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The Dakota County preserve land, Regional Chamber ease park board’s of Commerce anfinancial burden nounced that longby Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK time President Ruthe Starting in 2014 the city Batulis is retiring of Eagan will own Caponi effective April 1. Art Park and Learning Page 2A Center’s nearly 60-acre

OPINION Get informed about bullying The chair of the Apple Valley High School Site Council invites parents to a forum on bullying. Page 4A

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property – a move that will permanently preserve the sculpture-dotted woodland and ease the financial burden carried by Caponi Art Park, the nonprofit that operates the park. On Jan. 15, the City Council unanimously approved a joint purchase agreement with Dakota County to buy 27.1 acres of the park on Diffley Road for $800,000 – a cost split evenly between the two entities. Council Member Paul Bakken was absent. That portion of the park – valued at $1.4 million – is currently owned by Caponi Art Park and contains the bulk of its sculptures, its amphitheater and the Caponi family home and studio. The agreement will give the city – which currently owns 30 acres of the property – possession of the entire 57.1-acre park. “I’m excited to approve these agreements tonight,” Mayor Mike Maguire said.

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Tensions flared again Jan. 15 over a moratorium the City Council imposed last month on new thrift stores in the Burnsville Center retail area. In a work session meeting, Council Member Dan Kealey proposed a failed motion that would have ended the moratorium and set guidelines for regulating thrift stores. Representatives of The Arc Greater Twin Cities watched as the council instead pushed ahead with the moratorium, which could doom The Arc’s effort to open one of its Value Village used-goods stores in the former Ultimate Electronics building on Burnhaven Drive south of County Road 42. Laurel Hansen, the Arc’s business director,

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Pardon my French closes after four years in Eagan by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

One after another, people hoping to get a bite to eat at Pardon My French on Monday were stunned to discover the popular Eagan restaurant had closed. The French bakery at 1565 Cliff Road closed Jan. 13, two years after opening a second location in the Mall of America. That location also closed on Sunday, according to the establishment’s Facebook page. A note posted on the restaurant’s door on Jan. 14 read: “Dear Customers, We are sorry but Pardon My French had to close its doors. It’s been a pleasure to serve you the last four years. Thank you for your support and your kindness.” Seeing the sign on the door shocked and sad-

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Eagan restaurant Pardon My French closed on Jan. 13 after serving the community for nearly five years. dened Gerine Pongratz of Rosemount who describes herself as a regular customer and had stopped at Pardon My French for some baked goods. “It was my favorite place,” she said. “I always felt it was Eagan’s gold mine.” Pongratz said she often recommended the restaurant to friends and family due to its “amazing atmo-

sphere and food.” Several other patrons expressed their dismay on Facebook. “Boo ... Huge loss for Eagan and south suburbs in general,” said Lucy Maghrak in one post. There are indications that the location in the Mall of America, which opened in 2011, wasn’t as See PARDON, 13A

Sen. Clausen proposes all-day kindergarten bill DFL plan has support, but at least one lawmaker raises questions by T.W. Budig and John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Sen. Greg Clausen, DFL-Apple Valley, proposed on Jan. 10 a bill that would provide funding for all-day kindergarten at Minnesota’s public schools. The legislation does not mandate that all-day kindergarten be offered.

Clausen Myhra “Studies have shown that students who attend all-day kindergarten programs score better on tests and make stronger academic gains as they move through the first and second grade,” said Clausen, a former Rosemount High School principal and current part-time grant writer for the Rosemount-Apple

Valley-Eagan School District. According to the Senate DFL, about 49 percent of Minnesota children attend all-day kindergarten. Of these, about 17 percent are enrolled in programs where a fee is charged. Senate Democrats estimate the cost of their allday kindergarten proposal at $170 million a year. Senate Democrats cited a multiyear study by the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District that concluded test scores of allday kindergarten students were higher than a control

group of students. The boost was sustained over the next three years, with some drop-off by the third grade. The study was based on students who had free, full-day kindergarten in the 2003-04 school year. The program fell to budget cuts the following year. But the district restored free, full-day kindergarten this school year, using its allocation of compensatory aid — state money based on the number of students who qualify for free or subsidized meals — to fund the program. The district’s compensatory

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said afterward that a tentative purchase agreement for the building will probably dissolve before late May or early June, when the council is scheduled to lift the moratorium and vote on possible new zoning standards for thrift stores. The Arc sought an extension from the seller after the council voted 3-2 Dec. 18 to impose the moratorium, Hansen said. Kealey and retired Council Member Dan Gustafson voted “no.” Moratorium backers are worried about the appearance and concentration of thrift stores in Burnsville’s County Road 42 retail corridor, as well as the loss of property taxes resulting from the sale of the vacant Ultimate Electronics building to a nonprofit. Kealey said the Dec. 18 moratorium vote railroaded The Arc after it

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The Eagan City Council voted on Jan. 15 to purchase 27.1 acres of the Caponi Art Park for $800,000 – a cost that will be split evenly with Dakota County. The deal gives the city, which owns 30 acres of the park, ownership of the entire 57.1-acre property. Above, the park hosts regular theater performances and annual events including the Medieval Festival. Right: Much of the park is covered with forest that has dirt paths cutting through it. “It’s a true asset to Eagan that I hope to preserve for generations to come.” The deal has been years See PARK, 12A

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The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce announced on Jan. 15 that longtime president, Ruthe Batulis, will resign from her position effective April 1, 2013, after serving eight years in that position. Batulis came to the DCR Chamber after gaining experience at both the Bloomington and Burnsville chambers of commerce. In 2005, the then Northern Dakota County Chamber expanded to include the former Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce, after which Batulis implemented a rebranding campaign that included a name change for the organization. A press release from the chamber said her new regional focus allowed the organization to think differently about its approach to chamber membership. Batulis implemented the dues program, Bundle Up, which provides members a customized approach to their membership investment. “Ruthe is a visionary who brings energy and passion to any issue she tackles,” said Michele Engdahl, DCR board chair and Thomson Reuters employee. “I believe her legacy will be her commitment to making the business

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here at home.” The DCR Chamber was the first chamber to write a policy on broadband, and Batulis has continued to promote the business case for broadband for small business. She is a charter member of the Technology Working Group, an Eagan-based technology task force. Under her leadership, the DCR Chamber and its members have scored numerous wins in support of area businesses, including defeat of a proposed Eagan city charter, a restrictive sign ordinance, and various permitting issues. Batulis also initiated an information campaign against unionization for in-home child care providers, spurring action around the state and defeat of the measure. Recently, Batulis organized business input regarding Sales and Use Tax audits which have provided challenges in the business community. In response to the edu-

cation achievement gap in Minnesota, Batulis organized a successful bus tour of large employers for teachers, principals, and superintendents representing six Dakota County school districts. This led to the formation of the Business and Education Leadership Roundtable, which brings together thought leaders and innovators from business and education. The Roundtable’s findings will be published in February. As a chamber president, Batulis has provided mentorships and internships for more than 25 students. Each student experienced business first hand, shadowed employees and participated in organizational operations. Batulis is currently a member of the Eagan Rotary, the Dakota-Scott Workforce Investment Board, the Business Services Committee, and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce board of directors where she is the chair of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Executives. She has served on numerous statewide and regional boards. A search committee has been formed to identify her replacement.

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Eagan restaurant avoids added penalties Trampoline park after failing compliance checks coming to Burnsville Granite City representatives say the business has beefed up training, policies to avoid future violations by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

