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‘Everyone’s welcome’ at new nail salon Family-owned Zen Nails opens in Farmington Mall by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Many nail salons get a bad rap. Customers often have to wait in a stiff plastic chair before being rushed through what’s supposed to be a relaxing experience. Davis Nguyen and his wife Dorothy Siouthai want to change that perception. The couple opened Zen Nails, 923 Eighth St., in mid-November. The focus of the salon is to provide an inviting, comfortable space, they said. “Getting your nails done is a luxury. … It’s a time to relax and get away and wind down, especially after a long day at work — come in and get a pedicure, get a massage. “So that’s what we want to provide our customers is a calm, relaxing, good experience of getting your nails done, rather than coming in and getting hurdled in and hurdled out like most nail salons do,” Nguyen said. To that end, the couple have designed a space that resembles a farmhouse living room more than a cold salon. There are leather sofas in the waiting area and signs sporting phrases like “Good vibes only.” The salon also has a neutral color scheme of grays, browns and creams. That choice was intentional, the couple said. With more men choosing to visit nail salons for pedicures and manicures, they opted for a gender neutral space. “(Men) feel more comfortable if it’s gender neutral rather than going into a hot pink salon with chandeliers and glitter and all that everywhere,” Nguyen said. “Everyone’s welcome. It’s not just service for women; it’s everyone,” Siouthai added.

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Dorothy Siouthai and her husband, Davis Nguyen, recently opened Zen Nails in the Farmington Mall. The couple said they want to create a calm, welcoming environment for customers.

Path to opening Nguyen and Siouthai are continuing a family tradition. Nguyen’s parents have 20 years of experience doing nails, and opened seven salons of their own. Because they were looking to transition out of the business, they sold their last two salons in Eden Prairie and Burnsville a couple of years ago, Nguyen said. Now he and Siouthai have taken up

the reins. The couple, Nguyen’s parents and his sister-in-law all work as nail technicians at Zen Nails. For Nguyen, opening a salon in Farmington seemed like an obvious choice. He said he practically “grew up in the back of a nail salon,” and he previously worked at another salon and had his own ideas for improvement. The new salon’s top priorities are cusSee Nails, 13A

When Heidi Kuckes started her sophomore year at Farmington High School, she expected to do typical activities: attend homecoming, go to football games, hang out with her friends. But shortly after school started, her life changed when she was diagnosed with leukemia. It all started with a simple backache. Her mother, Christina Kuckes, recalled that Heidi started complaining of back pain in August, but the pain was minor enough that she didn’t need ibuprofen. On the second day of school, Heidi’s back pain had strengthened to the point that she needed to go to urgent care. Doctors performed a CAT scan but didn’t see anything abnormal. Five days later, her pain hadn’t lessened. Bloodwork showed Heidi had an infection, which was treated with antibiotics for a week. At a follow-up appointment, Heidi’s pain was “excruciating,” her mother said. Heidi was given Vicodin but when it “didn’t touch her pain at all,” her parents brought her to the emergency room. On Sept. 19, Heidi was officially diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Within 48 hours of her diagnosis, she went in for surgery. Doctors put a port See Kuckes, 14A

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Seniors Farmington seniors The Rambling River Center is located at 325 Oak St. For more information on trips, programs and other activities, call 651-280-6970. Monday, Dec. 10 – 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, Dec. 11 – XaBeat, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Wood Carving, 1 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 – Happy Feet, 9 a.m.; 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.; Color-

ing Group, 1 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 – Driver Safety, 9 a.m.; Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Rotary & Seniors, 11 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m.; Model Train Meeting, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 – Coffee Cafe, 8:30 a.m.; XaBeat, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.

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The Rosemount Area Arts Council’s Christmas at the Steeple Center variety show “Santa’s Christmas” was held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 and 7 p.m. During the show, Mrs. Claus and a variety of performers aimed to get Santa back in the spirit of Christmas after he has lost his motivation to do circle the globe and deliver toys to all the good girls and boys all over again. As in the past, many hands, voices and musicians are contributing to Christmas at the Steeple Center, which this year featured the talents of five different groups. Among the contributor were the Rosemount Community Band, the Special Delivery Singers, a group from Betty Jo’s Dance Center, the Second Act Players and local singer Angela Walberg.

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Living a frugally rich life Local author debuts book on living a sustainable life by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Reduce, reuse and recycle is more than a phrase to Lakeville resident and author Holly Jorgensen. It’s a way of life. Jorgensen has been speaking and writing about how she lives below modest means by relishing used and found objects since 2005. Her new book “Enchanted - Reflections from a Joyfully Green and Frugally Rich Life” shares her secrets to reduce the urge to buy, rescuing items from thrift stores, rummage sales or items left on the curb. The book not only discusses how Jorgensen lives but touches on consumers living paycheck to paycheck, the use of plastic, dependence on oil and other pollutants. “I don’t claim to be an expert on anything except my lifestyle,” Jorgensen said in her abridged introduction. “I have no desire to tell anyone else how to live, but only to offer proof that there are alternatives to following the flock. I hope my humble examples offer strength to resist the barrage of consumer pressures surrounding us. There are many changes we can make and still be, well - normal. Sort of normal. But definitely happy. Very happy.” Jorgensen adds she enjoys hearing at her presentations about those who find a great piece of cloth-

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Lakeville author Holly Jorgensen focuses on living a sustainable life where she dedicates her time to reducing and reusing. “Enchanted - Reflections from a Joyfully Green and Frugally Rich Life” shares Jorgensen’s secrets to reduce the urge to buy, rescuing items from thrift stores, rummage sales or items left on the curb. ing at a thrift store, about someone’s organic garden or how they compost. Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield is hosting Jorgensen’s book launch Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy snacks, door prizes, readings and an appearance from singer and actor T. Michael Rambo. Jorgensen spoke with the newspaper recently about her inspirations, way of living and her influence on her listeners and readers. What inspired you to write this book? In 2005, a St. Thomas professor asked me to speak to his graduate en-

gineering class. I was surprised, but he wanted me to share how I thought “outside the box.” Since then, I’ve been speaking to all kinds of groups and finding that people are hungry for new ways to look at the world and social norms. As my talks expanded, along with the power point tours of how I’d transformed my wooded homestead with found objects, my audiences encouraged me to write a book. I’ve been working on it for 10 years between work and life events. When I started getting terrific responses to my nature photography, that inspired me to use it in the book to touch people’s hearts

Business Calendar To submit items for the • Monday, Dec. 10, 11:15 Business Calendar, email: a.m. to 1 p.m., DCR Holiday darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Party, Rosemount Community Center, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Apple Valley Chamber of Rosemount. Cost: $30 memCommerce events: bers, $45 nonmembers. Reg• Wednesday, Dec. 12, istration required. Information: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., An- Diane Mavis at 651-288-9202 nual Christmas Luncheon and or dmavis@dcrchamber.com. Awards Ceremony, GrandStay • Wednesday, Dec. 12, 3-4 Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple p.m., ribbon cutting (3:30 p.m.), Valley. Cost: $20. Registration Home 2 Suites by Hilton, 3939 required. Information: fabiana@ Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan. applevalleychamber.com. Free. Registration required. Information: Nicole McCarthy at Burnsville Chamber of Com- nmccarthy@dcrchamber.com. merce events: • Wednesday, Dec. 12, 8-9 Lakeville Area Chamber of a.m., AM Coffee Break, location Commerce events: to be announced. Information: • Friday, Dec. 7, 3-5 p.m., Tricia Andrews at tricia@burns- open house and ribbon cutvillechamber.com. ting (4 p.m.), Wag N’ Wash, • Friday, Dec. 14, 3-4 p.m., 20139 Idealic Ave., Lakeville. ribbon cutting, Bright Birch Registration required. InformaReal Estate, 12550 W. Front- tion: Shanen Corlett at 952age Road, Suite 206, Burns- 469-2020 or shanen@lakevilleville. Free. Information: Tricia chamber.org. Andrews at tricia@burnsville• Wednesday, Dec. 12, and chamber.com. Thursday, Dec. 13 (sold out), 11:30 a.m., Holiday Luncheons, Dakota County Regional Porterhouse Steak & Seafood, Chamber of Commerce 11211 205th St. W. Cost: $30 events: members, $50 nonmembers.

Registration required. Information: Amy Green at 952-4692020 or amy@lakevillechamber. org. • Friday, Dec. 14, 8:30 a.m., Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, Cherry View Elementary. • Friday, Dec. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m., ribbon cutting (4 p.m.), Advanced Oral Surgery, 19925 Idealic Ave., Lakeville. Registration required. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-4692020 or shanen@lakevillechamber.org. Business networking group events: • Leads to Referrals Chapter of BNI meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple 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. Information: Tom Van Delist, 612-325-7275.

and move them to get out there, to enjoy and protect our Mother Earth. How has living a frugally rich life influenced you? I’m so grateful that my parents taught me to be frugal. They, along with

coming of age in the 60s and great friendships all along the way, encouraged me to be my own person rather than try to keep up with the Joneses. Some might think I make a lot of sacrifices, but I don’t feel that way at all. By always thinking about what’s really important to me, what brings me joy and security, I’ve learned to ignore the ads and pressures to conform. That has brought me tremendous freedom. And I must confess I find treasure hunting through used or discarded goods to be much more fun than shopping in over-priced stores. But even that doesn’t compare with the joy I find in nature, which is always around the corner waiting to give us great peace and strength. How are you hoping “Enchanted” will influence your readers? I’ve been warmed by the stories my audiences share about how I’ve inspired them to consume less. I especially like sharing

the results of the classic marshmallow experiment. It has shown, for decades, how much more content and successful children are when they are not spoiled; when they learn to wait and to think, rather than expecting instant gratification. I believe that kids who are raised with more outdoor time, whether being active or simply with curiosity and reverence for all creatures, rather than being consumed by screen time, will be happier and healthier while being empowered to make our world the same. I also hope my unique experiences will encourage young and old to seek the blessings of friendships, whether unexpected ones with critters, or by stepping outside your core community to experience the rich rewards of embracing diversity. Kayla Culver can be reached at kayla.culver@ecm-inc.com.

