2011 Burnsville Eagan Community Guide

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WELCOME Dakota County and the southof-the-river area host some of best parks, attractions and community festivals in Minnesota.

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munity, are resource lists that we hope people will find informative and will encourage them to experience all there is to offer in the area.

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a resource for both visitors and local residents to help them find all the area’s hidden gems, along with those that are more well known.

We hope readers will keep it next to their phone books and computers as it includes information about events, attractions and much more in the coming year.

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Table of Contents Burnsville | Eagan Community Profile Burnsville. . . . . . 3 Community Profile Eagan . . . . . . . . 4 Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Map of Burnsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Map of Eagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 City Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 School Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Area Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Community Profile Dakota County . 18 Dakota County Parks . . . . . . . . . . 20 Places to Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Senior Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Index of Advertisers Burnsville | Eagan American Montessori . . . . . . . . . . 21 Augustana Regent . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bernie’s Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Centerpointe Dental . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Burnsville Performing Arts Center . . 5 DARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Dungarvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Families First Mediation . . . . . . . . . 11 Glowing Hearth & Home. . . . . . . . . 5 Godfather’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jack of All Trades Handyman . . . . . 15 Jay F. Jeweler . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Lakeville Area Arts Center . . . . . . . 19 Mediterranean Cruise Cafe . . . . . . . 7

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Community Profile Burnsville County: Dakota School Districts: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage 191, RosemountApple Valley-Eagan 196, Lakeville Area 194 U.S. Congressional District: 2nd - U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Lakeville, current term, 2010-2012; Minnesota Office, 101 W. Burnsville Parkway, Suite 201, Burnsville, MN 55337; phone: (952) 808-1213; toll-free: (888) 808-6644; Web site: kline.house. gov/ Minnesota Legislative Districts: 37, 38, 40 (Senate); 37A, 38A, 40A (House) District 37 – Sen. Chris Gerlach, RApple Valley, current term: 2010-2012, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., State Office Building Room 129, St. Paul, MN 55155, (651) 296-4120, e-mail: sen.chris.gerlach@senate.mn; District 37A – Rep. Tara Mack, R-Apple Valley, current term: 2010-2012, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., State Office Building Room 321, St. Paul, MN 55155, (651) 296-5506, e-mail: rep.tara.mack@house.mn;

District 38 – Sen. Ted Daley, REagan, current term: 20102012, (651) 297-8073, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Capitol Building, Room G-24 St. Paul, MN 55155-1606; email: sen.ted.daley@senate.mn District 38A – Rep. Diane Anderson, REagan, current term: 20102012, (651) 296-3533, 527 State Office Building,100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155; e-mail: rep. diane.anderson@house.mn District 40 – Sen. Dan Hall, R-Burnsville; current term: 2010-2012; (651) 2965975, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Capitol Building, Room 325, St. Paul, MN 55155-1606; e-mail, sen.dan.hall@senate.mn District 40A – Pam Myhra, R-Burnsville; current term: 2010-2012, (651) 2964212, 517 State Office Building,100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, rep.pam.myhra@house.mn

Area Code: 952 Zip Code: 55337, 55306

POPULATION Community: 60,306 (2010) County: 398,552 (2010)

MAJOR EMPLOYERS (Employer, Product/Services, Employees) Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191, elementary and secondary schools, 1,500 Fairview Ridges Hospital, health care, 1,200 Goodrich Sensor Systems, computer and peripheral equipment, 900 Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co., beverage bottling, 550 Northern Hydraulics Inc., industrial machinery, 500 Yellow Freight Systems Inc., shipping, 400

PROPERTY TAXES (FISCAL YEAR 2010) City Tax Rate: 38.566 County Tax Rate: 27.269 School Tax Rate: 20.668 (District 191), 27.714 (District 194), 25.391 (District 196) Total Taxable Market Value (includes commercial, residential, other): $5,963,086,100

GOVERNMENT City Hall: 100 Civic Center Parkway, (952) 895-4400 City Administrator: Craig Ebeling, (952) 895-4468, craig.ebeling@ ci.burnsville.mn.us Mayor: Elizabeth Kautz, (952) 895-4403, elizabeth.kautz@ ci.burnsville.mn.us Council members: Bill Coughlin, (952) 895-4403, bill.coughlin@ci.burnsville.mn.us Dan Kealey, (952) 895-4403, dan.kealey@ci.burnsville.mn.us Dan Gustafson, (952) 895-4403, dan.gustafson@ci.burnsville. mn.us Mary Sherry, (952) 895-4403, mary.sherry@ci.burnsville.mn.us Public Works: (952) 895-4550 Parks: (952) 895-4521 Recreation and Facilities: (952) 895-4500

DEVELOPMENT Economic development director: Skip Nienhaus, (952) 895-4454, skip.nienhaus@ ci.burnsville.mn.us Burnsville Chamber of Commerce: (952) 435-6000, www.burnsvillechamber.com

HOUSING

TRANSPORTATION

24,283 units, 68 percent owneroccupied

Public Transportation: Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, (952) 882-7500, www.mvta.com

UTILITIES Water Service: City of Burnsville, (952) 895-4480 Electrical Service: Dakota Electric, (651) 463-6212; Xcel Energy (800) 895-4999; Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, (952) 492-2313 Natural Gas Service: CenterPoint Energy, 800-245-2377

COMMUNITY SERVICE Library: Dakota County LibraryBurnhaven Branch, 1101 W. County Road 42, (952) 4357177, www.dakotacounty.us Post Office: 13800 Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville, MN 55337; www.usps.com; (800) 275-8777 toll free

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Community Profile Eagan Area Code: 651 Zip Codes: 55121, 55122, 55123 County: Dakota School District: RosemountApple Valley-Eagan School District 196; West St. PaulMendota Heights-Eagan School District 197; Burnsville-EaganSavage School District 191 U.S. Congressional District: 2nd - U.S. Rep. John Kline, RLakeville, current term, 20102012; Minnesota Office, 101 W. Burnsville Parkway, Suite 201, Burnsville, MN 55337; phone: (952) 808-1213; toll-free: (888) 808-6644; website: kline.house.gov/ Minnesota Legislative District: District 38 - Sen. Ted Daley (R), (651) 297-8073, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Capitol Building, Room G-24 St. Paul, MN 55155-1606; e-mail: sen.ted.daley@senate.mn District 38A Rep. Diane Anderson (R), (651) 296-3533 527 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155; e-mail: rep. diane.anderson@house.mn District 38B - Rep. Doug Wardlow (R), (651)2964128 335 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155; e-mail: rep.doug.wardlow@ house.mn

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POPULATION Community: 64,206 County: 398,552

MAJOR EMPLOYERS Employer, Product/Services, Employees Thomson Reuters, information services, 7,350 Blue Cross Blue Shield, health care, 3,900 Lockheed Martin, technology, 1,400 U.S. Postal Service, 1,400

(612) 372-4727; website: www. centerpointenergy.com Minnesota Energy Resources, (800) 889-9508 website: www.minnesotaenergyresources.com

GOVERNMENT City Hall: Eagan City Hall 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 675-5000; City Administrator: Tom Hedges, (651) 675-5013; e-mail: thedges@cityofeagan.com

City Tax Rate: 0.33675 County Tax Rate: 0.29149 Total Taxable Market Value: (includes commercial, residential, other) $6,996,823,700.00

Single family units: 14,167 Multiple family units: 12,405 Mobile homes: 0 Number of residential building permits in 2010: 2,377 Value of residential building permits in 2010: $21,598,228

