knows your name might sound impossible in a school of 2,342 teenagers and dozens of staff members, but Roback has high expectations. See Roback, 21A

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News Briefs Date change for SD 57 town hall

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The Senate District 57 town hall originally scheduled Jan. 19 in Rosemount has been moved to 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in the multipurpose room at Falcon Ridge Middle School, 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. In attendance will be Sen. Greg Clausen and Reps.-elect Robert Bier-

Erin Fasbender named Rosemount Employee of the Year City Clerk Erin Fasbender has been named the city of Rosemount’s 2018 Employee of the Year for her service to the organization and the community it serves. In the nomination of

Fasbender for the award, she was described as “always willing to help her coworkers, no matter how busy she is herself. She displays professionalism and integrity in everything she does here.” The nomination was written by Public Works Coordinator Christine Watson, who won the same award in 2016. Fasbender took over the responsibilities of city clerk for Rosemount in January, at the start of

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Rosemount 2018 Employee of the Year Erin Fasbender and City Administrator Logan Martin. the year’s busy election season. She recruited and trained election judges, supervised preparations to handle an increased volume of early and absentee voting, and oversaw successful primary and general elections. As city clerk, Fasbender is responsible for keeping the official records of City Council actions and other public records. She also administers the issuance of municipal licenses, and works closely with the council and all city departments. The city’s management team, led by City Administrator Logan Martin, selected Fasbender for the top honor. “Erin is a very deserving recipient of this honor,” Martin said. “She took on the challenges of being a new city clerk during an election year without hesitation, and she managed that process like a seasoned pro. We are very grateful to have her on our team, and we are proud to call her our Employee of the Year.” Fasbender has worked for the city since July 2016, initially in the Public Works/Engineering Department. She is a graduate of Winona State University, where she studied business administration and human resources. Her family includes her husband and two daughters, “who keep me busy when I’m not in the office.” She is the 16th recipient of the annual award, created by the city to honor employees who provide excellent customer service, achieve savings and efficiency in government, and serve as models of safe work habits. Names

of award winners are engraved on a plaque displayed in the upper lobby of Rosemount City Hall.

Farmington American Legion January meeting The Farmington American Legion will meet 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 at the Farmington VFW, 421 Third St. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at the VFW.

Trinity donates to Farmington Legion Douglas Taube, the newly elected American Legion Commander for Post 189 Farmington, vis-

ited Trinity Care Center on Monday, Dec. 10. He gave two different seminars that talked about the benefits of being a Legion member as well as needed information regarding numbers to local veterans service offices and transportation companies that give rides to appointments, some free of charge. After each seminar, participants took part in a question and answer session. During the visit, Trinity’s activities director, Joy Lauterbach, presented Taube with a $250 donation for the post to use as needed. “The Legion Post is very grateful for Trinity Care Center’s donation,” Taube said.

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Trinity Care Center’s activities director, Joy Lauterbach, presents a $250 check to Farmington American Legion Post Commander Douglas Taube on Dec. 10.

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Opinion Setbacks aside, Dayton did much in 8 years as governor As the administration of Gov. Tim Walz prepares to lead Minnesota for the next four years, the former congressman from Mankato will certainly face hurdles and challenges. One thing is certain for the new governor: Minnesota is much better off today than it was eight years ago. And much of that credit has to go to DFL Gov. Mark Dayton who was first elected in 2010 and won a second term in 2014. In an hour-long upbeat meeting in mid-December with the Adams Publishing - ECM Editorial Board, Dayton recounted his views, especially emphasizing the state’s vastly improved financial condition and the adoption of a statewide plan for four-year-olds and kindergarteners. It has not been an eight years filled only with positives. There have been setbacks. Minnesota still struggles to secure a stable long-term funding solution for the state’s vital transportation system. The needs continue to grow for new roads and bridges and the maintenance of the existing highway system. Dayton is not shy in expressing disappointment and frustration over the flawed 2013 launch of MNSure, the state’s health insurance marketplace. Improvements have been made, but its rocky start remains a disappointment to Dayton.

ECM Editorial So too is the failed reboot of the state’s 30-year-old information technology system – the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System. The initial cost estimate of $30 million to redesign the system proved inaccurate and so far more than $100 million has been invested by the state. Still, the Department of Motor Vehicle computer system remains bogged down and legislative probes are exploring why. It remains a huge problem for the new governor. He has been stubborn, perhaps sometimes to a fault. His distaste for late-session 900-page bills packed with spending and policy resulted in vetoes and government inefficiency at inopportune times. Some will blame Dayton but the failure, we believe, deserves to be shared by the Legislature. As he reflects on eight years in office, Dayton can happily rattle off a long list of accomplishments that he believes will define his administration. There are many, ranging from education improvements to guiding the state from a huge budget deficit to a budget surplus. When Dayton took office eight years ago, the state faced a $6.2 billion budget deficit and a budget reserve that was nearly empty. Complicating the finan-

cial picture was the need to repay school districts $1.8 billion that had been borrowed during the Pawlenty administration. Under Dayton’s leadership, the state’s financial position turned around thanks to fiscal management and a recovering economy. The budget deficit is now a $1.5 billion surplus and the budget reserve entering 2019 is $2 billion. The debt owed school districts was repaid by 2013. The state’s economy has flourished under Dayton’s time in office. Eight years ago more than 200,000 state residents did not have jobs and the unemployment rate was 6.9 percent. Today, the unemployment rate is at a 19-year low of 2.8 percent and unemployment has been at or below 4 percent for the past 52 months. Since 201, Minnesota added more than 300,000 jobs, meaning the state now has 2.98 million jobs, the most in history. The state’s fiscal health has rebounded with tax reductions and increases. Dayton kept a campaign promise to increase taxes by 2 percent on the wealthiest 2 percent of Minnesotans while not raising income taxes on 98 percent of Minnesotans. Dayton believes education will remain his signature achievement. He worked tirelessly to boost per pupil funding and close the equity gap that shortchanged greater Minnesota schools for years. His goal of achieving all-day kindergar-

ten for all public school students is near complete as 99.6 percent of kids are enrolled in all-day programs at no tuition charge. Early-learning opportunities for kids younger than kindergarten have been launched. Dayton believes the stage is set for more kids to get a better start on school and life. The list of accomplishments is long and impact lives today and in the future. What should not be forgotten is Dayton’s chosen life path of public service. Born to a family of wealth, Dayton’s life could have been far different. He chose service, first as a public school teacher in New York City before returning home for a career in politics. His record is laudable. Dayton’s career has included service as state auditor, U.S. senator and governor. Few Minnesotans have achieved as much. It is regretful that a health setback and an extended stay at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester this fall prevented Dayton from one last state tour. He would have loved the opportunity to see firsthand the positives of the past eight years. As citizen Mark Dayton moves into retirement we wish him improved health, a fulfilling future and offer a tip-of-the-hat for a job well done. This is an opinion of the Adams Publishing – ECM Editorial Board. Reactions welcome. Send to: editorial.board@ecminc.com.

Veterans not forgotten in rolling ministry by Don Heinzman

pel, where they participate in a Catholic Mass. Spouses also wheel their husbands to this special service. Afterward, they wheel the veterans Every Saturday morning, not just on back to their rooms and disassemble the holidays, a group from the Knights of Don Heinzman temporary altar. Columbus gives a “gift” to hospitalized Joe Novak, the coordinator from veterans at the VA Hospital in MinneAssumption parish, Richfield, has been apolis. These Knights, from the Marian steer 60 veterans in wheelchairs from involved in this “wheeling ministry” for Council in the southwest metro area, their rooms to a large meeting room cha- 20 years and has been leading it since 2011. Novak has a roster of 15 Knights whom he calls on every Saturday. In addition, once a month Novak coordinates a special ecumenical communion service Farmington • Rosemount (ISSN# 87502895) to which the veterans are wheeled back Dakota County Tribune Copyright © 2018 by ECM Publishers is published weekly by ECM Publishers, and forth. 15322 Galaxie Ave #219, Apple Valley, MN 55124-3150. Business, Editorial, Accounting, and CirculaOn Nov. 18, Novak, along with Deation Offices: 4095 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2523. Call 763-712-3544 to subscribe. Periodical postage paid at St Paul, MN. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Dakota County con Jack Weiland and assistant Yvonne Tribune, 4095 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2523. Macko, arranged for Archbishop Bernard Hebda, of the Archdiocese of St. Jody Peters | FARMINGTON/DISTRICT 192 NEWS | 952-846-2032 | jody.peters@ecm-inc.com Paul and Minneapolis, to say a special Andy Rogers | ROSEMOUNT NEWS | 952-846-2027 | andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com Mass for the veterans. The Minnesota Patty Dexter | DISTRICT 196 NEWS | 952-846-2038 | patty.dexter@ecm-inc.com Knights of Columbus Men’s Choir sang Mike Shaughnessy | SPORTS | 952-846-2030 | mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com the hymns. Macko, of Lakeville, has been Darcy Odden | CALENDARS/BRIEFS | 952-846-2034 | darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com assisting this weekly ministry for 18 1/2 Jeanne Cannon | ANNOUNCEMENTS | 952-392-6875 | jeanne.cannon@ecm-inc.com years. Tonya Orbeck | PUBLIC NOTICES | 763-691-6001 | tonya.orbeck@ecm-inc.com Before the Mass, the archbishop John Gessner | MANAGING EDITOR | 952-846-2031 | john.gessner@ecm-inc.com praised this ministry. Tad Johnson | MANAGING EDITOR | 952-846-2033 | tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com “This is tremendous,” he said. “It Keith Anderson | DIRECTOR OF NEWS | 952-392-6847 | keith.anderson@ecm-inc.com SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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shows these veterans they are not forgotten.” Garbed in green, the archbishop greeted veterans as he prepared to celebrate Mass. In his sermon he noted that this special celebration was spaced between Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day. “We want to give thanks to these men for all of they have accomplished,” he said. Referring to the gospel reading, the archbishop assured the men they would be welcomed at the gates of heaven for their lives of service. Among the crowd were spouses. Mary Ann Kupfer-Schmidt, of Little Canada, sat proudly next to her husband, Bernie, 92, a veteran of World War II. “We are thrilled to be here,” she said and praised the care he receives at the VA Hospital. Novak, who is not a veteran, says he and the Knights carry out this weekly “wheeling” because “these men fought for us.” Don Heinzman is a columnist for APG of East Central Minnesota. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Two council members depart as two new ones arrive by Bill Droste SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The end of the year and the start of a new one is always a time of transition in our lives. And the same is true in the life of our city. This year, it’s especially a time of transition for the Rosemount City Council. Two of my colleagues on the council will end their terms, and two citizens will take their places. All of us will work to maintain Rosemount’s quality of life. On New Year’s Eve, Mark DeBettignies will conclude 16 years as a council member. He joined the council at the same time I did, and he has served as a careful guardian of our resources and a thoughtful voice as we have grown. As you drive through Rosemount, you see many features that weren’t here 16 years ago – things like new neighborhoods, the library and Steeple Center

