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K-12 OPPORTUNITIES Our schools offer opportunities that most don’t, including art & music specialists at every elementary school, digital learning and coding from kindergarten through 12th grade, AVID college preparatory program at all middle and high schools, 38 sports, and dozens of academics and student interest clubs at BHS.

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HISTORY

28 on the cover Cover Photo by Rachel Minske Three Rivers Church in Savage.

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A history of Savage In the beginning...

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2018 - 2019 Discover Guide Publisher: Laurie Hartmann \ Regional Editor: Deena Winter Editorial Content: Christine Schuster, Rachel Minske Cover Design: Carrie Rood, Mike Gears, Rachel Larivee \ Editorial Design: Carrie Rood Special thanks to the city of Savage, Savage Chamber of Commerce, CAP Agency and Scott County for their contributions. Every effort has been made to provide an accurate directory, but if errors have occurred please let us know about them.

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SNAPSHOT POPULATION

HOUSING

10,109

2015

2016

2017

30,391

30,807

31,352

Housing units

85.9%

Home ownership rate, 2012 - 2016

90.1%

Living in same house 1 year or more

2.95

Persons per household

$263,300

Median value of owneroccupied homes, 2012 - 2016

16.5%

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increase from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017

5 years and under

7.3%

18 years and under

28.6%

Between 19 and 64 years

64%

65 years and older

7.4%

POPULATION BREAKDOWN 2017

$40,309

Per capita income in past 12 months, 2016 dollars

$97,584

Median household income, 2012 - 2016

Foreign born Between 2012 and 2016

EDUCATION

WORK TRAVEL TIME

95.7%

Mean travel time to work

High School Graduate or higher, 25+

2012 - 2016

43.1%

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+

2012 - 2016

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workers age 16+ 2012 - 2016

White

82.4%

Asian

8.5%

Black or African American 3.6% Hispanic or Latino

3.4%

Two or more races

3.2%

American Indian and Alaska Native

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VETERANS

1,233 2012 - 2016

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Not only is it a safe community where families can live well for less, Savage has been recognized as one of the fastest growing cities in the metro area.

The city was named among the Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine in 2013 and 2011 and among the Best Affordable Suburbs in the nation by BusinessWeek in 2010.

A community of roughly 30,000, Savage is home to a large retail base comprised of grocery stores, restaurants, and service shops. It’s conveniently situated between two major transportation routes: Highway 169 and Interstate 35W. Savage is a city rooted in volunteerism and that’s evident every year as the city celebrates Dan Patch Days in June, which

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draws 15,000 people to Savage Community Park for family-friendly fun. For the last several years, community members have come together to participate in Service Day Saturday, which was started by a local student. Each year, locals give blood, clean up parks and get involved in a number of organized service projects to give back.

Savage knows how to have fun, too.

Residents can participate in festivities like Movies in the Outfield at the Savage Sports Center, Night to Unite in August and the Halloween Bash in October.

There are many reasons why Savage is considered a naturally resourceful community. Its environmental assets include the Minnesota River, which forms the city’s northern border, the 500-acre Savage Fen Wetland Complex, Eagle Creek — one of the last Brown Trout streams in the metro

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area — and Boiling Springs, a historical landmark. Due to Savage’s location along the Minnesota River, a major industry in the city is shipping. Private businesses operate along the banks of the river to form the Ports of Savage.

The city offers attractive residential neighborhoods, 23 parks, a regional park and hundreds of miles of sidewalks and trails. Parents can send their children to three school districts: Prior Lake-Savage Area, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage and Shakopee.

Excellent schools combined with a high quality of living make Savage a truly great place to live.

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ver the next couple of years, the city of Savage will be breaking ground and opening doors on a variety of new developments.

RESIDENTIAL This year, Savage will continue to see rapid growth in residential developments to accommodate its growing population. City Administrator Brad Larson predicts Savage will reach its build-out capacity in five to 10 years.

New single-family homes are being constructed at the Creek Hill Estates South development and the city will bring water and sewer down Hampshire Lane and also make road

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improvements to the neighborhood as they prepare for more residential development.

The Big Sky Estates development at 157th Street and Utah Avenue, spans over 200 acres and will bring up to 600 new single-family homes.

Other residential developments include 34 single-family units at Madeline Point, 16 luxury townhomes at Bluff’s Haven, and Louisiana Lofts- a 54-unit affordable multi-family housing development.

its school buildings to accommodate a growing number of students.

In the fall of 2019, Prior Lake High School will open the twostory Bridges Area Learning Center as well as classroom additions and a kitchen/cafeteria expansion.

In spring of 2019, the school district will break ground on a new elementary school on the edge of the Big Sky Estates development. Additions will also be made at Redtail Ridge Elementary.

SCHOOLS After passing a $109.3 million referendum in November 2017, the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District is bringing many improvements to

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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS Community surveys continue to show how important parks and trails are to Savage residents. In response, a pedes-

trian and bike trail master plan was designed to identify and fill gaps in the trail system, as well as a thorough maintenance plan. A mixture of new paved and wood-chipped trails can be expected in the next year.

Plans are also in the works to improve traffic and safety on Highway 13. The city of Savage is working closely with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Scott County to design overpass and underpass lanes that would improve intersections.

Commercial openings in Savage will include a Wildflower Child Care Center, a 30,000 square -foot Public Storage facility and a $500,000 remodel of the town’s Target store.

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Summer Festivals Savage Dan Patch Days June Community Park Music in the Park June-August Community Park

Prior Lake Lakefront Music Fest July Lakefront Park Lakefront Days August

SAVAGE Service Day Saturday April This annual event brings the Savage community together for a day to work on a variety of volunteer projects to serve the community and support local non profits. Projects include buckthorn removal to help preserve Eagle Creek— the only trout stream in Scott County.

Flashlight Egg Scramble March-April The Savage Sports Center Prizes and special baskets are available to win during the egg scramble at the Savage Sports Center, 13450 Dakota Ave. Participants scramble to find as many eggs as possible in the dark and play with inflatables and games.

Lakefront Park

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival September Church Parking Lot Heimatfest

June-August Music in the Park is a weekly outdoor performance series for all ages held on the outdoor patio at the McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center in Community Park in Savage on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m.

Halloween Bash October This spooktacular event is hosted by the city of Savage Parks and Recreation division and is a favorite among Savage residents, with over 1,000 attendees in 2017. The event takes place, rain or shine, in an inflatable dome in the community park. Wear your costumes and bring your family to enjoy games, s’mores, inflatables, music and more.

Winter Days January-February

Dan Patch Days

Jordan

Music in the Park

June Community Park Dan Patch Days might be considered the main event each year in Savage.