UTILITIES Water and Wastewater Service: City of Eagan, (651) 675-5200 Public Utilities: billing: (651) 675-5030 service: (651) 675-5200 Electrical Service: Dakota Electric, 4300 220 St. W., Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-6212; e-mail: info@ dakotaelectric.com Xcel Energy, 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401 1-800-895-4999; e-mail: inquire@xcelenergy.com Gas Service: CenterPoint Energy

Economic development director: Jon Hohenstein, (651) 675-5653 Chamber of commerce: Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce 1121 Town Centre Drive, No. 102, Eagan, MN, 55123; phone: (651) 452-9872; fax: (651) 452-8978; website: www.dcrchamber; e-mail: info@dcrchamber.com

TRANSPORTATION Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (952) 882-7500, website: www. mvta.com Blackhawk Park and Ride, Cliff Road and Blackhawk Road Eagan Transit Station, Yankee Doodle Road and Pilot Knob Road,

PROPERTY TAXES

HOUSING

DEVELOPMENT

Mayor: Mike Maguire, (651) 675-5048 Council members: Paul Bakken, (651) 261-2526 Cyndee Fields, (952) 270-3093 Gary Hansen, (651) 454-1172 Meg Tilley, (651) 485-5558 Public Works Director Thomas Colbert, (651) 675-5635 Parks and Recreation: Director Julie Seydell Johnson, (651) 6755500

COMMUNITY SERVICE Library: Dakota County Library – Wescott 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan, (651 450-2900 Community Center: 501 Central Parkway, Eagan (651) 675-5550 Post Office: 1964 Rahncliff Road, Eagan, (651) 405-9581 3145 Lexington Ave. South, Eagan, (651) 405-3068

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The Eagan Fire Department held an open house recently to give people a look at its newest station.

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Area Attractions Dakota County APPLE VALLEY Apple Valley Aquatic Center – The city-run water park features waterslides, a “Lazy River,” four 25-meter lap pool lanes, a sand water play area, locker rooms and food stands. Call (952) 953-2399 or visit www.ci.applevalley.mn.us for more information.

The center also has a 2,000-square-foot art gallery, meeting rooms and a large rehearsal room. There is additional space for banquets, special events and receptions.

Presentations at the Burnsville PAC range from classical music to comedy, from jazz to Christian rock, from country to rock and

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The Minnesota Zoo offers a chance for people to get up close to many of the animals, including its river otters.

Minnesota Zoo – The zoo is home to more than 2,700 animals such as Grizzly bears, coyotes, lemurs, leopards, Komodo dragons and various birds species. The zoo also offers various education and conservation programs in addition to its attractions. For more information, call (952) 431-9200 or visit www.mnzoo.com.

Great Clips IMAX Theater – Minnesota’s only IMAX theater, it features educational and Hollywood movies and is located at the Minnesota Zoo. For more information, call (952) 431-4629 or visit www.imax.com/minnesota.

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For more information, go to the center at 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, call (952) 895-4685 or go online at www.burnsvillepac. com.

Heart of the City/Nicollet Commons Park — The 54acre Heart of the City is a smart growth-based, mixed-use, pedestrian friendly downtown area for Burnsville. It features a host of retail shops, business and office space, a community arts center, a community park and diverse housing opportunities.

Nicollet Commons Park is one of the first “town square”-style parks to be developed in the metro area suburbs and serves as the focal point in the Heart of the City south of the intersection of Highway 13 and Nicollet Avenue. The park features spaces for patrons to sit and read a book or have lunch along with an open green area and 250-seat performance amphitheater for concerts and events. A water feature in the park is enjoyed by many children.

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Nicollet Commons hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, including movie nights.

Burnsville Performing Arts Center — Located at 12600 Nicollet Ave. in the Heart of the City, the center opened in January 2009 and has a 1,000-seat proscenium stage theater and an intimate, 150-seat black box theater.

roll. There are dramas, comedies, local arts organizations and national touring artists.

The lobby is two stories tall, all glass, with a sweeping view of Nicollet Commons Park, the Minnesota River valley and the Min-

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Burnsville Center — This three-level, 1.1 million-squarefoot mall has more than 150 stores, including anchors JCPenney, Macy’s, Sears, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It’s located on County Road 42 at the intersec-

tion of I-35W and I-35E. For more information, call (952) 435-8181 or go online at www.burnsvillecenter.com.

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No need to worry about getting to the top, Buck Hill Ski Area has a chair lift for a smooth ride.

Buck Hill — Located at 15400 Buck Hill Road, just west of I-35W, Buck Hill Ski Area offers skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, as well as summer activities such as bicycle racing. Buck Hill has a vertical drop of 309 feet, 11 lifts, 45 acres of skiing area and 13 runs. For more information, go online at www.buckhill.com or call (952) 435-7174.

THE GARAGE — THE GARAGE is a youth community center/music venue operated by the city of Burnsville. Located in Burnsville’s Civic Center Park, THE GARAGE focuses on enriching teenagers’ lives by expanding their skills and encouraging them to share their talents, give service, and be creative. Teens help plan events and run programs. For more information, go online at www.thegarage.net or call (952) 895-4664.

Alimagnet Dog Park — The Alimagnet off-leash dog park is in Alimagnet Park, located two blocks north of County Road 42 on County Road 11. It features a seven-acre fenced area, a double-gated entry, a pond, an open grass area, a wood-mulch, half-mile walking path, a wooded area, picnic tables, benches, waste bags and trash containers. An annual permit costs $20

per household and is available through the Burnsville Recreation Department. For more information, go online at www.alimagnetdogpark.org or call (952) 8954500.

EAGAN Cascade Bay – Cascade Bay is the largest outdoor municipal waterpark in the Upper Midwest and features several attractions, including Twin Falls, the Typhoon and Hurricane waterslides, and the Lazy River with Rocky Rapids.

Other amenities include zerodepth entry points, snacks at Captain’s Gallery, and miniature golf.

The park is typically open for its regular season June 12-Aug. 30.

Cascade Bay is located at 1360 Civic Center Drive. For more information visit www.cityofeagan. com or call the hotline at (651) 675-5577.

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Located on 60 acres of wooded hills in Eagan, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center offers cultural and educational experiences in a natural setting.

Caponi Art Park – Located on 60 acres of wooded hills in Eagan, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center offers cultural and edu-

cational experiences in a natural setting designed to blend art and nature. From May through October, the Art Park welcomes over

5,000 visitors each year. Features include miles of wooded walking trails, a sculpture garden, and the Theater in the Woods outdoor amphitheater. Programs include the Summer Performance Series, Family Fun Tuesdays, Shakespeare Festival, Medieval Fair, Poets in the Park and guided tours. Caponi Art Park is located at 1220 Diffley Road in Eagan. For more information, visit www.caponiartpark.org or call (651) 454-9412.

Eagan Art House – Located at the entrance to Patrick Eagan Park, the Eagan Art House offers numerous art classes throughout the year taught by experienced instructors and professional artists.

Schedules of classes are available at www.cityofeagan.com/eaganarthouse. The art house is located at 3981 Lexington Ave. For more information, call (651) 675-5521.

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FARMINGTON Dakota County Fairgrounds – The sprawling acreage of the Dakota County Fairgrounds on Farmington’s southern edge is home to more than just the Dakota County Fair. The grounds has also been the site of annual events like the Scottish Highland Games, the Southern Cruzers Summer Spectacular Car Show and much more. To find out more about the fairgrounds, call the General Fair Office at (651) 4638818.