Guest Columnist Bill Droste block, the Cub Foods development, and even the place we used to call the “Coming Soon” site because of the forlorn sign that stood for so long before Rosemount Crossing was built. Mark was involved in all these issues. He has spent three decades making Rosemount a better place through service on the council, before that on the Planning Commission, and through groups like the Jaycees. Shaun Nelson is also completing his term on the council. In the past four years, he has brought a new perspec-

tive to the council’s work, especially as a strong advocate for amenities to serve our youth. Shaun also worked hard on building the economic base of Rosemount as means to fund the services that our residents want. And he has been a strong voice to support our public safety personnel and to bring the community together at events like the Food Truck Festival. Mark and Shaun will now get a break from the frequent evening meetings and the hundreds of pages of documents to study each month. But I hope they will continue to play an outsized role in the life of our hometown and the planning for its successful future. I am also optimistic that the city will continue to move toward its goals with the addition of two newcomers to the council. Tammy Block and Paul Essler are well-known in the community and

strongly engaged in activities to serve our families’ needs. I know they have been working this month to get up to speed on the way city government operates. And when they take the oath of office the day after New Year’s Day, they will be ready with a new voice at the table, to make sure the council and our staff are meeting the needs of Rosemount. I look forward to working together in our goal-setting process later in the winter to set the city’s direction on the issues before us. To those who have served our community and will continue to serve it, please accept my sincere gratitude for your work and my best wishes for the New Year. Please join us in working for the success of Rosemount in 2019 and beyond. Bill Droste is the mayor of Rosemount. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Perpetual motion again

Orange Line BRT good for businesses

To the editor: In the Dec. 21 edition, two writers responded to my letter (“Perpetual Motion,” Dec. 14) and point out one significant error. Unfortunately, in the process, they seem to have made three. My error was in believing that the tax (called a “fee”) was to be collected from the power companies, for burning coal or natural gas. They correctly say this would be collected at the wellhead or mine head. Their first error is admitting this will, just as I said, raise electricity prices, but that it will raise gasoline prices as well! Assuming that government can redistribute all of this tax money with absolutely no overhead cost, and based on every individual’s increased costs (as would be fair), the error is to assume that consumers would “choose clean products.” They would have no incentive, and worse, no choice. Government mandates that power companies build and sell solar

To the editor: The Federal Transit Authority recently announced that the Orange Line BRT (bus rapid transit) will receive $74 million in federal grant funds, putting the project on track to be completed by 2021. This is exciting news for the cities of Burnsville and Richfield, particularly for our business communities. The Orange Line will cover 17 miles along I35W and link the headquarters of Target Corp. in downtown Minneapolis, Best Buy in Richfield, the Southtown Shopping Center in Bloomington, and Burnsville’s Heart of the City. This will transform the travel experience for tens of thousands who travel this corridor daily to get to work, school and entertainment options. A viable transit option means fewer cars on the road, faster commute times, fewer accidents and greater access to opportunities throughout the region. Dedicated transit lines

and wind power, but if those energy sources were the best value, the mandates (and taxes) would be unnecessary. People would readily choose them. Not everyone can choose a new electric car, either, nor do we have enough electrical capacity. Google engineers, hoping to profit from the “green power revolution,”

researched for four years and concluded it would take 40 years and a currently-unknown technology to convert to carbon free electricity. The biggest error, though very frequently made, is to assume that reducing CO2 somehow prevents Catastrophic Climate Change. Yet, according to data from the IPCC

and the EPA, even radical reductions to U.S. manmade CO2 will result in a near-negligible change to global temperatures – less than 0.4 degrees – over the next 100 years. Perpetual motion? Sounds like just spinning the wheels. JERRY EWING Apple Valley

have been shown to spur economic development, with the Minneapolis-St. Paul region having seen nearly $8 billion in investment along light rail and BRT corridors. The Orange Line will not only connect our residents to more employment opportunities, but will also create many jobs. As mayors of collectively more than 95,000 residents, we support investment in a comprehensive, multimodal transportation system. While the Orange Line is only a piece of a broader transportation network that has been underinvested in, it is a great step toward creating greater connectivity in our region. In the upcoming legislative session, our legislators must make transit and transportation investment a top priority. ELIZABETH KAUTZ Mayor of Burnsville PAT ELLIOTT Mayor of Richfield MARIA REGAN Mayor-elect of Richfield

Business Buzz Bowlero Corp holds Jingle Bowl Bowlero Corp’s sixth annual Jingle Bowl, in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters America, runs Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 at all Bowlero Corp centers in Minneapolis. When guests make a dona-

tion of $1 or more to Big Broth- 162nd St. W., Lakeville. More ers Big Sisters America, they information is at www.jinglewill receive one free game of bowl.com. bowling to be used in January at any local AMF, Brunswick Chamber holds Good Zone, Bowlmore or Bowlero center. Bowlero will match 100 Day Dakota County percent of the donations made Jan. 8 up to $25,000. The Dakota County ReThe local Bowlero is at 11129

gional Chamber will hold its next Good Day Dakota County 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Southview Country Club, 239 Mendota Road E., West St. Paul. The program will be “Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans – Do You Have One?”

The featured panelist will be Patty Krieger, CEO, co-owner and visionary for Netrix Information Technology Inc. Cost is $30 for members, $50 for nonmembers. Registration is required. For more information, contact Diane Mavis at dmavis@dcrchamber.com or visit www.dcrchamber.com.

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2018

Year in Review

Farmington focuses on giving back by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Throughout the past year, the Farmington community did its part to serve others. The final piece of the Farmington Veterans Memorial was installed this Memorial Day after years of planning, the food shelf converted to a healthy choice model and a semi-truck full of cleaning supplies was sent to hurricane-affected areas. Following is a closer look at these events.

Veterans memorial The last major component of the Farmington Area Veterans Memorial was installed in 2018. The memorial, located next to Rambling River Park, was first dedicated in 2014. It features a granite slab with the names of 15 Farmington area service members who died while serving. It also has a blue pearl granite slab in the shape of a folded American flag, about 350 pavers with the names of local veterans, engravings of a military poem and famous quotes from world leaders, and copies of news articles about the 15 people who died while serving. The final piece, a 450-pound, 6-foot-3inch bronze soldier, was installed May 25 and

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Members of Boy Scout Troop 119 and Cub Scout Pack 120 helped with cleanup at the Farmington Area Veterans Memorial. The memorial’s final piece, a bronze soldier statue, was installed May 25 and unveiled May 28 for Memorial Day. unveiled during Farmington’s Memorial Day celebration May 28. The statue faces the granite flag, his arm raised in a permanent salute. Leon Orr, chairperson of the Farmington Area Veterans Memorial committee, said that the soldier statue was part of the overall design from the beginning. During the planning process for the memorial, Orr and other committee members drove to numerous memorial sites to get ideas. They took notes on what they liked and what they felt was missing from

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Food Shelf reopened Nov. 15. The food shelf, 510 Walnut St., was the last of 360 Communities’ five food shelves to transition to a healthy choice model. Instead of volunteers packing food for clients, clients shop for themselves. That way, people can make choices based on what they know their families like and will eat. According to Lisa Lusk, 360 Communities’ Food shelf director of school success After being closed and community resources, for about two and a half choice model food shelves months, the Farmington are becoming more com-

mon. Part of the reason the Farmington Food Shelf was closed for several weeks was because the layout was redesigned. Families shop for fresh produce first, then canned fruits and vegetables, then meat and dairy, then dry and shelf-stable goods. The idea is to make the fresh choice the first and easiest choice, Lusk explained. Clients at other choice model food shelves, like the one in Rosemount, have had positive experiences, she added. “Families love it. They’re so excited to be able to shop for their own food,” Lusk said. Another reason the food shelf was closed was because a new partnership was being forged. Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Road, provides leadership to help run the day-to-day operations of the food shelf. The food shelf was previously run by a group of community members, and the lead volunteer was ready to transition out, Lusk said. Two other food shelves, Shepherd of the Valley Food Shelf in Apple Valley and Messiah Community Food Shelf in Lakeville, are connected to a church and have had successful experiences, she said.

Kevin Woestehoff, senior pastor of Farmington Lutheran Church, said partnering with a congregation helps provide strong management and stability. Farmington Lutheran’s director of church management, Jim Ollhoff, added that the church had been looking to become more rooted in the community. When a church member involved with 360 Communities said there was an opportunity to partner with the food shelf, Ollhoff said it seemed like a natural fit. 360 Communities handles fiscal matters, such as financial donations, and provides training for volunteers. Farmington Lutheran Church provides volunteers to operate the food shelf, but encourages people from outside the church to get involved as well. Eventually, the food shelf may move to Farmington Lutheran Church. The move isn’t set in stone, but the church and 360 Communities have discussed moving the food shelf to a corner classroom in the church. Ollhoff and Woestehoff said the move would ideally help both clients and the church community. The move may make the food shelf more acSee Giving, 7A

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New artwork at the Farmington Food Shelf encourages clients to “Make the healthy choice the easy choice at home.” Since reopening in November, the food shelf features more fresh produce near the entrance.

