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Citizenry grows, becomes more diverse Increased population may result in more federal funds, a redrawn 2nd Congressional District by Tad Johnson

Thisweekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cities grow

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If Dakota County grows at the same rate as it has the past 10 years, it might overtake Ramsey County as the second most populous county in Minnesota â&#x20AC;Ś in 20 years. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big if as it would mean Dakota County will continue to add an average of 4,264 people each year as it did in the 2000s, which saw a housing boom through much of it. Over the past 10 years, Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population has grown by 11.98 percent, according to 2010 U.S. Census data released last week. The county added 42,648 residents, which was the highest growth number of any county in Minnesota, pushing its total to 398,552. Ramsey Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population slipped 0.5 percent from 2000 to 508,640 in 2010. Scott County added the second most residents in the past 10 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40,430 to account for by far the largest percentage gain of any of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counties (45 percent). What these numbers mean is largely undecided at this point in a couple of respects. Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population gain could mean that more federal funding in such areas as education, nursing homes and highways will be funneled this way, but that will depend on the structure of the formulas and how the rest of the nation grew, according to Jane Vanderpoel, from the Dakota County Office of Planning and Analysis. Population increases were 9.7 percent for the U.S. and 7.8 percent for Minnesota. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All things remaining the same, we might be lucky enough to have slightly more funding,â&#x20AC;? Vanderpoel said. See Census, 6A

The six cities in the Thisweek Newspapers coverage area accounted for 77.60 percent of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population gain from 2000 to 2010. The six cities also increased the share of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population they contain, which grew slightly from 67.27 to 68.38 percent. City Eagan Burnsville Lakeville Apple Valley Rosemount Farmington Total Dakota County

2010 64,206 60,306 55,954 49,084 21,874 21,086 272,510 398,552

2000 Change % Chg. 63,557 649 1.02 60,220 86 0.1 43,128 12,826 29.73 45,527 3,557 7.8 14,619 7,255 49.62 12,365 8,721 70.52 239,416 33,094 13.82 355,904 42,648 11.98

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Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population is becoming more diverse and older, according to U.S. Census data. Seniors, like those attending a Memorial Day ceremony in Burnsville last year (above), are projected to account for 20 percent of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population by 2030. Students in the BurnsvilleEagan-Savage School District at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Burnsville High School graduation ceremony reflect the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increasing diverse population.

Percentages in population categories change The 2010 U.S. Census shows that the six cities in Thisweek Newspapersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coverage area are increasing in diversity. The following chart shows the percentage of residents in each category and how that changed from the 2000 to 2010 census.

Apple Valley Burnsville Eagan Farmington Lakeville Rosemount

White 2010 2000 83.78 91.8 77.49 87.5 81.52 88.0 89.8 95.6 89.31 94.3 87.35 92.8

Black or African American 2010 2000 5.48 1.9 10.03 4.1 5.62 3.4 2.14 0.7 2.51 1.3 3.05 2.0

American Indian and Alaska Native 2010 2000 0.39 0.3 0.37 0.5 0.33 0.3 0.53 0.3 0.37 0.4 0.39 0.3

Asian 2010 2000 5.32 3.4 5.05 4.1 7.89 5.3 3.55 1.5 4.55 2.0 5.57 2.1

Native Pacific Islander 2010 2000 0.07 0 0.86 0.1 0.75 0.1 3.33 0 1.49 0 0.9 0

Some Other Race 2010 2000 2.0 0.9 3.46 1.4 1.66 1.0 1.1 0.6 1.18 0.8 1.07 0.8

Two or More Races 2010 2000 2.96 0.9 3.67 1.4 3.04 1.0 2.9 0.6 2.6 0.8 2.63 0.8

Hispanic Latino (of any race) 2010 2000 4.94 0.9 7.89 1.4 4.5 1.0 3.64 0.6 3.49 0.8 3.14 0.8

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Burnsville: Less white, older and barely growing Eagan drops from 8th to 9th largest city in state by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Burnsville has grown older and far more racially diverse but barely more populous in the last 10 years, according to newly released 2010 U.S. Census data. The mature suburb has been the slowest-growing among suburbs south of the river, with a gain of just 86 residents since 2000. The population has risen from 60,220 to 60,306. Burnsville is Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 14th-largest city by population but has long ceded its one-time title as Dakota Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest to Eagan (64,206).

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our population is stable. We had a small gain. Which is to be expected,â&#x20AC;? Burnsville City Manager Craig Ebeling said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a lot of residential land left for redevelopment. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve certainly had some redevelopment, which increased our housing, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ongoing trend in family sizes. The people per household continues to go down. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just a trend in Burnsville.â&#x20AC;? City officials expect some future population growth from redevelopment, he said. Mixed-use projects have been built in the Heart of the City. A large mixed-use rede-

velopment combining senior housing and retail is planned for the Valley Ridge Shopping Center property near Burnsville Parkway and County Road 5.

Racial makeup Burnsville has the largest percentage of nonwhite residents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22.5 percent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; among Dakota County cities, the 2010 Census found. West St. Paul is second at 22 percent. Neighboring Eagan is at 18.5 percent, and neighboring Apple Valley at 16.2 percent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certainly, I think that See Burnsville, 6A

2010 Census shows few surprises for aging community by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The 2010 Census results for Eagan were not much of a surprise, city officials said. Unlike some Dakota County cities that showed significant growth over the last 10 years, Eagan was already mostly built out before the last census period began. While it remains the most populated city in Dakota County, Eagan did drop from the eighth to

the ninth largest city in the state. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now 64,206 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; had a net increase of only 649 people in the last 10 years., after peaking at about 68,000 around 2005, said City Administrator Tom Hedges. Hedges attributes that drop to â&#x20AC;&#x153;shrinking households,â&#x20AC;? i.e. children growing up and leaving home. Eagan is on the aging side of a cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life cycle, with its population getting older and fewer households having children. The percentage of Eagan homes with at least one senior citizen rose from 8 percent in 2000 to 12 percent today, according to an

American Community Survey conducted from 20072009. And county officials project Eaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior population will grow from 2,674 in 2000 to 16,732 in 2020. Meanwhile, the percentage of households with children dropped from 42 percent in 2000 to 37 percent today. Hedges said Eagan began its boom years as a young city with lots of young families with children, and he believes it will cycle back at some point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hopeful that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find young families attracted back to neighborhoods and start that regeneration See Eagan, 6A

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;New realitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; present opportunites, challenges Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State of the City address focuses on keeping Eagan a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;community of choiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in uncertain times by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We gather today in a time of great change and great uncertainties,â&#x20AC;? said Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire as he delivered his State of the City address to a packed City Council ChamPhoto by Erin Johnson bers on March 17. St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day referEagan Mayor Mike Maguire delivered his State of the City address March 17. Seated behind him are City Council ences aside, Maguire adoptMember Paul Bakken (left) and City Administrator Tom ed a more restrained tone than in previous years as he Hedges. General 952-894-1111 Distribution 952-846-2070 Display Advertising 952-846-2011 Classified Advertising 952-846-2000

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outlined the current state of Eagan and the many challenges it faces, as well as opportunities in its future. Maguire spoke of uprisings in the Middle East and Wisconsin, rising oil prices, unemployment, deficits, earthquakes and tsunamis, all of which contribute to uncertainty about the future. He talked about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;new normal,â&#x20AC;? which chal-