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Opinion Trust is a powerful thing when we’re driving on the roads by Peggy Bakken SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Trust is a powerful thing. Think about how many times a day you trust someone – many times a person you’ve never met – to protect you and keep you safe. If you’re sick, you trust your doctor to correctly diagnose your condition and you trust the pharmacist to provide the correct medication. You trust the contractors who built your house to have made your structure sound so it will protect you through thunderstorms and keep you warm when the temperatures outside drop below zero. When you have car trouble, you trust the mechanic who replaced your brakes to have finished the job properly so the next time you need to stop quickly, you will indeed do so. When you go out to dinner, you trust your favorite restaurant is keeping its kitchen sanitary and food stored at the proper temperature. You trust the server will use your credit card only to charge the cost of the meal and not clone it for fraudulent uses. In most cases, we earn the trust placed in us and we are warranted to trust those with whom we interact. In everyday life, we should be able to trust the drivers zipping along next to us on the freeway to stay in their lanes and not let inattentiveness or foolishness in-

Staff Columnist Peggy Bakken terfere with their ability to keep their vehicle under control. Yet it is on the roadways that we see serious breaches of trust every day. How many news reports have we heard recently where drivers passed school buses with crossing arms extended and stop signs out? Three children died in October in Indiana when a driver made no effort to slow down or stop for a stopped bus. A few days later, a 9-year-old was struck and killed while crossing the road to board his school bus in Tupelo, Mississippi. Other serious crashs occurred within that week in Florida and Pennsylvania. A one-day survey in North Carolina last year caught over 3,000 bus stop violations. One day in Minnesota, a similar survey counted 583 illegal passes. I mourned from afar for the families of the three Girl Scouts and a mother who were killed Nov. 3 near Eau Claire, Wisconsin, when a pickup truck mowed them down in a road ditch. The driver allegedly had been inhaling chemicals to get high.

A pedestrian is no match for a 4,000-pound automobile going any speed. Then think about that same vehicle going 50 or 60 mph. That machine can be deadly, an crash can happen in a matter of seconds, and lives are changed forever. That horrific crash in Eau Claire not only shattered the families involved but the entire community. It will be hard for anyone there to trust passing drivers and walk the ditches for a cleanup day ever again. I recall several incidents recently where I saw firsthand the danger caused by other drivers. I watched a vehicle approach a four-way stop near my home. I could tell the driver was not going to stop, so I waited for her to pass. Yes, she was texting on her phone. Fortunately, no other cars were nearby and I was going slowly enough I had plenty of time to yield to her carelessness. How about the cars that zoom past you on the freeway, then change lanes in front of you, missing you by inches? When we traveled cross country on our summer vacation, a truck pulling a trailer tried to run us off the road. We managed to stay safe, but we were frightened by the driver’s rage. We have no idea what we did that might have angered him. We can attribute these close calls to many things these days. While substance abuse is still a major cause of highway crashs, cellphone use and texting are oth-

er leading reasons. Restoring trust on the roads means that all drivers need to take their role very seriously when they get behind the wheel of a car. The cellphone needs to stay tucked away in your purse or in the back seat. I’ve heard about parents of teens who insist the phone goes into the trunk to avoid any temptation. Pay attention to the road ahead and those around you. If there’s a school bus, plan to slow down — and stop! Watch for crosswalks. Don’t try to run through that yellow stoplight. There’s added danger this time of year. It’s dark by 5 p.m. Many students are still walking home from school or activities. Slow down when you are near a school or any area where pedestrians are present. Weather is also unpredictable – even a small amount of rain or snow can coat the roads with a dangerous layer of ice. Trust is such a powerful thing. We deserve to be able to trust each other on the road, that we are focused on our driving. There have been enough tragedies on our highways – please let’s all be trustworthy and get home safely. 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 Great teachers at Shannon Park To the editor: Shannon Park was recently cited as having the best teachers in Minnesota on Niche.com. As a Shannon Park secretary and former parent, I want to shout out: “Congratu-

lations!” and “Job well done!” to these amazing educators. Clueless, my husband and I moved down the block from Shannon Park 25 years ago because we liked the lot. We never considered all the options parents do now, with open-enrollment and mag-

net schools. Old-school, we put our girls on the neighborhood bus and crossed our fingers. Would they like it? Would they learn? Would they make friends? Get their snow pants on by themselves? To the 12 who had my girls during their stay here, thank you from the

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bottom of my heart. You helped make them who they are today. And they turned out pretty good. My darling twin girls would cry on the last day of school every year. Let me tell you, I never did that. Teaching now is harder than ever before. We are used to instant gratification and entertainment at our fingertips. Somehow though, the teachers here still get through and teach and love our children until they are the best that they can be. And from my office view, let me tell you, it’s exhausting. Shannon Park is a magical place. Kindness and a strong work ethic rule. I imagine that’s part of it. Whatever it is, I am thrilled that our little school, built on a sheep farm, was recognized for its remarkable teachers. It’s a pleasure working with you all. I could never

do what you do. Few can. lution will be charged a steadily escalating fee KATE for the CO2 they proHENNINGSGAARD duce. America’s emissions Rosemount would diminish at least 40 percent within 12 years the economy adds Bipartisan action while 2.1 million jobs in clean on climate change energy. Proceeds of the fee would go directly into To the editor: At a recent family din- people’s pockets every ner we discussed the un- month to spend as they ceasing bad news about see fit, benefitting low and climate change. My tiny middle-income Americans grandson chimed in with without growing the fedbaby talk. I could see the eral government. In additotal trust in his eyes and tion, 230,000 premature felt shame and fear for his deaths from air pollution future. However, there’s would be avoided. I urge Angie Craig, my now a small ray of hope. Some of our leaders are new 2nd District represenfinally taking action. A tative, to support this bill. bipartisan group of legis- Our children and grandlators recently introduced children trust us. We must the Energy Innovation be able to look them in the and Carbon Dividend Act eye and say we are taking (House Rule 7173) in the care of their future. U.S. House. If enacted, industry LAUREL REGAN sources of carbon pol- Apple Valley

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Letters Public health approach to mental illness To the editor: From farms to urban centers, mental illness permeates all corners of Minnesota, and one of the biggest barriers to seeking help is stigma. Within Minnesota, 226,000 adults suffer from some form of mental illness, and 109,000 children have a “severe emotional disturbance,” yet less than half will seek help. Research shows that even in areas where services are available, people are hesitant to seek care due to stigma and social attitudes toward mental illness. Many people submit to misconceptions that seeking help is a sign of weakness, or that they should be able to handle their problems on their own. Within casual speech and across media sources there is a tendency to correlate criminal actions, evil deeds, or deviant behavior with mental illness. These stigmatizing attitudes paint mental health issues as defects, weakness, or a problem that should be kept to oneself, leading to isolation and despair. Stigma harms not only those personally struggling, but friends, family, and mental health care providers as well. There are some ways to reduce stigma and help Minnesotans feel empowered to seek help. First, we can openly engage in supportive dialogue to raise awareness and support help-seeking. Second, if someone feels comfortable sharing their personal struggle with mental health, they can attend training to become a peer support specialist and use their personal experience to help others. To have the biggest impact, we need to urge legislators to set aside Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration funds for a statewide anti-stigma campaign. In 2004 California voters approved the Mental Health Services Act which allocated funding for a statewide mental health discrimination and stigma reduction campaign. The result has been an increase in the number of Californians who seek mental health help, and an increased knowledge of stigma,

mental health symptoms, and helpful actions among the public. If we truly want to exemplify Minnesota Nice, we can all do our part to reduce the stigma that prevents our fellow Minnesotans from seeking the help they need. When we help each other, we all do better, which is why we should take a public health approach to mental health.

toys for “The Toys for Tots” program. There is a “Gift” program where one buys items for a family in need. And, donating food to the food shelves is helpful. Or, write a check. The food shelf gets a better deal. And, you get a deduction on your taxes. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all.

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Forget November To the editor: November is a month to forget this year for a few reasons. The midterm elections, for one. The campaign tactics employed by those seeking office was just horrendous. The mud throwing covered the ones doing the throwing as much as it did the recipients. No one seems to have any compunction any more. The weather factored into the mix as well. The forecast was for mild temps. Someone forgot to tell “Mother Nature.” The cold, snow, and cloudiness were trying. Then, there’s the “Black Friday” selling tactics that is almost as bad as listening to campaign ads. The shoppers are whipped into a frenzy. Courtesy, consideration, common sense and caring is forgotten. Retailers are known to raise prices before a major sale. Shoppers, sit back, take a deep breath, read a book. If you wish, buy some

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To the editor: Did you know that people with disabilities rely on reimbursement rates set by the state to pay for most of the services and direct staff support they need to live their best life? Well, 95 percent of community-based services are paid by Medicaid, but in July 1, 2018, it was decided by the federal government through Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services to cut the reimbursement rates for supportive services by 7 percent. While those changes have already gone into effect, we can still advocate to restore the 7 percent cut and strengthen the Disability Rate Waiver System. People with disabilities have the right for meaningful choice and opportunities for community life. This 7 percent can have devastating effects for people with disabilities and the staff who serves them. CLAUDIA WAPLES Burnsville

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provide more competition and choice. Imagine if one were able to go to Costco, with their 90 million members, and chose a custom made policy buying only what they needed. Not what some state government said you had to have. Of course, that same state government would have a “hissy fit” as they lost power to the market place of free enterprise. The consumer was likely to get better coverage at a lower cost. Of course, the question about those with pre-existing conditions would have come up in the discussion. However, it would have revealed an inconvenient truth. Waiting to get health care insurance until you’re sick is not insurance, it’s an entitlement. I’m willing to have that discussion for those with pre-existing conditions. In good conscience, their situation can’t be ignored. Thanks to John McCain that discussion will probably never happen.