Dakota City Heritage Village – Dakota City Heritage Village offers visitors the chance to experience rural life in 1900-era Dakota County. A recreated historic village and museum, Dakota City’s five-acre site includes 22 buildings. Dakota City offers special events throughout the year with costumed interpreters and demonstrations. The village and museum are open for educational programs, senior groups, celebrations and tours by reservation.

Located on the Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street W., Farmington, (651) 460-8050, e-mail: info@DakotaCity.org, Web site: www.DakotaCity.org.

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The Dakota County Fairgrounds is host to the Dakota County Fair.

Lakeville Area Arts Center, visit www.lakevillemn.gov.

ROSEMOUNT Dakota Woods Dog Park – A 16-acre, fenced, wooded park for dogs to run and exercise off leash. A pass ($42.85 annually, $5 daily paid at park) is required to use the dog park. To purchase an annual pass, go to Parks Department or mail at Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley,

third floor or by phone (952) 8917000.

The park is located in Empire Township, just east of Rosemount on County Road 46 and south on Blaine Avenue. For more information, go online at www.co.dakota. mn.us under the Leisure & Recreation tab.

Master Gardener Education & Research Display Garden – For those looking to get fresh ideas for gardening, see the latest in University of Minnesota

LAKEVILLE Lakeville Area Arts Center – Located at 20965 Holyoke Ave. in downtown Lakeville, the center promotes cultural enrichment and artistic experiences for the entire community by offering many youth and adult art classes as well as a variety of theatrical productions.

Through creative re-use and renovation, the former All Saints Church has been transformed into a state-of-the-art theater and arts facility featuring a 300seat auditorium, multi-purpose art studio, pottery studio, exhibit spaces and catering kitchen.

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flower, fruit, and vegetable varieties, or experience a beautiful, accessible garden, visit the 6-acre garden site south of County Road 42 and east of Highway 3 in Rosemount. The garden is free to the public and open daily. Plentiful free parking is available. To inquire about the garden or arrange for a group tour, call (651) 480-7727. The Web site is www. mggarden.umn.edu.

The Steeple Center – The city of Rosemount operates the Steeple Center at 14375 S. Robert Trail. It opened in 2010 at the site of the former St. Joseph Church at the north end of downtown Rosemount. It is now available for meetings, parties, and performances. For further information, contact Rosemount Parks and Recreation at (651) 322-6000.

To rent the facility, contact Lisa Maurer at (651) 322-6003 or lisa. maurer@ci.rosemount.mn.us.

Vermillion Highlands – Vermillion Highlands is a 2,822acre research, recreation and wildlife management area adjacently south of UMore Park. Vermillion Highlands will be maintained as a natural area for public access in perpetuity. Vermillion Highlands offers seasonal recreational activities including opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing on the Lone Rock Trail loops. For more information, go online at www.umorepark.umn.edu/Vermillion_Highlands.html.

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Located in a former Catholic Church, the Lakeville Area Arts Center plays host to several community events each year including the Taste of Lakeville.

Dakota County Historical Society – Discover details about local history at the Dakota County Historical Society Research Library and Museum.

Featured on display at the museum are over 25,000 objects, including many historical pictures.

Permanent exhibits include “Old Town,” which includes a general store, boarding house, kitchen and jail in addition to many other rooms filled with ar-

tifacts and information about Dakota County’s past.

The museum also houses the world’s largest map of Dakota County, featuring historic sites like Gopher Ordnance Works, Sibley House and the Miesville Baseball Park.

The museum is located at 130 Third Ave. N. South St. Paul, (651) 552-7548. For more information visit www.dakotahistory.org.

Elko Speedway – A NASCAR-sanctioned racetrack, with a steeply banked paved 3/8-mile oval that allows two and threewide racing.

The speedway also has a bar and restaurant featuring live music, bingo, and post-race parties.

Elko Speedway is at 26350 France Avenue, Elko. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, hours vary during racing season.

For more information, visit

www.elkospeedway.com or call (952) 461-7223.

LeDuc Mansion – The LeDuc Mansion in Hastings is the estate of William and Mary LeDuc where people can learn first-hand what it was like to live back in the 1860s.

While there, visitors may be able to take in a play or interact with some of the many volunteers who portray some of the more colorful characters of history.

During special event weekends, visitors can also mingle with the soldiers at a Civil War encampment, listen to political debates or play old-fashioned games.

Tour season runs from May through October, and the estate is located at 1629 Vermillion St., Hastings. For more information, call (651) 437-7055 or visit www. dakotahistory.org/LeDuc/home. asp.

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Calendar of Events Dakota County

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Mid-Winter Fest in Apple Valley is one of the true highlights of Minnesota’s cold months.

Market Fest in Eagan has received awards for its ability to bring together a wide range of vendors and entertainment.

NOVEMBER

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Lakeville Holiday Lighting Ceremony – The Downtown Lakeville Business Association will host the event Thursday, Nov. 17 at Pioneer Park Plaza at 6 p.m.

For more information, go online at www.downtownlakeville.com.

DECEMBER Holiday on Main – Downtown Lakeville, Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Santa, Mrs. Claus, face-painters, live reindeer, dance and musical performances, trolley rides, treats and more. For more information, go online at www. downtownlakeville.com.

Village Holidays – Dakota City Heritage Village, Dec. 3-4 and 10-11, from 1 to 8 p.m., draft horse drawn trolley rides, Victorian Santa, cooking and needlecrafts, Christmas pageant, music, and Christmas trees decorated throughout the village.

Drive through anytime in December to see it decorated with lights.

For more information, go online at www.dakotacity.org.

Breakfast with Santa – Holiday crafts and games in the gymnasium Saturday, Dec. 3, 9-11 a.m. at the Rosemount Community Center. Continental style breakfast, pictures with Santa. Register for the event by Nov. Page 10

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28, $5 per child and per adult, by calling (651) 322-6000 or going online at www.ci.rosemount. mn.us.

FEBRUARY Mid-Winter Fest – Apple Valley’s annual winter celebration offers 50 activities including a medallion hunt, snow softball tournament, face painting, games, a hockey tournament, live music and food. For more information, visit the city’s Parks and Recreation page at www. ci.apple-valley.mn.us.

MARCH Bite of Burnsville — The annual Bite of Burnsville, a fundraiser for the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce, showcases the cuisine of many of the area’s restaurants, along with beverages, entertainment and live and silent auctions. The 2011 Bite will be held March 3 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.

Lakeville Landscape and Home Improvement and Consumer Showcase on Saturday, March 17, at Lakeville North High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

No charge for parking/no charge for admittance. For more information, call (952) 469-2020 or see www.lakevillechambercvb.org.

Ironman Bike Ride — Held annually in Lakeville, the 2012 ride will be held on the first Sunday in May. The Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride was established in 1967 and is the longest running century bike ride in Minnesota.

With routes of 100, 65 and 30 miles, this single day bike tour has something for every cyclist and marks the unofficial start of the cycling season in the state.

For more information, visit www.ironmanbikeride.org.

Taste of Lakeville — The Taste of Lakeville is the Rotary Club’s major fund raising event for local and international community projects. The annual event will be held at the Lakeville Arts Center, located at 20965 Holyoke Ave., from 5 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 17.

Event-goers get to taste all the food and wine the want, while live music plays in the background. Live and silent auctions are also held.

More than 2,000 guests generated more than $75,000 that was used to help families, locally and worldwide, in addition to funding scholarships for Lakeville Students, among other things.

Visit www.lakevillerotary.org/

taste-of-lakeville.html for more information.