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lenges such long-held beliefs as housing values will continue to rise and our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generation will be more prosperous than ours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And it suggests we are entering a new era of limited resources, economic disruption, and disappearing safety nets,â&#x20AC;? he said. Eaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population is growing older, as are its homes, roads, and other infrastructure. Its tax base

is shrinking, it may see the elimination of federal Community Development Block Grants, and it will face increasing pressure to cut staff and reduce its level of services. But Eagan is well positioned to face these changes, Maguire said, thanks to its fiscally prudent approach. The city follows several key principles: it offers a See State of City, 11A

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Burnsville Crichton was a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;public servantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public servant,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but also a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;softieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Burnsville City Council Member Mary Sherry likened Charlie Crichton to Ann-Margret, Bono and Prince. Her late colleague on the council was so well-known, Sherry said, that only a single identifier â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlieâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a lot of people who can achieve the kind of star power where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re known by one name,â&#x20AC;? said Sherry, one of the speakers at a March 18 memorial gathering for Crichton, who died on March 13 at age 83. The 18-year council vet-

eran â&#x20AC;&#x201D; always accessible, always showing up at civic events â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;public servantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public servant,â&#x20AC;? said Sherry, who called Crichton â&#x20AC;&#x153;my teacher.â&#x20AC;? A fiscal hawk who voted against most of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual budgets and tax increases during his career, Crichton was remembered in a ceremony at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. He famously opposed borrowing and spending $20 million to build the place, but was known to attend many events there, too. Crichtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opposition to the arts center and to the Heart of the City downtown redevelopment plan put him at odds with cherished priorities of Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, whom he failed to unseat as mayor in

a 2000 election bid. But Kautz said newspaper stories about Crichtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death put â&#x20AC;&#x153;far too muchâ&#x20AC;? emphasis on their differences without revealing their â&#x20AC;&#x153;specialâ&#x20AC;? relationship outside the â&#x20AC;&#x153;theater of politics.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When our meetings were done and the vote was taken, Charlie held no grudges about the issues, and neither would I,â&#x20AC;? said Kautz, who has also served for 18 years, making her and Crichton the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest-serving members. Crichton knew the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zoning regulations well and insisted they be followed, even sending pictures of violations to city staffers, Kautz said. He was also an elementaPhoto by Rick Orndorf ry-school â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reading Buddyâ&#x20AC;? Beth Crichton Huntington shared memories of her late father, Burnsville City Council who delighted in talking Member Charlie Crichton, during a memorial gathering March 17. about his studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; progress, Burnsville Rotary Club Kautz said. member Wayne Huelskoetâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a softie, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t he? I ter praised fellow Rotarian donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think a lot of people Crichton. know that,â&#x20AC;? the mayor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The motto of Rotary is service above self,â&#x20AC;? Huelskoetter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlie lived that. Charlie was involved in everything our Rotary Club did,â&#x20AC;? including the Reading Buddies program. Huelskoetter, who chaired the old Heart of the City Steering Committee, said he sought to have Crichton represent the City Council on the committee

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Special election will determine Crichtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-term replacement, but when? in a report to the council. The League of Minnesota Cities recommends appointing a replacement even if a body holds a special election sooner than the next general election, Jamnik said in an interview. But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no penalty for not appointing a replacement, he said. In some cases, cities have scheduled elections so promptly it was impractical to appoint a replacement, Jamnik said. However, in Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, a primary could lengthen the time line, he noted. If the four council members were to deadlock over an appointment, Mayor Elizabeth Kautz would make the appointment. Under state law, mayors get to break the tie, according to Jamnik. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Local student attends leadership conference Riahi, sponsored by Dakota Electric Association, represented Minnesota on the YLC, a national leadership group formed by NRECA and composed of 42 students from across the country. At the conference, Riahi

worked at the NRECA Congressional Action Center, encouraging cooperative members to contact their U.S. senators and representatives on key co-op issues, including protecting consumers and keeping electricity rates affordable.

Man gets life for killing Eagan woman Kathryn Rose Anderson was stabbed 109 times by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend more than 100 times and left her body in a ditch has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A Steele County jury found Ryan Stanley Hurd, 23, guilty of all five counts against him, including firstdegree premeditated murder, in the death of Katherine Rose Anderson, 19. The jury deliberated just short of seven hours before delivering the verdict, according to the Steele County Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Hurd stabbed Anderson 109 times and left her body in a ditch near Owatonna on Dec. 3, 2009. Her body, clothed only in a hood-

ed sweatshirt and boxer shorts, was discovered by a passerby early that morning. Anderson, a native of Morris, Minn., lived in Eagan and attended college in Mendota Heights. Police arrested Hurd in his hometown of Tulsa, Okla., on Dec. 6. Hurd admitted to stabbing Anderson during an argument in a car in rural Steele County and leaving her body at the scene, investigators said. Hurd had previously been arrested for assaulting Anderson on Oct. 29, 2009. A no-contact order was issued by Dakota County prohibiting Hurd from having any contact with Anderson after that incident. Investigators also

learned of another domestic disturbance between the couple earlier in October. A friend of Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s told investigators she had witnessed a domestic dispute between the couple while on the phone with Anderson Dec. 2, the night before she was killed. Hurd told investigators he had driven Anderson south from Eagan to a rural area the day she was killed. He said they argued and he stabbed her multiple times, leaving her body where he stabbed her. He then drove to Minneapolis in Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car and purchased bus tickets to Tulsa. Erin Johnson is at eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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At some point, Burnsville will hold a special election to fill the City Council vacancy left by the March 13 death of Council Member Charlie Crichton. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unknown whether the election will be held in conjunction with next Novemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general election or sooner. At its March 21 meeting, the council put off discussion until April 5 so Council Member Mary Sherry, who was absent, can participate. At least one of the four council members wants to hold an early election to allow Crichtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successor to fill out most of the remainder of his four-year term. Voters, who put the popular, 83-year-old Crichton in office for a city-record sixth time last November, deserve a timely vote on his replacement, Council Mem-

ber Dan Gustafson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I prefer an early special election,â&#x20AC;? Gustafson said in an interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlie was not even 90 days into his term.â&#x20AC;? A stand-alone special election would cost about $30,000 to $35,000, and double that if a primary is needed, City Manager Craig Ebeling told the council. A primary would be triggered if at least three people filed for election. A city ordinance requires a primary if the number of people filing for office is more than twice the number of open seats. The council must also discuss appointing a replacement for Crichton until a special election is held. State statute says a council vacancy â&#x20AC;&#x153;shall beâ&#x20AC;? filled by council appointment until an election is held, City Attorney Joel Jamnik wrote

