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Jan. 11, 2019 • Volume 133 • Number 45

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Farmington council members sworn in During the Farmington City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 7, council members Katie Bernhjelm and Joshua Hoyt took the oath of office. City Adminstrator David McKnight led the swearing-in ceremony.

Both Bernhjelm and Hoyt thanked the residents of Farmington for choosing them to represent the city.

Bernhjelm is a returning council member who took Tim Pitcher’s seat in April 2017; Hoyt is new to the council and won his seat as a writein candidate.

Photos by Jody Peters

Variety of housing plans coming to UMore Newland shares plans for new Rosemount development

by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

People moving to Rosemount will have several housing choices in the coming years.

Newland Communities, the developer that purchased about 435 acres from the University of Minnesota last year, shared its concept plan during an Advisory Planning Commission meeting last month.

Photos submitted Plans include townNewland Communities showed the Rosemount Advisory Planning Commission a homes, custom-built variety of housing options in the concept plan for a new development in UMore Park. homes, a commercial disThe plan includes a few alley-load lots that are smaller than other lots in Rosemount. trict, trails, and several

parks on the land south of County Road 42 and west of Akron Avenue and Dakota County Technical College within the University of Minnesota Outreach, Research and Education Park (UMore).

They have plans to build about 1,556 housing units on the property in six phases. Grading could start later this year.

Planning Commission Chair Melissa Kenninger said it looks like the development could serve the younger generation just starting their careers, empty nesters, families and ev-

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It’s a preliminary plan.

David Newman, an adviser with Newland Communities, stressed it’s early in the process, and they don’t have builders lined up.

Even the name “Vermillion Crossing” is preliminary.

Rosemount Community Development Director Kim Lindquist said the concept plan is the “front end of the process.” She said the developer is vetting its plan before city officials to try to “hone in on areas of concern or clarifiSee UMore, 14A

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Public Safety Local man injured in snowmobile accident

Photo courtesy of the Farmington Fire Department

On Jan. 3, the Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley fire departments responded to a house fire in the 18600 block of Dunbury Avenue in Farmington. No injuries were reported, but three family pets died in the fire.

Farmington home catches fire on Jan. 3

The Farmington Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 18600 block of Dunbury Avenue the morning of Jan. 3.

Firefighters received a call at 11:29 a.m. and arrived at the house four minutes after the page time.

According to a Facebook post, crews were able to contain the fire to the main level of the home and extinguish it.

Apple Valley and Lakeville fire departments assisted. Farmington Fire Chief Justin Elvestad said a total of 23 crew mem-

bers responded to the call and the fire was under control by 11:43 a.m.

He added that people often ask why other municipal departments respond to calls, and it’s because Dakota County’s computer-aided dispatch system picks the closest units.

“We’ve set that up to have the closest units respond, which is Apple Valley and Lakeville at times for some of the resources we don’t have. So it doesn’t have anything to do with the size of the fire.

“It was initial first-

alarm for the structure fire. The fire was extinguished very quickly with the first arriving units on scene,” Elvestad said.

No injuries were reported. Farmington police officers rescued a dog prior to firefighters’ arrival and Allina medics attended to pets rescued from the home, but three family pets died in the fire.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but Elvestad said the fire started in the home’s kitchen.

— Jody Peters

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A Farmington man was injured in a snowmobile accident Saturday, Jan. 5, in Douglas County.

Joshua Bloom, 21, was riding with his father on the trail system on the south side of Lake Miltona.

According to an incident report from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred in the south ditch area along County Road

5 near Hermosa Beach Road.

Bloom and his father were each operating their own snowmobiles. According to the incident report, Bloom lost control of his machine and struck a tree, crashing in a “very steep” ditch.

First responders were able to stabilize Bloom and winch him up the ravine to the waiting ambulance. Life Link Helicopter had landed on scene,

and Bloom was airlifted to St. Cloud Hospital.

As of Monday, Jan. 7, St. Cloud Hospital said Bloom was “in good condition” with stable vital signs.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, North Ambulance, Miltona First Responders and Life Link Helicopter responded to the incident.

— Jody Peters

Apple Valley couple dies after snowmobile falls through ice Funeral services were recently held for an Apple Valley man and woman who died after their snowmobile fell through ice on a northwestern Wisconsin lake.

Timothy O’Brien, 57, and Kimberly O’Brien, 56, were remembered during visitation Jan. 4 at White Funeral Home in Apple Valley, a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Risen Savior in Burnsville on Jan. 5, and a celebration of life at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club in Lakeville on Jan. 5.

Kimberly was also remembered during a moment of silence at the Jan. 7 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board meeting.

The O’Briens were riding on the same snowmobile Saturday, Dec. 29, when they fell through thin ice on Webb Lake in Burnett County around 9 p.m., according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Their bodies were recovered from the lake the following day, but the snowmobile was not. They had left from a nearby location where they had dinner and their destination is unknown, the DNR said.

KSTP reported that family members had reported the couple missing after a call to their cabin went unanswered and was not returned. The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office launched a search from the Oak Ridge Inn restaurant to the O’Briens’ cabin and the couple’s bodies were recovered after their helmets were seen.

Timothy, a graduate of Burnsville High School and St. John’s University, was employed with Tension Envelope for 35 years. Kimberly attended Cathedral High School in St. Cloud and is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict, their joint obituary said. Kimberly was employed as a kitchen manager at Westview Elementary School in Apple Valley, according to the school’s website.

The couple had been married since 1988 and raised two children. They are survived by their children, Torry (Laura) and Maggie; Kimberly’s brother, Brandt (Cindy) Bowser; Timothy’s father, Tom, and siblings, Kelley (Don) Johnson, Kate (Gregg) Stevens and John (Nancy) O’Brien and 11 nieces and nephews.

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Dakota County residents are encouraged to test their homes for radon during National Radon Action Month in January.

Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in Minnesota soils. It has no color, taste or smell. It can enter homes through cracks or openings in walls or foundations. It’s the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths in the United States; more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths are attributed to radon each year.

Testing is easy, inexpensive and only takes three to seven days. Test results will be mailed to the home owner, and a county representative will follow up with the owner if the test indicates high levels of radon. Dakota County offers one free radon test kit per Dakota County resident at the following loca-

tions: • Public Health Department, fourth floor, Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul.

• Public Health Department, second floor, Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley.

A list of other test kit vendors and other radon information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Health radon website. The department also offers an interactive radon levels map.

Minnesota law requires disclosure and information be provided to buyers about radon during Minnesota home sales. The law does not require radon testing or mitigation. Another law requires that all homes built since 2009 include passive radon resistant features.

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Robotics team creates wheelchair for local child Farmington team builds device for 2-year-old with limited mobility

by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

In many ways, Cillian Jackson is a normal 2-year-old. His parents, Tyler and Krissy Jackson, describe their son as a very curious, social child who is always smiling and laughing.

But Cillian also faces unique challenges, like limited mobility and speech difficulties. His parents have met with geneticists, neurologists and other medical specialists to figure out why, and have discovered that Cillian was born with a chromosome microdeletion.

This affects a specific gene, the NRXN1 gene.

Children born with this chromosomal deletion typically exhibit behaviors similar to people on the autism spectrum, his parents said. It typically doesn’t affect mobility, so they aren’t sure if there are other conditions causing Cillian to have limited mobility.

When looking into resources for their son, Cillian’s parents learned of a program called Go Baby Go that provides modified ride-on cars to children with limited mobility.

Unfortunately, the program didn’t have a hub in Minnesota. But then Tyler learned that high school robotics teams had helped with past Go Baby Go projects and decided to reach out to the Farmington team.

The team responded right away, Tyler said, and he and Krissy met with the

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The Farmington High School Rogue Robotics Team pose with Krissy, Tyler and Cillian Jackson. The robotics team recently modified a Power Wheels car to assist 2-year-old Cillian, who has limited mobility. team at their next meeting. After they showed the team some examples of past Go Baby Go projects and explained Cillian’s needs, the team got to work.

About three weeks later, before the high school’s winter break, the team presented the Jacksons with a sweet new ride: a modified Power Wheels car, adjusted to fit Cillian and complete with a personalized license plate.

Seeing their son cruise around in his new vehicle was emotional, Tyler and Krissy said.

For Krissy, the moment was particularly poignant

because her schedule doesn’t allow her to go to Cillian’s physical therapy appointments.

“When he’s been trialing his electric wheelchair, I haven’t seen anything like that. So to see him finally going for the first time and being independent, that was incredible. And to see all the kids around him, cheering him on, and being so happy with what they did — it was amazing,” Krissy said.

The device

Many of the modifications to the Power Wheels car were related to Cillian’s age. Since the toy is built for slightly older children, the robotics team had to make adjustments for his age and smaller build.

Ninth-grader Alex Treakle worked on the internal wiring of the device.

He said the team took out two joysticks and replaced it with one, and added multiple speed options, a smaller seat and pool noodles around the sides to act as bumpers.

Eleventh-grader Reese Kruse, who worked on building the device, said that the team added a harness so Cillian wouldn’t fall out, and adjusted the placement of certain features.

“We had to make sure the chair we mounted to it was at the right angle for him so he wouldn’t feel uncomfortable,” Kruse said.

Photo submitted “We had to move the joyTwo-year-old Cillian Jackson cruises along on a modified stick because it was a little Power Wheels car that the Farmington High School too low for him, so we robotics team created.

Power Wheels device.

“When it starts going, his eyes just light up. He loves it so much,” Krissy said.

Tyler added that when Cillian uses the device or an electric wheelchair at his physical therapy appointments, he “can see him looking at the room a little differently than he has before.”

“There have been times where he’ll be driving along and he’ll come close to something and he’ll stop. And if he went too far, he’ll start backing up.

He’ll try to get closer so he can interact with it, which isn’t something that we see while we’re carrying him around or holding him,” Tyler said.

For the robotics team, they were able to take what they knew from building competition robots and apply those skills in a different way.

Treakle said they learned new things, too.

Personally, he learned how to solder better, and said the team as a whole learned how to work on a smaller scale.

Treakle and Kruse said it was exciting to see the Jacksons’ reaction to the device, too.

“It was like our Christmas present to them,” Treakle said.

Kruse added, “I thought it was really fun to do something for him, Effect because we didn’t do that Tyler and Krissy say the past (few) years and Cillian is already respond- we’re getting more into ing positively to his new stuff like that now.” moved it up a little more.”

One of the challenges the team faced was time.

They had a goal of finishing the device in time for Christmas, so they held some extra meetings and made the meetings longer to get it done on time.

For Treakle, getting the code to work was challenging. Instead of going in a straight line, the device tended to drift to the side.

Eventually they worked out the bug and made adjustable speed controls.

The team expects the device to last at least a couple of years, and it can be modified as Cillian grows.

Currently his parents are working with insurance to get an electric wheelchair, but they said the process can take nine to 12 months before a chair is delivered.

They aren’t entirely sure if Cillian will eventually be able to walk independently, or if he will use a walker instead of a wheelchair. And because they live in a split-level home, a wheelchair might not be the best option.

In the meantime, Cillian’s new Power Wheels device gives him some independence and is light enough for his parents to carry up and down the stairs, allowing the Jacksons to stay in their Farmington home.

The Jacksons said they were impressed by how quickly the team worked and how engaged they were with the project.

“You could tell that they were really passionate about helping, and I think they were really excited to see it make a difference in someone’s life,” Krissy said.

When the robotics team posted a video of Cillian using the device on its Facebook page, Krissy said it was “overwhelming” to see how much support there was from the community.

“It seems like we have a community that really cares about the development of our children, and they care about making these accessible options for people with different abilities. So as hard as things are, it feels really good to know that (we) live in a community that cares.

“I mean, to see so many people who have never met our son cheering him on and praising the robotics team — it was great,” Krissy said.

Tyler and Krissy say that they can’t thank the robotics team enough, and they look forward to seeing what the students will accomplish in the future.

“Those kids are just so, so smart, and they’re going to do great things,” Krissy said.

