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Dec. 28, 2018 • Volume 39 • Number 43
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Lakeville continued to move forward in 2018 by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
The city of Lakeville has not changed much in appearance over the past year; however, council members say the city-approved changes in 2018 will keep the city growing and moving forward. Residents shared concerns for street construction projects set to start in 2019 including the amount the projects will cost some homeowners. Planning began to change a two-lane county road into a four-lane roadway, which is seen as a necessary change by both city staff and community members. Road construction is not the only area of Lakeville that will shape the upcoming years. The Lakeville Area Arts Center continued to celebrate performances and work with a variety of pieces. The annual Pan-O-Prog event became bigger than ever with vendors expanding their spaces to welcome more visitors. Here’s a look back at 2018 from the pages of Sun Thisweek Lakeville.
City Council members Changes are coming to 2019, as two new City Council members will take their seats at the beginning of the year, while Mayor Doug Anderson holds onto his. Joshua Lee and former Lakeville Area School Board Member Michelle Volk won
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Lakeville celebrated another year of the annual Panorama of Progress festival. From July 4-15 downtown Lakeville and other various spots became places where people gathered to enjoy music, games, food, drinks and the company of friends and family. the two open seats on the City ary from $722 to $950. It also levy and budget. According Council. Lee and Volk will states $25 would be provided to Finance Director Jerilyn be taking over for Bart Davis for each committee and inter- Erickson, the total tax levy is and Colleen LaBeau. agency meeting the mayor $29,948,890, which represents During the election, Volk and council members attend. a 6.95 percent increase over received 34.38 percent of the The last adjustment made 2018. vote, and Lee received 14.52 to these salaries was on Jan. “Primarily the funds are percent. Anderson received 1, 1999. Lakeville’s mayor and going to the general fund, 86.34 percent of the votes. council members started the about $20,079,382. That proLooking back, council discussion in July 2017 and vides about 73 percent of the members voted to increase data by a citywide Job Clas- funding for the general fund. salary adjustments for the sification and Compensation It also provides funding for mayor and council members Study found the Lakeville sal- our pavement management beginning Jan. 1. aries fell below average when fund, equipment fund, park The action changes the compared to neighboring cit- improvement fund and debt mayor’s monthly salary from ies. service funds,” she said. $833 or $1,347 and a counCouncil members also apThe city portion of properSee Review, 10A cil member’s monthly sal- proved the 2019 property tax
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MEETINGS & HOURS Tuesday, January 1 City offices are closed for the New Year’s Day holiday Thursday, January 3 Planning Commission - cancelled Meetings take place at City Hall unless otherwise noted. The public is invited to attend. Agendas are available online at lakevillemn.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Volunteer for a City Board, Committee or Commission The City is currently seeking applicants for our advisory volunteer boards, committees and commissions. Appointed by the City Council through an application process, volunteers review policies and proposals to make recommendations to the Council. Apply for one of the following: Planning Commission; Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee; Economic Development Commission; Finance Committee; or Lakeville Area Arts Center Advisory Board. For more information and to apply online, go to lakevillemn.gov. Volunteer as a Technology Tutor Are you savvy with a computer or iPad? Would you like to help Lakeville senior citizens? The Lakeville Area Active Adults program is seeking a volunteer to help senior citizens with their computers and/or iPads. Flexible hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Avenue. For more information, contact Renee at 952-985-4622 or rbrekken@lakevillemn.gov. Cops & Coats Campaign The Lakeville Police Department is looking for donations of new and gently used jackets and coats to benefit 360 Communities® Lewis House shelter for victims of domestic abuse. Collection bins are located at the Lakeville Police Department, City Hall and the Water Treatment Facility. Donations will be accepted through January 31.
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Opinion Setbacks aside, Dayton did much in 8 years as governor As the administration of Gov. Tim Walz prepares to lead Minnesota for the next four years, the former congressman from Mankato will certainly face hurdles and challenges. One thing is certain for the new governor: Minnesota is much better off today than it was eight years ago. And much of that credit has to go to DFL Gov. Mark Dayton who was first elected in 2010 and won a second term in 2014. In an hour-long upbeat meeting in mid-December with the Adams Publishing - ECM Editorial Board, Dayton recounted his views, especially emphasizing the state’s vastly improved financial condition and the adoption of a statewide plan for four-year-olds and kindergarteners. It has not been an eight years filled only with positives. There have been setbacks. Minnesota still struggles to secure a stable long-term funding solution for the state’s vital transportation system. The needs continue to grow for new roads and bridges and the maintenance of the existing highway system. Dayton is not shy in expressing disappointment and frustration over the flawed 2013 launch of MNSure, the state’s health insurance marketplace. Improvements have been made, but its rocky start remains a disappointment to Dayton.
ECM Editorial So too is the failed reboot of the state’s 30-year-old information technology system – the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System. The initial cost estimate of $30 million to redesign the system proved inaccurate and so far more than $100 million has been invested by the state. Still, the Department of Motor Vehicle computer system remains bogged down and legislative probes are exploring why. It remains a huge problem for the new governor. He has been stubborn, perhaps sometimes to a fault. His distaste for late-session 900-page bills packed with spending and policy resulted in vetoes and government inefficiency at inopportune times. Some will blame Dayton but the failure, we believe, deserves to be shared by the Legislature. As he reflects on eight years in office, Dayton can happily rattle off a long list of accomplishments that he believes will define his administration. There are many, ranging from education improvements to guiding the state from a huge budget deficit to a budget surplus. When Dayton took office eight years ago, the state faced a $6.2 billion budget deficit and a budget reserve that was nearly empty. Complicating the finan-
cial picture was the need to repay school districts $1.8 billion that had been borrowed during the Pawlenty administration. Under Dayton’s leadership, the state’s financial position turned around thanks to fiscal management and a recovering economy. The budget deficit is now a $1.5 billion surplus and the budget reserve entering 2019 is $2 billion. The debt owed school districts was repaid by 2013. The state’s economy has flourished under Dayton’s time in office. Eight years ago more than 200,000 state residents did not have jobs and the unemployment rate was 6.9 percent. Today, the unemployment rate is at a 19-year low of 2.8 percent and unemployment has been at or below 4 percent for the past 52 months. Since 201, Minnesota added more than 300,000 jobs, meaning the state now has 2.98 million jobs, the most in history. The state’s fiscal health has rebounded with tax reductions and increases. Dayton kept a campaign promise to increase taxes by 2 percent on the wealthiest 2 percent of Minnesotans while not raising income taxes on 98 percent of Minnesotans. Dayton believes education will remain his signature achievement. He worked tirelessly to boost per pupil funding and close the equity gap that shortchanged greater Minnesota schools for years. His goal of achieving all-day kindergar-
ten for all public school students is near complete as 99.6 percent of kids are enrolled in all-day programs at no tuition charge. Early-learning opportunities for kids younger than kindergarten have been launched. Dayton believes the stage is set for more kids to get a better start on school and life. The list of accomplishments is long and impact lives today and in the future. What should not be forgotten is Dayton’s chosen life path of public service. Born to a family of wealth, Dayton’s life could have been far different. He chose service, first as a public school teacher in New York City before returning home for a career in politics. His record is laudable. Dayton’s career has included service as state auditor, U.S. senator and governor. Few Minnesotans have achieved as much. It is regretful that a health setback and an extended stay at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester this fall prevented Dayton from one last state tour. He would have loved the opportunity to see firsthand the positives of the past eight years. As citizen Mark Dayton moves into retirement we wish him improved health, a fulfilling future and offer a tip-of-the-hat for a job well done. This is an opinion of the Adams Publishing – ECM Editorial Board. Reactions welcome. Send to: editorial.board@ecminc.com.
Letters Perpetual motion again To the editor: In the Dec. 21 edition, two writers responded to my letter (“Perpetual Motion,” Dec. 14) and point out one significant error. Unfortunately, in the process, they seem to have
made three. My error was in believing that the tax (called a “fee”) was to be collected from the power companies, for burning coal or natural gas. They correctly say this would be collected at the wellhead or mine head. Their first error is admitting this will, just
as I said, raise electricity prices, but that it will raise gasoline prices as well! Assuming that government can redistribute all of this tax money with absolutely no overhead cost, and based on every individual’s increased costs (as would be fair), the error is to assume that consumers
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would “choose clean products.” They would have no incentive, and worse, no choice. Government mandates that power companies build and sell solar and wind power, but if those energy sources were the best value, the mandates (and taxes) would be unnecessary. People would readily choose them. Not everyone can choose a new electric car, either, nor do we have
enough electrical capacity. Google engineers, hoping to profit from the “green power revolution,” researched for four years and concluded it would take 40 years and a currently-unknown technology to convert to carbon free electricity. The biggest error, though very frequently made, is to assume that reducing CO2 somehow prevents Catastrophic Cli-
mate Change. Yet, according to data from the IPCC and the EPA, even radical reductions to U.S. manmade CO2 will result in a near-negligible change to global temperatures – less than 0.4 degrees – over the next 100 years. Perpetual motion? Sounds like just spinning the wheels. JERRY EWING Apple Valley
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Opinion Veterans not forgotten in rolling ministry by Don Heinzman SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Every Saturday morning, not just on holidays, a group from the Knights of Columbus gives a “gift” to hospitalized veterans at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. These Knights, from the Marian Council in the southwest metro area, steer 60 veterans in wheelchairs from their rooms to a large meeting room chapel, where they participate in a Catholic Mass. Spouses also wheel their husbands to this special service. Afterward, they wheel the veterans back to their rooms and disassemble the temporary altar. Joe Novak, the coordinator from Assumption parish, Richfield, has been
Staff Columnist Don Heinzman involved in this “wheeling ministry” for 20 years and has been leading it since 2011. Novak has a roster of 15 Knights whom he calls on every Saturday. In addition, once a month Novak coordinates a special ecumenical communion service to which the veterans are wheeled back and forth. On Nov. 18, Novak, along with Deacon Jack Weiland and assistant Yvonne Macko, arranged for Archbishop Ber-
nard Hebda, of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, to say a special Mass for the veterans. The Minnesota Knights of Columbus Men’s Choir sang the hymns. Macko, of Lakeville, has been assisting this weekly ministry for 18 1/2 years. Before the Mass, the archbishop praised this ministry. “This is tremendous,” he said. “It shows these veterans they are not forgotten.” Garbed in green, the archbishop greeted veterans as he prepared to celebrate Mass. In his sermon he noted that this special celebration was spaced between Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day. “We want to give thanks to these men for all of they have accomplished,” he
said. Referring to the gospel reading, the archbishop assured the men they would be welcomed at the gates of heaven for their lives of service. Among the crowd were spouses. Mary Ann Kupfer-Schmidt, of Little Canada, sat proudly next to her husband, Bernie, 92, a veteran of World War II. “We are thrilled to be here,” she said and praised the care he receives at the VA Hospital. Novak, who is not a veteran, says he and the Knights carry out this weekly “wheeling” because “these men fought for us.” Don Heinzman is a columnist for APG of East Central Minnesota. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.
