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Includes Parade Map & 2012 Schedule of Events

Independence Day 2012:

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lease join my family and I for Chanhassen’s 29th Annual 4th of July Celebration! This event has grown over the years and is known as one of the best events in the area. Residents, local businesses, and visitors will participate across town throughout the week as we celebrate our country’s independence. This event has become a tradition for many families, including mine, as each year we look forward to reconnecting with neighbors and meeting new friends.

Over the years Chanhassen has been recognized by several national publications as one of the best places to live and raise a family. This year the Minnesota Business Journal recognized Chanhassen as having the highest quality of life in the state! It’s events like the annual 4th of July Celebration that contribute to that ranking. Chanhassen is fortunate to have residents and businesses who actively participate in and promote the numerous community events throughout the year.

As you prepare your holiday plans, be sure to use this brochure as a guide for the week. It is full of valuable information including an events schedule, maps of your favorite activities, what types of food you can find at the Taste of Chanhassen, and a couple of feature stories. Also please support the businesses and organizations that are so gracious to sponsor the many community events.

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Join me in recognizing the many men and women who have served in the military around the world. The 4th of July is a perfect time to express your gratitude to the individuals who sacrifice so much to protect our freedom and liberties. I encourage everyone to visit Chanhassen’s Veterans Monument in City Center Park Plaza during the festivities to honor and remember our veterans and their families for their service. Also, please learn more about and consider getting involved in Chanhassen's own Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program, which is dedicated to supporting the needs of local service members and their families.

In conclusion, I would like to once again thank all of the volunteers, businesses, organizations, and county and city employees who make this great event possible. I am grateful for their hard work and dedication to make this event such a wonderful time for families and friends. I hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th of July holiday, and I look forward to celebrating with you!

Tom Furlong Mayor of Chanhassen

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As President of the Rotary Club of Chanhassen, I wish to welcome you to this year’s 4th of July Celebration. I am happy that the Rotary Club can once again be a partner in this wonderful event.

We feel honored to participate and would like to thank all who plan and produce this amazing event for the community. In addition to the parade, the Chanhassen Rotary Club hosts the Taste of Chanhassen and the Classic Car show.

Each year, Rotarians dedicate time, and work with city staff, sponsors, and volunteers to ensure Chanhassen's 4th of July Celebration is the City's signature community event. Rotarians exemplify their motto of "Service Above Self" by supporting this event, while having a lot of fun at the same time.

The enthusiasm this event creates spurs us on to help make it bigger and better every year. I think back to those who pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor in 1776, and pause to remember what we are celebrating.

So take a moment during the festivities and remember to thank someone that sacrificed so you can enjoy this holiday, and above all have fun. See you there….

Happy 4th of July!

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or more than 20 years, the Chamber of Commerce has had the privilege to kick off the 4th of July celebration in Chanhassen by hosting the Business Expo on July 3. This event is a great way for area businesses to showcase their goods and services for the Chanhassen community.

We are excited and proud to continue the strong tradition of the July 3rd Business Expo, bringing more than 40 of Chanhassen area businesses to the park to meet and thank the residents of Chanhassen that help support their businesses. The Business Expo event is family friendly, fun and free!

Thanks to the City of Chanhassen staff, the Chanhassen Rotary and the many sponsors and supporters that make this event a reality each year and work so hard for the enjoyment of all!

As a business advocate representing more than 450 businesses in eastern Carver County the SouthWest Metro Chamber serves to strengthen our member businesses and stimulate regional prosperity. For more information about the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce, visit our website at www.swmetrochamber.com or call the Chamber office at 952-474-3233.

Deb McMillan, President SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce

Mike Leonard, President Rotary Club of Chanhassen

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2012 Taste of Chanhassen & Chanhassen Rotary Beer and Wine Garden Tuesday, July 3, 3:30 to 11 p.m., City Center Park Wednesday, July 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., City Center Park Fees vary by restaurant

Taste of Chanhassen: 2012

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he “Taste of Chanhassen” is back! Celebrate America’s independence and the best of summer with food from local Chanhassen restaurants.

The best treats and eats from all over town will be in one location. You’ll find something for everyone including pizza by the slice, delicious tacos, juicy butter burgers and mouth-watering chicken wings.

The Taste of Chanhassen will feature six vendors, all from Chanhassen, and is one of the most popular activities during the 4th of July Celebration. The vendors will be open on Tuesday, July 3 from 3:30 to 11 p.m. and on Wednesday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Taste of Chanhassen is sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club and takes place in City Center Park, just north of City Hall.

