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As snow finally ends, road construction season begins Eagan has a few major projects planned this summer, but none is likely to cause big headaches for public by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

While it may seem the snow will never end, Minnesota’s other season – road construction – is expected to begin as soon as next week. The city of Eagan has a handful of major projects planned this summer, but none is likely to result in major traffic headaches for the general public. The project with the biggest potential impact will be the completion of the last leg of Eagan’s ring road, which will extend Duckwood Drive over In-

terstate 35E and connect it with Federal Drive on the other side. The majority of the work will take place over the highway with no interruption to traffic, said Eagan City Engineer Russ Matthys. There may be temporary lane closures during the reconfiguration of the Pilot Knob Road/Duckwood Drive intersection, he said. “If we do have any lane closures they will be done during off-peak hours, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,” he said. And some roads will be reconfigured during construction on the west side

of I-35E so businesses can remain open and residents will continue to have access. Work on that project is expected to begin May 2. Improvements to Cedarvale Boulevard will begin in early July courtesy of a $560,000 grant from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). A final plan for the project will be approved by the City Council next month, but work is expected to upgrade and realign the road, which will be renamed Cedar Grove Boulevard. Plans may include a landscaped

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median and a connection to Cedar Grove Parkway. Because Cedarvale Boulevard is not heavily trafficked, and Jensen’s Supper Club is the only business that fronts it, the project shouldn’t cause much of an inconvenience, Matthys said. A project on Ames Crossing Road – located in the very northeastern corner of Eagan – will connect the north and south portions to provide a continuous street connection between Lone Oak Road and O’Neill Drive. The work will take place

over farm fields and serve the development and surrounding area in northeast Eagan. “It’s not going to have a lot of impact on people,” Matthys said. An overlay project that begins Monday, April 25, will bring lane closures to Blue Cross Road, which will affect employees, but work will predominantly take place on Saturdays, he said. Lanes will also be closed during an overlay project on Wilderness Run Road, expected to begin next month, which will affect some residents.

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Diverse is not typically how people describe the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School District. However, District 196 has transformed over the past decade into quite a melting pot. The school district doubled in diversity over the past 10 years, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. “Oftentimes, this is congruent with increases in more affordable housing,” said Tony Taschner, communications coordinator for District 196. “This is consistent with what we are seeing around the country.” Currently, students of color make up 24.7 percent of the school district’s population. This falls in line with the state average of 24.3 percent. At 9.8 percent, black students make up the majority of students of color. This population grew at the fastest rate at 0.8 percent between the 2009-10 and 2010-11 school years. Asian-American students make up 8.2 See Diversity, 14A

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Burnsville sets date for special election The Burnsville City Council voted April 19 to hold a special election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Council Member Charlie Crichton. The special election will be held Tuesday, July 26 with no primary. The election is estimated to cost about $30,000. Holding a primary would have approximately doubled that amount, according to the city. The winner of the election will serve the remainder of Crichton’s four-year term, which will end December 2014. Crichton died March 13 at age 83, just months after being reelected for a record sixth time. His death followed a brief illness. Residents interested in running for the vacant seat can file an affidavit for candidacy May 13-27 at the City Clerk’s Office, which is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway. Affidavits must be returned to City Hall by 5 p.m. on the filing deadline. Candidates must be eligible to vote in Minnesota, be at least 21 years of age when assuming office and be a resident of Burnsville. A $5 filing fee will be assessed. Absentee balloting for the special election will begin Friday, June 24, at Burnsville City Hall. For more information, visit www. burnsville.org/elections or contact City Clerk Macheal Brooks at (952) 8954490 or macheal.brooks@ci.burnsville. mn.us.

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Blackhawk, Thomas lakes topic of forum

The city of Eagan wants to help residents get informed about – and involved in – the health of its lakes. The water quality of Eagan’s two largest lakes, Blackhawk and Thomas, will be discussed at a public forum Wednesday, April 27. The city has received a grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to study the watersheds of both lakes and evaluate their health. Those who attend the forum will learn about the project and what they can do to help. “It’s important for people to understand the challenge we collectively have to keep them in nice shape so people can enjoy them in the long term and into the future,” said Eric Macbeth, Eagan’s water resources coordinator. Phosphorous from stormwater runoff remains a top concern, he said. “High phosphorous in lakes comes See Lakes, 14A

Both roads will remain open throughout their construction, he said. Possible county road projects this summer include work on the Yankee Doodle/Denmark Avenue intersection, as well as intersection reconfigurations along Cliff Road at Johnny Cake Ridge and Nicols roads. But the county may postpone those projects until next year, Matthys said.

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One-year-old Taylor Gordon of Eden Prairie studies the giant rabbit holding her during her visit to the Easter Bunny at Burnsville Center on Wednesday, April 20.

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Earth Day: Help clean up Eagan parks Two events planned this Saturday by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Residents can celebrate Earth Day this year by helping clean up Eagan’s parks at either of two planned events Saturday, April 23. For the ninth year in a row, Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway will hold its Earth Day clean-up project at Patrick Eagan Park. “It’s an opportunity to do our meaningful part for Earth Day, and it’s an opportunity to meet with like-minded, caring citizens in our community,” said Jack Conrad of Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway.

Participants can help pick up trash found along the two miles of trails within the park from 10 a.m. to noon. Ambitious participants are encouraged to bring waders to help clean up the edges of the lake, Conrad said. “All the good stuff is in the reeds down there. That’s where it accumulates,” he said. After the clean up, refreshments will be served and participants will receive vouchers from Cuqui’s Cafe, located at Diffley Road and Highway 3 in Eagan. The park is located behind the Eagan Art House on Lexington Avenue between Diffley and Wescott roads. Participants should bring gloves and work clothes; trash bags will be provided. For more information, visit

www.eagancoregreenway.org. Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan will celebrate a “healthy earth and a healthy you” with its free Earth Day event, which begins at 10 a.m. Participants can stop by the Jensen Lake, Holland Lake or Schulze Beach trailheads for some family-friendly spring cleaning. “Each family that fills up a bag of trash will receive a free coupon for a one-hour kayak or canoe rental,” said Dakota County Parks Education Coordinator Krista Jensen. Gloves and trash bags will be provided, although gloves are one-size-fits-all and may not be suitable for small hands, she said. Participants are encouraged to pack a healthy lunch or enjoy some light refreshments – pretzels, apples, gra-

nola bars – at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center beginning at noon. A free raffle will feature earth-friendly prizes such as refurbished birdhouses, gardening baskets and nursery gift cards. The drawing will be held at 3 p.m. From 1 to 3 p.m., visitors are invited to stay and play with hands-on kids’ activities, free pre-season canoeing and kayaking, fitness walks and more. The event will culminate with Rachael Kroog and Kid Power performing around a campfire from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, call the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center at (651) 554-6530. Erin Johnson is at eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.


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The Burnsville Performing Arts Center is seeking new tenants to fill spaces occupied by Burnsville High School’s Envision Academy. The school district pays $135,000 annually to lease the facilities – money the PAC will lose once the academy closes next school year. Officials at the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District decided to eliminate the magnet program due to declining enrollment. “It will definitely impact our revenue so we want to fully utilize our facility as soon as possible,� said Jon Elbaum, executive director of the PAC. The academy uses the PAC’s dance studio, green room and classrooms about four hours a day and during performances. Otherwise, these spaces are rented

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Officials at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center are seeking new tenants to fill the spaces occupied by Burnsville High School’s Envision Academy. The academy will close at the end of the school year due to lagging enrollment. by other performing arts groups. Several area dance and theater groups have expressed interest in leasing these spaces once the academy closes, Elbaum said. “We are trying to determine what their needs are, and how we can come to an

agreement,� he said. Elbaum said he doubts a single tenant will lease all of the academy’s space. Instead, he expects several performing arts groups will lease the available space. E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

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complaint said. The abuse spanned the years 1997 to 2002, the complaint said. Armenta allegedly molested the second victim when he was watching her one night while the girl’s mother was working. After falling asleep, the girl awoke to find Armenta’s hand under her T-shirt, the complaint said. Afraid, she stayed still and went back to sleep, waking to find him gone, the girl told police. Armenta refused to give a statement when arrested, the complaint said. — John Gessner

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An Eagan man is being charged for allegedly strangling his pregnant girlfriend during an argument until she almost passed out. Calvonzo Daylon Burnett Jr., 20, was charged in Hennepin County District Court with one count of felony domestic assault by strangulation. According to the criminal complaint, Burnett and

his girlfriend, who is three months pregnant, were arguing in his car while parked at her Bloomington residence. The girlfriend told police she believes he is cheating on her, so she threw a glass of water at him. Burnett allegedly grabbed her by the neck with both hands and strangled her until she couldn’t breathe and almost passed out.

