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Apple Valley www.SunThisweek.com NEWS Spreading holiday cheer An Apple Valley woman has been spreading holiday cheer for the past three decades through her Christmas village display. Page 2A

OPINION Looking into the future Twin Cities leaders talk about and try to predict what the workforce and business climate will be in the future. Page 4A

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Indian grocery opens in Apple Valley Mantra Bazaar to cut ribbon on Dec. 15 by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Although Hariny Kuttuva’s store has been open for less than four months, she’s already collected a few stories. One day a man walked into Mantra Bazaar, the Indian grocery, boutique and home decor store she opened in September with her husband, Ram Prakash. “He didn’t look a day older than 50. I was really stunned when I found out he was 85,� Kuttuva said. The man told Kuttuva he’d gotten in touch with

someone who had taught him Indian cooking years ago. His diet, he said, was the reason he looked so young. “There is this concept in Ayurveda and Indian cuisine that if you treat your food as medicine, you won’t have to treat your medicine as food,� Kuttuva said. Her store is making it easier for people south of the river to access Indian foods, spices and handicrafts. “There’s so much we don’t know about our diet. We wanted to share the Indian diet and culture,� she said. “It’s kind of like a

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Hariny Kuttuva, owner of Mantra Bazaar, stands in the lentil aisle. The store offers foods, spices and products for those familiar and unfamiliar with Indian cuisine and culture. small window into Indian Kuttuva has a bachculture. And the response elor’s degree in engineerhas been pretty great.� ing, and a master’s in hu-

man resources. Her family has owned businesses for generations, and she and her husband dreamed of building something of their own. Kuttuva left her job as a Human Resources Analytics Leader at Hearth and Home Technologies in Lakeville to open and run the store. Mantra Bazaar not only serves Apple Valley, but also Lakeville, Burnsville, Farmington and Rosemount, as it is the closest Indian grocery to those cities. “We have to go to an Indian grocery every week,� See GROCERY, 11A

Band shares its gift with the world Imagine Rosemount High Apple School marching band’s hard work Valley pays off in NYC 2040 by Tad Johnson

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Community band to play The Rosemount Community Band is slated to play its annual Christmas concert next week at the Steeple Center. Page 17A

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Eastview aims for the top The Eastview High School girls basketball team is aiming to ascend to the top of the state rankings again this year. Page 10A

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Thanksgiving Day is typically not reserved for giving presents, but the Rosemount High School marching band offered up a priceless gift to people numbering in the hundreds, thousands or maybe even more than that last week. After countless hours of practice, performing, fundraising and preparations, band members put everything they had been working toward the past 18 months into marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Hearts back home in Rosemount swelled with pride upon seeing the 1-minute, 15-second performance in Herald Square on NBCTV, shouts of encouragement and applause rang through the streets of Manhattan as they marched in front of 400some family and friends along the parade route who traveled to New York City to support the band, but they weren’t the only ones captivated

Community development director outlines city’s trends by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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The Rosemount High School marching band performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last Thursday as the 275-member group performed two holiday selections — “Santa Claus is Coming to Town� and “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow� — along with its Herald Square performance of “Pride in the Past, Promise of the Future,� which was an arrangement of traditional Irish music and songs honoring the Statue of Liberty. by the band. The throngs of people who watched the parade from packed sidewalks, apartment balconies or rooftops sang along with the band’s renditions of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town� and “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow.�

“The coolest thing for me was seeing everyone singing the Christmas songs,� said senior drum major Colette Edgar. “These are people who had not met each other previously and now they were all singing Christmas music together.� She thought it espe-

cially heartwarming since it was Thanksgiving, a time when people come together to give thanks for what they have. Edgar said it was unexpected that people were singing-along with the music, but band diSee BAND, 18A

They say Minnesota has two seasons: winter and road construction. But even with winter approaching, Apple Valley seems to be developing. Most visibly, construction of new buildings is underway throughout the city, but development work is also being done in the warmth of the Apple Valley Municipal Building offices and chambers. The Sun Thisweek sat down with Apple Valley Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist to talk about development trends in Apple Valley. Nordquist cited five main trends. First, Apple Valley is updating its comprehensive plan, called the 2040 update. See DEVELOP, 12A

High school choirs to share message of peace Eastview choirs and alumni to continue ‘Ose Shalom’ tradition by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Each winter, Eastview High School Director of Choirs Greg Douma uses music and tradition to bring people together. “[The Eastview High School choir directors] want to use music to build bridges and not exclude people,� Douma said. “We want it to validate different religions, cultures and historical perspectives.� That’s why Eastview High School’s winter choral concert concludes with a unique piece. To first-time concert-goers, the melody might be unfamiliar, but to veterans of the choir program, it’s a highly-anticipated annual tradition. The song is called “Ose Shalom,� which translates from Hebrew to English as, “The One Who Makes Peace.�

“It is wishing people peace and happiness this time of year,� Douma said. “We do the concert during the holiday time of year, but we aren’t ending with a traditional Christmas song. Instead, we are acknowledging all the traditions that happen this time of year.� Although Douma conducts the choir now, Judy Sagen began the tradition before Eastview High School even existed. During her 37 years of teaching in District 196, Sagen taught at three of the high schools (Rosemount, Eagan and Eastview) and led co-curricular activities at Apple Valley High School. When she began teaching at Eagan High School, Sagen searched for the perfect piece to bring all the choirs together at the end of the winter concert.

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Alumni of the Eastview High School choral program stand on stage shoulder-to-shoulder with current students. Every year, alumni join in the finale of the Eastview Winter Choral Concert — “Ose Shalom.� It was important to her to have diversity and variety in the music, and she couldn’t think of a better way to bring people together than a song with a message of peace and love. Often sung to close Rosh Hashanah or Friday night Jewish services, “Ose Shalom� is associated with Jewish faith traditions — but Sagen said its message supersedes religious differences.

“It isn’t necessarily sacred or secular,� she said. “It’s in Hebrew, but the message of it is universal. It’s a good way to be inclusive with everybody.� When Eastview High School opened, Sagen began teaching there, and she decided to bring the song with her. Sagen said there are many arrangements of “Ose Shalom,� but she learned this one, arranged

by Debbie Friedman, at her temple, Mount Zion. When the tradition began at Eastview, she asked Jerry Gotler, Mount Zion’s clarinet player, to perform with the choirs. Gotler made the song unique each year with an improvised introduction, giving the song a Klezmer tone. “He improvised really See CHOIR, 11A

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Woman builds Christmas village in home Jones commemorates nearly 30 years of Apple Valley memories with display by Amy Mihelich

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Every winter, Jones converts the perimeter of her dining room and part of her living room into a miniature world, including cities, mountains, a lake and a farm. The village has over 70 buildings, and more than twice that in figurines. “It’s kind of funny about the village. Sometimes people will come over and see it and say ‘Oh!’ and that’s it,� she said. “Other people will start at one end and go and look at everything.� Beyond the sheer size of the village, the most striking aspect is something that can’t be seen — the meaning and memories behind each piece. It all began nearly 30 years ago when her husband gave her a model brew house made by Department 56, a popular line of quintessential Christmas villages sold by Dayton’s and Marshall Fields. Jones was inspired to create her own in-home Christmas village by her mother, as she used to set up a small display in her home every year. After moving to Apple Valley in 1989, Jones’ husband started giving her pieces for her own village, and she began to accumulate a collection. In the beginning, people gave her pieces of the village as gifts. Her brother-in-law, a banker, gave her a bank building. One of her friends gave her a design studio building because Jones worked for 35 years as an interior designer for Horty Elving, now Wold Architects. Now that she’s retired, instead of designing the inside of hospitals and schools, Jones is designing the cities and landscapes that make up her village. “I like the sense of design and order and organizing and enjoying details,� she said. Jones accumulated several pieces on her own from a variety of places: Goodwill, garage sales, Menards, Michael’s and JoAnne’s. The plastic model train circling one of the cities is from Rainbow Foods. Some of the buildings have a local tie, such as a schoolhouse labeled “Apple Valley School.’ Some are just for fun, like a small collection of campers in the forest scene. Other pieces are travel souvenirs, such as a figurine of a man and a woman selling beer and pretzels from her trip to Munich, Germany during Oktoberfest. She also has a figurine of the Virgin Mary surrounded by angels from her trip to Fatima, Portugal, and boats from Amelia Island, where her parents used to go in the

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Diedre Jones stands next to a portion of her Christmas village featuring the fire department, clock tower, cathedral and Apple Valley school. This is one portion of her display, which includes 70 buildings and over 140 characters.

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A figurine of people selling beer and pretzels, commemorating Jones’ trip to Munich, Germany, stands next to the brew house, the building that started her Christmas village collection almost 30 years ago. What stared as one building has grown into a display that extends around the edges of Jones’ dining and living rooms. winter. Some pieces commemorate events, such as a figurine depicting the fire fighters after 9/11 and one of people ringing in the new century, holding a banner that says “2000.� After her dog died, she found a similar-looking dog figurine, a cross between a yellow lab and a dachshund, and placed him at the entrance of the Christmas village display as a way to welcome viewers. Jones usually sets up her village the day after Christmas. By now, she has developed a system. Sometimes her mom or sister hep her set it up, sometimes she does it alone, but the steps are always the same. The display extends across eight separate surfaces, so the first step is to supplement her dining room and living room furniture with folding tables. Then, she sets up the houses. Many have windows that light up or characters that move, and each has to be carefully arranged and connected to a series of power strips. She uses blocks of Styrofoam to create different layers and heights in the village, and covers the sides of the tables with white plastic table cloths to hide the cords before adding the figurines and plastic trees. Finally, she fills in the entire display

with cotton “snow.� In addition to schoolchildren jumping rope outside of the school and nuns walking in front of a cathedral, the village features a deer licking a snowman, bears fishing and a penguin. Some of the buildings have characters built in to them, like Santa on a roof, a florist in her shop, a baker in the bakery and animals in the pet shop. Because the pieces are from a variety of stores and collections, Jones arranges them so that the bigger figurines are toward the front of the display. She said her Christmas village is more about including different memories than it is about having a perfectly coordinated display. That explains the relatively large, cast iron, horse-drawn fire trucks in front of the fire house. “They were my aunt’s, and when she died I took them because, I mean, they are heritage,� Jones said. “They are part of your family.� Some things stay the same every year. Ebenezer Scrooge always goes in front of the bank, and a fancy model Wells Fargo carriage (once a bank for coins) goes in front of the opera house. The lighthouses always go by the lake. But other things move around, making the village

new each year. “This is not a collector’s item — they aren’t all the same series — it’s a combination. It’s like someone’s memories,� she said. Although Jones doesn’t consider herself religious, she thinks the holiday season is an important time to celebrate generosity and being together with loved ones. “It’s all about family and giving – universal ideas. There’s so much that’s so secular about the holiday now, but it’s not bad because things are still about humans caring for humans,� she said. “And it’s also a time for memories.� Jones said she isn’t looking to add much more to the village because she is running out of room, but her collection continues to expand nonetheless. “When you are a collector, you can’t help it. You keep adding,� she said. “And once in a while, someone will still give me something.� With each new piece, her collection of buildings and figurines grows, but she says the real value comes from her collection of memories — the significance behind each piece — that expands every year as she sets up and displays the village for others to see. Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc.com.

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Legislators step down, task force advocates step up Maye Quade, Port, Becker-Finn continue to push for creation of sexual harassment task force

by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Two Minnesota legislators resigned last week, following allegations of sexual harassment. Sen. Dan Schoen, DFL-St. Paul Park, announced his plans to step down on Thursday, Nov. 21. Less than two hours later, Rep. Tony Cornish, R-Vernon Center, did the same. Cornish announced his plans to leave office as a way of taking responsibility for his actions. “As a proud former peace officer and longtime champion for public safety, I am forced to face the reality that I have made some at the Capitol feel uncomfortable, and disrespected,� he said in a statement. Schoen, on the other hand, continues to deny allegations. When his actions were first brought under the public eye, Schoen had said the accusations of sexual harassment were either “completely false� or “taken far out of context.� “I am hurt by these allegations but I take them seriously. It was never ever

my intention to In response to make an inapproSchoen’s anpriate advance on nouncement of anyone,� Schoen resignation, Maye said in a stateQuade made a ment. statement saying On Wednesday, it wasn’t enough. Schoen’s attorney, Erin “One senator’s Lindsey Jamie Paul Rogosheske, Maye Quade Port Becker-Finn resignation does threw a twist in not change the his defense. He culture. I want to experience will be a lesson alleged that the sexual ha- for me and I hope it can be change the culture,� she rassment accusations were used as an opportunity for said. politically motivated, say- a greater dialogue.� After Cornish had also ing that Schoen had been Both Cornish and resigned, Maye Quade rewarned by his colleagues Schoen apologized for the leased a second statement, that sexual harassment way their actions may have saying the resignations allegations would arise hurt others. alone will not end sexual if he ran for auditor — a Their actions came to harassment — inside or position he’d publicly ex- light after several women outside the Minnesota pressed interest in. He did went public with their own Legislature. not, however, disclose who stories of sexual harass“Unless systematic and made those threats. widespread changes are ment. Schoen continues to Rep. Erin Maye Quade, enacted, these behaviors claim innocence, but he’s DFL-Apple Valley, and and subsequent attempts decided to step down be- 2015 House District 56B to cover up instances of cause he doesn’t feel he candidate Lindsey Port — harassment will continue,� can be as effective any- both of whom reported she said. more. He says he’s learned and publicly announced In addition to making from the situation, and he their stories of harass- the State Capitol a safer hopes others can too. ment — worked with Rep. and more respectful place “It is going to take all Jamie Becker-Finn, DFL- of employment, she hopes of us to honestly com- Roseville, to call for the creating a task force will municate with each other, creation of a task force to allow legislators to share and to understand how a address issues of sexual best practices with busimessage is received is just harassment at the State nesses and organizations as important as the intent. Capitol. across the state. No one can go through “This work does not All three women have this kind of experience un- made statements saying end when my personal changed,� Schoen said in they remain dedicated to workplace sees change. It a statement. “I know this creating the task force. is imperative we continue

this conversation, execute consequences and implement new policies so the server, the scientist, the sales clerk, the teacher, the journalist and the nurse see changes in their workplace, too,� she said in the statement. On the day Schoen and Cornish said they planned to step down, Port posted on her campaign Facebook page, announcing the release of her statement but saying she was heading to Ireland with her husband to attend a friend’s wedding. “Our energy is focused on changing the culture, and I look forward to continuing to work on that upon my return,� Port wrote in the post. Port said she wants to continue working toward justice and protection for victims of sexual harassment. “It brings me no joy to see Senator Schoen resign, but it does bring relief to see that we can hold people responsible,� she said in the statement. “We have a choice as a society to make the necessary changes to protect people in the workplace from harassment, and I’m hope-

ful that doesn’t end with a few resignations, but with a renewed commitment to stand together and say ‘No More.’ � Becker-Finn told the newspaper she agrees the resignations aren’t enough, and she will continue to push for the task force as well. “Although I’m relieved that Representative Cornish and Senator Schoen have resigned, it does not solve the underlying culture that allowed this behavior to occur and to continue for as long as it did,� Becker-Finn said. “I agree completely that a task force is still necessary to address these problems.� Cornish has agreed to leave office by Dec. 1, and Schoen has agreed to officially resign by Dec. 15. Gov. Mark Dayton said he will call for special elections to fill both open seats once he received the resignations in writing, and he hopes to have new legislators in place by the time the next session reconvenes on Feb. 20. Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc.com.