To the editor: I join U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis in blaming Sen. John McCain for losing the House. Had he not reneged on a promise to repeal Obama Care, his would have been the deciding vote. Repealing Obama Care would have JIM INGRAM opened debate on ways to Burnsville deliver affordable health care insurance. Clearly, it would have been to

2nd District’s writing on the wall To the editor: I think Republicans have only themselves to blame for the loss of U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis. There were other Republicans candidates in 2016 to replace incumbent U.S. Rep. John Kline who were much more likeable, centrist, and actually lived in the 2nd Congressional but local Republicans insisted on the right-wing Lewis. And when Lewis won with less than 50 percent of the vote in 2016 in a threecandidate race, Republicans should have seen the possibility of Lewis losing in 2018. And when only two candidates were going to be final ballot in Lewis and DFL nominee Angie Craig, the writing should have been on the wall. Frankly, the folly of Lewis shows that the Republican party is more interested in partisan divides and playing ideological games than actually getting work done. Enough said. WILLIAM CORY LABOVITCH South St. Paul

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Federal funding finalized for Orange Line Will cover half of $150 million BRT line The Federal Transit Administration announced Nov. 28 it will fully fund the federal share of $74.1 million for the METRO Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit project, a 17-mile transitway planned for the region’s busiest express bus corridor. The Orange Line will connect Minneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington and Burnsville along Interstate-35W, providing frequent, all-day service in both directions, seven days a week. The route is an upgrade and will replace the existing local Route 535 with enhanced service and amenities. The corridor now carries 14,000 daily transit rides and more than 200,000 vehicles. Stations will include the I-35W and 66th Street Station in Richfield, the Knox Avenue and 76th Street Station in Richfield, the Knox Avenue and American Boulevard Station in Bloomington, the Burnsville Heart of the City Station at Nicollet Avenue and Highway 13 in Burnsville and the I-35W and Burnsville Parkway station in Burnsville. The project is scheduled to open by 2021. Extension of the Orange Line to Lakeville and another station near Burnsville Center are envisioned in future years. The announcement means the $150.7 million project has now secured all funding and can move into the final stage of con-

struction, Metro Transit said in a news release. As part of the METRO system, the line will connect people across the region to job centers, including major corridor employers like Best Buy, HealthPartners, Allina, Wells Fargo and Toro. “This is great news! The Orange Line BRT project is a critical part of building a 21st century transportation system in Minnesota,” Gov. Mark Dayton said. “This bus rapid transit route will provide better, faster transit services for over 115,000 area residents, reduce congestion, and support continued economic growth throughout the region.” “We are delighted to continue making progress on our region’s transit system,” said Alene Tchourumoff, chair of the Metropolitan Council. “The Orange Line will improve mobility for tens of thousands of people who rely on transit on a weekly basis. It will also improve the traveling experience for hundreds of thousands, who commute along I35W each day.” The Orange Line will provide access to 198,000 jobs and 121,000 residents, including 56,000 jobs outside of downtown Minneapolis, Metro Transit said. Construction on the project is already underway, in coordination with Minnesota Department of Transportation projects. Construction began in

2017 after the FTA issued a “letter of no prejudice” approval for the joint MnDOT construction, ahead of the full federal funding commitment. This is the same process the Southwest Light Rail Transit project is using to enter construction this winter, ahead of receiving the full federal funding commitment. “Today’s announcement is great news for the Lakeville community and for anyone living in the south metro that commutes north towards Bloomington and Minneapolis for work,” said state Rep. Jon Koznick, RLakeville, who was chief author of legislation included in the 2017 bonding bill that provided up to $12.1 million in state funding for the project. “By securing these final, federal funds, this crucial project will be able to move forward and help further connect the south metro with the rest of the Twin Cities. It will also be useful in helping reduce traffic congestion for those that travel on the 35W corridor. I am pleased to see this final piece of funding approved and to be a part of a project that will improve the quality of life for south metro residents and those using the I-35 corridor for work or pleasure.” The Orange Line project includes street and highway improvements, upgraded transit stations and improved bus routes.

BRT provides high quality, reliable service like light rail transit; because it is built on an existing guideway, it is less expensive to build, Metro Transit said. It also includes a transit-only access ramp between downtown Minneapolis and I-35W and a new Lake Street Station, which is part of the work already under construction. The project is scheduled to be complete in 2021 with service to Lakeville planned for the future. In addition to the federal funding, local funding is provided by the former Counties Transit Improvement Board, the state, the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County and Dakota County. For more information about the project, funding commitments, a map of the route, and more, visit the Orange Line website at https:// www.metrotransit.org/ metro-orange-line. “The BRT project will help improve the daily commutes for hundreds of thousands of hard-working Minnesotans,” said U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R-2nd District. “The Orange Line provides our communities with the flexibility and ability to adjust to future transit needs, which is why I met with Transportation Secretary Chao and supported this type of project. It’s great to see continued investment in our great state’s transit services.” — John Gessner

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in Apple Valley. For further information or directions, call 952-423-2212 The Hindu Milan Man- or visit www.spiritoflifeav. dir annual Holiday Cul- org. tural Fest originally set for Dec. 1 has been rescheduled for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Music events at The Dec. 8. Milan Mandir is at Well 501 Walnut St., FarmingThe Rosemount camton. For more information, pus of The Well, a United call 651-500-0208 or 952- Methodist Church, offers 201-9298. the following music events. • “The Song and the Silence” Christmas canLiving nativity at tata by Heather Sorenson SouthCross 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, SouthCross Communi- and 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunty Church presents its 22nd day, Dec. 16. The Canannual outdoor Living Na- tata Choir, dancers and tivity 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon- a 20-piece orchestra perday and Tuesday, Dec. 10 form. and 11, rain or snow, above • The Sawtooth Brothor below zero. ers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. People can drive 20, part of a Bluegrass through in the warmth of Early Christmas at The their car, drop off a food Well. The band’s sound is shelf donation if they wish, rooted in traditional blueand come inside for a hot grass instrumental and meal if they are in need. harmony work and is influThe church is at 1800 enced by modern acoustic County Road 42 E. in sounds, blending pop and Burnsville. Call 952-432- indie rock sensibilities with 4286 for more information. heartfelt Americana. Both events are free. The Rosemount campus Christmas is at 14770 Canada Ave. programs at Spirit W. More information is at www.thewellmn.church. of Life Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church in Apple Val- Quiet Christmas ley will offer four special Dec. 16 at Advent Christmas programs this UMC month. First, on Sunday, Dec. Advent United Meth16, in the 10 a.m. worship odist Church, 3945 Lexservice, the choir will per- ington Ave. S., Eagan, ofform a cantata composed fers a Celtic Contemplative of nine anthems to usher service 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. in the season. The choir’s 16. The worship experience director is Marge Lewis features Northumbrian and the piano accompanist smallpiper Dick Hensold is Martha Davis. and offers comfort, hope, Then, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. wholeness and renewal. 16, the children and youth Call 651-454-3944 for more will present a pageant information. about Jesus’s birth titled “’Twas the Night before Christmas.” Following Women’s the program, cocoa and Christmas cookies will be served, and luncheon Santa will make an appearThe Minnesota Valley ance. Christian Women’s ConOn Friday, Dec. 21, at nection will hold its Christ7 p.m. the church will inaugurate a Blue Christmas mas luncheon 11:30 a.m. service. For those experi- to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. encing loss or struggling 13, at Valleywood Golf to find Christmas joy this Course, 4851 McAndrews year, Blue Christmas is a Road, Apple Valley. Speaker Tina Young will service that is more conshare “Joyful Living Surtemplative than traditional rounded by Grief.” Young Christmas worship. The readings, music, and mes- chose “life” by surrendersage focus on God’s coming to the love of Jesus Christ. She found strength fort in hard times. Finally, on Monday, to go on living a life of joy Dec. 24, at 5 p.m., the while dealing with grief. Music will be provided church will conduct its anby the Harbinger Quartet. nual Christmas Eve service. Luncheon cost is $20. This one-hour family worship opportunity will in- Reservations/cancellations by Dec. 7 to Jan at 651clude Holy Communion. 434-5795 or tjmorse2@ All are welcome. Spirit of Life is located comcast.net. Sponsored by at 14401 Pilot Knob Road Stonecroft.

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Rosemount approves tax levy for 2019 Final amount comes in lower than preliminary by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Rosemount’s portion of the property tax levy is a little lower than the one the Rosemount City Council approved in September. During its meeting Tuesday, the council approved a 3.75 percent increase to the city’s portion of property tax for 2019. It’s a reduction of about $90,000 compared to the preliminary budget the City Council approved in September, which included a 4.51 percent increase. Rosemount City Administrator Logan Martin said city staff was able to negotiate zero increases to the city’s health insurance rates, saving the city approximately $90,000 from its original projection. “We’re really pleased to report a flat change in the city’s health insurance for next year,” Martin said. The levy will add an estimated $44 in property taxes on the median value

home of $279,300. The median value home saw an increase in assessed value of 7.51 percent in 2019 thanks to a strong housing market. The county assesses property values, not the city. “An interesting nugget, if a homeowner saw no assessed value increase, which is unlikely, we have had a strong housing market, they would see taxes decrease by $40,” Martin said. The city projects building permit revenues to increase to $525,000 in 2019, the highest since 2006. The overall budget for Rosemount will increase by 4.71 percent in 2019. The budget includes the addition of two new full-time patrol officers as of June 3 and the reclassification of a part-time IT specialist to full-time. The additional officers will allow the department to reduce its need for force overtime and allow for shorter shifts. A new full-time officer

was also part of 2018’s budget. “We expect this to be the last hire for the near future,” Martin said. The city also increased funding for the street capital improvement program for a series of road projects in 2019. Other reasons for the increase are due to inflationary wage and benefit adjustments for current labor contracts. The city will also produce four city newsletters in 2019, up from three, with hopes of increasing communication and transparency with residents. The budget also includes money for increased staff training and advanced education opportunities; funds for additional part-time clerk staffing; transfers to the city’s long-term building maintenance plans; additional long-term parks maintenance program, money for emerald ash borer tree removal; summer concert series; and potential food truck

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festival(s) among other items. Martin said city staff has been working on the budget all year. There were three drafts, four work sessions and several meetings with city departments throughout the year. Martin made several comparisons to other cities within the county of

similar size. He said Rosemount will have the third lowest city levy increase compared to other cities in the county in 2019. He also noted city taxes paid on a median value home in 2019 will be $9 less than in 2008. Tuesday’s meeting was a public hearing for the budget, but no one ad-

dressed the council from the public. Martin encouraged residents to visit Rosemount’s city website and search for the transparency tab to view the city’s budget information. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. com..

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Second-graders play xylophones during East Lake Elementary’s Grand Day concert, Nov. 29. Community members filled East Lake Elementary School’s gymnasium on Thursday, Nov. 29, for the annual Grand Day concert with the school’s second-graders. Principal Miles Haugen said about 100 second-graders were

involved in the performance. Grandparents or special friends of the students were invited to see them perform and take a quick tour of their student’s classroom afterwards. The songs performed during the concert touched on themes

of gratitude, with students coming up to the microphone during one song to say what they are grateful for. During the same song, Haugen told attendees and the students he is grateful for East Lake Elementary.

