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elle Plaine is a charming community nestled in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley. Located midway between Mankato and the Twin Cities, U.S. Hwy. 169 provides easy access to this scenic area. Belle Plaine is conveniently located in southwest Scott County as a hub for many major thoroughfares. With a population just under 7,000, Belle Plaine has maintained its cozy, small-town vibe, yet residents are fortunate to benefit from amenities provided by Scott County, which is one of seven metro area counties. Residents also benefit from being just a short 40-minute drive into the heart of the Twin Cities, so there’s a l w ay s s o m e t h in g to d o o n t h e weekends whether it be staying in town for a day of antique shopping or heading to Minneapolis to enjoy a museum or traveling Broadway show.
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2010
VETERANS
2012
2013
492 2008 - 2012 = 100
6,659
6,799
6,838
2.7% increase from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013
= 1,500
5 years and under
10%
18 years and under
30%
Between 19 and 64 years
49.1%
65 years and older
10.9%
POPULATION BREAKDOWN WHITE
94.2%
WORK TRAVEL TIME Mean travel time to work
workers age 16+
31 min
2008 - 2012
HOUSING
2,501 Housing units, 2010 = 1,000
ASIAN
1.4% HISPANIC OR LATINO
2.1%
TWO OR MORE RACES
1.8%
AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE
.2%
BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN
1.1%
1.2% Foreign born Between 2008 and 2012 EDUCATION
95.2% High School Graduate or higher, 25+ 2008 - 2012
27% Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+ 2008 - 2012
85.2%
Homeownership rate, 2008 - 2012
89.1% Living in same house 1 year or more $180,900
Median value of ownership occupied homes, 2008 - 2012
2.57 Persons per household $27,820 Money income in past 12 months, 2012 dollars $68,089 Median household income Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/
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SMALLTOWNTHRILLS Find year-round excitement in Belle Plaine
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mall-town fun happens during the many festivals in the Belle Plaine area. From BBQ Days and St. Patrick’s Day to the ScottCarver Threshers Festival, entertainment options abound. There are multiple medallion hunts and royalty coronations in a year’s time, giving further reason to celebrate with fellow community members. Those who enjoy paintball, zip lines, bowling, horseback riding, and the Scott County Fair have reasons to visit, as well. Golf the city’s 18-hole course, or the three others within 10 miles. UP TO DATE Forty minutes from the core of CONTENT AVAILABLE the Twin Cities, Belle Plaine is close ON OUR APP enough to the city to enjoy its offerings, but far enough away to avoid the Search for “bigfishlifestyle” traffic, noise and urban bustle.
Lifestyle Focus Savannah Arnold of Hopkins gets close to the action as the competitors warm up for the Ranch Rodeo in the Scott County Fair’s north ring.
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ATTRACTIONS PARKS COMMUNITY PARKS Court Square Court & Walnut 4.8 acres, field, picnic shelter, playground, grills, horseshoe pits, restrooms, historic home. Chatfield Square State & Elm 1 acre, playground, half court basketball, field. Fountain Park Court & Cherry 2.1 acres, playground, picnic shelter, open-softball field, DNR acreage access, restrooms. Heritage Square Ash & Orchard 7 acres, baseball field, skate park, basketball court and playground equipment, shelters, trail. Union Square Prairie & Market 5.2 acres, picnic shelters, band shell, grills, playground, baseball field, horseshoe pit, restrooms; location of annual Bar-B-Q Days celebration. Creekside Park 931 Park Dr. Playground and basketball court. Century Park 200 W. Century St. Playground equipment, sand volleyball courts, gazebo. Deer Park N. of Deer Creek Pkwy. 7.7 acres, natural habitat. Hickory Park Orchard & Laredo 4 acres, playground equipment, multi-use recreational rink. Meadow Park Laredo & Scott 4 acres, trail, soccer field. Prairie Park Linden & Park 2.1 acres, playground, picnic shelter, lighted softball field, restrooms, parking. Townsend Park Meridian & Main Downtown garden, fountain. Veteran’s Memorial Park Hwy. 169 & Meridian 0.12 acres, trail, flag display. SWIMMING POOLS/SKATING Municipal Swimming Pool 952-873-2333 Swimming pool/kiddie pool
(open in season), hockey & recreation, four lighted tennis courts, warming hut. REGIONAL PARKS Scott County Parks 952-496-8475 www.co.scott.mn.us Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park 400 W. 260th St., New Prague This 20-acre site offers shore fishing, swimming beach, picnic sites. Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park This 490-acre park in Cedar Lake Township is still undeveloped. Spring Lake Regional Park This 373-acre park on the northern shore of Spring Lake includes an off-leash dog park and trails. Three Rivers Park District 763-559-9000 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Ave. (Co. Rd. 27), Prior Lake 763-694-7777 Biking, hiking, canoeing, golfing, swimming and picnicking, cross country skiing. It has 1,045 acres. Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve 15501 Murphy Lake Rd. (Co. Rd. 75), Savage 763-694-7777 Hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. This is a 2,400 acre park. The Landing—Minnesota Heritage Park 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee 763-694-7784 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
RECREATION STATE RECREATION AREA Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area 19825 Park Blvd., Jordan 952-492-6400 SKATE PARK Lakefront Skate Park 5000 Kop Parkway, Lakefront Park, Prior Lake 952-447-9800 City-operated skate park featuring 3- and 5-foot ramps for skateboarders and in-line skaters. A helmet is mandatory for all users, and knee pads and wrist protection are strongly recommended. Admission is free.