Letters Orange Line BRT good for businesses To the editor: The Federal Transit Authority recently announced that the Orange Line BRT (bus rapid transit) will receive $74 million in federal grant funds, putting the project on track to be completed by 2021. This is exciting news for the cities of Burnsville and
Richfield, particularly for our business communities. The Orange Line will cover 17 miles along I35W and link the headquarters of Target Corp. in downtown Minneapolis, Best Buy in Richfield, the Southtown Shopping Center in Bloomington, and Burnsville’s Heart of the City. This will transform the travel experience
for tens of thousands who travel this corridor daily to get to work, school and entertainment options. A viable transit option means fewer cars on the road, faster commute times, fewer accidents and greater access to opportunities throughout the region. Dedicated transit lines have been shown to spur
economic development, with the Minneapolis-St. Paul region having seen nearly $8 billion in investment along light rail and BRT corridors. The Orange Line will not only connect our residents to more employment opportunities, but will also create many jobs. As mayors of collectively more than 95,000
residents, we support investment in a comprehensive, multimodal transportation system. While the Orange Line is only a piece of a broader transportation network that has been underinvested in, it is a great step toward creating greater connectivity in our region. In the upcoming legislative session, our legisla-
tors must make transit and transportation investment a top priority. ELIZABETH KAUTZ Mayor of Burnsville PAT ELLIOTT Mayor of Richfield MARIA REGAN Mayor-elect of Richfield
News Briefs Dakota County accepting citizen advisory committee applications The Dakota County Board of Commissioners receives advice from a variety of volunteer committees. The board invites residents to join a citizen advisory committee and make a difference in local government. Extension Committee assists in approving programs, establishing the budget and evaluating staff to enhance University of Minnesota Extension programs. The committee meets four times a year in Farmington. Library Advisory Committee reviews and makes decisions on disputed material, advises the library director in the development of public programming for library services, develops recommended annual work plans, reviews and makes recommendations on long-range plans, and accepts gifts of up to $500 for public library purposes. The committee meets bimonthly
at various library locations. Personnel Board of Appeals provides the County Board with impartial analysis concerning appeals filed by employees or job applicants. Board members must have 10 or more years of managerial experience or comparable qualifications. Board members may not have a contractual, commercial or professional relationship with Dakota County. The board meets for full-day or half-day hearings as needed in Hastings. Planning Commission reviews plans and proposals and makes policy recommendations to the County Board in the following areas: transportation, transit, parks, trails and greenways, land conservation, water resources and environmental management. The Planning Commission may review capital projects or be asked by the County Board to address emerging issues that impact the physical or natural infrastructure of Dakota County. The committee meets monthly or as necessary in Apple Valley. Public Art Citizen Advisory
Committee recommends art projects for county buildings to the County Board. The committee meets monthly in Apple Valley. Special Board of Appeal and Equalization hears appeals from property owners regarding property valuation or classification of properties. One member must be a real estate appraiser or be familiar with county property valuation. The board meets in Apple Valley annually in June. Zoning Board of Adjustment evaluates and makes decisions on variance requests and appeals pertaining to the shoreland and floodplain management regulations in township areas; its decisions are the final administrative decision by the county. The board meets as needed in Apple Valley. Citizen advisory committee applications are retained for one year. Incumbents may be eligible for reappointment. Dakota County residents interested in serving on a committee can apply online or call County Administration at 651-438-4418
for an application. Applications are taken until all openings are filled. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search “citizen advisory committees.”
Stuff the Bus fundraiser collects over 3,300 pounds The third annual MVTA Stuff the Bus charity fundraiser reached its finish line Dec. 9, collecting more than 3,300 pounds of donations. Riders and residents demonstrated impressive generosity supporting the two-week charitable endeavor from Nov. 27 through Dec. 9. All the contributions collected supported two local nonprofit organizations, 360 Communities and CAP Agency, helping an expansive network of recipients in need. Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and Schmitty & Sons Transit Company organized the fundraiser. Specially marked buses, labeled “Stuff the Bus,” were parked at transit stations
and local grocery stores in Dakota and Scott counties, and a collection barrel was placed inside Burnsville Transit Station. MVTA riders and the public were encouraged to drop off nonperishable food items and cash donations at the locations. “We want to thank the community for making this year’s fundraiser an unbelievable success. We are beyond grateful for the unprecedented turnout,” said Richard Crawford, MVTA public information manager. “All donations collected will directly benefit the local community. The public, and our riders and staff, went out of their way to be of help to their neighbors and fellow residents this holiday season.” MVTA plans to increase its charitable giving campaigns. Discussions are ongoing for adding a “Stuff the Bus” event when the school year comes to a close as food shelves are also in critical need of donations that time of year.
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Business Buzz and even sign up for vol- County Jan. 8 unteer opportunities. The Dakota County Over 100 employees Regional Chamber will Burnsville-based Fire- attended the fair, raising fly Credit Union hosted over $1,000 in donations. hold its next Good Day Dakota County 11:15 a.m. an employee-wide volto 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. unteer fair recently, and 8, at Southview Country sparked a desire to give Bowlero Corp Club, 239 Mendota Road back among employees. holds Jingle Bowl E., West St. Paul. A handful of organizaBowlero Corp’s sixth The program will be tions gathered together at annual Jingle Bowl, in “Business Continuity and the corporate office for an partnership with Big Disaster Recovery Plans – evening full of fun, food Brothers Big Sisters Do You Have One?” and generosity. America, runs Dec. 22 to The featured panelThe diverse group of Jan. 2 at all Bowlero Corp ist will be Patty Krieger, organizations included: centers in Minneapolis. CEO, co-owner and viAmerican Cancer Society, When guests make a sionary for Netrix InforBig Brothers Big Sisters, donation of $1 or more The Sheridan Story, Spe- to Big Brothers Big Sisters mation Technology Inc. Cost is $30 for memcial Olympics Minnesota, America, they will receive bers, $50 for nonmembers. Wags & Whiskers Animal one free game of bowlRegistration is required. Rescue, Community Ac- ing to be used in January For more information, tion Partnership, Memori- at any local AMF, Brunsal Blood Centers and Feed wick Zone, Bowlmore or contact Diane Mavis at dmavis@dcrchamber.com My Starving Children. Bowlero center. Bowlero or visit www.dcrchamber. Employees who attend- will match 100 percent of ed the fair were awarded the donations made up to com. a $5 donation ticket pro- $25,000. vided by Firefly Credit The local Bowlero is Valley Natural Union, as well as a chance at 11129 162nd St. W., Foods expansion to win $50 donation tick- Lakeville. More informaets throughout the event, tion is at www.jingle-bowl. complete which they could distrib- com. Valley Natural Foods ute to the organization of in Burnsville has complettheir choice. It was a way ed its grocery and retail for employees to interact Chamber holds expansion. The $8.2 milone-on-one with the or- Good Day Dakota lion project was constructganizations, ask questions ed by Kraus-Anderson
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and designed by Wilkus Architects. The 24,000-square-foot remodel includes the 2017 acquisition of a building adjacent to VNF’s existing 16,000-square-foot retail center. The new building, which contains some of the latest technology in energy-efficient equipment, was renovated to add 8,000 square feet of grocery operations, including 3,000 square feet of retail space. Existing employees will staff the new facility. An opening ceremony is scheduled 4-7 p.m. Thursday Jan. 17, at 13750 County Road 11 in Burnsville. The event will feature local farmers and vendors and will include a dedication of the Susan McGaughey Education Room, named in honor of VNF’s former general manager of 37 years. The dedication will be followed by a $3 community chili dinner open to the public. For more than 40 years, VNF has served the southern Twin Cities met-
ro with organic, local and natural products within its grocery, produce, meat and deli departments, and full-service wellness department. VNF’s co-op, which is owned by more than 12,000 owners, features a new deli, fresh food departments and burrito bar. In addition, VNF has extended its hours to 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily to provide a new weekend brunch, catering service, community gathering space with increased seating area and education room for cooking classes. In 2011, VNF started Valley’s Own Bakehouse, a gluten-free bakery in Burnsville founded on the belief that everyone should be able to enjoy great tasting baked goods. Valley’s Own satisfies a growing need for glutenfree products that are produced in a safe facility and are handcrafted from carefully sourced ingredients. More about VNF is at www.ValleyNaturalFoods. com.
Closed. Thursday, Jan. 3 – Crafters, 9 a.m.; Foot Clinic, 9 a.m.; Health Insurance Council, 9 a.m.; Fit Fun, 10:15 a.m.; Wood Carving, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 – Men’s Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; Painting, 9 a.m.; Fit Fun, 10:15 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 12:15 p.m.; Open House, 1-3 p.m.
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Seniors Lakeville seniors All Lakeville Area Active Adults events are held at Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Call 952-985-4620 for information. Monday, Dec. 31 – Computer Tutoring, 9 a.m.; Knitting Class, 9:30 a.m.; Wii Bowling, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Texas Hold ’em and Mahjong, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1 – Closed. Wednesday, Jan. 2 – Line Dancing, 9 a.m. to noon; Poker and Hearts, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; Pinochle, noon; Line Dance Social, 12-3 p.m.; Undeck the Halls, 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 – Classic Voices Chorus, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Red Hat Chorus, 10:30 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Euchre, Hand & Foot, noon; Quilting Group, 1 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 3:30 p.m. Deadline: Lakeville Luncheon. Friday, Jan. 4 – Poker,
9 a.m.; 500 Cards, 11 a.m.; Marie Deaven’s Open House, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Social Painting, 1 p.m.
