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One game shy of state glory School Board incumbents re-elected in District 196 by Jessica Harper
total went to Steven Butler with 1,235. Gary Krueger finished with 1,200 and Fay Coggshall had 992. The vote totals are with 18 of 18 precincts reporting, including absentee ballots. Voter turnout was low without general election ballots this year, which Albright said he expected with great disappointment. Duchscher was also saddened by the lack of voter turnout. “I believe that in a democracy, we need to turn out votes to get input,� he said. Bob Schutte could not be reached for comment.
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The four incumbents in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District were voted back into office during Tuesday’s election. Jackie Rob Joel Albright, Rob Magnuson Duchscher Duchscher, Jackie Magnuson and Bob Schutte earned the top vote totals among seven candidates for the four, four-year seats. Albright, Duchscher and Magnuson said they believe the election re- Joel Albright Bob Schutte sults indicate voters are The official results as satisfied with the School reported by the Minnesota Board’s performance. “I think this shows the Secretary of State were: community is very happy Magnuson 2,583; Albright with the school system and 2,408; Schutte 2,405; and Email Jessica Harper at: the direction it’s going,� Duchscher 2,402. The next highest vote jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com Magnuson said.
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Eastview High School boys soccer captain Brennan EspindaBanick acknowledges the fans in the stands while holding the secondplace trophy awarded to the Lightning after the championship game of the state soccer tournament at the Metrodome on Nov. 3. Eastview lost 3-1 to Eden Prairie.
Staff exodus from 360 reflects revenue shortages, exec says Former Burnsville school superintendent, city manager, district court judge have left their jobs in recent months by John Gessner
ing to Mary Ajax, its longtime executive Four top employdirector. ees of 360 CommuniShe said ties have left or lost two have retired: their jobs in recent former School months – a time of District 191 Subudget retrenchment Mary Ajax perintendent for the Burnsvillebased nonprofit, accord- Ben Kanninen, who was THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
At right: Eastview soccer fans cheer on the Lightning boys during team introductions at the championship game.
360’s senior director of school success, and former District Court Judge Leslie Metzen, 360’s senior violence prevention coordinator. Thisweek has learned that two others were terminated: Greg Konat, a See 360, 16A
Rosemount man among Hot Husbands finalists Blake Wallace is one of 25 men across the country up for Redbook magazine honor by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
Though his neighbors probably didn’t know it before, Blake Wallace is one of the hottest husbands in America. Well, that’s at least according to Redbook magazine, which recently named the 27-year-old Rosemount resident one of 25 finalists for the 2012 Hot Husbands contest. Of course, if his neighbors had ever heard his wife, Tamara Burns Wallace, talk about him, they’d have a pretty good idea that he’s No. 1 in her book. Tamara submitted a 500word essay (and a photo) of Blake, a quality specialist with Target, to enter the contest in August after a
pair of “signs� made it too compelling to resist. She said she picked up a Redbook one day in early August when she was having her hair done. “I never read a magazine from start to finish (weird habit), so the first page I opened up to was an advertisement for the Hottest Husband Contest of 2012,� she said. She thought submitting a nomination would be a great way to show her appreciation for him as they had their two-year anniversary on Aug. 29. The contest slipped her mind after that, but when a pop-up ad materialized on her computer touting a Redbook subscription the day before the entry was
due, she knew it was time to flex her essay-writing muscle. In the next few days, Tamara and Blake will find out if he is the grand prize winner. Tamara recently took some time out to answer a few questions for Thisweek. Why did you like the concept of the competition? I like the concept because it represents what every marriage needs no matter how long you have been married ‌ another opportunity to show the person you are with that you love and appreciate them. To let them know you don’t miss the small things they do. Blake makes me feel appreciated whether it is an “I love youâ€? every morning,
Man charged in Eagan robbery Jermaine Savory arrested in Apple Valley after highspeed chase by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
A Minneapolis man was charged on Tuesday in connection to a gas station robbery and high speed chase in Eagan. Jermaine Savory, 34, was charged by the Dakota County Attorney’s Office with two counts of simple
robbery and fleeing from a peace officer – all felonies. The criminal complaint contains the following account: Savory entered a Holiday Gas Station on the 3600 block of Pilot Knob at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 6, and began yelling at employees. He then jumped over the counter and demanded an employee open the cash register. The clerk, who believed Savory had a gun, removed an undisclosed amount of cash.
Savory fled the scene in a silver van with the cash. Store employees took down the license plate number and called police, who learned the vehicle had been stolen in a car-jacking in Lakeville. An Eagan officer attempted to pull the van over at the intersection of Highway 13 and Diffley Road. Savory refused to stop and led police on a chase through Burnsville and Apple Valley, reaching speeds of 100 mph. See Robbery, 16A
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Tamara Burns Wallace nominated her husband, Blake Wallace, for the 2012 Hot Husbands contest through Redbook magazine. Blake was one of 25 finalists selected. his down mood if he leaves his wedding ring at home, or randomly sending me a text to tell me I am a great wife. Everyone wants to feel ap-
preciated, and he deserves that. You spoke about your health concerns in the nomination. When were you diag-
nosed with your condition? How has your change in diet helped address that? I was diagnosed with See Wallace, 16A
Police: Clerk stole from customers’ credit cards A woman who was employed at the Apple Valley Sam’s Club is accused of stealing money from customers by swiping their credit cards twice and then pocketing the money from the second transaction. Patrice M. Thomas, 22, of Minneapolis, allegedly stole a total of $6,197 from 98 different customers’ cards in May and June of this year. She was charged Oct. 27 with financial transaction card fraud, a felony. The criminal complaint
gives the following account: A manager at the store at 14940 Florence Trail contacted Apple Valley police June 10 to report that Thomas had been caught stealing money by swiping customers’ credit cards after their initial transactions, and pocketing the amount of the second transaction with cash from her register. Store management had learned of the thefts when a customer reported an unauthorized transaction on their account, the com-
plaint said. Management confronted Thomas, who admitted to the thefts and provided a written statement to that effect. Police spoke with Thomas, who stated she made the fraudulent transactions because she needed to pay her bills and “had nowhere else to turn,� according to the complaint. If convicted, Thomas faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. —Andrew Miller
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Education End is in sight for enrollment losses in School District 191 Concerns raised about schoolchoice outflow by John Gessner
ment of 9,426. But projections show the losses leveling off in 2013-14, with enrollment settling at an estimated 9,385 students by the end of 2016-17. The district has lost 1,862 students since 19992000 in its annual Oct. 1 “seat counts.� A 2009 demographic study predicted enrollment will bottom out at 9,400 to 9,500, said Lisa Rider, business services director. “And I do believe we’re on path to do that,� she told the board. The enrollment report shows a large net exodus of students living in the district to other districts and to charter schools, which concerned some board members. The report also shows
that the number of nonwhite and low-income students has mushroomed in the last decade.