The bulls are athletes, too, said Mike Traxler Jr. of Belle Plaine Township. (Submitted Photo) SWIMMING Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools ISD 719 Pool Office Twin Oaks Middle School, Prior Lake 952-226-0893 Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave. N.E., Prior Lake City-operated beach, concessions, volleyball, fishing pier, play equipment and sandy beach. Located off of County Road 42 and Crest Avenue. Watzl’s Beach – Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Parkway, Prior Lake City-operated beach, concessions, picnic facilities, fishing pier, boat slips and canoe rental. HORSEBACK RIDING/LESSONS Bob Jensen Stables, Inc. 19650 Judicial Rd., Lakeville 952-435-5774 Heiland Hills Training 18060 Valley View Dr., Jordan 952-492-3457 SPORTS CLAY RANGES MN Horse & Hunt Club 2920 220th St., Prior Lake 952-447-2272 CAMPGROUNDS Baylor Regional Park 10775 Co. Rd. 33, Norwood Young America 952-466-5250 Dakotah Meadows RV Park 2341 Park Pl., Prior Lake 1-800-653-CAMP or 952-4458800
Fish Lake Acres Campground 3000 210th St. E., Prior Lake 952-492-3393 Lebanon Hills Park Campground 12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley 651-688-1376 Minneapolis S.W. KOA 3315 166th St. W., Jordan 952-492-6440 MN Horse & Hunt Club (Camping & RV Park) 2920 220th St., Prior Lake 952-447-2272 MN Valley State Park/Rec Area 19825 Park Blvd., Jordan 952-492-6400 Shakopee Valley RV Park 1245 Bluff Ave. E., Shakopee 952-445-7313 Town and Country RV Park and Campground 12630 Boone Ave. S., Savage 952-445-1756 Will’s Riverview RV Park 1705 3rd Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-5323 SNOWMOBILING Prior Lake Snowmobile Club 612-919-7811 Scott County SNO-Trails, Inc. 952-440-1003 WATER SKIING Shakopee-Prior Lake Shockwaves Water Ski Team www.splwsa.org
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GENERAL RECREATION Dakotah Sport & Fitness 2100 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake 952-445-9400 Racquetball and squash courts, fitness equipment, swimming, skating, rock climbing, running, gyms. River Valley YMCA 3575 N. Berens Rd. NW, Prior Lake 952-230-9622 Triple Play Sports 5832 Industrial Lane SE, Prior Lake 952-440-3330
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DNR-owned Minnesota Valley State Trail runs along the river (the federal and state governments own various parts of the river frontage being preserved). A boat landing, adjacent to the Minnesota River bridge in Belle Plaine, offers access to the river.
WILDLIFE REFUGE Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington
952-854-5900 www.fws.gov/refuge/Minnesotavalley The 14,000-acre Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge runs from Bloomington to Henderson, along both sides of the Minnesota River to provide 4,700 acres of hiking, bicycling, crosscountry skiing, wildlife observation and photography as posted on Refuge interpretive signs. Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center 15865 Carver Highlands Dr., Carver 952-361-4500 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers acres of landscaped gardens, natural woodlands, wetlands and prairie, plant collections, and displays. Walk, hike, cross-country ski more eight miles of trails. Open 363 days a year.
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EVERY KID’S DREAM Belle Plaine does comfort food right
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he Belle Plaine area boasts two apple orchards, a farmer’s market in the park, restaurants (including exquisite French dining), and Minnesota’s largest candy store. Grab an ice cream cone, fresh apple pie and be on your way to taste bud bliss. UP TO DATE A Chinese buffet, a doughnut shop, CONTENT AVAILABLE home cooking, a taste of the tavern ON OUR APP and a little breakfast-and-lunch cafe with character all bring out the best of Belle Plaine in their own ways. Search for “bigfishlifestyle”
Lifestyle Focus The annual scarecrow festival at Emma Krumbee’s Apple Orchard and Farm in Belle Plaine features nearly 80 scarecrows. Make the most out of autumn by stopping by for some fresh apple pie or pick your own apples to make your own pie! Make sure you bring the kids for some memorable autumn family fun.
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A TIME TO GROW Small town with big city amenities
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eople move to Belle Plaine for the small-town feel. Government officials figure that means amenities. The city of Belle Plaine, as well as the county, has provided some of the best new parks and trails in Minnesota, including Veterans Park, the Tigers’ ballpark, and Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve, with more developments on the way. Belle Plaine’s city hall contains a license bureau and is near the post office. A five-member city council makes decisions about what is best for the town. Belle Plaine’s branch of the Scott County Library System is UP TO DATE open four days a week. CONTENT AVAILABLE Like much of Scott County, the town ON OUR APP has grown dramatically in recent years, changing the face of Belle Plaine’s lifestyle. Search for “bigfishlifestyle”
Lifestyle Focus Belle Plaine residents head into their polling location to vote on Election Day. The city of Belle Plaine is governed by a 5-member City Council, which includes the mayor. Scott County is governed by a 5-member Board of Commissioners.
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elcome to Belle Plaine! We are very proud of our community and invite you to visit any time of the year. Belle Plaine is conveniently located midpoint bet ween the Twin Cities and Mankato on Highway 169 and is approximately 40 miles from either area. With great schools, miles of trails and Minnesota River frontage, a farmers’ market featuring local vendors, parks with playgrounds, good roads, safe neighborhoods and friendly people, Belle Plaine is a terrific community to live and play. Stop by the Farmer’s Market at Court Square Park on Wednesday afternoons during the months of May through October for locally grown produce and flowers. During the summer and fall months, our community hosts a number of annual festivals including; Bar-B-Q Days in July and the Scenic Byway Half Marathon, Relay & 5K in October. Bar-B-Q Days is a long standing tradition and one of the greatest town festivals in Minnesota. It’s held the third weekend of July and is a time for families and friends to get together and celebrate. Festivities include carnival rides, beef sandwiches, beer garden with live music, parade, and the queen coronation, ending with a spectacular fireworks display at Tiger Park on Sunday evening. The majority of profits generated by Bar-B-Q Days are donated back to the community.