Apple Valley seniors The Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, is home to the following activities, which are organized and run by the Apple Valley Seniors and Apple Valley Parks and Recreation. The facility is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 952953-2345 or go to www. cityofapplevalley.org. Monday, Dec. 31 – Int. Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Executive Committee, 10 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1 – Closed. Wednesday, Jan. 2 – Donated Bread, 9 a.m.; Yoga – Intermediate, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Velvet Tones, 10 a.m.; Yoga – Beginner, 11 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; First Edition Book
Club, 1 p.m.; Gather Around Music, 1 p.m.; Mahjong, 1 p.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 – Beg. Line Dancing, 9:15 a.m.; Computer 101, 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi – Advanced, 9:30 a.m.; Tap, 10 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.; Tai Chi – Beginner, 10:30 a.m.; Pool, noon; Defensive Driving, noon; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; 500, 1 p.m.; Recreated Cards, 1 p.m.; Color & Chat, 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 – Men’s Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; Women’s Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Women’s Pool, 11 a.m.; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; Members Bingo, 12:30 p.m.
Burnsville seniors The Burnsville Senior Center is located in the Diamondhead Education Center at 200 W. Burnsville Parkway. Call 952707-4120 for information about the following senior events. Monday, Dec. 31 – Closed. Tuesday, Jan. 1 – Closed. Wednesday, Jan. 2 –
Eagan seniors The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department offers programs for seniors in the Lone Oak Room at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. Call 651-675-5500 for more information. Monday, Dec. 31 – Mahjong, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1 – No activities. Wednesday, Jan. 2 – Coffee, Games and Conversation, 9 a.m.; Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 – Dominoes, 9 a.m.; Bridge, 12:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 – ESB Meeting, 9 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.
The Rambling River Center is located at 325 Oak St. For more information on trips, programs and other activities, call 651-280-6970. Monday, Dec. 31 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Line Dance, 9:30 a.m.; Dulcimer Club, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; 500 Cards, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1 – Closed. Wednesday, Jan. 2 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Fitness Center Orientation, 9:30 a.m.; Health Insurance Counseling, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Coloring Group, 1 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 – Table Tennis, 8:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Dulcimer Practice, 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 – Coffee Cafe, 8:30 a.m.; Organic Recycling, 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.
To submit items for the Business Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Burnsville Chamber of Commerce event: • Thursday, Jan. 3, 4:306:30 p.m., Business After Hours, Cafe Bar at Jensen’s Cafe, 12750 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Information: Tricia Andrews at tricia@burnsvillechamber.com. Business networking group events: • Leads to Referrals Chapter of BNI meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Helen Peterson, 952-412-0265. • Sunrise Results meets Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. for networking and an 8-9 a.m. meeting at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Tom Van Delist, 612-325-7275.
News Briefs The Open Door holds campaign kick-off breakfast The Open Door will hold its 2019 March Campaign Kick-off Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at its Eagan Pantry, 3904 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan. Attendees will have a free breakfast and learn how their team can join the largest food/fund drive effort in Minnesota this March. Guest speaker will be Susan T. Schuster, principal community relations consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Representatives from local businesses, community organizations and faith communities are encouraged to attend. The event is free. All are welcome. RSVP to sarah@ theopendoorpantry.org. The annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign is a statewide grassroots effort to restock food shelves at a critical time of year. Donations to food shelves drop following the winter holidays yet food insecurity and hunger remain persistent.
Date change for SD 57 town hall The Senate District 57 town hall originally scheduled Jan. 19 in Rosemount has been moved to 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in the multipurpose room at Falcon Ridge Middle School, 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. In attendance will be Sen. Greg Clausen and Reps.-elect Robert Bierman and John Huot.
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Education National STEM Excellence Award Apple Valley High School is one of three finalists vying for the national Future of Education Technology Conference 2019 STEM Excellence Award in the high school category. Now in its 39th year, the award recognizes schools’ innovative approaches to implementing science, technology, engineering and math education. “STEM education is, and will continue to be, an essential component in 21st century schools, preparing students for the careers of today and tomorrow,” Jennifer Womble, program chair of FETC, said in a press release announcing the
dents in family and consumer sciences courses can design and build furnishings. Students in English courses explore new ways to create promotional and marketing materials. And students in math courses learn about tessellations by creating 3D prototypes on a laser engraver. Support from the grant also enabled the school to implement a career counseling system that helps students navigate possible college and career options. Over the last four years, Apple Valley High has become a thriving STEM-focused school, and with the support of the YouthConnect grant, has provided access for all students and increased participation in programs that prepare students for success in the
21st century workplace. “These core STEM skills of communications, creative problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration are critical skills all of our employer partners are telling us they are seeking in future employees,” Lynch said. “With support of our community partners, I see a dramatically enhanced career counseling system that serves all Apple Valley students to help them gain a clearer perspective and plan for their future upon graduation.” The winners of the 2019 STEM Excellence Awards in the elementary, middle school and high school categories will be announced during the conference in Orlando Jan. 27-30.
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Tuesday evenings beginning Jan. 8. This six-week seminar will help participants understand core insights of the Christian faith from a Lutheran perspective. FaithBasics FaithBasics is designed offered at SOTV to help answer questions Shepherd of the Valley about God, Jesus, the offers “FaithBasics” on Bible and the church in a
setting of caring relationships. This is a helpful course for those rekindling their faith, those new to Christianity, and those interested in Lutheran insights. FaithBasics meets 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 12. This course is free, but registration is re-
quested at www.sotv.org/ events. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is located at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley.
finalists. “Delivering excellent STEM programs is all about innovation, and each of the STEM Excellence Award finalists demonstrates the kind of leadership and exemplary programs toward which all schools should strive.” In 2014, District 196 received nearly $3 million through a federal YouthConnect grant from the U.S. departments of education and labor. The grant allowed Apple Valley High to forge partnerships with local, national and global organizations and implement its E3 STEM program focusing on STEM exploration, education and employment. The program has expanded students’ opportunities in hands-on, real-world learning and
provided critical exposure to a STEM career pathway. Most notably, the grant funded the creation of Apple Valley’s fabrication lab, or “fab lab.” “The fab lab has played a key role in helping us establish our ‘STEM for All’ philosophy by integrating its use into an increasing number of our courses,” said Jim Lynch, E3 STEM program manager. “Learning becomes so much more authentic when students can design and produce products that can be used by others in the real world.” Because of the fab lab, more students are interested in STEM courses, Lynch said, adding that it serves as a bridge connecting students with varied educational passions. Stu-
All new retirees or those nearing retirement are invited to learn to navigate the social, physical, emotional and relationship changes that occur. The event will include panel presentations, discussion and refreshments. This event is free, but registration is requested at www.sotv.org/events. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is located at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley.
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Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, fall dean’s list, Elizabeth Garrow, of Lakeville. Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee, fall dean’s list, Hannah Myers, of Lakeville. Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, fall dean’s list, Thu Nguyen, of Lakeville. Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, fall dean’s list, Megan Welch, of Lakeville. To submit college news items, email: reporter. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.
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The Minnesota Valley Christian Women’s Connection will hold its January luncheon 12-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Valleywood Golf Course, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley. Speaker Nancy Brydges will share “The Challenge of New Beginnings” on how to cope with life’s changes. Bonnie Kastelein will present “The PurseDriven Life,” a fun look at women and their Shepherd of the Valley hosts “purse”onality. Luncheon cost is $20. Financial Peace Reservations/cancellations to Jan at 651-434- University 5795 or tjmorse2@comShepherd of the Valley cast.net. Sponsored by Lutheran Church, 12650 Stonecroft. Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, will offer Financial Peace University No-regrets classes beginning 4 p.m. retirement Sunday, Jan. 13. Created by financial planning expert Dave Ramsey, the Shepherd of the Valnine-lesson digital course ley is hosting “No-Regrets provides families and Retirement Planning” 9 individuals with practia.m. to noon Saturday, cal tools to gain control Jan. 12. of their finances and set
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JoAnne J. Cope JoAnne Jean (Knox) Cope went to celebrate Christmas with Jesus on December 18, 2018. She was born on May 13, 1940, in Mendota, IL. JoAnne graduated from high school in Sandwich, IL; earned a BA in Speech, Theater and English from Knox College and a MEd in Business Education/Training and Development from the University of MN. Teaching in Iowa, Illinois, Hawaii, and Minnesota, she loved working with young people. While in Hawaii, she met Arlyn Cope and they were married in 1966 in Illinois. JoAnne and Arlyn resided in Bloomington, MN, and later in Rosemount, MN, where they raised their two sons and ran Repairs, Inc. JoAnne was employed at Cray Research, Inc. as support staff. At Mathias Die Company, she was an HR Manager. /DWHU VKH ZDV VHOI HPSOR\HG DV DQ 2I¿FH 0DQDJHPHQW Systems Consultant. Nature, music, drama, reading, camping, and traveling were some of JoAnne’s favorite pastimes. She grew up in the Federated Church in Sandwich and was a long time member of The Well. There she directed the youth choir, Bell Choir and joy chimes, and youth musicals; sang in WKH FKDQFHO FKRLU PHQWRUHG FRQ¿UPDWLRQ \RXWK DQG ZDV a member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry. She was an active member of the Rosemount community, especially the Rosemount Area Arts Council. JoAnne was preceded in death by husband, Arlyn; mother and father, Doris and Virgil Knox; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Joni Knox; father-in-law, Les Cope and mother-in-law, Bernice (Cope) Fleury. She is survived by sons, Michael (Kristie) and Robert (Kathy) both of Rosemount; grandchildren, Ashley, Parker, Samantha, and Bryce; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Celebration of Life Service will be held at The Well, a Photo submitted United Methodist Church (formerly Rosemount UMC) on Dakota County Public Health nurses Anna Terry, Saturday, Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m. with visitation from 9-10 holding the phone, and Sharon Traen demonstrate how to a.m. A lunch will be served following the service. remotely check in with a tuberculosis patient. ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV PHPRULDOV SUHIHUUHG WR EUDLQ cancer research, The Well’s youth mission/camping trips, The Well’s Unidos en Cristo community, or Mobility Worldwide.
Dakota County awarded for innovative tuberculosis treatment Dakota County has been recognized for its innovative approach to treating tuberculosis. The county’s Public Health Department recently received the 2019 Local Government Innovation Award from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs. The award recognizes a new program called Video Directly Observed Therapy, which allows nurses and community health workers to remotely help TB patients treat the bacterial disease. The program is the first of its kind in Minnesota. TB can be treated if patients take medications for six to 12 months. Without treatment completion, TB can spread and drug-resistant strains can emerge. The standard of care is daily administration of medication by nurses called directly observed therapy. Using telemedicine for TB patient treatment allows nurses to complete the process through video check-ins, instead of traveling daily to meet patients.