JUNE Eagan Market Fest – Market Fest is a weekly summer event that features local fresh produce, hand-crafted artisan items, live entertainment, activities for all ages and more. The event is typically held from July through mid-September at Central Park, located at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway.

More information can be found at www.ci.eagan.mn.us.

The International Festival of Burnsville will be held from 3-9 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Nicollet Commons Park. The sixth annual event is a demonstration that the community values and celebrates cultural diversity.

During this event guests can visit food and vendor tents and see cultural displays. Dancers, musicians and other entertainers will exhibit the city’s diverse population and traditions. For more information, go to www.burnsville.org, look under Visitors > Community Events & Festivals > International Festival of Burnsville.

Lake Fest – Eagan celebrates its appreciation of local lakes during this June festival. Residents are encouraged to enjoy fishing

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The International Festival of Burnsville is held annually in June at Nicollet Commons Park.

The Eagan Art Festival is held each year in late June at the Eagan Community Center Festival Grounds.

(equipment provided), making fish prints and bird houses, visit with natural resource experts and more. A fishing license is not required for this event. The event is held only on even years.

Eagan Art Festival – This two-day juried art show features fine art and original handmade crafts by 100 artists, as well as music, entertainment, a variety of food and art activities for all ages.

The festival typically takes place in late June at the Eagan Community Center Festival Grounds, located at 1501 Central Parkway. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.ci.eagan. mn.us.

Farmington Dew Days – The city’s annual summer celebration is typically held in mid to late

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June. The event includes music, food, and entertainment for young and old. For more information, go online at www.dewdays. com.

Dancin’ ’n’ Cruisin’ – This classic car show and street dance is the kickoff event to Apple Valley’s annual Freedom Days celebration. Antique cars drive from Apple Valley Ford to Bogart’s.

Apple Valley Freedom Days – The city’s largest annual festival runs 10 days and includes a parade, carnival, live music, fireworks and food. The festival also features a car cruise, fishing derby and tennis tournaments. For more information, visit the city’s Parks and Recreation page at www. ci.apple-valley.mn.us.

Lakeville’s Pan-O-Prog — Lakeville’s annual summer festival, Pan-O-Prog, has come to Lakeville the week of the Fourth of July for 42 years. The annual

event is a week long celebration that features more than 50 celebrations, events and activities during the week of July 4. Events include the grand parade, classic See Events, Page 15

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Calendar of Events Continued Events/From Page 11 car parade, fireworks, street dances and more. There is something for all age groups and food for all tastes. For more information, visit www.panoprog.org.

Eagan July 4th Funfest – Eagan’s July 4th Funfest celebration typically runs July 3-4 and features the Miss Eagan Ambassador pageant, a carnival filled with rides and games, live entertainment, the Fourth of July Parade, and one of the largest fireworks displays in the state. The carnival and fireworks are held at Central Park; the parade begins at the intersection of Yankee Doodle and Blue Cross roads and travels east on Yankee Doodle to the Eagan Community Center. For more information, visit www.eaganfunfest.org.

Rosemount Leprechaun Days – July 20-30. The city’s largest annual festival includes about 60 events in 10 days, including a 100-unit parade, carnival, live music, fireworks, and food mostly centered around Central Park, northeast of the intersection of Highway 3/South Robert Trail and 145th Street. For more information, go online at www.

RosemountEvents.com.

AUGUST Dakota County Fair – Aug. 6-12. The fair includes a midway

with carnival rides, food, exhibits, music, grandstand events, 4-H exhibits and much more. For more information, go online at www. dakotacountyfair.org.

Art & All That Jazz — The Art & All That Jazz Festival is held annually in August at Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville’s Heart of the City. It features local and national jazz musicians and an art sale.

Southern Cruzers Summer Spectacular Car and Craft Show, Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington. Typically held the last Saturday in August, includes a pancake breakfast. For more information, go online at www.thesummerspectacular.com.

SEPTEMBER Burnsville Fire Muster — Over a five-day stretch, Fire Muster features wine tasting, beer tasting, entertainment, fireworks, carnival rides, children’s activities, emergency personnel demonstrations, food and beverages from local restaurants, a community parade, and, of course, the fire truck parade that started it all.

Burnsville’s annual community celebration began officially in 1980, evolving from a smaller, neighborhood-based activity.

During the late 1970s, Burnsville resident and fire equipment collector Roger Jackson and some of his friends entertained chil-

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Children flock to the midway at the Dakota County Fair for rides to satisfy their thrill-seeking attitudes.

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Burnsville Fire Muster includes a Fire Truck Parade and a Community Parade each year in September. dren each summer by displaying his collection at what was then known as Diamondhead Mall, capping the day with a short parade of equipment down Nicollet Avenue.

The Fire Muster, which is held after Labor Day, celebrated its 30 anniversary in 2009.

Lakeville’s Art Festival — The Lakeville Art Festival is held the third weekend in September in downtown Lakeville on the grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center, located at 20965 Holyoke Ave. Each year, the festival hosts approximately 60 exhibitors who show and sell their work in many forms and mediums including visual, performing, and literary forms. The event includes a featured artist exhibit, artist demonstrations, Youth Art Tent, performing and literary artists, and food.

For more information, visit www. lakevilleartfestival.org/.

Lone Oak Days – Held at Eagan’s historic Holz Farm each fall, Lone Oak Days celebrates what life on the farm used to be like. The event features two days of activities, demonstrations, food

and entertainment. Visitors can learn how to make a rope, churn butter, and grind corn, milk a virtual cow or take part in pony rides, hay rides or a pie-eating contest. Holz Farm is located at 4665 Manor Drive in Eagan. For more information, call the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department at (651) 675-5500.

OCTOBER Haunted Woods Trail – Held in Rosemount’s Central Park the Saturday prior to Halloween, the Haunted Woods Trail is an all-volunteer event that turns the park into a child-friendly Halloween walk to collect candy from area businesses and community groups. For more about the event, go online at www.RosemountEvents.com.

Halloween Hodgepodge – Held at the Eagan Community Center prior to Halloween, the event is a family-friendly evening of games, trick-or-treating, crafting, dancing and more. For more information, visit the Park and Recreation section at www. ci.eagan.mn.us.

City Parks Burnsville | Eagan BURNSVILLE The Burnsville park system contains approximately 1,800 acres spread throughout 79 parks. Approximately one-third of the parkland is developed for active uses. The other two-thirds are preserved as natural areas, some accessed by trails.

Park amenities include natural hiking trails, cross country ski trails, mountain bike trails, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, in-line skating rinks, two public beaches, a boat launch, recreation buildings, picnic shelters, playground areas, hockey and pleasure rinks, an archery range, a disc golf course and numerous athletic fields.

Terrace Oaks West Park, east of County Road 11 and south of Burnsville Parkway, is known for its natural areas and hiking, bik-

ing and ski trails.

Unguarded public beaches are at Crystal Beach, located on Lac Lavon Drive (County Road 11) one mile south of County Road 42, and at Lac Lavon Park, at the intersection of Lac Lavon Drive and County Road 46.

A boat landing is at Crystal Lake West Park on Maple Island Road, a half mile south of Crystal Lake Road.

Nicollet Commons Park, located at 126th Street and Nicollet Avenue, is one of the first “town square�-style parks to be developed in the Twin Cities suburbs and serves as the focal point for the Heart of the City.