The annual festival has been taking place for over 60 years and celebrates the city’s importance in the life of legendary race horse Dan Patch and his owner Marion W. Savage. Events include a wine tasting, live music, dinner in the park, a cookie eating contest, fireworks and more.

September Downtown Jordan and Lagoon Park

This all-ages event takes place for two days each winter at McColl Pond Environmental Learning and Event Center. Hosted by Savage Parks and Recreation, a variety of winter events are available for families, including snowshoeing and ice skating.

PRIOR LAKE Fourth of July July 4, 2019 If you’re looking to celebrate America’s birthday, Prior Lake is the place to be. The Prior Lake Association hosts an annual boat parade, beginning at Charlie’s on Prior at Upper Prior Lake, followed by a fireworks display on Lower Prior Lake around 10 p.m.

For amazing views for this display, head west or north of Lakefront Park.

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community also has an annual, free fireworks display at the Wacipi (Pow Wow) Grounds in Shakopee at 3212 Dakotah Pkwy.

Prior Lake Polar Plunge February Members of law enforcement departments, including the Prior Lake Police Department, and residents from around the area jump into frigid Minnesota winter waters during the Prior Lake Polar Plunge to benefit athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota. People often wear costumes in celebration of the event.

Movies in the Outfield August Join Savage Parks and Recreation at the Savage Sports Center, to watch a movie under the dome. Bring your lawn chair and blankets, grab some popcorn from the concession stand and enjoy the evening with friends, family and community.

Santa Cop Night December Savage Police Garage PHOTO BY CHRISTINE SCHUSTER

Firefighters served up pancakes at the Savage Fire Station on June 24 during Dan Patch Days.

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This annual Toys for Tots drive gives kids and families a chance to meet and take photos with Santa and Savage Police Chief Rodney Seurer while donating a christmas gift toy at 6000 McColl Drive.

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Ian Leonard jumped in the icy water three times at the Prior Lake Polar Plunge in 2015.

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LENDAR OF EVENTS Spring-A-Ding May This annual spring event hosted by the city of Prior Lake is designed for free family fun at Lakefront Park. Attractions include a petting zoo, inflatables, live entertainment, face paint, sand art and more. The event is put on by the recreation department.

Lakefront Music Fest July The Lakefront Music Fest is a summer staple for Prior Lake. Put on by the Prior Lake Rotary, the event features a number of performances from artists in the heart of Lakefront Park. The festival usually has a rock night and a country night, as well as a variety of different food and drink vendors.

work on crime prevention programs. Residents put on block parties and sign up to have police officers and firefighters attend.

Fire Department Annual Chicken BBQ September Every year, the fire department hosts a BBQ that benefits the volunteer firefighters.

In 2018, the BBQ will be Sept. 9 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Prior Lake VFW. Tickets are available at the door for $14 or $7 for children under the age of 12. For more information, call Fire Chief Rick Steinhaus at 952-440-3473.

Fall Frenzy October The city of Prior Lake Recreation Department hosts this fall event every year in October. In 2018, it will be Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at Lakefront Park. In previous years, this event was called the “Autumn Gathering.” The event is free.

For more information, call the department at 952-447-9820.

SHAKOPEE Egg Hunt March-April 1255 Fuller St., Shakopee Bring your baskets for Shakopee’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Shakopee Community Center two Saturdays before Easter. The free event features egg hunts by age, activities, games, prizes, police cars, fire trucks and more.

Memorial Day Ceremony May Shakopee American Legion Post 2 and Shakopee VFW Post 4046 join others in a ceremony of remembrance at 10 a.m. in Veterans Memorial Park. Other ceremonies are also held locally.

Fire Department Open House October FILE PHOTO

Parkgoers Lakefront Music Fest in 2017.

Lakefront Days August Lakefront Days is a family-friendly celebration of Prior Lake. Each day is chock-full of activities and carnival rides including a business expo and wine tasting, inflatables, vendors, food, games, an Enchanted Fancy Friday Princess Party, Yappy Hour (with dogs) and more.

Night to Unite August Night to Unite is a statewide event started by the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association, an organization of citizens, law enforcement officers and crime prevention specialists who

In 2018, the Prior Lake Fire Station Open House will be on Oct. 11 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2 at 3906 Station Place NW. The open house is part of Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct. 7-13. The event includes fire truck rides, fire hose spray, smoke house survival demonstrations and more. For more information, visit the National Fire Protection Association website at www.nfpa.org.

DecemBRRR Dazzle December DecemBRRR Dazzle is another free, family-friendly event put on by the city of Prior Lake to celebrate winter. In 2018, the event will be on Dec. 7 in Lakefront Park.

Santa and his reindeer will be in attendance for photos with children and families.

There will also be ice carving demonstrations, a bonfire, bean bag toss and more. Donations are also solicited for several charities including Tree of Warmth and Toys for Tots.

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A member of the Shakopee Veterans Honor Guard plays taps during a Memorial Day Service at Valley Cemetery in Shakopee.

Big Fun Day! June Huber Park This free event on the third Saturday in June includes a splash pad, giant slip-n-slide, water relays and games, food carts, balloon art, bounce houses, entertainment and an evening movie in the park.

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Summer Festivals Belle Plaine

International Festival

River Valley Festival

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August

Huber Park

Huber Park, Shakopee

July

The Shakopee Diversity Alliance hosts the annual International Festival each summer. The festival celebrates Shakopee’s diversity with entertainment and events at Huber Park.

Union Square Days

Enjoy a day in Huber Park with the River Valley Festival, which features familyfriendly games, entertainment, music and food trucks. Though the festival is still growing, it’s a hit for community members of all ages with homemade games, minnow races and Bingo.

Wheelies Family Bike Event

German Days June Downtown Belle Plaine BBQ Days

June

Shakopee Big Fun Day! June Huber Park International Festival Summer Huber Park River Valley Festival August Huber Park Rhythm of the Rails July-August Downtown Shakopee SMSC Wacipi (Pow Wow) August SMSC reservation

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Huber Park Bikes are the main attraction at the annual Wheelies Family Bike Event on the first Thursday in June. The event includes a police surplus silent bike auction, kids’ trike and training wheel races, bike registration, helmet sale and more.

Huber Park Performance & Events Series Summer

Rhythm on the Rails July-August Downtown Shakopee Rhythm on the Rails is a free fiveweek outdoor concert series taking place every Wednesday night in July and August. The evening will kick off with local acts, followed by regional headliners that everyone knows and loves. Attendees will have the option to purchase food and drink tickets at the front gate, enjoy a free kids zone with inflatables and face-painting, and listen to music all evening.

August The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi (Pow Wow) is an annual event that draws thousands of dancers and spectators to the Wacipi Grounds on the SMSC reservation on the third weekend in August. A social gathering where friends and relatives celebrate their culture and way of life, the Wacipi is open to the public. The word “Wacipi” (pronounced “wahchee-pee”) in the Dakota language translates as “they dance.”