Dakota County has found cost savings and high patient and provider satisfaction with videoassisted therapy. A threemonth pilot period saw $1,750 in savings based on the first five clients to utilize video check-ins. A one-year cost analysis is also planned. Dakota County has seen other benefits to the innovative program. Clients surveyed at the end of treatment rated the program highly. One TB patient said: “I could do it anytime in a day. That made it easier for me to manage my schedule.� Video-assisted therapy allows clients to choose when to take medications, including in the early morning or evening. Nurses and health workers have had a positive response to the program because their schedule is more flexible and they can manage an increased caseload. Dakota County averages 10 active TB cases per year. The disease is still common in other countries around the world.
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Lois Jean (Cruthers) Swedin August 2, 1927-December 10, 2018
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Karen Lynn Baur Karen Lynn Baur passed away surrounded by her family on December 20, 2018 at the age of 71. She was born June 9, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Apple Valley, Minnesota in 1985. Karen retired from ISD 196 in 2010 after many years as a bus chaperone for special needs children. Karen was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and enjoyed volunteering for her church. Karen was preceded in death by her father (Lawrence), mother (Alma), brother (Donald) and sister (Sue). Karen is survived by her son Greg (Stormy) Baur; son Kevin $QQLH %DXU ÂżYH JUDQGFKLOGUHQ %U\FH 6LUL .DQWRQ Emerson & Brody Baur. Funeral services will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio in January of 2019.
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purchasing. Hundreds of people, including several from Minnesota and North Dakota, say they have paid for quilts that they never received. Most of the consumers report trying to purchase them through a Facebook ad that directs them to the website www.Ameliacotton10.com. Amelia Cotton Quilt Company is not
registered with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, and its business address is a private residence in Salem. One victim in Minnesota said they purchased three quilts from a Facebook ad in late November for about $180. They reported to BBB’s Scam Tracker that the tracking number was fake and the website they purchased
the quilts from has disappeared. Amelia Cotton Quilt Company is believed to now be using the website www.sleepoius.co. Other names and websites to watch out for are: Weirdo Stuff, Kathleen Quilt, Ducha, Emacotton, Amelia Quilt, Amelia Cotton, Ecrafta, EMA Cotton, Elsie Quilt, Uscrafta,
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Year in Review REVIEW, from 1A ty taxes on a median value home, $307,400, will increase approximately $75 over 2018. Increasing residential property values are contributing to the rise in taxes even as the city’s tax capacity rate drops. A $1 million commercial property is experiencing approximately a $1,212 decrease in the city portion of property taxes, accord- Bart Davis ing to the city. The city reported that, in the aggregate, commercial market values decreased by 14.6 percent. The city also approved allowing residents to keep chickens on their properties. According to City Planning Directory Daryl Morey, in order for property owners to have chickens on their properties, they must apply for a onetime administrative permit and comply with the performance standards. There is a one-time permit fee of $100.
Road construction The County Road 50 (Kenwood Trail) road construction project from 185th Street to Dodd Boulevard was completed in 2018. The project converted the road into a four-lane section with a raised median and turn lanes. The four-lanes were set to improve safety and capacity, according to the city. Pedestrian and bike paths are set to be constructed along both sides of County Road 50. Plans to turn County Road 70 into a four-lane divided roadway began with a open house Dec. 6. The city of Lakeville and Dakota County are working together on the project, which includes constructing turn lanes at major intersections, improving drainage, managing access and replacing traffic signals. According to the city of Lakeville Engineer, Zach Johnson, benefits to the projects include adding traffic capacity to industrial areas, reducing delays, improving drainage and stormwater management as well as pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.
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is secured, he said. The “ice plant” is a room where the compressors and chiller barrel are located and keep the ice frozen. Ratcliff said rink one at Ames currently has two leaks, but the leaks have been manageable in the past. One rink at Ames is 24 years old, and rink two was added 19 years ago. According to Ratcliff, the life expectancy for the mechanics behind keeping the ice frozen without any major issues is 20 to 25 years. No decisions have been finalized and the time frame for construction has also not been decided, according to Ratcliff.
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The Lakeville Arts Center celebrated its 15th year of its annual two-day festival. The free event hosted 94 different artists selling original and unique works of art. A variety of media were represented at the festival including ceramics, photography, jewelry, sculptures, metal, wood, glass and mixed media. Artists and non-artists of all ages were welcomed to participate in this year’s community art project. Donated tiles were placed on two tall pillars located outside Photo by Kayla Culver The annual Lakeville Art Festival took place at the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Sept. 15 and 16. The festival the art center and remain included music, food and original artwork from artists all over Minnesota. Visitors were able to walk around the there as an art installation outside of the arts center to view the 94 different booths. Children also participated in creating their own artwork. piece. gram focuses on creating stronger community health. No decision on whether or not Lakeville will become a Blue Zone has been made.
Heritage Library The Dakota County Heritage Library celebrated reading while working toward creating more avid readers during it’s OneBook, OneLakeville event. The event is a community reading program that promotes discussing and learning from a common book. This year was the program’s 10th anniversary, and the chosen book was “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and Birth of the FBI” by David Grann. Library staff and community members worked with local sponsors to bring the events together. The Lakeville Area Arts Center helped sponsor the events and showcased historical Native American pictures from the Oklahoma History Center. As the year comes to a
close, the Heritage Library is under renovation as well as the License Center. Lakeville City Hall is currently the interim location of the library and license center. Construction on the library began Monday, Nov. 5, and Nov. 10 at the license center. According to Dakota County Library Director Margaret Stone, Dakota County looks at each of its facilities on a rotating schedule and when it was time to look at the Heritage Library, needed improvements were noticed. According to the needs assessment, larger public meeting rooms and spaces, a bigger children’s area, more acoustic separation, an automated materialshandling system and a larger license center are all aspects of the library and license center that needed to be improved. The county agreed to make those changes. Construction is expected to go through Summer 2019.
Airlake Airport An ordinance annexing approximately 119 acres of Airlake Airport from Eureka Township into the city was approved. The Metropolitan Airports Commission made the request to allow for growth and for the airport to receive city water and sewer. The airport originally planned to expand the runway from 4,099 feet to 5,000 feet and has expressed interest in building more hangars. According to MAC Director of Reliever Airports Gary Schmidt, they are now planning on adding pavement onto each end of the runway. During the public forum held on Jan. 2, residents of Lakeville, Eureka Township and Farmington brought up their concerns to the council and MAC. One area of concern was questioning how much more land of Eureka Township will the city of Lakeville annex and how the changes to the runway will affect those who use
those roads daily. According to Schmidt, the addition of the runway causes part 225th Street to become part of a safety area. The east end of 225th between Highview and Cedar Avenue would require some relocation.
Ames Arena Legislation to secure $1.65 million in bonding funds for the Lakeville Ames Hockey Arena was introduced by Sen. Matt Little, DFL-Lakeville, in March. According to a statement released by Little, the funds will be used to make upgrades and improvements to the operational efficiencies, support local hockey programs and improve customer experiences. Lakeville Arenas manager Shayne Ratcliff has been a part of keeping the arenas up and running for 11 years and knows that upgrades are needed at Ames Arena. The “ice plant” is what will be upgraded as soon as funding
Community involvement More than 100 community members gathered outside the Lakeville Area Arts Center to attend the “Vigil for the Victims of Gun Violence” on Feb. 23. The crowd stood bundled in winter gear with their candles lit and holding signs as people gathered to hear speakers talk about the victims of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting. People held signs saying “Say Nay to the NRA,” “Sensible Gun Laws Now” and “Give a Hoot.” That same night author, Fox News and The Hill newspaper contributor John Lott spoke at the Arts Center. He addressed those attending a Scott County GOP and Senate District 56 Republican fundraiser. The vigil included adult and teen speakers who addressed their own experiences with gun violence and their perspective on the issue.
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More than 100 protesters went to the Vigil for the Victims of Gun Violence outside the Lakeville Area Arts Center where conservative commentator John Lott was speaking at a Scott County GOP fundraiser. Some participants made and held up signs while teachers, students and those affected by gun violence spoke about their experiences.
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Lakeville celebrated another year of the annual Panorama of Progress festival. From July 4-15 downtown Lakeville and other various spots became places where people gathered to enjoy music, games, food, drinks and the company of friends and family. The fireworks show kicked off the events with music and entertainment at Lakeville North. The Miss Lakeville Scholarship Pageant crowned new royalty. Beer Brats and Bingo expanded throughout the Lakeville Area Arts Center to accommodate the high demand for bingo. The Pet Show had children and their pets of all shapes and sizes show off their unique features and costumes. The grand parade was another highlight of the festival. Floats from local businesses, Lakeville school athletics and marching bands as well as others from around the area made their way down Holyoke Avenue passing out candy, can cozies and more candy. The carnival ran through the entire weekend and featured rides for all ages and food stands similar to the state fair. The street fair and craft sale also ran throughout the entire festival. The variety of goods came from vendors all over the Twin Cities area.
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The annual Haunted Forest in Lakeville friendly evening featured took activities including place on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Steve Photo beverages. Children hayrides, trick-or-trea Michaud Park. The submitted of all ages dressed ters maze, a familysurprises. up to not only get candy but to tour puppet show as well as food and the forest filled with Halloween
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The annual Lakeville Art Festival took place at the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Sept. 15 and 16. The festival included music, food and original artwork from artists all over Minnesota. Visitors were able to walk around the outside of the arts center to view the 94 different booths. Various media were used including ceramics, glass work, paintings, photography and sculpture. Wood-fired pizza, ice cream and potato blossoms were among the busiest food trucks. Featured artist Andrea Martin showed off her paper cutting skills with her “Alice in Wonderland” themed cutout, while also selling her smaller pieces.