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist Husband’s co-worker is ‘Stayin’ Alive’ with a little help by Dawn Igoe

back and started to do CPR on Roger until the fire department arrived and took over. I was lying in bed still queasy “The fire captain asked if I was from a stomach bug when my husworn out from doing CPR, but I band, Joe Igoe, arrived home from wasn’t,” he said. work Monday, March 7. After a It was explained to him that peosome chit-chat, I asked him how his ple usually fatigue quickly because day went. “Well, I did CPR on a co-worker today administering CPR is strenuous and reuntil the ambulance arrived” was his non- quires a lot of upper body strength. I asked Joe if Roger was OK, but at that chalant reply. While it is typical of him to downplay time, the most he knew was that Roger had most things, he still seemed to be in a bit of made it to the hospital alive. At that point in our conversashock from the blur of his day. tion, our children entered the room To know Joe is to know that if to find out what we were talking you need help, he is there. Usually about. After a quick explanation, it requires tools, but this time his our 11-year-old son said: “That’s toolbox was useless. what we learned in Scouts. You do This story played out in the CPR to the tune of ‘Stayin’ Alive.’ ” halls of Burnsville Toyota’s Service Unbeknownst to me, my son’s building where Joe is a tech – “a Joe Igoe Scout group had received some mechanic.” Joe and a co-worker, CPR training a few months prior, Jeff Madison, were walking toward the locker room when they came upon an- and Joe was there and watching. He said the training had changed a lot other co-worker, Roger Tawek, lying facedown in the hall. Jeff called Roger’s name over the years and that instructors now emphasize very quick chest compressions and then rolled him over. “He was as purple as Barney the dino- and focus less on the importance of administering help with breathing. Joe also saur,” Joe said. Joe ran to the office, quickly explained learned that instructors have found that it to the staff that Roger was down in the hall is easier for people to keep chest compresand that they needed to call 911. He ran sions in rhythm to a song beat rather than THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

the counting. Joe initially thought Roger had suffered a heart attack. When he received an update a week after the incident, it was still not known what caused the emergency. The news was good though: Roger had been taken off of a respirator that morning and was breathing on his own. He was scheduled to undergo many more tests and, with any luck, was to be released from the hospital at the end of the week. Joe learned later that two Burnsville ambulances were responding to other calls when the incident happened. Allina Ambulance, a private ambulance company, was called in to go outside its normal service area. This was fortunate because they have a manual chest compression device and the other ambulances do not. The brand of device many emergency services use is a Lucas Device which performs the compressions to free EMTs and paramedics to administer drugs and perform other tasks. Joe was told that if they had only called 911 and he had not done CPR, and without the luck of the responding ambulance having a chest compression device, Roger most likely would have died. I’m pretty darn proud of my ‘hero’ husband in spite of his protestations to the contrary. What he may not realize or acknowledge is that not everyone has the for-

titude to do the right thing or can overcome the shock of the situation to do something, anything, about it. Yes, he is my husband, and I’m proud of him, but it goes beyond that. I’m encouraged that there are everyday people in addition to professionals who will go the extra mile to help. We all hope that Roger has a full and speedy recovery and returns to Burnsville Toyota soon. Thinking over everything that happened, I have created my own to do list that I hope others will consider doing as well: 1. Keep an eye out for defibrillators and make a mental note of their location. Many schools, churches, and businesses have them. 2. Get certified or re-certified in CPR. You never know when you might need to administer it, and there may be no defibrillator available. 3. Thank the professionals who do this every day. Oh, and be nice to your co-workers. One of them may save your life one day. Dawn Igoe is web specialist for Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune. She can be reached at dawn.igoe@ ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Kudos for caring about the homeless To the editor: Having learned that an estimated 13,000 people are homeless each night in Minnesota and that 19 percent of the homeless adults are military veterans, I decided to attend the Homeless Day on the Hill at the Capitol on March 15 to see what is being done to deal with this issue. The day started with a meeting for the attendees at which we heard brief but supportive presentations from Rep. Rena Moran, D-St. Paul, Rep. Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, who chairs the House Health and Human Services Committee and Rep. Diane Anderson, R-Eagan, who is the chief author of a bill that would continue the funding for emergency and transitional housing services. The attendees responded positively to all three presenters, and Anderson received a standing ovation from the crowd when she announced her authorship of the emergency and transitional housing bill. I was happy to see that there was bipartisan support for homeless programs. Later that day, I attended the Health and Human Services Committee meeting at which Anderson’s bill was being heard. I was impressed with the respect that members of the committee from both parties showed to one another and the people who testified for the bill. It was almost a collegial tone in the meeting. This committee has a very difficult job in doing its part to deal with the $5 billion budget shortfall. Although I

am sure there will be a lot of tense moments as members work out the details of the health and human services budget, it was encouraging to see that they will be dealing with this tough job in an atmosphere of mutual respect. MIKE WOLD Eagan

Myhra serves her constituents To the editor: Last week, we read a letter from a gentleman who was concerned with the availability of our representative in St. Paul. We wholeheartedly disagree with his opinion. Rep. Pam Myhra came to our home during the campaign to listen to our concerns and to share her ideas on how to make our community stronger. Myhra regularly sends out an e-mail update, which we have signed up for on her House Web page. In each update, she encourages us to contact her with our concerns or comments. Also, her staff has been available and responsive whenever we e-mail or call with questions. She has invited us to join her for “A Day at the Capitol” on March 26. We called her Capitol phone number to make reservations. But most important, Myhra has been working diligently to lower our taxes, improve our schools, and keep the state living within its means. Our legislators have a tough challenge ahead of them in balancing the budget. We believe Myhra should be focused on that task.

JOHN and VALERIE BOYCE Burnsville

The best social security To the editor: As a schoolteacher, I found interesting the letter that came from a teacher from Rosemount, who professed her main motivation is just to help children. She said teachers are actually the good guys, and says we must work with them for the good of our children. In each class I teach I also see the critical need for continued funding for the vital programs that will help shape our children’s future. Factors like large class sizes, many foreign languages spoken, the needs of special education students, all point to a need for a continuous stream of funding that will be reliable and steady, and permit the individual attention each child may need in school and out. Because of cuts proposed for preschool, primary, secondary and higher education, classes have already mushroomed in size, and funding for teachers’ aides has fallen as well. Additional proposals for cuts to Head Start and to quality child care funding for lowerincome families are unwise, according to economists at the Minneapolis Federal Reserve. In addition, recent information from the Minnesota Department of Revenue shows that wealthier Minnesotans pay less in taxes as a percentage of their income than the rest of us. I feel they need to pay their fair share. Then maybe we could reduce class sizes to manage-

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able levels and have all-day kindergarten in all Minnesota public schools. Some of my older friends have said education is not so important to them, since their children may soon age out of the education system. They don’t realize that the prosperity we have experienced in the south metro area and statewide has been caused by children who were well-educated. These young people contribute to the economy, which powerfully affects our 401(k)s. The best kind of social security is a well-trained workforce that can succeed and create a healthy economy. We must fund public education, locally and on a state and federal basis. LARRY KOENCK Eagan

Tuition increases burden students To the editor: As a disabled student attending Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, I face many challenges in achieving my educational goals. The largest hurdle I face is the rising costs of tuition. When the time comes for me to graduate, I will have incurred many thousands of dollars in student loan debt. Couple this with the medical bills I face as a disabled student, as much as I hate to say it, my future looks bleak. Though I seek independence, because of these challenges, I may not ever be able to achieve that independence. Minnesota’s tuition at its two-year colleges is the third highest in the nation, and this is unacceptable. Something has got to give. The economy is slowly beginning to recover with unemployment falling to 8.9 percent last month. Jobs are just beginning to come back, but we will need an educated work force to fill these jobs. The easiest remedy for this is to cap tuition and to stop budgeting on the backs of students.