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

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Jan. 11, 2019 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Opinion Seeing our newly-elected officials as real people

by Peggy Bakken SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Ever since Election Day, I’ve been thinking about our newly elected officials and considering they can be real people, too.

As a member of the Adams Publishing – ECM Editorial Board, I had the great honor to meet in person with the candidates for the state’s top jobs. If you were to believe the television attack ads, you would think they all were low-life scum.

When you get to talk with them in person, you conclude they are real people. Each has strengths, weaknesses and a unique personality. Some have great senses of humor that they cannot restrain. Some talk so fast you have a hard time following their conversations. Some individuals are petite. Others have an imposing physical presence.

Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American to serve in Congress, is very bright and well spoken. She’s also funny. She came to the U.S. at age 12 and learned English on her own by watching television.

When I referred to a candidate who

Staff Columnist Peggy Bakken talked so fast we couldn’t keep up sometimes – well that’s Tim Walz, our new governor. He seems to have so many ideas and concerns he just can’t contain them.

Congressman Tom Emmer can control a room with his physical stature and booming voice. But he also sprinkles humor into his responses and shows incredible memory for detail, including an uncanny ability to address everyone by name.

These people are human beings. I sensed a common thread through all of them; they indeed do care about Minnesota and our country, and really do seek what’s best for everyone.

From afar, I observed similar traits on the federal level. When I watched George H.W. Bush’s funeral in early December, the Bush family showed their genuine devotion to family. I got a kick

out of watching George W., when he remembered to bring a piece of candy to Michelle Obama. (I also hear that No. 43 also loves to photo-bomb family portraits and has taken up painting.)

I spent a good chunk of Thursday, Jan. 3, watching C-SPAN, as the 116th Congress took over at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. It wasn’t the hardened politicians we saw that day, it was real people.

Children, babies and grandmothers swarmed through the hallways and chambers. Our new leaders were busy taking selfies, hugging comrades and enjoying the day.

I hope these same elected officials remember to “stay human” as they work through tough federal issues, get our government reopened and moving forward.

One phrase I heard many times during the 2018 campaign was that “everyone must have a seat at the table.” I think that’s a tremendous statement and one I hope everyone takes to heart. All people – all ages, races, men and women, Republicans and Democrats, progressives and conservatives – need to be at the table and part of the conversations.

I’m pleased to see that we have a more diverse representative group here in Minnesota and across the country. We have more women, more people of color and a variety of cultures in our elected leadership roles. That’s a very good thing.

However, I am concerned about what seems to be a deepening divide between urban and rural communities, here in Minnesota and across the nation. I want our newly elected state officials to make it a priority to listen to folks in Princeton, Caledonia and Freeborn as much as they listen to those in St. Paul or suburban Hennepin County.

The same goes for our federal leaders – they have an opportunity to pull divergent states and different viewpoints together. What is good for Minnesota should also be good for West Virginia or Alabama.

My dream is not only does everyone have a place at the table, but that every voice is respected and heard.

Peggy Bakken is a former executive editor and a columnist for APG-East Central Minnesota. Reactions welcome: peggy. bakken@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Giving back To the editor: Outside of playing hockey for my school, I enjoy giving back to my community, especially in the sport that I love.

I remember when I was in Squirts and PeeWees, my friend’s older brother would come to help our team. I thought it would be lots of fun to give back to youth hockey like he did.

For the past six years,

I have helped out hockey players at various levels including Mites, Squirts, and PeeWees. Over this time, I enjoyed working with the younger players, demonstrating drills, and leading them in pre-game warmups.

This winter, I volunteer my time every weekend coaching Mini Mite 1 hockey for the BurnsvilleApple Valley Firehawks Association where I teach players skating and hock-

ey skills. Our practices are divided into six stations, each comprised of a basic fundamental drill or game.

Whenever the skaters perform the drill correctly, I congratulate and praise them.

Recently, I have noticed these kindergarten and first-grade skaters seek me out during open skate to play with me and give me hugs. Before the holidays, I attached my dog’s Santa hat to the top of my hel-

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I find this experience of giving back to the community rewarding because I have made many connections with players in our hockey association through spending time with them on the ice. After coaching for such a long time, I have gained confidence in working with youth players. Over the years, I have learned that I enjoy coaching skaters and seeing them develop throughout the season ... and I plan to continue coaching for many years to come.

I encourage other high school players to get involved with their youth hockey associations because giving back is an amazing experience to Photo submitted help others learn to love Apple Valley High School player Thor Oase coaches this sport. young people through the local youth hockey program.

THOR OASE met for decoration. When “Every year.” I think the Apple Valley I was helping the kids step players enjoy seeing someonto the ice, a player asked one from the high school Editor’s note: The author me, “Santa, are you the team coming to help out, is a junior and plays junior one who brings us pres- even though they eventu- varsity and varsity hockents every year?” I smiled ally concluded I wasn’t the ey for Apple Valley High and responded playfully, real Santa Claus.

School.

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Praise and an important question for Minnesota

by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

During this season of caring and sharing, Minnesotans can be proud of praise that our education system has received this year — Minnesota’s education funding system received a big compliment.

Since many Minnesotans are humble and understated, we can also consider how we’ll answer an important question raised this year involving Minnesota’s achievement gap, one of the nation’s largest.

Let’s start with applause: A February 2018 report published by the Education Trust, based in Washington, D.C., praised the way that Minnesota funds its public schools. Kami Spicklemire, the organization’s communications manager for P-12 education, describes the Education Trust as an “education advocacy and research organization focusing on equity from preschool through higher education.”

The February report ranked Minnesota third among 47 states in terms of “state and local resources (i.e. money) spent on students in the highest poverty districts” compared to the amount spent on students in districts with the lowest poverty. Nationally, the Education Trust found that on average about $1,000 (7 percent) less was spent on students in the highest poverty districts, compared to the most affluent district. In Minnesota, $2,242 (about 19 percent) more was

Staff Columnist Joe Nathan spent on students in the highest poverty districts.

The Education Trust also found that students in Minnesota districts with the most students of color received about $1,756 (14 percent) more than students in districts with the fewest students of color. Nationally, the Education Trust reported, “School districts serving the largest populations of Black, Latino or American Indian students receive roughly $1,800, or 13 percent, less per student in state and local funding than those serving the fewest students of color.”

This ranked Minnesota fourth among 43 states. (For technical reasons, not all 50 states were included).

Ivy Morgan, an Education Trust senior analyst and co-author of the report, told me by phone that “while money is not the only thing that has an impact on student success, Minnesota is doing something right to make sure that students from low-income families and students of color are getting more resources.”

The Minnesota section of the report is at https://bit.ly/2Bw8qYV — find the full report at https://bit.ly/2EVU2gY.

I asked Tom Melcher, Minnesota Department of Education’s director of school finance, for his reactions to the report. Melcher has worked on school finance for almost 40 years. He’s widely considered Minnesota’s most knowledgeable, unbiased school finance authority.

Speaking by phone as an individual, not representing MDE official policy, Melcher described the report as “pretty straightforward and accurate.” He listed several factors in Minnesota’s funding formula that produce these results, including legislative allocations of millions of extra dollars to help students from low-income families.

Melcher offered several examples of schools with significantly higher percentages of low-income students than the state average: — Anoka-Hennepin’s Evergreen Park World Cultures Community School, an elementary in Brooklyn Center: an additional $982,000.

— Lincoln Elementary School in Little Falls: an additional $349,022.

— Galtier Community School, an elementary in St. Paul: an additional $400,929.

Meanwhile, though having a lower percentage of low-income students, most schools still receive additional funds to help them. For example: — Anoka-Hennepin’s Andover Elementary School receives an additional $105,000.

Letters FIND YOUR TAX SERVICES HERE Maye Quade served with integrity To the editor: As the 2019 legislative session opens in St. Paul, I’d ask District 57 residents to join me in thanking state Rep. Erin Maye Quade for her outstanding public service for our community.

Erin Maye Quade epitomized the characteristics

that define a great public servant. Humble, caring, concerned and dedicated, she gives voice to the voiceless, and hope to the most vulnerable among us. Unafraid and unapologetic, she confronted intractable issues at the Capitol and in our community. She has shone a light on sexual harassment, child hunger and gun violence. Her passionate determination to

bring about change and improve the lives of people is a powerful example for all of us to follow. I thank Erin for her service and for the encouragement and advice she has provided to me as I prepare to serve our community this term.

Rep. ROBERT BIERMAN DFL-District 57A Apple Valley-Lakeville

— Sunrise River Elementary School in North Branch receives an additional $289,166.

While Minnesota can be proud of our funding approach, there’s plenty left to do.

Rep. Carlos Mariani, DFL-St. Paul, and director of the Minnesota Education Equity Partnership, wrote on Dec. 6 that “Minnesota’s education system regularly ranks among the best in the nation.”

However, he pointed out that Minnesota also has “one of the largest achievement gaps between white students and students of color” and “far fewer students of color graduating from high school on time or enrolling in college than their white peers.” (More information about MnEEP is here: https://mneep.org/.)

Several states have smaller gaps and higher graduation rates than Minnesota.

Some Minnesota district and charter public schools have great records on closing gaps.

In 2019, will we learn more from the most successful states and schools? I hope and pray that the answer is yes.

That way, while rightfully proud of how we fund schools, we’ll be much more satisfied with the results.

Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher, administrator and PTA president, directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome, joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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Jan. 11, 2019 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Education Southern Dakota County Sportsman’s Club

37th ANNUAL

WILD GAME DINNER

Saturday, Jan. 19th, 2019 ~ 5:00-9:00 pm Rosemount American Legion 14590 Burma Ave, Rosemount, MN

Appetizers and a full buffet of various wild game dishes Pre-sale tickets - $20 Register online - $20 At Door - $25

DOOR PRIZES & RAFFLES ALL NIGHT!

For further information please contact Pete Bohlig at 612-207-0822 or email info@sdcsc.org • www.sdcsc.org

The Southern Dakota County Sportsman’s Club is a local, non-profit organization that promotes outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation. Our volunteers teach firearms safety, participate in Vermillion River trout stocking, and do various habitat enhancement projects.

Magnuson elected chairperson of District 196 School Board for 12th time

Jackie Magnuson was re-elected chairperson of the District 196 School Board for 2019 at the board’s annual organization meeting Jan. 7. This will be Magnuson’s 12th year as chairperson during her 30 years on the board. She was first elected in 1989 and previously served as chairperson in 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Also re-elected to officer positions this year as part of a slate of candidates are Joel Albright, vice chairperson, Sachin Isaacs, clerk, and Art Coulson, treasurer.

The board also approved assignments to board committees and organizations on which the School Board is represented. School Board committee assignments through December 2019 are as follows: • Audit and Finance Committee – Bob Schutte, chairperson, Craig Angrimson and Mike Roseen; • Curriculum and Instruction Committee – Isaacs, chairperson, Angrimson and Schutte; • Legislative Committee – Coulson, chairperson, Albright and Magnuson; and • Policy Review Committee – Albright, chairperson, Coulson and Isaacs.

The following appointments were approved for the year: • Association of Metropolitan School Districts – Albright and Schutte; • Community Collaboration Council – Isaacs and Magnuson; • Community Education Advisory Council – Isaacs, Roseen and Schutte; • Continuing Education/Vocational Relicensure – Magnuson; • Gifted and Talented Advisory Council – Magnuson; • Metropolitan Educational Cooperative Service Unit – Magnuson; • Minnesota State High School League – Angrimson and Roseen; • Native American Parent Advisory Committee – Coulson; • Quality Compensation Educational Improve-

Jackie Magnuson ment Planning Team – Magnuson; • Schools for Equity in Education – Albright and Schutte; • Special Education Advisory Council – Albright; and • Wellness Committee – Angrimson.

The School Board holds regular meetings on Mondays at least once each month according to a schedule approved by the board each spring.

Regular meetings begin at 6 p.m. at Dakota Ridge School, 4629 144th St. W., Apple Valley. All regular meetings are videotaped and are available to stream at www.District196.org the morning following the meeting.