Scott County Art Crawl The Scott County Art Crawl, presented by the Savage Arts Council, is a self-paced fine art tour and sale that weaves through urban and rural areas in Scott County, including several stops at Shakopee artist studios and businesses.

Pumpkins in the Park October

Happy Birthday America Parade July Lions Park

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SMSC Wacipi (Pow Wow)

October

Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, the Huber Park Performance & Events Series features free, family entertainment on the riverfront Thursdays throughout the summer. Also, enjoy monthly outdoor Movies in the Park on select Saturdays. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. A full calendar of events is published every March.

This long-standing tradition invites kids to decorate their wagons, trikes and bicycles in red, white and blue as the Parks and Recreation Department marches through local streets in honor of America’s birthday the week of July Fourth.

Entertainment and popsicles follow at the parade starting point, Lions Park.

outdoors at the annual Minnesota Night to Unite on the first Tuesday in August. Approximately 100 Shakopee neighborhoods host special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from the police and fire department, youth contests and raffles.

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Church of Cash breaks into Johnny Cash covers at Rhythm on the Rails on Lewis Street in 2017.

Night to Unite August Turn on your porch lights, lock your doors and join your neighbors

The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce hosts this family friendly, non-scary Halloween celebration for children ages 10 and under the second Saturday in October.

Children will enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, inflatable jumpies, games, beverage and cookie station, face painting and much more.

Shakopee Holiday Festival December This annual festival, sponsored by the Shakopee Chamber of

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LENDAR OF EVENTS Commerce, celebrates the holiday season by lighting a Christmas tree in downtown Shakopee the first Friday in December. The free festival also includes a Velodazzle Bike Parade, carriage rides, caroling, visit by Santa Claus and refreshments.

Folkways of the Holidays December The Landing in Shakopee, 2187 County Road 101, brings to life the 19th-century holiday traditions of the Minnesota River Valley.

See how the ethnic traditions of the past can still be found today in our decorations, celebrations and even the foods we eat.

Guests can enjoy horse-drawn trolley rides along snowy lanes of candlelit homes and lively folk artist performances on weekends in December

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival

German Days

September

Downtown, Belle Plaine

There will be music and dinner and family activities. At last year’s festival, Tom Colling’s band, Cocktails for Two, played and quilters auctioned off their masterpieces at the festival.

Enjoy a downtown cook-out, classic cars, and battle of the bands at this celebration of Belle Plaine’s German heritage. Saturday events include children’s activities, parade, kraut eating contest, and wrestling.

Heimatfest September Downtown Jordan and Lagoon Park A two-day tradition in the city of Jordan as residents gather for the parade, Run of the Mill races and face painting. Contests abound, ranging from bingo to coronating Miss Jordan and even a Brat Eating Contest.

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Belle Plaine resident Scott Gillespie is a fan of the corn dogs at Belle Plaine’s annual BBQ Days, an event that brings food, live music, carnival rides and games to the city.

Mill Pond Masters Ice Golf Tournament February This one is quite the tradition put on by the Jordan Commercial Club. Jordanites golf on Mill Pond using their club, golf balls and even the occasional hockey stick. They also have turkey bowling, where they propel a frozen turkey through bowling pins on the ice.

BBQ Days July FILE PHOTO

Mark Ballard, Larry Warden, Dave Holzer and Heidi Dibble entertained during the Heimatfest Talent Show in 2017.

Celebrate Jordan April

Jordan Dazzle Parade

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December

There is not a better combination than food, booths and music. At Celebrate Jordan, awards are given to students who exemplify a positive, safe and nurturing environment.

Tables will also be set up for the Jordan Independent, the Jordan Fire Department and Jordan Police.

Downtown Jordan and Pekarna Park

Cinco de Mayo

June

Union Square Park Belle Plaine’s famous Bar-B-Q Days will feature carnaval festivities, food, and live music all weekend. The event will also feature fireworks, a queen coronation, a horse show on Friday night and a parade at noon on Saturday.

Scenic Byway River Run September

Bring in that holiday cheer with carolers... and maybe even an appearance by Santa. A festive parade will start downtown and finish at Pekarna Park, where carolers will sing jubilant tunes.

Enjoy a day of running, eating, shopping and fun along the Minnesota River with the 7th Scenic Byway Half Marathon, Relay, 5K and Kids Fun Run on Sept. 15. The day will also feature a harvest festival, concessions and craft vendors.

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St. Patrick’s Day

A block party on Water Street filled with festivities with authentic Mexican food, live music, dancing, kids games, crafts and face painting. The event is designed to bring the community together and raise awareness of Hispanic culture, food and dance.

March The annual celebration draws hundreds of people a year for a day of celebration, starting with a service at Our Lady of the Prairie Church, followed by a parade and entertainment in downtown Belle Plaine.

December Chatfield Elementary Come visit the “North Pole” to help ring in the holiday season. Enjoy breakfast, visit with Santa and read stories with Mrs. Claus. Children are also welcome to enjoy holiday crafts and activities before doing some Christmas shopping in a safe, festive environment.

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Each summer, residents come together to celebrate Dan Patch Days — an annual festival celebrating M.W. Savage and his in record-setting pacer, the famed Dan Patch.

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The festival fills Community Park with food-vendors, games, live music, a parade and many other family-friendly events.

Adults can even enjoy wine tastings and a golf tournament.

To appreciate the beautiful nature landscape, Savage has 21 city-run parks and two state-run parks. Woodland pathways and trails can be enjoyed at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve and the Eagle Creek Aquatic Management Area. There’s also opportunity for horseback riding, skiing

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and lots of fishing — including the only place for trout fishing in Scott County, Eagle Creek.

The Savage Sports Center is a climate-controlled green space used for sports leagues and open play time year-round.

It’s also used for popular community events such as the Halloween Bash and Flashlight Easter Egg Scramble.

The McColl Pond Environmental Center teaches about sustainability in a variety of public and private events and seminars. Nestled into 10 acres

of native prairie land, visitors can enjoy rain gardens, butterfly gardens and a variety of tree and plant species.

Just outside of Savage are some of Minnesota’s biggest at t ractions, i ncludi ng t he world’s largest indoor shopping mall, the Mall of America. The neighboring city of Shakopee offers the Valleyfa i r a mu s ement pa rk a nd Prior Lake hosts big-name entertainment at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six casinos.

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he city of Savage has long been a manufacturing hub with h a world-wide reach, with no shortage of family-owned d operations.

During World War II, land in Savage along the Minnesota a River became a port for building U.S. Navy ships. Around 3,500 0 people were employed by the shipyard during the height of itss production, turning out massive oil carriers and tugboats.