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‘I have the best district’ Maye Quade reflects on state House term
by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
District 57A Rep. Erin Maye Quade recently reflected on her first term as a state lawmaker, saying “I think I have the best district in the state, and I’m just honored to have represented the community that raised me.” Maye Quade, whose term ends at the end of December, will be done with serving in a public office for now. She’ll be starting a new job next month with an organization dedicated to addressing gender inequity. On Dec. 19, St. Paulbased Gender Justice announced on Twitter that Maye Quade had hired as its new advocacy director. Gender Justice is a “is a nonprofit legal and policy advocacy organization devoted to addressing the causes and consequences of gender inequality, both locally and nationally,” according to its website. “Erin is an established leader and outspoken advocate, whose record of fighting for women and LGBTQ Minnesotans dovetails with our mission of gender equity,” the Dec. 19 tweet said. Maye Quade begins working in her new role on Jan. 2. As advocacy director, she’ll be working on engagement and education. “Providing that gender equity lens to the work that is happening in Minnesota is going to be crucial as we talk about the Paid Family Leave Act. That’s a huge priority of Gov. (Tim) Walz, which I love. I love being part of that conversation,” she said. She was not on the ballot for the District 57A House race in the fall after she became state Sen. Erin Murphy’s running mate during the DFL gubernatorial primary. The Murphy ticket lost to 1st District U.S. Rep. Tim Walz and state Rep. Peggy Flanagan, DFLSt. Louis Park, who beat Republican challengers Jeff Johnson, a Hennepin County commissioner, and his running mate Donna Bergstrom, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer, in November. District 57A includes a portion of southern Apple Valley and a northeast portion of Lakeville. “I’m not going any-
where. So we’ll continue to do work together,” she said during a recent interview. “I thank (constituents) for their engagement and just being high information folks; that they know what they want to talk to me about and they don’t just bring problems – they bring solutions.” Before getting elected to the state House, Maye Quade worked on campaigns for former President Barack Obama, outgoing Gov. Mark Dayton and Attorney Generalelect Keith Ellison when he was running for congress; as a policy staffer in Ellison’s office and in retail management. Maye Quade, a 2004 Eastview High School graduate, is married and lives in Apple Valley.
Reflecting on House term Maye Quade made headlines throughout her term. In early 2017, she came forward with allegations of sexual harassment by former state Sen. Dan Schoen, DFL-St. Paul, and former Rep. Tony Cornish, R-Vernon Center. Schoen and Cornish both eventually resigned. She said the harassment came through text messages, whispers on the House floor and comments at legislator events. “At the start I was nervous that it would become a partisan conversation, that it would only be bad if someone in the other party did it, but then if it was in your own it wasn’t bad,” she recalled. “Which is why I decided to come forward about a senator in my own party first.” A recent survey of Minnesota House employees indicated that nearly 20 percent of House employees and House members witnessed or experienced sexually harassing behavior in the workplace, according to Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services. Maye Quade said the narrative is starting to shift and she’s glad the survey occurred. However, if it’s addressed as an issue at the Capitol, the larger reason of why it happens will be missed. “There has to be a long look at how we protect people in public spaces,” she said. Maye Quade also
gained widespread attention for a 24-hour sit-in she held on the House floor in April out of frustrations for a lack of action by lawmakers on gun legislation. She and others called for expanded background checks and ways people could legally restrict a loved one’s gun access temporarily. When asked about what accomplishments she’s proud of, Maye Quade noted that she was the only DFL first-term legislator on the Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance Committee. She also served on the Energy Innovation Policy and Veterans Affairs Division committees. Maye Quade said child hunger is an important issue to her. She started the Child Hunger Caucus to address the issue that led her to run for office in the first place. “It was a coalition of nonprofits and corporations and school districts and legislators all geared toward ending hunger, looking at the root causes and figuring out what we can do about it,” she said. Maye Quade said she intends to pass on the caucus for the next term, but she’s waiting to get hear from two legislators who are interested. She added she wants to continue working on child hunger by making sure organizations like Hunger Solutions, Second Harvest Heartland, Sheridan Story and Feed My Starving Children continue to have the volunteer work “we’re using right now to BandAid the issue.” Maye Quade said she was proud that bills she worked on about the renewable energy standard, making changes to property tax exemptions for veterans and education were able to pass.
Lieutenant governor run Maye Quade said she decided to be Murphy’s running mate because what affects one community affects all communities. She was interested in looking at legislative issues on a statewide level. It was an honor to run with Murphy and meet people from all over the state who were concerned about the same things, she said. “I just want to make sure when I have a kid someday and they say,
‘Mom what did you do when our democracy was under threat?’ my answer wasn’t something safe,” she said. “It was, I took our bold vision and I stepped up to lead.” Maye Quade she would consider possibly being a candidate for a public office again in the future, but
she doesn’t want to run just to run. “I want to run for a position I’m passionate Photo by Patty Dexter about, for a set of issues District 57A Rep. Erin I’m passionate about,” she Maye Quade’s term in said. the state House ends at the end of the month. In Patty Dexter can be reached January, she begins a new at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. job as advocacy director at com. Gender Justice.
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Bringing two worlds together Minnesota director shoots latest movie in Lakeville by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
United Products was once home to a building materials, hardware and lumber store for those looking to improve their homes or build a new one. The building now has a new owner with plans to turn it into a storage facility, but before the renovation it was transformed into the set for the upcoming movie “The Soviet Sleep Experiment.” The movie, directed by Minnesota native Barry Andersson, focuses on the urban legend that exists online about a sleep deprivation study performed in the late 1940s Soviet Union. According to the urban legend, Soviet researchers kept four patients awake for 30 days using an experimental gasbased stimulant. Subjects and the researchers were cut off from the world during the experiment. Andersson said that even though the study cannot be proven, he was drawn to showing how people react if they are cut off from the ability to research or the ability to verify what happens. An interest in psychological thrillers and making movies came at an early age for Andersson. “I knew ever since I was 10 years old that I wanted to make movies. … If you’re from the Midwest it isn’t as common. It’s an abstract art form. … There are a lot of people in town that want to make Minnesota films and build a community. I’m more I want to create projects whether that’s here or somewhere else,” he said.
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Director Barry Andersson (right) and production director Crist Ballas working next to the chamber where the characters in their upcoming movie “The Soviet Sleep Experiment” spend their time enclosed as they undergo a sleep experiment. The chamber and the rest of the set was built in a open warehouse in Lakeville. “The Soviet Sleep Experiment” is Andersson’s fifth movie and its focus on becoming a psychological thriller came together with some direction from the writer, Michael Patrick McCaffrey, producer Sara Leeper and producer, production designer and makeup head Crist Ballas as well as other crew members and cast. The entire set was built in the open warehouse in Lakeville. The chamber was designed by Ballas. The movie shows the four subjects encased in the chambers, which resembles a decompression chamber, according to Andersson. “We originally thought the chamber would be bigger, almost like a big room where they would
disappear into the lurks like a prison cell. When we started thinking about it, our budget level, trying to make it more visually impactful … and how we can create an environment that almost puts the actors in a position to then kind of feel the way they would have felt in the experiment,” Andersson said. Many of the other props were taken from Ballas’ home due to the fact that his home decor resembles the look and feel of the 1940s Andersson was going for in the movie. Ballas also gave each subject their looks for the film. He has previously worked on multiple television shows and movies including “Batman & Robin,” “Star Trek” and “Collateral Damage.”
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Ballas decided becoming a makeup artist for movies and television was his path in life after watching “Frankenstein” as a child. Even though Frankenstein’s monster scared him, he decided he wanted to learn everything about the monster. When he learned the monster was only scary due to his makeup, he knew that’s what he wanted to do. While working on “The Soviet Sleep Experiment” he approached the design and looks of the characters by focusing on how their looks and atmosphere drive the story and their characters. “He’s amazing. He’s able to take a small indie film and make it look like a bigger budgeted project,” actor Michael Villar
Hubbell. Main character Dr. Leo Antonoff is played by Rafal Zawierucha, who just stepped off of Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Dr. Anna Antonoff is played by Argentina native Eva De Dominici and Capt. Yegor Sokolov is played by Russia native Evgeny Krutov. Keeping the actors’ international accents in the film was intentional as well as casting comedic actors to play dramatic roles, according to Andersson. “We thought instead of getting everyone mad that we have bad accents, we gave everyone authentic accents, so when they try to shift every once in awhile, people won’t worry about it,” he said. “I’ve always said comedic actors can perform better in drama than dramatic actors. We were looking for someone like Chris Kattan, who would bring something interesting to the film.” Kattan and all the other cast and crew members made an open warehouse in Lakeville part of their dream to make their project come to the big screen for a few weeks this winter. A release date will be set after a distributor is found, according to Andersson. “We’re taking that building that went out of business and bringing it back to life. They’re going to turn the building into a mini storage space in a couple months, so our existence will be erased, but it will be immortalized with this movie,” he said.
said. Villar plays Subject 4 in the movie and said the role is interesting because he was able to speak with people who stayed up for four days for research. Subject 6 actor and Minnesota native Paul Cram agreed this is an interesting role for him. Cram was brought in two days before he needed to be in front of the camera, which was an exciting challenge for him. “It’s an exciting adventure digesting the script and character and turning it around quickly. I think Subject 6 is a bit of a mousy character compared to the rest of the bunch,” Cram said. Subject 3 is played by “Saturday Night Live” actor Chris Kattan and Sub- Kayla Culver can be reached ject 5 is played by Charles at kayla.culver@ecm-inc.com.
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Director Barry Andersson working with the actors on the set as they work to create a Actors Evgeny Krutov (left) and Rafal Zawierucha working on a scene for “The Soviet psychological thriller film that goes beyond the horror genre. Sleep Experiment.”
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Election sends new representation to office Five local first-term DFLers elected to U.S. and state House seats by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Midterm elections often bring electoral change that’s counter to the party with power in the White House. In 2018, DFL candidates won the four of Minnesota’s constitutional offices with only one incumbent, tilted control of the state House in their favor, won two U.S. Senate seats and ousted two incumbent Republicans in the U.S. House. President Donald Trump visited Minnesota twice during the campaign with rallies in Duluth and Rochester, the latter of which Trump was invited by 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis to stump on his behalf. The president’s presence in Minnesota helped Republicans win two open U.S. House seats, but two GOP Republicans lost, as two state representatives serving the Burnsville area cited a negative impression of Trump as a factor in their Election Day losses. Dakota County gave 2nd District Democratic candidate Angie Craig, of Eagan, a wide margin that helped her defeat Lewis, of Woodbury, 52.6 to 47.1 percent. He was seeking a second term. In the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area, House seat totals went from a 5-3 advantage for Republicans to 6-2 in favor of DFLers, as three Republican incumbents lost and DFLers won an open seat in 57A. “I believe that Tim Walz’s One Minnesota was an absolute winner in Minnesota,” said DFL 57A candidate Robert Bierman, of Apple Valley. “People wanted to hear more about inclusion and unity. The divisive tone was getting overwhelming. (U.S. Sen.) Amy Klobuchar’s bipartisan approach has always been popular here and she proved it once again at the ballot box. And (U.S. Senate candidate) Tina Smith was a good adjunct to that. Angie Craig changed her approach from the last cycle and found a real connection in the 2nd District. She focused on her own story and left Jason Lewis to his own devices. It was encouraging for me to run with such a strong Democratic ticket.” Prospects for a DFL wave in Minnesota didn’t look so promising a few months before the election. The DFL didn’t settle on a gubernatorial or a 57A candidate until the primary election on Aug. 14. When it did, it chose the unendorsed ticket of Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan, which won over the endorsed pairing
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Angie Craig won the 2nd District U.S. House seat in her second try. She defeated U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R-Woodbury, by a 52.6-47.1 percent margin.