Eagan officials agreed to give a local restaurant another chance after the business failed alcohol compliance checks over four consecutive years, but warned of tougher penalties should the business fail again. The City Council on Jan. 15 decided against imposing further penalties, such as a license revocation, on Granite City Brewery for failing to abide by liquor laws. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take these things lightly,â&#x20AC;? Council Member Cyndee Fields said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think steps have been taken to ensure everyone is trained ... but if this happens again, we will go for the full revocation.â&#x20AC;? According to city documents, an employee at the bar and restaurant served alcohol to a minor during compliance checks on Dec. 21, 2009, July 5, 2010, and Oct. 24, 2012. Each incident involved a different employee. The establishment paid a $500 fine for the first offense, a $1,000 fine for the second and a $2,000 fine for the third offense. Granite City also

received a 30-day liquor license suspension on Jan. 2 that extends to Jan. 31. The business violated a separate state law on Sept. 4, 2011, by selling alcohol before 10 a.m. on Sunday, according to city reports. Granite City received a $1,500 fine and a seven-day liquor license suspension for the incident. The business appealed the penalties but was denied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Granite City takes this very seriously,â&#x20AC;? said Matt Forsgren, an attorney representing Granite City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It not only financially impacts the business but its reputation is impacted. We want to be a good corporate citizen.â&#x20AC;? Forsgren noted that the Eagan site has lost about $60,000 due to the 30-day suspension. Ann Riesner, director of operations at Granite City, assured the council that the restaurant has implemented a companywide â&#x20AC;&#x153;zero toleranceâ&#x20AC;? policy, which results in employees being immediately fired for breaking liquor laws. The company has also stepped up its training

program by requiring all employees to obtain certification to serve alcohol at the establishment, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to teach responsible alcohol service and show that our name, our brand is important to us,â&#x20AC;? Riesner said. Eagan Police Chief Jim McDonald noted that Granite City has no major violations aside from the four compliance checks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are a very responsible organization,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a reputation that they serve to minors.â&#x20AC;? If Granite City fails another compliance check before July of 2013, it would receive a 30-day suspension and could face an additional 30-day suspension or revocation of its license. The police department notifies Eagan businesses in a letter of upcoming alcohol and tobacco compliance checks but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide a specific date. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Indoor sports are abundant in Burnsville at businesses such as Soccer Blast, Midwest Volleyball Warehouse and Grand Slam. This spring, an indoor trampoline park will join the mix. Altitude Trampoline Park will lease an 18,000-square-foot space at Burnhill Plaza Shopping Center, 1200 County Road 42 W., said Curt Skallerup, Altitudeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president. The park will feature about 150 interconnected trampolines and a dodgeball court, Skallerup said. The Burnsville park is one of four he and business partner Jeff Rutten â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both South Lake, Texas, residents with Minnesota ties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are opening from February to August, Skallerup said. The others are in Fort Worth, Texas; Little Rock, Ark.; and Madison, Wis. The Burnsville park will probably open in May in a space that previously housed a furniture store and a Halloween store, Skallerup said. There are 60 to 70 trampoline parks nationwide, but the fledgling industry is on pace to reach about 1,000 by the end of 2015, Skallerup said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really just a big, fun place to jump and run and stuff like that,â&#x20AC;? he said. A competitor, Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, has franchise locations in

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Plymouth and Oakdale. Altitude Trampoline Park will offer great workouts for adults, Skallerup said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very fitness-oriented,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women and men can go in there for aerobics. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a light workout on your knees for anyone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got knee problems, and you burn about 1,000 calories an hour.â&#x20AC;? He hopes the park will also become a destination for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday parties. Skallerup said the trampoline activities are also well-suited for children with autism. With the interconnected trampolines, customers can â&#x20AC;&#x153;jump from tramp to tramp and do different skill sets,â&#x20AC;? he said. Attractions will include basketball dunking, obstacles children can jump up on and a foam pit they can dive into, Skallerup said. The park will offer trampoline cageball, a game Skallerup described as a hybrid of basketball and volleyball. A separate court will host dodgeball. Customers will be charged hourly fees at the park, Skallerud said. The owners originally planned to locate in Mendota Heights but then found the Burnsville site, which has better visiblity and customer demographics, Skallerup said.

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A former Eagan home health aide admitted in court this week to stealing prescription drugs from an elderly client. Catrina Deloris Elwell, 26, pleaded guilty in Dakota County District Court on Jan. 8 to second-degree burglary and theft, both felonies. According to the criminal complaint, the Burnsville resident took about 179 oxycodone pills from a woman she cared for at a senior living facility in Eagan. Although Elwell was responsible for assisting the woman in daily tasks, she was not permitted to handle the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medications. A camera set up by the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter allegedly caught Elwell taking the pills. Elwell was charged in August. She is no longer employed at the senior living facility. A sentencing hearing for Elwell is set for March 5 in Hastings. Elwell could face up to 10 years in prison for each count. Jessica Harper is at jessica.harper@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Opinion Parent appreciates sessions to address bullying by Paula Gajewski Mickelson SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK

On Tuesday, Dec. 11, I joined ninthgraders at Apple Valley High School for an assembly about bullying. This group of 400-plus freshmen and their teachers watched a 40-minute documentary “Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case that Made History.” This movie, the seventh film produced by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance program (www.tolerance.org), tells the powerful story of Jamie Nabozny, who as a young man in northern Wisconsin took action against the bullying he experienced in school. Jamie’s landmark case against the Ashland, Wis., school district and administrators was the first successful legal action that challenged anti-gay violence in public school based on the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provides for equal protections. After viewing this film, Jamie was introduced to the group and spent the next hour talking with the students about his experiences and current work of presenting to student and school groups across the country so that his experiences are not repeated. As the chair of the AVHS Site Council, I was so proud of our freshmen that day. Their behavior and conduct was exemplary. You could have heard a pin drop as they watched the movie; I didn’t see one student misbehave. I was impressed with Jamie’s easy-going and engaging presentation style, one that clearly resonated with his audience. I was touched by his story and how he skillfully addressed student questions, which ranged from the lighthearted “What did you do with the settle-

Guest Columnist ment money?” to the thoughtful “What would you tell a friend who is thinking about suicide?” and touching “Did you forgive the bullies?” As a mom, I was moved beyond words. Throughout the movie my attention was drawn to Jamie’s parents, especially his mom, their heartbreaking experience and desperate desire to support and protect their beloved son in a public school system that was failing them. While gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender students are often the targets, bullying can be experienced by anyone. Students are bullied for a wide variety of reasons based on difference – they are not tall or short enough, fat or thin enough, they like or do “odd” things and are perceived as “less than” by the bully. Jamie told the audience that research shows the reasons behind a bully’s actions are less about what is “wrong” with the victim and most often rooted in the bully’s own insecurities. Since Jamie’s case was settled in 1995, great improvements have been realized in the area of student protection against bullying, but there is much yet to be done. The following statistics are staggering: GLSEN’s National School Climate Survey (2007) www.tolerance.org/supplement/bullying-numbers • 9 in 10 (86.2 percent) LGBT students reported being bullied. • More than half (60.8 percent) reported they felt unsafe in school because of their sexual orientation. • 32.7 percent of LGBT students

missed a day of school because of feeling unsafe, compared to only 4.5 percent of a national sample of secondary school students. “The 411 of Bullying” George Washington University (2004) www.ncjrs.gov/ pdffiles1/ojjdp/grants/226235.pdf • Of children in sixth through 10th grade, more than 3.2 million — nearly one in six — are victims of bullying each year, while 3.7 million bully other children (Fox, et al, 2003). • Compared to their peers, students who are bullied are five times more likely to be depressed. Bullied boys are four times more likely to be suicidal; bullied girls are eight times more likely to be suicidal (Bullying Prevention is Crime Prevention, 2003). Community-Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice www. cops.usdoj.gov/files/RIC/Publications/ e07063414-guide.pdf • In two-thirds of recent school shootings (for which the shooter was still alive to report), the attackers had previously been bullied. “In those cases, the experience of bullying appeared to play a major role in motivating the attacker.” • A recent study of a nationally representative sample of students found higher levels of bullying in America than in some other countries. Thirteen percent of sixththrough 10th-grade students bully, 10 percent reported being victims, and an additional 6 percent are victim-bullies. This study excluded elementary-age students (who often experience high levels of bullying) and did not limit bullying to school grounds. Several smaller studies from different parts of the country confirm high levels of bullying behaviors, with 10 to 29

percent of students reported to be either bullies or victims. • Studies suggest only between 10 and 20 percent of noninvolved students provide any real help when another student is victimized. I have been and continue to be proud to send my children to schools in District 196, including Apple Valley High School. I know that no school or district is perfect. We are fortunate to live in a school district that is not failing our students and supports activities like the ninth-grade assembly. Teachers and school administrators are not, and cannot, be solely responsible for addressing this issue. Parents, guardians and adults in these students’ lives have to be actively engaged in this process. Please join me, members of the AVHS Site Council and school staff and administrators Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Apple Valley High School theater for a Parent Forum: Bullying. Together we will watch the documentary “Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case that Made History,” which will be followed by a brief discussion about how the topic is addressed. Student survey results on the topic of bullying and the atmosphere at AVHS will also be shared. This event is free and open to anyone who is interested. I hope you will join us as we view this powerful film and continue this conversation together. Paula Gajewski Mickelson is the parent of District 196 students and Apple Valley High School Site Council chairwoman. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Improvements needed, but Minnesota school reform efforts don’t deserve a ‘D’ by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK

We have things to work on, but Minnesota’s school improvement efforts do not deserve a “D.” That’s my reaction to a new national report by StudentsFirst (SF) on improving education that gives Minnesota a “D” for our education laws and policies. StudentsFirst is a new organization founded by former Washington, D.C., Superintendent of Schools Michelle Rhee. Rhee is committed to closing achievement gaps and helping all students be more successful. She’s blunt, controversial and I think sometimes wrong. The overall report, and the section on Minnesota can be found at http://reportcard.studentsfirst.org/. The report acknowledges that in math, Minnesota fourth-graders rank third, and Minnesota eighth-graders rank second in the country on the wellrespected National Assessment of Education Progress. (Minnesota’s fourthgraders rank 21st in reading on this test, while eighth-graders rank ninth on

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Joe Nathan that test.) The report does not include recently released data showing that more than 25 states have a higher high school graduation rate than we do, and that Minnesota has among the nation’s largest graduation gaps. We have things to be proud of, and things to work on. But many of the report’s assertions are, to put it mildly, questionable. For example, Minnesota, home of Post Secondary Options, open enrollment, charter public schools, and options created by local districts, received a “D-” for efforts to “Empower Parents.” SF insists that Minnesota: • “Must grade its schools on an A-F letter system based on student achievement data.”

