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Feb. 2, 2018 | Volume 38 | Number 48

Bus rolls over District 196 student’s leg

NEWS Mid-Winter Fest returns The Apple Valley MidWinter Fest returns for one day of frozen fun for children and their families. Page 3A

OPINION Infrastructure for rural areas U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says that funding infrastructure projects in rural America should be a bipartisan effort. Page 4A

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Icy conditions led to ‘unfortunate accident’ by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Apple Valley police responded to a traffic accident in the Scott Highlands Middle School parking lot on Monday, Jan. 29, just before 8 a.m. The department had received a report that a child had been struck by a school bus. When officers arrived at the school at 14011 Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley, they discovered a bus had driven over a student’s leg. The 10-year-old had exited the bus and was walking in the parking lot when he slipped on the ice and fell down. He landed next to a slow-moving bus,

which drove over his foot or leg. The boy, who had sustained minor injuries, was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. Neither the police nor the school district suspects negligence. The newspaper reached out to the District 196 bus garage for comment, but was directed to the District 196 communications office. District 196 Communications Director Tony Taschner said any time there is an accident involving a school bus it is standard procedure that the driver is taken for drug and alcohol testing, but no one suspects substances to have

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The bus pickup zone at Scott Highland Middle School in Apple Valley provides a place for riders to get on and off the bus away from the traffic of the main parking lot. been involved. dent.� place in the wrong time,� “The student got off Capt. Nick Francis of Francis said. “It’s not unthe bus and was walking the Apple Valley Police common with the snow or just standing there and Department offered a sim- we’ve had and the freeze slipped, and his leg went ilar explanation. and thaw cycle. That stuunder the bus as it was “It was just a very un- dent was just walking on leaving,� Taschner said. fortunate incident where See BUS, 6A “It’s an unfortunate acci- a student fell in the wrong

Dispatchers answer when duty calls Dakota Communications Center continues to evolve as it turns 10 by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Bluegrass in the mid-winter Twin Cities bluegrass band Monroe Crossing will be bringing its warm sounds to the Steeple Center in Rosemount. Page 17A

SPORTS

Eastview beats Lakeville North The Eastview girls basketball team defeated Lakeville North in a battle of top South Suburban Conference teams. Page 10A

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For the past 10 years, the Dakota Communications Center has worked with the same number of dispatchers as when it started in 2007. While 911 call volume and the county’s population has increased by thousands, the dispatch crew has largely remained the same. That consistent presence was the idea from the outset when Dakota County looked to consolidate five different 911 dispatch centers into one that would be located in south central Rosemount. DCC Executive Director Tom Folie says the center is saving taxpayers about $1 million each year, and its efficiency and effectiveness is reducing the amount of time it takes for first responders, law enforcement officials

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Dispatchers at the Dakota Communications Center work around the clock to ensure that 911 calls are handled throughout Dakota County. and firefighters to arrive and other guests. to evolve. at an emergency scene. During an interview in This year, the center’s In January, DCC cel- advance of the event, Fo- dispatch floor, which was ebrated its 10-year mark lie looked back at the cen- originally designed in a with a reception at the ter’s history, and noted wide format putting some center for county officials that its future continues dispatchers far across the

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AVHS students improve writing through business partnership

Precinct caucuses will be Tuesday

by Amy Mihelich

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At Apple Valley High School, students don’t become better writ- Christina ers with Anderson lessons from textbooks or lectures alone. AVHS English teacher Christina Anderson is showing students in her Writing for the 21st Century class that writing is an invaluable skill in today’s technology-based job market. She’s working with other AVHS staff to facilitate a partnership with a Twin Cities business that will help students gain authentic learning opportunities through hands-on projects. This semester, Ander-

a visiting company or gifted to a company employee who has reached a career milestone. “She told them to be as creative as possible,� Anderson said. “She said she didn’t want it to

Minnesota’s precinct caucuses will be held at various locations throughout the newspaper’s coverage area Tuesday, Feb. 6. Most locations will open prior to official business starting at 7 p.m. (See sidebar for details.) Party officials encourage people to show up on time since some caucus business needs to be conducted on time as directed by state law. Some caucus sites will have time for introductions and speeches from candidates prior to the caucus separating into groups by precinct. Party officials say people should confirm their precinct number prior to Tuesday since most locations have each precinct meeting in a classroom at the larger sites. If you are still unsure where to attend a caucus, go online to http://caucusfinder.sos.state.mn.us.

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English teacher preps students for 21st century writing

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Senior Ashlyn Hird uses a programmed embroidery machine to complete her group’s project — a blanket to be given to BTM Global employees after they’ve worked a certain number of years for the company. Fab Lab coordinator Christopher Lee supervises the process. son’s students are teaming up with BTM Global to design and produce prototypes of company promotional items. When the project began, BTM Global Director of Marketing Kris Paulson visited Anderson’s class. She told the

students what her company was looking for. The students were divided into seven groups, and each group was asked to come up with three ideas for a product that could be passed out at a trade show, given to representatives from

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long room from each other, will be reorganized. A new configuration will bring dispatchers closer together, so they can communicate better with each other. Folie said the reorganization will happen in stages as stations are rebuilt piece by piece in new locations while others are kept running. New phones and computer-aided dispatch systems are recent additions. The old CAD system, which assists with dispatching by voice and data along with preserving call history, had outlived its useful life, Folie said. After a new phone system is installed, textto-911 calls will go directly to the DCC in Rosemount. Currently text-to-911 calls go to a central lo-

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Robotics teams help Girl Scouts earn badges

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On Sunday, Jan. 21, the Apple Valley High School FIRST Tech Challenge teams — Iron Maidens, Regal Kiwis and Attack on Robot — hosted a badge day for Girl Scout Juniors at Apple Valley High School. This year, Girl Scouts released nine new badges related to robotics. With the help of Apple Valley High School National Honor Society members, the robotics teams led 15 activities to help the 71 Girl Scouts who attended earn badges. The collaboration fit well with the Iron Maidens’ mission statement: “We seek to promote STEM and robotics through our outreach, especially but not exclusively to young girls.� This week, the Iron Maidens and eight other District 196 FIRST teams are preparing for the state competition that will take place Feb. 9-10. Four of the nine competing District 196 teams are all-female — making up over half of the seven all-female teams competing, out of 48 total, at state this year.

Time wasn’t on their side

Fritze brothers run the clocks at Vikings games – but not at the Super Bowl

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Vikings’ pursuit of their Super Bowl moment at U.S. Bank Stadium ironically cost two local football figures a chance for theirs. Mike and Dave Fritze, brothers who formerly were head football coaches at Apple Valley and Eagan high schools, have been clock operators at Vikings home games since the early 2000s. Mike runs the game clock, Dave the play clock. They’ve done this at three different venues for Vikings games – the Metrodome, TCF Bank Stadium and, for the last two seasons, U.S. Bank Stadium. They would have been in line to perform those duties at Sunday’s Super Bowl LII had the Vikings not been in contention to play in the game. The NFL, anxious to avoid anything that could be perceived as a conflict of interest, is bringing in a crew from out of town to run the clocks. The Vikings’ 38-7 loss to Philadelphia in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 21 didn’t change matters. “The NFL made the decision a month ago. They’re bringing in the Cincinnati team,� Mike Fritze said. “I’m the host for all the people they’re bringing in. When they come in Friday, we’ll show them around the stadium and let them see the setup for the clocks.� It should be noted that using clock operators from other NFL cities is a common practice for playoff games, and one in which

the Fritze brothers have been involved. Three years ago, they were assigned to a Green Bay vs. Dallas playoff game at Lambeau Field. That’s known to some fans as the “Dez Bryant Game,� where an apparent catch by the Dallas wide receiver near the Green Bay goal line was overturned in a decision that still sparks controversy today. The Fritzes also worked the clocks at Soldier Field in Chicago for an NFC Championship Game between the Bears and New Orleans in January 2007. They have worked in Vikings game-day operations for years, first as part of the statistics crew before taking on their current assignments. “The guys who were running the clocks retired, and they asked us to take over,� Mike Fritze said. “We’ve been running the clocks for 13 years. It can be a long day – we’re there at least three hours before kickoff – but it’s a lot of fun. It’s not really that difficult, but you can’t let your attention waver.� The clock crew has another person with local ties – Paul Trewick, a former Apple Valley High School teacher and coach who served as Mike Fritze’s backup on the game clock. Fritze was head football coach at the University of Minnesota Crookston from 2013 through 2016, and Trewick filled in at Vikings games when Fritze couldn’t make it because of his coaching duties. At U.S. Bank Stadium, they work in a booth near the pressbox, which is near

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the line. One little-known nuance of game timing: Mike Fritze said the NFL doesn’t like to see field-goal attempts take more than five seconds off the clock, even if they’re 60-yarders. The idea of clock operators being able to give the home team an advantage is a myth, Fritze said, because the referee has ultimate control over game timing. “You follow the white hat (which the referee wears),� he said. “You follow his signals, and he can put time on the clock or take it off.� Mike Fritze retired from teaching and coaching at Apple Valley High School in November 2012, although he has since re-

turned as an assistant track and field coach. Dave Fritze was Eagan’s head coach through the 2005 season and remains at the school as a counselor. He’s also the director of the Minnesota Football Showcase, the annual Minnesota High School allstar football game. Last season the Fritze brothers were assistant coaches at East Ridge High School, where Dan Fritze – Dave’s son and Mike’s nephew – is head coach. Mike Fritze said he anticipates he and his brother will continue operating the clocks at Vikings games for years to come. Perhaps someday they’ll be the outof-town crew called in to work a Super Bowl.

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Eagan High School gave a free public performance of this year’s one-act play, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,� on Thursday, Feb. 1. The audience followed the story of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old math genius on the autism spectrum, as he investigated the death of his neighbor’s dog. The performance began at 7 p.m. at the Eagan High School auditorium. Beginning at 6:15 p.m., representatives from Dakota County and various agencies were available to answer questions about ASD. Following the performance, District 196 ASD experts led a symposium.

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Apple Valley prepares for Mid-Winter Fest Parks and Recreation to continue 40-year tradition by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The 40th annual Apple Valley Mid-Winter Fest is this weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 3, the Parks and Recreation Department will host a full day of festivities, beginning as early as 9 a.m. and going as late as 9 p.m. at the Apple Valley Community Center at 14603 Hayes Road. When the festival began 40 years ago, it was spread out throughout the course of a week and took place all around the city. Now, as it has been for the past several years, most of the events will take place on one day and in one location. “It’s just a really fun whole day full of activities. It’s fun to see all the kids there with their families,� recreation supervisor Marcie Padgett said. “We have a lot of really good entertainers and a lot of free activities. You just show up and have fun all day.� Although the festival is taking place one day before the Super Bowl in Minneapolis, event organizers are not worried about the turnout. “It’s on Saturday, and it’s always Super Bowl weekend,� Padgett said. Participants will be able to enjoy many varieties of outdoor winter fun. Hunting for the medallion, exploring the area in a horse-drawn wagon

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Festival-goers enjoy a horse-drawn ride through the park at the 2017 Mid-Winter Fest. Klondike, the mascot of Apple Valley’s Mid-Winter Fest, Back by popular demand, the horse-drawn rides will be a part of the 2018 festivities. gives out prizes at the 2017 event. This year, the bear is hosting a pizza lunch for kids at the festival. and warming up around a bonfire with free s’mores are just some of the activities. There will also be ice carving, ice skating and the Mites Hockey Jamboree. “It is supposed to be cold,� Padgett said. “But there will be a lot to do inside.� Inside the community center, prize drawings, balloon animals, caricaturist drawings, face painting, a photo booth and a wacky hair, nails and tatoos stand will keep participants busy. A KidsDance DJ, the Scouting Adventure Zone and several inflatables will keep kids active.

Crafts, games and wandering entertainers will provide something for all ages at this event. Kids can hang out with Klondike, the bear mascot of the event. He’ll be giving out prizes throughout the day and hosting a pizza lunch for kids at the Apple Valley Community Center. “Klondike has been a part of this forever,� Padgett said. “He’ll be all over throughout the day.� There will also be plenty of activities for adults, including an adult cribbage tournament. There will also be booths sponsored by members of the community and local

businesses. A few of the organizations hosting booths or activities this weekend include: Dog Day Get Away, The Goddard School, District 196 ECFE, Mom’s Club of Apple Valley and Boy Scouts of America. St. Paul Area Association of Realtors, Dakota Electric and Midwest Dental are just a few of the sponsors for this event. Several local sponsors, including Apple Valley Eye Care, Valley Sales, Apple Valley Arts Honor Society, and Apple Valley and Easview hockey associations, are also assisting with Mid-Winter Fest.

Attendees can win prizes from Apple Valley Dairy Queen, Dakota County Libraries, the Minnesota Zoo, District 196 Community Education and several other local businesses. Gift cards, tickets, free massages and heart scans are some of the prizes that will be given away. The weekend festivities also include two volleyball tournaments — a co-rec volleyball tournament on Saturday and a women’s volleyball tournament on Sunday morning. There are no buttons or tickets for this event. It is family-friendly and

free. Carbone’s Pizzeria will be at the community center for those who would like to purchase lunch. “This is a real slice of Americana in Apple Valley,� said Apple Valley Mayor Mary HamannRoland at the Thursday, Jan. 25 City Council meeting. For more information, visit the Mid-Winter Fest event page on the city of Apple Valley’s website at www.ci.applev a l l e y. m n . u s / i n d e x . aspx?nid=287. Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc. com.

Fifth-grade teacher nominated for award Two District 196 educators up for Minnesota Teacher of the Year by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Two teachers from the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District have accepted nominations for the 2018 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award: Echo Park Elementary fifth-grade teacher Andrew Bocchi and Rosemount High School science teacher Joseph Christman. The award honors excellence in education. In 2018, 167 official candidates will compete for the title, Teacher of the Year — the third highest number of candidates in the award’s 54-year history. After whittling down the list to about 30 semifinalists, and narrowing down that list to 10 finalists, Education Minnesota will announce the 2018 Minnesota Teacher of the Year on Sunday, May 6, at the Radisson Blu in Bloomington. Following a conversation with Christman last week, this week the newspaper spoke with Bocchi. How long have you

taught in District 196? Bocchi: This is my third year teaching as a fifth-grade teacher in District 196. I spent the previous three years teaching third grade up in the Brainerd Lakes Area and two years as a special education paraprofessional in kindergarten classrooms. Beyond your classroom, what activities or extracurriculars do you assist with? In Brainerd I coached eighth-grade girls basketball and some after school classes. Within District 196 I taught Camp Propel in the summer, provided homebound services for a student unable to attend school and am currently part of our district’s 1:1 technology initiative. What led you to become a teacher? I decided to become a teacher because when I looked at the problems within society it ignited within me a strong desire to be a part of some kind of solution, and it was in education that I saw hope. Education is a passport

Andrew Joseph Bocchi Christman to a future with opportunity and possibilities, and I wanted to play a role in providing that gift to others. What is one thing you know now about teaching you didn’t know when you began? I didn’t fully realize just how small my window of opportunity was to make a difference. Every child has a unique story and I am but one character they will meet throughout their life. The time that I have with them is short. So I have come to truly value the time that I have with each of them, and I do everything I can each day to give each child what they need before they continue on with their journey. Why do you get out of bed each morning to go to work?