He then pushed her out of his car and drove away, the complaint said. Burnett admitted to police that he and his girlfriend were arguing and that he strangled her, but that he let go when she said she couldn’t breathe. If convicted, Burnett faces up to three years in jail and/or a $5,000 fine. Erin Johnson is at eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Town hall meeting set in Eagan Sen. Ted Daley (R-Eagan), Rep. Doug Wardlow (R-Eagan), and Rep. Diane Anderson (R-Eagan), will host a joint Senate District 38 town hall meeting from

6:30 to 8 p.m. on April 25 at the Wescott Library. Constituents are invited to attend. The legislators will share what has been happening at

the Capitol and welcome a discussion of the concerns of the community. The library is located at 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan.

Scoops for Troops set in Eagan The fourth annual Scoops for Troops event will be held in Eagan on Sunday, May 1. The event includes a 5K run and 3K walk held at Lexington/Diffley Fields in Eagan, followed by an ice cream social at Ring Mountain Creamery. The event will raise money for Tribute to the Troops, a volunteer organization that raises funds to benefit soldiers and their families. Money raised will go to the group’s Fallen Heroes Chil-

dren’s Education Fund and the Wounded Heroes Fund Registration and checkin for the run/walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. A pre-run ceremony at noon will feature a military color guard and a short speech and invocation by Jeff Dexter, a former chaplain’s assistant in the Army, followed by the National Anthem. The ice cream social will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at Ring Mountain Creamery, located at 1965 Cliff Lake Road in Eagan.

The event will include live music, celebrity scoopers, and a silent auction. Umbria Gourmet Pizzeria will also sell slices during the ice cream social and donate 50 percent of proceeds to Tribute to the Troops.. Last year’s event raised more than $10,000, according to organizers. The cost of the 5K run is $20 and the 3K walk is $15. To register before the event, visit www.scoopsfortroops.net.

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The Burnsville Medical Alliance, which began in 2005 as an initiative from the city’s Economic Growth Committee to support medical companies wanting to relocate to Burnsville, is spreading its wings. It hopes to attract another 400-500 businesses in the technology sector, including IT companies, high-tech manufacturers and professional service and consulting companies that support technology businesses. “Seven or eight years ago we looked at the strength of the business community and because of Fairview Ridges and its surrounding medical businesses, we decided to make it (growth of the medical industry in Burnsville) a major initiative,� said Skip Nienhaus, economic development coordinator for the city of Burnsville. Since the initiative began, it has brought an additional 250 jobs to Burnsville, 20 existing medical-related businesses have expanded to Burnsville and 24 new medical-related businesses have opened in the city. “There are more companies in Burnsville supplying medical device companies than we were aware of when we began the initiative,� said Nienhaus. The Burnsville Medical Alliance is a collaboration of people dedicated to helping Burnsville’s business community thrive. It is managed by the city of Burnsville, but several people are involved in the initiative, including the Chamber of Commerce president, the Economic Growth Committee and several business owners. “We are there to help any existing companies grow and hope to attract similar types of companies to come to Burnsville,� said Nienhaus. The Burnsville Medical Alliance is not a membership organization, as many people mistakenly believe. The initiative offers free support to all medical-related companies in Burnsville, and soon that will expand into the technology sector as well. It offers networking events and provides

Medical Alliance up-to-date induswas a partnership try information to between Fairview Burnsville’s busiRidges Hospital and ness community. Inver Hills CommuThe Alliance is nity College that rea member of Minsulted in a $192,000 nesota Valley Medgrant from the state Net, a medical marof Minnesota’s Job keting organization Nienhaus Share Partnership in the south metro; LifeScience Alley, a metro- for state-of-the-art cardiac wide medical marketing arrest training for nurses. group, and BioBusiness Al- The training program conliance of Minnesota, which sisted of more specific modpromotes bioscience busi- ules than before, allowing medical personnel to receive ness in the state. Darlene Miller, presi- the most relevant training in dent and CEO of Permac a shorter amount of time, Industries, a medical device thereby saving the hospital manufacturing company money. The Burnsville Medical in Burnsville, has been involved with the city’s initia- Alliance measures success in many ways. tive since its inception. “If we had a company “The Burnsville Medical Alliance has been a strong that picked Burnsville bepartner uniting commu- cause they would have more nity leaders such as City than enough skilled workers Council members, city staff, to choose from, that’s where and CEOs of businesses in we’re going to go; that’s Burnsville for a common where we’re going to stay,� goal of positive growth in said Nienhaus. The initiative is funded the medical industry,� Miller said. “Now I am excited through the state of Minwe have broadened our nesota, and like most nonscope to include STHEM profit organizations, has (Science, Technology, En- faced budget cuts over gineering Healthcare and the last few years. Despite Math) companies. The the economic challenges, more information and sup- Burnsville doesn’t rely on port we can all share and incentives to get businesses provide to bring potential to come to its city. “We are known to be new businesses to Burnsville and to those of us already business friendly,� Nienhere will bring a stronger, haus said. “We continue to push healthier and more finanforward with all of the posicially stable, inviting city.� The decision to incor- tive (things about our city) porate STHEM companies and the hurdles will just go is to support the science, away,� he said of the ecotechnology, engineering nomic challenges. The Burnsville Medical and math training that Burnsville’s School District Alliance is currently tran191 has heavily invested in, sitioning its expansion to along with the nanotech- include STHEM businesses, nology program offered at and a complete changeover Dakota County Technical is expected next month. To learn more about how College in Rosemount. “A lot of cities across the your business can benefit country have similar initia- from the initiative, contact tives,� Nienhaus said. “Ev- Skip Nienhaus at (952) 895ery city does it a bit differ- 4454, or visit www.burnsvilently. In Burnsville, our city lemedical.com. employees are more handson.� Stacey Ackerman is a freeOne success story that lance writer who lives in came from the Burnsville Lakeville.

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Burnsville Center begins renovations

Burnsville Center has begun preparations for a fivemonth, multimillion dollar floor renovation. The first half of the renovation begins on the upper level, with new carpet starting at Sears and continuing towards Macy’s to be completed by June 2011. The second half will start in summer, with

new tile on the lower level and a scheduled completion date of September 2011. Starting now through June, Burnsville Center asks that all early morning walking be done on the lower level of the mall as the upper level of the mall will be closed until 9:30 a.m. The upper level mall entrances

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will be closed until 9:30 a.m. but the lower level doors will open at the normal hours of 7 a.m. Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. All mall entrance doors and levels will be open by 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday. For more information, go online at BurnsvilleCenter. com.

We would like to thank........ Everyone for the beautiful floral arrangements, generous gifts, phone calls, cards and kind words through this difficult time. A special thank you to the Lakeville Fire Department for their incredible support. We would also like to thank the Lakeville Police Department and Allina ambulance team for their quick response and aid. The sudden loss of our husband, dad and grandpa will be difficult to overcome. Your constant thoughts and prayers have helped and will continue to help heal our broken hearts. Thank you from the Family of Barry Christensen

Burnsville Lions Club to host antique appraisal The Burnsville Lions Club will host the Antiques Appraisals Roadshow from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road E., Burnsville. Bring two items. Admission is $10. Eleven expert appraisers will determine values while guests have homemade desserts, coffee and cider. Appraisers include: • Jim Marrinan (folk art, militaria, Oriental, glass, stamps, coins, furniture) • Bonnie Lindberg (fine art, paintings, prints,

sculpture) • Micky Mariette from Touch of Home (general gifts and antiques) • Wally Wegleitner – American sporting collectibles • Marla from Shakopee Trading Post (Native American jewelry, artifacts) • Josh Stevens from A New Day Auctions (toys) • Jay from Jay F. Jeweler (silver, gold, sterling) • Bunny from Bunny’s Antiques (pre-1950s items, costume jewelry) • Derek from AntiQues Minnesota

• Alex Bernstein from Willmatt Hill (icons, art nouveau) Appraisers will have computers. Price books will be available for review. A door prize will be provided by the Burnsville Lions Club for a $50 restaurant gift certificate. The Lions support local projects including eye glasses for needy children, local food shelves, and more. Used eyeglasses will be accepted at the show. For more information, visit http://lionwap.org/ eclub/sites/BURNSVILLE.