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The district’s end-of-year enrollments were 11,500 After more than a decade students or more from of declining enrollment, the 1997-98 to 2001-02, the reend of the downturn is in port shows. The end-of-year sight for Burnsville-Eaganfigures, known as “average Savage School District 191. daily membership,� were The annual enrollment higher than the Oct. 1 seat report, presented to the counts during those years. School Board Nov. 3, shows The 1999-2000 school 9,605 students as of Oct. 1 – year marked the beginning a drop of 91 from Oct. 1 of of the downturn in yearlast year. end enrollments. The deYear-end enrollment for cline in both year-end and this school year (2011-12) Oct. 1 enrollments accelerDistrict 191 graphic is projected at 9,550, comated after 2001-02, and the This chart of District 191 enrollment since 1997-98 shows end-of-year figures (green line) pared with 9,669 at the end district found its year-end and Oct. 1 “seat counts� (purple line). of 2010-11. totals falling slightly below The district projects its Oct. 1 totals. more losses in 2012-13, with The higher enrollments The student outflow con- Changing Oct. 1 enrollment numestimated year-end enrollof years past show in this cerned board members Dan bered 11,434 in 2001-02. year’s senior class, which Luth and Robert Vanden- demographics numbered 916 on Oct. 1 Boom. All told, about 800 The report includes sideand is projected to finish the more students left the dis- by-side demographic comyear at 839, still well above trict last year than came in parisons with 2002-03 that any other grade level in the from the outside, Luth said. show how vastly the district district. “That’s like $6 million, has changed. Among secondary frankly,� in lost per-pupil District schools were 78 schools, Eagle Ridge Junior revenue, Luth said. “That’s percent white in 2002-03 High has a higher seat count a pretty significant revenue compared with 59 percent this Oct. 1 than last Oct. 1. exodus as well at a time this October, the report said. Burnsville High School and when things are tight and The percentage of HisMetcalf and Nicollet junior they’re going to get tighter.� panic students rose from highs show losses. The district did a survey 4 to 13. The percentage of Among elementary last year of 400 families black students rose from 11 schools, Oct. 1 gains were moving students in and out to 18. noted at Rahn and Sky of the district to try to disNearly half of elemenOaks. cern their reasons, Superin- tary students, 47 percent, ! " # $ % % & ' tendent Randy Clegg said. now qualify for free or subNet exodus ! $ ( $ “A lot of it has to do with sidized lunch. In 2002-03, Of the 10,504 students conveniences at the edges of only 21 percent qualified. ! )" $ * + & # ( living in District 191 last our boundaries and what A total of 34 percent of school year (2010-11), 1,314 is close to them (families),� secondary students now ! + , + # attended school elsewhere Rider said. qualify, compared with 15 Neighboring districts percent in 2002-03. ! $ $ – a number that has grown from 887 in 2007-08, the re- were the largest recipients Among elementary stuof District 191 students dents, 24 percent receive port said. A total of 992 used open last year. Rosemount-Apple English-language instrucenrollment to attend other Valley-Eagan took in 497, tion, compared with 8 districts, while 538 came to Prior Lake/Savage took percent in 2002-03. The 6 District 191 on open enroll- in 230, and Lakeville and percent in the secondary ment. The net exodus from Bloomington took in 51 schools is the same as in apiece, the report said. open enrollment was 454. 2002-03. A total of 264 district A total of 264 students attended charter schools, students attended charter John Gessner is at burnsville. and 59 paid tuition to at- schools last year. thisweek@ecm-inc.com. tend other districts. THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
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Eagan Eagan senior elected Duckwood overpass near completion Opening to ‘state’ office ceremony set by Jessica Harper
responsible for organizing upcoming conferences and At age 17, Eagan High other initiatives. BPA was organized by School senior Soren Hanthe Department of sen is already getEducation and conting a taste of the sists of local chapcompetitive nature ters from secondary of corporate Amerand post-secondary ica. schools across the As a member of nation. the high school’s Its mission is to Business Profesprepare students for sionals of America Soren business careers. team, Hansen chats Hansen By giving students with corporate executives and competes in exposure to business leadstudent matches that test ers, the program also gives his knowledge of various students a foot in the door, said Paul Kovach, advisor industries and skills. Now he has received one for Eagan High School’s of the organization’s high- BPA team. Hansen has been a memest honors – a seat on the ber of BPA for three years BPA executive committee. “It’s really exciting,� he and said he most enjoys the opportunity to build career said. Hansen was elected by a skills. “It’s more realistic than team of voting delegates as president of the state com- being in the classroom,� he mittee during a BPA fall said. Though he is in the proleadership conference Oct. cess of applying to differ31. Just like the nation’s pres- ent colleges, Hansen said idential candidates, Hansen he hopes to attend either and his fellow candidates Washington University or had to develop a campaign, the Wharton School of give speeches and answer Business at the University of Pennsylvania. debate questions. Hansen said his goal is to A total of 15 student candidates were approved pursue a career in the finanfor the campaign process, cial industry. which was narrowed to six E-mail Jessica Harper at: committee members. The committee will be jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com
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Nearly two decades in the making, Eagan’s “ring roadâ€? is almost complete. The project’s final phase, the Duckwood Drive overpass, will open Nov. 15. “We’re pretty excited to see it come to fruition,â€? said Russ Matthys, Eagan city engineer. The “ring roadâ€? aims to ease congestion around Eagan’s busiest intersection: Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob roads. More than 60,000 drivers go through this intersection daily, making it the second busiest intersection in Dakota County. “The more options we can give, the more people we can take out of the intersection ‌ allows us to avoid adding new lanes on Pilot Knob in the future,â€? Matthys said. The “ring roadâ€? will also create a convenient path to many businesses in the area, he said. The loop includes Den-
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Eagan’s “ring road� includes Denmark Avenue to the east, Northwood Parkway and Central Parkway to the north, Federal Drive to the west, and Duckwood Drive and its new overpass to the south. The final phase of the road – Duckwood Drive overpass – will be open Nov. 15. mark Avenue to the east, Northwood Parkway and Central Parkway to the north, Federal Drive to the west, and Duckwood Drive and its new overpass to the south. The first phase of the project extended Northwood Parkway – located
Center. This overpass was completed in October 2008. Construction of the Duckwood overpass – located next to Fairview Clinic – cost $4.3 million, slightly more than the $4.2 million to design and construct the Northwood Bridge and Denmark roundabout. Both were funded with city funds, and about $1.6 million from Dakota County and federal agencies. An opening ceremony will be held for the public at 8:15 a.m. Nov. 15 at the intersection of Duckwood Drive and Pilot Knob Road. The ceremony will start off with friendly competitions between businesses on both sides of the bridge. Mayor Mike Maguire and City Council members will serve coffee and doughnuts donated by Caribou Coffee and Holiday Stations at 8:30 a.m., while supplies last.
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Entertainment is worth public support Larry Werner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
As the guy who is lucky enough to manage the largest news organization south of the river, I get to attend a lot of meetings all over Dakota County. Among those I attended this past week were two that dealt with public funding of entertainment. Beyond that basic similarity, they were very different meetings. But they got me to thinking about the role entertainment plays in the quality of our lives. The first meeting, on Monday, consisted of a dozen volunteers who make up the steering committee for the Dakota County Regional Arts Collaborative. It was held at the Steeple Center, Rosemount’s arts center, which was built in the old St. Joseph Catholic Church. The second meeting, on Tuesday, was a lively lunch for several hundred at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Lakeville. There, members of the Lakeville and Burnsville chambers of commerce cheered employees, players and cheerleaders of the Minnesota Vikings. At both meetings, there was
discussion of public funding for the entertainment industry. The arts collaborative is a year-old organization put together by LaDonna Boyd, economic development director for Farmington-based Dakota Electric. Boyd pulled arts folks together a year ago to talk about coordinating and promoting the county’s arts organizations and artists. This soft-spoken, but hardcharging, businesswoman has long believed that the arts contribute not only to our enjoyment but to economic development. The organizational meeting of the collaborative a year ago drew about 70 people who represent arts groups in the county. The first annual meeting of the collaborative could draw 100 people to the Lakeville Area Arts Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 16. At Monday’s meeting of the steering committee, the members, who represent the arts from Eagan to Lakeville and from Hastings to Burnsville, talked about the need for funding. At the annual meeting, the committee will set a date for electing a board of directors, which will then adopt bylaws.
That kind of structure is needed, Boyd said, if the collaborative hopes to get a few thousand dollars from the state’s Legacy Fund, which awards grants from salestax receipts for environmental and cultural activities. At this point, the collaborative is using a Legacy grant of $1,500 for its organizational activities, which have included focus groups on what county arts groups want from a collaborative. Michael Bateson, a marketing representative with Charter Communications who also is an actor, said artists such as he need support from a county-wide arts group. Others described artists, arts centers and arts groups as small businesses in a growing industry that deserves public support. Bateson leaned over during the meeting to tell me nearly 200 attended his one-man Mark Twain show in Lakeville last month. The next day, at the Holiday Inn, Vikings executive Lester Bagley told the chamber members the football team provides entertainment for millions of fans and generates millions of dollars for the state and its business community. He introduced cheerleaders,
Viking radio voice Paul Allen and players Michael Jenkins and Brian Robison as part of a campaign to get $600 million in public money to build a new stadium for the team. Bagley showed a slick video that suggests a new stadium is not an arena for the team’s wealthy owners and multi-millionaire athletes but a monument to the team’s 50-year history. At my table, some local business executives expressed concerns about spending millions on a stadium but admitted they do love their Vikings and hope they can give the Packers their first loss in Green Bay on Monday night. I, too, bleed purple, which is no small admission for a guy who grew up in Michigan watching the Detroit Lions. But I understand that while I am home watching Christian Ponder connect with Michael Jenkins on Sunday afternoon, others prefer listening to chamber music or attending art exhibits. Whether it’s sports or sculpture, our lives are enriched by art and entertainment. And these cultural pursuits deserve public support. But can we afford what the Vikings want?
Mary Liz Holberg, the state representative from Lakeville, was surrounded by reporters and photographers after the Viking lunch. Would she support a stadium bill? She won’t comment until there is one, said the Republican chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. After the metro media moved away, I asked her why no one is talking about adding seats to TCF Bank Stadium so the Vikings can play in a lovely new stadium at the U. I was encouraged to hear her say that such a proposal is being drafted in St. Paul. As a supporter of the arts and a Viking fan, I think the county arts collaborative deserves more than $1,500 in public funding – and the Vikings deserve something less than $600 million. Let’s hope our lawmakers can find a way to keep the Vikings with a sensible stadium plan and that the Vikings beat the Packers on Monday. Larry Werner is editor and general manager of the Dakota County Tribune and Thisweek Newspapers. He can be reached at larry. werner@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.
