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visitors and local residents to help them explore all that the area has to offer. We hope readers will keep it next to their phone

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bureaus listed inside. For questions and comments about editorial or advertising content, contact Thisweek Newspapers at 12190 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN 55337; (952) 894-1111, or editor. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Table of Contents Farmington | Lakeville Editor’s Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Map of Farmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

School Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Farmington Community Proﬁle . . . . . . . . 6

Map of Lakeville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Senior Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Lakeville Community Proﬁle . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Dakota County Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Colleges & Universities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Dakota County Proﬁle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

City Parks Farmington & Lakeville . . . . .24

Area Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Places to Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Private Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Index of Advertisers Farmington | Lakeville Above All Hardwood Floors . . . . . . . . 23

Farmington Liquors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Paideia Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Advantage Care Hearing . . . . . . . . . . 11

Green Planet Car Wash . . Inside Front Cover

Pan-O-Prog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

American Montessori . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Heartbeat Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

RE•Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Apple Valley Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hertaus Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

River City Glass, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

APT Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Highview Hills by Walker . . . . . . . . . . 21

Roundbank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Augustana Regent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Jeppesen Mechanical Solutions . . . . . . . 5

Senior Helpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Blondies Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lakeville Convention/Visitors Bureau . . 33

Shaklee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Celts Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Lakeville Area Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Saint Mary’s University . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Center for Alternative Healing . . . . . . . 29

Lakeville Community Education . . . . . . 15

The Bridges Childcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Centerpointe Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lakeville Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The Grout Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Christian Heritage Academy . . . . . . . . 23

Leaps & Bounds Childcare Center . . . . . 7

The Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Citizen’s Bank Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Legends Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Travel Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Decklynn & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Lily Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Valley Athletic Association . . . . . . . . . 25

Downtown Lakeville Business Association

Minnesota School of Beauty . . . . . . . . 21

Vein Clinic P.A. . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

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Northern Home Seal & Products . . . . . 23

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Editor’s Picks Farmington | Lakeville

Become immersed in the sweet comfort of a semirural village On the edge of the welldeveloped and fast-paced sprawling metro area lies what has become one of the region’s best-kept secrets: Farmington. It was once a small town serving area farmers. Farmington’s late-19th century roots shine through upon a single visit to its historic downtown in the southern end of the city. Visitors will find a slow-paced, classic grid layout peppered with friendly faces, plenty of mom-and-pop shops and pleasant parks. Old-fashioned Victorian homes and bungalows offer an idyllic way to live in the eminently walkable older part of town. Farmington often feels like the rural small town of its inception, but there is also a

faster-paced, modern suburban side. The city’s north end features many recreational and commercial amenities but also a newer, more diverse housing stock for those looking for something more contemporary or larger than what is available near the historic downtown. Biking and walking trails abound, connecting both parts of this dichotomous town to its various parks, schools and retail centers. Rambling River Park, which is situated on the Vermillion River, is the hub of this vast network of trails. Farmington is also a community active in its schools. High school sports are among the centers of activity. At Farm-

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Farmington’s small-town roots are still visible in its historic downtown, where grain elevators mingle with old and new business buildings. ington’s new high school residents can take in a football game on a chilly autumn night or an exciting basketball game during the long winter months.

Whatever your inclination — serene small town vibes or quiet suburban neighorhoods — Farmington has much to offer in the way of a positive lifestyle experience.

Lakeville offers big-city feel with small-town charm Over the past century, LakevCenter offers a wide variety of ille has quietly made the tranperforming arts, and clubs such sition from farming village to as Babe’s offer live music and bustling, 38-square-mile city that stand-up comedy. more than 50,000 people call Outdoor enthusiasts will enhome. joy taking advantage of LakevBut in the midst of major ille’s well-known and ample park growth, Lakeville didn’t lose its space, which features biking small-town appeal. The combiand walking paths, beaches, nation of being a big and small sports amenities, and even an city allows Lakeville to offer an historic World War II jet at the historic downtown featuring Veteran’s Memorial in Aronson small boutiques and a classic Park. five-and-dime store, as well as In addition to Lakeville’s hisPhoto by Mike Jetchick toric downtown, the city boasts big-city amenities such as SuperTarget and a Brunswick Zone XL While Lakeville may be a community of 50,000, three other major retail areas it also has an historic downtown that includes and a number of hotels for weaparty and bowling center. There are ample food op- older, family owned businesses. ry travelers. tions for visitors and residents As the last suburban outpost Mainstreet Coffee Cafe, which offers of Lakeville, from mainstream restau- wraps, sandwiches and salads. north of the farm fields along Minnerants such as Applebee’s to small, For those who look for a night sota’s southern passage of Interstate locally owned shops, including on the town, the Lakeville Area Arts 35, Lakeville has a lot to offer. Page 4

