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Dec. 29, 2017 | Volume 38 | Number 43

NEWS Warming up to technology An Apple Valley-based company is helping to keep the Vikings and their fans a little warmer this winter in Minneapolis and Eagan. Page 3A

OPINION Opportunity for everyone The ECM Editorial Board concludes its series looking at the Changing Face of Minnesota. Page 4A

2017

Year in Review

Apple Valley sees growth, celebrates community by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

From the construction of new homes to expanded business to improvements at the Minnesota Zoo, 2017 was a year of growth for Apple Valley. It was also a year of celebration — from personal awards and achievements to citywide gatherings, people came together this year to celebrate the unique community that is Apple Valley. Here’s a look back on the year’s news.

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Seeing better days ahead Hawaiian monk seals at the Minnesota Zoo will be able to see better after surgery was performed last month. Page 15A

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The Music in Kelley Park concert series brought in bands such as 5-Speed, Riverside Swing Band, Patty Peterson and the All Star Band, Riverside Hitmen and 8th Street Band. The free concerts took place from June to August in Kelley Park on Friday nights. Organized by the Apple Valley Arts Foundation, with the support of sponsors such as Think Mutual Bank and

Uponor, concert-goers enjoyed music from several different bands and food from vendors such as Vivo while spending time with neighbors and connecting with other members of the community. The park was also the home base for the fourth annual Le Tour de Apple Valley in September. Children, adults and families had the opportunity to bike around the city with the Apple Valley Fire Department, the mayor and members of the community. This year, participants could choose between a nine-mile demi-tour, 16mile complete tour or two-mile family-friendly ride with firehouse mascot Sparky. In October, the park staged Apple Valley’s second annual Oktoberfest. Locals enjoyed polka music and dancing while sipping mugs of beer and munching on pretzels. Children made crafts, pet a llama and played on the playground at this familyfriendly event.

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A student explores the Tropics Trail at the Minnesota Zoo. Fourteen of District 196’s 19 elementary schools have participated in the Zoo Safari program at the Minnesota Zoo this year.

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our developing greenway through Apple Valley,� Apple Valley Mayor Mary The Minnesota Zoo Hamann-Roland said. was abuzz with new develThe zoo hosted nearly opments this year. 1.3 million visitors this An Urban Forestry year. More than 2,000 grant has provided a new third-grade students habitat for bees and butfrom School District 196 terflies in Apple Valley. learned to think like sciThrough a public-private entists and wildlife conservationists by participating in the Zoo Safari program this fall. Members of the Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee visited in September to learn about the zoo’s proposed $34 million bonding project and see the areas of the zoo in need of improvement. It was a year of birth and growth. An African Penguin chick hatched, an Amur Tiger cub was born and the summer exhibit, Kangaroo Crossing, opened. A lot of development has taken place behind the scenes as well. This past year, the Minnesota Zoo adopted a new strategic Photo by Amy Mihelich vision that hopes to better Photo by Amy Mihelich Bikers of all ages participated in Le Tour de Apple Valley The city of Apple Valley hosted its second annual Okto- connect people to nature. berfest event Friday, Sept. 29, in Kelley Park. See REVIEW, 7A on Saturday, Sept. 9.

partnership involving the Minnesota Zoo, the city of Apple Valley, the School of Environmental Studies and the NFL Superbowl Committee, the zoo was able to create a series of pollinator gardens at the zoo’s east entrance. “This partnership has the potential to enhance

County is on the road to better roads

The breakup of a regional transit board means more revenue for Dakota County projects by Tad Johnson

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Transportation is often cited as the most important concern of Dakota County residents as past surveys have shown that the majority of working adults travel north and cross the Minnesota River each day to go to work. County government leaders think that 2017 will be looked back upon as a year in which there was a seismic change in addressing the county’s transportation needs. In March 2017, the Counties Transit Improvement Board dissolved after Dakota County protested that it was not getting its fair share of return on investment in projects to serve its residents. The result is that the county will no longer be funnelling millions into CTIB and instead the county has implemented the Dakota County Transit Sales Tax, which will generate an expected $16.6 million in 2018 for local transportation projects. On Oct. 1, the county

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Officials from Dakota County huddle during a break in a March 3 Counties Transit Improvement Board meeting. From left standing are County Manager Matt Smith, physical development director Steve Mielke, communications director Mary Beth Schubert. Sitting are Commissioners Mary Liz Holberg and Tom Egan. started diverting a current quarter-percent sales tax and $20 excise tax on new vehicle sales from CTIB to the county’s revenue stream. County Administrator Matt Smith said the county got beat up pretty

good over its insistence that CTIB dissolve and pay out what each entity had already invested into the transit pot. Dakota County received $21.3 million when the group broke up — $5.3 million more than it was

originally offered. Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg, who represents the Lakeville area, said an important aspect of the deal is that the Metropolitan Council will pay for the $1 million in annual operating costs for

the bus rapid transit Red Line from Apple Valley to the Mall of America. Smith says the dissolution of CTIB does not mean the end of transit projects that serve suburban residents, including those potential customers of the bus rapid transit Orange Line that would connect Burnsville to Minneapolis. He said transit projects and their funding formula based such criteria and mileage and ridership will be determined on a caseby-case basis. Smith said even though there were strong feelings after the breakup of CTIB, Hennepin County is working with Dakota County leaders on the Orange Line. Dakota County Commissioner Tom Egan said he would like to continue working with regional partners to extend the Red and Orange BRT lines to Lakeville. “In spite of much acrimony and consternation, Dakota County has provSee COUNTY, 16A

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Robots bridge international borders Eagan High School robotics team representatives travel to Poland and France

by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics, often referred to as STEM fields, are becoming more popular and accessible in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District. From STEM-themed magnet schools to STEM-focused extracurriculars, opportunities abound in District 196. One group of high school students is working to share these opportunities with students around the world. Representatives from Eagan High School’s FIRST FRC Robotics Team 2220, Blue Twilight, partnered with Polish Team 5883, The Spice Gears, to support robotics programs in Polish elementary schools. This week-long trip was an outreach program of Team 2220’s Robots Without Borders program. This is not the first time Robotics Without Borders has sent representatives out into the world. In October 2016, it sent students to Poland and Germany, and last December representatives attended the United Nations World Advocacy Conference in New York. This year, Katie Hendricksen, an Apple Valley resident and senior at First Baptist High School, and Luke Lovegreen, a senior at Eagan High School, traveled with three adult mentors to build on connections and relationships formed during past trips. They worked with the only FRC team in Poland to accomplish a unified goal: to help grow the number of robotics teams in Europe. “Internationally, Europe is very weak with respect to STEM specifically with respect to FIRST,� Eagan High School robotics head coach Dave Hendricksen said. “Our goal is to improve that. We believe that STEM is a way that we can improve the well-being of our future generations and de-politicize our collaboration between different countries.� In Poland, the Robots Without Borders crew met with current and potential

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Katie Hendricksen (right) and Luke Lovegreen (third from right), members of Eagan High School’s FIRST FRC Team 2220 stand with members of Kransnick, Poland’s FIRST FRC Team 5883. They spent several days together traveling through the country to inspire Polish elementary students to get involved in Robotics and STEM. new sponsors in the region, as well as local and district members of government. They also met with high school and middle school principals, and many elementary students, to talk about robotics and STEM and to provide robotics training. Jane Peterson, one of the Team 2220 mentors on the trip, said the presentations were impressive. “It is always great to see the students presenting to sponsors, government officials and younger students. They gain so much confidence and are also a role model for the younger students,� she said. “These students are the ones who will determine the future for our state, our country and even our world.� Throughout their travels, Robots Without Borders helped start 12 elementary-level robotics teams. “To get teams started, you need support from three main areas,� Katie Hendricksen said. “You need local government support, school district support and you need teachers and kids to be interested.� As they worked with teams, they gave presentations about how robotics teams run in Minnesota.

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Members of the Eagan and Kransnick FIRST FRC Teams work with elementary students in Poland to improve their robots’ construction and coding. This trip was organized by Robots Without Boarders, a program started by Eagan High School’s FRC FIRST Robotics Team 2220. They talked about safety — an aspect Team 2220 has won awards for at the World competition for the past two years — and documentation. “Documentation is really important. Keeping time sheets and a record of outreach events — it’s important to document what you’ve been doing,� Hendricksen said. They also had the op-

portunity to teach a team how to do 3D printing, and they got to demo their robot at schools and the district governor’s office. Hendricksen said there was a lot of interest from local leaders and officials, as well as students and teachers. “When people found out a team from U.S. was helping them, schools were interested because

they’ve seen the successful programs we have and they wanted to know how to start them in their schools,� she said. The Robots Without Borders crew also toured several robot-enabled factories, where they saw firsthand the importance of STEM careers for the future. Hendricksen and Lovegreen said they were reinvigorated to spread the word about robotics to students throughout the world. John Peterson, another Team 2220 mentor on the trip, said the visits illustrated much about the future direction of global competition. “Polish business leaders have learned the lessons of global commerce quite well from their position in the EU,� he said. “Whether a branch of another global company or organic to Poland, they understand the competitive advantages of increased manufacturing automation and take great interest in training the students of tomorrow — so they were very happy to host us.� Although their itinerary was packed with meetings, trainings and exhibitions, Hendricksen and Lovegreen had some time to bond with the Polish team. They ate meals, played pool, went ice-skating and toured castles together. Hendricksen said the team members have been able to stay in touch through apps and social media. Jane Peterson said robotics often brings students together as they compete with and against each other. “Many students make a lot of great friends from other teams,� Peterson said. “Spice Gears Team 5883 is now our sister team and we have visited them at competitions in Canada and the Robotics World Championships.� After spending eight days in Poland, most of the group returned home. Katie and Dave Hendricksen continued on to Paris where they met with UN staff from UNESCO — the branch that works most closely with STEMrelated programs. The father-daughter

pair met with Engineering Program Specialist for UNESCO Rovani Sigamoney to talk about broadening Robots Without Borders’ reach. “She’s working with us to get (Robots Without Borders) trademarked,� Dave Hendricksen said. “We are trying to see how we can get FIRST to become a worldwide program.� In total, the trip lasted from Dec. 1-12 — the Hendricksens had to stay an extra day in Amsterdam on their way home due to a snowstorm. Team 2220 has three main outreach programs: Stem In Action, which organizes local, regional and national outreach; Women in Robotics Empowering Sisters (WIRES), a female engagement outreach program, and Robots Without Borders, their international outreach organization. Katie Hendricksen said all three of these programs are important to opening up STEM and robotics opportunities to more students. “Robotics teaches you to learn how to innovate,� she said. “Kids learn how to learn — and how to make new things.� Her father agrees. “In Minnesota, we have great engagement for STEM relating to FIRST — although we still have plenty of work in underprivileged areas,� Dave Hendricksen said. “The key is connecting students to STEM professionals so they can see what some of the real possibilities are.� In the spring, Hendricksen will attend Bethel University in St. Paul where she will study computer science. She’s looking forward to finding ways to mentor younger students interested in robotics. Lovegreen plans to attend the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where he will major in mechanical engineering. People interested in learning more about Robots Without Borders can visit www.robotswithoutborders.space. Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc.com.