programs. Can we count on local governments to just start weaning themselves off LGA or do we have to force the issue? If you are given state aid, it’s hard for local leaders to JAYCOB MARTIN tell their citizens they are not Eagan going to accept free money. As we all know, it is not ever free, someone has to pay To the editor: for it, and maybe it should Why can we not cut the be the people who want to Minnesota state budget? spend it the most. Because there is always a heartfelt reason to not cut JEFF SCHUETTE “my” services or “my” state Eagan aid. One reason that keeps coming up is: “If the state budget cuts Local Government Aid, my property tax To the editor: will skyrocket.” Mass confusion surFirst order of business, rounds our tax code and is even if this is true: Why not pay for your local services beginning to stimulate the with local and county taxes? debate to reform the present Why should the state pay tax system. Reform plans for your city park or your range from a minor overhaul city sewer and water? People of income tax to completely must realize that someone abolishing it. What we need is a fair, from Willmar does not want simple, transparent tax systo pay for a new dog park in tem that any American can Eagan. Second, not all local gov- understand at a glance. A new tax system that would ernments receive LGA. It was incorrectly stated end late night sweating over in a previous letter that every endless forms and allow us property owner in the state to trash our shoeboxes full saw their property taxes go of receipts. We need a sysup because of cuts to LGA. tem that won’t hide the tax Eagan and Burnsville, for burden in the cost of goods and services; a system that example, receive no LGA. In fact, only half the cities will allow working people – in Minnesota receive LGA, wage earners – to take home so how can property taxes their entire paychecks, with rise in those cities and areas no deductions. We need a that do not rely on state aid? tax system that will elimiThe answer is, of course, nate post-April 15 anxiety they do not, or least they do over whether or not we will not have to, because it is up be one of the unlucky milto citizens of those commu- lions of people who are asnities whether or not they sessed a civil penalty by the want more spending on local IRS each and every year, or services or projects and thus who receive the dreaded aumore local taxes like proper- dit notices. There is one plan that ty taxes and local sales taxes. Fixing the Minnesota can do all that - the Fairstate budget by raising taxes Tax! There has been a bill over and over will end in proposed: H.R 25. You can a disaster or at best a slow read the content at the Lideath of our state economy. brary of Congress website, LGA was originally de- then please call your represigned to help very small sentative and ask that they communities provide basic co-sponsor this bill. police and fire services; it has since ballooned out of con- CATHY WELLS trol, like many government Apple Valley I already face enough as a result of my disability; please don’t compound that by adding more to my financial burden.

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Bruce & Karen Power of Eagan, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebekah, to Adam Nowak, son of David & Jean Nowak, of Stetsonville, WI. Rebekah is a 2008 graduate of Eastview High School, Apple Valley, and will graduate in May from Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN, with a degree in Psychology. Adam is a 2005 graduate of Medford Area High School, Medford, WI, and is a 2009 Northwestern College graduate, with a degree in Music/Art. He is currently employed by ACR Homes. An August 13 wedding is planned.

Montgomery Griffin Tara Montgomery, daughter of Tom and Linda Montgomery of Rosemount, and Andrew Griffin, son of Connie Griffin and Lloyd Johnson of Owatonna, announce their engagement. Tara is a Registered Dietician with Fairview University Hospital, and Andrew is a Registered Nurse with Fairview Southdale Hospital. A May 21 wedding is planned at Hamline United Methodist Church in St. Paul.

Terry Lee Hansen Maureen E. Age 61, of Lakeville, passed Schultz away Saturday, March 19 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 23, 1949 in Minneapolis to Thomas and Ihla (nee Erickson) Hansen. Terry is survived by his wife of 32 years Lou, daughter Amy (Dave) Ringwald, mother Ihla Hansen, sister Debi (Dean) Thayer, nieces Brandi (Steve) Holen and Sheyna (Johnny) Ferraro, nephew Ryan (Jill) Thayer, and grandnephews Zane and Dax Holen. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas. Terry served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was quiet, gentle, humble, and loved to help out others. Terry will be forever loved and missed. The family would like to thank all his friends, neighbors and especially all the men and women at the Department of Defense, 934th Security Forces Squadron where Terry worked as a Police Officer for 21 years. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 PM Thursday, March 24 at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley (952) 432-2331. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Wednesday, March 23 and 1 hour prior to service Thursday. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Airman & Family Readiness, 934th Airlift Wing, B727, 760 Military Hwy, Minneapolis, MN 55450-2100 Attn: Mike Sanford Director, A&FR. obit.HenryWAnderson.com

Age 85, of Lakeville, passed away suddenly on March 16, 2011 in Edina. Maureen is preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Don Schultz; children, Vicky (Tom) Wilson, Scott (Sandy) Schultz and Kirby Schultz; grandchildren, Heidi, Jackie, Andy and Joe; step-grandchildren, Tommy, Phillip and Nicky and g r ea t - g r a n d ch i l d r en , O l i v i a , Holden and Kahlah. Also by many other loving nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service was held on Saturday March 19, 2011 at the White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Age 56, of Lakeville, owner of Uncle Wayne's Painting, died on March 15, 2011. Survived by wife of 31 years, Barbara; daughters, Erin (Kevin) and Amy (Dave); granddaughters, Catherine, Sophia, Aubrey and Lailah; mother, Shirley Bjerke; siblings, Kathy, Gloria, Steve, Bruce, Patricia, Marilyn and Jeff; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed. Celebration of Life was held at Cross of Christ Community Church, Lakeville. Cremation Society Edina Chapel (952-924-4100).

Age 53 of Savage, MN passed away March 21, 2011. Survived by loving husband, David; children, Robert (Carrie) Berendt, Michael Braven, Joseph Greeman, Amy (Adam) Lipinski, Adam Borka; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Lee (Barb), Terry (Terri),Bernie (Marie) Booth, Lori (Chuck) Shippy, Cindy Ekstrom; mother, Beverly Booth; father, Fred (Joan) Booth. Funeral Service 11AM Friday March 25, 2011 at White Funeral Home 12804 Nicollet Ave. S. Burnsville. Visitation Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 4-8PM and one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Interment Dawn Valley Cemetery. Burnsville White Funeral Home 952-894-5080 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Sports March mania: Scenes from winter’s finest moments Wrestlers rock the Xcel Energy Center in early March

Dakota United places fourth at state

Photos by Rick Orndorf

Eagan’s Jona Gabreab (above) wrestles at the Class AAA state tournament in early March at 130 pounds. His win came in the consolation bracket against Jonny Dill from Maple Grove. His teammate Mitch Johnson went 2-2 at 285 pounds.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Dakota United center Grayson Nicolay clears the puck from an Anoka-Hennepin forward in the first period of DU’s 10-2 win in the quarterfinals of the 2011 State Adapted Floor Hockey Tournament, PI division, at Bloomington Jefferson High School on March 18. The Dakota United Hawks finished the tournament in fourth place.

Burnsville’s Andy Underhill (right) went 1-2 at the Class AAA state individual wrestling tournament. He beat Owatonna’s Kevin Green.

Blazing Cats compete at state

Eagan’s Bob Rada (below) wrestles at state at the Xcel Energy Center at 189 pounds.