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One of the most rewarding moments for me as a teacher is when I can guide a student to make the connection between their hard work and their success. It is in that moment that I get to witness one of the most incredible transformations. Their fixed mindset crumbles and a growth mindset rises from the wreckage. This experiential understanding of the

connection between cause and effect, effort and success becomes a valuable tool as they go on to face future challenges. What is one goal you have for yourself in your next five years of teaching? The world of education is in a transformational era as 21st century technologies integrate into classrooms. One of my goals will be to

continue learning how I might implement these resources in a way that fosters student engagement, enriches the learning experience and nurtures the development of skill sets needed to be successful in tomorrow’s world. Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc. com.

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Opinion Infrastructure: a bipartisan job creator for rural America by Sen. Amy Klobuchar SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Infrastructure is one of the smartest investments we can make in our country. It allows businesses to grow and compete. It keep us safe. It creates millions of jobs — good paying jobs that cannot be outsourced overseas. And, it’s bipartisan. It’s one of the first things President Donald Trump said he wanted to get done after he was elected. The time has come to work together to get this done, and get it done right. We cannot let another year go by without action. The good news is, there are bipartisan solutions already on the table. As a member of the Commerce and Agriculture committees, I have long supported leveraging direct funding and public-private partnerships to rebuild and reinvest in our infrastructure. One bipartisan idea I’ve been working on is to create an infrastructure bank that would help increase private sector infrastructure spending. It would also direct funding to projects in rural areas so that smaller communities can make much-needed infrastructure

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar improvements. This type of innovative financing tool could jumpstart critical projects in Minnesota and across the country. But we can’t rely on public-private partnerships alone to fund projects. Direct federal funding is essential, especially in rural America. In many parts of our country where communities are spread out and not as densely populated, it can be difficult to attract private investment. These communities depend on federal dollars to maintain and upgrade their infrastructure and stay competitive. That is why I will not support proposals that are unfair to rural communities. One area that relies on direct federal investment is rural broadband. Broadband is the perfect infrastructure invest-

ment. It creates jobs, opens new economic opportunities for the communities we connect, and keeps America competitive in an increasingly digital world. Just this week, as co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, I led a bipartisan effort to get dedicated, stand-alone funding for broadband deployment in an infrastructure proposal to ensure telecommunications infrastructure is prioritized alongside needed upgrades to our roads, rail, waterways, and bridges. A serious plan for the 21st century is not a complete without addressing the broadband connectivity issues facing rural America. I know we can work across the aisle to invest in America’s infrastructure because we’ve done it before. In 2012, Congress passed bipartisan legislation I worked on to allow the St. Croix River bridge project to move forward after 30 years of delay, and this past August the new bridge was completed. After more than 50 years, Windom and other communities along Highway 60 will soon be able to travel on a fourlane highway to get to the Twin Cities. And Highway 53 on the Iron Range now

features a new four-lane bridge — the tallest in the entire state — that connects Eveleth and Virginia. We also recently passed the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, a bipartisan bill that increased transportation funding — including giving Minnesota more than $4 billion in funding over five years — and helped provide certainty to local governments planning critical projects across the country. This is a good start, but we can’t stop now. In an increasingly competitive global economy, standing still is falling behind. We can’t leave infrastructure — something that has always been an area for bipartisan agreement — on the side of the road for another year. When it comes to roads and bridges and rail, you either build them or you don’t. Talk isn’t enough. There are good bipartisan ideas out there that we can take action on right now. Let’s get to work. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, is a former Hennepin County attorney. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Super heroes in the snow To the editor: At a time when there is much negativity voiced and written, we send proof that there is so much good in our midst. On Monday, Jan. 22, as we were out and about during the snowstorm, we saw so many acts of kindness — strangers helping strangers and the great work of police departments in Apple Valley and Lakeville (and we’re confident in other areas of the storm). As a personal note, on Tuesday a family member — having shoveled his driveway during the night and needing to get out of the driveway hurriedly in the morning — became stuck in the aftermath of a snowplow. Freeing the car continued to present a daunting task for one person. However, in the midst of the frustration, super heroes in a white van stopped to help — taking time and making the effort needed to assist in getting the car safely out of its confinement. I’m confident that these real life super heroes were on their way to a job related undertaking as the van had a ladder attached. When offered money for their time and effort, none would accept saying “this is what we do.” EARL and NANCY WILSON Lakeville

Don’t weaken gun laws To the editor: On Nov. 5, 2017, a gunman entered a church and murdered 25 people and injured 20 more. The fatalities ranged in age from 1 to 77, and included a pregnant woman. Two days later I wrote to state Rep. Anna Wills, R-Rosemount, and U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R-2nd District, asking: “Do you believe that gun violence is a problem we need to address: If so, what exactly do you want to do about it?”

Wills never responded. Lewis, who represents both Wills and myself in Congress, despite his not being part of our community, replied: “I believe that our nation needs to rigorously enforcement [sic] our gun laws.” He cited the Nov. 5 gunman’s history of domestic abuse as evidence that this individual should have been barred from obtaining a gun “under current law.” He went on to say: “We can, and must, do better at enforcing our current laws.” Lewis’s actions in Congress show that he wants to significantly weaken our current laws, including those barring domestic abusers’ access to guns. He and U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, R-6th District, are co-sponsors of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (House Rule 38), which was introduced on Lewis’s first full day as a member of Congress. This bill passed the House in December, and it allows the nation’s most lax firearm regulations to become de facto law across all states. At present, Minnesota bars domestic abusers from gun ownership. Many states do not share this limitation. Under Lewis’s legislation, domestic abusers in other states would be able to carry and use their guns in Minnesota legally. I still have no idea where Wills stands on gun

violence; she seems reluctant to be on the record on most issues. We do know where Lewis really stands and it is not for public safety or Minnesota. MaryKay CARTER Rosemount

Interesting news To the editor: There is always something interesting to read in the Sun Thisweek, depending on the subject, and one’s point of view. A couple of entries recently caught my eye, and, one gave me a chuckle as it brought back a memory. We moved to Apple Valley from Texas in 1978. The area being developed was next to Apple Valley High School. When I read about Orrin Thompson’s clients parking in the cornfield across the road, and, the tactics the farmer used gave me a chuckle. Being an early proponent of conserving energy, I hung my clothes on a line in the backyard. This came to a screeching halt when the farmer spread the natural fertilizer his cattle produced during the winter. The southern breeze wasn’t so refreshing. Having a farm background, it was interesting to watch them prepare, plant, and, harvest the crops. The other article was

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on tobacco usage. Quite a few years ago, when U.S. tobacco growers were being banned from growing tobacco, I took offense to it. You see, I was raised on a farm in Kentucky. I hoed it, dewormed, “suckered,” and, helped harvest it. (When the tops are removed from the tobacco plant, “suckers” grow out between the stalk and leaves.) My daddy prepared it for selling. And, he “rolled his own cigarettes for smoking.” And, he chewed it. And, his death was not from cancer. This tobacco didn’t contain any of the chemicals that cigarette companies put in their tobacco products. So, just where are tobacco companies getting the tobacco for their products? Are we subsidizing foreign countries in this venture? PHYLLIS PETER Apple Valley

Cooperate to reduce pollution To the editor: Owatonna saw 17 Inches of snow in 24 hours recently, and other south metro towns saw record snowfalls. Climatologists say this activity will be offset by earlier melt in the Arctic, with further damage to fishing villages and wildlife in North America and Europe. Opinion-writers, Peggy Bakken and Joe Nathan, recently gave us some thought provoking ideas for potential legislative cooperation in the upcoming session in St. Paul beginning Feb. 20. They include education and jobs, with vo-tech training and college credits in high school. They mentioned road and bridge repair and health care access as well. Climate really impacts

these areas. There is the possibility of cooperation between parties in reducing pollution. It’s a large vital part of the legacy we leave our kids and those who come after. As the carbon content of our air increases, statistics show an aggravation of public health concerns. Dr. Bruce Snyder, local consultant on environmental matters, has collected statistics on resulting public health effects including heat stroke and increased disease from mosquitoes and ticks, Lyme’s disease and encephalitis. And updating of a state environmental law (216B.1691) last year still has a goal of generating a quarter of our electric power by renewable means by 2025, with stricter goals for nuclear plants. Recent discoveries of uses for nuclear waste increase the value of this resource as well. Minnesota can lead the nation in a growing energy sector. PAUL HOFFINGER Eagan

Two wrongs and a right

Those votes were on the left side of the aisle. Schumer does not want to make “America great again” and he dictated what those nine leftists could do. He, like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, wants a socialist America. It really is that simple. The letter by the always erudite Richard Iffert was most consoling. He writes in a thoughtful, factual, accurate and truthful style. He was spot on in his explanation of the recently passed budget bill and the tax cut law which will greatly benefit our economy. Thank goodness we have U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis looking out for our interests in Congressional District 2. CHUCK ERICKSON Burnsville

Shutdown realities To the editor: In response to a previous letter about the government shutdown, it really is simple to see the cause of it. It was a Democraticplanned shutdown all the way. This “Schumer Shutdown” was putting politics above our country’s ability to serve all Americans by trying to hold the budget bill hostage for their hope for a Dreamers (DACA) concern that had nothing to do with the budgettimed deadline. Yes, the Republicans have a slight control of the Congress and they have the presidency, but for this one, 60 of the 100 senators votes were needed to pass the bill, not the “nuclear option” of 51 votes for certain other bills, meaning that even if every Senate Republican voted for it, there would still be a need for a handful of Senate Democrats to vote yes for it to pass. The Democrats thought the shutdown would work in their favor but the American people saw through that and realized that not paying our military soldiers, federal employees, and others would hurt them and possibly the economy. Even some of the liberal media started to say that the Democrats were responsible. So then we got to see a “Schumer Surrender” as he quickly told his party to approve the bill and the crisis was over. Anyone with their eyes open can see the real fault behind this fiasco.

To the editor: The Jan. 26 issue of the Sun Thisweek printed several letters, two of which raised my dander and one that calmed me. First off, the letter by Dr. Constance Erdmann concerned me for its political correctness. This doctor proposed raising the tobacco buying age to 21 for what sounds like a leftist agenda to control more citizens. I smoked for 30 years and quit 20 years ago. I knew it was bad for me. But, it was my choice to smoke. I was an adult and I decided to smoke. This doctor decided that people between ages 18 to 21 are too immature to decide if they want to smoke. These people in that age group can vote, serve in our military and die for our country and the females of that age group can obtain an abortion at will. But they should be prohibited from purchasing tobacco, according to this doctor. I suspect this is just another case of a liberal senior citizen attempting to direct the lives of a younger segment of our population. Letter writer Bill Randall is completely wrong that the Republicans shut down the government. Chuck Schumer and his RON BREVIG liberals were responsible Burnsville for the shutdown. The Republicans needed nine votes for a shutdown.

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Business Calendar To submit items for the required. Information: Tricia a.m. to 1 p.m., Good Day DaBusiness Calendar, email: Andrews at tricia@burnsville- kota County, Valleywood Golf darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. chamber.com. Club, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley. Bryan Ryks, exApple Valley Chamber of Dakota County Regional ecutive director and CEO of Commerce events: Chamber of Commerce the Metropolitan Airports Com• Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8-9 events: mission, will speak on the 2030 a.m., Joint Chamber Coffee • Friday, Feb. 2, 7:30-9 comprehensive plan and other Connection, 360 Communities, a.m., Public Affairs Breakfast, activities taking place at MSP 501 E. Highway 13, Suite 102, The Commons on Marice, 1380 Airport. Cost: $25 members, Burnsville. Free. Information: Marice Drive, Eagan. Members $40 nonmembers. Registration fabiana@applevalleychamber. from the Dakota County legis- required. Information: Kelli Morcom. lative delegation have been in- gen at 651-288-9202 or kmor• Thursday, Feb. 22, 4:30- vited for a discussion about the gen@dcrchamber.com. 6:30 p.m., Business After priorities of the business comHours, American Legion Post munity. Cost: $25 members, Lakeville Area Chamber of 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, $30 nonmembers; series pass, Commerce events: Apple Valley. Free. Information: $160. Information: Kelli Morgen • Friday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m., fabiana@applevalleychamber. at 651-288-9202 or kmorgen@ ribbon cutting, Pete Peterson com. dcrchamber.com. - State Farm Insurance. Infor• Thursday, Feb. 8, 8-9 mation: Shanen Corlett at 952Burnsville Chamber of Com- a.m., Coffee Break, The Open 469-2020 or shanen@lakevillemerce events: Door Pantry, 3904 Cedar Grove chambercvb.org. • Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8-9 Parkway, Eagan. Open to all • Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7-8 a.m., AM Coffee Break, 360 members. Information: Kelli a.m., Teacher Appreciation Communities, 501 E. Highway Morgen at 651-288-9202 or Breakfast, Kenwood Trail Mid13, Suite 102, Burnsville. In- kmorgen@dcrchamber.com. dle School. Information: Amy formation: Tricia Andrews at • Monday, Feb. 12, 11- Green at amy@lakevillechamtricia@burnsvillechamber.com. 11:30 a.m., Meet the Chamber, bercvb.org. • Wednesday, Feb. 14, Valleywood Golf Course, 4851 • Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8-9 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., State of McAndrews Road, Apple Val- a.m., Morning Brew Multithe City Address, Ames Center, ley. For new and prospective Chamber Event, 360 Com12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. members. Free to attend. RSVP munities, 501 E. Highway 13, Cost: $25 for lunch. Address required. Information: 651-452- Burnsville. Information: Shanen is free. Registration required 9872 or info@dcrchamber.com. Corlett at 952-469-2020 or for lunch. Information: Tricia • Monday, Feb. 12, 11:30 shanen@lakevillechambercvb. Andrews at tricia@burnsvillechamber.com. • Friday, Feb. 16, 7:30-9 a.m., Legislative Breakfast, Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn, 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Cost: $15 members, $25 nonmembers. Registration

org. • Thursday, Feb. 8, 6:308:30 p.m., Suds for Scholars – Lakeville Chamber Foundation, Holiday Inn & Suites, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville. Cost $25. Registration required. Information: Amy Green at amy@ lakevillechambercvb.org. • Thursday, Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Women in Business Luncheon, Chart House Restaurant, Lakeville. Speakers: Suzy Sukalski and Erik Therwanger. Cost: $25 early registration, $30 regular registration, $35 nonmembers. Information: Amy Green at 952469-2020 or amy@ lakevillechambercvb.org. Business networking group events: • Leads to Referrals Chapter of BNI meets 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Helen Peterson, 952-412-0265. • Sunrise Results meets Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. for networking and a 8-9 a.m. meeting at Vivo Kitchen, 15435 Founders Lane, Apple Valley. Information: Tom Van Delist, 612-3257275.