Frontier hired to manage, market Burnsville fiber-optic network

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The city of Burnsville has selected Frontier Communications to manage and market its fiber-optic network. The three-year agreement allows Frontier Communications to utilize an unused portion of the city’s fiber-optic network at no cost. In return, the communications company will provide line locate services to Burnsville and market additional unused capacity on the fiber network to other commercial customers on behalf of the city. As part of the agreement, revenue collected from the leasing of additional fiber capacity will be shared 50/50 between the city and Frontier Communications. Burnsville staff will also

The 2011 Burnsville Community Prayer Breakfast will be held at 6:45 a.m. Friday, April 29, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center in Burnsville’s Heart of the City. City officials from Burnsville and other prominent state and local political, judicial, and business leaders plan to come together for this community event. This year’s keynote speaker is former pro football player John Campbell. All are welcome to attend this leadership breakfast event. For availability and information, call (952) 435-3890 or e-mail BurnsvillePrayerBreakfast@frontiernet.net or visit www.BurnsvilleCommunityPrayerBreakfast.com.

have a single point of contact with Frontier for management and maintenance of the fiber network on a day-to-day basis. Operational since 2009, Burnsville’s fiber network interconnects municipal utility and related governmental facilities. The network is currently used primarily for connecting and monitoring the city’s well and pumping stations. Under the agreement, the fiber network will remain the property of the city of Burnsville. The agreement gives Frontier the ability to deliver high-speed data services to commercial customers in the northern Burnsville area.

Obituaries Ahlberg Roslansky Andrew Eriksson Ahlberg was born at 2:06p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Monday, April 4, in Los Gatos, Calif., to Erik Ahlberg and Tami Ahlberg nee Roslansky of Tokyo, Japan. He weighed 9 pounds, 8.2 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Sister Kjerstin is two and a-half years old. Uncle Jon and Aunt Amy Roslansky and cousin Royden of River Falls, Wis. Grandparents are Bill Ahlberg of Apple Valley, Connie Nelson Ahlberg of Burnsville, and Dan and Connie Roslansky of Burnsville. Great-grandparents are Barb Goor of Ham Lake, Harold and Helen Husen of Osseo and Willard Nelson of Grand Marais.

Roslansky Nemec Royden Robert Roslansky was born at 5:12 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Tuesday, April 12, in River Falls, Wis., to Jon Roslansky and Amy Roslansky nee Nemec of River Falls, Wis. He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and was 22 inches long. Aunt and uncle Tami and Erik Ahlberg and cousins Kjerstin and Andrew of Tokyo, Japan. Uncle and aunt Scott and Kaye Nemec and cousin Brayden of Brookfield, Wis. Grandparents are Brad and Sandy Nemec of Somerset, Wis. and Dan and Connie Roslansky of Burnsville. Great-grandparents are Barb Goor of Ham Lake, Harold and Helen Husen of Osseo and Jackie Nemec of Wausau, Wis.

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Age 78 of Burnsville passed away on April 4, 2011 at Augustana Health Care Center. He is survived by son Dave (Deb) Hanson of Lakeville, and daughters Debbi Hanson (Reed Beckler) of Burnsville and LeeAnn (Mark) Zeipelt of Monticello; 6 grandchildren, Lindsey, Joe, Danny, Zach, Carrie, and Robby. Dick was born Aug. 7, 1932 to Ernest and Betty Hanson in Austin, MN. He graduated from Macalaster College in St Paul where he met and married Joy (Lund) Hanson. Dick worked in property management with Dayton's Property, Baker Properties and Hennepin County. Dick assisted in developing the first senior cooperative housing of its kind in the country, 7500 York in Edina. From there, he founded Realife Cooperative Housing. He had a passion for working with people, and enthusiastically opened over 30 Realife Cooperatives throughout the Midwest. He was actively involved in the Burnsville Community coaching basketball and serving on the School Board. He had a great sense of humor, enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with his family. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Fri., April 22 at Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave. S. in Edina (952-924-4100).

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Hittner - Ashwell Morgan Claire Hittner, daughter of Keith & Sheila Hittner, Monica Lindgren of Eagan, MN, and Elliott Charles Ashwell, son of Barry and Susan Ashwell of Burnsville, MN, announce their marriage. The wedding took place on February 18, 2011, in Los Cabos, Mexico. Morgan is a 2010 graduate of the University of St. Thomas, with a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work. Elliott is a 2007 graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelors Degree in Business and Marketing. The newlyweds have been together for 11 years and currently reside in St. Paul.

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Hohbach Heinen Gretchen Hohbach and Jeff Heinen of Grapevine, TX announce their engagement. Gretchen is a 2000 graduate of Lakeville High School and Augustana College, and is the daughter of Nancy Webb of Lakeville and Jeff Hohbach of Shakopee. She is employed by Parago, Inc. as a Vendor Manager. Jeff is a 2000 graduate of New Prague High School and North Dakota State University, and is the son of Sheila and Tim Heinen of New Prague. He is employed by Weis Builders as a Senior Project Manager. A June 25, 2011 wedding is planned in Minneapolis.

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Opinion Thisweek Columnist Commissioner Cassellius urges changes to teacher license renewal process by Joe Nathan THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Last week, Minnesota Commissioner of Education Brenda Cassellius met with the editorial board of ECM Publishers in Coon Rapids and recommended major, thoughtful changes in the way Minnesota teachers are evaluated. She also questioned how well principals have been trained to do this. Improving teacher assessment is part of the top seven priorities for the commissioner and Gov. Mark Dayton. I think she is right to urge greater attention to a teacher’s license renewal. Education Minnesota, the statewide teacher union, agrees changes are needed in evaluating teachers. In a recent statement sent to me, the union asserts, “Min-

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to support and develop teachers. Many teachers go years without a performance review. A stronger evaluation system is essential to help teachers be more effective.� Agreeing with this concern, Republican legislators have urged regular assessment of each Minnesota teacher. They suggest using factors including whether the teacher produces improved student achievement. Cassellius suggested tying evaluation to the license renewal process. Minnesota teachers are required to car-

ry out various activities and document, generally over a five-year period, that they have gained enough knowledge to be allowed to continue teaching. This is done through taking workshops and classes in various areas, totaling at least 125 hours of work. Under the approach suggested by Cassellius, Minnesota teachers also would have to take a test of professional knowledge in their field. Cassellius would supplement this with a “locally defined� group of assessments. That could include review by other teachers, videos of their work, surveys of students and determination of whether students in the teacher’s classroom are making progress. According to Cassellius,

currently “principals are not trained well enough to evaluate teachers.� So the state needs to help principals develop the skills and knowledge needed to help evaluate teachers. The commissioner says many principals agree that they need “further training� to do this well. The kind of evaluation that the commissioner recommended would have considerable consequences for a teacher. An ineffective teacher would lose not only her or his job, but also the license to teach anywhere in a Minnesota public school. This would transform license renewal from a relatively unexamined process. Cassellius believes that more effective assessment of teachers “is an area where (she and the gover-

nor) are seeking agreementâ€? with Republican legislators. Legislators and the commissioner are right to make this a priority. Lonnie Hartley, Education Minnesota’s press secretary, recently sent me a statement explaining that the group recommends changing teacher evaluation to, among other things: • train evaluators; • require school districts and teacher unions to negotiate “an annual teacher evaluation process or implement a plan developed by the Minnesota Department of Educationâ€?; • require “multiple measures of student learning, which could include test results, to be taken into account as evaluation componentsâ€?; and • create a three-year

evaluation cycle involving a teacher growth plan, review by other teachers and “at least one formal evaluation by a school administrator.� Details of evaluation proposals vary among the commissioner, Republican legislators, and the teachers’ union. However, each agrees that improving teaching evaluation is vital. Minnesota students will benefit if these groups find common ground.

He failed to schedule any meetings for the first several months after the election, even after he was sworn in. Further, the occasional meetings he held haven’t been public; constituents have to wait in line until Wardlow is done talking with the folks at the head of the line. They can’t easily hear what is being discussed with those who are ahead in line. But this is a democracy, and there should be no secrecy about what gets said in public meetings with constituents. This should be true for state Sen. Ted Daley as well. But these incumbents don’t want constituents to find out their deficiencies in public, though they are willing at least to meet with people one at a time. The incumbent Rep. Diane Anderson from District 38A has been

even less forthcoming in holding any meetings at all. By contrast, their predecessors, state Rep. Mike Obermueller, state Sen. Jim Carlson and state Rep. Sandra Masin held frequent public meetings in which all in attendance could hear each question and answer. If an informed electorate is any goal of a smoothly functioning democracy, this area is just one of the examples of foot-dragging these new incumbents have indulged in to prevent voters from discovering what goes on behind closed doors at the Capitol. I’m concerned about issues such as wealthy taxpayers paying their fair share (percentage) of total state taxes. But these elusive incumbents have been strangely reticent about that.

think that one adult can effectively serve 50 students is unbelievable. As an educational assistant, I was involved with students in grades seven through nine. The majority of my school day was to assist 30 ninth-grade students. Our school year goal was to have these students finish their core classes (needed for high school graduation) with a passing grade. These core classes were mainstream classes. Many of the students I assisted needed an advocate to voice the struggles they were having to the classroom teacher or often I would re-teach the lesson to their English comprehension level. I was saddened when my position was cut due to budget problems and I know the elimination of my position added to the responsibilities of the ESL teacher. Please re-consider this drastic change. Many of the children whose lives will be affected do not have parents who can advocate for their children because they do not speak the language fluently. These students need the support of an ESL teaching staff that is not overwhelmed with a high number of students. Please do not change the ESL student/teacher ratio to 50 to 1 in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage schools.