7A After receiving supplies from Farmington, students at Wallace Elementary sent hand-decorated thank-you cards to volunteers, which FCDR member and Farmington City Council Member Robyn Craig shared during the council’s Dec. 17 meeting. “I want to thank everyone who participated and made the holiday season brighter for these families and kids. I’m sure that this is something they’ll remember for a long time,” Craig said at the meeting. FCDR is made up of various community members, including faith leaders, city officials, school board members and business leaders. Meetings are typically Wednesday mornings at Trinity Church, 600 Walnut St. and are open for anyone to attend.

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GIVING, from 6A cessible to certain demographics who meet at the church, like senior citizens living below the poverty line. Because the church is frequently open, it can provide emergency services for those who need it. Currently the food shelf is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. Eventually it will expand its hours from noon to 6 p.m.

Farmington Community Disaster Response In 2017, a group of volunteers created the Farmington Community Disaster Response team to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. The team created a Drop in the Bucket campaign, offering buckets full of cleaning supplies at Pellicci Ace Hardware. More than 500 buckets were purchased and sent

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Students at Wallace Elementary in North Carolina hold up a sign thanking Farmington volunteers. On Nov. 10, Farmington sent 551 buckets full of cleaning supplies to Wallace and Panama City, Florida. to Port Aransas, Texas. team felt compelled to This year, in the wake help again. of Hurricane Florence, Much like last year, members of the FCDR cleaning buckets were

available to purchase at Pellicci Ace Hardware in Farmington, and other local Ace Hardware loca-

tions. The buckets were filled with cleaning supplies like bleach, dish soap, trash bags and so on. On Nov. 10, FCDR held a send-off day to send off a semi-truck full of supplies, including 551 buckets and 50 kitchen in a box sets. The supplies were sent to Wallace, North Carolina and Panama City, Florida. Some supplies were sent to Wallace Elementary, a kindergarten through eighth-grade school that was especially affected by Hurricane Florence. Hog farming is a major part of the area’s economy, and when Hurricane Florence hit, much of the floodwater mixed with hog waste. Floodwaters destroyed the homes of at least 50 of the Wallace Elementary schoolchildren and the contaminated water ruined all of their clothes and school supplies, as well as their beds, pillows and toys.

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News Briefs Farmington Library events The Farmington Library, 508 Third St., will offer the following programs. Call 651-438-0250 or visit www.dakotacounty.us/library for more information. Legos & Duplos at the Library, 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4. Children can explore the many things they can create with Legos and Duplos. Ages: 2-12. Open Studio, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4. Work on a current art or craft project while visiting with other makers. Get help with individual projects. New textile techniques demonstrated as requested. Geared for adults and youth ages 10 and older.

Teen Police Academy registration open Ninth through 12th grade students living in or attending high school in Apple Valley and Rosemount are invited to apply for the Teen Police Academy. The program is offered by the Apple Valley and Rosemount police departments. This year’s academy will take place 6-8 p.m. Jan. 31-March 14 in Apple Valley and Rosemount. Teen Police Academy is free and open to students.

“The Teen Academy is aimed at providing youth in Apple Valley and Rosemount an inside look at the operation and services of our police departments. Discussion topics for the seven week course will include Dakota County Drug Task Force, crime scene investigation, use of force (shoot/don’t shoot scenarios), SWAT and more in addition to a tour of the Apple Valley Police Department,” according to the city of Apple Valley’s website. Visit https://bit. ly/2SajC4p to register and for more information. The registration deadline is Jan. 25.

Farmington HR director retiring Farmington’s human resources director for the past 21 years, Brenda Wendlandt, is retiring effective Jan. 25, 2019, the City Council announced during its Dec. 17 meeting. According to the workshop meeting minutes from Dec. 10, City Administrator David McKnight proposed splitting Wendlandt’s position into two separate positions. One would be the human resources director, responsible for things like recruitment, training, benefits, payroll and so on. The minutes note that “the second position is still being discussed at a staff

level but would include IT, communications, and a number of other areas that staff will bring back a recommendation on in the near future.” Wendlandt started employment with the city of Farmington on April 14, 1997. During the Dec. 17 council meeting, council members thanked Wendlandt for her service. The newspaper contacted Wendlandt, but she

declined to comment on Attendees will have a her resignation. free breakfast and learn how their team can join the largest food/fund drive The Open Door effort in Minnesota this holds campaign March. Guest speaker will kick-off breakfast be Susan T. Schuster, principal community relations The Open Door will consultant, Blue Cross hold its 2019 March CamBlue Shield of Minnesota. paign Kick-off Breakfast Representatives from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Wedneslocal businesses, commuday, Jan. 16, at its Eagan nity organizations and Pantry, 3904 Cedar Grove faith communities are enParkway, Eagan. couraged to attend.

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2018

Top stories of 2018

Year in Review

Election sends new representation to office Five local first-term DFLers elected to U.S. and state House seats

Following is a list of the overall top 20 stories at SunThisweek.com for 2018, along with five more most read stories from the past year related to Farmington and Rosemount. 1. Rosemount woman charged with felony drug crimes 2. Rosemount Leprechaun Days Grand Day Parade picture perfect 3. Costco to locate in Eagan 4. Apple Valley developer held first open house years ago 5. Former Celebration lead pastor sues church 6. New thrift shop to open in Lakeville 7. Aldi coming to Eagan 8. Investigation of Apple Valley teacher and Lakeville principal continues 9. Burger and beer joint coming to Rosemount 10. Fitness resolutions made easier in in Apple Valley 11. Father’s Day weekend crash claims lives of two fathers 12. Election results: Incumbents lose in Rosemount; Volk and Lee win in Lakeville; Kealey and Workman win in Burnsville; Farmington results to be released Wednesday morning 13. Lakeville City Council and mayoral candidates file 14. Farmington rescue owner faces felony charges 15. Plans for Costco in Eagan coming together 16. Death reported at Lebanon Hills mountain bike trails 17. Chipotle to open in Lakeville 18. Election results: Bierman wins in 57A; Huot wins in 57B; Cantrell wins in 56A; Mann wins in 56B 19. Six seek four spots in Burnsville City Council primary 20. Newcomers among those seeking council seat in Burnsville

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House District 57A DFL candidate Robert Bierman, left, and District 57A Rep. Erin Maye Quade listened to an update on election results from Jeff Anderson, Bierman’s campaign treasurer, during a DFL gathering at the Dakota County United Educators Union office in Apple Valley, Nov. 6. by Tad Johnson

of Woodbury, 52.6 to 47.1 percent. He was seeking a second term. In the Sun Thisweek Midterm elections often bring electoral change and Dakota County Trithat’s counter to the party bune coverage area, House with power in the White seat totals went from a 5-3 advantage for Republicans House. In 2018, DFL candi- to 6-2 in favor of DFLers, as three Repubdates won the four lican incumbents of Minnesota’s lost and DFLers constitutional ofwon an open seat fices with only one in 57A. incumbent, tilted “I believe that control of the state Tim Walz’s One House in their faMinnesota was an vor, won two U.S. Senate seats and Angie Craig absolute winner in Minnesota,” said ousted two incumDFL 57A candibent Republicans date Robert Bierin the U.S. House. man, of Apple President DonValley. “People ald Trump visited wanted to hear Minnesota twice more about includuring the camsion and unity. paign with ralThe divisive tone lies in Duluth and Rochester, the Jason Lewis was getting overwhelming. (U.S. latter of which Sen.) Amy KlobuTrump was invited by 2nd District U.S. Rep. char’s bipartisan approach Jason Lewis to stump on has always been popular here and she proved it his behalf. The president’s pres- once again at the ballot ence in Minnesota helped box. And (U.S. Senate Republicans win two open candidate) Tina Smith was U.S. House seats, but two a good adjunct to that. GOP Republicans lost, as Angie Craig changed her two state representatives approach from the last serving the Burnsville area cycle and found a real concited a negative impres- nection in the 2nd District. sion of Trump as a factor She focused on her own in their Election Day loss- story and left Jason Lewis to his own devices. It was es. Dakota County gave encouraging for me to run 2nd District Democratic with such a strong Democandidate Angie Craig, of cratic ticket.” Prospects for a DFL Eagan, a wide margin that helped her defeat Lewis, wave in Minnesota didn’t SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

look so promising a few months before the election. The DFL didn’t settle on a gubernatorial or a 57A candidate until the primary election on Aug. 14. When it did, it chose the un-endorsed ticket of Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan, which won over the endorsed pairing of state Sen. Erin Murphy and state Rep. Erin Maye Quade, of Apple Valley. Quade’s absence from the 57A race, which was announced June 3, meant that Bierman didn’t file until close to the June 5 deadline. With four others filing to run, he didn’t have a full campaign apparatus running until after he won the primary. “Even with the shorter than normal timeline, Robert ended as one of the top door-knockers in the entire state,” said Bierman campaign manager Ted York. “He also had a core group of volunteers who were knocking doors seven days a week. So the success we had came from both volunteer recruitment and a determined dedication from those volunteers.” Other candidates in the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area also cited strong volunteer and door-knocking campaigns in helping them to victory. See Election, 9A

1. Historic promotion for sheriff’s office is Farmington resident 2. Community rallies around student with cancer 3. Downtown bar embraces relaxing atmosphere 4. Charges filed against Farmington rescue owner 5. Six candidates compete for Farmington City Council

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9A term over DFLer Marla Vagts, Farmington, 58.72 to 41.18 percent, in House District 58B. State Rep. Jon Koznick, R-Lakeville, will serve his third term after defeating DFLer Maggie Williams, Lakeville, 55.68 to 44.25 percent, in House District 58A. The largest margin of victory during the night locally went to State Rep. Laurie Halverson, DFLEagan, who defeated Republican Douglas Willetts, Eagan, 62.18 to 37.74 percent, in House District 51B. State Rep. Sandra Masin, DFL-Eagan, defeated Republican Jim Kiner, Burnsville, 61.42 to 38.52 percent, in House District 51A. Masin has been in the House for six non-consecutive terms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2007-2010 (District 38A); House 2013-present (District 51A). Halverson was elected to her fourth term.