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Community Profile Farmington Location: Farmington County: Dakota School District: Independent School District 192 District Service Center, 510 Walnut St., (651) 463-5000, www.farmington.k12.mn.us. U.S. Congressional District: 2nd - U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Lakeville, current term, 2008-2010; 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 District: 36 District 36: Sen. Pat Pariseau, R-Farmington, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., State Office Building, Room 117, St. Paul, MN 55155-1206; (651) 296-5252; sen.pat.pariseau@senate.mn District 36B: Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, (651) 296-1069; rep.pat.garofalo@house.mn. Population: 18,735 Community: City of Farmington Major Business Employers: Farmington Public Schools, 510 Walnut St., (651) 463-5000 Federal Aviation Administration, 512 Division St., (866) 835-5322 Marschall Line, Inc., 512 Division St., (651) 463-8689 Dakota Electric Association, 4300 220th St. W., (651) 463-6178 or (800) 874-3409, www.dakotaelectric.com. Property Taxes: County Tax Rate: 0.25801 School tax rate: 50.45 tax capacity. Housing: 1,776 total households in 2009 2.78 persons per household Area: 14.83 square miles Number of residential building permits: 3,270 acres of 29 percent Value of residential building permits: 3,270 acres or 29 percent Page 6

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Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s police and fire departments participate in the Dew Days parade, which caps the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer festival. Utilities: Water Service: The City of Farmington, residents are billed quarterly for water, sewer and garbage, billing accounts at (651) 280-6883 Wastewater Service: The City of Farmington, sewer at (651) 280-6883 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 (800) 895-4999; e-mail: inquire@xcelenergy.com Gas Service: Minnesota Energy Resources Company, (800) 889-9508 Natural Gas: Minnesota Energy Resources at (800) 889-9508 Xcel Energy: 1(800) 895-4999, www.xcelenergy.com Cable Television services: Charter Communication at (800) 581-0081 Government: City Hall: 430 Third Street, Farmington, MN 55024, (651) 280-6800, www.ci.farmington.mn.us. City Administrator: Peter Herlofsky, (651) 280-6801, pherlofsky@ci.farmington.mn.us. Mayor: Todd Larson, (651) 463-2199 or (651) 280-6803, tlarson@ci.farmington.mn.us. Council members: Christy Fogarty, (651) 460-8057, cfogarty@ci.farmington.mn.us. Steve Wilson, (651) 463-3627, swilson@ci.farmington.mn.us.

Terry Donnelly, (651) 463-7282, tdonnelly@ci.farmington.mn.us. Julie May, (651) 460-6629, jmay@ci.farmington.mn.us. Parks and Recreation: Randy Distad, director of parks and recreation, (651)280-6851 Chamber of Commerce: Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce 1121 Town Centre Drive, No.102,Eagan, MN, 55123;Phone: (651) 452-9872; fax: (651) 4528978; Web site: www.dcrchamber; e-mail: info@dcrchamber.com Community Service Library: Farmington Dakota County Library (651) 438-0250 Post Office: Hamilton H. Judson, Farmington Post Office, (800) 275-8777. Media: Thisweek Newspapers, 12190 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN 55337; (952) 894-1111; e-mail: editor. thisweek@ecm-inc.com; Web site: www.ThisweekLive.com. Farmington Independent, (651) 460-6606, www.farmingtonindependent.com. Farmington Government Cable Channel 16. Live telecasting and taped replay schedules at www.ci.farmington. mn.us/notices Sun Current Newspapers, 10917 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344; (952) 829-0797; e-mail: suninfo@acnpapers.com; Web site: www.mnsun.com

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Community Profile Lakeville Location: Lakeville County: Dakota School District: Lakeville Area School District U.S. Congressional District: 2nd - U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Lakeville, current term, 2008-2010; 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 District: 36 Sen. Pat Pariseau, R-Farmington, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., State Office Building, Room 117, St. Paul, MN 55155-1206; (651) 296-5252; e-mail: sen.pat.pariseau@ senate.mn District 36A: Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville, 303 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155, (651) 296-6926; e-mail: rep.maryliz.holberg@ house.mn Area Code: 952 Zip Code: 55044 Population: Community: 50,000 Major Employers: (Employer, Product/Services, Employees) Ryt-Way Industries Inc., food packaging, 750 ConAgra Store Brands, food packaging, 515 Despach Industries Inc., thermal processing equipment manufacturer, 300 Imperial Plastics, plastic component manufacturing, 285 Malt-O-Meal, food packaging, 200 Property Taxes: City Tax Rate: 0.36624 Page 8

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In 2010, Lakeville become home to two park and ride facilities, bringing bus and transit options to residents for the first time. County Tax Rate: 0.27269 School Tax Rate: 0.27714 Misc. Tax Rate: city; 0.0000738; school district referendum: 0.0018363 Total Tax Rate: 0.96594 Total Taxable Market Value payable in 2010: $5.736 billion (includes commercial, residential, other) Housing: Single family units: 13,484 Multiple family units: 2,389 townhomes and twin homes and 1,940 multi-family units Mobile homes: 898 Number of residential building permits: 174 units (in 2009) Value of residential building permits: $41 million (in 2009) Utilities: Water Service: City of Lakeville, (952) 985-2708 Wastewater Service: City of Lakeville, (952) 985-2708 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: MERC, 1-800889-9508 Government: City Hall: Lakeville City Hall 20195 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN, 55044, (952) 985-4400; Web site: www.ci.lakeville. mn.us City Administrator: Steven Mielke, (952) 985-4403; e-mail: smielke@ci.lakeville. mn.us Mayor: Holly Dahl, (952) 898-4451; e-mail: hdahl@lakevillemn. gov