year (plus benefits) and then five months later saying the job is just too large for one person? Even though one person had done the job for years with more employees and students? Well, in District 191 the answer was easy: Audit the department, reorganize and hire two more administrators (director of labor relations and employee development coordinator at $90,000 each plus benefits). The HR director actually posted the jobs on Jan. 7, although the School Board didn’t approve the positions (unanimously) on Jan. 20. Can you say “wag the dog�? Check out the meeting online (isd191.org). Predicated on this policy, it then makes sense that the district is now going to hire more administrative staffing (director of instruction and special education administrators). All the while, staff, children and community are asked to do more with less. The recent layoffs in clerical, secretarial, cooks, custodial, EAs, tech EAs, the tech office and 120 teachers speak volumes to the “vision� the district leaders are establishing. All the layoffs are staff who deal directly with children. All the new administrative positions do not work directly with children. Done and done. Let your voice be heard and speak up for the kids. Contact your School Board members today and ask them to stop increasing the administration staff, while cutting programs and staff that have direct contact with children. You can visit the district website (www. isd191.org) or call (952) 707-2000.

Joe Nathan is a former public school teacher, administrator, PTA president, and now directs the Center for School Change at Macalester College. He can be reached at jnathan@macalester.edu. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters A small kindness To the editor: I am writing today to say thank you to a member of our community that did something very thoughtful for my class, which really made our day. On Tuesday, April 12, my students and classroom staff did a walking field trip to Andy’s Market. (I am the Severe/Profound Special Education teacher at Eastview High School. It was a morning when the MCA tests were being performed. Because we sometimes have a hard time being quiet, we decided to go walking.) While we were there, we had a chance to buy a snack and socialize with different people we saw. One anonymous customer bought my students a $10 gift card to

use for buying more snacks. It was presented to us by the cashier. To that anonymous customer: Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Your simple act of kindness made our day. KAREN PACHAN Eastview High School

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain To the editor: A letter writer rushed to defend incumbent state Rep. Doug Wardlow, who falsely claimed during his campaign that he would hold weekly meetings if elected. The writer tried to say Wardlow was doing just that. Sadly that is not the case.

LARRY KOENCK Eagan

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ESL staff cuts To the editor: I was dismayed to read in the Star Tribune on April 13 of the proposed budget cuts to ESL staffing for ISD 191 for school year 2011-12. To even consider having 50 ESL students per one ESL teacher seems mind-boggling. As a former ESL volunteer in ISD 191 for six years and as an ESL educational assistant for three years, I have directly seen the impact an ESL teacher has on a student. They are not only teaching English, but introducing students to American culture. They are often a resource for the parents as they begin life in a new country. Many times they are the only English-speaking liaison the student has to serve them in school. To

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Sports Standings

Golfers hoping to warm up

Baseball Team

Conference W L Burnsville 4 1 Lakeville South 3 1 Eastview 3 1 Eagan 3 2 Prior Lake 2 2 Apple Valley 2 2 Lakeville North 2 3 B Jefferson 2 3 Rosemount 1 3 B Kennedy 0 4

Overall W L 5 2 3 1 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 5 2 3 1 4

Few practice rounds have stunted team’s growth by Andy Rogers

day ahead of Rosemount and Bloomington Kennedy. “We need to shoot lower scores Golf courses take pride being open early in the season, but this — at least mid to high 70s to be competitive in our conference,” has been a bit much. There have been few playable coach Larry Opatz said. days during the past two weeks for the varsity boys golf teams leaving Rosemount teams practicing indoors. Head coach Kyle Fredrickson “We’re just hoping to get feels the team has the tenacity and through it,” Eagan coach Brian work ethic to compete in the South Johnson said. “There’s nothing like Suburban Conference. Captains hitting the ball outside. Sam Reber, Charlie Frahm and During the South Suburban Josh Doyle along with Ryan Sword Conference meet on Monday, can play in all kinds of weather. Eagan finished fourth behind “The worse the weather, the betEastview, Bloomington Jefferson ter it is for us,” Fredrickson said. and Lakeville South. “Our boys practice and play hard.” The next conference meet is on If they can shore up their depth Wednesday at the Wilds in Prior and gain some more confidence, Lake. It was rescheduled from Fredrickson feels the Irish will be April 20 because there was snow on near the top of the scoreboard. the course. . Eagan was excited to get back on the course after finishing sev- Eastview enth as a team in Class AAA in One of the top golfers in the 2010. Three of the top six play- state, Max Tylke, will take another ers are back on the course for the swing for the Lightning this season. Wildcats. Jack Kaupa, who hit a 75 He was already co-medalist at at the conference meet, joins Nick the River Oaks Invitational on and Derick Kuchera as the golfers April 10 helping his team win the with state tournament experience. team title. “They’re hanging in there,” Tylke is joined by Sam ChrisJohnson said. “They’ve got a great tian, who also has had success at attitude. The scores have been all many levels, finishing 14th at state right, but they always want to get a in 2010. little better, which is admirable.” Tylke and Christian are the reTyler Pahl will help replace some maining members from the 2009 of the top scores from last year’s squad that went to state as a team. seniors. He shot a 76 at Minnesota They’ll have Erik Edsten and Valley. Max Smith to try to get back in 2011. Burnsville The boys won the first South The Blaze have a deep lineup Suburban Conference meet on with may returning golfers such as Monday with a 305 team score Trevor Nielsen, David Dushane, finishing five strokes ahead of Luc Reiners, Evan Munyon, and Bloomington Jefferson and 11 in Tony Graves. front of Lakeville South. The team was eighth at the South Suburban Conference meet Andy Rogers is at at Minnesota Valley on Mon- andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Saturday, April 23 • Bloomington Jefferson at Prior Lake, noon • Eagan vs. Blake in Grand Rapids, 1 p.m. • Eagan at Grand Rapids, 4 p.m. Monday, April 25 • Lakeville South at Rosemount, 4:15 p.m. • Burnsville at Bloomington Kennedy, 4:15 p.m. • Eastview at Bloomington Jefferson, 4:15 p.m. • Prior Lake at Lakeville North, 4:15 p.m. • Eagan at Apple Valley, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 • Apple Valley at Lakeville South , 4:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Burnsville, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 • Lakeville North at Eastview, 4:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Bloomington Kennedy, 4:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Eagan, 4:15 p.m. • Apple Valley at Prior Lake, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Burnsville, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28 • Bloomington Kennedy at Lakeville North , 4:15 p.m. • Eastview at Apple Valley, 4:15 p.m. • Eagan Lakeville at South, 4:15 p.m. • Burnsville at Bloomington Jefferson, 4:15 p.m.

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Eastview’s Erik Edsten drives during a South Suburban Conference meet at Minnesota Valley Golf Course on April 18. The Lightning won the meet with a combinded score of 305.

Softball Team

Conference W L Burnsville 5 0 B Jefferson 4 1 Lakeville North 3 2 Eagan 2 2 Prior Lake 2 2 Eastview 2 2 Lakeville South 2 3 Apple Valley 1 3 B Kennedy 0 3 Rosemount 0 3

Overall W L 6 0 5 1 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 0 3 0 3

Monday, April 25 • Eagan at Apple Valley, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Rosemount, 4:15 p.m. • Prior Lake at Lakeville North, 4:15 p.m. • Burnsville at Bloomington Kennedy, 4:15 p.m. • Eastview at Bloomington Jefferson, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 • Apple Valley at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Eagan, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 • Apple Valley at Prior Lake, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North at Eastview, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville South at Burnsville, 4:15 p.m. • Rosemount at Eagan, 4:15 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Bloomington Kennedy, 5:45 p.m. Friday, April 29 • Eagan, Bloomington Jefferson, Lakeville North at North St. Paul tournament • Bloomington Kennedy at Rosemount, 4:15 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse

Photo by Rick Orndorf

Burnsville’s Luc Reiners putts at Minnesota Valley Golf Course on April 18 during a South Suburban Conference meet. The Blaze finished in eighth.