BBB: Beware of fake Super Bowl tickets BBB: Watch out for fake Super Bowl tickets Super Bowl LII takes place in Minneapolis on Feb. 4. U.S. Bank Stadium will be the setting as the New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles. With the local connection, we know many people will at least consider trying to secure tickets for the big game. With demand high and prices starting around $3,500 – before fees – Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) urges fans to take every precaution to assure tickets they find are legitimate. “This is a big stage and a huge game,â€? said Susan Adams Loyd, president and CEO of BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota. “The stakes are raised, and unfortunately that goes for ticket fraud, too. Scammers are going to be looking for a big score.â€? The NFL encourages fans to purchase tickets from reputable sources, including NFL Ticket Exchange, where all tickets are 100 percent verified authentic. Sports fans should also keep the following tips in mind: • Even if a ticket looks authentic, it may be counterfeit or one that has been reported lost or stolen, which means the person holding it will not be granted entry into the stadium. • All authentic tickets for the Super Bowl are printed on hard stock. There are no print at home or other electronic tickets available for the Super Bowl. • While searching for tickets through online brokers on the secondary market, always look for the BBB Online seal and click on the link to ensure that it is valid. Research the company at bbb.org and be clear on the company’s policy if tickets purchased through the site are fake or not as advertised. • When ordering tickets online, ensure that the site offers a fully secure ordering process and protects your personal information,

including financial information. • If you’re buying from an individual through an online exchange, don’t be lured away from the website by the seller. Even if you met the seller on the exchange website, the company may not guarantee any lost money if a transaction occurs outside its domain. • If you buy tickets through an online auction, choose a seller with a long, continuous history of satisfied customers. Scammers can hijack old accounts, so make sure they have recently bought or sold other items. • Only pay with a credit card or through PayPal, which offers some protection and potential reimbursement. Never pay with a cashier’s check or gift cards, or wire money to a seller; you’ll have no way to retrieve your money if the tickets do not arrive. To further protect yourself from purchasing counterfeit, lost, or stolen tickets: • Do not buy tickets from anyone selling tickets on the street or in front of the venue. Street vendors are typically unregulated and unlicensed, leaving you open to fraud, including counterfeit or stolen tickets. • Watch out for tickets offered on Craigslist and requests to wire funds. Never wire money to someone you don’t know. • If you’re considering a package deal, research the travel agency through BBB and ask about the source of the seller’s tickets. It’s also a good idea to call the hotel directly to ensure the seller has reserved a block of rooms. Finally, be wary of tickets that are advertised at a price below market value, or at prices that appear to be “too good to be true.â€? The Super Bowl is always one of the hottest tickets around. Unless it’s a ticket being offered by your twin sibling, be wary of any “great dealsâ€? you might find.

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Religion Community meals at Grace Grace Lutheran Church will serve free community meals on Mondays, Feb. 5, 12 and 26. Dining hall doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. These meals are for senior citizens, single-parent families, families in transition and all others in the surrounding community seeking a healthy meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Although the meals are free, donations are accepted. For more information, call the church at 952-432-7273. Grace Lutheran Church is located at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and County Road 42 in Apple Valley.

Valentine Cabaret at Spirit of Life Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Valentine Cabaret Saturday, Feb. 10. Once again there will be a silent auction, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. A full dinner will be served at 6 p.m. by members of the church’s Youth Group. The event is a fundraiser for the Youth Group’s mission trip. Entertainment following the dinner will be provided by adult and youth members of the church. This year for the first time a local band will play throughout the evening. Also new this year will be a photo booth and a door prize. The dinner will include pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, green beans and bread. A vegetarian meal may be requested by calling the church office in advance. The 2018 mission trip will take the youth of the church and their sponsors CENTER, from 1A cation in the metro area before being relayed to a dispatch center like DCC. The 2019 budget projection includes the addition of three dispatchers to the current 54 due to the implementation of text-to-911 and other potential technology changes. Folie said determining whether to go to a new piece of software or hardware is taken very seriously due to the disruptions, additional training and costs such changes cause. He said the cost-benefit analysis must show that it is going to save money or bring vast improvements to call response. Folie, who has been the executive director since October 2016, worked

Seniors to Mountain Top, Tennessee. Fifteen Youth Group members have signed up, as well as four adults. Along with groups from other churches across the country, the participants will conduct a day camp and do work projects on houses in that poverty-stricken area of Appalachia. The cost per person for the trip will be $395, which does not include the rental of two 12-seat vans. Tickets for the cabaret are $20 for adults and $15 for children age 12 and younger. Tickets may be reserved by calling the church office at 952-4232212. To ensure a place at the table, call by Thursday, Feb. 8, to reserve tickets. A limited number of tickets also will be available at the door. The church is located at 14401 Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley.

Women’s luncheon The Minnesota Valley Christian Women’s Connection will hold its February luncheon 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at GrandStay Hotel and Conference Center, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Speaker Milly Kelly will present “Healing a Broken Heart.� Many times words leave deeper scars than physical wounds, especially if those wounds come from someone you love. Feature: Kathryn Clements, dietitian, health and wellness coach, will help attendees understand strategies and skills to create a sense of well-being in their physical, emotional, and financial world. Cost is $17.50. Reservations/cancellations: Jan at 651-434-5795 or tjmorse2@comcast.net. Sponsored by Stonecroft.

for the company that provided the DCC with its first CAD system — the one that was recently replaced. At the time the former Apple Valley police officer and Dakota County assistant attorney was a public safety manager for LOGIS — a public consortium of government entities created to provide technology services to the public sector. After LOGIS (Local Government Information Systems) and Folie helped Dakota County make the conversion to a consolidated dispatch, LOGIS did the same for Rice and Steele counties along with the police departments in the large geographic cities of Bloomington and Minnetonka. LOGIS continues to provide services to Dakota County along with

dozens of other counties and cities throughout Minnesota. Changes big and small have helped improve operations at the center. A recent alteration to phone keypads helped it increase the percentage of calls it has cleared from dispatch in 7 seconds or fewer. The national standard for calls cleared within 7 seconds is 80 percent. Folie said the DCC is rated among the top 4 percent in the country in terms of its call response time. Some of that it due to technology, but Folie says it’s really about the people who work there. Some of the staff members at the DCC have been dispatchers since the 1980s. Folie said they are looking at some retirements in the near future,

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The Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, is home to the following activities, which are organized and run by the Apple Valley Seniors and Apple Valley Parks and Recreation. The facility is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 952-953-2345 or go to www.cityofapplevalley.org. Monday, Feb. 5 – Int. Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Blood Pressure Checks, 9:30 a.m.; General Meeting, 10 a.m.; SR Meeting, 11 a.m.; Membership Committee, 11:15 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m.; Spite & Malice, 1 p.m.; Finance Committee, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 – Quilting Bees (all day), 9 a.m.; Tuesday Painters, 9:30 a.m.; Pool, noon; Cribbage, noon; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Hand & Foot Cards, 1 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Donated Bread, 9 a.m.; Yoga – Intermediate, 9:45 a.m.; Velvet Tones, 10 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Yoga – Beginner, 11 a.m.; Pool, noon; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; First Edition Book Club, 1 p.m.; Gather Around Music, 1 p.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m.; Mahjong, 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 – Beg. Line Dancing, 9:15 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.; Tap, 10 a.m.; Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m.; Pool, noon; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; 500, 1 p.m.; Color & Chat, 1:30 p.m.; Social Seniors, 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 – Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Women’s Pool, 11 a.m.; Men’s Bowling at Apple Place Bowl, noon; Drumming Class, 1:30 p.m.

The Apple Valley Seniors will celebrate Mardi Gras at their February luncheon 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, with entertainment by the Dixieland Band at 12:10 p.m. House of Coates will provide a buffet of meatloaf, cheesy hash browns, baby carrots, dinner rolls and apple pie. Cost is $15 per person ($5 for entertainment only). The registration deadline is Thursday, Feb. 15. Register at the senior center or by calling 952-9532345.

but the DCC is able to attract top talent because it is a good place to work and it offers competitive wages. The center has a workout area and wellness program that encourages dispatchers to get up and moving during breaks since the job involves a lot of sitting, Folie said. The job also involves a lot of talking to 911 callers and emergency crews. Folie said the call volume at the DCC increased almost immediately after it was built. He said the number of calls rose from about 120,000 to 175,000 in the first year. In 2016, the center recorded a total of 316,771 CAD events, which is an increase of 297,822 from 2014. That works out to 867 CAD events every day and 36 every hour. DCC continues to be

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DFL South Metro Senior Caucus The DFL South Metro Senior Caucus Feb. 14 meeting will feature Jennifer McNertney from the Department of Health. The topic is “Nursing Home Abuse.� The issues of abuse, neglect, quality of help, training, lack of staff, budget, cost drivers and staying in the home will be reviewed. In addition, 10term Minnesota Sen. John Marty, SD 66, the caucus’ legislator of the month, will speak. The South Metro Senior Caucus meets noon to 12 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month at GrandStay Hotel & Conference, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. All are welcome.

Burnsville The Burnsville Senior Center is located in the Diamondhead Education Center at 200 W. Burnsville Parkway. Call 952-707-4120 for information.

funded based on a member-fee assessment, which has member cities and townships funding the budget based on a threeyear average of CAD calls. This year, members will pay $8,368,566 — a 2.74 percent increase over 2017. The percentages paid by the six cities in the newspaper’s coverage area for 2018 based on the average calls 201416 are: Burnsville 14.52 percent, Eagan 14.34 percent, Lakeville 13.15 percent, Apple Valley 10.76 percent, Rosemount 5.03 percent and Farmington

3.61 percent. Dakota County pays 7.86 percent in member fees. The 2018 budget for the DCC is $9.18 million, which is on the low end of what was estimated for the center 11 years ago when cost analyses were being done. If the dispatch centers had remained separate, it was estimated their combined budget would be over $10 million in 2018. More about the DCC is at http://www.mn-dcc. org.

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were no obvious signs of a fracture — it wasn’t swollen and there weren’t exposed bones. It’s possible it is a broken leg or soft tissue injury.� Wilharber rode in the ambulance with the student and stayed with him at the hospital until his parents arrived. “The boy is stable and the doctors are currently examining his leg,� Wilharber said in his call to parents on Monday. “As I left him with his mother, he was comfortable and under great care. Outside of his leg, it looks like he will be all right.� Bus accidents involving injury are rare in District 196, Taschner said. With about 220 vehicles, the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School District has the largest district-owned bus fleet in the state, and most rides conclude with no safety concerns. “We are a district of 28,500 students, and we transport most of them. Every day we’ve got roughly 200 buses going out and transporting 22,000 students to school and back home,� Taschner said. “Every year our buses travel 3 million miles. Things happen from time to time, but it’s actually pretty amazing there aren’t more accidents when you think about how many buses and how many miles.� District 196 does take preventative measures to protect students. Minnesota requires students to participate in bus safety each year. All students on all buses talk about safety procedures and learn how to evacuate the bus in an emergency. The Apple Valley Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspections Unit are continuing the investigation.

some glare ice and had fallen as the bus was rolling.� Scott Highlands staff and parents who saw the incident occur responded immediately and provided assistance to the student until the emergency unit arrived. In a call to parents on Monday, Scott Highlands Principal Dan Wilharber provided a few more details. “Assistant Administrator Joe Pulice, a number of Scott Highlands staff and I were soon at this student’s side, joined by some pretty amazing Scott Highlands parents who jumped right in to help,� Wilharber said. “All of us were soon joined by Apple Valley police and fire departments.� Upon arrival, the emergency unit assessed the situation. “We weren’t sure at the scene if there was a fracture, but we treated him for a possible fractured leg,� Francis said. “There

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Outdoor enthusiasts revel in snowfall Finally enough snow to snowmobile, ski by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

During the largest winter storm in years last week, many south metro residents were staring out their window dreaming of all the adventures they could have in February. For people who like to cross country ski, snowmobile or ride a fat bike, staying inside during winter isn’t an option. Minnesota is known for its winter fun, but for the past few years, much of the metro has been cursed with mild snowfalls. This year could be different.

Snow rides Considering there are about 272 miles of trails in Dakota County, it’s safe to say snowmobiling is a popular activity in the south metro. Dakota Trails Snowmobile Association president Kenny Zak said clubs are growing both in numbers and activities snow or no snow. Several snowmobile clubs such as the Burnsville Sno-Mo-Kades, Valley TrailBlazers, Rosemount Sno-Toppers, Farmington Sno-Tigers and Lakeville Sno-Trackers help create and maintain the area trails, provide safety training and host special events year round. Last week’s snow storm was a cause for celebration, but the meltdown didn’t help. “They’re not good (as of Monday),� Zak said. “We all had snow last week and started grooming and it all melted Friday. We have a good base. All we need is five inches of snow and they’d be mint.� Wednesday morning’s snow could help, much to the delight of many motorized sled enthusiasts of

all ages. Zak said when school was closed last week, kids were out all day driving the trails. Area riders are taking it all in stride. “It’s been dry,� Zak said. “Some years you do, some years you don’t (have snow).� Many clubs organize weekend rides up north where there’s more snow. But when there is local snow, there’s plenty of places to go. Several area farmers and landowners have given permission for the trails to go through their property giving the area hundreds of miles. But, stay on the trail. Without snow, snowmobiles could damage their property. “Some people don’t realize that when they go off the trail, they’re trespassing,� Zak said. The Farmington SnoTigers sponsored 2018 Winter Special Adventures Annual Event is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Boeckman Middle School. The Vintage Show and Ride is at 10 a.m. Feb,. 17 at the Frandrup Farm in Hastings. Zak said they’re working on putting together a Snodeo, a rodeo with snowmobiles. Trail maps, information on area clubs and an event schedule can be found at dakotatrails.org.

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Lebanon Hills Regional Park had enough snow to cross country ski Wednesday. After years of mild winters, area outdoor enthusiasts have taken to the trails to bike, ski and snowmobile.

Fat tire While one can bike a lot easier without snow, a few select, yet growing number of individuals have taken up riding fat bikes with big five-inch tires. “It’s basically the best way to experience trails in the winter,� said Matt Andrews, executive director with Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists. “People have been winter riding forever. We have five months

of winter here in Minnesota and it’s not going to stop us from enjoying our winter activities.� It’s a bit slower than riding a mountain bike, but it does the job. “One of the great things about fat biking is that you have a soft cushion if you fall off,� Andrews said. “With those fat tires, you have a bit more control. Having that extra stability and control, people who don’t ride as much feel more comfortable.� Low snow totals hasn’t stopped them. “We’ve been essentially riding on frozen dirt with studded tires,� Andrews said. Most trails that aren’t groomed for either skiing or snowmobiling are available for fat biking. “The trails are free to use,� Andrews said. “The only barrier to entry is the bike.� Both Lebanon Hills Regional Park and Murphy-Hanrehan Park in Burnsville have “great

trail systems.� He also said Fort Snelling State Park and the river bottoms in Bloomington are perhaps the top places to go in the Twin Cities. He said places such as Angry Catfish in Minneapolis and Penn Cycle rent bikes. “We just want people to get out there and enjoy the woods,� Andrews said. “Get away from the concrete and the cars.�

Nordic trails For about three days last week, conditions for cross country skiing in the south metro were the best in years. While places such at Buck Hill manufacture their own snow for downhill skiiers, those who prefer the skinny skis have had to look to the sky. The best place in the south metro for skiing is Lebanon Hills Regional Park, according to Dave Freed, program director with the Minnesota Youth Ski League.

able snow since it opened in 2014. Lone Rock Trail in Rosemount and Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville had groomed trails in the past. Trail reports via www. skinnyski.com, a regional website dedicated to cross country skiing, were mixed earlier this week. The drastic warmup last Friday made conditions icy and thin. “We made the best of it and had a great time,� Freed said. “We’re looking forward to getting out on some real snow. We’ve tried not to let the weather stop us.� Unfortunately, due to lack of snow, the Minnesota Youth Ski Club hasn’t been able to use Lebanon Hills in recent years. “There’s just isn’t enough snow for good skiing,� Freed said. “We can do games and drills on the lake if there’s snow.� Why haven’t they given up? “It’s a sport you can play the rest of your life,� Freed said. “It’s one of the sports that keeps you the most fit and healthy. People were waiting for that snow for years.� Freed said they move the MYSL program over to the Hyland Lake Park Reserve in western Bloomington in times of low snow. Hyland has about five kilometers of man-made snow regularly groomed, and one can rent both classic and skate skis. It’s been perhaps the busiest cross country ski trail in the south metro in the last four years. More information can be found at www.threeriversparks.org and www. co.dakota.mn.us/parks.

