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Construction of new Menards store planned Proposed store would be built on former Hanson Pipe Manufacturing property by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Apple Valley residents and visitors may one day see a new Menards store on the former Hanson Pipe Manufacturing property at the northwest corner of County Road 42 and Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Menard Inc. is proposing to construct a new 206,209-squarefoot Menards store and a 48,970-squarefoot warehouse on a 46.6 acre parcel. The project cleared another hurdle Thursday, Nov. 15. The Apple Valley City Council unanimously voted to: • Approve development and design agreements between the city and Menard Inc. • Adopt a resolution approving the redesignation part of the property from industrial to commercial on the 2030 comprehensive plan land use map. • Pass an ordinance rezoning other parts of the property from general industrial to planned development. • Pass a planned development ordinance that “codifies the uses, performance standards, and area requirements for the planned development.”

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Community members walk into the Apple Valley Menards store at 14960 Florence Trail on Nov. 16. Menard Inc. is proposing to construct a new Apple Valley Menards store on the northwest corner of County Road 42 and Johnny Cake Ridge Road. • Adopt a resolution approving a preliminary plat. • Adopt a resolution approving the site plan and building permit authorization to allow for construction of the new store and warehouse. “I’m just so happy I’m finally seeing this thing. We could have been looking at a warehouse that had six employees,” said Council

Member Tom Goodwin. “I’m just tickled pink. I’m glad it’s here. Menards builds beautiful stores.” Menards, a familyowned company, has been located in Apple Valley since it built its original store in 1986. The company built its existing store in 1999, said Jeff Abbott, Menard Inc. spokesman. Dakota County property records indicate the current store is

161,521 square feet. The company is excited to grow into the new and more modern third generation of its store, Abbott said. “Our family is proud and at the same time very grateful to be able to invest in the future of Apple Valley. We hope to be able to be a productive part of the community for a really long time to come,” he said. “We’ve been working slowly

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and carefully with the city to come up with an aesthetically pleasing plan that will best serve the needs and tastes of the citizens of Apple Valley.” Abbott said the exact number of new jobs that the new location would add has not yet been determined, “but the new store will be nearly twice as big and probably result in creating about that many See Menards, 7A

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The Apple Valley Police Department has released its draft policy for bodyworn cameras and the public will be able to comment on it at an upcoming City Council meeting. A public hearing has been set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, for the police department’s plans to implement a body-worn camera system and the proposed body cameras policy. The department is looking to use forfeiture funds to cover the $55,195 total cost for the body camera systems. The department would likely order about 25 body cameras. Most of them would be assigned to specific patrol cars and others would be spares. According to an announcement on the city’s website, the policy was developed based on a model policy created by the League of Minnesota Cities. Apple Valley Police Capt. Nick Francis told the City Council during an October workshop that internal stakeholders, including police administration, representatives from the city attorney’s office and the labor management committee, worked on Apple Valley’s draft policy. “This policy provides guidelines on how the cameras should be configured, when the cameras should be turned on and off, as well as how the data captured on the cameras is classified. Finally, the policy dictates who can access body-worn camera data and how long it will be maintained,” the city said on its website. Community members can submit feedback on the purchase and proposed policy at the Nov. 29 public hearing, by sending an email to police@ci.applevalley.mn.us or by mail addressed to the city clerk at 7100 147th St. W., Apple See Policy, 10A

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Find that spirit of Christmas Santa needs some convincing during annual show;Apple Valley groups aim to help out by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Sometimes, it happens to the best of us. It’s a few weeks or days until Christmas, and we’re just not in the mood to embrace the season. It even happens to Santa Claus. That’s the premise of the Rosemount Area Arts Council’s Christmas at

the Steeple Center variety show “Santa’s Christmas.” During the show, Mrs. Claus and a variety of performers aim to get Santa back in the spirit of Christmas after he has lost his motivation to circle the globe and deliver toys to all the good girls and boys all over again. As in the past, many hands, voices and musicians are contributing to

Christmas at the Steeple Center, which this year will feature the talents of five different groups at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Steeple Center in Rosemount. “We strive to provide good, quality entertainment throughout the year, and this is no exception,” said Faye Heffele, chairwoman of the event and the lead backstage direc-

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tor. “People who have commented about our past performances say they have enjoyed it. They laughed. They cried a little bit, in a good way. They just enjoy it.” Attempting to bring some good cheer to Santa during the show will be two different ensembles from the Rosemount Community Band, the Special Delivery Singers, a group from Betty Jo’s Dance Center, the Second Act Players and local singer Angela Walberg. With a range of ages and varying artistic styles, Christmas at the Steeple Center puts its own stamp on a holiday tradition. “We recognize that Rosemount as a community is a diverse community,” Heffele said. “We have young people, seniors and older people in the community. All ages are able to participate in the show.” She said members of the Rosemount Area Arts Council and other groups have been working on the production for the past six months. “Sometimes it’s like herding cats,” Heffele said. Each group has been practicing on its own, and the Steeple Center rehearsal space will be available to the groups prior to the show.

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Some elves performed as part of last year’s Christmas at the Steeple Center, an annual variety show that’s staged by the Rosemount Area Arts Council. The all-volunteer Rose- was crafted by a primary mount Community Band writer, but then modified will have a brass ensemble through a committee of play during the 2 p.m. contributors. She also said show, and a flute ensemble that Santa and Mrs. Claus will play during the 7 p.m. are good at ad libbing, so show. each show may offer difThe Special Deliv- ferent surprises. ery Singers, an Apple “It’s special to see all Valley-based choir of of these wonderful ideas disabled adults who per- come together,” Heffele form around the area, said. bring their talents back to Heffele said it is also Christmas at the Steeple fun to see people that she Center, while a group from knows from the communiBetty Jo’s Dance Center in ty performing on the stage. Apple Valley is rehearsing Such connections lend for its part in the show. an authentic, hometown The senior theater feel to the production. group Second Act Play“It’s a nice way to celers has developed a light- ebrate the Christmas seahearted skit called “The son,” Heffele said. World’s Greatest VentriloTickets can be purquist,” and the group will chased at the RAAC box also perform the poignant office or online at Brown skit “Mary’s Magic.” Paper Tickets link at roseHeffele said the main mountarts.com. script for “Santa’s Christmas,” which provides San- Tad Johnson is at tad.johnta’s storyline in the show, son@ecm-inc.com.

News Briefs Homestead application deadline Dec. 17 All new property owners (or qualified relatives) who changed residences during the past year and use the residence for homestead before Dec. 1, 2018, must apply for homestead status with their county assessor by Dec. 17. Property owners or qualified relatives who want to classify property as homestead that was not classified as homestead in the past must apply with the Dakota County Assessor’s Office to receive homestead for property taxes payable in 2019. For agricultural property, a qualifying relative includes the child, grandchild, sibling or parent of the owner or owner’s spouse. For residential property, a qualifying relative also includes

the owner’s uncle, aunt, nephew or niece. Once the homestead classification has been granted, no further applications are necessary, unless requested by the county assessor. Only new applicants must file if they have not already done so. Applications can be completed online by visiting www.dakotacounty. us and searching “homestead application,” or by calling Dakota County Assessing Services at 651438-4200. Property owners who sell their home, move or no longer qualify for the homestead classification are required to notify the county assessor within 30 days of the homestead’s change in status. Failure to do so is punishable by recalculation of tax as non-homestead, in addition to a penalty equal to 100 percent of the homestead benefits.

Contact Assessing Services at 651-438-4200 or assessing.services@ co.dakota.mn.us with questions.

Historical society seeks board of trustees applicants The Dakota County Historical Society is seeking applicants interested in joining the organization’s Board of Trustees. Interested applicants should fill out a statement of interest form and return it by Saturday, Dec. 15, to the Lawshe Memorial Museum, 130 Third Ave. N., South St. Paul. Forms can be found online at www.dakotahistory.org, or by contacting the museum by phone at 651-552-7548, or via email at dakotahistory@ co.dakota.mn.us.

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Westview highlights giving during ‘Gobble, Gobble, Give’ Commuity members and Westview Elementary students donated over 2,700 paper products, mittens, food and toiletry items during the school’s annual “Gobble, Gobble, Give.” The effort is organized by members of the school’s Student Council, which is comprised of third, fourth and fifth grade students. This year’s total was about 400 more than the previous year. Some cash was also donated, which is used to help purchase other items or gift cards to grocery stores. “It’s just representative of our school that we tend to do a lot of things internally that brings us closer together as a school community; but then this year, branched out a little bit to our neighbors to help them feel more includ-

ed,” said Principal Tami Staloch-Schultz. First grade teacher Kirsten Kissell said during the week of Nov. 5, bags were dropped off at homes in the surrounding neighborhood to collect donations. From Nov. 1216, the school then had a spirit week where students brought donated items to school. Kissell said each year, the Student Council chooses five themed days. This year’s themed days were sports day, lumberjack day, decade day, dress your best day and superhero day. For superhero day on Nov. 16, students each got a white cape that they decorated on their own. There was some friendly competition between classrooms to bring in the most donations, Staloch-

Schultz said. Kissell said first place gets an ice cream party, second place gets a popcorn party and third place gets a superhero prize. The donations will help families in the community, Kissell said. During the week, the students talk about what it feels like to help other people. “It was fun to see all the kids bringing (things) in and helping the community and feeling good about it,” she said. Staloch-Schultz said the school planned to do community outreach before the Thanksgiving holiday break to hand some of the items out. Other things are kept for the school’s food shelf to help families during other times of the year. –Patty Dexter

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Westview Elementary School fifth-graders work on the “Gobble, Gobble, Give” graph on Nov. 14.

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Westview Elementary students pose for a photo near the “Gobble, Gobble, Give” donations pile in the school’s media center on Nov. 16.

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This graphic display, pictured on Nov. 16, allowed Westview Elementary School staff and students to track its progress for donated items during “Gobble, Gobble, Give.”

