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Dulcimer Day at Farmington schools Cold weather puts focus on homeless Several resources available |in Dakota County by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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Parent volunteers help Meadowview Elementary fourth-graders build dulcimers Friday, Jan. 18. Each elementary school in the Farmington School District teaches a dulcimer unit, where students learn music in addition to math and science concepts. Other Farmington schools will hold workshops throughout the month of February. For more on the dulcimer-building worskhops, see the story on Page 2A of this newspaper.

Cold can be crippling for seniors, children Tips on what to look for and steps to take during severe cold by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Extremely cold temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday led all school districts in the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area to cancel classes. A wind chill warning went into effect Tuesday afternoon and lasted through Thursday afternoon. Wind chill temperatures reached minus 50 in parts of the state on Tuesday morning. Those kinds of temperatures can be dangerous for anyone, but particularly for vulnerable populations like seniors and young children.

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According to Dr. Bradley Burns, emergency physician at Fairview Ridges Hospital, those populations are vulnerable for a number of reasons. Decreased mobility, greater risk of falling outside, fatigue and nutritional insufficiency are all factors that can put both seniors and children at risk, he said. Children are also at risk for cold-related injuries “because they still need close observation and care and sometimes don’t make the best decisions,” Burns said. Burns noted that as people age, the likelihood that they have chronic health conditions in-

creases. Certain health conditions can speed up the process of frostbite or cold injury, including diabetes and conditions that affect blood vessels.

Prevention Burns said the number of cold injury cases goes up once the air temperature is below about 10 degrees and the wind speed is above 10 mph. If possible, the best thing to do is simply to stay inside. But if people have to go outside, having adequate protection is important, Burns said. In other words, Mom’s advice to wear that winter hat and gloves isn’t just nagging.

Winter gear creates a wind barrier and a barrier to cold materials, Burns said. “Simply touching cold materials like metal, much like if you’d hold an ice cube in your hand, it can actually give you a cold injury far faster than just the wind itself,” Burns said. Dressing warm is a good thing, but that said, people need to be aware of not getting wet. If someone has many layers on but they’re sweating, that can have a detrimental effect and make cold injuries set in faster, Burns said. People should use their judgment See Weather, 12A

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When it’s minus 32 degrees outside and wind is blowing, being inside becomes extremely important. But not everyone in Dakota County has a safe, warm place to stay. “Homelessness doesn’t really know what the weather is going to be,” said Christina Woodlee, associate director at Bridge for Youth. “There are people who will be sleeping outside (Tuesday night) for sure. We’re talking life or death.” The Bridge for Youth (www.bridgeforyouth.org) operates in Minneapolis, but serves youths from Dakota County. They provide shelters services for unaccompanied people under the age of 18. Woodlee said the fastest growing population of those without homes are pregnant young women and people under the age of 18 with a child. “There’s a community gap right now,” Woodlee said. “I don’t think anyone wants to think about homeless babies sleeping outside right now, but there probably are.” Bridge for Youth is planning on launching a service for pregnant and homeless teens in Minnesota this spring, but for now they’re focused on the increasing number of calls. Woodlee said there’s about 6,000 people under the age of 18 who are homeless in Minnesota on any given night and there’s only about 300 beds available. “There’s thousands of

youth sleeping in places that are not safe,” Woodlee said. “And it takes about 72 hours for homeless youth to be drawn into prostitution and sex trafficking.” There are several resources for homeless individuals in Dakota County. The Matrix Emergency Shelter (651-319-2153) is operating a temporary winter shelter for 50 adults in Dakota County through mid-April. Currently it’s operating out of Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W. County Road 42, in Apple Valley. The shelter is open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. It serves both dinner and breakfast. The Link’s CORE Drop in Center (612-2057944) runs the daytime services at Grace Lutheran Church from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday for people of all ages. Dakota Woodlands Family Shelter (www.dakotawoodlands.org) in Eagan takes in families with minor children and single adult women. Madeline Kastler, Dakota County deputy director with housing and community resources, said even though there’s a wait list at Dakota Woodlands right now, “we want people to call anyway (Housing Crisis Line 651-5545751 Ext. 1). If they’re outside, give us a call.” Dakota County Crisis Response Unit will accept calls after hours at 952-891-7171, and Ally Homeless Street Outreach Services can be reached at 612-875-9683. With school out of session for much of this week, many homeless See Homeless, 12A

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Continuing a music tradition Farmington students celebrate over 20 years of making dulcimers by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

For many children, their first musical instrument was something simple: a tissue box with rubber bands or a couple of paper plates stapled together with popcorn kernels rattling inside. Plenty of schools have recorder units in third or fourth grade as well. But music class looks a little different in Farmington. Dulcimers have been the instrument of choice for the last 20 years or so. Each District 192 elementary school has a Dulcimer Day where students create their own musical instruments, learn to play them, and get to keep them for years to come. Dulcimers are fretted string instruments similar to zithers. Typically they have three to four strings, but the versions created in Farmington schools have a single string. That makes it easier for the fourth grade students to learn, explained Karen Mueller, who helps lead the dulcimer workshops with fellow musician Ross Sutter. “It’s a great instrument for kids to get introduced to strings because the frets are numbered, so the music is written out by fret number,” Mueller said. “It’s a way that they can start to play music without having to even be able to read notes.”

Mueller is a top-rated dulcimer and autoharp player who was voted the 1986 international autoharp champion. She teaches general music classes during the week, teaches private lessons, and does school residencies across the state and across the country. Her co-teacher, Sutter, is also a musician who

plays guitar, dulcimer, button accordion and bodhran (Irish drum). He has created instrument building workshops that have been implemented from Chicago to Sweden, but it all started in Farmington. About 30 years ago, Sutter was teaching at the Science Museum of Minnesota when he noticed

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Top left: Meadowview Elementary fourth-graders put the finishing touches on their single-string dulcimers on Jan. 18, with help from musician Ross Sutter. Sutter and fellow musician Karen Mueller visit Farmington elementary schools every year to teach students how to build and play the instruments. Top right: Mueller teaches a dulcimer lesson Jan. 18 to Meadowview Elementary fourth-graders. that if children were building instruments, they were usually things like Kleenex box guitars. He wanted change that; to teach children to build inexpensive, easy-to-play instruments that were significant. Sutter experimented with various ideas, and eventually landed on the one-string dulcimer. He estimates that he first taught the dulcimer-building workshop in the late ’90s, at Akin Road Elementary in Farmington. It started as a weeklong unit, but after one to two years, Sutter enlisted the help of Mueller. Soon, Farmington parents volunteered to help build the dulcimers, and the weeklong construction was cut down to a single school day. Now the dulcimer days have become a tradition in Farmington. On Friday, Jan. 18, parent volunteers packed the fourth-grade commons area at Meadowview Elementary, helping their children string

the instruments. Looking around at the parents, Sutter joked, “Some parents sort of figure out their life according to how many dulcimers they’ve built now.” “If they have four kids, they’ll say, ‘Yup, this is my fourth dulcimer — life is moving on,’ ” Sutter said. Building and playing the instruments not only teaches the children about music, it also helps in other subjects. Students learn math when they measure and mark fractions on the fingerboard, and learn about the science of sound. The workshop has proved successful — Sutter estimates he and Mueller help students build about 2,000 dulcimers a year in various school districts, with about 600 of those built by Farmington students. Some students have gone on to bring their dulcimers to college, and Sutter said one former dulcimer-building student is now a nationally touring

mandolin player. Dulcimer fever has also spread to the senior population: The Dum Ditties Dulcimer Club regularly meets at Farmington’s Rambling River Center, and Mueller and Sutter have taught people of all ages to build and play the dulcimer. But whether he’s teaching Minnesota seniors or Swedish schoolchildren, Sutter remembers where the dulcimer workshops began. “It all started in Farmington and it was the support of the teachers here. … I’ve always been really grateful to Farmington for having supported this project and encouraged it,” Sutter said. Upcoming dulcimer workshops will be held Feb. 22 at North Trail Elementary, Feb. 25 at Farmington Elementary, Feb. 28 at Riverview Elementary and March 1 at Akin Road Elementary. Jody Peters can be reached at jody.peters@ecm-inc.com.

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Business Business Buzz Chamber annual meeting set Feb. 12 Craig Samitt, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, will be the keynote speaker at the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Mendakota Country Club. Samitt will share his experiences and the value of collaboration through this year’s theme “Better Together.” Cost is $30 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Registration is required. For more information, contact Diane Mavis at 651-288-9202 or dmavis@ dcrchamber.com.

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Halvor Lanes named a Best Fleet to Drive For Halvor Lines Inc., which operates a trucking terminal in Rosemount, has been named a 2019 Best Fleet to Drive For – an honor it has received seven years in a row. Only 20 of the nation’s trucking companies earn a Best Fleet designation each year. Companies must be nominated by at least one driver to be considered for the honor. Headquartered in Superior, Wisconsin, it also has a terminal in South Bend, Indiana.

Halvor has made significant investments in Rosemount in the past year, opening a larger terminal with a state-of-the-art truck repair center. About 140 of Halvor’s 500-plus drivers are dispatched out of the Rosemount terminal, which is staffed by 25 employees. Best Fleets is administered through the Truckload Carrier’s Association and CarriersEdge, a company specializing in driver training and retention. Once nominated, companies participate in an extensive survey and evaluation that includes additional input from company drivers. The evaluation covers a broad range of topics, including pay and benefits, safety practices, innovation, training, advancement opportunities, and overall company culture. In addition to surveys, participants also participate in a 90-minute interview with representatives of CarriersEdge and the TCA. “Earning a Best Fleets designation is a real honor, particularly because it is based heavily on driver nominations and on input from surveys of our drivers,” said Halvor CEO Jon Vinje. “The evaluation process is rigorous, but worth the work, because we gain valuable insights that help us better serve our drivers each year.” This year’s honor was particularly meaningful, as it was based on data collected in 2018, the year Halvor Lines marked its 50th anniversary. The company was founded in 1968 by Jon’s father, Bill Vinje, and four other truck drivers who hauled snowmobiles and Christmas trees across Canada and the U.S. Best Fleets is not the only honor Halvor has earned in recent years. Other awards include the U.S. EPA’s SmartWay Excellence Award (2016-18), as well as numerous safety awards from the Truckload Carrier’s Association and the Minnesota Trucking Association. Halvor was also named a “Patriotic Employer” by the U.S. Secretary of Defense and has also won several awards for its workplace employee health programs.

MN chambers kick off legislative agenda The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce launched its legislative agenda at its annual Session Priorities event on Jan. 9, outlining initiatives to grow the state’s economy for the benefit of all Minnesotans. Five major priorities will frame the Minnesota Chamber’s initiatives at the Capitol. • Tax competitiveness: Ensure that the tax climate supports long-term success. • Health care: Ensure quality care is affordable and accessible to all Minnesotans while enhancing the ability of employers to provide coverage to their employees. • Workplace mandates: Preserve the right of private employers to develop wage and benefit packages that best suit the distinctive needs of companies and employees. • Transportation: Ensure Minnesota has a safe, reliable and efficient multimodal transportation system through sustained and strategic funding for roads, bridges and transit. • Workforce development: Accelerate privatesector workforce efforts to help employers attract and retain the skilled workers they need to compete. The Minnesota Chamber Federation represents about 40 local chambers of commerce statewide, including the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce.

