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Jobs picture looking up as McElroy exits the state Capitol Pawlenty cabinet member, ex-Burnsville mayor will head state’s hospitality trade association by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

There are less pleasant jobs in state government than the one Dan McElroy will exit this month to become president of Minnesota’s hospitality trade association. The days of engineering wrenching state budget cuts are behind Minnesota’s former finance commissioner, a top official in Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s administration since the Eagan Republican took office in 2003. McElroy has spent the last three years as commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development. And lately, he’s had relatively good news to report in the aftermath of the Great Recession. Minnesota’s unemployment rate as of Dec. 13 was 7.1 percent, well below the national rate of 9.8 percent. The average work week in Minnesota is getting longer, postings on job websites are up and state work-force centers report more hiring, McElroy said. “The short story is we’re better than many other states; we’re not as good as we would like to be,� said the longtime Burnsville resident and former mayor. “We have higher unemployment than prerecession levels, and I’m not satisSee McElroy, 15A

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A semi driver attempts to dig out his rig after getting stuck Sunday, Dec. 12, while exiting a gas station at Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob roads in Eagan.

Winter arrives with a bang Historic snowfall causes some headaches, but bountiful snow means winter activities open this weekend in Eagan by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Dan McElroy, former Burnsville mayor and state representative, has served Gov. Tim Pawlenty as finance commissioner, chief of staff, senior advisor on innovation and commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development.

“Some people felt they didn’t get plowed early enough, but we did our best to get to everyone we could.�

The same major snowstorm that forced everyone inside last weekend has left in its wake a bounty of opportunities for outdoor fun this weekend. While exact figures aren’t – Tim Plath, Eagan available, it is estimated that transportation and Eagan received between 17 operations engineer and 18 inches of snow Saturday, Dec. 11. That, combined with the track to open just as students single-digit temperatures begin their winter breaks. Residents can hit the tubthat followed, has put the city’s outdoor activities on ing hill at Trapp Farm Park

as of Friday, Dec. 17, and Eagan’s outdoor skating rinks are expected to open Friday, as well. The trails at Lebanon Hills Park have all been groomed and are now open for snowshoeing, kicksledding and cross-country skiing. “The skiing should be pretty phenomenal at this point,� said Krista Jensen, education coordinator for Dakota County Parks. The ice skating trail on See Winter, 11A

Burnsville plow crews log overtime

Paws and Claus

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Dawn Aase and her dog, Toby, posed with Santa Claus Dec. 14 at Burnsville Center, which offered four nights of pet posing with Santa this holiday season. Santa remains available for visits and photos (sans pets) through 6 p.m. on Christmas Even in the Macy’s Court.

Burnsville street crews logged many overtime hours while doing two complete plows of city streets during last weekend’s snowstorm, said Bud Osmundson, public works director and city engineer. About 30 crew members began their first pass at around 2 a.m. Saturday. Plowing continued throughout the day to keep main roads open, Osmundson said. Crews began a second full plow about 24 hours after the first, Osmundson said. “They’re tired,� he said Tuesday. “They put in about

30 hours this weekend, most of them. The supervisor (Dan Tobritzhofer) put in over 40.� The work isn’t through. Clearing of sidewalks continued Tuesday, and cleanup of excess snow piled at intersections could take another two to three weeks, Osmundson said. “We had tons of snow at intersections,� he said. “I want to caution everybody to just take their time getting places, especially at intersections if you can’t see around the corners.� City Council members praised Osmundson and crew at a council work session Tuesday.

“The speed with which you got this city dug out was exceptional,� Council Member Dan Gustafson told Osmundson. “We don’t have a very large crew, and they were working nonstop to try to clean up the city,� Mayor Elizabeth Kautz said. Based on calls she got, residents were tolerant of the need to plow thoroughfares and collector streets before neighborhood streets, she said. “We ended up helping out the county, because County Road 42 didn’t get plowed until 9 o’clock Sunday morning,� Osmundson said. “We See Plow Crews, 10A

Darlene Miller named Business Person of the Year by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

2007, and in 2006 Miller was named Minnesota’s Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Miller was also named among the 2010 Exceptional Business Women by the Dakota County Tribune Business Weekly. “She is an individual who has the respect of the business community,� said Dick Sjoquist, owner of Burnsville Toyota and a member of the Business Person of the Year selection committee. Miller was selected by the committee of previous award winners for her commitment to the Burnsville chamber and community, Sjoquist said.

After a difficult year, Darlene Miller, president and CEO of Burnsville-based Permac Industries, finally received some good news. She was named Business Person of the Year by the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce. “When I won the U.S. Chamber award, I felt that it was truly like winning an Oscar, but this award meant more to me because it’s from my peers,� Miller said. Her company, which manufactures precision machine parts, was named Small Business of the Year in 2008 by the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Miller and Permac Industries Community activist have received numerous awards over Miller has been a member of the Photo by Jessica Harper the years. Permac received the U.S. Burnsville chamber for about eight Permac Industries President and CEO Darlene Miller was recently named Chamber Blue Ribbon Award in See Miller, 11A Business Person of the Year by the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce. General 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

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Diamondhead clinic expands services for low-income children Basic dental care will be available to youth, pregnant women by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Low-income children in the Burnsville area will have greater access to dental care thanks a new partnership between Burnsville-EaganSavage School District 191 and several metro area nonprofits. Diamondhead Education Center’s medical clinic expanded on Dec. 10 to include dental services for children, young adults up to age 21 and pregnant women. “We feel this is a great

IN BRIEF Diamondhead Education Center’s dental clinic is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. The center is located at 200 West Burnsville Parkway, Suite 106 in Burnsville. Call (612) 746-1530 to make an appointment. fit with services already provided at the clinic that focuses on overall health access to families who may not have access otherwise,� said Dawn Willson, director of health services for District 191. Services will include exams, preventative care such as cleanings and fluoride treatments, and restorative care such as fillings, which will be provided by Children’s Dental Services. Patients with more severe dental conditions will be referred to the nonprofit’s Minneapolis site. Children’s Dental Ser-

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Dental assistant Jessica Loera and Dr. Emily Eggrebrecht of Children’s Dental Services prep an exam room for incoming patients on Dec. 10, the first day dental services were offered at Diamondhead Clinic. vices accepts public and private insurance and has a sliding fee for uninsured patients. While Children’s Dental Services provides the care, the school district is responsible for the space. Other partners include Park Nicollet Foundation, which provides services at the medical clinic, 360 Communities and Dakota County Public Health. Diamondhead’s dental clinic is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Appointments can be made by calling (612) 746-

1530. Diamondhead’s walk-in medical clinic hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The clinic provides care for minor illnesses and medical conditions, as well as physical exams and immunizations for children who live in the school district. Diamondhead Clinic is located at 200 West Burnsville Parkway, Suite 106 in Burnsville. E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

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Alcohol, tobacco use down among District 196 teens by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

According to a recent survey, fewer students in District 196 report using alcohol and tobacco this year than in past years. “We’re pleased to see a positive trend in the district,� said Greg Clausen, coordinator of prevention services for the RosemountApple Valley-Eagan district. According to the Minnesota Student Survey, heavy cigarette use — half a pack a day or more — among district seniors is down slightly from 4.5 percent in 2009 to 3 percent this year. Heavy use among freshmen remained the same at 1 percent, while no sixthgraders reported heavy smoking. Fewer District 196 teens reported using any tobacco in the past month than those statewide. The survey also showed alcohol use dropped to 55.5 percent of high school seniors in District 196 and to 27 percent of freshmen. This is down 5 percent from last year among seniors and 9 percent among

freshman. Alcohol use among sixth-graders remained the same at 6 percent. Alcohol use within the district is also lower than the statewide average of 57 percent of seniors and 32 percent of freshmen. Statewide, 8.5 percent of sixth-graders reported using alcohol. Binge drinking among district students also dropped, from 26 percent of seniors in 2009 to 19.5 percent this year. Freshmen use fell, too, from 11.5 percent to 7.5 percent.