EAGAN The city of Eagan has 55 parks offering more than 1,370 acres of “play� space. Parks range from the natural, undeveloped Patrick

Eagan Park at 3995 Lexington Ave. to the Northview Athletic Fields at 980 Northview Park Road with ball fields, soccer field, playground, tennis court and sun shelter.

Park amenities include hiking trails, athletic fields, pavilions and shelters, tennis courts, playgrounds, prairies, ponds, woodlands and open space. During the winter, general skating and hockey rinks are developed and maintained at sites throughout the city.

Parks such as Blackhawk Park, 1629 Murphy Parkway, and Trapp Farm Park, 841 Wilderness Run Road, offer canoe launches and fishing docks. Trapp Farm Park also offers a snow tubing hill in the winter.

Eagan’s Central Park surrounds the Community Center and is the site of several city festivals, includ-

ing the Eagan Art Festival and July 4th Funfest. The park features a gazebo, pavilion, playground, and bandshell used for summer concerts and performances.

Walnut Hill Park, 999 Wilderness Run Road, offers an archery range, while the Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields, 4201 Lexington Ave., offer a seasonal BMX bike track and a seasonal skate park.

Eagan’s many parks provide opportunities for casual users, reserved group functions, scheduled athletic leagues, and other programs while also preserving areas of undeveloped land with many unique natural features.

A comprehensive guide to city parks and their amenities called “Park Finder� can be found on the city’s Web site at www.ci.eagan. mn.us under Parks and Recreation.

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School Districts Burnsville | Eagan SCHOOL DISTRICT 191 District 191 is the 14th largest school district in the state with 9,897 students in kindergarten through 12th grade and 1,500 employees, making the district the largest employer in Burnsville.

It was founded 52 years ago.

It has 10 elementary schools (grades K-6), three junior high schools (7-9), one high school (10-12), and one alternative program. It has six magnet schools – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at William Byrne Elementary and Metcalf Junior High, Gifted and Talented at Harriet Bishop Elementary and Eagle Ridge Junior High, Arts and Technology at Rahn Elementary, and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) at Nicollet Junior High and Envision Academy of the Arts.

For more information, call (952) 707-2020 or go online at www.isd191.org.

District 191 Administrative Services Center, 100 River Ridge Court, Burnsville, MN 55337

SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 District 196 serves approximately 28,000 students in early childhood programs through 12th

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Students at Gideon Park Elementary School in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District arrive for the first day of school in 2011. grade and is Minnesota’s fourth largest school district.

The 110-square-mile district boundary includes all or part of seven cities – Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville – and rural Empire and Vermillion townships.

District 196 has 18 elementary schools (grades K-5), including three elementary magnet schools that focus on arts and science, international studies, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools

(grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies at the Minnesota Zoo for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center alternative high school for those more successful in a nontraditional setting; a K-12 special education school for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities (Dakota Ridge), and a special education school serving young adults ages 18-21 (Transition Plus and Pathway).

District Office, 3455 153rd St. W., Rosemount, MN 55068; Phone: (651) 423-7700; Web site: www.district196.org.

Burnsville High School seniors sing along with their younger classmates in the choir during the 2011 commencement.

PAIDEIA ACADEMY Paideia Academy is a K-8 charter public school serving the southern suburbs. As a public school, there is no tuition and enrollment is open to all.

The mission of Paideia Academy is to challenge and inspire learners by providing a rigorous, content-rich, classical education incorporating languages, music, and the arts while nurturing positive character development.

For more information visit www.paideiaacademy.org or call (952) 953-6200.

Health Care Burnsville | Eagan BURNSVILLE Burnsville Family Physicians, 625 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN, 55337, (952) 435-0303 Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville, MN, 55337, (866) 984-8144 Fairview Ridges Clinic, 303 Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville, MN Page 16

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55337, (952) 460-4000 Park Nicollet Clinic, 14000 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 993-8700 Burnsville Quello Clinic, 14000 Nicollet Avenue S., Burnsville Medical Center, Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 985-8200

EAGAN Allina Medical Clinic, 1110 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 454-3970; Eagan Parkview OB/GYN, 1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 205, (651) 454-3970 Park Nicollet Clinic, 1885 Plaza Drive, Eagan, MN, 55122,

(952) 993-4001 Fairview Urgent Care, 1440 Duckwood Drive, Eagan, MN, 55122, (651) 406-8877 Now Care Medical Centers, 1970 Rahncliff Ct, Eagan, MN, 55122, (651) 686-6442

Area Churches Burnsville | Eagan BURNSVILLE Aquarian Light Community Church, 952-823-0292, 231 Birnamwood Drive, Burnsville MN 55337 Berean Baptist Church, 952432-7168, 309 County Road 42, Burnsville MN 55306 Burnsville Assembly of God, 952-890-4344,13604 Heather Hills Drive, Burnsville MN 55337 Calvary Christian Center, 651231-3520, 1609 County Road 42, #289, Burnsville MN 55306 Church of the Apostles, 952890-7877, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville MN 55337 Church of the Risen Savior, 952-431-5222, 1501 County Road 42, Burnsville MN 55306 Cornerstone Church, 952894-7710, 1950 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville MN 55337 Crystal Lake Baptist Church, 952-435-7553, 521 W. 150th St.,

Burnsville MN 55337 Destiny Christian Center, 12119 16th Ave S., Burnsville, MN 55337: (952) 890-1477 Episcopal Church of Nativity, 952-435-8687, 15601 Mapel Island Road, Burnsville MN 55306 Evergreen Community Church, 12225 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN 55337: (952) 895-1773 Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN 55337: (952) 890-3110 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 952-432-5527, 151 County Road 42, Burnsville MN 55306 Grace United Methodist Church, 952-435-5696, 15309 Maple Island Road, Burnsville MN 55306 Great Commission Church, 952-729-5163, 1313 Knob Hill Lane, Burnsville MN 55306 Harvest Fellowship Community Church, 952-890-9292, 801 Cliff

Road E., Burnsville MN 55306 Holy Ghost Temple Church of God, 952-335-1494, 1224 Earle Way, Burnsville MN 55306 Hosanna Lutheran Church, 952-435-3332, 15601 Maple Island Road, Burnsville MN 55306 International Outreach Center, 952-882-7729, 1512 Woodhill Road, Burnsville MN 55337 Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness, 2300 Cliff Rd W., Burnsville, MN 55337: (952) 894-2359 Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 952-890-3412, 1801 Cliff Road E., Burnsville MN 55337 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Minnesota South District, 14301 Grand Ave., Burnsville, MN: (952) 435-2550 Mary Mother of the Church, 952-890-0045, 3333 Cliff Road E., Burnsville MN 55337 Mid-American Baptist Church, 952-890-9611, 3009 Carlsbad Court, Burnsville MN 55306

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New Beginnings Church, 952431-2263, 1000 E. 146th St., Building 1, Burnsville MN 55306 Open Arms Church, 952895-8878, 12936 Portland Ave., Burnsville MN 55337 Open Circle Church, 2400 Highland Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 808-0161 Presbyterian Church of the Apostle, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville, MN 55337: (952) 890-7877 Prince of Peace, 13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337: (952) 435-8102 River Hills United Methodist Church, 952-890-2515, 11100 River Hills Drive, Burnsville MN 55306 Redeemer Lutheran Church, 952-432-7942, 1301 County Road 42, Burnsville MN 55306 Rejoice Church & Ministries, 952-898-7644, 14020 County Road 5, Burnsville MN 55306 See Churches, Page 19

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County Profile Dakota County POPULATION

County Government Center 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033-2343 651-438-4313 Northern Service Center 1 Mendota Road W. West St. Paul, MN 55118 651-554-6600

398,552, 2010 Census

GOVERNMENT Dakota County Administrator: Brandt Richardson

LIBRARIES Dakota County Attorney: James Backstrom (Term expires 2014)

Dakota County Sheriff: Dave Bellows (Term expires 2014) Main contacts 651-437-3191 or toll free 800-247-1056 www.co.dakota.mn.us

DAKOTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: District 1: Joseph Harris (Term expires 2012) joseph.harris@co.dakota.mn.us 651-438-4427 (Office) 651-437-9299 (Home)

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The Heritage Library in Lakeville, a part of the Dakota County Library System, is located near Lakeville City Hall.