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Burnsville-Farmington-Lakeville Blazing Cats center Stephan Friday clears the puck away from an Anoka-Hennepin player in the first period of their 11-4 quarterfinal loss to eventual state champion Anoka-Hennepin in the 2011 State Adapted Floor Hockey Tournament, CI division. The game was at Bloomington Jefferson High School on March 18.

Sports Briefs Krebs to lead Burnsville football team Burnsville High School has announced that Tyler Krebs has accepted the head football coach position. Krebs has served as the defensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Eastview High School since 2005. He has worked as a

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varsity assistant coach at Eastview since its opening in 1997. Krebs attended Lakeville High School, where he graduated in 1992. He played in the 1991 Prep Bowl, when the team lost in the championship game to Burnsville. Krebs holds a master of arts degree in education from the College of St. Scholastica, and a Ph.D. in education from Capella University.

rose from 3.4 to 5.6 percent, and the percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents increased from 1 percent to 4.5 percent. “I think neighborhoods are really benefiting from diversity,” Hedges said. “It’s the culture, it’s the community, it’s the nation we are.” While the city’s poverty rate is relatively low – 4.4 percent – its median household income did not keep pace with inflation over the past decade, according to the Dakota County Office of Planning and Analysis. The median market value of homes also dropped during that time, but home ownership rose 1 percent. Unfortunately, the unemployment rate also rose, growing from 2.2 percent in 2000 to 5. 9 percent in 2010. However it did drop from a high of 6.4 percent in 2009.

there’s probably an increase in diversity in Burnsville, but we’ve had more diversity than the other cities in the county all along anyway,” Ebeling said. Burnsville’s black or African-American population rose from 4.1 percent in 2000 to 10 percent. The percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents rose from 1.4 percent to 7.9 percent. The Asian population grew

The Team Braemar synchronized skating team earned a bronze medal at the March 11-12 World Challenge Cup for Juniors in Neuchatel, Switzerland, placing third out of 19 teams. Team Braemar earned the highest dif-

ficulty base value of the event, 42.50. The team’s technical elements totaled 54.77, the highest in the competition. Local team members include Anna Farrington, Apple Valley; Kristen Kraimer, Burnsville; Stephanie Rosicki, Eagan; Breanna Hegseth, Lakeville; and Lily Schroeder, Rosemount.

One thing the Census data confirm is that the 2nd Congressional District would need lose about 69,524 residents – more than the current population of its largest city, Eagan with 64,206 residents – to satisfy the requirement that all congressional districts have nearly equal population. The early line is that some 2nd District residents would move into the 4th District, which is short 48,367 people. That could mean that more of Dakota County could become part of the 4th District to the north, which already includes the northern tip of Dakota County. That decision will be left up to the Minnesota Legislature, which is controlled by Republican majorities that may be interested in moving the a portion of the 2nd District that trends more Democrat than the

rest into the more liberal 4th District. The 2nd District, now represented by U.S. Rep. John Kline of Lakeville, currently spans the width of the south metro area and contains most of Dakota County, and all of Carver, Scott, Le Sueur, Goodhue and Rice counties. It includes the cities of Cottage Grove and the southern part of Woodbury in Washington County and one precinct in Hennepin County. The rest of the data The rest of the Census data confirm much of what local officials already know. Dakota County and its largest cities are gaining in population and growing more diverse. The 2010 Census doesn’t tell much more beyond that since it exclusively used the “Short Form” - 10 questions related to who lives in the household, their ages, gender and race, and whether the residence is

owned or rented. The 2000 Census long form asked additional questions related to commuting, household income, occupation, education and size and value of household. Here are some highlights in Dakota County: • Dakota County accounts for 14 percent of the seven-county metro area population. • Four of Dakota County cities are among the state’s 20 most populous: Eagan (9), Burnsville (14), Lakeville (16), and Apple Valley (18). • Eagan remained the largest city, 64,206 residents. • Lakeville added the most residents, 12,826, and moved ahead of Apple Valley as the third most populous city. • Farmington added the most residents on a percentage basis, 70.52. • The six largest cities in Thisweek Newspapers’

south-of-the-river neighbors in Dakota County. Burnsville has an 8 percent poverty rate, second in the county only to South St. Paul’s 8.1 percent. (Those data come from the Census Bureau’s 2005-2009 American Community Survey, an annually updated snapshot separate from the population counts Economics taken every 10 years.) Burnsville’s median anBurnsville has a lower economic profile than its nual household income of $64,045 is lower than

Apple Valley’s, Eagan’s, Lakeville’s, Farmington’s and Rosemount’s, and fifth lowest in Dakota County. Household income in Burnsville didn’t keep pace with inflation in the past decade, according to Census data analyzed by the Dakota County Office of Planning and Analysis. To keep pace with inflation, household income needed to rise to $72,139. Apple Valley and Eagan household income also

failed to keep pace, while Valley, Eagan, Farmingincome exceeded inflation ton, Lakeville and Rosein Farmington, Lakeville mount. and Rosemount. The latest measure of 17 percent is third in Dakota Getting older County to Hastings and Burnsville had people Inver Grove Heights. 65 or older in 13 percent of 2000 Census projections households in 2000, com- show Burnsville’s 65-plus pared with 17 percent to- population growing from ward the end of the decade, 4,358 in 2000 to 18,311 in the Office of Planning and 2020. Analysis reported. At both times, Burns- John Gessner is at burnsville. ville had more households thisweek@ecm-inc.com. with seniors than Apple

again,” he said. But the city is also very cognizant of the needs of its current and future seniors. The city’s goal, he said, is to remain intergenerational, and to balance services for seniors with opportunities that continue to attract and maintain young families. “We’re trying to be smart in providing enough services that people can live out their whole life here if they choose to do so,” he said. Eagan’s population has also become more diverse over the past 10 years, with 18.5 percent of the city’s residents identifying themselves as nonwhite. In Dakota County, only Burnsville and West St. Paul have higher percentages of nonwhite residents. Asians make up the largest subgroup at 7.9 percent of the population, up from 5.3 percent in 2000. The Erin Johnson is at eagan. percentage of black or Af- thisweek@ecm-inc.com. rican-American residents Burnsville/from 1A

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from 4.1 percent to 6.5 percent, and the multiracial population from 1.4 percent to 3.7 percent. The Burnsville-EaganSavage and West St. PaulMendota Heights school districts have the county’s largest percentages of nonwhite students. Both are at 39.6 percent.