Letters Wife thanks those who helped after husband had stroke To the editor: This letter is written to express my sincere thank you to the parents of Eagan High School’s girls ninthgrade soccer team and the Eagan Police and response team after my husband had suffered a massive stroke while attending the soccer game on Sept. 30. The parents went into “help mode� when they heard my 911 call. There were a couple of nurses among the parents who took care of my husband, a parent went to get our granddaughter, mothers helped give 911 directions to the field, parents helped direct the police and medics to the field, the cart driver gave our daughter-in-law a ride to the scene, others took care of our car so I could ride in the ambulance and all the others who helped in anyway – thank you. The response was fast and efficient. Thank you as well to the ambulance driver for
her “common sense� driving and assuring conversation on the way to the hospital. Thank you to the medic who attended to my husband. To everyone who helped in this emergency – thank you. Even though my husband will be hospitalized for some time, your kindness and help will never be forgotten. Thank you and God bless you all. ELLEN JACOBSON Burnsville
Get Ready for ‘Give to the Max Day’
kids help decide what charities they would like to support as a way of teaching them about the value of sharing with those who are less fortunate. Cheerful Givers, which provides birthday gifts for kids in Minnesota who don’t get to celebrate their birthday, is just one example of several thousand nonprofits who need your help (www. cheerfulgivers.org). To encourage donations throughout the day, an individual donor will be randomly chosen every hour by GiveMN.org to win a “Golden Ticket.� An additional $1,000 will be given to the charity that received the original donation, and one name will be randomly drawn to win a $10,000 golden ticket. Local musician, Tim Mahoney, has written a song to be unveiled on this day whose title sums it all up – “Just Give.�
To the editor: In the next week, your email in box will probably be filled with requests to “Give To The Max� on Nov. 16. Last year, $10 million was raised for Minnesota nonprofits by 42,624 online donors during this annual day of charitable giving. So how will you decide where to give your hard- KAREN KITCHEL earned dollars? President Cheerful Givers Might be a time to priori- Eagan tize your giving habits. Some families let their
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Grave concerns To the editor: How predictable was Paul Hoffinger’s letter to Thisweek on Oct. 7. As always, Hoffinger managed to disguise his Marxist views by skewing facts and history. What politicians enhance their standings by reducing jobs and overtly sending them elsewhere? The myopic and perfidious practice of burdening employers with expensive and mindless regulations and onerous confiscatory taxes forces many into insolvency or to seek harbor in foreign lands. Since all of these costs must be paid by consumers, none benefit. As for U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Lakeville, he has researched the expensive noncompetitive nature of government-sponsored health care. He knows that the studies are clear and unequivocal, not only will their total costs be borne by workers and all taxpayers, the costs will increase dramatically. Worse, the quality of health care will decrease dramatically. The government panels will be given wide latitude and authority to determine whose health needs will be answered and when rationing is to be exercised. This must cause every think-
ing adult to have grave concerns. The idea that competitiveness is not needed in all enterprises is best exemplified by comparing results of private education and government-sponsored monopolies with their sacrosanct unions. I shall continue to vote for those not alien to facts, including my congressman Kline, and my state Sen. Ted Daley and state Rep. Doug Wardlow. RICHARD IFFERT Eagan
Crime’s up? City should stop wasting money
Let us see. Recently we heard the sad story about Craig Ebling, our humble city manager, making only $137,000 a year. There is also a deputy city manager who makes $126,000. We built the PAC and lost $526,000 in 2009, $368,000 in 2010 and $386,000 in 2011. I’m taking that information off of the front page of the Oct. 28 issue of Thisweek. The PAC was built against the wishes of hundreds of people by Mayor Elizabeth Kautz and council members Liz Workman and Dan Gustafson. I know because I was there and watched Workman roll her eyes and Gustafson talk down to us like we were naughty children for having a thought of our own. So after all of this I have a solution. Stop building more Section 8 housing. We have more than any city in Dakota County. Fire Ebling or his assistant and save the money spent on their salaries and benefits. Stop wasting money on the PAC and take that $500,000 and spend it on police and fire personnel. That is how you spend my tax dollars.
To the editor: When I first looked at the headline (“Burnsville crime is up — but why?� Thisweek, Oct. 28) I had to do a second look just to make sure I saw what I thought I saw. Well, I did! But after 15 years of political correctness and a mayor and council that spent $20 million taxpayer dollars on the failed Performing Arts Center in the Heart of the City, it is no wonder that STEVE SCHOFIELD Burnsville our crime is up.
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Wayne I. Tourtillott “Turtle� Wayne I. Tourtillott "Turtle" (Matahon) of Eagan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011. Wayne was born on Dec 29th 1933, to Bernard and Theresa of Keshena, WI. Wayne served his country in the Marines, and was a Korean War Veteran. After his military service he had a successful career in the aviation industry, and proudly served on the Eagan Fire Department. Wayne will remain in the hearts of his wife of 53 years, Rosemarie; son, Wayne Jr. of Eagan; son, Maynard (Mary) of Eagan; daughter, Sadie (Denny) of Madison MN; son, Lee (Cheryl) of Burnsville; son, John (Deborah) of Rochester; son, David (Char) of Lakeville; 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; brother, Bernard (Josephine), sister, Vivian Ranta, brother in law, Francis Webster, Roger (Lois) Bogda, sister in law, Janie Salzman, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Theresa; brothers, Maynard, Steven; Douglas, sister, Glarus (Robert) Diers, sister in law Mary Webster, brother in law Tommy Salzman. Services are in the care of Hindt Funeral Homes of Spring Valley, MN. Visitation was one hour prior November 11th, memorial service 12:00 pm, and luncheon followed, Mary Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville, MN 55337.Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com
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Bruce Alden Kuehne Age 62, of Farmington, passed away Friday, October 28. He was born February 22, 1949 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to Otto Herman and Ruth Helen (nee Schmidt) Kuehne. Bruce is survived by his former wife Shirley, daughter Jessica (Caleb) Tilton, son Adam, brothers Norman (Janet) and Roland (Viola) Kuehne, sisters Diane (Dave) Reece and Lorna (Carroll) Lambrecht. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Ruby and Elaine. Bruce loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, gardening, and performing home projects. He also served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War period. Bruce will be forever loved and missed. Gathering of Friends and Family was held Wednesday, November 2, at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley (952) 432-2331. Memorial Services followed at 6 PM. obit.HenryWAnderson.com
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Carron - Mason Richard and Karen Carron of Lakeville, MN are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Carron, to Philip Mason. Philip is the son of Eric and Lida Mason, Greenville, PA. The bride-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Lakeville High School. She graduated from Purdue University in 2003 with a degree in business and received her master's degree in business administration from Arizona State University in 2007. She currently is employed as a Senior Finance Manager for Caterpillar, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA. The future groom is a 2002 graduate of Greenville High School, a 2006 graduate of Bucknell University with a degree in biology, and a 2010 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, where he received his doctorate in dental medicine. He currently practices dentistry in Butler, PA. The couple is planning a September 2012 wedding in Crosslake, Minnesota.
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Gross - Nehls Krystle Marie Gross, daughter of Bob and Patty Gross of LIno Lakes and Andrew Clayton Nehls, son of Bob and Lynda Nehls of Lakeville, announce their engagement. Krystle and Andrew are planning a June 29, 2012 wedding in Prior Lake, MN.
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Ed and Judy McKinley of Apple Valley are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on November 18, 2011. Ed and Judy were married at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Duluth, MN on November 18, 1961. They celebrated their anniversary by touring Eastern Europe by Cruise ship accompanied by three other couples.
Walter and Louise Michaels of Farmington will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. The Michaels will be honored with an Open House on Saturday, November 19, from 1-4pm at the Rambling River Center in Farmington. The family would welcome the presence of friends and family to help them celebrate this special occasion. No gifts please.
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Richard and Jean Heinen of Rosemount are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Family and friends are invited to share in this celebration by joining the couple at a Mass of Thanksgiving at 3:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Joseph, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount followed by an Open House from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Rosemount Community Center Banquet Room, 13885 South Robert Trail, Rosemount.
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November 11, 2011 THISWEEK
Sports Standings Football Saturday, October 29 • Eastview 49, Rosemount 13 • Prior Lake 31, Bloomington Kennedy 7 • Lakeville North 24, Lakeville South 14 • Eagan 63, Woodbury 29 Friday, November 4 • Cretin-Derham Hall 31, Eagan 12 • Prior Lake 27, Eastview 7 • Lakeville North 27, Owatonna 7 Friday, November 11 • Prior Lake vs. Totino-Grace, 8 p.m. Metrodome, Minneapolis • Lakeville North winner vs. CretinDerham Hall, 5 p.m. Metrodome, Minneapolis
Volleyball Friday, October 28 • Lakeville South def. Burnsville 25-20, 25-16, 25-21 • Bloomington Jefferson def. Eastview 26-24, 25-17, 25-15 • Eagan def. Bloomington Kennedy, 25-15, 25-20, 25-13 • Lakeville North def. Apple Valley, 25-18, 25- 19, 25-15 Wednesday, November 2 • Lakeville South def. Bloomington Jefferson 24-26, 25-22, 25-19, 25-22 • Lakeville North def. Eagan 25-22, 25-21, 25-22
Blaze runner-up at state Unseeded Burnsville girls soccer team nearly pulls off the upset in state final by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
It took a shoot-out to decide a state champion in the Class AA girls soccer state final with Burnsville and Wayzata knotted at 1-1 after 100 minutes of play. Burnsville’s Maggie Soderholm, Hannah Keirstead and Alyssa Blahnik converted on their chances during the shoot-out but Wayzata made one more to win 2-1 (4-3) on Nov. 3 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. “The shoot-out is a tough thing, but I’m happy,” Burnsville coach John Soderholm said. “It’s a big deal to get here. Hopefully we’ll get back here next year. … I told them there’s no disappointment. It was a
great season. I’m very happy for them.” Both teams could have prevented a shoot-out several times. Wayzata had 23 shots while Burnsville had 15. Goalkeeper Meghann Rudolph gave the Blaze a chance with 11 saves. “We gave up too many shots,” John Soderholm said. “We got kind of panicky and we started playing their game a little bit.” After a back-and-forth, scoreless first half, Blahnik put the Blaze on the board four minutes into the second half. Sarah Poythress passed to an open Blahnik who ran 50 yards untouched and launched a left-footed kick to the opposite side of the net to take a 1-0 lead.