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Rosemount students to present ‘Shrek:The Musical’ Rosemount High School students will present “Shrek: The Musical” during main performances Dec. 6-9 at the school’s Performing Arts Center. The Tony Award-winning musical based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film recounts the fairy tale adventure of an ogre turned unlikely hero. A wisecracking Donkey, a feisty

princess, a short-tempered villain, a cookie with an attitude and dozens of fairy tale misfits stir up the kind of muddled mayhem that calls for a real hero. Director Nathan Miller said about 100 students are directly involved in making the show happen. Nick Tentis plays Shrek and Alex Robinson is the Donkey. Miller said the play includes many other

leading, featured and supporting roles. “We’re excited to offer this musical take on such a well-known movie,” Miller said. “The humor of the story and the lovable quirkiness of the character were what drew us to the show. That familiarity has been a challenge, too, as we do our best to honor the mental image people have in mind when they

think of the movie with what we are able to reproduce on the stage.” “We can’t make live actors look like Hollywood animation, and imitating the movie is not the same as artistically developing our own take on the show. Finding that balance has proven most difficult when it comes to costuming, makeup, and some specialized props.

“I get to work with a fantastic team of directors, so I believe that audience will be delighted with the balance we’ve found when it comes to bringing some of their favorite moments from the film to the stage along with song and dance numbers written for the Broadway musical.” Main performances are at 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9.

Ticket prices are adults $9, students $5 and seniors $7. Doors open one-half hour prior to curtain. To purchase tickets online, go to https://bit. ly/2znqKmO. The show is being presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

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News Briefs Church’s Mission Outpost to hold job fair Dec. 19 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church’s Mission Outpost will hold a job fair Thursday, Dec. 19, from 9 a.m.-noon at the church, 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville. More than 15 companies representing jobs with a variety of skill levels will be on hand. They include Federal Express, Paychex, Aerotek, Dakota County, Pepsi, Apple Autos, Kwik Trip, Sanimax, Presbyterian Homes and UPS. The fair is part of an effort by Mission Outpost, a joint venture of Prince of Peace and the Salvation Army, whose services include helping families become self-sustaining. Missoni Outpost also provides a food shelf, clothes closet, dental clinic, furniture, financial support and other social services to more than 200 families each week. It has also hosted companies recruiting employees. Mission Outpost is also seeking to find low- or nocost education for some of its employees and help them set up Education to Employment Plans. Broader communty support is needed to develop the program and provide family supports such as financial counseling, mental health support, child care and transportation, according to Mission Outpost.

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. Make & Take: Gingerbread Houses, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14. Decorate a gingerbread house to display during the holiday season. Adult must accompany and assist younger children. Registration required for each child. Ages: 4-12. Open Studio, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. 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.

Volunteer opportunities available in Dakota County Dakota County has the following opportunities available for volunteers. • Monday, Dec. 31, 5-8 p.m., New Year’s Eve Party, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Volunteers are needed to help support multiple activities and to make this event a success. All volunteers get a free thank you dinner and hot drinks at the event. • Monday, Dec. 31, 4-8:30 p.m.: Green Squad at New Year’s Eve in the Wild.

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Ongoing volunteer opportunities include: Adopt-A-Highway Program, 4-H Youth Program leaders, LeDuc House host, Homework Help tutors at the Galaxie, Burnhaven and Inver Glen libraries, county walking group leader, Neighbors to Neighbors Program, and American Red Cross donor ambassadors. Register to volunteer at http://bit.ly/2Qe7Skn or by contacting the county volunteer coordinator at 651-438-4635 or garrett. zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us.

Job Transitions Group meets Howie Milstein will present “Jerks Need Not Apply: Checking Your Ego at the Interview Table” at the Dec. 11 meeting of the Easter Job Transitions Group. The group meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Easter Lutheran Church – By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. Call 651452-3680 for information.

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Education FHS holiday band concert set Dec. 10 Farmington High School Bands present their annual holiday concert, “All is Calm, All is Bright,” 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. This free concert will feature a variety of seasonal selections performed by students in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Jazz One. Audiences will be treated to pop classics like Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” and traditional favorites like “Silent Night,” which was written 200 years ago this Christmas. The bands will also premiere some new music, including the creative “Minor Alterations 2” and “Snow Day Celebration.” For more information about the concert, visit www.FarmingtonTigerBands.org or search for “Farmington High School Band” on Facebook.

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Jazz One performs at the recent Big Band Concert and Swing Dance. Jazz One students will be joined by students in Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band for their holiday concert 7 p.m. Dec. 10 in the FHS Recital Hall.

lege, St. Peter, from Farmington – ReAnn Eidahl, Will Ristow, Lauren Towley; from Rosemount – Audrey Powell, Jack Wiessenberger. Broadcast dates on TPT 2 are 8 p.m. Dec. Rosemount 21, 2 a.m. Dec. 22, 8 p.m. Dec. 24 and 9 a.m. Dec. 25. student earns AP It also will be broadcast honor at noon, Dec. 25 on TPT College News MN. The performance will Minnehaha Academy Performing in Christ- be streamed online at TPT. student Brandon Johnson of Rosemount was named mas in Christ Chapel at org beginning Dec. 20. Gustavus Adolphus Colan AP Scholar with Honor this fall after AP exam scores came in. He met the requirement of earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of those exams.

Minnesota State University Moorhead, fall graduates, from Farmington – Lauren Jette, B.S., summa cum laude; Heather Kelzenberg, B.S.; Arlene Vazquez, B.A.; from Rosemount – Jacob Baker, B.S. To submit college news items, email: reporter. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Christine SwansonGorman has been hired as a special education coordinator working with District 196’s 19 elementary schools. Swanson-Gorman has worked in education for 18 years. She spent the first decade of her career as a special education teacher in Hudson, Wis. Most recently, she was the early childhood coordinator for Faribault Public Schools, where she helped develop and implement programming for early childhood family education, preschool readiness, screening and early childhood special education. Swanson-Gorman was also instrumental in implementing an inclusion program focused on providing equitable access to educational experiences for special education students. Throughout her career, Swanson-Gorman has been committed to helping students reach their high-

est potential. While working for Hudson Schools, she served multiple roles simultaneously. As a supervisor at Willow River Elementary, she oversaw educational assistants and trained staff on behavioral interventions, classroom procedures and academic modifications and accommodations. At the same time, she was an emotional-behavioral disorder (EBD) facilitator and was in charge of the district’s EBD team meetings. Swanson-Gorman also worked as a school partner for the district’s family services and helped provide additional support for students in need. “I am thrilled for this new opportunity to work in District 196,” she said. “I am looking forward to joining a team that works together to help students succeed.” Swanson-Gorman has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from University of Wisconsin, River Falls, and a master of education degree in special education from Bethel College. She earned her principal and director of special education licensure from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.

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On Nov. 26, the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce and the city of Lakeville welcomed BeeHive Homes to Lakeville with a ceremonial groundbreaking. Owner Jin Fang spoke of he and his wife’s desire to bring a home-like care option to this area, based on their own personal experiences of needing to look for future care for parents and relatives. BeeHive Homes is a national provider of residential assisted living for the elderly. Its homes operate on a smaller scale than many assisted living facilities. This home-style approach allows for more personal care for residents in need of high level assisted living as well as memory care due to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. BeeHive Homes of Lakeville will be a 20-unit assisted living and memory care home. It will be located at 20159 Iberia Ave., near the library, and is expected to open in summer 2019. It is locally owned by Jin and Jing Fang, residents of Chaska.

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Community education activities on display for families

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Children and their families had a chance to see what District 196 Community Education has to offer during its “Cozy Up with Community Ed” event on Dec. 1. Clockwise from top: Justin Sandberg of Eagan cuts paper to make a pinwheel, students try fencing and a child tries log-rolling in Valley Middle School’s pool. Families had a chance to experience some of what District 196 Community Education has to offer during a “Cozy Up with Community Ed” event held Saturday, Dec. 1, at Valley Middle School. Attendees could go

swimming, try log-rolling, play indoor snowball games, work on art projects, get their face painted, try fencing or see robotics demonstrations. Communications Coordinator Lisa BeytienCarlson said Community

Education tries to host Cozy Up events each season. The next Cozy Up with Community Ed event is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Black Hawk Middle School.

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halftime of each game, winning a prize for making a shot. Each contestant gets one minute to make a lay-up, free throw, threepointer and a half-court shot. Contestants can win a $15 Buffalo Wild Wings gift card for a free throw, a $25 Merchants Bank Visa gift card for a three-pointer and a $50 cash pot for a half-court shot. Contestants can keep the highest

prize they earn. If no one makes the shot, the prize for the halfcourt shot keeps growing. When a half-court shot is made, Merchants Bank will match the prize with a donation to the Lakeville boys basketball program. Locally, Merchants Bank has offices in Lakeville, Apple Valley and Rosemount.

Threat investigated at Boeckman Middle School Boeckman Middle School is working with police to investigate a threat made earlier this week. On the night of Monday, Dec. 3, the Farmington Police Department received word of a potential threat made against the middle school. The threat was immediately investigated and police determined “that at no point in time were there any safety concerns for students or staff,” Boeckman Principal Megan Blazek said. Blazek sent an email

to parents Tuesday morning alerting them of the threat. In the email, Blazek thanked parents for their cooperation and support. She also said the Boeckman administration applauds “our students who spoke up when they heard something concerning.” “(We) encourage families to have ongoing conversations about the importance of notifying an adult when coming across something that doesn’t look right,” Blazek wrote. At this point, Blazek

said that she is unable to share more information because the threat is still being investigated. “The police determined there was not a safety concern, but of course as a school we continue to investigate it here as it concerns a student of ours,” Blazek said. If parents have questions or concerns, they are encouraged to contact Blazek at 651-460-1400 or mblazek@farmington. k12.mn.us. — Jody Peters

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Farmington children got the chance to do a little Christmas shopping for their family Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Rambling River Center. Children purchased gifts for all ages, priced from $1 to $7. Volunteers assisted shoppers and helped wrap gifts at the annual event.

Cannabidiol store opens in Eagan Owner is ‘living proof’ of its benefits by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Like many people who find out they’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Eagan’s Daniel Sjerven was unsure of what was in store. He’s kept the diagnosis to himself for the most part until recently. “No one knew I had this,” Daniel Sjerven said.