Prevention, ordinances at work Clausen credits recent social host ordinances for the fall in alcohol use among local teens. Apple Valley and Rosemount were among several cities last year to pass social host ordinances, which impose hefty fines on homeowners who knowingly permit alcohol use by minors on their property. In addition to new ordinances, Clausen credits the decline in both alcohol and tobacco use to increased prevention efforts. According to the survey, 76 percent of students agreed, saying alcohol and drug education influenced their decision to avoid these

substances. Additionally, fewer seniors perceived alcohol and drug use as a problem in their school this year than last year. However, slightly more freshman and sixgraders perceived it as a problem, according to the survey.

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More freshmen in the district also reported abusing prescription pain medications than those statewide. Of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan freshmen surveyed, 4 percent reported abusing pain medications, while 3.5 percent of freshmen statewide reported doing so. In addition to illegal drug use, slightly more seniors reported being sexually active. Of those surveyed, 46 percent of 12th-grade girls and 55 percent of 12thgrade boys said they are sexually active. In 2009, 40 percent of girls and 46 percent of girls said they were sexually active. Other findings of the survey address school safety and bullying. More students in the district reported feeling safe in school than those statewide. However, more sixthgraders in the district reported feeling teased than those statewide. District officials will use the survey results to refocus prevention efforts in the upcoming year, Clausen said.

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Although tobacco and alcohol use are down in the district, marijuana use among seniors is up slightly, from 33 percent in 2009 to 34 percent this year. This is also higher than the statewide average of 31 percent. Marijuana use among sixth-graders is also up slightly to 1.5 percent, which follows the statewide trend. Use among ninth-graders remained the same at 13 percent. Fewer ninth-graders in the district are using marijuana than those statewide, as well. Prescription drug abuse among high schoolers has also risen slightly in the district, according to the survey. For instance, 8 percent of district seniors reported abusing prescription pain E-mail Jessica Harper at: medications such as Vico- jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com din, while only 5.5 percent of seniors statewide reported doing so.

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Letters from Farmington children reach Santa safe and sound by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Last weekend’s snowstorm was so powerful that letters from several Farmington children arrived for Santa Claus by air mail. Of course, they passed through the capable hands of the Farmington Post Office first, before blowing away like Frosty’s hat. “I was just double-checking my ‘naughty’ and ‘nice’ lists, when a big gust threw open the windows, and in blew at least a dozen letters, all from Farmington children,” Santa laughed during an interview Monday. He credited the quick thinking and hard work of his elves and reindeer for making sure every letter was safely retrieved.

S a n t a said that as soon as things settled down, he started reading each letter, including a nice one from Ethan, who wrote that he wants a remote-control car and for Santa to be happy. Max asked for one of Mrs. Claus’ cookies, and added, “I hope you have a marry (sic) Christmas this year. If I was Santa, I would put you on the top of the list!” Ellie said she’s been a good girl and her biggest wish is for a purple lava lamp. “But, if you cannot make that, then I understand. I

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These were among the letters that blew into the North Pole from Farmington children and were collected by Santa’s reindeer and elves. will take any other thing,” He asked for a few gifts, Ellie wrote. then for clarity added, “P.S. Jase said he’s been OK I’m a boy. P.S.S. I want a this year, but his mom says PS3 remote charger. P.S.S.S. he fights too much. I love you guys.”

Jack asked Santa for a real puppy and a fake remote control dinosaur. Several Farmington children, including Piper, drew Santa pictures, while others asked a lot of questions. Emily wanted to know if Santa wanted skim, chocolate, or strawberry milk, and if he wanted the same kind of cookies or a variety to sample on his big delivery night. Sierra said, “My friends think you are not real, but I don’t listen to them. But, they don’t listen to me either.” Santa said it makes him sad to know that some children stop believing in him. “Christmas is meant to be a time filled with wonder and delight,” Santa said

with a sigh. Sophie typed her letter and added a picture of a reindeer. She listed all the ways she’s been helping around the house, and added that she decided to send the letter extra early, because it seems like every year she doesn’t get anything off her Christmas list. Santa said sometimes he likes to surprise children with other kinds of gifts his elves have made so children can be really surprised. “I do everything I can to let every good little boy and girl know they are loved,” Santa said.

voted for him love him for that. So don’t put the entire blame on Kline, who is no doubt empathetically challenged; save some of the

blame for your friends and neighbors who put him in office.

Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Letters Deep appreciation and gratitude To the editor: During this Christmas and holiday season, I extend my deepest appreciation and gratitude to all of you for your kind and caring love and support for me during my husband’s last days here on Earth and when he died. Your love, care and support gave me strength. Your telephone calls, cards, letters, hugs and verbal expression of condolence warmed my heart and humbled me. Words cannot fully express my thanks. Please know that I am deeply, deeply grateful. I am so honored and privileged to have you all in my life; you have made a difference. I will continue to do my best each moment that God has blessed me with the time I have on this Earth to serve our community of Burnsville. Thank you. May the spirit of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and the holidays fill your family and homes with joy and peace. ELIZABETH B. KAUTZ Mayor of Burnsville

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based on private donations, not government funding. He ignores the fact that the same economic situation which has increased the need for subsidized lunches also has decreased the number of people able to donate to any program. Kline voted against extending the unemployment benefits that would enable parents to feed their children and perhaps buy a toy because, “We can’t fund everything.” However, like the rest of the GOP legislators, he sees no problem with maintaining tax breaks for the richest 2 percent of Americans. According to economist Paul Krugman, that means almost $4 trillion in lost revenue just over the next decade; over the next 75 years, it would be more than three times the entire projected Social Security shortfall. This wealthy group cratered the economy, are still in charge, raking in profits and bonuses, and then whining that it isn’t enough – it never is for them. To say that giving the wealthy more money will create more jobs is such a time-worn egregious lie – as is their assertion that small businesses will be hurt if they don’t get the tax cut. Sen. Al Franken illuminated the GOP definition of “small” – try Bechtel – in an excellent speech opposing the tax cuts. The banks are sitting on the bailout money, not loaning it out. I hope everyone realizes that the last time this country had such an extreme gap in wealth distribution was in 1929.

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rollment at Envision Academy decreased by 75 students this year. Enrollment actually decreased by 26 students. Enrollment was 75 students last school year and 49 this school year. Thisweek re-

grets the error. • The name of Minnesota Valley Humane Society volunteer Kristin Heiberg was misspelled in a Dec. 10 story. Thisweek regrets the errors.

To the editor: Interesting that last week Rep. John Kline’s oped titled, “No kid should wake up on Christmas to nothing,” was positioned next to a letter taking him to task for having voted against the Child Nutrition Bill to increase the number of children receiving school lunches. So – toys are more important than food? Well, WANDA S. of course, the Toys for Tots BALLENTINE program Kline praised is Eagan

Corrections • The article “Burnsville arts academy enrollment lower than envisioned” in the Dec. 10 edition of Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan incorrectly stated that en-

every bill that will be of some benefit to anyone in To the editor: the district who may need it. After reading John Our reprehensible repreKline’s thoughtful guest sentative is the 24/7 version column, “No kid should of Scrooge, and those who wake up on Christmas to nothing,” I was proud of his presentation and that he has served us with honor. No public servant or politician can expect 100 percent approval, and letter writer Linda Swierczek, an obvious Democrat, has every right to challenge his positions. However, we did have an election when everyone was saying what they thought would get them public votes and the voters expressed deep concerns about money spent on many programs. Everybody wants less spending but they want the other person to cut his or hers, resulting in no progress. Most qualified experts agree that if we don’t want our country to become another Greece, Britain or Ireland, we take our debts seriously. Without a job to go to those children will become starving adults. FRANKLIN M. WICKER Lakeville

Rep. Kline not the only one to blame To the editor: This letter is in response to Linda Swierczek’s letter regarding U.S. Rep. Kline (Thisweek, Dec. 10). No one should be upset about any of Rep. John Kline’s insensitive, pennypinching votes, and there are many. He is merely doing the heartless work that the voters of Minnesota’s 2nd District sent him to Washington to do: Vote against

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Cities coming around to importance of saving energy by Don Heinzman THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