Council members: Laurie Rieb, (952) 8925672; e-mail: lrieb@lakevillemn.gov Kerrin Swecker, (612) 7997878 e-mail: kswecker@lakevillemn.gov Mark Bellows, (952) 4315273 e-mail: mbellows@lakevillemn.gov Kevin Miller, (612) 9650129 e-mail: kmiller@lakevillemn. gov Public Utilities: billing: (952) 985-4580; service: (952) 985-2708 Public Works Director, Chris Petree e-mail: cpetree@ci.lakeville. mn.us Parks and Recreation director, Steve Michaud e-mail: smichaud@ ci.lakeville.mn.us See Lakeville, Page 10

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Community Profile Lakeville Lakeville/From Page 8 Development: Community and economic development director: David Olson, (952) 985-4420; e-mail: dolson@ci.lakeville. mn.us Chamber of commerce: Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce 19950 Dodd Boulevard, Suite 101, Lakeville, MN 50044; phone: (952) 469-2020; fax: (952) 469-2028; Web site: www.lakevil-

lechambercvb.org; e-mail: info@lakevillechambercvb. org Other: Downtown Lakeville Business Association, 8790 207th Street West, Suite 204, P.O. Box 371, Lakeville, MN 55044, Judy Tschumper: (952) 985-0517; e-mail: dlba@frontiernet.net Transportation: Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (952) 882-7500; www.mvta.com Service at Lakeville Cedar

Park and Ride at Cedar Avenue just south of 179th Street. Metro Transit Service at I-35W Kenrick Park and Ride at Kenrick Avenue near Mills Fleet Farm; 612-373-3333; Web Site: www.metrotransit.org Community Service: Library: Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Dr., Lakeville, MN 55044 (952) 891-0360 Post Office: 20711 Holt Ave., Lakeville, MN 50044

(952) 469-1463 Media: Thisweek Newspapers, 12190 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN 55337; (952) 894-1111; e-mail: editor.thisweek@ecm-inc. com; Web site: www.ThisweekLive.com Sun Current Newspapers, 10917 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344; (952) 829-0797; e-mail: suninfo@acnpapers.com; Web site: www.mnsun.com

Dakota County Profile County: Dakota Population: 392,755 Government: Dakota County Administrator: Brandt Richardson Dakota County Attorney: James Backstrom (Term expires 2010) Dakota County Sheriff: Dave Bellows (Term expires Jan. 2, 2011) Dakota County Commissioners: District 1: Joseph Harris (Term expires 2012) joseph.harris@co.dakota. mn.us 651-438-4427 (Office) 651-437-9299 (Home) District 2: Kathleen Gaylord (Term expires 2010) kathleen.gaylord@co.dakota. mn.us 651-438-4428 (Office) District 3: Thomas Egan (Term expires 2012) thomas.egan@co.dakota. mn.us 651-438-4429 (Office) 651-452-3957 (Home) District 4: Nancy Schouweiler Page 10

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Dakota County Heritage Library in Lakeville. (Term expires 2010) 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) District 6: Paul Krause (Term expires 2010) paul.krause@co.dakota.

mn.us 651-438-4243 (Office) 952-435-7610 (Home) District 7: Willis Branning (Term expires 2012) will.branning@co.dakota. mn.us 651-438-4411 (Office) 612-790-5840 (Home) Community Service: Government Buildings: Western Service Center 14955 Galaxie Ave.

Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-891-7570 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 Libraries: 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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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) 9532399 or visit www.ci.applevalley.mn.us for more information. 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.

150-seat black box theater. 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 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 Minneapolis skyline. 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 54-acre Heart of the City is a smart growth-based, mixed-

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The Burnsville Performing Arts Center hosts national and local events on its stages throughout the year.

Burnsville 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, Page 12

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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”-

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Buck Hill in Burnsville has been one of the region’s most popular ski areas since the 1950s. 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 250seat performance amphitheater for concerts and events. A water feature in the park is enjoyed by many children. 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 intersection of I-35W and I-35E. For more information, call (952) 435-8181 or go online at www.burnsvillecenter.com. 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) 895-4500.

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Area Attractions Continued Attractions/From Page 13 ties include zero-depth entry points, snacks at Captain’s Gallery, and miniature golf. The park is typically open for its regular season June 12Aug. 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. Caponi Art Park – Located on 60 acres of wooded hills in Eagan, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center offers cultural and educational 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) 686-9134.

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Central Park in Rosemount has an amphitheater that is used throughout the year for concerts and other performances. ton’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) 4608050, e-mail: info@DakotaCity.org, Web site: www. DakotaCity.org.

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 unique 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-ofthe-art theater and arts facility featuring a 300-seat auditorium, multi-purpose art studio, pottery studio, exhibit spaces and catering kitchen. For more information, or to view a list of performances at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, visit www.lakevillemn.gov.

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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) 891-7000. The park is located in Em-

pire 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 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, contact Barbara Stendahl at (651) 480-7727. The Web site is www.mggarden.umn. edu. Vermillion Highlands – Vermillion Highlands is a 2,822-acre 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.