James Barton Design-Build wins Remodeler of the Year Apple Valley company earns top scores from trade partners, customers by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The remodeling business can have many rewards. James Barton DesignBuild has helped homeowners realize their dreams in creating new spaces for their families in addition to helping others adjust their living areas to accommodate a disability or improve their ability to age in their current home. In recognition of the Apple Valley-based company’s work in the past year and throughout its 20-year history, James Barton Design-Build won the Builders Association of the Twin Cities’ 2017 Remodeler of the Year award in October. “We were thrilled to win this honor from the Builders Association,� said James Madsen, who owns the company with his wife, Mary Jo Madsen. “We strive to always bring the highest level of integrity and professionalism to everything we do. Earning this award is a great validation of our people at every level.� The local company vied for the award against more than 200 other remodelers in the BATC members as Madsen says it is truly a remarkable accomplishment for the 14-employee team. To earn the award, James Barton DesignBuild had to earn top scores from its trade partners and customers. “We are so pleased to honor James Barton Design-Build this year, their commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of their business — from design to service and ev-

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James Barton (left) and John Miller of James Barton Design-Build of Apple Valley won the 2017 Remodeler of the Year from the Twin Cities Builiders Association. erything in between,� BATC executive director David Siegel said. James Barton and Mary Jo Madsen recently completed a newspaper Q&A, in which they talk about the company’s history, community involvement and what keeps them inspired to do more for their customers. More information about James Barton Design-Build is at www.jbdb. biz. What are some milestones in the company? James Barton DesignBuild Inc. incorporated in 1997. We are happy to be celebrating 20 years in business this year. In 2006 we constructed a new office building at 5920 148th St. W. in Apple Valley. JBDB has a design studio for our customers, consolidating many selections into one centralized timesaving location. JBDB has received multiple Coty, ROMA, Chrysalis awards for various projects completed through the years; but we are most excited and honored to have won the prestigious “Remodel-

er of the Year� award this year through BATC. What is a product or service you provide that many people would be surprised to know? James Barton DesignBuild is a true in-house residential design-build company — we employ our own designers, project managers, project supervisors and carpenters. We do any interior or exterior renovation project — from kitchens and bathrooms to roofing and siding and aging in place projects. We do insurance restoration work such as fire, hail, wind and water damage along with tear downs and new construction custom built homes.

What kind of civic involvement is the company or its employees involved in? Why are you involved? At James Barton Design-Build, animals play a very important role in all our lives. Most of the members on our home remodeling team are pet owners and we are proud to support our local humane society year after year. Mary Jo is a weekly volunteer at the Golden Valley Humane Society volunteering in Animal Care and Dog Adoption. JBDB recently helped construct a new play yard for the dogs to play in while awaiting their forever homes. JBDB also assisted in renovating a bathroom this past year for a family in crisis. Through the Builders Outreach program several team members went on a trip to Haiti to rebuild homes for two families that lost their homes in the earthquake. We feel it’s very important to give back to the local community and beyond. What is the most rewarding part about being involved in your field? Why? We enjoy getting to know our customers and truly find out how we can enhance their lives with a home renovation. We do

this by evaluating their lifestyle needs and wants, design preferences and budget considerations. It’s truly gratifying to work on a home renovation project that can be life changing such as allowing a customer to remain in their home while aging in place or dealing with a lifelong illness or injury. Why do you like having your business located where it is? We enjoy the central location, growth of the surrounding communities and the small town feeling that Apple Valley offers. What is your background? James and Mary Jo and their son, Erik Lageson, have lived in Apple Valley over 18 years. James originally from Huron, South Dakota, and Mary Jo from a small town in southwestern Minnesota. Erik is about to graduate from South Dakota State University. John Miller, JBDB’s production and sales manager and James “right hand� man, has been with JBDB over 18 years. John is an Apple Valley “hometown� boy who went to school at Apple Valley High School. James Barton DesignBuild has 14 employees and, of course, let’s not forget their office mascot

— Mary Jo and James’ golden retriever, Casey. How do you strive to maintain a thriving business? Our employees are essential to our company’s success. We have a great group of people who truly care about the work they do and our customers. JBDB offers very competitive wages and a complete benefit package. We’ve truly been blessed with so many incredible customers — they continue to support us through repeat business, referrals and their friendship. We pride ourselves on the level of customer service and detailed approach we provide throughout every stage of a project. What advice do you have for other business owners either in your own field or generally? Embrace your expertise and surround yourself with a great team. Providing excellent service and understanding your customers’ needs ensures the probability of success! Above all, always believe in your vision for your company. Contact Tad Johnson at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or at twitter.com/editorTJ.

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4A Dec. 1, 2017 SUN THISWEEK - Apple Valley

Opinion Legislative profiles and balanced political reporting by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Two weeks ago, a letter writer took issue with the legislative profile the newspaper ran on new state Rep. Erin Maye Quade, DFL-Apple Valley, saying it was one-sided. Another letter this week also raises questions about the balance of reporting in the profile and last week’s story about Maye Quade’s allegations of sexual harassment by two state legislators. With regard to the first issue, the newspaper has had a history of running legislative profiles on first-term representatives. The goal of these stories is not to provide a point-counterpoint of initiatives the new legislator is supporting, but rather to inform constituents what these representatives have accomplished and are attempting to accomplish in their first terms. The newspaper ran similar legislative profiles on Republican state Reps. Anna Wills, Roz Peterson and Jon Koznick among others in recent years. I don’t recall having received complaints from readers regarding these one-sided profiles at the time they ran in the newspaper. Maybe it was because readers accepted the story for what it was — an update as to what a local lawmaker was doing on constituents’ behalf.

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To read the newspaper’s past legislative profiles of current House members, go to the following links: Anna Wills http://tinyurl.com/ybdqel3f; Roz Peterson http://tinyurl.com/y87w2y8d; Jon Koznick http://tinyurl.com/y7nyhro4, and Drew Christensen http://tinyurl. com/yba9j2rp. In the future, the newspaper will label such stories to let readers know they shouldn’t expect a point-counterpoint discussion of policy in the piece. Last week’s story about allegations of sexual harassment at the State Capitol centered around Maye Quade as the main source since she was the person who brought to light allegations against DFL Sen. Dan Schoen and Republican Rep. Tony Cornish that led to further reports of harassment by the two lawmakers who announced last week they would be resigning. In the story, Maye Quade commented about the different ways the DFL

and Republican parties’ leaders were handling the two situations, as she was critical of Republicans. The newspaper did not attempt to contact Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt to respond to Maye Quade’s criticism of his handling of the accusations. Since the publication of our story Daudt has said nonpartisan research staff in the House is reviewing ways to improve sexual harassment policies for legislators and staffers. That’s in addition to the Department of Management and Budget’s review of how the state handles sexual harassment claims and the formation of a group reviewing how claims are handled across government. This week’s letter writer suggests the newspaper should have reached out to local Republican lawmakers to gain their reaction to how the situations were handled. As this story develops, the newspaper will make efforts to reach out to Republican and DFL lawmakers to gain their views on these topics. In addition to her remarks about Daudt, Maye Quade also had praise for Republicans’ response to the sexual harassment allegations. She said in our story that individuals in the Republican party were calling for both the DFL and the Republican legislators to have the same treatment for their offenses.

In the story, she also thanked the Minnesota College Republicans for their statement of support of her and condemning the actions of Cornish. Each day and each hour that reporters are working toward a deadline they attempt to gather information for stories that will make them fair and balanced. We make decisions all the time that lead into how the story will appear to readers. In my experience in writing about political issues, most stories I’ve handed in could have used more information and more sources. Calling on Politician A to get a response to what Politician B said can lead to another phone call to Politician B to get a response to what Politician A said. Most political issues afford media outlets more than one opportunity to cover it. As the reports of sexual harassment continue to be addressed at the State Capitol, the newspaper will follow the story. We will continue to strive for fair and balanced reporting because that is what readers expect. We appreciate readers’ responses to our stories as they help keep us honest. We take the criticism to heart because we know we have room to improve. Contact Tad Johnson at tad.johnson@ecminc or twitter.com/editorTJ. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Twin Cities leaders consider the future of business by Don Heinzman SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Because there is such a shortage of talented engineers, some businesses are not waiting for four-year colleges to produce graduates. Instead, they are starting their own short-term engineering schools where they will be able to develop skilled engineers in just three months, predicts Chris Locher. Locher, vice president of software development at the Nerdery, leads more than 350 user experience designers, software engineers, project managers, business analysts and quality assurance engineers. He was one of four leaders who recently predicted what might happen in four key areas of business and government in the next five years. Business leaders listened to them at a recent Business Day at Bloomington City Hall, sponsor of the talks on “Building a Future Ready Community.” Locher also said rapid technological changes are making us into “digital citizens” where we will control data about ourselves, enabling us to participate in a shared economy as we move for service from institutions to individuals. For example, due to our advanced data, we are taking Uber cabs at the rate of a million rides a day. Blockchain

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Don Heinzman technology, used to keep track of transactions across numerous computers, is eliminating the middleman in real estate sales and is enabling music producers to make more profit. Locher predicted how employees may do their work in the future. They don’t have to live in Minnesota. His firm already has 40 who have moved to different states, thanks to changes in mobility where they can do their work. John Johannson, senior vice president of Colliers International, has over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate in this region. He also sees changes in where people want to work and live. One firm recently pulled out of an office complex with “lots of marble and granite” because his employees wanted to work at home or in more modest offices. Another example he cited is senior citizens wanting to live in apartments. He thought they’d like a location along a lake where they could watch the birds.

He soon discovered they prefer to be “where the action is” near a McDonald’s restaurant, a Walgreen’s drug store and where they are eagerly awaiting a Lunds & Byerlys, despite having to cross busy streets. He also predicted more driverless cars in the future, and he’s already building more power into his office buildings so cars can be recharged there. As for the future of local government, Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, past president of the United States Conference of Mayors, predicts communities will get together to solve problems that overlap, like affordable housing. She says suburban cities can’t go it alone any longer and that’s why there is a regional conference of mayors to talk about common problems and solutions. Kautz said local government must avoid other levels of government “stealing our cheese,” like the federal government threatening to take away deductions for local sales. Tim Sandry, chair of the newly formed Bloomington Sustainability Commission, says the future looks “gloomy” in four areas: energy, climate change, solid waste and ground water. Globally, he predicts more devastating hurricanes and floods. Business is a target, he says, because it produces a lot of waste, particularly

from restaurants. Businesses use more energy, unleashing carbon dioxide, and they use lots of water, while also depositing fertilizer and salt into the watershed. He says Hennepin County may push businesses in enforcing the state law requiring cities to have recycling programs. Sandry says, however, “by going green, businesses can save some green.” For example, by recycling their own wastes, they can save the 31 percent tax by having a smaller dumpster and no tax on the bill. He also stressed businesses can save money by installing LED light bulbs, particularly if they have lighted parking lots. He is encouraging city staff to develop an “easy button” by creating a template to help businesses start recycling programs and financing them with money available from governments, particularly Hennepin County. Finally, Johannson predicts more people will be riding bikes back and forth to work. In his new office buildings, he’s installing more bike racks and special showers for the employees after the ride. A need to take a shower after a bike ride won’t change. Don Heinzman is a columnist for ECM Publishers. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Tax plan will hurt many To the editor: The current direction of tax overhaul in Congress is disturbing. Despite the projection of economic growth from the plan, there is little evidence to support that growth will be the likely scenario. Here is what we currently know that the tax plan will do for sure: 1) slash taxes for the wealthiest individuals in America; 2) have little to no impact on the middle class, and possible negative impact in years to come; 3) increase the deficit by $1.5 trillion over 10 years. Lawmakers recently passed a budget resolution in an effort to get the tax overhaul passed. It calls for cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, Pell grants, and housing subsidies. Even if the budget was submitted with the sole purpose of allowing passage of the

tax overhaul bill, it illuminates lawmakers’ intentions with these programs that assist low-income, moderate income, aging, and disabled Americans throughout the country. With little likelihood of increased economic growth and the certain ballooning deficit, taxpayers can count on cuts to these programs. As one who has spent his career providing mental health services, and educating students to provide mental health and other social services for our citizens most in need, I urge people to consider calling their representative to defeat the current tax plan.

not only declares that it’s real but also squarely places the blame on humans burning coal, oil and natural gas. This should be reason enough to switch to clean energy. But for those leaders who are still reluctant to take action, Dr. Bruce Snyder, professor of neurology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, has a message: fossil fuels are very, very bad for our health. In a recent talk at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville, Snyder laid out a list of health consequences caused by our addiction to dirty energy. They include: heart and lung disease, stroke, LANCE PETERSON cognitive decline, developApple Valley mental disorders in babies and children, asthma, alinfectious diseases, Will we evolve lergies, heat-related illness and or devolve? death, cancers, trauma and mental illness, food To the editor: The latest government and water shortages leadreport on climate change ing to starvation and mal-

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nutrition. Add to this list the public health disaster of 25 million people per year worldwide displaced from their communities due to increasingly severe natural disasters such as sea level rise, hurricanes, flooding, droughts and wildfires. Climate change is clearly ruinous to the Earth’s ecology, to our economy and to our health. It seems the only good reason to keep burning fossil fuels is to support the businesses that extract and sell them. Do we really want to continue investing in illness, death and destruction? Let’s evolve before we devolve.