It is time for Minnesotans to get serious about the threat of global warming and the need to discharge fewer carbons into the atmosphere and to conserve energy. The campaign to save the planet will take the same fervor and zeal as the civil rights movement and the mobilization of resources to fight World War II. That, however, is not happening, partly because of deniers who defy the logic of most scientists, who fear the planet is heating up and dire consequences could result. During these difficult economic times, the public has difficulty focusing on such threats as global warming. The green code to invent, finance and manage new green industries that draw on fewer fossil fuels has not caught on with the public, to say nothing of those in leadership and legislative positions In Minnesota, under an organization called Minnesota GreenStep Cities, 15 cities are taking steps to conserve energy and to prevent dirty carbons from polluting the earth’s atmosphere, with another 15 expected to join the movement. Among the GreenStep cities are Eagan, Elk River, Pine River and Royalton. Minnesota GreenStep gets cities to develop 28

best practices under five major headings: Building and Lighting, Land Use, Transportation, Environmental Management and Economic Community Development. The appeal is more to energy efficiency and economic savings than to preventing global warming. The organization is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Commission and the League of Minnesota Cities, among others. GreenStep says any organization in the community can build interest. GreenStep will send a resource person to talk to groups and city councils. The next step is to have the city council approve a resolution to work toward GreenStep Recognition. Some cities have energy commissions that work on the suggested best practices, which are listed on the GreenStep website and have an advisor to call on each practice. Another source to check out is Elk River, which in 1997 was designated an Energy City by the Minnesota Environment Initiative, out of 30 applicants. Elk River has an energy commission that directs the program. One component is Project Conserve involving 300 homeowners

who are taking measured steps to conserve energy. During the pilot project involving 31 homeowners, the average savings was more than $400. The city also has completed three demonstration Energy Houses. Staff also conducts energy audits on homes and discovers “phantom loads,” which leads to steps such as unplugging computers, entertainment centers and television sets. The city has completed projects on a landfill gas-to-energy facility, a refuse-derived fuel plant, commercial use of geothermal heat pumps, recovery ventilators and a full-scale wind generator. In addition, the city employs sustainable building design and has promoted LEED-certified schools and the LEED-certified public library. Despite these programs the groundswell of public opinion to save energy and use less fossil fuel has not developed. Contacting Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a good first step to get started. The website is www.greenstep.pca.state.mn.us. Don Heinzman, chairman of the ECM Editorial Board, can be contacted at don.heinzman@ecm-inc. com. The Dakota County Tribune is part of ECM Publishers Inc. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.


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Louie Anderson is going to need to bundle up. The 57-year-old actorcomedian is leaving the utopic warmth of Las Vegas, where he now lives and regularly performs, for the desolate wintry wasteland that is December in Minnesota. “Minnesotans are the only people I know who are in favor of global warming,� deadpanned Anderson, a Minnesota native who’s returning to his home state for two stand-up shows on New Year’s Eve at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Anderson spoke with Thisweek by phone Tuesday in a conversation that touched on the philosophy behind his stand-up, his take on the Metrodome roof collapse, and his inclusion in a bizarre Internet “celebrity death hoax.�

> On his role as “pain reliever� to audiences at his standup shows: If you’ve had a rough day or a rough month or a rough year – I just had dinner with someone who lost three siblings in one year and I thought, “That is a lot of loss and a lot of pain� – my goal is for that time you’re with me, that 75 to 90 minutes, that you are completely relieved of that pain. You’re focusing on your cheeks hurting, and maybe a little pee in your pants. That’s the sign of a good show – people peeing their pants a little. I haven’t done my job if people aren’t walking out a little funny. > On depression being a source of comedy: Every good stand-up has a little dark cloud around him he can access. > On hearing word of his own death: I was part of an In-

IN BRIEF Louie Anderson presents “Laugh Out Loud New Year’s Eve� on Dec. 31 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. While the 7:30 p.m. show is sold out, tickets are still available for the 10 p.m. show. Tickets range from $30-$100 and can be purchased in person at the PAC box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. ternet hoax – I think it was Britney (Spears), me and Jeff Goldblum. The New York Times wrote an article about it. I had a couple of really funny things happen. On Facebook someone wrote, “Hey, I thought you were dead.� I was like, “Let me check.� Still alive in 2011 – that would make a good T-shirt, right? I want to say “Alive and kickin,’ � but I’m not kickin’.

> On the Metrodome roof collapse: Well, at least that’s out of the way. Haven’t we all been waiting for that roof to do itself in? It’s just like, “Dad when are you gonna fix the roof ?â€? “Aw, it’s good still.â€? ‌ Minnesotans are so resilient. The Photo submitted roof is not working, but we Louie Anderson – veteran comic, creator of the animated secan still make the hot dish. ries “Life with Louieâ€? and author of the funny-serious book > The strategy he recom- Andrew Miller is at andrew. “Dear Dad: Letters From an Adult Childâ€? – is bringing his stand-up act to the Performing Arts Center in Burnsville. mends to Minnesotans for miller@ecm-inc.com.

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“The Wonder Bread Years,� a one-man comedy show written by former “Seinfeld� writer Pat Hazell, will be performed by David Mann at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, and Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Advance tickets are $20 and are available at the arts center, 20965 Holyoke Ave; by calling (952) 985-4640; and online at www.lakeville-rapconnect.com.

theater and arts calendar com/eaganarthouse or call at (651) 686-9134. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 Theater and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie “Hairspray,� presented by at (651) 315-4849 for dates and Eagan High School, performs at times. $10 per person. Presented 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-18 and at 1 by Making Scents in Minnesota. p.m. Dec. 17-18. Tickets are $9/ Classes/workshops Country line dance classes adult, $7/senior citizen (55+), and Teens Express Yourself with held for intermediates Mondays $5/student or child. Tickets on Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays, win- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each ter/spring and summer at Brush- River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmschool day. Call the EHS Office works School of Art in Burnsville. ington. Cost is $5 per class. Call at (651) 683-6964. All seating re- Register online at www.Brush- Marilyn at (651) 463-7833. served. worksSchoolofArt.com or call Beginner country line dance The musical comedy “70, (651) 214-4732. classes on Wednesdays, 5:30Girls, 70,� presented by LakeJoin other 55-plus adults at 7:30 p.m., at the Lakeville VFW, ville-based The Play’s The Thing the Eagan Art House to create 8790 Upper 208th St. $5/class. productions, plays the Lakeville beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Area Arts Center on Dec. 18-19 meets on the third Friday of each Country line dance classes at 2 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. month from 1 to 3 p.m. Class fee on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for is $3 per person and includes all Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. students and seniors, and are supplies. Bring any old jewelry Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediavailable at www.lakeville-rap- you would like to re-make. The ate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class Call connect.com or by calling (952) Eagan Art House is located at Marilyn (651) 463-7833. 985-4640. The arts center is lo- 3981 Lexington Ave. S. For more The Lakeville Area Arts Cencated at 20965 Holyoke Ave. information, call (651) 686-9134. ter offers arts classes for all ages. Chameleon Theatre Circle’s The Eagan Art House offers For class and registration infor“1940s Radio Hour� runs Dec. classes for ages 4 through adult. mation, visit www.lakevillemn.gov 3-19 at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays For class and registration infor- or call the Arts Center office at through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. mation, visit www.cityofeagan. (952) 985-4640.

Sundays, in the Burnsville PAC’s Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for students and seniors, and can be purchased at the PAC box office and via Ticketmaster at (800) 9822787.

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The Toys for Troops Comedy Tour will stop in the south metro for two shows on Friday, Dec. 17. The goal of the benefit tour is to get gifts for the families of troops that are serving away from home this holiday season. Scott Hansen and The Stagebenders will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Dan Patch American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage, (952) 894-6940. General admission is $20. Jeff Gerbino will perform at 8 p.m. at the Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley, (952) 431-1776. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit www.toysfortroops. org.

Christmas in the Village at Dakota City Heritage Village in Farmington, cancelled Dec. 11 and 12 due to bad weather, has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 18, from 1 to 8 p.m. The admission fee will be $2 per child for ages 4-12 and $3 per person for age 13 and older. Children ages 3 and younger will be admitted free. The maximum for a carload will be $10. Dakota City Heritage Village is located at the fairgrounds in Farmington. For information, call (651) 460-8050.

‘Let It Be’ debuts in January Heartbeat Studios’ Acting Company’s original play, “Let It Be,� will be performed at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. “Let It Be,� a story inspired by music of The Beatles, is a trip down memory lane for fans of the Fab Four. Featured in the play are Heartbeat’s junior and senior dance companies performing original pieces and Beatles’ classics sung by Heartbeat’s new singing ensemble. Tickets are $5 for children under age 5, $7 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults, and can be purchased at Heartbeat Studios, 7661 W. 145th St., Apple Valley, or by calling (952) 432-7833. For more information, visit www. heartbeat-studios.com.