More restaurants could be coming to Rosemount Interest renewed in Pizza Hut/ Hong Kong Bistro site by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Rosemount residents could have a few more places to eat in a few months. Developers have renewed interest in building a new multi-unit commercial building at the old Pizza Hut/Hong Kong Bistro location in Rosemount. The building would be between the Arby’s/Chipotle Mexican Grill and McDonald’s restaurants south of County Road 42, west of Canada Avenue. The city approved a conditional use permit and site plan for the construction of a new building in 2017. The plan at the time

is that it would house three tenants, two retail and one restaurant. While the permit essentially lapsed, the Planning Commission approved the measure for a similar plan during a meeting last week. This time it includes two restaurants. Developers didn’t share say at the meeting what restaurants they would be locating at the site. John Green Partnership is proposing a 5,872-square-foot structure with two restaurants and one retail/service tenant. One restaurant is anticipated to have 79 seats, 55 inside and 24 outside on a patio along with a drive-

thru, according to city planner Anthony Nemcek. The other restaurant would have 35 seats, and a 2,000-square-foot retail service store would be in the middle. Planning Commission members had some questions about the drive-thru and traffic in the area. Nemcek added that this location was home to a restaurant before, so there aren’t any concerns about traffic. The Rosemount City Council will likely take up the measure at its next meeting. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Opinion Legislators must correct trust fund raid Now that Gov. Tim Walz and the 2019 Legislature have begun work, we believe their agenda must include correcting a serious breach of constitutional authority that includes an ill-conceived financial scheme. This 2018 legislation thwarts the will of Minnesota voters and compounds the costs of certain capital improvements over the next two decades. Our constitution directs 40 percent of state lottery net proceeds to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. That fund may only be spent as authorized by the Legislature for “protection, conservation, preservation and enhancement of the state’s … natural resources.” Minnesota law provides, “The trust fund may not be used as a substitute for traditional sources of funding environmental and natural resources activities.” By law, the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources must review proposals and make recommendations to the Legislature for expenditures from the trust. This process worked well since 1988, when the trust fund and lottery were approved by voters as amendments to the state constitution – until the 2018 session, that is. The final bill enacted during the con-

ECM Editorial tentious 2018 session was the biennial capital investment bill, commonly called the bonding bill. It also included appropriations from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund that had been recommended after LCCMR review. A surprise was revealed late in the afternoon of the last day when a committee unveiled a $98 million raid on the Trust Fund. There was no opportunity for public testimony. It was just tucked into this voluminous bill. Given the crunch of business that last day, quite likely most legislators had no idea this provision even existed. Foolishly, the irresponsible legislators concocted a scheme using “appropriation” bonds to be paid from the Trust Fund over the next 20 years, rather than using standard general obligation bonds. Apparently, this was an attempt to appear to be spending less by not counting these bond authorizations against selfimposed limits. But, because bondholders have less security, the market requires higher interest rates, and consequently

greater debt service costs. Minnesota Management and Budget has estimated the “appropriation” bonds to incur $66 million in interest. This compares to $31 million estimated interest for traditional general obligation bonds. The $98 million funds many municipal sewer and water projects, which the governor recommended be included among the authorized state general obligation bonds. For decades, the state has authorized similar projects among those traditional bonds in the biennial bonding bill. For unknown reasons, Gov. Mark Dayton signed this bill into law without a line-item veto of the $98 million Trust Fund raid. Dayton did, however, send a strongly worded message to legislators upon returning the signed bill, saying they “shamefully subverted” the prescribed LCCMR process. Dayton continued, “Even worse, legislators invaded the Trust Fund to pay for another $98 million of projects through issuing Appropriation Bonds. I strongly urge future legislatures to immediately correct this travesty and restore the integrity of this 30-year-old fund for future generations.” Over three decades, with the overwhelming passage of three separate con-

stitutional amendments relating to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Minnesotans have made clear their support. Legislators need to heed that message. A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of this Trust Fund raid has been filed, and with this cloud of uncertainty the “appropriation” bonds authorized last May have not been issued. Moreover, they likely will not be issued for months or maybe years, if ever. This is unfortunate for those needing funds for the affected projects. We wholeheartedly agree with Dayton’s statement urging quick legislative action to fix the problem and not wait for resolution of the litigation. The simplest, quickest solution is to authorize $98 million of general obligation bonds to replace those authorized by the Trust Fund raid. Furthermore, we implore legislators to cease these smoke and mirrors tactics that create suspicion and mistrust with the citizenry. This is an opinion of the Adams Publishing-ECM Editorial Board. Reactions welcome. Send to: editorial.board@ecm-inc. com.

Gas tax issue illustrates rural, urban divide by Isaac Orr SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Star Tribune recently ran an opinion piece by James Lefestey, who advocated for an increase in the gas tax to finance infrastructure improvements and to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but cautioned lawmakers to keep rural Minnesotans in mind when crafting this policy. While it is admirable that the author wants to be sensitive to the needs of rural Minnesotans, the editorial further illustrates how people living in the metro area have scant idea how the policies they advocate harm those living outside of it. I grew up on a small dairy farm in ru-

Guest Columnist Isaac Orr ral Wisconsin, helping my family raise 140 head of cattle while farming 500 acres, and many of the challenges we faced are the same challenges families currently face throughout rural Minnesota. I hope my life experiences can help me communicate the rural perspective to a broader audience. First, it is important to realize that

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reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the agricultural sector will be a much larger undertaking than promoting wind and solar, having an electric farm exhibit at the State Fair, or subsidizing electric farm equipment. The largest obstacle to reducing carbon dioxide emissions is that it simply isn’t possible to run a farm on just wind or solar. Electric fences only work when they’re electrified, but wind and solar only produce electricity when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining. Farms require electricity every hour of the day. In Minnesota, this electricity is provided by coal, natural gas, and nuclear power plants because they generate electricity regardless of weather conditions. I’ve chased enough fleeing cows back into the pasture at 2 a.m. in the middle of January to know that few farmers will forego a steadily electrified fence so people living in the metro can feel warm fuzzy feelings about reducing their carbon dioxide emissions. Electric tractors are also problematic. The John Deere electric tractor discussed by the author costs $634,000 and can only run for up to four hours before it must be recharged for three. In contrast, a nearly new Case IH Magnum tractor retails for $264,000, and these tractors can run for up to eight hours before they must take about 15 minutes to refuel. Even if cost were not an issue, the four-hour battery life would be. It is

not unusual for farmers to spend 12 to 16 hours per day behind the wheel during planting season to prepare the fields, plant the crops, apply fertilizer etc. There simply isn’t enough time to wait for three hours for recharging during this time of year, especially if we have a late, or exceptionally wet, spring. Electric conversion kits for trucks are also unrealistic because converted trucks have a range of about 87 miles, without factoring in diminished range for hauling livestock or grain to market. My dad frequently hauled cattle 376 miles, round trip, to a sale barn in Bloomington, Wisconsin, which routinely pays the best prices for beef cattle. An electric truck simply won’t get this job done, and a 25 cent per gallon gas tax assessed on a truck that gets 11 to 14 miles per gallon while towing six 1,500 pound steers feels like piling on when the United States Department of Agriculture projects net farm income will be down 12 percent this year. I appreciate the author’s intent, but this article still feels like the author is talking at, rather than listening to, how the policies being advocated by the author will make it more difficult for small farmers to keep food on our tables and make a living off the land. Isaac Orr is a policy fellow at Center of the American Experiment. He is at isaac. orr@americanexperiment.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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2040 local comprehensive plans — planning for the future by Don Heinzman SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A major planning process is underway that could affect the community where you live in the seven-county metropolitan area. By law, 168 communities, townships and counties have to submit comprehensive plans for growth and development to the Metropolitan Council based on 2040 needs, population and employment projections. So far, the Met Council has checked and approved the comp plans for six governmental units. Lisa Barajas, the Met Council’s community development director, figures it could take up to two years before all the plans are reviewed, with most of the reviews occurring this year. The Met Council uses its overall comprehensive plan, called “Thrive MSP 2040,” to evaluate the individual plans. The idea, said one council spokesperson, is to synchronize population growth with the “super systems,” particularly sanitary sewer capacity, transportation, regional parks and affordable housing.

Staff Columnist Don Heinzman The local and regional planning partnership helps to ensure the region has infrastructure capacity in place where it’s needed and that services are provided in a manner that is efficient and cost effective. The Thrive plan has some eye-opening projections for the next decades. The region is projected to grow by 884,000 residents, a gain of 29 percent over 2010. Two-thirds will come from natural growth and one-third from inmigration. By 2040, 40 percent of residents will be people of color compared to 24 percent in 2010. The region will age rapidly. More than 1 in 5 will be ages 65 and older by 2040, compared to 1 in 9 in 2010. Between 2010 and 2040, the region is expected to add 495,000 new jobs to the

1.5 million jobs in 2010. The total value added by all industry sectors will rise to $400 billion. There are challenges on the horizon. There will be a growing need to preserve and maintain aging infrastructure with limited resources. Crumbling roads and bridges will require higher investment to maintain the highway system. Unless you pay attention, you could be unaware that your community, mainly the planning commission, developed a local 2040 plan, and recommended it to your city government, which is supposed to hold a hearing and vote its approval. That plan then is checked for technicalities, and in some cases, sent back with recommendations to address those technicalities. Finally, your community’s plan will go to the Met Council’s Community Development Committee, composed of Met Council members, which makes a recommendation to the full council. Barajas said she’s noticed communities are developing plans to have more affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents. Already 12 com-

munities have said they adopted local inclusionary housing ordinances to develop more affordable housing. Some require up to 20 percent of new multifamily housing to be affordable, while others require developers to pay a certain fee if they choose not to build affordable homes. Barajas said the solutions are up to the individual communities, although the Met Council is encouraging communities, when appropriate, to include multi-modal transportation options in their plans. In other words, means of transportation other than the automobile. She also has noticed the mention of planning for driverless cars in some of the comp plans. The individual comp 2040 plans should be available for you to read at your city hall. They may be worth reading, because your future is at stake and planning makes sense. Don Heinzman is a columnist for Adams Publishing Group of East Central Minnesota. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Rosemount residents invited to help set the agenda by Bill Droste SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Many of us start the new year with renewed energy and a sense of purpose. That’s also the way 2019 is beginning for Rosemount city government. And there’s a way you can help us keep the energy flowing. We were joined on the City Council this month by two new members who are busy learning from the inside about how the city operates. Tammy Block and Paul Essler are providing fresh voices and perspectives on what our government should accomplish for citizens. They are sharing their views on what our priorities should be. The council has always had a formal goal-setting process after the start of the year. The emphasis may change from time to time, but the dedication to finding efficient ways to provide services is a constant. Our first meeting devoted to reviewing the goals was last week. We’ll meet again before we finalize what we expect the city staff to work toward for this year and next. We’d also like to give you a chance to share your views with us informally. So we’ve scheduled the first of several opportunities that we’re calling “Coffee with the Council.” We think of it as a way to chat about the issues coming up for a decision, and we plan to do it on the second Saturday of every month. The first one will be Saturday, Feb. 9, at 9 a.m. in the meeting room at the Robert Trail Library. The city’s success depends on your good ideas. The council’s regular meetings are always open to the public, but they often have a narrow focus. We hope citizens will join us at the coffees to share the big picture. We want your wisdom about what we’d all like Rosemount to become, and how we can get there. There’s one part of the process that