• “Require parental consent if a student is placed with an ineffective teacher.” • “Give parents the authority to petition local school districts to turn around failing schools,” and • “Create a publicly financed scholarship program for low-income students in chronically failing public schools to attend private schools.” Many parents have asked me how to compare schools. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) does provide helpful data on its webpage. For example, school rankings include trends in test scores, how much the school has closed achievement gaps for its students, graduation rates and other information. It’s also possible to compare schools, using this data. But information about schools could be more comprehensive and easier to find. (Full disclosure – MDE gives our organization funds to help share information about Dual High School/College Credit courses.) Bottom line, I don’t think we need

an “A-F” grading system. And while there is not space to discuss them, I don’t think either the parent petition or voucher ideas will help solve many problems. Future columns will discuss other sections of the report urging greater attention to teacher and principal evaluation, and more flexibility for districts. While disagreeing with many of SF’s recommendations, I think it hired a wise woman, former DFL State Sen. Kathy Saltzman, as its state director. Saltzman worked with former state Sen. Gen Olson to help improve reading instruction. And she helped make thoughtful improvements in charter school accountability. I hope that Saltzman will be able to focus on things that will help students and schools. Joe Nathan, formerly a public school teacher and administrator, is director of the Center for School Change in St. Paul. Reactions welcome, joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

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To the editor: High drama of the sort we hear on “fair-and-balanced” Fox “News” isn’t necessarily factual. A recent letter writer advocates continued support for the wealthiest among us. Second District U.S. Rep. John Kline, RBurnsville, voted for the deal that avoided the fiscal cliff. Still, cushy features that take care of the top 2 percent of income earners were “balanced” by only temporarily extended unemployment benefits and continued food assistance for the very poor. No increases in minimum wage were proposed, even as many of the poorest work several jobs for minimal wages. Fans of Grover Norquist, like the letterwriter, want to continue the recession by advocating cuts in benefits to the victims of our economy, along with unneeded “help” for upper income recipients. Who spends money faster in our hurting economy, people who must use their scarce resources to feed and clothe families, or capital gains recipients who can stash their treasure offshore? Money spent locally supports the local economy, which might result in more local employment. Citing spurious data like the myth that the bottom 50 percent, or 47 percent, of

earners pay no taxes, insults our intelligence. Meanwhile, those who want to continue the recession will shortly have another chance to attack benefits to low-income wage earners. Proposals to raise the debt ceiling will be an opportunity to yet again damage the poorest among us, and the economy as well. We’ve trashed the poor and coddled the rich for too long now. It’s time we employ more proven methods. BETTY FEDDE Eagan

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cates money from the Legacy Amendment that was passed by voters in 2008. The zoo receives about 29 percent of its annual budget funding from the state, some of which comes from the Legacy Amendment funds. The remaining 71 percent of the zoo’s budget comes from private donors and patrons. I have met with the zoo’s CEO and Director, Lee Ehmke, and believe the Minnesota Zoo has a visionary plan to maintain and grow exhibits so it can continue to thrive in our community. The zoo is a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars and is very deserving of the Legacy Amendment funding it receives. Although House Rules are very clear that recommendations from the Minority Leader are to be followed, Speaker Paul Thissen chose to replace me with a different representative on the Legacy Committee. Given my desire to be an advocate for the Minnesota Zoo, I have had discussions with Daudt and Thissen to convey how important this committee assignment is to me. I am pleased to have been put back on the committee and I look forward to being a strong advocate for the Minnesota Zoo and the rest of District 57B this legislative session.

To the editor: I am honored to have been elected to represent District 57B, which includes Rosemount, northern Apple Valley, and Coates. I want my constituents to know my strong desire to be their voice and advocate, and that includes advocating for the Minnesota Zooone of the most important assets here in District 57B. The zoo is a destination for families to take their children, provides 220300 jobs depending on the season, and has an annual statewide economic impact of over $114 million. After I was elected, Minority Leader Kurt Daudt ANNA WILLS formally recommended I Apple Valley be placed on the Legacy District 57B state repreCommittee, which allosentative

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Education District 191 board deadlocks on officer votes B u r n s v i l l e - E ag a n Savage School Board members deadlocked Thursday on votes for two board leadership positions, including the top post. Paula Teiken was absent from the sevenmember board’s annual organizational meeting, leaving her as a likely tie-breaker. Jim Schmid and Sandra Sweep each received three votes to serve as board chair in 2013. Sweep, the current vice chair, was nominated by Schmid and voted for herself. Schmid and Robert VandenBoom also voted for her. DeeDee Currier nominated Schmid, the current clerk, after he nominated Sweep. “Of all of us, he has

the most consumers in his family of services of our district,” Currier said of Schmid, who has four children in district schools and one graduate. Currier, Dan Luth and current Chair Ron Hill voted for Schmid. The other tied vote was for clerk. Hill nominated Currier, who voted for herself and won the votes of Hill and Luth. Sweep nominated VandenBoom, who voted for himself and won the votes of Sweep and Schmid. That left the current chair and clerk in place until the full board meets. Votes for chair and clerk were scheduled for the meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17.

The chair’s leadership roles include presiding over board meetings, acting as a board spokesperson and overseeing member appointments to committees and outside organizations. In other organizational business, the board unanimously elected Schmid vice chair, an appointment that could be upended by the full board vote for chair. Board members voted unanimously to keep their salaries at levels set in 2008. Board members are paid $500 a month, with an additional $50 for the chair. — John Gessner

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Minnesota author Douglas Wood kicked off Echo Park Elementary’s sixth annual Read-a-Thon with some stories and songs at two school assemblies on Jan. 14. The Burnsville school’s event runs through Jan. 24. If there is either 80 percent student participation or $15,000 raised, Principal Sally Soliday will camp out on the school’s roof.

Briefs Country Garden registration Country Garden Nursery School will hold 201314 registration from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in the 3-year-old Classroom E at Highland Elementary School, 14001 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley. Next school year, classes will be held at Highland Elementary and at Thomas Lake Elementary, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Registration will be at Highland Elementary for parents enrolling their child in either location. Parents may register 3-year-olds for MondayWednesday mornings or afternoons or 4-year-olds for Tuesday-Thursday mornings or afternoons at Highland Elementary. Parents may register for

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Duchscher elected chair of District 196 School Board Rob Duchscher was elected chair of the District 196 School Board for 2013 at the board’s annual organization meeting Jan. 7. This will be Duchscher’s fourth year as chair during his 13 years on the board. He was first elected

in 1999 and served as board chair in 2005, 2006 and 2007. T h e board also Rob e l e c t e d Duchscher J a c k i e Magnuson as vice chair, Gary Huusko as clerk and Art Coulson as treasurer for 2013. It approved assignments to four board committees and organizations on which the School Board is represented. Board committee assignments through December 2013 are as follows: Audit and Finance Committee – Bob Schutte, chair, Duchscher and Huusko; Curriculum and Instruction Committee – Magnuson, chair, Joel Albright, Coulson and Schutte; Legislative

Committee – Coulson, chair, Huusko and Magnuson; and Policy Review Committee – Duchscher, chair, Albright and Mike Roseen.

College news Iowa State University, fall 2012 graduate, Alissa Nguyen of Burnsville, B.S., dietetics. Midland University, Fremont, Neb., fall 2012 dean’s list, Ryan Novak of Burnsville. St. Cloud State University, fall 2012 dean’s list, from Burnsville – Avery Findlay, Jenna Fossum, Ryan Lambrecht, Allison Pike. St. Mary’s University, Winona, fall 2012 dean’s list, from Burnsville – Haley Childers, daughter of Patrick Childers; Adam Polzin, son of Brian and

Mary Polzin; Anastasia Willard, daughter of Martin and Frances Willard. Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, fall 2012 dean’s list, from Eagan – Lauren Douglas, Andrew Kruse.