Around the area Dakota County Historical Society – Discover fascinating 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Town,â&#x20AC;? which includes a general store, boarding house, kitchen and jail in addition to many other rooms filled with artifacts and information about Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past. The museum also houses the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A NASCAR-sanctioned racetrack, with a steeply banked paved 3/8-mile oval that allows two and three- wide

racing. Four divisions are featured at the track: The Sportsmen, the Power Stocks, Legends, the Thunder Cars, the Super Hornets, Figure-8 cars and 2-man Cruisers. Past events have included the Minnesota Late Model Challenge Series, trailer races, Eve of Destruction, and the Dirt Nationals. The speedway also has a bar and restaurant featuring live music, bingo, and post-race parties. Elko Speedway is at 26350 France Avenue, Elko. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, hours vary during racing season. For more information, visit www.elkospeedway.com or call (952) 461-7223.

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Calendar of Events Dakota County November Lakeville Holiday Lighting Ceremony – The Lakeville Downtown Landowners and Business Association will host the event Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Pioneer Park Plaza at 5:30 p.m. For more information, go online at www.downtownlakeville.com.

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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

nesota. 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 Ro-

December Holiday on Main – Downtown Lakeville, Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 - 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. 4-5 and 11-12, 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 $3 for adults (13 years and older), $2 for children (under 13 years old). For more information, go online at www. dakotacity.org. Breakfast with Santa – Holiday crafts and games in the gymnasium Saturday, Dec. 11, 9-11 a.m. at the Rosemount Community Center. Continental style breakfast, pictures with Santa. Register for the event by Dec. 7, $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. Page 16 Farmington / Lakeville

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During Dew Days, Farmington’s annual summer festival, downtown becomes a carnival scene with games and activities. Bite will be held March 3 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.

April Celebration of Spring – Apple Valley’s annual spring event features music, food and more. For more information, visit www.applevalleyarts.org.

May Ironman Bike Ride — Held annually in Lakeville, the 2011 ride will be held on Sunday, May 1. The Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride was established in 1967 and is the longest running century bike ride in Min-

tary 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. onThursday, May 12. 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.cityofeagan.com. Farmington Dew Days – The city’s annual summer celebration is typically held in mid to late June. The event includes music, food, and entertainment for young and old. For more information, go online at www.dewdays.com. 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.cityofeagan.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.applevalley.mn.us.

July Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pan-O-Prog â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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Calendar of Events Continued Events/From Page 17 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 22-31. The city’s largest annual festival includes about 60 events in 10 days, including a 100unit 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. 8-14. 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. The 2010 headliner was guitarist Larry Carlton. The 2011 festival is scheduled for Aug. 19 and 20. 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.

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The Dakota County Fair in Farmington attracts thousands to the city each year, including 4-H participants in a wide range of exhibitions. 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 familyfriendly evening of games, trick-or-treating, crafting, dancing and more. For more information, visit the Parka and Recreation section at www.cityofeagan.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 lo-

cal 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, neighborhoodbased activity. During the late 1970s, Burnsville resident and fire equipment collector Roger Jackson and some of his friends entertained children 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-eat-

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

posia 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) 8917000 for reservations. The parks also features the North Picnic Shelter, Thompson County Park Trailhead, summer trails, and winter trails

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 mid-October; • 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.

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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 Reserve Trailhead, summer trails, winter trails

Spring Lake Park Reserve 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.), • 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 57acre 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 Ka-

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 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

Big Rivers Regional Trail Big Rivers Regional Trail, for bicycle and pedestrian use, was fully reopened July 23 with construction of a new storm water drainage system near the interchange of Inter-

state 35E and Highway 13 in Mendota Heights. Located along the northern edge of Dakota County from Eagan to Lilydale, the Big Rivers Regional Trail is a scenic 4 1/2-mile paved trail that overlooks the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. 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 Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest settlements, the City of Mendota

Mississippi River Regional Trail The Mississippi River Regional Trail will extend over 19 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. Three additional construction phases have been awarded federal TEA-21 funding.

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.

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City Parks Farmington | Lakeville Farmington Farmington boasts 42 city parks throughout town with 786 acres of green space to enjoy. Evergreen Knoll Park, 626 Heritage Way, offers a swimming pool, volleyball, new state-of-the art playground equipment designed for toddler, preschool and schoolaged children, large shelter, picnic tables and restrooms and running water. Rambling River Park, 17 Elm St., offers the city’s largest park with 58 acres of green space that includes tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, fishing in the Vermillion River, ice skating and warming house, playground equipment, baseball and softball fields, and bike trails. North Creek Park, located at Upper 182nd Street and Dunbury Avenue, has a lighted hockey and ice rink, warming house and wooden area. Prairie Waterway Greenway, 821 13th St., offers 95.4 acres of walking and biking trails that are ideal for rollerblading, fishing off a dock, and a large gazebo shelter with picnic tables that

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Rambling River Park’s bridge over the Vermillion River is an icon of Farmington. The Vermillion is one of Minnesota’s top trout streams. can be rented for parties and celebrations. Depot Ways Arts Park, located in the heart of downtown Farmington at County Highway 50 and Second Street, is an art sculpture park that is highly unusual for a city this size. The city designated the public space located near the railroad tracks at the corner of Second Street and

Highway 50 as an arts park in 2000 and today numerous sculptures and art pieces done by local students enhance a brick path that winds its way around flower gardens and shade trees. City park or shelter rental is available from May 1 to Oct. 1. Picnic shelters can be reserved for family gatherings,