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Opinion Typical midterm vote hides growing division in Minnesota A closer look at this month’s election results suggests that Minnesota is much in need of healing. In one respect, Minnesota voters reverted to form in the last election – or at least their history from the onset of the Great Depression until 9/11. In those midterm elections, the president’s party almost always lost, and such was the case in 2018. From 1930 to 1998, the gubernatorial candidate of the president’s party lost 16 of 18 midterm elections. During that same time frame, the president’s party also lost 10 of 13 midterm U.S. Senate elections. And since 1954, the president’s party has suffered a median loss of 15 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives. That changed in 2002, following 9/11 the previous year and the death of Sen. Paul Wellstone in a plane crash 12 days before the election. Both Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty and DFL Gov. Mark Dayton bucked the trend, winning four consecutive elections while their parties controlled the White House. In two of three midterm U.S. Senate elections since then, Republican Norm Coleman and DFLer Al Franken also won while the White House was occupied by their party. That changed this year, and it wasn’t close. With Republican Donald Trump as president, the DFL swept every statewide election on the ballot. It regained control of the Minnesota House of Representatives, gaining 18 seats. Barring recounts, 15 Republican incumbent state

ECM Editorial legislators lost their seats, 13 of them in the Twin Cities suburbs. Not a single DFL legislative incumbent lost, nor did the party lose any of the 15 open seats it previously held. Except for Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s reelection over Republican Jim Newberger, it wasn’t a landslide, but all the other DFL statewide candidates won handily. However, underneath what appears to be a return to a typical midterm election lie some disturbing trends that those just elected need to address. Like much of the nation, Minnesota is profoundly split and becoming more so. Minnesota has become as 19th-century British statesman Benjamin Disraeli once described his country: “Two nations between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy; who are ignorant of each other’s habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of different planets.” Think that is too strong? Klobuchar was the only DFL statewide candidate to carry all eight congressional districts. Governor-elect Tim Walz carried five; Sen. Tina Smith, Secretary of State Steve Simon and State Auditor-elect Julie Blaha four; and Attorney General-elect Keith Ellison only three. The difference was in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, and in particular in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Without the vote margins from Hennepin and

Ramsey, Klobuchar would have been the only statewide DFL candidate to win. In the 4th Congressional District, which is mostly Ramsey County, all statewide DFL candidates received at least 60 percent of the vote. In the 5th Congressional District, which is mostly the city of Minneapolis, they all received over 70 percent of the vote. In the 16 legislative districts numbered from 59A up to 67B and which are located mostly in Minneapolis or St. Paul, every DFL legislative candidate received at least 70 percent of the vote and all but two were over 80 percent. In Greater Minnesota, meanwhile, the Republicans have become the dominant party except in college towns. It is no fluke that two of the few congressional districts that the Republicans picked up nationwide were in Greater Minnesota, nor is it surprising that the DFL gained two Twin Cities suburban districts in return. Although the 5th District remained with the DFL, Ilhan Omar replaced Keith Ellison. The last time Minnesota sent five freshmen to the U.S. House was in 1924. An example of the Republican strength outstate came in state Senate District 13 to replace Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach. The district, which is mostly eastern Stearns County outside of St. Cloud, was won by state Rep. Jeff Howe of Rockville over Stearns County Commissioner Joe Perske of Sartell. Between his own campaign and independent expenditures by political action committees, Perske had a spending advantage of more than $300,000. Howe still garnered

57 percent of the vote. His victory gives the Republicans a one-vote majority in the Senate, the only obstacle preventing a complete DFL takeover of state government Of the 134 Minnesota House districts, 83 were won by a landslide, defined as the winner receiving at least 60 percent of the vote; 48 were DFLers and 35 were Republicans. The battle for control of the House was fought in the suburbs. Twelve of the 15 DFLers who beat Republican incumbents received less than 54 percent of the vote; five won with less than 51 percent. The difference appeared to be that the DFL has been fired up ever since Donald Trump surprisingly won the presidency. Rather than sulking, DFLers got back to the basics, finding committed candidates, raising more money and identifying supporters and getting them to the polls. As this division between rural and urban areas continues, it’s likely that the party that will win is the one that makes the greatest effort to bridge the gap. Playing only to one’s base will be insufficient. Governor-elect Tim Walz’s campaign theme was “One Minnesota.” Now it will be up to not only Walz, but to every elected Democrat and Republican, to make it so. This is an opinion of the Adams Publishing-ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune are part of APG of ECM. Reactions welcome. Send to: editorial.board@ecm-inc.com.

Letters Jason Lewis op-ed told it like it is To the editor: It was quite an unnecessary kerfuffle! U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis caused a stirring throughout the hinterlands with an op-ed

to the Wall Street Journal blaming the late Sen. John McCain for the loss of the U.S. House of Representatives. For those current in the affairs of the nation and of Congressman Lewis, we recall that he repeatedly warned his colleagues

that the House would be lost if the Affordable Care Act was not fixed. It was not. No matter the anguish and gnashing of teeth, it was McCain’s vote that was most costly if not the decisive one that caused this defeat and the

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loss of the House. As for those who delved in sophistry and blatantly promoted the canard that Congressman Lewis supported the removal of the clause allowing those with pre-existing to be insured, shame on you. The Congressional Record shows that he voted to keep it in the bill. Those who advance such flagrant mendacity have started their careers without our trust. RICHARD IFFERT Eagan

Reading Corps transforms lives To the editor: While students are gearing up for winter break, I’m looking ahead to the remainder of the school year. As a Reading Corps tutor at Lakeview Elementary, I’ve been amazed by the significant strides so many students are making in reading. I’ve seen children transform from shy, struggling students into confident learners. But many more need support.

In fact, one-in-three Minnesota third-graders is not reading at grade level. I’m one of more than a thousand Minnesota Reading Corps tutors serving in schools and early learning centers as part of this AmeriCorps service program. I began serving at Lakeview Elementary School three years ago because I was in search of a job opportunity that I could be passionate about. There’s nothing like watching a child’s eyes light up when they see their own progress. Students who struggled before Reading Corps are now some of the top readers in their class, with the confidence to raise their hand and engage in discussions. Reading Corps works. It changes tutors’ lives too – I’m now planning to go back to school and pursue a degree in elementary education. Reading Corps tutors use data-driven one-onone and small group instruction to get students on track to read proficiently by third grade. Tu-

tors work with students daily in more than 700 elementary schools and preschools across the state, including in Lakeville. As a result of this individualized attention and encouragement, most students read at their grade level within one year. Tutors receive extensive training and support from on-site staff. We earn a living allowance, as well as a financial award for education or student loans, plus health care and child care assistance benefits, and opportunities to network and grow professionally. I encourage anyone who is interested in tutoring to visit the Minnesota Reading Corps website to find out more about the benefits for tutors and the difference Reading Corps makes. The site has inspiring testimonies from tutors, teachers and parents. I challenge people to discover if Reading Corps is right for them. TAYLOR RIERSON Lakeville

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Helping young people understand ‘in-demand’ jobs by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

One of the most important things adults — families and educators — can do is help young people match their skills, talents and interests with good jobs. Of course, we want schools to do much more than help students develop skills and knowledge for employment. But this is one of the most important things that schools can do. And this shouldn’t just be the responsibility of educators. Here are seven things to consider. 1. We’re moving toward Thanksgiving and the late December (Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa) break. This is a good time for families to talk with and encourage students, even as young as middle school, to think about possibilities. 2. Minnesota state law requires every student, beginning in the ninth grade, to develop a post-high-school plan. The law also requires families to be involved. Here’s what the law requires: “School districts, beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, must assist all students by no later than grade 9 to explore their educational, college, and career interests, aptitudes, and aspirations and develop a plan for a smooth and successful transition to post-

Staff Columnist Joe Nathan secondary education or employment.” Here’s what the law says about family involvement. The plans “must … be reviewed and revised at least annually by the student, the student’s parent or guardian, and the school or district to ensure that the student’s course-taking schedule keeps the student making adequate progress to meet state and local academic standards and high school graduation requirements and with a reasonable chance to succeed with employment or postsecondary education without the need to first complete remedial course work.” (Here’s a link to the law: https://bit.ly/2K6ENks.) Many families with high school students tell me they have not heard about this law. Whether your school has or hasn’t invited you to help, this is a good time to discuss student plans. 3. The state of Minnesota has great resources to help young people under-

stand future job possibilities. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, for example, has a short, very readable blog about high-wage, high-demand jobs (https:// bit.ly/2ziQpwX). It says that in the metro area, “Professional, scientific and technical services” is one of the largest industries in the Twin Cities, accounting for nearly 125,000 jobs and 10,472 businesses. This department also has a tool showing “occupations in demand” for every region in the state (https://mn.gov/deed/ data/data-tools/oid/). Some of these jobs require a four-year degree. Others are available to those who have a postsecondary certificate or twoyear degree. 4. Minnesota Department of Education has posted materials that can help young people match their interests and possible jobs/careers. You can find them here: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/ccs/. 5. Some high schools are developing internship opportunities. These are not necessarily jobs in, for example, fast food restaurants. They are opportunities to explore careers and earn academic credit. Students should check to see if this option is available. 6. Minnesota allows high school stu-

dents to earn free college credits in applied, technical and academic areas. Students can start doing this in many high schools in ninth grade, and on college campuses or online in the 10th grade. With the right encouragement, nearly every student will take at least one of these courses before graduating from high school. More information: http://readysetgo.state.mn.us/RSG/index.html. 7. Finally, this is a great time for young people to call people who have jobs that may interest them and ask for an interview. Most organizations, whether for profit or nonprofit, slow down in late December. While some people go on vacation, others remain. And many business and government leaders have told me they would welcome the chance to talk with students about job prospects. Holidays are a great time to relax and enjoy family. They also can be an excellent time to help young people think about their futures. Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher, administrator and PTA president, is director of the Center for School Change. Reactions are welcome at joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

News Briefs Metro Republican Women to meet Terre Thomas, executive director of Small Sums, and Stephanie Silvers, CEO of Dress for Success, both nonprofits in St. Paul, will share their services and success stories when giving practical help to those entering the workforce. The event is hosted by Metro Republican Women at their Dec. 8 breakfast meeting at the Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights. Small Sums works with homeless individuals who are newly employed and could need work clothes, work boots, bus passes or other basics to get started in their new job. The Dress for Success program provides clothing appropriate for the workplace and practical training for the newly hired in the areas of emotional intelligence, financial literacy, digital literacy and building a positive support network.

MRW contributes to both of these programs. The buffet breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and program begins at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers and $15 for students. With no reservations by the deadline of Dec. 4, the cost is $25. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged. Those interested in attending can go to metrogopwomen.org to pay online or make a reservation and pay at the door.

ProAct’s holiday light recycling Now in its fifth season, ProAct, a nonprofit serving people with disabilities, continues the “Holiday Lights Recycling” effort in conjunction with several cities in the metro area. The program also recycles electrical, phone and appliance cords. Several city facilities,

Dakota County service centers, hardware and liquor stores serve as dropoff points. The program ends the first week of February 2019. People with disabilities process the cords and bulbs at ProAct’s Eagan facility. Drop-off locations and ProAct cannot accept cord adapters, battery packs, plastic rope lights, CFL lights, light fixtures, trees and garland. Anything that is pre-lit needs

the light strands removed from the item and the item disposed of separately by the consumer. ProAct has grown the recycling effort each of the last five years, with more than 7 tons of material collected last season. All the work and income from the processed material will benefit individuals with disabilities in its programs. Drop-off locations include: • Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955

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Record number attends Veterans Appreciation Dinner A record number of 108 people attended the 30th Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776. The group will not hold a dinner in December. The next scheduled dinner is planned for Jan. 17, 2019, at the Legion. During the event, the

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grounds in Farmington. With 313 cars on display, the event raised $5,000, which was shared with three different charities. Over $104,000 has been donated to local charities since 2005. The event in 2019 is planned for Saturday, Aug. 24, at the fairgrounds. While the dinner was being served, names were drawn to win gift certificates from the Apple Val-

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ley American Legion Post 1776, Paradise Car Wash, Von Hanson’s Meats and Culver’s of Apple Valley. There were 18 prizes with a total value of $280. The veterans were pleased to go home with the prizes donated by supporters of veterans and their families. During the night, there was a remembrance held for Lisa Tollefson, wife of Post 1776 Cmdr. Dick

Tollefson, who passed away last month. Sincere and heartfelt condolences were offered to Tollefson and his family. Lisa Tollefson was remembered for all the smiles, laughter and joy she brought to many. At the conclusion of the dinner, which was sponsored by Brad Johnson, Oasis Senior Living adviser, Rich Davey, of the Legion and the Yellow Ribbon

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News Briefs City to hold open house on ADA transition plan The city of Apple Valley will hold an open house 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, for people to share insights on challenging situations experienced by handicapped individuals when using pedestrian facilities within the public right of way in Apple Valley. The open house will be held at the Apple Valley Municipal Center, 7100 147th St. W. The city is preparing a formal transition plan to

meet its Americans with Disabilities Act obligations for program accessibility under the Department of Justice’s ADA Title II regulations 28 CFR Part 35.150 for pedestrian facilities located within the public roadway right of way. The city must ensure that services, programs and activities, when viewed in their entirety, are accessible to people with disabilities. While Apple Valley has made progress in ensuring accessibility for pedestrian facilities within the public right of way since the

Menards, from 1A more new jobs.” According to Menard Inc., merchandising has continued to evolve and change and the company has outgrown its existing store. The new store will provide a larger garden center space and enhance the experience for customers. The larger garden center would be located on the east side of the new store. The process with Menard Inc. and a new store began in 2015, and there have since been several iterations of the plans along with discussions, said Tom Lovelace, Apple Valley city planner.

inception of the ADA in 1990, the preparation of a formal transition plan will provide momentum for continued accessibility improvements. For additional information or to view open house displays, visit: www. ci.apple-valley.mn.us and search “ADA Plan.”