For those visitors who enjoy activities more physical in nature, the Belle Plaine Scenic Byway Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Run may be what you are looking for. Enjoy the event and the beautiful autumn scenery of the Half Marathon course as it winds along either side of the Minnesota River between Belle Plaine and Blakeley; the last stop on the 287-mile stretch of the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway. Belle Plaine offers over 20 cityowned parks, open spaces and recreational areas along with a number of biking and walking trails for you to enjoy while you visit. We’ve recently opened an Archery Park, and for those who enjoy a walk with their canine companion, a seasonal Dog Park was dedicated in 2013. We are also an entry point for the Minnesota Valley Trail, which follows the Minnesota River and offers miles of biking and hiking opportunities. Our downtown business district is strong and open to new businesses to provide more amenities to enhance our community. Belle Plaine has a progressive city council and proficient staff, and is poised for commercial and residential growth, making us one of the best-kept secrets in Scott County. Explore our website at www. belleplainemn.com to learn more about our special community! -Mayor Mike Pingalore
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Police and fire emergency Belle Plaine Government Center Police (non-emergency) Fire (non-emergency) Water and sewer billing Scott County Sheriff Chamber of Commerce
911 952-873-5553 952-873-4307 952-873-6820 952-873-5553 952-496-8300 952-873-4295
The mayor and council members serve as the Belle Plaine City Council. The mayor serves a two-year term and council members serve four-year terms. Belle Plaine City Council elections are held concurrently with the state and federal general elections in the even-numbered years.
MIKE PINGALORE* Mayor 952-873-3039
SCOTT SCHNEIDER* Vice Mayor 952-873-6340
Term ends Dec. 31, 2014
Term ends Dec. 31, 2014
PAUL CHARD* Council member 952-873-4568
CARY COOP Council member 952-873-6498
GARY TROST Council member 952-873-6588
Term ends Dec. 31, 2014
Term ends Dec. 31, 2016
Term ends Dec. 31, 2016
* These officials are up for re-election in November 2014.
MEETINGS For more information about city boards and commissions, visit www.belleplainemn.com. FIRST MONDAY
City Council, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers
SECOND MONDAY
Economic Development Authority, 5 p.m. Council Chambers Planning & Zoning Commission, 7 p.m. Council Chambers
THIRD MONDAY
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SCOTT COUNTY
SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379-1220
952-445-7750 As Scott County continues to lead the state in population growth, progress is evident throughout the community. Over the last several years, Scott County has managed to keep its budget in check while still investing in its residents’ future: from the acquisition of new parks and green spaces to developing highly successful transit partnerships (the BlueXpress commuter line and the SmartLink transit cooperative), from the construction of two new mixed-use library facilities to installing a high-tech fiber optic ring, Scott County is truly committed to its new vision: “Where individuals, families, and businesses thrive.” Residents are encouraged to
TTY/TDD : 952-496-8170 www.co.scott.mn.us
keep current on County news through viewing Board meetings (available online in “real time” and on-demand), visiting the website (www.co.scott.mn.us), tuning in to local government access cable for meeting coverage and other programming, following the county on Facebook and reading the award-winning resident newsletter (The Scott County SCENE). In addition, you can become more directly involved by volunteering with various community groups, serving on a citizen advisory committee, or by attending County board meetings and workshops, which are held on most Tuesdays (please visit the website for up-todate schedule information).
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ELECTED OFFICIALS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS
TOM WOLF District 2 952-440-6805
DAVE MENDEN District 3 952-445-1053
KEVIN STUDNICKA* Sheriff 952-496-8318
PAT CILIBERTO Scott County Attorney 952-496-8240
jwagner@co.scott.mn.us
twolf@co.scott.mn.us
dmenden@co.scott.mn.us
kstudnicka@co.scott.mn.us
pciliberto@co.scott.mn.us
Term ends Dec. 31, 2016
Term ends Dec. 31, 2016
Term ends Dec. 31, 2014
Term ends Dec. 31, 2014
Term ends Dec. 31, 2014
JOE WAGNER District 1 612-270-2660
* These officials are up for re-election in November 2014.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS BARBARA MARSCHALL District 4 952-447-5748
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JON ULRICH* District 5 612-716-6724
bmarschall@co.scott.mn.us
julrich@co.scott.mn.us
Term ends Dec. 31, 2016
Term ends Dec. 31, 2014
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Medical/Police/Fire Directions to the Government Center Job Hotline Switchboard Animal Control Court Administration
911 952-496-8777 952-496-8598 952-445-7750 952-894-9065 952-496-8200
GOVERNMENT FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Gary L. Shelton
Property Tax 952-496-8150 Recorder 952-496-8438
Administrator 952-496-8100 gshelton@co.scott.mn.us
Soil and Water Conservation 952-492-5425
Lezlie Vermillion
Sheriff Administration 952-496-8300
Deputy County Administrator 952-496-8346 lvermillion@co.scott.mn.us
Emergency Management 952-496-8181
Lisa Kohner
Public Affairs Coordinator 952-496-8780 lkohner@co.scott.mn.us Animal Control 952-894-9065 Community Services 952-496-8475 Court Administration 952-496-8200 Customer Service 952-496-8150 Elections 952-496-8161 Voter Registration 952-496-8161 TTY/TDD (Hearing/Speech Impaired) 952-496-8170 Employee Relations 952-496-8103 U of M Extension–Scott Co. 952-492-5410 County Economic Development 952-496-8613
Jail Administration 952-496-8327
LIBRARIES Belle Plaine Branch Library 125 W. Main St., Belle Plaine 952-873-6767 Renew books online www.scott.lib.mn.us The Belle Plaine Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library System, which allows library cardholders access to libraries in six additional communities: Jordan, Prior Lake, Elko New Market, New Prague, Savage ans Shakopee.