Wayzata tied the match at 1-1 with 21:45 remaining with a textbook passand-shoot between Maddie Eklin and Kiana Nickel. Wayzata came in to the tournament with more experience compared to the young Burnsville team, which made its first state appearance in 15 years. Six of Burnsville’s top seven scorers along with its goal keeper are underclassmen. Wayzata is one of the more storied girls soccer programs in Minnesota with 23 state tournament appearances, five state titles and a second-place trophy last year. “Being the underdog makes you play harder because you have nothing to lose,” Blahnik said. “We
Photo by Bill Jones
Burnsville’s Meghann Rudolph makes a save during the Class AA state final. To view more photos of the game, visit www.ThisweekLive.com. were pressuring ourselves because we wanted to win, but it was great when we got here.” With several young players like Abby Soderholm, Blahnik and Keirstead, the Blaze figure to have a loaded lineup with state tournament experience next season. “I thought we were a year away from getting here,”
John Soderholm said. “The girls grew up a lot during the season.” Rudolph, Blahnik, Tiana Khamvongsa and Hannah Freden were named to the 2011 Class AA Minnesota All-Tournament team. Burnsville’s season ended with a 17-5 record. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.
Saturday, November 5 • Lakeville North def. Lakeville South, 25-20, 17-25, 25- 21, 22-25, 15-13
Wildcats fall in section final
Thursday, November 10 • Lakeville North vs. Bemidji, Class AAA state tournament, 11 a.m., Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Lakers put an end to Lightning’s streak
Friday, November 11 • Lakeville North/Bemidji winner vs. Andover/Cretin-Derham Hall winner, Class AAA semifinal, 11 a.m. Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
Saturday, November 12 • Class AAA final, 5 p.m., Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Boys Soccer Thursday, October 27 • Eastview 2, Rochester Mayo 1 Tuesday, November 1 • Eastview 2, Minneapolis Southwest 0 Thursday, November 3 • Eden Prairie 3, Eastview 1, Class AA state final, 3 p.m. Metrodome, Minneapolis
Girls Soccer Wednesday, October 26 • Lakeville North 3, Anoka 0 Friday, October 28 • Burnsville 1, Woodbury 0 • Centennial 1, Eastview 0 (3-2 SO)
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Eagan’s Pete Economou, No. 23, helps block for Eagan’s Drew Bauer, No. 6, in the Section 4-5A final against Cretin-Derham Hall. To view more photos, visit www.ThisweekLive.com.
Monday, October 31 • Wayzata 1, Lakeville North 0 (5-3 SO) • Burnsville 5, Centennial 2 Tuesday. Nov. 1 • Centennial 2, Lakeville North 1 Thursday, November 3 • Wayzata 2, Burnsville 1 ( 4-3 shoot-out) Class AA state final, Metrodome, Minneapolis
Cross Country Girls Saturday, November 5 • Class AA state cross country meet, St. Olaf College, Northfield Team 9. Eagan; 7. Danielle Anderson, 14:39.3; 39. Anna Van Wyk, 15:29.7; 45. Alanna Stangl, 15:36.5; 58. Reilly Hostager, 15:48.9; 63. Raissa Hansen, 15:54.8; 71. Kelli Praska,16:01.2; 74. Karina Johnson, 16:02.7 Individual Rosemount: 57. Liz Evenocheck, 15:22.5; 122. Hannah Grim, 16:05.4 Burnsville: 40. Vivian Hett, 15:12.8
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Saturday, November 5 • Class AA state cross country meet, St. Olaf College, Northfield
Eastview’s Andrew Johnson, No. 22, and Chris Tramonte, No. 28, try to tackle Prior Lake’s Jack Kaiser, No. 20, in the Section 3-5A final. To view more photos, visit www.ThisweekLive.com.
Team 2. Burnsville: 3 Cole O’Brien, 15:46.3; 7 Abdullahi Salan, 16:06.7; 12. Faysol Mamoud,16:13.9; 13. Ali Ahmed,16:14.2; 80. Shawn Wong,17:33.1; 103. Sam Houching, 18:12.5; 105. Jake Stevens, 18:13.4
The Eagan football team fell short of an upset in the Section 4-5A final Nov. 4. The No. 3 seed Wildcats lost to top-seeded and undefeated Cretin-Derham Hall, 31-12, putting an end to Eagan’s season. Although the Wildcats weren’t favored to win, the loss wasn’t any easier to absorb as Cretin-Derham Hall has defeated Eagan during the last three section playoffs. Although both Eagan and Cretin-Derham Hall came in with high-scoring offenses, it was the defenses that were showcased in the first half. Eagan put the Raiders in punt formation more than usual in the first half. Jabri Guy stopped a Raider drive with an interception as well, but the Wildcats weren’t able to covert it into points. “We got to the 30-yard line three times and we didn’t score,” Eagan head coach Rick Sutton said. “We needed to be able to get points in those situations.” Cretin-Derham Hall drove to the 10-yard line on its second drive only to settle for a 27-yard field goal to get on the board first. On its next drive quarterback Connor Rhoda connected with James Onwualu for 48 yards to take a 10-0 lead, but Eagan wasn’t about to be shut out. Eagan quarterback Drew Bauer found plenty of room to run during a 68-yard touchdown scamper, but the extra point failed, putting the score at 10-6. In the second half, Onwualu and the Raider offense found leaks in the Eagan defense. Onwualu had touchdown runs of 87 and 25 yards to take a 24-6 lead. “I don’t think we tackled as well as
we could have, but it wasn’t for lack of effort,” Sutton said. “The effort was outstanding, we just didn’t make enough plays.” Eagan answered before the end of the third quarter. A 34-yard catch by Mack Nelson set up a 35-yard touchdown catch by Eagan’s Eric Woodcock, but the 2-point try failed. In the fourth quarter, the Raiders were able to run the clock down and capped the game with an 8-yard touchdown run by Blake Banham. After starting 0-3, Eagan won six on its last seven games to advance to the section final, finishing with a 6-5 record. “I’ve told these guys that in all my years of coaching, this has been the team that has had the most improvement from beginning to end,” Sutton said.
Lightning fall to Prior Lake The Eastview football playoff resurgence came to an with a 27-7 loss to Prior Lake in the Section 3-5A final Nov. 4. The teams were tied at halftime thanks to a 54-yard pass from Eastview quarterback Ryan Reger to Amare Kennedy, but the Lakers scored 20 unanswered points in the second half to win. The Lightning came into the playoffs with a 3-5 record and the fourth seed, but defeated No. 5 Burnsville and No. 1 Rosemount on its way to play No. 2 Prior Lake in the final game before state. Eastview was one of only two teams along with Moorhead in Class 5A to play in a section final game as the No. 4 seed or lower. Prior Lake will play in the Class 5A state tournament quarterfinal game against Totino-Grace on Friday in the Metrodome. Andy Rogers is andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.
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4. Rosemount; 9. Nathan Rock,16:10.0; 23. Trevor Capra,16:27.8; 30. Calvin Lehn, 16:31.8; 31. Nick Couillard, 16:32.6; 39. Chandler Dye, 16:46.8; 40. Tyler Blumke, 16:47.4; 71. Sam Ivanecky, 17:23.7 Individual Eastview: 15. Nick Oelke, 16:06.0
Girls Hockey Friday, November 11 • Hill-Murray at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 12 • Shakopee at Apple Valley, 2:15 p.m. • Tartan at Bloomington Kennedy, 3 p.m. • Henry Sibley at Eagan, 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 15 • Shakopee at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Burnsville at Minnetonka, 7 p.m. • East Ridge at Apple Valley, 7 p.m. • Eagan at Eden Prairie, 7 p.m. • Eastview at Edina, 7 p.m. • Wayzata at Prior Lake, 7 p.m. • Hopkins Lakeville North, 7 p.m. • Mound-Westonka at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Champlin Park, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 17 • Bloomington Kennedy at Hopkins, 7 p.m. • Apple Valley at Wayzata, 7 p.m. • Minnetonka at Rosemount, 7 p.m. • Edina at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. • East Ridge at Eagan, 7:15 p.m. Photos by Rick Orndorf
Left: Burnsville’s Ali Ahmed, No. 301, and Faysol Mamoud, No. 304, run at the Class AA state meet on Saturday at St. Olaf College in Northfield. The boys finished in second place, 23 points behind the winner Stillwater and 17 ahead of fourth-place Rosemount, who they lost to in the Section 3AA meet. Cole O’Brien finished fifth, Abdullahi Salan 18th, Mamoud 27th, Ahmed 28th, Shawn Wong 127th, Sam Hougching 150th and Jake Stevens 152nd. Right: Eagan’s Raissa Hansen, No. 134, and Reilly Hostager, No. 135, helped the Wildcats finish ninth overall last weekend at state. Danielle Anderson finished in eighth place, Anna Van Wyk in 72nd, Alanna Stangl 81st, Hostager 99th, Hansen 106th, Kelli Praska 116th and Karina Johnson 119th. To view more photos, visit www.ThisweekLive.com.
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Sports Rosemount runners fourth at state
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Eagan High School seniors (from left) Eric Peterson, Jess Hart and Simone Haugen signed letters of intent on Nov. 9. Peterson plans to play baseball at Minnesota State, Mankato. Hart will play basketball at South Dakota State. Haugen will play lacrosse at George Washington University.
Seniors sign letters of intent Several seniors at area Mackenzie Gogolin, golf, high schools signed Na- Minot State University, tional Letters of Intent on North Dakota. Wednesday to play their respective sports at a NCAA Burnsville Division I or II college. Allison Butler, volleyball, St. Cloud State University. Apple Valley Teresa DiGregorio, swimAlyssa Johnson, volley- ming, University of North ball, University of South Dakota. Carolina-Aiken. Thomas (TJ) Pigeon, Brandon Kingsley, wres- baseball, University of tling, University of Minne- North Dakota. sota. Brian VanderWoude, Dakota Trom, wrestling, baseball, North Dakota University of Minnesota. State University. Adam Lambrecht, baseRosemount ball, North Dakota State Matt Nelson, men’s bas- University. Dan Motl, baseball, Uniketball, Moorhead State versity of Minnesota. University. Matt Stemper, baseball, Adam Jackson, wrestling, United States Air Force University of Minnesota. Academy.
