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Highland students learn to dance City looking

at changes to Kelley Park Potential ideas include more parking, new performance space

by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Photo by Patty Dexter

Highland Elementary School students dance with paper plates during the Hot Plates dance on Jan. 7. The school continued its tradition of teaching students how to dance from Jan. 2-8. This was the 26th year that the Apple Valley school has had the weeklong dance unit. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students all participated. Students learn many skills including social skills required to dance with a partner and in a group, respect for others, increased awareness and appreciation of dance and more, the school said. More photos from the dance unit can be found on Page 10A of this edition and online at www.sunthisweek.com.

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The city of Apple Valley is exploring how Kelley Park could potentially be changed in future years.

Could those changes include a new amphitheater or performance space, additional parking, more pavilion spaces or new nature play elements?

Those are some of the proposed ideas being looked at by city staff and others.

The city hired Confluence Inc. in June 2018 to “evaluate the design, as well as the function of Kelley Park, and to create a proposed master plan to help guide future investments in this significant city amenity,” according to a Dec. 13 city report.

Kelley Park was first developed in 2006, according to the city. It is named for the late Rick Kelley, a past Apple Valley community development director who died in October 2005 from colon cancer. A memorial to Kelley was dedicated at the park in July 2007. Today, its amenities include a water splash pad, playground equipment and a picnic area.

Confluence gathered feedback from the City Council, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, staff and other stakeholders about they were looking for in the park.

Terry Minarik of Confluence said his firm came up with about nine different concepts, which were later narrowed to three. Those concepts were presented to See Park, 17A

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Frozen Apple Concert Series opens Jan. 19 The Apple Valley Arts Foundation’s eighth annual Frozen Apple Concert Series will be a tribute to Apple Valley’s 50th anniversary this year.

This year’s concert series will be hosted by Bogart’s Entertainment Center, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. The concerts had previously been held at Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley.

“Apple Valley businesses are fortunate to be asked to be involved in community events. Bogart’s Entertainment Center is proud to host the Apple Valley Frozen Apple Concert Series, Apple Valley 50th Anniversary Tribute, this year and gives a warm welcome for all to attend this free, family-friendly, live music concert series,” Bogart’s owners Alan Loth and Scott Koecheler said in a news release. “Bogart’s will also have great food, adult beverages and soft drinks available for sale. We are honored to be a platinum sponsor along with Uponor and Think Mutual Bank.”

The Frozen Apple and Music in Kelley Park concert series have earned Readers Choice Awards from Sun Thisweek. Apple Valley Arts Foundation President Sonya Busch said the Frozen Apple concerts were moved to Bogart’s because of its success and popularity south of the Minnesota River.

“Bogart’s has a larger

capacity, which will allow several hundred more people to attend the Frozen Apple concerts for this very special Apple Valley 50th anniversary year,” she said in the release.

The Frozen Apple Concert Series will take place 7-9 p.m. Jan. 19, Feb. 16 and March 16 at Bogart’s Entertainment Center.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the concerts are free for the public. Following each Frozen Apple concert, there will be an age 21-plus ticketed event.

This year’s concert lineup will feature Chase and Ovation on Jan. 19, Free and Easy on Feb. 16 and Belfast Cowboys on March 16.

Chase & Ovation is a Prince tribute band based out of Minneapolis that’s exclusively performed Prince music for the past 13 years at venues around North America.

“Performing hits from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and beyond, Chase & Ovation delivers one of the greatest live music performances and shows to represent a generation of music of all time,” the news release said.

Free and Easy was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2008.

“Free and Easy cut their teeth on Santana; Tower of Power; Earth, Wind & Fire; Stevie Wonder and all things funky, and you’ll love their takes on Phar-

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Belfast Cowboys will play at Bogart’s Entertainment Center on March 16. rell Williams, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Pitbull, John Legend and Justin Timberlake,” the release said.

Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece band specializing in Van Morrison’s music, but it also performs music by the Replacements, John Prine, Al Green, The Beatles, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and more.

“Powered by a fourpiece horn section, the Cowboys have risen to the top of the renowned Minnesota music scene, and have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds

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NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers these presentations around the state to improve The Apple Valley Garden Club will public awareness of mental illnesses. meet 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at For more information, call 651-645the Apple Valley Community Center, 2948.

14603 Hayes Road.

The program will be “Plant Communication,” presented by member Chris Mentor a child January is National Mentoring Reiners.

New members and visitors are wel- Month. Mentors are needed for youths come. For more information, call 952- in Dakota County through Kids ’n Kinship, a local nonprofit organization 432-4034. that matches children ages 5 to 16 with volunteer mentors for fun and engagRecovery from mental ing weekly activities in the community.

There are 65 youths currently illness presentation matched with mentors, and 20 youths in Eagan waiting for mentors.

In Our Own Voice, a free public eduOngoing training and support for cation program featuring two speakers mentors are provided. Information sessharing their personal stories of liv- sions are scheduled 11 a.m. to noon ing with a mental illness and achiev- Saturday, Jan. 19, at Galaxie Library in ing recovery, will be offered 6:30-7:30 Apple Valley, and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monp.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Oak Hills day, Jan. 28, at Wescott Library in EaChurch, 1570 Yankee Doodle Road, gan. For more information, go to www.

Eagan. kidsnkinship.org or call 952-892-6368.

The program includes a short video and a question-and-answer period.

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Exploration classes held at Cedar Park Cedar Park Elementary STEM School held exploration classes Jan. 2-4.

Kindergarten students rotated through five classes.

First- and second-graders met together in the morning and third- through fifth-graders met for an hour and a half in the afternoon, said assistant administrator Shannon Gilmore. “Exploration classes are offered twice a year, and allow students to pick a STEM concept that they are interested in learning about over a three-day period and learn with peers and teachers in other grade levels,� she said.

Photos by Patty Dexter

TOP RIGHT: Students work on bird feeders on Jan. 4.

LEFT: First- and secondgrade students create book art with claw hammers on Jan. 4.

BOTTOM LEFT: A student adds color to her salt painting project on Jan. 4.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Firstand second-graders work on a marble run on Jan. 4.

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Opinion Seeing our newly-elected officials as real people

by Peggy Bakken SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Ever since Election Day, I’ve been thinking about our newly elected officials and considering they can be real people, too.

As a member of the Adams Publishing – ECM Editorial Board, I had the great honor to meet in person with the candidates for the state’s top jobs. If you were to believe the television attack ads, you would think they all were lowlife scum.

When you get to talk with them in person, you conclude they are real people. Each has strengths, weaknesses and a unique personality. Some have great senses of humor that they cannot restrain. Some talk so fast you have a hard time following their conversations. Some individuals are petite. Others have an imposing physical presence.

Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American to serve in Congress, is very bright and well spoken. She’s also funny. She came to the U.S. at age 12 and learned English on her own by watching television.

When I referred to a candidate who talked so fast we couldn’t keep

Staff Columnist Peggy Bakken up sometimes – well that’s Tim Walz, our new governor. He seems to have so many ideas and concerns he just can’t contain them.

Congressman Tom Emmer can control a room with his physical stature and booming voice. But he also sprinkles humor into his responses and shows incredible memory for detail, including an uncanny ability to address everyone by name.

These people are human beings. I sensed a common thread through all of them; they indeed do care about Minnesota and our country, and really do seek what’s best for everyone.

From afar, I observed similar traits on the federal level. When I watched George H.W. Bush’s funeral in early December, the Bush family showed their genuine devotion to family. I got a kick out of watching George W., when he remembered to bring a piece of can-

dy to Michelle Obama. (I also hear that No. 43 also loves to photo-bomb family portraits and has taken up painting.)

I spent a good chunk of Thursday, Jan. 3, watching C-SPAN, as the 116th Congress took over at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. It wasn’t the hardened politicians we saw that day, it was real people.

Children, babies and grandmothers swarmed through the hallways and chambers. Our new leaders were busy taking selfies, hugging comrades and enjoying the day.

I hope these same elected officials remember to “stay human” as they work through tough federal issues, get our government reopened and moving forward.

One phrase I heard many times during the 2018 campaign was that “everyone must have a seat at the table.”

I think that’s a tremendous statement and one I hope everyone takes to heart.

All people – all ages, races, men and women, Republicans and Democrats, progressives and conservatives – need to be at the table and part of the conversations.

I’m pleased to see that we have a more diverse representative group here

in Minnesota and across the country.

We have more women, more people of color and a variety of cultures in our elected leadership roles. That’s a very good thing.

However, I am concerned about what seems to be a deepening divide between urban and rural communities, here in Minnesota and across the nation. I want our newly elected state officials to make it a priority to listen to folks in Princeton, Caledonia and Freeborn as much as they listen to those in St. Paul or suburban Hennepin County.

The same goes for our federal leaders – they have an opportunity to pull divergent states and different viewpoints together. What is good for Minnesota should also be good for West Virginia or Alabama.

My dream is not only does everyone have a place at the table, but that every voice is respected and heard.

Peggy Bakken is a former executive editor and a columnist for APG-East Central Minnesota. Reactions welcome: peggy.bakken@ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Giving back To the editor: Outside of playing hockey for my school, I enjoy giving back to my community, especially in the sport that I love.

I remember when I was in Squirts and PeeWees, my friend’s older brother would come to help our team. I thought it would be lots of fun to give back to youth hockey like he did.

For the past six years,

I have helped out hockey players at various levels including Mites, Squirts, and PeeWees. Over this time, I enjoyed working with the younger players, demonstrating drills, and leading them in pre-game warmups.

This winter, I volunteer my time every weekend coaching Mini Mite 1 hockey for the BurnsvilleApple Valley Firehawks Association where I teach players skating and hock-

ey skills. Our practices are divided into six stations, each comprised of a basic fundamental drill or game.

Whenever the skaters perform the drill correctly, I congratulate and praise them.

Recently, I have noticed these kindergarten and first-grade skaters seek me out during open skate to play with me and give me hugs. Before the holidays, I attached my dog’s Santa hat to the top of my hel-

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met for decoration. When I was helping the kids step onto the ice, a player asked me, “Santa, are you the one who brings us presents every year?” I smiled and responded playfully, “Every year.” I think the players enjoy seeing someone from the high school team coming to help out, even though they eventually concluded I wasn’t the real Santa Claus.

I find this experience of giving back to the community rewarding because I have made many connections with players in our hockey association through spending time with them on the ice. After coaching for such a long time, I have gained confidence in working with youth players. Over the years, I have learned that I enjoy coaching skaters and seeing them develop throughout the season ... and I plan to continue coaching for many years to come.

I encourage other high school players to get in-

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Apple Valley High School player Thor Oase coaches young people through the local youth hockey program. volved with their youth hockey associations because giving back is an amazing experience to help others learn to love this sport.

THOR OASE Apple Valley Editor’s note: The author is a junior and plays junior varsity and varsity hockey for Apple Valley High School.