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Author of World War II novel at Barnes & Noble Former Star Tribune cartoonist Craig MacIntosh will be at Barnes & Noble in Apple Valley at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, the anniversary of The Battle of the Bulge, to share from his novel “The Fortunate Orphans.� He will be accompanied by two World War II re-enactors who will help him set the scene in which the novel is set. The store is at Fischer Marketplace, 14880 Florence Trail, Apple Valley. For more information, call (952) 997-8928.

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Zoo salutes troops in December The Minnesota Zoo is offering special discounts to military personnel and their families during the month of December. Special discounts include free admission for military personnel (active, retired and civilian) and discounted admission for family members. In addition, military personnel will receive a $2 discount on all shows at the Great Clips IMAX Theatre and 20 percent discount on food purchases at the zoo, courtesy of Lancer Catering. Military identification or proof of military service is required.

Empty Bowls fundraiser, art sale rescheduled ‘Church Basement Due to the recent snow Ladies’ in Burnsville storm, the Lakeville Area Arts Center has rescheduled the Empty Bowls fundraiser and Holiday Art Sale to Saturday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Lakeville Area Arts Center is located at the corner of Holyoke Avenue and 210th Street. For more information call (952) 9854640.

Mystic Comedy Night set Feb. 12

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A trio of comedy talents – C. Willi Myles, Louis Ramey and Tracey Ashley – will take the Mystic Showroom stage for one show on Saturday, Feb. 12. Tickets are $19. Contact the box office at (952) 4966563 or go to mysticlake. com for more details.

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center will host the first stop for the national tour of Troup America’s “Church Basement Ladies 2! A Second Helping� at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13. The original version of “Church Basement Ladies� opened at the Plymouth Playhouse in 2005. This time around, the year is 1969 and the world is a changing. As folks protest the Vietnam War and women are demanding equal pay for equal work, in their small rural Minnesota community, the ladies of the Lutheran church basement kitchen are dealing with changes of their own. Tickets range from $34 to $39 and can be purchased in person at the box office, via Ticketmaster at (800) 9822787 or ticketmaster.com.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Lowest musical range 5. Examine hastily 9. Burns wood (abbr.) 12. Buttocks 13. Heroic tales 15. New York art district 16. Cut into cubes 17. Wipe out information 18. A graphic symbol 19. Decametre 20. Drooping 22. Manuscript (abbr.) 24. Large cat (archaic) 25. Yellow green 29. Defunct fast airplane 32. The cry made by sheep 33. Hostelries 34. Ingested 35. Frosty 36. E. Asia weight units 39. Long uy scarf 40. Melancholy 41. Paper thin tin plate 43. Acorn tree 44. Longest division of geological time 45. A miserly person 49. Myanmar monetary units 50. Atomic #37 51. Loins of lamb 55. Deaf language (abbr.) 58. Length x width 59. Type of battery 63. Gastrocolic omentum 65. Strike worker replacement 66. Unaccompanied

4. Family tree of manuscripts 5. Midway between S and SE 6. Auto 7. Honorable title (Turkish) 8. Bahamian capital 9. Focal points 10. Unit of loudness 11. Yearn 14. Worked with Roebuck

67. Tangerine + grapefruit 68. Used to possess 69. Other side of yin 70. Urochord or tunicate

CLUES DOWN 1. Barrels per day (abbr.) 2. Very dry 3. A paper bag

CURRENT WEEK

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books calendar Burnhaven Library 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, (952) 891-0300 Burnhaven Library is closed through late April 2011 for remodeling.

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day, Dec. 28. Space is limited. Legos and Duplos for ages 2 and older from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29.

Heritage Library 20085 Heritage Drive, LakevFarmington Library ille 508 Third St., Farmington (952) 891-0360 (651) 438-0250 Here Comes Santa Claus Dungeons & Dragons for Storytime for ages 0-6 from teens from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednes- 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. day and Thursday, Dec. 29 and 20. 30. Registration required. Chapters: Christmas in the Little House for ages 4-12 Galaxie Library from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple 21. Hear Christmas chapters Valley, (952) 891-7045 from books by Laura Ingalls Storytimes will return in Wilder. January. Storytime for ages 2-3 Galaxie Technology Club from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesfor ages 8-14 from 2 to 3:30 days, Dec. 22 and 29. p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. Board Games for Kids for Library Bingo for ages 4-12 children of all ages and their from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tues- caregivers from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 28. a.m. Monday, Dec. 20. Teen Advisory Group from Teen Writers Group from 4 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20. Dec. 30. Feature Movie: “Up� for all ages from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Robert Trail Library Wednesday, Dec. 29. 14395 S. Robert Trail Library Bingo for ages 4-12 Rosemount, (651) 480-1210 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ThursComputer Basics from day, Dec. 30. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Henna Art for teens from Wednesday, Dec. 29. Registra- 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30. tion required. Registration required.

To submit items for Thisweekend’s Music Calendar, e-mail: editor.thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Friday, Dec. 17

Westside, 9:30 p.m., Bogart’s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 432-1515. Classic Jazz, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. Zebra Mussels (front) and Savage Library Barnes & Noble Paul Holland Band with Bran13090 Alabama Ave. S.E., 14880 Florence Trail don Sellnar (back), 9:30 p.m., Savage, (952) 707-1770 Apple Valley, (952) 997-8928 Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, Regular toddler and preFormer Star Tribune car- 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) school storytimes will resume toonist Craig MacIntosh at 846-4513. in January. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. He will Rhino, Babe’s Music Bar, share his new novel “The Fortu- 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, Wescott Library nate Orphans.â€? MacIntosh will (952) 469-5200. 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan be accompanied by two World Shag, 9:30 p.m., McKrack(651) 450-2900 War II re-enactors who will help en’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Movies for Kids: Winter for him set the scene in which the Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. ages 2-6 from 10:30 to 11:15 novel is set. 10,000 Days (Tribute to Tool), Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111. Timothy Howe, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 0122. relative with a mental illness. tors who are also in recovery 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, A National Alliance on Led by trained facilitators who lead NAMI Connection groups. (952) 469-0711. Mental Illness (NAMI) sup- also have a family member For more information, contact port group meets in Apple Valwith mental illness, the supCristina at (651) 283-4821. ley from 6 to 8 p.m. the second port groups help families deFind more about NAMI’s free The Casablanca Orchestra, Thursday of the month at Davelop better coping skills and classes and support groups kota Ridge School, 4629 144th find strength through sharing at www.namihelps.org or call Bogart’s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 432St. The group helps parents their experiences. A family (651) 645-2948. discover resources to meet the support group meets in Eagan Lakeville support group 1515. Shaw Brothers (front) and challenges of raising a child at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday for families of children with with mental illness, learn copof the month at Advent United challenging behaviors or Thai Boxing (back), 9:30 p.m., ing skills and develop probMethodist Church, 3945 Lexmental illness meets the Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, lem-solving skills. The meetington Ave. S., Eagan. For insecond and fourth Thursdays 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) ing begins with a light supper formation, call Connie at (952) of each month from 6:30 to 8 846-4513. Rockfist, 9:30 p.m., McKfor families and children. Call 432-9278. p.m. at the Early Childhood Suzette at (651) 645-2948 ext. NAMI Connection peer Building, 17817 Kenwood Trail racken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 102 to confirm attendance and support group for adults re(County Road 50). From High- 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. Dave Hudson, 9 p.m. to reserve child care for children covering from mental illness way I35-W south exit County ages 5-14. meets at 7 p.m. Mondays (exRoad 50, make a left turn and 12:30 a.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, The National Alliance on cept the third Monday of the go east three blocks, make a 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, Mental Illness of Minnesota month) at Advent Methodist right turn on Juniper Path. The (952) 469-0711. (NAMI-MN) offers free support Church, 3495 Lexington Ave. Early Childhood Building is groups for families who have a S., Eagan. Trained facilitanext to Domino’s Pizza. Holiday sing-a-long, 4 to 8 p.m., Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Suite 100, Burnsville, (952) 736-3001. The event includes a live accompanist and blood drives. For more informa- Road, Eagan. • Dec. 29, 1 to 6 p.m., Bruns- entertainment from 5-7 p.m. and tion, call 1 (800) 448-3543 or 1 • Dec. 22, noon to 5 p.m., wick Zone XL, 11129 162nd St. a visit by Santa from 4-6 p.m. (800) GIVE-LIFE or visit www. Culver’s, 17800 Kenwood Trail, W., Lakeville. redcrossblood.org. In December, Lakeville. • Dec. 29, 2 to 7 p.m., Good one $100 Visa gift card will be • Dec. 22, noon to 5 p.m., Shepherd Lutheran Church, 151 Ten Cent Pistol, Primetime raffled off for donors each day. Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Lane, E. County Road 42, Burnsville. Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Winners will be notified after the Eagan. • Dec. 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435promotion period ends. • Dec. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. James Lutheran Church, 6111. • Dec. 18, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minnesota Zoo, School of Envi3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville. Faith Covenant Church, 12921 ronmental Studies, 12155 JohnNicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. ny Cake Ridge Road, Apple ValThisweek Newspapers ac• Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ley. JNH Band, Babe’s Music Bar, cepts submissions for calWescott Library, 1340 Wescott • Dec. 28, 2 to 7 p.m., St. John endar events in Apple Valley, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, the Baptist Catholic Church, Burnsville, Eagan, Farming- (952) 469-5200. Blatant Youth, 9:30 p.m., 4625 W. 125th St., Savage. ton, Lakeville and Rosemount • Dec. 28, 3 to 8 p.m., Car- by fax at (952) 846-2010, by Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, mike 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar e-mail at reporter.thisweek@ 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) Ave., Apple Valley. ecm-inc.com or by phone at 846-4513. TBA, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s • Dec. 29, noon to 5 p.m., (952) 846-2034. Deadline for Culver’s, 15225 Galaxie Ave., submissions is 5 p.m. Monday. Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. Apple Valley. Ben Aaron, 8 p.m., The Ugly