Guest Columnist Bill Droste got a jump start because of the schedule of the Minnesota Legislature. Near the opening of each session, we offer our legislative goals to the lawmakers who represent us. State Sen. Greg Clausen, DFL-Apple Valley, has been a strong advocate for Rosemount’s needs, and now he is joined by Rep. John Huot, DFL-Rosemount, in the state House. We are optimistic that we can work together to serve our constituents, and I have already met with both legislators to deepen our partnership. The council this month approved a list of issues that will be important for us at the Capitol, and I shared that list with Huot and Clausen. They include improvements to the transportation network in Rosemount that would make it easier for residents and visitors to move around. In particular, the council would like funding to improve the safety of the entrance to Rosemount High School from Highway 3. As traffic levels have increased, it’s become more difficult for students and parents to negotiate this intersection. We’re also asking for state assistance to complete the interchange on Highway 52 and County Road 42. And we support Dakota County’s request for funding to finish the Mississippi River Regional Trail. We also hope that the state authorizes the National Guard to transfer land on Biscayne Avenue that could be used for a potential city facility. And we’d like the state to clarify rules on the use of aerial drones and for the state to take over licensing of massage therapists.

There are many details in all of this work, and it can make it difficult for citizens to take part. We know modern life puts a lot of demands on our residents’ schedules. But we hope you will find the time to join us on Feb. 9 to

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Obituaries

Clarice E. Sprengeler

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Age 81, of Apple Valley MN born April 12, 1937 in Barron, WI to Clarence & Ellen Hoff, died peacefully at home on January 23, 2019 surrounded by family after a four-year struggle with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Clarice enjoyed doing family genealogy and was active in her church. She also loved to travel. Clarice and her husband, Ron, visited all 50 of the United States and 26 countries. She is preceded in death by her son, Wayne Sprengeler and brother, Don Hoff. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 57 years, Ron; daughters, Sonya (Brad) McCumber and Dawn (Abdul) Khalifa; son, Mike (Tricia) Sprengeler; seven grandchildren: Shelly and Kelly McCumber, Aisha Khalifa Berg and Sammy, Ben, Jack and Lyla Sprengeler; brother, Larry (LuAnn) Hoff; sisters, Cheryl (Bob) Gehring and Sonya (Dave) Slattengren and many nieces, nephews family and friends. A funeral service was held 11:00 am, Monday, January 28, 2019 with a visitation one hour before at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 151 East County Road 42, Burnsville. Clarice was laid to rest at Fort Snelling NaWLRQDO &HPHWHU\ ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PHPRULDOV PD\ EH sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Shepherd Care Committee. Henry W. Anderson (952)432-2331 www.HenryWAnderson.com

Gwendolyn Haisting, age 100, passed away peacefully at Fairview Ridges hospital in Burnsville, MN on Thursday, January 17, 2019. She was born on May 8, 1918, in Highland, WI, the daughter of John and Alvina Harms. Gwen was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Perry Haisting (in 2008), her parents and her 12 siblings. She is survived by her three children, Eugene Haisting and Lil Hipp of Washburn WI, Ronald Haisting and Marty (Miller) Haisting of Navarre, FL and Larry and Chris Haisting of Lakeville, MN; six grandchildren, Holly Haisting, Jessica (husband Chris Dunlop), Scott Haisting (wife Rachel), Nanette (husband Tom Almon), Mark Haisting (wife Lynne Haisting) and Susanna (husband Carl Ferrans); and 10 great-grandchildren Gwen worked at Oscar Mayer in Madison for 33 years before retiring in Mesa, AZ. She and her husband later moved to the Midwest to be near family. The family is planning a memorial service to celebrate Gwenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life in the spring. The Cremation Society of Minnesota is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Letters Listen to the people To the editor: Funding for the border wall and illegal immigration are hot button issues. As the great-granddaughter of first generation German-Americans, I compare my family stories with those of people I see every day. They work hard. They are beyond eager to learn. They wish to maintain their native language in their homes so their children will stay connected to their heritage. The sole difference is skin color. Building a wall is nothing more than a response to the unmitigated fear of living in a country that is not mostly white. I genuinely feel sorry for those who assert the need to protect us from crime, drugs and this supposedly imminent moral decline so succinctly explained through statistics. People are not numbers. People have voices; talk to them. They have stories; listen to them. Let us not assume the worst, but instead, reach out to people. Building a wall is not in line with American values as they have been taught to me, nor is it in line with social justice in my community or my country. CHRISTINE BROMLEY Lakeville

Democrats will lose the war To the editor: I would like to thank Jon Rukavina for his letter published in the Jan 25 edition, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Border security needed.â&#x20AC;? He hit the nail on the head as I see it. Now as I write this, President Donald Trump has agreed to open up the government without his wall but agreeing to further discussions. I guess the Democrats won the battle but will probably lose the war over their pettiness. Anyone with a brain it seems knows the border is a sieve and a wall appears to be the right choice however you wish to define it. Now that the Dems won their way politically Trump has them right were he wants them because hell or high water Trump will get what he wants and the Democrats have no shot left. The smart thing for the Dems was to give him his wall with concessions such as immigration reform that they could want. Have we sent idiots to Washington? JACK HERRICK Burnsville

Business Calendar To submit items for the Shield. Cost: $30 members, Business Calendar, email: $50 nonmembers. Registration darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. required. Information: Diane Mavis at 651-288-9202 or dmaBurnsville Chamber of Com- vis@dcrchamber.com. merce events: â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, Feb. 13, Lakeville Area Chamber of 3-4:30 p.m., State of the City Commerce events: Address, Ames Center, 12600 â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:30Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free. 8:30 p.m., Suds for Scholars, Registration required. Informa- Holiday Inn Lakeville, 20800 tion: 952-435-6000 or jennifer@ Kenrick Ave. Tickets: $25. Inburnsvillechamber.com. formation: Amy Green at amy@ lakevillechambercvb.org. Dakota County Regional â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, Feb. 14, 11:30 Chamber of Commerce a.m. to 1 p.m., Women in Busievents: ness Luncheon, Crystal Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30-9 a.m., Golf Club, 16725 Innsbrook Public Affairs Breakfast, Lost Drive, Lakeville. Speaker: KelSpur Golf and Event Center, cey Carlson of FOX 9 News. 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Cost: $30 members, $35 nonEagan. Cost: $25 members, members. Information: Shanen $40 nonmembers. Registration or Krista at 952-469-2020 or required. Information: Diane info@lakevillechamber.org. Mavis at 651-288-9202 or dmavis@dcrchamber.com. Business networking group â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, Feb. 6, 4:30- events: 6 p.m., Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connect Happy â&#x20AC;˘ Leads to Referrals ChapHour, Bourbon Butcher Kitch- ter of BNI meets 7:30 a.m. en & Bar, 20700 Chippendale Tuesdays at Vivo Kitchen, Ave., Farmington. Free. Cash 15435 Founders Lane, Apple bar provided. Information: Ni- Valley. Information: Helen Pecole McCarthy at nmccarthy@ terson, 952-412-0265. dcrchamber.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Sunrise Results meets â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, Feb. 12, 11 Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. for a.m. to 1 p.m., DCRC Annual networking and an 8-9 a.m. Meeting, Mendakota Country meeting at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive, Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Mendota Heights. Keynote Information: Tom Van Delist, speaker: Craig Samitt, presi- 612-325-7275. dent and CEO, Blue Cross Blue

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MDH: Farmington nursing home resident who fell out of bed was neglected According to MDH investigation, claims of neglect were substantiated by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A report filed by the Minnesota Department of Health found that a Farmington nursing home employee neglected a patient who later died. The incident reportedly occurred at Trinity Care Center on Aug. 24. The report indicates that the patient was neglected after he fell out of bed. The employee was called to help when the patient fell. When she arrived to the patient’s room, he was taking his last breaths. The employee checked for vital signs using a stethoscope but couldn’t find a heartbeat.

The report indicates that no resuscitation efforts were made, though the patient had signed a Provider Orders for LifeSustaining Treatment, meaning he wished for staff to attempt resuscitation or CPR if he stopped breathing and had no heartbeat. The patient, who had a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, was found to have died from the lung disease and natural causes, according to the report. In the report, the patient’s primary care physician said the patient’s wishes were not followed. She stated it was unlikely the patient would have

survived even if CPR were initiated. During the MDH’s investigation, which concluded Dec. 14, they interviewed the employee and seven “credible sources,” including other employees. The employee accused of neglect said she did not provide resuscitative efforts because she didn’t know the resident was a full code patient and didn’t think to check the code status. According to the report, MDH interviewed another employee Nov. 26. That employee stated that during shift report, the employee accused of neglect communicated that “it was obvious (the

Seniors Driver improvement classes for seniors The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer 55-plus driver-discount courses on the following days. Four-hour refresher courses: • Noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 15 (Course No. 43770), Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley. • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 23 (Course No. 43392), Lakeville Senior Center – Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. • 1-5 p.m. Feb. 26 (Course No. 43253), Burnsville Senior Center, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway – Door 11 or 12, Burnsville. Eight-hour first-time courses: • 5:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 (Course No. 43226), Burnsville Senior Center, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway – Door 11 or 12, Burnsville. • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26 (Course No. 43786), Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley. • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 11 (Course No. 42583), Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Completion of an eighthour course qualifies participants for a savings of up to 10 percent on auto insurance. To maintain the discount, participants

patient) was going to go and that she was not about to do CPR on a dead guy.” The report found that claims of neglect were substantiated and the employee in question was responsible. The employee is no longer employed by Trinity Care Center. The investigation by

MDH found no related issues at Trinity Care Center. The report noted that since the incident, Trinity has provided re-education to all licensed staff on policies, responding to an unresponsive resident and how to determine code status. Trinity also conduct-

ed a mandatory licensed nurse meeting to review scenarios and code blue procedures (code blue meaning heartbeat or respiration stops). Nursing checklists during code blue events were adjusted, and weekly audits are in place to ensure proper code status communication.

ACADEMY must complete a four-hour refresher every three years. The courses are open to the public; however, preregistration is required. The fee for the four-hour refresher is $22; the eighthour course is $26. Courses are also available online at www.mnsafetycenter. org. For more information or to register, visit www. mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294.

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, Feb. 4 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Line Dance, 9:30 a.m.; Dulcimer Club, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; 500 Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Kindness Rocks, 1 p.m. Deadline: Sisters of Peace. Tuesday, Feb. 5 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Bunko, 1 p.m.; Wood Carving, 1 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 – Happy Feet, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Fitness Center Orientation, 9:30 a.m.; Health Insurance Counseling, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; “You Smell Barn,” 10:45 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.; Coloring Group, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 – Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Dulcimer

Practice, 1 p.m. Deadline: Valentine’s Party. Friday, Feb. 8 – Coffee Cafe, 8:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.