Holiday boutique in Apple Valley A holiday boutique will be 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at The Springs at Apple Valley Clubhouse, 14650

The project calls for using about 22.6 acres of the 46.6 acres of the property, all owned by Menard Inc. for the new store, warehouse and a storm water pond. The remaining acreage has not been identified for any development uses at this time, Lovelace said. Several traffic improvements would be done before or at the same time as the project, according to Lovelace. These include new roundabouts planned for the intersection of 149th Street West and Johnny Cake Ridge Road; new turn signals and turn lanes planned at the intersection of Johnny Cake Ridge Road and

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Breakfast group forming A breakfast meeting group is forming for volunteer board members of townhome, condominium and cooperative associations in Dakota County. The next meeting will be 8

County Road 42; new traffic signal and added north and south left turn lanes planned at 147th Street West and Johnny Cake, and a right turn lane planned off 147th Street West to a public street that would meander through the site. There’s also a potential for a roundabout at Johnny Cake and 148th Street West that would be driven by other development on the property, Lovelace said. Council members asked what would happen with the existing store. Theron Berg, Menard Inc. real estate manager, said he believes he has a potential buyer for the space. The company reached out to “some select re-

a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at GrandStay Hotel and Conference, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. The meeting will enable board members to meet each other and to share information about their associations and their experience and knowledge as association leaders. Coffee and tea will be served. For more information, contact Lynn Boergerhoff, president, Boulder Village Townhome Association, at lynnab7@gmail.com or 651-308-1461.

tail developers” it knew. “The reason I think I have it sold, is that we have an agreed upon price in some business terms and after tonight I just need to nail down the timing,” he said on Nov. 15. “It’s a local resident which I think is exciting. You’ve heard me say before how strong of a retail corridor I think this is and we talked about other stores. I’m excited that somebody else shared those same thoughts and feelings. We expect it to be a retail store.” Abbott said the company plans to keep the current Menards store open while construction is going on at the new store, and vacate the space once

Free legal advice clinic A free civil legal advice clinic will be offered 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Room 139 at the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Attorneys will provide free brief advice on civil legal issues such as family, probate, housing and civil rights. No appointment is necessary. Information: Dakota County Law Library, 651-438-8080, or www.cairmn.com.

construction is complete. Lovelace said the next steps include Menard Inc. submitting an application for approval of the final plat and development agreement. Once the application is received, after 45 days the city would stake the final plat and agreements for the company’s review. Lovelace said he has not heard a timeline for when construction could possibly start. The need to relocate a transmission line on the property and other factors will affect when the project begins. Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc.com.

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Nov. 23, 2018 SUN THISWEEK APPLE VALLEY

Religion Journey to Bethlehem at Advent UMC

Jesus was born, and create and take home souvenirs from their trip. The event is free and open Advent United Meth- to the public. The church odist Church in Eagan will is at 3945 Lexington Ave. host Journey to Bethle- S., Eagan. hem, a family event, 3-4:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Women’s Participants will explore and discover the real Christmas meaning of Christmas. luncheon They will wander through The Minnesota Valthe bustling Bethlehem ley Christian Women’s marketplace and discover Connection will hold its what life was like when

Christmas luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Valleywood Golf Course, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley. Speaker Tina Young will share “Joyful Living Surrounded by Grief.” Young chose “life” by surrendering to the love of Jesus Christ. She found strength to go on living a life of joy while dealing with grief. Music will be provided by the Harbinger Quartet.

Luncheon cost is $20. Reservations/cancellations by Dec. 7 to Jan at 651434-5795 or tjmorse2@ comcast.net. Sponsored by Stonecroft.

Christmas with Cantus in Apple Valley Vocal ensemble Cantus brings its Christmas with Cantus concert to Shepherd of the Valley Lu-

the pound. For sale also will be homemade arts and crafts along with international food, such as Lao egg rolls, Norwegian lefse, and Dutch almond pastry. Special guest will be Brisket, the therapy dog, selling her children’s book, “Brisket Cares,” with the help of her owner, Sheila Hittner. A portion of all sales will go to mission work including The Exchange in Rochester, Minnesota, Mission E-4 in Haiti and Peace Church Lao minisHoliday cultural tries. fest at Milan The church is at 2180 Glory Drive, Eagan. For Mandir more information, contact The Hindu Milan ManGayle Ellingson at 651dir annual Holiday Cul454-7127. tural Fest will take place 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Milan Mandir is at 501 Book group to Walnut St., Farmington. explore one Jewish The event will include classical Bollywood, perspective on Khatak, Bharatanatyam Palestine/Israel and Kuchipudi dances and The conflict in Palessongs. A highlight will be a tine/Israel remains one presentation of “Alokaye of the world’s longestLeela Krishnam” Kuchi- running crises. Anyone pudi dance drama. interested in learning Also included will be more about this situation raffle drawings, gourmet is invited to join a book Indian foods, finger foods study group, sponsored by and snacks, along with Northfielders for Justice in toddler and children’s play Palestine/Israel. rooms. “A Wall in Jerusalem: A $10 donation is re- Hope, Healing and the quested for entry. Dona- Struggle for Justice in Istions also accepted for a rael and Palestine,” by veggie dinner. Mark Braverman, is the For more information, first book for the study. call 651-500-0208 or 952- The meeting will be at 7 201-9298. p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in the Fireside Room at St. Holiday Market at John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third St. W., NorthPeace field. Chapters 1-7 will be Peace Church in Eagan discussed at this session. will hold its Holiday Mar- The group will meet the ket 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Satur- first Tuesday of every othday, Dec. 1. er month. The event features a For more information, cookie walk where cus- contact Darlene Hand at tomers pick the home- 507-645-5078. made holiday cookies they want (including glutenfree) and pay for them by theran Church 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. The ensemble presents a modern take on the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, reimagined for today’s world. Highlights include Brian Schmidt’s “O Magnum Mysterium,” John Rutter’s “Gabriel’s Message,” Joni Mitchell’s “River,” and Franz Biebel’s “Ave Maria.” Tickets are $10-$32 at www.cantussings.org or by phone at 612-435-0055.

News Briefs Job Transitions Group meets Bob Voss will present “How to Triple Your Confidence” at the Nov. 27 meeting of the Easter Job Transitions Group. The group meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Easter Lutheran Church – By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. Call 651-4523680 for information.

Marriage Encounter weekend set Dec. 8-9 Minnesota Marriage Encounter will hold a Marriage Encounter weekend Dec. 8-9 at Mt. Olivet Conference and Retreat Center, 7984 257th St. W., Farmington. Visit www.marriages.org for additional information or call 651-454-3238.

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Concerns raised over proposed self-storage facility City Council tables project for another meeting by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A proposed project to construct a self-storage facility on the northeast corner of Upper 147th St. and Evendale Way hit a snag at the Thursday, Nov. 15, Apple Valley City Council meeting. Reliable Mini Warehouses of Apple Valley is proposing to develop an unheated self-storage facility on a vacant parcel located north of Uponor, east of Lifeworks and southeast of Wasatch Storage. The plans call for constructing six buildings with a total square footage of 52,100, according to a Nov. 15 city report. The Apple Valley Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of a site plan and building permit authorization for Reliable Mini Warehouse on Sept. 19. On Nov. 15, the City Council was asked to consider whether to adopt resolutions approving the final plat, development agreement, and a site plan and building permit for the storage facility and respond to recent comments that had come in about the project. The item had originally been included in the list of items for the consent agenda, which are considered routine and passed with a single motion without discussion. It was pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion. While a public hearing

wasn’t scheduled for the project, the council allowed people attending the meeting to give their feedback. Scott Wyckoff of Wasatch Storage Partners addressed the council with several concerns about items such as parking, access for emergency vehicles and the cosmetic look of the proposed self-storage facility. He said the company had only recently become aware of the Reliable Mini Warehouse project and apologized for not commenting during the Planning Commission phase. Wyckoff said Wasatch’s project had to demonstrate proof of parking, and he didn’t believe the Reliable Mini Warehouse project was being required to do the same thing. Wasatch’s project had 165 extra parking spaces on the company’s property, while Wasatch estimated Reliable Mini Warehouse would only have to have 75 to 80 spaces. He added that Wasatch believes the new project’s site plan does not provide adequate access for emergency vehicles. Wyckoff said Wasatch would like to see Reliable Mini Warehouse add similar cosmetic and architectural elements that it has and use different materials so Reliable’s buildings are compatible with the look of other surrounding buildings. They believe Reliable’s buildings will look too much like “first generation” storage facilities or residen-

tial buildings. Wyckoff had other concerns about how Reliable’s project would affect required work Wasatch has to do to complete Evendale Way improvements, he said. “We don’t feel like this project has been thoroughly vetted comparable to the way our project was vetted. We obviously don’t like the idea of a competitor moving in next door but if it does move in we’d like it to be consistent with the same design standards and the same requirements we had to meet,” he said. He asked the council to consider tabling the project until questions could be answered and concerns be resolved. Alex Sharpe, Apple Valley planner and economic development specialist, responded to Wyckoff’s concerns. He noted that the Planning Commission approvals for the project were unanimous and it believed the project was consistent with elements of city code. Planning Commission members also specifically commented on the residential feel of the buildings, Sharpe said. “They made comments at that meeting that it was a good transition to the residential next door and

kind of a marriage of both worlds between the industrial and the residential,” he said. He said city staff thoroughly reviewed the plans for emergency access and the parking at the site. In response to the concerns about building cosmetics, he said the city “does not evaluate sites on the perceived quality of an operation.” “We do have performance standards for some of the materials and worked quite extensively with the applicant to change up some of their operations, to add additional quality standards,” he said. Nino Pedrelli, who was representing Patina Apple Valley LLC, the owner of the parcel, said they believed the proposed project met all of the city’s industrial codes. He noted that for over a decade there have been multiple attempts to develop that property but previous projects were rejected. Vince Schroeder, one of the partners for Reliable, said he has previously reached out to Wasatch “in an attempt to get along.” Since Reliable doesn’t offer climate-controlled storage, he’s willing to refer those requests to businesses like

Menards or Wasatch. “From our point of view, we understand there’s a need for storage in the city. We found a piece of land that has permitted use and we changed our plans to meet with all the City Council’s requirements, and we’re excited to be here,” he said. Council Member Tom Goodwin said he had talked to a few residents in the nearby residential neighborhood. The people he spoke with indicated that they believed the Reliable project was the best the city was going to get. He noted that residents living nearby had previously rejected a proposed apartment complex and bus garage in the area. Council members Ruth Grendahl and John Bergman both said they still had unanswered questions about the project and were not ready to vote that evening. “I understand being consistent with city code. I also want to know that we have the same standards for everybody. We have a minimum code, I understand that, but people work with staff and do different things,” Grendahl said. “I just want to make sure people have been treated

consistently in the process here.” Council Member Clint Hooppaw said the project had already gone through the process and it was approved by the Planning Commission. He said the council can’t take every comment and push it back to the Planning Commission. “I think staff has answered these sufficiently for me. I think this went to the Planning Commission process – the opportunity was there. I watched the Planning Commission video. I read the packet, I’m ready to move forward,” he said. Mayor Mary HamannRoland said she would like the council to be unanimous in the decision of a business that’s coming. She believed the council could get there if some questions could be answered. The council voted 4-1 to table to issue for the next council meeting on Nov. 29. Hamann-Roland, Goodwin, Bergman and Grendahl voted in favor of the motion while Hooppaw was the dissenting vote. Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. com.