LAUREL REGAN Apple Valley

Corporations wouldn’t reinvest tax windfall To the editor: I thought I would give everyone some straight talk about the proposed tax bill that 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis voted for. Here are some provisions of the bill: An employee forced to move to keep his job will not be able to deduct moving expenses but a company that

moves out of state or the country will be able to deduct its moving expenses. A teacher will not be able to deduct school supplies he or she buys for their classroom but a company will be able to deduct office supplies. We as Minnesotans will not be able to deduct state and local taxes but a company gets to. The “nominal” (meaning the average) corporate tax rate with deductions is not the 35 percent number you continue to hear. It is closer to 23 percent with many paying nothing. There was a conference of See LETTERS, 5A

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Business Calendar To submit items for the burnsvillechamber.com. Business Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce Apple Valley Chamber of Com- events: merce events: • Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30-9 a.m., • Thursday, Dec. 7, 5-7 p.m., Legislative Breakfast, The ComBusiness After Hours, Eagle Val- mons on Marice, 1380 Marice ley Bank, 14800 Galaxie Ave., Drive, Eagan. Speaker: Paul Suite 100, Apple Valley. Free. Connors, acting general consul, Bring non-perishable items for Consulate General of Canada 360 Communities. Information: – Minneapolis. Cost: $25 memfabiana@applevalleychamber. bers, $30 nonmembers; $160 com. series pass. Registration re• Wednesday, Dec. 13, 11:30 quired. Information: Kelli Morgen a.m. to 1 p.m., Holiday Lun- at 651-288-9202 or kmorgen@ cheon & Awards, GrandStay dcrchamber.com. Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple • Wednesday, Dec. 6, 11:45 Valley. Cost: $20. RSVP required a.m. to 1 p.m., Emerging Leadto Fabiana at fabiana@appleval- ers: Lunch & Learn. Speaker: leychamber.com. Dr. Stephen Crawford of ActionCOACH. Registration required. Burnsville Chamber of Com- Information: Sam Reber at sammerce events: uel.reber@axa-advisors.com. • Thursday, Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m., • Wednesday, Dec. 6, 4:30Holiday Gala, Best Western Pre- 6 p.m., Why Not Wednesday mier Nicollet Inn, 14201 Nicol- Business After Hours, Dynamic let Ave., Burnsville. Registration Surface Systems, 2910 Warequired. Cost: $50 per person. ters Road, Suite 110, Eagan. Information: Katie Schneider, Free. Information: Kelli Morgen events manager, at katie@ at 651-288-9202 or kmorgen@ burnsvillechamber.com. dcrchamber.com. • Tuesday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m., ribbon cutting (10:20 a.m.) and Lakeville Area Chamber of open house, CarpetsPlus of Commerce events: Burnsville, 11975 Portland Ave., • Tuesday, Dec. 5, 9-11:30 Suite 100, Burnsville. Free. Infor- a.m., Professional Educational mation: Tricia Andrews at tricia@ Programs (PEP) – Jack Stahlburnsvillechamber.com. mann, Emagine Lakeville, 20653 • Wednesday, Dec. 13, 8-9 Keokuk Ave., Lakeville. Cost: a.m., AM Coffee Break, WSB $20 individual, $30 individual Associates, 540 Gateway Blvd., plus one from same company, Suite 100, Burnsville. Free. Infor- $10 per person for five or more mation: Tricia Andrews at tricia@ people, $75 maximum. Reg-

istration required. Information: Amy Green at 952-469-2020 or amy@lakevillechambercvb.org. • Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:309 a.m., Morning Brew, Cracker Barrel, 17189 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville. Free. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-469-2020 or shanen@lakevillechambercvb.org. • Thursday, Dec. 7, 4:30-6 p.m., After Hours, MOR Golf. Information: 952-469-2020. Media Relations Inc. events: • Wednesday, Dec. 6, 8:3010:30 a.m., “The CEO’s Guide to Marketing: The Seminar Every Marketer Should Attend Before Their Boss Does,â€? Media Relations Agency, third floor, 350 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville. Networking, 8:30-9 a.m. Speaker, 9 a.m., Lonny Kocina, CEO of Media Relations Agency and author of “The CEO’s Guide to Marketing.â€? Free. Limited space. Register at https:// www.publicity.com/sam6-sem inars/. Business networking group events: • Leads to Referrals Chapter of BNI meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Helen Peterson, 952-412-0265. • Sunrise Results meets Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. for networking and a 8-9 a.m. meeting at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Tom Van Delist, 612-325-7275.

Seniors Apple Valley seniors The Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, is home to the following activities, which are organized and run by the Apple Valley Seniors and Apple Valley Parks and Recreation. The facility is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 952953-2345 or go to www. cityofapplevalley.org. Monday, Dec. 4 – Int. Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Blood Pressure Checks, 9:30 a.m.; General Meeting, 10 a.m.; SR Meeting, 11 a.m.; Membership Committee, 11:15 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m.; Spite & Malice, 1 p.m.; Finance Committee, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Holiday Party. Social Hour, 11 a.m.; Lunch, noon; Entertainment by Mill City Jazz Trio, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Donated Bread, 9 a.m.; Yoga – Intermediate, 9:45 a.m.; Velvet Tones, 10 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Yoga – Beginner, 11 a.m.; Pool, noon; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; First Edition Book Club, 1 p.m.; Gather

Around Music, 1 p.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m.; Mahjong, 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 – Beg. Line Dancing, 9:15 a.m.; Computer 101, 9:30 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.; Tap, 10 a.m.; Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Insurance Counseling, noon; Pool, noon; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; 500, 1 p.m.; Recreated Cards, 1 p.m.; Color & Chat, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 – Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Women’s Pool, 11 a.m.; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon.

Rosemount seniors The following activities are sponsored by the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department and the Rosemount Area Seniors. For more information, call the Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department at 651-322-6000. Monday, Dec. 4 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Bridge, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; 500, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Coffee at Cub, 8 a.m.; Bid Euchre, 9 a.m.; Christmas in Duluth, 9:45 a.m.; Blood Pressure Checks, 11 a.m.; Monthly Luncheon, 11:30

a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Canasta, 10 a.m.; Quilting Club, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 – Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 – Euchre, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.; Holiday Cheer Party, 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 – Rosemount Community Band Christmas Concert, 4 p.m. The Rosemount Area Seniors are located in the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Check monitors and room schedules at the facility for activity locations.

Life Line Screening Life Line Screening will conduct screenings for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and more on Jan. 13 at Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Packages start at $149. Preregistration is required. For information or to make an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening. com.

porting by the new newspaper staff. Maye Quade appears to have been the only person interviewed for the story on sexual harassment. In the article, Maye Quade is quoted various times with critical opinions and remarks regarding GOP handling of the allegations, as well as, her view of Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt’s reaction to reports of sexual harassment. Yet, the article never mentions even trying to obtain a statement from Speaker Daudt or any other local GOP legislators. What kind of journalism is that? It was a politically charged article by including Maye Quade’s comments, yet only presented her opinion of how the two parties are handling the situation. It seems that the new staff at the newspaper is just another biased, voice piece for the DFL. While I don’t expect much from a free newspaper, advertisers are paying for it. If this kind of “journalism� continues, I guess advertisers will have to consider if it is wise to spend their advertising dollars in one-sided political newspaper.

the leading CEOs recently and they were asked for a show of hands how many would invest the windfall based in this bill in the United States, five hands out of a membership of 200 went up. The huge majority of corporations in the U.S. have been seeing huge profits and with interest rates so low if they wanted to increase investment in the U.S. they already have or could. Many companies have said in their corporate perspectives that they will do what they always have, raise the dividend and buy back more stock. That doesn’t sound like their investing in their plants and improving productivity to me. Also, to think that a company would increase employee pay when they don’t have to, is just absurd. Lewis who was elected partially because he pretended to be a “budget hawk� must have forgotten that this bill raises the deficit by $1.5 trillion. Lewis has shown his true colors, he is a shill for corporate executive teams and the Republican Party, not what’s best for those who LAURA BEEM Lakeville elected him.

tutors and specialists. Despite these efforts, he kept falling further behind in his reading. He was still reading at a first-grade level when he entered fourth grade. We were completely burned out and at our wit’s end, then someone recommended that we look into Groves Academy, a school that specializes in kids with learning disabilities. Within the first year of attending Groves, our son made two years of progress in reading. After four years he has gained so much confidence, knows he’s smart and has dreams of someday becoming a veterinarian. The people at Groves have unlocked his academic potential, and have given him a chance to fulfill his dreams. Don’t let the school year be a source of dread and frustration. There are options out there. I’m thankful for our option with Groves Academy. ALLISON IVERSON Burnsville

Moral convenience To the editor: I see and hear mixed comments on how people in leadership positions should be treated as a result of sexual harassment. Too many of the comments are made based on what I will call an exercise in moral convenience. It depends on their political views, whether they believe the women’s accusations, and whether the person represents my geographic location. Are our morals steadfast or are they flexible based upon who it is, upon political parties, or upon other circumstances? Are we being consistent with our personal religious beliefs? Let us be firm and exercise consistent honest moral judgements as opposed to what is convenient to our wishes.

RICHARD JOHNSON Eagan

Thankful for Groves

Reporting should be balanced

To the editor: Five years ago, the school year was filled with dread and frustration – in the spirit of Thanksgiving this month I want to share my story because I’m thankful for Groves Academy. I also want to share my story in the hopes it will help someone else. When our son was in first grade, he wasn’t performing well at school. After a year and many professional opinions, we received a diagnosis that our son had dyslexia and ADHD. By the time he reached second grade, he was already a year behind his peers in reading. ARLO PANNKUK I made the time to work Burnsville with him and drive him to

To the editor: For two out of the last three weeks, state Rep. Erin Maye Quade has received front page above the fold stories. This past week, the story was regarding sexual harassment at the Minnesota Capitol. I don’t dispute that what happened to Maye Quade was wrong and inappropriate, nor do I dispute that it deserves front page above the fold coverage. However, I do draw some conclusions from the story. Conclusions not about Maye Quade, but about the pro-DFL slanted re-

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Religion Women’s luncheon The Minnesota Valley Christian Women’s Connection December luncheon will be 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at GrandStay Hotel & Conference Center, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. The luncheon is open to all women. Speaker Lisa Cassman will share “New You – New Life� – How we and our society determine self-worth and how we can accept and enjoy who we are. Michelle Krona, Dawn Dunnell and Kathy Helm will provide Christmas music. Cost is $17.50. Reservations/cancellations: Jan at 651-434-5795 or tjmorse2@ comcast.net. Sponsored by Stonecroft (www.stonecroft.org).

Holiday Market at Peace Peace Church in Eagan will hold its Holiday Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The event features a cookie walk where customers pick the homemade holiday cookies they want (including gluten-free) and pay for them by the pound. Also for sale will be homemade arts and crafts along with international food, such as Lao egg rolls, Norwegian lefse, and Dutch almond pastry. Special guest from 10 a.m. to noon will be Brisket, the therapy dog, selling her new children’s book, “Brisket Cares,� with the

help of her owner, Sheila Hittner. A portion of all Market sales will go to mission work including The Exchange in Rochester, Minnesota, and Mission E-4 in Haiti. The church is at 2180 Glory Drive, Eagan. For more information, contact Gayle Ellingson at 651-4547127.

Journey to Bethlehem at Advent UMC Journey to Bethlehem, a free family event, is offered 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Advent United Methodist Church, 3945 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan. Participants explore and discover the real meaning of Christmas by wandering through the bustling Bethlehem marketplace and discovering what life was like when Jesus was born. They will create and take home souvenirs from their trip. The family event is free and open to the public. Call 651-454-3944 for more information.

Quiet Christmas Dec. 3 at Advent UMC Advent United Methodist Church, 3945 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan, offers a Celtic Contemplative service 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. The worship experience features Northumbrian smallpiper Dick Hensold and offers comfort, hope, wholeness and renewal.

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Compassionate Friends candle lighting Shepherd of the Valley will host The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Candles will be lit at 7 p.m. to commemorate and honor the memory of all children gone too soon. All are invited to light a candle to honor the memory of a special child in your life who left too soon. Learn more at SOTV.org/events. Shepherd of the Valley is located at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley.

Community meals at Grace Grace Lutheran Church will serve free community meals on Mondays, December 4,11, 18. Dining hall doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. These meals are for senior citizens, single-parent families, families in transition and all others in the surrounding community seeking a healthy meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Although the meals are free, donations are accepted. For more information, call the church at 952-4327273. Grace Lutheran Church is located at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and County Road 42 in Apple Valley.

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City of Eagan could review solar array code New array reveals ‘weakness’ in code by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The city of Eagan may revisit its code for neighborhood solar arrays after one installation became a bit too big of an eyesore for neighbors. The city has approved a few residential solar panel arrays in the past as long as they adhere to code, but one caught the attention of a neighbor in a big way. During last week’s City Council meeting resident Bridget Bataglia officially appealed the City Council’s decision to allow the zoning of a neighboring solar array off Dodd Road near Bur Oaks Park. A 11.5 kilowatt, 12foot high, 60-foot long solar array looms over her property, she said. There’s no large trees or other vegetation in the way. “It’s clearly visible from my property,� Bataglia said. She showed a picture

to the City Council that the solar array was visible from the front of her house. Solar array owner Dan Kieffer confirmed that planting trees and other vegetation would be a solution that he would offer. He said he put the solar array where it is because there are easements, a septic system, trees, and other structures elsewhere on the property. There’s a tree line along the north portion of his property, but a gap by Bataglia’s house. “My intention is to close the gap on in the tree line between properties,� Kieffer said. Whether that solves the issue remains to be seen. The City Council voted to extend the deadline to decide whether to confirm the approval of the zoning, or appeal it, to its next meeting Dec. 19. The city can’t compel the homeowners to come to an agreement on screening.