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Couple dies after snowmobile falls through ice Funeral services were recently held for an Apple Valley man and woman who died after their snowmobile fell through ice on a northwestern Wisconsin lake.

Timothy O’Brien, 57, and Kimberly O’Brien, 56, were remembered during visitation Jan. 4 at White Funeral Home in Apple Valley, a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Risen Savior in Burnsville on Jan. 5, and a celebration of life at Brackett’s Crossing Coun-

try Club in Lakeville on Jan. 5.

Kimberly was also remembered during a moment of silence at the Jan. 7 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board meeting.

The O’Briens were riding on the same snowmobile Saturday, Dec. 29, when they fell through thin ice on Webb Lake in Burnett County around 9 p.m., according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Their bodies were recovered

from the lake the following day, but the snowmobile was not.

They had left from a nearby location where they had dinner and their destination is unknown, the DNR said.

KSTP reported that family members had reported the couple missing after a call to their cabin went unanswered and was not returned. The Burnett County Sheriff’s Office launched a search from the Oak Ridge Inn restaurant to the

O’Briens’ cabin and the couple’s bodies were recovered after their helmets were seen.

Timothy, a graduate of Burnsville High School and St. John’s University, was employed with Tension Envelope for 35 years. Kimberly attended Cathedral High School in St. Cloud and is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict, their joint obituary said. Kimberly was employed as a kitchen manager at Westview Elementary School

in Apple Valley, according to the school’s website.

The couple had been married since 1988 and raised two children. They are survived by their children, Torry (Laura) and Maggie; Kimberly’s brother, Brandt (Cindy) Bowser; Timothy’s father, Tom, and siblings, Kelley (Don) Johnson, Kate (Gregg) Stevens and John (Nancy) O’Brien and 11 nieces and nephews.

– Patty Dexter

Farmington man injured in snowmobile accident A Farmington man was injured in a snowmobile accident Saturday, Jan. 5, in Douglas County.

Joshua Bloom, 21, was riding with his father on the trail system on the

south side of Lake Miltona.

According to an incident report from the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, the crash occurred in the south ditch area along County Road

5 near Hermosa Beach Road.

Bloom and his father were each operating their own snowmobiles. According to the incident report, Bloom lost control of his machine and

struck a tree, crashing in a “very steep” ditch.

First responders were able to stabilize Bloom and winch him up the ravine to the waiting ambulance. Life Link Helicopter had landed on scene,

and Bloom was airlifted to St. Cloud Hospital.

As of Monday, Jan. 7, St. Cloud Hospital said Bloom was “in good condition” with stable vital signs.

Douglas County Sher-

iff ’s Office, North Ambulance, Miltona First Responders and Life Link Helicopter responded to the incident.

— Jody Peters

nesota home sales. The law does not require radon testing or mitigation.

Another law requires that all homes built since 2009 include passive radon resistant features.

Inver Glen Library in Inver Grove Heights, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Wescott Library in Eagan.

• Skills Workshops provide participants the skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, reach for common ground and affirm

the importance of maintaining relationships with those of the other side of the political divide. Participants practice conversation skills in pairs with someone of the same political persuasion. Upcoming workshops are 5-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Inver

Glen Library and 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Wescott Library.

Registration is via email: Heather.Stephenson@co.dakota.mn.us.

Email betterangelseaganalliance@gmail.com with questions.

News Briefs Two appointed to Zoo Board Gov. Mark Dayton appointed Anna Boroff of Burnsville and Mike Erlandson of Minneapolis to the Minnesota Zoological Board on Thursday.

Boroff and Erlandson will serve as a public members effective Jan. 8 with their terms expiring on Jan. 3, 2022.

Boroff is replacing Lori Marco, and Erlandson is being reappointed.

County offers free radon testing kits Dakota County residents are encouraged to test their homes for radon during National Radon Action Month in January.

Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in Minnesota soils. It has no color, taste or smell. It can enter homes through cracks or openings in walls or foundations. It’s the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths in the United States; more

than 21,000 lung cancer deaths are attributed to radon each year.

Testing is easy, inexpensive and only takes three to seven days. Test results will be mailed to the home owner, and a county representative will follow up with the owner if the test indicates high levels of radon. Dakota County offers one free radon test kit per Dakota County resident at the following locations: • Public Health Department, fourth floor, Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul.

• Public Health Department, second floor, Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley.

A list of other test kit vendors and other radon information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Health radon website. The department also offers an interactive radon levels map.

Minnesota law requires disclosure and information be provided to buyers about radon during Min-

Workshops aim to depolarize politics The Eagan Alliance of Better Angels, part of the nationwide grassroots organization Better Angels, is working to depolarize American politics. The organization offers two types of workshops through the Dakota County Library System: • Red/Blue Workshops bring a balanced group of Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens together in structured conversations that focus on listening, learning and reflecting. The purpose is to listen for understanding to the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political divide.

Upcoming workshops are 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 26, at the

Letters Maye Quade served with integrity To the editor: As the 2019 legislative session opens in St. Paul, I’d ask District 57 residents to join me in thanking state Rep. Erin Maye Quade for her outstanding public service for our community.

Erin Maye Quade epitomized the characteristics

that define a great public servant. Humble, caring, concerned and dedicated, she gives voice to the voiceless, and hope to the most vulnerable among us. Unafraid and unapologetic, she confronted intractable issues at the Capitol and in our community. She has shone a light on sexual harassment, child hunger and gun violence. Her passionate determination to

bring about change and improve the lives of people is a powerful example for all of us to follow. I thank Erin for her service and for the encouragement and advice she has provided to me as I prepare to serve our community this term.

Rep. ROBERT BIERMAN DFL-District 57A Apple Valley-Lakeville

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Business Buck Hill co-owner retires Don McClure, longtime general manager, chief operating officer and co-owner of Buck Hill Ski and Snowboard Area in Burnsville, has retired from Buck Hill and sold his shares of the company to current partner David Solner.

McClure’s involvement at Buck Hill spans more than 40 years. He has served as staff member, manager and most recently as co-owner. He will continue operating his Von Roll Skyrides at the Minnesota State Fair and Tulsa State Fair.

Founded by Chuck and Nancy Stone in 1954, the ski area is a local landmark and is internationally recognized for producing several Olympic and World Champions.

The ownership will now be held 100 percent by David Solner and his wife Corrine “Chip” Solner. The Solners plan to continue to turn Buck Hill into a year-round, worldclass sport training facility combined with a sustainable, community-based entertainment destination.

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The new building, currently under construction, is expected to open in June. Structural steel is in place and the exterior frame was completed at the end of December. R.J. Ryan Construction has been chosen to complete the build.

In addition, Walser Automotive Group is adding a second Subaru dealership in South St. Paul. Construction for that store is also underway and is expected to open in September.

Credit union offers education classes Burnsville-based Firefly Credit Union is hosting the following free educational sessions.

Master Your Student Loans, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Boost Your Credit Score, 12-1 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 29.

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Thursday, Jan. 31.

Home Equity as an Asset, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27.

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The education sessions are open to all. Seats are limited.

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Open house at The Bonus Room The Bonus Room, an event rental space in downtown Lakeville, is hosting an open house 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. The space is for business meetings, networking events, showers, parties, classes, pop-up boutiques and other gatherings. For more information, visit: www.TheBonusRoomLakeville.com.

Business Calendar To submit items for the Dakota County Regional Business Calendar, email: Chamber of Commerce darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. events: • Wednesday, Jan. 16, 3-4 Apple Valley Chamber of p.m., ribbon cutting (3:30 p.m.), Commerce events: Sounds Good, 14000 Nicollet • Wednesday, Jan. 16, Ave. S., Suite 303, Burnsville.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., “The Fu- Free. Registration required. Inture is Here” with tech guru formation: Nicole McCarthy at Adam Bengtson, GrandStay nmccarthy@dcrchamber.com.

Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple • Thursday, Jan. 17, 4:30Valley. Cost: $20. RSVP re- 6:30 p.m., Dakota County Anquired at fabiana@applev- nual Legislative Reception, Mendakota Country Club, 2075 alleychamber.com.

Mendakota Drive, Mendota Burnsville Chamber of Com- Heights. Area legislators invited to attend. Free. Registration merce events: • Tuesday, Jan. 15, 4-6 recommended. Cash bar and p.m., Women Empowered Net- complimentary hors d’oeuvres. work/Social, Best Western Pre- Information: Diane Mavis at mier Nicollet Inn, 14201 Nicol- dmavis@dcrchamber.com. let Ave. S., Burnsville. Yoga instructor Judy Otting will teach the best five sequences for the morning and evening. Bring a towel or a yoga mat. Cost: $15 members, $20 nonmembers.

Registration required. Information: Tricia Andrews at tricia@ burnsvillechamber.com.

• Thursday, Jan. 17, 4-7 p.m., Grand Opening, Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: Tricia Andrews at tricia@ burnsvillechamber.com.

Business networking group events: • Leads to Referrals Chapter of BNI meets 7:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Helen Peterson, 952-412-0265.

• Sunrise Results meets Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. for networking and an 8-9 a.m. meeting at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley.

Information: Tom Van Delist, 612-325-7275.

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Seniors Apple Valley seniors The Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, is home to the following activities, which are organized and run by the Apple Valley Seniors and Apple Valley Parks and Recreation. The facility is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 952-953-2345 or go to www.cityofapplevalley. org.

Monday, Jan. 14 – Defensive Driving, 9 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m.; Spite & Malice, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 – Quilting Bees, 9 a.m.; Tuesday Painters, 9:30 a.m.; Catered Birthday Lunch and Entertainment, 11:30 a.m.; Pool and Cribbage, noon; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Hand & Foot Cards, 1 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 – Donated Bread, 9 a.m.; Yoga – Intermediate, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Velvet Tones, 10 a.m.; Yoga – Beginner, 11 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; Mahjong, 1 p.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 17 – Beg. Line Dancing, 9:15 a.m.; Tai Chi – Advanced, 9:30 a.m.; Tap, 9:30 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.; Tai Chi – Beginner, 10:30 a.m.; FMSC, 11:30 a.m.; Pool, noon; Insurance Counseling, noon; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; 500, 1 p.m.; Recreated Cards, 1 p.m.; Color & Chat, 1 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18 – Men’s Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; Women’s Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; Defensive Driving, 9 a.m.; Discover Group, 10 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Women’s Pool, 11 a.m.; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; Members Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Eagan seniors The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department offers programs for seniors in the Lone Oak Room at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. Call 651-675-5500 for more

information.

Monday, Jan. 14 – Defensive Driving, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Zumba Gold (Oasis), 9 a.m.; Book Club No. 2, 10 a.m.; Zumba Gold Toning (Oasis), 10 a.m.; Fit for Life (Oasis), 11 a.m.; Joy of Coloring, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 – Quilting, 9:30 a.m.; Euchre/500, 12:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 – Coffee, Games and Conversation, 9 a.m.; Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Chair Zumba Gold (Boardroom), 11:30 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 12:45 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 17 – Dominoes, 9 a.m.; Bridge, 12:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18 – Tabata Gold (Oasis), 9:15 a.m.; Fitness for the Brain, 9:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold (Oasis), 10:15 a.m.; S/B/Y (Oasis), 11:10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.