Fitness resolutions made easier in 2018 Xperience Fitness comes to Apple Valley this spring by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

With 2018 only a few days away, it’s time to set resolutions for the new year. Many will decide to set a health or fitness goal, and it’s going to get a lot easier to meet it in Apple Valley with the construction of a new gym. Xperience Fitness is moving into Apple Valley Square near 42 and Cedar Avenue. Construction will start late spring, and the

gym will open by early fall. The gym seeks to offer fun and energizing workouts that serve experienced athletes as well as those trying to get back in shape. They already have locations in Blaine, Vadnais Heights, Woodbury and Roseville, and 10 gyms in Wisconsin. Three more are coming to Minnesota later this year, including a second location in Blaine. Lisa Wadsen, vice president of Real Estate and Development, said Xperience Fitness meets two needs of the community at the same time when it moves into a new location. First, it fills in physical

spaces in the community. Xperience builds their facilities in pre-existing buildings. By occupying vacant big-box spaces, such as grocery or retail stores, the business can revitalize the space. Apple Valley is an attractive location for such renovation, as the city continues to rapidly grow and develop. “We look at the community as a healthy, vibrant, growing community,� Wadsen said. “There are businesses who want Photo submitted to expand in that area and A rendering of the group fitness classroom and the turf workout area in the Apple Valwant to be a part of that.� ley’s newest gym: Xperience Fitness. The gym will move into a vacant space in Apple Valley Square spring 2018. See GYMS, 6A

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Vikings warm up this winter Apple Valley-based company heats up practice field and stadium SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

An Apple Valley-based company is helping to keep the Vikings and their fans a little warmer this winter. Uponor North America recently installed a radiant heating turf conditioning system in the Minnesota Vikings’ new 168,000-squarefoot practice field in Eagan. The system features Uponor’s trademarked Radiant Rollout Mats, and will keep snow and frost off the outdoor field all winter long. Director of Sales Joe Grubesic explained that Uponor embedded pipes under the practice field. Hot water and antifreeze flow through these pipes to keep the ground temperature stable despite decreasing temperatures. “It works really well — it keeps the grass from going dormant, even in the winter,� he said. Uponor has worked to solve snow-melt solutions for the Minnesota Vikings before. Three of its products are have been implemented in the U.S. Bank Stadium — on the roof, below the ground and the throughout building’s interior. The company has implemented a special snow melt system on the roof of the stadium. “Anyone who’s seen the stadium will notice one of its unique features is that roof. It catches the eye immediately,� Grubesic said. Such a unique roof required a unique snow melt system. Uponor’s implemented catch-basins, similar to a gutter, ranging between four and five feet in width, collect the snow as it slides off the roof. Within the gutter, Uponor embedded its tubing products. Similar to the system at the Vikings’ practice field, a solution of hot water and antifreeze runs through the tubes to keep the concrete gutters warm. The snow

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ration for the big game. “The systems are designed by mechanical engineers, manufactured to adhere to those specifications — the max use, the worstcase-scenario,� he said. For example, projections for the snow-melt systems were based on the largest snowfall in the last 100 years. The plumbing has been designed to withhold even under max stadium capacity use. Grubesic said both projects, the system implementations at the Vikings practice field in Eagan and at the U.S. Bank Stadium, have been about collaboration. “It’s really a partnership within the organization, but also across organizations,� he said. “From our design services to customer services to our outside and inside sales teams, there’s a lot of cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer experience.� The Minnesota Vikings will continue to enjoy their newly warmed field as they battle for the opportunity to compete in the similarly warmed stadium at the Super Bowl LII in 2018. Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc.com.

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Opinion Welcoming and preparing for the changing faces of Minnesota Minnesota’s face is changing and it is changing fast. Our ECM Editorial Board has looked at the issues and opportunities these changes will create for our future selves over the course of the past year. The state has seen its stereotypical Scandinavian and European white face change to include many colors. By the end of the 20th century, we saw large numbers of Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Hmong, Chinese, Hispanic, African and Middle Eastern people settle in various parts of the state. Race isn’t the only thing changing among us. Our state is aging at a rapid rate. Five years ago, 13 percent of our population was 65 years or older – 2015 numbers say that has grown to 15 percent. By 2040, the percentage of people over 65 is estimated to be 20 percent. Disparities are growing. The divide between rich and poor is getting larger. The median family income in Minnesota is $61,492, yet 10.2 percent of our people live in poverty. The face of the Minnesota worker is changing. Despite the unemployment rate sitting at a long-time low of 3.1 percent, all is not rosy throughout the state. Unemployment in logging and mining is almost 8 percent. The unemployment rate among black/African Americans is almost 9 per-

ECM Editorial This is the final installment in an editorial series called The Changing Face of Minnesota. This year, the ECM Publishers Editorial Board examined demographic changes and disparities in Minnesota that center around race, wealth, age, region and employment. cent. At the same time, businesses are hungry for skilled workers throughout manufacturing and other industries. The state’s changing face is also obvious in school systems. Burnsville-EaganSavage and Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school districts report that its students speak up to 100 languages at home. Some schools have large percentages of students who struggle with English. The achievement gap continues to grow. We have urged the following action to address the many faces we see around us: Regarding jobs and employment, we said this is no time for government to skimp on higher education, early education with targeted scholarships for at-risk toddlers, skills training, health care, childcare assistance and programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit that make climbing the ladder of a changing, com-

petitive economy a little easier. We also said: “Too many minorities with post-secondary degrees, particularly blacks, wind up in temporary jobs or other low-wage work, which depresses their earnings as a group. But when blacks are able to find jobs in industries related to their majors, wage disparities disappear.” “People of color comprise 24 percent of the Twin Cities region’s working-age population; their ranks are projected to grow to 50 percent by 2050. Without a virtuous cycle of inclusive education, training, recruitment, employment and advancement, Minnesota’s economy will fall short of its potential.” When we looked at the aging face of Minnesota, we agreed increased pressure would be placed on public services as our population ages. And all of it will be occurring as fewer workers are attempting to support those programs. Our greatest tool in a framework for preparation is education. “Clearly there are challenges with an aging population, but there is also great hope of what can be achieved. It starts by recognizing and nurturing the tremendous potential in all Minnesotans no matter what their age might be.” As for the divide that seems to exist between rural and urban Minnesota, we

looked at the reasons for unity. “There is real opportunity in these areas — it just needs an innovative mindset and a willingness to welcome change. There’s no question Minnesota is a diverse state with regional and local challenges. Like the rest of our country, Minnesotans need to find ways to solve the two realities of our state in a fair and balanced manner. One cannot thrive at the expense of the other.” We will do future generations a great service by acknowledging these changes today and begin to plan and prepare for tomorrow. Increasing the awareness and decreasing the disparities should be key to our action plan. We are only as strong as our weakest link. We need to help those in poverty rise up to a functioning level. We need to work hand-in-hand with our state’s business community for a full and active workforce. While the face of tomorrow’s Minnesota will be very different than our stereotypes, it can be one that is prosperous and rewarding for all. This is an opinion of the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.

Good news about Minnesota high school students by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Here’s good news to end the year. Many of us know young people who have recently graduated from Minnesota high schools. They, and the schools serving them, are doing better in some important ways. Two recent reports show progress in three related areas. First, Minnesota high school graduation rates are going up. Second, graduation gaps between students of different races are closing. Third, the percentage of public high school graduates who are taking “developmental” — also called “remedial” — courses on entering Minnesota’s colleges and universities is going down. Let’s start with the high school graduation rates. Statistics from the federal National Center for Education Statistics show that Minnesota’s four-year high school graduation rates have increased from 2011 to 2016 overall and for every student group. Moreover, the graduation gap between students of different races is closing.

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Joe Nathan Here are the changes in Minnesota’s four-year graduation rates between those two years: African-American, from 49 percent to 65 percent; American Indian, 42 percent to 53 percent; Asian-American, 72 percent to 84 percent; Hispanic, 51 percent to 65 percent; white, 84 percent to 87 percent. Detailed information about four-year “adjusted cohort high school graduation rates” is available for 2015-16 at http://bit. ly/2nvjvWe and for 2010-11 at http://bit. ly/2CHSHoo. These figures also show that Minnesota ranks slightly below national high school graduation averages, which were 84 percent nationally in 2016 and 82 percent in Minnesota.

But it’s not enough to graduate from high school. Some critics have suggested that graduation rates are up in part because high schools are pushing students through, even if they have weak skills. That’s why the second report, from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, is helpful and encouraging. This shows a steady decline in the percentage of Minnesota high school graduates who are taking remedial courses at Minnesota Colleges and Universities. This figure declined statewide from 28 percent for 2010 graduates to 23 percent for 2014 graduates. Preliminary figures for 2015 graduates show another decline, to 21 percent. Taking remedial courses costs students and families millions of dollars. According to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, the 2013 cost was almost $12 million. And students who take remedial courses are less likely to graduate from a college or university. Information about the percentage and trends of graduates taking remedial courses at each Minnesota public high school is

available here: http://bit.ly/2B5jASO. Here’s data from 2014 area high school graduates, when the statewide average was 23 percent taking at least one remedial course: Apple Valley High School: 19 percent. Burnsville High School: 25 percent. Eagan High School: 17 percent. Eastview High School: 17 percent. Farmington High School: 23 percent. Rosemount High School: 17 percent. Students and schools are much more complex than just a few numbers. But graduation and remedial course rates give us important information. Yes, there’s still work to do. But let’s end the year with thanks to the students, families and educators who have helped produce real, measurable progress. Joe Nathan, formerly a Minnesota public school teacher and administrator and PTA president, now directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome, joe@centerforschoolchange.org or @JoeNathan9249. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters County Board salaries To the editor: As of Dec. 29, Dakota County commissioners will have an increase in salary from $77,450 to $80,016. Note: they can sign a waiver and refuse the pay increase. They will also receive in increase of 1.5 percent yearly per diem up to $5,508. I found this information on Page 292 of a 592 page meeting agenda! This information should be front page news! I do not know if they deserve a raise, but I do believe the information should be more available rather than buried in the middle of a 570-page document. Total compensation is over $85,000 a year. Ask yourself are they watching out for spending and are they husbanding the resources that we taxpayers provide. Personally, I have my doubts. GUY STINSON Apple Valley Editor’s note: The letter was received last week as information for the Dec. 21/22 story “County sets top sala-

ries” was being gathered. control of firearms. So, the The story ran on one of the local ads that tell you othfront pages last week. erwise are not telling the whole story. For example, the House Reasonable gun is voting on two pieces of control legislation. One bill deals with concealed-carry reciTo the editor: U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis procity and the other is to supports the 2nd Amend- improve the national crimiment. He understands that nal background check sysany serious effort at con- tem and a report on bumptrolling crime means en- stocks. The concealed-carry forcing existing laws and bill does not restrict any loaggressively identifying and cal authorities to alter their prosecuting violent crimi- laws. It does require a thornals. New legislation will ough federal background improve the tools of law check. It supports current enforcement by: strength- gun owners’ rights that they ening background checks, can carry across state lines data collection, and clari- but still be held accountfications to laws; thereby able for local laws. I think we can all agree providing enhanced secuthat strengthening the Narity to the public. Currently, under fed- tional Crime Background eral statutes, it is a felony; Check System is a good punishable by a five-year step. Federal agencies will prison sentence, for a con- now be penalized for fallvicted felon, drug dealer or ing behind on the reporting gang member to possess a requirements and the attorgun. There is no aspect of ney general will be responcriminals and firearms not sible for a report every two already covered by federal years on the use of bumplaw. Federal and state laws stocks in committed crimes. The whole purpose is to provide for many safeguards to the public when make the streets safe from a person takes the respon- criminals; not penalize sibility to own a firearm. those who respect the laws The proposed legislation and handle their duties rethat Lewis is supporting is sponsibly. For that, I coma rational position on the mend Lewis for finding a