Council members said they knew how they would vote, but Mayor Mike Maguire wasn’t sure. “It’s seems at this point that this is something that can be worked out between the owners,� Council Member Paul Bakken said. Several council members said having a solar array looming over their property would upset them greatly. Council Member Cyndee Fields said “if this was in my backyard, I’d be livid.� “I’m all for (solar arrays), but when we have neighbors affected by this, it’s only going to cause bad neighbors,� Fields said. Eagan approved Kieffer’s zoning permit application last summer. Solar arrays are permitted as accessory structures governed by applicable codes. It was approved Aug. 2. In September, Kieffer

said he applied to change the location of the structure, but it remained in compliance with zoning regulations. The city has approved zoning permits for solar arrays both in May and July for other structures. Bataglia said the other property owner “did a fantastic job screening from their neighbors. It’s not visible to their neighbors.� But there was no city code forcing homeowners to offer screening. “There was no requirement that it was to be screened but it happened to be screened,� Maguire said. There are no screening requirements or standards for accessory structures, which include items such as swing sets, patios and pergolas. Solar arrays are allowed in residential districts. They require a variance to be placed in the front yard, otherwise they can be placed in the side

yard or back yard as long as they meet setback requirements. Maguire said: “It’s quite possible to look at the codes as they are, and reveal some weaknesses.� He said Kieffer’s looks like it meets the standards, but the city should ask themselves whether to adjust the codes to avoid a situation like this in the future. “I do think it calls for us to look at the things we have in code,� Maguire said, “see if we need to have something specific to solar panels and screening.� City Administrator David Osberg said the Eagan Advisory Committee is doing research with regard to other communities’ regulations on solar panels. “This is an opportunity to amend or rewrite, to address this whole,� Bataglia said. “There will be more people right behind me if this is in their backyard.�

New neighbors Eagan residents will likely get a few new neighbors after the Eagan City Council approved a pair of rezoning measures last week for residential developments. Developers have plans to build 22 single family lots on 12.2 acres west of Highway 3 east of Dodd Road near the Rosemount VFW. Currently the lots include just one single family home and a mix of industrial storage uses. Plans include the extension of both Parkside Circle and Parkside Court. Dodd Road would remain as a cul de sac to encourage drivers to use County Road 3. The city also approved rezoning of about 4.8 acres at 1025 Wescott Road to create four single family lots. Contact Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

The queen of comedy rises to the top of region Kim Lang wins first place at Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Kim Lang is the next Carol Burnett. At least that’s what local Toastmaster and sixtime Emmy winner John Gross says. Lang, a Farmington resident, recently won the Humorous Speech Contest at the District 6 Toastmasters Fall Conference Nov. 3-4 in Rochester. First she won at the club level, then she advanced to Area 93, then Division J, then District 6, which covers most of Minnesota and part of Ontario, Canada. The crazy part? She’s only been in Toastmasters for seven months. “I think she was amazed she got there.

Being in Toastmasters seven months, that just doesn’t happen, and this is the biggest competition of the whole fall. People from all over competed to get there,� Gross said. Gross said he saw Lang perform her speech several times and she improved each time. Part of the reason for that, Lang said, is that she asked for feedback every time she orated, but she still didn’t expect to get so far. When she was announced as the winner, she was in shock. “They called my name, and I just pumped my fist and bent over and was just like, ‘Oh, my God, I cannot believe this.’ I had to take a minute to let it sink in before I could even stand up and go up on that stage, because it was just surreal,� Lang

said. “I couldn’t believe I won. There’s a lot of talented people in that room.� While Lang was surprised at her win, Gross said he wasn’t at all. “I’ve seen a lot of speakers. I was a speaker; I taught coast to coast for five or six years, and she just set herself apart. I thought going in, ‘Boy, she’s got a good chance,’ � Gross said. During the speech, titled “Oh, Those Memorable Firsts and Lasts,� Lang talks about her first kiss and the last time she went sledding, both of which ended up being humorous moments. “Our lives are full of firsts and lasts, right? The first time you kiss, the first prom you go to, when you get married –

all those firsts. But those are kind of exciting because you know they’re your firsts. The lasts? You don’t necessarily know that the last time you do something is going to be the last time.� Lang said she chose to enter the contest on a whim, but she also enjoys entertaining people. “I love humor. I love making people laugh, and I’ve always had a different twist on stories. I’ve been in theater for 30 years, and I just love the magic of making people laugh, so it was a great trip,� Lang said. Although she was shy as a child, Lang said she got into theater when she became a mom. Her kids were interested in theater, so she did plays with them at Children’s Castle The-

ater in Farmington and at Expressions Community Theater in Lakeville. Now, she’s continuing the tradition and performing with her grandson. The two will perform in “A Christmas Carol� at Dakota City’s Christmas in the Village event the first two weekends in December. “It’s really fun for me, having been in plays with my kids and now my grandson. I just think it’s amazing being able to bring people joy. I’ve been told it’s a gift and any gift I have I would love to share,� Lang said. Gross, for one, is happy that Lang is sharing her talent and thinks there were several elements that made Lang’s speech a winner. “It was like Carol Bur-

nett in her prime: going at it and having the audience in the palm of her hand. Pacing is another thing; she had great pacing. She had great pausing. Her body language just stuck out ‌ and she played to the crowd,â€? Gross said. He may be going off just one speech, but Gross still thinks that Lang has star quality. “She’s very kindhearted and very normal. ‌ She’s just sort of softspoken. But boy, she gets onstage – she becomes someone else. I’d love to see what happens in the next five years,â€? Gross said. “She does have greatness within her.â€? Contact Jody Peters at jody.peters@ecm-inc.com.

CenterPoint Energy receives Tree Trust award CenterPoint Energy was recently honored with the 2017 Community Partner Award from Tree Trust in Minnesota. For more than 20 years, CenterPoint Energy has supported the organization’s Learning with Trees Program as it partners with local schools

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Education District 196 teachers recognized for enhancing learning with technology

High School learning community.� Semmler was a former science teacher at Rosemount High who returned to Rosemount after teaching at an international school in Myanmar and briefly serving as an adRosemount High ministrator at a school School Information and in St. Paul. Her teaching Technology Integration background and kind and Specialist Susan Semmler caring personality attract and Highland Elementary teachers and students School 4th Grade to the library, Teacher Kim where they find Scheuring are this her always smilyear’s recipients ing and eager to of the TIES Exhelp them improve ceptional Teacher their teaching and Awards in District learning with tech196. nology. Sponsored by Susan “Susan has bethe education Semmler come a leader in technology coopthe vision and erative TIES, the planning for our annual awards school’s integrahonor teachers in tion of technolomember districts gy,� her colleagues who effectively inwrote. tegrate technology Kim Scheurinto the learning Kim ing was an early process. Semmler Scheuring adopter to inteand Scheuring will grating technology be recognized along with into her daily instruction. other recipients during the In 2014, she was one of TIES annual conference approximately 40 teachers Dec. 12 in Minneapolis. in District 196 selected to Susan Semmler is cred- help pave the way for othited by her colleagues with ers in learning how to efrevitalizing Rosemount fectively use technology in High School’s library into a classroom where every a place that is a hub of student has access to a activity throughout the learning device. school day. Her 4th grade students “She converted unused use technology in a variety spaces into makerspaces, of ways that align with the flex spaces with green framework of the district’s screens and a new confer- learning and technology ence room with flexible vision of: 1) accessing and seating and multimedia analyzing information; 2) options,� her nomination collaborating and comreads. “The result is that municating; 3) innovating, the library is now the creating and publishing; 4) center of the Rosemount digital citizenship.

Last year, her class developed a website about an author they were studying. They published what they learned about her life, her journey as an author and information about the books she had written. When the website was complete, they shared it with an authentic audience that included the author herself. “Kim is a life-long learner who listens to her students to determine how to effectively utilize technology based on the learning her students need,� her nomination reads.

Local students in Trinity’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ Burnsville and Eagan residents AnneMarie Bittner, Sarah Ellingson, Ethan Johnson, Maggie King, Ben Kocon, Tommy Reinhardt, Becca Joy Root, Ransom Schmidt and Zhouyi Shen will be performing in Trinity School at River Ridge’s production of “A Christmas Carol,� adapted from the Charles Dickens’ classic. Admission is free. The live radio play performances will be held Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. at Trinity School, 601 River Ridge Pkwy., Eagan. There is limited seating Dec. 21, so call 651789-2890 to inquire about availability. For more information visit www.tsrr.org.

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Peyton Schroeder of Rosemount was selected as Miss Teen Minnesota USA 2018 during Sunday’s pageant at the Ames Center in Burnsville. A capacity crowd filled the theater for the finals, when a panel of judges also selected Kalie Wright of Eagle Bend as Miss Minnesota USA. Both titleholders will compete next year at the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA national pageants. Both will each receive thousands of dollars in prizes and awards. During their reign, winners are given the tools to personally and professionally enrich others by providing humanitarian efforts to affect positive change, all while developing their personal career goals.

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Farmington families enjoyed the city’s annual Trains & Treats event, which took place Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Rambling River Center. Attendees enjoyed a train display and tasty concoctions, and Santa Claus made an appearance for the younger crowd, too.

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Rosemount High School students will perform OnStage 2017 “Viva Las Vegas� during public performances this week at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. 2, along with a 2 p.m. show Sunday, Dec. 3, in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Additional 7 p.m. performances will be Thursday, Dec. 7, through Saturday, Dec. 9. Ticket prices are adults $9, students $5 and seniors $7. Doors open one-half hour prior to curtain. To purchase tickets online go to http://rhstheaterarts.seatyourself.biz. The Rosemount High School Performing Arts Center Box Office is at 3335 142nd St. W. To reach the box office by phone, call 651-683-6969 ext. 37540.

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Cartoons and monster cereals Burnsville artist pursues book project on the side

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Burnsville artist Cedric Hohnstadt is raising money to publish a book of original cartoons he calls “Mostly Nonsense.� His day job has its own share of whimsy. Working from his basement studio, Hohnstadt was once hired to illustrate the backs of the “monster cereal� boxes — the General Mills products that include Count Chocula and Franken Berry. He also collaborated on two bonus characters, Yummy Mummy and Fruit Brute, that made the front of the box. “And I’ve done one for Cocoa Puffs as well — I did the back of that cereal box,� said Hohnstadt, 45. After two decades as a professional illustrator, with three young daughters and a wife who chose to stay home raising them for 10 years, this artist is not starving. “If you’re a professional and a good business person, you can do OK as an artist,� said Hohnstadt, who counts the Hasbro toy company as one of his

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Professional illustrator and cartoonist Cedric Hohnstadt works out of his basement studio in Burnsville. chief clients. “I’m not rich or anything, but I’m making a living.� In his spare time Hohnstadt has been strengthening his chops as a funnyman and cartoonist. A while back he started adding puns and other humorous text to the usually silly sketches he had been making to keep his skills sharp. “But now I’ve been do-

ing this for over two years, and I’ve got over 100 gag comics,� said Hohnstadt, whose personal publishing debut was a small 2016 booklet of “Sketchbook Silliness� he sent to clients and sold at conventions and online. “Some of them have been pretty widely shared. There are websites where people just post funny memes and

stuff. Some of them, like 9gag, Imgur and Bored Panda, have put my stuff on the front page.� His “Mostly Nonsense� project, which continues the “Sketchbook Silliness theme,� is about halfway to its $4,500 crowdfunding goal on Kickstarter. If it doesn’t make it by Dec. 7, the crowdfunding will disappear and Hohnstadt

will have to decide whether to self-publish the 112page book of cartoons and smaller illustrations. But he’s encouraged by the support. “People are sharing my cartoons,� Hohnstadt said. “They seem to like ’em.� He’s a fan of comedy who as a kid memorized Bill Cosby stand-up routines from the albums his parents bought. “There are theories about what’s funny and what’s not,� said Hohnstadt, who has begun reading books on humor. “There are techniques and gimmicks people can use.� As a cartoonist, he doesn’t court controversy. “Most of what I do is just silly, goofy nonsense,� Hohnstadt said. “I try really hard to be noncontroversial, very family-friendly, kind of the opposite of a lot of humor now. People value authenticity. I think that’s a good thing. ... But I think there’s a trend in comedy now to equate authenticity with snark or a kind of cynicism. And I don’t necessarily agree with that.�

Doing most of his work on the computer, Hohnstadt occasionally departs from light humor to make a cartoon illustrating his strong Christian faith. His most popular work, which drew 15,000 Facebook “likes,� is titled “Atheist Logic.� The fourpanel cartoon shows a man marveling at architecture, art and engineering. “The last panel was the same guy looking at trees and mountains and everything else and saying, ‘Clearly, nobody made any of this,’ � Hohnstadt said. “Not too snarky, hopefully, but that was slightly jabby, more jabby than I normally want to get. I don’t know if I’d necessarily want to do that again, but it got shared like crazy.� Hohnstadt’s work is at www.cedricstudio.com and www.sketchbooksilliness.com. The book’s Kickstarter page is at http://kck.st/2AiVpj0. Contact John Gessner at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or 952-846-2031.

CAE researcher to speak to Metro Republican Women Researcher, lawyer and writer for the Center of the American Experiment, Kim Crockett will speak about federal government’s

effort to relocate refugees in Minnesota, who pays for the resettlement and social service expenses for the refugees during the Dec. 9

breakfast meeting of the Metro Republican Women at Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive in Mendota Heights.

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ket Association Institute and educator with the Taxpayers League of Minnesota, she merged with CAE to create one voice for conservative and free market policy. Her research and advocacy focus has been on public unions and labor law, public pensions, the Metropolitan Council and the estate tax impact on Minnesota long term economic health. Her framework for policy work is federalism and the rule of law. A breakfast buffet will be served at 8:30 a.m. and program begins at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members

and $15 for students. With no reservations, the cost is $25. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged. Those interested may go to metrogopwomen.org to pay online or make a reservation and pay at the door. Reservations are requested by Tuesday, Dec. 5. Metro Republican Women is part of the Minnesota Federation of Republican Women and National Federation of Republican Women. With 80 current members, Metro Republican Women is the largest and most active club in the Minnesota.

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End-of-year festivities at Farmington temple Minnesota Hindu Milan Mandir’s Cultural Fest takes place on Dec. 2 by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The holiday season can be stressful for many people, but it can also be a time of celebration. Minnesota Hindu Milan Mandir, a Hindu temple located in Farmington, is inviting the community to its annual Cultural Fest on Saturday, Dec. 2, to celebrate both the good and bad times of the past year and look forward to the year to come. Since 2014, the temple has been housed in Farmington at 501 Walnut St. Prior to that, it was located in Eagan. It moved to Farmington when the organization realized it needed more space. Satya Balroop, general secretary for the temple, said that the temple has something for everyone, whether that’s meditation or giving thanks, so that “anyone can come and find something for their individual self to practice in their daily life.�

“People who are interested ‌ usually would come forward and bathe into this joy and bliss that we try to promote,â€? Balroop said. “I wouldn’t say that everybody is rushing in to want to be in that kind of environment, because ‌ people have their own personal goal in mind of what they call joy or love or fun.â€? That theme of inclusivity will be apparent at the upcoming Cultural Fest, Balroop said. “We usually have people of all races, all colors. Caste or creed doesn’t have an existence there. People of all religions, races, they come forward and they enjoy the event because it’s just having fun together and not recognizing what they look like or what their religion is,â€? she said. Balroop said the festival is an opportunity to bring the community together to “rally all the strength that we need to take us to the end of the year.â€? She said they celebrate everything

that has been accomplished in 2017. “Togetherness, love, the good times and not so good times, our gains and losses, things we have accomplished and also our failures. Friends and foes, joys and sorrows, dull moments and cheerfulness. Everything that we have experienced throughout the year,â€? Balroop said. The festivities include Bollywood, Bharatanatyam and Kathak dancers, vocalists and East and West Indian cuisine. Balroop said they’ve made this an annual event because they feel it’s important for the community. “It gives people a little encouragement that the next year is full with joy and bliss. What we have experienced throughout the year ‌ makes us stronger and it unites us together so that we are able to move on and accomplish even greater things in our next year,â€? Balroop said. Everyone is invited to at-

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The Milan Mandir Cultural Fest is an annual end-of-year celebration that features singing, dancing and food and takes place Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. tend, whether they practice Hinduism or not. Balroop added that everything the temple does is open to the public, and ultimately the festival is just a chance to have fun. “It’s like a melting pot. You just come and dissolve

in the happiness that we try to create there with music and fun and dances and food,� Balroop said. The Cultural Fest will be held at 501 Walnut St. in the Milan Mandir Auditorium from 6-9:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased

at the door; the entry donation is $10 per person and children under 5 years old can attend for free. Contact Jody Peters at jody. peters@ecm-inc.com.