Photos by Rick Orndorf
Rosemount’s Chandler Dye, No. 296, Nick Couillard, No. 295, Nathan Rock, No. 299, and Calvin Lehn, No. 298, along with their teammates ran at the Class AA state cross country meet last weekend in Northfield. Rock finished 21st, Trevor Capra 41st, Lehn 50th, Couillard 52nd, Dye 74th, Tyler Blumke 76th and Sam Ivanecky 118th. The team finished in fourth place overall behind Edina and ahead of Eden Prairie. Right: Eastview’s Nick Oelke runs at state last weekend. He finished 15th overall. To view more photos, visit www.ThisweekLive. com.
Eagan Simone Haugen, women’s lacrosse, George Washington University. Jess Hart, women’s basketball, South Dakota State University. Eric Peterson, baseball, Minnesota State, Mankato.
Eastview Joey King, men’s basketball, Drake. Courtney Kukowski, women’s hockey, Providence. Adam Moorse, baseball, North Dakota State. Paige Palkovich, softball, University of Minnesota.
Visitation Taylor Smith from Eagan, women’s lacrosse, Marquette University.
Blazettes hold dance invitational The Burnsville High Burnsville High School. School Blazettes dance A total of 31 teams from team will host its third an- 19 schools have committed nual dance team invita- to the event. tional Saturday, Nov. 19, at The event is open to the
public and begins at 10:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event.
Blue Cross puts building on the market Waterview Office Tower not part of sale-lease plan by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
Yet another large office building has been put on the market in Eagan. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has put Waterview Office Tower, a 98,000 square-foot building at 1200 Yankee Doodle Road, up for sale. The 10-story building is not part of Blue Cross’ recent plan to sell and lease back 1.1 million square feet of space in multiple buildings in Eagan. Blue Cross consolidated workers in the 10-story building into other spaces and vacated Waterview in August, said company spokesman Jim McManus. McManus said Blue
Cross no longer needed the space since the company has become more efficient with all its office buildings and since more workers telecommute. The asking price for Waterview is $6.4 million, according to a listing on the LoopNet commercial real estate marketing service. CBRE Group broker Brent Karkura is marketing the 1985 building for sale or lease. Blue Cross hopes the sale of Waterview and its sale-lease back plan will generate capital to invest in other business opportunities, McManus said. The market has been brutal on large empty office buildings, and Eagan
has several. The former Northwest Airlines building has been on the market for months, and Pinnacle Airlines recently put Mesaba Airlines’ former headquarters on the market. The slow real estate market in Eagan is indicative of the recession, not the city, explained Tom Hedges, Eagan city administrator. “The trend in Eagan is felt around the country and even the world,� he said. “Eagan is actually healthier than many other cities.� Lockheed Martin is one such company that has had better luck with the real estate market.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has put Waterview Office Tower, a 98,000 squarefoot building at 1200 Yankee Doodle Road, up for sale. The 10-story building is not part of Blue Cross’ plan to sell and lease back 1.1 million square feet of its office space. The company announced in October it plans to close its headquarters in 2013. Unlike Delta, Lockheed has already found a potential buyer for its building — Minneapolis
developer CSM Corp. Hedges said he is confident Blue Cross too will find a buyer for its property. “I’m hopeful they will sell (Waterview) soon to a
good buyer,� he said. “It’s a good location with a wonderful view.�
lastic book fair as well as a Christian-based book Heritage Lutheran’s Ba- fair. The bistro will include zaar and Bistro will be held soups, bread sticks, drinks from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 and dessert. p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Heritage Lutheran Church, 13401 Johnny Cake Ridge An ecumenical ThanksRoad, Apple Valley, (952) giving worship service will 431-6225. be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Edible treats, crafts, Nov. 22, at St. James Evancards, vintage treasures and gelical Lutheran Church, more will be available. The 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsevent will include a Scho- ville. The Burnsville/Sav-
age congregations of New Spirit, St. John the Baptist Catholic and St. James Lutheran will participate. An offering, which will be matched up to $3,000, is designated for community food shelves. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and remain for a pie social immediately following the service.
Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com.
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Two cars were among the valuables destroyed in a Nov. 4 fire that ripped through a Farmington home, located on Upper 183rd Street West.
Fire destroys Farmington home by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
A Farmington couple safely escaped a Nov. 4 fire that destroyed their home and cars. Homeowner Mark Davis had just taken a shower when he heard crackling sounds and discovered a raging fire in his garage. Davis quickly alerted 911, woke his wife, Kerrie, and safely led her out of their burning home. Farmington firefighters responded within seven minutes to Davis’s 6:40 a.m. call, and found the fire rag-
ing through the upper levels of the home, located on the 5900 block of Upper 183rd Street West, Farmington Fire Marshal John Powers said. With assistance from Lakeville, Farmington firefighters had the fire under control within 30 minutes. Powers said the garage and much of the first level were destroyed in the fire. Also burned was a car parked inside the garage and another in the driveway. The Davis’s basement suffered extensive water damage from water used to extinguish the blaze.
Powers said the cause of the fire was a cigarette Mark Davis had smoked and disposed of in the garage trash can before taking a shower. Powers estimated total losses to be $250,000, including contents of the home. “Smoking material is still very probably one of the top five causes of fire in Minnesota,� Powers said. “People need to be sure they handle them right. If smoking, they should not dispose of them in the garbage can.� Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.
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IN BRIEF The Minnesota Valley Women’s Chorale and Minnesota Valley Men’s Chorale will perform their 2011 Fall Concerts in Apple Valley on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road and Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, County Road 42 and Pennock. Tickets are available at the door or from any chorale member. Suggested donation: $5 per ticket. The 58-member men’s chorale is directed by longtime Rosemount vocal music teacher Steve Boehlke. The groups practice every Monday at Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley. Sagen, who taught high school vocal music at Apple Valley, Eagan and finally Eastview before retiring this year, said working with the women who range
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“In starting up a community group like this, I knew up front that there would be people that would miss due to family commitments ‌ but I work around their commitments.â€? She said one of the great things about the chorale’s schedule is that it has two sessions. One runs from August to November and the other runs from January to April. Singers in both choirs have a break during the holiday season and have the spring and summer off. “This way people don’t feel that it takes up too much time,â€? Sagen said. “It also keeps it fresh where people look forward to coming back.â€? People who attend the concerts can expect to hear classical, folk, BroadPhoto submitted Elaine Jonas sings during a rehearsal of the Minnesota Valley Women’s Chorale. She is a way and gospel music. Among the wide ranggraduate of Rosemount High School and her father, Pete, is in the Minnesota Valley Men’s ing selections are “Ave Chorale. Maria 2,â€? “Agnus Dei,â€? in age from recent college vocal music in District 196 St. Paul, Minneapolis, “Jimmy Crack Corn,â€? and graduates to senior citi- for 36 years, I feel like I’ve Robbinsdale and Edina. “Hey, Look Me Over,â€? zens is rewarding and fun. come full circle. My phiThe fact that some of and music composed by “We sing, we laugh and losophy in teaching high these women are willing Andrew Lloyd Webber, sometimes even cry,â€? she school students was first to drive those distances to Antonin Dvorak, and said. “There is something and foremost for the enjoy- sing shows that there are Franz Schubert. about women singing with ment of singing lifelong. few opportunities to sing She said the group was “Some of them hadn’t choral music with a qual- founded on the idea that women ‌ a special bond sung since high school ity that Sagen inspires. that is hard to describe.â€? it centers on a community The group consists of or college and missed the She said people are that sings together and attorneys, doctors, busi- choral experience,â€? Sagen drawn to the chorale be- provides an opportunity ness owners, nurses – many said. cause of the camaraderie, to perform and share it Many of them live in their love of singing and with the community. of them Sagen’s former the south metro, but they a chance to “get away and students. That sharing will begin “I absolutely love it,â€? also come from Maple do something they wanted this weekend. she said. “After teaching Grove, Northfield, North to do.â€? “The members are very Tad Johnson is at editor. dedicated,â€? Sagen said. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.
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MAX family night The IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley will host Family Night on Monday, Nov. 21. Guests who purchase one adult admission ($16) to the 6:30 p.m. showing of “Happy Feet Two: An IMAX 3D Experience� will receive one free child’s admission to the movie and complimentary pizza (while supplies last) before the show. Pizza will be served in the lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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The annual Christmas in the Village event is scheduled from 1 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11 at Dakota City Heritage Village, 4008 220th St. W., at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington. Admission will be $2 for ages 4 to 12 and $3 for ages 13 and older. Children under 3 will be admitted free and there will be a maximum charge of $12 for each carload. For information or to volunteer, call (651) 460-8050.
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Nov. 16, at South Metro Vineyard Church, 13798 Parkwood Drive, Burnsville. The concert is free and open to all. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit Fruit of the Vine food pantry. A freewill offering will be collected. Information: (952) 8921000.