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reasonable solution. DAVID MEYER Eagan

What life is all about To the editor: Like almost everyone else, I’ve spent the last few weeks indulging my fondness for all things Christmas. ’Tis the season to be feasting on holiday concerts (sacred and secular), holiday parties, holiday television shows and movies and plays. It’s an exhausting business, savoring all the delights offered up at this time of year. Fortunately, I didn’t take a pass on one last opportunity to sample the pleasures of the season. I was tempted, mind you, to stay home on Dec. 21 and write the last of the cards and wrap the first of the gifts. But I was intrigued by the newspaper’s article about the

ProAct Playhouse troupe and its original production, “The Greatest Gift.” So intrigued, in fact, that I put my “to do” list aside and made my way to the Lakeville Area Arts Center, where I joined a large number of theater-goers for an experience none of us will soon forget. I’m no drama critic, but I can say with certainty that in a long lifetime of attendance at and participation in music and theater activities, I have never partaken of such an uninhibited display of joie de vivre as was served up by the ProAct players last Thursday evening. In an age that considers itself to be oh-so-enlightened, we still too often regard “the disabled” as leading diminished lives. Oh, we deny it, but the tragic frequency with which we abort children diagnosed in the womb as imperfect tells the sad truth. By way

of correcting our course, we could all do with a demonstration — such as we audience members had last night in Lakeville — of the degree to which folks with disabilities can show us what life is all about. DEBRA L. KACZMAREK Northfield

Give the tax bill a chance To the editor: The GOP tax bill maybe runs up the national debt $1 trillion over a 10-year period. The Democrats ran up the national debt by $9 trillion over only eight years during the last president’s two terms. Let’s all just give it a chance to see who benefits from it. RON BREVIG Burnsville

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News Briefs Teen Police Academy 2018 The Apple Valley Police Department is teaming up with the Rosemount Police Department to offer a joint Teen Police Academy. The academy will run 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 1 to March 15, 2018. Applicants must be of high school age currently residing in or attending high school in Apple Valley or Rosemount. Applicants are subject to a background check. For questions, contact Pam Walter at 952-9532706 or pwalter@cityofapplevalley.org.

New Sociables to meet New Sociables, a nonprofit, nondenominational social group for all women living south of the Minnesota River, will meet at 9:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, 14401 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley. The organization welcomes women who are new to the area, newly retired, lost a spouse, or interested

in meeting new friends. New Sociables sponsors many activities such as book club, golfing, sharea-recipe, a variety of card clubs, biking, crafts, tours, plays, lunch adventures and community service projects. On Jan. 8, David E. Jones, well known presenter, will speak about Charles Lindbergh: Triumph, Tragedy and Controversy. Lindbergh became the first pilot to fly solo from New York to Paris in 1927. This year is the 90th anniversary of that flight and the 85th anniversary of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. For information, visit www.newsociables.org.

Healthy relationships with technology NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will sponsor a free class 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 8 in Burnsville for parents of children living with a mental illness called Strategies for Leading Children & Teens in Safe and Healthy Relationships with Technology.

Education District 196 Transition Plus program public hearing District 196 will hold three public hearings on the continued Flexible Learning Year calendar for the Transition Plus program. The public hearings will be 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3; 4:305:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8; and 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan.11, at the Transition

Plus program in the ATP building located at 5840 149th St. W., Apple Valley. The Transition Plus program is for learners ages 18 to 21 with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). The district is recommending completion of a Flexible Learning Year application for continuation of the school year calendar that runs from August through June. This calendar has been in place since the program began in 1995.

Seniors This presentation aims to empower parents and educators to lead children and teens into a safe and healthy relationship with technology. Information presented will help adults who care for children to have a better answer to the why behind the boundaries and will equip them to respond to difficult questions like, “Why don’t you let me . . .?� The class will be taught by Mathew Meyers and Mike Kosim of Traverse Counseling & Consulting. It will be held at the Burnsville YMCA, 13850 Portland Ave. S. For registration or information, contact NAMI at 651-645-2948 or see “classes� at namihelps.org.

Senior Day at IMAX Theatre Senior Citizen Day is Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo, 12000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. Complimentary coffee and refreshments will be served at 9 a.m. The film, “Deep Sea 3D,� will begin at 10 a.m. Cost is $6. For questions or group reservations, call 952-9979714 or email kalbers@ imax.com.

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call 952-953-2345 or go Builders, 9:30 a.m.; Pito www.cityofapplevalley. nochle, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 1 org. p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 – Euchre, 9 a.m.; WoodcarvRosemount ing, 9 a.m.; Free Movie seniors Friday, 1 p.m. The Rosemount Area The following activities are sponsored by the Seniors are located in the Rosemount Parks and Steeple Center, 14375 S. Recreation Department Robert Trail. Check monand the Rosemount Area itors and room schedules Seniors. For more infor- at the facility for activity mation, call the Rose- locations. mount Parks and Recreation Department at Life Line 651-322-6000. Monday, Jan. 1 – Screening Closed. Life Line Screening Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Cof- will conduct screenings fee at Cub, 8 a.m.; Bid for cardiovascular disEuchre, 9 a.m.; Blood ease, osteoporosis, diabePressure Checks, 11 a.m.; tes and more on Jan. 13 Monthly Luncheon, at Heritage Center, 20110 11:30 a.m. Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Packages start at $149. Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Preregistration is reCanasta, 10 a.m.; Quilt- quired. For information ing Club, 1 p.m.; Yoga, or to make an appoint6:30 p.m. ment, call 1-877-237-1287 Thursday, Jan. 4 – or visit www.lifelineCribbage, 9 a.m.; Bone screening.com.

The Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, is home to the following activities, which are organized and run by Job Transitions the Apple Valley Seniors and Apple Valley Parks Group meets and Recreation. The faCatherine Byers Breet cility is open 9 a.m. to 4 will present “GRIT: Get It, p.m. Monday through Keep It� at the Jan. 2 meet- Friday. For information, ing of the Easter Job Transitions Group. The group meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Easter Lutheran Church – By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Refreshments and an opKnob Road, Eagan. Call Movie night at tional discussion follow 651-452-3680 for informaShepherd of the movie. tion. For more information the Valley about the movie that will Shepherd of the Valley be shown, visit www.sotv. Lutheran Church offers movie night opportuni- org/news or call 952-432STA holds ties for people interested 6351. Shepherd of the Valley in topics related to racial admissions Lutheran Church is locattruth and reconciliation. showcase ed just east of the MinneThese movie nights are on St. Thomas Academy the second Thursday of sota Zoo at 12650 Johnny will host an open house each month beginning at Cake Ridge Road in Apple for prospective students in 6:30 pm. Upcoming dates Valley. grades six to 12 and their are Jan. 11, Feb. 8, and parents 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8. All are invited MICAH Jan. 7. for these family-friendly The academy is located events (PG/PG-13 rat- breakfast with at 949 Mendota Heights ings). There is no cost to legislators Road, Mendota Heights. attend, but registration The Metropolitan More information is at is requested at www.sotv. Interfaith Council on www.cadets.com. org/events to plan for Affordable Housing enough space and food. (MICAH), South Chap-

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ter, will host its annual breakfast with legislators on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Doors open at 7:15 a.m. with the program 7:30-9 a.m. at the Church of St. John Neumann, 4030 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan. Local state legislators and the public are invited. There will be some short presentations followed by conversations with legislators about housing and other topics. Conversations will be grouped by legislative districts. A continental breakfast will be served. For more information, call Kathy Groettum at 651-235-5213 or visit micah.org to register.

Business Buzz Promotions at Gateway Bank Gateway Bank, Mendota Heights, announces five promotions at its annual holiday party: Kelly Gibbons to credit analyst I. Gibbons joined the bank in 2016 as a loan operations associate. He is a graduate of Iowa State University and Eastview High School in Apple Val-

ley. Felicia Le to universal banking officer. Le joined the bank in 2015 as a universal banker and moved to the new Edina location in July of 2017. She is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and Burnsville High School. Carol Lund to senior operations associate II/ operations lead. Lund has been at the bank for 11

Business Calendar To submit items for the gen at 651-288-9202 or kmorBusiness Calendar, email: gen@dcrchamber.com. darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. • Thursday, Jan. 11, 8-9 a.m., Coffee Break, Home FedBurnsville Chamber of Com- eral, 2805 Dodd Road, Suite merce events: 160, Eagan. Open to all mem• Thursday, Jan. 4, 4:30- bers. Information: Kelli Morgen 6:30 p.m., Business After at 651-288-9202 or kmorgen@ Hours, Mediterranean Cruise dcrchamber.com. Cafe, 12500 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Free to attend. In- Lakeville Area Chamber of formation: Tricia Andrews at Commerce events: tricia@burnsvillechamber.com. • Monday, Jan. 8, 8-9 • Wednesday, Jan. 10., 8-9 a.m., Teacher Appreciation a.m., AM Coffee Break, THE Breakfast, Lakeview ElemenGARAGE, 75 Civic Center Park- tary. Information: Amy Green at way, Burnsville. Free to attend. 952-469-2020 or amy@lakevilInformation: Tricia Andrews at lechambercvb.org. tricia@burnsvillechamber.com. • Wednesday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., General MemDakota County Regional bership Luncheon, Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Golf Club, 16725 Innsbrook events: Drive, Lakeville. Speaker: Dar• Friday, Jan. 5, 7:30-9 rell Thompson, former Green a.m., Legislative Breakfast, The Bay Packer and current execuCommons on Marice, 1380 tive director of Bolder Options, Marice Drive, Eagan. Speaker: a comprehensive youth menMatt Smith, Dakota County toring program that works with manager. Cost: $25 members, referred youth, ages 10-14, who $30 nonmembers; series pass, may be at risk for delinquent or $160. Registration required. unhealthy behaviors. Cost: $25 Information: Kelli Morgen at early registration, $30 mem651-288-9202 or kmorgen@ bers, $35 nonmembers. Regdcrchamber.com. istration required. Information: • Monday, Jan. 8, 11-11:30 Amy Green at 952-469-2020 or a.m., Meet the Chamber, Valley- amy@lakevillechambercvb.org. wood Golf Club, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley. For Business networking group new and prospective members. events: Free to attend. RSVP required. • Leads to Referrals Chapter Information: 651-452-9872 or of BNI meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesinfo@dcrchamber.com. days at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 • Monday, Jan. 8, 11:30 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. a.m. to 1 p.m., Good Day Da- Information: Helen Peterson, kota County, Valleywood Golf 952-412-0265. Club, 4851 McAndrews Road, • Sunrise Results meets Apple Valley. Speaker: Kyle Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. for netChank, vice president – op- working and a 8-9 a.m. meeting erations & logistics, Minnesota at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 FoundSuper Bowl Host Commit- ers Lane, Apple Valley. Informatee. Cost: $25 members, $40 tion: Tom Van Delist, 612-325nonmembers. Registration re- 7275. quired. Information: Kelli Mor-

years starting as a teller operations associate. She lives in Eagan. Elisa Dabruzzi to assistant vice-president commercial lending. Dabruzzi joined the bank in 2011 as an operations associate. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in Madison and Hastings High School. Becky Durand to assistant vice-president business banking. Durand was the first associate to join Gateway Bank when it was being formed in 2003. She has been promoted from banking associate to officer to her current position. Durand lives in Eagan. “When we started Gateway Bank we had three simple goals: take care of our associates, take care of our clients and take care of our community. These five associates exemplify those goals and we are very proud to recognize them for their achievements,� said CEO John Schreier.