In the 1980s, construction of Highway 13 led families to the area and the city boomed into a flourishing residential community with a continually strong presence of locally made goods.

Savage’s Fabcon manufacturing plant, located at 6111 W. Highway 13, manufactures load-bearing precast concrete panels widely used on the exterior of big-box retail stores such as

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Above - Tarps, Inc. is located 7329 Highway 13 West in Savage.

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MADE IN MN Walmart and Hy-Vee. Fabcon stands out in the precast industry for using up to 58 percent recycled materials in their wall panel products.

Cabinets by Dan, a family-owned business located at 8440 Eagle Creek Parkway, specializes in custom cabinetry and tabletops for your home or business. With nearly 35 years of doing business, Cabinets by Dan is committed to detailed craftsmanship and bringing custom designs to life.

Right next door, is another family-owned woodworking business— Paulson Brothers Woodworkx. Owned and operated by three brothers, they’ve been creating custom doors, cabinetry and more in Savage for 12 years. Stop in and visit the upstairs showroom. You’ll find a wide selection of materials and hardware to choose from for your custom design.

RPM, Inc. has been manufacturing products in Minnesota for over 30 years. Drymate, a line of waterproof mats, is made right here in Savage just off of Highway 13.

Family-owned Tarps, Inc. — founded in 1975 — creates customized vinyl and canvas tarps. Tarps, Inc. will customize whatever you need, as their slogan goes, they’ve got

you covered. Tarps, Inc. is located at 7329 W. Highway 13.

If you’re looking for something sweet, Abdallah Candies and Gifts located just outside of Savage at 3501 County Road 42 West in Burnsville, is a perfect place to stop. For over a century, the familyowned Abdallah Candies has been sharing their sweet creations from m caramels to peanut butter cups to ornately decorated holiday candies.

And then there’s Savage resident nt Jeff Krumm, who turned his basementt hobby of repairing electronics into an old-school d-school musical repair shop. Krumm began his business about 30 years ago and quickly realized he could make a better version of the guitar amplifiers he repaired, so he created Savage Amps — handmade guitar amplifiers built on-site at his repair shop in Savage.

“Savage Amps were designed to outperform and outlast everything he (Krumm) was seeing at the time,” said Rod “Smitty” Smith, Krumm’s close friend, who works in customer service at the shop.

Musical acts such as R.E.M., Soul Asylum, Pearl Jam, Sarah Mclaughlin and Sheryl

Paulson Brothers Woodworkx has been creating custom cabinets, doors and more in Savage for 12 years.

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Crow are just a few loyal customers of the business.

“I can’t think of anyone who still has a store front,” Smith said about their old-school appeal and quality.

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LEISURE

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The fishing pier at McColl Pond in Savage Community Park is a great place for families to fish for sunnies and crappies.

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avage residents of all ages have access to a variety of relaxing getaways and playful pastimes. Living in Savage makes it easy to get outdoors, enjoy year-round community events and try something new.

The Savage Fen Wetland Complex is a 441acre wetland owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. These acres are calcareous fen wetland, one of the rarest natural communities in the country. Exploring this special wetland is for the ambitious outdoorsman, but it offers the opportunity to behold over 200 rare plant species including Minnesota’s state flower, the Yellow Lady’s Slipper. Some of the wildlife known to enjoy the fen are American white pelicans, bald eagles, and ruffled grouse.

LEISURE If you are looking for a less ambitious outdoors experience, Savage has a variety of family-friendly parks. Hidden Valley Park is a 45-acre community park with plenty of spots of picnic along The Credit River.

With a continually growing population, Savage continues to expand its list of community events and destinations. Savage Community Park and the McColl Environmental Learning Center host a variety of popular events throughout the year, in addition to the Savage Sports Center— a climate-controlled dome open during the colder months. With classroom space, trails, tennis courts, baseball/ softball fields and more, Savage Community Park is a wonderful place to bring your family to enjoy the outdoors and connect with the community.

The Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve is operated by the

Three Rivers Park District and its 2,785 acres are ideal for outdoor activities such as horseback riding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and mountain biking. No leashes are required, so go ahead and let your four-legged friend roam free. If extreme sporting sparks your interest, advanced skiing and mountain biking competitions are held there.

Games and social events happen every day at the Burnsville Senior Center. From ice cream socials, to wellness classes and programs, the center is a wonderful way for senior to spend time with friends and enjoy fun events and learning opportunities.

Whether exploring nature off-the-path, enjoying hiking on trails, catching an outdoor sporting event or enjoying a game with friends, there are so many ways to experience relaxation and fun in Savage.

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HEALTH

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Feeling your best is a priority with walk-in clinics, specialty care providers and a variety community initiatives focused on wellness.

Hospitals and Clinics T he St. F ra ncis Reg iona l Medic a l Center in Shakopee and Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville ensure that medical care is never far away.

The St. Francis Regional Medical Center also offers express care at Hy-Vee in Savage. The express care clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Patients

Community Initiative The Savage community strives for healthy living each year with the Dan Patch 5K and 1 Mile Club Run. To learn how to get involved, visit www.danpatchdays.org. do not need to make an appointment and can simply sign in at a digital self-serve kiosk. Patients 18 months and older can receive assessment, diagnosis and treatment for infections, injuries, allergies and more. Students can also receive a sports physical at this convenient location.

Fairview Clinic, located at 5725 Loftus Lane in Savage, is a great place to care for the whole family. The clinic offers

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HISTORY

Dan Patch Days, Savage’s annual summer celebration.

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Looking back through history T

he history of the town of Savage all b e g i n s w it h t he importance of the Minnesota River during the mid-nineteenth century.

In 1852, a trading post at the junction of the Credit River and the Minnesota River attracted settlers to

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establish a village named Hamilton Landing.

Before the settlers, who were mostly Scottish and Irish, arrived, the land was inhabited by Native Americans and the Black Dog Indian Village was located just outside of Savage.

Hamilton Landing contin-

ued to grow and in 1865 the first railroad tracks were laid and shortly afterward, the first post office in the village opened.

I n 1 9 0 2 , a pr om i nent Minneapolis businessman named M.W. Savage purchased a horse by the name of Dan Patch for $ 60,000.

Dan Patch was housed on his owner’s farm in the town still known as Hamilton.

Mr. Savage trained Dan Patch on the one-mile track and covered half-mile track at the farm. In 1904, Hamilton was renamed after Mr. Savage.

In 1906, Dan Patch broke

HISTORY the world record by running a mile in one minute and 55 seconds at a race at the Minnesota State Fair. Dan Patch was a celebrity and traveled the country in a 65-foot railroad car built for him. Americans traveled across the country to catch a glimpse of the horse and purchased expensive tickets for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Mr. Dan Patch died in 1916 and Savage died less than two days later. Many believe he died of a broken heart.