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No drugs, mostly muscle Burnsville man lays claim to world’s biggest natural biceps by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
The case is closed, says Philip Breecher of Burnsville: His are the world’s biggest natural biceps. Breecher says he’s no juicer and can’t compete with bodybuilders on steroids. So his 25-inch guns — which Breecher says have room to grow — are unlikely to ever match the 28-plus of New York’s Greg Valentino, an Internet sensation proclaimed by eBicep.com as the unofficial world record holder and an admitted steroid user. Breecher is just a 50-yearold ex-wrestler and lifelong bodybuilder with a clean conscience and a biggest-biceps dream that refused to die. “It was an obsession, probably too much, I’d say probably since the ’80s,” said Breecher, a longtime Burnsville resident who attended Burnsville High School and lives with his mother, Caryl. His claim is buttressed by Ripley’s “Believe It or Not,” which recently produced a cartoon with a drawing of Breecher and the headline “World’s Biggest Biceps!” “Philip Breecher of Burnsville, Minn., USA, has natural biceps measuring 25 inches in circumference,” reads the cartoon, which Breecher said was posted on Gocomics.com on Oct. 29. The Breecher piece is one of the daily syndicated cartoons Ripley’s delivers to newspapers in two dozen countries, said Lucas Stram, researcher for the Florida-based company. Breecher pitched his biceps to both Guinness World Records and Ripley’s, the latter with which he is not playing phone tag.
IN BRIEF Other things that are about 25 inches in circumference: • a standard indoor volleyball 25.526.5 inches • a conga head with 8-inch diameter, 25.12 inches • a standard size U.S. mailbox, about 22 inches • Lauren Conrad’s waist, 25 inches Photo by John Gessner
Ripley’s isn’t in the business of curating world record competitions, and there is no “standing official record” on natural or enhanced biceps, Stram said. “I figured he’d say that,” Breecher said when told of Stram’s response. “It is a world record, I guarantee that. Arnold Schwarzenegger was reputed to have a 21-inch arm. Lou Ferrigno was reputed to have 20 and three-quarters, pumped. I’m an honest 25-inch, which is over 2 feet around. It’s just a very unusual measurement in the world today. Over 2 feet around and still growing.” Ripley’s, which Stram says receives oodles of letters and email suggestions each week, did ask for photos and a doctor’s written confirmation of Breecher’s measurements and non-drug use. He gladly obliged. “It’s impressive that he’s dedicated himself to the goal,” Stram said. “A lot of people that we end up featuring get things in their head and they just pursue it doggedly. Like Joe Waul, who ended up creating the world’s biggest rubber-band ball. The
With 25-inch guns, Philip Breecher of Burnsville is featured in a Ripley’s “Believe It or thing is huge.” Not” syndicated cartoon labeled “World’s Biggest Biceps!” The cartoon goes on to explain Breecher, proclaiming they’re natural. Breecher notes that Greg Valentino of New York, considered the world 20 to 25 percent body fat, is record holder, has bigger biceps enhanced by steroids. more rounded than chiseled. He’s about 5 feet 8 and 340 pounds, and if he asks you to punch him in the stomach, you’d have to agree there’s not a lot of give there. Breecher was accomplished in judo as a kid and spent a couple of years in his 20s pursuing a wrestling career. Nicknamed Phil “Guns” Breecher by a suburban sports reporter who also wrote for an American Wrestling Association newspaper, Breecher said he landed bouts with the likes of Baron von Raschke, Larry “The Axe” Hennig and the Free Birds tag team. “And then I wrestled as a Russian out in Washington This is the Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” cartoon featuring Phil Breecher of Burnsville. state,” he said. “Ivan Reboff, ceps. 33-inch biceps are still pos- man. I’m not taking that I think was my name.” His, Breecher said, were 25 sible, Breecher said. route.” The career didn’t last, and “I can’t compete with Breecher said he tried mixed at the time. “So when I saw martial arts, losing the last of them tape him at 24, I knew I that,” he added. “I’m just not John Gessner is at burnsville. a handful of career fights in was the largest natural,” said going to get into the drugs, thisweek@ecm-inc.com. Breecher, who runs a compa2009. But he never stopped lift- ny that seeks appointments ing weights. Breecher said he to inspect storm-damaged saw Valentino featured on roofs and sells them to roofa Ripley’s TV show several ing contractors. PUBLIC NOTICE Valentino’s camp claims PUBLIC NOTICE years ago sporting 24-inch bi(Official Publication) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and Apple Valley Salon is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. collecting donations for Call (952) 322-4333 for inthe food shelf and gifts for formation. teens through Dec. 19. Food items requested include peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna and chicken, Valley Lake Girl Scouts canned vegetables, cereal, pancake mix, instant rice will hold their annual Holiand potatoes, laundry and day Craft & Bake Sale from dish soap. Gift ideas for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, teens include CDs and gift Nov. 12, in the cafeteria cards. Cash and checks also at Greenleaf Elementary School, 13333 Galaxie Ave., will be accepted. Apple Valley Salon is at Apple Valley. Donations 5480 141st St. W. (on Pilot for local food shelves will be Knob across from Scott accepted. For more inforHighlands Middle School). mation, visit www.valleyHours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. lakegirlscouts.org.
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Rosemount Briefs Lions hold spaghetti dinner The Rosemount Lions Club will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the Rosemount American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave. W. The Velvet Tones will perform at 5:30 and 6:15 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 4-12, and free for children under 4. Those who donate used hearing aids or glasses will receive $1 off their meal.
Craft and bake sale The Rosemount American Legion Auxiliary will hold a craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in the Legion banquet hall, 14590 Burma Ave. W., Rosemount.
RHS fundraiser The Rosemount High School speech and debate teams will hold a fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at Davanni’s, 1960 Cliff Lake Road, Eagan. The event will include prize drawings.
Homestead property tax information
All new property owners (or qualified relatives) who changed residences during the past year – and use the residence for homestead purposes – must apply for homestead The Halloween Commitstatus with their county tee has a particular interest in individuals and community groups who can help on the day of the event with set up and take down of the props and handing out candy to the thousands of children and their parents who attend. Nominations for the 2012 The Leprechaun Days Dakota County Tribune ExCommittee seeks individuals ceptional Businesswomen are and groups who can help out being accepted through Frion its busiest days of the year day, Nov. 25. (the last two weekends of July People may nominate a in 2012) as those days host woman who has excelled in such events as the bluegrass the workplace and commumusic festival, Mid-Summer nity by going online to www. Faire carnival, parade, and ThisweekLive.com and fillmusic entertainment in the ing out the nomination form. park. This is the third year of For more information the Tribune’s recognition about both groups, go online event, which has honored 27 to www.RosemountEvents. Dakota County recipients in com.
Rosemount Halloween, Leprechaun Days committees to meet Nov. 14 The Rosemount Halloween Committee and the Rosemount Leprechaun Days Committee will meet on Monday, Nov. 14, at the Rosemount Community Center. The Halloween Committee will review the Oct. 29 Haunted Woods Trail during its meeting at 6:30 p.m. and start planning for the 30th anniversary of the group in 2012. The Leprechaun Days meeting will start at 7 p.m. It is the first meeting of the group after its annual meeting, which was held after the 2011 10-day festival during the last week of July. Both groups are always seeking new volunteers and ideas to help make both events even better than the previous year.
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants for expiring terms and mid-term vacancies on the following citizen advisory committees: • Dakota - Scott Workforce Investment Board; • Community Corrections Advisory Board; • Extension Committee; • Human Services Advisory Committee; • Library Board; • Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee; and • Special Board of Appeal and Equalization. See the Dakota County website (www.dakot a c o u n t y. u s / C o u n t y Government/CAC) for information. Dakota County residents interested in serving on a committee can call County Administration at (651) 438-4418 for an application. The application deadline is Nov. 23.
assessor by Dec. 15. Property owners or qualified relatives who want to classify property as homestead that was not classified as homestead in the past, must apply with the Dakota County Assessor’s Office to receive homestead for property taxes payable in 2012. Once the homestead classification has been granted, no further applications are necessary, unless requested by the county assessor. Only new applicants must file if they have not already done so. Application forms are available from Dakota County Assessing Services, (651) 438-4200, www. dakotacounty.us or at the Service Desk in the main floor atrium area of the Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, during normal business hours. Property owners who sell their home, or move, or for any reason no longer qualify for the homestead classification, are required to notify the county assessor within 30 days of the homestead’s change in status. (This notice is usually taken care of during the closing process.) Failure to notify the county assessor within 30 days is punishable by recalculation of tax as non-homestead, in addition to a penalty equal to 100 percent of the homestead benefits.
Nominations being accepted for Exceptional Businesswomen the past two years. Nominations may also be sent to tad.johnson@ecminc.com or by mail to Dakota County Tribune Exceptional Businesswomen, 12190 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN 55337. The nomination should include contact information for the person submitting the nomination and the woman being nominated along with reasons why she deserves the award.
In accordance with Section 346.37 of the Minnesota Statutes, South Metro Animal Emergency Care (SMAEC), located at 14690 Pennock Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124 is hereby providing notice that a cream short hair flamepoint tabby male cat named Sugar Foot (per microchip) delivered to SMAEC's office on Sunday, October 23, 2011 will be deemed abandoned by the State of Minnesota if this animal is not picked up from our office (located at the address above) within ten (10) days of the publication of this Notice. If the owner does not pick up the animal and pay any expenses owing to SMAEC within ten (10) days of the publication of this Notice: (i) the owner is deemed to have abandoned the animal; (ii) the owner will have no further rights or claim to the animal; (iii) the animal will become the property of SMAEC; and (iv) SMAEC may dispose of the animal in the manner considered proper by SMAEC, without any liability for the disposal of the animal. Please contact us immediately to make arrangements to redeem this animal by stopping at our office at the address located above or by calling (952) 953-3737. 2816859 11/11/11P
PUBLIC NOTICE WARNING WATER AERATION SYSTEM OPERATION CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an aeration system, creating open water and thin ice, will begin operating on Lake Alimagnet in the Cities of Apple Valley and Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota; as early as December 1, 2011, and continue through March 30, 2012. The system is installed at the southeast corner of the lake, in Alimagnet Park, in Apple Valley. Weather conditions may cause the areas of thin ice and open water to fluctuate greatly. Stay clear of the marked area!