Seniors Apple Valley 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, Nov. 26 – Historians, 9 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Executive Committee, 10 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m.; Spite & Malice, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 – Quilting Bees, 9 a.m.; Tuesday Painters, 9:30 a.m.; Pool, noon; Cribbage, noon; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.;

Hand & Foot Cards, 1 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 – 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, Nov. 29 – Beg. Line Dancing, 9:15 a.m.; Tap, 10 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.; Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m.; Pool, noon; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; 500 and Hardanger, 1 p.m.; Color & Chat, 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 – 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.

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Farmington Food Shelf reopens as a healthy choice model by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

After being closed for about two and a half months, the Farmington Food Shelf reopened Nov. 15. The food shelf, 510 Walnut St., is the last of 360 Communities’ five food shelves to transition to a healthy choice model. Instead of volunteers packing food for clients, clients can now shop for themselves. That way, people can make choices based on what they know their families like and will eat. Choice models are becoming more common, according to Lisa Lusk, 360 Communities’ director of school success and community resources. “It’s hard for families to come to the food shelf and identify that they have that need. So the more choice we can give them and the more it can feel like they’re going to the grocery store themselves, the better that feels for them,” Lusk said. Part of the reason the Farmington Food Shelf was closed for several weeks was because the layout was redesigned. Families shop for fresh produce first, then canned fruits and vegetables, then meat and dairy, then dry and shelf-stable goods.

The idea is to make the fresh choice the first and easiest choice, Lusk explained. Clients at other choice model food shelves, like the one in Rosemount, have had positive experiences, she added. “Families love it. They’re so excited to be able to shop for their own food,” Lusk said.

Partnership Another reason the food shelf was closed was because a new partnership was being forged. Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Road, will provide leadership to help run the day-to-day operations of the food shelf. The food shelf was previously run by a group of community members, and the lead volunteer was ready to transition out, Lusk said. Two other food shelves, Shepherd of the Valley Food Shelf in Apple Valley and Messiah Community Food Shelf in Lakeville, “are connected to a church, which is really beneficial,” Lusk said. Kevin Woestehoff, senior pastor of Farmington Lutheran Church, said partnering with a congregation helps provide strong management and stability.

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Draft policy Residents can access the full draft policy at http://bit. ly/2qQNGpv. According to the seven-page draft policy, an officer can only use the department-issued body cameras in accordance with the policy while performing official duties. Officers are required to promptly report any malfunctions. Officers who fail to record an activity that’s required to be recorded per the policy, or records only part of the incident should document the circumstances and reasons in a report. The department is configuring its body camera system to record in unison with the department’s in-car Panasonic Arbitrator camera system, which can be activated by turning on the patrol vehicle’s emergency lights or siren, when the vehicle reaches 100 mph or when the vehicle’s crash sensor triggers system activation, the policy said. The policy requires officers to turn on the camera if it’s not already activated when “anticipating that they will be involved in pursuit, stop of a motorist or pedestrian, search, seizure, ar-

“(The food shelf) didn’t have those key leaders anymore, and it’s a challenge in an organization if you don’t have that. … The food shelf is for everybody, but they seem to do well when they’ve been connected to a faith community,” Woestehoff said. Farmington Lutheran’s director of church management, Jim Ollhoff, added that the church had been looking to become more rooted in the community. When a church member involved with 360 Communities said there was an opportunity to partner with the food shelf, Ollhoff said it seemed like a natural fit. 360 Communities will handle fiscal matters, such as financial donations, and provide training for volunteers. Farmington Lutheran Church will provide volunteers to operate the food shelf. However, the church doesn’t want it to turn into “Farmington Lutheran Church Food Shelf,” Ollhoff and Woestehoff said. They are actively seeking other churches and community agencies to get involved with volunteering, and said one doesn’t have to be associated with Farmington Lutheran to volunteer.

rest, use of force or adversarial contact, and during other activities likely to yield information having evidentiary value.” The policy says officers should also activate their body camera if they see other Apple Valley officers involved in the same situations. “However, officers need not activate their cameras when it would be unsafe, impossible or impractical to do so; but such instances of not recording when otherwise required must be documented,” the document states. Officers are given discretion in the policy to record or not record “general citizen contacts.” They “have no affirmative duty” to tell people that a body camera is being operated or that they’re being recorded. The policy advises officers that once the body camera is turned on that they should keep recording until the conclusion of an incident or encounter, or “until it becomes apparent that additional recording is unlikely to capture information having evidentiary value.” Officers are advised to say why they will stop recording with the camera before turning it off. Officers are allowed to temporarily mute their microphone to have a private conversation with other

“It’s a constant reminder that we’re trying to live Though the food shelf what we believe,” Ollhoff just reopened, it may move said. to Farmington Lutheran Church in the coming Other changes months. At the same time that If all goes as planned, 360 Communities has been the food shelf will move to transitioning to choice a corner classroom in the food shelf models, it’s also church by January, Ollhoff been implementing a new said. client database. The move isn’t set in At its three partner stone — the church and food shelves, families will 360 Communities want to also have check-ins with be certain that it’s the best volunteers about what decision for clients before other resources they might proceeding. need. But Ollhoff and WoesThose check-ins won’t tehoff said the move would happen right away for ideally help both clients Farmington, since the food and the church commu- shelf recently reopened, nity. but it is the eventual plan, The move may make the Lusk said. food shelf more accessible Long-term, the plan is to certain demographics for Farmington to have a who meet at the church, family resource center like like senior citizens living the one in Rosemount. below the poverty line. Feeding the hungry is Because the church is important, but the idea is frequently open, it can to address underlying isprovide emergency servic- sues of why people are es for those who need it. hungry, Woestehoff said. It would also help the Having a resource cencongregation practice ter could help with underwhat they preach, Ollhoff lying issues, whether it’s and Woestehoff said. a need for job training or It provides a tangible transportation. example of serving others “The hunger is almost for the church community, a symptom of those unparticularly youths. derlying issues, and we cer“I think the fact that it’s tainly at some point want here makes it always really to start hitting those unreal to us. It can never be derlying issues. out of sight, out of mind “But in the meantime, because it’s right here. if somebody is hungry

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officers about the encounter or incident at hand. The policy states that officers should activate the body cameras when dealing with people who are believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis. This is to record any use of force or other information that has evidentiary value to aid in the determination of the person’s ability to care for themselves. There are special guidelines for recording in which officers “in the exercise of sound discretion” can determine: • To use their body camera to record any interaction between police and residents if there’s a reason to believe the recording could yield information with evidentiary value. • To use their body camera to take recorded statements when other digital recording methods are unavailable from people believed to be crime victims, from witnesses to crimes and from people suspected of committing crimes. Officers do not need to record people being provided with medical care unless the officer believes the recording would document information having evidentiary value. The policy says officers using body cameras are responsible for transferring or assuring the

transfer of the data from the system to the city’s data storage server at the end of their shift. The policy says officers should flag files when needed to indicate they include information about people who may have the right to have limited public disclosure of information about them under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, such as victims of abuse, juveniles, undercover officers or when video “is clearly offensive to common sensitivities.” The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act controls the classification and access to body camera data. Officers can only access and view the stored data when there is a business need for doing so. Officers can also review video footage of an incident they were involved with prior to preparing a report, giving a statement or providing testimony about the incident unless they are otherwise directed by a supervisor, according to the policy. Officers can show parts of body camera footage to witnesses for investigative purposes, but they’re told in the policy to exercise caution in limiting the displays to protect against the disclosure of people whose identities are not public.

they don’t care about underlying issues; they want to get fed. That’ll always be important,” Ollhoff said. If people want to volunteer, they can fill out a form on 360 Communities’ website at www.360communities.org/ volunteer/volunteer-interest-form. Any help is appreciated, but the biggest need is volunteers who can be at the food shelf when it’s open. Right now it’s open on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. Eventually it will expand its hours from noon to 6 p.m. Though the choice model food shelf hasn’t been open long, Ollhoff said being involved has been rewarding for the church. “This is who we want to be: We want to be active in the community, we want to be rooted here, we want to be serving the felt needs of the community. “This was a terrific way to deepen our roots more than they already are,” Ollhoff said. For more information on the Farmington Food Shelf, visit its Facebook page or www.360communities.org. Jody Peters can be reached at jody.peters@ecm-inc. com.

The policy states that requests from the media or members of the public to access body camera data should be referred to the police records staff to be processed. Employees seeking to access the footage for nonbusiness purposes can file a request in the same manner as the public. The camera footage will be made available to prosecutors, courts and other criminal justice entities as outlined by law. The policy discourages officers, supervisors and other personnel from accessing or reviewing other officers’ videos unless there’s a complaint about a policy or rule violation. According to the policy, “evidentiary data” should be kept for a period specified in a “records retention schedule.” Footage that’s labeled as nonevidentiary or becomes classified as such should be retained for a minimum of 90 days after the date it was captured. If later information indicates the nonevidentiary data has value for evidence or training it can be reclassified and kept for a longer time period. Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc.com.

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Business Buzz Fantastic Sams holiday fundraiser Fantastic Sams Cut & Color of Apple Valley, Farmington, and Lakeville are once again partnering with Neighbors Inc. Holiday Gift Program to provide Christmas gifts for children of families in the community who are in need. Fantastic Sams guests who give a $2 or $5 donation will receive a gift card for an equal amount in services. Each guest who donates will also be entered into a raffle for “Haircuts for a Year.” The campaign runs through Dec. 5 with a goal of raising $4,000 and to adopt eight or more families. This is the second year the salon has participated in the partnership with Neighbors Inc. Fantastic Sams salons are located at 15594 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley; 18350 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington; and 18445 Orchard Trail, Lakeville.

