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Farmington | Rosemount and the surrounding areas www.dakotacountytribune.com

NEWS Farmington K9 recieves protective vest Bosco’s vest will be puncture, bullet resistent. Page 3A

OPINION Don’t derail MnSCU goals Complaints about the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities goal-setting process should not derail this important work. Page 4A

December 4, 2014 • Volume 129 • Number 40

County expands electronic crimes task force Sheriff’s office creates joint task force with police departments by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Several police departments agreed to join an electronic crimes task force with the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office to help combat online and technology-based crimes. The sheriff’s office will implement a three-year pilot program on Jan. 1 to include nine other police departments and expand its technology arsenal against electronic crimes, such as those involving online predators.

“This is a rapidly evolving circumstance we’re facing,� Dakota County Sheriff-elect Tim Leslie said. “There are no fences around Dakota County. This wild, wild West of the Internet goes everywhere ... those travelers who are looking though the Internet for opportunities with young boys or girls to interact, to have a conversation, to groom, to start to befriend them and say let’s go meet in a park. We want them to pause if that park is in Dakota County.� With the added emphasis, the task force hopes to be more pro-

active rather than reactive, and improve turnaround time. As far as Leslie knows, there is no other joint powers agreement for electronic crimes in the state like this. “We’re blazing a trail here and I’m hoping some will follow us,� Leslie said. The sheriff’s office has had an electronic crime unit since 2003 to provide analysis of hard drives, cellphones and electronic devices for evidence, but has seen the area change rapidly in the last 11 years and it experienced increasing

hardware, software and training costs. Storage space has increased and everyone has a smartphone now, Leslie said. There’s been an increase in peer-to-peer sharing of child pornography, identity theft and financial crimes. In fact, Leslie said, most crimes have a technology component. “Violent crime continues to have a nexus to technology,� he said. “There’s a trail of informaSee TASK FORCE, 8A

The Rosemount way High school assistant principal earns state honor

THISWEEKEND

by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

‘Nutcracker’ ballet returns Twin Cities Ballet presents its flagship production Dec. 12-14 at the Ames Center in Burnsville. Page 19A

SPORTS

Activity center work starts Tigers makes Lakeville North work in OT loss Farmington boys hockey team prepares for new conference. Page 13A

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PUBLIC NOTICE Inside this edition is a public notice for the Lakeville Area School District’s regular School Board meeting mintues for Nov. 12. Page 14A

INDEX Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A Announcements . . . . . 8A Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 13A Public Notices . . . . . . 14A Classifieds . . . . . . . . . 15A News 952-846-2033 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000 Delivery 952-846-2070

Work has started on the city of Rosemount’s future activity center that will be adjacent to the city-owned Steeple Center arts and event space venue. Public officials, representatives from the Corcoran-based Ebert Construction team and community members turned out for a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 2, when it was announced that Rosemount-based SKB Environmental would be donating $400,000 to fund the interior finishes for the $2.4 million activity center’s second floor. In an effort to control costs, the city had previously decided to leave the second floor enclosed but not finished for immediate use. The 100,000-square-foot building will provide space for senior programs, arts and cultural activities and other community groups. The city of Rosemount is also working with a private developer to build a 90-unit senior living building adjacent to the Steeple Center. (Photo by Tad Johnson)

Rosemount High School students who earn college credit through some concurrent enrollment classes might not know whom to thank for the opportunity. After they receive their diplomas, they might want to save a high-five for Assistant Principal Kim Budde, who was selected on Tuesday as the state’s Assistant Principal of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals. Budde, who has been working at RHS for the past eight years, has spent much of her time in recent years making connections with local community colleges and businesses in an attempt broaden opportunities for students. It’s work she relishes, as Principal John Wollersheim said Budde’s most significant accomplishment is being able to work on behalf of students each and every day. “Kim is the ultimate people person,â€? he said. “She understands that at the heart of great education is relationships. ‌ She cares about people and everyone knows it. When people know you care, it brings a lot of credibility to what you are doing as a leader.â€? Among the initiatives that Budde has helped

Kim Budde establish in recent years are the Inver Prep and In College programs developed in cooperation with Inver Hills Community College. She’s also built a partnership with Normandale Community College that allows Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra students to earn college credit after they have completed Advanced Placement Calculus. She had led efforts to connect with local business leaders in an effort to understand their skill needs for high school and college graduates. Budde has facilitated faculty member tours of local businesses and invited hiring managers to the school to talk to students about opportunities within their companies. Wollersheim credits See BUDDE, 8A

Chief is about community, caring and cookies Rosemount’s new police chief aims to develop the next leaders by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Rosemount chief of police Mitchell Scott knows the power of a cookie. When he was a young military police officer working night guard duty at a U.S. Air Force base, he was approached by the wing commander who was in his dress whites on his way to an evening gathering. The commander stepped out of the darkness, handed Scott a cookie and thanked him for protecting the base. The gesture was not lost on Scott, who says the encounter has influenced his leadership style today. “You have to show the people who work for you that you care about them,�

Scott said. “Then they will support you in hard times and good times.� For the past four months since Scott was hired as the Rosemount chief he has had group and individual conversations with Rosemount officers and staff members, and he hasn’t stopped there. He’s had countless interactions with community leaders and residents in neighborhoods throughout the city. “I like to talk to people when the times are good, so they understand who you are,� Scott said. “That is going to help when something bad happens.� Those conversations are Rosemount Police Chief Mitchell Scott talks with a city colleague during a groundalso part of strengthening breaking ceremony for a new activity center in Rosemount. One of Scott’s goals is to be out in the community making connections with local leaders and residents to help strengthen the department’s relationship with the community. (Photo by Tad Johnson) See CHIEF, 7A

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