Juggling class offered at Scott Highlands

Duty Truck Technology program at Dakota County Technical College.

DCTC provided $15,000 to cover the cost of the $45,000 vehicle, which was purchased through the DTNA Trucks for Training Program.

The Heavy Duty Truck Technology program at DCTC became eligible for the Trucks for Training Program through its participation in Get Ahead, a partnership program between Daimler Trucks North America, diesel schools, and DTNA service network locations, e.g., I-State Truck Center, offering diesel schools access to Freightliner webbased training free of charge.

More information is at https://blogs.dctc.edu/ dctc-news/.

College News Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin, fall dean’s list, Trent Peters, of Rosemount.

University of Wisconsin-Superior, fall dean’s list, from Farmington – Grady Hauswirth, Mia Skeffington.

Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, fall dean’s list, Jordan Flaherty, of Farmington.

Bismarck State College (North Dakota), fall president’s honor roll, William Niendorf, of Farmington.

Iowa State University, Ames, fall graduates, from Rosemount – Tanner Rons, B.S., mechanical engineering, cum laude; Miranda Schuelke, B.S., chemical engineering.

Baylor University, Waco, Texas, fall graduate, Elizabeth Martchev, of Farmington, B.A., communications.

Homeward Bound Theatre Company will offer “Ups and Downs of Juggling” 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Scott Highlands Middle School in Apple Valley.

Adults will discover the secrets of multi-object manipulation. This handson, interactive workshop promises participants will leave the class having jug- To submit college news gled. items, email: reporter.

For more information thisweek@ecm-inc.com. and/or cost of registration, call District 196 Community Education at District 196 651-423-7920 or register students qualify online at www.district196. for state debate org/ce.

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Twenty-two students from District 196 high schools had top finishes at the Section 3 debate tournament Jan. 4-5, qualifying them to compete at the state debate tournament Jan. 18-19 at the University of Minnesota.

In Lincoln-Douglas debate, District 196 students captured three qualifying spots: Ankitha Kumar of

Eagan High School finished third, Tai Henrichs of Apple Valley finished fourth, and Brandon Schellhass of Apple Valley finished fifth. This year’s Lincoln-Douglas resolution was, “Resolved: The United States ought not to provide military aid to authoritarian regimes.”

In policy debate, District 196 students earned four state-qualifying spots: Claudia Liverseed and Ellie Sprinthall of Eagan High School were runners-up, Charlie Huang and Anika Jackson of Rosemount High School earned third place, and Heden Abdulahi and Saanvi Malhotra of Eagan earned fifth place. This year’s policy resolution was, “Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce its restrictions on legal immigration to the United States.”

In public forum debate, District 196 students earned five qualifying spots, including section champions Ayush Patel and Jason Scheller of Eagan. Nikhil Kapur and Harika Thota of Eastview High School were runnersup, Rohin Alapati and Siddharth Addagudi of Eastview earned fourth, and Britney Chino and Ijeoma Ugboajah of Eagan came in fifth. This year’s public forum resolution was, “Resolved: The United States federal government should prioritize reducing the federal debt over promoting economic growth.”

In its second year, the congressional debate tournament allows students to debate a variety of legislative bills and resolutions.

This debate took place Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Eagan High School. During this tournament, District 196 swept the competition. Abby Brachio of Apple Valley was the section champion, Grant Davis of Eagan was the runner-up, Raunak Pandey of Eagan took third place, and Layla Foster and Allison Macioch of Eastview took fourth and fifth place, respectively.

The head coaches for debate in District 196 are Scott Voss at Apple Valley, Chris McDonald at Eagan, Todd Hering at Eastview and Cort Sylvester at Rosemount.

This will be the 118th annual state debate tournament, the longest running event of the MSHSL.

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‘None of these are easy’ District 196 School Board reviews proposed budget adjustments

by Patty Dexter

students who live outside of the walking distances do not pay for transportation. That number is 22,227 total,” she said.

Other adjustments that were considered but not recommended include more cuts in all staff areas, program cuts, the elimination of some programs and restructuring the high

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The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board got a look at $7 million of recommended budget adjustments for the 2019-20 school year on Monday, Jan. 7.

School Board members will be asked to act on the recommendations during the Feb. 11 meeting.

“We know these are painful cuts. None of these are easy,” said Board Member Art Coulson.

Superintendent Mary Kreger said there are no differences between the recommendations presented on Monday and what was presented to community members at three focus group sessions in December. Over 150 people including parents, students, district staff and community leaders attended the sessions. Community members have also been able to give input through the district’s website.

Kreger said the district has gotten a lot of feedback since the proposed adjustments were announced.

The main themes of that feedback have been to keep cuts as far from the classroom as possible; concern about class sizes; not eliminating programs; comments about nonrequired testing, participation fees and business sponsorships; questions about a bond versus a levy, open enrollment and magnet school funding, and people understood issues with state funding and encouraged the district to continue communicating about it. There also was “strong support” for a levy referendum in 2019, Kreger said.

The final total budget revenues for 2017-18 were $442.17 million and expenses were $512 million. The total anticipated 2018-19 budget revenues are $452.06 million and expenses are $495.59 million.

The district has projected a $25 million shortfall “due to inadequate state funding” for 2019 through 2022.

“We’ll make the recommendation for $7 million in budget reductions and then we’ll be looking at an additional $18 million in the following two years unless the board would decide to come forward with a levy referendum in the fall,” said Mark Stotts, di-

school schedule to a sixperiod day, according to Kreger.

Board Member Joel Albright said many people have spent several hours considering the latest proposed adjustments.

“I hope everybody does understand this is not just a small group of people going into the smoke-filled

room and slashing cuts across the board. This is a well-thought out process with a lot of people and I really appreciate the input from the staff and our citizens,” he said.

Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. com.

Photo by Patty Dexter

District 196 Superintendent Mary Kreger listens as Director of Finance and Operations Mark Stotts speaks on Jan. 7 to the School Board about proposed budget adjustments. rector of finance and op- reductions. erations.

“Transportation would require a very significant Proposed adjustments change for our commuDistrict officials are nity so we didn’t want to proposing to make staffing change that at this point,” reductions totaling $3.4 she said. “The other one million; other reductions is our custodial employtotaling $1.2 million and ees. We have increased “revenue enhancements” our square footage pretty totaling $2.5 million for dramatically over the past 2019-20. few years. We have not inThe district is recom- creased our custodial staff mending that 31.55 full- so, if you will, they have time equivalents be elimi- already taken a bit of a nated for teaching and soft cut and we didn’t feel nursing positions. This in- that we could extend them cludes classroom staffing, any further at this time.” teachers on special assignExamples of other nonment at the district office staff reductions would be and restructuring program reducing future employee nursing support. contract costs ($576,589); Kreger noted that the a 4 percent decrease in inclassroom staffing is how structional supply allocathe district determines tion to schools ($213,000) how funding is allocated reducing professional deto different school sites. velopment that requires The budget adjustment substitute teachers to be proposal would increase used ($200,000) and a 5 the ratio by 0.5 for class- percent decrease in costs room staffing at all levels. for travel, mileage and “The net effect of that is conference registration important because I think ($40,200). that when we hear that The revenue enhanceincrease we’re concerned ments outlined in the prowith classroom staffing. posed recommendation But if we realize that it’s would access $2.3 million 20 FTE across over 30 from a trust fund for resites then you understand tiree benefits as a one-time the actual impact on every revenue source and insingle teacher in school crease student co-curricuis going to be somewhat lar participation fees by 10 minimal and that was our percent which would total intent,” she said. $152,200.

Under the proposal, Kreger said other 18.86 FTE would be cut items have been considfor clerical and adminis- ered for adjustments but trative positions through not recommended such actions such as not filling as reduced transportation a district office adminis- service to the state minitrator position, eliminat- mum of two miles. District ing the district alloca- spokesperson Emily Buss tion for high school and said the district’s maximiddle school assistant mum walking distance is administrators and reduc- 1.5 miles for middle school ing allocations for elemen- and high school students tary assistant administra- and 1 mile for elementary tors, 10-month clerks and students.

10-month secretaries.

“Students who live Kreger said transporta- within these respective tion and custodial employ- distances pay for transees would be two staffing portation. That number areas not affected by the is 620 students total. The

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Burnsville Chamber of Commerce events: Apple Valley Chamber of • Tuesday, Jan. 15, 4-6 Commerce events: p.m., Women Empowered Net• Wednesday, Jan. 16, 11:30 work/Social, Best Western Prea.m. to 1 p.m., “The Future is mier Nicollet Inn, 14201 NicolHere” with tech guru Adam let Ave. S., Burnsville. Yoga Bengtson, GrandStay Hotel, instructor Judy Otting will teach 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Val- the best five sequences for the ley. Cost: $20. RSVP required morning and evening. Bring a at fabiana@applevalleycham- towel or a yoga mat. Cost: $15

members, $20 nonmembers.

Registration required. Information: Tricia Andrews at tricia@ burnsvillechamber.com.

• Thursday, Jan. 17, 4-7 p.m., Grand Opening, Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: Tricia Andrews at tricia@ burnsvillechamber.com.

events: • Wednesday, Jan. 16, 3-4 p.m., ribbon cutting (3:30 p.m.), Sounds Good, 14000 Nicollet Ave. S., Suite 303, Burnsville.

Free. Registration required. Information: Nicole McCarthy at nmccarthy@dcrchamber.com.

• Thursday, Jan. 17, 4:306:30 p.m., Dakota County Annual Legislative Reception, Dakota County Regional Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Chamber of Commerce Mendakota Drive, Mendota

Heights. Area legislators invited to attend. Free. Registration recommended. Cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Information: Diane Mavis at dmavis@dcrchamber.com.

Valley. Information: Helen Peterson, 952-412-0265.

• Sunrise Results meets Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. for networking and an 8-9 a.m. meeting at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley.

Business networking group Information: Tom Van Delist, events: 612-325-7275.

• Leads to Referrals Chapter of BNI meets 7:30 a.m.

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2nd District transition complete Jason Lewis,Angie Craig both don’t take House pay

by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Washington, D.C., is always a busy place, but it’s been a lot busier the past few weeks with regard to Minnesota’s 2nd District representatives.

Outgoing U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R-Woodbury, saw the Juvenile Justice Reform Act he coauthored with U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, earn the president’s signature at the end of December to cap Lewis’ two-year term.

Lewis said the bill, which was approved along with the First Step Act that concentrates on adult sentencing and prison reform, is designed to prioritize effective strategies, improve public safety, increase efficiencies and help give troubled young people a second chance to become productive citizens.

He said it prioritizes evidence-based practices and specifically protects at-risk groups, including girls who have survived human trafficking and pregnant juveniles.

The bill empowers states and local communities to address the specific needs of their youth and improve public safety and accountability and oversight to deliver positive outcomes for communities and protect taxpayers, according to Lewis.

“Some of the most re-

Jason Lewis warding experiences I had in Congress were working with colleagues from all over the country and from varying political backgrounds on criminal justice reform,” Lewis said in a press release.

Lewis noted that the bill had the backing from the law enforcement community and organizations like the National Juvenile Justice Network.

He said the bill: • ensures that alternatives to detention are used for so-called “status crimes” like skipping school, • aims to reduce racial disparities “without establishing or requiring numerical standards or quotas” that might affect public safety, and • eliminates the use of restraints of known pregnant juveniles and prohibits detaining juveniles awaiting trial with adult

Workshop aims to depolarize politics The Eagan Alliance of Better Angels, part of the nationwide grassroots organization Better Angels, is working to depolarize American politics. The organization offers two types of workshops through the Dakota County Library System: • Red/Blue Workshops bring a balanced group of Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens together in structured conversations that focus on listening, learning and reflecting. The purpose is to listen for understanding to the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political divide.

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• Skills Workshops provide participants the skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, reach for common ground and affirm the importance of maintaining relationships with those of the other side of the political divide. Participants practice conversation skills in pairs with someone of the same political persuasion. Upcoming workshops are 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Inver Glen Library and 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Wescott Library.