Lakeville The city of Lakeville has more than 1,400 acres of protected park and conservation land, including 54 neighborhood and community parks featuring playgrounds, open air shelters, biking and walking trails, and athletic complexes. The city also features 18 conservation areas, five greenways and seven nature trails in addition to its parks. Among the jewels of Lakeville’s park system is Ritter Farm Park, a sprawling 340acre community park located at 19300 Ritter Trail. With a Page 24

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Lakeville’s Veterans Memorial at Aronson Park.

company picnics, reunions and other group events. Drop off a completed reservation form with fee payment at City Hall, 430 Third St. For more information on Farmington city parks, call Farmington Parks and Recreation at (651) 280-6850 or log onto www.ci.farmington. mn.us.

number of biking and walking trails, the park also has lake access for fishermen, a conservation area, ample parking, a picnic area, restroom facilities and even an archery range. Antlers Park is another of Lakeville’s most popular parks. Located along the shores of Lake Marion at 9740 201st St. W., the 12-acre park offers a public beach for swimmers, volleyball courts, walking paths and a large picnic shelter with restrooms. Lakeville has a number of athletic facilities, featuring softball and soccer fields and

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Aronson Park is also home to Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Veterans Memorial where a World War II fighter jet is on display. For more information about Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks, go online at www.lakevillemn.gov or call (952) 985-4400.

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Health Care Farmington | Lakeville Farmington Fairview Farmington Medical Clinic, 19685 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-5100 Farmington Clinic, 417 Third St., Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 460-4555 Allina Medical Clinic, 21260 Chippendale Ave., Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7181 FamilyHealth Medical Clinic, 4645 Knutsen Drive, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 460-2300 Lakeville Family Health Medical Clinics, 9974 214th St, Lakeville, MN, 55044, (952) 469-0500 Fairview Lakeville Clinic, 18580 Joplin Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 892-9555 Kids First Pediatrics, Ltd., 15704 Dodd Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 997-2572 Lakeville Quello Clinic, 17599 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044-8330, (952) 985-8200 Mark Mellstrom, Kenwood Dodd Medical Clinic, 20157 Icenic Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 4693393 Apple Valley Apple Valley Medical Center, 14655 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 (952) 432-6161 United Specialty Center At Apple Valley, 14655 Galaxie Av, Apple Valley, MN, 55124, (952) 953-9259 Now Express Care - Now Medical Centers, 15350 Cedar Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124, (651) 3046645 Fairview Cedar Ridge Clinic, 15650 Cedar Ave S., Page 26

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Apple Valley, MN 55124, (952) 997-4177 Rosemount Fairview Rosemount Clinic, 15075 Cimarron Ave., Rosemount, MN 55068, (651) 322-8800 Rosemount Family Physicians, 15120 Chippendale Ave. W., Rosemount, MN 55068, (651) 423-4114 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) 4068877 Now Care Medical Centers, 1970 Rahncliff Ct, Eagan, MN, 55122, (651) 6866442 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 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) 9858200

Private Schools Dakota County All Saints Catholic School, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044; phone (952) 4693332; kindergarten-sixth grade Christian Heritage Academy, 17297 Galzier Way, Rosemount, MN; (952) 953-4155; www.chacademy.com; kindergarten-eighth grade Christian Life School, 6300 212th St. W., Farmington, MN 55024; phone (651) 463-4545; pre-kindergarten-12th grade First Baptist School, 14400 W. Diamond Path, Rosemount, MN; (651) 423-2271; www.fbcrsmt. org

Glory Academy, 9995 170th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044; phone (952) 898-3079; kindergartenseventh grade Ramalynn Montessori Academy, 15004 Glazier Ave., Apple Valley, MN; phone (952) 432-3131; www.ramalynn.com St. Joseph Elementary School, 14355 South Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068; phone (651) 4231658; kindergarten-eighth grade St. Mathias School, 23335 Northfield Blvd., Hampton, MN 55031; phone (651) 437-5282; pre-kindergarten-fifth grade

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School Districts Farmington | Lakeville Farmington Area School District 192 District 192 includes all of the city of Farmington, as well as a portion of Lakeville and several surrounding townships. Total population within the district has reached 30,000. Student population is more than 6,400 and is expected to grow to 8,000 students within 10 years. Farmington Public Schools employs nearly 750 people, including more than 400 licensed teachers. The superintendent’s office and most District 192 services are located at the District Services Center, 421 Walnut St., in downtown Farmington; phone: (651) 463-5000; e-mail: district@far mington.k12. mn.us; Web site www.farmington.k12.mn.us.

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two high schools (9-12). The district’s second high school, Lakeville South High School, opened in the 2005-6 school year. The ninth el-

The district offers preschool, ECFE, before and after school care, and general youth and adult classes through Community Education. Lakeville Area Public Schools, Central Offices, 8670 210th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044; phone (952) 232-2000; Web site: www.isd194.k12.mn.us.

ementary school (Oak Hills Elementary) and third junior high (Century Junior High) were opened for the 19992000 school year.