REFERENCE LIBRARIES Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8713
Human Services 952-445-7750 Parks and Trails 952-496-8475
UTILITIES
Public Works 952-496-8346 Administrative Services 952-496-8100
BURIED CABLE – CALL BEFORE YOU DIG Gopher State One 651-454-0002 www.gopherstateonecall.org ELECTRICITY Xcel Energy 1-800-895-4999 Electric outage 1-800-895-1999
Repair service 1-800-788-3600 www.centurylink.com
Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative Billing & New Service 952-492-2313 Power outage 952-492-8255 www.mvec.net
CABLE TV MediaCom 1-855-633-4226 www.mediacomcable.com
LICENSES AND DOCUMENTS
NATURAL GAS CenterPoint Energy Account info/New service 612-372-4727 Repair service 612-372-4727 Suspected gas leak 612-372-5050 www.centerpointenergy.com
MOTOR VEHICLE PLATES/ TABS, BOAT & MOTOR LICENSING, TITLE TRANSFERS Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 www.co.scott.mn.us
WATER & SEWER Belle Plaine Public Works 952-873-5553 or 952-873-6742 TELEPHONE Frontier Communications 1-800-921-8101 Century Link Customer Service 1-800-201-4699
Scott County Library Administration 13090 Alabama Ave., Savage 952-707-1760 Jake Grussing, Library Director jgrussing@co.scott.mn.us www.scott.lib.mn.us
Scott County Historical Society/ Stans Museum 235 Fuller St. S., Shakopee 952-445-0378
Public Health Services 952-496-8584
www.xcelenergy.com
DRIVER’S EXAMS 651-296-6911 LIQUOR & TOBACCO LICENSES, CHARITABLE GAMBLING PERMITS Belle Plaine City Hall 218 N. Meridian, Belle Plaine 952-873-5553
our clients become e m p o w e r e d as we guide them towards stabilization & mobilization The Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties provides residents with hope, help, and a chance for self-sufficiency through our services and programs. As we near our 50th Anniversary, we encourage you to support your community by providing assistance where it is needed most. Your donation will allow us to meet the increased need of the community we serve. We are regularly seeking corporate and private partnerships, individual donations, and volunteer support from those who believe in our mission.
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GOVERNMENT Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 HUNTING/FISHING LICENSES Prior Lake License Bureau 14033 Commerce Ave., Prior Lake 952-447-8817 Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 Sporting goods and convenience stores also sell these licenses. PASSPORTS, BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES, MARRIAGE LICENSES Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Belle Plaine Post Office 233 N. Meridian St. 1-800-275-8777 56011-9998 Service counter hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 -11 a.m.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-7750 Valley Green Workforce Development Center 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-8686 Child Support Enforcement 952-496-8183
Emergency After Hours 952-442-7601 Carver-Scott Crisis Program 952-442-7601 (24 hours) Public Health Nursing 952-496-8577 Social Services 952-445-7751 Emergency After Hours 952-496-8484 Home and Community Care Intake 952-496-8556 Volunteers 952-496-8169
CAP AGENCY Scott-Carver-Dakota CAP Agency, Inc. 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-2125 info@capagency.org www.capagency.org The CAP Agency is a private, non-profit human service organization serving a three-county area.
ELECTIONS VOTER REGISTRATION Voters must be registered. Residents may register to vote when renewing driver’s licenses. For more information on voter’s registration, eligibility and/or absentee voting, call or write: Scott County Elections 200 W. Fourth Ave., Shakopee, MN 952-496-8560 POLL LOCATIONS Primary & General Elections
Belle Plaine City Government Center 218 N. Meridian St.
Employment & Training 952-496-8686 Child Care Assistance 952-496-8686 Financial Assistance 952-496-8686 Mental Health Program 952-445-7751
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Belle Plaine Township Town Hall 25130 Hickory Blvd. Blakeley Township Town Hall 15016 W. 250th St. (Hwy. 169) St. Lawrence Township Town Hall 7500 Old Hwy. 169
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Belle Plaine Government Center
Attorney General Lori Swanson (D) 1400 Bremer Tower 445 Minnesota St. St. Paul, MN 55101 651-296-3353 attorney.general@state.mn.us www.ag.state.mn.us