“I’m 45 now. It’s weird to tell my parents that I’ve had this for like almost 10 years.” During Thanksgiving in 2010, like many people, he fell asleep on the couch. But he was particularly exhausted and when he woke up, he had double vision. He got his vision checked, but nothing was wrong. He went in for further tests and about a

month later he found out it was MS. He was tired all the time. When the MS would flare up, his right leg started to drag or his right arm would stop working. “Some days I couldn’t drag a mouse on the computer,” Sjerven said. While chatting with a work friend one day, he mentioned his sister opened a cannabidiol

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(CBD) store in Missouri. Sjerven did some research and started taking CBD. “It was night and day,” Sjerven said. “I was no longer tired. No longer having control issues. For the first time in years, I woke up before my alarm went off and took a shower. Normally my wife would almost need to dump a bucket of cold water on me to wake up.” Now, several years later, they want to share their story with their neighbors. CBD Health opened in November at 1565 Cliff Road in Eagan. It’s one of the first stores dedicated to cannabidiol in Minnesota along with those in St. Cloud and Maplewood. It sells items such as hemp oil, gummies, vape pens, tinctures, animal products and beauty supplies. CBD lacks the intoxicating effects of marijuana, but it can supply the pain-killing and anxietyreducing effects. The oil is taken from organic, American grown hemp, Theresa Sjerven said. “It is considered to be at the forefront in the battle of the current opioid crisis,” Daniel Sjerven said. Often found in head shops and vape stores, CBD oil has made its way into more mainstream circles such as grocery stores and supplement shops.

Daniel Sjerven said they’re not drug dealers. They’re normal, churchgoing, pet-owning parents who live in Eagan. “We just want to help people,” Daniel Sjerven said. “If I can help others who are going through the same thing I am, that’s all we want to do.” His wife said they want to help people live their best life, hence the website’s name cbdbestlife. com. “I’ve seen it become life-changing,” Theresa Sjerven said. “We should all have the opportunity to live our best life.” She’s seen CBD help with breast cancer, anxiety, and MS. It’s reported to help with epilepsy, diabetes, depression, autoimmune issues, pain relief and arthritis. “We don’t claim this to be some kind of miracle drug, but if it can help people experience that relief Dan has experienced, I’m all for it,” Theresa Sjerven said. “He’s a family man again.” According to WebMD. com, there is strong evidence that CBD helps with epilepsy, and some trials have shown evidence to help with anxiety, but otherwise its effectiveness hasn’t either been studied or proven for other ailments. “We’re careful about language,” Daniel Sjerven said.” We’ll never make the

claim that it cures cancer. There’s no cure for MS. This is something I use to control my symptoms. ... But I’m living proof that it’s real.” Dan Sjerven said they were guided through the process of opening the store through the owners of CBD of St. Cloud. They get their product from a source they trust. “We’re constantly growing our inventory lines,” Daniel Sjerven said. “Believe it or not there’s hemp coffee, hemp bath bombs.” They have both full and broad spectrum products. Part of the reason they decided to open a physical store is so they can help people privately and individually. “Here people can expect to have their questions answered,” Daniel Sjerven said. They also vetted the product they’re selling. They said they can track the products from seed to shelf. “CBD is not really regulated,” Daniel Sjerven said. “Anyone can put anything online.” Daniel Sjerven said it’s legal in Minnesota. “It’s just a regular business,” Daniel Sjerven said. “We set it up as a food seller.” Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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NAILS, from 1A tomer service and sanitation, Nguyen and Siouthai said. “It’s starting to get a bad reputation in the nail business that sanitation isn’t the number one priority. And for us, that is our number one priority. For our technicians’ sake and for our clients’ sake, we want to be able to have the most sterile environment,” Nguyen said. To reduce the risk of infections, all of the pedicure trays are new 2019 models with magnetic jets. There are also individual liners to ensure each customer has a sterile pedicure tub. Sanitation influenced the design of the salon, too. When they drew up the floorplan, the couple chose to create a “sanitation station” in the back. The area has a half wall so customers can see the sanitation process, they said. “We want it to be very transparent; we don’t want to have them worry about what goes on behind the scenes,” Nguyen said. The last couple of weeks have been busy for Nguyen and Siouthai. The couple, who lived in Farmington for about three years, moved to Lakeville, opened their new business and made time for Thanksgiving festivities. They’ve also been learning how to balance work and family — they have a 3-year-old son and a daughter who turns 5 this month. But having the support and experience of their family has helped, they said.

proach to service is getting positive response, they added. There are days when they can’t take every customer who comes through the door, but the couple said that’s better than being treated like a number. “That way you know we’re taking our time, rather than as soon as someone walks in, you’re rushing the person that you’re working on out so you can grab the next person,” Nguyen said. “We take care of ev-

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The pedicure trays at Zen Nails are brand-new, 2019 models that use magnetic jets. There are also individual liners to ensure each customer has a sterile pedicure tub. “Sanitation’s our biggest thing,” co-owner Davis Nguyen said. “We want everyone to have high standards in sanitation rather than just accepting ‘This is how nail salons are.’ ” “With all my parents’ other salons, the biggest issue was finding good technicians right away. First impressions, especially in this business, are very important. “So if you get everyone and they’re on the same page with the same history and background, you can get everyone in and everyone happy the very first time they come in,” Nguyen said. That experience has been helpful for deciding what services to offer, too. Nguyen said they have bounced ideas off his parents to decide what services are tried-and-true and what Zen Nails could do differently. In an effort to modernize their salon, Nguyen

and Siouthai offer more organic services: diffusers, essential oils and organic lotions and scrubs are all available. Within the next year or so, they also plan to offer services like eyelash extensions, waxing and microblading (a tattooing technique, typically for eyebrows). Siouthai is planning on getting her extension license and Nguyen plans on getting his microblading license, and they may hire a couple more estheticians in the future. So far, they’re happy with how the salon has been running. The community has been “very supportive and accepting of us,” they said. Their personalized ap-

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Heidi Kuckes, a sophomore at Farmington High School, was recently diagnosed with leukemia. The Farmington community has organized two fundraisers this weekend to help pay for Heidi’s medical expenses. normal. cheted items. Christina has taken a Admission is $1 and all proceeds go the Kuckes leave from work to provide full-time care, and Heidi’s family. father, Dan, recently reHow Heidi’s doing turned to work full-time. Heidi has always been Heidi’s sister, Elizabeth, is a “happy, outgoing, opti- managing the eighth grade mistic child,” her mother at Boeckman Middle said. School. She gets one to four It’s been a challenge, types of chemotherapy but friends like Korver every week, and it has want the Kuckes family to come with side effects like know they’re not alone. nausea, exhaustion, achy “Farmington is … kind bones and hair loss. of a big family, and it has But despite the chal- a small-town feel. Everylenges, Heidi is “still pretty body knows someone and chipper,” her mother said. we want to take care of “She doesn’t really get our own. down at all; she’s never “Christina and her fambeen that kind of a per- ily have a big, huge heart. sonality. She hangs in … I just want to help out there, and she likes it when the family and I know the her friends come to visit,” community would want to Christina said. join in,” Korver said. Heidi’s treatment has Tickets for the pasta made it difficult to go to dinner on Saturday can school, but she meets with be purchased at the door her teachers two days a or in advance by emailing week at the library to keep juliefernandes27@hotup with her education. mail.com. Admission for “That really helps. Not the craft show is accepted that she likes it,” Christina at the door. There is also said with a laugh. a donation site set up for The school’s one-to- Heidi’s medical expenses, one iPad initiative also with 100 percent of the helps Heidi keep up with proceeds benefiting the her homework, Christina family. Visit https://helpsaid, and Heidi typically inghandsawo.org/projects/ reads for about 45 minutes hope-for-heidi for more every day. information. As Heidi’s treatment is expected to last over two Jody Peters can be reached at and a half years, the fam- jody.peters@ecm-inc.com. ily is getting used to a new

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Irish take care of business against non-league opponents Girls basketball team starts 3-0 by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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Farmington forward Zach Willis battles Apple Valley’s Joe Prouty for possession during a South Suburban Conference boys hockey game Tuesday at Schmitz-Maki Arena. Farmington won 5-1, improving to 2-2-1 overall and 1-0 in the conference. Quinn Rudrud was involved in all five Tiger goals, scoring two and getting assists on the other three. Farmington plays at Lakeville South at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Notes: College football players up for awards by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Players who starred at South Suburban Conference high schools have helped lead their college football teams deep into the postseason, and now are up for major individual awards. Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year Jackson Erdmann of Rosemount led Saint John’s to a 12-1 season and an appearance in the NCAA Division III quarterfinals. In the regular season, Erdmann was second in Division III in passing ef-

ficiency (195.8) and passing touchdowns (34). He set a school record with 470 passing yards in a game against St. Thomas in October. Including playoff games, Erdmann threw for 47 touchdowns, a school record, and 3,450 yards, 39 yards short of a school record. Saint John’s season ended Saturday with a 2118 loss to Mary HardinBaylor. Erdmann passed for 418 yards and two touchdowns. In September, Erdmann was one of two MIAC players named to the Allstate American Football Coaches As-

sociation Good Works Team, which recognizes student-athletes who seek to make an impact off the field. Erdmann, a junior who majors in global business leadership, has been involved in a number of community service projects, including teaching English as a second language classes. Last winter he participated in a service trip to Thailand, where he worked with organizations that fight child sex trafficking. Erdmann is a semifinalist for the Gagliardi Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in NCAA Division III.

Finalists are scheduled to be announced this week. The Gagliardi Trophy is named for the late John Gagliardi, who was head football coach at Saint John’s for 60 years and is the winningest college football coach in history with 489 victories. Gagliardi, who retired from coaching in 2012, died in October at age 91. Former Lakeville North High School standout Greg Menard is one of 30 nominees for the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year award. Menard, a senior, is a starting defensive See Notes, 16A

Rosemount’s girls basketball team has played three times and won in three runaways. But the Irish know as well as anybody the heavy lifting begins next week when they start the South Suburban Conference schedule. The South Suburban has sent two teams to the state Class 4A tournament each of the last three years and is home of defending state champion Eastview. For Rosemount, it gets tougher from here but the Irish will bring confidence into the conference schedule after one-sided nonconference victories over Tartan, Hastings and Park of Cottage Grove. Rosemount plays another nonconference game at Henry Sibley on Friday before starting its league schedule at Prior Lake on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Rosemount returned much of its roster from a team that was 8-19 last season. That team’s record included losses to Hastings and Park of Cottage Grove, both of which the Irish emphatically reversed in the first couple of weeks of the 2018-19 season. The Irish thrashed Park 67-26 on Tuesday, allowing just eight points in the second quarter. Ten players scored for Rosemount, led by ninth-grade guard Alexa Ratzlaff with 19 points. Another ninthgrader, forward Tayah Leenderts, had 12 points. Rosemount scored 47 first-half points in a 6630 victory over Hastings on Nov. 29. Three Irish players scored in double figures, led by junior forward Taylor Janssen with 14 points. Sophomore for-

ward Helen Staley had 13 points and junior guard Grace Willmott had 10. Staley had 14 points and Leenderts 10 in a 6437 victory over Tartan on Nov. 27, a game in which Rosemount held the Titans to 10 first-half points. The challenge will be significantly greater next week at Prior Lake. Although the Lakers lost their first two games, their top player, senior guard McKenna Hofschild, scored more points in one game by herself than any of the Irish’s first three opponents. Hofschild, who will play college basketball at Seton Hall, scored 63 points, a state record for high school girls basketball, in a 99-95 loss to Park Center on Saturday.