“(Lebanon) is relatively easy for beginners,� Freed said. “It’s the place to go. They rent classic skis. There’s different levels of trails for people with different ski levels. For those who don’t like skiing there’s a small sledding hill and ice skating when conditions are right.� On Wednesday morning, park officials were rolling the trails following a few additional inches of snow. Terrace Oaks Park, a hilly trail system in Burnsville north of Interstate 35E on County Road 11, is also a hot spot for more experienced skiers as long as it’s not trampled with walkers. “Terrace Oaks is more challenging for skiers, but the folks who know how to ski and they’re avid skiers, they aren’t afraid of challenges,� Freed said. Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Farming- Contact Andy Rogers at ton offers classic only andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. skiing. The park has only had a few weeks of ski-

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Education State business competitions will feature 142 District 196 high school students 142 District 196 high school students qualified to compete at state business conferences that will be held in March. The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) qualifying event was Jan. 5 in St. Paul and 111 students from Apple Valley, Eastview and Rosemount high schools qualified for the state conference March 4-6 in Minneapolis. The Business Professionals of America (BPA) qualifying competition was Jan. 4 in Mahtomedi and 31 students from Eagan and Eastview high schools qualified for the state conference March 8-10 in Minneapolis. DECA is an international association of high school and college students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service. The organization helps prepare students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, management and other business areas through a variety of activities and competitions. The 10 DECA state qualifiers from Apple Valley High are Tia Ahmed, Talia Bergerson, Elliot Ewald, Nick Hochsprung, Brooke Kierzek, Baylee Lewis, Kelsey Lorenz, Makena Nelson, Jocelyn Nyblom and Logan Wehner. The 13 DECA state qualifiers from Eastview High are Lucas Adams, Charlie Chasse, Anish Dulla, Gabrielle Granger, Ronit Gupta, Priya Kumar, Jack Landwer, Ibti-

sam Mohamed, Ben Simser, Annika Veum, Julie Wagner, Alec Young and Brian Zurich. The 88 DECA state qualifiers from Rosemount High are Olivia Alberts, Maisy Armstrong, Tony Azzazi, Niklas Barrett, Devin Beck, Aashish Bharath, Shailyn Bosaaen, Claire Boyum, Kaelyn Bresnahan, Jared Browning, Sydney Cochran, Lilly Corbin, Molly Daly, Ammar Dameh, Emma Dewitt, Brea DeBettignies, Grace DeGrote, Adam DeGrote, Emma Dekruif, Katelyn Dwyer, Ashley Dwyer, Lauren Ebeling, Taylor Ellison, Lara Erdmann, Sydney Essler, Joseph Fischback, Gigi Freking, Payne Freske, Olivia Gernandt, Josie Greener, Sofia Hammel, Lucas Hanley, Sydney Hansen, Jason Harris, Jack Hartigan, Isabel Hinz, Preethi Hosamane, Ames Huddle, Josh Irlmeier, Mckenna Jacobson, Annika Janssen, Amber Johnson, Madison Krchnavy, Kate Lillemoen, Grace Linnett, Scarlet Locke, Noelle Loesch, Bennet Magnuson, Nicole McFee, Greta Nygaard, J.T. Oliver, Addison Parker, Lilly Parla, Emily Pavelka, Alli Peterson, Nina Pham, Sanketh Premdas, Lauren Preiner, Sophie Priest, Felix Prose, Faiza Rafle, Tanya Ramesh, Luke Rexing, Nyah Rudd, Molly Schaubroeck, Jason Senthil, Megan Shandorf, Clarice Shanks, Rose Sieve, Megan Simonet, Erin Smith, Nolan Smith, Brittany Snyder, Ellie Sprouls, Michael Stefanko, Grant Thonges, Meghan Troshinsky, Sofia Valencia, Lauren Walrath, Julia Weers, Tanner Wenzel, Reilly Werkhoven, Addie Westman, Megan Westrich, Jimmy Whebbe, Jonathon Wise, Kaia Zei-

gler and Zach Zimmer. BPA is a cocurricular organization for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields. The 22 BPA state qualifiers from Eagan High are Michael Beneke, Marin Bennerotte, Olivia Crutchfield, Hannah Erspamer, Christina Griesgraber, Jack Hillesheim, Olivia Keller, Ankitha Kumar, Aishwarya Mankala, Kayla Monson, Lauren Moy, Gretchen O’Connor, Raunak Pandey, Uma Parhar, Theresa Passe, Atulya Reddy, Jason Scheller, Lauren Schultz, Nick Sherek, Corinn Sievwright, Colby Sorensen and Mariam Tahir. The nine BPA state qualifiers from Eastview High are Brianna Cairns, Maddy Doyle, Anish Dulla, Jacob Garrett, Ronit Gupta, Kevin Ly, Annie Mason, Yongwen Mei and Ainsley Schwerr.

District 196 middle schools fare well in Future City competition A team of students from Scott Highlands Middle School finished runner-up and won a special award at the Minnesota Future City regional competition Jan. 20 at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount. Three other District 196 middle school teams also won special awards at this year’s competition, including two from Black Hawk Middle and one from Rosemount Middle. Sponsored by the National Engineers Week Foundation, Future City is a national, projectbased learning experience

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Members of the Estrella de la Montana team from Scott Highlands Middle School are, from left, Eshaan Jay, Stuart Milne, Nicholas Adelmann, Audrey Jappert and Ian Young. where middle school students imagine, research, design and build cities of the future that showcase their solutions to a citywide sustainability issue. The theme of this year’s competition is The AgeFriendly City. Teams identified an age-related challenge that exists in today’s urban environments and engineered two innovative solutions that allow their future city’s senior citizens to be active and independent. Students work as a team with a teacher and engineer mentor to design their virtual city using SimCity software, research and write a 1,500-word essay about their city, build a tabletop scale model with recycled materials, develop a project plan and make a presentation to judges at the regional competition. Regional winners represent their region at the national finals held in Washington, D.C., each February. The Estrella de la Montana team from Scott Highlands Middle finished in second place overall and won the spe-

cial award for Best Virtual City, given to the team with the highest-scoring design. Team members are Nicholas Adelmann, Audrey Jappert, Eshaan Jay, Stuart Milne and Ian Young. Teacher Theresa Back is their advisor and 3M Engineer Jim Kotsmith has volunteered as mentor of the Scott Highlands Future City teams for the past six years. Black Hawk Middle’s Hyperion team won the special award for Readiness for Natural and Manmade Disasters and the Osoto team won the special award for Building Quality Communities, given to the team that best demonstrates how a city government can improve the quality of life for its citizens. Members of the Hyperion team are Kayli Breen, August Krahn, Olivia Noll, Braeden Puzder, Benjamin Rieffer and Jacob Williams. Members of the Osoto team are Chloe Breen, Tyler Burbey, Samuel Cohen, Owen Ford, Carter Larson, Tia Rao and Thuy-Sa Truong. Teacher David Herem is the advisor to both teams and Russ Matthys, director of Public Works for the city of Eagan, volunteers as their engineer mentor. Team Harmony from Rosemount Middle won the Best Land Surveying Practices Award, which takes into consideration the high standards used by surveyors to help protect the public’s safety and welfare. Members of the team are Jacob Bigalk, Will Carrigan, Joe Colburn, Alex Neigebauer and Raunit Singh. Teachers Alicia Dodge and Megan Lynsky are the advisors and team mentors are retired 3M engineer Will Grunewald, Steve VanderWiel of IBM and Tom Bigalk, an elevator mechanic and electrician.

enrollment and census data maintained by the district. There were 30,027 students in kindergarten through grade 12 living in District 196 when the district’s official enrollment report was calculated in October. Of those children, 25,814 are attending District 196 schools this year, giving the district an 86 percent “capture rate� among resident students. Anything over 80 percent is considered high for a school district in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, according to former state demographer Hazel Reinhardt of Hazel Reinhardt Consulting. She says capture rate is a reflection on the quality of local public schools, as well as the presence of charter schools, nonpublic schools and other educational alternatives in the area. Of the 14 percent of school-aged children who live in District 196 but do not attend District 196 schools, approximately 7 percent are homeschooled or attend a traditional nonpublic school and the other 7 percent attend charter schools or public schools in another district. Students who open enroll into the district are not included when calculating capture rate.

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Realtors hold Past Presidents Reception and Winter Social The St. Paul Association of Realtors, which includes Dakota County, held its annual Past Presidents Reception and Winter Social on Jan. 11 at A’Bulae in St. Paul. More than 120 Realtors, guests and staff attended to honor outgoing president Tina Angell of Coldwell Banker Burnet, Highland Park, St. Paul and to install new president Man Huynh of Edina Realty, St. Paul, who will oversee the 7,000-member association with more than 2,000 members from the southern suburbs. He previously served as a director, treasurer and president-elect on SPAAR’s Board of Directors. After the Past Presidents Reception honor-

ing more than 20 past presidents, the Winter Social included a dinner for SPAAR members, staff and guests. Numerous awards were presented at the event. Tom Wiener of Cardinal Realty, Oakdale, was awarded the 2017 Realtor of the Year Award. Brian Frey, Coldwell Banker Burnet, Highland Park, St. Paul, received the 2017 Better Communities Award. Jerry Teeson of Riverdale Realty, Coon Rapids, who was honored with the William Tschohl/ James Stanton Distinguished Service Award in 2017, presented the 2018 Award to Patrick Ruble with Coldwell Banker Burnet, Highland Park

office, St. Paul, and the late Tom Keyes, of Edina Realty, Roseville, who passed away in late December. Ruble served on the Government Affairs, Community Engagement, Community and Executive Committees. He will serve as SPAAR’s Treasurer in 2018. Keyes was honored posthumously for his steadfast commitment to SPAAR, its members and the community. His wife, Diane, accepted the award. Among special guests for the Winter Social were Chris Galler of Farmington, who serves as CEO of the Minnesota Association of Realtors. Also attending were

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10A Feb. 2, 2018 SUN THISWEEK - Apple Valley

Sports Eastview withstands North surge, remains unbeaten Three-point shooting helps Lightning win by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Eastview is at the top of South Suburban Conference girls basketball and appears likely to stay there a while. But how does the Lightning stay on top of its game? It begins in practice with a roster deep enough to prevent complacency from settling in, said coach Molly Kasper, who has guided the team to a 17-0 start. “We consider ourselves one of the deepest teams in the state, and that helps us in practice,” Kasper said. “The girls are able to go head to head in practice, grinding it out and fighting for everything they get. It’s not easy every single day for Megan Walstad (the Lightning’s leading scorer). It’s not easy for Cassidy (Carson, Eastview’s promising ninth-grade guard). It’s head-to-head, every single day. It makes us elevate our practices that much more.” It’s carried over into games such as last Friday’s 68-59 victory at Lakeville North, the fourth-ranked team in Class 4A and Eastview’s closest pursuer in the South Suburban.

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Emma Carpenter of Eastview drives past Lakeville North’s Lauren Jensen en route to the basket during the Lightning’s 68-59 victory last Friday. Eastview made its first four three-point attempts of the game and rolled to a 14-2 lead. But the Panthers (14-5) clawed back into the game and briefly led by one point in the second half before Eastview regained control.

Four of Lakeville North’s five losses are to teams ranked seventh or higher in Class 4A. But Friday’s loss will make it difficult for the Panthers to get back in the chase for first in the SSC because they’re three games be-

hind Eastview in the loss column and already have played both their regularseason games against the Lightning. Eastview’s Mariah Alipate made two threepointers and Andrea Abrams hit one before Friday’s game was barely a minute old. Five points in quick succession by junior guard Macy Guebert – a three-pointer followed by a putback – stretched Eastview’s lead to 14-2. Eastview took 18 threepoint shots in the game, which seems like a lot but actually is a couple below the Lightning’s average, Kasper said. “But we shot a lot of threes in the first half and were 9-for-12,” the coach said. “We have great shooters and worked the ball around enough to get the best open look. It’s never the game plan to say, let’s go jack (three-point) shots. We say, let’s just get the best shot. These girls all have worked so hard that they’re comfortable taking those shots. It’s a matter of what’s the best shot for us at a given time.” As successful as Eastview was from long range in the first half, the Lightning led by only five points (38-33) at halftime. A Lakeville North defensive change gave the Lightning some problems. “Their 1-2-2 zone is really active. They have long

arms, they’re not afraid to go for steals, not afraid to go and get tips,” Kasper said. “We just needed to take care of the ball. Unfortunately for us it was a rough night for our guards in that area.” A five-point run by Lakeville North sophomore guard Lauren Jensen – consisting of a threepointer, then a steal and layup – put her team ahead 52-51 with 9 minutes, 31 seconds remaining, but Eastview regained the lead seconds later and held it the rest of the game. The Lightning eventually adjusted to the Panthers’ defensive pressure. “In practice we go up against a lot of different defenses, so we can be prepared in the game,” said Guebert, who scored 19 points. “We moved the ball and realized we had to take care of it to win the game. Anytime you can win a conference game on the road is a good night.” North’s Jensen had a game-high 24 points and Panthers guard Analiese Tschida added 17. Walstad led Eastview with 23 points, with Alipate scoring 12. Carson added nine points off the bench. “I think our bench is giving us more power than I anticipated. It was kind of an unknown because a lot of them did not have the varsity minutes,” Kasper said. “We can

go as deep as nine some nights, and every night it’s been one of them stepping up in a different way, whether it’s Cassidy scoring, or Courtney (Carson, a senior) on defense, and (Lauren Glas) comes in with offensive rebounds. We’re getting a lot more out of our total team than maybe anybody was anticipating at the beginning of the year, but that’s also what we emphasize.” Guebert said it helps that the Lightning players, whether they’re starters or reserves, are pulling in the same direction. “I’ve never been around a group of girls I just genuinely enjoy being around, whether it’s at practice, during a game or in the halls at school,” she said. “It shows up in our preparation, then on the court it shows up because we can pick up someone who isn’t having a good game.” No. 1-ranked Eastview, one of two undefeated teams in Class 4A (second-ranked Wayzata is the other) routed Rosemount 51-24 on Tuesday and will be at Apple Valley at 7 p.m. Friday. Lakeville North defeated Burnsville 82-56 on Tuesday and will travel to Eagan on Friday. Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

Prep playoff scramble about to start by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Shortly after the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles roll out of town following their Super Bowl game Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota high school teams will start trying to reach the pinnacle in their sports. First up are girls hockey, boys and girls Alpine skiing and boys and girls Nordic skiing. Farmington and Eastview will try to return to the state girls hockey tournament when section playoffs start Wednesday, Feb. 7. Defending Section 1AA champion Farmington has a chance to earn the No. 1 seed in its section, but a lot could depend on this week, when the Tigers close their regular season with games on three consecutive days. They play host to South Suburban Conference champion Eagan at 7 p.m. Thursday, go to Hopkins/St. Louis Park for a non-conference game Friday and travel to Eastview for their final SSC game at 2 p.m. Saturday. Farmington and Lakeville South are tied for second place in the South Suburban at 10-5 (Eagan is 14-1 and has clinched the championship with two league games remaining). The Tigers and Cougars split their two regular-season games, but Farmington has a 16-7 overall record to South’s 14-9. Lakeville South’s final two regular-

season games are at home against Rosemount (7 p.m. Thursday) and Burnsville (7:30 p.m. Saturday). Lakeville North (1210) could be in line for the third seed after playing a full South Suburban schedule as well as nonconference games against teams such as Warroad, Minnetonka and HillMurray. Rochester Mayo has the best record in Section 1AA at 19-5 but isn’t helped by its strength of schedule. The Spartans have lost twice to Red Wing, a Class A team that Farmington defeated in its holiday tournament. Northfield, Owatonna, Dodge County, Rochester Century and Rochester John Marshall also play in Section 1AA, which hasn’t had a team other than Farmington or one of the Lakeville schools win the championship since 2007. Quarterfinal games in the Section 1AA tourney are Feb. 7 and semifinals are Saturday, Feb. 10. Each day, the higher-seeded team will play at home. The championship game is Feb. 15 at Four Seasons Centre in Owatonna. Eastview is three-time defending champion in Section 3AA, but Eagan is all but certain to receive the No. 1 seed this year. Not only have the Wildcats clinched the South Suburban, they have by far the best overall record in the section. The Wildcats, 18-4-1 overall, play at Farmington at 7 p.m.