Farmington seniors The Rambling River Center is located at 325 Oak St. For more information on trips, programs and other activities, call 651-280-6970.

Monday, Jan. 14 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Line Dance, 9:30 a.m.; Senior Advisory Board, 9:30 a.m.; Dominoes, 10 a.m.; Dulcimer Club, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; 500 Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 – Table Tennis, 8:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Wood Carving, 1 p.m.; LSGC at Trinity Bingo, 1:30 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Fitness Center Orientation, 9:30 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.; Coloring Group, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 5 p.m. Deadline: Tradewinds Buffet.

Thursday, Jan. 17 – Table Tennis, 8:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Dulcimer Practice, 1 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18 – Coffee Cafe, 8:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 10 a.m.; Tradewinds Buffet, 10:15 a.m. Deadline: “Hello, Dolly!”

Rosemount seniors The following activities are sponsored by the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department and the Rosemount Area Seniors. For more information, call the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department at 651-322-6000.

Monday, Jan. 14 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Bridge, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; 500, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 – Coffee at Cub, 8 a.m.; Bid Euchre, 9 a.m.; Craft Club, 1 p.m.; Restorative Yoga, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Breakfast Out, 9 a.m.; Canasta, 10 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 1 p.m.; Quilting Club, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 17 – Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 1 p.m.; PHD/UFO, 1 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18 – Euchre, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m.; 500 Tourney, 7 p.m.; Tribute Band Concert, 7 p.m.

The Rosemount Area Seniors are located in the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Check monitors and room schedules at the facility for activity locations.

– Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Line Dancing, 9 a.m. to noon; Poker and Hearts, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Legal Advice, 11 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; Pinochle, noon.

Thursday, Jan. 17 – Classic Voices Chorus, 9 a.m.; Day Old

Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Red Hat Chorus, 10:30 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Euchre, Hand & Foot, noon; Quilting Group, 1 p.m.; Mending Service, 1-3 p.m.; Beginner Tai Chi, 1:15 p.m.; Advanced Tai Chi, 1:45 p.m.; Zumba

Gold, 3:30 p.m.; Beginner Line Dance, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Poker, 9 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; 500 Cards, 11 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Social Painting, 1 p.m.; Science Discussion Group, 1 p.m. Deadline: “Hello, Dolly!”

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Lakeville seniors All Lakeville Area Active Adults events are held at Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Call 952-985-4620 for information.

Monday, Jan. 14 – Yoga, 8:15 a.m.; Health Insurance Counseling, 9 a.m.; Knitting Class, 9:30 a.m.; Wii Bowling, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Hearing Screening, 11 a.m.; SS Strength & Balance, 11 a.m.; SS Cardio & Strength, noon; Pinochle Lessons, noon to 2 p.m.; Texas Hold ’em and Mahjong, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 – Dominoes and Poker, 9 a.m.; Creative Writing, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10:15 a.m.; Party Bridge, noon; Bingo, 1 p.m.; Active Adults Advisory Committee Meeting, 1 p.m.

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Religion MICAH South sponsors legislative breakfast MICAH South, an advocacy group for affordable housing, is sponsoring a Legislative Breakfast 7-9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Eagan.

There will be time for

meeting with local elected officials, refreshments, and a panel discussion on the topic of building support for housing solutions. Panelists include Tony Schertler, director of the Dakota County CDA; Mary Liz Holberg, Dakota County commissioner; and other people involved with housing issues in Dakota County from both

the county and nonprofit organizations.

Housing is becoming harder to afford and everyone needs to be a part of the solutions. Participants will organize around legislative districts at round tables and discuss issues with local officials.

To register, go to http:// bit.ly/2H3ioqm.

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Catholic Church is at 4030 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan.

More information is at http://www.micah.org/.

munity breakfast for women 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Apple Valley.

Women’s breakfast Road, Griffith is an internafocuses on selftionally recognized speaker, success coach, former care psychologist, classroom Louise Griffith will teacher and author. speak on her book, “You “You Are Worth It” Are Worth It,” at a comfocuses on self-care in a

world where it is easy to forget to care for ourselves while we care for others.

There will be an optional collection of women’s hygiene items for SOTV’s onsite food shelf.

The breakfast costs $15. For more information and to register, visit sotv. org/events or call 952-4326351.

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2nd District transition complete Jason Lewis, Angie Craig both don’t take House pay

by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Washington, D.C., is always a busy place, but it’s been a lot busier the past few weeks with regard to Minnesota’s 2nd District representatives.

Outgoing U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R-Woodbury, saw the Juvenile Justice Reform Act he co-authored with U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, earn the president’s signature at the end of December to cap Lewis’ twoyear term.

Lewis said the bill, which was approved along with the First Step Act that concentrates on adult sentencing and prison reform, is designed to prioritize effective strategies, improve public safety, increase efficiencies and help give troubled young people a second chance to become productive citizens.

He said it prioritizes evidence-based practices and specifically protects at-risk groups, including girls who have survived human trafficking and pregnant juveniles.

The bill empowers states and local communities to address the specific needs of their youth and improve public safety and accountability and oversight to deliver positive outcomes for communities and protect taxpayers, according to Lewis.

“Some of the most rewarding experiences I had in Congress were working with colleagues from all over the country and from varying political backgrounds on criminal justice reform,” Lewis said in a press release.

Lewis noted that the bill had the backing from the law enforcement community and organizations like the National Juvenile Justice Network.

He said the bill: • ensures that alternatives to detention are used for so-called “status crimes” like skipping school, • aims to reduce racial disparities “without establishing or requiring numerical standards or quotas” that might affect public safety, and • eliminates the use of restraints of known pregnant juveniles and

prohibits detaining juveniles awa i t i n g trial with adult inmates.

In one of Jason his last acts Lewis as a representative, Lewis returned $50,000 of his Members Representational Allowance funds to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

“As I’ve said so many times before, the federal government has a spending problem, not a taxing one,” Lewis said in a press release. “We must stop thinking that our nation can tax its way out of a deficit without hurting economic growth and straining family budgets.

I have long believed in (and voted for) across the board budgetary restraint in Washington, including taxpayer accountability in my personal office. That’s why, as the 115th Congress comes to a close, I’m proud to say that I will be returning $50,000 of my unused MRA funds back to the U.S. Treasury.”

Craig The 116th Congress is off to a rocky start, as the federal government has been shut down with nonessential offices closed.

It has been reported that an estimated 800,000 employees are not working because Congress and the president are at odds over what funding to grant for border security in a continuing resolution to fund the government.

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Eagan, said in a press release this week that she would not be accepting pay during the shutdown.

She said she would be donating her salary to The Open Door food shelf in Eagan and the Wabasha Food Shelf.

“On my first day in Congress, my colleagues and I voted in a bipartisan, responsible manner to end this reckless shutdown,” she said in a press release. “Unfortunately, there are still thousands of federal employees in Minnesota without pay and services to the American people undelivered because the

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U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Eagan, meets one of her fellow members of the House of Representatives during the first day of the 116th Congressional Session on Jan. 3. Craig was elected to serve her first term in the 2nd District, which includes all of Dakota County.

Senate refuses to take up the bill. I will not accept a paycheck during this or any shutdown until those services are restored and hard-working federal employees get their paychecks.”

She said she is working on legislation that would

prohibit Congress from getting a paycheck during future federal government shutdowns.

The first bill that Craig introduced after she was sworn in on Jan. 3 aims to produce campaign finance reform and ensure voting rights.

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“I am humbled and honored to represent Minnesota’s 2nd District,” she said in a press release. “In Congress, my responsibility is to listen to everyone, and to work to find places of common ground that move our communities forward.”

Craig was joined during the swearing-in ceremony by her wife, Cheryl Greene, and their four sons, Josh, Jonas, Jacob and Isaac.

Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ ecm-inc.com.

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Southern Dakota County Sportsman’s Club

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Saturday, Jan. 19th, 2019 ~ 5:00-9:00 pm Rosemount American Legion 14590 Burma Ave, Rosemount, MN

Appetizers and a full buffet of various wild game dishes Pre-sale tickets - $20 Register online - $20 At Door - $25

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For further information please contact Pete Bohlig at 612-207-0822 or email info@sdcsc.org • www.sdcsc.org

The Southern Dakota County Sportsman’s Club is a local, non-profit organization that promotes outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation. Our volunteers teach firearms safety, participate in Vermillion River trout stocking, and do various habitat enhancement projects.

Photo by Patty Dexter

Second-grade students learn the Paddle Dance on Jan. 7.

More Highland dance scenes Highland Elementary School continued its tradition of teaching students how to dance from Jan. 2-8.

This was the 26th year that the school has had the week-long dance unit, which is taught by music specialist Michelle Ehlers, physical education specialists Brian Ackland and Angie Flake, media specialist Karen Benson and art specialist Linda Jensen. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students all participated.

“The entire grade level dances together for 50 minutes each day. Each grade level learns 10 to 14 folk dances, depending on the complexity of the dance. Folk dances are traditional dances that people of a region or nation have in common. They are a fun way to let the students experience a small part of another culture and introduce structured dance,” according to a news release.

“At the end of six years, students have learned over 60 dances. When students have a few extra minutes, they request past favorite dances such as Sashay the Donut, Troika, La Raspa and Pop Goes the Weasel.”

Students learn many skills including social skills required to dance with a partner and in a group, respect for others, increased awareness and appreciation of dance and more, the school said.

Photos by Patty Dexter

ABOVE: Students practice the barn Rhinelander dance on Jan. 7.

LEFT: Second-graders mimic the actions of a staff member leading the Tootie Ta dance on Jan. 7.

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Education Education Briefs District 196 students qualify for state debate tournament Twenty-two students from District 196 high schools had top finishes at the Section 3 debate tournament Jan. 4-5, qualifying them to compete at the state debate tournament Jan. 18-19 at the University of Minnesota.

In Lincoln-Douglas debate, District 196 students captured three qualifying spots: Ankitha Kumar of Eagan High School finished third, Tai Henrichs of Apple Valley finished fourth, and Brandon Schellhass of Apple Valley finished fifth. This year’s Lincoln-Douglas resolution was, “Resolved: The United States ought not to provide military aid to authoritarian regimes.”

In policy debate, District 196 students earned four state-qualifying spots: Claudia Liverseed and Ellie Sprinthall of Eagan High School were runners-up, Charlie Huang and Anika Jackson of Rosemount High School earned third place, and Heden Abdulahi and Saanvi Malhotra of Eagan earned fifth place. This year’s policy resolution was, “Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce its restrictions on legal immigration to the United States.”