Applebee’s launches catering service Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is introducing Applebee’s Catering. Catering portions are served in party-ready packaging and serve parties of six or more at prices starting less than $10 per

person. Price and participation may vary by location. Applebee’s Catering is not available in all restaurant locations. More information is at http://bit. ly/2R0GqTO.

Business Excellence winners announced The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Excellence Awards Friday, Nov. 9. The annual event recognizes local businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals for their outstanding work and community impact. This year’s winners are: • Business Excellence: Minnesota Vikings, Large Business Award; Think Mutual Bank – Eagan, Small Business Award. • Community Impact Award: The Open Door. • Above and Beyond Award (community leadership): Peggy Johnson – Dakota Electric Association. • Legacy Award: Scott Swenson – Home Federal Savings Bank. “So many businesses and individuals do such great things for this community without seeking attention for themselves,” said Maureen Scallen Failor, president of the Dakota Regional Cham-

Business Calendar To submit items for the Burnsville Chamber of ComBusiness Calendar, email: merce events: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. • Tuesday, Dec. 4, 12-1 p.m., ribbon cutting (12:20 Apple Valley Chamber of p.m.), Limitless Health MN, Commerce events: 14587 Grand Ave., Suite 110, • Wednesday, Nov. 28, 111, 112, Burnsville. Free. 10:30 a.m., ribbon cutting, Information: Tricia Andrews Hawaii Poke Bowl, 7594 150th at tricia@burnsvillechamber. St. W., Apple Valley. Free. No com. RSVP required. • Thursday, Dec. 6, 6-9 • Thursday, Nov. 29, 11:30 p.m., Burnsville Chamber a.m. to 1 p.m., Next Leaders Holiday Gala, Best Western Luncheon, GrandStay Ho- Premier Nicollet Inn, 14201 tel, 7093 153rd St. W., Ap- Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Cost: ple Valley. Topic: Increasing $50 per person; sponsorYour Emotional Intelligence. ships available. Registration Speaker: Erica Johnson, Klas- required. Information: Julie sen Performance Group Inc. Smith at julie@burnsvilleCost: $15. Registration re- chamber.com. quired. Information: Fabiana at fabiana@applevalleychamber.com. THE • Tuesday, Dec. 4, 7:30WICKLUNDS 9 a.m., Coffee Connection, Loyal, IMAX Theatre at the Minnedependable, Trustworthy, sota Zoo, 12000 Zoo Blvd., so’s the dog… Apple Valley. Free. Information: Fabiana at fabiana@applevalleychamber.com. • Thursday, Dec. 6, 4:306:30 p.m., Business After www.WicklundFamily.Com Hours, Bogart’s Entertainment Center, 14917 Garrett Ave., Since 1973 Apple Valley. Free. InformaExperience is not expensive... tion: Fabiana at fabiana@apIt’s priceless! plevalleychamber.com.

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ber of Commerce. “The awards are our chance to highlight them and to show our gratitude to them for helping make Dakota County a great place to work and live. It is inspiring to learn more about each winner and they collectively show the strength and character of this community in a very unique and personal way.”

Chamber adds four board members The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce has appointed four new members to its board of directors. Joining the board in 2019 are Janet Benton, director of business development for Twin Cities Orthopedics; Rosemount attorney Jeffrey Ellis; Katie Misukanis, government relations director for Rasmussen College; and John Padalino, area manager for Minnesota Energy Resources.

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. Monday, Nov. 26. The space is for business meetings, networking events, showers, parties, classes, pop-up boutiques and other gatherings. For more information, visit: w w w. T h e B o nu s Ro o m -

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Real estate investment class in Lakeville The Property Geeks, 20908 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, offers Introduction to Real Estate Investment, a free class providing an overview of the options investors have when buying into the real estate market, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at The Bonus Room, 20908 Holyoke Ave. The class focuses on long-term rentals, rehabs and vacation rentals. Register at ProfitingOnProperty.com.

Credit union has holiday debit card giveaway Ideal Credit Union’s $1,000 Holiday Debit Card Giveaway is back for another four weeks this holiday season. Ideal has held this yearly holiday promotion since 2012 and has given away $24,000 to 24 members. The $1,000 Holiday Debit Card Giveaway runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18. Ideal has an office in Eagan. Official rules and disclosure information can be found at idealcu.com.

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On Aug. 14, 2018, Lakeville resident Jill Akre was rushed to the emergency room after her husband found her on the floor of their basement. That was the second time 48-year-old Akre fell out of the blue in her 50’s style rambler. Her husband, Eric, decided to take her to the hospital where she would spend the next 66 days. “I had been feeling really crummy … because I was feeling run down but I didn’t think anything of it,” Akre said. When Akre was admitted to Fairview Ridges in Burnsville, doctors discovered she had Legionnaires’ disease, a rare form of pneumonia spread through air mist. People over the age of 50 or those with weakened immune systems are most at risk. Akre was transferred to Fairview Southdale after she was also diagnosed with sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection is out of balance, which can cause damage to multiple organs. Due to Akre’s falls, she also had bleeding in her brain. This caused the doctors to induce a coma. “I was in a coma for about 21 days. They did dialysis while I was in the coma because my kidneys were failing,” Akre said. Akre said she has no memory of being in a coma or the events leading up to it. However, she believes the pneumonia was caused by her weakened immune system and not something airborne. Akre’s husband was contacted by the State of Minnesota while she was in the hospital asking where she works and common places she visits. Akre said they

never followed up after that. It was her husband, who kept a detailed journal of her journey, who filled Akre in on what had happened to her. “Seconds seemed like hours standing there and I barked a bit at the admitting person. We wheeled you into (the) emergency room and a team of people surrounded you to assess what had happened to you,” Eric wrote in the journal entries. Akre and her husband have been married since 2001 and when Akre was in the coma, Eric visited her every day and played her music. Akre’s parents and her stepchildren, Jane and Dallas, also visited her on a regular basis. Listening to music, going to concerts and even spending nine hours at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been activities Akre and Eric have enjoyed throughout their relationship. When the doctors told Akre’s family it would be good for them to talk to her while in the coma, Eric knew playing music would bring her joy. “Eric played Marvin Gaye, Al Green and the Allman Brothers. I like soul and Motown. I got that from Mom,” she said. While hooked up to three medical trees, with 15 bags of medicine, Akre said she doesn’t remember hearing anything while in the coma, but still believes having her family there speaking to her did help. “It’s amazing what the body can go through,” Akre said. After Akre was awoken from her coma, she was transferred to Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul to address her brain injuries resulting from her falls. “Fairview Southdale got me physically ready. They cleared my body of the Legionnaires’ and

the sepsis … but then there was the brain injury. Thankfully there was no long lasting effects to that,” Akre said. When Akre was cleared from Bethesda, she moved to Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute for speech, occupational and physical therapy. Akre’s routine as an in-patient there consisted of three and half hours of physical therapy a day. She is currently an out-patient but has four weeks left of physical therapy as well as workout at home to complete. “When you’re laying in bed for 66 days, all your muscles go. Even moving my back to get my feet on my bed was impossible,” she said. Over the past few months, Akre’s immune system has strengthened and so have her muscles. She will be going back to work part-time at Verified Credentials in Lakeville. Getting back to her regular routine is what Akre is most looking forward to. Becoming very ill and being able to recover from a life-threatening illness has changed the way Akre is moving forward. She doesn’t know where her career will go or how she will help people, but her goal is to help. “I’ve changed my attitude and I really want to help. When something this major happens it changes your life. If anyone wants to talk about a brain injury or help getting their pet to visit them (in the hospital), I want to help. I feel like there is something for me long-term to help,” she said. To view Akre’s GoFundMe page visit https:// w w w. g o f u n d m e. c o m / give-amp-become-one-ofjill039s-jewels. Kayla Culver can be reached at kayla.culver@ecm-inc.com.

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School Board to consider secondary-level course changes by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Next school year, some high school students in the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School District may be able to enroll in a new dinosaur paleontology and field methods course. That’s an example of one new course students can choose from if proposed tweaks and additions to middle school and high school course offerings get final School Board approval. Director of Teaching and Learning Steve Troen gave a presentation about the proposed changes for the 2019-20 school year to the School Board on Nov. 5. Board Chair Jackie Magnuson said the item will come back to the board for a vote on Dec. 10. “A number of new courses are proposed to be added, some courses will be dropped and many courses are restructured,” Troen said. According to Troen, each course must progress through a thorough review process before approval. The process includes the

involvement of teachers, principals, the teaching and learning department and review by the superintendent’s cabinet. The School Board is the final step in the approval process. Several factors shape the proposed course changes each year including academic content standards developed at the state level through the Minnesota Department of Education; college and career readiness; changes in world technology; specialized programs, and student interest and need, Troen said. Sometimes courses are slightly restructured or renamed to better reflect course content or course standards, Troen said. For college and career readiness, shifting trends in the career marketplace and the demands of postsecondary education can both have an impact. District 196 students have several chances to earn college credit while in school through College in the Schools, Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses, Troen said. Troen said in terms of technology the growing

demand in engineering and computer science has resulted in a corresponding shift in high school course offerings in recent years. “Both our high schools and middle schools have several strong existing courses related to technology, computer science and engineering,” he said. “New courses are being proposed for the 2019-20 school year.” Troen said specialized courses and student interests can yield evolving course offerings, while shifting student needs and interest can lead to some courses being dropped.

Middle school courses According to School Board documents, there are two changes proposed at the middle school level. A new robotics course is proposed to be added at Rosemount Middle School and Black Hawk Middle School. A new advanced robotics course is proposed to be added at Black Hawk.

School Board documents. For Apple Valley High School: • Courses that would be dropped because they would be combined with other courses: world design lab: sports equipment; introduction to computer animation, and introduction to architecture. • New courses would be dance appreciation and Science Olympiad. • Renamed courses would be independent living: life 101 (previously independent living); citizenship and government (previously civics and citizenship); introduction to graphics and animation (previously introduction to graphics); graphics and animation design lab (previously computer animation design lab); introduction to drafting and architecture (previously intro to drafting);

engineering design – Project Lead the Way (previously engineering design); principles of engineering – Project Lead the Way (previously principals of engineering); advanced fab lab (previously fab lab – make almost anything) and College in the Schools human physiology, technology and medical devices (previously CIS human physiology). • Replicated courses would be AP world history: modern and Spanish for heritage speakers. For Eagan High School: • New courses would be multicultural literature and contemporary issues and Adelante II. • The only revised course would be True North – Growing to Lead/ Leading to Grow. For Eastview High School:

• The new courses would be AP Japanese language and culture and Spanish for Heritage Speakers II. • The only replicated course would be AP world: modern. For Rosemount High School: • These courses would be dropped because new courses would be focused on: Earth and Science A, B and C. • The only new course would be dinosaur paleontology and field methods. • The two renamed courses would be advanced interpersonal communications (previously interpersonal communications) and AP world: modern (no previous name listed). Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. com.