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John Huot of Rosemount was one of the DFL candidates in the local coverage area to defeat an incumbent Republican. The other DFL winners on election night were Hunter Cantrell in House District 56A (Burnsville-Savage) and Alice Mann in House District 56B (Burnsville-Lakeville). of state Sen. Erin Murphy and state Rep. Erin Maye Quade, of Apple Valley. Quade’s absence from the 57A race, which was announced June 3, meant that Bierman didn’t file until close to the June 5 deadline. With four others filing to run, he didn’t have a full campaign apparatus running until after he won the primary. “Even with the shorter than normal timeline, Robert ended as one of the top door-knockers in the entire state,” said Bierman campaign manager Ted York. “He also had a core group of volunteers who were knocking doors seven days a week. So the success we had came from both volunteer recruitment and a determined dedication from those volunteers.” Other candidates in the Sun
Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area also cited strong volunteer and doorknocking campaigns in helping them to victory. In addition to Bierman winning the open seat in 57A by a 54.53 to 42.2 advantage over Matt Lundin (Libertarian Party candidate), Matthew Swenson finished with 3.2 percent), three DFL candidates ousted incumbent Republicans. High voter turnout played a role in wins for DFL House candidates John Huot (Apple Valley-Rosemunt 57B), Hunter Cantrell (Burnsville-Savage 56A), and Alice Mann (Burnsville-Lakeville 56B). Huot received 552 more votes in 2018 than he did in his 2016 contest against state Rep. Anna Wills, R-Rosemount, as
she received 2,005 fewer votes than she did in 2016. He won 51.90 to 48.06 percent. Mann earned 130 fewer votes than the DFL’s 2016 candidate Lindsey Port, but state Rep. Roz Peterson, R-Lakeville, saw her support slip by 2,201 votes. Mann won 52.64 to 47.28 percent. Cantrell was elected behind a 3,754 vote swing from 2016 in defeating Rep. Drew Christensen, R-Savage. Cantrell won 52.74 to 47.13 percent. Bierman said disappointment with politics in general and President Donald Trump in particular motivated volunteers and voters that went for DFL candidates. “Although the president does not directly affect our local policies to a large extent, there was
a decided disappointment with the divisive nature of his politics and his rhetoric,” Bierman said. “Even some Republicans had had enough by the time this election came about. “People often would just shake their head when his name came up. Oh, to be sure, there are still hard core supporters of the president in our district, but when it comes to independents, he lost ground,” Bierman said. In a story in this newspaper after the election, Christensen blamed the suburban sweep on Trump. “I think the reality is it’s a backlash against President Trump, which I find to be understandable,” Christensen said. “I haven’t been much of a supporter of President Trump. I didn’t vote for him. People were going to walk into the voting booth and vote for Democrats all down the ticket, regardless of really anything, as a sign of frustration with President Trump.” Trump “focuses frequently on what’s best for the president and what will feed the president’s ego more than any real ideology or solutions for the people, for our country,” Christensen said. Peterson said there must have been a Trump effect in the race, given all the good economic news that’s occurred on his watch. “The issue is President Trump,” she said in the newspaper’s story after the election. “That’s the issue.” Some incumbents were immune to the shifting political wins. State Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, was elected to serve his eighth term over DFLer Marla Vagts, Farmington, 58.72 to 41.18 percent, in House District 58B. State Rep. Jon Koznick, RLakeville, will serve his third term after defeating DFLer Maggie Williams, Lakeville, 55.68 to 44.25 percent, in House District 58A. The largest margin of victory during the night locally went to State Rep. Laurie Halverson, DFL-Eagan, who defeated Republican Douglas Willetts, Eagan, 62.18 to 37.74 percent, in House District 51B. State Rep. Sandra Masin, DFL-Eagan, defeated Republican Jim Kiner, Burnsville, 61.42 to 38.52 percent, in House District 51A. Masin has been in the House for six non-consecutive terms – 2007-2010 (District 38A); House 2013-present (District 51A). Halverson was elected to her fourth term.
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Sports 2018 in review:Wide-ranging sports success in Lakeville
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Lakeville North’s RaJa Nelson fights off an attempted tackle during the Panthers’ 28-21 victory over Eden Prairie at the Prep Bowl. The Class 6A title was the Panthers’ first state championship in 15 years. by Mike Shaughnessy While a lot of attention went to playoff runs engineered by Lakeville’s two high school football teams, they were not the only stories of sports success in the community in 2018. In this edition of Sun Thisweek, we look back at the year:
led by University of Nebraska commit Bryce Benhart and Minnesota State Mankato-bound Jack Hansen helped Brian Curtis Jr. set a school singleseason record for rushing yardage. Curtis and Nelson were key playmakers, and Eli Mostaert and his twin brother Will made an impact on both sides as defensive ends and blocking tight ends.
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Lakeville North completed a 13-0 season – and won the school’s first state football championship in 15 years – by defeating Eden Prairie 28-21 in the Class 6A title game at the Prep Bowl. The Panthers finished 13-0 and only two of those games were decided by fewer than 10 points. Lakeville North trailed Eden Prairie twice in the first half at the Prep Bowl but came back to tie it 2121 at halftime. In the second half North held Eden Prairie to 78 yards and forced a turnover, with Eli Mostaert causing and recovering a fumble that led to RaJa Nelson’s go-ahead touchdown run. A big, talented line
If you traveled to Rochester for the Class 3A, Section 1 final, you got to see one of the best volleyball matches of the 2018 season. Lakeville South defeated Lakeville North 30-28, 21-25, 2519, 19-25, 18-16 to earn its second trip to the state tournament in three years. If you did the arithmetic, you found that each team scored 113 points. On match point, defending state champion Lakeville North appeared to have tied the score, but the Cougars’ Jasmine Weidemann saved the ball with her foot, keeping it in play. Seconds later, South won the point and ended the match. Seniors such as outside
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hitter Jasmine Mulvihill and libero Alena Moldan helped South to a 29-5 season and third-place finish in the state tournament. The only team to beat South in the postseason was eventual Class 3A champion Champlin Park.
Cougars surge to semifinals
to U.S. Bank Stadium for the Class 6A semifinals, where they lost to Lakeville North 35-13. But the performance of players such as senior linebacker/ running back Jared Stewart, junior running back Johnny Shabaz and sophomore quarterback Reid Patterson helped convince the Cougars they were
on the right path in Ty- the 2018 team championler Krebs’ second year as ship, with defending state champ North coming in head coach. second. North gymnasts 2nd North scored 149.70 Lakeville North was points at the state meet, about half a point from just a fraction of a point winning two consecutive from their season high set state Class AA gymnastics in the Section 2AA meet a championships. Stillwater week earlier. passed the Panthers on Lakeville gymnasts the final rotation to win See Review, 18A
One of the most unexpected stories of the 2018 high school football season was Lakeville South’s playoff success. Through the first six weeks of the regular season the Cougars were 1-5 and little more than an afterthought. Then they caught fire. Before the season, Lakeville South changed offenses, switching to a run-oriented, deceptionbased attack that had been successful for Elk River. In Week 7, it started producing big plays. South routed Shakopee and Farmington in the final two weeks of the regular season and the strong play continued with victories over CretinDerham Hall, Champlin Park and Woodbury in the Photo by Jim Lindquist/sidekick.smugmug.com playoffs. Jasmine Mulvihill spikes the ball for Lakeville South in a state volleyball tournament The surge took South match against Edina. The Cougars finished third in the Class 3A tournament.
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Sports Review, from 17A Rachel Steiner (North) and Mykaela Doornbos (South) finished third and fourth in the Class AA allaround competition.
Two for Trepanier Lakeville North’s Andrew Trepanier has been one of the top freestyle sprinters in Class AA boys swimming for several years, but in 2018 earned his first state individual championships. Trepanier won the 50yard freestyle in 20.46 seconds, edging Elk River’s Zack Kopp. He won the 100 freestyle in 44.52. Both are automatic AllAmerica times. Both times also are within fractions of a second from the state meet records, which Trepanier can chase this season as a senior.
Streaks intact Lakeville North’s streak of state boys basketball tournament appearances went to seven with a 5146 victory over Rochester John Marshall in the Class 4A, Section 1 championship game. The Panthers went on to finish third in the state tournament, defeating Maple Grove in the quarterfinals, losing to Apple Valley in the semifinals and defeating Eden Prairie for third place. Tyler Wahl led North with 18 points and 14 re-
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Andrew Trepanier of Lakeville North won two races at the state Class AA boys swimming and diving meet. bounds in the third-place game. Wahl, who had a strong summer on the AAU circuit, committed to the University of Wisconsin, where he will join 2017 Lakeville North graduate Nathan Reuvers on the men’s basketball team. Wahl will try to lead North to an eighth consecutive state appearance this season. The North girls advanced to the state basketball tourney for the third consecutive year. The Panthers, after defeating Maple Grove in overtime in the quarterfinals, lost to eventual Class 4A champion Eastview before
bles partner. That turned out to be Adam Harvey, and the duo reached the Class AA semifinals before losing to the eventual champions from Eastview. Roseth and Harvey defeated a team from Blake in the third-place match. Doubles suits South Roseth and Harvey are Lakeville South’s Hunt- seniors and will have an er Roseth earned a medal opportunity to pursue the at the state tennis tourna- doubles title in 2019. ment. In 2017 he and his brother Chase were sec- A 400-meter sprint ond in the doubles tourna- to victory ment, becoming the first Ella Larson was reSouth player to medal at garded as a potential the state tourney. state championship conChase Roseth gradu- tender when she joined the ated in 2017, so Hunter Lakeville North girls track needed to find a new dou- and field team to run distheir 51-46 victory over Roseville in the third-place game. The Panther girls will try to make it four in a row in 2019 led by guard Lauren Jensen, one of the state’s top players in the class of 2020.