District 2: Kathleen Gaylord District 6: Paul Krause (Term (Term expires 2014) expires 2014) kathleen.gaylord@co.dakota. paul.krause@co.dakota.mn.us mn.us 651-438-4243 (Office) 651-438-4428 (Office) District 7: Willis Branning District 3: Thomas Egan (Term (Term expires 2012) expires 2012) will.branning@co.dakota.mn.us thomas.egan@co.dakota.mn.us 651-438-4411 (Office) 651-452-3957 (Home) 612-790-5840 (Home) District 4: Nancy Schouweiler (Term expires 2014) nancy.schouweiler@co.dakota. mn.us 651-438-4430 (Office) 651-455-6440 (Home) District 5: Liz Workman (Term expires 2012) liz.workman@co.dakota.mn.us 651-438-4431 (Office) 952-894-7479 (Home)

COMMUNITY SERVICE Government Buildings: www.co.dakota.mn.us/Locations Western Service Center 14955 Galaxie Ave. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-891-7570

www.co.dakota.mn.us/Leisure Recreation/CountyLibraries/ HoursLocations Burnhaven Library 1101 W. County Road 42 Burnsville, MN 55306 952-891-0300 Farmington Library 508 Third St. Farmington, MN 55024 651-438-0250 Galaxie Library 14955 Galaxie Ave. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-891-7045 Heritage Library 20085 Heritage Dr. Lakeville, MN 55044 952-891-0360 Robert Trail Library 14395 S. Robert Trail Rosemount, MN 55068 651-480-1200 Wescott Library 1340 Wescott Road Eagan, MN 55123 651-450-2900

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The Dakota County Western Service Center is located in Apple Valley. The site includes the Galaxie Library and is adjacent to Apple Valley City Hall.

The Burnhaven Library in Burnsville, a part of the Dakota County Library System, recently underwent a renovation project.

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Area Churches Continued Churches/From Page 17 Resurrection Lutheran Church, 952-435-2550, 14301 Grand Ave., Burnsville MN 55306 ROCK, 952-895-6996, 12225 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville MN 55306 South Metro Vineyard Church, 13798 Parkwood Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337: (952) 892-1000 Spirit of Truth Church, 952895-9026, 1950 W. 136th St., Burnsville MN 55306 St. James Lutheran, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 Southcross Community Church, 952-432-4286, 1800 E. County Road 42, Burnsville MN 55337

EAGAN All Saints Lutheran Church, 3810 Lexington Ave S., Eagan, MN 55123: (651) 452-7256 Advent United Methodist

Church, 651-454-3944, 3945 Lexington Ave. South, Eagan MN 55123 Aspen Hills Community Church, 651-452-7403, 1080 Lone Oak Road, Eagan MN 55121 Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 4150 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN 55122: (651) 4522114 Cedar Valley Church, 952-8541100, 2024 Rahn Way, Eagan MN 55122 Cedar Ridge Church, 651-6880246, 2024 Rahn Way, Eagan MN 55122 Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 4888 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN 55122: (651) 681-1658 Christ Lutheran Church Lcms, 1930 Diffley Rd., Eagan, MN 55122: (651) 454-4091 Church of Christ at Eagan, 651-452-1102, Oak Ridge Elementary School, 4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Eagan MN

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Peace Church, 651-454-4542, 2180 Glory Drive, Eagan, MN 55122 Praise Lutheran Church, 651688-8794, 670 Diffley Road, Eagan MN 55123 St. Elizabeth Orthodox Mission, 651-784-3609, 1580 Century Point, Eagan MN 55121 St John Neumann Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN 55122: (651) 454-2079 St. Thomas Becket Church, 651-683-9808, 4455 South Robert Trail, Eagan MN 55123 Saints Martha & Mary Episcopal Church, 4180 Lexington Ave S., Eagan, MN 55123: (651) 6810219 Slavic Grace Church, 651-8950484, 4719 Oak Cliff Drive, Eagan MN 55122 Woodcrest Church, 651-6819800, 3440 Federal Drive, # 250, Eagan MN 55122

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Dakota County Parks Dakota County Dakota County offers six parks and three regional trails. For more information, go online at www. co.dakota.mn.us.

Reserve Trailhead, summer trails, winter trails

SPRING LAKE PARK RESERVE

LEBANON HILLS REGIONAL PARK Lebanon Hills Regional Park, providing activities for all ages, is the largest park in the Dakota County park system. Containing almost 2,000 acres, the park offers miles of trails and many lakes for year-round outdoor sports, recreation and environmental education.

The Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, located in the eastern section of the park at 860 Cliff Road in Eagan, offers park information, interactive nature displays, courses and programs, and access to the park.

Features in the park include: • Lebanon Hills Campground, 12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley, open May to midOctober; • Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center, 5121 McAndrews Road in Apple Valley, (952) 891-7000 for campsite availability; • Schulze Lake Beach; 10 a.m.

- 8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day • Holland Lake Picnic Shelter; Jensen Lake Picnic Shelter; Holland Lake Trailhead; Jensen Lake Trailhead; Schulze Lake Trailhead; Mountain Bike Trailhead; Horse Trailhead; Ski Skate Trailhead; camping; summer equipment rental; summer trails; winter trails.

LAKE BYLLESBY REGIONAL PARK Lake Byllesby Regional Park, 8150 320th St. E. in Cannon Falls, is nestled in the scenic Cannon River Valley on Lake Byllesby Reservoir, the largest lake in southern Dakota County. This park offers vast open space for a variety of year-round active sports or quiet recreation for company picnics, family reunions or other large and Page 20

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Dakota County Regional Parks offer plenty of recreation opportunities in the winter, such as cross country ski trails at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan. small group gatherings.

Lake Byllesby Regional Park is located in Randolph Township near Cannon Falls.

The park’s features include: • Lake Byllesby Campground, May to mid-October, for more information prior to campground opening, call (952) 891-7000.

• Lake Byllesby Beach, daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day • Lakeside Picnic Shelter, Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead, summer trails, winter trails Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Miesville Ravine Park Reserve is a large nature preserve that provides miles of trails along the picturesque Cannon River Valley.

Located at the confluence of Trout Brook and the Cannon River near Miesville, this park offers the feel of scenic southeastern Minnesota.

Park features include: Cannon Picnic Shelter, Trout Brook Picnic Shelter, Miesville Ravine Park

Spring Lake Park Reserve, 8395 127th St. E. in Hastings, is a scenic park that overlooks the Mississippi River.

Spring Lake Park Reserve’s features include: • Schaar’s Bluff, Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center (Hours: Sept. 8 - Oct. 31: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Nov. 1 - March 31: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; April 1-Sept. 5: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.), • Model Airfield, April - November, flying hours: 8 a.m. to sunset, park hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., individual adult season pass: $42.85 ($40 plus $2.85 tax), individual youth season pass (ages 17 and under) no permit required.