Farmington The Tigers have played one game so far, breezing to a 59-22 victory over Rochester Mayo, a potential section playoff opponent. The Tigers play a non-conference game at Edina on Friday before opening the South Suburban Conference schedule against Lakeville North at home at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Tuesday’s game is a rematch of last year’s Class 4A, Section 1 final won by Lakeville North 6543. The Panthers went on to finish third in the state tournament while the Tigers finished 19-10. The Farmington-Mayo game was all but over by halftime when the Tigers took a 36-7 lead into the locker room. Junior guard and Tigers captain Molly Mogensen led Farmington with 17 points. Paige Kindseth had 14 points and Sophie Hart scored 12. Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com.

Top-ranked teams duel as wrestling season starts rolling by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Several of the state’s top-ranked wrestlers in Class 3A and 2A were on the mat at Apple Valley High School last Friday when Simley defeated the host Eagles 37-24 in a

dual meet that opened the 2018-19 season for both teams. Simley, ranked second in Class 2A, won nine of the 14 weights on its way to the victory over Apple Valley, ranked second in Class 3A. One of the most ea-

gerly awaited matches of the night also was one of the shortest. Apple Valley senior Sebas Swiggum, a 2018 Class 3A runnerup and ranked first at 145 pounds this season, pinned Simley’s Antonio Everett in 56 seconds. Everett was ranked second in

Class 2A at 145. A match between two No. 1-ranked wrestlers, Devin Roberts of Apple Valley and Jacob Hageman of Simley, was not decided until the final minute. With the match tied 1-1 in the third period, Roberts went for a throw

that Hageman blocked. Hageman countered, scoring a takedown and nearfall points to win 7-1. Their match took place at 170 pounds, but both wrestlers are ranked first at 160 in their enrollment classes. Simley’s Cael Berg,

ranked first in Class 2A at 132, defeated Apple Valley’s Adam Mickelson 3-1. Mickelson is ranked third at 132 in Class 3A. Chase Debleare of Simley, ranked fourth in his class, earned a 9-1 major decision over the Eagles’ See Wrestling, 16A

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Notes, from 15A lineman for North Dakota State, which will play Colgate in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals at 11 a.m. Saturday in Fargo, N.D. Menard leads the Bison in tackles for losses (9.5), sacks (7.5) and quarterback hurries (seven). A

Legals INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 194 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2018 This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Regular Board of Education Meeting on November 13, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www. isd194.org or 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 Regular Meeting: November 13, 2018 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present except Skelly and Keliher. Consent agenda items approved: Minutes of the meetings on October 23 and November 7; employment recommendations, leave requests and resignations; payment of bills & claims; donations; field trips; Approval of Resignation Agreement; Approval of Board Meeting Calendar Date Adjustment; Approval of Facility Use Lease Agreement; Reports presented: Student Assessment and Process Update; Approved Actions: Inclusive Schools Week Proclamation; Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General Election; Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform other Election Related Duties Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek, Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek, Dakota County Tribune December 7, 2018 884312

two-time All-American, he missed the 2017 season because of a torn knee ligament sustained during the opening week of fall practice. He returned this season and has started every game for undefeated (12-0) North Dakota State, which has won six of the last seven FCS national titles. Menard, a civil engineering major, also has earned two Academic AllAmerica awards. Mayo Clinic will donate $5,000 to the general scholarship funds of the schools of the three Comeback Player of the Year award winners. Six other finalists will have $2,500 donated to their schools. The three winners will be honored during a ceremony at the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1.

Football Showcase Apple Valley football coach Chad Clendening will be head coach of the South All-Stars at the Minnesota Football Showcase on Dec. 15 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Clendening’s roster includes two players from state Class 6A champion Lakeville North – offensive lineman Jack Hansen and defensive lineman Will Mostaert. Also playing for the South squad are defensive back Evan Geiwitz and wide receiver Andrew Reuter, both of Rosemount; and defensive back Marcus Shepley and defensive lineman Kyle Atkinson, both of Burnsville. Kickoff is 1 p.m. for the game between the North and South teams. The event also includes a

youth football clinic, performances by Minnesota high school drum lines, cheer teams and dance teams, and autograph sessions with current and former Vikings players and Vikings cheerleaders. For more information about the Minnesota Football Showcase, visit www.vikings.com/showcase.

Tip-Off Classic Two of the top-ranked teams in Class 4A boys basketball meet Saturday when Lakeville North and Hopkins play in the Breakdown Sports TipOff Classic at Hopkins High School. Sixteen games will be played on two courts. Lakeville North and Hopkins will play at 3:45 p.m. Hopkins has won six

state championships since 2002, the most recent being the 2016 Class 4A championship where the Royals defeated Lakeville North in the title game. Lakeville North has been to the state tournament seven consecutive years and defeated Hopkins in the 2014 Class 4A championship game. Lakeville North beat Edina 70-62 last Saturday in the Big 12 Classic at Cretin-Derham Hall High School. Senior guard/forward Tyler Wahl, a University of Wisconsin recruit, had 28 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Tommy Jensen scored 17 points and forward Eli Mostaert added 10 points. Eastview also will play in the Tip-Off Classic. The Lightning are scheduled to play Minneapolis North at

8 p.m. The girls version of the Tip-Off Classic was last Saturday, also at Hopkins High School. One of the featured games was Eastview vs. Hopkins in a rematch of schools that played for the 2018 Class 4A championship, with Eastview winning. This time, it was Hopkins winning 75-48. Other South Suburban Conference teams playing in the girls Tip-Off Classic included Lakeville North, which lost to St. MichaelAlbertville 74-53; Lakeville South, which lost to Stillwater 66-40; and Apple Valley, which fell to Eden Prairie 45-42.

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second to Lake City at the 12-team Edina Invitational tournament Saturday. The Tigers’ top individual finishes were second places by Luke Weierke and Austin Hamel. Parker Venz and Chase Vought finished third in their weight classes. Farmington will be at home against Burnsville and Lakeville South in a South Suburban Conference triangular Thursday. Burnsville and Lakeville South meet at 5 p.m., Farmington faces Burnsville at 6 and the Tigers take on South at 7.

Regan Schrempp, who’s ranked third in Class 3A at 126. Eagles senior Brady Gross wrestled at 160 and defeated Nolan Wanzek 3-0. Gross is ranked third in Class 3A at 152 and Wanzek is ranked fourth in Class 2A at 170. Other winners for Apple Valley were senior Martin Stewart, who pinned his opponent in 1 minute, 57 seconds at 120 pounds; Michael Mattison, who scored a takedown in the final seconds to win 6-4 at 195; and Tyler Kim, who received a forfeit at 285. Simley captain Daniel Photo by Mike Shaughnessy Jordan Scott of Rosemount has control of his 132-pound match against Micah Diaz Kerkvliet, the top-ranked of South St. Paul during the Panther Invitational tournament Saturday at Lakeville Class 2A wrestler at 285, did not suit up for the ApNorth. ple Valley match. Kerkvliet, who won the 2018 Class 2A championship POPCORN CEILING REMOVAL at 220, was in the featured 20 Years Experience You Can Trust! match when Apple Valley WALLPAPER REMOVAL Currently Booking Exterior & Deck Work for 2018. wrestled at Simley in FebINTERIOR PAINTING 15% OFF WITH THIS AD ruary 2018. Kerkvliet gave Richfield Resident Degreed Shop Teacher Winter is on the way and so are the holidays. Now is a undefeated Eagles heavyperfect time to schedule interior work for before or after the weight Gable Steveson his • A Rating in the BBB • Wood Repairs holidays. In the winter months we focus on interior work. closest match of the sea• A Rating on Angie’s List • Lead Certified son before losing 3-2. • 2-Year Guarantee • Free Estimates It would be easy to asIf your ceilings need repair and painting because of normal • Interior/Exterior Painting • Popcorn ceiling removal sume Apple Valley and issues or stained from water damage we can repair these & Repairs Simley are favorites to problems. We also remove popcorn ceilings and respray Fully Insured Including reach the state team tourwith an orange peel or knock down texture. Doing this Workmans Comp. makes your ceilings look more modern plus repairing areas nament in early 2019, but that are needed. This also helps when selling your home. that’s not a sure thing given the way section boundaries have been drawn for We also remove wallpaper, repair areas needed an prime Painting Solutions Inc. and paint your walls. Removing wallpaper and painting wrestling. The top-ranked “Professional Service at an Affordable Rate” can make your walls look more modern and one of the team in Class 3A, Shakoleast expensive ways to upgrade your home whether you pee, is in Apple Valley’s section and the No. 1 are selling your home or staying in your current home. For interior painting we repair areas needed and paint team in Class 2A, KassonMantorville, is in Simley’s walls, ceilings, woodwork, paneling, basement floors section. Last year Kassonand basement concrete or block walls. We often paint Mantorville beat Simley Interio basement walls because of stains do to water issues. Booke r Work in the Class 2A, Section d this 1 final and Shakopee Winte r We are also giving bids for spring exterior painting and knocked off Apple Valley deck work. I am a degreed Shop Teacher with vast amount in the Class 3A, Section 3 of experience in finishing. All of our employees work championship match.

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Lakeville North invite Lakeville South and Lakeville North were first and second at the Panther Invite tournament Saturday at Lakeville North High School. South had three champions and five third-place finishers. Taking first were Ryan Cripe at 138 pounds, Jacob Rathke at 152 and Willie Bastyr at 160. Bastyr, who’s ranked fourth in Class 3A at 152, also earned his 100th career victory Saturday. Third-place finishers for South were Peyton Herman at 113, Theron Wendt at 126, Brice Bischof at 145, Brendon Bischof at 170 and Jaden Dukes at 184. Lakeville North’s Bryce Benhart, ranked first in Class 3A at 285, won his weight class at the Panther Invite. Also taking first for the Panthers were ninthgrader Jore Volk at 106 and eighth-grader Zach Hanson at 113. Nathan Fenske, a senior, took second at 120, junior Brady Redenbaugh took second at 195 and junior Gavin Roy was third at 160 for Lakeville North.