Lakeville Area School District 194 The Lakeville Area Public School District serves approximately 11,200 students in the suburban southmetro area of the Twin Cities. The district serves students in the city of Lakeville, a portion of the cities of Burnsville and Elko New Market, as well as Credit River, Eureka, and New Market townships. District 194 serves students in Dakota County and Scott County, and covers 86 square miles. Student population has doubled in the past decade, to over 11,100 students, and is expected to approach 15,000 over the next 20 years. There are nine elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8) and Page 28

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Farmington’s students can now receive their diplomas on campus at their new high school which opened in 2009.

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Paideia Academy is a public Charter School serving the communities of the south metro.

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, contentrich, 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.

Senior Centers Farmington | Lakeville 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 Farmington Community Senior Center, 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024; (651) 463-4828, Web site: www.ci.farmington. mn.us/P&R_seniors.htm Eagan Senior Center, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy.,

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Seniors kick up their heels at the Lakeville Senior Center. Eagan, MN 55121; (651) 675-5500; Web site www. ci.eagan.mn.us go to Parks and Recreation and 55 Plus and Seniors

Inver Grove Heights Seniors, Veterans Memorial and the Grove Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077;

(651) 450-2469 Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044; (952) 9854622; 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) 3226000; 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) 552-4150

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Colleges & Universities Farmington | Lakeville Following is a listing of Dakota County’s institutions of higher learning in the cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount. For more information, contact the schools.

Argosy University Address: 1515 Central Parkway; Eagan Phone: 800-377-0617 Web site: http://www.argosy.edu/ Its coursework emphasizes interpersonal skills and academic learning. Many programs are available in flexible learning formats — such as evening and weekend classes and online courses. Variety of student services help support academic, career, and personal needs. The 90,000-square-foot campus located in Eagan offers the following program areas: • Psychology • Marriage & Family Therapy • Organizational Leadership • Education • Business • Health Sciences • Criminal Justice • Liberal Arts

Concordia University Address: 200 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville, Diamondhead Education Center Phone: Concordia School of Continuing Studies (651) 603-6268 or (651) 641-8888 Web site: www.csp.edu A full range of higher education options offered in partnership with Concordia University, St. Paul, Dakota County Technical College, and the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Independent School District 191. Academic offerings at Diamondhead Education Center include: • General Education - bachelor of arts and associate of arts • Bachelor of Arts in Business • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Arts in Education Undergraduate Accelerated Degree Programs • Associate of Arts • Child Development • Criminal Justice Page 30

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• Family Life Education • Human Resource Management • Information Technology Management • Marketing & Innovation Management • Organizational Management & Leadership • Public Safety & Security Graduate Programs of Study (masters) • Business Administration • Christian Outreach • Criminal Justice Leadership • Education • Family Life Education • Organizational Management • Human Resource Management • Sports Management

Dakota County Technical College Address: 1300 145th St. E., Rosemount Phone: (651) 423-8301 or toll-free (877) 937-3282 Web site: www.dctc.mnscu.edu The member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities System aims to provide collegiate-level education for employment that will empower individuals to enhance their opportunities for career advancement and success in a global economy. The college includes the following academic departments: • Business and Information Systems • Business and Management • Design • Health and Human Services • Technical Careers • Transportation • General Education • Continuing Education and Training (Non-credit, short-term)

Globe University/ Minnesota School of Business Address: 17685 Juniper Path, Lakeville Phone: (952) 892-9000 Web site: www.msbcollege.edu/ The college offers the resources and traditions of a large, established institution and a suburban location. It offers

practical college degree programs in: Business • Accounting, Management, Administration • Cosmetology • Media • Sales and Marketing • Legal Science • Criminal justice • Legal administrative assistant • Paralegal • Health Science • Health Care • Massage Therapy • Medical Administrative Assistant • Medical Assistant • Information Technology

Minnesota School of Beauty Address: 20186 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. Phone: Admissions (952) 4699825, main (952) 469-4545 Web site: www.mnschoolofbeauty. com Minnesota School of Beauty provides small class sizes, talented team of instructors, career placement counseling, and financial assistance to those who qualify. Areas of study are Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Cosmetology Refresher, Manicurist Refresher, Esthetician Refresher, Cosmetology Reactivation, Manicurist Reactivation, and Esthetician Reactivation.

Partners in Higher Education Partners in Higher Education campus in Apple Valley features three colleges at one location. It offers a variety of programs that allow working adults to earn their degree fast on a seamless track. Admissions and financial aid representatives can help with career or life goals. Faculty members are available to discuss academic options, including two-year, four-year and graduate degrees. Partners in Higher Education programs include: Dakota County Technical College • Business

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Area Churches Farmington | Lakeville Lakeville All Saints Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 469-4481 Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 952-4695227, Highway 50 & Iberia Ave., Lakeville MN 55044 Church of God State Office, 16096 Harmony Path, Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 953-4351 Christiania Lutheran Church ELCA, 952-4612283, 26691 Pillsbury Ave., Lakeville MN 55044 Crossroads Church, 952469-PRAY-7729, 17671 Glacier Way, Lakeville MN 55044 Cross of Christ Community Church, 952-469-5373, 7570 210TH St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Evangelical Lutheran Church, 952-469-3392, 20340 Iberia Ave., Lakeville MN 55044 Faith Baptist Church, 952469-5978, 8281 208TH St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 952-435-5757, 10970 185TH St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Fellowship Bible Church, 952-898-1552, 9623 162ND St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Jehovah’s Witnesses, 20465 Cedar Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 4691144 Glory To Glory Christian Center, 8130 160th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 985-3659 Grace Fellowship Church, 952-469-5373, 7570 210TH St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Hosanna Lutheran Church, 952-435-3332, 9600 163RD St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 LifeChurch, 952-4694485, 8130 W. 160TH St., Lakeville MN 55044 Lord of Life Lutheran Page 32