groups calendar To submit an item for the Groups Calendar, send it by e-mail to reporter.thisweek@ ecm-inc.com.

Saturday, Dec. 18

Support Disease Anonymous. com meets Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ Church, 12925 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, and at the Apple Valley Health Center, 14650 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. For more information, call (651) 405-8068. Suicide Survivor Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. For more information, call Toni at (952) 890-

Sunday, Dec. 19

family calendar Saturday, Dec. 18 Pancake breakfast with Santa from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 1335 Town Centre Drive, Eagan. Sponsored by the Eagan Knights of Columbus and Auxiliary. Cost $5; children under 4 free. Applebee’s is handicap accessible. Ongoing The American Red Cross will sponsor the following

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Saturday, Dec. 25 Dude Worthy, Fighters of Foo and Lithium, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 846-4513. TBA, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. DJ Diesel, Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111.

Wednesday, Dec. 29 TBA, Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111.

Thursday, Dec. 30 The Off Brothers, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. Rock Starz, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 8464513. Dirty Word, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 277-0197. Dustin Hatzenbuhler, 8 to 11 p.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-0711.

Friday, Dec. 31 Good for Gary, 9:30 p.m., Bogart’s Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 4321515. Pop Rocks (front) and Touched (back), special guest Jaded, 9:30 p.m., Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage, (952) 8464513. New Year’s Eve Bash, Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-5200. GB Leighton, 9:30 p.m., McKracken’s Pub, 3120 W. Highway 13, Burnsville, (952) 2770197. DJ Diesel with special guest, Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 14103 Irving Ave. S., Burnsville, (952) 435-6111. Dave Hudson, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville, (952) 469-0711. Ben Aaron, 8 p.m., The Ugly Mug Coffee, Bar and Grill, 18450 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington, (651) 463-6844.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1040 - Fairway Hills Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1040. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November, 2010, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $355,600. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area within the North 1â „2 of Section 34, East of Pilot Knob Road, South of Cliff Road (CSAH 32), in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated December 7, 2010 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Maria Petersen By: Maria Petersen Eagan City Clerk 2452362 12/17,12/31/10

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1039 - Wilderness Ponds Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1039. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November, 2010, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $91,600. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area within the South 1â „2 of Section 27, East of Pilot Knob Road, West of Lexington Avenue, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated December 7, 2010 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Maria Petersen By: Maria Petersen Eagan City Clerk 2452358 12/17, 12/31/10

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1045 - Galaxie/Cliff Plaza (Plaza Drive) Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1045. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November, 2010, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $120,300. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area within the North 1â „2 of Section 32, East of I-35E, West of Galaxie Avenue, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated December 7, 2010 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Maria Petersen By: Maria Petersen Eagan City Clerk 2452366 12/17,12/31/10

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1021 - Park Knoll Addition Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1021. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated November, 2010, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $35,000. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area within the South 1â „2 of Section 26, East of Lexington Avenue, West of Dodd Road, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated December 7, 2010 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Maria Petersen By: Maria Petersen Eagan City Clerk 2452349 12/17, 12/31/10

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO OPERATE AERATION SYSTEMS The City of Eagan, pursuant to the terms and conditions of Permits for Lake Aeration Systems, granted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, hereby gives notice of its intent to operate winter lake aeration systems in Eagan. The systems shall consist of an air injection pump. The systems shall be in operation on some or all of the following: Bald, Blackhawk, Bur Oaks, Carlson, Cliff, East Thomas, Fish, Hay, Heine, Holz, LeMay, Schwanz, and Thomas Lakes. The period of aeration operation shall be during periods of suitable ice cover commencing on or about December 20, 2010, and ending on or before April 15, 2011. The aeration systems may create open water and thin ice conditions. The public is cautioned to stay clear of all areas marked with warning signs on the lake. Dated: November 30, 2010 MARIA PETERSEN City Clerk, City of Eagan 2442051 12/10-12/17/10

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Sale: SS MNRI,LLC doing business as Simply Self Storage intends to enforce its lien on certain personal property belonging to the following, at the facility. The sale will take place (unless otherwise withdrawn) on Wednesday January 12th, 2011 on or after 10am at the Simply Self Storage location at 4025 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan,MN 55122 Phone 651-894-5550. This public sale will result in the goods being sold to the highest bidder. Certain terms and conditions apply. K. Shannon - #162 Mattress, kids toys, speakers A. Schindeldecker - # 830 motorcycle, stereo equip, tools B.Biendra - #153 Bikes, Garden Equip, toys D. English - #219 toys, electrical scooters, file cabinet, stereo equip, beds, misc furniture C. Packard - #113a toys, misc items C. Adema-Sadipe - # 514d misc items 2449838 12/17/10, 12/31/10

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will attempt to provide such aid. Telephone: (651) 675-5000; TDD: (651) 454-8535. 2453422 12/17/10

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Education

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Property taxes to drop for District 196 residents in 2011

Burnsville outlines 2011 street projects

by Jessica Harper

The total $78.4 million levy includes a $50 million The Rosemount-Apple referendum previously apValley-Eagan School Dis- proved by voters. trict’s portion of property taxes will decrease next year 2010-2011 budget In addition to approvfor most homeowners. ing its 2011 property tax On Dec. 13, the School levy, the Rosemount-Apple Board approved lowering Valley-Eagan School Board the 2011 property tax levy to $78.4 million, which is approved the district’s final $957,164 less than the 2010 2010-2011 budget. The total budget is levy. The decrease is a result $339.1 million. The general fund balof fallen property values, ance, which consists of nonwhich enabled the district to allocated funds, is $26.85 qualify for additional state million. This is 8.97 percent aid. “Home values dropped more than predicted in the at a faster rate in the district preliminary budget. Property taxes account than in most of the state,� said Jeff Solomon, finance for 22.38 percent of the school district’s budget, director for District 196. Property values in the while state aid accounts for school district dropped 6 62.62 percent. State aid is percent between 2009 and based largely on enrollment, 2010, while statewide values among other formulas. The remaining 15 perincreased 0.2 percent. cent of the district’s budget As a result, the owner of an average home valued at is from federal aid and oth$238,541 in 2011 will pay er sources such as fees and $1,140 – $46 less – toward admissions. the district’s portion of E-mail Jessica Harper at: property taxes. jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Street reconstruction and rehabilitation projects estimated at $8.3 million are planned next year in Burnsville. Complete rebuilds, including utilities and some curb and gutter, are planned for Pillsbury Avenue from Nicollet Avenue to Travelers Trail, the Appleview area, the Chateaulin area, Judicial Road from Southcross Drive to Kelleher Park, Butternut Lane and Oakland Drive. Rehabilitation – including asphalt pavement resurfacing and minor curb, sidewalk and utility improvements – is planned for Nicollet Avenue from Highway 13 to Cliff Road, Civic Center Parkway and Southcross Drive from County Road 5 to Judicial Road. Special assessments for the 2011 projects, part of Burnsville’s annual street upgrades, would cost benefitting property owners an

estimated $1.2 million. Other funding would come from the city’s infrastructure trust fund ($2.8 million), state gasoline-tax funds ($1.5 million), sewer and water utility funds ($2.4 million) and stormwater utility funds ($410,000). The Pillsbury Avenue project in the Heart of the City would include on-street parking spaces north of the Performing Arts Center. At a Dec. 14 work session, City Council members decided against adding streetlights to the Nicollet Avenue project and decided to at least delay themed lighting with the Pillsbury Avenue project. They also said a possible trail link along Nicollet should be considered sometime in the future instead of being done with the street project. The project schedule calls for public hearings next March, followed by bid awards in April and construction next summer and fall. Neighborhood meetings are planned for January.