Lakeville graduate influences perception of young workers Owodunni works to fight stereotypes by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Much like generations before, young professionals are working toward success as they leave college and start their careers. Lakeville North High School graduate Shayla Owodunni is currently a 27-year-old finance manager at Expedia in Seattle. She was recently chosen to be featured in the Wall Street Journal as a voice for young workers for her impact in the corporate world. The former Lakeville resident never saw herself leaving Minnesota and originally planned on becoming a lawyer or working in advertising. She changed course while attending col-

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my work,� she said. “(I am) looking at each role and asking if I can infuse my personality into that role and make it my own.� The Lakeville Young Professionals committee acknowledges those who are not only young at age but young at heart as well. “A lot of businesses in Lakeville have younger professionals that are driving longevity and that’s a big asset for us and the city of Lakeville,� Young Professionals co-chair Brianne Lawrence said. Lawrence owns Edge Real Estate Service in Lakeville and has worked at her profession for 15 years. She has also worked with professionals of all ages and sees the impact networking with other likeminded young professionals has on the community and in her own business.

“When I have stresses or things that are impacting me, there are usually other people in my shoes. ‌ It’s been nice having people I can bounce ideas off of and have support as well. It’s especially nice for younger people who are professionals,â€? she said. Owodunni said she works to stay focused on maintaining a professional attitude and executive presence and not reflect what people may assume about her. Doing her homework and not walking into a meeting unprepared is one way she says she can control one negative perception of millennials. “After I do my part, people are really going to think what they want to. I can’t be everyone’s friend and not everyone is going to like me and that’s OK,â€? she said.

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Sports Lightning out of the gate quickly with two victories Eastview 2nd in preseason Class 4A rankings by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Two programs stand out for remarkable consistency in Class 4A girls basketball – Hopkins, which has been in the state championship game six of the last seven years, and Eastview, which has been third or higher at state the last five seasons. So it should be no surprise those were the top two teams in the 2017-18 preseason rankings released by Minnesota Basketball News. Eastview did its part to justify the pollsters’ faith by beating White Bear Lake and Orono on consecutive nights last weekend at the Pat Paterson Thanksgiving Tournament at Hamline University. It’s still November and the playoffs aren’t until March, but the Lightning is looking at ways to be strong enough to not only get to the state tournament for the seventh consecutive year but get over what coach Molly Kasper called the “semifinal hump.” In Kasper’s first two seasons as Lightning head coach the team reached the Class 4A semifinals, lost to Hopkins, then won the third-place game. This year’s team has a

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Eastview’s Lauren Glas passes to Megan Walstad during the Lightning’s victory over White Bear Lake last Friday at Hamline University. Division I-bound player in senior forward Megan Walstad (Wisconsin-Milwaukee), but if the first two games are an indication Walstad won’t have to carry Eastview every night. “Everyone forgets that although we lost a lot of scoring, we also had Mariah Alipate come back off an ACL (injury),” Kasper said. “We actually returned four starters, which sounds odd because we lost five seniors who contributed a lot.” The Lightning’s top two scorers from last season, Rachel Ranke and Allie Pickrain, now are playing

college basketball. It took a while for Eastview to find its way offensively in a 61-44 victory over White Bear Lake last Friday, but once it did it had nine players in the scorebook, including Walstad with a game-high 19 points. Junior forward Lauren Glas added 13 points. The game was tied 3535 about midway through the second half before Eastview pulled away with a 26-9 run. As was often the case with previous Lightning teams, defense triggered the run. “Coach said we had something like 17 steals, so that was really great,” Wal-

stad said. “In the beginning we were having some difficulties on defense, but stepping that up and getting the stops helped us get what we needed on offense.” Kasper said the Lightning needed a few minutes to adapt from practice speed to game speed, and once the players did that they were fine. “We had huge sparks off the bench,” Kasper said. “A well-rounded team is when you have people step up off the bench. We had that activity. We have a lot of defense-minded girls.” Junior guard Macy

Guebert and senior forward Andrea Abrams were starters last season. Junior Emma Carpenter and ninth-grader Cassidy Carson will be part of the guard rotation. Carpenter came off the bench for last year’s varsity. Carson played limited minutes on varsity, but according to Kasper was the first eighth-grader in Eastview history to make the junior varsity/varsity group. Senior Courtney Carson and juniors Glas and Jordan Morris are forwards. A number of the players already have significant varsity experience; Carpenter, Guebert and Glas moved up as freshmen. “We can go small or big and use it to our advantage on either end,” Kasper said. “Megan, Andrea and Mariah have the outside shot. We have length with Macy, and Cassidy coming off the bench. Cassidy is a 6-foot point guard, so she can defend a lot of people.” Eastview breezed past Orono 66-27 on Saturday in the second round of the Hamline tourney. Walstad had 22 points and seven rebounds and Alipate had 10 points and seven rebounds. Guebert had nine points and Carpenter handed out seven assists. Only one Orono player scored more than three points.

The Lightning figures to be tested by ninthranked St. Michael-Albertville in the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopkins High School. Walstad expects a better performance from her team. “Defensively, we just need to have trust in each other and I think we’re getting there,” she said. Last year Eastview lost both of its regular-season games against Lakeville North as North went on to win the South Suburban Conference championship. The Lightning got some revenge in the state tournament, defeating the Panthers in the third-place game. North was third in the preseason Class 4A rankings, and the longtime rivals will face each other Dec. 12 at Eastview High School. Beating Lakeville North – or any other topranked team – requires a collaborative effort, which is why the team is asking the players to look at things from a broader perspective. Kasper said the coaches want the players to focus on ways to make their teammates better. Walstad put it succinctly: “We don’t want to be selfish players. We want to be selfless.” Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

Boys hockey preview: several Girls hoops preview: Who can challenge Lightning, Panthers? could threaten for SSC title by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Murray, 2 p.m. Saturday. Outlook: Junior Zach Anderson and senior Nate Bordson were the Lightning’s leading scorers last season, both with 26 points. They picked up this season where they left off last year as each had six points in the Lightning’s first two games. Junior Adam Kratz had five points in the first two games, and senior Chris Fan is another returning forward. Seniors Joey Stillings and Lenny Nunn return on defense, and senior Ben Beattie had a 2.69 goals-against average in 19 games last season. This could be a team ready to take the next step, judging by its schedule – the Lightning takes on state powers St. Thomas Academy and Hill-Murray this week.

Although the South Suburban Conference isn’t heavily represented in the Let’s Play Hockey state Class AA boys rankings – Lakeville North is the only team in the top 20 – it still looks to be a competitive winter on local rinks. The conference has 2017 Class AA fourthplace finisher Lakeville South, defending league champion Prior Lake and 15th-ranked Lakeville North among the contenders for the championship. Other SSC teams such as Burnsville, Eagan, Eastview and Apple Valley also will try to figure out how to muster a challenge for St. Thomas Academy, the defending Section 3AA champion and favorApple Valley ite to repeat this season. Coach: Chris Sikich. Following are capsule Last season: 8-18 overpreviews of South Suball, 4-14 conference, lost urban teams in the Sun in Section 3AA quarterfiThisweek coverage area: nals. 2017-18 so far: 2-0; deEastview feated Bloomington JefCoach: Drey Bradley. ferson 2-1 and Park of Last season: 14-11-1 Cottage Grove 6-5. overall, 10-7-1 conference, Next game: at Hastings, lost in Section 3AA quar7:30 p.m. Thursday. terfinals. Outlook: The Eagles 2017-18 so far: 2-0; defeated Park of Cottage are hoping one-goal victoGrove 5-3 and Blooming- ries in their first two games can get them started on ton Jefferson 5-4. Next game: vs. Hill- the right path. The Eagles return three of their

top four scorers from last year (Will Wright, Parker Jamison and Ryan Gale), although they will be looking for more offense after averaging barely two goals a game in 2016-17. Apple Valley has some veterans on defense, including seniors Ethan Michaelson, Ryan Daggett and Nick Plagge, and goalies Ethan Kapps and Lucky Bolden both played on varsity last season. Corey Zuelow scored three goals in the first two games.

Burnsville Coach: Janne Kivihalme. Last season: 17-9-1 overall, 14-3-1 conference, reached Section 3AA semifinals. 2017-18 so far: 0-1; lost to Hill-Murray 3-2. Next game: at St. Michael-Albertville, 3 p.m. Saturday. Outlook: Regardless of how many new players join the varsity roster, the Blaze usually finds a way to remain competitive. This year’s team figures to rely heavily on senior Brehdan Engum, who not only is the top defenseman but the leading returning scorer (24 points last season). Junior Logan Kittleson and senior Robbie Wedan are among the returning forwards.

Just two SSC teams ranked in preseason top 20 by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Eight girls basketball teams in the South Suburban Conference are anxious to prove they’re not just afterthoughts. The Minnesota Basketball News preseason Class 4A rankings had just two South Suburban teams in the top 20 – Eastview at No. 2 and Lakeville North at No. 3. That makes sense, as the Lightning and Panthers were third and fourth in the 2017 state tournament and both have multiple returning starters. The question is, who will challenge the Lightning and Panthers? That’s just starting to be sorted out. Following are capsule previews of the teams in the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area:

Apple Valley Coach: Bryan Doughty. Last season: 21-7 overall, 13-5 conference, reached Class 4A, Section 3 semifinals. Next game: at Park of Cottage Grove, 7 p.m. Friday.

Outlook: Jeremy Gordon stepped down as head coach after guiding the Eagles to their best season in years. But there’s still talent in place for Doughty, who begins his first season at Apple Valley. Senior forward Brynne Rolland was the team’s second-leading scorer last season, averaging 17.4 points. Mykel Parham, a 6-foot-2 forward, is expected to have a much bigger role this season after being honorable mention all-conference last season. Senior Molly Moynihan and junior Megan Baer have varsity experience at guard.

winning two games at a tournament at Hamline University. Senior forward Megan Walstad, who has signed with Wisconsin-Milwaukee, scored 40 points in the Lightning’s first two games. Also back are starters Macy Guebert and Andrea Abrams, as well as senior forward Mariah Alipate, who missed last season because of a knee injury. The Lightning also has high expectations for ninth-grader Cassidy Carson, a 6-foot point guard.

Burnsville Coach: Maurice Hodges.

Eastview Coach: Molly Kasper. Last season: 25-7 overall, 14-4 conference, won Class 4A, Section 3 playoffs, finished third in state tournament. 2017-18 so far: 2-0; defeated White Bear Lake 61-44 and Orono 66-27. Next game: vs. St. Michael-Albertville at Breakdown Tip-Off Classic, 11 a.m. Saturday, Hopkins High School. Outlook: The Lightning graduated the top two scorers from a team that finished third in the state tournament, but last weekend looked like it hasn’t missed a step in

Last season: 5-22 overall, 2-16 conference, lost in first round of Class 4A, Section 3 playoffs. 2017-18 so far: 1-1; lost to Henry Sibley 45-43, defeated Bloomington Jefferson 63-58. Next game: vs. Edina, 7 p.m. Friday. Outlook: The Blaze, which hasn’t had a winning season since 200910, will look for a fresh start under Hodges, who takes over after coaching in the Prior Lake boys program. Top returnee is sophomore guard Zhane Thompson, an honorable mention all-conference player last season.

Notebook: Want AV hoops tickets? Get them early by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

If you are planning to watch the Dec. 7 Apple Valley vs. Minnehaha Academy boys basketball game in person, it probably wouldn’t be a good idea to wait until the day of the game to get your ticket. On Wednesday, the school began selling tickets to the public for the game that will showcase two of the country’s top high school point guards, Tre Jones of Apple Valley and Jalen Suggs of Minnehaha Academy. AVHS students, teachers and staff were allowed to buy tickets before the public sale began. Whatever tickets remain can be purchased at the school from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, through Wednesday, Dec. 6. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Dec. 7, one hour before tipoff.

The game will be televised on ESPNU, making it the second time Apple Valley has been on national television. ESPN also televised a Dec. 2013 game between Apple Valley and Whitney Young of Chicago that featured Apple Valley guard Tyus Jones and Whitney Young center Jahlil Okafor, both of whom had signed to play at Duke University. After one season at Duke – in which the Blue Devils won the national championship – Tyus Jones and Okafor declared for the NBA draft. Jones was drafted by Cleveland and then traded to Minnesota, where he is in his third season with the Timberwolves. Okafor plays for the Philadelphia 76’ers. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski and associate head coach Jeff Capel came to Apple Valley for the 2013 game to watch their future players. Tre Jones signed with Duke on Nov. 8, but it’s not known whether Krzyzewski will

attend the Dec. 7 game. Duke does not have a game that night. Tre Jones led Apple Valley to the 2017 state Class 4A championship and Suggs’ Minnehaha Academy team won the Class 2A title. Suggs, who is a sophomore, already has a number of college scholarship offers, including one from Minnesota. The game against Minnehaha Academy will be the second of the 2017-18 season for Apple Valley, which opens at home against Robbinsdale Armstrong on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

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the summer. It’s also the second year it will be at U.S. Bank Stadium. Kickoff is 3 p.m. Ninety-seven players will be split between North and South teams. Among players on the South roster are Lakeville North defensive back Braden Walsh, Burnsville running back Tre Thomas, Apple Valley offensive lineman Spencer Rolland, Lakeville South offensive lineman Matt Borowicz, Rosemount offensive lineman Jacob Smith and Apple Valley defensive lineman Riley Hansen. East Ridge head coach Dan Fritze, an Eagan High School alumnus, will be head coach of the South team. Dave Fritze, former Eagan head coach and currently an assistant coach at East Ridge, is director of the allstar game.