In public forum debate, District 196 students earned five qualifying spots, including section champions Ayush Patel and Jason Scheller of Eagan. Nikhil Kapur and Harika Thota of Eastview High School were runnersup, Rohin Alapati and Siddharth Addagudi of East-

view earned fourth, and Britney Chino and Ijeoma Ugboajah of Eagan came in fifth. This year’s public forum resolution was, “Resolved: The United States federal government should prioritize reducing the federal debt over promoting economic growth.”

In its second year, the congressional debate tournament allows students to debate a variety of legislative bills and resolutions.

This debate took place Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Eagan High School. During this tournament, District 196 swept the competition. Abby Brachio of Apple Valley was the section champion, Grant Davis of Eagan was the runner-up, Raunak Pandey of Eagan took third place, and Layla Foster and Allison Macioch of Eastview took fourth and fifth place, respectively.

The head coaches for debate in District 196 are Scott Voss at Apple Valley, Chris McDonald at Eagan, Todd Hering at Eastview and Cort Sylvester at Rosemount.

This will be the 118th annual state debate tournament, the longest running event of the MSHSL.

Dakota County, School District 196 host Community Conversation Dakota County and School District 196 are partnering to host a Community Conversation on disability and mental health inclusion in Apple Valley. The discussion will be 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave. It is open to the public.

The Community Con-

versation will focus on how the public can be inclusive to the growing number of individuals with disabilities who live and work in the Apple Valley area. Participants will discuss practical steps they can take to be welcoming to residents and others with disabilities, and they will learn about resources available to support people with disabilities in the community.

grimson and Mike Roseen; ment Planning Team – • Curriculum and In- Magnuson; struction Committee – • Schools for Equity in Isaacs, chairperson, An- Education – Albright and grimson and Schutte; Schutte; • Legislative Committee • Special Education Ad– Coulson, chairperson, visory Council – Albright; Albright and Magnuson; and and • Wellness Committee – • Policy Review Com- Angrimson. mittee – Albright, chairThe School Board person, Coulson and Isaa- holds regular meetings cs. on Mondays at least once The following appoint- each month according to ments were approved for a schedule approved by the year: the board each spring.

• Association of Metromeetings begin Magnuson elected politan School Districts – Regular at 6 p.m. at Dakota Ridge chairperson of Albright and Schutte; School, 4629 144th St. W., • Community CollaboApple Valley. All regular District 196 ration Council – Isaacs meetings are videotaped School Board and Magnuson; and are available to stream Jackie Magnuson • Community Edu- at www.District196.org was re-elected chairper- cation Advisory Coun- the morning following the son of the District 196 cil – Isaacs, Roseen and meeting.

School Board for 2019 at Schutte; the board’s an• Continuing DCTC receives nual organizaEducation/Vocation meeting Jan. tional Relicensure donations to 7. This will be – Magnuson; purchase 2015 Magnuson’s 12th • Gifted and Talyear as chairperented Advisory Freightliner son during her I-State Truck Center in Council – Magnu30 years on the Inver Grove Heights and son; board. She was • Metropolitan Daimler Trucks North first elected in Educational Co- America have each do1989 and previ- Jackie operative Service nated $15,000 toward ously served as Magnuson Unit – Magnuson; the purchase of a 2015 chairperson in • Minnesota State Freightliner for the Heavy 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, High School League – An- Duty Truck Technol2001, 2010, 2011, 2012, grimson and Roseen; ogy program at Dakota 2016, 2017 and 2018.

• Native American Par- County Technical College.

Also re-elected to of- ent Advisory Committee – DCTC provided $15,000 ficer positions this year Coulson; to cover the cost of the as part of a slate of can• Quality Compensa- $45,000 vehicle, which was didates are Joel Albright, tion Educational Improve- purchased through the vice chairperson, Sachin Isaacs, clerk, and Art Coulson, treasurer.

The board also approved assignments to board committees and organizations on which the School Board is represented. School Board committee assignments through December 2019 are as follows: • Audit and Finance O WAT O N N A ’ S W I N T E R F E S T I VA L Committee – Bob Schutte, chairperson, Craig An-

Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, fall president’s list, Faith Rude, of Apple Valley.

Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri, fall dean’s list, Connor Bateman, of Apple Valley.

Iowa State University, Ames, fall graduates, from Apple Valley – Rachel Ericksen, B.S., early

Juggling class offered at Scott Highlands Homeward Bound Theatre Company will offer “Ups and Downs of Juggling” 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Scott Highlands Middle School in Apple Valley.

Adults will discover the secrets of multi-object manipulation. This handson, interactive workshop promises participants will leave the class having juggled.

For more information and/or cost of registration, call District 196 Community Education at 651-4237920 or register online at www.district196.org/ce.

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College News Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin, fall dean’s list, from Apple Valley – Kaelin Hall, Elyse Mallinger.

Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas, fall dean’s list, Nicholas Nelson, of Apple Valley.

Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, fall dean’s list, Erin Kedrowski, of Apple Valley.

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The Heavy Duty Truck Technology program at DCTC became eligible for the Trucks for Training Program through its participation in Get Ahead, a partnership program between Daimler Trucks North America, diesel schools, and DTNA service network locations, e.g., I-State Truck Center, offering diesel schools access to Freightliner webbased training free of charge.

More information is at https://blogs.dctc.edu/ dctc-news/.

childhood education, cum laude; Samuel Liggett, B.S., chemical engineering; Matthew Slane, B.S., computer science, honors program member, summa cum laude, and B.S., mathematics, summa cum laude.

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Education

‘None of these are easy’ District 196 School Board reviews proposed budget adjustments

by Patty Dexter

administrators and reducing allocations for elementary assistant administrators, 10-month clerks and 10-month secretaries.

Kreger said transportation and custodial employees would be two staffing areas not affected by the reductions.

“Transportation would require a very significant change for our community so we didn’t want to change that at this point,” she said. “The other one is our custodial employees. We have increased our square footage pretty dramatically over the past few years. We have not increased our custodial staff so, if you will, they have already taken a bit of a soft cut and we didn’t feel that we could extend them any further at this time.”

Examples of other nonstaff reductions would be reducing future employee contract costs ($576,589); a 4 percent decrease in instructional supply allocation to schools ($213,000) reducing professional development that requires substitute teachers to be used ($200,000) and a 5 percent decrease in costs for travel, mileage and conference registration ($40,200).

The revenue enhancements outlined in the proposed recommendation would access $2.3 million from a trust fund for retiree benefits as a one-time revenue source and increase student co-curricular participation fees by 10 percent which would total $152,200.

Kreger said other

items have been considered for adjustments but not recommended such as reduced transportation service to the state minimum of two miles. District spokesperson Emily Buss said the district’s maximum walking distance is 1.5 miles for middle school and high school students and 1 mile for elementary students.

“Students who live within these respective distances pay for transportation. That number is 620 students total. The students who live outside of the walking distances do not pay for transportation.

That number is 22,227 total,” she said.

Other adjustments that were considered but not recommended include more cuts in all staff areas, program cuts, the elimination of some programs and restructuring the high school schedule to a sixperiod day, according to Kreger.

Board Member Joel Albright said many people have spent several hours considering the latest proposed adjustments.

“I hope everybody does understand this is not just a small group of people going into the smoke-filled room and slashing cuts across the board. This is a well-thought out process with a lot of people and I really appreciate the input from the staff and our citizens,” he said.

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The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board got a look at $7 million of recommended budget adjustments for the 2019-20 school year on Monday, Jan. 7.

School Board members will be asked to act on the recommendations during the Feb. 11 meeting.

“We know these are painful cuts. None of these are easy,” said Board Member Art Coulson.

Superintendent Mary Kreger said there are no differences between the recommendations presented on Monday and what was presented to community members at three focus group sessions in December. Over 150 people including parents, students, district staff and community leaders attended the sessions. Community members have also been able to give input through the district’s website.

Kreger said the district has gotten a lot of feedback since the proposed adjustments were announced.

The main themes of that feedback have been to keep cuts as far from the classroom as possible; concern about class sizes; not eliminating programs; comments about nonrequired testing, participation fees and business sponsorships; questions about a bond versus a levy, open enrollment and magnet school funding, and people understood issues with state funding and

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District 196 Superintendent Mary Kreger listens as Director of Finance and Operations Mark Stotts speaks on Jan. 7 to the School Board about proposed budget adjustments. encouraged the district to continue communicating about it. There also was “strong support” for a levy referendum in 2019, Kreger said.

The final total budget revenues for 2017-18 were $442.17 million and expenses were $512 million. The total anticipated 2018-19 budget revenues are $452.06 million and expenses are $495.59 million.

The district has projected a $25 million shortfall “due to inadequate state funding” for 2019 through 2022.

“We’ll make the recommendation for $7 million in budget reductions and then we’ll be looking at an additional $18 million in the following two years unless the board would decide to come forward with

a levy referendum in the fall,” said Mark Stotts, director of finance and operations.

Proposed adjustments District officials are proposing to make staffing reductions totaling $3.4 million; other reductions totaling $1.2 million and “revenue enhancements” totaling $2.5 million for 2019-20.

The district is recommending that 31.55 fulltime equivalents be eliminated for teaching and nursing positions. This includes classroom staffing, teachers on special assignment at the district office and restructuring program nursing support.

Kreger noted that the classroom staffing is how the district determines how funding is allocated

to different school sites.

The budget adjustment proposal would increase the ratio by 0.5 for classroom staffing at all levels.

“The net effect of that is important because I think that when we hear that increase we’re concerned with classroom staffing.

But if we realize that it’s 20 FTE across over 30 sites then you understand the actual impact on every single teacher in school is going to be somewhat minimal and that was our intent,” she said.

Under the proposal, 18.86 FTE would be cut for clerical and administrative positions through actions such as not filling a district office administrator position, eliminating the district allocation for high school and middle school assistant

Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. com.

News Briefs Fare For All coming to Easter Lutheran Easter Lutheran is hosting Fare For All 3:305:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Fare For All is a program selling packs of fresh produce and frozen meat for up to 40 percent off grocery store prices. It’s

a community-supported, budget-stretching program open to everyone.

Fare For All gives people who don’t need food support the opportunity to help just by purchasing the food to keep it less expensive.

The program purchases groceries from wholesalers and volunteers pre-package the food into packs.

The Produce Pack includes 16 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables for $10. There are two sizes of frozen meat packs: a Mega Meat Pack (eight to nine frozen meats) for $25 and a Mini Meat Pack (four frozen meats) for $11.

In January, the Hot Buy is Tyson Chicken Thighs, 2.5 pounds for $3 (limit two per household).

Easter Lutheran Church is at 4545 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan (corner of Cliff and Pilot Knob roads). Everyone is welcome.

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Variety of housing plans coming to UMore Newland shares plans for new Rosemount development

by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

People moving to Rosemount will have several housing choices in the coming years.