218 N. Meridian St.
STATE OF MINNESOTA SENATE Senate Information 651-296-0504 www.senate.leg.state.mn.us Note: These listings are subject to change, pending the outcome of the November General Election. Senator Kevin L. Dahle (DFL-20) 317 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 651-296-1279 sen.kevin.dahle@senate.mn Senator Eric R. Pratt (R-55) 23 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4123 sen.eric.pratt@senate.mn HOUSE House Information 651-296-2146 www.house.leg.state.mn.us Representative Kelby Woodard (R-20A) 221 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 651-296-7065 rep.kelby.woodard@house.mn Representative Tony Albright (R-55B) 417 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 651-297-9010 rep.tony.albright@house.mn CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Governor Mark Dayton (D) 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 651-201-3400 www.mn.gov/governor
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie (D) 180 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2803 secretary.state@state.mn.us www.sos.state.mn.us State Auditor Rebecca Otto (D) 525 Park St., #500, St. Paul, MN 651-296-2551 state.auditor@state.mn.us www.auditor.state.mn.us
UNITED STATES U.S. CONGRESS Senate Note: These listings are subject to change, pending the outcome of the November General Election. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) 302 Hart Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3244 www.klobuchar.senate.gov 1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250 Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-727-5220 Senator Al Franken (D) 309 Hart Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5641 www.franken.senate.gov 60 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107 651-221-1016 House of Representatives Representative John Kline (R-2nd District) 2439 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2271 www.kline.house.gov 350 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Suite 135, Burnsville, MN 55337 952-808-1213
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stablished assisted living facilities provide senior citizens any help they need to stay in the town they call home. Nearby hospitals are top quality, with New Prague 15 minutes away and Shakopee and Waconia each within 25 minutes. A Veterans Affairs Clinic opened in Shakopee this year, allowing local veterans to seek care closer to home Three dentists and a vision clinic serve the town, as well as a couple UP TO DATE drug stores. South Creek and other CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OUR APP trails get you where you want to go on foot. Sign up for one of a half-dozen 5K runs in Belle Plaine or the surrounding Search for “bigfishlifestyle” towns.
Lifestyle Focus St. Francis Regional Medical Center is a quick 25 minutes away in Shakopee. Another nearby option is the Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague.
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The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine’s Transitional Care Services 611 West Main St., Belle Plaine 952-873-2131
St. Francis Regional Medical Center 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-3000 www.stfrancis-shakopee.com
HOME HEALTH CARE & HOSPICE Ridgeview Home Health Services & Hospice 501 S. Maple St., #1, Waconia 952-442-6030
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Ridgeview Medical Center 500 S. Maple Street, Waconia 952-442-2191 www.ridgeviewmedical.org
MEDICAL Allina Medical Clinic 1601 St. Francis Ave., #100, Shakopee 952-428-3535
SAME DAY SURGERY Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague 301 2nd St. N.E., New Prague 952-758-4431
Mayo Clinic Health Systems — Belle Plaine 700 W. Prairie St., Belle Plaine 952-873-2276
Ridgeview Same Day Surgery Centers 3000 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska 952-556-2622 500 S. Maple St., Waconia 952-442-2191, ext. 5180
Lakeview Clinic 424 Hwy. 5, Waconia 952-442-4461 406 Faxon Rd., Norwood Young America 952-467-2888
St. Francis Regional Medical Center Same Day Surgery 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-2333
New Prague Medical Clinic 212 Cty Road 37, New Prague 952-758-4461
URGENT CARE Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague 301 2nd St. N.E., New Prague 952-758-4431 St. Francis Urgent Care 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-2111
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TRANSITIONAL CARE St. Gertrude’s Health Center 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400
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Shakopee Friendship Manor 1340 W. Third Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-4155
Park Nicollet Clinic 1415 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-993-7750 Parkview Medical Clinic 1400 First St. N.E., New Prague 952-758-2535 Ridgeview Chaska Clinic Two Twelve Medical Center 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska 952-361-2450 Shakopee VA Clinic 1111 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee 952-445-4070
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LOUNGING AROUND Kick back away from the urban bustle
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Lifestyle Focus Martha Steinhagen, 7, of Belle Plaine prepares to show a calf in the 4-H dairy show.
elle Plaine residents enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, a hotel with an indoor pool, tennis courts, and skating and hockey rinks, as well as 80 acres of city parks: Deer, Heritage, Veterans, Union, Prairie, Century, Meadow, Hickory, Chatfield Square, Creekside, Townsend and Community Dog parks. Blaha Memorial Bird Sanctuary commemorates the location of the original Belle Plaine settlement, where the borough started along the banks of the Minnesota River. In Court Square Park, the historic HooperBowler-Hillstrom House, including its innovative-for-its-time two-story outhouse (go figure!), is UP TO DATE a must-see for any local history buff. CONTENT AVAILABLE Founders Park offers a National Register of Historic Places treasure — the Episcopal Church of ON OUR APP the Transfiguration — and the burial place of the town’s founding father. Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge connects towns via snowmobile trails and pays tribute to pioneers who lived among the woods, prairie grasses, Little Rapids and even sand dunes abutting the Minnesota River. Search for “bigfishlifestyle”
LEISURE YOUTH SPORTS District 716 Community Education 952-873-2411 To include other youth sports in next year’s lifestyle guide, please call 952-445-3333 or send an e-mail to amcknight@swpub.com.