Wild-Irish lacrosse has high hopes this season by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Saturday, April 23 • Rochester Mayo at Rosemount, noon • Blake at Burnsville, 7 p.m. Monday, April 25 • Eagan at Apple Valley, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 • Bloomington Kennedy at Lakeville South, 5:30 p.m. • Rosemount at Bloomington Jefferson, 6 p.m. • Eagan at Burnsville, 7:30 p.m. • Eastview at Prior Lake, 7:30 p.m. • Lakeville North at Apple Valley, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28 • Prior Lake at Rosemount, 7 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Monday, April 25 • EHS / RHS at Apple Valley, 5:30 p.m. • Park at Bloomington Jefferson, 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 • Lakeville North at Apple Valley, 5:30 p.m. • EHS / RHS at Burnsville, 5:30 p.m. • Eastview at Prior Lake, 6 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Owatonna, 7 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Lakeville South, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 • Eastview at Hill-Murray School, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28 • Burnsville Bloomington at Jefferson, 6 p.m. • EHS / RHS at Lakeville North , 7:30 p.m.

Boys Tennis Monday, April 25 • Rosemount at Burnsville, 3:30 p.m. • Lakeville South at Eastview, 3:30 p.m. • Henry Sibley at Eagan, 4 p.m. • Minneapolis Washburn at Bloomington Jefferson, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 • Burnsville at Apple Valley, 3:30 p.m. • Lakeville South at Prior Lake, 3:30 p.m. • Lakeville North at Rosemount, 3:30 p.m. • Eastview at Bloomington Jefferson, 3:30 p.m. • Eagan at Bloomington Kennedy, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 • East Ridge at Bloomington Kennedy, 3:30 p.m. • Northfield at Eastview, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 28 • Burnsville at Eagan, 3:30 p.m. • Bloomington Kennedy at Eastview, 3:30 p.m. • Bloomington Jefferson at Lakeville North, 3:30 p.m. • Rosemount at Lakeville South, 3:30 p.m. • Apple Valley at Prior Lake, 3:30 p.m.

After a few years of building a varsity lacrosse program, the Eagan/Rosemount girls team had a breakthrough in 2010. The girls put together a 12-4 record and made it to the Section 3 semifinals for the first time. With 14 returning varsity players, the Wild-Irish have another year of high expectations ahead of them. “We should be in the mix to compete for a top spot in the conference and in Section 3,” said coach Jeff Smith. The team’s top two leading scorers, Simone Haugen and Cassie Miller, are back on the field along with several of their teammates from 2010 including Taylor Budge, Abi Rodstein, Hannah O’Donnell, Sydney Lubeley, Jessica Hasslinger, Maddie Johnson, Kate Sullivan, Emma Murray, Lisa Crow, Chelsea Nelson, Kourtney Mitchell and Katelyn Paget. “We will get our chances to score,” Smith said. “Returning players are excel-

lent leaders and know how to help bring a team together.”

Apple Valley With eight returning starters and four of the top five scorers back, the Eagles have some positivity flowing through the organization. “Every year we strive to be better (and) improve our record,” said coach Alexandra Ross. “This year we are looking towards state. If we keep working hard and play with confidence, we have a chance of winning our section.” All-Conference defender and captain Jenaye Coleman joins Liz Hermes, Hannah Segar and Anna Edgren, who were the team’s high scorers last year. With some help from veterans Katrina Vogelgesang, Lexie Case, Hayley Huotari and Marina Gabor, they hope to combine into a winning product. Newcomer Chloe Moser should give the team a boost. She moved from DelaSee Lacrosse, 7A

Lightning hope to stay the course Eastview girls golf looking to make another trip to state by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

With several of the top girls in the state, the Eastview girls golf team is counting on some low scores and high places in 2011. The girls finished in sixth place at state last June. “Overall, we look better and stronger than we did last year,” head coach Bob Boldus said. “We’ll wait and see when we get on the course and play a little bit more. From beginning to end last year we saw big improvements, and we’re ahead of where we were at this point last year.” The girls know what they have in their golf bag and they want to make sure the rest of the state knows. “I know they’re setting their goals high,” Boldus said. “I don’t have to talk them into being a state contender. They’re leading that charge.” Last year’s runner-up at state, Sara Detlefsen, is ready for another round, although she could be in and out of the lineup with American Junior Golf Association events. “I don’t know what that means for her yet,” Boldus said. “There’s a big event during the state tournament in Rochester and

there will be several (Division I) coaches on hand to watch.” Kristine Opatz will take the lead in her absence as one of the top golfers in the South Suburban Conference. “She’s playing really well,” Boldus said. “She’ll be leading the team in a lot of our events.” They’re joined by Samantha Peterson and Shannon Deutsch, who both golfed at state in 2010, along with newcomers Madeleine Paulsen and Madison Roe. “Team-wise we look really good,” Boldus said. “Adding in Paulson and Row really helps.” In an early-season invitational on April 11, Eastview finished second at the Minnesota Valley Invite behind Eden Prairie; Eagan was third and Apple Valley fourth. Boldus feels the South Suburban Conference schedule should provide some serious competition this season. Rosemount has Molly Flynn and Eagan has Jordy Drenttel back. Both played at state last June. “We’ll see,” Boldus said. “Lakeville North always comes up with something and Lakeville South was looking strong. See Golf, 7A

Wildcats look to maintain their swing Eagan boys tennis hopes to remain competitive after finishing second at state in 2010 by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Eagan boys tennis team is hoping to pick up where it left off last year. The Wildcats were runner-up at state last June. Although the team lost three of its best players in Justin Abrams (who plays for Bradley University), Logan Petersen (playing at Gustavus Adolphus) and AJ Lutovsky, head coach Scott Nichols feels another run in the Wildcats. “This year Eagan hopes to place first or second in the strong South Suburban Conference and make a run in the section and return to state,” Scott Nichols said. The Wildcats are at their best when it’s one-on-one. “We have a strong and deep singles lineup,” Scott Nichols said. Scott Nichols highlighted the leadership of the team’s three captains – Brady Radermacher, Jeff Smith and Brendan Hollidge. Hollidge, Drew Nichols (who is undefeated so far at No. 4) and Zach Ekstein join the singles lineup with Radermacher. “Radermacher and Zach are switching off No. 1 singles for now,” Scott Nichols said. “Both are very strong.” Ben Ekstein and Smith lead the doubles lineup, which is filled with underclassmen. “We have many new doubles players in the lineup with several players from last year’s (junior varsity) team filling in the doubles positions,” Nichols said.

Rosemount tennis

ing the Rosemount boys team, which has been an adjustment. “Unlike the fall, this weather factor is new to me and has been a challenge,” Beck said. Matt Baker leads the way at No. 1 singles for the Irish for another year along with Stu Hatlen and Will Holcomb with several years of combined varsity experience between them. They’re joined by Sean Hatlen, Dominic Olhoff and Jordan Randall. “We hope to finish in the mid to upper ranking in conference play,” Beck said. “Our goal for this season is to improve our doubles play, especially their net game to help win close matches.”

Eastview The Lightning feature Will Biernat, who qualified for the state singles tournament last year as a sophomore. “Will looks much improved over last year,” his coach, Jeff Olsen, said. His win total might not show it playing Mounds View’s Wyatt McCoy, one of the top players in the country, and the No. 1 player from South Dakota. “We will be interested in how he competes in our conference,” Olsen said. Some of Eastview’s key returners include Nishaan Pal, Aaron Larson, Dan Falkenberg, Matt Haugdahl and the team’s top doubles option, Sam Cychosz . With the addition of Brandon and Tommy Vang, the Lightning’s goals are lofty. “Win the Conference, win the sections and go to state,” Olsen said. “Things so far our going well. We will know in the next two weeks just how good we really are.”

Rogers is at Girls tennis coach Dana Andy Beck has taken over coach- andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.


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Lacrosse/from 6A ware and brought some East Coast varsity experience with her. Still, the team is young, with 12 of the 20 varsity players in the junior class, but most of them have been starters since they were freshmen. With three years of playing together, they have already developed more chemistry than most of their opponents. “These girls have spent three years working hard and they’re ready to not be looked at as the underdogs,� Ross said. “We have a chance to have a great season.�

Burnsville

a little slow while the players get use to the new systems being introduced on both offense and defense. But I am confident that by the end of the season they will be playing at the top of their game.� They do have some varsity players with experience, including Logan Loftus, Katie Vinje and Sarah Chacos. “Not only are all three of them extremely talented on the field, but they are all great leaders for the team,� Windhorst said. Raw talent fills up the rest of the lineup and Windhorst has spent most of April seeing where all the pieces fit together. “Our goals for the season are to build team camaraderie, get each player’s skills to the best of their ability and to make the Blaze a team to be reckoned with,� Windhorst said.