‘Living Nativity’ at SouthCross

Photo by Rick Orndorf

SouthCross Community Church re-created the manger scene in Bethlehem at the church’s 14th annual “Living Nativity� event held the evenings of Dec. 13 and 14. Visitors who took in the seasonal tableau outside the church were encouraged to drop off food shelf donations in the parking lot, and a free chili dinner was served inside. SouthCross Community Church is located on County Road 42 at the Apple Valley-Burnsville border. Plow Crews/from 1A

... The budget didn’t stop us from doing any more or less snowplowing.� During the height of the storm, Burnsville patrol officers answered many calls in four-by-four vehicles instead of squad cars, said police Sgt. Rory Bochniak. “They had plenty of car accidents and stuck vehicles that they had to deal with, a lot of alarm calls that went along with the winter conditions,� he said. “But for the most part it was pretty quiet this weekend.�

plowed quite a bit of it just so people could get through,� he said. The storm, which dumped a reported 18 inches on Burnsville Dec. 10 and 11, will make a big dent in the Streets Department’s overtime budget. “We’re always concerned about the budget,� Osmundson said. “But this is a service we have to provide. We’re just going to continue to provide it. If we have to go to council and do a budJohn Gessner is at burnsville. get amendment when the John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com. year is done, we’ll do that. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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Miller/from 1A years and served as chairwoman in 2007. Miller is also a member of numerous other business organizations, including the Minnesota Valley Medical Manufacturers’ Network, the United States Chamber of Commerce and the Precision Machined Products Association. Although Miller has been popular in the business community, she has encountered a few foes in the political sphere. Last fall, she held a rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer at Permac Industries – something for which she received some flack. Regardless of a few spiteful e-mails, Miller said she does not regret openly supporting the candidate she believes would have best Winter/from 1A Schulze Lake is expected to be open as of Friday, as well, she said. Even Eagan’s walking trails, all 70 miles of them, are in the process of getting unburied. Crews began clearing them midweek while continuing clean-up of residual snow on streets and at intersections, said Transportation and Operations Engineer Tim Plath. Given that it was the state’s fifth-largest snowfall on record, Eagan offi-

represented her company and employees. “I’m never scared to voice my views,� she said, adding that the rally was well-received by Permac’s customers, vendors and employees. Though she is disappointed by Mark Dayton’s win, Miller said she believes the business community will need to work with the new Democratic governor. When she’s not rallying on behalf of the business community, Miller is devoting her time to mentoring local youths. For the past nine years, Miller has served as a mentor through Hope for Tomorrow, a mentoring program that pairs business leaders with eighth- and ninth-grade students. In 2005, she brought the program to Dakota County by co-founding a local

chapter. Miller said she enjoys the opportunity to show students there are numerous paths to success in the business world. “It gives them a chance to open up to another adult that they feel comfortable with – who won’t judge them,� she said.

cials said they are pleased with the work of their plow crews. “We were doing our best to keep everybody as snowfree as possible,� Plath said. “We feel like it went really well. Some people felt they didn’t get plowed early enough, but we did our best to get to everyone we could.� Crews were dispatched at 4 a.m. Saturday and worked straight through Sunday night, spending about 28 hours on the job, he said. Between 20 and 25

city vehicles were out on the roads clearing snow throughout the storm. Each street was plowed at least once, but some were plowed twice or even more, he said. In some cases plows had to maneuver around cars that had been abandoned after getting stuck, sometimes in the middle of the road. That caused some delays as the snow fell at a rate of close to an inch per hour, Plath said. “That’s 12 hours, 12 inches,� Plath said. Sgt. Jenny Wills with the

Farm girl to CEO Miller was fortunate as a child to have this kind of entrepreneurial role model in her parents, who were farmers in New Prague. “I attribute much of my success to working many hours doing what needed to be done on the farm,� said Miller, one of eight children in the family. Miller said family is a crucial part of her life. She cherishes time spent with her adult sons, Mike and

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Tim, and her five grandchildren. Her second passion is her employees – which stood out to the Business Person of the Year selection committee. “She has her employees at the forefront of her thoughts,� Sjoquist said. “She’s a caring individual who puts others ahead of herself.� Since her first days at Permac Industries, Miller had faith in the business even when others had none. Miller was hired by Permac in 1992 as a sales representative while trying to find her niche after working in various industries. Nine months later, Permac’s owner asked Miller to buy into the struggling company. Miller agreed and cashed in her life insurance and savings.

Then in 1994, she purchased the rest of the company’s stock and took over as president and CEO. Miller said she had few qualms about the risky move. “I always thought I could turn it around, even though the numbers said I couldn’t,� she said. Miller spruced up the shop and improved Permac’s on-time delivery, among other changes, to get the company back on track. It paid off. Permac’s revenue increased 15 percent every year until 2009, when the company began to feel the weight of the recession. “Everything crashed,� Miller said. “We went from growth to really analyzing every cost and process,� she said. Revenues dropped 40 percent that year, and by early 2010, Miller faced the

difficult decision of laying off 26 employees. The company began to diversify from hydraulic equipment parts into aerospace, defense and medical device parts to adapt to changing market demands. “We should have done that sooner,� Miller said. Permac also changed marketing strategies by using more electronic methods. As a result, revenue began to rise again, growing by 30 percent, and the company was able to hire 17 employees. “I’m amazed by what my employees have done in these hard times,� Miller said. “They are the guts of this company.�

Eagan Police Department praised the work of the plow crews, which cleared the way for squad cars to respond to calls throughout the storm. “They did a great job getting the streets cleared. They were a huge help,� she said. While few crashes were reported during the storm, stranded vehicles were rampant, she said. Motorists were in danger of succumbing to the extreme cold as they waited for tow trucks. “Our main concern was

making sure if somebody was stranded we could get them to a warm location,� she said. Officers on duty that day were unable to maneuver their rear-wheel drive squad cars in the snow, so they paired up to ride in several four-wheel-drive vehicles owned by the department or borrowed from the Eagan Fire Department. They also borrowed a truck from public works, she said. While snow cleanup continued into Monday and Tuesday after the storm,

Eagan fared better overall than some other metro-area cities, said Communications Director Tom Garrison. “Things got back up and running pretty quickly,� he said. For more information on Trapp Farm Park’s tubing hill or Eagan’s outdoor skating rinks, visit www. cityofeagan.com and click on Parks and Recreation.

E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

Erin Johnson is at eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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Sports Standings Boys basketball Team

Conference Overall W L W L Eagan 0 0 4 0 Eastview 0 0 2 0 Prior Lake 0 0 2 1 Apple Valley 0 0 1 1 B Kennedy 0 0 1 1 B Jefferson 0 0 1 1 Rosemount 0 0 1 1 Burnsville 0 0 1 1 Lakeville South 0 0 1 2 Lakeville North 0 0 0 4 Saturday, December 18 • Burnsville at Mankato East • Eastview at Superior, 3:45 p.m. • Owatonna at Prior Lake, 6 p.m. Monday, December 20 • White Bear Lake Area at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, December 21 • Bloomington Jefferson at Maranatha Christian Academy, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Irondale, 7:15 p.m. • Mounds View at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. • Spring Lake Park at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. • Woodbury at Rosemount, 7:15 p.m. • Eden Prairie at Lakeville North, 7:30 p.m.