Newland Communities, the developer that purchased about 435 acres from the University of Minnesota last year, shared its concept plan during an Advisory Planning Commission meeting last month.

Plans include townhomes, custombuilt homes, a commercial district, trails, and several parks on the land south of County Road 42 and west of Akron Avenue and Dakota County Technical College within the University of Minnesota Outreach, Research and Education Park (UMore).

They have plans to build about 1,556 housing units on the property in six phases. Grading could start later this year.

Planning Commission Chair Melissa Kenninger said it looks like the development could serve the younger generation just starting their careers, empty nesters, families and everything in between.

It’s a preliminary plan. David Newman, an adviser with Newland Communities, stressed it’s early in the process, and they don’t have builders lined up.

Even the name “Vermillion Crossing” is preliminary.

Rosemount Community Development Director Kim Lindquist said the concept plan is the “front end of the process.” She said the developer is vetting its plan before city officials to try to “hone in on areas of concern or clarification.”

“This is the first project in UMore,” Lindquist said. “This is the first project in the university land. They own 3,000 more acres, many of them dedicated to residential. So we want to be clear about the aspirations of the development. This is really the first one in. Those other projects are going to take the lead from what we approve.”

There’s about 4,772 acres in UMore Park.

The plan includes row townhomes (347 units), zero-lot-line villas (180), bungalows (212), single-family cottages (222), standard single-family homes (166) and custom single-family homes (52).

Many of the plans differ from what has been traditionally built in Rosemount, Lindquist said.

There are about 177 alley-loaded, detached townhomes that are 28 feet wide and 110 feet deep.

“It is a different feel that you would experience in this neighborhood,” Lindquist said. “Staff is open to this style of development, We just have some questions on some of the details. For example, how do you do drainage in lots like that?”

Newman said they’re working on the stormwater plan, and it will be available soon.

Alley-accessible homes would be new to Rosemount.

Lindquist said there are some residential developments in the metro that have alleyways and the city doesn’t necessarily have an issue with it.

“We’re relying on the developers and their market analysis,” Lindquist said.

Shelly White, an adviser with Newland,

said they’re hearing a lot about affordability, and by having smaller lots, they can make the properties more affordable.

Lindquist said in the past five years requests for narrow lots and smaller setbacks have increased.

Graphic submitted While Planning Commission memNewland Communities showed the Rosemount Advisory Planning Commission a bers had questions about the narrow lots and small setback standards, they were variety of housing options in the concept plan for a new development in UMore Park. open to the housing styles and recognized The plan includes a few alley-load lots that are smaller than other lots in Rosemount. housing markets evolve.

Newland is also proposing streets that are narrower than current city standards, so there’s less runoff, calmer traffic and less street cover to maintain.

The first phase of the Newland development would be on the northeastern part of the property containing about 200 lots along with the welcome and fitness center and commercial and retail plots.

The next phase would move south along Akron Avenue. The last phase would be on the western portion of the property depending on when mining in the area is complete.

Each phase would include about 200 units.

There’s also 8.5 acres dedicated for commercial property on the land closest to County Road 42.

About 30 percent of the development is open space for parks of various sizes.

“We’re trying to bring neighbors together to give them a place to gather where kids can play Frisbee and catch,” Newman said.

The plan includes several trails that would connect to other regional trails like Whitetail Woods, Vermillion Highlands and other greenways that connect throughout the metro.

“The number one amenity homeowners want is trails,” Newman said.

The welcome center is also being touted as a plus for the development.

“It’s an opportunity for them to showcase the community,” Lindquist said.

White said the welcome center could include a fitness center, office space, clubhouse and outdoor pool.

The main access point would be Akron Avenue. There would be connector streets to Biscayne Avenue. City officials cited a desire to see other streets south and west of the development built early in the process.

County Road 42 should be able to handle the amount of traffic created by the new residents.

Lindquist said County Road 42 is a principal arterial and was built to handle a lot more traffic than it currently experiences.

She said Dakota County has plans to eventually add additional lanes. When a traffic light is installed at Akron Avenue is up to the county.

County Road 42 operates “fairly well currently,” and she noted there’s “a lot more accidents at signals than there are at non-signalized intersections.” Part of that is due to crash severity.

The biggest issue with the area is due to the railroad crossing near Highway 3. Lindquist said Dakota County has looked into building an interchange at the intersection, but that is a challenge due to a lack of room.

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Robotics team creates wheelchair for local child

by Jody Peters

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In many ways, Cillian Jackson is a normal 2-yearold. His parents, Tyler and Krissy Jackson, describe their son as a very curious, social child who is always smiling and laughing.

But Cillian also faces unique challenges, like limited mobility and speech difficulties. His parents have met with geneticists, neurologists and other medical specialists to figure out why, and have discovered that Cillian was born with a chromosome microdeletion.

This affects a specific gene, the NRXN1 gene.

Children born with this chromosomal deletion typically exhibit behaviors similar to people on the autism spectrum, his parents said.

It typically doesn’t affect mobility, so they aren’t sure if there are other conditions

causing Cillian to have limited mobility.

When looking into resources for their son, Cillian’s parents learned of a program called Go Baby Go that provides modified ride-on cars to children with limited mobility.

Unfortunately, the program didn’t have a hub in Minnesota. But then Tyler learned that high school robotics teams had helped with past Go Baby Go projects and decided to reach out to the Farmington team.

The team responded right away, Tyler said, and he and Krissy met with the team at their next meeting.

After they showed the team some examples of past Go Baby Go projects and explained Cillian’s needs, the team got to work.

About three weeks later, before the high school’s winter break, the team presented the Jacksons with a

sweet new ride: a modified Power Wheels car, adjusted to fit Cillian and complete with a personalized license plate.

Seeing their son cruise around in his new vehicle was emotional, Tyler and Krissy said.

For Krissy, the moment was particularly poignant because her schedule doesn’t allow her to go to Cillian’s physical therapy appointments. “When he’s been trialing his electric wheelchair, I haven’t seen anything like that. So to see him finally going for the first time and being independent, that was incredible. And to see all the kids around him, cheering him on, and being so happy with what they did — it was amazing,� Krissy said.

age. Since the toy is built for slightly older children, the robotics team had to make adjustments for his age and smaller build.

Ninth-grader Alex Treakle worked on the internal wiring of the device.

He said the team took out two joysticks and replaced it with one, and added multiple speed options, a smaller seat and pool noodles around the sides to act as bumpers.

Eleventh-grader Reese Kruse, who worked on building the device, said that the team added a harness so Cillian wouldn’t fall out, and adjusted the placement of certain features. “We had to make sure the chair we mounted to it was at the right angle for him so he wouldn’t feel uncomfortable,�

Kruse The device said. “We had to move the Many of the modifica- joystick because it was a tions to the Power Wheels little too low for him, so we car were related to Cillian’s moved it up a little more.�

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Kreger chosen as next District 196 superintendent

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The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Board has chosen School move the word to reinterim from Mary Kreger’s title as interim superinten dent.

T h e board voted unanimously to authorize a School Mary Board sub- Kreger committee to negotiate a permanent contract with during a special Kreger Monday. School meeting Board Chair Jackie Magnuson announced the decision during the board’s regular meeting that followed.

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One of the challenges the team faced was time.

They had a goal of finishing the device in time for Christmas, so they held some extra meetings and made the meetings longer to get it done on time.

For Treakle, getting the code to work was challenging. Instead of going in a straight line, the device tended to drift to the side.

Eventually they worked out the bug and made adjustable speed controls.

The team expects the device to last at least a couple of years, and it can be modified as Cillian grows.

Currently his parents are working with insurance to get an electric wheelchair, but they said the process can take nine to 12 months before a chair is delivered.

They aren’t entirely sure if Cillian will eventually be able to walk independently, or if he will use a walker instead of a wheelchair. And because they live in a splitlevel home, a wheelchair might not be the best option.

In the meantime, Cillian’s new Power Wheels device gives him some independence and is light enough for his parents to carry up and down the stairs, allowing the Jacksons to stay in their Farmington home.

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they were able to take what they knew from building competition robots and apply those skills in a different way.

Treakle said they learned new things, too. Personally, he learned how to solder better, and said the team as a whole learned how to work on a smaller scale.

Treakle and Kruse said it was exciting to see the Jacksons’ reaction to the device, too. “It was like our Christmas present to them,�

Treakle said.

Kruse added, “I thought it was really fun to do something for him, because we didn’t do that the past (few) years and we’re getting more into stuff like that now.�

The Jacksons said they were impressed by how quickly the team worked and how engaged they were with the project. “You could tell that they were really passionate about helping, and I think they were really excited to see it make a difference in someone’s life,� Krissy said.

When the robotics team posted a video of Cillian using the device on its Facebook page, Krissy said it was “overwhelming� to see how much support there was from the community. “It seems like we have a community that really cares about the development of our children, and they care about making these accessible options for people with different abilities. So as hard as things are, it feels really good to know that (we) live in a community that cares. “I mean, to see so many people who have never met our son cheering him on and praising the robotics team — it was great,� Krissy said.

Tyler and Krissy say that they can’t thank the robotics team enough, and they look forward to seeing what the students will accomplish in the future. “Those kids are just so, so smart, and they’re going to do great things,� Krissy said.

Tyler and Krissy say Cillian is already responding positively to his new Power Wheels device. “When it starts going, his eyes just light up. He loves it so much,� Krissy said.

Tyler added that when Cillian uses the device or an electric wheelchair at his physical therapy appointments, he “can see him looking at the room a little differently than he has before.� “There have been times where he’ll be driving along and he’ll come close to something and he’ll stop.

And if he went too far, he’ll start backing up. He’ll try to get closer so he can interact with it, which isn’t something that we see while we’re carrying him around Jody Peters can be reached or holding him,� Tyler said. at jody.peters@ecm-inc.

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Sports Glas helps Lightning earn key road victory After choosing soccer for college, senior is savoring final basketball season

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Eastview has sent numerous players - including two Miss Basketball award winners - on to college women’s basketball programs, but one of the Lightning’s core players this year likely won’t play the sport beyond high school.

When senior guard/forward Lauren Glas graduates in June, she will go to the University of North Dakota to play soccer and her days as a basketball player and multi-sport athlete will be over.

“I’m just happy I get to play one last season with some pretty amazing people,” Glas said after the Lightning’s 63-61 victory at Apple Valley on Friday night.

Glas was a top reserve during the Lightning’s undefeated (32-0) run to the 2018 state Class 4A championship. After moving into the starting lineup this year she is one of five Eastview players averaging at least seven points a game and leads the team in rebounding average with 6.5. Against Apple Valley she had 12 points, nine rebounds and two steals.

Eastview coach Molly Kasper has described Glas’ contribution as being more than about numbers. The Lightning prize her versatility. Glas can handle the ball and shoot three-pointers if the situation calls for it. She often draws the defensive matchup against an opponent’s top post player, even though Glas usually is the shortest Lightning player on the floor at 5-foot-8.