Today, the Dan Patch Historical Society continues to share and honor the legacy of Dan Patch and M.W. Savage.

In 1923, engine failure forced Charles Lindbergh to land in a swampy area in Savage. Word spread that a plane had crashed and people gathered to pull the aircraft to solid ground. For three days, Lindbergh stayed in

the Savage Depot while he waited for repairs to be made. Four years later, Lindbergh toured the country after completing the first nonstop transatlantic flight. Before leaving his stop in the Twin Cities, Lindbergh passed over Savage and circled the town at a low altitude to say “thank you.”

During World War II, Savage was home to the Military Intelligence Service Language School, where Japanese-American soldiers were trained in military intelligence and sharpened their language skills.

Savage also played an important role in naval ship building efforts, and Cargill Inc. built 22 ships for the U.S. military during the war. Today, the site is still active in shipping grain.

Today, in downtown Savage, the Savage Depot historical marker stands as tribute to the town’s rich history.

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE SCHUSTER

Artist Alexa King stands next to the statue she sculpted of M.W. Savage and Dan Patch at the unveiling ceremony outside of the Savage Library on June 24.

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A Lifetime Fitness sits just across the street from Ray Loftus’ farm in in Savage.

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ay Loftus knew he’d be the last person working his family’s land when he took over the dairy farming operation in 1983. Over the past century, 600 acres of farmland in Savage has passed down the Loftus family line, dispersed on the map by swells in the city’s development, and leaving behind the 15 acres that Loftus hobby farms today.

“I think we are the end,” said Loftus, who is selling the land for development. “We are the last ones of the original landowners.”

At the Loftus farm, nestled on the hillside near the intersection of County Road 42 and Dakota Avenue, time has stood still.

Around the homestead, the city bustles with the Hy-Vee grocery store to the east (that land sold for development in 1997) and Lifetime Fitness to the west (developed in 2000).

“I’d rather see it the way it was when I was a kid than the way it is now, but I think everyone has that nostalgia for the past,” Loftus said.

HISTORICAL TIMES The land and original homestead dates

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back to when Loftus’ great grandfather immigrated from Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century. He received the e land from a widow of a War ar of 1812 soldier under the Homemestead Act. The farm had a little bit it of everything.

“Dairy, swine, poultry... everything you grew, you’d eat and if you had ad extra you sold it,” Loftus said.

The homestead, sold for development in 1973, was located at Vernon Avenue and Connelly Parkway. In 1864, Loftus’ great grandfather left behind his wife and two young sons to fight in the Civil War. He returned from war and farmed the land with his sons until the turn of the century, dying in 1910 and leaving the farm to his children.

A couple of generations down the line, in 1950, Loftus’ father took over his share of the land, building the home where Loftus and his wife, Julie, live today. One of Loftus’ uncles lived in the original homestead. His

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Brooks Loftus-Jungwirth plays on a tractor at his grandfather’s Savage farm.

other uncle lived and farmed where Lifetime Fitness is today.

Loftus’ parents, Mathew and Helen, had seven children and Loftus said his mother was the foundation of life on the farm.

While the barn needs a new roof and there’s other signs of wear and tear on the house, Loftus has been reluctant to spend the money with development of the property always on the horizon.

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STORY OF THE YEAR “My wife says I was born 100 years too late,” he said.

FARMING DAYS Growing up, Loftus and his siblings shared a close bond with other farming families in the area — names that are familiar today for the roads named after them, such as the McColls and Connellys.

He said some Savage residents were angry that the roads were named after what they called wealthy landowners.

“I don’t think there was a wealthy landowner that came out of it,” Loftus said. “Everybody was taxed out. The developers made a lot of money but the landowners didn’t.”

Ray said the families often worked together, sharing farm equipment and helping out with odd jobs around the farms.

“Everybody is a lot more transitional now, people coming and going,” Loftus said.

on the farm before moving into “I don’t like that part of it, it the home where they raised their was always fun to know your three kids. neighbors.”

“The drawback is the same as After graduating from the when we were kids — you never University of Minnesota with get to go anyplace,” Loftus said. a degree in animal science, “With a dairy farmer, it’s twice Loftus worked as a nutritionist a day, 365 days a year… once for Land O’ Lakes. in awhile you get “I was out one away, but it’s hard day with the farmto plan trips.” er doing nutrition In 1980, the city work and he said, purchased three ‘If you’re so damn acres to build a wasmart, why don’t ter tower, changing you do it? ’” Lofthe zoning from tus said. “And I Ray Loftus rural to urban and t hou g ht , ‘ Wel l , creating a new spewhy don’t I?’” cial assessment (tax) on the In 1983, he took over dairy Loftus land. Loftus considers farming back at his childhood this the turning point in his life farm. Historically, the oldest son on the farm. would take over the farm, but “That put an end to a lot of Loftus was the most passionate stuff,” he said. about farming, so he — the fifth The land’s value was asborn out of seven children — sessed at $500,000, so the famtook over the work. ily had to start selling land to In the early years, Loftus and developers at a quicker rate to his wife lived in a mobile home

“I cried the day I sold the milk cows.”

keep up with the increasing tax burden.

The Target, Cub Foods and Fresh Thyme in Savage are all located on land Loftus rented from the city for cattle until it was developed. In 1996, he could no longer keep up with the rapid development and no longer had enough land to keep all his cows.

“I cried the day I sold the milk cows,” Loftus said. “You get attached to them.”

Today, Loftus hobby farms and his cattle roam the pasture, seemingly oblivious to the busy streets and endless stream of cars passing by.

“It’s really just a hobby now with the cattle, but I enjoy them,” Loftus said. “My wife wishes I golfed or fished, but that’s my hobby, I grew up with it.”

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STORY OF THE YEAR to stay. He and his wife purchased a family lake home and farmland on Half Moon Lake in Milltown, Wisconsin.

The property almost sold to Abdallah Chocolates but the sale was halted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources because of the wetland on the property. Water from the property ends up in the Mississippi River and subsequently falls under the control of the DNR and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. While the highway department can fill in wetlands and change the landscape, landowners cannot, and Abdallah Chocolates was unable to situate their building around the protected wetland.

Loftus, who has spent money on attorney and engineering fees, said he’s working with the city to explore what’s possible and work through the issues before moving forward with a development.

Savage City Planner Bryan Tucker said the south wetland can’t be touched, but the middle and north wetlands have yet to be assessed and could potentially get the OK for development, if they are determined to be man-made or low quality wetlands.

City Administrator Brad Larson said the city would be open to selling back some of the land that the city purchased to build the water tower if it would help make the parcel’s shape less awkward for building.

Looking back, Loftus wonders if it’s the Irish in him that connected him so strongly to the land of his ancestors.