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ELECTION, from 8A In addition to Bierman winning the open seat in 57A by a 54.53 to 42.2 advantage over Matt Lundin (Libertarian Party candidate Matthew Swenson finished with 3.2 percent), three DFL candidates ousted incumbent Republicans. High voter turnout played a role in wins for DFL House candidates John Huot (Apple ValleyRosemunt 57B), Hunter Cantrell (Burnsville-Savage 56A), and Alice Mann ( B u r n s v i l l e - L a ke v i l l e 56B). Huot received 552 more votes in 2018 than he did in his 2016 contest against state Rep. Anna Wills, R-Rosemount, as she received 2,005 fewer votes than she did in 2016. He won 51.90 to 48.06 percent. Mann earned 130 fewer votes than the DFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 candidate Lindsey Port, but state Rep. Roz Peterson, R-Lakeville, saw her support slip by 2,201 votes. Mann won 52.64 to 47.28 percent. Cantrell was elected behind a 3,754 vote swing from 2016 in defeating Rep. Drew Christensen, R-Savage. Cantrell won 52.74 to 47.13 percent. Bierman said disap-

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John Huot of Rosemount was one of the DFL candidates in the local coverage area to defeat an incumbent Republican. The other DFL winners on election night were Hunter Cantrell in House District 56A (Burnsville-Savage) and Alice Mann in House District 56B (Burnsville-Lakeville). pointment with politics in general and President Donald Trump in particular motivated volunteers and voters that went for DFL candidates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although the president does not directly affect our local policies to a large extent, there was a decided disappointment with the divisive nature of his politics and his rhetoric,â&#x20AC;? Bierman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even some Republicans had had enough by the time

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Obituaries

JoAnne J. Cope JoAnne Jean (Knox) Cope went to celebrate Christmas with Jesus on December 18, 2018. She was born on May 13, 1940, in Mendota, IL. JoAnne graduated from high school in Sandwich, IL; earned a BA in Speech, Theater and English from Knox College and a MEd in Business Education/Training and Development from the University of MN. Teaching in Iowa, Illinois, Hawaii, and Minnesota, she loved working with young people. While in Hawaii, she met Arlyn Cope and they were married in 1966 in Illinois. JoAnne and Arlyn resided in Bloomington, MN, and later in Rosemount, MN, where they raised their two sons and ran Repairs, Inc. JoAnne was employed at Cray Research, Inc. as support staff. At Mathias Die Company, she was an HR Manager. /DWHU VKH ZDV VHOI HPSOR\HG DV DQ 2IÂżFH 0DQDJHPHQW Systems Consultant. Nature, music, drama, reading, camping, and traveling were some of JoAnneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite pastimes. She grew up in the Federated Church in Sandwich and was a long time member of The Well. There she directed the youth choir, Bell Choir and joy chimes, and youth musicals; sang in WKH FKDQFHO FKRLU PHQWRUHG FRQÂżUPDWLRQ \RXWK DQG ZDV a member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry. She was an active member of the Rosemount community, especially the Rosemount Area Arts Council. JoAnne was preceded in death by husband, Arlyn; mother and father, Doris and Virgil Knox; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Joni Knox; father-in-law, Les Cope and mother-in-law, Bernice (Cope) Fleury. She is survived by sons, Michael (Kristie) and Robert (Kathy) both of Rosemount; grandchildren, Ashley, Parker, Samantha, and Bryce; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Celebration of Life Service will be held at The Well, a United Methodist Church (formerly Rosemount UMC) on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m. with visitation from 9-10 a.m. A lunch will be served following the service. ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PHPRULDOV SUHIHUUHG WR EUDLQ cancer research, The Wellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth mission/camping trips, The Wellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Unidos en Cristo community, or Mobility Worldwide.

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Lois Jean (Cruthers) Swedin August 2, 1927-December 10, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Jean, 91, of Lakeville, Minnesota, announces her passing on December 10, 2018. Lois was born in Iowa and her family moved to the Farmington area where she attended Farmington and Lakeville High Schools. She married Victor Swedin (preceded her in death). She was a housewife, mother, and worker among various Lakeville businesses, and a member of Christiana Lutheran Church in Eidswold. She is the mother of Pamela (Swedin) Lugo of Denver, Colorado and Harold Swedin of Lakeville, Minnesota. She is survived by three grandchildren, Eduard and 3DWULFN RI 'HQYHU DQG &KULV RI 3RUWODQG 2UHJRQ ÂżYH great-grandchildren, all in Denver, Natalie Herrera, Seth Lugo, as well as Madeline, James and Rose Lugo. Memorial services (with details TBA) are scheduled for June, 2019 at Christiana Lutheran Church, with burial at the West Christiana Cemetery.

Karen Lynn Baur Karen Lynn Baur passed away surrounded by her family on December 20, 2018 at the age of 71. She was born June 9, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Apple Valley, Minnesota in 1985. Karen retired from ISD 196 in 2010 after many years as a bus chaperone for special needs children. Karen was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and enjoyed volunteering for her church. Karen was preceded in death by her father (Lawrence), mother (Alma), brother (Donald) and sister (Sue). Karen is survived by her son Greg (Stormy) Baur; son Kevin $QQLH %DXU ÂżYH JUDQGFKLOGUHQ %U\FH 6LUL .DQWRQ Emerson & Brody Baur. Funeral services will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio in January of 2019.

10A Dec. 27, 2018 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE ROSEMOUNT, from 1A precinct. Block had 5,436 votes and Essler 4,872, defeating longtime Council Member Mark DeBettignies and one-term member Shaun Nelson. Essler and Block said they campaigned together in 2018. They said they heard a lot about a lack of progress on economic development in Rosemount and that people didn’t feel the current council was doing enough. They both said they heard from voters who are sick of going to Apple Valley and Eagan to shop. They plan to be aggressive in recruiting and retaining businesses when they’re seated on the Rosemount City Council in 2019. In less surprising election news, Bill Droste won his fifth term as mayor in November. He was unopposed.

UMore Droste also said after the election his priorities for the next four years are to bring more businesses into the community along with the continued development of the University

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The Rosemount Leprechaun Days Grand Day Parade was held on July 28. Thousands of people lined 145th Street to see high school, community groups, businesses and more parade down the street. of Minnesota Outreach, Research and Education Park, and to find a solution to the lack of recreational facilities in the city. UMore park could bring hundreds of new rooftops to the city in the coming years along with new businesses. Newland Communities announced its plans for residential development near Akron Avenue, south of County Road 42, in

2019. Initial plans include more than 1,500 units for the development The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approved the $13.1 million sale of a 436-acre parcel south of County Road 42 and west of Dakota County Technical College to Newland Communities last summer. The Opus Group owns about 160 acres about a half mile from Highway

52 in the UMore Development. It’s zoned for industrial use. Droste has been overseeing the UMore development since he was elected mayor in 2002. Once that opens up, Droste expects to see more retail and commercial development along County Road 42.

Recreation As for the lack of recre-

ational amenities, the city found a creative solution in 2019 for the Rosemount hockey community. The city approved a joint powers agreement with Inver Grove Heights where the city and the Rosemount Area Hockey Association will pay for improvements to the west rink of Veterans Memorial Community Center Ice Arena over the next 10 years. In return, RAHA will receive 550 peak hours of ice time. RAHA has experienced rapid growth in recent year and members were traveling as far as Faribault and St. Paul for open ice. The city also added athletic fields and a parking lot at Flint Hills Athletic Complex. A group of residents organized in 2018 to find a creative solution to a lack of gym space in Rosemount. Organizers of Hope Fieldhouse revealed its plans to build an ambitious 42,000 square foot athletic facility in 2018 on the corner of Biscayne Avenue and 145th Street. Plans include courts designed for basketball,

volleyball, pickleball, wrestling and adapted activities. It also would have a fitness center and walking track. The organization is continuing fundraising efforts into 2019. As for the city, the Rosemount City Council approved a feasibility study to access the overall community’s recreational desires. A survey of Rosemount residents conducted by the National Research Center showed the majority support of some kind of recreational facility, whether it’s a pool, walking track or fitness center. About 38 percent of residents surveyed said they’d strongly support raising property taxes for a facility, while 33 percent said they were somewhat supportive. About 14 percent were strongly opposed and 14 percent were somewhat opposed to the idea. The feasibility study will see if the city has an interest in an aquatic facility, additional field space, an indoor recreation/community center and other outdoor recreation opporSee Rosemount, 11A

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ROSEMOUNT, from 10A tunities. It was purposely vague. Officials would like to hear from all residents. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also studying whether the city would support something publicly funded. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible it could lead to another public referendum. In 2019, the 292 Design Group will share the results of the study. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same group that put together plans for the Chaska Community Center, St. Paul Tennis Club, Chain of Lakes YMCA, Hastings YMCA, the Monticello Community Center and Brooklyn Park Family Aquatics Center. The city was also home to a Rosemount Food Truck Festival for the first time in 2018, which proved to be popular. The city is planning on bringing it back in 2019.