Gymnasts hoping to reach new heights by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Eagan gymnastics team has never qualified for the state tournament as a team, but that could change. Many South Suburban coaches have pointed to Eagan as the team to beat in the league this season. The Wildcats have a senior-heavy lineup full of girls ready to pump each other up. Julia Wolter leads the way for Eagan, and she could lead more than just that.

She’s one of the top returning gymnasts in the state. She finished in ninth place all around at last season’s state Class AA meet and fifth on the balance beam. “Julia is an amazingly talented gymnast and is looking strong and is ready to get a meet under her belt,” coach Shelly Eklund said. “She is a great leader, hard worker and she will be an awesome leader and strong gymnast for us this year.” The Wildcats have three

other strong returning senior gymnasts with varsity experience: Ellie Smith and Dana and Jena Holmes. Three new faces – Katie Palluck, Alyssa Corazzo and Kat Torres – will fill the remaining roles with plenty of club gymnastics experience. “They each have a strong gymnastic background and will help add talent and leadership to our team,” Eklund said. The girls are deep in several events, but right now they’re concentrating on the

and Brittany Stumpf along with junior Erica Anders are back after putting up some high scores during the 2009-10 season. The team has a new coach in Ashley Maxson to lead it. Eastview scored a 131.2 in a loss to Lakeville North on Tuesday. They’ll get a chance to Eastview improve the score this weekThe Lightning have all end as they co-sponsor the three girls who were named Abby Invitational. all-conference back on the Andy Rogers is at roster this season. Seniors Morgan Poulson andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. surface. “I have a strong philosophy of teamwork and taking one day, one week at a time, working to improve and build on that improvement as we go through the season,” Eklund said. “Working together as a team is huge, especially in such an individual sport.”

won’t stop the swimmers Wildcats take charge Blizzard Several swim teams looking for a top finish come March by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Girls basketball Team

Conference Overall W L W L B Jefferson 0 0 5 0 Eastview 0 0 5 0 Burnsville 0 0 3 1 Lakeville North 0 0 3 2 Rosemount 0 0 3 3 Eagan 0 0 2 4 B Kennedy 0 0 1 3 Apple Valley 0 0 1 3 Lakeville South 0 0 1 3 Prior Lake 0 0 0 3 Friday, December 17 • Bloomington Kennedy at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Lakeville North, 7:15 p.m. • Prior Lake at Burnsville, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville South Eagan, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, December 18 • Minneapolis South at Burnsville, 2 p.m. • St. Paul Humboldt at Bloomington Kennedy, 3 p.m. • Owatonna at Prior Lake, 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 20 • Chaska at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, December 21 • Eagan at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Burnsville at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. • Eastview at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 22 • Jefferson Chaska at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Prior Lake, 7:15 p.m.

Boys Hockey Team

Conference Overall W L T W L T Apple Valley 3 0 0 3 2 0 Lakeville South 1 0 0 1 0 0 Eagan 1 0 1 1 1 1 Eastview 1 1 0 2 1 0 B Jefferson 1 1 0 1 2 0 Burnsville 0 0 1 1 1 1 Rosemount 0 1 0 1 2 0 B Kennedy 0 1 0 1 3 0 Prior Lake 0 2 0 0 2 1 Lakeville North 0 1 0 0 2 0 Friday, December 17 • Apple Valley at Grand Forks tournament Saturday, December 18 • Apple Valley at Grand Forks tournament • Eastview at Burnsville, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:30 p.m. • Eagan at Lakeville North, 7:30 p.m. • Lakeville South at Hill Murray, 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 21 • Prior Lake at Hopkins, 7 p.m. • Richfield at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Rochester Century at Lakeville North, 7:30 p.m. • Burnsville at Lakeville South, 7:30 p.m. • Eastview at Woodbury, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 22 • Eden Prairie at Eagan, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 23 • Prior Lake at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m. • Northfield at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:30 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Centennial, 7:30 p.m. • Chaska at Rosemount, 7:30 p.m. • Lakeville North at Rochester Mayo, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Hockey Team

Conference Overall W L T W L T Lakeville South 5 1 0 6 1 0 Rosemount 4 1 0 7 1 0 Eastview 4 1 0 6 1 1 Lakeville North 3 1 0 5 1 0 Eagan 4 2 0 5 4 0 Burnsville 3 2 0 3 5 0 B Jefferson 2 4 0 5 5 0 Apple Valley 1 4 0 4 5 0 B Kennedy 0 5 0 1 9 0 Prior Lake 0 5 0 0 8 0 Monday, December 20 • Apple Valley at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 21 • Bloomington Jefferson at New Prague, 7 p.m. • Eagan at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Burnsville at Edina Braemar, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Prior Lake, 7:10 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eastview, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, December 23 • Lakeville North at Rochester Mayo, 5:30 p.m.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Eagan’s Ryan Patterson moves in against Northfield on Tuesday night. Eagan won 74-45, putting their season record at 4-0. Jameson Parsons led with 18 points and Nick Sabatke had 11. The team has also defeated St. Louis Park, Minneapolis South and Fridley this season.

Sports Briefs Burnsville football coach resigns Mark Riggs, head football coach at Burnsville High School for the past four years, has officially announced his resignation as head coach. Riggs has been with the football coaching staff at Burnsville for 22 years, serving in a variety of roles during that time. He has also served as the head wrestling coach in the past. Riggs will continue at Burnsville High School as a physical education and health teacher and as coordinator of the student council. The search for a new football coach at Burnsville will begin in January.

Elks free throw contest Dec. 22 The Elks national Hoop Shoot free-throw contest for boys and girls ages 8 to 13 is scheduled for 6:35-8:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at Cedar Park El-

ementary in Apple Valley. The contestant’s age group will be determined by their age as of April 1, 2011. For more information contact director Ron Millett at (651) 454-5887 or visit elks. org/hoopshoot.cfm.

Abby Invite Dec. 18 The sixth annual Abby gymnastics invitational will take place this year at Apple Valley High School. This is a location change from Eastview High School. All four high schools in ISD 196 are hosting the event. The meet starts at 11:15 a.m. on Dec. 18. There will be 12 teams competing, a silent auction, T-shirts and concessions on sale. All proceeds from the meet benefit the Szott Foundation. Teams competing are: Apple Valley, Bloomington, Cambridge-Isanti, Chaska-Chanhassen, Eagan, Eastview, Hopkins, Lakeville South, Minnetonka, Rosemount, Wayzata, Woodbury.

The water outside may be frozen, but indoors all across the south metro, teams are warming up their strokes for another boys swimming and diving season. Several teams in the South Suburban Conference feel like they have what it takes to compete with the best in the state come March. But first they have to face each other. “The conference is much more balanced than it has been in the past,” Apple Valley head coach Mike McManus said. “Although I think that Rosemount and Lakeville South might be the preseason favorites with Lakeville North and Eagan just behind them.”

Eastview The past two seasons saw several quality swimmers graduate and this year it may have caught up with the Lightning. “Eventually you have to take a few years and reload,” coach Mark Tollefson said. “This may be one of those years for us.” Eastview will rely heavily on four seniors to lead the way in the pool. Most of the team consists of sophomores and freshmen. Ryan Thompson is back after swimming a leg of the 200-meter relay at state last March. Other upperclassmen with varsity swimming experience include Garrett Runing, Ben Smidt, Brandon Hoshaw, Khalil Jordan, Jack Hassenstab, CJ Swanson, Tommy Knutson and Patrick O’Neill. Tollefson feels the backstroke and breaststroke along with the middle distance freestyle and diving events should give them their high points.