“Being on the same property and doing the same things they did 150 or 160 years ago,” he said. “That’s been the driving force for staying as long as I have. It was never practical to keep it all.”

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GOVERNMENT

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Above - Representatives from the city of Savage of joined Sen. Dan Hall and Rep. Drew Christensen for a local leaders tour on Jan. 30. Members posed for or a photo in the Senate Chambers at the Minnesota State Capitol.

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Janet Williams has served as the mayor of Savage since 2007.

She is proud of the way Savage has developed and encourages all community members to participate in their communities.

THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT The Savage city government is committed to serving the approximately 30,000 residents that call Savage home.

Ever y yea r, the community is brought together by city events, such as Dan Patch Days and Service Day Saturday.

The Scott County Library in Savage, located at 13090 Ala-

bama Avenue, offers a variety of events and reading programs all year long. For a full list of programming visit www.scottlib.org.

T he Savage Senior Club connects residents ages 55+ to a range of special activities and events in the community.

The Senior Club meets every

Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. and every Thursday afternoon from 1 — 4 p.m. at the Savage Library Annex, located at 13090 Alabama Avenue.

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City of SAVAGE

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The Savage City Council consists of a mayor and four council members who each serve 4-year terms. City elections are held in November of oddnumbered years.

The City Council is primarily responsible for making laws, setting policies, adopting budgets and overseeing an agenda for the community. It also monitors the activities of the city administrator, city attorney, and other municipal departments and operations.

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Mayor

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Janet Williams 952-890-1669 December 2019*

All city meetings are open to the public. Live coverage of Savage City Council and Advisory Commission meetings is aired on Savage Government TV (Mediacom Channel 107-2, Integra Channel 18). Videostreaming of meetings and other programming are also available online at www.cityofsavage. com. A full calendar of meetings can be viewed on cityofsavage. com.

Council Members Christine Kelly 952-226-2332 December 2019* Matt Johnson 612-875-0367 December 2019* Gene Abbott 952-440-3250 December 2021* Bob Coughlen 612-965-3999 December 2021* *Denotes term expiration date

Savage City Council 7 p.m., Council Chambers Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of the month.

Savage City Council Work Session 7 p.m., Council Chambers

Meetings are held the second Monday of the month.

Planning Commission 7 p.m., Council Chambers Planning Commission meets the Thursday after council meetings.

Savage Economic Development Commission 7:15 a.m., City Hall Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month.

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission 7 p.m., Council Chambers Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month.

Advisory Communications Commission 7 p.m. , City Hall Meetings are quarterly on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

ORDINANCES For additional information about other ordinances, call the city offices at 952-8822660 or visit www.cityofsavage.com.

Curfews Curfews are in place for children age 17 and younger. Those under 12 must be in

by 9 p.m. on weeknights and 10 p.m. on weekends. Youth 12-14 must be in by 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends.

Those who are between 15 and 17 must be in by 11 p.m. on weeknights and 12 a.m. on weekends. The restrictions apply to public streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds and other public buildings; as well as places of amusement, entertainment, refreshment and vacant lots. Details can be found at www.cityofsavage.com.

Weed and Tall Grass Control Grass that is higher than 10 inches, or weeds that have gone to seed, are a violation of city ordinance. If, after written notice, the violation is not corrected, the city may cut the weeds and bill/assess the cost against the property.

Parking Parking on city streets is prohibited between 2 and 6 a.m. on any day from November 1 until March 31, except as specified by designated signage or by permit. Tickets will be issued for violations.

Snow Removal, Streets Plowing occurs after 2 inches of continual snow has accumulated. Collectors and arterial streets are plowed first, then minor arterials. Roadways not integral to traffic

movement (cul-de-sacs, dead-end streets and alleys) are plowed last. Roadways are almost always plowed twice, once to clear them, a second time to widen them.

Snow Removal, Sidewalks City crews remove snow from sidewalks and trails along collector streets and major roads. Other sidewalks in the city are the responsibility of the abutting property owner and must be cleared within 24 hours of a snow event of 2” or greater accumulation.

Water Conservation The city of Savage encourages residents to use water wisely to ensure an adequate community supply and lower water bills, which are sent out at the end of each month.

Water rates apply according to the amount of water used: Those using less than 12,000 gallons of water a month pay the lowest fees per 1,000 gallons used. The rates increase for those using 12,000 gallons or more, and increase again for those who use 16,000 gallons or more.

No outdoor watering from noon to 5 p.m.

Property owners with addresses ending in odd numbers may water only on oddnumbered dates while property owners with addresses ending in even numbers may water only on even numbered dates.

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SCOTT COUNTY SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7750 www.scottcountymn.gov

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Barb Weckman Brekke

Tom Wolf FILE PHOTO

Scott County Government Center

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Michael Beard

David Beer

Jon Ulrich

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The Scott County Board of Commissioners holds meetings and workshops on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee. You can visit the website, www.scottcountymn. com, for up-to-date schedule information.

Residents are encouraged to keep current on county news through viewing County Board meetings (available online in “real time” and on-demand), visiting the website, tuning in to local government access cable for meeting coverage and other programming,

following the county on social media, and reading the awardwinning resident newsletter, The Scott County SCENE. Barb Weckman-Brekke, District 1 612-616-1086 Tom Wolf, District 2 952-440-6805 Michael Beard, District 3* 952-583-7090 Dave Beer, District 4 952-393-5296 Jon Ulrich, District 5* 612-716-6724 *Term expires December 2018

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Scott County Crisis Program 952-818-3702

County Administrator Gary Shelton 952-496-8100 Building Inspections 952-496-8160 County Assessor 952-496-8972 County Attorney Ron Hocevar* 952-496-8240 County Engineer 952-496-8008 County Recorder 952-496-8150 Customer Service 952-496-8150 Elections 952-496-8560 Employee Relations 952-496-8103

Environmental Services 952-496-8177 Facilities Management 952-496-8063 Financial Assistance 952-496-8686 Health and Human Services 952-445-7751 Mental Health Program 952-445-7751 Parks & Trails 952-496-8752 Planning & Zoning 952-496-8653 Public Health 952-496-8555 Sheriff Luke Hennen* 952-496-8300 Social Services 952-445-7751 Surveyor 952-496-8362

SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY Savage Branch Library 13090 Alabama Ave. S., Savage 952-707-1770 www.scott.lib.mn.us The Savage Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library System, which allows library card-holders access to libraries in seven communities, including Belle Plaine, Prior Lake, Elko New Market, New Prague, Shakopee and Jordan.

In addition, the county-wide system is part of the greater metropolitan system — Metropolitan Library Service Agency — which allows library cardholders access to nearby Hennepin, Carver and other metropolitan county libraries, as well as Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Libraries.