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360 Communities CEO speaks about his road to nonprofit work by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Being present, paying attention and perseverance are what President and CEO of 360 Communities Jeff Mortensen said got him to the spot where he is today. Mortensen visited the Lakeville Women in Business Luncheon on Nov. 13 to discuss how he went from spending 12 years with Cargill as a chemical engineer to the leader of a nonprofit that impacts over 17,000 individuals annually. 360 Communities is a nonprofit organization located in Burnsville, which provides a network of food shelves, two domestic violence shelters, two resource centers and three programs that support grade-school students in Dakota County. The organization provides partnerships with churches, police departments, schools, businesses and professional groups to serve those in need of their resources. Making little changes in Mortensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day-to-day life is what led him to switch career directions. While working as a chemical engineer, he started a community giving pro-

gram through Cargill. Years later, he woke up with the feeling he should be working for a nonprofit after concentrating for a week on whether working Jeff as a chemical engineer Mortensen was the right path for him to continue on. Mortensen began intentionally paying more attention to the interactions around him and the conversations he was having. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see doorways that get cracked open during conversations. You can choose to step through those or you can choose to ignore them,â&#x20AC;? he said. A employee of Cargill came to Mortensen for an advance on his paycheck in order to buy groceries. Mortensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first reaction was that he thought he knew the money would be going to the employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, who is an alcoholic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a piece of me going through my head saying I know what the system is going to tell me and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking through this lens thinking I know what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing with this money,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was this awakening in me of a different value

system, going what would you do if you werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stuck in this. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the humane thing to do for this individual who is asking for help to get some groceries?â&#x20AC;? Opening those doors, while paying attention to what his head and heart were saying is another step that led him toward reaching out to 360 Communities. Mortensen has spent the past 12 years working for the nonprofit and says it is not only there to provide the services to help people in their time of need but to listen and build relationships with them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sweet sauce, the thing that makes it work, is support but we care about the person. We want to have a relationship. We want to build trust. We believe what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re saying. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re listening, he said. He encouraged the attendees at the luncheon, who also donated enough food to feed 35 families over the Thanksgiving holiday, to become fully present in conversations and to step through those cracks in their business and personal interactions. For more information about 360 communities visit www.360communities.org.

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Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and Schmitty & Sons transit company are asking south metro residents to donate food and cash to help people in need this holiday season. The third annual Stuff the Bus charity fundraiser runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 9. Throughout the twoweek period, an MVTA bus will be located at grocery stores in Dakota and Scott counties. A collection barrel also will be located inside Burnsville Transit Station and at Prior Lake City Hall. MVTA riders and the public are encouraged to drop off nonperishable food items and cash donations. Cash donations will be placed inside the bus fare box. All contributions and proceeds will benefit the 360 Communities and CAP Agency food shelves in the two counties. Highest of need items at local food shelves are nonperishable and include: canned fish and meat, peanut butter, canned fruit and vegetables, rice and pasta, and cooking/baking items. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the schedule the bus will be at area grocery stores: â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, Nov. 28, 3-6 p.m. at Cub Foods in Rosemount. â&#x20AC;˘ Friday, Nov. 30, 3-6 p.m. at Cub Foods in Apple Valley. â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cub Foods in Eagan (Town Centre). â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cub Foods in Burnsville (Heart of the City). â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, Dec. 5, 3-6 p.m. at Hy-Vee in Savage. â&#x20AC;˘ Friday, Dec. 7, 3-6 p.m. at Cub Foods in Savage. â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hy-Vee in Shakopee. â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cub Foods in Shakopee.

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Frozen Frolic Fat Bike Race Three Rivers Park District will host the Frozen Frolic Fat Bike Race 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage. The time-trial format race is a 10- to 14-mile singletrack loop through trees and snow. Racers can warm up at the trailhead after for awards, door prizes and good times. Divisions include menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and U-17. Helmets required. Cost is $15 to preregister; $20 on race day. Call 763-559-6700 to preregister.

New Sociables to meet Dec. 3 New Sociables, a nonprofit, nondenominational social group for women living south of the Minnesota River, will meet 9:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, 14401 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley. Guest speaker Stan Tekiela will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bears: Black, Brown and Polar.â&#x20AC;? Tekiela is an author, naturalist, photographer and videographer. He will explain, in an amusing way, about the different kinds of bears and will tell stories of his adventures in the wild to capture these incredible images. New Sociables welcomes women who are new to the area, who have lost a spouse, or who are interested in meeting new friends. The group sponsors many activities such as book club, golfing, sharea-recipe, card clubs, biking, crafts, tours, plays, lunch adventures and community service projects. For more information, visit www.newsociables. org.

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Sports Eastview’s Dougan earns two medals for 3rd place Lightning finish in top 20 at state swim meet by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

If one school wins half of the events in the state swimming and diving finals, it stands to reason that school will be difficult to beat in the team competition. And so it was at the Class AA girls finals last Friday, where Edina won six of the 12 events and took the team championship by 134 points. The state championship was the third in a row for Edina and the ninth consecutive for a Lake Conference team. Lake Conference teams took the top four spots in the state finals at the University of Minnesota, with Minnetonka, Wayzata and Eden Prairie finishing second through fourth. Nine South Suburban Conference teams scored points at state, led by Eagan, which placed seventh, and ninth-place Prior Lake.

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Eastview junior Claudia Dougan swims the 200-yard freestyle preliminaries at the state Class AA meet last week at the University of Minnesota.

enough for All-American consideration. Dougan swam the first leg of Eastview’s 400 freestyle relay, teaming with junior Julia Stephenson, ninth-grader Sydney Davids and senior Emily Heymans to finish 13th in 3:37.69. Heymans finished 16th in the 200 individual medley in 2:09.82 for Eastview, which was 18th in the Eastview Class AA team standings Eastview junior Clau- with 41 points. dia Dougan was one of the top freestyle racers in the Apple Valley Class AA meet, reaching The Eagles scored in the championship finals in three events at the state two individual events and finals, enough to accumuhelping a Lightning relay late 26 points and finish to the consolation final. 21st in the Class AA team Dougan placed third in competition. the 200-yard freestyle in 1 Apple Valley’s top finish minute, 52.45 seconds and was a ninth place in diving third in the 100 freestyle in by senior Macy Gilmore, 51.07. Her 100 time is fast

who scored 349.70 points on 11 attempts. Edina junior Megan Phillip scored 517.00 points, breaking a state record that had stood for 21 years. Phillip won the event by more than 100 points, but there was a difference of about 22 points between Gilmore and the fourth-place diver. Junior Nora Bengtson, sophomore Alix O’Brien, senior Anika Gram and ninth-grader Gwyn Schultz were 12th in the 200-yard medley relay in 1 minute, 49.98 seconds. O’Brien placed 10th in the 500 freestyle in 5:04.32.

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nior Jenna Joerger in the 200 individual medley and junior Lara Mitchell in the 100 backstroke. Joerger swam the 200 IM final in 2 minutes, 6.75 seconds. Mitchell’s finals time in the backstroke was 56.74. Eagan senior Jen Lenertz medaled in two events, taking sixth in the 200 freestyle in 1:53.70 and seventh in the 100 freestyle in 52.70. Keely Tierney, also a senior, was eighth in the 500 freestyle in 5:06.85. Joerger, ninth-grader Avie Hopewell, Mitchell and Lenertz finished seventh in the 400 freestyle relay in 3:33.30. The Eagan team of Mitchell, ninth-grader Kiera Liesinger, Joerger and sophomore Grace Erickson won the consolation final in the 200 medley relay, placing ninth overall. Their time in Friday’s finals was 1:48.65. Mitchell added a 14th place in the 50 freestyle in 24.57. Joerger was 10th in the 100 butterfly in 57.16 for the Wildcats, who scored 115 points, two behind sixth-place Stillwater.

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Claudia Dougan took third place in the 200-yard freestyle and 100 freestyle at the state Class AA meet. finishing eighth in 2:08.55. Wenman was 14th in the IM in 2:09.05. Also adding points to Rosemount’s 17th-place team total of 47 were Wenman in the 100 butterfly (11th, 57.95) and Molly Urkiel in the 100 breaststroke (12th, 1:06.65).

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Seniors Olivia Rippentrop and Erin Bachmeier scored the Blaze’s eight points at the Class AA finals. Rippentrop qualified for the diving competition for the second consecutive year but reached the finals this season, placing 13th with 339.15 points for 11 dives. Bachmeier was 13th in the 50-yard freestyle finals in 24.42 seconds. She also swam at state in the 100 breaststroke but did not qualify for the finals after posting the 17th-best time Rosemount The Irish took eighth in preliminaries. place in two events at the Lakeville North state finals. Seniors Taylor The Panthers scored 70 Barabash and Anna Wenman teamed with juniors points at the state finals Grace Urkiel and Molly to finish 13th. They were Urkiel to finish eighth in only 11 points out of the the 400-yard freestyle re- top 10. Panthers sophomore lay in 3 minutes, 36.47 secKatie Pattee swam in the onds. Molly Urkiel reached championship heat in the Photo by Mike Shaughnessy 50-yard freestyle, finishApple Valley sophomore Alix O’Brien swam on a 12th-place medley relay at the state the championship final in ing fourth in 23.86 secthe 200 individual medley, meet and finished 10th in the 500-yard freestyle. onds, just two-tenths of a Wildcat swimmers reached the championship finals in six events last Friday, with their top finishes fifth places by se-

second behind Class AA champion Lily Gremmels of Edina. Pattee also swam the opening leg on the Panthers’ fifth-place 200 freestyle relay. Senior Megan Pattee, sophomore Georgia Olson and senior Caroline Anderson took the final three legs as North finished in 1:37.17. Anderson, Katie Pattee, Megan Pattee and senior Ashley Van Dyne won the consolation final in the 400 freestyle relay and finished ninth overall. Their time was 3:33.91.

Lakeville South About half of the Cougars’ 61 team points were scored in the 200-yard freestyle, where senior Josephine Sommers, sophomores Skyler Leverenz and Elizabeth Bonneville, and junior MaKena Johnson finished fourth in an All-American consideration time of 1:36.73. The same four swam the consolation final in the 400 freestyle relay, finishing 11th overall in 3:35.24. Leverenz swam the championship final in the 500 freestyle and placed seventh in 5:06.54. She was 15th in the 200 freestyle in 1:55.35. Bonneville was 12th in the 500 freestyle, swimming the consolation final in 5:06.46.

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PI Division soccer title game goes down to the wire by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

St. Paul Humboldt’s marathon men won the state PI (physical impairments) Division championship at the state adapted soccer tournament, edging defending champion Dakota United 5-4 in the final Saturday at Stillwater High School. Humboldt didn’t have any substitutes, playing the entire season with five players. Adapted soccer rules allow teams to use as many as seven at a time provided two of them are wheelchair players. Humboldt didn’t have wheelchair players, so the most it could have on the floor was five. But it was those five for every minute of every game because Humboldt (14-1) had no bench. Dakota United (10-5) jumped in front 2-0 in the first 8 minutes, 15 seconds, with ninth-grader Samuel Gerten scoring both goals. Humboldt, however, rallied to take a 3-2 lead into halftime. Dakota United’s Cooper Wilson scored with 11:50 remaining, assisted by eighth-grader Fiona Sitzmann, to tie the game 3-3. After Humboldt took another one-goal lead, Dakota United senior Giovanna Ayres tied it again, with Wilson assisting. Humboldt senior Moustaphe Mouhoumed scored the game-winner with 3:31 remaining. Dakota United was seeking a second consecu-

Samuel Gerten (right) of Dakota United plays the ball past a St. Paul Humboldt defender. tive PI Division championship and eighth overall. Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview, Lakeville North, Lakeville South and Rosemount high schools were part of this year’s Dakota United PI Division cooperative. The team reached the championship game after defeating Anoka-Hennepin 13-0 in the quarterfinals Friday and Robbinsdale/Hopkins/Mound Westonka 2-1 in the semifinals Saturday morning. Gerten and Eddy Nelson each scored three goals in the Anoka-Hennepin game. Gerten, Ayres and goalkeeper Blake Jackson were Dakota United’s represen-

tatives on the PI Division all-tournament team.