A new coach and several new players look to give the Blaze a new focus in 2011. “Our practices have been tough and focused,� said coach Sara Windhorst. Rogers is at “The players are learning to Andy work as a single unit. I ex- andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. pect the season to start off

Sports Briefs DCTC hosting Healthy Knight run

Early bird registration cost is $15 by April 29 and $20 after that. Forms can be Dakota County Techni- printed off online at: http:// cal College in Rosemount blogs.dctc.edu/youblue/ is hosting a Healthy Knight files/2011/02/hk5kreg.pdf. Run on May 5. The one-mile run begins at 4 p.m., five-kilometer run at 4:30 p.m. and walkers at 4:45 p.m. Participants will receive a T-shirt along with a race bag full of coupons from Eastview’s Frank Veldvarious businesses. man has been named one

of six finalists for the St. Paul Downtown Lion’s Club Male Athlete of the Year. Veldman has been a key member of the football, basketball and track and field programs the last four years, including state tournament appearances with his football and basketball teams and three-straight top-five finishes at state in track and field in the high jump, long jump and triple jump. He will be attending

North Dakota State University on a football scholarship next year. The St. Paul Lions award has been awarded to athletes including Paul Molitor, Dave Winfield and Joe Mauer. Previous finalists for the award from Eastview include John Shevlin, Jake Machacek, Jamie Broback, Brianna Hassett, Brittnye McSparron and Sam Mehr. The awards will be presented at a banquet at noon May 17 at the Prom Center in Oakdale.

golfers with two years of varsity experience in Lauren Kerr, Erin Nanne, Jessica Reagan and Maren Kleopfer. “All of them saw significant playing time last year so they know what they need to shoot to be competitive,� coach John Christiansen said. “They

spent a lot of time in the summer improving their games.� With some consistency the Eagles hope this is the year they can get into the upper reaches of the conference. “In the past five to seven years we have taken baby steps as a program on get-

ting better,� Christiansen “We can do that but we need to continue to get better as the season goes along.�

Veldman named finalist for Lion’s Male Athlete of the Year

Golf/from 6A “Whoever put in the most time during the offseason will stand out. It takes a lot of time to master all the shots. You can’t just play for two months.�

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Thisweekend After-school standup Metcalf Comedy Club offers junior high students a chance to polish their punchlines by Andrew Miller THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

It’s three in the afternoon, and Chris Adams is advising one of his students to focus on dog slobber. The student, Metcalf Junior High eighth-grader Tyler Schultz, has just delivered a rant about dogs and all the disgusting things they do. Adams wants him to zero in on the funny. “I think you can exaggerate the slobber part,� says Adams. “I want you to come up with weird, crazy images of what dog slobber is like.� Odd instructions from a teacher – but not out of place at a meeting of the Metcalf Comedy Club. Adams, a social studies teacher at the school who’s performed as a standup comic since college, founded the after-school club earlier this year. The idea is to give students a chance to try their hands at standup – and to give potential class clowns a way to redirect those screwball impulses into performance art. “I see a lot of attention-

seeking behavior from students in class – I can sympathize because when I was in junior high I was the same way,� said Adams, who attended Falcon Ridge Junior High and Eastview High School in Apple Valley. “I wanted to provide a place where they could channel that energy into creative focus, and not get into trouble.� The club has about 15 members and meets weekly on Thursdays after school. Students learn basic jokewriting and performance essentials such as how to hold the microphone and how to pace yourself in front of an audience. They do comedy-writing exercises, rehearse their material, get feedback from Adams and other club members and, if time allows, watch YouTube clips of their favorite comics – Gabriel Iglesias, Dane Cook, Mitch Hedberg, Daniel Tosh. The students are given notebooks in which they’re to jot down all the zany things that pop into their heads during the school day. The notebooks, Adams

said, provide an alternative to noisy classroom disruptions. “We’ve got a lot of kids who talk in the middle of class,� said Adams. “I tell the kids: ‘Write it down, bring it to the workshop, let us help you make it funny.’ � Eighth-grader Luis Velez said he likes the opportunities the club offers to build a repertoire of jokes and try them out in front of an audience of his peers. “I think it’s kind of cool – they give you excellent criticism, and it’s good to have that kind of feedback,� he said. “We learn how to not be shy in front of people, we get to work on material, and it’s a great way to have fun.� The budding comics will be taking their routines out of the classroom and onto the stage at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at the MinneHaHa Comedy Club in Shakopee. Each student will have five minutes in the spotlight. “It’s an open mic – it could be hit, it could be miss,� Adams said. “But the kids are excited about it.�

Photos by Andrew Miller

Above: Eighth-grader Luis Velez delivers his standup routine to other members of the Metcalf Comedy Club at a club meeting April 14. Velez says he likes the chance to try out his jokes in front of peers. “I think it’s kind of cool – they give you excellent criticism, and it’s good to have that kind of feedback,� he said. At left: Metcalf Comedy Club founder Chris Adams (right) passes the mic to eighth-grader Hide Anderson during a meeting of the club.

Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

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Dakota Valley Symphony will present its fourth annual Young Artists’ Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. The symphony held auditions this past winter for student musicians. Eighteen-year-old pianist Leo Wexler-Mann of St. Paul was chosen as the soloist for this year’s concert. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $5 for students. They can be purchased at the box office, or through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.

Dakota City’s second annual World War II historical re-enactment event will take place Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dakota City Heritage Village in Farmington. More than 20 living history organizations will portray American, British, Canadian, Russian and German soldiers. Events will include a European Theater battle, firing and field demonstrations plus a dance. New this year will be a 1940s fashion show and home front displays by the Lakeville and Rosemount historical societies. Food and beverages will be available. A symposium will feature speakers including Liz Stohfus, one of 1,200 World War II WASP pilots, and Yogi Punsh, who served with a German artillery unit. Admission will be $5 for those 13 years and older, $3 for ages 3 through 12 and $10 per carload. Children under 3 will enter free. Dakota City is at 4008 220th St. W. on the fairgrounds in Farmington. For information, visit www.dakotacity.org or call Boorom at (612) 432-2231 or Dakota City at (651) 460-8050.

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The South Metro Chorale will present “In the Presence of Angelsâ€? concerts on the following dates: • April 29, 7:30 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 12508 Lynn Ave., Savage. • April 30, 7:30 p.m., All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. • May 1, 4 p.m., Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students. Find more information about the concerts and South Metro Chorale at www.southmetrochorale. org.

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The Pan Asian Dance Festival will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at Burnsville Performing Arts An exhibit titled “Beer Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Admission is $5. Me! Breweries of Scott For more information, call (612) 376-7715 or visit www. County� will open at the panasianartsalliance.org. Scott County Historical Society at 6:30 p.m. on April 28. The opening will include a beer tasting and presenta tion by Doug Hoverson, author of “Land of Amber

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Comedy for Caring Chicago’s famed Second City will provide entertainment during Comedy for Caring, the Burnsville Rotary’s annual community fundraising event, to be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. A pre-show party will include live and silent auctions, complimentary appetizers and a drink, and the sounds of Real Big Band, an 18-piece jazz ensemble. Doors open at 6 p.m. In addition, an online auction will run April 15-29 at www.BiddingForGood. com/BurnsvilleRotary. Tickets are $35. VIP seating with a cast meetand-greet is $75. Tickets are available at the box office, ticketmaster.com or (800) 982-2787.


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Minnesota Life College, Richfield, and Old Friend Productions of Rosemount will present “Count it All Joy� followed by “They Wrote the Songs� at 3 p.m. on May 8 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at the arts center for $15. For more information call the center at (952) 985-4640 or visit the theater website at www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/index.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center will host a spoken word master class from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 25, at the Eagan Community Center. The workshop, led by poet Sierra DeMulder, is free and open to teens and adults (a $5 donation is suggested). To register, call (651) 454-9412.

ISD 191 Community Education & The Play’s the Thing Productions are offering “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.� Summer Musical Theatre Camp for children ages 7-17 at Eagle Ridge Junior High School in Savage July 11 through Aug. 10, with performances on the main stage of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center Aug. 11-13. To register or for more information visit www.communityed191.org or call (952) 707-4150.