Larsen (Eagan), Matt Percival (Eastview) and Bill Tschida (Farmington) – were among 37 administrators recognized by the Minnesota State High School League on Saturday for their work in building citizenship and character. The recognition ceremony took place during halftime of the state Class 5A football championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium. The administrators cited took part in the MSHSL’s Why We Play InsideOut program, which seeks to redefine the role of interscholastic sports by, among other things, steering them away from a winat-all-costs mentality. The Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee Legacy Fund also took part in the program.

Several players from the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area will be part of the Minnesota Football Showcase on Dec. 9 at U.S. Bank Stadium. This is the second year the Email Mike Shaughnessy at high school all-star game has AD awards been played in December after Three local high school ac- mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com. previously taking place during tivities directors – Sandra Setter

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CHOIR, from 1A well. He would start out with a Gershwin rhapsody and move into the “Ose Shalom� melody,� Sagen said. Gotler, the clarinet player, moved to Florida after he retired, but he returned to Eastview each winter to open “Ose Shalom.� After he passed away, the directors asked one of his students, Aria Stiles, to play the “Ose Shalom� introduction on her violin in his place. “She was such a great improviser. She can do anything on the violin. We had her start playing it, and she made her own twist to it,� Sagen said. Stiles played the introduction several years during her high school violin career, and continued to play it many years after graduating. “As a violin player, it’s a rare opportunity to kick off songs in the commercial world because that is usually the drummer’s or guitar player’s role,� Stiles said. “In the case of Ose GROCERY, from 1A she said. “Our cooking, 80 percent of what we cook requires ingredients that can really only be found here.� Although she’s lived in Lakeville for five years, she decided to build Mantra Bazaar in centrally-located Apple Valley. She said before opening Mantra Bazaar, if she wanted groceries she had to travel to Bloomington or Eagan — at least a 20 to 25 minute drive. “Apple Valley is centrally located — Lakeville would have been too far south,� she said. “Although the Lakeville Indian community has been growing by leaps and bounds, we felt that from a business standpoint this was the best location.� Even people who aren’t used to shopping at Indian groceries have been stopping in for the specialized products. Kuttuva estimates about 20 percent of

Shalom, I was given the freedom to incorporate what I learned at Belmont University as a commercial violin major and make it a grand entrance.� Although Sagen retired eight years ago, the current choir directors, Greg Douma, Kari Douma and Megan Cox, have kept the tradition going. On Monday, Dec. 18, the audience in the Eastview Performing Arts Center will include parents, community members, and alumni — lots of alumni. And the alumni won’t just be there to listen — they’ll be ready to join in. “As the school got older, we noticed college students or older students were coming back, and we started bringing the alumni up on the stage for the finale,� Douma said. “The second concert we did that at, we had dozens and dozens of alumni come up — to the point where we are busting at the seams.� Now, it’s become a tradition. During each perfor-

mance of “Ose Shalom,� the director invites alumni to go on stage and join the choir. “As a director, I’m up there and seeing two siblings of a current student who are up there. I’m seeing a former student standing by her sister who is now in the choir. I’ll scan the crowd and see people I haven’t seen for several years, maybe even a decade,� Douma said. Although most of the choir students do not go on to major in music or become professional vocalists, many still find ways to make music a part of their lives by joining college or community choirs after graduation. Even those who don’t actively participate in choirs come home each year to sing “Ose Shalom.� “It’s a really cool moment personally speaking because it reminds you the power of music,� Douma said. “People can graduate and go on to their own lives and their own courses of study — most cases not music — and then come

back and jump in.� Audrey Riddle, an alum of the Rosemount High School Choir and mother of two Eastview High School choir alum, has seen firsthand how meaningful this tradition can be. “It’s wonderful to see the impact the choral program at Eastview has had on the students,� Riddle said. “I know that many of them put this date on their calendar after they go away to college because they can’t wait to come back and see old friends, parents of friends, teachers and just to show their support for the choirs.� Sagen said the tradition promotes one of the main goals of the Eastview choral program: to develop life-long singers. “Our goal always was to provide students positive singing experiences so that they will want to continue it,� Sagen said. “We wanted them to realize singing is something you can do when you are done with schooling — something you can do throughout life.� Riddle has found music

to be a meaningful part of her own life, and seen it in her daughters’ lives as well. “I think music is the universal language for everyone. It has the power to bring us together from all over the world and I think our young people especially need to know how music can help them celebrate and remember good times but also get through dark times as they go through life,� Riddle said. Stiles agrees that music is a language for all — even those who don’t consider themselves musicians. “The great thing about music is that it’s such a universal language that you don’t have to sing or play an instrument to enjoy it. I always say to people who regretfully let me know that they played an instrument at a younger age, we always need an audience. No matter the culture or age, people are always going to love music and be around it. It is ingrained within us.� Eastview is not the only District 196 high school with a winter concert tradition. The choral concert at

Apple Valley High School concludes with “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,� Rosemount High School has concluded its winter choral concert with “Night of Silence� for the past 20 years and Eagan High School sings Carl Nygard’s “Carols Around� every year. Each of these closing traditions brings the choral community together in its own unique way. Eastview High School’s takes place on Monday, Dec. 18, with performances at 6 and 8 p.m. Eagan High School will hold two performances on Monday, Dec. 18 as well, one at 6 and one at 7:30 p.m. Apple Valley High School’s will be at 7 p.m. on Monday Dec. 18. Rosemount High School will host concerts on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. The winter concerts for each of the four high schools are free and open to the public.

her clientele are non-Indian customers. So, what’s in the store? Kuttuva is excited about the wide selection of lentils they have to offer customers. She said although lentils are used in many Indian dishes, they are a popular option for vegetarians and vegans of diverse cultural backgrounds. Mantra Bazaar also offers a variety of Indian spices, including whole bay leaves and cloves. Customers may be surprised to find a variety of packaged and ready-to-eat Indian dishes, as well as a wide variety of frozen foods from northern and southern regions of India, including vegetables and breads. Customers can find frozen naan, chapatti and stuffed paratha. In the refrigerator section, customers will find juices, basil seed drinks and yogurt. They’ll also find fresh produce including mangoes, guava, papaya,

sugar cane and jackfruit. In addition to rice and atta flour, customers will find everything from ghee to coconut milk, mango pulp to pickles and chutneys. The store also sells many kinds of Ayurveda supplements. Kuttuva said she is hoping to create guides so customers can learn more about the uses for each supplement while in the store, but until then she is happy to help customers discern which supplements are best for them. Everything in the home decor section of the store is handmade and imported directly from India. Customers will find handicrafts such as vases, masks, tray sets, decorative shelves, bottle holders, clocks and photo frames. “The handicraft industry is huge in India. They are super talented and we’ve always felt there is a huge potential there,� she said. “We wanted to bring

it here and share it with everyone.� Mantra Bazaar carries casual and partyware appropriate for a variety of get-togethers. In the boutique, customers will find hand-embroidered dresses, tops and tunics. They’ll also find handmade silkthread jewelry and pashmina scarves made of 100 percent silk or wool. Kuttuva said the store has faced a few challenges in its first few months, but out of all of them, getting the word out has been the most difficult. She said many potential customers are in the habit of shopping at Indian groceries near their places of employment, and she wants to let people know there is now a store more located more conveniently to their homes. Giving customers the best value for the best price has also been a challenge, but Kuttuva said she’s able to buy most of Mantra Ba-

zaar’s food products in bulk and offer the savings to the customers — allowing them to stay competitive with nearby grocery chains Cub and Aldi. Kuttuva spends about 12 hours a day at the store, working to make improvements. As the store continues to develop, Kuttuva hopes to create meal kits for customers to purchase and get an introduction to Indian cooking. Kuttuva and Prakash are also considering selling their boutique and home decor items online, and they looking to create a small deli and expand the boutique area in the store. The store opened on Sep. 8, but Kuttuva and Prakash decided to wait until they could get a few more items on their shelves before scheduling the ribbon cutting. The ceremony, in partnership with the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be on Friday, Dec. 15, and is open to

the public. Because the store will have been open for 98 days, Mantra Bazaar will be gearing up for a 100-day celebration as well. The store will offer special promotions from the time of the ribbon cutting through the new year. Kuttuva said as the weather cools down, Mantra Bazaar will start providing customers with a free cup of chai while they shop. Mantra Bazaar is located in the Granada Center, off Cedar Ave, at 14809 Granada Ave, Apple Valley. It is open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. with extended weekend hours. For more information, people can visit the company website at www. mantra-bazaar.business. site or find Mantra Bazaar on Facebook.

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DEVELOP, from 1A Creating jobs by supporting businesses, providing residents with a safe and healthy environment and maintaining a high quality of life for residents — these are some of the goals outlined in Apple Valley’s Comprehensive plan. The Apple Valley City Council adopted its 2030 Comprehensive Plan, a “blueprint for growth and development of the community,” in 2010. Today, many of those goals remain the same, and Apple Valley is looking for new ways to innovate while continuing to support ongoing plans for growth and improvement. The Apple Valley Planning commission is in the process of refining that plan and preparing strategies for the 2040 update.

Nordquist said one of the greatest challenges in putting the update together is the lack of current data, as the next U.S. Census won’t occur until April of 2020. “We are always 10 years behind with our planning and data, but because it’s the 2040 plan, we are always 25 years ahead,” Nordquist said. The Apple Valley Planning Commission approved informal work sessions for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update at its Nov. 1 meeting. It held a special informal meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15 to discuss issues of sustainability, energy and conservation, and on Wednesday, Nov. 29 to discuss the Community Context and Land Use chapters of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The city will take its plans to the Met Coun-

cil in June for review and finalization and have a complete, final and accepted update by the end of 2018. The second development trend, according to Nordquist, is hot markets for single-family and multi-family homes. Between 2016 and 2018, approximately 14,000 multi-family units will be constructed in Apple Valley. Although that seems like a huge addition, Apple Valley is playing catch-up. With the exception of a few buildings here and there the last major construction of multi-family housing took place in 2005. “Today, we are balancing out the market that didn’t occur between 2005 and 2016. When people see all the apartments and wonder what’s going on — it’s just the market averaging out.”

As the City of Apple Valley has developed, its begun offering housing that caters to multiple niches — families, young people, retired couples, senior living. “We are not building multi-unit housing because we all like that. We are building it as part of the variety of housing choices that a healthy community needs in its marketplace,” Nordquist said. Managed and organic – those are the words Nordquist used to describe Apple Valley’s housing growth. He said Apple Valley is approaching, and will be by 2040, a “fully developed city.” “It meets the needs of residents,” Nordquist said. “Because of all the things we are, what we believe is: we are a community for a lifetime.” It appears people are

moving to Apple Valley and staying, as housing units have extremely low vacancy rates. Currently, rental housing vacancy in Apple Valley is less than 2 percent. “Some might call us a bedroom community – meaning our largest land use is housing — but I think we are more than that,” Nordquist said. “We fill it in with retail, institutions, parks and roads and trails, ponds and lakes and all that stuff.” Over the past several years, Apple Valley has seen growth ranging from the single-family housing around the Cobble Stone development to multifamily units at the Gabella Apartments. He said integrating affordable housing into market-rate housing has helped this growth. Business Attraction,

LEGAL NOTICES MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Ten Jeannie PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 15838 Cobblestone Lake Pkwy Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): Thuy L Nguyen 15838 Cobblestone Lake Pkwy Apple Valley, MN 55124 Tawen Fong 15838 Cobblestone Lake Pkwy Apple Valley, MN 55124 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: November 14, 2017 SIGNED BY: tawen fong Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek November 24, December 1, 2017 757225

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROCEEDINGS FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC GROUNDS IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Building, 7100 147th Street W., at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Thursday, December 28, 2017, to consider the matter of vacation of the following described public grounds in the City of Apple Valley, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 412.851: That part of the drainage and utility easement lying within Lot 1, Block 9, THE LEGACY OF APPLE VALLEY NORTH, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence easterly 54.31 feet along the north line of said Lot 1 being a non-tangential curve to the right having a radius of 4970.00 feet, a central angle of 0 degrees 37 minutes 34 seconds and a chord bearing of South 87 degrees 18 minutes 06 seconds East to the point of beginning; thence on a bearing of South a distance of 34.30 feet; thence North 80 degrees 27 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 147.80 feet to the north line of said Lot 1; thence westerly along said north line to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom the North 5 feet thereof. And All drainage and utility easements lying within Block 10, THE LEGACY OF APPLE VALLEY NORTH, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposal will be heard at this meeting. DATED this 21day of November, 2017. /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek December 1, 2017 759682

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NORTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY NORTHERN LIGHTS 2019 EXPANSION/ROCHESTER PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Northern Natural Gas Company (Northern) proposes to construct and operate pipeline facilities in Minnesota, as part of the Northern Lights 2019 Expansion/Rochester (Project). The Project will provide reliable natural gas services to expanding markets in the region. The Northern Lights 2019 component of the project, as proposed, consists of (all locations in Minnesota): (1) a 2.7-mile 36-inch-diameter extension of Northern’s Ventura North E-line in Freeborn County; (2) a 4.2-mile 8-inch-diameter extension of Northern’s Alexandria branch line in Morrison County; (3) a 1.9-mile 24-inch-diameter extension of Northern’s Willmar D branch line in Scott and Dakota counties; (4) a 3.1-mile 24-inch-diameter loop of Northern’s Willmar D branch line in Carver County; (5) a 10.2-mile 24-inch-diameter greenfield Rockford to Buffalo branch line in Hennepin and Wright counties; (6) a 1.6-mile 6-inch-diameter loop of Northern’s New Prague branch line in Le Sueur County; (7) additional compression at Northern’s Faribault and Owatonna compressor stations located in Rice and Steele counties, respectively; and (8) a new compressor station in Carver County. The project location for the 1.9-mile 24-inch-diameter extension of Northern’s Willmar D branch line in Scott and Dakota counties, is shown below. Northern plans to file an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting approval to construct the Project in accordance with the FERC’s requirements for Section 7(c) projects. Northern is inviting the public to attend an open house where representatives will be ready to meet one-onone with affected stakeholders to present details about the proposed project and to answer questions. There will be no formal presentation and the public may attend at any time during the open houses listed below. Day Tuesday

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DISTRICT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET FOR FY 2017 AND FY 2018