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coverage area accounted for 77.60 percent of the population gain in Dakota County. • The six cities increased the share of the county’s population they contain, from 67.27 in 2000 to 68.38 percent in 2010. • In the six cities, the minority population accounted for 64.56 of the growth from 2000 to 2010 – nearly two out of three new residents were minorities. • Burnsville’s minority population grew the fastest, 10.01 percent. • Lakeville’s minority population grew at the smallest rate, 4.99 percent. The population of the Twin Cities five suburban counties – Dakota, Anoka, Carver, Scott and Washington — increased by nearly 174,000 people since 2000, accounting for 45 percent of the state’s growth. Tad Johnson is at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

THISWEEK March 25, 2011

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Xcel looks to retire coal-burning units at Black Dog plant Xcel Energy asked Minnesota regulators on March 15 to approve a certificate of need for a project to retire its last two coal-burning units (Units 3 and 4) at the Black Dog plant in Burnsville, and replace them with natural gas-burning units. Units 1 and 2 were converted to natural gas combined-cycle operation in 2002. The repowering project calls for construction of a combinedcycle facility on the Black Dog site, separate from the main building. The new facility will include two combustion turbines, two heat recovery steam generators and a steam turbine

generator located in what is now the plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coal yard. The combined-cycle technology is about 50 percent more efficient than the existing traditional steam plant, according to Xcel Energy. The project will include a new substation and connection to the on-site 345 kilovolt transmission lines. A higher capacity natural gas line will also be installed to serve the facility. The proposed Black Dog repowering project would replace the remaining 253 megawatts of coal-fired generating capacity at the site with about 700 megawatts of natural gas-fired

generation. Xcel Energy says the project will provide generating capacity that can ramp up and down quickly as demand for electricity changes or production from wind turbines fluctuates with wind speeds. In addition, replacing the coal burning units with natural gas-fired units will significantly reduce emissions including mercury, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, fine particulates and carbon dioxide. The Black Dog proposal requires review and approval by various state agencies, including the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minne-

sota Public Utilities Commission. As part of the certificate of need process, independent power suppliers will have the opportunity to propose alternative developments. If the project is approved, site preparation could begin in 2012 and foundation construction could begin in 2013. The new natural gas-powered facility is expected to cost approximately $600 million and is proposed to come on line in 2016. The project will employ an estimated 300 construction workers during the construction period.

Driver declared incompetent to stand trial in crash that killed boy Attorney hopes to eventually return Leah Graeber to court by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Leah Christina Graeber, charged with criminal vehicular homicide in a crash that killed an 11-year-old Burnsville boy last July, has been found incompetent to proceed with her own defense. But Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom said he hopes Graeber will be restored to a level of competency that will allow her to stand trial. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This particular finding has nothing to do with whether or not Ms. Graeber was suffering from such a mental defect at the time of the crash that she could not be held criminally responsible,â&#x20AC;? Backstrom said in an in-

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terview. van near Washburn AvFollowing the rulenue in Burnsville. ing by Dakota County The crash killed District Judge Patrice 11-year-old Joel MiSutherland, Backstrom chael Balistreri, who announced March 21 was riding in the van that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll seek to have with his family. His parGraeber civilly commitents and sister were inGraeber ted. jured. He said he hopes The State Patrol deGraeber is placed at the Min- termined sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been traveling nesota Security Hospital in St. 78 to 86 mph when the vehicle Peter, which has a program de- vaulted into oncoming traffic. signed to return patients to leThe patrol found an open gal competency. beer container and parapherGraeber, 28, of Savage, has nalia with trace amounts of been civilly committed four drugs in her car, but the county times in her life because of attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office said later that mental illness, Backstrom said. a blood test revealed Graeber A commitment hearing will be wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t under the influence at held March 31 in Hastings. the time of the crash. Graeber was driving southGraeber is charged with one bound on Highway 13 last July count of criminal vehicular ho18 when her vehicle crossed the micide, three counts of criminal grassy median and vaulted into vehicular operation and a fifthnorthbound traffic, striking a degree controlled-substance

crime. Graeberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney requested the examination to determine competency to stand trial. The examiner determined that Graeber â&#x20AC;&#x153;doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand the nature of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s occurring in this criminal proceeding, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not able to effectively communicate with her attorney about her defense,â&#x20AC;? Backstrom said. Pending the commitment hearing, Sutherland set bail for Graeber at $125,000 without conditions and $100,000 with conditions. Graeberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next court appearance in the criminal trail was to have been on Aug. 29. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Police say school fire was arson Suspect is a student at the school by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A fire at Harriet Bishop Elementary on March 14 was arson, Savage police say. Police and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District officials have identified a student believed to be responsible for the fire, which caused extensive smoke damage. State privacy laws prohibit further information about the suspect from being released. The case will be forwarded to the Scott County Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office for review, Savage Police Capt. David Muelken said. The school district will follow its discipline policy in response to the incident, according to a release on the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents of students at Harriet Bishop can be assured that the safety of their children is the top priority of the school district,â&#x20AC;? Superintendent Randy Clegg said in the release. The fire began when toilet paper in a plastic dispenser was set on fire in a boys bathroom on the main level of the school. Smoke damage affected nine classrooms, requiring everything in them to be cleaned and replaced. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parent-teacher organization donated funds for teachers to shop for supplies, then volunteers laminated and prepared materials. Students and staff returned to class Thursday. E-mail Jessica Harper jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

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I am looking to contract dependable and responsible adults to deliver the Star Tribune newspaper in the Burnsville/Savage areas in the early morning hours. The perfect candidates will have a good work ethic and can do attitude. Profit potential is from $400 to $800 per month. For more information contact John @ 952-895-1910. ��

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MISCELLANEOUS �� REAL ESTATE �� WANTED TO BUY �� Reader Advisory: the National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it s illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

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Burnsville Co. seeks FT employee to support the admin. dept. in reporting, analyzing, and dispersing data. Exp. with queries and Microsoft Office req. Exp. with Cognos a plus. Medical, Dental, Life, Disability Insurance, 401(k). Email resume to adminjobs@ midwestvet.net EEO

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***Eligible for $500 sign-on bonus; and $1000 retention bonus after 6, 12, 24 months*** Con-way Freight is where you want to be! Con-way Freight is one of the nation's leading LTL freight carriers, and experiencing tremendous growth in the Eagan, MN area. Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL driver's license with hazardous and doubles/triples endorsements. Demonstrated truck driving experience with either straight truck or tractor and trailer combination is necessary, with an exemplary driving record. We offer excellent compensation starting at $18.75/hr., comprehensive benefits starting IMMEDIATELY and a rewarding, challenging career with tremendous growth potential. Interested candidates please apply online at: www.con-way.com/careers, select "Search LTL Driver" and enter Job Number: DRI002644. We conduct a pre-employment drug screen and background check. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. See us on the web at: www.con-way.com.

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Crystal Lake Golf Club & Catering

Is looking for an experienced, hands on Sous Chef. Full time position requires knowledge in banquet & line cooking, kitchen operation and management. E-mail résumé to

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DAGGETT ELECTRIC • Gen. Help + Lic. Elec. • Low By-the-hour Rates 651-815-2316 �� 952-891-2490 �� Plumbing, Heating & AC �� 952-492-2440 ��

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TROYS DECKS & FENCE �� 651-210-1387

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NORTHWAY TREE SERVICE

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Dehn Painting, LLC

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March 25, 2011 THISWEEK

Lower Minnesota River Watershed District - Dakota County Vacancy on Board of Managers The Dakota County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants to fill one vacancy on the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Board of Managers. This five-member board directs implementation of the watershed management plan, including an annual budget and work plan. This appointee must be a resident of the watershed district (reside in that portion of Burnsville, Eagan, Mendota Heights, Mendota or Lilydale within the jurisdictional boundary of the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District), be registered as eligible to vote, and not be a public officer of the county, state, or federal government (but may be a member of the SWCD Board of Supervisors). The Managers meet monthly in Chaska. This appointment is for a three year term. See a jurisdictional b o u n d a r y m a p a t www.watersheddistrict.org. Application deadline is March 31, 2011 by 4:30 p.m. Citizens interested in serving on this Board should submit their name to the Dakota County Water Resources Department by calling 952-891-7000, or sending an email to water@co.dakota.mn.us. 2540149 3/18-3/25/11