If there are questions concerning this aeration system, please call the Apple Valley Natural Resources Coordinator at 952-953-2461.
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District 917 School Board Proceedings This is a summary of the Intermediate School District 917 Regular School Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd917.k12.mn.us or the District Office at 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068. The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM. Board members present: Arlene Bush, Dan Cater, Jill Lewis, Veronica Walter, Deb Clark, Vicki Roy, Vanda Pressnall, Kathy Lewis, Tom Ryerson, and ex-officio member Supt. John Christiansen. Absent: None. Also present: Melissa Schaller, Linda Berg, Dan Hurley, Scott Teskey. Good news reports were presented. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes, personnel, donations, bills to be paid, investment report and wire transfers. Scott Teskey and Dan Hurley reported on the National Careers Pathways Network seminar. Adjournment at 5:50 PM. 2809629 11/11/11
City of Apple Valley Apple Valley, Minnesota Valleywood Clubhouse The City of Apple Valley, Apple Valley, Minnesota, will receive multiple prime sealed bids for Bid Package 2 of the Valleywood Clubhouse, at the Apple Valley Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W., Apple Valley, MN 55124 for the Valleywood Clubhouse until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2011. At which time they will be opened and read aloud. The work for this bid package includes multiple prime contracts. Reference Specification Section 011200 Contract Work Scope Descriptions for a detailed listing of contracts bid. A pre-bid conference will be held at the Valleywood Clubhouse, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 at 10:00 am, on Thursday, November 17, 2011. All bids must be sealed and marked for the appropriate contract for which the bid is submitted. Bids shall be submitted in exact accordance with Bid Documents (including Instructions to Bidders and Proposal Forms) and Contract Documents (including Drawings and Specifications) as prepared by CNH Architects. Documents will be available on or about Friday, November 4, 2011, for public inspection at the Owner’s office, the Architect’s office, the Construction Manager’s office, Minneapolis; St. Paul, Mankato, Rochester, St. Cloud and Mid-Minnesota Builder’s Exchanges; Reed Construction Data (CMD), MEDA Minority Contractors and McGraw-Hill Construction Plan Room and Associated General Contractors of Minnesota. Bidders may obtain sets of Bidding Documents by contacting Victoria VandeLinde at the office of the Construction Manager, Bossardt Corporation, 5270 West 84th Street, Suite #550, Bloomington, Minnesota 55437, upon making a deposit of $100 per set payable to the City of Apple Valley. This deposit wil be refunded to Bidders who submit a bona fide bid and return the Bidding Documents in good condition within 10 days after receipt of bids. The bids shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or corporate surety bond in an amount equal to five (5%) percent of the base bid, as bid security. No personal checks will be accepted. No bids may be withdrawn within 45 days after opening the bids. A bidder may withdraw his or her bid at any time prior to the date set for receiving bids, or authorized postponements thereof. Thereafter, bids may be withdrawn only after 45 days have elapsed after bid date, provided the City of Apple Valley has not acted thereon. Bids may be withdrawn only by written request. The City of Apple Valley reserves the right to reject any or all bids received and to waive informalities and irregularities in the bidding. Pamela Gackstetter, City Clerk City of Apple Valley Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 Publication Dates: Thisweek Apple Valley Friday, November 4, 2011 Friday, November 11, 2011 2808762 11/4-11/11/11
PUBLIC NOTICE WARNING WATER AERATION SYSTEM OPERATION CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an aeration system, creating open water and thin ice, will begin operating on Farquar Lake in the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota; as early as December 1, 2011, and continue through March 30, 2012. The system is installed at the southwest corner of the lake, in Farquar Park, in Apple Valley. Weather conditions may cause the areas of thin ice and open water to fluctuate greatly. Stay clear of the marked area!
If there are questions concerning this aeration system, please call the Apple Valley Natural Resources Coordinator at 952-953-2461. /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter Pamela Gackstetter Apple Valley City Clerk 2813404 11/11 & 11/25/11
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Lakeville is center stage for stadium debate Governor says it’s time to stop playing games as Vikings take show on the road
by T.W. Budig THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
While a Vikings caravan made a stop in Lakeville, a feisty Gov. Mark Dayton urged state lawmakers on Nov. 8 to “stop playing games� and act on the NFL team’s stadium proposal. “Come on. What are we doing here?� asked Dayton at a Capitol press conference. “This is about moving Minnesota forward,� he said of finding a stadium solution. Dayton’s goading of lawmakers comes the week when the governor had been planning to release his own Vikings stadium proposal. But Republican legislative leaders last week left a meeting with the governor speaking of holding hearings on the stadium rather than biting on Dayton’s proposal to hold a special legislative session prior to Thanksgiving. Dayton argues that establishing a tight time frame is key to finding a stadium solution. The Minnesota Vikings are active. In recent days, the team released an ad on local television that asks Minnesotans to find a stadium solution. Vikings Vice President of Public Affairs and Stadium Development Lester Bagley along with Vikings players were in Lakeville on Tuesday at a luncheon with
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kings stadium she said she would need to see a bill to make such a decision. She compared the stadium discussion to working on a thousand-piece 3D puzzle, except putting together a puzzle “would be a lot more fun,� she said. Dayton was more direct in his rhetoric. “They’re our team,� said Dayton of the Vikings. They want to remain in See Vikings, 12A
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Lester Bagley, Minnesota Vikings vice president of public affairs and stadium development the Vikings have been playing in the Metrodome, the team has accounted for $186 million in taxes going to the state.
He also argued that the Vikings are a regional draw with 40 percent of game-day attendees coming from outside the metro area and 20 percent from other states. Owner Zygi Wilf, who was slated to speak on Tuesday, has proposed to give the third largest owner contribution in NFL history – $420 million of the proposed $600 million. Dayton charged that lawmakers, unwilling to vote on a stadium, were putting their jobs as legislators ahead of thousands of needed jobs that a big construction project would bring. Dayton, as in the past, would not say which of the stadium proposals, Arden Hills or ones in
downtown Minneapolis, he favors. A stadium could be built without using any state general fund taxpayer dollars, Dayton said. Dayton indicated a preference for the use of pull-tab dollars, but did not rule out racino, a sales tax on sports memorabilia, or most other potential funding sources. But he did indicate that he did not favor the use of Legacy Amendment dollars for stadium financing. Letting the Vikings stadium issue slip into the regular legislative session in January will serve only to dilute it, Dayton argued. The stadium issue would then be in “limbo� even longer, he said. Dayton did not specifically
mention the names of lawmakers whom he perceives as playing games. “If the shoe fits, wear it,� he said. An email from House Speaker Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, to Republican lawmakers that came to light last week indicated the speaker had decided against a special session, though Dayton said Zellers had never indicated that to him. “It’s time for the leaders of the Legislature to show some leadership,� Dayton said. Email T.W. Budig at: tim.budig@ecm-inc.com. Additional reporting by Tad Johnson.
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Newer! 4 BR, 2BA Mobile Home
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I am looking to contract dependable and responsible adults to deliver the Star Tribune newspaper in the Burnsville/Savage areas in the early morning hours. There is a $100 incentive available after 4 wks of route delivery. Profit potential is from $400 to $800 per month. For more information contact John @ 952-895-1910.
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City Briefs Longtime police K-9 dies
Veterans honored
Pottery, art sale
Book group to meet
Three Dakota County combat veterans were honored by the Rotary Club of Eagan Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Eagan Community Center. Honorees included: â&#x20AC;˘ Gordon Johnson, a Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Sheliak (an attack cargo ship supporting the USS Missouri) during World War II. â&#x20AC;˘ Tim Callister, an Eagan resident who served in Vietnam in 1968-72 and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star. â&#x20AC;˘ State Rep. John Kriesel, who served in the Kosovo and Iraq wars.
The Eagan Art House will hold its annual Pottery & Art Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. The sale features artwork by students, instructors and friends of the Eagan Art House. A portion of proceeds will benefit Dakota Center for the Arts. The Eagan Art House is located at 3981 Lexington Ave. For more information, call (651) 675-5521 or go to www.eaganarthouse.org.
The Burnhaven Book Group will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Middle of Everywhereâ&#x20AC;? by Mary Pipher at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Burnhaven Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Room, 1101 W. County Road 42.
The BlueGreen Alliance Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GreenPOWER program will hold its Green Generalist workshop on Nov. 29 at the Burnsville WorkForce Center, Suite 140, 2900 County Road 42 W., Burnsville. The free eight-hour course teaches workers how manufacturers and other companies can increase their profits by operating more sustainably and prepares the participants to market themselves for green jobs. To register, call (952) 895-7600.
The eighth annual Holiday Classic Boutique will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School, 3355 Columbia Drive, Eagan. The event includes a cafe serving hot soups and a dessert buffet. Guests will be treated to complimentary coffee and hot cider while shopping.
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The Eagan Police Department announced Nov. 7 that K-9 Maverick died the previous weekend after a short battle with lymphoma (cancer). Maverick had been with the department for more than eight years. The department has posted additional information on its Facebook page www. facebook.com/CityofEagan.
Pipher is the author of the well-known book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Lives of Adolescent Girls.â&#x20AC;? The book group is open to anyone who enjoys reading and discussing books, and no registration is required.