Children’s concert is May 7 Caponi Art Park Allegro Choral Academy will present “Celebrate Comfounder to be feted munity� at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Shepherd of the Val-

Caponi Art Park in ley Church in Apple Valley. Tickets are available at the door Eagan will host a public ($8 for adults, $6 for seniors/students). For more informaopen house from 1 to 4 p.m. tion, visit www.allegroca.org. Saturday, May 7, to celebrate the 90th birthday of Anthony Caponi, its founder and artistic director. The birthday party and spring open house will also celebrate the reopening of Caponi Art Park and Learning Center for its 2011 season. Visitors can explore Caponi Art Park, eat some cake, and enjoy familyfriendly activities. A formal presentation honoring Caponi will occur at 1:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. More information is available at www.caponiartThe 2011 Art and All park.org/birthday. That Jazz Festival is accepting applications from artists age 18 and older interested in displaying and selling their artwork at the festival Saturday, Aug. 20, in BurnsProfessional speaker Terry ville’s Nicollet Commons Hitchcock of Prior Lake will Park. kick off “An Evening with Artists will be accepted American Heroes – Noththrough jury selection based ing is Impossible Tour� with on quality, originality, aes- Santana lead vocalist Alex thetic design, and presenta- Ligertwood at 8 p.m. Sunday, tion. May 1, at the Mediterranean The guidelines and ap- Cruise Cafe, 12500 Nicollet plication are available at Ave., Burnsville. www.burnsvilleartjazz.com. Hitchcock is the author Application, materials, and of “A Father’s Odyssey: 75 jury fee must all be received Marathons in 75 Consecutive by Friday, May 27. Days� and the subject of a reThe festival is also search- cently released documentary, Photos by Rick Orndorf ing for one piece of artwork “My Run,� narrated by Billy Eastview High School in Apple Valley will present the to act as the representa- Bob Thorton, which will be musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie� at 7:30 p.m. April 29 tive image for the festival. previewed at the event. His and 30. Set in the Roaring Twenties when bobbing your hair A small stipend is available book will be available before and rolling your stockings was considered daring, the play and the festival application and after the film preview. tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved fee will be waived for the Ligertwood will perform to the city in search of a new life for herself. More photos accepted artist. A represen- with his band Headliner. The from the show can be found at www.ThisweekLive.com. tation of jazz must be the evening also will include door focus of the artwork (may prizes, a silent auction and a be literal or abstract). Inter- book signing for charity. ested artists should contact Tickets are $25 at the door Alejandra Pelinka at ale@ and online at www.headlinerburnsvilleartjazz.com. band.com.

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Ron Tilson, the Minnesota Zoo’s conservation director and a world-renowned tiger expert, will retire from his post at the zoo on Earth Day, April 22. Tilson has been at the Apple Valley zoo since 1984 and has held positions in research, biological programs and conservation. He is currently responsible for the zoo’s endangered species and field conservation programs. Tilson’s career achievements include starting the Sumatran Tiger Conservation Program; coordinating the Tiger Species Survival Plan for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which manages almost 400 tigers living in 120 North American zoos; and serving as senior technical advisor to the State Forestry Administration of China to develop recovery options

for South China tigers. For work in tiger conservation, Tilson and his colleagues were awarded the AZA’s international conservation award in 1995 and 2004. “I have had the distinction and pleasure of spending my entire professional career in the company of the most magnificent beast on Earth, ranging from conserving wild tigers in Asian forests to improving their daily care in AZA zoos to reducing irresponsible ownership in private homes,� said Tilson. “I look forward to the next adventure.� Tilson, who is also a professor in the Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Department at the University of Minnesota, plans to continue his conservation work as a senior advisor to the Minnesota Zoo Foundation.

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BHS auto students accelerate to state C L A S S I F I E D S Burnsville High School seniors Randy Nagel and Tyler Derrick to compete in 2011 state automotive competition by Jessica Harper THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The clock ticks down as Randy Nagel and Tyler Derrick of Burnsville High School examine a 2012 Ford Mustang’s hoses and wires. A hose is plugged. Derrick races to the parts department for a new one – 40 minutes remaining. More than half of the competition has passed, and the duo must hurry. This is, in essence, what Nagel and Derrick will face on May 4 at the statewide 2011 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition at Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park. “We’re really looking forward to it,� Derrick said. “It’s the closest thing to real shop work.� The two high school seniors were able to qualify for the hands-on competition by passing an hour-long online examine, which tested them on complex diagnostic and mechanical knowledge. At the state competition, they will be given 90 minutes to inspect, diagnose and repair various mechanical and electrical problems in a 2012 Ford Mustang Premium. Each vehicle is purposely “bugged� prior to the competition. “I like that we will be working on such a high-performance car,� Derrick said. “It’s impressive that (the Mustang’s) V-6 (engine) can get 31 miles to a gallon.� Both teens have studied mechanics all through high school, and are currently enrolled in an automotive class at Burnsville High School. The opportunity to work

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Burnsville High School seniors Tyler Derrick (left) and Randy Nagel will compete on May 4 in the statewide 2011 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition at Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park. with their hands in a real shop is what they enjoy most. Both agree that the most challenging part of learning auto mechanics is figuring out the computer systems. “It’s become so technologically advanced in the last few years,� Nagel said. Most vehicles today contain elaborate computer and electrical systems that require computerized devices and laptops to diagnose problems. While the technology can present a challenge for the two teens, they also find it fascinating. This will be Nagel and Derrick’s first time competing in the competition sponsored by Ford Motors and AAA. They are among a plethora of BHS seniors who have competed at state over the past eight years. Few have made it to the national competition in Detroit. Those who win nationals qualify for a chance to receive training for a potential job with Ford Motor Co. “Faribault often wins first place,� said Russel Tesmer, a tech education teacher at BHS. However, Derrick and Na-

gel are confident they have a chance to take home first place, which would enable them to receive a scholarship to a technical college. Both have been practicing for the past week on a similar Mustang donated by Apple Valley Ford. Derrick and Nagel’s love for auto mechanics spans beyond the classroom. Both spend their spare time fixing up their own vehicles. “I love anything mechanical, hands-on,� Nagel said. Nagel said his favorite vehicles are those built by European makers such as BMW and Mercedes. Both said they are unsure if this passion will lead them to a career in auto mechanics. Derrick said he wants to pursue some type of mechanical career, while Nagel said he is considering either commercial deep-sea diving or auto mechanics. “It depends upon what scholarship and other opportunities come along in the next few months,� Nagel said. E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

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Golf Guide 2011 Local links are more than just a place to hit a ball or two Maybe there’s a driving range to warm up and a place to purchase your favorite barley-flavored beverage for a post-golfing toast. Depending on the locaby Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS tion and time of day, you Most golfers head to the could come across a bride course with one thing in or someone with dinner reservations. For others, you mind: a round on the links.

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ners, pet parades, Easter egg hunts, holiday brunches, kids nights, jazz on the veranda, corporate meetings, parties, galas and comedy nights just to name a few. Clubs can accommodate just about any kind of crowd that comes through, golf shoes or otherwise. “In fact we have even performed hemming for a bridesmaid,�said Sarah Smith, sales and marketing director Brackett’s Crossing. Sometimes a course might throw the whole idea of a round upside down. Parkview Golf Club, features a Golf Glow package on the weekends complete with music, beer and food on the grill. They also have an event in October where ice cream sized buckets are placed along slopes and near the edges of the green. You could also find yourself in the middle of a “Worst Shot� tournament. “You have to choose the worst of the two shots,�

Parkview general manager Jesse Malsom said. “This is fun, but grueling format.� A golf club wouldn’t be complete if you couldn’t buy everything you need. Several on-site pro shops sell everything from gloves, bags, raincoats, shoes, DVDs, to whole new set of irons. “It’s a nice portion of our business,� Heritage Links Golf Club pro Brett Martinson said. “A lot of it is impulse buy, but we offer club fitting. Whatever you need for a golf game.� There’s a variety of amenities at several golf clubs across the metro. Many places have space to rent and catering services available both in and off-site. So your next trip to the golf course could put you at a class reunion overlooking the rolling fairways or leaving you with a new pair of golf shoes. Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Diversity/from 1A percent of the school district’s population, while Latinos make up 6 percent and American Indians make up 0.1 percent, according to an October 2010 enrollment report. White students represent 75.2 percent of enrollment, which is a 1.5 percentage point decrease compared to the previous school year. English Language Learner (ELL) students have consistently made up approximately 5 percent of the school district’s student body. This is below the state average of 7.4 percent. In District 196, 85 different languages are spoken, including varying dialects of the same language. The majority of ELL students speak Spanish, which is followed by Somali and Vietnamese.

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and more attractive to all families.� Since then, the school district transformed Diamond Path Elementary in Apple Valley into an international studies magnet. As the school district works to address the needs of its increasingly diverse population, it also faces budget cuts and the prospect of integration funding changes. In March, the District 196 School Board approved cutting $3.5 million from the district’s budget for next school year. This includes 47 full time equivalent positions (FTEs), which make up 27 teaching positions and 20 administrative or support staff. Budget adjustments for the 2011-12 school year total $8.5 million. District 196 was able to avoid making deeper cuts by using $5 million in federal education jobs funding that became available last year. Shortly after the School Board made its decision, the Legislature began examining whether to change or even eliminate the $90 million the state pays districts annually in integration funding, which goes toward transportation and programs to increase diversity and close the achievement gap. District 196 receives approximately $4 million in integration funding, which pays for programs, cultural advocates and transportation to and from its magnet schools. Several programs in District 196, such as young scholars, would need to be cut if funding were eliminated, Thomas said. The district’s cultural advocates could also be let go without the funding, he said. “Without them, we see a decrease in parent engagement,� Thomas said.