Veterans Services 952-496-8176 *Term expires December 2018

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SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

SAVAGE SCHOOLS Students in Savage primarily attend two school districts. The Burnsville-Eagan -Savage School District and the Prior Lake - Savage area School District.

Jim Schmid

DeeDee Currier

Bob VandenBoom

Dan Luth

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The administrative offices for the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, 200 Burnsville Parkway.

Abigail Alt

BURNSVILLEEAGAN-SAVAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 191 Eric Miller

School District 191 District Offices 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville 952-707-2000 www.isd191.org

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Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board The Board of Education governs Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191. There are seven directors on the board, elected at-large. Terms overlap to ensure continuity of board membership. A Burnsville High School student serves as the student representative on the board, but does not have voting privileges.

All board meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held, with few exceptions, at 6:30 p.m. on the second and

fourth Thursdays of each month at Diamondhead Education Center, 200 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville. Public notice is given if the time, date and/or location changes, as well as if a special meeting is called.

Meetings are also cablecast live in Burnsville, Eagan and Savage.

Check with your cable provider for the correct channel. Board meetings can also be viewed on the district’s website at www. isd191.org.

Jim Schmid, chair 952-882-1651 December 2018*

DeeDee Currier, vice chair 952-882-7746 December 2020*

Sky Oaks Elementary 100 E. 134th St., Burnsville 952-707-3700

Bob VandenBoom, clerk 651-454-9516 December 2018*

Vista View Elementary 13109 County Road 5, Burnsville 952-707-3400

Dan Luth, treasurer 612-247-1231 December 2018* Abigail Alt, director 612-239-3421 December 2018* Eric Miller, director 612-239-3348 December 2020* Darcy Schatz, director 651-955-8301 December 2020* Sundus Farah, student representative 2018-19 school year *Denotes term expiration date

Facilities Burnsville High School 600 E. Hwy. 13, Burnsville 952-707-2100 Burnsville Alternative High School 2140 Diffley Road, Eagan 952-707-4020 Eagle Ridge Middle School 13955 Glendale Road, Savage 952-707-2800 John Metcalf Middle School 2250 Diffley Road, Burnsville 952-707-2400 Joseph Nicollet Middle School 400 E. 134th St., Burnsville 952-707-2600 Edward Neill Elementary 13409 Upton Ave. S., Burnsville 952-707-3100 Gideon Pond Elementary 613 E. 130th St., Burnsville 952-707-3000 Harriet Bishop Elementary 14400 O’Connell Road, Savage 952-707-3900 Hidden Valley Elementary 13875 Glendale Road, Savage 952-707-3800 Marion W. Savage Elementary 4819 W. 126th St., Savage 952-707-3200 Rahn Elementary 4424 Sandstone Drive, Eagan 952-707-3600 Sioux Trail Elementary 2801 River Hills Drive, Burnsville 952-707-3300

William Byrne Elementary 11608 River Hills Drive, Burnsville 952-707-3500 Diamondhead Education Center 200 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville 952-707-2000

PRIOR LAKESAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS ISD 719 Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools serve Prior Lake, portions of Savage and several townships south of Prior Lake. Roughly 8,500 students are enrolled in the district’s 14 schools.

In addition to the variety of curriculum choices available, the school district prides itself on its E-STEM focus (Environmental Education – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools District Service Center 4540 Tower St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0000 www.priorlake-savage.k12. mn.us Superintendent Teri Staloch 952-226-0010

Prior Lake School Board The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board is the school district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected by voters.

The terms are staggered, with elections conducted in November of even-numbered years. Regular Board meetings can be viewed live on the district’s website and on Prior Lake Educational Cable Access Channel 17 in Prior Lake and Savage.

The first School Board meeting of each month is at 7 p.m. The second meeting of each month is at 6 p.m. and is reserved for board study sessions, which are

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open to the public. School Board meetings and study sessions are held at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. For meeting dates, visit www.priorlake-savage.k12. mn.us. Citizens who wish to address the School Board on an agenda item may do so at the discretion of, and with advance notification of, the School Board Chairperson. Current board members are:

Facilities

Richard Wolf, chair 952-440-9625 December 2018*

Prior Lake High School 7575 W. 150th St., Savage 952-226-8600

Lee Shimek, vice chair/clerk 612-803-0520 December 2020*

Hidden Oaks Middle School 15855 Fish Point Rd. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0700

Stacey Ruelle, treasurer 952-226-4320 December 2018* Melissa Enger, director 952-201-5511 December 2020* Mary Frantz, director 612-239-5195 December 2020* Ben Hanson, director 320-492-1332 December 2018* Todd Sorensen, director

612-396-6536 December 2018* Charlotte Huntington, student representative 952-226-0000 June 2019* *Denotes term expiration date School Board Mailing Address 4540 Tower St. S.E., Prior Lake, MN 55372

Twin Oaks Middle School (ATLAS Alternative Learning Program) 15860 Fish Point Rd. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0500 Five Hawks Elementary 16620 Five Hawks Ave. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0100 Glendale Elementary 6601 Connelly Parkway, Savage 952-226-0200

Grainwood Elementary 5061 Minnesota St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0300 Jeffers Pond Elementary 14800 Jeffers Pass N.W., Prior Lake 952-226-0600 Redtail Ridge Elementary 15200 Hampshire Ave., Savage 952-226-8000 WestWood Elementary (SAGE – School for the Advancement of Gifted Education) 5370 WestWood Dr. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0400 Edgewood School (La ola del lago Spanish Immersion & Early Childhood) 5304 WestWood Drive, Prior Lake 952-226-0900 Bridges Area Learning Center 15875 Franklin Trail S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0804 The Bridges program is designed for students in grades 9-12, and offers personalized curriculum, small class sizes and unique instructional approaches.

Bridges is designed to reach all

learners, especially those who struggle in traditional schools.

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS St. John the Baptist Catholic School Grades K through 8th 4625 W. 125th St., Savage 952-890-9465 www.stjohns-savage.org St. John’s is accredited by the Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting Association (MNSAA). Our administration and faculty annually complete internal curriculum evaluations.

Additionally, we review the curriculum of Holy Angels, Burnsville – Eagan – Savage ISD191 and Prior Lake – Savage ISD719 to ensure St. John’s students can easily transition to these schools when the time comes. The core curriculum includes Religion, Science, Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies. Specialist courses (Art, PE, Music, and Computer) are taught once or twice a week. Spanish instruction formally begins in 4th grade and continues through 8th grade.