Bank employees donate to families in need Citizens Bank Minnesota employees donated $3,000 worth of gifts to six families in need this holiday season. The main office in New Ulm as well as three branch locations in Lafayette, La Salle and Lakeville each adopted area families and delivered needed supplies to the Crisis Nursery. Money was donated by employees, raised through bake sales and free-will donation luncheons, and a bank match was given.

Burnsville chamber presents annual awards at gala Annual awards were presented Dec. 7 at the

2017, including 66 new members (for a total membership of 335), 35,488 member page views through chamber website and attendance of 2,727 at more than 46 chamber events. Bob Stowell, the 2017 board chair, thanked outgoing board members Ameet Shah (Shah Corp.), Jim White (White Funeral Homes) and Michelle Swanson (Xcel Energy). Laurie Lewko was introduced as the 2018 board chair. Joining her on the 2018 Executive Committee are Kathi Lindau (Lakeview Bank), treasurer, and Brian Wisdorf (Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills and Bauer P.A.) as Vice Chair. Joining the 2018 board of directors are Joe Duperre (Burnsville Center) and Mike Caron (Tiller Corp.).

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GYMS, from 2A Second, Xperience Fitness seeks to fill a gap in the resources offered to the community. They try to offer access to fitness equipment at an affordable price. “We offer the same amenities as a high-class gym, but for a better value,� Wadsen said. Members can access a three-lane swimming pool, cardio equipment and weight training facilities and a functional area. The gyms are equipped with workout machines such as treadmills, X-trainers, recumbent bikes, upright bikes, stepmills, spin bikes and rowers, from brands such as Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Matrix, Precor, Hoist, Octane, Cybex, Torque, Real Ryder and SciFit. They also house a large variety of resistance equipment such as plate-loaded free-weight equipment, dumbbells and barbells. They’ve got kettle bells, medicine balls, ropes, squat racks with

platforms, cable-based machines and other equipment. Those seeking a fitness community might be interested in the group training room, group fitness studios, cycle studio and large variety of classes, such as Zumba, Body Pump, cycle and Silver Sneaker classes. Xperience fitness also offers mind and body classes in a variety of formats. The gyms offer personal training programs, as well as nutritional advice and supplements. Additionally, the gyms have tanning booths, a sauna and full-service locker rooms. Members will have 24-hour access to the gym and the ability to cancel anytime without question. Members who need child care will be able to purchase Kids Club memberships for their children. Although there is a joining fee, there is no contract — members pay month-to-month and can cancel at any time. “We knew there was a need for a full-service club

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REVIEW, from 1A They are hoping to convert the existing monorail track into a new Treetop Trail, and they have big plans for bringing back the nocturnal trail. “Let’s revitalize the zoo. Let’s get the monorail working, let’s get people transported around the zoo, let’s fix the nocturnal trail, and let’s put that asset preservation money to work,� Minnesota Zoo Director John Frawley said. “It’s what this zoo needs right now.� The zoo is approaching its 40th year of serving Minnesotans and visitors from all over the world. “We are also closing out 2017 by closing out our 30s,� Josh Le of the Minnesota Zoo said. “We turn 40 in 2018 and are going to launch a campaign on January 1 that will be really engaging with zoo guests and staff.� Frawley said he intends to continue his community building, outreach, conservation and renovation efforts. He hopes to set up the 40-year-old zoo for another 50 years of serving animals and Minnesota communities alike.

Homes built In March, Minneapolis-based developer Dominium held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new senior apartment complex at Cedar Avenue and 140th Street. The project, estimated to cost $38 million, should wrap up this spring. Legends of Apple Valley will offer affordable senior housing to residents, as the developer is working with the Dakota County Community Development Agency to apply for tax credits, tax-increment financing and Home Fund grant dollars. This is just one of the housing developments in Apple Valley this year. “Single family and apartment development continues to boom with about 1,400 units planned, approved, under con-

struction or completed in 2017,� Hamann-Roland said. “The market is responding to the demand for more housing choices sought by those wanting to stay or relocate to Apple Valley.� Apple Valley Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist said the city’s housing growth is “managed and organic� — a healthy step toward becoming a fully developed city. “Today, we are balancing out the market that didn’t occur between 2005 and 2016,� he said. “When people see all the apartments and wonder what’s going on — it’s just the market averaging out.� With rental housing vacancy at less than 2 percent in Apple Valley, the city saw extremely low vacancy rates this year. “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.

Longest serving ďŹ reďŹ ghter retired The longest serving firefighter on record in Apple Valley, Joel Engel, retired in Joel June after Engel 40 years of service to the Apple Valley Fire Department. Since 1977, Engel had served as a volunteer, paid-on-call firefighter. Engel worked at all three of Apple Valley’s fire stations. He began his work at Fire Station 1 on Hayes Road, but moved to Fire Station 2 on Galaxie Avenue and 140th Street when he and his wife, Sarah, moved in 1987. He spent the last 29 years of his career working at Station 3 on Essex Avenue. He held several leadership roles including fire captain and fire and ar-

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Uponor North America President Bill Gray speaks during the June groundbreaking at the Apple Valley site. son investigator, and he was awarded membership with the Minnesota International Association of Arson Investigators. Engel was the first vice president and president of the Fire Department Executive Board. He also earned the title of trustee with the Apple Valley Firefighters Relief Association. A reception to celebrate his 40-year legacy of commitment to emergency response, volunteer service and community involvement was held June 29 at the Apple Valley Municipal Center.

Businesses expand

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Hariny Kuttuva, owner of Mantra Bazaar, stands in the lentil aisle. The store, which In June, Uponor opened in September, offers foods, spices and products for those familiar and unfamilNorth America held a iar with Indian cuisine and culture. groundbreaking ceremomanding general of the ny for its $17.4 million, In January, Royal Credit year. A graduate of both the 34th Red Bull Infantry Di58,000-square-foot expan- Union celebrated the sion. This was the 10th grand opening of its Ap- U.S. Army’s War College, vision. and Command and GenJensen was deployed expansion since Uponor ple Valley location. From the popular cafe eral Staff College, Jensen with the Red Bulls in semoved to Apple Valley in 1990 — once again, the chain, Starbucks, to the has held a variety of lead- nior leadership roles to company needed to in- locally-owned and oper- ership positions includ- Kuwait, Bosnia and twice crease its manufacturing ated Indian grocery, Man- ing Minnesota’s assistant to Iraq. general-Army The change of comcapacity to meet customer tra Bazaar, Apple Valley adjutant continued to draw in new and director of the Joint mand ceremony took demand. throughout Staff. He also served with place at the Rosemount The expansion opened businesses the Red Bulls as the divi- National Guard Armory. up more jobs in Apple Val- 2017. sion’s chief of staff and Not long after, Jensen ley from the company that employs more than 3,900 Jensen recognized commander of their 1st was recognized again. In November, Jenworldwide. Apple Valley resident Armored Brigade Combat sen was installed as the This wasn’t the only Maj. Gen. Jon A. Jensen Team. In January, he was se- 31st adjutant general of big-business change to was honored with not one, come to Apple Valley. but two, promotions this lected as the next comSee REVIEW, 9A

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Sports

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Victories by Gable Steveson clinched a state high school wrestling championship for Apple Valley and a World Junior Championship for Team USA.

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The Apple Valley year in sports were filled with defining moments as athletes reached the pinnacle of their sports or, in a few cases, pressed on after dealing with disappointment. Today, Sun Thisweek Newspapers looks back at some of the notable sports stories of 2017:

The closer In March, Gable Steveson took the mat with the state championship on the line. In March, he stepped onto the mat with a world championship at stake. Each time the Apple Valley wrestling star was more than up to the task. With Apple Valley and Anoka tied 24-24 in the Class 3A team final, Steveson pinned his Anoka opponent in 22 seconds to give the Eagles a 12th consecutive state championship. Apple Valley trailed by four points with two matches remaining, meaning Tanyi Besong had to win his match at 220 pounds for Steveson’s match at 285 to matter. Besong won by major decision to tie the score. Later that week, Steveson powered his way through the Class 3A bracket at 285, pinning all of his opponents. He won the championship match by fall in 11 seconds for his third consecutive individual championship. In August, USA Wrestling needed a victory by Steveson at 264 pounds to win its first team title at the Junior World Championships since 1984. He defeated Naeiim Hassanzadeh of Iran 5-1, giving the U.S. a one-point edge over Russia in the team standings. It was the third consecutive individual world championship for Steveson, who won Cadet Junior titles the previous two years. After trying to help Apple Valley win another state championship in 2018, Steveson will wrestle for the University of Minnesota.

Eagles reign again Thanks in large part to a stellar performance by point guard Tre Jones, Apple Valley won its third state Class 4A boys basketball championship in four years. Jones averaged 23.5 points during the 2016-17 season and had seven triple-doubles. He raised his game in the state tournament, averaging 26 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. He had 24 points and a career-high 18 rebounds in the Eagles’ 60-54 victory over Champlin Park in the Class 4A final. In the process, he outplayed Rebels’ guard McKinley Wright, who went on to win the Mr. Basketball award and is starring this season at the

tion 6 final. Eagan won the Section 3 championship, then took the state title. Eastview was left to prepare a challenge in the 2018 season, but will have to do it with a new head coach. Tim Roche, the program founder, stepped down and said he was going to take a break from coaching. Former assistant coach Matt Stonestrom will lead the program.