Growing Rosemount is also experiencing exponential growth in its real estate market. The city has several active residential developments either scheduled to start soon or in the middle of development including activity with Wilde Lake Estates, Dunmore, Harmony, Glenrose, Bella Vista, Greystone, Prestwick Place, Rosewood Crossing, Meadow Ridge, and a project by the St. Croix Home Builders. The Rosemount City Council also approved plans for Wexford Place, a three-story, 49-unit building located on a 2.88-acre

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facilitates safe interactions between law enforcement and people with disabilities, without bringing the idea to the council’s attention. (Since then, Farmington has implemented the Vitals program). “The decision to move in a new direction is about shortcomings in Chief Lindquist’s performance. Chief Lindquist has demonstrated a lack of communication and an unwillingness to work with others, whether that’s other department heads or this council. This decision was entirely preventable had he listened to feedback, shown up or made effort to take any responsibility,” Bernhjelm said. Council Member Terry Donnelly, who had been quoted in other publications as being against Lindquist’s departure, said in his 17 years as a public official, he has “never seen public response to any issue of this magnitude, bar none.” With the mayor having to call for order several times throughout the meeting and some residents making personal attacks against the character of council members, the night was “certainly not Farmington’s finest hour,” Donnelly said. “I will admit there were mistakes made along the way. We could’ve done better and maybe we wouldn’t have gotten to this point,” Donnelly said. In the end, Bartholomay, Craig and Bernhjelm voted to move forward with the separation agreement, while Mayor Todd Larson and Donnelly voted “strongly no.” Sgt. Gary Rutherford has served as acting police chief since Lindquist’s de-

parture. The city has yet to make a formal decision on a permanent chief.

Joshua Hoyt was inspired to run for City Council Development changes following the events of the Aug. 20 City Council Longtime businesses in meeting. Many residents the community, like the were surprised to learn Farmington Bakery, reinof the proposed separavented themselves during tion agreement between 2018. the city and then-Police Beginning July 16, the Chief Brian Lindquist. At bakery came under new that meeting, Hoyt spoke ownership and changed its of the need for increased name to Sweet Kneads by transparency. Farmington Bakery. Hoyt, who owns a home The bakery originally improvement company opened in 1933, and had called Veteran Design been owned by Gina King Build, was originally planfor about 15 years. When Photo submitted ning to run for council in Twenty-four residents took to the podium, with all but one in support of Chief Brian King decided to sell the 2020, but was inspired to Lindquist. Ultimately, the Farmington City Council voted 3-2 in favor of a separation bakery earlier this year, run sooner after learning agreement for the longtime police chief. she originally offered it to of the separation agreemanager Ed Hobbs. ment. By that time, the fil- son and council members sion for over a year in re- tions and demonstrating Hobbs was getting ing period had closed, but Robyn Craig and Terry gards to concerns about that he was unwilling to older and declined the ofHoyt launched a grass- Donnelly. fer, but suggested his son, Lindquist. She said McK- take my inquiry seriously. roots campaign effort. Steve, also an award-winnight spoke to Lindquist, “The conversation reHe created Facebook Police department ning baker, could be a posexplaining that he needed vealed he wasn’t eager to videos, put up signs, host- changes sible buyer. Steve and his to reach out to the council do the additional work ed meet and greets with wife Melissa moved from After 20 years of serv- to discuss those issues. to prepare the answers to other candidates and took ing with the Farmington St. Paul to Empire Town“Unfortunately, the those questions. Without part in a candidate forum Police Department, 12 of relationship continued to those additional details ship to run the bakery. hosted by the Dakota those years as chief, Brian deteriorate and a very dif- that I was seeking, his reAlong with a new name, County Regional Cham- Lindquist resigned his po- ficult decision had to be quest for more officers Sweet Kneads offers a ber of Commerce on Sept. sition on Aug. 24. greater selection of baked made. … I want to clearly seemed frivolous,” Bern19. goods, such as specialty The city released a copy state that this decision has hjelm said. That grassroots action breads, cheesecakes, bars of its separation not been made on politiShe also noted that othmade all the differand gourmet cupcakes. agreement with cal or personality differ- er department heads were ence, Hoyt said. The Farmington Bakthe former police ences,” Craig said. present at council meet“Growing up in ery was known for wedchief on Aug. 14. Council Member Katie ings while Lindquist was Farmington and ding cakes, cookies and By the time of its Bernhjelm offered more often absent. This pattern having some deep doughnuts. While Sweet Aug. 20 council insight when it was her persisted after Lindquist roots helps because Kneads still sells these meeting, residents turn to make a statement. received a request from the you have a relatitems, Steve also bakes had turned up in She said that while council to be more visible ability factor, but Katie gourmet desserts and droves demanding she believes that Chief at meetings. you still have to get Bernhjelm breads, and can customize answers. Lindquist is a good police Other issues Bernout there and do cakes and cookies. Every seat in the officer, the decision was hjelm brought up were the work. And we The bakery is located meeting room was about his role as chief. “He Lindquist’s request for a did that. We were at 212 Oak St. and is open taken, with many has an administrative role $20,000 weapons-mountactive. Every sinseven days a week. more people stand- that extends far beyond ed camera system. His gle day, there was Another longtime busiing and a crowd patrol,” Bernhjelm said. presentation of the system something that we ness, Synergy Dance Cenof dozens standShe brought up numer- “failed to answer all of were doing,” Hoyt ter, moved to a new locaing outside in the ous issues that weren’t (the council’s) questions,” said. tion in 2018. lobby. Twenty-four present with other depart- Bernhjelm said, which in His win came Dana Riste, the direcresidents took to ment heads. For example, her mind raised the quesas a surprise to Joshua Hoyt the podium, with as the council prepared the tion of why the expense tor of the dance center, some people, but said the move from 945 all but one asking 2018 budget, it instructed was approved at all. Hoyt wasn’t one of Eighth St. to 109 Elm St., council members department heads to cut Last, she noted that them. Suite D, wasn’t exactly to reconsider removing unnecessary spending and Lindquist opted out of See Farmington, 13A “I’ve always had a men- Lindquist. find projects or expenses Vitals, an application that tality of believing and beAt the time the sepa- over $10,000 to propose ing positive, and I think ration agreement was re- for cuts. But the council that if you think positively leased, little explanation never heard back from and you believe in some- was given for the city’s Lindquist. thing, it’s not a matter of decision to terminate Lindquist had also rewhether or not it’s going Lindquist. It simply stated, quested additional patrol to happen, it’s how hard “The city is grateful for the positions and a new capyou’re willing to work and chief’s years of service and tain’s position, which had at what time you can get it dedication to Farmington. the potential to increase done,” Hoyt said. City Council desires new the city budget and raise Hoyt said he hopes his leadership in the depart- taxes by more than 5 perwin serves an example of ment to move into the fu- cent without any other what can be done when ture, and will consider the budget increases taken people choose to use their separation agreement at its into consideration, Bernvoice and vote. Aug. 20 meeting.” hjelm said. “I think it’s empowerAfter about an hour of She reached out to ing for people to know listening to residents’ com- Lindquist with a list of that their vote, late at night ments, the council gave questions to help her when they think it’s not statements about their de- make a formal decision. going to matter, it does. cision. But rather than replying It can change the face of Council members Jason to her questions with facts, a city or a state or nation- Bartholomay and Robyn statistics and other details, ally. It can. I think people Craig said they under- Lindquist and Bernhjelm need to understand there’s stood residents’ concerns, talked about the issue for gravity in singular votes,” but the council made a 15 minutes before a counHoyt said. legal agreement not to say cil meeting, she said. Photo by Jody Peters The 2019 City Council anything. “He provided me with Synergy Dance Center, which moved to a new downtown Farmington location Sept. 8, will consist of Bernhjelm, Craig added that the vague reasoning, dismiss- offers a variety of classes, from jazz to hip hop. Students here are practicing their baton Hoyt, Mayor Todd Lar- council had a discus- ing the merit of the questwirling before class begins.

13A “(Men) feel more comfortable if it’s gender neutral rather than going into a hot pink salon with chandeliers and glitter and all that everywhere,” Nguyen said. The couple are continuing a family tradition: Nguyen’s parents have 20 years of experience doing nails and opened seven salons of their own. The couple, Nguyen’s parents and his sister-inlaw all work as nail technicians at Zen Nails. The family experience has been helpful for deciding what services to offer. Nguyen said he and Siouthai have bounced ideas off his parents to decide what services are tried-and-true and what Zen Nails could do differently. In an effort to modernize their salon, Nguyen and Siouthai offer more organic services: diffusers, essential oils and organic lotions and scrubs are all available. Within the next year or so, they also plan to offer services like eyelash extensions, waxing and microblading (a tattooing technique, typically for eyebrows). Zen Nails is located at 923 Eighth St., Suite 949. Hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. The salon is closed Sundays.

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FARMINGTON, from 12A planned. But in May, her friend Janie Tutewohl, a Farmington real estate agent, let her know about a space available to lease. When Riste toured the space, she saw potential to expand: a larger retail space, a bigger waiting area for parents and an additional studio. Synergy moved into the space July 2 and opened in time for fall classes to start Sept. 8. It has a first-floor studio that’s 2,400 square feet and three upstairs studios, each with its own color scheme. All the studios have shock-absorbing flooring and, unlike the old center, there are plenty of windows. Riste has operated Synergy since 2010. She also worked for the previous owner, Brenda Lendzion, when it was Brenda’s School of Dance, a 40-year-old dance center. For Riste, who started dancing with Lendzion when she was 8 years old, the move was particularly exciting. “It was really fun for me because before, it had been Brenda’s and I had taken over, but … we’ve been able to just make (the new space) ours. It’s been really nice to just put the touches on it that we wanted and start from scratch with the design,” Riste said. Synergy offers a variety of classes for students ages

Photo by Jody Peters

Rebel Chef employee Rachelle Stiller presents two of the restaurant’s menu items: a charcuterie board and Vietnamese lettuce wraps. The restaurant opened this August and is unveiling an inaugural brunch menu on Jan. 5, 2019. 18 months old through adult, such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and contemporary. The center also has tumbling, dance line, musical theater and baton twirling classes and is one of the few dance studios in the state that offers Progressing Ballet Technique classes.