District 196 Community Ed Ro s e m o u n t - A p p l e Valley-Eagan Community Education will offer the following programs: • Watch Me Draw! ARTic Expedition, grades K-6, 6:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 28 through March 4, Scott Highlands Middle School, $59. • Hip Hop for the Young, ages 3 to 6, 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 28 through March 4, Reach With Me, 15322

Galaxie Ave., Suite 112, Apple Valley. • Skippers, ages 3 to 4-1/2, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 31 through March 21, Northwest Martial Arts Studio, 14537 Dodd Blvd., Rosemount. • Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, ages 8 to 14, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 26 through May 4, Blackhawk Middle School, $199. • Music Together, adult-child pair, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 20 through March 10, $149 per pair, $79 per additional child, under 8 months free with paid sibling. To register and for more information, visit www.district196.org/ce/.

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Local girl climbing to new heights Eight-year-old Apple Valley rock climber has Olympic goal by Andrew Miller SUN THISWEEK

When school lets out for the day at Greenleaf Elementary in Apple Valley, second-grader Victoria Gezel is headed for the climbing wall. A little more than a year after taking up rock climbing, the 8-year-old has developed a passion for the sport that has her training six days a week at St. Paul’s Vertical Endeavors indoor climbing center, and entering local and regional competitions. Last weekend, the dexterous youngster traveled to Indianapolis to compete in USA Climbing’s bouldering series, which sees climbers scaling walls without the aid of ropes. Gezel is now ranked No. 2 in the Midwest in the 10-and-under age group, and 36th in the nation. She first got interested in climbing after her brother Brandon, a student at Hamline University in St. Paul, began entering climbing competitions and the family became members at Vertical Endeavors. Her love of the sport has filtered into life at home, as one of her

favorite pastimes now is watching videos of professional climbers to help hone her technique. “It’s not cartoons for her – it’s climbing videos,” said her mom, Amy Gezel. And for her birthday last November, she asked for a gift that fed into her yen for climbing: a crash pad, the safety mat used when scaling rock faces without a rope. In the warmer months, Gezel has logged climbing trips in Minnesota to Taylors Falls, Sandstone, and Sawmill Creek Dome near Duluth. And last summer saw her free-climbing rock faces in Bishop, Calif., and Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Her ultimate goal, she said, is a berth in the 2020 Olympics. It’s a dream that hinges on more than just her talents as a climber; rock climbing is being considered for inclusion in the Olympics but is not yet a medaled competition at the international games. In the meantime, Gezel is looking ahead to more climbing expeditions. Over spring break she’ll

Burnsville police seek robbery suspect The Burnsville Police Department is seeking help in identifying a suspect in three attempted robberies of Burnsville businesses. In each case, the suspect handed a written note to an employee demanding money from the business. The robbery attempts occurred Nov. 3 at Godfather’s Pizza and Wells Fargo

Man allegedly sexually assaulted girl, 10 A Richfield man is charged with sexually assaulting a then-10-yearold Burnsville girl two years ago. Terrance Trevelle Hill, 27, is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was arrested at his apartment Jan. 4 on an unrelated warrant and questioned by Burnsville police. The alleged 2010 attack came to light in December when the girl’s mother read her diary, “which indicated that the victim did not want to be ‘raped’ by Hill again,” the criminal complaint said. The mother called police on Dec. 15. Hill was living with the family in their Greenhaven Drive residence at the time. The girl told police Dec. 31 she had a nightmare one night and

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Victoria Gezel scales a rock face last summer in Bishop, Calif. A year after taking up rock climbing, the Greenleaf Elementary second-grader trains six days a week and has found success in USA Climbing competitions. be heading to Arkansas to climb at a private ranch, and someday she hopes to go climbing in Spain. To help bankroll the climbing adventures she plans to take, Gezel has started a hobby business, making jewelry and Tshirts which she sells to

friends and neighbors. “You don’t really earn that much money from chores,” she said. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Eagan briefs Arena softball The Eagan Civic Arena is accepting team registrations for the upcoming arena softball league. Games are played indoors, on turf. Men’s, women’s and co-rec leagues are offered. Team registrations must be received by Feb. 15. For registration information, visit www.eagancivicarena.com or call (651) 675-5592.

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Democrats seek to raise minimum wage Minnesota’s is lower than the federal level by T.W. Budig ECM CAPITOL REPORTER

Democrats are looking to increase the state’s minimum wage. Sen. Chris Eaton, DFL-Brooklyn Center, is proposing to increase the minimum wage for employers with annual revenue of more than $625,000 by more than a dollar an hour. Her bill would push the minimum wage up from $6.15 an hour to at least $7.50. Eaton, who presented her bill at a Senate DFL rollout of top legislation Thursday, Jan. 10, said it’s been a Minnesota value “that honest, hardworking people deserve a fair minimum wage.” “Whether it’s the

teenager with a parttime job or the low-income worker struggling to stretch each paycheck, putting more money in the pockets of minimum wage earners is good for the whole economy,” she said in a statement. A couple with two children working for minimum wage must work 155 hours a week in order to support them, Eaton said. Democrats gauge the proposed minimum wage hike by comparing it to the existing federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Only the states of Minnesota, Arkansas, Georgia, and Wyoming have state minimum wages lower than the

federal. Five states, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama, have no minimum wage laws at all, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakota have higher minimum wages than Minnesota: $7.25 an hour. Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, described Eaton’s minimum wage bill as “something very close to me.” Eaton’s bill does not change the minimum wage for smaller employers, those bringing in less than $625,000 a year. That is left at $5.25 an hour.

But the legislation includes a minimum wage inflation adjustment provision. Ryan Winkler, chairman of the House Select Committee on Living Wage Jobs, believes the House will vote to increase the minimum wage. “I don’t know what the magic number is,” said Winkler, DFLGolden Valley. He said he favors an inflation adjustment provision. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton supports increasing the minimum wage. “Yes, for over 10 years the governor has supported a higher minimum wage,” said Dayton

spokeswoman Katharine Tinucci. “In fact, he believes the minimum wage should be a living wage-so that a working person is able to support a family of four, at least at the federal poverty level.” The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce opposes raising the minimum wage. “Raising the minimum wage negatively impacts job growth and hurts businesses that are already struggling in a tough economy,” said Ben Gerber, the chamber’s Energy & Labor/ Management Policy manager. Tim Budig is at tim.budig@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Harnessing the power of human connections Dakota Electric has new economic development director by Jennifer Chick SUN THISWEEK

As the new economic development director for Dakota Electric Association, Mark Lofthus will be connecting the electrical cooperative with small business owners, governments and entrepreneurs who rely on that electricity to keep their businesses running. “Economic development can be a mystery to people,” Lofthus, 58, said. “We want to help our members to be as successful as they can be. At Dakota Electric, it’s being a resource for our members and that involves also helping the cities and the counties that are in our territory. Overall, having a thriving business sector in our territory is an advantage to all the people who live and work in Dakota County.” He will also be working with Dakota Electric’s website to maintain and enhance the economic development section of the website, www.ecd.dakotaelectric.com. If a business or individual is looking to start a business or expand

Mark Lofthus a business in Dakota Electric’s territory, Lofthus hopes to become one of the resources they will turn to first. “Economic development, there’s a lot of technical things, but a lot of it is information and the network,” Lofthus said. “If you’re part of the network, you can get things done. That’s what it says on our card, ‘the power of human connections.’ ” Lofthus brings more than 30 years experience in economic development to Dakota Electric. He first heard about the opening this sum-

mer, when LaDonna Boyd, the cooperative’s longtime economic development director, announced she was retiring. Lofthus had been working for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for the last 24 years and was looking for a change. He had been there through five governors and 10 different commissioners and was looking for a way to work more directly with economic development projects. He found that at Dakota Electric. He describes the work environment at Dakota Electric as having a “family feel.” Several walls are lined with photos of employees who have spent more than 25 years working for the cooperative, and as he walks those halls every day, he is reminded why people stay with the cooperative. “People enjoy their work,” Lofthus said. “It’s a palpable feeling of satisfaction.” Lofthus will be relying on his years with the DEED to bring many per-

sonal and business connections to his new role at Dakota Electric. He has started to investigate ways that Dakota Electric can continue to help members grow while providing resources to help existing businesses and those interested in starting businesses in Dakota Electric’s territory. He aims to reinvigorate existing partnerships and create new ones, meeting face-to-face with those who are the drivers of the economy. “If you can’t partner with people on a regular basis, economic development doesn’t work very well,” he said. “I’d like them to look to me with confidence and trust. You’ve got to be able to work behind the scenes with partners to get things done.” One of the biggest challenges he sees facing the business community, from an economic standpoint, is filling open positions with qualified workers. He will be working with other partners to ensure workforce development centers are providing customized training to

create qualified workers for those open positions within Dakota Electric’s territory. What Lofthus most enjoys about economic development is the ability to learn new things. “A lot of economic development is information,” he said, “to be able to be that resource. I’ve discovered already that there are existing businesses that are looking to grow or looking for another location. The role that I can play is to be there on behalf of Dakota County and listen to them.” He can then advise them as they contemplate the next steps in the process, matching businesses with the services they will need to succeed. Lofthus lives in Edina with his wife, Marian. They have one daughter, Emma, who is studying at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Lofthus will be attending many early morning and late evening meetings, but in his free time, he enjoys playing golf and guitar.