“What makes our team so special is we all know our roles, but we can also fill roles in other areas,” Glas said. “Last season my

Chyna Young of Apple Valley goes to the basket as Brynn Schwanz of Eastview defends during Friday night’s girls basketball game won by Eastview 63-61.

Photos by Mike Shaughnessy Lightning free throw, but Before leaving for the University of North Dakota to a three-point attempt play soccer, Lauren Glas is trying to help Eastview get bounced off the rim with back to the state girls basketball tournament.

6.4 seconds left, and Eastview rebounded and ran role was, go out there and teams in the SSC, but go- out the clock.

During a timeout late be a spark. This year, start- ing into this week they ing has been new, but I’ve were tied for third in the in the second half, “I told learned so much from the league at 3-1, one game every single girl on our core people going through behind co-leaders Farm- bench, this is what we this program, it was an ington and Shakopee. need,” Kasper said. “This easy transition. And I’m Eastview has yet to play is good for us. When (Myplaying with some of the Tigers or Sabers this ers) hit the three to make it a two-point game, I the girls I’ve played with season. since fourth grade, so that A tough road victory said I’m happy she made makes it easy and fun.” against Apple Valley (7-4, the shot. We need to go Eastview won eight 2-2) might set up Eastview through these ups and of its first 10 games. One for another shot at the downs, when things aren’t loss was to undefeated conference championship. going our way, calls aren’t Hopkins, which has been Eastview led by as many going our way, shots aren’t a dominant team in Class as 11 points in the second falling. How are you going 4A. The other was 56-55 at half before having to with- to respond?

“We had the exact same Lakeville North the week stand an Eagles rally. Apbefore the holiday break, ple Valley’s Kalena Myers thing here last year. It’s which ended Eastview’s made a three-pointer with a crosstown rival and a South Suburban Confer- 40.1 seconds remaining, tough place to play. I love ence winning streak at 21 cutting Eastview’s lead to these games.”

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63-61.

It’s been a while since Apple Valley regained Guebert had 23 points, the Lightning had to chase possession after a missed including five three-point

baskets, as Kasper told her players not to take the foot off the accelerator. “I told Macy with 2 1/2 minutes left, ‘You take every shot you have open,’” the coach said.

Sophomore guard Cassidy Carson had 11 points, four rebounds and four assists.

Senior guard Megan Baer scored a game-high 24 points to lead Apple Valley. Senior forward Mykel Parham had 13 points and sophomore guard Chyna Young added 10.

A game like Friday is one reason Glas said she will have trouble tearing herself away from basketball. Deciding what sport to pursue in college is “probably one of the toughest decisions I’ve made so far,” she said. “I love both sports. I have competed in both. Travel-

ing programs, AAU. I’ve done traveling soccer. I’ve done high school basketball and soccer.”

Glas, a midfielder for the Lightning soccer team, said one reason she chose North Dakota was the team culture resembled what she was familiar with in high school. “It just felt like home,” she said.

“In both sports, we talk about teamwork and playing for each other.

We all know how to play with each other. All 18 of us, our managers and coaches, it’s really a special program. It’s not just about the five people on the court, it’s about everyone on the team.”

Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com.

Apple Valley wrestling team goes 4-2 at the Clash Duals Five individuals finish unbeaten

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Apple Valley went 4-2 in the Clash XVII wrestling tournament last weekend in Rochester.

For the second con-

secutive year, an Illinois school won the 32-team tournament that brings together elite teams from throughout the country.

Oak Park River Forest went undefeated to take first place after Montini Catholic won last year’s tourney.

Apple Valley, seeking its

first Clash Duals championship since 2014, finished second in Bracket 3, which equates to 10th place. The top Minnesota team was Shakopee, which finished fourth. Owatonna and St. Michael-Albertville were sixth and seventh, and Perham took ninth.

In qualifying-round

matches Jan. 4, Apple Valley opened with a 62-18 victory over Northwest of Nebraska. The Eagles lost 35-28 to Vacaville, California, the tournament’s eventual third-place finisher. A 45-29 victory over Washington of Illinois gave the Eagles third place in their qualifying bracket.

In Bracket 3 on Jan. 5, Apple Valley defeated Ellsworth, Wisconsin, 3530 and Kearney, Missouri, 39-33, and lost to Perham 38-22.

Five Eagles wrestlers went 6-0 at the Clash, including junior Dylan Anderson, who won all of his matches by fall at 152

and 160 pounds. Only one of Anderson’s opponents made it to the second period.

Sebas Swiggum, wrestling at 138 and 145, had five pins and a major decision. Brady Gross, who wrestled at 145 and 152, won four of his six See Wrestling, 16A

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Sports Melting snow doesn’t deter local Nordic teams Eastview girls 3rd at Loppet Invite

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Unseasonably warm weather is evaporating snow throughout Minnesota, but that didn’t prevent two major high school Nordic skiing meets from taking place last weekend.

The ISD 196 program competed in the Loppet Invite at Wirth Park in Minneapolis on Saturday. Burnsville also went to the Loppet Invite. Lakeville North and Lakeville South skiers went to the Mesabi East Invitational in Biwabik. Wirth Park has snow-making capability while Giants Ridge, site of the Mesabi East meet, still has plenty of natural snow – and natural cold.

Eagan, the one ISD 196 school that competes separately in boys Nordic skiing, finished

fifth at the Loppet Invite. Eden Prairie took first and another South Suburban Conference school, Prior Lake, was third.

ISD 196 (Apple Valley, Eastview and Rosemount) came in 15th and Burnsville was 16th.

On the girls side, Eastview was third at the Loppet Invite, trailing only Robbinsdale Armstrong and Edina. Rosemount placed 10th, ISD 196 (Apple Valley and Eagan) was 16th and Burnsville was 17th. The ISD 196 and Burnsville teams did not have sprint relays, which caused them to drop in the team standings.

Eastview senior Anna Schumann was fourth in the girls 5-kilometer classic race in 17 minutes, 21.54 seconds. Also placing in the top 10 was Burnsville’s Hanna Holmstrom, who was eighth in 18:02.00. Claire Nack of Eastview was 11th. Top ISD 196 girls classic skier was Olivia Matsoff, who was 14th

in 18:55.69. Rosemount’s Kate Beckwith was 19th in 19:58.10.

Eastview skiers Gabby Kraemer (15:03.89) and Josie Roberts (15:17.33) were third and fourth in the girls 5K freestyle race. Maddie Erickson of ISD 196 was 13th in 16:24.96. Regan Hanson was Rosemount’s top skier, taking 15th in 16:32.54, and Molly Willmert and Emma Brown were 33rd and 34th for Burnsville.

Ella Lovin and Kaley Riley of Rosemount reached the finals in the girls freestyle relay and placed 10th.

Matthew Berg of Burnsville was the boys freestyle champion in 12:40.99, about 15 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. Also placing in the top 10 was Eagan’s Brian Dilla, who was ninth in 13:26.35. Andrew Tarara of ISD 196 placed 20th in 14:32.36.

George Grunklee of ISD 196 finished 13th in the boys clas-

sic race in 15:20.48, with Sam Marshall of Eagan placing 14th in 15:26.94. Darren Wong led Burnsville in 24th place in 16:37.08.

Cullen Grannes and Sam Richter of Eagan placed 10th in the boys freestyle relay race.

Lakeville North and Lakeville South skiers competed in the classic races at the Mesabi East Invitational. Lakeville South junior Brianne Brewster earned a spot on the awards podium in the girls 5K classic race, finishing fifth in 19:03.4. Celeste Alden of St. Paul Highland Park won the race in 18:17.1. Violet Tessier, Lakeville South’s other skier in the girls classic race, was 19th in 20:23.2.

Lakeville North had three skiers in the girls classic race, led by Grete Engels, who placed 63rd.

In boys classic, Lakeville North’s Hayden Zoll finished 60th, with teammates Ben

Drangstveit taking 68th and Doug Swenson placing 75th.

William Hack was 51st to lead Lakeville South.

With Lakeville skiers not entered in the Mesabi East Invitational freestyle races, the Cougar and Panther boys and girls teams finished in the lower half of the standings. Forest Lake’s boys and St. Paul Highland Park’s girls were team champions.

South Suburban Conference teams were scheduled to compete Tuesday at Hyland Recreation Area in Bloomington. A South Suburban meet scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 12, at Valleywood Golf Course was canceled because of lack of snow. The conference will have a freestyle pursuit race Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Wirth Park.

Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ ecm-inc.com.

Notes: Lakeville gymnastics meet Eastview wins backyard battle attracts a talented group of teams

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Stillwater, the team that thwarted Lakeville North’s attempt for backto-back state Class AA gymnastics championships, will go into Saturday’s Panther Invitational at Lakeville North as the favorite.

The Ponies, who are No. 1 in Class AA, are one of several ranked teams in the 16-school field. Also competing are Detroit Lakes, ranked first in Class A, and Maple Grove and Cambridge-Isanti, the secondand fourth-ranked teams in Class AA. Lakeville North and Lakeville South are 14th and 15th in the coaches association Class AA rankings. Also competing from the South Suburban Conference are Prior Lake and Apple Valley/ Eastview. The meet begins at 9 a.m.

Wrestling, from 15A matches by fall. Eagles heavyweight Tyler Kim won four matches by fall, one by major decision and one by forfeit. Devin Roberts (160 and 170) had two falls and four decisions, including a couple of 3-2 squeakers.

Lakeville North’s Rachel Steiner, Kaitlyn Nguyen and Ashley Goodlund, Stillwater’s Isabel Bartosh and Char Morke of CambridgeIsanti are among the top all-arounders expected to compete.

Snowboarding championships One high school athletics innovation of the last 20 years is the number of sports that didn’t wait for Minnesota State High School League sanctioning to begin holding state championships.

Organizers of lacrosse and clay target leagues held state tournaments on their own before the MSHSL assumed sponsorship. Others, such as mountain biking, bowling and boys volleyball, continue to operate outside the high school league’s purview.

Another such sport, snowboarding and Swiggum and Gross also were two of the tournament’s Scholar-Athlete Award winners.

Apple Valley won six of the last nine weights against Vacaville but couldn’t overcome a 23-0 deficit after Vacaville won the first five matches.

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freeskiing, will hold its state championships in two stages in January and February. The Minnesota State High School Snowboarding and Freeskiing Association holds its 2019 slopestyle and rail jam championships Friday at Hyland Hills in Bloomington. About 50 athletes are expected to compete in the meet, which is open to students in grades 7-12 regardless of whether or not they are members of a team.

Slopestyle competition starts at 5:30 p.m., with rail jam beginning at 6:45.

The awards ceremony is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

The association’s boardercross, halfpipe, skiercross, slalom and giant slalom competitions will be Sunday, Feb. 24, at Buck Hill.