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GENERAL INFORMATION: Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.10, requires that every school board shall publish the subject data of this report. District Name: ISD # 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools District Number: 196 FY 2017 ACTUAL FY 2018 BUDGET FY 2017 FY 2017 ACTUAL JUNE 30, 2017 FY 2018 BUDGET JUNE 30, 2018 EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES FUND BEGINNING REVENUES AND ACTUAL FUND REVENUES AND PROJECTED AND AND FUND BALANCES TRANSFERS IN BALANCES TRANSFERS IN FUND BALANCES TRANSFERS OUT TRANSFERS OUT General Fund/Restricted $1,525,735 $23,289,550 $19,906,016 $4,909,270 $25,214,646 $22,892,280 $7,231,636 General Fund/Other $29,526,476 $324,180,178 $321,980,503 $31,726,151 $327,452,946 $335,107,853 $24,071,244 Food Service Fund $1,708,248 $12,566,999 $12,205,178 $2,070,068 $12,535,819 $12,259,491 $2,346,396 Community Service Fund $1,516,507 $8,914,636 $8,574,200 $1,856,943 $8,786,515 $8,796,496 $1,846,962 Building Construction Fund $127,956,511 $1,147,192 $33,294,959 $95,808,744 $500,000 $62,449,998 $33,858,746 Debt Service Fund $6,331,739 $7,474,670 $10,037,982 $3,768,427 $6,738,620 $9,234,370 $1,272,677 Trust Fund $468,808 $1,601,685 $1,554,268 $516,224 $$$516,224 Internal Service Fund $6,453,630 $47,422,124 $46,571,160 $7,304,595 $44,420,000 $44,870,000 $6,854,595 * OPEB Revocable Trust Fund $26,114,552 $7,093,326 $5,817,254 $27,390,624 $1,730,000 $2,380,000 $26,740,624 OPEB Irrevocable Trust Fund $$$$$$$OPEB Debt Service Fund $1,031,212 $10,133,972 $9,594,800 $1,570,383 $9,917,549 $9,554,500 $1,933,432 TOTAL-ALL FUNDS $202,633,418 $443,824,332 $469,536,320 $176,921,430 $437,296,095 $507,544,988 $106,672,537 CURRENT STATUTORY OPERATING DEBT PER $MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 123B.81 LONG-TERM DEBT Outstanding July 1, 2016 $170,930,000 AMOUNT OF GENERAL FUND DEFICIT, IF ANY, IN N/A EXCESS OF 2.5% OF EXPENDITURES 06/30/2017 Plus: New Issues $Less: Redemeed Issues Outstanding June 30, 2017 SHORT-TERM DEBT Certificates of Indebtedness Other Short-Term Indebtedness Comments: * Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)

$12,460,000 $158,470,000

Retention and Expansion (BARE) — that’s the third development trend. “This has been a focus for us in the last 10 years, and all of it has occurred and all of it is occurring together,” said Nordquist. According to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan’s Economic Development chapter, Apple Valley seeks to attract large employers and create places to work in downtown. The city is also committed to retaining businesses that create jobs for residents, and to supporting new businesses in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Getting businesses to come to Apple Valley, and stay and grow in Apple Valley, ties into the fourth development trend: major company investment. Nordquist cited the recent expansions of companies such as Uponor and Wings Financial as illustrations of progress in this area. The fifth development trend is Orchard Place, what Nordquist called Apple Valley’s “last outpost for job creation.” For the past 30 years, the City’s planning has projected new jobs being created in the soon-tobe 40-acre retail development located at Pilot Knob Road and 157th Street. Once it is developed, it will be a drivable, walkable and bikable section of the City with places for shopping and dining. In line with these five development trends, Apple Valley continues to develop its offerings for housing, jobs, recreation and education. “Every city competes for people to live, work, shop, recreate and learn,” Nordquist said. “A community doesn’t control all of those boxes, but they do provide the opportunities that are designed to address all of those.” People can learn more about the 2040 Comprehensive Plan at www. imagineapplevalley2040. com.

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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES FY 2017 TOTAL ADM SERVED + TUITIONED OUT ADM + ADJUSTED EXTENDED ADM None FY 2017 OPERATING COST PER ADM The complete budget may be inspected upon request to the superintendent.

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A vacancy currently exists on the City of Apple Valley’s Telecommunications Advisory Committee for a three-year term expiring March 1, 2018. The five-member Telecommunications Advisory Committee is a standing committee with the responsibility to advise the City Council on matters relating to cable TV and telecommunications; evaluate cable system performance; provide a forum of first consideration for cable TV complaints regarding service, programming, access and quality of reception; oversee franchise grantee compliance; and evaluate franchise renewal proceedings. The Telecommunications Advisory Committee votes on recommendations, which are then sent to the City Council. This Committee meets the first Monday in March, June and December and the second Monday in September, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Apple Valley Municipal Center. The City Council will fill these vacancies by appointment. Persons interested in submitting their names for consideration must file an application with the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 31, 2018. People can obtain application forms on the City website at www.cityofapplevally. org or at the office of the Apple Valley City Clerk at 7100 147th Street W., Apple Valley, 55124. For more information, people can call 952-953-2506.

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theater and arts briefs Rosemount theater group to perform ‘Murder Among Friends’ The Front Porch Players of Rosemount, in partnership with the Rosemount Area Arts Council, will have auditions in December for its spring 2018 play, “Murder Among Friends.” This comedy/mystery has been described by the New York Times as “clever, amusing, and very surprising,” and by New York’s WABC-TV as “a slick, sophisticated show that is modern and very funny.” The play recounts the interaction of an aging, exceedingly vain actor, his very rich wife and a double dealing, double loving agent in an elegant New York duplex with dialogue crackling with wit and laughs. Angela, the wife and Ted, the agent, are lovers who plan to murder Palmer, the actor, during a contrived robbery on New Year’s Eve. But the actor and agent are also lovers and have an identical plan to do in the wife. A murder occurs, but not one of the planned ones.

Auditions will consist of readings from the script, and will be held on Sunday, Dec. 10, and Monday, Dec. 11, from 5-8 p.m. at the Rosemount Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail in Rosemount. There are no reservations necessary, as people will be auditioned in order of their arrival. Those interested in helping out with any aspect of the theater experience, such as set building, backstage work, ushering, ticket sales, are encouraged to attend the rehearsal. Casting for four males ages 20-50-plus and two females, 2050-plus will fill the roles of Ted Cotton, male, 25-40; Angela Forrester, a bit older than Ted; Palmer Forrester, older male 40s-50s, Marshall, male, 35-50s; Gert, Marshall’s wife 35-50s; Larry Proscuitto, male 20-30s athletic. Rehearsals begin Jan. 16 and will run most Mondays – Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., until show opening on Friday, March 9. Shows will run Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Friday, March 16, at 7 p.m., Saturday, March

17, at 2 and 7 p.m. Chorus presents Character descriptions and audition sides are at rosemoun- Christmas concert tarts.com and minnesotaplaylThe Eagan Men’s Chorus will ist.com. present its Christmas concert For information call director 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Keith Reed at 651-261-1954. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Road, Eagan. Admission is $10 for adults, Eagan author $5 for students, free for children releases ninth under 12. Tickets are available at the door. book Twice a year the chorus perEagan children’s author forms a public concert to raise Kevin Lovegreen has released funds to support its mission of his ninth book in a series called providing entertainment at se“Lucky Luke’s Hunting Adven- nior living facilities, veterans tures.” The new outdoor action facilities and hospitals. More book, called “Moose Mania,” about the chorus is at www.eatakes kids on a wild Alaskan ad- ganmenschorus.org. venture. “When I hear that reluctant Jazzy Christmas in Lakeville readers are picking up books Theatre Elision presents like never before, I have to keep “Have Yourself a Jazzy Little writing,” Lovegreen said. Christmas” 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. His latest book finds Lucky 10, at the Lakeville Area Arts Luke, his sister Crystal and Dad Center. deep in the Alaskan wilderThe show is 90 minutes of ness in search of giant bear and traditional Christmas music enormous moose. arranged with a jazzy flair by Learn more about Lovegreen music director Harrison Wade. and his series of books at Kevin- Included is a “sing-a-long” inLovegreen.com. termission for the audience.

This is the fourth production for the new Twin Cities-based theater company. Tickets are $15 and $5 for children under 12 with a paid adult admission. Purchase tickets at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com or by calling 952-985-4640. More information about Theatre Elision is at elisionproductions.com.

Exhibit to open in Eagan The exhibit “Art: Diverse Perspectives Through Local Eyes” will be open from Dec. 3 to Jan. 20, 2018, as an opening event is planned 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at ArtWorks Eagan, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. The exhibit showcases the work of artists in Eagan Artist Connect, an organization that gives local artists a venue to share experiences, resources, and opportunities. People will have a chance to meet the artists and light refreshments will be served.

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, Arts Calendar, email: Ames Center, 12600 Nicoldarcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. let Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32.95-$102.95 at the box ofBooks fice, Ticketmaster.com or 800Burnsville author Joan 982-2787. Hicks Boone, 6-8:30 p.m. Greg Fitzsimmons, 7:30 Tuesday, Nov. 28, Hughes Pa- and 10 p.m., Friday, Jan. 5, and vilion at Centennial Lakes, 7499 Saturday, Jan. 6, Mystic Lake, France Ave. S., Edina. She will Prior Lake. Tickets: $19. Inforread from her memoir, “The mation: 952-496-6563 or mysBest Girl.” Free. Due to space ticlake.com. limitations, all attendees must RSVP via email to jboone1408@ Dance comcast.net. “Mini-Nutcracker,” 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, Lakeville Comedy Area Arts Center, 20965 HolyDane Cook, 9:30 p.m. Sun- oke Ave. Abbreviated version of day, Dec. 31, Mystic Lake, Prior “A Minnesota Nutcracker” for Lake. Tickets: $69-$149. Infor- children. Tickets: $6 at Lakevmation: 952-496-6563 or mys- illeAreaArtsCenter.com or 952ticlake.com. 985-4640. Louie Anderson, 6:30 and “A Minnesota Nutcrack-

Obituaries

Dana Ann Slette

(July 8, 1957 - Nov. 20, 2017) Dana Ann Slette, age 60, died peacefully at Methodist Hospital on November 20, 2017 in Rochester, MN with her loving husband and daughter by her side. Dana is survived by her husband of 39 years, Greg Slette and their daughter, Lynnea Slette and her 5 siblings Janet and husband Roger Cook, Joe and wife Dolores Auge, John and wife Mary Auge, David Auge, and Carol Widener. She is preceded in death by her parents Carroll and Marie Auge. Dana was born on July 8, 1957 in St. Paul, MN and adopted by her parents Carroll and Marie Auge at the age of two. She graduated from Farmington High School in 1975. Dana married Greg Slette October 7, 1978. On January 17, 1988 Dana and Greg welcomed their only daughter, whom they surrounded their world around. Dana was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She ZDV WKH PRVW VHOÀHVV SHUVRQ DQG DOZD\V PDGH WKH WLPH IRU other’s when they needed her. There was nothing Dana loved more than talking to others, her effort was nothing less than strong to connect with as many people as she could. Dana stood strong in her Catholic Faith, and turned to God consistently through her battle with Breast Cancer. A gathering of family and friends was 4:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, November 28 at the White Funeral Home, 901 3rd St., Farmington (651-463-7374). Mass of Christian Burial was held 11:00am on Wednesday November 29, 2017 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with a gathering D IDPLO\ DQG IULHQGV KU SULRU WR 0DVV ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV memorials preferred. Online Condolences at: www.whitefuneralhomes.com White Funeral Home Farmington 651-463-7374

Eric J. Nordstrom Eric Nordstrom passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving parents on November 25, 2017 at the age of 21. Preceded in death by his grandpa, Paul Nordstrom. Survived by parents, Joe and Carrie Nordstrom; brother, Nick; grandparents, Jerry and Judy Gould and Penny and Jim Kimbler; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Eric’s infectious smile will be missed by all. Memorial service 11 a.m., Friday, December 1st at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Road, Eagan with a gathering two hours prior to the service at church. www.klecatskys.com Klecatsky and Sons Eagan Chapel, 651-454-9488

Harvey Lee Briesacher Harvey L. Briesacher, age 83 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2017. Preceded in death by his brother, Wayne. Survived by his wife, Iris; children, Debra Briesacher (Randy Carlson), Brenda (Dean) Kurtz, Jill (Dale) Ronning, and Amy (Mark) Ulbricht; grandchildren, Zachary and Johanna Carlson, Sarah and Colette Kurtz, and Madelyn and Rachel Ronning; siblings, Wayva Briesacher, Joyce (Frank) Shadley, Karen (Dan) Young, and Garry (Connie) Briesacher; also by other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 17 at Farmington Lutheran Church. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Lakeville.

er,” 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9; 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $20$38 at the box office, Ticketmaster.com and 800-982-2787. EVHS winter dance show, 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Eastview High School. Tickets: $5. Information: 952-431-8900. Danceworks 2018, presented by Apple Valley High School, 7 p.m. May 17-19. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 senior citizens and students. Information: 952-431-8200. EVHS spring dance show, 6 and 7:30 p.m. May 20, Eastview High School. Tickets: $5. Information: 952-431-8900. Events Holiday Art Sale and Empty Bowls fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1; noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: 952-985-4640. Christmas in the Village, 1-8 p.m. Dec. 2-3 and 9-10, Dakota City Heritage Village, 4008 220th St. W., Farmington. Information: dakotacity.org or 651-460-8050. Holz Farm Old Fashioned Holiday, 12-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 4665 Manor Drive, Eagan. Information: cityofeagan. com/old-fashioned-holiday. Legacy Fighting Alliance 29, 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, Mystic Showroom, Prior Lake. Tickets start at $35. Information: mysticlake.com or 952496-6563. “The Price is Right Live,” 8 p.m. Feb. 9-10, 4 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Mystic Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: $20 and $30. Information: 952-496-6563 or mysticlake.com. Exhibits Watercolor paintings by Cynthia Marsh and photography by Mark Freier are on display through December in the Steeple Center gallery, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Information: 651-322-6000. Music OnStage 2017: Viva Las Vegas, the RHS annual music revue, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2, 7-9, and 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Rosemount High School. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students. Information: district196.org/rhs/theatrearts or

651-423-7501. Simple Gifts, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or 952-985-4640. Lorie Line and her pop chamber orchestra: “King of Kings,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, and 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $54 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. Christmas at the Steeple Center – “A Rock and Roll Christmas,” variety show, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Steeple Center, Rosemount. Tickets: $18 general admission, $15 seniors, RAAC members and children under 10. Information: rosemountarts.com. Monroe Crossing, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $26-$30. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or 952985-4640. AVHS band concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, Apple Valley High School. Information: 952431-8200. LSHS band concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, Lakeville South High School. First Thursday Pub Night: Jeff Ray, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $7. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or 952-985-4640. Lakeville Area Community Band presents “An Old Fashion Christmas,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $8-$12. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or 952985-4640. Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas, presented by Theatre Elision, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $15; $5 for children under 12 with a paid adult admission. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or 952-985-4640. Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience: “Suit Up & Sing Holiday Tour,” 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $35 at the box office,

800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. Tonic Sol-fa: “I Still Believe Tour,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $39 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. RHS holiday choral concerts, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, and 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Rosemount High School. Information: 651-423-7501. “An Andy and Bing Christmas,” with Mick Sterling and Ben Utecht and featuring the Dakota Valley Symphony, 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $25-$40 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. EHS holiday choir concerts, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Eagan High School. Information: 651-683-6900. AVHS winter choir concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Apple Valley High School. Information: 952-431-8200. EVHS winter choral concert, 6 and 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Eastview High School. Information: 952-431-8900. FHS holiday concert, 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Farmington High School. LNHS winter choir concert, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Lakeville North High School. EHS Pyramid jazz band concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, Eagan High School. Information: 651-683-6900. LSHS choir concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, Lakeville South High School. LSHS Cabaret, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, Lakeville South High School (or is it at LAAC). Buddy Guy, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, Mystic Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: $40-$60. Information: 952-496-6563 or mysticlake.com. Morris Day and The Time, 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, Mystic Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: $30-$60. Information: 952-4966563 or mysticlake.com.

p.m. Dec. 1-2, 4, 7-9, 14-16; 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17, Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for students and seniors at brownpapertickets.org. Group rates available. “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” presented by Eastview High School, senior preview 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5; 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 14-16; and 2 p.m. Dec. 10. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students at seatyourself.biz/evhs. Information: 952-431-8900. “White Christmas,” presented by Eagan High School, free senior preview 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6; 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 14-16; and 3 p.m. Dec. 10. Tickets: $9 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students at seatyourself.biz/eaganhs. Information: 651-683-6964. “A Christmas Carol Radio Play,” presented by the Eagan Theater Company, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $15, $12 for seniors age 60 and older. Information: LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or 952-985-4640.