Participating Vendors: Axel’s: bull bites, “Death by Chocolate,” beverages Byerly’s: hard and soft tacos, nachos w/ cheese, bottled water, soda, Red Bull, cookies, Rice Krispie bars Culver’s: custard, root beer floats, onion rings, cheese curds, corn dogs, burgers, fries Gina Maria’s: pizza by the slice, bottled water, pop Pizzaioli: pizza, gyros, fruit smoothies, bottled water, pop Tian Jin: egg rolls, fried chicken wings, kabobs, cream cheese wontons, crab Rangoon, sweet & sour chicken

The Great Chanhassen Cookout The Taste of Chanhassen vendors will compete in a friendly competition for the Mediacom “Community Culinary Award of Excellence” on July 3.

Local chefs will be judging the entries at 6 p.m. at the northwest corner of the large tent. Winners will be announced at 6:45 p.m. on the main stage.

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Rev Zero Inc. Scott and Associates, Inc. Secure Techs, Inc. Simpson and Associates Snap Fitness Stone Creek Office Condominiums Strategic Financial Inc. Super Radiator Coils TechMix, LLC. Total Automotive, Inc. Vengra Designs Vessco Inc. Waytek, Inc. Xylem Company

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Chanhassen 4th of July Event Map

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3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

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Schedule of Events Gather your family and friends for Chanhassen’s old-fashioned July 4th Celebration — come see why this event is one of the Twin Cities’ best.

Monday, July 2

Family Night at the Carnival 3 to 10 p.m.

City Center Park Carnival Rides: $3 to $3.50 each and all rides $2 from 3-8 p.m.

Kick off the 4th of July Celebration with Family Night at the carnival! Bring the whole family and enjoy $2 rides from 3-8 p.m. The carnival concessions will also be serving up some tasty treats. Please note: all other activities begin on July 3.

Tuesday, July 3

Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball Clinic 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Chanhassen High School Field FREE For boys and girls ages 6-16, this clinic teaches basic fundamentals including hitting, fielding, and throwing. Two sessions are available, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for ages 6-9 and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 10-16.

Business Expo 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

City Center Park FREE More than 40 local businesses and expos sponsored by the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Storm Chasers Booster Club Raffle 3:30 to 10 p.m.

City Center Park (large tent) $2 per ticket Help support the Chanhassen High School Storm Chasers Booster Club by purchasing a raffle ticket for a chance to win a variety of prizes.

Carnival Rides

City Center Park $3 to $15 Paint your face, get a crazy do, or have your likeness sketched by an artist.

Water Wars 3:30 to 10 p.m.

City Center Park $3 per bucket Looking for a way to cool down? Challenge your friends to a water war – the wetter, the better!

Speedway Racing 3:30 to 10 p.m.

City Center Park $3 per play Ready, set, race your Micro-Reality stock car – guaranteed racing fun for all ages.

Kiddie Games 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.

City Center Park 25 cents per game Test your luck, have some fun, and win a prize at the kiddie game tent! Hosted by the Chanhassen Summer Discovery Playground Leaders

5:30 to 6 p.m.

Parade Route: West 76th Street, Iroquois, Chan View, & Market Boulevard Free Decorate your wagon, bike, trike, or stroller and gather at 5:15 pm in Chanhassen Elementary School’s east parking lot for the annual Kiddie Parade. Parents must accompany children. Traffic control provided.

Tae Kwon Do Demo 5:30 p.m.

City Center Park Free Watch board-breaking and self-defense demonstrated by the Chanhassen Rec Center’s Tae Kwon Do program.

Chalk it Up 6 to 8 p.m.

City Center Park, Hockey Rink Free Let your creativity shine at the Chalk Drawing Contest! Open to groups or individuals.

Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and most difficult designs in two age groups.

Judging takes place at 8 p.m. In the event of rain, this activity will be cancelled.

Live Music

Street Dance

3:30 to 8:30 p.m.

City Center Park $5 per ride Looking for something new to try? How about going for a nice leisurely camel ride?

7 to 11 p.m.

City Center Park (large tent) Put on your dancing shoes as we cap off the evening at an old-fashioned street dance featuring the nationally known “Rock and Soul Party Show,“ Casa Blanca Orchestra.

Gamin’ Ride

3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

City Center Park Free This popular roving Vaudeville show is back by popular demand!