Thursday and Lakeville North at 3 p.m. Saturday to close the regular season. Park of Cottage Grove (12-10-1) appears to have the best chance at the No. 2 seed, with Apple Valley (10-12-1) and Burnsville (9-11-3) also looking for home ice in the first round of the playoffs. Eastview and Rosemount, both 7-14-2, also play in Section 3AA, as do East Ridge and Hastings. Section 3AA quarterfinal games will be Feb. 7, with higher-seeded teams playing at home. The semifinals (Feb. 10) and finals (Feb. 14) will be at Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights. Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Eastview, Lakeville North, Lakeville South and Rosemount will send skiers to the Section 6 meet Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Buck Hill. Lakeville North’s girls will seek a return to the state meet after finishing second to Chisago Lakes last year. South Suburban Conference Nordic skiing teams will compete in the Section 1 meet Tuesday at Hyland Park Reserve in Bloomington. Eagan is defending boys champion in Section 1, while Burnsville and Eastview will try to return to the girls state meet. Burnsville senior Kelly Koch is ranked second in the state individually by skinnyski.com.

Wildcats turned away

Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Eastview goalie Ben Beattie stops Eagan’s Drew Wilson on a breakaway during the Lightning’s 4-3 victory Saturday in a South Suburban Conference boys hockey game at Eagan Civic Arena. On Tuesday, Eastview’s 5-2 victory over Burnsville and Lakeville South’s 2-1 victory over Rosemount left Eastview and Rosemount tied for first place in the conference at 10-3. The Lightning plays host to Farmington at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Apple Valley Sports Arena.

Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Brady Gross of Apple Valley controls his opponent during the Eagles’ 32-30 loss at Shakopee last week.

Mega-match scheduled at Simley Two world champions could be opponents Friday night by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

One of the most anticipated matches of the Minnesota high school wrestling season – and one that couldn’t take place at the state tournament – is scheduled Friday evening at Simley High School. On the large scale, the match between Apple Valley (ranked first in Class 3A) and Simley (ranked second in Class 2A) would be enticing enough for the sport’s followers. But they might be even more interested in the match within the match. Two world champions, Apple Valley’s Gable Steveson and Simley’s Daniel Kerkvliet, are expected to face each other in the heavyweight match. Steveson won the 264-pound weight class at the Junior World Championships last summer, and his victory also gave the United States the team championship. The previous two years, Steveson won Cadet World titles. Kerkvliet is a reigning Cadet World champion. While that match isn’t necessarily carved in granite – wrestling coaches can juggle lineups while a dual meet is in progress – all signs indicate the Steveson-Kerkvliet showdown will happen. Consider Apple Valley coach Josh Barlage’s Twitter account (@JoshuaBarlage), which on Monday proclaimed, “IT’S GOING DOWN!!” accompanied

by a photo of the two wrestlers. “It’s a big stage, a big night for us,” Barlage said Wednesday, “but our kids are used to those situations.” It’s the only time Steveson and Kerkvliet will face each other this season, as they compete in different enrollment classes in the postseason. Steveson is a three-time state high school champion and won the 285-pound Class 3A title the last two years. Kerkvliet was the Class 2A champion at 195 last season and has won two state titles overall. This year, Steveson is ranked first nationally by InterMat at 285 and Kerkvliet is second at 220. Steveson signed to wrestle at the University of Minnesota. Kerkvliet verbally committed to Minnesota but changed his mind and signed with Oklahoma State. Kerkvliet was 41-0 this season entering this week’s action. Steveson is 24-0 with 23 pins. One wrestler from a Wisconsin high school went the distance with Steveson during a tournament in early January. Another marquee match at the Apple Valley-Simley dual could take place at 132 if Sebas Swiggum of the Eagles meets Jake Gliva. Gliva is a two-time Class 2A champion at 126 and Swiggum is a two-time Class 3A qualifier. “Sebas beat Gliva at

the Christmas tournament (in December) and it was a close match,” Barlage said. “If they face each other Friday, it’ll be another good match because they’re both hardnosed kids.” Apple Valley also expects to be at full strength for the Simley match with the return of Adam Mickelson to the lineup. Mickelson, ranked fifth in Class 3A at 120, has missed time because of injuries and his absence was felt in a 32-30 loss at Shakopee on Jan. 25. That loss probably will prevent the Eagles from winning the South Suburban Conference championship. In the Shakopee match, Apple Valley had victories from Peyton McLagan at 126, Swiggum at 132, Brady Gross at 138, Nate Larson at 160 and Tony Watts at 182. Shakopee won one match by one point and two more by two points. The third-ranked Sabers, coached by former AVHS head coach Jim Jackson, held an eight-point lead going into the heavyweight match, meaning Steveson’s victory by fall in 12 seconds couldn’t flip the team outcome. The Eagles are home against Rosemount at 7 p.m. Thursday, travel to Simley on Friday and will go to the Cretin-Derham Hall Duals at 9 a.m. Saturday. They close the regular season at home against Prior Lake on Thursday, Feb. 8.

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News Briefs Legislative listening session in Apple Valley State Sen. Greg Clausen, DFL-Apple Valley, and Reps. Anna Wills, R-Rosemount, and Erin Maye Quade, DFL-Apple Valley, will host a listening session 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Falcon Ridge Middle School, 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. The legislative team is asking for people’s priorities for the 2018 Minnesota legislative session. Clausen represents Senate District 57; Wills represents House District 57B; Maye Quade represents House District 57A. Contact Alec Mitchell at 651-296-4120 with questions.

Dakota County makes it easier to recycle Dakota County launched an improved online recycling directory to help residents know what to recycle and where to bring items not accepted at the curb. The new Green Guide allows users to type in any keyword to easily find reuse, recycling and disposal information. You can access the directory by searching for Green Guide at www.dakotacounty.us. “We are working hard to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and to meet our state-mandated 75 percent recycling rate goal by 2030,� said Georg Fischer, Dakota County Environmental Resources Department director. “With a new online web tool, it’s even easier for residents to find ways to reduce, reuse and recycle more and improve our environment.� From aluminum cans to mattresses to vacuum cleaners, the Green Guide

tells you what to do with hundreds of materials. Enter the name of an item and find out how to donate or reuse it and how to recycle or toss it. Users also can suggest items to be added to the directory. Since launching in November, the Green Guide has been used more than 1,700 times to search for 1,600 items.

trends and new directions for the Comprehensive Plan at an open house 5-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Dakota Lodge at Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. The Comprehensive Plan guides the county’s public policy and decisionmaking for parks, infrastructure, natural resources and transportation. It is every 10 years. New Sociables updated More information on to meet the Comprehensive Plan New Sociables, a non- is available at www.hkgi. profit, nondenominational com/projects/DakotaCosocial group for all women CompPlan. living south of the Minnesota River, will meet 9:15 Lenten fish fry a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Spirit of Life Presbyterian at Rosemount Church, 14401 Pilot Knob VFW Road, Apple Valley. Rosemount VFW Post Guest speaker Lucy 9433 will offer a Lenten Rose Fischer will pres- fish fry 5-8 p.m. Fridays, ent “What happens to a Feb. 16 through March 30. youth-promoting generaAll-you-can-eat cod is tion when old age creeps $12.25. A limited menu is up? The 60’s Generation served. is Turning 60+.� Fischer is On Ash Wednesday an artist, researcher, writer (Feb. 14), the post will ofand speaker. Her book fer Valentines Day fun and “I’m New at Being Old� 7 p.m. bingo. received two awards. The VFW is at 2625 New Sociables wel- 120th St. W., Rosemount. comes women who are new Call 651-423-9938 for to the area, newly retired, more information. lost a spouse or interested in meeting new friends. The organization spon- Festival gets sors many activities such as new name book club, golfing, shareOrdway Center for a-recipe, a variety of card the Performing Arts anclubs, biking, crafts, tours, plays, lunch adventures nounced that it is renaming the Flint Hills Internaand community projects. For more information, tional Children’s Festival visit www.newsociables. to the Flint Hills Family Festival and changing its org. schedule to include evenings and Friday. These Comprehensive changes are an effort to make the festival accessible Plan open to more people and reflect house the family experience that Dakota County resi- is enjoyed by all ages and dents have an upcoming generations. opportunity to offer their One of the largest and views on the future of longest-running children’s transportation, parks and festivals of its kind in the resources as the county country, this 18th annual updates its Comprehensive event will continue to have Plan (DC2040). an international focus Residents can discuss and feature free outdoor

performances, crafts and activities, as well as affordable indoor performances. The festival will now run 4-8 p.m. on Friday, June 1, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 2. Unlike previous years, the festival will not operate on Sunday. More than 770,000 people have attended the festival since its inception in 2001. This includes Family Weekend attendees, as well as the more than 20,000 students and teachers from across Minnesota and Wisconsin who visit the festival each year to attend professional performances, participate in hands-on activities, and engage in artist workshops during the festival’s four School Days. “The Ordway’s vision and creativity led to this fantastic reimagination of the festival experience,â€? said Geoff Glasrud, vice president and manufacturing manager at the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount. “Flint Hills Resources is proud to partner with the Ordway on this incredible family-friendly event, and we’re so excited about what the festival will bring to families across the region in 2018.â€? Tickets to all indoor performances are on sale now and can be purchased online at ordway. org/festival, or by phone at 651-224-4222. The cost is $8 per seat with select Pay What You Can performances on Saturday, which is available for the 2 p.m. Moon Mouse show on Saturday and the noon Moona Luna show. This year’s full indoor lineup includes: • Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey: Featuring music, movement, and larger-than-life characters that light up the stage, join Marvin the mouse in a cosmic adventure about celebrating differences. • Tetris: A physical and interactive dance quartet becomes a real-life Tetris

game on stage. • Moona Luna: A fourmember band creates magical moments with danceable tunes in Spanish and English. • Panda’s Home: Follow an adorable panda bear on an imaginary journey through dance and sound.

Commission recommends First Judicial District candidates The Commission on Judicial Selection is recommending three candidates to Gov. Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Michael A. Fahey, and will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County. Patrick Goggins: Goggins is a partner at Wornson, Goggins, Neisen, Morris & Brever, P.C., where he has a private general practice. He is also defense counsel at Le Sueur County Drug Court, and previously was an attorney at the First Judicial District Public Defender’s Office and a law clerk in the Dakota County Attorney’s Office. Goggins is a member of the St. Wenceslaus Grade School Board, former president of the New Prague Chamber of Commerce and the Eighth District Bar Association, and a youth coach for both the New Prague hockey and baseball associations. Martin Fallon: Fallon is a partner at Maslon, L.L.P., handling complex commercial litigation. Previously, he was an associate at Maslon, Edelman, Brand, and Borman, L.L.P., an associate at Faegre & Benson, L.L.P., and a judicial law clerk to

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CAUCUS, from 1A Other business that will be conducted are a gubernatorial preference ballot, election of precinct leadership and delegates to the senate district conventions and consideration of party platform ideas. People can prepare their platform ideas prior to caucus night using forms from the DFL and GOP websites. Those forms are located at https://tinyurl. com/yca45r76 (DFL) and https://tinyurl.com/ y752trt4 (GOP). The DFL has a form available for nominating someone for party position even if they are unable to attend caucus night at https://tinyurl. com/y7dflk7k. The GOP also allows people to WRITE, from 1A be anything she’d seen before.” The students sent their five ideas to their partners at BTM Global, and were told to pursue the one the company found the most useful. So far, the assignment has required students to write professional emails, have face-to-face meetings and communicate with their clients in a timely manner. Now, the students are in the process of creating physical prototypes. They are working in the school’s Fabrication Lab — or, as the students call it, the “Fab Lab” — to learn the STEM skills necessary to produce their products. Programming a sewing machine, creating a 3D model and printing it in a 3D printer, engraving

nominate people for positions if they are not in the precinct room. The names of those people can be written down on the nomination sheet and typically a person will speak for a minute on the person’s behalf. Here’s a roundup of precinct caucus locations in the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area using as much information as available as of presstime.

tion: Nancy Stroessner at 952-431-9778. Senate District 58 - city of Lakeville at Lakeville South High School; Farmington, Castle Rock, Empire and Eureka townships at Robert Boeckman Middle School; Hampton, Vermillion cities, Hampton, Douglas, Marshan, Miesville, New Trier, Ravenna Township, Vermillion townships at Hampton City Hall; Randolph and Dennison cities, Randolph, Stanton and Warsaw townships at Stanton Town Hall; Greenvale, Sciota and Waterford townships and Northfield W-3 P-2 at Greenvale Park Elementary School. Senate District 20 (Elko New Market, New Market Township, and Cedar Lake) - Elko New Market

Library Meeting Room, 110 J. Roberts Way, Elko New Market, registration at 6:30 p.m., caucuses 7 p.m. Contact Veda Kanitz at vmkanitz@gmail.com if you will be attending.

Senate District 51 - Black Hawk Middle School, with registration and preference balloting for the governor’s race beginning no later than 6:30 p.m., caucuses officially start at 7 p.m. The non-binding preference balloting ends at 8 p.m.