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U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Eagan, meets one of her fellow members of the House of Representatives during the first day of the 116th Congressional Session on Jan. 3.

Craig was elected to serve her first term in the 2nd District, which includes all of Dakota County. inmates.

In one of his last acts as a representative, Lewis returned $50,000 of his Members Representational Allowance funds to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

“As I’ve said so many times before, the federal government has a spending problem, not a taxing one,” Lewis said in a press release. “We must stop thinking that our nation can tax its way out of a deficit without hurting economic growth and straining family budgets.

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Craig The 116th Congress is off to a rocky start, as the federal government has been shut down with nonessential offices closed.

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She said she is working on legislation that would prohibit Congress from getting a paycheck during future federal government shutdowns.

The first bill that Craig introduced after she was sworn in on Jan. 3 aims to produce campaign finance reform and ensure voting rights.

“I am humbled and honored to represent Minnesota’s 2nd District,” she said in a press release. “In Congress, my responsibility is to listen to everyone, and to work to find places of common ground that move our communities forward.”

Craig was joined during the swearing-in ceremony by her wife, Cheryl Greene, and their four sons, Josh, Jonas, Jacob and Isaac.

employees are not working because Congress and the president are at odds over what funding to grant for border security in a continuing resolution to fund the government.

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Eagan, said in a press release this week that she would not be accepting pay during the shutdown.

She said she would be donating her salary to The Open Door food shelf in Eagan and the Wabasha Food Shelf.

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Leprechaun Days Committee organizes Nonprofit group looks ahead to 2019 when the summer celebration will be held July 19-28

by Tad Johnson

Another way that people can bring more bang and bands to Leprechaun Days is by participating or attending in the Halfway to Leprechaun Days Chili Cook-Off (see related story).

The committee also often holds other fundraisers during the year, such as bagging groceries for tips at Cub Foods and offering a hot dog and brat stand outside the store.

Ball said the committee works very hard to raise as much money as possible through a variety of methods, so it doesn’t become too reliant on one area.

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The annual Rosemount Leprechaun Days festival takes a lot of work by its all-volunteer committee to pull together.

The 10-day summer event has traditionally gained strong community support from participants in events that range from the small to the large Midsummer Faire carnival, food court, beer garden and band concerts in Central Park.

While volunteers prop up the festival, the event wouldn’t happen without the financial support of sponsors, in-kind donors and attendees making Leprechaun Days part of their summer traditions.

As committee members organize for 2019, they say that it’s a good opportunity to let people know how the nonprofit operates its finances.

“Community events like this are important in Rosemount,” said longtime committee volunteer Steve Ball, who was elected president this year. “They bring people and neighbors together to make connections, have fun and create lifelong memories.

But it also doesn’t happen without a lot of hard work and a supportive community.”

For the past several years, sponsorships, parade entrance fees, Midsummer Faire booth fees and a portion of beer garden and carnival ticket and food sales go to support the committee’s main expenses for fireworks, booking bands, the carnival, along with restroom, garbage and other rentals related to the Midsummer Faire.

“So when children are riding the carousel and adults are raising a cup in the Celts beer garden, they are helping to pay for all the things that make up the Leprechaun Days experience, such as the fireworks and parade logistics,” Ball said. “We’d love to see more people taking in all of it.”

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Photo by Tad Johnson

The Rosemount Leprechaun Days Midsummer Faire with its carnival, food booths and beer garden serves as one of the main revenue sources the nonprofit organization uses to stage the 10-day summer community festival.

Annual expenses come to about $40,000.

Each year the committee sets its budget based on past revenue performance.

While some expenses remain fairly constant, others can vary based on inflation or the committee negotiating or considering alternative options.

For example, it has changed carnival vendors in recent years in an effort to provide a better quality event within the budget parameters.

“The bottom line is that we run a pretty tight ship,” Ball said. “We always look for a better deal when looking at expenses.”

The committee encourages local businesses, organizations and residents to do what they can to support the event with their time and their money.

It’s pretty well known that there are volunteer and sponsorship opportunities and that local businesses and organizations are invited to participate in the Grand Day Parade and Midsummer Faire with an information or a food booth.

What’s less well known is that as Rosemount’s Celts Pub has operated the beer garden for the past several years, it has provided a percentage of sales to the committee.

“We have all kinds of ways for people to give back to Leprechaun Days and have fun at the same time,” Ball said.

Ball said attendance during the Midsummer Faire’s band nights on the grounds and in the beer garden has fluctuated in recent years, and he’d always like to see more people enjoying the music and the atmosphere in the

Along with Ball, other officers who will serve in one-year terms are vice president Scott Selig, treasurer Nick Rapp and secretary Tena Waters.

Ball, Selig and Rapp have extended their terms by one year, and Waters is new to her post.

New committee members are always welcome to join the group.

Ball said the hope is that by having new members, new officer nominations will be generated for 2020. Typically the officer terms are three years, at which time the committee aims to have new people in the positions.

Questions about the following areas can be directed to: Sponsorships – Michelle Selig, mdselig@merchantsbank. com Volunteers – John McCarthy, johnmccarthy66@yahoo.com Events – MaryJane Schneider, schneima@yahoo.com Parade – Barb Hester, leprechaundays@gmail.com T- Shirt apparel sales – Waters, twaters@winthropresources.com Midsummer Faire – Mike Bouchard, mmbouchard@charter.net More is at RosemountEvents. com.

beer garden.

“Celts has been a great partner in Leprechaun Days,” Ball said. “They have helped us pay for and book the kinds of bands that can bring more people to the event.”

He said Leprechaun Days tries to create a Midsummer Faire that caters to all ages for hours of enjoyment.

“Families can have a great night in the park with rides, food and music,” Ball said. “It’s also great for adults looking for a night on the town with a bar atmosphere in the beer garden.

The more people enjoy these things, the more we can provide more high-profile bands or a longer fireworks show.”

Ball said it’s partnerships like this and with other local businesses and organizations that Tad Johnson can be reached at tad. johnson@ecm-inc.com. make a better event.

Event to raise funds for Leprechaun Days Chili contest and bingo games to benefit Rosemount’s summer celebration

by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Entries are being sought for the Halfway to Leprechaun Days Chili CookOff, which will start at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Rosemount American Legion.

For the past few years, the contest and bingo event have been held in an effort to raise funds for Rosemount’s largest annual community festival that’s operated by an all-

volunteer committee.

The event is looking for entrants to vie in the categories of Mild, Spicy and People’s Choice. Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each category.

Attendees will have a chance to try the chili entered in the contest for $5 per person (children eat for free), and they can also play bingo for $5 per person. The event will have an eight-game set.

Beverages will also be available.

Former longtime Rosemount High School teacher Chuck Brooks will call the bingo games. He’s also done the same during Leprechaun Days, along with serving as parade announcer in the past several years.

Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste along with new City Council members Tammy Block and Paul Essler will be judges for the chili contest.

Contestants are asked to make 6 to 8 quarts of

chili and have it set up in a self-warming server at the event by 6 p.m. prior to the event start.

The event is the unofficial “halfway” point between the 2018 and 2019 Rosemount Leprechaun Days. which will run from July 19-28 this year.

Leprechaun Days committee president Steve Ball said the cook-off was created as a fundraiser, but also as a way for committee members to get together and work on a project

that’s fun.

The event, which also serves to announce the band lineup for Leprechaun Days, has grown over the years in contestants and participants.

People can also purchase Leprechaun Days T-shirt and apparel, with benefits going back to the nonprofit committee.

The event is sponsored by the Rosemount American Legion Post 65, Cub Foods, Alpha Group and Crown Rental.

For more information or to register a chili entry, contact Ball at balldome@ me.com. For questions about the bingo games, contact John McCarthy at 651-250-1280.

The Legion is located at 14590 Burma Ave. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

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Rosemount Police Department has a commander Mikael Dahlstrom is second in command

by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The new year brought some changes to the leadership at the Rosemount Police Department.

Mikael Dahlstrom was officially promoted from sergeant to commander on Jan. 2 during a Rosemount City Council meeting.

He’s the first commander for the police department and will serve as second-in-command behind Police Chief Mitchell Scott.

“I am extremely excited to have a second-in-command,” Scott said. “One that I can start mentoring and focusing on hopefully becoming the future

chief of Rosemount Police Department. I believe we should grow within.

Hopefully that’s the direction we’re going in.”

Dahlstrom said he won’t take the promotion lightly.

“I hold myself to high expectations and I appreciate the opportunity,” Dahlstrom said.

He thanked Scott, Mayor Bill Droste and other City Council members, along with his friends and family who were in the audience.

“I’m proud to be here and thanks for your support,” he said.

Dahlstrom was hired in 2006 and promoted to sergeant in 2013. He’s served

as a patrol officer, South Metro SWAT team leader, patrol sergeant, sergeant of investigations and administrative sergeant.

Scott said about six years ago when a lieutenant retired, instead of filling the position, the department trained the sergeants to be first-line supervisors.

“Since then, the department decided it’s time to promote a sergeant to rank of commander, giving me a true second-incommand,” Scott said.

Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Carroll’s Woods in line for massive restoration Five-year project hopes to permanently remove buckthorn

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Rosemount’s signature forest has a resolution to become much healthier in 2019.

The city is planning a large-scale restoration project for Carroll’s Woods and Schwarz Pond Park this year.

The Rosemount City Council approved a partnership with Great River Greening, a nonprofit from St. Paul, to help with the restoration project during last week’s meeting.

Rosemount Parks and Recreation Director Dan Schultz said the city has been allocating funds for restoring the area for a few years. With the grant from the state, the city now has about $400,000 to go toward a large-scale restoration.

The project’s focus is on getting rid of buckthorn.

“It’s going to be a pretty large attempt to get rid of as much of it as we can,” Schultz said. “It’s not going to be a one-time thing.

It’s going to be a multipleyear process to keep the buckthorn out of there.”

Plans are to start next summer but it will likely be a five-year process.

“You’ll see a much healthier ecosystem when this is all said and done,” Schultz said. “Will it look a little more thin than it does now? Yes, because you’ll see a lot of that real thick grown trees, which is buckthorn, being removed. At the same time, we’ll be going through and planting a new variety of different trees and shrubs to reestablish some of the areas in Carroll’s Woods.”

Buckthorn is an invasive species that won’t go away on its own. It was used as a decorative plant decades ago, but has proved to be destructive to the landscape.

Photos by Andy Rogers

Students at Rosemount High School help cut down invasive buckthorn at Carroll’s Woods in 2018. The city is planning a massive restoration project in 2019.

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Great River Greening and the city requested $103,00 from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 2018.

Schultz said they plan to apply again in 2021 for additional funds.

Carroll’s Woods was named after Don and Mary Carroll, who oper-

ated a dairy farm on the property before selling it to the city.

The 44-acre park is west of Rosemount High School.

The 62-acre Schwarz Pond Park is north of the school.

Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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News Briefs Dakota Electric’s charity program raises over $31,000 Dakota Electric Association and its employees have raised $31,614 for charities – the most ever – through an employee-led program called Dakota Cares.

Each year Dakota Electric’s employees hold a variety of fundraising events and a pledge drive to bring in donations for three charities: United Way, $7,775; Community Health Charities, $15,683; and the Fallen Lineman Organization, $8,156.

“We could not have done this without the hard work of the committee and the generous and caring people of Dakota Electric,” said Julie Simonsen, committee chair.

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tion of donating through payroll deduction or a one-time donation.

“The employees stepped up to the challenge,” President and CEO Greg Miller said. “It’s nice we can raise a significant amount of money to support these great causes. My thanks to the committee for all their hard work.”

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Farmington resident Andrea Veches has been hired as local coordinator for International Cultural Exchange Services. She will work with international high school students and the Farmington area families that host them.

Veches is currently looking for families that would like to host for the 2019 school year. Exchange students live as a member of the host family. They participate in family activities, follow host family rules, and help with chores. Students have their own medical insurance and spending money to cover all personal expenses. Host families provide room and board and loving parental guidance to the student.