Farmington Mall fills up New businesses, like Rebel Chef, The Dog House Minnesota and Zen Nails, opened in the Farmington Mall area in 2018. After months of preparation, Rebel Chef, 953 Eighth St., opened Aug.

10. The restaurant was originally scheduled to open in October 2017, but faced setbacks due to remodeling and redoing the plumbing and HVAC system. Owner and head chef Keith Russell has about 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Having worked with master Korean chefs and Michelin-starred French chefs, Russell was inspired to create an international menu with fellow chef Danny Higgs. Local food, like elk from Elk Haven Farms and free-range eggs from Brand Farms, is integral to the menu. Other prod-

ucts are also as local as possible: 25-30 beers are from Minnesota and five liquors come from local distilleries, Russell said. The menu includes entrees like Moroccan ribs, burgers and Vietnamese lettuce wraps. On Jan. 5, 2019, Rebel Chef is unveiling an inaugural brunch menu. This year, two other businesses opened in the same space as Rebel Chef. The Dog House Minnesota opened Nov. 20. The new pet care specialty shop offers daycare, boarding, grooming and self-wash services. Co-owners Niels Schapochnicof, of Apple

Valley, and Nicole Johnson, of Circle Pines, are both dog lovers. Schapochnicof owns a Bernese mountain dog named Ella, and Johnson owns a Bernese mountain dog named Bebe and a Boston terrier named Ramona. She has also blogged for Dog TV and has a blog about her own dogs, www. monabebe.com. In addition to being dog owners, both co-owners have business experience. Schapochnicof has his own home business and Johnson owns Seoul Salon in Roseville. The Dog House can board up to 17 dogs. Its daycare capacity is around 40 dogs, depending on the size of the dogs. The Dog House is located at 923 Eighth St., Suite 915. Hours are 6:30 a.m.7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Another business, Zen Nails, opened in the same strip mall as the Dog House. Davis Nguyen and his wife Dorothy Siouthai opened the salon in midNovember. The couple’s goal is for customers to have a relaxing experience. They said customer service and sanitation are their top priorities. In addition, they designed the salon with a neutral color scheme so everyone feels welcome.

Making Christmas special

Photos by Jody Peters

On Saturday, Dec. 22, volunteers participated in Toys for Town. The program provides a holiday meal and gifts for families who live in Farmington or attend Farmington schools. Volunteers chose a family to shop for, then wrapped gifts in the Farmington High School lunchroom. More photos can be viewed online at www.SunThisweek.com.

Jody Peters can be reached at jody.peters@ecm-inc.com.

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Sports Sports in review: Hometown attraction strong for athletes

Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Farmington football coach Adam Fischer is congratulated by Minnesota Vikings excecutive Kevin Warren after the Tigers defeated Eagan 41-28 in the first high school football game played at the Vikings’ new training facility in Eagan. by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The 2018 year in sports saw some athletes win for their hometowns and other return to their hometowns. As Farmington and Rosemount athletes excelled at venues throughout Minnesota, a couple more who had been standout athletes in high school came back to the state and earned playing time on local professional teams. In this week’s Dakota County Tribune we look back at some of the top sports stories of the

year:

Otterdahl open to new ideas If an athlete is tweaking his technique days before a major competition, it usually means trouble is on the horizon. But Rosemount junior Maxwell Otterdahl, and his coaches, thought he needed to do something. None of them were sure his strained hamstring would hold up through the state track and field meet, where Otterdahl had qualified to throw the shot put and discus. The shot put was particularly difficult

on the leg. Two days before the meet he changed from the glide technique he had been using to a spin, which everybody hoped would lessen the stress on the hamstring. Otterdahl threw a career-best 58 feet, 7.25 inches to win the Class AA shot put. He added a seventh place in discus and his the third member of his family to medal in throws at the state meet (brothers Payton and Trevor both threw for Rosemount High School and North Dakota State University).

State runner-up Rosemount made an appearance in the top 12 of the Class 3A wrestling rankings early in the 2018-19 season, and senior Ezayah Oropeza was a big reason. He is the top-ranked wrestler in the enrollment class at 220 pounds after finishing second in the 2018 state tournament. It was the first time Oropeza wrestled at state and he reached the finals before losing 3-2 to Faribault senior Austin Rendler. That completed a 38-6 season for Oropeza, also a key member of the Rosemount football team’s defense. “He just started wrestling as an eighth-grader,” said Brett Larson, Oropeza’s coach. “It’s pretty remarkable to be down here on the podium in your fourth year of wrestling.” In November, Oropeza signed to wrestle at St. Cloud State University.

its 1-8 record in 2018, but the Tigers served up at least one highlight. They were in the first high school game played at Twin Cities Orthopedics Stadium at the Minnesota Vikings training facility in Eagan, defeating Eagan 41-28. It wasn’t easy. Farmington took a 33-7 lead at halftime, only to see Eagan pull within five points at 33-28 with 10 minutes remaining. But the Tigers held on before a crowd of about 6,000 and a local television audience. “We had a lot of fans coming up from Farmington,” coach Adam Fischer said. “The future football players from our community being able to see these guys out here and see them being successful is huge for our program. Hopefully it’s going to motivate them to want to get to where these guys are.”

Homecomings

For two former Rosemount High School athletes, 2018 brought an opportunity to return to Minnesota to continue their professional sports careers. Tom Compton was ready to explore free agency after six years in the NFL. Then he heard the Vikings were interested. He shut down his search and signed with his hometown team. Eventually he was reunited with close friend and former Washington teammate Kirk Cousins, who became the Vikings’ starting quarterback. Compton might have been brought on board to provide ofTigers help christen Photo by Mike Shaughnessy fensive line depth, but an injury Maxwell Otterdahl of Rosemount had his career-best throw at the TCO Stadium state meet, which was good enough to win the Class AA boys shot The Farmington football created an opportunity for him put championship. team would like to forget about to start. He started 13 of the

Vikings’ first 16 games, missing three because of an injury. J.T. Brown, who scored 32 goals for a Rosemount hockey team that reached the section finals in 2008, signed a twoyear free-agent contract with the Minnesota Wild during the summer. He played most of the previous five years with Tampa Bay. Brown, who also played for a University of Minnesota Duluth national championship team, returned to Minnesota as a checking forward and found a spot on the Wild’s fourth line.

Tigers’ pack leaders While much of the attention at the state Class AA girls cross country meet went to individual champion Emily Covert of Minneapolis Washburn, who broke the course record, two Farmington runners did some groundbreaking work for their school. Senior Lauren Peterson was second and sophomore Anna Fenske took third in the Class AA individual race and led the Tigers to fourth in the team competition, the highest finish in school history. “We were one and two a couple years ago (in 2016), and to get two and three the final year is exciting,” said Peterson, who has signed to run for Furman University. The two also will be among the top Class AA distance runners in track and field in the spring. Last spring Peterson and Fenske were second and fourth in the 3,200 meters. Peterson added a third place in the 1,600. See Review, 15A

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was possible to get a (team) trophy this year and we’re Tigers soccer tops SSC excited we did,” said BuchThere are several es- man, who also was named tablished powers in South Rosemount High School’s Suburban Conference Athena Award winner. boys soccer. Farmington, having just joined the con- Spirited softball ference in 2014, wasn’t defense considered to be one of Farmington’s bid for them. That might have back-to-back state softball to change now that the championships ended with Tigers are reigning SSC a loss to Lakeville North champions. in the Class 3A, Section 1 The Tigers won a tight finals. battle with Eastview and The Tigers did not go Prior Lake in the South quietly. Needing to sweep Suburban, wrapping up a doubleheader against the title with a 1-0 vic- Lakeville North to return tory over Lakeville South to state, the 2017 Class in their final conference 3A champions routed the game. Farmington fin- Panthers 13-2 in six inished one point ahead of nings in game one. LakevEastview and Prior Lake ille North hit three home in the conference stand- runs, one of which scored ings and was 7-1-1 in what proved to be the deleague play. ciding run in the top of the Farmington hoped to seventh, to win the second parlay that into a state game 8-7. tournament appearTigers infielder Emma ance but lost to Lakeville Frost was 3-for-4 with four North 1-0 in the Section RBI in the second game. 1AA semifinals when the In the first game, Kaitlin Panthers scored just sec- Mohr drove in five runs, onds before a penalty kick Elly Rust hit a grand slam shootout would have start- and Olivia Hazelbaker ed. Senior defender Alex was 4-for-4 with four runs Kiage represented Farm- scored. ington on the All-State Farmington and Lakevteam. ille North played five times in the 2018 season, and Irish girls take third four games were decided One of the best seasons by one run, including the in Rosemount girls track section final. and field history concluded with a third-place tro- Jackson Erdmann phy at the state Class AA meet. The Irish also were is player of the year Rosemount High second in the state True Team finals and won all School graduate Jackson the other meets they en- Erdmann led the Saint John’s University football tered. Shae Buchman, one of team to the NCAA Divithe Irish’s top athletes, was sion III quarterfinals and third in the high jump and won the John Gagliardi 100-meter hurdles. Alexys Trophy, awarded to the Berger was runner-up in division’s player of the the pole vault. Sofia Panic- year. The junior quartercia, Arianna Passeri, Alex back also was a first-team Wolf and Buchman were All-American and the third in the 4x100 relay Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Most and set a school record. “We were thinking it Valuable Player.