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Law Enforcement Felony charges filed after gas station dispute Lakeville men arrested for alleged drug possession
Police: Car window smashed, knife drawn by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
Three area men have been charged with felonies after a shouting match outside a Burnsville gas station escalated into violence. Xavian B. Fuller, 22, of Apple Valley; Richard L. Lange, 24, of Rosemount; and Michael A. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, 22, of Farmington were each charged with felony terroristic threats following the Nov. 1 incident at a Burnsville SuperAmerica. According to a criminal complaint, the three men got into a verbal altercation with the occupants of another vehicle, with both parties yelling at each other back and forth.
Eventually, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor exited the Honda that he, Fuller and Lange were in and punched the back window of the other car, the complaint said. The window shattered, and pieces of glass fell onto an infant sitting in the back seat. When Fuller, Lange and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor left the gas station, the other vehicle, a Chevrolet Monte Carlo, began to follow the Honda after someone in the Monte Carlo called 911. At a red stop light at the County Road 11 and County Road 42 intersection in Apple Valley, Fuller, Lange and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor got out of their vehicle and surrounded the Monte Carlo; Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor
had a knife in his hand and â&#x20AC;&#x153;was displaying it in an effort Xavian Richard Michael to scare Fuller Lange Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor the occupants of the Monte Carlo,â&#x20AC;? penalty of five years in according to the complaint. prison and a $10,000 fine if â&#x20AC;&#x153;The occupants of the convicted of the terroristic Monte Carlo all stated they threats charge. were fearful for the safety Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor was also of the child in their vehicle,â&#x20AC;? charged with criminal damthe complaint said. age to property for allegedly All three men were arrest- punching the Monte Carloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ed at 12:25 p.m. by Burns- window. That misdemeanor ville police and booked into charge carries a maximum the Dakota County Jail, penalty of 90 days in jail where they remained as of and a $1,000 fine. Wednesday afternoon. Bail was set at $20,000. Andrew Miller is at andrew. Each faces a maximum miller@ecm-inc.com.
A Farmington man has been charged with possession and intent to distribute marijuana that was allegedly discovered by Dakota County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies investigating his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death on Aug. 31. Keith Glen Doan, 52, was charged Oct. 28 with a felony and a gross misdemeanor for possessing mari-
360/from 1A former Burnsville city manager and Dakota County physical development director who served as 360â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive vice president, and Steve Haschig, former senior pastor at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake, who served as 360â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior development director. Ajax didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t confirm the terminations and said she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t comment on individual personnel matters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a strong, healthy financial position now because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the
Robbery/from 1A Eventually, his vehicle struck â&#x20AC;&#x153;stop sticksâ&#x20AC;? that were set by police on Cedar Avenue. After one of the tires deflated, Savory stopped the van near Cedar Avenue and 143rd Street where he ran on foot. A short chase ensued and police arrested Savory. During a search, officers found that Savory had $141 on him and in his vehicle. Police brought one of the gas station employees Wallace/from 1A the condition last year and it was pretty devastating to me. Diabetes already runs really high in my family, so I was very concerned at the notion that I could have even higher chances than I already have. â&#x20AC;Ś When I was too stubborn to accept everything myself, Blake ordered books on the condition and read all of them â&#x20AC;Ś researched diets, read blogs on womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reactions to dealing with it, and researched all options for medications. In addition he learned about all of the foods to implement and stay away from and creates meals based on them. He has always cooked dinner every night, but in addition will cook another entire meal (my lunch for the next day) comprised of the foods best for me to combat diabetes. How long have you lived in Rosemount? Why did you select this as your community of choice in which to live? We have lived in Rosemount for six years as of this month. We both love and enjoy the community, and even though at one point we both worked in downtown
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juana, marijuana seeds and paraphernalia, and growing marijuana that prosecutors allege he intended to sell. Dakota County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Capt. Jim Rogers said deputies found the marijuana on a dresser in the bedroom where Doanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife Marlane, 41, had died of natural causes. Her body had been discovered by the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children, one an adult, who
called 911. Marijuana plants were also found in the bedroom. The Dakota County Drug Task Force was called, and Doan allegedly told investigators he had marijuana plants in an outbuilding on the property. The Dakota County criminal complaint stated Doan said he had planted the marijuana months earlier and harvested about 11
plants Aug. 22. Rogers said the marijuana was drying in the building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was pretty forthright about what we found,â&#x20AC;? Rogers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a difficult time to be asking him questions.â&#x20AC;? If convicted, Doan faces a maximum five years and a $10,000 fine. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.
staffing level that we can sustain and support,â&#x20AC;? said Ajax, who began work 37 years ago for the humanservice agency formerly called Community Action Council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have eliminated a whole level of services and flattened our organization,â&#x20AC;? Ajax said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are putting all of our dollars into direct services at a time when the needs of the community have also increased incredibly.â&#x20AC;? Adjusting levels is noth-
ing new for the 40-year-old agency, Ajax said Friday. 360 Communities had a year-end deficit in 2010 of $580,540, according to the state attorney generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Revenue totaled $3.37 million, with expenses of $3.95 million. The deficit figure is skewed because it reflects only nine months of revenue after the agency switched to a new fiscal year, Ajax said. For the newly begun 2011-12 fiscal year, Oct. 1 to
Sept. 31, 360 Communities has budgeted $4.3 million, Ajax said. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compared with $4.8 million back in 2007, even though the needs of the Dakota County communities 360 serves have grown, Ajax said. The $700,000 in United Way funding that 360 got in 2007 has shrunk to $230,000
today, she said. County and state funding have been cut, Ajax said. The only stable source of funding has been contributions from citizens and businesses, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need the community now more than ever when the needs are great,â&#x20AC;? she said, noting that 360 gets about 40 percent of its
to the scene who identified Savory as the man who robbed the store. Then the owner of the van identified Savory as the carjacker. Officers also met with a shuttle bus driver who said he had driven Savory toward the airport earlier that evening when Savory began acting â&#x20AC;&#x153;weird.â&#x20AC;? The man said that as they approached Highway 46, Savory made a phone call and â&#x20AC;?began yelling that they had taken him and were trying to kill him.â&#x20AC;? The driver exited the
freeway onto County Road 46 to let Savory out of the vehicle. As they reached the top of the ramp, Savory grabbed the wheel and a fight ensued. Eventually, the driver pushed Savory out of the vehicle and drove away. Savory faces a maximum of 10 years in prison if convicted of robbery and up to three years in prison if convicted of fleeing from police.
or near (Blake still works outside of downtown), we just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of moving. It has the peace of a small town, and growing up in the Chicagoland area it is always nice to have that experience. When my mother visits she calls it her retreat, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I feel. The community is beautiful, well-maintained, and I am proud to invite friends and family here. The people are friendly and welcoming â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it has always felt like home. How do you think he stacks up against the competition? I think all of the men are obviously great men and husbands and fathers that they got this far in the contest. I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to take that away from any of them, but I know that everyone who has read about Blake says he jumps out at you. He is, and always has been, an extraordinarily humble person, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what people find so endearing about him. People are drawn to him, no matter who it is â&#x20AC;Ś a child or a peer, he gets along with everyone. I have known him for a long time (we started dating
in eighth grade), and after knowing him for more than half my life I know best he is a man of tremendous charisma, who possesses the richest sense of humor, and a kind heart. He is in a well-deserved and justified place among the other men, but obviously I (and plenty others who have known him for a long time or just read about him) feel he is the stand-out. How did your husband react when you said you were going to enter him in the competition? When I eventually told him I entered him into the contest (after the fact), he was completely embarrassed. Blake is not one to talk about himself or brag on himself. â&#x20AC;Ś After the initial surprise of it, he said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make too much of a difference because we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear from it anymore, but thanks for entering me.â&#x20AC;? Three weeks later a reporter working with Redbook called, and a week later he was one of the 25 finalists. Guess he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see what I saw coming all along!
Farmington man charged with felony controlled substance crime THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS
by Aaron Vehling Two Lakeville men were arrested on Nov. 4 for the alleged possession of a collection of drugs at their home on Kenwood Trail. The homeowner, Sun Leader Glows-Brightly, 73, and tenant Laron Alex Schmidtke, 20, were charged with possession of marijuana and oxycodone found around the home. According to the criminal complaint: Lakeville police officers entered the residence at 8:25 a.m. Nov. 4 with a search warrant. During the search, they found a number of drugs and paraphernalia in rooms throughout the house. Among the items police found in the house were marijuana, needles, a glass pipe, a spoon and tin with alleged trace amounts of controlled substances on them and a spoon that contained trace amounts of oxycodone. In an interview with an officer from the Dakota County Drug Task Force, Glows-Brightly admitted
Deputies investigating death find marijuana plants by Laura Adelmann
Homeowner, roommate deny knowledge of oxycodone Sun Leader GlowsBrightly
Laron Alex Schmidtke
to being a resident and owner of the property. He said he rented a room to Schmidtke. He denied any of the drugs in the home belonged to him. Schmidtke told the officer a different story. He said the marijuana belonged to both men, but denied any knowledge of any of the other drug items found throughout the home. The Drug Task Force employed the help of the St. Paul Police Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crime Lab to determine the nature of some of the substances. Each man faces two felony drug charges for marijuana and oxycodone. Each charge carries with it as much as five years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. Aaron Vehling is at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com and www. facebook.com/thisweeklive.
contributions from October through December. Konat started in his new position on Oct. 17 as CEO of DARTS, a West St. Paulbased nonprofit that addresses transportation and other needs for the aging population. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.
Email Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com
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