Constitutional amendments may become harder to put on the ballot by T.W. Budig SUN THISWEEK

House Majority Leader Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, unrolled a bill on Thursday that would make it harder for lawmakers to place proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. The two recent Republican amendments, the marriage and photo ID amendments, provide examples of how “ugly” it can get when a simple majority of the Legislature attempts to sidestep the governor and legislate through constitutional amendments, he argued. In the past, Bakk has fought against some proposed DFL constitutional amendments. He gave a memorable speech on the Senate floor in opposition to the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, passed by voters in 2008. Bakk’s bill would require a super majority or threefifths vote for the Legislature to place amendments on the ballot. It would also defer placement of the amendment on the ballot to the general election following the next general election. T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Leukemia survivor runs for a cure Lakeville resident trains for marathons each year with Team Training to raise money for cancer research by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK

Less than a year after battling Leukemia and receiving a bone marrow transplant in 2009, Lakeville resident Tyler Boese did what seemed impossible — he ran a 10-mile race. “It’s something I wanted to do for a long time,” Boese said. “It seemed like a good goal while regaining my health.” Boese’s victory not was not only a personal achievement but also benefitted others battling the blood disease. He trained that year with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s fundraiser Team in Training. The nonprofit has spent the past 25 years training everyday people for marathons, triathlons and other athletic events while raising $1.3 billion for cancer research. Boese was diagnosed in May 2009 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia during his freshman year at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. “I was shocked to learn about it,” Boese said. “At first, I didn’t know what to think.” The then 19-year-old’s outlook seemed bleak as he was given a 30 percent survival rate. Boese underwent chemotherapy and radiation for a few months and received a bone marrow transplant in October 2009 from his 17-year-old sister, Tanya.

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Apple Valley High School’s theater department brought the fantasy world of J.R.R. Tolkien to life last weekend with its production of “The Hobbit.” The high school’s stage was brimming with elves, goblins, trolls and dwarves as Bilbo Baggins (played by Bill Stevens, right) embarked on his mythic quest with the aid of the wizard Gandolf (Ian McKeag). The play, which ran Jan. 10-13, was directed by Mary Sue Adey and featured live music performed by AVHS students.

Burnsville briefs Community focus groups The city of Burnsville will hold a series of focus groups on the future of cable service, community media and technology related to its upcoming cable franchise renewal with Comcast Cable. Six focus groups will be held Feb. 26-28. The groups are open to people who live, work or own a business in Burnsville. Visit www.burnsville.org/cablefranchise for a schedule and to RSVP.

Burnhaven Library events Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville, has planned the following activities. For more information, call (952) 891-0300. • Drum Fun and Vocals, Too, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. Leonard King Jr. will demonstrate rhythms that have been cultivated by African-Americans from the late 1800s to today. A Black History Month program. A Minnesota Legacy program. All ages. No registration required. • Make and Take Mardi Gras Masks, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4. Make the most outrageous, glittery, feathery and fun Mardi Gras masks ever. Ages: 4 to 15. No registration required. • Based on the Book, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5. Read the book, join us for the movie, and stay for the discussion afterwards, if de-

sired. February’s title is “My Dog Skip” (rated PG) by Willie Morris. Bring a bag supper. Popcorn provided. All ages, with parental guidance. No registration required. • Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15. Participants will learn to make a 4x6-inch photo album using basic binding and gluing techniques. Ages 16 and older. Registration required, starting Feb. 1. • Author Peter Geye, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. The Minneapolis author will talk about his books “Lighthouse Road” and “Safe From the Sea.” No registration required. • Legos and Duplos at the Library, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Ages: 2 to 12. No registration required.

The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer 55-plus driver-improvement courses on the following days: • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 26 (four-hour refresher), Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. • Noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 31 (four-hour refresher), Burnsville Senior Center – ISD 191, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville. • 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 5

the Early Learning Fellows program of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Money would be better spent working with at-risk families to improve students’ “executive functions,” such as conversation, self-control and getting along in groups. “To my way of thinking, expanding kindergarten is too late,” said Myhra, the lead Republican on the House Early Childhood and Youth Development Policy Committee. “We really need to work with families that are in poverty or having difficulties earlier on to avoid some of those problems. Some parents, for example, don’t realize the importance of reading to their children, having conversations.” Myhra said she intends to introduce legislation to fund “voluntary home visits” to at-risk families. Education Minnesota President Tom Dooher enthusiastically endorsed the proposal for free, all-day kindergarten statewide. “Providing universal access to all-day, every day kindergarten would be among the most significant steps Minnesota has ever taken to reduce the academic achievement gap,” said the teacher union president. “It’s a proven approach that educators can support as it moves through the Legislature.” Dayton has indicated that early childhood education was one of his top legislative priorities.

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Kids ’n Kinship seeks mentors Mentors are needed for youths in Dakota County through Kids ’n Kinship, a local nonprofit that matches children ages 5 to 16 with volunteer mentors for weekly activities in the community. In Apple Valley, there are 13 children currently matched with mentors, and nine children waiting for mentors through Kids ’n Kinship. In Burnsville, there are 18 children currently matched with mentors, and 15 children waiting for mentors.

In Eagan, there are 19 children currently matched with mentors, and five children waiting for mentors. In Farmington, there are seven children currently matched with mentors, and four children waiting for a mentor. In Lakeville, there are four children currently matched with mentors, and two children waiting for mentors. In Rosemount, there are three children currently matched with mentors, and four children waiting

for mentors. In addition to the community-based program, Kids ’n Kinship offers school-based mentoring programs at Glacier Hills and Thomas Lake elementary schools in Eagan, Westview Elementary in Apple Valley, and Parkview Elementary in Rosemount. Ongoing training and support are provided to mentors. For more information, go to www.kidsnkinship.org or call (952) 892-6368.

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Brakke named vice president Brian T. Brakke has joined Merchants Bank in Rosemount as a vice president and business banker. He has more than 25 years of banking experience, including 15 years with Anchor Bank and 12 years with US Bank. Brakke has a history of community involvement, including current board positions with the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and Ordway Circle of Stars. He is also involved with the Burnsville Rotary Finance Committee, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. His past involvement includes board positions with the Saint Paul Chamber Charitable Foundation and Home Equity Service of Saint Paul Inc. Brakke holds an undergraduate degree from Augsburg College and a graduate degree from the University of St. Thomas.

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Criminal background checks may be required of parents before they are allowed to help with their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classroom party under a proposal Lakeville Area Schools Superintendent Lisa Snyder said she plans to soon recommend to the Lakeville School Board. Snyder told the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteer Security Task Force at its Jan. 14 meeting the task forceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership team will recommend all volunteers undergo background checks before they are allowed to volunteer in Lakeville schools. The district now only requires criminal checks for chaperones of overnight activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really concerned about that,â&#x20AC;? Snyder said, adding she would recom-

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training coordination with police and school staff. Surprise drills, although difficult administratively, were also advocated to better prepare teachers and emergency responders. In an interview, School Board Chair Roz Peterson said school safety is â&#x20AC;&#x153;crucially important,â&#x20AC;? but cited some concerns about whether the district should conduct background checks on all district volunteers, the majority of which are parents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want to make sure anything we do will accomplish the goal of keeping students safe without violating the rights of parents,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, this is uncharted territory for us, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re learning as we go. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important we stay very much inclusive and discuss this as a community.â&#x20AC;? Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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with diverse security-related backgrounds who are reviewing an array of potential safety improvement strategies and are expected to provide recommendations for the Lakeville School Board to consider within weeks.

