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Sheriff’s Web domain name purchase raises questions Bellows: ‘I’m sorry I did it’ by Laura Adelmann THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Last June, months before Apple Valley Police Sgt. Mitch Scott announced he was running for Dakota County sheriff, his opponent, Dave Bellows, purchased the domain name mitchscottforsheriff.com. Bellows, who was appointed Dakota County

sheriff by county commissioners after the surprise retirement of former Sheriff Don Gudmundson in February, said he regrets the purchase. He said he did it to find out if Scott was going to run against him for the sheriff position. “I heard he was thinking of running, and this was my way of determining if he was going to run or not,� Bellows said, adding, “If someone goes to use it,

you’re notified.� Bellows emphasized that he later released the site for sale. But Scott said Bellows’ action puts into question his opponent’s entire campaign message, which is, according to Bellows’ campaign literature, “Accountable, ethical and experienced leadership.� Scott said Bellows’ actions don’t align with the way he’s portraying himself to voters.

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“His behavior shows a lack of integrity,� Scott said. “We’re in law enforcement; ethics and integrity should be above all.� Bellows said while he re-

gretted the action, it didn’t stop Scott from getting a Web site (www.mitchscottforsheriff.org), and accused Scott of bringing up the issue to avoid talking about qualifications. “This comes back to he doesn’t want to argue qualifications; he’s never questioned my qualifications for sheriff, but I surely question his,� said Bellows, who was Gudmundson’s appointed chief deputy for 10 years, after 19 years under Gud-

mundson in Lakeville’s police department. Scott also questioned whether Bellows had something to do with a phone call made to cancel reservations at a restaurant where Scott’s campaign had arranged for his first fundraiser. “The American Legion called to confirm that I was going to cancel, and I told them I didn’t understand what they were talking about. They said they got a See Sheriff, 14A

‘Fasting with intent’ Christ Lutheran celebrates 100 years Local Muslims invite community members to Burnsville Mosque for food, fellowship during Ramadan

Public invited to special events by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

by Aaron Vehling THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

It looked like a dinner at any church. Kids ran around, shouting excitedly as they played with friends. Their parents stood close by talking with one another, stealing an occasional glance to ensure their children weren’t getting too wild. Rows of tables were set and the smell of an impending meal permeated the confines of the religious building. But the parents (and some of the older kids) had not eaten since dawn; the women wore head scarves of varying colors and design. Muslims from around the area gather at the Burnsville Mosque for an iftar, a meal and prayer service designed to break the fast Muslims embark on each day during the holy month of Ramadan. Beginning this year on Aug. 12 and ending around Sept. 9, Ramadan serves as Islam’s holiest month.

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Area Muslims gathered for an iftar at the Burnsville Mosque on Highway 13. An iftar is a meal that breaks the day-long fast each evening during the holy month of Ramadan. “It is a time to reflect and ponder,� said Taslima Khaled of Prior Lake, discussing the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. “It is a time to realize what the meaning of life is in terms of where you’re headed and what you’re doing.� See Ramadan, 14A

Florence O’Brien has been a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Eagan since 1919, nine years after it was founded. “Almost 91 years,� she said. O’Brien was baptized, confirmed and married at the church, as were her three children and four of her six grandchildren. Her seven great-grandchildren have also been baptized there. As its longest-serving member, O’Brien said she is excited to help Christ Lutheran celebrate its 100-year anniversary this year. “I think we have lots to be thankful for,� she said. “I have all good memories. All the people that came and went during my 90 years, I can’t say a bad word about anybody.� Christ Lutheran was founded in 1910 as a daughter congregation to Trinity Lone Oak Church, the oldest continuing church in Eagan, which was established in 1880. Located on Diffley Road about five miles from Trin-

ity Lone Oak, Christ Lutheran was built to make it easier for members who couldn’t easily traverse several miles on dirt roads. O’Brien remembers the original church as a small wooden building next to a one-room schoolhouse, where she attended school through seventh grade. That building and schoolhouse were sold and moved to Shakopee in 1958. A new church was built in 1959, with the current fellowship hall serving as the sanctuary until an addition was built in 1979. Other additions to the church include a regular Anuak worship service for the Sudanese community – the first of its kind in the south metro – which began in 2003. The church’s congregation grew rapidly in the late 1970s and then began to decline a bit, and has now essentially stabilized at about 250 members, said Pastor Don Schmiege. Schmiege said he hopes the 100-year celebration will expose the church to new members. A Missouri Syn-

Burnhaven Library in Burnsville had 326,423 visitors last year. Beginning Sept. 18, Burnhaven users will have to make other plans. The library, located at 1101 W. County Road 42, will close for remodeling until late April of next year. “There will be a lot of people who will be missing us, I’m afraid,� said Nancy Wisser, a Dakota County library manager who oversees the locations in Burnsville, Rosemount and Hastings. The Burnsville project, estimated at $1.55 million, will include a computer lab, a redesigned front entry, a new meeting room, energy-saving upgrades and improvements to the areas for teens and children. It also includes a new General 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

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Thomson Reuters will offer buyouts to 130 employees at its Eagan and Rochester, N.Y. locations in an effort to minimize or avoid layoffs. Scott Augustin, director of communications for Thomson Reuters, said the company’s goal is to focus on attrition and voluntary buyouts rather than job cuts. The buyouts are aimed at specific positions in Thomson’s legal editorial operations department, which creates U.S. legal content delivered in Westlaw, print, and CD-Rom formats. “The program is primarily for our publishing specialist and quality assurance employees, most of whom work in our Eagan and Rochester, N.Y., offices,� Augustin said. The buyouts are the result of a business decision by Thomson Reuters to complete the ramp-up of its global content centers Erin Johnson is at eagan. in Hyderabad, India and thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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“We’d love to invite the community to come and check out the church and get involved. There’s lots of great opportunities, and the people in the congregation are great,� she said. The public is invited to two events celebrating the church’s milestone. On Saturday, Sept. 11, Dr. Paul Maier of Western Michigan University will present “Christ or CaricaSee Church, 14A

Move is effort to minimize layoffs

Burnhaven in Burnsville to get $1.55 million makeover THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

od church, Christ Lutheran is very centered in gospel ministry and outreach, he said. “We’re hoping to get the word out that we’re still here, we’re still faithful to God’s word,� he said. “We care about people – who they are, what they need, and where they’re going.� Lynne Halterman, a member since 1960 and chair of the anniversary planning committee, agrees.

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Library will close for several months beginning Sept. 18 by John Gessner

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Pastor Don Schmiege stands in front of Christ Lutheran Church, located on Diffley Road between Rahn and Blackhawk roads in Eagan, which celebrates its 100-year anniversary this year. A float in Eagan’s July 4th Funfest parade depicts the original church building, built in 1910.

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