CI Division Burnsville/Farmington/ Lakeville won one of three games at the state CI (cognitive impairments) Division tournament, also held last weekend at Stillwater High School. The Blazing Cats (11-3) lost to eventual champion St. Cloud 4-3 in overtime in Friday’s quarterfinals, defeated Mounds View/Irondale/ Roseville 9-0 in the consolation semifinals, then lost to White Bear Lake 5-4 in the consolation championship game Saturday afternoon.

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Panthers will try to beat the team they sought to emulate Lakeville North looks to complete perfect season at Prep Bowl by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

There’s no animosity between two of the state’s most powerful high school football programs, just respect. Lakeville North and

Eden Prairie will play for the state Class 6A championship at 7 p.m. Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium. North is in the Prep Bowl for the first time since 2012, when it lost to Eden Prairie 28-7 in the Class 6A title game. It’s Eden Prairie’s seventh appearance in the Prep Bowl in the last eight years. To teams such as Lakeville North, Eden Prairie has served as a model program. “If you’re going to play in the Prep

Bowl you’re going to play against Eden Prairie,” Lakeville North coach Brian Vossen said after the Panthers defeated Lakeville South 35-13 in a semifinal game last Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium. This will be one of the rare occasions Eden Prairie goes into a state championship game as an underdog. Lakeville North is 12-0 and Eden Prairie 10-1, with the loss 14-0 at North in the second week of the regular season.

The rematch “is going to be a great football game,” Vossen said. “I have lots of respect for their staff. They do it right. There’s no secret that every team in the state would like to have that type of program. “We’re proud of what we’ve done at Lakeville North. We’re excited about our opportunity and we like our chances. There’s not another team I’d rather go do this with, and I think we’ve got the

one that can do it.” One reason the Panthers feel good about their chances is a running game opponents have had trouble containing, let alone stopping. After a slow first quarter and a 7-0 deficit, North’s running game accelerated and churned out 420 yards as the Panthers defeated Lakeville South for the 10th time in a row. Brian Curtis Jr. gained 214 yards on 25 carries and scored on a 17-yard run in the third quarter.

Curtis has 2,276 yards this season, has gained at least 100 in all 12 games and has five 200-yard games. RaJa Nelson gained 176 yards and scored three times. Quarterback Brennan Kuebler scored on a 4-yard run with 14 seconds left in the second quarter, giving North a lead it would keep the rest of the game.

South 87 Degrees 58 Minutes 20 Seconds West a distance of 829.80 feet; thence South 01 Degrees 30 Minutes 02 Seconds West a distance of 130.74 feet; thence North 88 Degrees 07 Minutes 51 Seconds West a distance of 186.54 feet; thence North 07 Degrees 15 Minutes 43 Seconds East a distance of 67.83 Feet; thence North 62 Degrees 51 Minutes 56 Seconds East a distance of 78.22 feet; thence North 12 Degrees 10 Minutes 10 Seconds East a distance of 420.37 feet to the Centerline of an Easement Acquisition Agreement recorded as Document No. 2820793; thence along said Centerline 386.19 feet along the arc of a curve concave southerly having a Radius OF 2045 feet, bearing South 78 Degrees 54 Minutes 36 Seconds West chord distance of 385.62 feet; thence along said Centerline South 73 Degrees 30 Minutes 00 Seconds West a distance of 101.63 feet to the West line of the said East ½ of the Southwest ¼; thence South 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 52 Seconds East along the said West line of the East ½ of the Southwest ¼ a distance of 1846.32 feet to the South line of said East ½ of the Southwest ¼; thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 19 Seconds East along the South line of said East ½ of the Southwest ¼ a distance of 1324.10 feet to the point of beginning there terminating, being subject to the road Right of Way of Johnny Cake Ridge Road and C.S.A.H. 42 (150th Street West), as shown by the records of the County Treasurer of

said County. 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication. PASSED this 15th day of November, 2018. /s/ Mary Hamann-Roland Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter City Clerk Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek November 23, 2018 880676

is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk at the Apple Valley City Hall, 7100 147th Street W., Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek November 23, 2018 880681

the Municipal Center at the public hearing. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter Apple Valley City Clerk Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek November 23, 2018 880628

Within forty (40) days after November 10, 2018, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is: Sawyer County Courthouse 10610 Main Street Hayward, Wisconsin 54843 and to Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: HIPPENMEYER, REILLY, BLUM, SCHMITZER, FABIAN & ENGLISH, S.C 720 Clinton Street P.O. Box 766 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53187-0766 You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 2nd day of November, 2018. HIPPENMEYER, REILLY, BLUM, SCHMITZER, FABIAN & ENGLISH, S.C. By: /s/ Lori J. Fabian Attorney for the Plaintiff, Johnson Bank State Bar No. 01045723 Published in the Apple Valley Sun ThisWeek November 9, 16, 23, 2018 876929

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Legals CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 1052 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY REZONING CERTAIN LAND IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Apple Valley held a public hearing on property described herein on July 18, 2018, as required by City Code Section 155.400(D); and WHEREAS, on August 15, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended the rezoning as hereinafter described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, that: 1. The boundaries of the zoning districts established by City Code Section 155.006 are hereby amended by rezoning the following described property located at the northwest corner of 150th Street West and Johnny Cake Ridge Road from “I-2” (General Industrial) to “PD” (Planned Development): A parcel of land located in the East ½ of the Southwest ¼, of Section 26, Township 115, Range 20, Dakota County, Minnesota, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the South Quarter Corner of said Section 26; thence North 00 Degrees 05 Minutes 31 Seconds east along the East line of said East ½ of the Southwest ¼ a distance of 1586.10 feet; thence

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY WARNING WATER AERATION SYSTEM OPERATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an aeration system, creating open water and thin ice, will begin operating on Lake Alimagnet in the Cities of Apple Valley and Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota, as early as December 1, 2018, and continue through May 1, 2019. The system is installed at the southeast corner of the lake, in Alimagnet Park, in Apple Valley. Weather conditions may cause the areas of thin ice and open water to fluctuate greatly. Stay clear of the marked area!

If there are questions concerning this aeration system, please call Apple Valley Natural Resources at 952-953-2400. Pamela J. Gackstetter Apple Valley City Clerk Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek November 16, 23, 2018 879344

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY ORDINANCE NO. 1053 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE A37 FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DESIGNATION NO. 1053 The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. 1053 approved by the City Council of Apple Valley on November 15, 2018. The Code of Ordinances is amended by adding Article A37 establishing planned development zoning district number 1053. This amendment provides for (describe uses in general) and creates performance standards regulating building size and bulk, setbacks, and appearance. The overall district is bounded by 147th Street West on the north, Johnny Cake Ridge Road on the east, CSAH 42 on the south, and the Magellan Pipeline Co. petroleum tank farm; containing approximately 43.58 acres of land. A printed copy of the ordinance

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W., Apple Valley, Minnesota on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. A purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on considering the purchase and implementation of a body-worn camera system and a proposed policy regarding bodyworn cameras. The draft policy for the use of the body-worn camera system is posted on the City’s website at www. ci.apple-valley.mn.us. Comments regarding the purchase or policy may be made through the website, by mail addressed to the City Clerk, or at

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY WARNING WATER AERATION SYSTEM OPERATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an aeration system, creating open water and thin ice, will begin operating on Farquar Lake in the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, as early as December 1, 2018, and continue through May 1, 2019. The system is installed at the southwest corner of the lake, in Farquar Park, in Apple Valley. Weather conditions may cause the areas of thin ice and open water to fluctuate greatly. Stay clear of the marked area!

SUMMONS STATE OF WISCONSIN SAWYER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Case No.: 18-CV-134 Case Code: 30404 Case Classification: Foreclosure of Mortgage JOHNSON BANK 5901 Durand Avenue Racine, Wisconsin 53406, Plaintiff, vs. TYLER H. ZEHRING a/k/a TYLER ZEHRING 357 Walnut Lane Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124, JAMIE S. ZEHRING a/k/a JAMIE ZEHRING 357 Walnut Lane Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA c/o Attorney Richard D. Humphrey Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney’s Office 660 West Washington Avenue, Suite 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53703-4703, Defendants. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY WARNING WATER AERATION SYSTEM OPERATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an aeration system, creating open water and thin ice, will begin operating on Scout Lake, Public Water 19019800, in the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, as early as December 1, 2018, and continue through May 1, 2019. The system is installed at the southeast corner of the lake, in Briar Oaks Park, in Apple Valley. Weather conditions may cause the areas of thin ice and open water to fluctuate greatly. Stay clear of the marked area!

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Thisweekend African homeland inspires her art Open house slated for Irene Wesee Originally from the west coast of Africa, Irene Wesee has always had music and art in her life as a way to escape the harsh realities of living through a civil war while trying to find the beauty that exists in turmoil. During her childhood in Liberia, cooked rice served as the glue for her art projects, such as cutting out photos from newspapers, postage stamps and magazines to place in a scrapbook. Now living in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it wasn’t until Wesee attended an elective black-and-white photography class in nursing school that she purchased her first camera, launching the journey to

Irene Wesee her new passion: photography. Wesee’s photography art is focused on portraits,

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colors and textures, Wesee is able to vividly convey emotions and stories of Liberia and Africa. Drawing inspiration from her childhood and books, Wesee captures portraits that aim to leave the viewer mesmerized. Wesee began sharing her work in online children’s portrait competitions where she was awarded several first-place features. Motivating her to enter the competitions was her desire to creatively represent a more diverse population within the contest submittals. Wesee’s work has gained attention in local and national photography groups, leading her to

Photographs by Irene Wesee will be on display at Heartbeat Studios in Apple Valley. provide education to other photographers in the community. In addition, she has also offered photography services for local women’s and children’s shelters for Mother’s Day and Christmas holidays. Wesee will present an open house of her photography Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-3 p.m. at Heartbeat

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Performing Arts Center, 7661 145th St. W., Apple Valley. Highlighting the event will be photography art gifts for purchase with 50 percent of the proceeds going to help educate girls in Liberia. And, for more fun, receive a free head shot and be entered to win a stylized portrait session.