Eagan precincts 2-17 and Burnsville precincts 1, 5, 6, 9 and 10. Senate District 56 - Eagle Ridge Middle School, 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, registration at 6 p.m., caucuses begins at 7 p.m. Burnsville precincts 2-4, 7, 8, 11-17; Lakeville precincts 6-8; all of Savage precincts 1-9. More information, Lawrence Sandoval, caucus planning chair, at 952-4969915. Senate District 57 (Apple Valley-Rosemount) - Falcon Ridge Middle School, 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, 6 p.m. information forum in the Multipurpose Room, 6:30 p.m. registration opens in each precinct room in the lower level, 7-9 p.m. caucus business. More informa-

glass and wood — these are just a few of the skills the students in Anderson’s English class are learning. The students are still going back and forth with their client — asking for suggestions and making modifications based on their requests. Anderson said the students had to do a cost analysis to find out if their creations were practical. Making quality products that are also affordable has been a challenge for some — one group discovered their product would cost $90 apiece, and they had to completely revise their plan. Most, however, are finding purpose in their work as it transitions from page to product. “A sense of accomplishment is beginning now that the products are coming out and we can

actually see them,” Anderson said. “It’s been fun to see their different skills — seeing them rise to the occasion.” Moving forward, the students are preparing to present their work. In addition to teaching them to be better writers, Anderson, a speech coach, is helping her students polish their verbal communication skills. Each group is making a PowerPoint, and they will give a formal presentation to pitch their product. They’ll also gain professional development skills through writing selfand group-evaluations. “Most of the students really love it, and I’ve seen them developing different skills in design, creation, writing and leadership,” Anderson said. This is Anderson’s 17th year of teaching, but her

first at AVHS. She found herself with an opportunity to revise the curriculum, and worked closely with E3 STEM Program Manager Jim Lynch to develop the business partnership component. According to the learning targets outlined in the class syllabus, the students will learn to work cooperatively and successfully with a group of peers, and they will demonstrate they are dependable and capable of finishing work assigned to their specific role. They will learn how to design and a create a quality product, and they’ll become better at communicating ideas clearly and effectively with group members and clients. Each of these skills is transferable to careers in a variety of fields. Though the stu-

dents developed the skills through one specific application, they carry them into their future work, whatever it may be. “We have had businesses in our classrooms working on other projects but this is the most integrated business-school project to date,” Lynch said. “We think this is a model that can and will continue to grow and will benefit our students greatly by providing them with real work experiences and skills.” Anderson and her students also work closely with Fab Lab coordinator Chris Lee. He helps them code, calibrate and operate the machines in the maker space. “Some kids have never been in here before,” Lee said. “The Fab Lab brings out their expertise and

shows them they might have skills they didn’t know they had.” Students do not pay a fee to take this course. Funding for the Fab Lab and many of the school’s E3 STEM resources, including much of its STEM career exploration opportunities, comes from a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. As the grant is in its final year, AVHS is looking to partner with more local and Twin Cities businesses to continue these programs. People seeking more information about the Fab Lab and partnerships with AVHS classes can visit www.avfab.org.

LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: January 15,2018 Shamrock Development, Inc. MORTGAGEE Attorney(s) for Mortgagee or Assignee of Mortgage: BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN, LTD. Charles M. Seykora 400 Northtown Financial Plaza 200 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-780-8500 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 775776

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: January 26, 2018 SIGNED BY: Daniel J. Butler Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 2018 778995

Rosemount, MN 55068 within 90 days from the date of first publication of this Notice as provided by Minn. Stat. 302A.727 Subd. 2(e). 2. Those failing to present claims by that date are barred from pursuing a claim by Minnesota Statutes 302A.781 Dated: January 16, 2018 AM Fitness Inc. By: /s/ Angela Ahmann as CEO for AM fitness Inc. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2018 777382

personal goods Amount Due $ 859.75 Unit number 2920 leased by Craig Tarvis Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $509.75 Unit number 2315 leased by Katrina Modtland Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $699.80 Unit number 1224 leased by Miranda Magarian Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $564.85 Unit number 2898 leased by David Joseph Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 229.85 Unit number 22026 leased by Steven Hanson Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $209.90 Unit number 1318 leased by James Watschke Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $209.90 Unit number 1808 leased by Christine Titus Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $406.80 Unit number 2100 leased by Susan Cubbage

Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $299.90 Unit number 2625 leased by Jennifer Lacey Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $516.80 Unit number 1021 leased by Walter Wagner Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $304.90 Unit number 1336 leased by Sedric Oliver Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $224.90 Unit number 1812 leased by Francisco Puente Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $379.90 Unit number 1615 leased by Janet Gerber Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $329.90 Unit number 1822 leased by Roger Ward Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $179.95 Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 2018 778340

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Republican Senate District 51 (Eagan-Burnsville) - Dakota Hills Middle School, Eagan, doors open at 6 p.m., candidate speeches 6:156:45 p.m., caucuses start 7 p.m. with governor straw poll. Senate District 56 ( B u r n s v i l l e - S av a g e Lakeville) - Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St W, Savage, 6:30 p.m. Lakeville precincts 6-8; Burnsville precincts 2-4, 7-8, 11-17. More information: www.MNSD56.org. Senate District 57 (Apple Valley-Rosemount)

- Eastview High School, 6200 140th St. W., Apple Valley, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. More information: Pat Staley, 651322-2166. House District 58A (Lakeville) - Lakeville North High School, 19600 Ipava Ave. W., Lakeville, 7 p.m. House District 58B (Farmington and surrounding townships) Farmington High School, 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, 7 p.m. Senate District 20 New Prague High School, for all New Prague precincts, Cedar Lake Township, Elko New Market, Helena Township and New Market Township, 7 p.m.

Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc. com.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated January 14, 2013, executed by Richard A. Kot and Deborah J. Kot, as Mortgagor(s) to Shamrock Development, Inc. a Minnesota Corporation, as Mortgagee(s), and filed for record January 14, 2013, as Document Number T709658, in the office of the Registrar of Titles, of Dakota County, Minnesota. The land described in the Mortgage is registered land. 2. The Mortgage has been assigned as follows: None 3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $50,000.00 4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof. 5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $70,010.96. 7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows: Lot Twenty-six (26), Block One (1), Saddle Ridge, Dakota County, Minnesota, will be sold by the County Sheriff of Dakota County, Minnesota, at public auction on Monday March 19, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Dakota County Sheriffs Office, Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage and the taxes, if any actually paid by the Mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. 8. For purposes of complying with Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.025, subd. 2, the following is the applicable foreclosure data: said property has a physical street address of 7694 - 128th Street West, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124, and a property identification number of 01-65900-01-260. That Shamrock Development, Inc., which is the person holding the mortgage, is not a transaction agent as defined in M.S. Sec. 58.02, subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker and the residential mortgage originator, as defined in sec. 58.02, is Shamrock Development, Inc. 9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is Six (6) months after the date of sale. The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23 is at 11:59 p.m. on September 19, 2018, unless the redemption period is postponed or reduced to 5 weeks under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.07 or 582.032. 10. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS, REZONING, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS AND PRELIMINARY PLAT IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY 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, February 21, 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 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, rezoning and zoning amendments to Planned Development Ordinance No. 703 to allow for a 196-unit apartment development; and the replatting by preliminary plat of two outlots into one lot and one outlot. Said hearing relates to property generally located along the south side Cobblestone Lake Parkway and west of Elmhurst Lane, and legally described as follows: Outlots L and M, COBBLESTONE LAKE COMMERCIAL 3RD ADDITION according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted by Continental 432 Fund, LLC and South Shore Development, Inc. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this 24th day of January, 2018. /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek February 2, 2018 778813

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: Butler Fitness Insurance PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 15322 Galaxie Ave Suite 214 Apple Valley, MN 55124 NAMEHOLDER(S): Butler & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. 15322 Galaxie Ave Suite 214 Apple Valley, MN 55124 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON-SALE & SPECIAL SUNDAY INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W., on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the application of LoKo Bowling, Inc., d/b/a Bogart’s/Apple Place Bowl, for “ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR” and “SPECIAL LICENSE FOR SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES” pursuant to City Code Section 111.22. The business, which will be operated in conjunction with the proposed licenses, is a restaurant and bowling alley located at 14917 Garrett Avenue. The owners/officers of the corporation are: Scott Lee Koecheler - President Alan Loth - Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. DATED this 25th day of January, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter Apple Valley City Clerk Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek February 2, 2018 779048

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS AM Fitness, Inc. DBA Get in Shape for Women is in the process of dissolving pursuant to Minn. Stat. 302A.727 and on January 10, 2018 filed a Notice of Intent to Dissolve with the office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. 1. If you are a creditor of, or have a claim against AM Fitness, Inc., you must present a written claim to AM Fitness, Inc. at its registered office address of 15094 Claret Ave

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #196 CALL FOR BIDS DIAMOND PATH ELEMENTARY AND PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY 2018 BAS UPGRADES Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Diamond Path Elementary and Parkview Elementary 2018 BAS Upgrade by Independent School District 196, at the Facilities and Grounds Office located at 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 2:00 p.m., February 8, 2018 at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. For complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents, please visit our webpage at: http:// www.district196.org/legal-notices/ If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek Lakeville Sun Thisweek January 19, 26, 2018 774701

NOTICE OF SALE The contents of the following storage units will be sold to the public using sealed bids. Sale and viewing will be held on Wednesday 03/07/18 at The U-Haul Center of Apple Valley, located at 6895 151st Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124 AT 10:00AM Unit number 1000 leased by Felescity Chaney Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $1,110.40 Unit number 2928 leased by Mark Hawes Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 594.70 Unit number 2930 leased by Mohamed EL Azamy Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $279.80 Unit number 1038 leased by Aerrea Brown Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 434.75 Unit number 2308 leased by Kaylynn Campion Miscellaneous household and

CITY OF APPLE VALLEY APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR BLACK DOG WATERSHED COMMISSION The City of Apple Valley is seeking an alternate commissioner to represent the Cities of Apple Valley and Eagan on the Black Dog Watershed Commission through 2020. Alternates serve as an acting member, but vote only during the absence of a regular Commissioner. The position is open to Apple Valley and Eagan residents ages 18 and older that live within the Black Dog Watershed. Those interested in this volunteer position should send a letter of interest to the Apple Valley Clerk’s office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018. The City will interview interested qualifying candidates. The Black Dog Watershed Management Organization (WMO) is made up of four cities (Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan and Lakeville), all with territory inside the Black Dog Watershed area. It assists member cities with management of surface water, develops and implements plans that address water quality issues, and responds to drainage issues that go beyond municipal boundaries. The Black Dog Watershed Management Commission is the governing body for the Black Dog WMO, and meets the third Wednesday of each month.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #196 CALL FOR BIDS 2018 ROOF REHABILITATION Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the 2018 Roof Rehabilitation by Independent School District 196, at the District Office located at 3455 153rd Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068, in the Vermillion Room until 10:00 a.m., local time on February 22, 2018, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. For complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents, please visit our webpage at: http://www.district196.org/legal-notices If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek Lakeville Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 2018 778315

For more information, call 952-953-2462. Letters of interest can be sent to the City Clerk at 7100 147th Street W., Apple Valley, MN 55124. Pamela J. Gackstetter Apple Valley City Clerk Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek February 2, 2018 778899

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theater and arts briefs Art bench finalists

designs will be announced early April and benches installed in the above mentioned locations June 2018. These benches will be added to the 2017 art bench inventory in Eagan City Parks. For more information, contact the Eagan Art House at jandersen@ cityofeagan.com or 651675-5521.

Finalists in the Eagan Art House 2018 Public Art Bench Project are Korrin Lohmann and James Brenner (Eagan Community Center - Interior); Ben Janssens and Judd Nelson (Blackhawk Park); Peter Morales and Troy Gallas & Patrick McKennan (Thresher Fields); Greg Ingraham and Ni- Bluegrass at cole Mary Milligan (Holz the Steeple Farm Park). Each finalist will cre- Center ate a project proposal and Bernie King and the take part in an interview Guilty Pleasures will be process. A 30-day public strummin’ and stompin’ comment period will take on the stage of Roseplace in March. Selected

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Harold L. Midtvedt May 12, 1936 - January 15, 2018 Harold Leonard Midtvedt passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Reston Hospital Center in Reston, VA at the age of 81. Harold was born on May 12, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN to Harold Midtvedt, Sr. and Dolores (Gephart) Midtvedt and was the oldest of 5 boys. Upon graduation from Lakeville High School he enrolled at the University of Minnesota in the Navy 5HVHUYH 2IÂżFHU 7UDLQLQJ &RUS After achieving a bachelor’s degree, Harold became a FRPPLVVLRQHG RIÂżFHU LQ WKH 8 6 1DY\ LQ ,W ZDV LQ WKH 8 6 1DY\ WKDW +DUROG JRW KLV ZLQJV WR Ă€\ )URP DQ early age he always wanted to travel and see the world. Becoming a Navy pilot was the path he chose to take him DURXQG WKH ZRUOG ,W ZDV DW WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 0LQQHVRWD that Harold met and married, right after their graduation, .DUHQ 3HWHUVHQ RI 6W /RXLV 3DUN 01 7RJHWKHU WKH\ KDG three children Katherine, Michael, and David. Harold’s career as a P-3 Orion Navy Pilot Captain WRRN KLP DURXQG WKH JOREH DV KH KDG ZLVKHG ,W DOVR PHDQW Karen and the kids would move more than a dozen times during his 30-year Navy career. Harold’s most prestigious career achievement was in 1983 when he was selected as the Brunswick Naval Air 6WDWLRQ &RPPDQGHU LQ %UXQVZLFN 0( ,Q 0DLQH WKH family settled long enough for them to fall in love with the beautiful lakes, woods, and picturesque coastline. AfWHU KLV WHUP DV WKH FRPPDQGLQJ RIÂżFHU DW 1$6 %UXQVZLFN ÂżQLVKHG +DUROG PRYHG RQH ÂżQDO WLPH IRU WKH 1DY\ DQG retired from his Navy Annex position at the Pentagon in 1988 with the rank of Captain. Hanging up his Navy wings for the last time, Harold topped off a career that ZDV IXOÂżOOLQJ DQG HQULFKLQJ DQG RQH WKDW VHUYHG KLV QDtion from the start of the Vietnam War to the end of the Cold War. Along the way Harold was awarded the Legion of Merit/Meritorious Service Medal/Meritorious Unit Commendation/National Defense Service Medal/Armed )RUFHV ([SHGLWLRQDU\ 0HGDO 9LHWQDP *DOODQWU\ &URVV 9LHWQDP +RQRU 0HGDO DQG 1DYDO $YLDWRU ,QVLJQLD Once retired, Harold spent the next 25+ years between Liberty, ME; Vienna, Virginia; and Bluffton, SC. All three special places allowed him to be close to family DQG IULHQGV ,Q +DUROGÂśV ÂłVXQVKLQH´ ZDV WDNHQ DZD\ when his loving wife Karen passed away after a long battle with cancer. Harold started to travel the world again after meetLQJ 3HJ +DPLO RI 5HVWRQ 9$ 7RJHWKHU WKH\ WUDYHOHG WR PDQ\ SODFHV WKDW ERWK ORQJHG WR VHH 'XULQJ WULSV WR ,WDO\ *UHHFH 1RUPDQG\ )UDQFH 0H[LFR %HUPXGD $ODVND and Hawaii, they explored together and enjoyed the history, cultures, and laughter of the family and friends that often accompanied them. Peg brought so much joy and laughter into Harold’s life, and he loved her dearly. Harold will be remembered for his warm and cheery nature and his love for laughter over a good story shared with his relatives or close friends over beer. He loved spending summer days on Lake St. George in Maine, deWHUPLQHGO\ ZRUNLQJ RQ Âż[HU XSSHUV UDQJLQJ IURP FDUV WR houses. His life enriched and rewarded those who knew him as Dad, Pops, and a dear friend. Harold will be deeply, deeply missed by all of those who loved him. Harold is survived by his loving partner Peg, his three children Katherine (and Kevin) Painter of Eagle River, AK, Mike (and Darcy) Midtvedt of Vienna, VA, and David (and Libby Ruppert) Midtvedt of Sylvania, OH; grandchildren Michael Midtvedt, Chelsea Midtvedt, Kinkade Ruppert-Midtvedt, Chessica Ruppert-Midtvedt, and Hayden Painter; and his brothers Phil (and Kathleen) Midtvedt of Alexandria, MN, Denny (and Lois) Midtvedt RI *UHHQ %D\ :, DQG 'DYLG DQG 5RVLH 0LGWYHGW RI Penn Valley, CA. Harold was preceded in death by his parents Harold, Sr. and Dolores Midtvedt, wife Karen Midtvedt, and brother Raymond Midtvedt. ,QWHUPHQW DW $UOLQJWRQ 1DWLRQDO &HPHWHU\ DQG FRPmemoration at Lake St. George in Maine will be held at later dates.