ADULT SPORTS Amateur Baseball Brett Kruschke 612-327-2715
Belle Plaine Senior Citizens 952-873-4398 Belle Plaine Veteran’sClub 952-873-4395 CAA St. Anna Council (OLP Parish) 952-873-4395 Carver/Scott Master Gardeners 952-466-5309 Eagles, Fraternal Order of www.foe.com
NOW – National Organization for Women Minnesota Valley Chapter www.now.org/chapters Pheasants Forever of Scott County 651-733-2000 www.pheasantsforever.org Rainbow Animal Rescue 952-440-3824 Relay for Life of Scott County 952-445-6354 www.relayforlife.org/scottcountymn
Over 35 Baseball Mike Zellmann 612-518-0691
Friends of the Belle Plaine Library 952-873-2384
River Valley Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club www.rvtb.org
Basketball Nelson Ladd 952-873-2411
Friends of the Minnesota Valley 952-858-0727 www.friendsofmnvalley.org
Rotary 952-873-2400
Billiards Paul Chard 952-873-4568
Great Scott Cycling Club 952-440-8104 www.greatscottcycling.com
Darts Andy’s 952-873-2207 Johan’s 952-873-6740 Neil’s 952-873-6810 Neisen’s Red Door 952-873-6305
Knights of Columbus 952-873-4528
Sandcreek Gray Beards (National Wild Turkey Federation) www.nwtf.org
Lions International 952-873-6553
Scott-Carver Threshers 952-492-2062
MN Deer Hunters AssociationMN River Valley Chapter 952-445-4396 www.mndeerhunters.com
Scott County Fair Board 952-492-2436 www.scottcountyfair.com
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS American Legion 952-873-3036 Arts In The Park 952-873-4295 Belle Plaine Borough Riders 952-873-4320 Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce 952-873-4295 Belle Plaine Community Education/Recreation 952-873-2411 Belle Plaine Community Theater 952-873-6812 Belle Plaine Historical Society 952-292-1849
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MN Landscape Arboretum Auxiliary 612-625-9587 www.arboretum.umn.edu MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge 952-854-5900 MN Valley Riders Saddle Club 612-251-5913 MN Water Fowl Association – Scott & LeSueur County 952-767-0320 www.mnwaterfowl.com MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) of Belle Plaine www.momsclub.org Newcomers Club of the SW Suburbs www.NewcomersMN.com
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SAFCOM 952-496-8300 www.co.scott.mn.us
Scott County Historical Society/ Stans Museum 952-445-0378 Shriners’ Club (West Suburban) 952-473-8619 Scott County SNO-Trails, Inc. 952-440-1003 Sons of the American Legion 952-873-2202 Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society 952-368-PAWS www.swmetroanimalrescue.org Sportsmen’s Club 952-873-2898 St. Francis Auxiliary & Volunteers 952-428-2065
St. John Food Shelf 952-873-4390 Toastmasters — Midday Mumblers 952-288-4154 V.F.W. Post 952-873-6765
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMING ARTS Chaska Valley Family Theatre www.cvft.org Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus 612-840-8681 www.dakotavalleysymphony.org Jordan Art Festival 952-492-2306 Homeward Bound Theater 952-934-7295 homewardboundtheatre.org Prior Lake Players www.plplayers.org South Metro Chorale 216-271-5525 www.southmetrochorale.org South of the River Community Band 651-307-8492 Stages Theatre Company 952-979-1111 www.stagestheatre.org The Valley Jazz Big Band 952-556-3536 STUDIO ARTS A Brush With Water 952-496-0503 Minnesota Watercolor Society 952-942-7019 Scott County Crazy Quilters 952-445-0378 Upper Midwest Bead Society 952-492-2493 www.umbs.org 225 Waterstreet Creative Arts www.225waterstreet.com
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GROWING TOGETHER Belle Plaine is ripe with friendship
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esidents of Belle Plaine care about helping their neighbors, being together, and building amenities they can all enjoy. Social events revolve around Belle Plaine high school theater, pops concerts, homecoming, and other school events, while coffee klatches, neighborhood associations, local festivals and meetings of nonprofit organizations are frequent and well attended. Volunteers take pride in the Belle Plaine Area Food Shelf they run. There are Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic and nondenominational churches in town and worship centers for other religions within a short drive. Belle Plaine commuters benefit from a location along Highway 169 with quick access to highways 19, 60 and 169, and proximity to Blue Xpress and SmartLink transit options. New libraries are cropping up throughout the Scott County Library System, including in Belle Plaine. The housing stock is broadening as the city grows, and senior living is readily available for those who want to stay in Belle Plaine for a life cycle. The Belle Plaine school district considers itself a great place to learn and raise a family, banking on its caring staff, modern faciliUP TO DATE ties, safe learning environment and CONTENT AVAILABLE small classes. Holy Family Academy, ON OUR APP Our Lady of the Prairie School, and Trinity Lutheran School are private school options. Search for “bigfishlifestyle”
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Lifestyle Focus Top: Jenny Flynn helps Lawrence Jabs with his physical therapy session at the Lutheran Home. Directly above: Belle Plaine’s German Days Royalty wave to the crowd during a parade.
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LIVING ISD 716 Belle Plaine Public Schools serve parts of Carver, Le Sueur, Scott and Sibley counties with two elementary schools and a junior-senior high school that includes an alternative program. SCHOOL BOARD Matt Bigaouette
Chair 952-300-1555
Laurie Green
Senior High Counselor 952-873-2410 SPECIAL PROGRAMS Early Childhood Family Education
Chatfield Elementary School 330 S. Market St. 952-873-2415 A program for parents and their children (birth to age 5), which includes parent/child activities, children’s programs, parent education and child care
Mike Ludvik
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Belle Plaine Community Services
Matt Lenz
130 S. Willow St. 952-873-2411
Clerk 952-873-6979
Treasurer 952-873-5644 Dan Gardner 952-873-4377 Dan Giesen 952-873-6715 FACILITIES District 716 Offices 130 S. Willow St. 952-873-2400 Chatfield Elementary School 330 S. Market St. Oak Crest Elementary School 1101 W. Commerce Dr. Belle Plaine Jr.-Sr. High School 220 S. Market St. FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Kelly Smith
PROGRAMS AARP – American Association of Retired Persons 952-858-9040 CAP Agency 952-496-2125 Jordan Senior Citizens Club 952-492-2084 RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 952-945-4161 Scott County Section 8 Vouchers 952-402-9022
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programs that senior citizens may need or use.