Rosemount seniors The following activities are sponsored by the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department and the Rosemount Area Seniors. For more information, call the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department at 651-322-6000. Monday, Feb. 4 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Bridge, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; 500, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 – Coffee at Cub, 8 a.m.; Bid Euchre, 9 a.m.; Open Painting, 10 a.m.; Blood Pressure Checks, 10:45 a.m.; Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Restorative Yoga, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Tax Assistance, 8:30 a.m.; Canasta, 10 a.m.; Quilting Club, 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 – Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 1 p.m.; PHD/ UFO, 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 – Euchre, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Bluegrass Concert, 7 p.m. The Rosemount Area Seniors are located in the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Check monitors and room schedules at the facility for activity locations.

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Craig’s first town hall a civil discussion Health care, environment, shutdowns were topics at Burnsville High School by Tad Johnson

health care, the so-called Medicare for All or single payer, in two years as some lawmakers have suggested. “We have to change the way we pay for health care in this country,” Craig said. “We should make it outcome based, and we are paying for volume.” She said she wants to ensure we are not rewarding doctors for more care but the best care. Craig said during the town hall that she supports the federal government being allowed to negotiate for better pricing on prescription drugs, creating a set of qualifications for certain people to buy-in to Medicare to expand the pool and create competition.

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Twenty-three days after being sworn in as the 2nd District U.S. representative, Angie Craig, a Democrat from Eagan, held a town hall at Burnsville High School where an estimated 300 people gathered in the school’s commons. Craig, who said she plans to hold monthly such gatherings in the district, fielded questions for more than the planned hourlong Q-and-A on topics such as health care, the environment and the 35-day partial government shutdown that ended one day before the town hall. Such open invitation gatherings have been a rarity in the 2nd District as former Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline held only a few of them over 14 years, and former U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R-Woodbury, held three hourlong town halls in one day when admission was limited to those who applied for free tickets. The crowd was mostly supportive of Craig as she was met with strong applause, received thanks and congratulations from several speakers, most of the questions leaned Democratic and the loudest applauses were for those expressing more liberal views. Craig expressed in her opening remarks that this would be the first of what

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talk and Craig had two minutes to respond. She said it’s her job as a representative to listen to the views of all of those in her district. Health care provided the widest range of questions as one speaker voiced support for Medicare for All and another favored getting government out of the health care business and turning it over to private companies. In response to the lat-

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Craig said the true heroes of the partial government shutdown were those workers who continued to show up without receiving two paychecks. Her office estimated that 6,000 Minnesota federal workers were affected by the shutdown. She said during the town hall that she would be supporting legislation called the Shutdown to End All Shutdowns Act. Craig said the bill would create strong incentives to prevent another shutdown by withholding the pay of federal lawmakers and certain executive branch officials while forcing them to remain in THE WICKLUNDS Loyal, dependable, Trustworthy, so’s the dog…

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Washington until a deal is reached. The bill also provides that the government will continue running, even if appropriations legislation is not enacted. One speaker said her spouse is a federal law enforcement agent, and they had to take out a forbearance on their mortgage during the shutdown. Craig said if the bill were enacted, federal workers would still be paid during a shutdown. She said both parties have been guilty of shutdown politics. Craig said the 85 new first-term lawmakers want to make sure this is the last shutdown over a policy issue. “You have my personal commitment that I won’t forget what happened,” she said. She said she spoke with Transportation Safety Administration and Federal Aviation Administration employees who live in the 2nd District, and they said issues they were dealing with because of the shutdown prevented them from doing their best. “Ironically, the fight over border security left us less safe,” Craig said. The debate over President Donald Trump’s request for $5.7 billion to construct about 200 miles of a barrier on the U.S. border with Mexico is about more than that single issue, according to Craig. One speaker who said he emigrated from India to the U.S. 12 years ago, asked what kinds of protections he would get as he is still fearful of losing his Green Card status. She said his story is an example of why the U.S. needs comprehensive immigration reform, in addition to providing resources to protect its borders. Craig said she supports the path to citizenship for undocumented people living in the U.S. as outlined in a 2013 bill that had support of the Senate. She said she also supports the increased use of technology on the border, but there may also be places where a wall is needed. “The dialogue we have been having has been constructive,” Craig said. She said the conversation also needs to be about people who are overstaying their visas and the backlog of an estimated 3,000 cases in immigration court. See Craig, 9A

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Reactions Many speakers during the event thanked Craig for having the town hall. Burnsville High School students served as timekeepers during the event, while government teacher Colleen Coleman was the moderator. Coleman and the students said it was exciting to see the information they had been learning in class come to life. The students said they were impressed by the depth of the questions and the responses from Craig.

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Burnsville High School students sang a “Hamilton” musical inspired song they wrote about the Revolutionary War-era Boston Tea Party to start a town hall held by U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Eagan. The event started at 11 a.m. with a vocal performance by Burnsville High School students who were part of the school’s “Hamilton” musical learning program made possible by a grant from the Gilder Lehrman Institute. They performed a song illustrating details about the Revolutionary War era’s 1773 Boston Tea Party. Attending the event were local officials, such as state Sen. Jim Carlson, DFL-Eagan; state Rep. Hunter Cantrell, DFLSavage; Burnsville City Council Member Dan Gustafson and Rosemount-Apple Valley-Ea-

gan School Board Member Craig Angrimson. Gustafson and Angrimson said they were pleased to hear their U.S. representative address questions and concerns from local residents. Angrimson said while there were no questions about education funding, District 196 officials and residents plan a trip to Washington, D.C., soon to talk to legislators about their concerns. A video of the town hall is at SunThisweek. com.

voting process itself.” Meeks speaks out regularly on government issues and has served in several posts in Minnesota and the federal government, including serving as a top assistant to Newt Gingrich, then Speaker of the House. She and her husband live in Minneapolis. The Lincoln Day Tea has been a tradition of MRW for the past 16 years. All the delicacies that are part of a high tea, including finger sandwiches, scones and pastries will be provided. With a host at each table, the tea is served in distinctive teapots and cups with all the traditional accoutrements.

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Metro Republican Women hold Lincoln Day Tea Minnesota political analyst and commentator Annette Meeks, CEO of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, will address “Why Elections Matter” at the annual Ida Van Stone, Lincoln Day High Tea. The mid-day event is at the Mendakota Country Club on Feb. 9. “This annual High Tea provides an elegant setting to honor our 16th President Abraham Lincoln and a beloved past member,” said MRW President Margaret Flower. “Annette Meeks will examine the solid foundation of our democracy and the folly of those who want to erode a basic precept, the

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Twice a year, Akin Road Elementary in Farmington offers Genius Day classes to students. Students choose from over 30 creative courses offered by teachers, paraprofessionals, community members and high school students. The 75-minute courses allow students to investigate a topic of interest that may not be available during the regular school day. On Friday, Jan. 25, class topics included Robotics Coding, Building an Ultimate Roller Coaster, Making Your Drawings Move, the Science of Bread Baking, Mapping the Constellations and CSI Fingerprinting. After classes are over, students share information about their experiences with their classmates. This marks the third year of Genius Day at Akin Road.

RHS speech team continues strong showing

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Eight students on the Rosemount speech team advanced to final rounds at the Eden Prairie Speech Tournament on Jan. 25. Hannah Beumer earned awards in two events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; second place in Extemporaneous Reading and fifth place in Prose Honors. AJ Tabura finished third in Original Oratory, Lauren Sanday finished second in Novice Poetry and the pairing of Amelia Atkinson and Nikki Mills finished second in Novice Duo. Alexis Johnson finished second in Drama Honors and Olivia Betters finished fifth in Poetry Honors. Charley Eatchel finished fifth in the Poetry Merit final. The team competes next week at the Minneapple Tournament in Apple Valley. Back row, from left: AJ Tabura, Hannah Beumer, Alexis Johnson. Front row: Amelia Atkinson, Nikki Mills, Charley Eatchel, Olivia Betters, Lauren Sanday.

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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. AARP Tax-Aide, 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5. Tax preparation help for lowincome seniors, adults and

families. First-come, firstserved. Space is limited. Farmington Afternoon Book Group, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5. The group will discuss “Everybody’s Fool” by Richard Russo. Code Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5. Meet with other coders, work

on projects and learn new tricks in computer programming. Ages: 10-16. Storytime for Babies, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Stories, songs, bounces and playtime for children newborn to 24 months and their caregivers. Ages: 0-2. Storytime for 2s-6s,

10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8. Read, play, sing, talk and write together with stories and activities to develop early literacy skills for toddlers and preschoolers. Siblings welcome. Ages: 2-6. Open Studio, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. 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. Blind Date with a Book, Feb. 1-14. Purchase a book for $1 at this blind date book sale where each

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Religion Luther College Nordic Choir to perform The Luther College Nordic Choir will perform Feb. 9-10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Performances will take place at the 5 p.m. wor-

ship service Saturday, Feb. 9, along with the 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. worship services Sunday, Feb. 10. The choir also will perform a 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday. The program includes “Praise the Name of the Lord” by Sergei Rachmaninoff, “Pater Noster” by Jacob Handl, Psalm 50 by F. Melius Christiansen, as well as hymn arrange-

ments, spirituals and the traditional Nordic Choir closing piece, “O Lord God” by Pavel Chesnokov. Performances during worship services are free; tickets for the Feb. 9 concert are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available online at tickets.luther.edu and at the door.

Valentine Cabaret at Spirit of Life Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church in Apple Valley will hold its annual Valentine Cabaret Saturday, Feb. 9. Once again there will be a silent auction, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. A full dinner will be served at 6 p.m. by members of the church’s Youth Group. The event is a fundraiser for the Youth Group’s mission trip. A variety show following the dinner will be provided by adult and youth members of the church. A live local band will also play throughout the evening. Child care will be provided after the meal for children age 5 and under. The dinner will include lemon chicken piccata over pasta, salad, bread and assorted desserts. A vegetarian meal may be requested by calling the church office in advance. The 2019 mission trip will again take the youth of the church and their sponsors to Mountain Top, Tennessee. Eighteen Youth Group members have signed up, as well as WEATHER, from 1A

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and gauge how much physical activity they’ll be doing when they get dressed. “If you have five sweatshirts on but you’re out shoveling your driveway, you will get sweaty, and that has to go somewhere. So being sure that that humidity, that water, is not affecting things is very important as well,” Burns said.

What to look for Cold can set in faster than people realize. According to Burns, one thing to watch out for is skin numbness, which could indicate lesser-degree frostbite. “That would indicate that there is freezing on the skin,” Burns said. “So if you have a very light HOMELESS, from 1A young people won’t have a place to go either. Dakota County libraries will be open normal business hours in the next few day. Kastler said “they know people are seeking shelter during the day.” Bridge for Youth opened up an additional warming station with cots, warm drinks, snacks and

seven adults. Along with groups from other churches across the country, the participants will conduct a day camp and do work projects on houses in that poverty-stricken area of Appalachia. The cost per person for the trip will be $395, which does not include the rental of two 12seat vans. Tickets for the cabaret are $20 for adults and $15 for children age 12 and younger. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Spirit of Life church office at 952-423-2212. To ensure a place at the table, call by Thursday, Feb. 7, to reserve tickets. A limited number of tickets also will be available at the door. The church is located at 14401 Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley.