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Adam Harvey (left) and Hunter Roseth of Lakeville South finished third in the 2018 state Class AA boys tennis doubles tournament. It was the second consecutive year Roseth medaled at state in doubles. Lakeville North player Brady Skjei is in his third full season as a defenseman with the New York Rangers. Former North goalie Charlie Lindgren (Laval Rocket), former Lakeville South forward Justin Kloos (Iowa Wild) and Jordan Schroeder (Rockford Ice Hogs) are in the American Hockey League, one rung below the NHL. The brothers Poehling – Lakeville North alumni Ryan, Jack and Nick – have helped St. Cloud State to No. 2 in the NCAA Division I rankings. Former Lakeville South forward Nick Swaney is a forward for defending national champion Minnesota Duluth. North alumnus Jack Sadek plays defense for the University of Minnesota. Former Lakeville players now in women’s Division I include Christi Vetter (Penn State), Taylor Flaherty (Vermont), Maggie Flaherty (Minnesota Duluth), Lexi Baker (Bemidji State), Chloe Crosby (Minnesota State Mankato) and Janna Haeg (St. Cloud State).
tance races. By the time she was a sophomore, she changed her focus to the 400 meters and finished first in the Class AA meet. Larson also ran on two North relays that finished in the top nine. Danielle Bellino finished third in the 800 – an event where she holds the school record – and now is competing at the University of Wisconsin. A bout with anemia caused endurance issues for Larson, whose coaches suggested she try shorter races. She did, and now she believes she has found a home. In addition to winning another state championship in the 400, Larson said she wants to One Welch moves on, try the 100 dash “because one stays then I’ll have run every Lakeville North’s Meevent on the track.” gan Welch closed her high school golf career by finLakeville skaters ishing seventh in the state at the next level Class 3A girls tournaLakeville’s hockey pro- ment. It was the third congrams have sent numerous secutive year she placed Photo by Mike Shaughnessy in the top 10, including Ella Larson of Lakeville North races to victory in the girls 400-meter dash at the state players to college and proa second-place finish in fessional teams. Former Class AA track and field meet.
2016. She also earned her school’s Athena Award and was a finalist for Downtown Lions Club Athlete of the Year. She’s now playing golf at Bradley University. The next star from the Lakeville North program could be Welch’s sister Emma, who was eighth in the 2018 state tourney and helped the Panthers to third in the team competition.
New hall of famers The newest class of the Panther Athletic Hall of Fame, inducted in July, consisted of three athletes, one coach and administrator, and one team. The new members include Liz Podominick, a two-time state champion in basketball and five-time state champion in track and field. Matthew Pasvogel, a gymnastics and golf standout, also was inducted, as was Roger Piekarski, an All-Missota Conference football player who later played at Drake University and St. Cloud State. Former Lakeville High School teacher, coach, activities director and principal Harry McLenighan is part of the 2018 hall of fame class. Lakeville High School’s boys cross country team, the first from the school to win a state championship in any sport, was honored at the July ceremony. Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com.
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to pay said amount; THAT pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 515B.3-116 and/or the Declaration, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Calumet Oaks Homeowners Association, as evidenced by a lien statement dated October 17, 2018, and recorded on November 5, 2018, in the office of the Scott County Recorder as Document No. A1056847; THAT pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owners in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said County at the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street South, in the City of Shakopee, County of Scott, State of Minnesota, on January 29, 2019, at 10 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the owner must vacate the property if the account is not brought current or the property redeemed under Minn. Stat. § 580.23 is July 29, 2019. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE OWNER, THE OWNER’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 194 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS KENWOOD TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL EQUIPMENT PACKAGE 19455 KENWOOD TRAIL LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55044 Independent School District #194 will receive single prime sealed bids for Kenwood Trail Middle School Pool Equipment Package until 2:00 p.m. local time on January 17, 2019 at the ISD #194 Office of Facilities and Plant Planning, 17685 Juniper Path, Suite #307, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Minnesota Builders Exchange; McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from PlanWell at https://order.e-arc.com/ arcEOC/Secures/PWELL_PrivateList.aspx?PrjType=pub This project includes: Pool air handlers and delivery of air handlers to the project site to a location determined by the Mechanical Engineer. American Reprographics Company, 4730 Park Glen Road, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416 (952) 697-8800, facsimile (952) 697-8803 will provide complete downloadable sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The downloads will be available on or about January 3, 2018. A deposit check in the amount of $25 made out to ARC for each set downloaded via the internet at http:// www.e-arc.com/mn/saintlouispark and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select Kenwood Trail Middle School Pool Equipment Package. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond payable to Independent School District #194 in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before July 12, 2019. Board of Education INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #194 Published in the Dakota County Tribune, Sun Thisweek December 28, 2018 January 4, 2019 892542
PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: November 28, 2018 CALUMET OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Lienor By /s/ Thomas P. Carlson Thomas P. Carlson (024871X) Carlson & Associates, Ltd. 1052 Centerville Circle Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 (651) 287-8640 ATTORNEY FOR CALUMET OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Published in the Sun Thisweek December 14, 21, 28, 2018 January 4, 11, 18, 2019 888254
MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Dick’s Sanitation, Inc. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 8984 215th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 NAMEHOLDER(S): DICK’S SANITATION SERVICE, INC. 8984 215th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: December 11, 2018 SIGNED BY: Kent Johnson Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek December 21, 28, 2018 890017
MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Dick’s Hot Rod Shop PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 8984 215th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 NAMEHOLDER(S): DICK’S SANITATION SERVICE, INC. 8984 215th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: December 11, 2018 SIGNED BY: Kent Johnson Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek December 21, 28, 2018 890013
MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: DSI PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 8984 215th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 NAMEHOLDER(S): DICK’S SANITATION SERVICE, INC. 8984 215th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: December 11, 2018 SIGNED BY: Kent Johnson Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek December 21, 28, 2018 890016
MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: First Response Safety Solutions PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 5612 162nd Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 NAMEHOLDER(S): First Response Inc 5612 162nd Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 1006637300030 Originally filed on: March 14, 2018 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: Novemebr 7, 2018 SIGNED BY: Daniel James Corrigan Published in the Sun Thisweek December 21, 28, 2018 890848
MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Healthy for Life Meals of South Metro PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS:
16287 Ipava Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 NAMEHOLDER(S): Slim Down MN, LLC 16287 Ipava Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: December 14, 2018 SIGNED BY: Tracy Haelterman Published in the Sun Thisweek December 21, 28, 2018 891206
MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Lakeville Sanitary, Inc. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 8984 215th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 NAMEHOLDER(S): DICK’S SANITATION SERVICE, INC. 8984 215th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: December 11, 2018 SIGNED BY: Kent Johnson Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek December 21, 28, 2018 890019
MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: LSI PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 8984 215th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 NAMEHOLDER(S): DICK’S SANITATION SERVICE, INC. 8984 215th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing
this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: December 11, 2018 SIGNED BY: Kent Johnson Published in the Lakeville Sun Thisweek December 21, 28, 2018 890018
EUREKA TOWNSHIP ELECTION FILING NOTICE Affidavits of Candidacy for the Eureka Township Annual Election to be held on March 12, 2019 will be accepted by the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk on Thursday, January 3 until Tuesday, January 15th at 5:00 PM. The office to be elected: Supervisor position #5 for a three- year term Eureka Town Hall: 25043 Cedar Avenue, Farmington, MN 55024 Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Office will be open until 5:00 PM on January 15th. Bob Finke, Town Clerk Published in the Dakota County Tribune Sun Thisweek December 21, 28, 2018 890093
NOTICE OF SALE SOUTHSIDE TOWING INC. 7700 HWY 101 EAST SHAKOPEE, MN 55379 (952) 445-8928 Pursuant with the MN statute 168B.06 Notice is hereby given that property described as: A 2003 Ford Mustang with Tennessee License plate X86-73N VIN 1FAFP44473F40774 towed on 01/25/2018 from 17092 Adelman street in Prior Lake MN. A homebuilt trailer no VIN or License plates towed on 06/25/2018 from 3050 130th street W in Shakopee MN stall 609. A 2001 Nissan Sentra with Illinois License platesV762603 VIN 3N1CB51D41L513969 towed on06/25/2018 from 4478B Cinnamon ridge trail in Eagan MN. A 1998 Ford F-150 PU with Texas License Plates JWF0347 VIN 1FTDF1721VK031646 towed on 07/19/2018 from 3990 12th Ave S in Shakopee MN. A 2010 Ford Fusion with Nevada License Plates 404XGM VIN 3FAHP0HAXAR291769 towed on 08/28/2018 from 4478B Cinnamon Ridge trail in Eagan MN. The registered owner and or lien holder may recover the vehicle by paying all charges against the vehicle. Failure to reclaim the vehicle and its contents within the appropriate time allowed (45 days) under section 165B.51, subdivision 1,1a or 2 Shall be deemed a waiver by them of all rights, title and interest in the vehicle and contents and a consent to the transfer of the title to and disposal or sale of the vehicle and contents pursuant to section 168B.08 Vehicle will be eligible for sale on: 01/01/2019 At Southside Towing 7700 Hwy 101 E. Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 445-8928 Published in the Sun Thisweek December 28, 2018 892533
NOTICE OF TAKING SOUTHSIDE TOWING INC. 7700 HWY 101 E. SHAKOPEE, MN 55379 (952) 445-8928 Pursuant to Mn State Statute 168B.06P. Notice is hereby given that following vehicles were impounded: December 03 of 2018 we impounded a 2012 Acura TL black with License plate ILB852 from North Carolina VIN 19UUA8F52CA014658 from 14011 Grant Ave. in Burnsville MN. The registered owner and or Lienholders may recover the vehicle by paying all charges against the vehicle. Failure to reclaim the vehicle and its contents within the
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vehicle and its contents within the appropriate time allowed (45days) under section 165B.051 Subdivision 1, 1a or 2, Shall be deemed a waiver by them of all right, title, interest in the vehicle and contents and a consent to the transfer of title to and disposal or sale of the Vehicle and contents pursuant to section 168B.08. Vehicle is being held at Southside towing Inc. 7700 Hwy 101 East Shakopee MN 55379 (952) 445-8928 Published in the Sun Thisweek December 28, 2018
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At Rosemount High School, a simple “Hello, how are you?” goes a long way to making someone’s day. “It’s gratifying and rewarding when students are greeting me when they see me in the hallways or when I see them in classrooms,” said Principal Pete Roback, who’s been in his new role since July. “It’s a very small piece, but it’s so important.” Usually it’s the adults who take the initiative in the greetings, but creating a culture where teachers, staff and students each care about the success and wellbeing of others is what the school has been working on since the beginning of the academic year. Being a place where everyone knows your name might sound impossible in a school of 2,342 teenagers and dozens of staff members, but Roback has high expectations. Ever since he went from being the assistant principal at Falcon Ridge Middle School and came back to Rosemount where he previously was a teacher, coach and administrator, Roback has been working with administrators to lay the foundation of creating a positive culture and learning environment where students can achieve academic success.