330 S. Market St. 952-873-2415 For children ages 3 to 5.
Senior Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433 Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
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Chatfield Elementary School 330 S. Market St. 952-873-2415 School-age child care (beforeand- after school, plus summer). Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative (MRVSEC) 100 Hope Ave., Jordan 952-567-8102 www.mrvsec.k12.mn.us NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS Holy Family Academy & Chapel 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine 952-873-2582 Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School 215 Chestnut St. N., Belle Plaine 952-873-6564
ASSISTED LIVING/ MEMORY CARE Valleyview Assisted Living/ Memory Care Unit 4061 173rd St. W., Jordan 952-492-6160 Franklin House 4061 173rd St. SW., Jordan 952-492-3959 Mala Strana Assisted Living 999 Columbus Ave. N., New Prague 952-758-2511 Emerald Crest of Shakopee 1855 10th Ave. W., Shakopee 952-233-8811 The Gardens at St. Gertrude’s 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400
Mala Strana Health Care Center 1001 Columbus Ave. N., New Prague 952-758-2511 Friendship Manor Health Care Center 1340 Third Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-4155 St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400
HELP & SUPPORT SERVICES Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center 13845 Hwy. 13 South Front Road, Savage 952-447-5683 www.alphaprc.com Belle Plaine Ambulance 952-873-4506 Belle Plaine Community Services 952-873-2411 Belle Plaine Area Food Shelf www.bpareafoodshelf.org Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities 651-789-2400 www.bigstwincities.org Bridging, Inc. 201 W. 87th St., Bloomington 952-888-1105 www.bridging.org Carver-Scott Mental Health Crisis Program 952-442-7601 www.co.carver.mn.us
Superintendent 952-873-2400
Trinity Lutheran School (WELS)
Pre-K-8 Kim DeWitte
Chatfield Elementary Principal
500 W. Church St., Belle Plaine 952-873-6320
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Dr. Liann Hanson
Oak Crest Elementary Principal 952-873-2402 David Kreft
Junior and Senior High Principal 952-873-2403
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Throughout this guide there are many programs and activities open to all area residents, including senior citizens. This list, however, is a reminder of some specific
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Kingsway Retirement Living 815 W. Main St., Belle Plaine 952-873-5902 Oak Terrace Senior Community of Jordan 622 Aberdeen Ave., Jordan 952-492-5559 NURSING HOMES Lutheran Home, The 611 Main St. W., Belle Plaine. 952-873-2215
Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative 792 Canterbury Rd. S., #231, Shakopee 952-567-8100 www.cseced.org Carver-Scott Humane Society 952-368-3553 www.carverscotths.org
LIVING Child Care Resource & Referral 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-402-9824 www.capagency.org Crisis Nursery 24-hour Hotline 763-591-0100 From Home to Home Thrift Store 321 S. Walnut St., Belle Plaine 952-873-6901 Heading Home Scott County Patricia Pettit 612-599-7729 Help Me Grow of Scott County 952-496-5059 parentsknow.state.mn.us i’M o.K. Children’s Visitation Center 551 E. Park St., Belle Plaine 952-873-4216 www.southernvalleyalliance.org
MN Job Service (MN Work Force Center) 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-445-7087 www.minnesotaworks.net
MN Problem Gambling Hotline 1-800-333-HOPE
Scott-Carver Housing Coalition 952-402-4832
MN Rehabilitation Services P.O. Box 1312, Burnsville 952-736-0444 www.mnrehabsvs.com
Scott County CDA (Community Development Agency) 323 S. Naumkeag St., Shakopee 952-402-9022
NAMI – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Scott County Janet Williams 952-890-1669
Scott County Human Services See separate section.
Narcotics Anonymous www.naminnesota.org Planned Parenthood 1-800-230-PLAN www.plannedparenthood.org/mnnd-sd River Valley Nursing Center 952-496-8669 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 303 E Sixth St., Chaska. 952-960-9700 RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 952-945-4161
Southwest Metro Animal Rescue & Adoption Society 952-368-PAWS (7297) www.swmetroanimalrescue.org St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee Diabetes Support Group 952-428-3324 Heart Support Group 952-428-2080 Infant Loss Support Group 952-428-2002 Look Good–Feel Better (ACS) 1-800-395-LOOK Low Vision Support Group 952-428-2002 Smoking Cessation 1-888-354-PLAN Women’s Connection (Cancer) 952-428-2700
Scott County Licensed Family Daycare Assn. Linda Schesso 952-445-2240 www.sclfcca.com Scott County New Options 792 Canterbury Rd. S., Suite 132, Shakopee 952-403-7979 Sexual Violence Center – Scott & Carver Counties 500 N. Pine St., Ste. #203, Chaska 24-hour help line 612-871-5111 www.sexualviolencecenter.org Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov
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CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Prairie Care
ABC Family Chiropractic
111 Hundertmark Rd., Suite 205N Chaska, MN 55318 952-903-1350 www.prairie-care.com
ADVERTISING/PROMOTION Big Fish Works
327 Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.bigfishworks.com
ATTORNEY/LEGAL Jordan Legal Center
115 S. Broadway, Suite 100 Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2800 www.perskelaw.com
1405 78TH St., Suite 100 Victoria, MN 55386 952-443-3710 www.abcfamilychiro.com
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Prairie Pond Vineyard & Winery
Alphabet Junction
169 Eldorado Drive Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-5655 www.alphabetjunctionchildcare.com
Kindercare
Living Christ Early Learning Center
T.M.T. Tire – Motorcycle Repair 629 Broadway St. S. Jordan, MN 55352 612-749-7770
Wolf Motors Quicklane 600 Second St. W. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2340 www.wolfmotors.com
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3115 Chaska Blvd. Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0044 www.dolcevitawine.net
105 E. Main St. New Prague, MN 56071 952-758-7850 www.prairiepondwinery.com
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS Guardian Angel Academy 217 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-227-4010 www.gachaska.org
820 Lake Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-906-0514 www.livingchrist.org
Southwest Christian High School