Women’s luncheon set Feb. 14 The Minnesota Valley Christian Women’s Connection will hold its Valentine luncheon 12-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Valleywood Golf Course, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley.

Speaker Lisa Fred will share “A Sanctuary in Suffering” on how the accidental death of her husband thrust her into the harsh reality of suffering but prompted unlimited opportunities for growth. She also will play her flute. Luncheon cost is $20. Reservations/cancellations by Saturday, Feb. 9, to Jan at 651-434-5795 or tjmorse2@comcast.net. Sponsored by Stonecroft.

Farmington KCs host pancake breakfast The Farmington Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast 9 a.m. to noon on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, at the Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. The menu will include pancakes, French toast, sausage links, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and water. Goodwill offerings will be accepted. All proceeds will go towards local charitable efforts.

color on the skin — very pale, numb — that would absolutely be a concern that you’d want to get inside.” More severe frostbite symptoms are blistering and darker-colored digits. If someone feels or sees those symptoms, it’s important to get inside. But Burns cautions that it’s important to avoid refreezing the skin. If someone has even a mild frostbite injury and they get warm, then refreeze the skin, that freezethaw cycle is “very damaging to the human body,” Burns said. Bottom line: don’t just get warm, stay warm. People experiencing symptoms of frostbite or hypothermia are encouraged to seek medical attention if possible. Those in need of warming shel-

ters or other cold-weather resources can contact any of the organizations listed in the related cold-weather story in this newspaper, “Cold weather puts focus on homelessness.” Since Nov. 18, there have been 63 cases of frostbite in the Fairview system. A total of 19 of those cases have been within the last week. As it gets colder and the wind picks up, that number will only go up, Burns said. “Making sure that the vulnerable populations that do exist have access to warming centers and staying warm is going to be a big, important thing to try to prevent further injury,” he said.

clothing. Woodlee said its outreach team has also been out handing homeless youth hand warmers, sleeping bags, fleece blankets and multiple pairs of wool socks. “We’re preparing them the best we can,” Woodlee said. While the temperature is expected to rise through the weekend, that doesn’t

mean the issue of homelessness will go away. “I hope (the cold weather) leads to awareness,” Woodlee said. “It’s really cold now so we’re thinking about it. But homelessness isn’t just someone asking for money on an exit ramp. It’s usually invisible.”

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News Briefs Rutherford named Farmington Police Chief Sgt. Gary Rutherford accepted the chief of police position for the Farmington Police Department Tuesday, Jan. 22. “I have every confidence that Gary will do great things for the city, community and department,” said City Administrator David McKnight. “I look forward to what the future holds.” Rutherford has lived in Farmington and been with the department since 2002. He worked for the Lake Crystal Police Department for a year and a half and the Northfield Police Department for 6 years before starting with Farmington. He was promoted to sergeant in January 2007 and temporarily assigned as acting police chief Aug. 1, 2018. “My driving passion in law enforcement has always been training. I’ve been instructing and training in many forms for most of my 23 years on the job,” Rutherford said. “I get great satisfaction from seeing new cops grow and develop into great cops. As chief, I intend to continue driving our staff to develop and improve to meet Farmington’s future needs.” Rutherford will be sworn in as police chief at the Feb. 4 City Council meeting. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and will be streamed online at FarmingtonMN.gov. For more information on the Farmington Police Department, visit FarmingtonMN.gov/Police.

Dan Strumberger named Firefighter of the Year Firefighter Dan Strumberger was announced as the Farmington Fire Department’s 2018 Firefighter of the Year at the department’s annual banquet Friday, Jan. 18. “Dan always has a positive attitude and is a forward thinker,” said Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Allbee. “He never needs to be told what to do and has taken charge at several events we’re involved in. He’s one of those people we can count on without any hesitation. And he has the ability to bond with everyone.” Strumberger has been a paid-on-call firefighter with the department since 2010. He is a retired air traffic controller and has lived in Farmington since 1996. “I’m honored to have announced the 2018 firefighter of the year,” Allbee said. “Thank you to the 2017 Firefighter of the Year, Caleb Bolton, and the other members of the committee for their time in selecting this year’s nominee.” For more information on the Farmington Fire Department, visit FarmingtonMN.gov/Fire.

City awards design contract for improvement on TH3 The city of Farmington awarded a contract for the design of a turn lane on southbound Trunk Highway 3 at 209th Street. The city received funding from the 2020 Metro Cooperative Partnership Program to support construction costs of the project up to $505,000. The co-op project is in very close proximity to the Highway Safety Improvements Project on TH3 that will be completed by MnDOT, also in 2020. The HSIP project includes turn lane improve-

ments on TH3 from Chesterfield Way to 197th in the township. Given the timing synergies and to reduce construction phasing conflicts, the projects will be designed, let and constructed as one project. “The HSIP and co-op project is an excellent example of how the state, township and city can work together to address safety concerns along this corridor,” said Public Works Director Katy Gehler. Survey, design and permitting will occur in 2019 and the project bidding will occur in the spring of 2020. Construction will be completed during the 2020 construction season. For more information on the project, contact Andrew Budde, design manager, at 612-756-2486.

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Rosemount Parks and Recreation programs Register for the following classes online at www.ci.rosemount.mn.us/parks, at the parks and recreation office, or call 651-322-6000 for more information. Yoga, ages 50 and older, 1-2 p.m. Thursdays, Room 200, Steeple Center. Session 2: Feb. 7-28; register by Feb. 6. Session 3: March 7-28; register by March 6. Session 4: April 4-25; register by April 3. Proper breathing and gentle postures will be taught to enhance physical strength and mobility. Chairs are available and can be used to adapt poses for comfort. The class environment will help promote peaceful, joyful and healthy individuals. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats. Cost: $25 per session. Restorative Yoga, 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Room 200, Steeple Center. Session 2: Feb. 5-26; register by Feb. 4. Session 3: March 5-26; register by March 4. Session 4: April 2-23; register by April 1. Yoga poses are held for several minutes, fully supported by bolsters, blocks and blankets for ultimate relaxation. All experience levels are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats, but other equipment is provided. Cost: $25 per session.

‘An Experiment in Creativity’ at Rosemount High School Rosemount High School Performing Arts students will present “ARTS Lab: An Experiment in Creativity” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, in the school’s Performing Arts Center. The performances will have dozens of RHS student artists showing the results of their writing, directing, improvising, and performing in multiple mediums. Attendees will be able to take in several scenes, films, musical numbers, humorous sketches and more. Ticket prices are adults $7, students and seniors $5. Doors open one-half hour prior to curtain. For main performances, people can go to the school’s website at district196. org/rhs/theaterarts and buy tickets as the Click Seat Yourself link. Tickets may also be purchased at the PAC Box Office one hour prior to a performance. Rosemount High School is at 3335 142nd St. W.

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Over 2,000 people attended last Saturday’s Farmington Community Expo held at Farmington High School. People got the chance to visit vendor booths from organizations like Farmington Wee Tigers Preschool and Early Childhood Family Education, and Farmington businesses like Pellicci Ace Hardware. Visitors could see a robot from the Farmington High School Rogue Robotics team in action, and sit behind the handlebars of a motorcycle from the Christian Motorcycle Association. People could also see a demonstration by Officer Gary Tipton and his K-9 partner, Odin. Officer Tom Strese, the high school’s school resource officer, got to be Odin’s chew toy for the day by wearing a bite sleeve. Tipton said the bite sleeve is the 2-year-old Belgian Malinois’ “favorite toy.”

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Sports Tigers, Irish go to the mat

Farmington, Rosemount teams show the way in SSC Tigers girls basketballl leads by three games by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

An 80-43 victory over Burnsville last Friday moved Farmington closer to its first South Suburban Conference girls basketball championship. The Tigers, ranked fourth in Class 4A, are 17-1 overall and 10-0 in the conference. They have a three-game lead over four teams tied for second place – Apple Valley, Eastview, Lakeville North and Shakopee. Sophomore forward Sophie Hart scored 22 points in the Burnsville game, where Farmington took a 45-25 halftime lead. Junior guard Morgan Ebel had 16 points and senior forward Kaitlin Winston scored 15. The Tigers continue to have three players – Hart, Paige Kindseth and Molly Mogensen – averaging at least 12 points a game. Ebel, Winston and Peyton Blandin, all average at least six a game. Farmington has been dominant in a conference that includes two of the top three teams in the 2018 state Class 4A tournament. The Tigers have won seven of their 10 South Suburban games by 14 points or more. But it could get tougher in the second half of the schedule. Farmington has a game remaining against each of the four teams tied for second place and well as one at Lakeville South, which gave their Tigers their closest game (a 51-46 victory) in the first half of the conference schedule. Tuesday’s scheduled game at Lakeville North was postponed because of the extreme cold and will be played Feb. 20.

Photos by Mike Shaughnessy

Four South Suburban Conference wrestling teams battled in meets last Friday at Rosemount High School. (Above) MacAron Kukowski of Farmington gets the advantage against Rosemount’s Haydyn Rehder in a 195-pound match. (Right) Rosemount’s Ezayah Oropeza, ranked first in Class 3A at 220, has his hand raised after pinning Farmington’s Trevor Olson. Farmington won its dual with Rosemount 45-25 and lost to thirdranked Apple Valley 46-22. Rosemount also wrestled Eastview in Friday’s quadrangular, losing 4233.

The Tigers’ next game is 7 p.m. Friday at Apple Valley.

Boys hockey: Irish maintain slim lead Rosemount has nudged ahead of three other teams in a close race for the South Suburban Conference boys hockey championship. The Irish won 5-2 at Prior Lake on Saturday and are 16-3 overall and 10-2 in the conference. Lakeville North, Lakeville South and Eagan are tied for second at 9-3; Rosemount has a game remaining with each team. The victory at Prior Lake was Rosemount’s fifth in a row since a 5-1 loss at Eagan on Jan. 8. It also avenged the Irish’s 3-2 home-ice loss to Prior Lake on Dec. 11. After goals by Luke Levandowski, Mason Wheeler and Jackson Sabo, Rosemount led 3-0 midway through the third period. Prior Lake closed to within a goal before the Irish got empty-netters from Noah Berg and Garrett Horsager in the final minute. William Tollefson made 19 saves. Sabo (29 points), Connor Kenefick (27) and Levandowski (27) are Rosemount’s scoring leaders, and Levandowski has a team-high 17 goals. Tollefson has played the majority of the minutes in goal and has a 2.07 goals-against average. Rosemount’s scheduled home game against Lakeville South on Tuesday was postponed, and a makeup date hasn’t been announced yet. The Irish play at Shakopee at noon Saturday and will meet Apple Valley in a South Suburban Conference game at the TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6.