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Hidden Valley first-grade teacher Lori Langreck introduces herself to one of her new students, Addison Charbondau from Burnsville.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE Dehmlow Auto Sales & Service 4810 Dakota St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-440-2277 www.dehmlowauto.com

Prior Lake Auto Collision 16111 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-4259 www.priorlakecollision.com

Profinishers Auto Body 16117 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-4400 www.profinishers.com

Southcross Auto Service 3910 Egan Dr. Savage, MN 55378 952-894-8116 www.southcrossautomn.com

DENTAL Chanhassen Family Dentistry 8116 Mallory Ct. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-443-3368 www.chandent.com

Michael King Orthodontics 2687 W 78th St. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-470-2627 www.michaelkingortho.com

White Oak Dental

Charlie’s on Prior

3950 Green Heights Trail SW Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-5253 www.charliesonprior.com

Eileen’s Colossal Cookies 6880 Boudin St. NE, #185 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-2253 www.eileenscookies.com

Fong’s Restaurant & Bar 4770 Pleasant St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-3664 www.fongspriorlake.net

VFW Club Prior Lake Post #6208 16306 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-6208 www.vfwpost6208.com

ENTERTAINMENT Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 501 W 78th St. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-934-1525 www.chanhassendt.com

FINANCIAL Edward Jones- Scott Pierce

16154 Main Ave. SE, #110B Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-8800 www.edwardjones.com/scott-pierce

1580 White Oak Dr., #275 Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2868 whiteoakdental.net

South Metro Federal Credit Union

DINING / ENTERTAINMENT

South Metro Federal Credit Union

Babe’s Place

124 Holmes St. S. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-8191

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8001 Old Carriage Ct. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-0888 www.southmet.com

2573 Credit Union Dr. Prior Lake, MN 55372 (across from Mystic Lake Casino on Co. 83) 952-445-0888 www.southmet.com

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GARDEN CENTER / LANDSCAPE Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu

Mustard Seed

10000 Great Plains Blvd.

Chaska, MN 55318 952-445-6555 www.themustardseedinc.com

GOLF Legends Golf Club

8670 Credit River Blvd.

Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-4777 www.legendsgc.com

HOME SERVICES Anchor Iron Company 12358 Boone Ave. S. Savage, MN 55378 952-445-3030 www.anchoriron.com

Lange’s Plumbing & Heating 808 E Main St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-2730 www.langesmn.com

Link Lumber

1440 W Third Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3240 www.linklumber.com

PERSONAL SERVICES Canvas Tattoo & Piercing Studio 6880 Boudin St. NE, #170 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-1228 www.thecanvastattoostudio.com

Jodi Langhorst See Law Office & Dispute Resolution Services, PLLC 16186 Main Ave. SE, #200 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-1220 www.langhorstlaw.com

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Stanley & Wencl, LLC Construction & Facility Services 8786 Egan Dr. Savage, MN 55378 952-226-1100 www.stanleyandwencl.com

REAL ESTATE Jason Walgrave RE/MAX 13875 Hwy. 13 S Savage, MN 55378 612-419-9425 www.jasonwalgrave.com

Hy-Vee

St. Paul’s Lutheran School

Paar Sports & Promotions

SENIOR LIVING

6150 Egan Dr. Savage, MN 55378 Main: 952-228-2550 Pharmacy: 952-228-2552 www.hy-vee.com 16151 Main Ave. SE, #2 Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-424-2101 www.paarsports.com

Sweet Nautical Boutique

RECREATION

16228 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-702-9294 www.sweetnautical.com

Minnesota Harvest Orchard

Thoroughbred Carpet and Floors

8251 Old Hwy. 169 Blvd.

Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2785 www.minnesotaharvest.net

Premiere Dance Academy

4616 Colorado St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-5788 www.premieredanceacademy.com

RENTAL Prior Lake/Savage Rental Center 15233 Hwy. 13 S Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-7000 www.priorlakerentals.com

8745 W. Highway 101 Savage, MN 55378 952-445-9140 www.thoroughbredcarpets.com

Twisted Loop Yarn Shop

16210 Eagle Creek Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-240-8550 www.twistedloopyarnshop.com

The Vintage Gypsy

16228 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-2400 www.thevintagegypsy.com

Wild Ruffle

RETAIL

16186 Main Ave. SE, #100 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-381-7405 www.wildruffle.com

Brock’s Flooring

Winslow Monument Services

11081 Chaparral Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-736-9124 www.brocksflooring.com

GG Pretty Things

16180 Hastings Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-440-4114 www.ggprettythings.com

Great Tea Road Co.

16228 Main Ave. SE, #113 Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-278-2362 www.greattearoad.com

1428 Valleyview Rd. Chaska, MN 55318 952-368-7575 www.wmsmonuments.com

SCHOOLS / EDUCATION JCI Shakopee

121 Lewis St. S Shakopee, MN 55379 952-403-6758 www.shakopeejaycees.com

5634 Luther Rd. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-2117 www.stpaulspriorlake.org

Friendship Manor

1340 Third Ave. W. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-4155 www.friendshipmanorhealthcarecenter.com

Oak Terrace Senior Living 622 Aberdeen Ave. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-5559 www.oakterraceliving.com

St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center

1850 Sarazin St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-4400 www.stgertrudesshakopee.org

TRAVEL Shakopee Travel Leaders 16731 Hwy. 13, #108a Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-445-6463 www.shakopeetravel.com

WORSHIP Eden Prairie Presbyterian Church 9145 Eden Prairie Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-937-8000 www.prairiecommunitychurch.net

Hosanna Lutheran Church

1690 Vierling Dr. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-435-3332 www.hosannalc.org/about/shakopee-campus

Prairie Community Church

9145 Eden Prairie Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-937-8000 www.prairiecommunitychurch.net

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ADVERTISERS Babcock & Morgan Dental

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Bridgewood Church

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Brock’s Flooring

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CAP Agency

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City of Savage

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Dakotah Meadows RV Park

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Dakotah Sports and Fitness

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Dan Patch Days Committee

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Edina Realty - Chad & Sara Huebener Edina Realty Prior Lake/Savage

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Eileen’s Colossal Cookies

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Friendship Church

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Holy Trinity United Methodist Church

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HyVee

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Jet-Black

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Jodi Langhorst See Law Office & Dispute Resolution Services, PPLC

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John Arthur Homes

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Mandinec Group Landscaping

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Maverick Drone Systems

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Mazopiya

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The Meadows at Mystic Lake

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Mediacom

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Minnesota Harvest

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The Mustard Seed

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Paar Sports & Promotions

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Park Dental - Savage

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Playworks

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Prior Lake/Savage Rental Center

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Re/Max Advantage Plus

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Savage Chamber of Commerce

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Savage TV

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School District 191 - Burnsville, Eagan, Savage

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Shakopee Dakota Convenience Store

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Southcross Auto Service

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St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center 26

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A trail at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in Savage.

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St. John The Baptist Catholic Church

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St. Michael Catholic Church

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St. Michael Catholic School

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St. Paul’s Lutheran School

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Stanley & Wencl Construction & Facility Services 5 Thoroughbred Carpet & Floors

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