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1000 WHEELS 1010 Vehicles 06 Mercury Montego AWD, 126K, great cond! 1 owner. $3,200. 612-759-0553 AV 2007 Ford Focus, 73,000 mi, manual/stick shift, great cond. well-maintained, one owner. $4300 952-201-2897

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3520 Cemetery Lots Glen Haven Cemetery Crystal, MN. 2 gravesite plots, $900 each.

Call 763-560-8729 Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal, MN. 4 burial plots located in beautiful Garden of the Apostles, lots 283-A. $1,100 each for all 4 plots. Call 218-947-3123;

3000 ANNOUNCEMENTS

or 320-632-6027.

3010 Announcements

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

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3600 Miscellaneous For Sale

4000 SALES

5000 SERVICES

4030 Garage & Estate Sales

5030 Financial Services

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4500 RENTALS / REAL ESTATE 4510 Apartments/ Condos For Rent Hampton - 2BR/1BA, in 8 plex. 2 available now! $800/mo Call 612-716-0891

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5170 Concrete/Masonry/WaterprooďŹ ng

Ray 612-281-7077

CONCRETE & MASONRY

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Steps, Walks, Drives, Patios Chimney Repair. No job to Sm. Lic/Bond/Ins John

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5370 Painting & Decorating

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5420 Tree Care & Stump Removal

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5510 Full-time

Now hiring Techs

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5510 Full-time

Assist the Elderly

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Stain/Texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Lic

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General Contractors

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FREE ESTIMATES Lic # 6793

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5510 Full-time

OFFICE FRONT DESK - PT $18/hr., East Bloomington Light phones, deposits, some typing, misc. admin. tasks. Will train, immediate start. Work 5 days, every 2 weeks, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

McDonald Eye Care Associates We are a family-owned trucking company based in Minnesota and have been in business for over 60 years. We currently have local, home nightly positions available! If you are at least 21 yrs. old and have at least one year recent local driving experience - we would love to talk to you! r Up to $20.00 per Hour r )PNF /JHIUMZ r -BUF .PEFM &RVJQNFOU r 3FG #POVT 1SPHSBN r 4BGFUZ #POVT 1SPHSBN Local Company Drivers If you are interested in a successful partnership with a company who truly respects their drivers, call us today! Or walk into our office at: 12308 Dupont Ave. So. Burnsville, MN 55337 We look forward to talking with you soon!

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Are you a passionate and enthusiastic? Are you interested in the medical field? Do you enjoy people and fashion? Consider joining our team. We are looking for a career oriented person to join our Optical Department. Experience is preferred, but not necessary; we will train the right candidate! We are leaders in providing exceptional eye care services to our patients. We offer a competitive salary and every other weekend is a 3 day weekend! If you are looking to grow your career and become a leader, apply today to mcdonaldeyecare associates@gmail.com

888-482-8441 HELP WANTED â&#x20AC;&#x201D; FULL TIME DIESEL TRUCK MECHANIC Eagan based repair facility is seeking quality individual for Diesel Service Center, to make repairs on our fleet of heavy-duty tractors and trailers. Day shift. Experience and/or DOT Certification and Class A License a plus. Competitive wages and benefits, medical, dental, 401(K) savings plan, paid vacation, holidays, uniforms and more. Contact Rob at 651-457-9796 or rob@transport21.com for consideration.

5520 Part-time

reschriver@gmail.com *School VAN DRIVERS* Start & End at HOME Driving OUR VAN! PT $18-$22 per hour including bonuses + paid time off after your first year. 651-203-8146, Jane

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MAINTENANCE & PRODUCTION OPENINGS Kemps LLC a leader in the manufacture of Dairy Products has a 3 pm Maintenance position, and Full time Production openings available. Maintenance position requirements include: â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance background â&#x20AC;˘ Mechanical repair skills â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical troubleshooting and repair â&#x20AC;˘ Good written & verbal communication Maintenance Start Rate: $29.28 Production positions Starting Rates: Full time-$23.23 to $24.07 Please apply at:

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Onsite Job Fairs & Walk-In Interviews Saturday, December 8th, 10am - 4pm Tuesday, Dec. 11th & Thursday, Dec. 13th, 10am - 6pm Mediacom Facility in Chanhassen - 1670 Lake Drive West Multiple Positions!

Seeking Instructors, Paraprofessionals, Assistants. Apply online at

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Sales Clerk Lakeville Fantasy Gifts 11276 210th St W. Part Time Eves & Weekends Set Schedule Applications at store or Send resume to: Jessica@ fantasygifts.com

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Call Rob at 612-670-1380

Or email resume: cfhgroup@aol.com

Apply now on our Careers Website: www.mediacomcable.careers or call Barb in HR for an Immediate phone interview ph: 507-837-4893 bbaedke@mediacomcc.com

Mediacom Communications EOE/AA; we consider applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or vet status.

5530 Full-time or Part-time

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

www.schmittyandsons.com

Broadband Installers Front Counter Customer Service Rep Direct Sales Rep Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent 100% paid training Valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and satisfactory driving record required. Health, Dental, Vision, 401K w/company match, paid vacations/holiday.

5520 Part-time

To care for 5 elderly adults. This is a 24 hour awake day, sleep night position. Every Friday from 8 am - Sat. am. Must be able to work independently, over 18, have great people skills and pass a background study. Job duties include housekeeping, med pass and personal cares. $180 plus per shift, based on experience. Only caring loving people need apply.

5530 Full-time or Part-time

5510 Full-time

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

Schmitty & Sons is an equal opportunity employer.

School Bus Driver Schmitty & Sons

is seeking school bus drivers to serve the Lakeville School District.

Discover a rewarding position that offers: â&#x20AC;˘ Paid Training - Onsite training & testing â&#x20AC;˘ Monday through Friday work week â&#x20AC;˘ Holidays & non school days off â&#x20AC;˘ Summers off (if desired) â&#x20AC;˘ Bring your kids on the bus Must be a safe and dependable driver. All applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Candidates should apply online:

www.schmittyandsons.com Or in person: 22750 Pillsbury Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044 952-985-7516 An Employee Owned Company Schmitty & Sons is an equal opportunity employer

Transit Bus Driver

EARN UP TO $20.50 hr with bonus!

Schmitty & Sons is an employee owned company seeking full & part time transit bus drivers for our South Metro locations. Discover a career that offers:

( Weekday Routes: Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday ( Paid Training â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Onsite Training and Testing ( Health Benefits & PTO for Full-Time ( 401K Company Match ( Employee Stock Option Plan Requirements: Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Good driving record, work history and background.

Interested candidates should apply online at:

www.schmittyandsons.com Or in person:

22750 Pillsbury Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044 3600 Blackhawk Rd. Eagan, MN 55122 11550 Rupp Dr. Burnsville, MN 55337 Schmitty & Sons is an equal opportunity employer

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The Well, a United Methodist Church, is hosting a Bluegrass Early Christmas service featuring The Sawtooth Brothers 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at its Rosemount campus, 14770 Canada Ave. W. Admission is free.

An Artists Reception was held Sunday at the Robert Trail Library, honoring the aspiring artists from Rosemount Middle School. From left are Rosemount Area Arts Council and Friends of Robert Trail Library member John Loch, students Charlotte Bartlam, Kelly Estebo, Abigail Hadgu, RMS art teacher Bette Poukey, Robert Trail Library staff member Jade Cabagnot. The exhibit is sponsored by RAAC and the Friends of Robert Trail Library.

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Emmy-award winning a cappella quartet Tonic Solfa performs its Christmas show 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets are $39 at the box office, by phone at 800-982-2787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Family Calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Friday, Dec. 7 Forever Wild Family Friday: Night Noise, 7-8:30 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Try a nighttime scavenger hunt with your ears. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. All ages. Free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/ parks. Saturday, Dec. 8 Metro Republican Women breakfast meeting, 8:30 a.m., Mendakota Country Club, Mendota Heights. Walk-in cost: $25. Information: metrogopwomen.org. Frozen Frolic Fat Bike Race, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage. Time-trial format, 10to 14-mile singletrack loop. Divisions: men’s, women’s, U-17. Helmet required. Cost: $15 preregistered at 763-559-6700; $20 race day. Citizens’ Climate Lobby

of Dakota County, 10:30 a.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. Information: Deborah Nelson at deevee@charter.net or https:// citizensclimatelobby.org. Sunday, Dec. 9 Winter bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastview High School, 6200 140th St. W., Apple Valley. Sponsored by the EVHS competition cheer team. LuLaRoe, Thirty-One, photo booth, jewelry, clothing, gifts, crafts and food. Free admission. Skate with the Blaze, 1:40-2:40 p.m., Burnsville Ice Center, rink 1, 251 Civic Center Parkway. Free. Skate rental available. Monday, Dec. 10 MNsure, 4-6 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. Meet with a Certified Application Counselor to set up an account with MNsure – the one-stop health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can compare plans and choose from

a variety of health insurance options. Registration requested, walk-ins OK as time and space allow. Information: www. co.dakota.mn.us/libraries. FAFSA Completion Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Complete the online FAFSA with help from a financial aid professional, or just come to have your questions about paying for college answered. Presented by Dakota County Technical College. Geared for students and parents. Free. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Free civil legal advice clinic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Room 139, Apple Valley. Advice on family, probate, housing and civil rights. Sponsored by Dakota County Law Library. Information: www.cairmn.com or 651-438-8080. Saturday, Dec. 15 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. Movies in the Outfield – “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (PG-13), 7 p.m., Savage Sports Center, 13450 Dakota Ave., Savage. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Concessions available. 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 someone’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.

• Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Dec. 8, 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Dec. 10, 12-6 p.m., Qdoba, 1298 Promenade Place, Eagan. • Dec. 11, 1-7 p.m., Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. • Dec. 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Union 32 Craft House, 2864 Highway 55, Eagan. • Dec. 11, 1-7 p.m., Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. • Dec. 13, 1-7 p.m., St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville. • Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Penske, 965 Aldrin Drive, Eagan. • Dec. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan.

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Theater and Arts Briefs Rosemount Area Arts Council receives grant

Dec. 15, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Special guests include Neoteric Chamber Winds, playing works by Arrieu and Markowski, and Chris Kashjian, guitar, playing a concert written for him by Jeffrey Van. GSW plays pieces by Sousa and Villani-Cortes. Admission is free. More about the ensemble is at https:// grandsymphonicwinds.org/.