Notebook: Farmington’s Venz in top 5 of NCAA wrestling rankings by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The NCAA Division I wrestling rankings have several names that should be familiar to people who follow South Suburban Conference high school

programs. Farmington graduate Taylor Venz, now a sophomore at Nebraska, is fourth in the InterMat Division I rankings at 184 pounds, moving up one spot after pinning Emery Parker of Illinois, the

previous No. 2-ranked wrestler, on Sunday. Venz, who was fourth at the NCAA Championships last season, is 15-3 this season, with two of the losses coming to wrestlers ranked in the top three at his weight.

Six-time Minnesota state high school champion Mark Hall and fourtime champion Gable Steveson, both Apple Valley alumni, are No. 1-ranked wrestlers. Hall, a 2017 NCAA champion and 2018 national runner-up,

tops the rankings at 174 pounds. He’s 18-0 this season, including a 4-0 decision in December over Zahid Valencia of Arizona State, who defeated Hall in the 2018 national finals. Steveson is No. 1 in the heavyweight rankings as a

true freshman. He’s 21-0, including an 8-2 decision over No. 2-ranked Derek White of Oklahoma State in November. Defending NCAA Division I 133-pound champion Seth Gross of South See Notebook, 16A

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Section skiing meets are next week Weather is rough on Alpine, Nordic schedules by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Not enough of one required element (snow) and too much of another (cold) have disrupted high school Alpine and Nordic skiing schedules this year, but teams are pushing forward and preparing for section meets next week. Skiers from Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Eastview, Lakeville North, Lakeville South and Rosemount will compete in the Section 6 Alpine meet Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Buck Hill. On the same day at Hyland Recreation Area in Bloomington, Nordic skiers from those schools will be in the Section 1 meet. Schools such as Edina, Eden Prairie, Prior Lake, Bloomington Jefferson and Northfield also will

be in the Section 6 Alpine meet, which has one run in the morning and one in the afternoon. The top two girls teams and top two boys teams will advance to the state meet, as well as the top 10 individuals who aren’t on one of the qualifying teams. The favorite in the boys individual competition is Eagan sophomore Camden Palmquist, who was second in the 2018 state meet. The Section 6 girls meet features three of the top four individuals from the 2018 state meet – defending champion Becca Divine of Eden Prairie and Lakeville North’s Kathryn Kossack and Peyton Servais, who finished third and fourth. At a South Suburban Conference meet Jan. 24, Palmquist finished first in the boys race, edging teammate Izak Hofstad by one-tenth of a second. Two Lakeville South skiers, John Olson and Kyle Wentworth, were third and fourth, and Lakeville

Notebook, from 15A Dakota State, an Apple Valley graduate, underwent back surgery recently that ended his season. He wrestled one match before coming out of the lineup. Gross, a senior, said in a video he posted on social media that he would apply for a medical redshirt season in 2019-20, but receiving it is not guaranteed. One reason he’d want to return: The 2020 NCAA Championships are scheduled for U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Smith at top of world rankings Lakeville North High School student Regan Smith, who turns 17 next week, has risen to the top of the world swimming rankings in two events. Smith swam in the TYR Pro Series at the University of Tennessee from Jan. 9-12, winning the 100- and 200-meter backstroke races and placing in the top six in three other events. She’s now first in the two backstroke events in world rankings released by FINA, the federation that administers international competition in water sports. Her winning times at the TYR Pro Series meet in Knoxville were 59.37 seconds in the 100 backstroke and 2 minutes, 7.53 seconds in the 200 backstroke. That performance continues Smith’s upward trajectory toward the 2020 Olympics. The backstroke events are considered her best chances to qualify. She’s also a contender for the Olympics in the 200 butterfly, where she is ranked sixth in the world. Long considered one of the

North’s Romeo Sweeney finished fifth. Lauren Geary of Lakeville South was first in the girls race at the Jan. 24 meet, with Servais second. Lakeville South’s Lauren Nida finished fourth and Kate Young of Eastview was fifth. Eagan/Eastview swept the team championships at the Buck Hill Invitational on Jan. 18, but the two schools cannot compete as a combined team in the section meet. Two Eagan skiers – Camden Palmquist for the boys and Sophia Palmquist for the girls – won the individual championships at the Buck Hill Invitational. Section 6 qualifiers advance to the state meet at Giants Ridge on Feb. 13. Conditions have been even tougher on local Nordic skiers, who saw the South Suburban Conference championships canceled. They were to take place Monday, but schools closed because of a snowstorm and administrators

world’s best swimmers in her age group, Smith had a huge year in open competition in 2018. She won the 200 backstroke at the USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships and took third in the 100 backstroke and 200 butterfly. That put her on the U.S. team for the Pan Pacific Championships in Tokyo, where Smith took third in the 200 backstroke. She’s also on the U.S. roster for the FINA World Championships to be held in South Korea in July. Smith, a junior at Lakeville North who trains at Riptide Swim Club in Apple Valley, plans to enroll at Stanford University in the fall of 2020.

Sheehy is star of week Burnsville High School graduate and University of Minnesota senior Tyler Sheehy was named First Star of the Week for Big Ten Conference men’s hockey and NCAA Second Star of the Week. Sheehy, a forward and senior captain, had seven points in a two-game series against Wisconsin last weekend. He scored once and had three assists in the first game, a 9-4 Minnesota victory, then assisted on all three Gophers goals in their 4-3 loss in the second game. Sheehy has 27 points (seven goals, 20 assists) in 25 games this season and is a Hobey Baker Award nominee. For his career, he has 135 points (51 goals, 84 assists) in 136 games. Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. com.

would not allow a school competition to take place on a day when classes were canceled. The last South Suburban Conference Nordic meet was Jan. 22, where Burnsville senior Matthew Berg and Lakeville South junior Brianne Brewster were winners in a classic sprint race. Prior Lake’s boys and Eastview’s girls won the team competitions. The Section 1 meet takes place in two stages – a classic race and a freestyle race. The top two boys and girls teams advance to state, as do the top six individual pursuit skiers who are not on a qualifying team. Individual and team qualifiers advance to the state Nordic meet Feb. 14 at Giants Ridge. Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughPhoto by Tad Johnson nessy@ecm-inc.com. An ISD 196 skier gets ready for his race at the South Suburban Conference Nordic sprint championships Jan. 22 in Bloomington. Rosemount High School is part of the ISD 196 Nordic cooperative.

Reid Patterson sparks South upset Cougar boys break 16-game losing streak to North by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Still just a sophomore, Reid Patterson is figuring out how to make good things happen for Lakeville South in two sports. Last fall, the South football team was floundering in a game at Rosemount and about to fall to 1-5. The Cougars put Patterson in at quarterback for the second half. They didn’t win that game but he started the next five and the Cougars won them all, going on a run that took them to U.S. Bank Stadium for the Class 6A semifinals. On Friday, Patterson spearheaded an upset of fourthranked Lakeville North in boys basketball, scoring a careerhigh 39 points as the Cougars beat their crosstown rivals for the first time in eight years. “Our defense was unbelievable, and I’m just so thankful to my teammates for getting me open so I’m able to do what I do,” Patterson said after the Cougars’ 69-66 victory at North. “We were really good tonight.” The victory over North likely was a surprise to all but the most enthusiastic South boosters, considering North defeated No. 1-ranked Prior Lake just three days earlier and had won its last 16 games against the

Cougars. But with Patterson scoring on a variety of threepointers, pull-ups in the lane and drives to the basket, South led by as many as 12 points in the first half. Lakeville North made several pushes to take the lead in the second half, but shooting struggles, combined with tenacious South defense, kept the Panthers from pulling ahead. “You try to downplay the rivalry, but it’s been eight years since our kids have beaten them,” South coach Joe Janquart said. “This was something our kids really wanted to do this year.”Lakeville South (7-8 overall) won four of its first six games this season, then fell into a rut, losing five in a row. The Cougars now have won three of their last four. Friday, “we rebounded well. They didn’t get too many more chances than one at a time,” Patterson said. “We were able to execute our offense. At practice, our JV team has done an excellent job running scout (plays) of the other teams. Without that, we wouldn’t have won this game.” Patterson scored 33 points in the Cougars’ season opener against Roseville, 27 in a December game at Osseo and 20 in back-to-back South Suburban Conference games against Farmington and Eastview. He leads South in scoring with an 18.3 average. The other sophomore in South’s starting lineup, 6-foot9 forward Riley Mahlman,

scored 12 points against North. “We returned about 5 percent of our scoring from last year,” Janquart said. “Riley Mahlman and Joe Bachinski were the only ones who had much varsity experience last year. I think one thing that helps us is Reid and Riley don’t carry themselves like sophomores, and moments like (Friday’s game) aren’t too big for them.” Lakeville North (12-4 overall) is tied with Prior Lake for the South Suburban lead at 7-1. Senior forward Tyler Wahl scored a game-high 43 points, most of them on drives to the basket. He also at times drew the assignment of trying to contain South’s Patterson. But the rest of the Panthers’ offense went cold. No other North player had more than seven points Friday, a contrast to the Panthers’ 77-68 victory at Prior Lake on Jan. 22 when four players scored 12 points or more. Lakeville South’s last boys basketball victory over Lakeville North was March 8, 2011, in the Class 4A, Section 3 quarterfinals. That was so long ago that both teams have since been moved to a different playoff section; they’re now in Section 1. The current South players were in elementary school the last time the Cougars won a varsity boys basketball game against North, and the time they spent on the court celebrating on Friday showed they knew what it meant.

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News Briefs Red Cross blood and platelet donors urgently needed The American Red Cross is reissuing its emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now after multiple snow storms, frigid temperatures and the government shutdown further reduced lifesaving donations. In January, more than 4,600 Red Cross blood and platelet donations went uncollected as blood drives were forced to cancel due to severe winter weather blanketing parts of the country, and additional cancellations were expected this week. Weather travel advisories may cause even more donors to delay their planned donations. Donors in areas affected by winter weather are asked to make an appointment now to give once it is safe to travel. All eligible donors, es-

pecially platelet donors and blood donors with type O blood, are urgently needed to help restock the shelves for hospital patients. Donation appointments can be scheduled by using the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767).

Immunization clinics set Residents who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover vaccines, including the flu shot, can receive immunizations at upcoming Dakota County Public Health immunization clinics. In addition to the uninsured or underinsured, immunization clinics are also open to children enrolled on a Minnesota health care program (Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or Prepaid Medi-

cal Assistance Program) or are American Indian or Alaskan Native. Appointment clinics will be 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Go to suite 286, second floor. Call 952-891-7528 to schedule an appointment. A walk-in clinic will be 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, on the fourth floor of the Dakota County Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul. No appointment is needed. Minors under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have a signed authorization for another adult to accompany them. Forms and eligibility information are available online at www. dakotacounty.us; search “immunization clinics.” Bring all immuniza-

tion records with you to the clinic. A donation of $20 for each vaccination is suggested, but people who qualify for reduced-fee immunizations will not be turned away if they cannot pay the donation. Cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards. For more information, call the Immunization Hotline at 952-891-7999.