• Archery Trail, Archery Picnic Shelter, East Picnic Shelter, West Picnic Shelter, Schaar’s Bluff Trailhead, garden plots, summer trails, winter trails • Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve, 13690 Pine Bend Trail in Rosemount; • Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center, 13690 Pine Bend Trail in Rosemount, call (952) 891-7000 for campsite availability

THOMPSON COUNTY PARK Thompson County Park, 360 Butler Avenue E. in West St Paul, is a charming 57-acre park they provides a quiet get-a-way in the midst of the West St. Paul.

The park features a large picnic area that overlooks Thompson Lake and miles of wooded trails that connect to the North Urban Regional Trail – a trail system that links Thompson County Park to Kaposia Park in South St. Paul and to the Mississippi River Regional Trail.

The park’s Dakota Lodge, 1200 Stassen Lane in West St. Paul, a four-season event center,

hosts weddings, reunions and banquets. and much more. Call (952) 891-7000 for reservations.

The parks also features the North Picnic Shelter, Thompson County Park Trailhead, summer trails, and winter trails

BIG RIVERS REGIONAL TRAIL Big Rivers Regional Trail, a scenic 4 1/2-mile paved trail that overlooks the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, is located along the northern edge of Dakota County from Eagan to Lilydale.

The trail also links to the 72mile Mississippi National River and Recreation Area hundreds of miles of trails throughout the greater Twin Cities area historic landmarks including Fort Snelling, Pike Island, and, one of Minnesota’s oldest settlements, the City of Mendota.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER REGIONAL TRAIL The Mississippi River Regional Trail will extend over 27 miles along the Mississippi River - from South St. Paul to Hastings - providing scenic views of the river and connections to local parks and trails. The first phase of construction will extend from the existing South St. Paul Riverfront Trail into northern Inver Grove Heights with expected completion in 2014.

NORTH URBAN REGIONAL TRAIL The North Urban Regional Trail is an east-west corridor that connects Lilydale, Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and South St. Paul.

The trail is in place between Robert Street and the Mississippi River in South St. Paul. Future construction projects will link Valley Park in Mendota Heights to the area near Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul.

Places to Stay Dakota County BURNSVILLE America’s Best Value Inn, 67 total guest rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary coffee/tea 24 hours, free parking, free local calls, interior corridors, electronic locks, card access, guest laundry, pet-friendly, high speed Internet, wireless Internet, coffeemaker, nightlight, safe in each room, kids 12 and under stay free, cribs free, microwaves and fridges upon request (added fee), free parking, 1101 Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 894-3400, 888 315-2378 Best Western Nicollet Inn, 131 rooms, full-service hotel with pool, restaurant, complimentary continental breakfast and wi-fi Internet, business center, fitness room, sundry shop, meeting space, suites, smoke free, ADA and pet friendly, every room has a microwave, fridge, 42 in Flatscreen TV, DirecTV, 14201 Nicollet Ave S., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 4352100, 888 463-7200 Days Inn Burnsville, 14331 Nicollet Ct, Burnsville, MN 55306, (952) 892-1900, 800-329-7466, 83 total guest rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary coffee/tea 24 Hours, complimentary newspaper, free parking, free local calls, interior corridors, electronic locks, card access, fitness center, pet-friendly, business center, meeting facilities, high speed Internet, wireless

Internet, in-room microwave, inroom fridge, cable TV Including HBO, coffeemakers in rooms, cribs free, roll-ways $10 Per Night, free parking Fairfield Inn By Marriott, 14350 Nicollet Ct., Burnsville, MN 55306, (952) 435-2887, 800 228-2800, 63 total guest rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary coffee/tea 24 Hours, complimentary newspaper, free parking, free local calls, interior corridors, electronic locks, card access, pool, whirlpool, high speed Internet, wireless Internet, kids 18 and under stay free, rollAways and cribs free, free Showtime, CNN, ESPN, faxing/Copying Service, pillow-top beds, coffeemakers in rooms, free parking Hampton Inn, 80 total guest rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary coffee/tea 24 hours, complimentary newspaper, free parking, free local calls, interior corridors, electronic locks, card access, pool, whirlpool, high speed Internet, wireless Internet, HBO, ESPN, CNN and PayPer-View movies, pillow-top beds, kids 18 and under stay free, cribs and roll-aways free, free parking, 14400 Nicollet Ct., Burnsville, MN 55306, (952) 435-6366, 800 426-7866 InTown Suites, 136 total guest rooms, free parking, free local calls, guest laundry, high speed Internet, wireless Internet, extended stay property with weekly

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and coffee in the morning, CNN, ESPN, HBO and 70 channel cable, coffee, tea, hot chocolate 24 hrs, fresh donuts in morning, microwaves & fridges available (added fee), free parking, 12850 W Frontage Rd., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 894-8554, 800 358-8554 Select Inn & FantaSuite Hotel, 89 total guest rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary newspaper, free parking, free local calls, interior corridors, fitness center, pet-friendly, pool, whirlpool, game room, meeting facilities, high speed Internet, 23 FantaSuites with Unique Themes and Private 2-person hot tubs, standard rooms, heated indoor/outdoor pool year round, 24-hour satellite TV with HBO and basic cable, free cribs, rollaways $8, bar & Bistro Friday and Saturday Nights, free parking, wheel chair accessible See Places to Stay, Page 22

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Places to Stay Continued Places to Stay/From Page 21 rooms with roll in shower, 250 N. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 890-9550, 800 666-7829 Travelodge Burnsville, 84 total guest rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary coffee/tea 24 Hours, complimentary newspaper, free parking, free local calls, electronic locks, pet-friendly, high speed Internet, free Internet WIFI, computer access in lobby for guests, free Comcast - 99 Channels, copy and fax machines, 24 hour ice machine, candy & pop Vending machines, pet friendly - additional fees, special corporate rates, 12920 Aldrich Ave S., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 890-1420, 800 578-7878

EAGAN Best Western Dakota Ridge, 108 rooms, 150 person meeting room, free wireless highspeed internet access and 24hour courtesy shuttle for Mall of America, the MSP International Airport, Eagan businesses and the NATCO & PANAM Pilot Training centers, complimentary continental breakfast, 3450 Washington Drive, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 452-0100 or 800-624-2888 Budget Host Inn, 17 rooms, complimentary coffee, in-room microwave and refrigerator, free HBO, restaurants nearby, 2745 Highway 55, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 454-1211 or 800-BUDHOST Country Inn & Suites, 78 rooms, 30 person meeting room, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport, and other local areas, complimentary breakfast buffet, dial-up internet, in-room dataports, wireless Internet, indoor pool and whirlpools, in-room coffee makers, iron & board, microwave & refrigerator available, restaurant/bar nearby, laundry services, exercise room, free movPage 22

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ie channels, 3035 Holiday Lane, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 2878800 or 800-456-4000 Crowne Plaza, 187 rooms, 250 meeting room capacity, free shutlle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport, local businesses and attractions, dial-up Internet, inroom dataports, wireless Internet, indoor pool, whrilpool and sauna, in-room coffee maker, iron & board, on-site restaurant & bar, laundry facility & services, 24-hour business center, 24-hour fitness center, banquet facility, 2700 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, 55121, (651) 454-3434 or 800-EAGAN-64 Days Inn, 104 rooms, 20 meeting room capacity, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America and MSP International Airport, continental breakfast, dial-up Internet, wireless Internet, in-room work desk, indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, in-room coffee maker, iron & board, free movie channels, pets allowed, restaurant/bar nearby, business center, exercise room, 4510 Erin Drive, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 681-1770 or 800-617-3262 Extended Stay America, 104 rooms, in-room dataports, wireless Internet, fully equiped kitchen in rooms, pets welcomed, 3384 Norwest Court, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 681-9991 or 800-EXT-STAY Hampton Inn, 122 rooms, 30 meeting Room Capacity, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport, local businesses and attractions, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, indoor pool, whirlpool & exercise room, complimentary business center with three computers, in-room coffee maker, iron & board, restaurant/bar next door, room service, new flat screen TV with cable & free HBO, pay-perview movies and Nintendo, dry cleaning/laundry service available, 3000 Eagandale Place, Eagan,