Magnet schools have been one way the school district has addressed the needs of its diverse population. In 2007, Cedar Park and Glacier Hills elementary schools in Apple Valley and Eagan, respectively, were identified as being racially isolated. Scott Thomas, integration and equity coordinator for District 196, pointed out that racial isolation among the schools is often due to isolation in housing. “We have been given the responsibility to mitigate that in terms of schooling,� he said. One of the district’s solutions was to turn Cedar Park and Glacier Hills into magnet schools. The goal was to attract white students to predominantly minority schools and vice versa, while improving education opportunities for all students, Thomas said. “Integration is not just about who sits next to whom,� he said. “The spirit behind it is that families E-mail Jessica Harper at: should have choice. We jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com want to make schools better

Education Five District 196 teams have top finishes at state Destination ImagiNation tourney Five Destination ImagiNation (DI) teams in District 196 had top finishes at the state tournament April 16 and qualified for the Global Finals, which will be held May 25-28 at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Destination ImagiNation is a worldwide, performance-based competition that develops students’ creative skills through problem-solving, improvisation, teamwork and independent thinking. Teams of students ranging from elementary to high school compete by age level in one of five different “challengesâ€? or problem categories. Eight teams from District 196 qualified at regional events to compete at the state tournament and five of them earned top finishes and bids to attend the Global Finals, including: • Woodland Elementary School’s Natural DIsaster Dudes, who took first place in the “Unidentified Moving Objectâ€? challenge; • Northview Elementary School’s Regular Old DI Team, which finished first in the “Spinning a Taleâ€? challenge; • Rosemount Middle School’s D I Know Youz?? team, which earned a clas-

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Seven fifth-graders from Eagan’s Northview Elementary School took home first place in elementary level at the State Destination ImagiNation Tournament in Chaska on April 16. The team was also awarded the DaVinci Award, Destination ImagiNation’s most prestigious award, for creativity in their kid-created skit about star creation. The judges wrote “This team exploded into our hearts like a supernova.â€? Donations are being sought to help defray the expense in traveling to the global competition in care of DI Team, Northview Elementary, 965 Diffley Road, Eagan, MN 55123. Team members, front row, from left: Josh Groven, coach Bob Groven, Maddie Westenberg. Back row: Nathan Hassett, Jack Mooradian, Reece Peters, Lizzie Sabel, Ryan Knipping. sification of Outstanding in the “Project Outreach: Dynamic Networksâ€? category; • Woodland Elementary’s DInamite Refused team, which finished second in the “Versus! Foiled Again!â€? challenge; and • Rosemount Middle’s Magic M + Ms team, which

medals are awarded for places one through eight in each of the 13 categories of competition. Apple Valley students won nine medals, including state champions Sophia Anger in extemporaneous reading and Michaela Brause in great speeches. Eagan students also won nine medals, with state titles going to David Stevens and Tyler Larkin in duo interpretation, and Tom Dyke in original oratory. Eastview students won eight medals, including state champions Lisa Ram-

earned a classification of Excellent in the “Project Outreach� category and an opportunity to apply for a spot in the Global Finals, an annual competition which features teams from throughout the United States and several other countries.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan Public Schools Educating our students to reach their full potential TEMPERATURE CONTROL UPGRADE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Echo Park Elementary School Temperature Control Upgrade by Independent School District 196, at the Facilities and Grounds Office located at 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 11 a.m., April 29, 2011, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents from Engineering Repro Systems 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 2572352 4/15-4/22/11

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Project No. 1035 - Denmark Avenue & Promenade Place Traffic Signal and Street Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the improvements, known as Project No. 1035. The proposed project is in accordance with the preliminary engineering report dated April, 2011, prepared by the City Engineer. The estimated cost of the foregoing improvement is as follows: $471,900 The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements is described as follows: The area within the S 1/2 of Section 10, lying North of Yankee Doodle Road and the NW 1â „4 of Section 15, lying South of Yankee Doodle Road, in Township 27, Range 23, in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to be heard with respect to the question of whether or not the above improvements should be made shall be heard at said time and place. Dated April 5, 2011 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Christina M. Scipioni___ By: Christina M. Scipioni Eagan City Clerk 2568832 4/15-4/22/11

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roop in discussion and Ben Habegger in storytelling. Including this year’s results, Apple Valley and Eagan high schools continue to rank first and second, respectively, in total state speech titles won all time, dating back to 1969. Apple Valley now has 76 titles and Eagan has 61 first-place finishes at state. Head speech coaches are Pam and Joe Wycoff at Apple Valley High School, Joni Anker at Eagan High School and Todd Hering at Eastview High School.

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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. 2568416 4/15-4/22/11

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District 196 wins six of 13 titles at state speech tournament District 196 students won six of 13 state titles and onefourth of all medals awarded in Class AA competition at this year’s state speech tournament held April 16 at Chanhassen High School. Apple Valley, Eagan and Eastview high schools had two state champions each. All totaled, students from these three schools won 26 of the 104 medals awarded; at the state tournament,

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mainly from lawn clippings, leaves, fertilizer and street debris in stormwater runoff from driveways and streets draining into storm sewers connected to storm ponds and lakes,� he said. Too much phosphorous can lead to excessive algae and plant growth, he said. “Everybody has to do their part because of the size of these areas,� he said. “It does all add up.� Forum participants will also learn about and be able to provide feedback on Eagan’s comprehensive Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program. The forum will be held at Eagan City Hall in the Eagan Room on the second floor. The program will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with a formal presentation on the city’s stormwater program at 6:15 p.m., and a separate presentation on the lake water quality project at 7 p.m. Even residents who don’t live near or use Eagan’s two largest lakes can benefit from the forum, Macbeth said. “The message that we convey in this meeting will have wide-reaching value for people no matter where they live in town,� he said. Erin Johnson is at eagan. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.


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Burnsville Citywide clean up in Burnsville The city of Burnsville Clean Up Day will take place on Saturday, April 23. The day is a chance for individuals, businesses, and organizations to contribute to their community by helping clean up parks and streets for the busy summer months. Volunteers may request a park by registering with the city at (952) 895-4550. Trash bags will be provided; participants should bring their own gloves.

Science fair for seniors and children is April 28 The DARTS Learning Buddies program will sponsor the fifth annual Science Connection Day from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at The Rivers senior residence, 11111 River Hills Drive, Burnsville. High school youths from the Cell Lab Crew of the Science Museum of Minnesota will team with DARTS Learning Buddies volunteers to do hands-on science activities with 115 secondand fourth-grade students from Sioux Trail Elementary in Burnsville.

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Burnsville tree sale Healthy Knight Run Dakota County Techis April 30 nical College will host the The city of Burnsville has hundreds of trees ready for sale along with native shrubs and plants to combat buckthorn at the annual tree sale set for Saturday, April 30. The sale starts at 7:30 a.m. and continues until 11 a.m., or until all trees are sold, at the former Maintenance Facility located at 75 Civic Center Parkway across the street from City Hall. Quantities are limited and each household may select two trees. The sale is for Burnsville residents only and identification will be checked. Eighteen total tree varieties will be offered. Pricing ranges from $25 to $40 per tree. Since the trees are provided bare root they must be planted immediately. The trees are locally grown and vary in size from 5-12 feet high. Native shrubs and plants are geared toward shady areas and are ideal for areas where buckthorn has been removed. Shrubs are sold in packs of five for $5. Woodland plants include varieties of fern, sedges, and wildflowers offered at $2 per pot or 3 for $5. Households will be limited to 45 total plants and shrubs. For more information, call (952) 895-4550 or visit www.burnsville.org.

Healthy Knight Run – a one-mile run and a 5K race – on the DCTC Rosemount campus on Thursday, May 5. Race schedule: 4 p.m., one mile; 4:30 p.m. 5K run; 4:45 p.m. 5K walkers. Participants will receive a T-shirt along with a race bag of coupons from businesses. Early bird registration is $15 by April 29 and $20 thereafter. Race-day registration will also be available. The registration form can be found online at: http://blogs.dctc.edu/youblue/files/2011/02/hk5kreg. pdf.

Hydrant flushing begins in Burnsville The Burnsville Utilities Department will begin flushing all city-owned fire hydrants on April 25. The anticipated completion date is May 27. Crews will be flushing hydrants from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Flushing may also take place on weekends, weather permitting. For more information, contact the Burnsville Maintenance Facility at (952) 895-4550 or visit www.burnsville.org.

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The Eagan Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Holz Farm Park, 4669 Manor Drive, Eagan. Perennials, hanging baskets, and annuals will be for sale. Proceeds will benefit gardens in Eagan and Holz Farm. The sale will be held rain or shine. Contact the club at egc1972@gmail.com.

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