Facility; High School Program of Studies Report; 2019-20 & 2020-21 Calendar Draft Presentation; OpenMeeting Law and Data Privacy; Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Published in the Dakota County Tribune, Sun Thisweek January 25, 2019 900896

Leave of Absences; Non-Certified Employments, Resignations, Leave of Absences, Change of status; Extra-Curricular Employments, Resignations; 10/22/18 and 11/13/18 School Board Meeting minutes, 10/15/18 CE Advisory Committee meeting minutes, extended field trip requests and gifts and donations. Reports and Communications: My school narratives, district scorecard, school start times, public engagement committee update, new school board member orientation guide. Policy discussion: Reviewed Policy 531, 1008 and 1010. Board members shared their remarks and adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Published in the Dakota County Tribune February 1, 2019 902726

New Sociables to meet Feb. 4 New Sociables Women’s Organization will meet 9:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, 14401 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley. The church is located a half mile north of County Road 42. Guest speaker Matthew Carter, executive director of the Dakota County Historical Society, will present “Dakota County and Early Minnesota His-

tory.” New Sociables is a nonprofit, nondenominational social group for all women living south of the Minnesota River. Activities include book club, sharea-recipe, a variety of card clubs, crafts, biking, tours, plays, lunch adventures and community service projects. For more information, visit newsociables. org.

South of the River Resource and Education Fair set Feb. 23 The fourth annual South of the River Resource and Education Fair will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. More than 30 local resources will have information on physical, intel-

lectual and learning disabilities, mental health issues, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The fair is open to parents, caregivers and individuals of all ages seeking disability resources. Children are welcome. Dakota County Social Services staff will be available to answer questions. Spanish and Somali interpreters will be available. There will be transit training by Dakota County and Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. Dakota County Library will lead sensoryfriendly storytimes. There will be door prizes, 4-H activities and free wellness screenings. The event is sponsored by the Dakota County Community Transition Interagency Committee, Dakota County Interagency Early Intervention Committee and the Dakota County Healthy Communities Collaborative.

Legals DISTRICT 192 SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on December 10, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www. farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Sauser called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Singewald, Doyle, Sauser, Corraro, Cordes, Superintendent Haugen, and Student Board Member Bauerle and Felch were present as well as other staff and community members. Superintendent Haugen shared the good news and gave a district update. Student Board Members Bauerle and Felch gave a student update. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Certified Employments, Leave of Absences; Non-Certified Employments, Resignations, Leave of Absences, Change of status; and 11/26/18 School Board Meeting minutes. Reports and Communications Community Education report, school tax levy hearing, finance committee update, MSBA delegate assembly update, Superintendent of the Year nomination and award process. Administrative Action approved: Secondary course changes, authorization of School District Levy for 2018, payable 2019. Policy Action: Adopted Policy 531, 1008, and 1010. Board members shared their remarks and adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Published in the Dakota County Tribune February 1, 2019 902729

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 194 JANUARY MEETING MINUTES This is a summary of the Independent School District No. 194 Regular and Special Board of Education Meetings on January 8 and 15, 2019 with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd194.org

or 8670 210th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044 SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 8, 2019 The special meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. All board members and administration were present except Massaros, Ouillette, Alsiddiqui, McDonald; Discussions: 2019 Board Reorganization Discussion; Meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2019 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by pledge of allegiance. All board members and administrators were present; Recommended Actions : Election of Board of Education Officers for 2019 Consent agenda items approved: Minutes of the meetings on December 11, 2018; employment recommendations, leave requests and resignations; donations; field trips; early graduation; review policy section 200-Board of Education; Consent Agenda Discussion Items: Payments of Bills and Claims Approved Actions: Set Salary/ Mileage for Board Members for 2019; Consider Board Committee Assignments and Representatives to Agencies/Organizations; Designate the Official School Publication for 2019; Consider Designation of District Legal Counsel; Consider Organizational Matters Related to Business Office Functions; Agenda Additions: Election of Board of Education Officers for 2019 Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 15, 2019 The special meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. All board members and administration were present; Discussions: FY2018 Audit Report; Review of City of Lakeville Memo - RE: Potential Indoor Turf

DISTRICT 192 SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on November 13, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www. farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Sauser called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Goodreau, Corraro, Doyle, Sauser, and Superintendent Haugen were present as well as other staff and community members. Administrative Action approved: Canvass results of November 6, 2018 general election and resolution authorizing issuance of certificates of election. Adjournment at 5:03 p.m. Published in the Dakota County Tribune February 1, 2019

DISTRICT 192 SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on November 26, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www. farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Sauser called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Sauser, Corraro, Cordes, Doyle, Goodreau, and Superintendent Haugen were present as well as other staff and community members. Superintendent Haugen shared the good news and gave a district update. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Claims and Accounts, Certified Employments,

DISTRICT 192 SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on October 22, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www. farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Sauser called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Cordes, Sauser, Doyle, Goodreau, Corraro, Singewald, Superintendent Haugen, and Student Board Member Bauerle and Felch were present as well as other staff and community members. Superintendent Haugen shared the good news and gave a district update. Student Board Members Bauerle and Felch gave a student update. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Claims and Accounts, Certified Employments, Resignations, Leave of Absences; Non-Certified Employments, Resignations, Retirements, Leave of Absences, Change of status; Extra-Curricular Employments, Resignations; 9/24/18 and 10/8/18 School Board Meeting minutes, 9/13/18 CE Advisory Committee

meeting minutes, 9/18/18 IPR meeting minutes, extended field trip requests and gifts and donations. Reports and Communications: Lights On After School Proclamation, Student School Board Member Adhoc Committee appointments. Administrative Action approved: Youth Development Plan, Amendment to Settlement Agreement between ISD 192 and City of Farmington, SRO Agreement, World’s Best Workforce. Policy Action: Adopted Policy 506, 1002, and 1006. Board members shared their remarks and adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Published in the Dakota County Tribune February 1, 2019 902719

DISTRICT 192 SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on October 8, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www. farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Sauser called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Goodreau, Corraro, Cordes, Doyle, Sauser, Singewald, and Superintendent Haugen were present as well as other staff and community members. Work Session Discussion Topics: City of Farmington and Farmington Area Public Schools Settlement Agreement Amendment, SRO Memorandum of Understanding, assessment results, World’s Best Workforce, Youth Development Plan, October 1st Enrollment Report, October Board Walks, and Executive Committee update. Board members reviewed Policy 506, 1002, and 1006 and adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Published in the Dakota County Tribune February 1, 2019 902716

DISTRICT 192 SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS This is a summary of the ISD 192 Regular School Board Meeting on September 24, 2018 with full text available for public inspection on the District website at www. farmington.k12.mn.us or District Office at 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, MN 55024. Chair Sauser called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Cordes, Sauser, Goodreau, Corraro, Doyle, Superintendent Haugen, and Student Board Member Bauerle were present as well as other staff and community members. Superintendent Haugen shared the good news and gave a district update. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Claims and Accounts, Certified Employments, Resignations, Leave of Absences, Change of Status; Non-Certified Employments, Resignations, Retirements, Change of status; Extra-Curricular Employments, Resignations; 8/27/18 and 8/10/18 School Board Meeting minutes, extended field trip request and gifts and donations. Reports and Communications: City/School Agreement update, Board Meeting format update, and superintendent evaluation summary. Administrative Action approved: Preliminary Tax Levy, attendance area changes. Policy Action: Adopted Policy 401, 413, and 419. Board members shared their remarks and adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Published in the Dakota County Tribune February 1, 2019 902713

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

(MN# BC215366)

internal staff, and to assist senior IT team members on various projects as needed in Coon Rapids, Eden Prairie or Northfield.

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5510 Full-time

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5420 Tree Care & Stump Removal

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5520 Part-time

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KEMPS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Comes Aroundâ&#x20AC;? Join our Team! Kemps currently has a Full Time Vacation Relief position opening at the Farmington plant. Candidate must be able to learn multiple positions and relieve all shifts. Week Schedule could be Sunday through Thursday or Monday through Friday. Starting Rate: $24.07 increase after 90 days, Full scale after 30 months is $27.12 Benefit package of Health, Dental, Vision, Pension and 401K. Must be 18 years old and have a H.S. Diploma or GED.

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5540 Healthcare

Transit Bus Driver

DIRECT SUPPORT Bridges MN is hiring Direct Care Staff in Burnsville, Prior Lake and Carver. All hours available including AM, PM, overnights and weekends. Paying $14+/ hour. Please call or text Donna for an immediate interview, 651-348-9825

5530 Full-time or Part-time

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:

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 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. 5510 Full-time

5530 Full-time or Part-time

5510 Full-time

( 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.

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In the spirit of the upcoming

School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on February 28th Schmitty & Sons would like to THANK all of our school bus drivers for going the extra mile in safety and customer service. THANK YOU for your dedication in ensuring the safe transportation of our students.

Schmitty & Sons

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

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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

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Thisweekend Art Works features artists with a connection to the Muslim community Art Works Eagan’s first program cycle in 2019 features a Friday, Feb. 8, performance and an art exhibit celebrating the work of artists with a connection to the Muslim community in Minnesota. The performance features stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Ali Sultan. The gallery exhibition is curated by Tasia Hart Islam and Annie Qaiser, and features the work of nearly 20 artists. “Our team is motivated to create programming that is crucial to our development as a community, we are excited to invite more artists into the discussion, and we are honored to feature the amazing work of our brothers and sisters with a connection to the Muslim community. This cycle of programming is just the beginning,” said Jerri Neddermeyer, Art Works Eagan director of operations and co-founder. Art Works Eagan will host a happy hour celebrating its third birthday 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. The happy hour is free and open to the public and features free cake, cash bar with craft soda and beer, and a sneak preview of the art exhibit. Guest henna artist Tasia Hart Islam will offer henna painting on a firstcome, first-served basis. Her fees will be posted at the event. Comedian Sultan will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include one drink ticket. The event is a collaboration between Art Works and Eagan KickStart Rotary. Tickets can be purchased at artworkseagan.org. In a partnership with Art Works and Eagan Kick Start Rotary, the Eagan YMCA will host Parents Night Out from 6-10 p.m. on Feb. 8. Parents can drop off

Family Calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Friday, Feb. 1 Family snowshoeing with hot cocoa, 4-5:30 p.m., Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake. Equipment provided; will hike if no snow. Ages: 4 and older. Cost: $6. Reservations required at 763-559-6700. Forever Wild Family Friday: Sledding Party, 7-8:30 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Bring a sled. All ages. Free. Information: www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks. Saturday, Feb. 2 Winter Special Adventures, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Boeckman Middle School, 800 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Accessible activities for people with disabilities. Free. Information: winteradventures.org.

Ali Sultan their children at the Eagan YMCA and go out for an evening of art, cake and laughs. The exhibit “Mirrored Mosaics: Artists’ Reflections on Being Muslim in Minnesota” will have a free opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Attendees will be able to meet the artists and celebrate their work on display. Light snacks and treats will be provided. The exhibit runs through March 29 at Art Works Eagan, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. For more information, visit artworkseagan.org.

