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Dakota County

Tribune

Farmington | Rosemount and the surrounding areas

www.dakotacountytribune.com

NEWS Patriotic Day in Farmington This year’s theme of the Patriotic Day to be held at Farmington High School to highlight women in the military. Page 3A

OPINION Presidential fatigue With the two major party candidates for president causing many voters pause, the ECM Editorial Board encourages people to not let that discourage them from voting. Page 4A

THISWEEKEND

November 3, 2016 • Volume 131 • Number 36

Bourbon Butcher opening next month in Farmington Owner bringing unique menu, drinks to south metro by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The vacant restaurant space at Tamarack Ridge Center in Farmington will open back up soon. Owner Tony Donatell is hoping to open the doors on his new venture, the Bourbon Butcher, early next month at 20700 Chippendale Ave., in the old Ground Round and Blondie’s Tavern location. Donatell isn’t new to the suburban restaurant scene. He also owns the Eatery, Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy, and Burgers and

Bottles in Eagan. He said the Bourbon Butcher is going to be a blend of both Burgers and Bottles and the Volstead House, where an executive chef prepares upscale pub fare along with drinks prepared by a mixologist. “This is our first time doing something in an another city, but we gained a lot of experience through the years,� Donatell said. When they found the Ground Round was leaving, they targeted the location right away feeling their restaurant model would be a good fit. “Nobody is really doing what we want to do (in Farmington),� Donatell said. The Bourbon Butcher will serve craft cocktails

featuring many speciality bourbon mixes, hence the name. They will also have several local brews on tap such as Eagan’s Bald Man Brewing, with the standard domestic selection in bottles. The menu will include a variety of flame-grilled burgers along with small plates like duck wontons, sunnies and chips, and seared scallops. “It will appeal to the foodies,� Donatell said. “But it’s nothing crazy fancy. It’s not going to be overpriced.� He’s replacing the microwaves with a smoker to cook chopped brisket, homemade sausage and rib entrees. It’s a concept one usually finds closer to the core of the Twin Cities, but Donatell has found

The Bourbon Butcher is scheduled to open next month at 20700 Chippendale Ave. in Farmington. (Photo by Andy Rogers) success with the suburbs. suburbs or fresh-cooked “Just because you live food,� Donatell said. in the suburbs doesn’t “We’re hoping or thinkmean you shouldn’t be ing there might be people able to experience stuff who are like us who enjoy that happens in the city. going to the city for food You should be able to get See BUTCHER, 6A a stirred cocktail in the

Fans rejoice in soccer success

Contested races in Soil and Water district Voters in, Rosemount, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Eagan to make choices

History talk in Rosemount Rosemount’s Polio Hospital is the focus of the next presentation by the Rosemount Area Historical Society at the Robert Trail Library. Page 15A

by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

SPORTS Playoff football for area teams Irish escape with a victory against White Bear Lake; Farmington falls to Hopkins in first round of playoffs. Page 9A

PUBLIC NOTICE The Dakota County Tribune is an official newspaper of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District. Page 10A

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Rosemount High School students cheered on the school’s girls soccer team as the squad advanced to the state final for the first time in its history with a 2-1 win over Minneapolis Washburn on Tuesday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Rosemount (18-1-2) will play Centennial (17-0-3) for the title at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. More coverage is inside this edition and online at SunThisweek.com. (Photo by Mike Shaughnessy)

Rosemount residents to vote for host of candidates City, county, state positions on the ballot by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

While there’s been plenty of focus on the top of the election ballot in the presidential race this fall, Rosemount voters will also determine who takes their place on the City Council, Dakota County Board, the state Legislature, U.S. House of Representatives and other elected bodies. Among the candidates on the ballot will be: City Council – two four-year terms: incumbents Jeff Weisensel and Vanessa Demuth and challengers Brenda Rivera and Heidi Freske. Dakota County Board District 4 – one four-year term: Joe Atkins, of Inver Grove Heights, and Holly Jenkins, of Eagan. The district includes Rosemount, Inver Grove Heights and a portion of Eagan. The District 4 vacancy was created after longtime Board Member Nancy Schouweiler, of

Eagan, decided to not seek reelection. Senate District 57 – one fouryear term: incumbent Greg Clausen, a DFLer from Apple Valley, and Cory Campbell, a Republican from Apple Valley. The district includes Rosemount, Coates, Apple Valley and a portion of Lakeville. House District 57B – one two-year term: incumbent Anna Wills, Republican, and challenger John Huot, DFL, both of Rosemount. The district includes Rosemount, Coates and a portion of Apple Valley. The U.S. House of Representatives race in the 2nd District includes Republican Jason Lewis and Democrat Angie Craig. Lewis is a longtime radio talk show host, and Craig is a former St. Jude Medical vice president of human resources and communications. The candidates are seeking the See ROSEMOUNT, 6A

Due to recent redistricting, the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District has all five supervisor positions up for election in 2016. Voters in Eagan, Rosemount and portions of Apple Valley and Lakeville will make choices in contested races on Election Day to decide who will sit on the board that See SOIL, 8A

Full ballot for Farmington residents by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Residents in Farmington have several choices on the ballot this year. Besides choosing a new president, several people will be selected to serve in local positions. Todd Larson is running unopposed for a third term as Farmington mayor. Four candidates are running for two seats on the Farmington City Council. Incumbents Terry Donnelly and Doug Bonar are both hoping to return. Challengers Robyn Craig and Brett Wilson are also hoping for a seat. Seven candidates will be on the ballot for three seats on the Farmington School Board, although two candidates haven’t been actively campaigning. Incumbents Julie Singewald and Jake Cordes are running for another term along with challengers Steve Wilson, Jacilyn Doyle and John Guist.

There will be at least one new member elected to a four-year term as current School Board Member Laura Beem did not run again. Brian Treakle and Garret Roach have both indicated to the Dakota County Tribune they have suspended their candidacies. There is also a special election for the Farmington School Board for the two years remaining on a seat vacated by Tera Lee last summer. Kristin Goodreau is running unopposed. Those who run for mayor, City Council and School Board register as nonpartisan candidates. Republican Patrick Garofalo is running for a seventh term as state representative in House District 58B. His opponent is Marla Vagts from the DFL. Republican Tim Pitcher and DFLer Matt Little are running for the State Senate in District 58. See FARMINGTON, 6A

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