For more information on hosting an international student, contact Veches at alundin@icesusa.org or 612-306-5983.

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.

Books & Brew Book Group, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15. The group will discuss “The River at Night”

by Erica Ferencik.

Cover Letters, Email and Thank You Notes, 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. Learn what to include in a cover letter to get the employer’s attention, the difference between a mailed and an emailed letter or note, when and how to follow up, and proper email etiquette to effectively communicate with employers. Taught by Da-

kota County WorkForce Center staff. Registration required.

Storytime for 2s-6s, 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18. Read, play, sing, talk and write together with stories and activities to develop early literacy skills for toddlers and preschoolers. Siblings welcome. Ages: 2-6.

Open Studio, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18. 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.

Fix-It Clinic, 12-3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 19. Bring up to five small household electronics, clothing, jewelry or other items to get help repairing at this firstcome, first-served event.

Dakota County, School District 196 host Community Conversation Dakota County and School District 196 are partnering to host a Community Conversation on disability and mental health inclusion in Apple Valley. The discussion will be 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave. It is open to the public.

The Community Conversation will focus on how the public can be inclusive to the growing number of individuals with disabilities who live and work in the Apple Valley area. Participants will discuss practical steps they can take to be welcoming to residents and others with disabilities, and they will learn about resources available to support people with disabilities in the community.

Two appointed to Zoo Board Gov. Mark Dayton appointed Anna Boroff of Burnsville and Mike Erlandson of Minneapolis to the Minnesota Zoological Board on Thursday.

Boroff and Erlandson will serve as a public members effective Jan. 8 with their terms expiring on Jan. 3, 2022.

Boroff is replacing Lori Marco, and Erlandson is being reappointed.

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Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee announced

Governor-elect Tim Walz and Lt. Governor-elect Peggy Flanagan on Jan. 5 announced the nominating committee members and appointments process for candidates interested in serving on the Metropolitan Council.

The nominating committee has historically been comprised of seven members who are current or formerly elected local officials, plus the council chair as an ex officio member. To create more seats at the table for Minnesotans to help shape his administration, Walz expanded the committee to 12, including the chair and

three additional ex officio members derived from the metropolitan community.

Walz requests the nominating committee publicly forward three candidates for each council district by Feb. 18 so that he can meet his statutory deadline of appointment by March 4.

The 12-member nominating committee, which recommends candidates for the Metropolitan Council to the governor, will host public meetings to accept statements from, or on behalf of, applicants for the positions. The members include: • Janet Williams, mayor of Savage, representing

Scott County, chair of the nominating committee.

• Dave Bartholomay, mayor of Circle Pines, representing Anoka County.

• Randy Maluchnik, county commissioner, representing Carver County.

• George Tourville, mayor of Inver Grove Heights, representing Dakota County.

• Andrea Jenkins, Minneapolis City Council vice president, representing Hennepin County.

• John Choi, county attorney, representing Ramsey County.

• Lisa Weik, county commissioner, representing Washington County.

• Nora Slawik, incoming Metropolitan Council chair, ex officio member.

• Nikki Villavicencio, disability rights advocate, ex officio member.

• Pahoua Hoffman, executive director of the Citizens League, ex officio member.

• Joe Hobot, president and CEO of American Indian OIC, ex officio member.

• Ruby Azurdia-Lee, president of Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES), ex officio member.

Applicants selected to be interviewed by the nominating committee will

testify at one in a series of four public meetings. They will receive details on the format in advance of those meetings.

Locally, a public meeting will be held 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Savage City Hall for Council Districts 3, 4, 15 and 16.

For more than 50 years, the Metropolitan Council has played a key role in coordinating regional growth and planning, providing essential services such as transit and wastewater treatment, and convening partners to accomplish ambitious goals unrealistic for a single community, but possible

as a region.

The Secretary of State’s office published the vacancies for all 16 council seats on Nov. 1, 2018. Applications must be submitted to the Secretary of State’s office by 5 p.m. on Jan. 9 to be considered. Anyone interested in applying must complete an Open Appointments Application Form at https://commissionsandappointments. sos.state.mn.us/Agency/ Details/80.

For more information on the responsibilities of council members or to find your district, read the job description: http://bit. ly/2SKtoKH.

mount Parks and Recreation Department and the Rosemount Area Seniors.

For more information, call the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department at 651-322-6000.

Monday, Jan. 14 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Bridge, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; 500, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 – Coffee at Cub, 8 a.m.; Bid Euchre, 9 a.m.; Craft Club, 1 p.m.; Restorative Yoga, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Breakfast Out, 9 a.m.; Canasta, 10 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 1 p.m.; Quilting Rosemount Club, 1 p.m. seniors Thursday, Jan. 17 – The following activities Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Bone are sponsored by the Rose- Builders, 9:30 a.m.; Pi-

nochle, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 1 p.m.; PHD/UFO, 1 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18 – Euchre, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m.; 500 Tourney, 7 p.m.; Tribute Band Concert, 7 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.

Knitting Class, 9:30 a.m.; Wii Bowling, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Hearing Screening, 11 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Pinochle Lessons, noon to 2 p.m.; Texas Hold ’em and Mahjong, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 – Dominoes and Poker, 9 a.m.; Creative Writing, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Party Bridge, noon; Bingo, 1 p.m.; Active Adults Advisory Committee Meeting, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Line Dancing, 9 a.m. to noon; Poker and Hearts, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Legal Advice, 11 a.m.; SS Strength & Bal-

ance, 11 a.m.; Pinochle, noon.

Thursday, Jan. 17 – Classic Voices Chorus, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Red Hat Chorus, 10:30 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Euchre, Hand & Foot, noon; Quilting Group, 1 p.m.; Mending Service, 1-3 p.m.; Beginner Tai Chi, 1:15 p.m.; Advanced Tai Chi, 1:45 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 3:30 p.m.; Beginner Line Dance, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Poker, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; 500 Cards, 11 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Social Painting, 1 p.m.; Science Discussion Group, 1 p.m. Deadline: “Hello, Dolly!”

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, Jan. 14 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Line Dance, 9:30 a.m.; Senior Advisory Board, 9:30 a.m.; Dominoes, 10 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. 15 – Table Tennis, 8:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Wood Carving, 1 p.m.; LSGC at Trinity Bingo, 1:30 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.;

Fitness Center Orientation, 9:30 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.; Coloring Group, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 5 p.m. Deadline: Tradewinds Buffet.

Thursday, Jan. 17 – 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.; Pickleball, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18 – Coffee Cafe, 8:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 10 a.m.; Tradewinds Buffet, 10:15 a.m. Deadline: “Hello, Dolly!”

Religion MICAH South sponsors legislative breakfast MICAH South, an advocacy group for affordable housing, is sponsoring a Legislative Breakfast 7-9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Eagan.

There will be time for meeting with local elected officials, refreshments, and a panel discussion on the topic of building support for housing solutions. Panelists include Tony Schertler, director of the Dakota County CDA; Mary Liz Holberg, Dakota County commissioner; and other people involved with housing issues in Da-

kota County from both the county and nonprofit organizations.

Housing is becoming harder to afford and everyone needs to be a part of the solutions. Participants will organize around legislative districts at round tables and discuss issues with local officials.

To register, go to http:// bit.ly/2H3ioqm.

St. John Neumann Catholic Church is at 4030 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan.

More information is at http://www.micah.org/.

Are Worth It,” at a community breakfast for women 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley.

Griffith is an internationally recognized speaker, success coach, former psychologist, classroom teacher and author.

“You Are Worth It” focuses on self-care in a world where it is easy to forget to care for ourselves while we care for others.

There will be an optional collection of women’s items for SOTV’s Women’s breakfast hygiene onsite food shelf. focuses on selfThe breakfast costs $15.

For more information care and to register, visit sotv.

Louise Griffith will org/events or call 952-432speak on her book, “You 6351.

Lakeville seniors All Lakeville Area Active Adults events are held at Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Call 952-985-4620 for information.

Monday, Jan. 14 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Health Insurance Counseling, 9 a.m.;

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14A Jan. 11, 2019 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE UMORE, from 1A zero-lot-line villas (180), bungalows (212), singlecation.” family cottages (222), “This is the first proj- standard single-family ect in UMore,” Lindquist homes (166) and custom said. “This is the first proj- single-family homes (52). ect in the university land.

Many of the plans difThey own 3,000 more fer from what has been acres, many of them dedi- traditionally built in Rosecated to residential. So we mount, Lindquist said. want to be clear about the There are about 177 aspirations of the devel- alley-loaded, detached opment. This is really the townhomes that are 28 feet first one in. Those other wide and 110 feet deep. projects are going to take “It is a different feel the lead from what we ap- that you would experience prove.” in this neighborhood,” There’s about 4,772 Lindquist said. “Staff is acres in UMore Park. open to this style of deThe plan includes row velopment, We just have townhomes (347 units), some questions on some

of the details. For example, how do you do drainage in lots like that?”

Newman said they’re working on the stormwater plan, and it will be available soon.

Alley-accessible homes would be new to Rosemount.

Lindquist said there are some residential developments in the metro that have alleyways and the city doesn’t necessarily have an issue with it.

“We’re relying on the developers and their market analysis,” Lindquist said.

Shelly White, an ad-

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Newland Communities shared a concept plan map of a residential development on UMore Park land to the Rosemount Advisory Planning Commission last month. viser with Newland, said they’re hearing a lot about affordability, and by having smaller lots, they can make the properties more affordable.

Lindquist said in the past five years requests for narrow lots and smaller setbacks have increased.

While Planning Commission members had questions about the narrow lots and small setback standards, they were open to the housing styles and recognized housing markets evolve.

Newland is also proposing streets that are narrower than current city standards, so there’s less runoff, calmer traffic and less street cover to maintain.

The first phase of the Newland development would be on the northeastern part of the property containing about 200 lots along with the welcome and fitness center and commercial and retail plots. The next phase would move south along Akron Avenue. The last phase would be on the western portion of the property depending on when mining in the area is complete.

Each phase would include about 200 units.

There’s also 8.5 acres dedicated for commercial

property on the land closest to County Road 42.

About 30 percent of the development is open space for parks of various sizes.

“We’re trying to bring neighbors together to give them a place to gather where kids can play Frisbee and catch,” Newman said.

The plan includes several trails that would connect to other regional trails like Whitetail Woods, Vermillion Highlands and other greenways that connect throughout the metro.

“The number one amenity homeowners want is trails,” Newman said.

The welcome center is also being touted as a plus for the development.

“It’s an opportunity for them to showcase the community,” Lindquist said.

White said the welcome center could include a fitness center, office space, clubhouse and outdoor pool.

The main access point would be Akron Avenue.

There would be connector streets to Biscayne Avenue.

City officials cited a desire to see other streets south and west of the development built early in the process.

County Road 42 should be able to handle the amount of traffic created by the new residents.

Lindquist said County Road 42 is a principal arterial and was built to handle a lot more traffic than it currently experiences.

She said Dakota County has plans to eventually add additional lanes.

When a traffic light is installed at Akron Avenue is up to the county.

County Road 42 operates “fairly well currently,” and she noted there’s “a lot more accidents at signals than there are at nonsignalized intersections.”

Part of that is due to crash severity.

The biggest issue with the area is due to the railroad crossing near Highway 3. Lindquist said Dakota County has looked into building an interchange at the intersection, but that is a challenge due to a lack of room.

As planning continues, Newman said they may start building in 2020, but it’s still early in the process.

The Planning Commission took no action on the plan. The meeting was only an opportunity to review it.

“One thing I can assure you about this project is things will change,” Newman said.

Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Mentor a child through Kids ‘n Kinship January is National Mentoring Month.

Mentors are needed for youths in Dakota County through Kids ’n Kinship, a local nonprofit organization that matches children ages 5 to 16 with volunteer mentors for fun and en-

gaging weekly activities in the community.

There are 65 youths currently matched with mentors, and 20 youths waiting for mentors.