MN 55121, (651) 688-3343 or 800-426-7866 Hilton Garden Inn, 100 rooms , 130 meeting room capacity, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America and MSP International Airport, in-room and business center dataports, wireless Internet, indoor pool & whirlpool, in-room coffee maker, in-room iron & board, microwave & refrigerator, free movie channels, onsite restaurant/bar, business center, exercise room, 1975 Rahncliff Court, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 686-4605 or 800-500-4232 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1950 Rahncliff Court, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 6819266 or 800-681-5290, 100 rooms, 130 meeting room capacity, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America and MSP International Airport, in-room and business center dataports, wireless Internet, indoor pool & whirlpool, in-room coffee maker, in-room iron & board, in-room microwave & refrigerator, free movie channels, on-site restaurant/bar, business center, exercise room Homestead Studio Suites, 130 rooms, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport and local businesses, in-room dataport, wireless Internet, in-room work desk, fully equipped kitchen in rooms, in-room iron & board, free movie channels, restaurant/ bar nearby, fitness club access, pets welcomed, 3015 Denmark Avenue, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 905-1778 or 800-EXT-STAY Microtel Inn & Suites, 79 rooms, 15 meeting room capacity, complimentary continental breakfast, wireless Internet, inroom work desk, coffee machines in lobby, free long distance calls within the continental US, pets welcomed (call for details), restaurant/bar nearby, 3000 Denmark Avenue, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 405-0988 or 888-323-1403 Residence Inn by Marriott, 120 rooms, 35 meeting room

capacity, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport and local businesses, breakfast buffet, wireless Internet, in-room work desk, outdoor pool and whirlpool, fully equipped kitchen in rooms, pets welcomed (call for details), restaurants/bars nearby, laundry facility, exercise room and fitness club passes, 3040 Eagandale Place, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 688-0363 or 800-331-3131 SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 105 rooms, 12, meeting room capacity, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America and MSP International Airport, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, indoor pool and whirlpool, large outdoor deck overlooking Fish Lake, dataports in rooms and business center, complimentary wired & wireless, high-speed internet access , in-room work desk, in-room coffee maker, inroom microwave, refrigerator and sink, free movie channels, restaurant/bar nearby, business center, exercise room, laundry faciltiy & services, 3635 Crestridge Drive, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 6860600 or 800-228-9290 Staybridge Suites, 89 rooms, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport and local businesses, complimentary breakfast buffet, dial-up Internet, in-room dataports, wireless Internet, indoor pool and whirlpool, fully equipped kitchen in rooms, pets welcomed (call for details), restaurant/bar nearby, business center, exercise room, laundry facility, 4675 Rahncliff Road, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 994-7810 or 800238-8000 TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 94 rooms, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport and local businesses, free high speed internet access, in-room work desk, outdoor pool, fully equipped kitchen in rooms, free movie channels, pets welcomed

(call for details), restaurant/bar nearby, business center, exercise room, laundry facility, outdoor patio w/ grill, 3615 Crestridge Drive, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 9944600 or 800-257-3000

LAKEVILLE AmericInn Lodge & Suites, 48 rooms, 30 person meeting space, indoor pool, free upscale continental breakfast, whirlpool, free high speed Internet, spacious lobby with indoor fireplace, guest laundry, in-room refrigerator and microwave, restaurant and shopping within walking distance, 17145 Kenyon Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 892-5422 or 1-800-634-3444 America’s Best Value Inn, 38 rooms, indoor pool, walking distance to fast food, game room, 17296 Kenrick Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 435-7191 or 1-888-315-2378

Comfort Inn of Lakeville, 56 rooms, indoor pool, in-room refrigerator and microwave, suites, walking distance to restaurants and shopping, free high speed internet, business center, hot tub, free upscale continental breakfast, 17605 Kenrick Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 898-3700 or 1-800-4CHOICE Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 132 rooms, 400 person meeting space (four sections), 18 person board room, holidome, upscale lobby, decorated guest rooms, indoor pool, business center, exercise room, game room, poolside rooms, suites, executive boardroom, whirlpool, kids play pool, Rudy’s Red Eye Grill, lounge, waterslide, 100 percent non-smoking facility including guest rooms, ballroom, elevator, 20800 Kenrick Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 469-1134 or 1-800-HOLIDAY

Motel 6, 86 rooms, kids under 18 stay for free, wireless Internet available, accepts pets, near McStop truck stop, coin operated laundry, walking distance to fast food and shopping, 11274 210th Street, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 469-1900 or -800-466-8356

FARMINGTON T.C. Davis Manor Bed and Breakfast, 520 Oak Street, Farmington, Minnesota 55024, Steve & Lisa Bolduc, innkeepers. Built in 1887 by T.C. Davis, this is a historical landmark. Shopping and pubs are located less than a mile in downtown Farmington. Hike along the Vermillion River or play golf course, relax in the parlor or drawing room or enjoy the garden and fountain out back, Web site www.tcdavisbedandbreakfast. com.

APPLE VALLEY AmericInn of Apple Valley, shuttle to the airport, Mall and Zoo, our large pool/sauna/whirlpool, outdoor patio with gas grill and ‘walk-to’ shopping and dining, wireless high-speed internet, convenient conference center at Old Chicago, exercise room and more, some suites feature jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces, all suites have microwaves and refrigerators, 15000 Glazier Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124, (952) 431-3800 , number of rooms 63, e-mail: americinnav@aol.com, (888) 4897829 GrandStay Apple Valley, all suites with fully functional kitchens, 7083 153rd Street West, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124, (952) 953.6111, 877.388.7829, e-mail applevalley@grandstay. net, web site www.grandstayapplevalley.com

Senior Centers Burnsville | Eagan Hayes Community and Senior Center, 14603 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124; (952) 953-2300; e-mail: parks@ ci.apple-valley.mn.us; Web site: www.ci.apple-valley.us/Parks/Programs_and _Activities/Seniors/ main.html Burnsville Senior Center at Diamondhead Education Center, 296 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville, MN; (952) 707-4120; Web site www.communityed191. org then click on Burnsville Senior Center Eagan Senior Center, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy., Eagan, MN 55121; (651) 675-5500; Web site www.ci.eagan.mn.us go to Parks and Recreation and 55 Plus and Seniors Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044; (952) 985-4622; Web

site: www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/ go to Parks and Recreation and Seniors Rosemount Area Seniors Do Drop Inn, Rosemount Community Center, 13855 South Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068; (651) 322-6000; Web site http://ci.rosemount.mn.us go to Parks and Recreation and Seniors Senior Adult Services, ISD 196 Community Education, 14011 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124; (952) 423-7663 Thompson Park Activity Center, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul, MN 55118; (651) 5524150 Farmington Community Senior Center, 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024; (651) 463-4828, Web site: www.ci.farmington. mn.us/P&R_seniors.htm

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