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Year in Review University of Colorado. Jones, who signed with Duke University in November, is “a once-in-a-lifetime player,” Apple Valley coach Zach Goring said. “People ask me all the time, is he as good as his brother (Tyus, now a Minnesota Timberwolves guard)? He’s right there, I think, neck and neck.” Jones, Luke Martens, Spencer Rolland, Nathan Macho and Ely Hendrickson make up the core of the 2017-18 Apple Valley team that started with victories in five of its first seven games and is expected to be one of the contenders for the 2018 state Class 4A championship.

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Macy Guebert drives to the basket for Eastview in the state girls Model of consistency Class 4A basketball tournament. Eastview finished third, making it For six years, there have been the sixth consecutive year the Lightning has placed fourth or higher two things you could count on at state. the Eastview girls basketball the championship match. team to do: reach the state tour- Going to the Bank Delich and his coaches disApple Valley had not reached nament and win its first-round agreed with the ruling, but he the state football semifinal game. went on to win his final two round since 1993, which also After surviving an overtime matches to place third and fingame against Park Center in was the last time an Eagles team ish 36-1. the Class 4A quarterfinals, the won a state championship. A Lindstrom is playing baseball Lightning lost a hard-fought state title was not in the Eagles’ at Kirkwood Community Col64-59 game to Hopkins in the future in 2017, but the Apple lege in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and semifinals. Eastview won the Valley-Elk River Class 5A semi- Delich just completed a redshirt third-place game 68-49 over final at U.S. Bank Stadium was season with the University of Lakeville North, a team that one of the most memorable of Minnesota football team. beat the Lightning twice during the football postseason. Apple Valley gained 509 Eagle lacrosse 14-2 the regular season. It was the sixth consecutive season East- yards, scored 40 points, never Apple Valley likely was one view finished in the top four at punted – and lost 51-40 to an of the top five high school girls state and the fifth straight year Elk River team that rushed for lacrosse teams in Minnesota, but the Lightning finished third or 700 yards and didn’t attempt a the Eagles didn’t get a chance to pass. Owatonna beat Elk River higher. display their skills in the state Two mainstays of the 2016- 63-26 in the Prep Bowl, stopping tournament. the Elks’ bid for back-to-back 17 team, Rachel Ranke and AlThe problem was, one of the lie Pickrain, are now playing col- state championships. state’s best teams, Prior Lake, The Eagles finished 10-2, lege basketball, but the return of was in the Eagles’ playoff secsparked by outstanding seasons players such as Megan Walstad, tion. Apple Valley lost to Prior Macy Guebert, Andrea Abrams by running back/linebacker Kel- Lake 9-7 in the regular season lan McKeag, linemen Spencer and Mariah Alipate helped and 12-9 in the Section 6 final. Eastview take an unbeaten re- Rolland and Riley Hansen, The Eagles were 14-0 against cord and the state’s No. 2 rank- quarterback Tyler Cardella, de- everybody else on their scheding going into the holiday break. fensive back Josh Arnold, and ule. Prior Lake went on to finish receivers Nathan Macho and third in the state tournament beLuke Martens. The third time hind girls lacrosse superpowers Star forward Natalie SnodEden Prairie and Blake. Two Eastview grass helped lead Eastview to a Apple Valley is likely to have third consecutive trip to the state wrestlers take 3rd another shot at going to state girls hockey tournament. The Eastview’s only individual in 2018 with the return of top Lightning was 5-8-2 through its state wrestling champion is players such as Reagan Roelofs, first 15 games but heated up af- Adam Fokken, who won his ti- Molly Moynihan and Sophia ter the calendar turned to 2017. tle 16 years ago. Two Lightning Leong. Eastview won 11 of its next 13 seniors sought to become their games, including a 2-1 victory school’s second and third state Long run at No. 1 over East Ridge in the Section champs last March, but came Eastview’s boys lacrosse team 3AA championship game. up just short. spent much of the season unAt state, Eastview lost to Alex Lindstrom took third at defeated and ranked first in the Hill-Murray 4-1 in the first 170 pounds and ended his high state. The Lightning was 13-0 in round, beat Roseau 4-1 in the school career as the school’s ca- the regular season and won 11 consolation semifinals and lost reer victories leader with 175. of those games by five goals or to Farmington 3-0 in the consoMike Delich was undefeated more. Eastview won handily in lation final. at 195 going into the state tour- late-season showdowns against Snodgrass, now playing for nament but his run at the title fellow South Suburban Conferthe University of Connecticut, ended when his semifinal oppo- ence powers Prior Lake and Eahad 38 points (26 goals, 12 as- nent, Tyler Hugg of St. Cloud gan. sists) in her senior season. She Tech, was injured by what offiPrior Lake, however, held the scored seven goals in six post- cials ruled to be an illegal slam. Lightning to a season-low five season games. Hugg was awarded the victory goals in a 6-5 victory in the Secby default but could not wrestle

Apple Valley High School graduate Mark Hall wasn’t supposed to compete for an NCAA wrestling championship in 2017 because Penn State University planned to redshirt the true freshman. But plans can change, and Penn State took the redshirt off Hall in midseason. He finished 31-3 and won the Division I championship at 174 pounds. Hall is ranked first at that weight this season and won his first 10 matches. He had six individual state championships and a 277-4 record at Apple Valley, and last summer won his weight class at the World Junior Championships for the second consecutive year.

Tennis future looks bright Eastview could have three of the top players in South Suburban Conference boys tennis this spring. Gavin Young, Sourabh Terakanambi and Nisal Liyanage all competed in the state Class AA tournament last spring. Terakanambi, a sophomore last season, and Liyanage, a ninth-grader, lost in the first round of doubles to a Rochester Century team that went on to win the championship. The Eastview duo then won three consecutive matches to win the consolation championship. Young reached the Class AA singles tourney as an eighthgrader and advanced to the quarterfinals.

Proving he belongs This season seems to be putting to rest questions about whether Tyus Jones belongs in the NBA. The former Apple Valley High School and Duke University standout is in his third year with the Minnesota Timberwolves and has settled into a key role as a reserve point guard. Jones, who won’t be 22 until May, 2018, is averaging about 15 minutes a game as a backup point guard. He started three games in late November when Jeff Teague was injured and averaged 12 points, seven assists and four rebounds in those games. The Timberwolves were 2-1 in the games Jones started.

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Tyler Hanson (3) handles the ball for Eastview, which was ranked No. 1 in boys lacrosse most of the Apple Valley players raise the trophy after winning their third state season. The Lightning was undefeated until the Section 6 championship game, when it lost to Prior Lake Class 4A boys basketball championship in five years. 6-5. Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

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REVIEW, from 7A the Minnesota National Guard. The adjutant general is the administrative head of the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs and the leader of the Minnesota National Guard, an organization with more than 13,000 members who live and work throughout the state. Gov. Mark Dayton administered the oath of office to Jensen during a ceremony at the Minnesota National Guard Armory in St. Paul. Jensen will serve a seven-year term. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to serve the citizens of Minnesota and lead a force of dedicated and talented soldiers and airmen,� Jensen said. “I am excited to lead this organization into the future as we continue to ensure the Minnesota National Guard is prepared to respond to our communities and state during times of disaster and serve our nation during times of conflict.�

MacPhail moves The MacPhail Center for Music began the process of moving locations this year. The school will move from its current 14750 Cedar Ave. S. location to join St. Mary’s University in the old City Hall building on Cedar Avenue. “Both being educational institutions, it was a natural kind of fit. We could see that it is going to be something that could last for a long time,� faculty member Paul Babcock said. The new site has more accessibility and visibility. It will also have better acoustics and soundproofing — features which will allow more musicians to play simultaneously. Ease in and out of the building for students, the aesthetic of the building, sufficient parking spaces and the park next door are a few other draws. “The freshened artistic space will retain and fully utilize the location for music training and higher education,� Hamann-Roland said.

MacPhail began construction in November, and it hopes to wrap up the building projects by January so faculty can move and begin teaching classes in their new space in February. “Once we get the pianos moved, we’ll be basically ready to start the next day,� Babcock said. MacPhail plans to hold a grand opening ceremony this spring. “Apple Valley is a great place to learn and perform music,� Babcock said. “We have fantastic students, and we want to have a topnotch facility that sounds great acoustically, is conducive to learning, very inviting, and a supportive place.�

Water prioritized Water was a top concern in 2017 for many Apple Valley residents. In August, the Apple Valley City Council awarded a $4.2 million contract for the completion of the water meter project. The approved the total project cost, including the consultant fee and contingency, totals $4.8 million. Over the next two years, the city will replace approximately 15,800 aging meters and install new radios on nearly 1,000 other newer meters. Public Works Director Matt Saam said the project has four main objectives: increase meter accuracy, provide improved customer service by proactively detecting water loss and high or low water usage, reduce operational costs for meter reading and repairs and enhance conservation capabilities. In October, the city of Apple Valley launched a new online payment portal for residents to make electronic water bill payments. Apple Valley Finance Director Ron Hedberg said the switch was prompted by a couple of factors. The first is that the old system didn’t work on some smartphones and tablets. He said it was frustrating for many users. The second is that the old software provider was sunsetting the license, so by the end of the year the

city needed to find a new product to serve the community. In the next two years, as the city finishes its water meter installation project, users will also be able to access a separate portal that will provide detailed information on their household water usage. Apple Valley residents were also interested in water — specifically in taking water care and conservation into their own hands through starting an Environmental Advisory Commission. “The commission will help us understand: ‘how do we create a resilient community by conserving land, taking care of our water, by rethinking our energy usage?’ � said Viki Photo by Amy Mihelich O’Day, an Apple Valley School of Environmental Studies students get digging to plant the Pollinator Garden at resident working to start the Minnesota Zoo. The project will be completed in spring of 2018. the commission. Residents met for initial meetings in October and November to begin the planning processes, and they will continue working together in 2018. “It’s about making Apple Valley happier, healthier and saving people money,� Conservation Minnesota south metro regional manager Avery Hildebrand said. “Conservation is energy efficiency, water quality, having more greenspace, attracting families to your community — thinking about health and wellness here Photo submitted we will have some great fi(From left) Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon vice president Jay Peterson, Maynancial benefits.� or Mary Hamann-Roland, Maj. Gen. Jon A. Jensen, Yellow Ribbon president Paul Chellsen and City Council Member Clint Hooppaw attended the Apple Valley Beyond Apple Valley the Yellow Ribbon Military Appreciation Dinner on May 18, 2017.

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Throughout 2017, Apple Valley has begun preparations for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan — a blueprint for development and growth in the community, required every 10 years. The Planning Commission leads the project, but many departments within the city are working on their specific plans. The city remains committed to providing residents with a safe and healthy environment, maintaining a high quality of life for residents and creating jobs by supporting businesses. “Of all the things we

are, what we believe is: we are a community for a lifetime,� Nordquist said. The plan will articulate the city’s goals, objectives and policies — a framework through which local leaders will make decisions about the city’s growth, services and facilities. It will also help prepare for the influx of residents, jobs, businesses and public resources over the next 10 years. “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 opportu-

nities that are designed to address all of those.� The city will take its plans to the Met Council in June for review and finalization and have a complete, final and accepted update by the end of 2018. “The updated plan by the end of 2018 will affirm the city vision and address the city’s future with population growth, planned land uses, housing and transportation needs, park and recreations programs and facilities, sustainability in our water and natural resource management, and road and transit planning,� Hamann-Roland said.