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At the time he was named Gagliardi Trophy winner, Erdmann led NCAA Division III in passing efficiency, passing touchdowns and points responsible for. He set Saint John’s single-game records for passing yardage and passing touchdowns as well as the single-season school record for passing touchdowns. The Gagliardi Trophy’s namesake, legendary Saint John’s football coach John Gagliardi, died Oct. 7, 2018, at age 91. In the Johnnies’ first game after Gagliardi’s death, they defeated longtime rival St. Thomas 40-20 as Erdmann passed for 470 yards.

Tigers in top 10 Farmington has never been in the state girls basketball tournament. This year’s team might have a chance to end the drought. In 2017-18 the Tigers Photo by Jim Lindquist/sidekick.smugmug.com won 19 games and reached the Class 4A, Section 1 Kaitlin Winston is one of the players who helped Farmington girls basketball to a championship game be- 19-victory season in 2017-18 and a top-10 spot in the Class 4A rankings this season. fore losing to Lakeville North. This year they took a 6-0 record into the holiday break and are ranked sixth in Class 4A by Minnesota Basketball News. A number of the top players from last year’s 19-victory team are back, including guards Molly Mogensen and Paige Kindseth, and forwards Kaitlin Winston and Sophie Hart. The Tigers also might have cleared a major psychological hurdle in a 6147 victory over Lakeville North on Dec. 11. Farmington had been 0-11 against North since joining the South Suburban Conference in 2014. Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughPhoto by Mike Shaughnessy nessy@ecm-inc.com. Ezayah Oropeza (right) of Rosemount finished second at 220 pounds in the state Class 3A wrestling tournament.

Dakota County accepting citizen advisory committee applications The Dakota County Board of Commissioners receives advice from a variety of volunteer committees. The board invites residents to join a citizen advisory committee and make a difference in local government. Extension Committee assists in approving programs, establishing the budget and evaluating staff to enhance University of Minnesota Extension programs. The committee meets four times a year in Farmington. Library Advisory Committee reviews and makes decisions on disputed material, advises the library director in the development of public programming

for library services, develops recommended annual work plans, reviews and makes recommendations on long-range plans, and accepts gifts of up to $500 for public library purposes. The committee meets bimonthly at various library locations. Personnel Board of Appeals provides the County Board with impartial analysis concerning appeals filed by employees or job applicants. Board members must have 10 or more years of managerial experience or comparable qualifications. Board members may not have a contractual, commercial or professional relationship with Dakota County. The board meets for

full-day or half-day hearings as needed in Hastings. Planning Commission reviews plans and proposals and makes policy recommendations to the County Board in the following areas: transportation, transit, parks, trails and greenways, land conservation, water resources and environmental management. The Planning Commission may review capital projects or be asked by the County Board to address emerging issues that impact the physical or natural infrastructure of Dakota County. The committee meets monthly or as necessary in Apple Valley. Public Art Citizen Advisory

Committee recommends art projects for county buildings to the County Board. The committee meets monthly in Apple Valley. Special Board of Appeal and Equalization hears appeals from property owners regarding property valuation or classification of properties. One member must be a real estate appraiser or be familiar with county property valuation. The board meets in Apple Valley annually in June. Zoning Board of Adjustment evaluates and makes decisions on variance requests and appeals pertaining to the shoreland and floodplain man-

agement regulations in township areas; its decisions are the final administrative decision by the county. The board meets as needed in Apple Valley. Citizen advisory committee applications are retained for one year. Incumbents may be eligible for reappointment. Dakota County residents interested in serving on a committee can apply online or call County Administration at 651-438-4418 for an application. Applications are taken until all openings are filled. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search “citizen advisory committees.”

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Seniors Farmington seniors The Rambling River Center is located at 325 Oak St. For more information on trips, programs and other activities, call 651-280-6970. Monday, Dec. 31 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Line Dance, 9:30 a.m.; Dulcimer Club, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; 500 Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 1 – Closed. Wednesday, Jan. 2 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Fitness Center Orientation, 9:30 a.m.; Health Insurance Counseling, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Coloring Group, 1 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 – Table Tennis, 8:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Dulcimer

Practice, 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 – Coffee Cafe, 8:30 a.m.; Organic Recycling, 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.

Rosemount seniors The following activities are sponsored by the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department and the Rosemount Area

Seniors. For more information, call the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department at 651322-6000. Monday, Dec. 31 – Bridge, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; 500, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1 – Closed. Wednesday, Jan. 2 – Canasta, 10 a.m.; Quilting Club, 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 – Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.;

Pinochle, 1 p.m.; PHD/UFO, 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 – Euchre, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Free Movie Friday, 1 p.m. The Rosemount Area Seniors are located in the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Check monitors and room schedules at the facility for activity locations.

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3600 Miscellaneous For Sale Dickens Heritage Village Houses & accessories, $15$30 each. 763-493-4494 , or jcgarri@comcast.net

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4000 SALES 4030 Garage & Estate Sales Edina Estate/Moving Sale

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5500 EMPLOYMENT 5510 Full-time HEALTHCARE CAREER TRAINING ONLINE. Start a New Career in Medical Billing & Coding. Medical Administrative Assistant. To learn more, call Ultimate Medical Academy 844-236-3087

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5530 Full-time or Part-time

Mechanic Wanted Schmitty & Sons, a local, employee-owned company is seeking mechanics for our locations in: Eagan, Burnsville and Lakeville. We offer: *Competitive Pay *Advancement Opportunities *Laptop computers *Tuition reimbursement *PTO *Continued Training Interested candidates should apply at

www.schmittyandsons.com

Planning on GOING PLACES? We can help you get there faster. Look through our help wanted section and see what’s in your future.

Or in person 22750 Pillsbury Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 3600 Blackhawk Rd. Eagan, MN 55102 952-985-7574

Schmitty & Sons is an equal opportunity employer.

School Bus Driver Schmitty & Sons is seeking school bus drivers to serve the Lakeville School District.

Discover a rewarding position that offers: • Paid Training - Onsite training & testing • Monday through Friday work week • Holidays & non school days off • Summers off (if desired) • Bring your kids on the bus Must be a safe and dependable driver. All applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Candidates should apply online:

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Schmitty & Sons is an equal opportunity employer

ABE@district196.org 952-431-8316

(Lakeville)

Schmitty & Sons is an employee owned company seeking full & part time transit bus drivers for our South Metro locations.

We are looking for a career oriented person to join our eyecare team. Experience is preferred, but not necessary; we will train the right candidate! We are leaders in providing exceptional eye care services to our patients. We offer a competitive salary and every other weekend is a 3 day weekend! If you are looking to grow your career and become a leader, apply today to mcdonaldeyecare associates@gmail.com

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Recycling means manufacturing jobs in Minnesota.

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Discover a career that offers:

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Interested candidates should apply online at:

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ROBACK, from 1A Ever since he went from being the assistant principal at Falcon Ridge Middle School and came back to Rosemount where he previously was a teacher, coach and administrator, Roback has been working with administrators to lay the foundation of creating a positive culture and learning environment where students can achieve academic success. Over the summer, the administrative team worked on defining core beliefs, which will also be defined by teachers and students. After the beliefs are merged into one, Roback said it will help the school navigate in good times and bad. “It’s something that was missing in the past,” Roback said. “When you have a significant issues, we can return to our core beliefs and say: ‘This is what we agreed to at Rosemount High School.’ It will help guide us when we have an issue. “We have big picture goals completely focused on culture and community of RHS and of the Rosemount learning community as a whole,” Roback said. He said one of those goals is to have administrative staff interacting even more with students and teachers daily. “The administrators have been focused on visibility and communication,” Roback said. “I’m not in the office very often, that’s why I have a standing work station. I don’t want to be in the office, I want to be in the hallways and in classrooms. I want to see kids in action. I made that a real point to everyone. The feedback we have gotten has been positive.” Roback, who is familiar with the school during his previous 13-year tenure, said the idea of working again in the learning hub of Rosemount with an elementary and middle school adjacent to the high school attracted him to the position. “I love that community aspect in Rosemount,” he said. “It is such an asset in Rosemount. We have a supportive community.” He said he has been working with principals Tom Idstrom at the elementary school and Eric Hansen at the middle school on joint efforts like emphasizing the Irish Way Values of the Month. Roback said creating those K-12 connections among the schools shows

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Rosemount High School Principal Pete Roback, who’s been in his new role since July, is often out in the hallways during passing time, along with checking in on classrooms to see students and teachers in action. students where their future paths will lead. “There is something special about that,” he said. He said it is also unusual for a suburban school to have such a rich history and tradition. That history was celebrated when the class of 2017 became the 100th in Rosemount High School’s history. History is apparent in a tangible way in Rosemount schools as the first high school building is still in use as a portion of Rosemount Middle School. He said it’s rewarding to see that sense of community and pride play out with children wearing Rosemount Irish clothing knowing that some day they will be at the high school. “We have families who grew up here and have stayed here for generations,” Roback said. Roback knows this well, as his family lives in Rosemount. His two children are in 10th and seventh grade in Rosemount schools. “We have this tradition, and we are proud of it,” Roback said. “We honor and celebrate it. But, yes, we are focused on moving forward, too. We are focused on positive change.” Roback, a 1991 Anoka High School graduate, was assistant principal at RHS for 10 years from 2003-13. Previous to that he was a special education teacher and coach for three years. His life took a turn in 2013 when he became an administrator at the International School in Bangkok, Thailand. He said the experience allowed him to look at education in different ways and with a worldview. His work in Thailand was helpful too as he went through the “intense” hiring process for RHS principal. “I’ve had some different experiences,” he said. “My life away from Rosemount

for two years overseas made me a better leader and a better perspective on what other things look like. That served me well.” The time spent overseas also showed him how much he and his family appreciated the Rosemount area, and it fueled his desire to come back to RHS. “We wanted our chil-

dren in this environment,” expanded more and more. he said. That’s constantly a work in progress.” Work to do In order meet the acaEven among all the pos- demic needs of each stuitive aspects in the Rose- dent, he says staff take a mount learning commu- hard look at why students nity, Roback said there’s struggle, and they are admuch to address. justing to changing needs. “We can’t rest on the Roback said the school laurels of the past, we can’t has systematic intervensettle for the status quo,” tions in place to quickly Roback said. identify and intervene Among the challenges when students are strugthe school faces are those gling. related to lack of funding, Those interventions large class sizes and meet- take place both in and out ing the mental health needs of the classroom and evof students. erywhere in between. “There are some issues, That includes parent and we have to confront support and involvement those issues,” Roback said. in a child’s progress. Some“There are different learn- times there are challenges ing needs for each student. at home that make school They all bring different ex- success more difficult, periences to school.” and teachers and staff are Roback said the school working hard to communihas to be creative with its cate and support families funding in order to address as much as possible. class sizes. He said the school en“Teachers are really courages parents and carehaving to use a wide array givers to be in the school of teaching skills,” Roback as volunteers, visitors or in said. “The tool kit is being supporting its many athlet-

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Year in Review

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Dakota County residents found many ways to get out and enjoy all there was to offer in arts and entertainment. From the Dakota County Fair (above) to the International Festival of Burnsville (at right), events abounded to thrill, educate and create.