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Rosemount High School Principal Pete Roback, who’s been in his new role since July, is often out in the ahllways during passing time, along with checking in on classrooms to see students and teachers in action. Over the summer, “We have big picture and in classrooms. I want the administrative team goals completely focused to see kids in action. I worked on defining core on culture and community made that a real point to beliefs, which will also be of RHS and of the Rose- everyone. The feedback we defined by teachers and mount learning commu- have gotten has been posistudents. nity as a whole,” Roback tive.” After the beliefs are said. Roback, who is familiar merged into one, Roback He said one of those with the school during his said it will help the school goals is to have adminis- previous 13-year tenure, navigate in good times and trative staff interacting said the idea of working bad. even more with students again in the learning hub “It’s something that and teachers daily. of Rosemount with an was missing in the past,” “The administrators elementary and middle Roback said. “When you have been focused on vis- school adjacent to the have a significant issues, ibility and communica- high school attracted him we can return to our core tion,” Roback said. “I’m to the position. beliefs and say: ‘This is not in the office very often, “I love that community what we agreed to at Rose- that’s why I have a stand- aspect in Rosemount,” he mount High School.’ It ing work station. I don’t said. “It is such an asset will help guide us when we want to be in the office, I in Rosemount. We have a have an issue. want to be in the hallways See Principal, 25A
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Dec. 28, 2018 SUN THISWEEK LAKEVILLE
Thisweekend 2018
Year in Review
Photo by Jody Peters and John Gessner
Dakota County residents found many ways to get out and enjoy all there was to offer in arts and entertainment. From the Dakota County Fair (above) to the International Festival of Burnsville (at right), events abounded to thrill, educate and create.
Photos by Tad Johnson, Kayla Culver and Jody Peters
Local residents found creative outlets at KIDSPO in Eagan (left), the Lakeville Art Festival (above) and at Dakota City Heritage Village Holidays (right).
Photos by Tad Johnson and Andy Rogers
Children got the chance to make the most of their creativity at events like ArtBlast in Rosemount (above) and the Eagan Art Festival (right).
SUN THISWEEK LAKEVILLE Dec. 28, 2018
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Theater and Arts Calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Auditions The Prior Lake Players will hold auditions for “Seussical the Musical” 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, and Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Twin Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake. First-come, first-served. Callbacks, if needed, will be Thursday, Jan. 17. Information: plplayers.org. Comedy Louie Anderson, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32.95-$102.95 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. Dance Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”: A Rock Ballet, presented by Twin Cities Ballet, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-12 and 2 p.m. Jan. 13, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $24-$39 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. Exhibits Norman Crouch, photographer, and Jim Keefe, cartoonist, exhibit runs through December at the Steeple Center gallery, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Information: rosemountarts.com. “Navigating Impossible” acrylic painting exhibit by Annie Young runs to Jan. 2 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center gallery, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. “The Best of Bonnie and Friends III,” a visual arts show led by Burnsville painter Bonnie Featherstone,
runs through Jan. 30 in the gallery of Burnsville’s Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Information: ames-center.com. Music The Home Fires, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $8 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com. Part of First Thursday Pub Night. EVHS winter band concerts, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, Eastview High School. Free. Information: 952-4318900. AVHS jazz ensemble concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, Apple Valley High School. Information: 952-4318200. Switched at Birth, bluegrass, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com. “Songful! Minnesota Opera Singers,” Coffee Concert No. 1, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $18, $15 ages 60 and older and 18 and younger at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Yannie - Godbout Jazz Duo, 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com. Theater “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32-$42 at the box office, 800982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com.
‘Breathing Space’
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“Breathing Space,” an exhibit by local artist Annie Young, is on display Jan. 2-31 in the Healing Arts Gallery at Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. The exhibit runs Jan. 2-31. “I purposefully selected works that would offer inspiration and encouragement to hospital visitors, staff, patients and community to enjoy. They are subject-less images provoking the mind to shift from worry to hope, wonder and escape…if only for a minute or two. These recently painted, abstract landscapes invite the viewer to recenter and/or escape from the physical and mental challenges, find a new breath and benefit from an increased sense of well-being,” Young said. VISTA Variety Show, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, and Saturday, Jan. 12, Visitation’s DeSales Auditorium, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights. Admission: $10. Information: 651-6831700. Workshops/classes/other Intro to Square Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, in the gym at Good Shepherd Church, 151 County Road 42 E., Burnsville. No experience required. All are welcome: solos, couples and families. Free. Partners provided. Ages: 8-98. Casual attire. Information:
612-759-9235, ComeSquareDance. com. Loft Literary now offers writing classes in Rosemount. “Personal Writing” with Peter Blau, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Rosemount Area Arts Council/Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Register: loft.org/classes. Tinkergarten, a play-based, outdoor learning experience for children ages 18 months to 8 years and their parents, offers classes in Lakeville and Eagan. Information: https://tinkergarten.com. Creative dance classes, ages
toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.precisionandflowpilates.com. Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www. christinetierney.com, 612-210-3377. Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-214-4732. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www. lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net. SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651-688-0365. Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/.
Family Calendar To submit items Family Calendar, darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com.
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Friday, Dec. 28 Family Retro Games, 2-4 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Drop in to play classic board games or challenge each other on the library’s retro gaming systems. Geared for ages 8 and older. Free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/libraries. Graphic submitted
Saturday, Dec. 29 Eagan Indoor Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oasis Room, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Information: https://www.cityofeagan.com/visit-the-indoor-market. Owl Outing, 5-7 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Delve into the world of owls and take a hike for a chance to hear and see these nocturnal hunters at work. Ages: 5 and older. Cost: $5. Registration required at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks. Monday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party, 5-8 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Candlelight ice skating, hiking and snowshoeing; conditions permitting. Bonfires, s’mores and hot chocolate provided. Ball drop at 7:59 p.m. Bring your own sled and ice skates. Snowshoe rental available. Hot food available for purchase from food trucks. All ages. Dogs not permitted. Cost: $5 per person; children age 3 and younger free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/ parks. Thursday, Jan. 3 Free divorce clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Get help with divorce paperwork. Presented by the Dakota County Law Library, Legal Assistance of Dakota County, the Minnesota Justice Foundation, and volunteer attorneys and law students. Registration required. Call 952-431-3200. Friday, Jan. 4 Forever Wild Family Friday: Fun on the Ice, 7-8:30 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Bring skates or try
Twin Cities Ballet presents Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” an original fulllength rock ballet with live music by the band Run Like Hell, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-12 and 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. one of the park’s kicksleds. All ages. Free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks. Saturday, Jan. 5 Build Your Own Snowshoes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Learn about snowshoes and build your own traditional wood pair for recreation or decoration. Materials provided. Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $160. Registration required at www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks. Sunday, Jan. 6 Free skating event, 12-1:30 p.m., Burnsville Ice Center, 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville. All ages. Free admission, discounted skate rental. Information: burnsvilleicecenter.org. St. Thomas Academy admissions showcase, 1 p.m., 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, 651-454-4570. For prospective students and their families. Free. RSVP at https://www.cadets.com/admissions/schedule-a-visit. Ongoing Eagan parkrun, a free weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. Saturdays at Thomas Lake Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a time recorded and stored online, register at www.parkrun.us/register and bring your barcode with you. Information: www.parkrun.us/eagan.
Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at SouthCross Community Church, 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Apple Valley. EA is a 12-step program for those seeking emotional health. All are welcome. Information: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/out-of-the-darknesswalks. Recovery International, 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park in lower lot. Self-help group for depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, anger and more. Information: Rita at 952-890-7623 or www.recoveryinternational.org. Al-Anon Finding Hope Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: al-anon-alateen-msp.org. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Dec. 28, 12-6 p.m., AMC Apple Valley 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • Dec. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 1975 Rahncliff Court, Eagan. • Dec. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Caribou Coffee, 3868 150th St., Rosemount. • Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. • Jan. 2, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan YMCA, 550 Opperman Drive, Eagan. • Jan. 3, 12-6 p.m., Hope Church, 7477 145th St., Apple Valley. • Jan. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., SunSource, 12800 Highway 13 S., Savage. • Jan. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Jan. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lifetime Fitness, 5995 149th St. W., Apple Valley. • Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • Jan. 7, 1-7 p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Lane, Eagan.
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PRINCIPAL, from 25A said. “The tool kit is being expanded more and more. That’s constantly a work in progress.” In order meet the academic needs of each student, he says staff take a hard look at why students struggle, and they are adjusting to changing needs. Roback said the school has systematic interventions in place to quickly identify and intervene when students are struggling. Those interventions
take place both in and out of the classroom and everywhere in between. That includes parent support and involvement in a child’s progress. Sometimes there are challenges at home that make school success more difficult, and teachers and staff are working hard to communicate and support families as much as possible. He said the school encourages parents and caregivers to be in the school as volunteers, visitors or in supporting its many
athletic and academic programs. “We have to continue to have positive relationships,” Roback said. “There are different things that make it harder and harder.” Never relinquishing the culture of support is the key. “It’s certainly overwhelming, but in a positive way,” Roback said of his new role. “I love this position. I knew it was going to be a ton of work and stressful. I’m still working on it, as a principal and a
leader of the school to get that life-work balance. I’m working at it.” He said he is surrounded by so many good administrators, teachers and staff members, who make the work fun and fulfilling. “I love coming to work every day,” he said. “I am proud and honored to be the principal of this school.”
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