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Church, 16200 Dodd Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 953-4484 Messiah Lutheran Church MS, 16725 Highview Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952)

10658 210th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044 Valley Christian Church, 952-431-5858, 17297 Glacier Way, Lakeville MN 55044

55024 Farmington Lutheran Church ELCA, 651-4634100, 501 Walnut St., Farmington MN 55024 First Presbyterian Church

431-5959 Minnesota Valley Free Lutheran Church, 16075 Hawthorn Path, Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 432-7197 New Beginnings Christian Church, 651-254-9870, 16075 Hawthorn Path, Lakeville MN 55044 New Life Church, 952469-3232, 8500 210th St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Refreshment of Jesus Christ Prayerhouse, 16948 Glenwood Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 8912669 St. John’s Lutheran Church ELCA of Lakevlle, 8500 210th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 469-4916 Spirit of Joy Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 7570 210th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 9850424 Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 952-435-5548,

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of Farmington, 625 Heritage Way, Farmington, MN 55024: (651) 463-7454 Highview Christiania Lutheran Church, 952-4692722, 26690 Highview Ave., Farmington MN 55024 New Heights Christian Fellowship, 501 Walnut St., Farmington, MN 55024: (651) 463-9363 Parkwood Reformed Presbyterian Church, 104 Elm St., Farmington, MN 55024: (651) 463-7117 St Michael’s Catholic Church, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington, MN 55024: (651) 463-3360 The River Community Church, 821 Third St., Farmington, MN 55024: (651) 460-6570 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 600 Walnut St., Farmington, MN 55024: (651) 4637225MN 55121

Bible Baptist Church, 651-460-6433, 19700 Akin Road, Farmington MN 55024 Christian Life Church of the Assemblies of God, 651463-4545, 6300 212th St. W., Farmington MN 55024 Christ Presbyterian Church, 651-463-7117, 104 Elm St., Farmington MN 55024 Cross of Christ Community Church, 651-460-4545, 5200 211th St. W., Farmington MN 55024 Cry of the Heart, 952469-8454, 7385 Granite Path, Farmington MN 55024 Episcopal Church of the Advent, 651-460-6636, 412 OAK St., Farmington MN 55024 Faith United Methodist Church, 651-460-6110, 710 8th St., Farmington MN

Places to Stay Farmington | Lakeville Lakeville AmericInn Lodge & Suites, 48 rooms, 30 person meeting space, 17145 Kenyon Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 892-5422 or 1-800634-3444 Friendly Host Inn, 38 rooms, 17296 Kenrick Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 435-7191 or 1-888315-2378 Comfort Inn of Lakeville, 56 rooms, 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, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 469-1134 or 1-800-HOLIDAY Motel 6, 86 rooms, 11274 210th Street, Lakev-

ille, MN 55044, (952) 4691900 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, Web site www.tcdavisbedandbreakfast.com.

Burnsville Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Value Inn, 67 total guest rooms, 1101 Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 8943400, 888 315-2378 Days Inn Burnsville, 83 total guest rooms, 14331 Nicollet Ct, Burnsville, MN 55306, (952) 892-1900, 800-329-7466. Fairfield Inn By Marriott, 63 total guest rooms, 14350 Nicollet Ct., Burnsville, MN

55306, (952) 435-2887, 800 228-2800. Hampton Inn, 80 total guest rooms, 14400 Nicollet Ct., Burnsville, MN 55306, (952) 435-6366, 800 4267866 Holiday Inn Burnsville Burnsville, 144 total guest rooms, 14201 Nicollet Ave S., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 435-2100, 888 4637200 InTown Suites, 136 total guest rooms, 2705 W County Road 42, Burnsville, MN 55306, (952) 890-1575, 800 553-9338 LivINN Hotels, 125 total guest rooms, 13080 Aldrich Ave S., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 890-7999 866 454-8466 Prime Rate Motel, 97 total guest rooms, 12850 W Frontage Rd., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 894-8554,

800 358-8554 Select Inn & FantaSuite Hotel, 89 total guest rooms, 250 N. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 890-9550, 800 666-7829 Travelodge Burnsville, 84 total guest rooms, 12920 Aldrich Ave S., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 890-1420, 800 578-7878

Apple Valley AmericInn of Apple Valley, number of rooms 63, 15000 Glazier Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124, (952) 431-3800, e-mail: americinnav@aol.com, (888) 489-7829 GrandStay Apple Valley, 7083 153rd Street West, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124, (952) 953-6111, 877-3887829, e-mail applevalley@ grandstay.net, web site www. grandstayapplevalley.com