For more information, visit www.highschoolsnowboarding.com.

Gross in the final two matches allowed Apple Valley to come from behind to beat Kearney.

Apple Valley led 13-12 five matches into the dual against Perham, but Perham won five matches in a row – and 26 points – to build a lead that held up despite Apple Valley

Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Izaak Raspberry brings the ball upcourt for Eastview as Apple Valley’s Davy Hosea guards him during South Suburban Conference boys basketball action Jan. 3. Eastview won 83-76 as Ryan Thissen scored 25 points and Steven Crowl had 24. The Lightning are 7-4 overall and 2-1 in the conference after defeating Rosemount 71-52 on Tuesday.

Apple Valley (4-6, 0-3) lost to Eagan 57-40 on Tuesday. victories in the final three matches.

Apple Valley, ranked second in Class 3A, will face Burnsville at 5 p.m. and Eagan at 7 in Youth Night matches Friday at Apple Valley High School.

The Eagles compete at the Kiffmeyer Duals at St. Cloud Tech on Saturday.

Farmington Koda Classic Farmington went 1-2 at its annual Koda Classic invitational meet Saturday.

The only team among the seven that competed to go undefeated was Class 2A power Scott West, which

won all three of its matches, including a 56-13 victory over the host Tigers.

Farmington junior Luke Peterson, ranked fourth in Class 3A at 145 pounds, won 1-0 over Blake Legred of United South Central, who’s ranked second in Class 1A at 138.

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Doctor Kielbasa performs during Oktoberfest at Kelley Park in 2018. The city of Apple Valley is exploring how Kelley Park could potentially be changed in a few years. A new performance space is one of the ideas that has been proposed.

Park, from 1A members of the City Council and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee during a Dec. 13 workshop. Minarik added that the purpose of the work session was to get their initial reactions on what parts they liked or didn’t like about the concepts.

“In all three of these concepts, one of the things that really drove the park, it functions well now but that entertainment facility, that performance facility, we wanted to really make that the focal point of the development of this park,” he said.

“So, in all three concepts that’s kind of our primary driver in how we’re orienting the space, how we’re organizing all the other elements around the space and how we’re expanding what’s currently there.”

Concepts All of the concepts presented on Dec. 13 retained the existing park amenities and each incorporated new elements including a performance space, expanded water play, expanded nature play, a basketball court, more parking, a flexible lawn area and a clock tower being donated by Apple Valley Rotary. The concepts all differed in where the new elements would go in the park.

“Concept 1” featured an amphitheater on the south end of the park with dedicated tiered seating for 500

to 800 people. On the east side of the park there would be two additional pavilions, a basketball court and nature play areas. The existing parking lot would be enlarged to triple the amount of parking spaces.

On the west side, Concept 1 would have a large open lawn area that could accommodate 1,000 to 2,000 people. More trees would be planted on the park’s perimeter to create a buffer between the residential area and the park space. The existing water feature would be expanded on this side.

“Concept 2” also had an expanded parking lot on the east side of the park along with a basketball court, open lawn space, nature play areas, and one extra pavilion. On the west side, there would be another pavilion, expanded water play and a dedicated performance stage with a large grass area bordered by a trail going around it. There would be a pitched area in the back of the field with the performance area.

“Concept 3” envisioned a performance space with a large field bordered by a path on the east side of the park. On the same side would be one extra pavilion, nature play and a parking lot and flexible lawn space.

The west side would have another parking lot, expanded water play and another flexible lawn area.

There would also be an enclosed dog park on the southwest corner.

Cost estimates provided by Confluence in the Dec. 13 City Council materials indicate that Concept 1 would cost about $2.51 million; Concept 2 would cost about $2.56 million and Concept 3 would cost about $3.06 million.

Reactions Multiple members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and City Council said they did not believe Kelley Park was the right place to put a dog park. Some said they liked adding new nature play and expanded water play areas along with having flexible lawn spaces and the basketball court.

Council members Tom Goodwin and Ruth Grendahl said they need to have more discussion about potential costs before getting too far with deciding on new improvements for the park. They both added that they didn’t know where the money would come from to pay for changes.

Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein said he would have more conversations with Minarik to create another concept with city staff, which would be brought to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and City Council at a later date.

Patty Dexter can be reached at patty. dexter@ecm-inc.com.

News Briefs Citizens’ Climate Lobby meets Jan. 12 Citizens’ Climate Lobby of Dakota County will meet 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. The recently proposed congressional bill for Carbon Fee

and Dividend, a marketbased, socially responsible climate solution, will be discussed.

CCL is a grassroots, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on creating political will to address climate change at the local and national level. For more information, contact Deborah Nelson at deevee@charter.net, or

visit https://citizensclimatThe agenda items inelobby.org. clude 2019 goals, a maintenance and grounds update, activity report, 2018 Cemetery cemetery report, Cemetery committee to meet Advisory Committee term The Lebanon Cemetery expirations and winter Advisory Committee will 2018/19 city news article.

The next meeting for meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Apple Val- the committee is schedley Municipal Center, uled for April 16.

7100 147th St. in Apple Valley.

This is a summary of the December 10, 2018 regular School Board meeting. The full text is available for public inspection at www.district196.org, at the District Office, or by standard or electronic mail.

The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. at Dakota Ridge School, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Albright, Angrimson, Coulson, Isaacs, Magnuson, Schutte and Superintendent Kreger. Absent: Roseen.

Motion by Schutte, seconded by Angrimson and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the agenda.

Board members and the superintendent recognized students and staff.

Motion by Schutte, seconded

by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the following consent items: board meeting minutes; gifts; quarterly gifts; advertising revenue; treasurer’s reports; schedule of investments; general fund revenue and expenditure reports; summary of claims; update manual signatures on checks of $100,000 or more; personnel; student teacher agreements; employment agreement; 2018-19 police liaison service agreements; combined precincts and designated polling places; radon testing results; fuel purchase, and agreement with YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities for the 2018-19 School-Age Care Program.

Motion by Albright, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the proposed Connections Preschool fee schedule for the 2019-20 school year.

Motion by Coulson, seconded

by Isaacs and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the proposed middle school and high school course revisions for the 2019-20 school year.

Motion by Schutte, seconded

by Angrimson and carried with a 6-0 vote, to certify a total levy of $95,300,392 for taxes payable in 2019.

The final budget for the 2018-19 school year was presented and will be acted on at the January 7 regular board meeting.

Motion by Angrimson, seconded

by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote, to approve the 2019 legislative priorities.

Board members and the superintendent gave updates.

Motion by Albright, seconded by Schutte and carried with a 6-0 vote, to adjourn at 6:58 p.m.

Published in the Sun Thisweek, Dakota County Tribune January 11, 2019 896383

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 This is a summary of the December 10, 2018 special School Board meeting. The full text is available for public inspection at www.district196.org, at the District Office, or by standard or electronic mail.

The meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. at Dakota Ridge School.

Present: Angrimson, Coulson, Isaacs, Magnuson, Schutte and Superintendent Kreger. Absent: Albright and Roseen.

Motion by Magnuson, seconded

by Schutte and carried with a 5-0 vote, to approve the agenda.

Albright arrived at 5:17 p.m.

The board received an updated report on the financial audit for fiscal year 2017-18. They also received reports on the 2018 (payable 2019) property tax levy certification, World’s Best Workforce and Achievement and Integration.

Motion by Magnuson, seconded

by Albright and carried with a 6-0 vote, to adjourn at 6 p.m.

Published in the Sun Thisweek, Dakota County Tribune January 11, 2019 896376

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF DAKOTA DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.:19HA-PR-18-928 In Re: Estate of Mary L Sauer, Decedent.

Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 19, 2013, a codicil dated March 9, 2016, and a Separate Writing pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.2-513, dated June 21, 2013.

The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Mary J. Sauer, whose address is 2649 Riviera Drive South, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

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Thisweekend Sunny & Company Theater and Arts Briefs Meet author Steve Muenzer

increased sense of well-being. Hospital patients, visitors, volThe Rosemount unteers and employees Area Arts Council’s can benefit from the January Meet the Aucollection that magnithor event will spotfies the idea of hope light Steve Muenzer, and possibilities. author of “Rest at Young’s “A Space Journey’s End.” The to Breathe” collection free presentation will was selected by the Eabe 6-7:30 p.m. Thursgan Art House and will day, Jan. 17, at the be on display through Robert Trail Library, Jan. 31. She is offering 14395 S. Robert Trail, Steve Muenzer personal tours of the Rosemount. exhibit for groups of “Rest at Journey’s End” follows four or more people. To schedule two lovers during World War II. It a tour, text 612-743-9256 or email is the sequel to “Farewell Berlin.” info@annieyoungarts.com with More information is at rose- your name, contact phone and posmountarts.com. sible dates and times.

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The Guitar Shop in downtown Rosemount is hosting free live music with Twin Cities acoustic artist Sunny & Company 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Sunny & Company plays music from the 1950s to today. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided. All ages welcome. The Guitar Shop is at 14555 S. Robert Trail, Suite 205, Rosemount.

Information: 651-344-8177 or guitarshopmn.com.

Annie Young artwork on display

1964:The Tribute performs in Burnsville

“A Space to Breathe,” an exhibit of creative and healing works by blind Burnsville artist Annie Young, is on display at Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville.

Young, largely known for her topographic acrylic paintings, presents a collection of nonobjective abstracts in hopes of providing an opportunity to escape from mental and physical challenges. Her work invites the viewer to take a closer look, find a new breath and, if only for a few minutes, benefit from an

1964: The Tribute performs the music of the Beatles 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville.

Rolling Stone Magazine has called the band the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth.” Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, 1964 recreates an early ’60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter.

Tickets are $30-$40 at the box office, by phone at 800-982-2787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

The Highwaymen tribute at Ames Center The Highwaymen Live: A Musical Tribute performs 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Ames Center in Burnsville.

Perhaps the greatest country music super group in history, the Highwaymen – Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings – traveled the world performing country music to millions of fans.

This tribute show is full of upbeat, honky-tonk hits like “Ring of Fire,” “Dukes of Hazzard,” and “On the Road Again.”

Tickets are $33-$43 at the box office, by phone at 800-982-2787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Buddy Holly tribute band to perform The Buddy Holly and Friends tribute band will perform in concert 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the Steeple Center in Rosemount.

This is the third time the band has performed at the Steeple Center. Organizers say the concerts have been very popular in the past.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from Brown Paper Tickets link at www.rosemountarts.com or at the box office at the Steeple Center Monday 10 a.m.-12 noon and Friday 2-4 p.m.

Theater and Arts Calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com.

Auditions The Prior Lake Players will hold auditions for “Seussical the Musical” 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, and Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Twin Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake. First-come, firstserved. Callbacks, if needed, will be Thursday, Jan. 17. Information: plplayers.org.