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Kiddie Parade

Camel Rides

Taste of Chanhassen & Chanhassen Rotary Beer and Wine Garden

3:30 to 8 p.m.

5 p.m.

Chanhassen Skate Park $10 registration fee (collected at the event) Skaters from all over the Twin Cities will compete to earn points toward competing at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 2729. Skateboarders of all ages and abilities are welcome. Sponsored by the City of Chanhassen and 3rd Lair Skate Park.

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

City Center Park (large tent) Free Enjoy live local music to kickoff our street dance, featuring The Khaki Movement from Minnetonka High School.

3:30 to 11 p.m.

City Center Park $2 for 20 minutes of gaming The ultimate video game experience! We have the latest and greatest gaming systems such as XBOX, Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii. You have got to experience gamin’ like this to believe it!

Airbrush Tattoos, Face Painting, Wacky Hairdos & Caricatures

3rd Lair Summer Skateboard Series

3:30 to 8:30 p.m.

City Center Park $5 per ride Hey kids, are you ready to ride? It’s time to saddle up and take a pony ride in the park.

Pony Rides

3:30 to 11 p.m.

City Center Park Unlimited ride wrist bands available for $25 between 5 and 11 p.m. on July 3 only.

Carnival Rides: $3 to $3.50 each Are you ready for some thrills? Enjoy the midway carnival packed with fun rides and games, featuring the amusement thrills and concessions for all ages.

3:30 to 11 p.m.

City Center Park Fees vary by restaurant Enjoy some of Chanhassen’s best treats and eats at the “Taste of Chanhassen,” featuring samples from local restaurants. This event is sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club.

Participants include: Axel’s, Byerly’s, Culver’s, Gina Maria’s Pizza, Pizzaioli, and Tian Jin.

Timberwolves National Basketball Academy.

To register, visit www.chanathleticassociation. com.

The Medicine Show

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament 4 to 8 p.m.

City Center Park Basketball Courts Team Fees apply This co-ed tournament features half court 3-on-3 basketball. Teams are divided into categories by age. Come watch some great basketball and cheer for your favorite team.

Tournament is sponsored by the Chanhassen Athletic Association and the Minnesota

Wednesday, July 4 Adult Fishing Contest

7 to 10 a.m.

Lake Ann $20 (preregistration required; limited to 50 participants) Hook, line, and sinker! Come join us on Lake Ann for this annual tradition. Every contestant will win a door prize, and prizes are awarded for largest northern and bass by length. All bass and northern fishing is catch and release.

Contestants must fish during the entire contest to be eligible to win door prizes.

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (if necessary) City Center Park Basketball Courts Team Fees apply This co-ed tournament features half court 3-on-3 basketball. Teams are divided into categories by age. Come watch some great basketball and cheer for your favorite team.

Tournament is sponsored by the Chanhassen Athletic Association and the Minnesota

Timberwolves National Basketball Academy.

To register, visit www.chanathleticassociation. com.

Bingo 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

City Center Park (large tent) Free Before the parade, join the Chanhassen Senior Commission for the fun family tradition of bingo. There will be several games and fun prizes for the winners.

Kids Fishing Contest 11 a.m. to noon Lake Ann Fishing Pier Free (preregistration required) Reel ‘em in kids! Every contestant will receive a door prize. Trophies and prizes are awarded for largest, longest, and smallest fish in two age groups: 5 to 9 year old and 10 to 15 years old.

Medallion Treasure Hunt 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Lake Ann Beach Concession Stand FREE Challenge yourself in this battle of the minds as you search for the treasured medallion.

Clues will be posted every 20 minutes and maps will be available at the Lake Ann Concession Stand.

Sand Sculpture Contest 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Lake Ann Beach Free Use your imagination to create a sculpture or castle in the sand. Prizes will be awarded for the most difficult sculpture. Judging will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Chanhassen Rotary Classic Car Show

July 4th Parade

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

City Center Park (west City Hall parking lot) Free Cruisers and collectors of all kinds will be on display at the Classic Car Show. Sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club. For more information, contact Steve Elm at steve.elm@ genmills.com

2:30 to 4 p.m.

Downtown Chanhassen Free Come early to get curbside seating for the old-fashioned, patriotic 4th of July Parade!

Entries include marching bands, clowns, floats, fire trucks, classic cars, horses, local celebrities, and more! For more information contact Jeff Anderson at jeffanderson_11@ msn.com. Sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club.