‘The Young and The Rest’

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SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin presents “The Young and The Rest,” an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of the artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more. The women of SimpleGifts turn the tables on the vocal parts of the classic hits from these mostly guy-bands in the 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, performance at Lakeville Area Arts Center. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. More information is at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

Sunday, Feb. 3 Pancake breakfast by the Farmington Knights of Columbus, 9 a.m. to noon, Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Pancakes, French toast, sausage links, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and water. Goodwill donations accepted. Tuesday, Feb. 5 St. Thomas Academy admissions event, 9-10:15 a.m., St. Thomas Academy, 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights. Information session for parents/guardians, parent-led tours and class visits. Free. RSVP under “Tuesday Tours” at www.cadets.com/admission/schedule-a-visit. Consumer law clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Get help with consumer law matters such as debt collection, garnishment, credit issues, foreclosures, contracts and conciliation court with a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney. Call 952-431-3200 to schedule an appointment. Sponsored by Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Dakota County Family Court and Dakota County Law Library. Advanced Care Planning, 6-7 p.m., The Fountains at Hosanna, 9850 163rd St. W., Lakeville. Learn about health care directives and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) at this free seminar. RSVP at 952-4357199. Wednesday, Feb. 6 Sons of Norway Norsota Lodge meeting, 2 p.m., Heritage Lutheran Church, 13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Speaker: Dick Enstad, “The History of Cod Fishing in Norway’s Lofoten Islands.” Soup luncheon follows. Freewill donation. All welcome. Information: rmenstad@gmail. com. Parkinson’s Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Augustana Regent at Burnsville, 14500 Regent Lane, Burnsville. In-

formation: Amanda Hanson at 952-898-8728. Civil Rights and Voting in Minnesota, 6-7:30 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Augsburg College professor and Minnesota Book Award-winning author William Green discusses civil rights and voting in 19th-century Minnesota. Free. Information: https://www.co.dakota. mn.us/libraries. Thursday, Feb. 7 Bridging the Political Divide: Conversation Skills, 5-7:30 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Presented by the Better Angels Alliance of Eagan. Registration required at https://www. co.dakota.mn.us/libraries. Saturday, Feb. 9 Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Apple Valley Bachman’s, 7955 150th St. W., in the greenhouse. Information: 952-431-2242. Presented in partnership with the St. Paul Farmers Market. Eagan Indoor Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oasis Room, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Information: https://www. cityofeagan.com/visit-the-indoor-market. Loving Effectively: Reconnecting with the Love Languages, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thrive Therapy, 11990 Portland Ave., Burnsville. Workshop uses Gary Chapman’s book, “The Five Love Languages.” Cost: $15. Registration required at thrivetherapymn. com/workshops. Lincoln Day High Tea by the Metro Republican Women, noon, Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights. Speaker: Annette Meeks, CEO of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, on “Why Elections Matter.” Cost: $30 members, $20 students. Reservations encouraged by Feb. 5 at metrogopwomen.org. Sunday, Feb. 10 Valentine’s omelet breakfast and bake sale by the Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley. Made-to-order omelets, hash browns, toast, fruit cups, orange juice, milk and coffee. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children under 9. Free for children under 2. Information: 952-431-1776. Omelet breakfast by the Lakeville Knights of Columbus, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., All Saints Church – Murphy Hall, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Build-your-own omelets with hash browns, sausage, pancakes, coffee and juice. Cost: $10 adults, $8 children age 11 and younger. Proceeds support Boy Scout Troop 260. Ongoing Marriage Encounter weekend, Feb. 16-17, Mt. Olivet Conference and Retreat Center, Farmington. Information: www.marriages.org or

651-454-3238. 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. • Feb. 5, 12-6 p.m., Qdoba, 1298 Promenade Place, Eagan. • Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 10970 185th St. W., Lakeville. • Feb. 7, 12-6 p.m., Mt. Olivet Assembly of God Church, 14201 Cedar Ave. S., Apple Valley. • Feb. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairview Clinic, 18580 Joplin Ave., Lakeville. • Feb. 8, 12-6 p.m., AMC Apple Valley 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kowalski’s Market, 1646 Diffley Road, Eagan. • Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Feb. 9, 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Memorial Blood Centers will hold the following blood drive. Call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1888-448-3253) or visit mbc.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Feb. 4, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Life Time Athletic, 1565 Thomas Center Drive, Eagan.

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Theater and Arts Briefs Band plays in Rosemount Generation, a four-piece country/rock band, performs 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Steeple Center in Rosemount. The band plays hits from artists such as Merle Haggard, George Jones, Garth Brooks, Diamond Rio, Tom Petty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blind Melon and more. Tickets are $20 from Brown Paper Ticket (see link at rosemountarts.com) or at the box office, 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Fridays. The event is sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council. More information is at rosemountarts.com.

her neighborhood with her courage and tenacity. Co-directed by teacher Amy Stead and BHS junior Angel Billingsley, the stage version of the 2006 movie of the same title has been commissioned by the Minneapolis Children’s Theatre. Performances are Feb. 7-9 at 7 p.m., and there will be a matinee showing on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. Original music is by BHS ninth-grade student Braylon Lane. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and $5 for students, and can be purchased online at www.mrazcentertickets.com.

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Burnsville High School Theatre Guild will perform “Akeelah and the Bee” Feb. 7-9 at the Mraz Center for the Performing Arts, located at 600 E. Highway 13. Akeelah has a crazy passion for words: the more abstruse and labyrinthine, the better. But this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough Chicago neighborhood. Akeelah’s aptitude earns her a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., and inspires the people in

Heartbeat Performing Arts Center presents its annual winter musical 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, and noon Sunday, Feb. 3, at Eastview High School in Apple Valley. “Off to See the Wizard” is a fun adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” featuring Heartbeat’s dancers, choirs and actors. Tickets can be purchased one hour prior to show time at the Eastview box office. For more information, call Heartbeat at 952-432-7833.

Theater and Arts Calendar Events Apple Valley Mid-Winter Fest, Feb. 2-3, Apple Valley Community Center/Hayes Park. Information: www.cityofapplevalley.org. Exhibits Black and white photographs by Bill Rodman and acrylic paintings by Greta Sandquist are on display January-March at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free. “Art of Spring Colors: Visions Emerge,” an exhibit by the Burnsville Visual Arts Society, runs Feb. 5 through May 30 at Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway. Opening reception: 5 p.m. Feb. 5. Information: http://bvasmn.org/. Music Circling Through the Seasons, jazz duo, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, Steeple Center, 13475 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 at rosemountarts. com or the box office. SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin present “The Young and The Rest,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $30 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com, $35 at the door. EVHS jazz showcase band concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, Eastview High School. Free. Information: 952-431-8900. Ali Washington, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $8 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com. Part of First Thursday Pub Night. LSHS jazz band/Encore Nightclub, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, presented by Lakeville South High School at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Information: 952-232-3300. FHS winter jazz concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, Farmington High School. Information: www.FarmingtonTigerBands.org.

Theater “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32-$42 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster. com. Arts Lab, presented by Rosemount High School, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students and seniors at seatyourself.biz/rhstheaterarts and one hour prior to performances at the box office. Information: 651-683-6969, ext. 37540. VISTA Full Circle Show, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, Visitation’s DeSales Auditorium, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Information: 651-683-1700. “My Beautiful Infinity,” presented by The Chameleon Theatre Circle, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1-2, 4, 7-9, 14-16, and 2 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 and 17 at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. Tickets: $25 adults, $22 students and seniors. Information: www. chameleontheatre.org. “Akeelah and the Bee,” presented by Burnsville High School, 7 p.m. Feb. 7-9 and 2 p.m. Feb. 9. Tickets: $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $5 students at mrazcentertickets.com. “The Scarlett Letter,” adapted by Kelli Tatum, presented by (lumin)theater lab, 7 p.m. Feb. 8-10, 15-17 and 22-23, Hastings City Hall, 101 Fourth St. E., Hastings. Tickets: $11-$49 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3606048. “Defending the Caveman,” 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $30 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. Workshops/classes/other Intro to Square Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the gym at Good Shepherd

Church, 151 County Road 42 E., Burnsville. No previous experience required. Solos, couples and families welcome. Partners provided. Free. Ages: 8-98. Casual attire. Information: 612-759-9235 or ComeSquareDance.com. Loft Literary now offers writing classes in Rosemount. “Personal Writing” with Peter Blau, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Rosemount Area Arts Council/Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Register: loft. org/classes. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www. christinetierney.com, 612-2103377. Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-2558545 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, 651-688-0365.

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Monroe Crossing will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at the Steeple Center in Rosemount. The band aims to dazzle audiences with a blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Based in the Twin Cities, Monroe Crossing plays an average of 150 shows a year in intimate rooms, at major venues, and outdoor festivals. Band members are: Derek Johnson - guitar and lead vocals; Lisa Fuglie - fiddle, mandolin, guitar and lead vocals; Matt Thompson - mandolin, fiddle and harmony vocals; Mark Anderson - bass and bass vocals; and David Robinson banjo, dobro, harmonica and harmony vocals. Because they met through the music of Bill Monroe, they like to say they had a “Monroe Crossing.” Monroe Crossing was awarded “Bluegrass Album of the Year” by the Minnesota Music Academy in 2003. In 2007, they were inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. They have twice been selected to showcase at the annual “World of Bluegrass” convention hosted by the International Bluegrass Music Association and they have appeared twice at Carnegie Hall in New York City. In 2016, Monroe Crossing had the honor of being the first Minnesota bluegrass band to ever perform in South Korea. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at the Brown Paper Tickets link at RosemountArts.com at the Steeple Center box office Mondays 10 a.m.-12 noon and Friday 2-4 p.m.

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Education District 196 middle school teams fare well in Future City competition Two teams of District 196 middle school students had top-five finishes and five teams won special awards at the Minnesota Future City regional competition Jan. 19. Sponsored by the National Engineers Week Foundation, Future City is a national, projectbased learning experience where middle school students imagine, research, design and build cities of the future that showcase their solutions to a citywide sustainability issue. This year’s theme is Powering Our Future! Teams were tasked with design-

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Speaking of Kids series features Katie Thune Katie Thune, educator, author, and advocate for people with disabilities, will lead the next Speaking of Kids seminar 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Meadowview Elementary School Cafetorium, 6100 195th St. W., Farmington. Speaking of Kids is a series of seminars offered by the Farmington and Lakeville School Districts. The Feb. 11 seminar will share information with parents about how to talk to their child about sex development and appropriate conversations for all ages. Thune holds a teaching license in health education and special education K-12, as well as a master’s degree in education. She has worked as a teacher for St. Paul Public Schools for 12 years. She has done extensive curriculum writing on relationships and sexuality education for many disability organizations. Parents will hear strategies to support their child’s sexual health and development. Conversations can be difficult, but this opportunity will help equip parents when the time comes. During this session participants will explore how their own experience with sexuality education impacts how and what they share with their own children. Participants will learn how to identify the most important values and messages they would like to pass on to their children about sexuality and identify teachable moments during which they can share information and family values regarding sexuality. Registration information is available at www. speakingofkids.info or by calling 651-460-3200. Child care is available by registration prior to the event. Free continuing education units are available with registration. More information is at www.speakingofkids.info.