Members electronically voted for various security options that included whether staff members with conceal carry licenses should be allowed to bring a gun to school, (no, 65 percent) and if the district should invite retired police officers to walk school hallways (yes, 71 percent). Members did not approve of installing metal detectors at the main entrances of every school, but agreed more security cameras are needed in the high schools and middle schools. If money were no object, the group generally approved of equipping Lakeville classrooms with panic buttons and adding buzzers to let visitors into school buildings. Discussion also centered on prevention by improving mental health screening, staff training and services. Suggestions included implementing school crisis teams, updating emergency plans and improving

Sullivan has been in banking for seven years. Before joining Merchants, she worked as a personal banker for Bremer Bank in Plymouth and Associated Bank in Burnsville. She is involved in a number of community organizations in the area including Second Harvest,

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities inducted its 2013 president and board of directors on Jan. 9. Pamela Belz, project developer with Senior Housing Partners, a division of Presbyterian Homes and Services, was elected to serve as presi-

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DELAYS, from 1A one in each direction, says MnDOT, which promises to maintain access to all businesses and homes during the project. MnDOT officials visited a Burnsville City Council work session Jan. 15 to give a briefing and help brace the community for a season of traffic delays. MnDOT will visit the PARK, from 1A in the making. City and county officials began exploring the possibility of public ownership in 2011 after being approached for help by Caponi board members. Over the past several years, the nonprofit has struggled to pay its mortgage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is in the Caponi family name â&#x20AC;&#x201C; while expanding the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programming to meet growing demand. To date, Caponi Art Park owes the THRIFT, from 1A had been led to believe it was en route to winning approval of its store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad government. ... It disgusts me,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that to businesses in Burnsville.â&#x20AC;? He stressed that if not for a unique financing tool The Arc wants to use to buy the building, it could have occupied the building and opened its store without any City Council review. The Arc sought â&#x20AC;&#x153;host approvalâ&#x20AC;? from Burnsville for the St. Paul Port Authority to issue up to $2 million in bonds for purchase and renovation of the building, located west of Burnsville Center. The council approved that measure Dec. 18 after

Lakeville City Council on Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be bad,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Elizabeth Kautz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely No. 1 on our radar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; traffic,â&#x20AC;? said Nicole Danielson-Bartelt, an engineer for MnDOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Area. Social media, email alerts, news releases and other communications are planned to keep motorists informed, MnDOT says.

MnDOT also has a website for the project: www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i35eelkotoeagan/index.html. The project will be done in two parts: from Elko to the split and from the split to Cliff Road. In the north end, MnDOT is studying whether the should could be used for vehicles during peak traffic hours, DanielsonBartelt said. Changeable

message signs will give motorists travel and delay times. Fifteen miles of deteriorating freeway pavement thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been in place since a 1989 reconstruction project will get a new concrete overlay, according to MnDOT. The project includes replacement of the deck of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;flyoverâ&#x20AC;? bridge on I35E over I-35W. Bridge repair and paint-

ing are planned on several bridges in Burnsville over I-35E: County Road 42, Portland Avenue, McAndrews Road and County Road 11. A railing will be added to the McAndrews Road bridge. Repair and painting are planned on three bridges over I-35W: County Road 42, Burnsville Parkway and McAndrews Road. This construction season will be a busy one for

Caponis nearly $3 million, including interest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small organization and the economy has not been very receptive,â&#x20AC;? said Craig Harris, president of Caponi Art Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of directors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been challenging.â&#x20AC;? Local officials and directors of Caponi Art Park hoped to obtain $1 million in public grants last year but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the funds. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purchase agreement is set to close by Dec. 31, 2014, to pro-

vide time for the art park board to raise funds to pay toward the remainder of its mortgage. The board aims to raise at least $450,000 and settle the remaining $1.75 million mortgage with the Caponis, Harris said. By paying down a substantial portion of its mortgage, Caponi Art Park can focus its efforts on further expanding the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs and improving its facilities. The park has become increasingly popular over

the past five years with attendance jumping from 4,200 in 2007 to more than 18,000 in 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful place,â&#x20AC;? Harris said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled to find a way to sustain it.â&#x20AC;? Although the city will own the land, Caponi Art Park will continue to operate the park and its programs. Additionally, 92-year-old Tony Caponi and his wife, Cheryl, 56, will be allowed by a life estate to reside in the home and privately use

the studio until they die or choose to move. At that point, those structures will become public. Caponi Art Park has been a fixture in Eagan for nearly 26 years. Born in a tiny village along the Adriatic coast of Italy, Caponi moved to Eagan in 1949 and purchased the property between Lexington Avenue and Pilot Knob in the 1950s. The artist and former Macalester College instructor opened the park in 1987 to schools and

imposing the moratorium. Others refuted Kealeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s characterization of The Arc being handed a lastminute surprise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were well aware that (a moratorium) was an option,â&#x20AC;? Community Development Director Jenni Faulkner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find out about it the night of the meeting.â&#x20AC;? City staffers knew the Thursday before the Dec. 4 council meeting that The Arc was eying the building, according to Faulkner. The council tabled The Arcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bond request Dec. 4 to address concerns about proposed site features. The nonprofit subsequently agreed to enclose its semi trailer parking area to meet city ordinance and to provide an on-site stacking plan for

cars dropping off used goods. But moratorium backers say zoning codes donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t specifically address the used-goods processing that occurs at thrift stores, and a broad review is needed. Nor do they address concentration of such stores. The proposed Value Village store is near another thrift store south of County Road 42, Unique, at 14308 Burnhaven Drive. Retail types tend to â&#x20AC;&#x153;flock together,â&#x20AC;? Council Member Mary Sherry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That can be a good thing ... or maybe not,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we want answers to that.â&#x20AC;? Kealey said thrift stores are becoming more like regular stores, pointing to

a news article stating that Salvation Army is now buying new goods for its stores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still trying to put them on the other side of the tracks,â&#x20AC;? he told colleagues. Kealey moved that Burnsville regulate thrift stores as it does secondhand goods resellers and require new stores to get a conditional use permit. The motion died for lack of a second.

store locations, thus continuing to pay taxes, Kautz said. The Arcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, Steven Mayeron, insists the nonprofit would make the city whole through an enforceable agreement to make payments in lieu of taxes. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, Joel Jamnik, has insisted that such agreements with nonprofits arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t court-tested in Minnesota, and payments couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be guaranteed. Other Burnsville thrift retailers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Unique, Salvation Army, CHAP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pay property taxes through their rent, Kautz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already built out,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to look at how to expand our tax base, not shrink it.â&#x20AC;? During the moratorium

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other groups. In 1992, Caponi founded Caponi Art Park, a nonprofit aimed at developing the park into a local and regional cultural resource. Since then, the park has provided free activities and performances by regional artists for thousands of visitors each year. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

the city will study, with a consultant, possible separation requirements for thrifts stores, appropriate zoning districts, licensing of thrift stores and a possible new zoning district for the Burnsville Center area. Site standards for traffic stacking, donation operations and outdoor storage and display will also be studied. Council action on ordinance changes and lifting of the moratorium is expected May 21 or June 4. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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PARDON, from 1A popular as the Eagan restaurant. One Facebook comment described the Eagan location as “terrific,” but the MOA site as “always disappointing.” Customers weren’t the only ones sad to see the French bakery go. “It’s a terrible loss for so many in the region,” said Ruthe Batulis, executive director of the Dakota County Regional Cham-

ber of Commerce. Batulis said chamber members were big fans of Pardon My French. “It was a wonderful concept for the community that brought fine French cuisine to the area and enhanced the region,” she said. Pardon My French was opened in Eagan in 2008 by Frederic Klein, an experienced pastry chef from France who moved to the United States six years earlier.

The restaurant offered a selection of freshly prepared food, including pastries, truffles, soups, sandwiches, salads, French pizzas and box lunches. It also had a wine bar that emphasized French wines and offered cheese, pastries and appetizers. Klein didn’t return requests for comment. Jessica Harper is at jessica. harper@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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14A January 18, 2013 SUN THISWEEK - Burnsville - Eagan

Eagan/Eastview skiers are prominent at Buck Hill Invite Tommy Anderson takes boys individual title by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

The Buck Hill Invitational draws one of the strongest fields of the high school Alpine skiing season, perhaps even stronger than the state meet. Against that stout competition, Eagan/Eastview had the second-place boys team, the third-place girls team and the boys individual champion. Not much to complain about there, and Eagan/ Eastview coach Bob Boldus wasn’t about to start. “The kids did great,” Boldus said. “Everybody stood, everybody finished. Our kids concentrated on the team aspect of the meet. They really wanted to do well as a team against such a strong field.” Tommy Anderson, an Eagan ninth-grader who placed 11th at the 2012 state meet, won the boys individual title at the Jan. 11 meet at Buck Hill. He took the lead on the first run with a time of 22.45 seconds. He had the fourth-best time (21.74) on the second run, but his overall 44.19 beat Bjorn Halverson of Eden Prairie by 14 hundredths of a second. As fast as he skied, Anderson also bought into the importance of making sure he completed two runs for the team’s benefit, Boldus said. “He’s been skiing very, very well,” Boldus said.