Simple Gifts performs 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Awardwinning guitarist Billy McLaughlin is the leader of the six-member ensemble that has gained a loyal following for its acoustic, instrumental and vocal renditions of yuletide carols, hymns and seasonal favorites such as “Carol of the Bells,” “Silent Night” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” The ensemble uses its Celtic whistle, piano, acoustic guitar and voices to combine traditional folk music with a variety of modern elements. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Purchase tickets online at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or by calling 952-985-4640. Photo submitted

Theater and Arts Briefs LSHS presents ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ The Lakeville South High School Theater Department presents “It’s A Wonderful Life!” in two acts, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and 2 p.m. Dec. 2. A free senior preview will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. The play is based off the film, written by James W. Rodgers, and directed by Becky Erickson. The story follows George Bailey, a man in the small town of Bedford Falls. His dreams of being a big shot are squashed by family life and his job back home. He is given the chance by his guardian angel, Clara, to see what the world would be like if he was never born, only to realize he actually did have a wonderful life.

Tickets are $10 for adults and ly, and visits by their mailman $7 for students at the door. Charlie, who delivers the mail by boat, on Golden Pond, to Norman and Ethel’s long-time Auditions set for ‘On summer cabin. Golden Pond’ The Front Porch Players, a The Front Porch Players of part of the Rosemount Area Rosemount, Rosemount’s com- Arts Council, has been producmunity theater, will hold audi- ing plays for the past five years. The organization encourages tions for its spring play, “On Golden Pond,” 6-9 p.m. Sunday, involvement by all in the comDec. 9, and Monday, Dec. 10, at munity. Talents utilized include the Rosemount Steeple Center, acting, set building, painting, 14375 S. Robert Trail, in room costuming, backstage support, ushering, tickets, concessions, 202. The play is written by Er- lighting and sound, and more. Call or email Keith Reed, nest Thompson and directed by Keith Reed. It centers around 651-261-1954 or rosemountNorman Thayer, who will be frontporchplayers@gmail.com celebrating his 80th birthday to get involved, or with quesduring the play, with his wife tions about the upcoming audiEthel Thayer, their daughter tions. Visit rosemountarts.com/ Chelsea and her new fiancé Bill front-porch-players for more Ray, Bill’s 13-year-old son Bil- information.

Community Band concert is Dec. 9 The Rosemount Community Band will perform “Our Hometown Christmas Concert” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Performance doors will open at 2 p.m., and free tickets will be handed out to the first 200 people on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-perishable food item donation for the 360 Communities Food Shelf or a cash donation to the Rosemount Community Band will be accepted. Assembly Hall doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and only those with tickets will be allowed in. The event is being organized by the band and the Rosemount

Area Arts Council. More information is at rosemountarts.com.

Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm Holz Farm’s Old Fashioned Holiday runs noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. The nostalgic 1940s holiday celebration features live reindeer, hayrides, bonfire and s’mores, antique sleigh for family photo opportunities, cookies and hot cider, the making of magic reindeer dust, and carol performances by the Eagan Women of Note and Eagan Men’s Chorus at historic Holz Farm Park, 4665 Manor Drive, Eagan. Information: 651-6755500.

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Comedy Louie Anderson, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32.95$102.95 at the box office, 800982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com.

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

Dance “Mini-Nutcracker,” presented by Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $8 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. “A Minnesota Nutcracker,” presented by Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8; 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $24$39 at the box office, 800-9822787 and Ticketmaster.com. Events Holiday Art Sale and Empty Bowls Fundraiser, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 9, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Proceeds benefit local food shelves. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm, 12-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 4665 Manor Drive, Eagan. Free. Information: https:// www.cityofeagan.com/old-fashioned-holiday. Exhibits “Navigating Impossible” acrylic painting exhibit by Annie Young runs through Jan. 2, 2019, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center gallery, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Norman Crouch, photographer, and Jim Keefe, cartoonist, exhibit runs through December at the Steeple Center gallery, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Information: rosemountarts.com. Minnesota Artists Association Fall Juried Member Exhibition runs through Dec. 1 in the Ames Center art gallery, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Information: ames-center.com. Music Simple Gifts, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $30 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com, $35 at the door. Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon” and other Floydian Tales with Johnny James and the Hall Of Fames, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 30, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $35, $31 balcony at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com. Lorie Line: “Lord of Lords,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $59 at the box office, 800-892-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Monroe Crossing, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $30, $26 balcony at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com. Christmas at the Steeple Center, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Variety show theme: “Santa’s Christmas.” Tickets: $18 adults, $15 RAAC members and children 12 and under. Information: rosemountarts.com. VocalEssence Welcome Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Tickets: $20 at vocalessence.org. Handel’s “Messiah,” presented by Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students at the box office, 800-9822787 and Ticketmaster.com. Theater “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32$42 at the box office, 800-9822787 or Ticketmaster.com. “It’s A Wonderful Life,” presented by Lakeville South High School, 7 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Information: 952-232-3300. “Shrek The Musical,” presented by Rosemount High School, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students at www. district196.org/rhs/theatrearts. “A Christmas Carol Radio Play,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $15, $12 ages 60 and older at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Workshops/classes/other Tinkergarten, a play-based, outdoor learning experience for

children ages 18 months to 8 years and their parents, offers classes in Lakeville and Eagan. Information: https://tinkergarten. com. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952898-3163. Barre, 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 13-Dec. 18 ($54), Diamondhead Education Center, Burnsville. Information: www.goswamiyoga.com. 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, 651-214-4732. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net. SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651-688-0365. Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/. Community Spirits Toastmasters meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville. Information: https://6742. toastmastersclubs.org/.

Auditions for ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ in Lakeville Expressions Community Theater will hold auditions for J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan and Wendy” adapted by Doug Rand. Auditions will be held 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3-4 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Those auditioning should bring a headshot or current photo along with their calendar. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. The read-through will be on Dec. 17 and rehearsals begin Jan. 7, 2019. Show dates are Feb. 15-17 and 21-23, 2019. The plot: When carefree Peter Pan flies into the nursery of the Dar-

Friday, Nov. 23 Opt Outside: Gnomes who Roam, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Go on a gnome safari, geocache and solve riddles to find Jerome and his merry band of gnomes. All ages. Free. Information: www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks. Saturday, Nov. 24 Small Business Craft & Vendor Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Wednesday, Nov. 28 Caregiver Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Connect with others in a caregiving role to discuss concerns about caregiving with knowledgeable professionals and to learn from others who share the same challenges. Sponsored by DARTS. Registration required at https:// www.co.dakota.mn.us/libraries. Thursday, Nov. 29 MNsure, 4-6 p.m., Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Meet with a Certified Application Counselor to set up an account with MNsure – the one-stop health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can compare plans and choose from a variety of health insurance options. Registration requested, walk-ins OK as time and space allow. Information: www. co.dakota.mn.us/libraries. Saturday, Dec. 1 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. Kids ’n Kinship volunteer information session, 4-5 p.m., Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Mentor a child. Information: kidsnkinship.org or dakinship@aol.com. Holiday boutique, 5-9 p.m., The Spring at Apple Valley Clubhouse, 14650 Foliage Ave., Apple Valley. Features vendors and prize drawings. Ongoing Marriage Encounter weekend, Dec. 8-9, Mt. Olivet Conference and Retreat Center, Farmington. Information: www.marriages.org or 651-

ling home, Wendy follows call the arts center at 952her instincts for maternity 985-4640. and adventure, bringing her little brothers along to Obituaries the magical Neverland to take care of the motherless Lost Boys. Soon the Judy “GJ” Ann Stanton Darling children are swept Mother and Grandmother into Peter’s deadly battle Judy Stanton, loving mother with Captain Hook and and grandmother of two, from his fearsome pirate crew. Apple Valley, MN, sadly passed With so much excitement, away on Oct. 24, 2018 in her why ever go home again? home as she always wanted. The director is looking Her ashes were laid to rest at for a cast of seven females Lebanon Cemetery on Nov. 14, all ages, six males all ages, 2018 in a private ceremony with and 13 of either and all her son Shane, grandsons Sean ages. See www.minnesota- and Alec, and her daughter-in-law playlist.com for more au- Jennifer. dition information. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual For more information, light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the contact director Kristen faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Cash at 952-221-5651, or Amen.

454-3238. 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-ofthe-darkness-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 952890-7623 or www.recoveryinternational.org. Al-Anon Finding Hope Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: 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

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crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Caribou Coffee, 14638 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • Nov. 23, 12-6 p.m., AMC Apple Valley 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Minnesota Valley YMCA, 13850 Portland Ave., Burnsville. • Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Culver’s, 14755 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. • Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Ave., Lakeville. • Nov. 29, 1-6 p.m., Bible Baptist Church, 19700 Akin Road, Farmington. • Nov. 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., HOM Furniture, 17055 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville. • Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. • Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Old Country Buffet, 14150 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Memorial Blood Centers will hold the following blood drive. Call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1-888-448-3253) or visit mbc. org to make an appointment or for more information. • Nov. 27, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Questar Assessment Inc., 5550 Upper 147th St. W., Apple Valley.

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Honor your special veteran in Lakeville’s Pan-O-Prog Hall of Heroes Preparations Now Underway to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Lakeville VFW Post during Pan-O-Prog. Key events planned include Hall of Heroes, Weeklong visit of traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall, USO style show and dedication of Lakeville’s own Freedom Rock! Imagine how exciting it would be to have your special veteran honored in the Lakeville Hall of Heroes. The Lakeville VFW Post 210, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019, is assembling this Hall of Heroes Memorial in downtown Lakeville as part of the city’s annual summer event set for July 7 to 14. A record crowd will come to view a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial

in Washington, D.C. The Hall also will have a history village with military vehicles, as well as reenactors who will be setting up military camps so visitors can get a sense of what it’s like to live far from home.

“Our Hall of Heroes is intended to honor all those veterans that went to serve, went to war and then came back; went to work, married their sweethearts, and raised a family the best they could,” said Ken Titcomb, an Iraq veteran and quartermaster of Perhaps best of all, with lots of public VFW Post 210 in Lakeville. support from people like you, visitors also will be able to view hundreds of “My impetus to serve were the dads Minnesota veteran stories in digital in my neighborhood who spent their displays and storyboards. ﬁrst years out of high school serving

in Germany, France, Japan, and Korea, literally pulling the world back into freedom from the dark tide of fascism and dictators,” said Titcomb. “Veterans, regardless of when they served, are part of this unbroken line of heroes that have safeguarded our freedom. “We want to honor families in the area by having their special veteran honored in our hall of heroes.”

WE NEED YOUR VETERAN PICTURES & STORIES FOR OUR HALL OF HEROES DISPLAY What to Send:

Where to Send it:

1) Veterans Name & Where they Lived 1) Email to: LVMEMWALL@gmail.com 2) Branch of Service & Unit they served in (if known) 2) Mail to: 3) Dates of Service and info where they served VFW Post 210 4) Photos in Uniform and Photos later in Life PO Box 308 5) Stories, ancedotes, remembrances of your vet that can Lakeville, MN 55044 be shared on static boards and monitors in 3) If you have questions call our Hall of Heroes 6) Your name and contact info if we need more info (612) 888-5210

JULY 7-14, 2019 PAN-O-PROG Oscar & John Soberg VFW Post 210 Lakeville, MN

Celebrates 100 Years of Veteran Service in Dakota County VIETNAM WALL EXHIBIT MILITARY HISTORY VILLAGE HASSE ARENA “HALL OF HEROES”

Don’t Ever Forget! Submit Your Story & Photo Today

John Vessey Am. Legion Post 44 Lakeville, MN