Ongoing training and support for mentors are provided. Information ses-

sions are scheduled 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 19, at Galaxie Library in Apple Valley, and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Wescott Library in Eagan.

For more information, go to www.kidsnkinship.org or call 952-892-6368.

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Sports Tiger swimmers, divers tame the Tiger Division Farmington wins trophy at Maroon and Gold meet

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Farmington

Getting a first-place trophy at the Maroon and Gold Invitational was exciting enough for the Farmington boys swimming and diving program.

The fact they won the Tiger Division seems ... well, almost too perfect.

Farmington finished first in six of the 12 events in its division at one of the state’s strongest regular-season meets.

That helped give the Tigers a 105-point margin over secondplace Cretin-Derham Hall.

Fifty-four schools competed in four divisions in the Jan. 5 meet at the University of Minnesota’s Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. Edina took first in the Gold Division, which attracted what was considered to be the strongest field. Eagan placed 11th in the Gold Division. Lakeville North was fifth and Lakeville South 12th in the Maroon Division, won by Hud-

numerous top-five finishes, including Zach Nelson’s secondplace finish in the 200 freestyle (1:47.47) and Evan Thorn’s fourth place (1:56.41).

Wilcek placed fifth in the 200 IM in 2:12.69. Nelson was second in the 100 butterfly in 53.32 and Ben Moorlach was runnerup in the 100 freestyle in 49.63.

Ethan Hanes placed fourth in the 100 freestyle in 51.23.

Moorlach (1:03.98) and Wilcek (1:04.06) were third and fourth in the 100 breaststroke.

Nelson, Miller, Hanes and Moorlach were third in the 200 freestyle relay in 1:33.54, with the Tigers’ Noah Budde, Tristan Webster, Jack Bauerle and Evan Thorn placing fifth in 1:36.76.

Thorn, Nelson, Budde and Webster were fifth in the 400 freestyle relay in 3:36.18.

Maroon and Gold Invitational.

His time in the Maroon Division final was 20.84 seconds, the second-fastest of anybody in the four divisions and just .34 off his meet record set in 2018.

Trepanier also is the Maroon and Gold meet record-holder in the 100 freestyle, but he did not swim that event Saturday. Instead, he did the 100 backstroke, placing second in his division in 50.11.

Lakeville North scored 263 points to place fifth in the Maroon Division. Zach Upham, Otto Belschner, Trepanier and Jack Soukup were fifth in the 200 medley relay in 1 minute, 42.77 seconds. Keegan ReimMelin scored 192.10 points in diving to place fourth. Upham, Soukup, Owen Teague and Trepanier finished fifth in the 400 freestyle relay in 3:23.28.

Senior Eric Heddinger and junior Seth Krause won two events each in the Tiger Division, with Farmington earning two more victories in relays.

Heddinger’s victories were in endurance events – the 200-yard individual medley (2 minutes, 5.20 seconds) and 500 freestyle (5:01.28). Krause was the diving champion (248.30 points) and added a victory in the 100 backstroke in 55.09 seconds.

Heddinger, Brandon Wilcek, Krause and Seth Miller swam to victory in the 200-yard medley relay in 1:42.39. The Tigers also took first in the 400 freestyle relay with Heddinger, Ethan Hanes, Ben Moorlach and Krause finishing in 3:17.74.

The meet was conducted with the True Team scoring format, Lakeville North meaning every entrant in every Defending state Class AA 50- Lakeville South event scored points. In addition yard freestyle champion Andrew The Cougars scored 159 to its six event victories, Farm- Trepanier of Lakeville North points in the Maroon Division ington picked up points with won that event at Saturday’s meet to place 12th. Their top fin-

ishes were fifth places by Darrin Koblas in diving (185.30) and Max Kasal in the 500 freestyle (5:03.14). Kasal also was eighth in the 200 freestyle. The Cougars’ best relay finish was ninth in the 200 freestyle.

Eagan Edina won the Gold Division at the Maroon and Gold Invitational by 62.5 points over Creighton Prep of Omaha, Nebraska. Eagan placed 11th in the division with 122 points.

Top finishers for the Wildcats included Jackson Kehler, third in the 500 freestyle in 4:48.29 and sixth in the 200 freestyle in 1:45.73; Grant Wambold, seventh in diving with 201.85 points; and Caiden Kuehn, 10th in the 100 backstroke in 55.81.

Eagan’s best finish in a relay was 14th in the 400 freestyle.

Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ ecm-inc.com.

Everything earned, nothing given in South Suburban Conference leaders know the work is far from done

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

January is when many of the South Suburban Conference races take shape as some teams continue their push toward league championships and others start looking toward playoff redemption.

Here’s a quick look at three first-place teams in the South Suburban:

Girls basketball: Farmington The Tigers have not won the South Suburban Conference girls basketball championship since joining the league in 2014 – or even really come close, for that matter, in a conference that has been ruled

by Eastview and Lakeville North.

This year, however, neither Eastview nor Lakeville North holds first place, although both are contenders. Farmington, 5-0 in SSC games, is first in the conference after the Tigers drubbed Prior Lake 67-38 on Tuesday while former

co-leader Shakopee lost to Lakeville South. Farmington plays at Shakopee at 7 p.m. Friday.

Farmington, ranked fourth in Class 4A by Minnesota Basketball News, is 11-0 overall and one of three undefeated teams in the class.

The Tigers took a 20-point halftime lead at Prior Lake on Tuesday. They also held Lakers’ high-scoring guard McKenna Hofschild to 10 points, more than 16 below her season average.

Farmington, meanwhile, got 19 points from sophomore guard Paige Kindseth, 14 from junior guard Molly Mogensen and 12 from sophomore forward Sophie Hart.

The Tigers returned from the holiday break with a 63-40 victory over Photo by Mike Shaughnessy Rosemount on Jan. 3, a game where sophomore Peyton Blandin of Farmington breaks to the basket after stealing the ball during the Tigers’ 63-40 victory over Peyton Blandin had 17 Rosemount in a South Suburban Conference girls basketball game Jan. 2. points and Hart scored 14. always a challenge,” said pect everybody to be up to granted: Five of their 10 lot of confidence in close Wilson, whose team is play us.” conference victories were games and believed in Girls hockey: Eagan The Wildcats hold a by one goal, including their ability to make the The arithmetic says the 10-0 in the SSC and 14-3 Wildcats will be tough to overall. “We were unde- six-point lead in the con- a 2-1 overtime win over plays when they needed catch, but coach Dan Wil- feated in the first half of ference with eight games Lakeville South on Jan. 3. them. We hope that con“Our team last year tinues for us the second son said it would be dan- the conference schedule remaining. Shakopee (7-3 last year and lost a couple in the league) is the closest was similar,” Wilson said, half of this season.” gerous for them to start of games in the second pursuer. referring to a Wildcats Eagan outshot Lakevthinking that way.

One other reason Wil- team that finished third in ille South 39-16 but need“The second half of half, even though we still the conference schedule is finished first. The second son doesn’t want the Wild- the state Class AA tourna- ed a goal by Jenna Ruiz at time around, we can ex- cats taking anything for ment. “The players had a See Conference, 16A

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Sports Melting snow doesn’t deter local Nordic teams ISD 196 skiers compete at Loppet Invite

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Unseasonably warm weather is evaporating snow throughout Minnesota, but that didn’t prevent two major high school Nordic skiing meets from taking place last weekend.

The ISD 196 program competed in the Loppet Invite at Wirth Park in Minneapolis on Saturday. Burnsville also went to the Loppet Invite. Lakeville North and Lakeville South skiers went to the Mesabi East Invitational in Biwabik. Wirth Park has snow-making capability while Giants Ridge, site of the Mesabi East meet, still has plenty of natural snow – and natural cold.

Eagan, the one ISD 196 school that competes separately

in boys Nordic skiing, finished fifth at the Loppet Invite. Eden Prairie took first and another South Suburban Conference school, Prior Lake, was third.

ISD 196 (Apple Valley, Eastview and Rosemount) came in 15th and Burnsville was 16th.

On the girls side, Eastview was third at the Loppet Invite, trailing only Robbinsdale Armstrong and Edina. Rosemount placed 10th, ISD 196 (Apple Valley and Eagan) was 16th and Burnsville was 17th. The ISD 196 and Burnsville teams did not have sprint relays, which caused them to drop in the team standings.

Eastview senior Anna Schumann was fourth in the girls 5-kilometer classic race in 17 minutes, 21.54 seconds. Also placing in the top 10 was Burnsville’s Hanna Holmstrom, who was eighth in 18:02.00. Claire Nack of Eastview was 11th. Top ISD 196 girls classic skier was Olivia Matsoff, who was 14th

in 18:55.69. Rosemount’s Kate Beckwith was 19th in 19:58.10.

Eastview skiers Gabby Kraemer (15:03.89) and Josie Roberts (15:17.33) were third and fourth in the girls 5K freestyle race. Maddie Erickson of ISD 196 was 13th in 16:24.96. Regan Hanson was Rosemount’s top skier, taking 15th in 16:32.54, and Molly Willmert and Emma Brown were 33rd and 34th for Burnsville.

Ella Lovin and Kaley Riley of Rosemount reached the finals in the girls freestyle relay and placed 10th.

Matthew Berg of Burnsville was the boys freestyle champion in 12:40.99, about 15 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. Also placing in the top 10 was Eagan’s Brian Dilla, who was ninth in 13:26.35. Andrew Tarara of ISD 196 placed 20th in 14:32.36.

George Grunklee of ISD 196 finished 13th in the boys classic race in 15:20.48, with Sam

William Hack was 51st to lead Lakeville South.

With Lakeville skiers not entered in the Mesabi East Invitational freestyle races, the Cougar and Panther boys and girls teams finished in the lower half of the standings. Forest Lake’s boys and St. Paul Highland Park’s girls were team champions.

South Suburban Conference teams were scheduled to compete Tuesday at Hyland Recreation Area in Bloomington. A South Suburban meet scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 12, at Valleywood Golf Course was canceled because of lack of snow. The conference will have a freestyle pursuit race Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Wirth Park.

Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ ecm-inc.com.

Eagles go 4-2 at the Clash

Conference, from 15A 1 minute, 50 seconds of overtime to pull out the victory. Emily Cronkhite scored in the first period and goalie Maddie Nickell made 15 saves.

The Wildcats play home games against Rosemount at 7 p.m.

Thursday and Shakopee at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Tiger wrestlers win 1 of 3 at home invite

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Boys hockey: Lakeville North Lakeville North nudged in front in the South Suburban when the Panthers beat Shakopee 6-2 on Tuesday while their closest pursuers, Rosemount and Lakeville South, both lost.

North is 8-5 overall but 7-1 in conference games.

Prior Lake (6-3), Rosemount (5-2), Lakeville South (5-2) and Eagan (5-3) are the other teams above .500 in the league.

Lakeville North went through a stretch in December where it lost four or five games and was held to one goal or none in all of the losses. The offense began to stir in January. Goals by Shane Griffin and Spencer Schneider broke a 2-2 tie in the second period of the Shakopee game.

Caden Smith had two goals for the Panthers on Tuesday, and Bobby Lebens and A.J. Anello also scored. Cole Pearson had two assists.

North battled its way

Marshall of Eagan placing 14th in 15:26.94. Darren Wong led Burnsville in 24th place in 16:37.08.

Cullen Grannes and Sam Richter of Eagan placed 10th in the boys freestyle relay race.

Lakeville North and Lakeville South skiers competed in the classic races at the Mesabi East Invitational. Lakeville South junior Brianne Brewster earned a spot on the awards podium in the girls 5K classic race, finishing fifth in 19:03.4. Celeste Alden of St. Paul Highland Park won the race in 18:17.1. Violet Tessier, Lakeville South’s other skier in the girls classic race, was 19th in 20:23.2.

Lakeville North had three skiers in the girls classic race, led by Grete Engels, who placed 63rd.

In boys classic, Lakeville North’s Hayden Zoll finished 60th, with teammates Ben Drangstveit taking 68th and Doug Swenson placing 75th.

Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Farmington goalie Kenny LaCroix blocks a shot during the Tigers’ 4-3 overtime loss to Lakeville North in South Suburban Conference boys hockey Saturday at Schmitz-Maki Arena. past Farmington 4-3 in a 3-2 lead in the second overtime in South Sub- period and skated off a urban play Saturday eve- five-minute disadvantage ning. Schneider scored in the third. But the Panthe winner at 5:18 of over- thers got through it, and time; it was his second now they’re on top of the goal of the game. Griffin conference. They play at and Tommy Shandorf Rosemount at 7 p.m. Satalso scored, and Smith urday. picked up three assists.

Things didn’t always Mike Shaughnessy can be go smoothly for the Pan- reached at mike.shaughthers as Farmington (3- nessy@ecm-inc.com.

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Apple Valley went 4-2 in the Clash XVII wrestling tournament last weekend in Rochester.

For the second consecutive year, an Illinois school won the 32-team tournament that brings together elite teams from throughout the country.

Oak Park River Forest went undefeated to take first place after Montini Catholic won last year’s tourney.

Apple Valley, seeking its first Clash Duals championship since 2014, finished second in Bracket 3, which equates to 10th place. The top Minnesota team was Shakopee, which finished fourth. Owatonna and St. Michael-Albertville were sixth and seventh, and Perham took ninth.

In qualifying-round matches Jan. 4, Apple Valley opened with a 62-18 victory over Northwest of Nebraska. The Eagles lost 35-28 to Vacaville, California, the tournament’s eventual third-place finisher. A 45-29 victory over Washington of Illinois gave the Eagles third place in their qualifying bracket.

In Bracket 3 on Jan.

5, Apple Valley defeated Ellsworth, Wisconsin, 3530 and Kearney, Missouri, 39-33, and lost to Perham 38-22.

Five Eagles wrestlers went 6-0 at the Clash, including junior Dylan Anderson, who won all of his matches by fall at 152 and 160 pounds. Only one of Anderson’s opponents made it to the second period.

Sebas Swiggum, wrestling at 138 and 145, had five pins and a major decision. Brady Gross, who wrestled at 145 and 152, won four of his six matches by fall. Eagles heavyweight Tyler Kim won four matches by fall, one by major decision and one by forfeit. Devin Roberts (160 and 170) had two falls and four decisions, including a couple of 3-2 squeakers.

Swiggum and Gross also were two of the tournament’s Scholar-Athlete Award winners.

Farmington Koda Classic Farmington went 1-2 at its annual Koda Classic invitational meet Saturday.

The only team among the seven that competed to go undefeated was Class 2A power Scott West, which won all three of its matches, including a 56-13 victory over the host Tigers.

The Tigers defeated United South Central 66-6 and lost to St. Francis 40-33 in their other Koda Classic matches.

Farmington junior Luke Peterson, ranked fourth in Class 3A at 145 pounds, won 1-0 over Blake Legred of United South Central, who’s ranked second in Class 1A at 138. Austin Hamel, wrestling at 152 for the Tigers, went 3-0 in the tournament.

South wins Bengtson tourney Lakeville South won the annual Paul Bengtson Invitational at Hopkins High School by a comfortable margin, finishing more than 60 points ahead of the runner-up in the 13team tournament.

Theron Wendt (120 pounds), Ryan Cripe (132), Willie Bastyr (152), Brendon Bischof (160), Jaden Dukes (170) and Grant Hendren (182) won their weight classes for South. Hank English (145) and Will Stone (195) were runners-up.

Bastyr, who’s ranked seventh in Class 3A at 160, ran his record to 23-4 by pinning Brian Avre of Minneapolis South in 4 minutes, 56 seconds, in the 152-pound final at the Bengtson Invitational.

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Business Buzz Buck Hill coowner retires

class sport training facility store is also underway and combined with a sustain- is expected to open in Sepable, community-based tember.

Don McClure, long- entertainment destination. time general manager, Credit union offers chief operating officer and Walser Subaru in education classes co-owner of Buck Hill Ski and Snowboard Area Burnsville to move Burnsville-based Firein Burnsville, has retired Walser Automotive fly Credit Union is hosting from Buck Hill and sold Group’s Subaru dealer- the following free educahis shares of the company ship in Burnsville will be tional sessions. to current partner David moving closer to its other Master Your Student Solner.

Burnsville businesses.

Loans, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

McClure’s involveCurrently, Walser Wednesday, Jan. 23. ment at Buck Hill spans Subaru is located just off Boost Your Credit more than 40 years. He I-35W South and Cliff Score, 12-1 p.m. Tuesday has served as staff mem- Road in Burnsville. The Jan. 29. ber, manager and most dealership will move to a Retirement Reality for recently as co-owner. He newly constructed build- Young Adults, 12-1 p.m. will continue operating his ing further down I-35W Thursday, Jan. 31.

Von Roll Skyrides at the South in Burnsville, next Home Equity as an AsMinnesota State Fair and door to Walser Honda on set, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Tulsa State Fair.

Buck Hill Road.

Feb. 27.

Founded by Chuck and The new building, curStarting Your First Nancy Stone in 1954, the rently under construction, Home Buying Journey, ski area is a local land- is expected to open in June. 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, mark and is internation- Structural steel is in place March 13. ally recognized for pro- and the exterior frame was The education sessions ducing several Olympic completed at the end of are open to all. Seats are and World Champions. December. R.J. Ryan Con- limited. Sessions take The ownership will now struction has been chosen place at Firefly’s corporate be held 100 percent by to complete the build. office, 1400 Riverwood David Solner and his wife In addition, Walser Au- Drive, Burnsville.

Corrine “Chip” Solner. tomotive Group is adding For more information The Solners plan to con- a second Subaru dealer- and to RSVP for a session, tinue to turn Buck Hill ship in South St. Paul. visit fireflycu.org/events. into a year-round, world- Construction for that

Credit union gives back to members Ideal Credit Union has returned 10 percent of its 2018 earnings to members through its exclusive VIP+ Program, rewarding 4,390 VIP+ members with cash dividends between $50 and $600, which were automatically deposited into members’ savings accounts in January 2019.

The total payout for 2018 was $546,200. Since the program’s inception over six years ago, the credit union has paid out over $3.6 million to VIP+ members. Program information is at idealcu.com/ vip.

Ideal has an Eagan location.

Bank hosts info sessions on heroes program New Market Bank will host informational sessions in Lakeville, Prior Lake and Elko New Market on the Homes for Heroes program.

Homes for Heroes, inspired by the events of 9/11 and started in Minneapolis in 2002, has helped over 20,000 firefighters, law enforcement officers, military personnel (active duty, reserves and veterans), health care professionals, EMS and teachers and given back over $32 million.

Homes for Heroes is comprised of affiliate real estate and lending specialists, such as Patrick LeVoir, vice president, mortgage banking at New Market Bank, who provide Hero Rewards to heroes they serve. When working with Homes for Heroes real estate and lending specialists, heroes can receive significant savings when they buy, sell or refinance a home.

LeVoir and Homes for Heroes real estate specialist Nate Boen of Counselor Realty will be holding several informational sessions in the south metro for local heroes. The sessions will be held: Tuesdays, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, April 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,

New Market Bank Lakeville, 20151 Icenic Trail, Lakeville.

Wednesdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, April 10, 6:307:30 p.m., New Market Bank Prior Lake, 4719 Park Nicollet Ave. S.E., Prior Lake.

Thursdays, Jan. 31, Feb. 28, April 11, 6:307:30 p.m., New Market Bank Elko New Market, 101 Old Town Road, Elko New Market.

RSVPs are requested via email to plevoir@newmarketbank.com.

cation, World’s Best Workforce and Achievement and Integration.

Motion by Magnuson, seconded

by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote, to adjourn at 6 p.m.

Published in the Sun Thisweek, Dakota County Tribune January 11, 2019 896376

Administrative Action approved: Resolution relating to election of School Board Members and calling the school district general election.

Board members shared their remarks and adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

Published in the Dakota County Tribune January 11, 2019 896231

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 192 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 16, 2018

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 192 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on July 16, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www.farmington.k12. mn.us or District Office at 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, MN 55024.

Chair Sauser called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members Cordes, Goodreau, Sauser, Corraro, Singewald, Superintendent Haugen, and Student Board Member Bauerle were present as well as other staff and community members.

Superintendent Haugen shared the good news and gave a district update. Student School Board Member Bauerle and Felch gave a student update.

The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Certified Employments, Resignations, Change of Status; Non-Certified Employments, Resignations, Retirements, Leave of Absences, Change of Status; Extra-Curricular Employments and Resignations; 6/25/18 regular School Board Meeting minutes, Metro ECSU Membership, MSBA Membership, 2018-2019 Food Service Management Contract, and gifts and donations.

This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on September 10, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www. farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, MN 55024.

Chair Sauser called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Corraro, Cordes, Goodreau, Sauser, Singewald, Doyle, Superintendent Haugen and Student Member Bauerle were present as well as other staff and community members.

Work Session Discussion Topics: Farmington High School’s project based learning academy update, preliminary tax levy, boundary update, first day of school/enrollment, public engagement and legislative update, meeting format discussion, closed session summary, and executive committee update.

Board members reviewed Policy 401, 413, and 419 and adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Published in the Dakota County Tribune January 11, 2019 896240

Open house at The Bonus Room The Bonus Room, an event rental space in downtown Lakeville, is hosting an open house 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. The space is for business meetings, networking events, showers, parties, classes, pop-up boutiques and other gatherings. For more information, visit: w w w. T h e B o nu s Ro o m Lakeville.com.

Legals INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 192 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2018 This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on August 13, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www. farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, MN 55024.

Chair Sauser called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members Cordes, Sauser, Goodreau, Corraro, Doyle, Superintendent Haugen and Student Member Felch were present as well as other staff and community members.

Work Session Discussion Topics: Enrollment update, school start and end times, boundary committee update, finance and long range planning committee update, policy committee update, public engagement and legislative policy update, and appointment of Doyle to superintendent’s evaluation committee.

Policy Discussion: Discussed Policy 102, 205, 206, and 1007.

Adjournment at 7:20 p.m.

Published in the Dakota County Tribune January 11, 2019 896234

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 192 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2018 This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on August 27, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www. farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, MN 55024.

Chair Sauser called the meet-

ing to order at 6:30 p.m. Sauser, Cordes, Corraro, Doyle, Goodreau, Singewald, Superintendent Haugen, and Student Board Member Bauerle and Felch were present as well as other staff and community members.

Superintendent Haugen shared the good news and gave a district update. Student Board Member Felch and Bauerle gave a student update.

Kathy Katzenberger, Jennifer Dickson, and Carrie Strong expressed concerned with bullying and how can we empower students or give them a recourse when they are bullied.

The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Claims and Accounts, Certified Employments, Resignations, Retirements, Leave of Absences, Change of Status; Non-Certified Employments, Resignations, Retirements, Leave of Absences, Change of status; Extra-Curricular Employments, Resignations; 8/13/18 School Board Meeting minutes, and gifts and donations.

Reports and Communications: Facilities and bond referendum update.

Administrative Action approved: 2018-2020 CE Support Collective Bargaining Agreement, 2018-2020 Nurses Agreement, and 2018-2020 Principals Bargaining Agreement.

Policy Action: Adopted Policy 102, 205, 206, and 1007.

Board members shared their remarks and moved to close session at 7:16 p.m. They declared the meeting out of closed session at 8:15 p.m. and adjourned the meeting.

Published in the Dakota County Tribune January 11, 2019 896237

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 This is a summary of the December 10, 2018 regular School Board meeting. The full text is available for public inspection at www.district196.org, at the District Office, or by standard or electronic mail.

The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. at Dakota Ridge School, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Albright, Angrimson, Coulson, Isaacs, Magnuson, Schutte and Superintendent Kreger. Absent: Roseen.

Motion by Schutte, seconded by Angrimson and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the agenda.

Board members and the superintendent recognized students and staff.