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Sale: SS MNRI, LLC doing business as Simply Self Storage intends to enforce its lien on certain personal property belonging to the following, at the facility. The sale will take place (unless otherwise withdrawn) on Wednesday April 6th, 2011 on or after 10am at the Simply Self Storage location at 4025 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, MN 55122 Phone 651-894-5550. This public sale will result in the goods being sold to the highest bidder. Certain terms and conditions apply. N. Hart #549 - 551 TV, LPs, computer equip., DVDs, luggage, books, N. Hart #211a Printer, clothing, holiday dec, K. Macdona #509 Art work, suede coaches, mattresses, rug M. Parker #308a totes, boxes, furniture, tires L. Kohrt #546 furn, camping equip, bed, kids items L. Debreto #530a boxes, totes, household items L. Debreto #528 tv, misc household items 2537964 3/18-3/25/11

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SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS EASTVIEW ELEMENTARY PARKING LOT REPLACEMENT Eastview Elementary School 18060 Ipava Avenue Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) will receive single prime sealed bids for the Eastview Elementary Parking Lot Replacement until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 14, 2011 at the District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 305 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. (651) 227-7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction /Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from PlanWell at www.ersdigital.com. This project includes: Complete removal and replacement of the bituminous bus loop lot at Eastview Elementary. Engineering Repro Systems, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about March 25, 2011. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30 made out to "Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194)" for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.ersdigital.com and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select Eastview Elementary Parking Lot Replacement. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Mechanical or Electrical Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to Engineering Repro Systems Imaging in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Refunds will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect's Office. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 12, 2011. Independent School District #194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk Publish: March 18 March 25 2506057 3/18-3/25/11

SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MCGUIRE MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT McGuire Middle School 21220 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) will receive single prime sealed bids for the McGuire Middle School Roof Replacement until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 5, 2011 at the District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 305 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. (651) 227-7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction /Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from PlanWell at www.ersdigital.com. This project includes: Complete tear-off and re-roof of a portion of McGuire Middle School Roof with a 90-mil fully adhered EPDM roof system. Including all associated general, mechanical, and electrical work. Engineering Repro Systems, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about March 15, 2011. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30 made out to "Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194)" for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.ersdigital.com and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select McGuire Middle School Roof Replacement. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Mechanical or Electrical Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to Engineering Repro Systems Imaging in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Refunds will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect's Office. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 12, 2011. Independent School District #194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk Publish: March 18 March 25 2506041 3/18-3/25/11

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY CONTROLS REPLACEMENT Crystal Lake Elementary 16250 Ipava Avenue Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the 2011 Hardscape Rehabilitation by Independent School District 196,at the Facilities and Grounds Office, located at 14445 Diamond Path, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 10 a.m. local time on April 7, 2011, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents from SRI Consultants, Inc. can be found at: http://www.district196 .org/District/LegalNotices/index.cfm. If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2540310 3/18-3/25/11

Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) will receive single prime sealed bids for the Crystal Lake Elementary Controls Replacement until 1:00 p.m. local time on April 14, 2011 at the District Office, 8670 210th Street West, Lakeville Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 305 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. (651) 227-7773; at the Minneapolis Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange at St. Paul; McGraw Hill Construction /Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from PlanWell at www.ersdigital.com. This project includes: Removal of existing pneumatic building automation system (VAV) and replacement with new digital building automation system including all associated electrical, piping, and ductwork modifications. Engineering Repro Systems, 2007 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 722-2303, facsimile (612) 722-3745, will provide complete sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The copies will be available about March 30, 2011. Both a deposit check in the amount of $70 and a non-refundable check in the amount of $30 made out to "Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194)" for each set ordered are required or Bidding Documents may be ordered via the internet at www.ersdigital.com and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public Plan Room icon, select Crystal Lake Elementary Controls Replacement. The following information must accompany the deposit: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone and facsimile numbers and type of bidder (i.e. General, Mechanical or Electrical Subcontractor to General, or other). A refund of $70 will be sent to prime contractors who submit a bid to the Owner and subcontractors for each set (including addenda) returned to Engineering Repro Systems Imaging in good condition within ten (10) calendar days of the award date, subject to the conditions of AIA Document A701. Refunds will not be given if the plans are returned to the Architect's Office. Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before August 12, 2011. Independent School District #194 8670 210th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Kathy Lewis, Clerk 2506049 3/25-4/1/11

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CALL FOR BIDS 2011 Hardscape Rehabilitation

NOTICE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will attempt to provide such aid. Telephone: (651) 675-5000; TDD: (651) 454-8535. 2542613 3/25/11

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential CALL FOR BIDS 2011 Track Resurfacing Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the 2011 Track Resurfacing at Eagan High School by Independent School District 196, at the Facilities and Grounds Office located at 14445 Diamond Path, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 2 p.m. local time on April 14, 2011, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents from SRI Consultants, Inc. can be found at: http://www.district196 .org/District/LegalNotices/index.cfm If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Art Coulson, Board Clerk Independent School District 196 2547635 3/25-4/1/11

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF EAGAN PROPOSED CODE CHANGE: A n O r d i nance Amendment to Chapters 6, 7, 9 and 10, clarifying permitting requirements and permissible activities for transient merchants. WHEN: Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 at 6:30 pm WHERE: City Council Meeting, City Hall Council Chambers, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd ANY QUESTIONS: C a l l t h e P l a n n i n g Department at (651) 675-5685 or contact Pam Dudziak, t h e P l a n n e r a t ( 6 5 1 ) 675-5691 or pdudziak@cityofeagan.com with the following information: DEVELOPMENT NAME: Transient Merchants CASE #: 01-OR-03-01-11 CITY OF EAGAN Christina Scipioni - City Clerk 2548258 3/25/11

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ORDINANCE NO. 472 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA, AMENDING EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER 11 ENTITLED "LAND USE REGULATIONS (ZONING)" BY AMENDING SECTION 11.70, SUBDIVISION 22, REGARDING OUTDOOR STORAGE OF VEHICLES; AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE EAGAN CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99. The City Council of the City of Eagan does ordain: Section 1. Eagan City Code Chapter 11 is hereby amended by changing Section 11.70, Subdivision 22 (D), to read as follows: D. Exemptions. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, the occupant of a property zoned for commercial or industrial uses may store up to three (3) passenger motor vehicles on the property, provided the vehicle(s) is (1) owned or leased by the occupant; (2) the vehicle is regularly used in connection with and as an integral component of the operation of the principal use on the property; (3) is not larger than the footprint of a standard passenger vehicle parking stall; and (4) parked and stored in a designated parking spaces as approved by the City. In no case shall the number of permitted stored vehicles under this paragraph exceed three (3) for any given parcel of record. This exemption does not permit the outdoor storage of equipment, trailers, recreational vehicles, recreational camping vehicles, motorcycles or other similar vehicles, semi-tractors, or vehicles for sale. Section 2. Eagan City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including 'Penalty for Violation'" and Section 11.99, entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety by reference as though repeated verbatim. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption and publication according to law. ATTEST: CITY OF EAGAN City Council /s/ Christina M. Scipioni /s/ Mike Maguire _______________ ________________ By: Christina M. Scipioni By: Mike Maguire Its: City Clerk Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mayor Date Ordinance Adopted: March 15, 2011 Date Ordinance Published in the Legal Newspaper: March 25, 2011 Date of Advisory Planning Commission Hearing: February 22, 2011 2542549 3/25/11