mount’s Steeple Center 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. The band is little bit blues, a little bit bluegrass, a little bit rock, and a little bit kitchen sink – a style the fans have come to call “blues-grass.� This band came on the scene early in 2010 when they put together a group for a local jug band contest. The synergy between original members – Bernie King, Julie King, Matt Smith and John Kurtis Dehn – was so natural they decided to keep on making music as a permanent band. Since then, Bernie King and the Guilty Pleasures have released two albums: “Bernie King and the Guilty Pleasures� in 2012 and “Pretty Little Gal� in 2014. Also in 2014, original bassist Matt Smith retired to focus on his photography and the band welcomed bassist Bradley Smith. In 2014, the band dominated ReverbNation’s bluegrass category in the No. 1 spot for many months. This domination was again repeated in both 2015 and 2016. Tickets for reserved seating on Feb. 3 are $10 and can be purchased online at rosemountarts.com or BrownPaperTickets. com, and at the box office 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Fridays. The box office accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. The Steeple Center is located in Rosemount at 14375 S. Robert Trail. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Jeanne Schwartz, programming chair, at 612272-0997.

Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Keynote speaker is Minnesota author Lorna Landvik. The festival includes 18 writing and publishing workshops. Preregistration is required. A total of 70 local and regional authors are participating in the free book fair. More information is at rosemountwritersfestival. com.

Treble choir festival The Minnesota Valley Women’s Chorale will host the second annual

Treble Choir Festival 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Eastview High School Performing Arts Center, 6200 140th St. W., Apple Valley. Three choirs from ISD 196 schools will participate: Ragazze Cantati from Apple Valley High School, directed by Amy Jo Cherner; Elektra from Eastview High School, directed by Kari Douma; and Bel Canto from Eagan High School, directed by Jim Cox. Each choir will perform individually, concluding with two mass numbers joining the voices of over 230 women. A variety of music highlighting the beauty of women’s voices will be performed. The goal of the festival is to promote collaboration and learning among the choirs and to encourage lifelong singing in young women. The MVWC, directed by Judy Sagen, is a local community choir consisting of a diverse group of women of all ages, many of whom grew up or currently reside in District 196. The choir was recently voted one of the top five community choirs in Minnesota. This concert is open to the public and free to attend. Donations will be accepted at the end of the concert, with proceeds funding college scholarships for high school students.

Chameleon produces ‘Picasso’ The Chameleon Theatre Circle, Apple Valley, presents “Picasso at the Lapin Agile� Feb. 9-25 at the Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul. From the mind of Steve Martin comes a hilarious, if improbable, meeting of the minds. Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein engage in intellectual warfare in a rundown bar in Paris at the dawn of a new century. Each is on the cusp of world-changing revelations and as the wine flows so flows the absurdity and profundity. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9-10, 12, 15-17, 22-24 and 2 p.m. Feb. 11, 18 and 25. Monday, Feb. 12, is Industry Night, featuring pay-what-you-can pricing at the door and a discussion with the cast and crew following the performance. Thursdays are buy one ticket, get one free. Tickets are $25 adults, $22 students and seniors. A group rate is available. Tickets are available online at brownpapertickets. org.

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James Edwin Baillet (Sept. 18, 1926 - Jan. 27, 2018) James E. Baillet, age 91, of Apple Valley, passed away on January 27, 2018, surrounded by his family. Jim proudly served in the US Air Force. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Pauline; daughter, Paula Susan Baillet, sisters, Gloria (John) Michael and Adelaide (Frank) Magee. Survived by his children, Jim (Lisa), Gerry (Kelly) and Mary (Ronald) Minucci; 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, also by other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was 11 AM Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 East County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, with visitation from 5-8 PM Monday (1/29) at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley, MN (952-432-2001), also 1 hr. prior to Mass at church. Interment, Pleasant View Cemetery, Burnsville. Condolences: www.whitefuneralhomes White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001

Hoffman/Long Michael and Tamara Hoffman, and Jeffrey and Catherina Long of Apple Valley, MN, are pleased to announce the wedding of their children, Emily Rae Hoffman Long and Jeffrey Hulford Long, Jr. Despite attending Apple Valley Senior High School together in 2002, the couple didn’t start dating until they reconnected in New York City in 2009. Emily is a copywriter at Schafer Condon Carter, an advertising agency in Chicago’s West Loop. She graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 2010 with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in English Literature. Jeff is a software developer at Braintree, a service of PayPal. He received a B.A. in Print Journalism and a minor in Web Technologies and Applications in 2009 from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. They live in Chicago’s River West neighborhood with their dog Penny, and were married on October 14, 2017 at the Adler Planetarium overlooking Lake Michigan.

Exhibit opens in Eagan An exhibit opening for “American Conversations: Looking Forward,� showcasing the work of artists in Women’s Art Resources of Minnesota (WARM), will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Art Works Eagan, 3795 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. WARM is an organization that empowers and supports all feminist artists by honoring the legacy of the past and by building a viable future. There will be music and spoken word performances, a chance to meet the artists, and light refreshments will be served. The exhibit runs through March 24. For more information, visit artworkseagan.org or call 651-330-4242.

Worldrenowned performing artists World-renowned tap dance professionals Dianne “Lady Diâ€? Walker, Jason Samuels Smith and Guillem Alonso are among the artists performing in “Hearing Mother Earth,â€? Heartbeat’s 20th anniversary celebration performance at Eastview High School on Feb. 11 with shows at 1 and 5 p.m. Walker is a stage and film veteran having appeared in “Black and Blueâ€? (Paris and NYC productions), the movie “Tap,â€? PBS special “Great Performances: Tap Dance in America,â€? and the documentaries “Honi Coles, the Class Act of Tapâ€? and “Songs Unwritten ‌ Leon Collins.â€? In addition to teaching master tap classes around the world, she also teaches at Harvard, Williams College, the University of Michigan, UCLA, Bates and Wesleyan. Samuels Smith is the recipient of an Emmy Award for choreography, Dance Magazine Award and American Choreography Award. His film and television credits include “Black Nativity,â€? “Psych,â€? “Secret Talents of the Stars,â€? “So You Think You Can Dance,â€? “Dancing with the Stars,â€? and more. Samuels Smith’s stage credits include “Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funkâ€? and “Imagine Tap.â€? He tours and teaches worldwide. Alonso is a noted tap professional in Spain, touring and teaching around the world and is one of only a few artists that perform the sand dance. Alonso’s European stage credits include “Yuletide Celebration,â€? “Keatoniana,â€? “New Orleans Jazz & Tap,â€? “Sax Tapâ€? and more. In the U.S., Alonso was a member of the American Tap Dance Orchestra and Manhattan Tap. Also in the show is Vox Medusa, which is based out of Heartbeat and is the recipient of two MN Fringe Festival’s Audience Choice Awards and grants from the University of St. Catherine’s “Women of Substance Series,â€? Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and Falaki Art Gallery (Cairo, Egypt). Kristin Freya, Vox Medusa’s founder/director, has won acclaim for her works “Labyrinth,â€? “Casting Shadows,â€? “Runeâ€? and “MEDUSA.â€? The company has performed in London, Barcelona and Tokyo. For tickets to “Hearing Mother Earth,â€? call 952432-7833.

cated for many years in the Finch building, one of the earliest pharmacies, built in 1880. The presentation will include photos of some of the other locations inhabited by this family-owned business over its lifetime. The program is sponsored by Friends of LeDuc and Historic Hastings. It is free and open to the public. A business meeting will follow the program. Friends of LeDuc and Historic Hastings fills two roles. In addition to providing support to LeDuc Historic Estate, members preserve and interpret the history of Hastings through programs and tours. The group holds six meetings a year, half at the LeDuc house and the rest at various Hastings locations. It is a community organization with a nonprofit status. Contact csmith@hastingsmn. gov for more information about the organization. The LeDuc house is owned by the city of Hastings and operated by Dakota County Historical Society. It is located at 1129 Vermillion Street. Parking is located at the rear of the building.

Valentine’s Day Tea The Dakota County Historical Society will host a Valentine’s Day Tea on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the LeDuc Historic Estate 3:30-5:30 p.m. Admission to the event is $40 per person, or $35 for members of the Dakota County Historical Society. People can celebrate this holiday by having a three-course meal in the parlor or dining room of the LeDuc house. Food will be paired with a variety of teas. Throughout the event, reenactors will treat visitors to readings of the many letters written between William and Mary LeDuc. In addition to his love for writing letters, William also wrote music for his wife, which some of the reenactors will also help recreate. Registration is limited, so contact the LeDuc Estate at 651-438-8480 to reserve a spot. For more information, or to reserve online, visit www.dakotahistory.org. The LeDuc Historic Estate is located at 1629 Vermillion St. in Hastings.

Historical society to host game night

The Dakota County Historical Society will host “How Indy Got It Wrong: An Archaeology Game Night� on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the LeDuc Historic Estate 6 -8 p.m. Admission is free and mini Indy’s (ages 8-plus) are welcome to attend with an adult. “This fun event will not actually feature Indiana Jones, but will provide variety of popular games to help educate the role of archaeologists� said DCHS executive director Matt Carter. “It will feature trivia-style games and other games such as Jenga to help get inside the brain of an archaeologist. Visitors will learn about the persistent questions related to ethics, methods, and artifacts they face.� The event is funded by a Legacy Grant, a partnership of the Dakota County Historical Society, Scott County Historical Society, Anoka County Historical Society, and Blondo Consulting. The LeDuc Historic Estate is located at 1629 Vermillion St. in Hastings. Talk about Eddy For more information, call 651-438-8480 or visit Drug Store Donald Eddy will share www.dakotahistory.org. the history of his family’s business in downtown Theater seeks Hastings 7 p.m. Tuesday, choreographer Feb. 13, at the LeDuc The Prior Lake Players house in Hastings. are seeking a choreograEddy Drug Store, pher for their production started by Donald Eddy’s father, Kenneth, in 1929, of “Annie.� For more inwas the last of many formation, visit plplayers. pharmacy businesses on org or contact Mike WartSecond Street. It was lo- man at wartz@mchsi.com.

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Thisweekend Monroe Crossing performs at Steeple Center Bluegrass and gospel quintet Monroe Crossing performs 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Rosemount’s Steeple Center. Named in honor of Bill Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass,� Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals. The band’s tight harmonies, sharp arrangements and on-stage presence make it a favorite with audiences. Based in the Twin Cities, Monroe Crossing is made up of five musicians. Band members are Derek Johnson – guitar and lead vocals; Lisa Fuglie – fiddle, mandolin, guitar and lead vocals; Matt Thompson – mandolin, fiddle and harmony vocals; Mark Anderson – bass and bass vocals; and David Robinson – banjo, dobro, harmonica and harmony vocals. Monroe Crossing was awarded “Bluegrass Album of the Year� by the Minnesota Music Academy in 2003 and was in-

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Monroe Crossing performs 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Rosemount’s Steeple Center. ducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2007. The band has two new albums, “Mortals & Angels: A Bluegrass Te Deum,� and “Monroe Crossing Plays Classic Country,� where the band performs its own renditions of songs form artists George Jones, Hank

Williams, Ray Price, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash. Tickets are $25 with a discount for members of the Rosemount Area Arts Council. Tickets can be purchased online at rosemountarts.com or BrownPaperTickets.com, or at the box office 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Fridays. The box of-

fice accepts cash, checks and credit cards. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The Steeple Center is located in Rosemount at 14375 S. Robert Trail. For information, contact Jeanne Schwartz, programming chair, at 612272-0997.

Monday, Feb. 5 Open house on the Dakota County Comprehensive Plan 2040, 5-7 p.m., Dakota Lodge at Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Information: www. hkgi.com/projects/DakotaCoCompPlan.

a.m. to 1 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Oasis Room. Information: https://www.cityofeagan.com/ marketfest. Citizens’ Climate Lobby, 10:30 a.m., Farmington Library, 508 Third St., Farmington. Carbon Fee and Dividend, an economically viable, win-win climate solution, will be discussed. All are welcome. Information: Veda Kanitz at vmkanitz@gmail.com or https://citizensclimatelobby. org. Loving Effectively, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thrive Therapy, 190 River Ridge Circle S., Suite 208, Burnsville. A workshop of self-discovery and connection to those we love through the use of Gary Chapman’s book, “The

Burns Night Scotch Tasting

Genealogy research

The Dakota County Historical Society will host a Burns Night Scotch Tasting on Friday, Feb. 9, at the LeDuc Historic Estate 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is $45 per person, or $40 for members of the Dakota County Historical Society. Robert Burns is a widely celebrated figure in Scotland and in the Scottish culture. Burns Night is a celebration of Scottish culture and Burns’ poetry served with five choice single malt Scotch whiskies and food. Bagpipes and live music will be performed by Dunquin. Registration is limited, so contact the LeDuc Estate at 651-438-8480 to reserve a spot. For more information, or to reserve online, visit www.dakotahistory.org. The LeDuc Historic Estate at 1629 Vermillion St. in Hastings. DCHS memberships range from $25 to $60 for individuals and households. Corporate memberships are available, starting at $100.