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Chanhassen Family Dentistry 8116 Mallory Ct., Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-443-3368 www.chandent.com
Eckart Dental
300 E. First Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-1352 www.eckartdental.com
Jabs Family Dentistry 201 S. Meridian St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-6766 www.jabsdentistry.com
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EYE CARE/OPTOMETRICS Pearle Vision
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MARKETPLACE FAMILY ACTIVITIES Cologne Community Center 1211 Village Parkway Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-2064 www.ci.cologne.mn.us
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu
FINANCIAL Atneosen & Co. Accounting 113 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-556-0083 www.notaxworries.com
Riverland Bank
700 Seville Dr. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2750 www.riverlandbank.com
Security Bank & Trust Co. 1575 White Oak Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2265 www.security-bank.com
Jordan Mini Storage
Lakeshore Weekly News
Kubes Furniture & Flooring
Prior Lake American
313 Valley View Dr. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2435 www.jordanministorage.com
1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr., Suite 1017 Wayzata, MN 55391 952-473-0890 www.weeklynews.com
133 Main St. W. New Prague, MN 56071 952-758-4588 www.kubesfurnitureflooring.com
327 So. Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.plamerican.com
Savage Pacer
MEDICAL CLINICS
327 So. Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.savagepacer.com
Lakeview Clinic
110105 Pioneer Tr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-556-0120 www.lakeviewclinic.com
Shakopee Valley News 327 So. Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.shakopeenews.com
Ridgeview Chaska Clinic
Two Twelve Medical Center, 111 Hundertmark Rd., Suite 115N Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-2450 www.ridgeviewmedical.org
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Chaska Veterinary Hospital
Ridgeview Chanhassen Clinic 7907 Powers Boulevard 952-934-0570 www.ridgeviewmedical.org
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1601 White Oak Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-6644 www.chaskavet.com
NEWSPAPERS/MEDIA
RETAIL/MARKETPLACE
Chanhassen Villager
eCig Store
Chaska Herald
eCig Store
FUNERAL/CREMATION SERVICES
123 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2650 www.chaskaherald.com
Bertas Funeral Home
Eden Prairie News
Prairie Farm Supply
Jordan Independent
SENIOR LIVING
FITNESS Beyond Fitness
4264 Norex Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 612-570-3137 www.trainwithbeyondfitness.com
200 W. Third St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2137 www.bertasfh.com
HOME SERVICES I Got A Guy LLC
612 Broadway St. N. Jordan, MN 55352 612-424-2489 www.igotaguymn.com
123 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2650 www.chanvillager.com
250 Prairie Center Dr., Suite 211 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-942-7885 www.edenprairienews.com 109 Rice St. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2224 www.jordannews.com
185 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-240-1710 www.ecigstoremn.com 1345 Heather St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-681-2354 www.ecigstoremn.com 115 W. Church St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-4234
The Crossings
200 S. Olive St. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-8232 www.crossingsapt.com
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Economical - Reusable - Refillable Over 50 Flavors and Growing!
Two Shakopee Locations
• Non-Electric • 24/7 Soft Water • Unmatched Efficiency • Iron-Odor-Chlorine Removal • Free Water Analysis • We Service All Makes & Models
Softeners • Filtration Drinking Systems
185 1st Ave (Across from Turtles)
1345 Heather Street OR (Next to Von Hansons)
Mon-Thurs 10am to 7pm • Fri-Sat 10am to 8pm Sunday Noon to 7pm www.ecigstoremn.com
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Your Local Water Professionals
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Haferman
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Prairie Farm Supply • Hubbard Feeds • Premium Feeds • Mol/Mix Liquid Feeds • Feedlot Equipment • Horse Feeds
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Certified Landscape Professional Power Limited Tech
SERVICE FIRST 952-226-1813 www.mandinecgroup.com
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DOG LICENSES Belle Plaine Police Department 952-873-4307
Lifestyle Focus Lady, a golden retriever, takes to the agility course. Lady was a stray that was surrendered to the Carver-Scott Humane Society. The humane society finds homes for more than 350 rescued dogs and cats each year
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How may we serve you? • Mortgage Loans • Ag/Farm Loans • Business Loans • Personal Loans • Checking, Savings & CDs • Online Banking & Bill Pay • And more!
Our Values As a family-owned Bank, our core values have guided us for over 130 years. They are just as important today as they were when we opened in 1882. Integrity. Without compromise, we will be honest, respectful and sincere in our efforts to understand and serve your unique financial needs. Expertise. You can count on us to be a knowledgeable financial resource you can trust, offering value and quality products and services. Stability. We have been an independent, family-owned bank since 1882, and our family values guide us every day. We are dedicated to being a strong community bank for future generations. Community Commitment. We care about the community and demonstrate it with our actions. We contribute our time and resources to make our community a great place to live and work. Customer Focused. Our customers are the reason we are here. We will take the time to listen and provide exceptional service. It is our goal to build lasting relationships with our customers. We will work tirelessly to demonstrate our values and deliver excellence to each and every customer.
Large enough to serve your needs. Small enough to truly care.
201 W Main St. • P.O. Box 87 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-2296 • Fax 952-873-2877
statebankbp.com Lobby Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 am – Noon Drive Up Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – Noon