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PUBLIC NOTICE "Annual Meeting" Eagan's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program When: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Where: Eagan Room City Hall - 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan MN Learn about the City of Eagan's wide-ranging efforts to keep pollutants out of lakes and wetlands Share your questions or concerns with City staff

PUBLIC NOTICE Introducing Blackhawk Lake and Thomas Lake Clean Water Partnership When: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Eagan Room City Hall - 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan MN Learn about the City's resource investigation and protection project to prepare water quality management plans for both lakes All residents and business owners are welcome! Eric Macbeth Water Resources Coordinator City of Eagan (651) 675-5300 (office) (651- 675-5360 (fax) emacbeth@cityofeagan.com 2547711 3/25/11

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State of City/from 1A limited menu of services done well, never borrows for operations, pays back what it owes as soon as possible, and takes care of the equipment and infrastructure it has. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s users need to pay for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problems today without kicking the problem down the road to someone else,â&#x20AC;? he said. Eagan, he said, is only one of 16 cities in Minnesota with a Triple-A credit rating from Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and it has among the lowest per capita spending of Minnesota cities with more than 50,000 residents. Every two years, Eaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council members work together to form a unified vision of what will advance the city in a way that best serves its citizens, then work to solve problems and overcome obstacles in their way, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not perfect to be sure,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but those who govern elsewhere could do well to note our approach.â&#x20AC;? While the challenges are many, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals for the future include seeking fiscal independence from other units of government so as not to be reliant on them, Maguire said.

Maintaining property and reinvesting in infrastructure will also be important to keep the city looking good and maintain property values, he said. The city also plans to support an evolving â&#x20AC;&#x153;infostructureâ&#x20AC;? to keep pace with the technology needs of residents and businesses. Attracting a regional data center would create jobs and bring other high-tech businesses to the city, he said. Eagan will maintain its commitment to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, he said, continuing to implement changes that are not only good for the environment, but that also save money. For instance, using a federal stimulus grant to convert the Civic Arena to geothermal last year is now saving the city nearly $5,000 a month in natural gas costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you combine that with a lowered electric bill, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decreased total energy expenses nearly 64 percent, reduced our natural gas consumption 97 percent, and conserved an estimated one million gallons of water a year,â&#x20AC;? he said. Another goal is to maintain a healthy demographic

balance so young people continue to want to live and work here, and empty nesters choose to remain, he said. But there are limits to what government can do, he said. Civic engagement is also key to the state of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are already Eagan citizens among us making differences big and small. We need more of them,â&#x20AC;? he said. Maguire said he believes if Eagan holds true to its bedrock principles, it can serve as a model that others may learn from and even aspire to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If (Eagan) is willing to make the tough decisions, if it is flexible enough to make the mid-course corrections necessary to accomplishing a shared vision, and if we have mutual respect for the different ways to make Eagan the best city in America, we will be that shining example of not only the city that could, but the city that did grasp its future,â&#x20AC;? he said. Maguireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full State of the City address can be viewed on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at ww.cityofeagan.com.

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Despite cuts to funding, figure skating to stay in District 196 Icettes plans to become self-sustaining by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Funding for the figure skating team may be on the chopping block next school year in the RosemountApple Valley-Eagan School District, but the sport will not disappear from the high schools. The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icettes plan to become self-sustaining in order to keep the team together during the 2011-2012 school year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a win-win for the district and the team because it saves the school district money ... while saving a high caliber team,â&#x20AC;? said

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Michael Colucci will deliver his Elvis-influenced brand of comedy hypnotism (dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikenosisâ&#x20AC;?) at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Apple Valley American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive. Colucci will be joined by improv comedy duo The Stagebenders. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance by calling (952) 431-1776 or visiting www. comedyinfo.com. A video clip of Colucci performing is at http://mikenosis.com.

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Tickets are on sale for Lorie Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local Intimate Evening Series performance at 7:30 p.m. April 28 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue. The Lakeville show is among 21 cities she will be playing during the series in April and May. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My audience loves the intimacy and casualness of this show,â&#x20AC;? Line said in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having just a few great players surround me allows the piano to be the focal point. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautifully elegant show, yet simple, and I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why my fans like this series so much.â&#x20AC;? Line has been developing her â&#x20AC;&#x153;intimate seriesâ&#x20AC;? tour for five years. This show has become as well attended as her holiday extravaganza that has toured for over 20 years, according to Line. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show will highlight Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original work and songs off of her new release, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vogue.â&#x20AC;? She says fans always want to know what she will wear. She says she will grace the stage with the latest and greatest in fashion from world-class designers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m bringing just five musicians, or my â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fab Fiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as I affectionately call them,â&#x20AC;? Line said. The musicians include 19-year-old violinist/fiddler Robbie Nordstrom, Dave Budimir on trombone, David Young on guitar, Ian Allison on bass and Nate Babbs on drums. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the one time of year that I have the opportunity

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theater and arts briefs Scott Hansen and The Stagebenders will perform with special guest Scott Kadrlik at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Brackettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing Country Club, 17976 Judicial Road, Lakeville. General admission is $20. A VIP dinner and show with meet-and-greet is $45 with seating at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are available by calling (800) 838-3006 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Flight attendant Gregg Proteaux, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Attitudes at Every Altitude,â&#x20AC;? will share his experiences and sign copies of his book from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Apple Valley Barnes and Noble, 14880 Florence Trail. Proteaux has been a Minneapolis-based flight attendant for 15 years.

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The Lakeville Area Arts Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;coffee concertsâ&#x20AC;? series continues at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, with a performance by soprano Maria Jette. Now in its second year, the concert series features chamber music, plus coffee and refreshments, in a casual cabaret setting; this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Savor the Flavor of a World of Music,â&#x20AC;? and each concert includes refreshments from the region of the world where the music originates. Jette, who has performed locally with Vocalessence and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and has been featured on NPRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Prairie Home Companion,â&#x20AC;? will deliver Latin American vocal selections at the Lakeville concert. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and are available at the door or by calling (952) 985-4640. The arts center is at 20965 Holyoke Ave. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four-part concert series concludes May 15 with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sounds and Flavors of India,â&#x20AC;? featuring veena player Nirmala Rajasekar and percussionist Tanjore K. Murugaboopathi.

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Chamber music, plus coffee, at Lakeville concert

Dakota Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Lady Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victorian Tea will be held at noon Saturday, May 7, at the Crystal Lake Golf Club in Lakeville. The theme will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Day at the Races,â&#x20AC;? featuring the Kentucky Derby. Guests are encouraged to wear hats and

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Twin Cities audiences may recognize Maria Jette from her performances with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, and Vocalessence.

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gloves with their spring attire. Tickets are $30 and are available through advance sales only. They can be ordered by sending a check made out to Dakota City Heritage Village along with the names and addresses of the guests to Dakota City Heritage Village, P.O. Box 73, Farmington, MN 55024. Tickets will be mailed to guests after April 15. For information, call (651) 460-8050.

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