The Dakota County Historical Society will host a genealogy research presentation called “How I Broke My Brick Wall� by Cathi Weber on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Lawshe Memorial Museum, 130 Third Ave. N. in South St Paul. Admission to the presentation is free. Weber will present a case study of how she analyzed a number of records to finally piece together the puzzle of her elusive grandfather. Her experience will interest beginning genealogists, as well as seasoned researchers. Weber is the president of the Anoka County Genealogical Society and chair of the Education Committee of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. She has been researching family history for more than 35 years. She started Northstar Genealogy to teach classes and help others with their research. For more information call 651-552-7548 or visit www.dakotahistory.org.

family calendar To submit items for the Saturday, Feb. 3 Family Calendar, email: Kids ’n Kinship mentor indarcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. formation session, 10-11 a.m., Merchants Bank, 14990 Glazier Friday, Feb. 2 Ave., Apple Valley. Learn about Family Snowshoeing with the mentor program for children Hot Cocoa, ages 4 and older, and teens. RSVP at rykinship@ 4-5:30 p.m., Cleary Lake Re- aol.com or 651-686-0990. Inforgional Park, Prior Lake. Equip- mation: kidsnkinship.org. ment provided. If no snow, participants will hike. Reservations Sunday, Feb. 4 required at 763-559-6700. Cost: Pancake breakfast by the $6. Farmington Knights of ColumForever Wild Family Friday: bus, 9 a.m. to noon, Church of Sledding Party, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Ave., Farmington. Pancakes, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Bring French toast, sausage links and your sled for a fun party on our scrambled eggs served along lit sledding hill. All ages. Free. with coffee, juice and water. Registration required at www. Goodwill offerings accepted. co.dakota.mn.us/parks. Proceeds to local charitable efforts.

Wednesday, Feb. 7 Dementia Friends presentation, 11 a.m., Highview Hills, 20150 Highview Ave., Lakeville. Free. Open to all to help Lakeville become more dementiafriendly. Information: Jess Luce at Dakota County Public Health at 651-554-6104. Saturday, Feb. 10 Eagan Market Fest, 10

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the 20965 Holyoke Ave. InformaArts Calendar, email: tion: 952-985-4640. darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Photos by Rusty Fifield and watercolor pieces by Dan Auditions Wiemer are on display through The Prior Lake Players will March in the Steeple Center hold auditions for “Annie� Feb. gallery, 14375 S. Robert Trail, 5 and 7 at Twin Oaks Middle Rosemount. Information: roseSchool, 15860 Fish Point Road mountarts.com. S.E., Prior Lake. Child auditions: 6-8 p.m. Adult auditions: Music 8-10 p.m. Details: plplayers. Dave and Ted (from org/performances/spring-musi- Deuces Wild) present What cal-2018/. a Wonderful World, 2 p.m. Eagan Theater Company Friday, Feb. 2, Lakeville Area will hold auditions for its late- Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke March 2018 show “If the Good Ave. Tickets: $22, $18 balcony. Lord’s Willing and the Creek Information: 952-984-4640 or Don’t Rise� 5:30-8 p.m. Thurs- LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. day, Feb. 8, at Rasmussen Deuces Wild Dueling PiaCollege, 3500 Federal Drive, nos, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. Eagan. More information is at 2, Lakeville Area Arts Center, minnesotaplaylist.com or call 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets: Mike Obermueller, 651-331- $29, $25 balcony. Informa1125. tion: 952-984-4640 or LakevilExpressions Community leAreaArtsCenter.com. Theater will hold auditions for Eagan drumline home “Anne of Green Gables� 6-8 show, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, p.m. Feb. 20-21 at the Lakeville Eagan High School gym. ConArea Arts Center, 20965 Holy- cessions and ear plugs will be oke Ave. Bring a headshot or available. Information: minnecurrent photo and your calen- sotapercussionassociation.org, dar. Information: minnesota- click on “Events.� playlist.com. Bernie King and the Guilty Pleasures, bluegrass, 7 p.m. Books Saturday, Feb. 3, Steeple CenMeet the Author: Tim Mc- ter, 14375 S. Robert Trail, RoseDonnell, 6:30 p.m. Monday, mount. Tickets: $10 general Feb. 5, Robert Trail Library, admission, $8 RAAC members. 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rose- Information: rosemountarts. mount. McDonnell will discuss com. his memoir “The Whole ForEVHS jazz showcase, 7 est for a Backyard: A Gunflint p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, Eastview Trail Wilderness Memoir� about High School. Information: 952growing up near the Boundary 431-8900. Waters, Grand Marais, and the FHS winter jazz concert, 7 Gunflint Trail. Presented by the p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, FarmingFriends of Robert Trail Library. ton High School. Information: Information: 651-480-1200. 651-252-2501. LSHS jazz band/Encore, Events 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, Lakeville Apple Valley Mid-Win- South High School. Informater Fest, Saturday, Feb. tion: 952-232-3300. 3. Information: https:// Monroe Crossing, bluew w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / grass and gospel, 7 p.m. Satevents/178266222775058/. urday, Feb. 10, Steeple Center, “The Price is Right Live,� 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rose8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9; 4 and 8 mount. Tickets: $25 general adp.m. Saturday, Feb. 10; 4 p.m. mission, $20 RAAC members. Sunday, Feb. 11, Mystic Lake, Sponsored by Rosemount Prior Lake. Tickets: $20 and Area Arts Council. Information: $30. Information: 952-496- Jeanne Schwartz, 612-2726563 or mysticlake.com. 0997. Frozen Apple Concert SeExhibits ries – Patty Peterson pres“Mirror of the Soul,� an ex- ents Jazz Women All Stars, hibit by Tamara Geddes, runs 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, through Feb. 14 at Ames Cen- Valleywood Golf Course, 4851 ter gallery, 12600 Nicollet Ave., McAndrews Road, Apple ValBurnsville. Information: 952- ley. Free, but room capacity is 895-4685. limited. Sponsored by the ApA photography exhibit ple Valley Arts Foundation. by Jon Hedin is on display Colton Peltier and Choirs, through Feb. 23 in the gallery at presented by the Dakota Valley the Lakeville Area Arts Center, Symphony and Chorus, 3 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 11, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors 60-plus, $5 students at the box office, 952-895-4680 and ticketmaster.com. From the Heart, quartet with Apple Valley residents Martha Mathewson, piano, and Dana Mathewson, woodwinds, along with Melissa O’Neill, soprano, and Tom Witry, baritone, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, Hastings Arts Center, 216 Fourth St. E., Hastings. Tickets: $15 at www.hastingsartscenter.org or $20 at the door. Theater “Triple Espressoâ€? runs through Feb. 15 at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $41-$48 at the box office, Ticketmaster.com and 800-982-2787. “Arts Lab,â€? presented by Rosemount High School, 7 p.m. Feb. 2-3. Tickets: $7 adults and $5 students and seniors. Information: district196.org/rhs/theatrearts or 651-423-7501. VISTA Full Circle Show: “You Are Here ‌ a journey of discovery,â€? 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2-3 and 2 p.m. Feb. 5, DeSales Auditorium, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Information: 651-6831700. “30 Years of Class Acts: It Took Us This Long to Get This Good,â€? presented by District 191 staff, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-10, and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 10, Burnsville High School. Tickets: $7. Information: 952-707-2100. Workshops/classes/other Rosemount Second Act Players classes starting in February: Acting 101 and 102, Standup Comedy, Improv Theater, Play Writing, Stage Management, Creative Writing and more. For a full class list, descriptions, dates and times, go to secondactplayers.com. Second Act Players is a 50 and over theater group for people of all levels, formed to learn, make friends and have fun both on stage and behind the scenes. Intro to Square Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 6-27, Good Shepherd Church school gymnasium, 151 County Road 42 E., Burnsville. Singles, couples, families welcome. Partners provided. No experience required. Ages 8-98. Casual attire. Cost: $4 each. Information: ComeSquareDance.com or 612-759-9235. Goswami Yoga classes:

Yoga Aromatherapy, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 8, drop in for $12, Diamondhead Education Center, Burnsville; Partner 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/.

Five Love Languages.� Cost: Blood drives $10. Information/registration: The American Red Cross https://thrivetherapymn.com/ will hold the following blood workshops/. drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red Ongoing crossblood.org to make an apEagan parkrun, a free pointment or for more informaweekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. tion. Saturdays at Thomas Lake • Feb. 2, 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a W. County Road 42, Burnsville. time recorded and stored on• Feb. 6, 1-7 p.m., Berean line, register at www.parkrun. Baptist Church, 309 E. County us/register and bring your bar- Road 42, Burnsville. code with you. Information: • Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 www.parkrun.us/eagan. p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Emotions Anonymous, Church, 10970 185th St. W., 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at South- Lakeville. Cross Community Church, • Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1800 E. County Road 42 (at HOM Furniture, 17055 Kenyon Summit Oak Drive), Apple Val- Ave., Lakeville. ley. EA is a 12-step program for • Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 those seeking emotional health. p.m., Roundbank, 3380 VermilAll are welcome. Information: lion River Trail, Farmington. http://www.emotionsanony• Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 mous.org/out-of-the-darkness- p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – walks. By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Recovery International, 3 Road, Eagan. p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother • Feb. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Kowalski’s Market, 1646 Diffley Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park Road, Eagan. in lower lot. Self-help group • Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for depression, anxiety, fears, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott panic attacks, anger and more. Road, Eagan. Information: Rita at 952-890• Feb. 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 7623 or www.recoveryinterna- Eagan Community Center, 1501 tional.org. Central Parkway, Eagan. Al-Anon Finding Hope • Feb. 12, 12-6 p.m., Qdoba, Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 1298 Promenade Place, Eagan. a.m. Saturdays at Mary, MothMemorial Blood Centers will er of the Church, 3333 Cliff hold the following blood drive. Road, Burnsville. Troubled by Call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1-888someone’s drinking? Al-Anon 448-3253) or visit mbc.org to can help. More information: al- make an appointment or for anon-alateen-msp.org. more information. OCD Support Group, 11 • Feb. 8, 2:30-6 p.m., Life a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and Time Fitness, 1565 Thomas fourth Saturday of the month at Center Drive, Eagan. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville. Information: Susan Zehr at 952210-5644.

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Thirty years of horseback rides in Lakeville Golden Ridge Stables celebrates two horses reaching a major milestone by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

From the outside, Golden Ridge Stables looks like many of the other farms in Lakeville. The barn is filled with stalls that hold its 34 horses. Three cats named Milo, Joe Meow-er and Amego roam around the horses and people comfortably. In the center of the stables is a large show area, where they hold two fun shows a year. Owner Ann Hoffmann makes sure their location is much more than a place to ride horses. She spends her days working with her staff to ensure each student and horse gets the most out of their learning experience. Two special attractions at Golden Ridge are its two 30-year-old horses. Batman and Pedro were treated to a birthday party with carrot cake, games and songs. According to Hoffmann, it’s a tradition for horses to have their birthdays on Jan. 1. Pedro and Batman both turned 30 years old at the beginning of the year. The average life expectancy of a horse is 25 years old and anytime a horse ages past that is unusual. “It’s really unusual to have two 30-year-old horses in the same place,” Hoffmann said. Batman came to the ranch from a family seven years ago. He attends approximately five or six horse shows every year and is a well behaved school horse. According to Hoffmann, they named him Batman because they

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Batman (right) and Pedro. originally believed he was born in 1989, which is the same year “Batman” won an Academy Award. Pedro is the favorite horse to ride among the kids. Hoffmann says it’s because he has a quirky attitude and has the personality of a younger school horse. Pedro came to the stables a couple years ago when they received him from the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue. Before coming to Golden Ridge, Batman was shown in a lot of shows and is now a very good school horse. Pedro’s previous owner moved him to Arizona every summer but at the age of 28 he could no longer make the trip back and forth. “Pedro is hands down everyone’s favorite school horse to ride. He has a lot of personality. He doesn’t

know he is 30 and has a lot of get up and go,” Hoffmann said. Batman and Pedro are school horses, which means they help kids and adults learn to ride. Students then will go to a show to show off their skills with their horse in hopes of winning a blue ribbon. “Sometimes school horses will do their job even if the child has forgotten everything they’ve learned. A good school horse is priceless,” Hoffmann said. Hoffmann’s three instructors teach students the necessary skills to ride a horse and perform well in a show. Students learn everything from grooming to saddling up their own horse to perfecting the perfect trot. “We always tell them

you want to your ride to be better than your last. It’s not about the ribbon,” Hoffmann said. “What equals success is that they had a good ride, they felt good about it and each ride gets better. We believe that if you have a good ride, the ribbon will follow.” Golden Ridge offers summer camp and riding lessons for children and adults. They also work with community education, Girl Scouts and the Parks and Recreation Department. They are also participating in the Activities and Sports Festival on Feb. 24 at Kenwood Trail Middle School. Hoffmann grew up in Apple Valley and has always been around horses. Her family bought Golden Ridge 32 years ago and has spent that time taking

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Batman eating his cake at his 30th birthday celebration. care of each horse while she teaches children everything she did. “I love horses and I like taking care of them,” Hoffmann said. “I think it’s cool to see a kid have that light bulb moment. … I like that all of us get to share our passion.” Hoffmann also enjoys her work because she knows that riding is a life sport and says you can do it when you’re into your

80s. “Horses are kind and intelligent. They just make you feel good. If you have a good ride, it’s good for the soul,” Hoffmann said. Golden Ridge Stables is located at 8315 190th Street W., Lakeville. More information can be found at http://goldenridgestables.com. Contact Kayla Culver at kayla.culver@ecm-inc.com.

BBB releases final complaint and inquiry statistics for 2017 Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) has compiled lists of the top 10 industries for consumer complaints and inquiries, according to their

final statistics for 2017. These numbers are for complaints and inquiries from consumers in Minnesota and North Dakota regarding businesses headquartered in

the region. The local BBB provided more than 4.12 million free BBB Business Profiles to the public last year. BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota pro-

cessed just shy of 16,650 complaints in 2017, which is down from the previous year. However, the local BBB also processed nearly 10,600 customer reviews, a signifi-

cant increase from 2016. Per BBB rules, consumers cannot file a complaint and a customer review regarding the same marketplace experience. Of those customer reviews

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filed in 2017, 68 percent were classified as positive. “We are watching fluctuations in our complaint levels and the number of customer reviews we receive with great interest,” said Susan Adams Loyd, president and CEO of the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota. “It’s clear that the option of filing customer reviews, first introduced by BBB in 2014, has had a fairly dramatic effect.” A broad variety of industries were represented in this year’s top complaints by industry list. The construction industry appears three times on this list, as does the automobile industry. BBB’s final complaint statistics for 2017 are as follows: Top 10 industries by volume of complaints: 1. Auto Dealers – New; 2. Newspapers; 3. Auto Dealers – Used; 4. Property Management; 5. Construction and Remodeling Services; 6. Banks; 7. Contractors – General; 8. Restaurants; 9. Auto Repair and Service; 10. Roofing Contractors. “If people are seeking a resolution to a marketplace dispute, we urge them to file a complaint,” added Adams Loyd. “If they’re simply seeking to share their experience with others, then a customer review is more appropriate.” Inquiries are counted as the number of times BBB Business Profiles for a given industry were accessed – online – or requested by the public via BBB’s public telephone lines. Top 10 industries by consumer inquiries: 1. Pillows; 2. Contractors – General; 3. Mail Order and Catalog Shopping; 4. Construction and Remodeling Services; 5. Roofing Contractors; 6. Financial Consultants; 7. Collection Agencies; 8. Property Management; 9. Checks – Printing; 10. Plumbers. For the latest consumer news, fraud alerts and free BBB Business Profiles, visit bbb.org.

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