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Local residents found creative outlets at KIDSPO in Eagan (left), the Lakeville Art Festival (above) and at Dakota City Heritage Village Holidays (right).

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Children got the chance to make the most of their creativity at events like ArtBlast in Rosemount (above) and the Eagan Art Festival (right).

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Theater and Arts Calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Auditions The Prior Lake Players will hold auditions for “Seussical the Musical” 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, and Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Twin Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake. First-come, first-served. Callbacks, if needed, will be Thursday, Jan. 17. Information: plplayers.org. Comedy Louie Anderson, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32.95-$102.95 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. Dance Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”: A Rock Ballet, presented by Twin Cities Ballet, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-12 and 2 p.m. Jan. 13, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $24-$39 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. Exhibits Norman Crouch, photographer, and Jim Keefe, cartoonist, exhibit runs through December at the Steeple Center gallery, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Information: rosemountarts.com. “Navigating Impossible” acrylic painting exhibit by Annie Young runs to Jan. 2 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center gallery, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. “The Best of Bonnie and Friends III,” a visual arts show led by Burnsville painter Bonnie Featherstone,

runs through Jan. 30 in the gallery of Burnsville’s Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Information: ames-center.com. Music The Home Fires, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $8 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com. Part of First Thursday Pub Night. EVHS winter band concerts, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, Eastview High School. Free. Information: 952-4318900. AVHS jazz ensemble concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, Apple Valley High School. Information: 952-4318200. Switched at Birth, bluegrass, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com. “Songful! Minnesota Opera Singers,” Coffee Concert No. 1, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $18, $15 ages 60 and older and 18 and younger at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Yannie - Godbout Jazz Duo, 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com. Theater “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32-$42 at the box office, 800982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com.

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“Breathing Space,” an exhibit by local artist Annie Young, is on display Jan. 2-31 in the Healing Arts Gallery at Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. The exhibit runs Jan. 2-31. “I purposefully selected works that would offer inspiration and encouragement to hospital visitors, staff, patients and community to enjoy. They are subject-less images provoking the mind to shift from worry to hope, wonder and escape…if only for a minute or two. These recently painted, abstract landscapes invite the viewer to recenter and/or escape from the physical and mental challenges, find a new breath and benefit from an increased sense of well-being,” Young said. VISTA Variety Show, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, and Saturday, Jan. 12, Visitation’s DeSales Auditorium, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights. Admission: $10. Information: 651-6831700. Workshops/classes/other Intro to Square Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, in the gym at Good Shepherd Church, 151 County Road 42 E., Burnsville. No experience required. All are welcome: solos, couples and families. Free. Partners provided. Ages: 8-98. Casual attire. Information:

612-759-9235, ComeSquareDance. com. Loft Literary now offers writing classes in Rosemount. “Personal Writing” with Peter Blau, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Rosemount Area Arts Council/Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Register: loft.org/classes. Tinkergarten, a play-based, outdoor learning experience for children ages 18 months to 8 years and their parents, offers classes in Lakeville and Eagan. Information: https://tinkergarten.com. Creative dance classes, ages

toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.precisionandflowpilates.com. Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www. christinetierney.com, 612-210-3377. Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-214-4732. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www. lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net. SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651-688-0365. Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/.

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Friday, Dec. 28 Family Retro Games, 2-4 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Drop in to play classic board games or challenge each other on the library’s retro gaming systems. Geared for ages 8 and older. Free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/libraries. Graphic submitted

Saturday, Dec. 29 Eagan Indoor Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oasis Room, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Information: https://www.cityofeagan.com/visit-the-indoor-market. Owl Outing, 5-7 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Delve into the world of owls and take a hike for a chance to hear and see these nocturnal hunters at work. Ages: 5 and older. Cost: $5. Registration required at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks. Monday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party, 5-8 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Candlelight ice skating, hiking and snowshoeing; conditions permitting. Bonfires, s’mores and hot chocolate provided. Ball drop at 7:59 p.m. Bring your own sled and ice skates. Snowshoe rental available. Hot food available for purchase from food trucks. All ages. Dogs not permitted. Cost: $5 per person; children age 3 and younger free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/ parks. Thursday, Jan. 3 Free divorce clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Get help with divorce paperwork. Presented by the Dakota County Law Library, Legal Assistance of Dakota County, the Minnesota Justice Foundation, and volunteer attorneys and law students. Registration required. Call 952-431-3200. Friday, Jan. 4 Forever Wild Family Friday: Fun on the Ice, 7-8:30 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Bring skates or try

Twin Cities Ballet presents Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” an original fulllength rock ballet with live music by the band Run Like Hell, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-12 and 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. one of the park’s kicksleds. All ages. Free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks. Saturday, Jan. 5 Build Your Own Snowshoes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Learn about snowshoes and build your own traditional wood pair for recreation or decoration. Materials provided. Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $160. Registration required at www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks. Sunday, Jan. 6 Free skating event, 12-1:30 p.m., Burnsville Ice Center, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville. All ages. Free admission, discounted skate rental. Information: burnsvilleicecenter.org. St. Thomas Academy admissions showcase, 1 p.m., 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, 651-454-4570. For prospective students and their families. Free. RSVP at https://www.cadets.com/admissions/schedule-a-visit. Ongoing Eagan parkrun, a free weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. Saturdays at Thomas Lake Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a time recorded and stored online, register at www.parkrun.us/register and bring your barcode with you. Information: www.parkrun.us/eagan.

Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at SouthCross Community Church, 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Apple Valley. EA is a 12-step program for those seeking emotional health. All are welcome. Information: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/out-of-the-darknesswalks. Recovery International, 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park in lower lot. Self-help group for depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, anger and more. Information: Rita at 952-890-7623 or www.recoveryinternational.org. Al-Anon Finding Hope Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: al-anon-alateen-msp.org. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Dec. 28, 12-6 p.m., AMC Apple Valley 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • Dec. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 1975 Rahncliff Court, Eagan. • Dec. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Caribou Coffee, 3868 150th St., Rosemount. • Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. • Jan. 2, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan YMCA, 550 Opperman Drive, Eagan. • Jan. 3, 12-6 p.m., Hope Church, 7477 145th St., Apple Valley. • Jan. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., SunSource, 12800 Highway 13 S., Savage. • Jan. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Jan. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lifetime Fitness, 5995 149th St. W., Apple Valley. • Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • Jan. 7, 1-7 p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Lane, Eagan.

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Valley Natural Foods expansion complete in Burnsville Valley Natural Foods in Burnsville has completed its grocery and retail expansion. The $8.2 million project was constructed by Kraus-Anderson and designed by Wilkus Architects. The 24,000-square-foot remodel includes the 2017 acquisition of a building adjacent to VNF’s existing 16,000-square-foot retail

center. The new building, which contains some of the latest technology in energy-efficient equipment, was renovated to add 8,000 square feet of grocery operations, including 3,000 square feet of retail space. Existing employees will staff the new facility. An opening ceremony is scheduled 4-7 p.m. Thursday Jan. 17, at

13750 County Road 11 in Burnsville. The event will feature local farmers and vendors and will include a dedication of the Susan McGaughey Education Room, named in honor of VNF’s former general manager of 37 years. The dedication will be followed by a $3 community chili dinner open to the public. For more than 40 years,

VNF has served the southern Twin Cities metro with organic, local and natural products within its grocery, produce, meat and deli departments, and fullservice wellness department. VNF’s co-op, which is owned by more than 12,000 owners, features a new deli, fresh food departments and burrito bar. In addition, VNF has

extended its hours to 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily to provide a new weekend brunch, catering service, community gathering space with increased seating area and education room for cooking classes. In 2011, VNF started Valley’s Own Bakehouse, a gluten-free bakery in Burnsville founded on the belief that everyone

should be able to enjoy great tasting baked goods. Valley’s Own satisfies a growing need for glutenfree products that are produced in a safe facility and are handcrafted from carefully sourced ingredients. More about VNF is at www.ValleyNaturalFoods. com.

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Our local Ice Arena, Arts Center, Fire Station #4 and Valley Lake Park were all made possible, in part, due to revenue generated by the local liquor stores. Thank you to our customers for a great 2018!

Open New Year’s Eve 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Open New Year’s Day 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. O

HERITAGE

County Road 50 & Heritage Drive

GALAXIE

County Road 46 & Galaxie Avenue

KENRICK

County Road 46 & Kenrick Drive

LakevilleLiquors.com | 952-985-4900 | Now offering FREE local delivery. No further discounts apply. Please see store for details. Valid the month of December.