The Rosemount Area Arts Council has received a $10,000 capital grant from the Metro Regional Arts Council. RAAC will use the funding to purchase earset, lavalier and handheld microphones, mic bodypacks, and an antenna distribution system to improve the quality of the sound in the auditorium for plays and other performances. The capital grant program is made possible by an appropria- Jazzy Christmas in tion from the Minnesota State Lakeville Legislature with money from Theatre Elision presents the state’s general fund. “Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas” 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Lakeville Area Arts Grand Symphonic Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Winds perform free The holiday concert includes a “sing-along intermission.” concert Tickets are $15 at LakevilThe Grand Symphonic Winds will present a free pro- leAreaArtsCenter.com or by gram of works for large wind phone at 952-985-4640. ensemble 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday,

Holiday dance program in Lakeville DanceWorks Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with Hopkins Youth Ballet, presents its annual “Sharing the Season” holiday dance program Saturday, Dec. 15. A medley of “Nutcracker” dances, a lively “Rockette”-style kick and holiday tap dances will be performed by a cast of over 100 dancers. Performances are 1 and 3:30 p.m. at Lakeville South High School. For ticket information, call DanceWorks at 952-4327123 or visit danceworksmn. com.

Christmas classics in Eagan Eagan Women of Note and Eagan Theater Company present “Christmas Classics: A Glimpse into the 1940s through Song & Script” 7 p.m. Saturday,

Dec. 15, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Peace Church, 2180 Glory Drive, Eagan. The performance is a choral concert and readers theater in one, featuring favorite holiday songs from the ’40s. Cost is $15 at the door, $10 for seniors and children under 12. A cookie sale follows each performance.

ENCORE 2018 at Eagan High School Performances of ENCORE at Eagan High School begin 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8. This year’s theme is “Home.” Additional performances are 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, and 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, through Saturday, Dec. 15. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for students and children. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth (651-683-6964) between 11 a.m.

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Lakeville-based Opry brings in The Easters Christian country musicians in the Easter family will perform Eastertime at Christmastime for another installment of the Lakeville-based Minnesota Gospel Opry on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. in the Oak Grove Middle School Auditorium, 1300 W. 106th St., Bloomington. Jeff and Sheri Easter and their family joined the Opry about three years ago in what was one of the organization’s most successful concerts. The Easters are an award-winning duo, having earned Dove Awards, Grammy nominations, appearances on the Gaither Homecoming Series and

the Grand Ole Opry. After thirty-three years of music and marriage, Jeff and Sheri continue to encourage hearts. “When we perform, we want people to leave a little different than when they came in,” Sheri Easter said. “We want them to have a great time smiling, laughing, crying, and healing. We want them to know God loves them and that He is in control.” To listen to their music go online to https://tinyurl.com/ydfpue5l. Purchase advance tickets for $25 at brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800838-3006. Tickets are $30 at the door.

Rosemount Community Band to perform Dec. 9 The Rosemount Community Band will perform “Our Hometown Christmas Concert” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Performance doors will open at 2 p.m., and free tickets will be handed out to the first 200 people on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-perishable food item donation for the 360 Communities Food Shelf or a cash donation to the

Rosemount Community Band will be accepted. Assembly Hall doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and only those with tickets will be allowed in. A previous edition of the newspaper stated the incorrect start time of the concert was 4 p.m. The event is being organized by the band and the Rosemount Area Arts Council. More information is at rosemountarts.com.

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Auditions The Front Porch Players will hold auditions for â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Golden Pondâ&#x20AC;? 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9-10 at Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, room 202, Rosemount. Information: rosemountarts.com/front-porchplayers.

Colleen Raye Productions brings â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sinatra and Company: That Holiday Feelingâ&#x20AC;? to the Ames Center stage 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. The fun-filled variety holiday show features the talents of award-winning vocalist Tim Patrick, singer and producer Raye, big band vocalist Debbie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, and the 10-piece Blue Eyes Band. Tickets are $28 at the box office (12600 Nicollet Ave.), by phone at 800-982-2787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Comedy Louie Anderson, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32.95$102.95 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com.

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Dance â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Minnesota Nutcracker,â&#x20AC;? presented by Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8; 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $24-$39 at the box office, 800982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. Events Holiday Art Sale and Empty Bowls Fundraiser, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 30Dec. 9, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Proceeds benefit local food shelves. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Christmas in the Village, 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, and 1-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Dakota City Heritage Village, Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th St. W., Farmington. Weather permitting. Cost: $7 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger. Information: www.dakotacity.org. Exhibits Norman Crouch, photographer, and Jim Keefe, cartoonist, exhibit runs through December at the Steeple Center gallery, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Information: rosemountarts.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Navigating Impossibleâ&#x20AC;? acrylic painting exhibit by Annie Young runs to Jan. 2, 2019, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center gallery, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Music ENCORE 2018: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home,â&#x20AC;? presented by Eagan High School, 7 p.m. Dec. 7-8, 1315; 3 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students at seatyourself.biz/eaganhs, at the box office 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. school days and one hour prior to each performance. Information: 651-6836964. BRAVO 2018: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Forecast!â&#x20AC;? presented by Eastview High School, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8, 13-15; 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students at seatyourself.biz/evhs. Information: 952431-8900. Bells of the Bluffs, handbell ensemble, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free. Information: 651-480-1200. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Old Fashion Christmas,â&#x20AC;? presented by the Lakeville Area Community Band, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $15 tables, $10 balcony at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. VISTA Christmas concert, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Visitation School, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights. Information: 651-683-1700. The Easters, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Oak Grove Middle School Auditorium, 1300 W. 106th St., Bloomington. Presented by Lakeville-based Minnesota Gospel Opry. Tickets: $25 at brownpapertickets. com or 800-838-3006; $30 at the door. South of the River Bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday concert, 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville. Free. Information: southoftheriverband.org. Rosemount Community Band presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Hometown Christmas Concert,â&#x20AC;? 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Performance doors open at 2 p.m., and free tickets will be handed out to the first 200 people on a first-come, first-served basis. A nonperishable food item donation for the 360 Communities Food Shelf or a cash donation to the Rosemount Community Band

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Robin Lee Bosworth will be accepted. Information: rosemountarts.com. BHS band concerts, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, Tuesday, Dec. 11, and Thursday, Dec. 13, Burnsville High School. Information: 952-707-2100. FHS band holiday concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, Farmington High School. Information: 651-252-2501. Shaun Johnson & the Big Band Experience holiday show, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $37 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. LSHS winter choir concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, Lakeville South High School. Information: 952-232-3300. Tonic Sol-fa holiday show, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $39 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Sinatra & Company â&#x20AC;&#x153;That Holiday Feeling,â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Features Tim Patrick, Colleen Raye, Debbie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe and the 10-piece Blue Eyes Band. Tickets: $28 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. LSHS Holiday Cabaret, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, Lakeville South High School. Information: 952-232-3300. BHS choir concert, 6:30 and 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, Burnsville High School. Information: 952-707-2100. Rhythmic Circus: Holiday Shuffle, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $45.50$65.50 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Grand Symphonic Winds, 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free. Information: grandsymphonicwinds.org. Christmas with Cantus, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Tickets: $10$32 at www.cantussings.org or 612-4350055. An Andy & Bing Christmas featuring Mick Sterling, Ben Utecht and the Dakota Valley Symphony, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $25-$40 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Theater â&#x20AC;&#x153;Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,â&#x20AC;? 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. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrek The Musical,â&#x20AC;? presented by Rosemount High School, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students at www.district196. org/rhs/theatrearts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carol Radio Play,â&#x20AC;? 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $15, $12 ages 60 and older at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:

The Musical,â&#x20AC;? 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $38-$73 at the box office, 800982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arsenic and Old Lace,â&#x20AC;? presented by Trinity School at River Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, and 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 601 River Ridge Parkway, Eagan. Free admission. Information: trinityriverridge.org or 651-789-2890. Workshops/classes/other Loft Literary now offers writing classes in Rosemount. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Personal Writingâ&#x20AC;? with Peter Blau, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, Rosemount Area Arts Council, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Register: loft.org/classes. Tinkergarten, a play-based, outdoor learning experience for children ages 18 months to 8 years and their parents, offers classes in Lakeville and Eagan. Information: https://tinkergarten.com. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952898-3163. Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.precisionandflowpilates.com. Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www.christinetierney.com, 612-210-3377. Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-214-4732. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn. gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-255-8545 or jjloch@ charter.net. SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651-688-0365. Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/. Community Spirits Toastmasters meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville. Information: https://6742.toastmastersclubs.org/.

Robin Lee Bosworth, age 56, former resident of Lakeville, MN, passed away Oct. 25, 2018 after a long illness in Henderson, Nevada. She attended Elementary through High School in Lakeville and Dakota County Vocational School. She was the daughter of Gary L. and Ethylene Bosworth and sister of Kent D. Bosworth. Preceded in death by father, Gary L. Bosworth and ORQJ WLPH VLJQLÂżFDQW RWKHU .HQQ\ 3D\QH ZKR GLHG 2FW 18, 2018. Her brother Kent lives in Las Vegas, Nevada; mother, Ethylene Bosworth lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Graveside service will be in Wellsville, Kansas at a later date.

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Methamphetamine allegedly found during traffic stop in Rosemount A Minneapolis man was arrested Nov. 29 and charged with a felony controlled substance crime after he was allegedly found with methamphetamine during a traffic stop. While officers were conducting surveillance at a residence in Rosemount Nov. 29, a vehicle leaving the residence failed to signal and the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license plate light was inop-

erative, so the vehicle was pulled over. The front passenger, Kenneth Jagger Crawford, 33, of Minneapolis, initially gave the officer a false name. The officer asked him to step out of the vehicle, and Crawford immediately ran away. Crawford was then tackled as he fought with the officer in an attempt to

get away. The officer told Crawford he was under arrest and commanded him to stop resisting, but Crawford ignored the commands. Crawford was eventually handcuffed, and he allegedly had a plastic bag containing 2.4 grams of methamphetamine. Crawford has five prior felony controlled sub-

stance convictions. He was charged in Dakota County District Court with felony fifthdegree (possession) controlled substance crime along with giving false information to police and obstructing the legal process, both misdemeanors. The total charges carry a maximum penalty of five years, 180 days in jail, and a $12,000 fine.

Business Buzz New restaurant coming to Lakeville B-52 Burgers and Brew is coming soon to downtown Lakeville. The new full-service restaurant and bar will be located in the 5,650-square-foot former Erickson Drug building at 20751 Holyoke Ave. This will be a second location for the business, which has an existing location in Inver Grove Heights.

ALDI gets building permit in Lakeville ALDI was issued a building permit in November to construct a new location south of Emagine Lakeville Theatre and north of the Allina Clinic on Keokuk Avenue. Footings and foundation work has begun and the new 23,000-square-foot building is anticipated to open in mid-2019, according to the city.