Burnsville There’s a new coach for Burnsville, but there’s not much else new to the Blaze. Andrew Michelson takes over a program that

has several seniors and several young swimmers looking to become the best. “It is a huge (senior) class and there are a lot of strong swimmers and leaders in that group,” Michelson said. “Another strength is the abilities of the younger guys on the team. “You always look for those individuals to step up and become great swimmers.” Michelson swam for Henry Sibley High School and Gustavus Adolphus College where he got a coaching minor. He’s spent the last few summers coaching clubs teams in St. Paul and middle schools in the area. He’ll coach Erik Kollasch, who was sixth best in the state last season in the 500 freestyle and 11th in the 200 freestyle. “He is looking really good, he spent the fall running cross country so he is still getting into swimming shape, but he is looking good for so early in the season,” Michelson said. Fellow seniors Aaron Steeg, Gabe Hartog and Jake Dylla will set the tone for underclassmen Justin Clem, Peter Hsu, Ben Albert, Shawn Wong and Charlie Kollasch as the year progresses. “I know the guys are really excited to get back in the pool,” Michelson said. “My goals are to win some meets, improve the abilities of everyone on the team. “I’d like to see the team place higher in the section meet as well as send individuals and relays to the state swim meet.”

Eagan

“This group of guys has been such fun to work with, as they are focused, and ready to work their butts off without question.” Morgan and his assistant coaches Linda Groh, Amy Carlson and Phil Stromme will try to make it happen. All-state swimmer Griffin Voss leads a group of talented swimmers. “I expect he will be allstate again in whichever two events we choose for him at state,” Morgan said. Another swimmer with a top-eight finish at state in mind is Robbie Miller, who won a section title in the 100 butterfly last season. Morgan feels Zack Bonifacio and Zack Sundry, who both swam with the 400 state freestyle relay, will add more individual events to their list. The relay is expected to stay strong even with the loss of one of its legs, Will Meagher, to graduation. Overall the team has several strong freestyle and butterfly swimmers. The divers, led by Keith Krawza and Mark Liguori, should earn the team some key points. Morgan feels the Wildcats can compete with the best in the South Suburban conference. They’ll see how they stack up against conference favorite Rosemount on Friday with a 6 p.m. splash in Rosemount. “We plan to go after them the best we can. We feel we can push them in several events,” Morgan said. “We know it won’t be easy, but we’ve been working very hard, and we know that if we are to do it – this is the year.” The Rosemount coach agrees. “I told the guys they better get ready for a tough meet,” Patti Wegner said. “It’s going to be a battle of epic proportions. It will be stressful, but very fun to watch some fast swimming.”

With the season just a few weeks old, the Wildcats are focused on the end result. They want to see their team finish in the top five at state. “We need three relays, and everyone to step up and perform at their ability level,” head coach Chris Morgan said. “This will Rogers is at take every single workout Andy andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. between here and there.

Basketball teams won’t lighten up, but maybe they should by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Playing basketball in the South Suburban Conference can be tough work. Although it’s a new conference, most teams come from a Lake Conference where nightly battles were the norm. When talking to basketball coaches and players throughout the league, what they all say is that they have to play physical to win. In the south metro, one loose ball and it turns into a rugby game. Many of the athletes are coming off an aggressive football season and they’re bulked up and ready to tussle. It works. Nearly half the league is ranked in the top 10. By the time March rolls around, that style of play takes its toll. I’ve seen

PRESSBOX some tired teams play at St. Olaf College, the site of the Section 3AAAA semifinals and finals. Another problem with the approach is that referees can soften a team up in a hurry. Some referees are more strict than others. I’m not blaming them. They’re imperfect artists in a thankless world. The last time Lakeville South made the state tournament in 2007, the team was hoping to play for a state title. Comprised of mostly football players, they made it all the way to the semifinals where South

was favored over Buffalo. They could have easily played for a state title, but one thing stood in their way: A whistle. Their physical style of play put their star players in foul trouble and eventually landed them on the bench. Some refs let you play. Others don’t. That’s a reality. I love basketball, but I don’t like it when a game comes down to free throws. It’s just not that fun. Whoever wins the South Suburban Conference will likely have several scars to show for it. I doubt anyone is going all the way undefeated. Last year’s state tournament contender Eastview, along with Apple Valley, Eagan and Lakeville South, all feature some of the best basketball players in the

state. If the teams stay healthy, Section 3AAAA will be like another state tournament. It will come down to who plays the best defense and who can stay out of foul trouble. There are other ways to win a basketball game instead of beating each other up.

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Rachel Kelly and the Irish appear to be as good as advertised. Rosemount has one loss, losing to Lakeville North, another team off to a rocking start. If you look at the stat sheet for the Panthers, it looks almost like a junior varsity lineup, with their top seven scorers being freshmen and sophomores. They gave South a close game, losing 4-3 in November. There hasn’t been a team from the current South Suburban Conference that has played in the state semifinals for quite some time. Although one of their neighbors, Farmington, did in 2008.

Two teams with a conference title in mind will meet in southern Lakeville this weekend. Lakeville South will play host to Rosemount at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday. Lakeville South, last year’s Lake Conference champion, would like another conference title troRogers is at phy. Many of the team’s Andy victories have been of the andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. 4-0 variety.


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Now facing a $6.2 billion shortfall with a new governor and new Legislature, the state had a $4.56 deficit in 2003, when the newly elected Pawlenty unleashed his new finance commissioner on crafting a budget fix without raising taxes. “The governor was the general contractor. I was the architect. And it worked,� McElroy said. “The theme of that 2004-2005 biennium budget was ‘Tough Decisions Today for a Brighter Future Tomorrow.’ We got through that recession in a way that left us with budget surpluses in 2005 and some money to work with in 2006. And then, we immediately got hammered by another recession.� Under Pawlenty’s nonew-taxes approach, the state’s 21 executive-branch agencies now have the same number of employees as when Pawlenty took office, said McElroy, who served as the governor’s chief of staff after serving as finance commissioner. And more of those jobs John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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are federally funded today, McElroy added. A greater share of state employees are now front-line workers who interact with the public, he said. “We have made the executive branch, I think, fairly substantially more effective,� said McElroy, who led reform efforts as Pawlenty’s senior advisor on innovation, a post he took in 2005 after serving as chief of staff. McElroy is reluctant to lecture the incoming governor and Legislature on how to fix the deficit. But he is wary of the economic effects of raising income taxes on Minnesota’s highest earners, as Dayton proposes. “My advice is that taxes do matter,� McElroy said. “They’re not the only thing that matters. We have made some changes in Minnesota’s corporate income tax that are helpful, essentially the rules of how they’re applied. But the high individual rate does keep some people from coming to Minnesota or staying in Minnesota and should continue to get attention.�

fied that our unemployment rate is lower than other states’ until we get at or below the mid-4 percent range that we have when we’re not in recession.� Come Jan. 4, the former travel-industry pro will return to the private sector, this time as president of Hospitality Minnesota, the trade group for the state’s restaurant, lodging, and resort and campground associations. After eight years in the Pawlenty administration, and eight years before that as a state representative from Burnsville, McElroy said he’s been eyeing other opportunities since last summer. McElroy said he doubts he would have stayed in state government even if Republican Tom Emmer had won the governor’s race and offered him a job. “I knew I didn’t want to retire,� added McElroy, 62. “I also knew I didn’t want to move anyplace and that I wanted to continue to do work that fit Buddha’s advice: ‘Find something you love to do and you’ll never work a day in your life.’ �

travel agencies,� said McElroy, who was on Burnsville’s City Council from 1983 to 1986 and served as mayor from 1987 to 1994. “We worked with hotels and resorts and meeting planners and convention venues. I know a little less about the restaurant side of the business, but I know a fair amount about hospitality in general.� Hospitality in Minnesota is a $10 billion industry that employs 261,000 people – one in 10 Minnesotans, according to Hospitality Minnesota. McElroy said the three trade groups within the organization have some distinct priorities but common legislative agendas. Hospitality Minnesota’s wish list for the 2011 legislative session will include a request for video gambling in bars and other entertainment venues. McElroy noted that Gov.-elect Mark Dayton has signaled his support for state-sponsored gaming that would compete with Indian gaming. “There are many legislators who are interested,� McElroy said. “There will be proposals around racinos or other ideas. My members support a more distributed approach.� Hospitality Minnesota will push for continued support of state tourism and marketing efforts and for continued dedication of locally levied hospitality taxes to hospitality promotion. “It’s certainly under some pressure as cities look for ways to pay for things,� McElroy said. “There have been a number of efforts to use the hospitality tax for other purposes. We don’t think that’s a good idea.� McElroy said he’ll return to the Capitol to testify when necessary, but Hospitality Minnesota hires contract lobbyists. “The trade association does a lot more than lobbying,� he added. “It has a very active education program for its members in all three associations.�

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