Motion by Schutte, seconded

by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the following consent items: board meeting minutes; gifts; quarterly gifts; advertising revenue; treasurer’s reports; schedule of investments; general fund revenue and expenditure reports; summary of claims; update manual signatures on checks of $100,000 or more; personnel; student teacher agreements; employment agreement; 2018-19 police liaison service agreements; combined precincts and designated polling places; radon testing results; fuel purchase, and agreement with YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities for the 2018-19 School-Age Care Program.

Motion by Albright, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the proposed Connections Preschool fee schedule for the 2019-20 school year.

Motion by Coulson, seconded

by Isaacs and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the proposed middle school and high school course

revisions for the 2019-20 school year.

Motion by Schutte, seconded

by Angrimson and carried with a 6-0 vote, to certify a total levy of $95,300,392 for taxes payable in 2019.

The final budget for the 2018-19 school year was presented and will be acted on at the January 7 regular board meeting.

Motion by Angrimson, seconded

by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the 2019 legislative priorities.

Board members and the superintendent gave updates.

Motion by Albright, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote, to adjourn at 6:58 p.m.

Published in the Sun Thisweek, Dakota County Tribune January 11, 2019 896383

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 This is a summary of the December 10, 2018 special School Board meeting. The full text is available for public inspection at www.district196.org, at the District Office, or by standard or electronic mail.

The meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. at Dakota Ridge School.

Present: Angrimson, Coulson, Isaacs, Magnuson, Schutte and Superintendent Kreger. Absent: Albright and Roseen.

Motion by Magnuson, seconded

by Schutte and carried with a 5-0 vote, to approve the agenda.

Albright arrived at 5:17 p.m.

The board received an updated report on the financial audit for fiscal year 2017-18. They also received reports on the 2018 (payable 2019) property tax levy certifi-

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The Guitar Shop in downtown Rosemount is hosting free live music with Twin Cities acoustic artist Sunny & Company 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Sunny & Company plays music from the 1950s to today. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided. All ages welcome. The Guitar Shop is at 14555 S. Robert Trail, Suite 205, Rosemount.

Information: 651-344-8177 or guitarshopmn.com.

Annie Young artwork on display

1964:The Tribute performs in Burnsville

“A Space to Breathe,” an exhibit of creative and healing works by blind Burnsville artist Annie Young, is on display at Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville.

Young, largely known for her topographic acrylic paintings, presents a collection of nonobjective abstracts in hopes of providing an opportunity to escape from mental and physical challenges. Her work invites the viewer to take a closer look, find a new breath and, if only for a few minutes, benefit from an

1964: The Tribute performs the music of the Beatles 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville.

Rolling Stone Magazine has called the band the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth.” Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, 1964 recreates an early ’60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter.

Tickets are $30-$40 at the box office, by phone at 800-982-2787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

The Highwaymen tribute at Ames Center The Highwaymen Live: A Musical Tribute performs 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Ames Center in Burnsville.

Perhaps the greatest country music super group in history, the Highwaymen – Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings – traveled the world performing country music to millions of fans.

This tribute show is full of upbeat, honky-tonk hits like “Ring of Fire,” “Dukes of Hazzard,” and “On the Road Again.”

Tickets are $33-$43 at the box office, by phone at 800-982-2787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Buddy Holly tribute band to perform The Buddy Holly and Friends tribute band will perform in concert 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the Steeple Center in Rosemount.

This is the third time the band has performed at the Steeple Center. Organizers say the concerts have been very popular in the past.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from Brown Paper Tickets link at www.rosemountarts.com or at the box office at the Steeple Center Monday 10 a.m.-12 noon and Friday 2-4 p.m.

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, firstserved. Callbacks, if needed, will be Thursday, Jan. 17. Information: plplayers.org.

Expressions Community Theater will hold auditions for “Steel Magnolias” 6-8 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 21, and Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Callbacks: Wednesday, Jan. 23. Information: 952-9854640.

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, 800-9822787 and Ticketmaster.com.

EVHS winter dance show, 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, Eastview High School. Tickets: $5.

Information: 952-431-8900.

Exhibits

“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.

“Breathing Space,” an exhibit of abstract landscapes

by Annie Young, is on display through Jan. 31 in the Healing Arts Gallery at Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. Information: annieyoungarts.com.

Black and white photographs by Bill Rodman and acrylic paintings by Greta Sandquist are on display January-March at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Opening reception: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, with artist talks and light refreshments. Free.

Music Sunny & Company, Twin Cities singer and acoustic artist, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, The Guitar Shop, 14555 S. Robert Trail, Suite 205, Rosemount. Snacks and soft drinks provided. All ages welcome.

Free. Information: 651-3448177 or guitarshopmn.com.

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.

EHS band concert, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 14, Eagan High School. Information: 651-6836900.

RHS winter band concert, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, Rosemount High School. Information: 651-423-7501.

Buddy Holly and Friends, tribute band concert, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $20 general admission, $16 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com.

Chase & Ovation, a salute to the music of Prince, 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 19, Bogart’s En-

tertainment Center, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Part of the Frozen Apple Music Series.

Free. Information: avartsfoundation.org. A 21-plus ticketed event follows. Information: www.bogartsentertainmentcenter.com/events.

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, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster. com.

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: 651-683-1700.

South Suburban One Act Festival, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Burnsville High School. Free. Concessions available. Information: https:// sites.google.com/isd191.org/ bhstheatreguild.

Workshops/classes/other 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 playbased, 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, 612-2103377.

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, 651-2144732.

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: 651688-0365.

Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/.

Community Spirits Toastmasters meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville. Information: h t t p s : / / 6 7 4 2 . t o a s t m a s t e rsclubs.org/.

DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE Jan. 11, 2019

Family Calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com.

Friday, Jan. 11 Trails by Candlelight, 6-9 p.m., Dakota Lodge, Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Walk around the lake and through the woods on lit hiking and snowshoe trails and plowed walking trails. Warm up with hot cocoa and crackling bonfires. Cocoa provided. Hot food available for purchase from food trucks. Dogs not permitted. All activities are conditions permitting. All ages. Tickets: $5 at www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks or at the door. Youth ages 3 and under are free.

Saturday, Jan. 12 Metro Republican Women, 8:30 a.m., Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights.

Topic: Learning from the 2018 elections with speakers Donna Bergstrom, Pam Myhra and Doug Wardlow. Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers, $15 students. Reservations: metrogopwomen.org. Reservations encouraged; walk-ins welcome for $25.

Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Apple Valley Bachmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 7955 150th St. W., in the greenhouse. Information: 952-431-2242. Presented in partnership with the St. Paul Farmers Market.

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.

Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Climate Lobby of Dakota County, 10:30 a.m., Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Carbon Fee and Dividend will be discussed. Information: Deborah Nelson at deevee@charter. net or citizensclimatelobby.org.

Brett Hack Vasculitis Charities fundraiser, 1:30 p.m., St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran

Obituaries

Church, 20165 Heath Ave., Lakeville. Speaker: Joe Schmit.

Free admission, donations appreciated. Information: BHVCharities.org.

ior, hive management, swarm prevention, and equipment.

Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $40.

Registration required at www. co.dakota.mn.us/parks.

Monday, Jan. 14 Lakeville Area Garden Club, 7 p.m., Living Waters Church, 22222 Dodd Blvd., Lakeville. Speaker: Laura Opsahl, master gardener, â&#x20AC;&#x153;European Inspiration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gardens of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.â&#x20AC;? Light refreshments served after the meeting. All are welcome.

Friday, Jan. 18 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.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 Tuesday Tour admission event, 9-10:15 a.m., St. Thomas Academy, 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights. An information session with parent-led tours and class visits. For parents/guardians. RSVP under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tuesday Toursâ&#x20AC;? at https://www.cadets. com/admissions/schedule-avisit.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 The Open Doorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2019 March Campaign Kick-off Breakfast, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Eagan Pantry, 3904 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan. Learn how you can participate in the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign. Free. RSVP to sarah@theopendoorpantry.org.

Dakota Gardeners Garden Club, 7 p.m., South St. Paul High School, 700 Second St. N., South St. Paul. Cindy Tong from the University of Minnesota Horticulture Department will speak on creeping Charlie management in lawns. All are welcome. Information: 651455-2889.

Thursday, Jan. 17 Backyard Agriculture: Beekeeping Basics, 6-9 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Discover all you need to know to start an apiary with JoAnne Sabin of the Minnesota Beekeepers Association. Learn about honeybee biology and behav-

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Saturday, Jan. 19 Fix-it clinic, 12-3 p.m., Farmington Library, 508 Third St., Farmington. Bring up to five small household electronics, clothing, jewelry or other items to get help repairing them at this first-come, firstserved fix-it event.

Sunday, Jan. 20 Full Moon Snowshoe, 6-8 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Explore the woods on a guided hike under the light of the full moon. Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $15. Registration required at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks.

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-thedarkness-walks.

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 952-8907623 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 someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: alanon-alateen-msp.org.

Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 12, 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 15, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 15, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 16725 Highview Ave., Lakeville. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 17, 12-6 p.m., Ecumen Seasons, 15359 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Augustana Care, 14650 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 18, 12-6 p.m., AMC Apple Valley 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Keller Williams Preferred Realty, 14300 Nicollet Court, Suite 208, Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 18, 2-7 p.m., Bowlero, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Qdoba, 1298 Promenade Place, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Culverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 4725 Highway 13 W., Savage.

St. Joseph artists celebrated

Daniel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Danâ&#x20AC;? Robert Adelmann On December 12, 2018, Daniel Robert Adelmann went to be with the Lord at the age of 70. A 40-year-resident of Prior Lake, MN, he passed away in Farmington, MN after a long illness.

He was born March 8, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN; attended Benilde High School, graduated magna cum laude from St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University in Collegeville, and was married August 10, 1990, to Mary Allard who survives him.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the White Funeral Home in Burnsville, MN, 12804 Nicollet Ave. So., Burnsville, MN. Visitation one hour prior to the service.

See the White Funeral Home website at www. whitefuneralhomes.com/obituaries for more information.

Richard H. Fay Richard H. Fay, of Lakeville, with trumpet in hand, medals pinned on, and a Cuban cigar lit up, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swing & Sway with Dick Fayâ&#x20AC;?, age 94, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 28, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Nellie Fay, and son, Richard Fay. Survived by his children, Judie (Maynard) Eggersgluess, Ginger Fay, Melody Fay, Cathy Fay, Debbie 7RQ\ 2ULÂżFL 'DYLG )D\ /DXULH $QGUHZ 1HOVRQ DQG Steven Fay; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren; and sister, Beverly (Clinton) Waddell.

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White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 Condolences: www.whitefuneralhomes.com

William D. Roach Roach, William D. age 80 of Burnsville passed away on January 4, 2019.

Owner and operator of Creative Sewing Centers in MN. :LOOLDP KDG D ORYH IRU JROÂżQJ DQG traveling. After meeting him you became an immediate friend.

Survived by loving wife of 60 years Joann; children Guy (Nancee) Roach, Lynette Roach and friend Robert, Nadine (deceased husband Dan) Olson and Monique (Nate) Fowler; grandchildren Garrett, Amber, Nicole, Zachary, Hannah, Bowen, Crystal, Dallas and Sara; sister Alice (Fred) Frankenthor.

Funeral Service was 11AM Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave. Burnsville, MN. Visitation was one hour prior to service. Interment, )RUW 6QHOOLQJ 1DWLRQDO &HPHWHU\ LQ /LHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PHPhoto submitted An Artists Reception was held Sunday, Jan. 6, for St. Joseph Catholic School students at the Robert Trail Library morials preferred to the American Diabetes Association.

White Funeral Home in Rosemount. The event was sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council and Friends of Robert Trail Library.

Burnsville 952-894-5080 From left are Jo Gilbertson and Ann Loch, of RAAC and the Friends; St. Joseph art teacher Sue Sirek; kindergarten www.whitefuneralhomes.com student Mara Kroells; her parents, Christie and Ryan Kroells, and Robert Trail librarian Jade Cabagnot.

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