“We encourage our residents to be involved in this process as we set our course for the future.� People can still give input, as well as learn more about the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, online at www.imagineapplevalley2040.com. “2017 was an exciting time of continued growth and development in Apple Valley. Apple Valley continues to bloom with new opportunities for our residents,� Hamann-Roland said. Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc.com.

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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: Kristen D’Arpa Ministries PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 8332 Upper 138 Court Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): i Go Glocal 8332 Upper 138 Court 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: December 14, 2017 SIGNED BY: ROBERT RAMPI Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek December 22, 29, 2017 767505

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street West, on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Apple Valley zoning regulations concerning an amendment to Article 25 (Planned Development No. 679), Appendix F of Chapter 155 of the Apple Valley Code of Ordinances pertaining to illuminated signage on building faces adjacent to a public street that abuts residentially zoned property. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted by action of Elder Doyle, LLC. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this 20th day of December, 2017. Pamela J. Gackstetter City Clerk Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek December 29, 2017 768986

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS BY FIRST RESOURCE BANK LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given that First Resource Bank, 7449 Village Drive, Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota 55014 has made application to the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for consent to acquire through merger Eagle Valley Bank, National Association, 2206 Glacier Drive, Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin 54024 and to establish detached facilities at: 2206 Glacier Drive, Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin 54024 (DF 1370); 1946 Washington Avenue South, Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota 55082 (DF 1371); and 14800 Galaxie Avenue, Suite 100, Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota 55124 (DF 1372). It is contemplated that business locations of the merged banks will continue to be operated. The applications were made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 49.33 to 49.41, and 47.51 to 47.57 plus Section 18 (c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The above applications were filed with the Minnesota Department of Commerce on December 14, 2017. This notice is being published in the County Ledger Press, St. Croix Falls on December 28, 2017; January 4 and 11, 2018 and in the Quad Community Press, Lino Lakes on December 26, 2017; January 2 and 9, 2018 and in the Stillwater Gazette, Stillwater on December 29, 2017 and in the Sun Thisweek, Apple Valley on December 29, 2017 . Any person, bank, or other financial institution has a right to file written communication in favor of or against the applications described above. Written comments will become a part of the public record on the applications and should be addressed to: Maxwell Zappia, James D. LaPierre, Deputy Commissioner Regional Director Minnesota Department of Commerce Federal Deposit Insurance Division of Financial Institutions Corporation 85 7th Place East, Suite 280 1100 Walnut Street Suite 2100 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Written comments to the Minnesota Department of Commerce must be received within fifteen (15) calendar days after the publication date in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin; Stillwater, Minnesota; and Apple Valley, Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 47.54. An administrative hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 14, may be ordered at the discretion of the Commissioner to hear testimony and to take evidence in favor of or against the applications. In addition, the nonconfidential sections of the applications are available for review at the Minnesota Department of Commerce in St. Paul. For an appointment for public review or for information on copies and related charges, please telephone (651) 539-1714 during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office located at 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 2100, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 not later January 25, 2018. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file in the regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. First Resource Bank 7449 Village Drive Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 Anoka County Minnesota Bank Charter 1861 FDIC Certificate No. 58039 Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek December 29, 2017 768534

Dakota Electric Association named The Open Door, Eagan, as the local 2017 Touchstone Energy Community Award winner. Military Family Support Group, Burnsville, and DARTS, West St. Paul, were named runners-up, and each of the nonprofits received a plaque and a check for $500. “Dakota Electric is proud to be able to recognize these organizations doing great work in our local communities,” said Greg Miller, Dakota Electric’s president and chief executive officer. “As a member-owned cooperative, we are committed to our local communities and this is one way we encourage and honor those who are like-minded.” The Open Door’s innovative approach using mobile food pantries is helping to tackle the unique challenges of suburban hunger. Since 2013, the organization has been bringing fresh and healthy food options directly to parts of local communities where it is needed most. The Pop Up Produce Stands program, just launched in 2017, uses social media and other community connections to distribute farm-fresh produce to people in a short amount of time. The Open Door’s Mobile Food Pantries served nearly 12,000 people in

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Winners of the local 2017 Touchstone Energy Community Award were honored by Dakota Electric leaders recently. Gathered at the event were (from front left) Judy Kimmes, Dakota Electric; Carol Wirsbinski, board member of Open Door; Ann Bailey, president of DARTS; Lois & Jim Finan, Military Family Support Group; Jerry Pittman, Dakota Electric; (from back left) Ken Danner, Dakota Electric; Dee & Bernie Strohfus, Military Family Support Group; Clay Van De Bogart, Dakota Electric. 2016 and distributed more Community Award recog- ciation’s annual meeting in than 183,000 pounds of nizes organizations for out- St. Paul. food. standing contributions to A customer-owned, Military Family Sup- the local community. nonprofit utility since port Group seeks to proThe Open Door award 1937, Farmington-based vide military personnel application will be submit- Dakota Electric Associaserving in war zones care ted to the statewide Min- tion provides electricity to packages and support to nesota Touchstone Energy more than 106,000 memreassure them that they are Community Award. The bers throughout Dakota not forgotten. statewide award recipient County and portions of DARTS provides home will be selected from local Goodhue, Rice and Scott services and transportation award winners throughout counties. Dakota Electric to elderly and disabled in Minnesota and will receive is a Touchstone Energy CoDakota County along with $1,000. The Minnesota operative. providing older adults vol- honor will be announced in unteer opportunities. February, during the MinThe Touchstone Energy nesota Rural Electric Asso-

Real estate office raises $2,155 for District 196 families in need Realtors in the Eagan office of Coldwell Banker Burnet raised more than $2,155 for the RosemountApple Valley-Eagan School District’s program to provide weekend meals for families in need. Realtors Jay Hansen and Tony Sampair and retired Realtor Bill Tschohl coordinated the fundraising effort that involved donations coming from the office’s 80 Relators, other staff members and their contacts throughout the month of December. District 196 Foundation Director Christine Searson of Apple Valley got the ball rolling to start the fundraiser after she asked her friend, Hansen, how the office might be able to help. Hansen and Sampair asked for donations after providing information about work that Minneapolis-based nonprofit The Sheridan Story does in District 196 to provide a supply of food to students each Friday for their family to have over the weekend. District 196 Director of Community Education Khia Brown also spoke the office staff in an effort to more fully explain how the program works. The District 196 Foundation has a goal of raising

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The Eagan Coldwell Banker Burnet office raised more than $2,000 in a recent effort to benefit The Sheridan Story to provide meals to families in need in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools. Gathering to recognize the fundraiser Dec. 19 were Realtor Jay Hansen, District 196 Community Education Director Khia Brown and Realtor Tony Sampair. The original amount raised was $900 as donations continue to come in. $150,000 to fund the food Foundation director, said of Khia Brown, Director program. that Christmas time is a dif- of Community Education, It costs $130 a year to ficult time to ask for mon- 15180 Canada Ave., Roseprovide the weekend food ey, but it is so important to mount, MN 55068. to each student. help these young students. Those with questions The real estate office was Hansen and Sampair about making a donation able to cover funds for 16 said they hope the office or partnership with Disstudents. will serve as an example for trict 196 Foundation, call Khia said the members others to follow. Brown at 651-423-7720 or of the Eagan office should Those interested in giv- email her at khia.brown@ be congratulated for their ing a tax-deductible dona- district196.org. leadership and support of tion can send checks to Tschohl can be reached the District 196 Founda- District 196 Foundation, at 952-432-4615 or tion. include “The Sheridan Sto- billtschohl@gmail.com. Tschohl, a District 196 ry” in the memo line, care

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Dakota Cares Committee Chair Julie Simonsen serves Dakota Electric’s Dakota Cares committee members are (from left) Bernie Kolnberger, Dave Reinke, Cherry Jor- up hot dogs for one of the company’s fundraiser events held during the year. dan, Jackie Bauer, Julie Simonsen, Corey Willert, Susan Strong and Tom Riste. Not pictured: Mel Belschner. Photo submitted

Employee charity program raises more than $29,000 Dakota Electric Association and its employees have raised $29,087 for charities — the most ever — through its employee-led program called Dakota Cares. Each year Dakota Electric’s employees hold a variety of fundraising events and a pledge

drive to bring in donations for three charities: United Way, $7,726; Community Health Charities, $12,894; and the Fallen Lineman Organization, $8,467. “We could not have done this without the hard work of the

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committee and the generous and caring people of Dakota Electric,� Julie Simonsen, committee chair, said. Board members, employees and others have participated in fundraising events such as a sporting clay shoot, silent auc-

tions, special meals and more. Employees have the option of donating through payroll deduction or a onetime donation as well. “The employees stepped up to the challenge� President and CEO Greg Miller said. “It’s

nice we can raise a significant amount of money to support these great causes. My thanks to the committee for all their hard work.�

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the exhibit, is on display through Arts Calendar, email: Jan. 5 in the gallery at the Lakedarcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. ville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: 952Books 985-4640. Meet the Author: Craig MacIntosh, 6:30-8 p.m. Thurs- Music day, Jan. 18, Robert Trail LiBuddy Guy, 8 p.m. Saturbrary, 14395 S. Robert Trail, day, Dec. 30, Mystic Lake, Prior Rosemount. He will discuss his Lake. Tickets: $40-$60. Infornew novel “Wolf’s Baja.� Pre- mation: 952-496-6563 or myssented by the Rosemount Area ticlake.com. Arts Council. Morris Day and The Time, 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, MysComedy tic Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: Dane Cook, 9:30 p.m. Sun- $30-$60. Information: 952-496day, Dec. 31, Mystic Lake, Prior 6563 or mysticlake.com. Lake. Tickets: $69-$149. InforCoffee Concert Series – mation: 952-496-6563 or mys- Steve Heitzeg’s Ecomusic, 2 ticlake.com. p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, Lakeville Louie Anderson, 6:30 and Area Arts Center, 20965 Holy9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, oke Ave. Tickets: $18 adults, Ames Center, 12600 Nicol- $15 ages 60-plus and 18 and let Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: younger. Information: Lakevil$32.95-$102.95 at the box of- leAreaArtsCenter.com or 952fice, Ticketmaster.com or 800- 985-4640. 982-2787. EVHS winter band conGreg Fitzsimmons, 7:30 certs, 6 and 8 p.m. Monday, and 10 p.m., Friday, Jan. 5, and Jan. 8, Eastview High School. Saturday, Jan. 6, Mystic Lake, Information: 952-431-8900. Prior Lake. Tickets: $19. InforRHS winter band concert, mation: 952-496-6563 or mys- 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, Roseticlake.com. mount High School. Information: 651-423-7501. Exhibits AVHS jazz ensembles Watercolor paintings by concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. Cynthia Marsh and photogra- 11, Apple Valley High School. phy by Mark Freier are on dis- Information: 952-431-8200. play through December in the River: The Music of CarSteeple Center gallery, 14375 ole King, Joni Mitchell and S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. In- Carly Simon, 7 p.m. Thursday, formation: 651-322-6000. Jan. 11, Steeple Center, 14375 “Art: Diverse Perspectives S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Through Local Eyes� runs Tickets: $18 (price estimate) at through Jan. 20 at Art Works rosemountarts.com. Eagan, 3795 Pilot Knob Road, G. Love & Special Sauce, Eagan. Information: artwork- 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, Mystic seagan.org. Lake, Prior Lake. Tickets: $20“Big and Small,� the Min- $35. Information: mysticlake. nesota Contemporary Quilters com or 952-496-6563.

