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Fire-ravaged Arkley house tagged for demolition owner and the only other occupant at the time of the fire, told police that on the morning of the fire he to press. Consent agenda items are was lying on a bed when his wife considered routine, noncontroverentered the room, doused him with sial items voted on as a block with a gasoline, threw an oil lamp in his disingle motion. rection and struck him in the head with an exercise weight, the comRhonda The ďŹ re plaint said. On Dec. 2, police were dis- Arkley Stuart Arkley further told popatched to the home around 9:15 lice that his wife used a five-gallon a.m. on a report that Rhonda Arkley, pos- gas can to spread gasoline throughout the sibly distraught over her adult son’s No- house; he jumped out a window and fled to vember death from a heroin overdose, had a neighbor’s home to call 911. started a fire in the home with gasoline and After firefighters from the Apple Valley was threatening to kill herself. and Rosemount fire departments spent the When police arrived, Rhonda Arkley morning battling the blaze, Apple Valley was observed stabbing herself in the chest Fire Chief Nealon Thompson declared the with a screwdriver inside a locked car out- home a “total loss.â€? side the home. She fled in her vehicle when Rhonda Arkley, 50, has been charged she saw police, leading officers on a chase with three felonies – first-degree arson, secthat ended in Eagan when police deployed ond-degree assault, and fleeing from police. road spikes to deflate her tires, according She’s being held in the Ramsey County Jail to the criminal complaint. as she awaits her next court appearance, an She was taken to Regions Hospital in omnibus hearing, on Oct. 12. St. Paul for self-inflicted stab wounds and burns before being booked into jail. Andrew Miller is at andrew.miller@ecmStuart Arkley, the home’s other listed inc.com.

Homeowner in jail awaiting next court appearance for alleged arson by Andrew Miller

the condition of the home, according to Brady, and there’s a risk that the dwelling, which adjoins Tintah Park, “will attract the attention of curious members of the general public to ‘investigate’ the property.� There’s evidence to suggest “curious members of the general public� have already entered the property. After the fire, doors and windows were secured with sheets of plywood to prevent entry, but when Brady inspected the home in April he found the plywood securing the front door had been removed. The city is allowed under state statute to order the removal of a hazardous building, and the burden of removal falls upon the owner. If the owner fails to comply with the order, the city may demolish the building itself and then assess the costs to the owner. The Apple Valley City Council was set to vote on the demolition order for the Arkley house as part of the consent agenda at its May 12 meeting, after this edition went

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Apple Valley officials are seeking to have demolished the fire-ravaged home at 4754 W. 142nd St. because it poses a threat to public health. One of the homeowners, Rhonda Arkley, has been charged with arson in connection with the Dec. 2, 2010, fire that resulted in the destruction of the entire split-level home and attached two-car garage. A report from the city’s chief building official, Gregory Brady, notes that the home’s roof truss system has collapsed, joists have been severely burned and walls have been reduced to ash. “My investigation found that while the home appears to be sound from a view from the street, observations from the rear and sides, as well as the aerial photographs overlooking the home, clearly show the house structure is not structurally sound or safe,� Brady wrote. The city’s inspections and fire departments have been receiving complaints on

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Two Rosemount adults, toddler injured in Wisconsin crash by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Two Rosemount adults were seriously injured and a 4-year-old girl in their van sustained an injury of unreported severity in a two-vehicle, head-on crash in Baldwin Township, Wis., in the early morning hours of May 5, according to a press release from the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department. True Vangh, 46, remained in critical condition at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, while Nkajlo Vangh was released from Regions as of

Tuesday afternoon. Julianna Vangh, 4, was taken to Gillette Children’s Hospital. A patient condition was not available as of press time. True and Julianna reportedly were not wearing vehicle safety equipment, while Nkajlo was wearing a seat belt. True was ejected from the northbound 2011 Toyota when it crashed into a southbound 2007 Kenworth milk truck, driven by Mitchell Anderson, 36, Glenwood City, Wis., at about 4:30 a.m. in the 900 block of South Highway 63.

The crash reportedly occurred in the southbound lane about four miles north of Interstate 94 near Baldwin, Wis. The highway was closed for five hours as law enforcement staff processed the scene. Anderson was treated for minor injuries at the scene and released. He was wearing a seat belt. The sheriff’s office did not indicate the family relationship of the Vanghs. Tad Johnson is at editor. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Felony charge follows ruckus by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A noisy disturbance outside an Apple Valley residence last week drew the attention of police – and an alcoholrelated felony charge for the man causing the commotion. Apple Valley officers were dispatched to the residence on the 15100 block of Dunbar Boulevard just after midnight May 1 on a report of a domestic dispute in which Purvis Ray, 40, was banging on the front door of the dwelling, screaming at people inside and generally “causing a scene,� the criminal complaint said. When police arrived, Ray was observed driving a blue sedan, and an officer who knew

Dakota County Jail folRay’s license was lowing the incident and canceled stopped remained in custody the vehicle, the there as of Wednesday complaint said. The afternoon. He’s been officer who spoke charged with DWI-test with Ray noted a refusal, a felony, as well strong odor of alas driving after cancelcohol on his breath, lation-inimical to public bloodshot eyes and Purvis Ray safety, a gross misdeslurred speech. Ray told the officer he had meanor. His next court appearance not been drinking, but then “performed poorly on field is May 23 in Hastings. According to police, Ray sobriety tests and failed a preliminary breath test,� accord- driver’s license has been revoked four times in the last ing to the complaint. After he was placed under 10 years – in September 2003, arrest, Ray allegedly refused December 2005, February to answer when asked by po- 2007 and January 2010 – for lice if he would take a blood “driving impaired� incidents. or urine test, stating, “I plead Andrew Miller is at andrew. the fifth. Take me to jail.� Ray was booked into the miller@ecm-inc.com.

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Foster Willey Jr. talks about the Triskele sculpture he created to adorn the lawn of the Robert Trail Library during a dedication ceremony Tuesday, May 10. Willey and Rosemount historian Maureen Geraghty Bouchard spoke during the event, which also included an exhibit of Triskele coloring pages inside the neighboring Steeple Center. The Triskele is a frequent symbol in Irish culture.

Activity fees rise in District 196 by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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Booster clubs sometimes offer scholarships as well for those who do not qualify for a waiver, he said. There are no fees for caps, gowns or diplomas. In addition to raising activity fees, the School Board approved, in a 4-2 vote, a 5-cent increase to its lunch prices to meet a mandate signed by President Obama earlier this year that requires school districts to charge $2.34 within the next two years. Board members Rob Duchscher and Bob Schutte voted against the proposal. “Our prices were reasonable. I’m appalled that the federal government can control lunch prices when it’s a loSee Fees, 16A

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While families attempt to pinch pennies in this tough economy, those in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District will be forced to pay higher activity fees next school year. The School Board unanimously approved on May 7 raising fees by $10 for high school athletics and fine arts activities in the 2011-12 school year to help balance the budget. The measure is part of the district’s $8.5 million budget adjustments approved by the board in March. Though it’s a relatively small amount, the increase will result in steep fees for some popular sports.

For instance, hockey and football fees will be raised to $185 for the 2011-12 school year. “This is not something we look at cavalierly,� Board Member Art Coulson said. “We understand $10 can make a difference between a kid being able to play a sport or not play a sport.� The board also approved a proposal to impose a $10 graduation fee. This will go toward the cost of running the events, said Tony Taschner, communications director for District 196. Both activity and graduation fees are waived for students who qualify for free-and-reduced lunches, Taschner said.

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