“When you’re going up against great competition like we saw in that meet, there’s a temptation to go all-out, but he kept the team aspect in mind.” Edina won the team championship with 291.090 points, while Eagan/Eastview was second with 296.270. Third-place Stillwater was about four points behind Eagan/Eastview. Andrew Finnegan of Eagan/Eastview was 21st overall in 48.14. Parker Zeilon had a two-run time of 49.50 to place 30th. Karl Nordmeyer (43rd, 51.00), Andrew Mikulski (47th, 51.17) and Luke Doolittle (56th, 52.27) also contributed to the second-place team score. Chaz Lindberg (88th) and Alex Olsen (129th) also skied for the Eagan/Eastview boys. The Eagan/Eastview girls faced a significant handicap before the Buck Hill Invitational even started – their fastest racer, Sally Anderson, was in Canada at an International Ski Federation meet. But they still had enough for a third-place finish in the 21-team competition. Minnetonka was first while Lakeville North took second, less than two points ahead of Eagan/ Eastview. Courtney Karnopp (50.86) and Claire Hefko (51.28) finished 23rd and 25th individually. Ali Hof-

stad was 32nd in 51.87. Erin Burns was 44th in 53.46, Sydney Anderson finished 58th in 55.18 and Katie Rian was 75th in 56.79. Lyndsey Auge was 94th and Chloe Hille was 146th. Eagan/Eastview also was second in the boys junior varsity competition and fourth in the girls JV meet. In South Suburban Conference regular-season meets, the Eagan/Eastview boys are undefeated and the girls team has lost only once. The conference championship will be determined during two meets Jan. 22 and 31 at Buck Hill. Eagan-Eastview teams also will compete in the Welch Invitational on Friday at Welch Village.

Burnsville Burnsville’s girls took 11th place at the Buck Hill Invitational with 333.470 points. Elizabeth Drusch had a top-10 finish individually for the Blaze, taking ninth place in 48.41. Erica Lindsay finished 24th in 51.23. Burnsville was 15th of 22 teams in the boys meet with 349.010 points. Jack Lindsay had a tworun time of 48.21 to finish Photo by Rick Orndorf 24th. Top: Tommy Anderson, shown competing at a South Suburban Conference meet in December, won the boys individual championship at the Buck Hill Invitational last Friday. Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. Bottom: Elizabeth Drusch of Burnsville, shown competing at a South Suburban Concom or facebook.com/sun- ference Alpine skiing meet last month, had a top-10 individual finish at the Buck Hill thisweek. Invitational on Jan. 11.

Next step for Wildcats is competing with top teams Notebook: Eagan boys Girls basketball team has strong first half of season head north for Hockey by Mike Shaughnessy “We’ve had balanced Day Minnesota scoring, unselfish play, SUN THISWEEK

Eagan reached the halfway point of the girls basketball season with more victories than it had in all of 2011-12 with a chance to finish with a winning record for the first time in four years. Still to be determined is whether the Wildcats can be a threat to the South Suburban Conference’s top two teams, Bloomington Kennedy and Eastview. But they – and the rest of the league – will know more after next week as they play host to No. 1-ranked Kennedy at 7 p.m. Tuesday and travel to third-ranked Eastview on Jan. 25. First, however, Eagan wants to get through this week. The Wildcats, 10-3 overall and 4-2 in the South Suburban, played Prior Lake on Tuesday night and go to Lakeville South at 7 p.m. Friday. As big as next week’s games could be, “we need to make sure we don’t take anybody lightly,” coach Liz Carpentier said. “We’re doing the same things we’ve done since the start of the season, and we’re just trying to get better.” Last week Eagan edged Apple Valley 62-60 and defeated Rosemount 63-55 after trailing by 12 points at halftime.

and we’re rebounding well,” Carpentier said. “Our defense also has been a big part of it. Our full-court press is doing a lot of good things for us; we’re getting some transition baskets. We’re taking 60 shots a game, which was one of our goals. As a coach, those are the things you’re looking for.” Senior guard Bryn Parsons had 14 points and senior guard Sammie Delzotto and sophomore guard Olivia Weinberger had 11 each in the comeback victory over Rosemount. Delzotto had 14 points, junior forward Kelli Wickard 13 and Weinberger 10 in the victory over Apple Valley. Four Eagan players average at least 7.6 points a game, with Parsons’ 13.2 average leading the team. That can make the Wildcats tough to defend. “We have good athletes,” Carpentier said. “A lot of different kids have stepped up for us. We have seven kids who can shoot the three.” Eagan went 3-0 at the St. Olaf Invitational over the holiday break. “That was a confidence-builder for us,” the coach said. “We went there last year and were 0-3. We wanted to come out of there knowing we had taken a

Wildcats will skate in Saturday’s first game by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

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Eagan guard Bryn Parsons moves the ball up the floor during a game against Rosemount last week. step forward.” Eagan has not played Kennedy yet this season. In December, the Wildcats lost to Eastview 68-52. Lakeville North, another perennial conference power, beat Eagan 58-52 on Jan. 4. In the Lakeville North game, Eagan fell behind by 14 points in the first half before rallying and making the Panthers sweat

out a victory. “We had a tough first few minutes against Lakeville North, then we played a great second half,” Carpentier said. “But the next time we face Eastview and Lakeville North, I think we’ll play better.” Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

If you sleep in Saturday morning, you’re in danger of missing the opening faceoff of the Eagan boys’ appearance at Hockey Day Minnesota. The Wildcats, ranked fifth in Class AA, are scheduled to open the event against Hibbing/ Chisholm at 10 a.m. at an outdoor rink on Pokegama Lake in Grand Rapids. Last year Hockey Day Minnesota had to be moved indoors because warm weather made the ice on Lake Minnetonka unsafe. But the outdoor games appear to be a go for Saturday. The defending state Class AA champion Benilde-St. Margaret’s boys play Grand Rapids at 1:30 p.m. The two high school boys games will be televised live on Fox Sports North. A high school girls game between Grand Rapids and Hibbing/Chisholm will be tape-delayed and broadcast at 11 p.m. Also on schedule is Minnesota against North Dakota in men’s hockey at 5 p.m. at Mariucci Arena. The Minnesota Wild plays its lockout-shortened sea-

son opener against Colorado at 8 p.m. at Xcel Energy Center. The Eagan boys are the first South Suburban Conference team invited to play at Hockey Day Minnesota. The Wildcats, who qualified for the state tournament the last two years, were 10-3-1 after losing to Eastview 4-2 on Jan. 12, a game in which they outshot the Lightning 66-25. Eagan senior forward Zach Glienke led the South Suburban Conference in scoring at the end of last week with 34 points (17 goals, 17 assists). Hibbing/Chisholm is 14th in the state Class A rankings. The Bluejackets are coached by Mark DeCenzo, who coached at Apple Valley High School in the early 1990s. They were 8-7-1 through their first 15 games.

Mesabi Invitational Some of the state’s top Nordic skiers went up north last weekend to compete in the Mesabi Invitational at Giants Ridge. The winter weather proved fickle, even on the Iron See NOTEBOOK, 15A

Burnsville rallies to win Packer Invitational Victory beneficial for young swim team’s confidence by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

Burnsville boys swimming coach Andrew Michelson listened for a team score update after five events of the Packer Invitational, and what he heard wasn’t particularly encouraging. The Blaze was fifth in the team standings – not good, as there were only seven schools in the meet. But Burnsville closed with a rush and won the Jan. 12 meet going away, finishing 37 points ahead of South St. Paul, the host team. For a team as young

as the Blaze – two-thirds of its swimmers are seventh- through ninth-graders – the victory can only help build confidence. “I was hoping more to place top three than expecting to win,” Michelson said. “As the meet went on my guys were swimming really well and I kept encouraging them to keep it up. It was very nice to win.” Charlie Kollasch, one of only three seniors on the Burnsville roster, helped spark the comeback by winning two individual events, the 100-yard free-

style and 100 backstroke. Ben Albert, last year’s state Class AA runner-up in the 100 breaststroke, won that event at South St. Paul by almost five seconds. Burnsville also took first place in the 200 medley relay. That helped Burnsville overcome a lack of divers. One reason Burnsville sank to fifth place in the team standing after five events is that diving is the fifth event, and the Blaze scored no points. At South St. Paul, “the younger guys on the team did awesome,” Michelson

said. “It has been fun to see them over the past two years grow as swimmers and as individuals. Some of them will make appearances at the section meet and hopefully place. I have been very impressed with the way they apply themselves at practice and at meets.” Kollasch won the 100 freestyle in 50.72 seconds and the 100 backstroke in 54.95. Albert’s winning time in the breaststroke was 1 minute, 0.68 seconds. He also swam the 50 freestyle in 23.00, placing second to Alex Roe of