Pedersen, Helen Elizabeth, age 90, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother from Apple Valley, MN, died on December 12, 2017. An avid reader, bridge player, philanthropist and real estate owner. Helen was born in East St. Louis, on March 17, 1927. She is survived by her son Eric (Cecily) Pedersen, daughter Alicia (Owen) Hopkins, daughter-inlaw Nancy Pedersen, and grandchildren Nici (Shane) Anderson, Dani (Greg) Long, Doei Enlund, Tyler Hopkins, Tanner Hopkins, great-grandchildren Kylie Long, Layla Louie Anderson Long, Randy Long, Radley Enlund and Micah Enlund. Preceded in death by her husband Eugene Pedersen and Live son Randy Pedersen. Comedian Louie AnThere will be a private family service. derson brings his annual New Year’s show to Ames Center in Burnsville SunRobert Lee Goodman day, Dec. 31. PerformancGoodman, Robert Lee, age 91 es are 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. of Lakeville, passed Sharing the ups and away peacefully on downs of his childhood December 24, 2017. experiences as one of 11 Bob is precedchildren in Minnesota, ed in death by his Anderson crafted comedy parents Thurman routines that rang true for Goodman and Virginia and Denhis early club audiences nis Ryder, sister Jean Brennan and while reducing them to grandsons Michael Shannon and helpless fits of laughter. Jack Daniel Goodman. He made his national teleBob met the love of his life, vision debut on “The ToBetty, when they were teenagers. night Show� in 1984, and They were married Sept. 1, 1947, the rest is history. “The and celebrated their 70th wedding Tonight Show with Jay anniversary this past September. Leno,� “The Late Show Bob served in the Navy during with David Letterman,� WWll, and after being discharged “The Late Late Show with on May 27, 1946, he began a caCraig Ferguson,� “Comic reer at Blue Cross Blue Shield Relief,� as well as ShowMN where he worked in Computtime and HBO specials er Operations until he retired in followed. 1988. Tickets are $32.95Over the years Bob has enjoyed hockey, bowling, $102.95 and can be purgolf, cards, reading, coaching youth hockey and football, chased at the box office, playing the organ, telling stories of Guam during WWll, Ticketmaster.com or 800spending time at his cabins in MN and WI, and winters in 982-2787. Ames Center Winter Haven FL. Bob will be dearly missed by his loving family – wife Birthdays Betty, children Susan (Mike) Shannon, Linda (Larry) Lund, Barbara (Brad) Nylund, Bob (Paulette) Goodman, Nancy Goodman, Bill (Sherry) Goodman, John (Lori) Goodman, Mary Beth (Jewell) Mohn, and Michael (Barbara) Goodman, as well as 30 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren! Bob always said he had a “world-class family�, but his children believe he was a “world-class Dad�. Bob was the gold standard for what a great husband and father should be – he was our hero. Special thanks to the kind and caring staff from Fairview Home Hospice and Kingsley Shores Memory Care. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 29th at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Visitation will be an hour before the Mass. Interment, church cemetery. Memorials will be Beverly Ashmore donated to All saints Church. Bev Ashmore will be Condolences: www.whitefuneralhomes.com celebrating her 90th birthWhite Funeral Home day on January 2, 2018! Lakeville 952-469-2723

Roe Family Singers, bluegrass concert, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $10 (price estimate) at rosemountarts.com. Theater “Triple Espresso� runs through Feb. 15 at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $41-$48 at the box office, Ticketmaster.com and 800-982-2787. VISTA Variety Show, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, and Saturday, Jan. 6, Visitation’s DeSales Auditorium, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights. Admission: $10. Workshops/classes/other Goswami Yoga classes: Barre, 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16-Feb. 20, $55 (six classes), Diamondhead Education Center, Burnsville; Aromatherapy Yoga, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 4-Feb. 8, $55 (six classes), Diamondhead; Yoga at Angry Inch, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, $15. Information: www.goswamiyoga.com. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.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 Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www.christinetier ney.com, 612-210-3377. Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at 651-315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-2558545 or jjloch@charter.net. SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651688-0365. Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/.

theater and arts briefs is at 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. More information is at ames-center.com.

Eagan Women of Note

Artists sought for public art in Eagan

Carolla Show.� He hosts “The Greg Fitzsimmons Show� and twice a week puts out the “FitzDog Radio� podcast. His 2011 book, “Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons,� climbed the bestseller charts and gained rave reviews. Writing credits include “Lucky Louie,� “Cedric the Entertainer Presents,� “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher� and “The Man Show.� Fitzsimmons has also won four Daytime Emmys as a writer and producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.� For more information, visit www.gregfitzsimmons.com. Tickets are $19. Contact the box office at 952496-6563 or visit mysticlake.com for more details.

Eagan Parks and Recreation is seeking artists to produce four benches for placement in city parks, facilities and along the park trail system in 2018. In 2017, Eagan installed four art benches in an effort to add to the city’s sense of place, while enhancing resting areas for residents. In 2018, Eagan Parks and Recreation will install four additional artist-designed and -produced benches to represent the unique landscape and neighborhoods of identified locations. All submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12. Complete information can be found at www. ‘Price is Right eaganarthouse.org. For Live’ at Mystic questions, contact Julie “The Price is Right Andersen at 651-675-5521 Live� stage show is coming or jandersen@cityofeato the Mystic Showroom 8 gan.com. p.m. Friday, Feb. 9; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10; Comedy at and 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. Mystic Lake “The Price is Right Comedian and Emmy Live� is an interactive winner Greg Fitzsimmons stage show that gives eligiwill perform 7:30 and 10 ble contestants the chance p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, and to “Come On Down� to Saturday, Jan. 6, as part of win. Prizes may include Meadows After Dark—a series of Friday and Sat- cash, appliances, vacations urday night entertainment and possibly even a new events at The Meadows car. Contestants will play Bar and Grille inside Mys- games including Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big tic Lake. Fitzsimmons has Wheel and the Showcase. Tickets to the show are achieved success as a $20 and $30. Contact the stand-up, Emmy-award winning writer and host box office at 952-496-6563 on both radio and TV. He or visit mysticlake.com for is a regular on “The How- more details.

January is open membership month for the Eagan Women of Note. Women in the south-metro area who love to sing and may be interested in joining the choir are invited to visit Monday rehearsals during the month of January. The non-audition choir rehearses throughout the school year with separate fall and spring semesters that end with concerts in December and May. During each semester, the choir perfects 12 to 15 pieces of music, ranging from jazz and popular, to folk and patriotic music, in preparation for outreach community performances and a final concert. The choir performs at community events in Dakota County, senior centers, nursing homes, and veterans hospitals. Women 18 and older are encouraged to visit the choir at its rehearsals 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 8-29, at Falcon Ridge Middle School in Apple Valley. Enrollment for the semester is $60, which covers professional leadership, music, and overhead expenses. Those interested in attending a rehearsal should send an email to e a g a n wo m e n o f n o t e @ gmail.com. More information about the choir can be found at eaganwomenof- ard Stern Show,� “Chelsea note.org. Lately� and “The Adam

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Thisweekend Monk seals receive surgery to restore sight The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley works every day to provide world-class care to all 4,800-plus animals on-site. On Nov. 9, two female Hawaiian monk seals – Koa and Opua – had eye surgeries performed by Dr. Carmen Colitz a veterinary ophthalmologist who specializes in marine mammal eye procedures. Dr. Jim Rasmussen, senior veterinarian at the zoo, brought together and oversaw the team consisting of Colitz, Dr. James Bailey, a veterinary anesthesiologist specializing in marine mammal anesthesiology, veterinary staff from the University of Minnesota veterinary anesthesiology department and zoo veterinary staff. The procedures were successful with actual surgical times of approximately 1 hour per eye, however the total time of anesthesia for the animals was significantly longer due to preparation for and recovery from surgery. “We are very pleased with how smoothly the surgeries went,� Rasmussen said. “We are fortunate to be able to work with the specialists like Dr. Colitz and Dr. Bailey to provide these seals with these lifechanging surgeries.� “The marine mammal staff have been monitoring the seals closely and

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Minnesota Zoo doctors and those from the University of Minnesota performed eye surgeries on two of the Hawaiian monk seals at the zoo. Four of the five seals at the zoo have eyesight problems. are happy that both seals appear to be doing well and healing properly.� said Melanie Oerter, the zoo’s marine mammal curator “They are now both back in the water and may be seen swimming around their pools.� The zoo is home to five geriatric female Hawaiian monk seals, all of which were rescued as juveniles in the wild off the coast of Hawaii. Four of the five seals have visual impairments. These surgeries were performed to prevent future problems

and improve vision in the animals. The recovery stage was estimated to take three to four weeks, and so far zoo staff are cautiously optimistic that Koa and Opua will make a full recoveries. Koa may even regain her sight partially, if not fully. Due to lack of function and observed discomfort, one of Opua’s eyes was removed during her surgery and she appears more comfortable. Zoo staff will continue to closely monitor the seals to ensure they are healing properly, but their condi-

tions seem healthy and stable. The current group of Hawaiian monk seals arrived at the zoo in 2015 and the zoo is the only place outside of Hawaii where the general public can see these animals in person. Hawaiian monk seals are critically endangered, with only an estimated 1,400 individuals left in the wild, and the only marine mammal endemic to the United States, only found along the coasts of the Hawaiian islands. More about the seals is at www.mnzoo.org.