Taste of Chanhassen & Chanhassen Rotary Beer and Wine Garden 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

City Center Park Fees vary by restaurant Enjoy some of Chanhassen’s best treats and eats at the “Taste of Chanhassen,” featuring samples from local restaurants. This event is sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club.

Participants include: Axel’s, Byerly’s, Culver’s, Gina Maria’s Pizza, Pizzaioli, and Tian Jin.

Airbrush Tattoos, Face Painting, Wacky Hairdos & Caricatures 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

City Center Park $3 to $15 Paint your face, get a crazy do, or have your likeness sketched by an artist.

Carnival Rides 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

City Center Park $3 to $3.50 each and all rides after the parade are $2, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy the midway carnival packed with fun rides, games, and concessions for all ages.

Live Music 4 to 6 p.m.

City Center Park Free After the parade, enjoy live music under the big tent from Scarlet County.

Chanhassen Red Birds Game 6 p.m.

Chanhassen High School Baseball Stadium Adults $4, Seniors/Students $2 and Kids under 12 free Come cheer on our local Red Birds as they take on St. Louis Park in a game of America’s favorite past time!

Fireworks Spectacular 10 p.m.

Lake Ann Park Free Finish off July 4th with a BANG! Join us for one of the best fireworks displays in the Twin Cities. Fireworks are launched from the east shore of Lake Ann. Note: The trail between Lake Ann Park and Greenwood Shores Park will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

For more information about any of the Chanhassen 4th of July Celebration activities, call Chanhassen City Hall at (952) 227-1100.

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2012 4th of July Celebration Parade

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lan now to bring the whole family to this annual event.

Come early and get curbside seating for Chanhassen’s oldfashioned, patriotic 4th of July Parade. Entries include marching bands, clowns, floats, fi re trucks, classic cars, horses, local celebrities and more!

Parade

2:30 to 4 p.m.

Downtown Chanhassen FREE

Parade Safety Reminders: No reserving parade seating prior to 6 a.m. on July 4. For the safety of everyone, please do not stop in the streets to unload. The parade route will be the same as previous years. Parents and other adults –

please keep all children safe and out of the way of parade participants. Wait for candy to be given out, do not run into the street.

No tents and pop-up shelters with ground stakes are allowed on public property along the parade route.

Please pick up trash and personal belongings at the conclusion of the parade.

A garbage truck will follow the parade and you are encouraged to carefully – and safely – put your trash into the back of the truck.

Please help clean-up crews keep our streets clean and our city beautiful!

Parade Route The parade route is through downtown Chanhassen, and begins on West 78th Street at Chapel Hill Academy, and travels westbound towards Kerber Boulevard. The parade continues north on Kerber Boulevard, east on Santa Vera Drive, south on Laredo, and east on Chan View.

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Ruby Sponsors ($2,500) If you are interested in volunteering or have questions regarding the parade, contact Jeff Anderson of the Chanhassen Rotary at (952) 797-3076 or at jeffanderson_11@ msn.com. To enter the parade, register online at www.chanhassenrotary.org.

Reminder: Road closures will begin at 12:30 p.m. on July 4.

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7-8pm Thru City (Light Rock) 7-8pm Tim Mahoney (Pop/Modern Rock) 11:30am-12:30pm Kid Power with Rachael (Kids) 7-8pm Lehto & Wright (Folk) 7-8pm After 5 (Jazz) 7-8pm Blue Ribbon Bandits (Rock/Country) 11:30am-12:30pm Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam (Kids) 7-8pm Island Time Band (Beach)

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For concert info, call 952-227-1100

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im Mulcrone, a career policeman, and Ginger Mulcrone, a career educator, have combined their passion for service through volunteering countless hours in the community and abroad for the benefit others.

A charter member and past president of the Chanhassen Rotary Club, Tim has actively served those in need in Chanhassen, across the nation and internationally. A special education teacher at Minnetonka Middle School West, Ginger promoted and organized the school’s first Community Service Day, and school supplies and clothes collection programs for the benefit of those in need in Chimbote, Peru. Both have been active locally in helping others through various activities including Love, INC.’s Furnishare program. Together, they have traveled across the country and internationally to help others in need due to natural disasters or abject poverty. Chanhassen is a better place because of Tim’s and Ginger’s consistent and decades long Service above Self.

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T-shirts are $8 and available in youth sizes, medium and large and adult sizes, small-XXL.