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Golf Courses Dakota County There are plenty of golf courses in the south metro, where golfers of all experience and proficiency levels can play. Courses range from holes with beginner and casual golfer distances to championship flight designs. On those pleasant spring, summer and fall days, one can find plenty of activity at area golf courses. While this is not a comprehensive look at all area courses, it is a sampler that should provide a good starter kit. Those who are looking to get in a few swings and a little confidence booster can find it at courses such as the Apple Valley Golf Course, Birnamwood in Burnsville or Rich Valley Golf Course in Rosemount. These courses offer nine-hole rounds that provide a neighborhood golf experience. The holes are forgiving, sometimes, with their shorter distances or wide fairways. Because of this, the courses play host to a wide range of golfers from youngsters to seniors and everyone in between. Birnamwood is a nine-hole, par-27 public golf course that is owned and operated by the city of Burnsville. Apple Valley Golf Course, which is privately owned, is a nine-hole executive-length golf course that can help those looking to play target golf. Rich Valley Golf Club is an 18hole executive-length golf course in Rosemount and has an additional nine-hole layout. The course has a few strategically placed trees, water and sand traps. It provides a step up in challenge while still offering the executive length. Another short course is Cleary Lake Golf Course, part of the 1,045-acre Cleary Lake Regional Park, southwest of Burnsville in Scott County. It has a par-3 length, 9-hole golf course and driving range. Among the public diamonds in the rough in the area are Southern Hills Golf Course in Farmington, Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley, Parkview Golf Club in Eagan and Emerald Greens Golf Course in Hastings. Southern Hills is an 18-hole, par-71 course measuring longer than 6,300 yards and is billed as

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offering both fun and challenge for golfers of all skill levels. A creek that bisects the course comes into play on many of the holes. The terrain undulates, with the back portion of the course mostly on a raised section that makes for some blind shots. Valleywood is a champion-

Elko New Market opened to the public in August 2002, and touts itself as having greens and turf conditions that compete with the best in the metro area. Designed by golf course architect Kevin Norby, this 18-hole, par 72 layout with multiple tees offers a unique challenge to golfers of all

Golfers experience bent grass fairways, tees and greens, 13 holes with water, 80 bunkers, 20 fountains and large greens. The Wilds Golf Course in Prior Lake, designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, has 150-foot elevation changes, water in play on nearly half of the holes, and more than 70 strategically placed bunkers. Making the course playable for golfers of all levels, there are four tee boxes to choose from and generously wide fairways. Legends Club in Prior Lake

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Golfers take a deep breath when they arrive at the tee box of No. 13 at Legends Club. The par-3 hole measures 209 yards from the back tees. Thisweek file photo

ship 18-hole course with ponds, doglegs and a healthy dose of woods. The course requires good management, as the long ball is only sometimes rewarding. Fairway positioning is at a premium at Valleywood. Parkview bills itself as the “First to Open, Last to Close” for two reasons. One is that the course often is the first to open in the spring and the last to close in the fall. The fully-public 18-hole course also earns the title because it is one of the few golf courses in the metro that host “Glow Golf.” The night rounds are played with a special ball that glows in the dark. The course features gentle hills and a wide variety of trees, 18 bunkers, a lake and pond. Emerald Greens is located just outside Rosemount’s eastern border with Hastings. With 36 holes of championship golf, Emerald Greens has flat and undulating sections. It has signature holes scattered throughout the course, such as the pondprotected par-3 and a hole with a postage stamp-shaped green. Golfers looking for the full country club feel need look no further than the south-of-the-river area. Boulder Pointe Golf Club in

skill levels. It has Golfers will find plenty of twists and turns on Leg185 acres of roll- ends Club. ing terrain, wooded areas, natural wetlands, and water hazards on features a 30-acre lake, cascad14 different holes. ing creeks, scenic wetlands, deep Crystal Lake Golf Club in ponds and dramatic topography, Lakeville features stately pines, prisLegends is more than a stuntine wetlands and is accentuated ning 18-hole daily-fee golf course; with seven ponds, which create the 7,046-yard, par-72 layout challenging water hazards. provides a haven for native plants This 18-hole, par-71 course and wildlife. has three sets of tees ranging from Brackett’s Crossing Country 4,805 to 6,306 in yardage and Club in Lakeville is built on 180 offers gently rolling hills and natu- acres of rolling hills with shining ral reclaimed Minnesota wetlands ponds and mature trees. This 18to challenge all levels of golfers. hole championship course proWillinger’s Golf Club south of vides enjoyment for golfers of all Elko New Market in Webster has abilities with five sets of tee markdaily-fee golf on 18-holes that tests ers. golfers’ abilities in a scenic, natuHeritage Links Golf Club in ral environment. Lakeville is an 18-hole, par-71 There is plenty of water, expan- championship golf course. The sive bunkers and mature forest. front nine has a links feel to it with The course measures 6,809 yards water and rolling terrain, accordfrom the tournament tees. Four sets ing to its Web site. The back nine of tee boxes per hole enable golf- is more wooded, lined with trees, ers of all levels to enjoy the course. water, bunkers and great elevation The Meadows at Mystic Lake, changes. an 18-hole championship golf The course has 45 bunkers, course, is billed as the Midwest’s and water comes into play on 16 most spectacular golf destination. of 18 holes. Heritage Links has Golf Digest ranked it last year as four different sets of tees, ranging one of the top 10 new courses in from 5,145 to 6,672 yards. the country.

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