Expressions Community Theater will hold auditions for “Steel Magnolias” 6-8 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 21, and Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Callbacks: Wednesday, Jan. 23. Information: 952-9854640.

Dance Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”: A Rock Ballet, presented by Twin Cities Ballet, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 11-12 and 2 p.m. Jan. 13, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $24$39 at the box office, 800-9822787 and Ticketmaster.com.

EVHS winter dance show, 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, Eastview High School. Tickets: $5.

Information: 952-431-8900.

Exhibits

“The Best of Bonnie and Friends III,” a visual arts show led by Burnsville painter Bonnie Featherstone, runs through Jan. 30 in the gallery of Burnsville’s Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Information: ames-center.com.

“Breathing Space,” an exhibit of abstract landscapes

by Annie Young, is on display through Jan. 31 in the Healing Arts Gallery at Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. Information: annieyoungarts.com.

Black and white photographs by Bill Rodman and acrylic paintings by Greta Sandquist are on display January-March at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Opening reception: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, with artist talks and light refreshments. Free.

Music Sunny & Company, Twin Cities singer and acoustic artist, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, The Guitar Shop, 14555 S. Robert Trail, Suite 205, Rosemount. Snacks and soft drinks provided. All ages welcome.

Free. Information: 651-3448177 or guitarshopmn.com.

Switched at Birth, bluegrass, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11,

Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com.

“Songful! Minnesota Opera Singers,” Coffee Concert No. 1, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville.

Tickets: $18, $15 ages 60 and older and 18 and younger at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

Yannie - Godbout Jazz Duo, 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com.

EHS band concert, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 14, Eagan High School. Information: 651-6836900.

RHS winter band concert, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, Rosemount High School. Information: 651-423-7501.

Buddy Holly and Friends, tribute band concert, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $20 general admission, $16 RAAC members. Information: rosemountarts.com.

Chase & Ovation, a salute to the music of Prince, 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 19, Bogart’s En-

tertainment Center, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Part of the Frozen Apple Music Series.

Free. Information: avartsfoundation.org. A 21-plus ticketed event follows. Information: www.bogartsentertainmentcenter.com/events.

Theater “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32-$42 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster. com.

VISTA Variety Show, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, and Saturday, Jan. 12, Visitation’s DeSales Auditorium, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights.

Admission: $10. Information: 651-683-1700.

South Suburban One Act Festival, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Burnsville High School. Free. Concessions available. Information: https:// sites.google.com/isd191.org/ bhstheatreguild.

Workshops/classes/other Loft Literary now offers writing classes in Rosemount.

“Personal Writing” with Peter Blau, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Rosemount Area Arts

Council/Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Register: loft. org/classes.

Tinkergarten, a playbased, outdoor learning experience for children ages 18 months to 8 years and their parents, offers classes in Lakeville and Eagan. Information: https://tinkergarten.com.

Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163.

Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.precisionandflowpilates.com.

Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734.

Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www. christinetierney.com, 612-2103377.

Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and

painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732.

The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640.

Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net.

SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651688-0365.

Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/.

Community Spirits Toastmasters meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville. Information: h t t p s : / / 6 7 4 2 . t o a s t m a s t e rsclubs.org/.

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Family Calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com.

Friday, Jan. 11 Trails by Candlelight, 6-9 p.m., Dakota Lodge, Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Walk around the lake and through the woods on lit hiking and snowshoe trails and plowed walking trails. Warm up with hot cocoa and crackling bonfires. Cocoa provided. Hot food available for purchase from food trucks. Dogs not permitted. All activities are conditions permitting. All ages. Tickets: $5 at www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks or at the door. Youth ages 3 and under are free.

Saturday, Jan. 12 Metro Republican Women, 8:30 a.m., Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights.

Topic: Learning from the 2018 elections with speakers Donna Bergstrom, Pam Myhra and Doug Wardlow. Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers, $15 students. Reservations: metrogopwomen.org. Reservations encouraged; walk-ins welcome for $25.

Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Apple Valley Bachmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 7955 150th St. W., in the greenhouse. Information: 952-431-2242. Presented in partnership with the St. Paul Farmers Market.

Eagan Indoor Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oasis Room, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Information: https://www. cityofeagan.com/visit-the-indoor-market.

Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Climate Lobby of Dakota County, 10:30 a.m., Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Carbon Fee and Dividend will be discussed. Information: Deborah Nelson at deevee@charter. net or citizensclimatelobby.org.

Brett Hack Vasculitis Charities fundraiser, 1:30 p.m., St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran

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Church, 20165 Heath Ave., Lakeville. Speaker: Joe Schmit.

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ior, hive management, swarm prevention, and equipment.

Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $40.

Registration required at www. co.dakota.mn.us/parks.

Monday, Jan. 14 Lakeville Area Garden Club, 7 p.m., Living Waters Church, 22222 Dodd Blvd., Lakeville. Speaker: Laura Opsahl, master gardener, â&#x20AC;&#x153;European Inspiration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gardens of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.â&#x20AC;? Light refreshments served after the meeting. All are welcome.

Friday, Jan. 18 Owl Outing, 5-7 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Delve into the world of owls and take a hike for a chance to hear and see these nocturnal hunters at work. Ages: 5 and older. Cost: $5. Registration required at www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 Tuesday Tour admission event, 9-10:15 a.m., St. Thomas Academy, 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights. An information session with parent-led tours and class visits. For parents/guardians. RSVP under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tuesday Toursâ&#x20AC;? at https://www.cadets. com/admissions/schedule-avisit.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 The Open Doorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2019 March Campaign Kick-off Breakfast, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Eagan Pantry, 3904 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan. Learn how you can participate in the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign. Free. RSVP to sarah@theopendoorpantry.org.

Dakota Gardeners Garden Club, 7 p.m., South St. Paul High School, 700 Second St. N., South St. Paul. Cindy Tong from the University of Minnesota Horticulture Department will speak on creeping Charlie management in lawns. All are welcome. Information: 651455-2889.

Thursday, Jan. 17 Backyard Agriculture: Beekeeping Basics, 6-9 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Discover all you need to know to start an apiary with JoAnne Sabin of the Minnesota Beekeepers Association. Learn about honeybee biology and behav-

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Saturday, Jan. 19 Fix-it clinic, 12-3 p.m., Farmington Library, 508 Third St., Farmington. Bring up to five small household electronics, clothing, jewelry or other items to get help repairing them at this first-come, firstserved fix-it event.

Sunday, Jan. 20 Full Moon Snowshoe, 6-8 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Explore the woods on a guided hike under the light of the full moon. Ages: 16 and older. Cost: $15. Registration required at www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks.

Ongoing Eagan parkrun, a free weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m.

Saturdays at Thomas Lake Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a time recorded and stored online, register at www.parkrun. us/register and bring your barcode with you. Information: www.parkrun.us/eagan.

Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at SouthCross Community Church, 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Apple Valley. EA is a 12-step program for those seeking emotional health. All are welcome. Information: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/out-of-thedarkness-walks.

Recovery International, 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother

of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park in lower lot. Self-help group for depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, anger and more.

Information: Rita at 952-8907623 or www.recoveryinternational.org.

Al-Anon Finding Hope Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: alanon-alateen-msp.org.

Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 12, 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 15, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 15, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 16725 Highview Ave., Lakeville. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 17, 12-6 p.m., Ecumen Seasons, 15359 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Augustana Care, 14650 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 18, 12-6 p.m., AMC Apple Valley 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Keller Williams Preferred Realty, 14300 Nicollet Court, Suite 208, Burnsville. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 18, 2-7 p.m., Bowlero, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Qdoba, 1298 Promenade Place, Eagan. â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Culverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 4725 Highway 13 W., Savage.

St. Joseph artists celebrated

Daniel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Danâ&#x20AC;? Robert Adelmann On December 12, 2018, Daniel Robert Adelmann went to be with the Lord at the age of 70. A 40-year-resident of Prior Lake, MN, he passed away in Farmington, MN after a long illness.

He was born March 8, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN; attended Benilde High School, graduated magna cum laude from St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University in Collegeville, and was married August 10, 1990, to Mary Allard who survives him.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the White Funeral Home in Burnsville, MN, 12804 Nicollet Ave. So., Burnsville, MN. Visitation one hour prior to the service.

See the White Funeral Home website at www. whitefuneralhomes.com/obituaries for more information.

Richard H. Fay Richard H. Fay, of Lakeville, with trumpet in hand, medals pinned on, and a Cuban cigar lit up, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swing & Sway with Dick Fayâ&#x20AC;?, age 94, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 28, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Nellie Fay, and son, Richard Fay. Survived by his children, Judie (Maynard) Eggersgluess, Ginger Fay, Melody Fay, Cathy Fay, Debbie 7RQ\ 2ULÂżFL 'DYLG )D\ /DXULH $QGUHZ 1HOVRQ DQG Steven Fay; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren; and sister, Beverly (Clinton) Waddell.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Richard served LQ WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV $UP\ GXULQJ :RUOG :DU ,, ÂżUVW DV D PLOLWDU\ SROLFH RIÂżFHU DQG WKHQ DV D EXJOHU $IWHU WKH ZDU Richard worked as a machinist for over forty years with Tetra-Pak. Richard was well known in the Lakeville area as a big band and jazz musician from 1954-1992. +H LV IHDWXUHG LQ WKH /DNHYLOOH $UHD +LVWRULFDO 6RFLHW\ for his contribution to Lakevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich history: (https:// ZZZ \RXWXEH FRP ZDWFK"Y 0 FF+X2<4[,

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White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 Condolences: www.whitefuneralhomes.com

William D. Roach Roach, William D. age 80 of Burnsville passed away on January 4, 2019.

Owner and operator of Creative Sewing Centers in MN. :LOOLDP KDG D ORYH IRU JROÂżQJ DQG traveling. After meeting him you became an immediate friend.

Survived by loving wife of 60 years Joann; children Guy (Nancee) Roach, Lynette Roach and friend Robert, Nadine (deceased husband Dan) Olson and Monique (Nate) Fowler; grandchildren Garrett, Amber, Nicole, Zachary, Hannah, Bowen, Crystal, Dallas and Sara; sister Alice (Fred) Frankenthor.

Funeral Service was 11AM Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave. Burnsville, MN. Visitation was one hour prior to service. Interment, )RUW 6QHOOLQJ 1DWLRQDO &HPHWHU\ LQ /LHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PHPhoto submitted An Artists Reception was held Sunday, Jan. 6, for St. Joseph Catholic School students at the Robert Trail Library morials preferred to the American Diabetes Association.

White Funeral Home in Rosemount. The event was sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council and Friends of Robert Trail Library.

Burnsville 952-894-5080 From left are Jo Gilbertson and Ann Loch, of RAAC and the Friends; St. Joseph art teacher Sue Sirek; kindergarten www.whitefuneralhomes.com student Mara Kroells; her parents, Christie and Ryan Kroells, and Robert Trail librarian Jade Cabagnot.

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