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Chanhassen Red Birds Game

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ome cheer on the Chanhassen Red Birds on Wednesday, July 4 at the Chanhassen High School Baseball Stadium at 6 p.m. as they take on St. Louis Park!

The Red Birds are in their third season of play, and first year under new manager Derek Nelson. Nelson is excited about the opportunity to lead our hometown team. You can purchase tickets at the gate: Adults $4, Seniors/Students $2, and Kids under 12 are FREE!

Wednesday, July 4 6 p.m.

Tickets: Adults $4 Seniors/Students $2 Kids under 12 FREE

(Photo Courtesy of Matt Blewett)

Twins offer clinic

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aseball and softball players from around the area are invited to participate in Tuesday, July 3 the Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball/ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Softball Clinic on Tuesday, July 3 at the Tickets: Chanhassen High School Baseball Stadium.

Free ages 6 to 16 The clinic is open for boys and girls ages 6-16, and is FREE! This very popular event provides local youth the opportunity to enhance their baseball and softball skills, in a positive environment. Youth will also learn important life lessons like staying in school and away from drugs and alcohol.

The clinic will be divided into two sessions, with the younger players (ages 6 to 9) from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the older kids (ages 10 to 16) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both sessions will focus on hitting, fielding, and throwing.

Parents are encouraged to attend and participate with their children.

For more information and a complete 2012 Minnesota Youth Clinic schedule of events throughout the Upper Midwest, visit www.TwinsBaseball.com/ Community.

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perennial favorite during the 4th of July Celebration is the Classic Car Show presented by the Chanhassen Rotary Club.

Wednesday, July 4 10 a.m.

Car staging begins 11 a.m.

Show opens in City Hall parking lot (Upper west lot; enter from Kerber Blvd.)

The show will feature more than 50 classic cars and restored tractors for it’s ninth 2 p.m. annual event. The show Car Show ends will feature everything from antique muscle cars and collectible sports cars to restored trucks and customized hot rods.

Viewers will be able to vote for their favorite vehicles by making donations in the containers in front of each vehicle. Prizes will be awarded to winning entries based on the donations. All proceeds will go to the Chanhassen Rotary Club to help fund their causes.

You will find these vintage vehicles in the west parking lot of City Hall. For more information contact Steve Elm at steve.elm@genmills.com.

Mark Crichton The annual Fourth of July car show is always dazzling. Vintage collector cars, waxed and buffed to high sheen, draw oohs and aahs. As long as you mind your Ps and Qs, proud owners are happy to let you look as much as you want. Some people collect because the cars remind them of their younger, hot rod days. Others collect the cars they once only dreamed about owning. And others love to restore classics to their former glory.

And then there’s Mark Crichton of Eden Prairie. This car is more than a car. He sat in his black 1956 Thunderbird, appreciative of the comments and compliments. He got teary when he explained that the T-bird used to belong to his dad. “I got it in 2003, when he died,” Crichton said. “He loved this car, just loved it.”

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Corporate: Emerson Process Management-Rosemount, Inc. KleinBank – Chanhassen Lakewinds Natural Foods

Corporate: Chanhassen Lions Club Rotary Club of Chanhassen Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce

Individual: American Family Insurance – Debra Michels Bloomberg Companies, Inc. Center Companies, LLC Esse Driving School Hair for Guys and Dolls Howards, Inc. Kindermusik with Kim P & J Promotions Requet Chiropractic Wellness Center

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Bronze Corporate: Byerly’s – Chanhassen IWCO Direct Ridgeview Medical Center/ Ridgeview Clinics Business: Americana Community Bank Country Inn & Suites Chanhassen Glenrose Floral and Bridal Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar Roberts Automatic Products Sign Source, Inc. The Goddard School Waytek, Inc. Xcel Energy Individual: Chanhassen Marathon

Business: ABC & Toy Zone Automotive Unlimited Berne Scale Brown’s Tire & Auto Cabin Fever Sporting Goods Camp Tanadoona CenterPoint Energy Chanhassen Dental Dentistry on the Ponds Dunsmore Asphalt Co. Inc. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hour Glass Cleaners Ivan’s Food & Tackle Power Process Equipment, Inc. Scott and Associates, Inc. Seedlings Gifts & Books State Farm Insurance, Brian Reister Subway – Downtown Vessco, Inc. Individual: Chanhassen Red Birds Storm Chasers Booster Club

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