Workshops/classes/other Le Petit Nut performance/ workshop, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 25, Royale Ballet Minnesota, Lakeville. Cost: $25. Information: http://balletroyalemn.org/. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.preci sionandflowpilates.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 ChrisTheater tine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to “Triple Espresso” runs noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to through Feb. 15 at Ames Cen- noon Wednesdays, River Ridge ter, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burns- Studios, 190 S. River Ridge ville. Tickets: $41-$48 at the Circle, Burnsville. Information: box office, Ticketmaster.com www.christinetier ney.com, and 800-982-2787. 612-210-3377. “Chess,” presented by The Chameleon Theatre Circle, 7:30

family calendar To submit items for the 5 and older. Cost: $5. Registra- ister at http://www.cadets.com/ Family Calendar, email: tion required at www.co.dakota. OpenHouse. darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. mn.us/parks. Free divorce clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Friday, Dec. 1 Monday, Dec. 4 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Get Forever Wild Family Friday: Family law clinic, 1-4 p.m., help with divorce paperwork. Sounds of the Night, 7-8:30 Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Presented by the Dakota County p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Ave., Apple Valley. Receive a Law Library, Legal Assistance of Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. free 30-minute consultation Dakota County, the Minnesota Use your ears to search for the from a volunteer attorney re- Justice Foundation, and volunsounds of winter on a scavenger garding family law matters such teer attorneys and law students. hunt. Bring a headlamp or flash- as divorce, child custody, child Registration required. Call 952light. All ages. Free. Registra- support, visitation, paternity is- 431-3200. tion required at www.co.dakota. sues, spousal maintenance and mn.us/parks. domestic abuse. This clinic is Ongoing a joint program of Legal AsEagan parkrun, a free Saturday, Dec. 2 sistance of Dakota County, the weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. Holiday market, 9 a.m. to 1 Dakota County Family Court and Saturdays at Thomas Lake p.m., Peace Church, 2180 Glory the Dakota County Law Library. Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Drive, Eagan. Features arts and Call 952-891-7135 to schedule Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a crafts, food, and a children’s an appointment. time recorded and stored ontherapy dog. Information: Gayle line, register at www.parkrun. at 651-454-7127. Tuesday, Dec. 5 us/register and bring your barBake and craft sale, 9 a.m. Consumer law clinic, 1-4 code with you. Information: to 3 p.m., Community Room, p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Gal- www.parkrun.us/eagan. 300 Spruce St., Farmington. axie Ave., Apple Valley. Get help Emotions Anonymous, Eagan Market Fest, 10 with consumer law matters such 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Southa.m. to 1 p.m., Eagan Commu- as debt collection, garnishment, Cross Community Church, nity Center, 1501 Central Park- credit issues, foreclosures, con- 1800 E. County Road 42 (at way, Oasis Room. Information: tracts and conciliation court with Summit Oak Drive), Apple Valhttps://www.cityofeagan.com/ a free 30-minute consultation ley. EA is a 12-step program for marketfest. from a volunteer attorney. This those seeking emotional health. clinic is a joint program of Legal All are welcome. Information: Sunday, Dec. 3 Assistance of Dakota County, http://www.emotionsanonyCookie walk exchange the Dakota County Family Court mous.org/out-of-the-darknessopen house, 1-2:30 p.m., Ram- and the Dakota County Law walks. bling River Center, 325 Oak Library. Call 952-431-3200 for Recovery International, 3 St., Farmington. Share holiday more information and to sched- p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother homemade or store-bought ule an appointment. of the Church (Room 9), 3333 cookies with local military famiCliff Road, Burnsville. Park lies and bring two plates of cook- Wednesday, Dec. 6 in lower lot. Self-help group ies or holiday treats. In exchange Parkinson’s Support for depression, anxiety, fears, for donations, participants can Group, 3-4 p.m., Augustana Re- panic attacks, anger and more. walk the cookie walk to select gent at Burnsville, 14500 Regent Information: Rita at 952-890holiday cookies and take home Lane, Burnsville. Information: 7623 or www.recoveryinternaa tray. To volunteer, contact Lee Jane Hubbard at 952-898-8728. tional.org. at 952-221-0418. Sponsored by Al-Anon Finding Hope the Yellow Ribbon Network. Thursday, Dec. 7 Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 Full Moon Hike, 4-6 p.m., Cadet coffee and admis- a.m. Saturdays at Mary, MothLebanon Hills Regional Park, sions informational session, er of the Church, 3333 Cliff 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Explore 9-10:15 a.m., St. Thomas Acad- Road, Burnsville. Troubled by the woods on a guided family emy, 949 Mendota Heights someone’s drinking? Al-Anon hike under the full moon. Ages: Road, Mendota Heights. Reg- can help. More information: al-

anon-alateen-msp.org. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ames Construction Inc., 2000 Ames Drive, Burnsville. • Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. • Dec. 4, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. • Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 10970 185th St. W., Lakeville. • Dec. 6, 12-6 p.m., Chuck & Don’s, 1254 Town Centre Drive, Eagan. • Dec. 7, 12-6 p.m., Mt. Olivet Assembly of God Church, 14201 Cedar Ave. S., Apple Valley. • Dec. 9, 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Lane, Eagan. • Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Memorial Blood Centers will hold the following blood drive. Call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1-888448-3253) or visit mbc.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Dec. 7, 2-5:30 p.m., Life Time Fitness, 1565 Thomas Center Drive, Eagan.

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Thisweekend ‘VIVA LAS VEGAS’

Photos contributed by Jane St. Ores

Rosemount High School students will perform OnStage 2017 “Viva Las Vegas� during public performances this week at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. 2, along with a 2 p.m. show Sunday, Dec. 3, in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Additional 7 p.m. performances will be Thursday, Dec. 7, through Saturday, Dec. 9. Ticket prices are adults $9, students $5 and seniors $7. Doors open one-half hour prior to curtain. To purchase tickets online go to http://rhstheaterarts.seatyourself.biz. The Rosemount High School Performing Arts Center Box Office is at 3335 142nd St. W. To reach the box office by phone, call 651-683-6969 ext. 37540.

Community Band stages Christmas concert The Rosemount Community band will have “Our Hometown Christmas Concert� 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Rosemount Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. The show is touted as allowing people to hear the sounds of Christmas as many traditional holiday selections will be performed by the the allvolunteer band that was established in September 2011 and currently has more than 60 members. Admission is free, but people are encouraged to bring a free will donation or non-perishable food items, both of which will be given to 360 Communities Food Shelf. The Steeple Center will open at 3 p.m. and doors to the performance hall will open at 3:30 p.m. Seating is limited to 200 people. For the past six years, the Rosemount Community Band has provided

Zoo gifts support the local attraction The Minnesota Zoo is offering gift cards in a variety of dollar amounts, as well as gift memberships this holiday season. Holiday gift cards can be redeemed for zoo admission and education programs, as well as converted into Zoo Bucks to be used at any on-site food stands and gift store locations. Gift memberships also come in a variety of options – from an individual membership to a household or grandparent membership – and offer a full year of exploring the Minnesota Zoo. “The Minnesota Zoo’s mission is to connect people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife,� says John Frawley, Minnesota Zoo director and president. “Holiday gift cards are the perfect gift

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an opportunity for posthigh school and college musicians to perform and maintain their skills. It also aims to serve as an example for, and to encourage young musicians to continue using their developed musical skills and talents by playing in a community band after their formal education ends. The band draws its membership from in and around the city of Rosemount, and from many different professions and backgrounds. Occupations held by members include such diverse fields as accounting, computer programming, education, engineering, sales, and many others. Individuals interested in joining the Rosemount Community Band are encouraged to contact the group for more details at https://rosemountcommunityband.org

for your loved ones this season and every gift card and gift membership sold helps the Zoo continue to save amazing wildlife around the world.� Minnesota Zoo Gift Cards and Gift Memberships can be purchased on-site and online at mnzoo.org. The Minnesota Zoo, which receives state funding for a portion of its budget, is a year-round destination located in Apple Valley. For more information, call 952.431.9500 or visit mnzoo.org. The Minnesota Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and an institutional member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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BAND, from 1A rector Bo Hoover said the Macy’s parade crowds are known for their liveliness. Bo Hoover described the parade scene in the “concrete jungle� as loud with people cheering all the way through. He said at one point when they turned a corner he could see people lined up 50 deep along the route, and several times he saw supporters of the band wearing the same color sweatshirts — a tradition that has led to them being dubbed the “Sea of Gold.� “We have had overwhelming support of our parents and the community,� Edgar said. “I saw so many people wearing gold, block after block. Even though we were in the big city, it felt like we were at home. When people would scream our names, it would take us to a whole other level.� Hoover said he felt like it was Leprechaun Days parade there were so many people shouting the names to students in the band. He said the Macy’s parade liaison assigned to the group told Rosemount’s directors that she had never seen such a turnout of support for a high school band. At the start After getting up at 2 a.m. and having a 4 a.m. dress rehearsal on Herald Square, band members ate breakfast then waited in the staging area. Edgar said she knew she was just about to be part of something very big when she saw late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon, pop rock musicans the Goo Goo Dolls and the huge inflatable balloons being prepped for the parade. “It didn’t hit me until the morning of the parade,� Hoover said of the importance of their participation. “That’s when it sunk in that it was happening.� Hoover said he was

feeling what most others were — elation, exhaustion, excitement, nervousness and anticipation — at the start of the parade. It was the first time in 28 years since a Minnesota high school band had performed in the parade that reserves very few spots high school bands. “I don’t know how you could be prepared for that,� Edgar said. “There were millions of people watching us live and watching us back home with family and friends.� Edgar said upon entering Herald Square for the NBC-TV performance, she was amazed by the number of lights, television cameras and people surrounding the performance area. Though they had a 4 a.m. rehearsal on the very site that day, this was a completely different scene. “There were so many people cheering loud for us; these were people who had never seen us before, they were so excited they were there,� Edgar said. She said it was difficult to keep her focus and conduct the band, as she told herself to concentrate and listen to the drums to keep the direction in time. Rosemount’s band directors were unable to see the Herald Square performance live as they had to stand behind a scaffolding as the camera crews rolled. “It was a nervous moment for me,� Hoover said. “In the marching band world, it is the only band peformance in which the director is not standing in front of them. It takes some trust to do that and hand it over to the drum majors to have them perform the way you want them to.� In their blue and white uniforms with white plumes over their hats and drill team members in red waving red, white and blue flags emblazoned with an image of the Statue of Liberty, the

band performed Hoover’s arrangement of a medley of Irish and patriotic songs to the theme of “Pride in the Past, Promise of the Future.â€? “I thought we had an incredible performance,â€? Edgar said of the show based on the school’s motto. After leaving Herald Square, the band marched the short distance to the end of the parade, remaining in formation until it reached the U.S. Post Office. There they were able to decompress and celebrate the experience. “It was everything,â€? Hoover said of their reactions. “It was hugging, elation, shock and disbelief that it was over. The TV portion of it was so quick, one minute and 15 seconds. More than anything the kids were exhausted.â€? “It was a long season,â€? Edgar said. “I was glad for all of the work we had put in to get there. On the bus back to our hotel we were sharing stories of what we had seen and sending pictures to our family and friends back home.â€? Hoover said upon arriving back at the hotel, the students got to get some sleep and relax prior to a Thanksgiving dinner for the entire band and their family and friends who made the trip. The dinner attendance was over 600. Edgar said it an awesome opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with her family and friends at the banquet, as it was something she said she would never forget. As for the whole trip, Hoover said it is an experience the students will reflect on later in life as something memorable. “The marching band is the most visible performing arts group in the school and the district,â€? Hoover said. “They perform before thousands of people in parades and other events. ‌ They are

Photos contributed by Bruce Maeda

The Rosemount High School marching band traveled to New York City last week for its performances in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 24. The trip included time for sightseeing, along with the big performance through the streets of Manhattan.

used to high-profile opportunities in front of people who appreciate what they do.� He said they are treated like “rock stars� by their parents and the community as evidenced by the fundraising support it received and the sendoff event on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Rosemount Community Center that was attended by scores of people.

“They were very proud that they were given the opportunity to represent their school, city and state,� Hoover said. “The community support has been incredible.� He said it’s amazing all the time, effort and money that band parents expend to help their children get an opportunity like this and then they only get to see them for a few seconds during the

parade. But these parents realize that performing in this parade is not about giving a gift for themselves, it is sharing the gift of the Rosemount High School marching band with the rest of the world. Contact Tad Johnson at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or at twitter.com/editorTJ.

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