To submit items for the All ages. Cost: $10 at the door; of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Family Calendar, email: ages 5 and under free. No regis- Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park in lower lot. Self-help group tration needed. darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. for depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, anger and more. Friday, Jan. 5 Friday, Dec. 29 Forever Wild Family Friday: Information: Rita at 952-890Full moon snowshoe, 6-8 p.m., Cleary Lake Regional Park, Fun on the Ice, 7-8:30 p.m., 7623 or www.recoveryinternaPrior Lake. Equipment provided. Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 tional.org. Al-Anon Finding Hope Participants will hike if no snow. Cliff Road, Eagan. An evening of Ages 6 and older. Cost: $5. Res- family fun on the ice under the Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 ervations required at 763-559- lights. Bring your skates or try a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mothone of our kick sleds for free. All er of the Church, 3333 Cliff 6700. Teen sledding party, 6-8 ages. Free. Registration required Road, Burnsville. Troubled by p.m., Empire Shelter, Whitetail at www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks. someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: alWoods Regional Park, 17100 anon-alateen-msp.org. Station Trail, Farmington. Bring Ongoing OCD Support Group, 11 Eagan parkrun, a free your sleds for a night on the big hill. Enjoy DJ music and roaring weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and bonfires. Ages: 13 and older. Saturdays at Thomas Lake fourth Saturday of the month at Free. Registration required at Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville. Inwww.co.dakota.mn.us/parks. time recorded and stored on- formation: Susan Zehr at 952line, register at www.parkrun. 210-5644. Saturday, Dec. 30 Eagan Market Fest, 10 us/register and bring your bara.m. to 1 p.m., Eagan Commu- code with you. Information: Blood drives The American Red Cross nity Center, 1501 Central Park- www.parkrun.us/eagan. Emotions Anonymous, will hold the following blood way, Oasis Room. Information: https://www.cityofeagan.com/ 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at South- drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS Cross Community Church, (1-800-733-2767) or visit red marketfest. 1800 E. County Road 42 (at crossblood.org to make an apSummit Oak Drive), Apple Val- pointment or for more informaSunday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party, ley. EA is a 12-step program for tion. • Dec. 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5-8 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor those seeking emotional health. Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. All are welcome. Information: Eagan Community Center, 1501 Candlelight ice skating, hiking, http://www.emotionsanony- Central Parkway, Eagan. • Jan. 2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., snowshoeing, sliding and bon- mous.org/out-of-the-darknessMessiah Lutheran Church, fire. Indoor activities include a walks. Recovery International, 3 16725 Highview Ave., Lakeville. magician, live animals and sto• Jan. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ryteller. Ball drop at 7:59 p.m. p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother

Eagan YMCA, 550 Opperman Drive, Eagan. • Jan. 3, 12-6 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 14385 Blaine Ave. E., Rosemount. • Jan. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 1975 Rahncliff Court, Eagan. • Jan. 4, 12-6 p.m., Hope Church, 7477 145th St., Apple Valley. • Jan. 4, 12-6 p.m., Kowalski’s Market, 1646 Diffley Road, Eagan. • Jan. 4, 12-6 p.m., American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage. • Jan. 4, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., SunSource, 12800 Highway 13 S., Savage. • Jan. 5, 12-6 p.m., AMC Apple Valley 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • Jan. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Jan. 6, 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. 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. • Jan. 2, 1-7 p.m., Diamondhead Community Center, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville.

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Rockin’ NYE

Ring in the new year at the 12th annual New Year’s Eve Party 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Activities include candlelight hiking, snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding a lit hill, bonfires, live animals, a DJ dance party, storytelling, magic, a ball drop and more. More than 1,200 luminaries will light more than 2 miles of hiking and snowshoeing trails as well as a .75-mile paved trail lake loop. Admission is $10; free for ages 5 and younger. Tickets at the door only. Cash payment is preferred; checks and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) will be accepted. Free parking is available onsite or at Woodcrest Church (525 Cliff Road) with a free shuttle to and from the event. Hot concessions will be available to purchase from food trucks. Bring your own sled, ice skates and snowshoes. Snowshoe rental will also be available for an additional fee. The last rental goes out at 7 p.m. Dogs, except for assistance and guide dogs, are not permitted at the event.

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The Minnesota Zoo is the only place outside of Hawaii that people can see the monk seals in person. Obituaries

Larry R. Hegle Age 66 of Eagan passed away Dec. 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by father, Gerald; and brother, Kenneth. Survived by wife of 46 years, Judy; children, Kyle and Sara (Joe) Pluta; grandsons, Gunnar and Blake Hegle and Charlie Pluta; mother, Opal Hegle of Perham, MN; siblings, Michael (Carmen) and Ann (Randy) Hanson; sisterin-law, Donna Hegle; and many other family members and friends. Larry worked in telecommunications for 40+ years, the last 13 years as a partner at Enterprise Visions. Alongside his wife, he was dedicated to his volunteer work with Eagan High School Athletics. Larry’s favorite way to spend his free-time was with his grandsons, who were the light of his life. Memorial Service 11AM Friday, Dec. 29th at Easter /XWKHUDQ &KXUFK 3LORW .QRE 5G # 'LIÀH\ 5G in Eagan, with a Gathering 1 hour prior to the Service at church. KLECATSKY & SONS EAGAN CHAPEL www.klecatskys.com 651-454-9488

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COUNTY, from 1A en the prudence in its decision to withdraw from CTIB,� he said. “All former CTIB counties have found the benefits of forming more strategically aligned partnerships with other counties while operating independently when appropriate.� Holberg said the MVTA’s express bus Kenrick Avenue Park and Ride is at capacity and additional investments are going to have to be made along the I-35 corridor. She said discussions are also happening regarding transit routes from Hastings to Minneapolis-St. Paul. Holberg said talks are happening with regard to a shuttle service from Airlake Industrial Park to the Cedar Avenue Red Line stop, and working with Minnesota Valley Transit Authority to connect the Red Line to Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount. Smith said there is pent up demand for Dakota County transportation projects. Egan said during an interview about the CTIB breakup in March that Dakota County has $500 million in unmet transportation needs. Among the larger projects that are slated to be completed in 2018 are improvements to the intersection of County Road 26 (Lone Oak Road) and County Road 43 (Lexington Avenue) in Eagan, reconstruction of a stretch of Highway 55 at County Road 42 near the RosemountHastings border and County Road 32 (McAndrews Road) from Highway 3 in Rosemount to Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley. There is a long list of other projects in the works for the coming years, and Holberg said some of these are going to be accelerated because of the Dakota County Transit Sales Tax. “But the reality is some of this is going to take time to ramp up,� she said. Two of the County Board’s goals for 2018 are to begin the Eastern Dakota County Transit Study and complete the Principal Arterial Study. Among the new hires expected in 2018 are those to help the County Transportation Department design, plan, manage and aquire right of way for future projects. Holberg said the new hires are a result of the county’s CTIB exit along with the infusion of

additional funding approved by the Legislature. Smith said another issue that may be addressed in the coming year is a review of changes to the city-county cost share for road projects. The current county-city cost share is 55-45 percent, though the county’s share increases on some projects based on a variety of factors. Many other Minnesota counties have a cost share that has the counties consistently paying more for projects. With the infusion of more money for transportation and the dissolution of CTIB and the county’s current debt-free status, it could mean that Dakota County will take on more of the costs for county road projects. CTIB impacts budget Next year, Dakota County residents will see the effect of CTIB’s dissolution in their property tax bills. For the past 10 years, Dakota County had paid about $12.2 million annually into CTIB, and the county said less than half of that money went toward Dakota County projects. As a result of the new quarter-percent sales tax and $20 excise tax on new vehicle sales, the county was able to drop the Regional Rail Authority levy by $1.3 million this year, which dropped the county’s overall levy increase to 1.9 percent. The levy is the amount that has a direct impact on residents’ property taxes. Assuming a 6.9 percent market value increase for a median residential home of $243,900, the county portion of taxes is projected to increase by $15.97 from 2017 to 2018. The county portion of taxes for a commercial or industrial property valued at $1 million is projected to decrease by 2.82 percent, assuming an increase in value from 2017 to 2018 of 2.2 percent. The operating and Capital Improvement Plan portion of the levy is slated to increase 2.9 percent to $136.65 million in 2018, while the Regional Rail Authority is proposed to decrease 79.5 percent to $330,000. Total spending by the county is projected to increase by 3.9 percent in 2017 to $379.19 million in 2018. That increase is largely due to budget needs for transportation projects; long-term investments in parks, natural resources, libraries and maintenance facilities; information technology se-

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The Metropolitan Council and Metro Transit celebrated in May the opening of the new Cedar Grove Transit Station, which allows the bus rapid transit Red Line to stay on Highway 77 and shaves about 5 minutes off a trip from Apple Valley to the Mall of America in Bloomington. curity; increased caseloads; and emergency housing. The county expects to add 28.6 full-time equivalent positions in 2018. Housing stability The 2018 budget invests $1.2 million into housing stability efforts, according to Smith. During the past year, the county has contracted with Matrix to manage emergency shelters at various churches, and Holberg said she has served on a task force to develop ways to provide transitional housing for the homeless. Smith said the county is working with local governments in an effort to increase the stock of affordable units. Holberg said a new initiative of the Dakota County Community Development Agency is using one unit in each of its 11 county workforce housing developments for those “who are hard to house.� Those clients could be those who suffered a recent job loss and were unable to pay their rent, or seniors whose retirement savings ran out. The effort to provide more transitional and affordable

said social media provides a different way for people to provide feedback. She said the greater the opportunity for communication, the better it allows the community to be as transparent as possible. Smith said the effort aims to create “deeper public engagement� as people understand what county government does so they know where they have the opportunity to make it better. He said the county is working to improve its website to make it more user friendly and better for people to conduct transactions. In the last quarter of 2017, the county’s “Dakota� magazine offered a guide into the ways in which residents can provide their voice with regard to services, in addition to volunteering with the county or serving on a county advisory board. Egan said in 2017, Dakota County held a record number of open houses and public meetings during improved and more convenient hours on more subjects than ever before. Byllesby Dam During the 2017 legislative session Dakota County earned a $6 million state allocation to install new turbines at the Lake Byllesby Dam. The new turbines will generate 40 percent more electricity, which will reduce power costs. The turbines inside the dam are about 107 years old. They have had several major overhauls and need to be replaced, according to the county. Preliminary designs and determined the process moving forward to replace the turbines and upgrade the powerhouse. A general contractor will be selected this spring, and construction is slated to start on the four-year project in the fall. Dakota County contracts with a vendor to operate the county-owned turbines that produce electricity. The operator then sells the energy produced by the dam, which is about 12,000 megawatts or enough to power 2,400 homes annually, to Xcel Energy. The $8 million wind turbine at the University of Minnesota’s UMORE Park in Rosemount is listed as a 2.5 megawatt producer.

housing will take a great amount of communication with local residents in advance of the creation of more units. She said if people better understood the kinds of people who are becoming homeless, they would have a greater acceptance of such housing coming to their cities and neighborhoods. Communications Smith said one of the biggest changes in county government in 2017 was a broader communications effort. While the sheriff’s office has been on social media for a number of years, the county launched Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages in the past year. The effort, which has gained 2,000-plus followers combined, aims to reach Dakota County residents where they are already engaging with friends and neighbors. “It is a way to directly connect and engage with the community,� Smith said. “When something happens it’s really important to let people know what’s going on even if we are Contact Tad Johnson at tad.johnnot the first to jump into it.� son@ecm-inc.com or at twitter. Mary Beth Schubert, county com/editorTJ. communications coordinator,

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