Benilde-St. Margaret’s. It’s a given that Albert will try to return to state in the breaststroke. He’s allowed one other individual event, and that’s still undecided. “I want it to be an event he is truly invested in,” Michelson said. “We still have a few weeks to determine what that will be.” Last year Albert qualified for state in the 200 individual medley and finished in the top 10. Kollasch, Albert, sophomore Izaak Davison-Kerwood and ninthgrader Adam Jarnagin

won the 200 medley relay at the Packer Invitational in 1:45.10, two-tenths of a second ahead of Tartan’s No. 1 team. Ryan Dobrzynski had fifth places in the 200 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Davison-Kerwood placed fourth in the 200 IM and third in the 100 butterfly. Burnsville also got a third place in the 400 freestyle relay with Dobrzynski, Shane Harrison, Kollasch and Albert. While, South St. Paul meet also gave the Blaze See BLAZE, 15 A

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Eastview goalie stands his ground by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK

It’s an axiom that dates to when they played hockey on frozen rivers: A team with a hot goalie is tough to beat. Fans at Eagan Civic Arena know that to be true after watching Eastview goalie Zachary Driscoll work some magic Saturday night. The sophomore made 64 saves as the Lightning upset fifth-ranked Eagan 4-2 in a South Suburban Conference boys game. “He had, to say the least, a huge game,” Eastview coach Drey Bradley said. “He stood on his head, as they say. “Eagan is a really good team. They challenged us the whole game and Zach had to make a number of great saves. Their shots didn’t all come from the outside.” Driscoll played Bantam hockey last year before joining the high school program. He did not have a starting job handed to him as the Lightning also had a returning senior goalie,

Matt Montgomery. Montgomery has a 2.38 goals-against average and .904 save percentage, numbers that would be envied by some starters in the South Suburban Conference. But Driscoll has been on fire recently with a 2.04 goals-against average, .940 save percentage and 7-2 record as a starter. “We have to ride (Driscoll) now, as long as he’s playing so well,” Bradley said. “Monty (Montgomery) understands that. Right now, it’s his role to be the backup.” Senior forward Ryan McNamara scored twice against Eagan, including the game-winner at 13:16 of the third period. McNamara also had an assist on Mitch Beattie’s secondperiod goal. Beattie assisted on Jake McGlocklin’s empty-net goal with three seconds remaining. Eagan, which outshot Eastview 66-25, saw its South Suburban Conference lead shrink to two points over Bloomington Jefferson and Prior Lake.

Eastview, meanwhile, is quietly making strides. The Lightning, looking for its first winning season since 2007-08, improved to 10-6 overall and 4-4 in the South Suburban after beating Eagan. The team had won six of its last seven going into Tuesday night’s game against Prior Lake. “We came into the season feeling like we had some good depth, better than we’ve had recently,” Bradley said. “We also had two good goalies that were going to battle for playing time. “Now we’re at the stage where if we play 51 minutes, we have a chance to win. But we’ve got to do that consistently.” McNamara leads Eastview with 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists) in 16 games. Nick Abbott and Beattie have 16 points each, and McGlocklin has 15. Eastview’s top line of McNamara, Abbott and McGlocklin was on the ice for all four Lightning goals in the Eagan game.

Lightning catch up with Cougars Photo by Rick Orndorf

Eastview’s Hana Metoxen (31) defends against Lakeville South in a 76-45 win on Tuesday night. Metoxen was the team leader in rebounds (8) and assists (3) while scoring 15. Madison Guebert was the top scorer with 24 and Tyra Johnson added 22. It was Eastview’s fourth win in a row since falling to Bloomington Kennedy on Jan. 2.

NOTEBOOK, from 14A Tied for second were Blaze teammates Briita Range. The course orga- Nelson and Paige Skaja, nizers intended to use was both with 34. Nelson and damaged by warm tem- Skaja also are juniors. peratures and rain, forcThe Blaze was 10-6-3 ing them to use a loop that overall and 5-4-2 in conhad artificial snow. ference play after beating Eagan finished seventh Bloomington Kennedy of 64 teams in the boys 7-0 last Saturday. Colevarsity meet thanks in man, Nelson and Skaja large part to Nick Acton, combined for three goals who finished first in the and six assists in that 5-kilometer freestyle race game. in 13 minutes, 19.4 seconds. Ryan Larson (37th) Big loss for and Patrick Acton (99th) Blaze also skied the freestyle Burnsville’s boys race. hockey team will have to Eagan’s Josh Podpeskar finished 12th in the 5K get by without one of its classic race in 15:59.1. Ja- leading scorers, sophocob Edmond was 63rd and more forward Brock Brady Mavitz was 107th. Boeser, for the next few Eastview was 23rd in weeks. He suffered a brothe girls team competi- ken fibula during a game tion. Margie Freed led the at Wayzata on Jan. 10 Lightning with a 32nd- and is expected to be out six weeks. Going into place finish in freestyle. Sonja Hedblom of Ea- this week’s play, Boeser gan was eighth in the clas- was third on his team and fifth in the South sic race in 18:17.2. Eden Prairie was the Suburban Conference in boys team champion and scoring with 25 points. In its first game Duluth East won the girls without Boeser, Burnstitle. ville thumped Lakeville Topping the charts South 6-2 on Tuesday to The top three scor- improve to 8-7-1 overall. ers in South Suburban Burnsville was 6-2 in the Conference girls hockey conference, tied for seccome from the same ond with Bloomington Jefferson. school. Going into this week’s play, Burnsville junior Mike Shaughnessy is at forward Lindsey Cole- mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. man led the league with com or facebook.com/sun35 points in 19 games. thisweek.

BLAZE, from 14A another chance to test its young swimmers, so, too, will the Section 3AA True Team meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hidden Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake. The field will be stronger at Saturday’s section True Team meet, which features three schools (Lakeville South, Rosemount and Lakeville North) that are in the state Class AA top 10. “I realize that we have a

lot of fast teams in the section, but with the way the meet is seeded, everyone is set up to have a good race with the person on either side of them in the pool,” Michelson said. “As a coach I want my guys to go out there and race. This is a great opportunity for that to happen.” Mike Shaughnessy is at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Lizzy has been on the varsity alpine ski team since 7th grade. Recently, in their first race of the season, Lizzy finished in 1st place for the 1st time in her career, beating out numerous competitors from many of the top teams in the state. Lizzy has proven herself as one of the top ski racers in the state, as she has qualified individually for the state meet two years. She is hoping to lead her team to a return trip to the state meet this February.

Senior swimmer Christopher Kirchmann has helped the Tigers to an impressive start to the 2012-13 season. Most recently, Kirchmann finished in 1st place (100 Freestyle) and 2nd place (50 Freestyle) at the prestigious Maroon & Gold Invite held at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center. Kirchmann was also a member of the 200 Freestyle Relay that finished in 5th place and the 200 Medley Relay that finished in 6th place.

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Black & Red beef cows, bred black, Ivemec poured on vacc., $1325 each. Call 320-746-1405.

Advertising Disclaimer Because we are unable to check all ads that are placed in our media, we encourage you to be safe Herd of beef cows, black, and be careful before givbred Charolais, vacc., ing out any important pored and wormed, big information such as credit cows. Call 320-220-5501 card numbers or social security numbers, when responding to any ad.

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AV Opngs: Mimi's International Daycare. Military Discount 651-242-8566

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise โ any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.โ Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women; and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Farmington Studio Apt. Heat pd. Gar. avl. No pets. 612-670-4777

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Real Estate Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Sale

Coates/Hwy 52 2 BR Duplex $700 + utils. Refs. 651-437-7590

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Manufactured Homes

Apple Valley/Lakeville border: 3 BR, many updates pets OK. $29,900 financing avl. 612-581-3833

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Health Care

PCAs

Regency Home HealthCare is seeking both part time/full time; day, evening and night PCA's to care for clients in their homes throughout the metro. Seeking help in Mendota Heights, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Blaine, and Big Lake. Responsible for all client cares, light housekeeping and food prep. Must be compassionate, reliable, have great attention to detail, excellent problem solving and communication skills. If interested please submit online application at: www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Julie @ 651-488-4656. EOE.

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

Our continued growth requries more company drivers/owner operators tohaul flatbeds, step decks, RGN'S, both regional & OTR. Contact John for more info. 763-856-4000 jpndaran@sherbtel.net Parts & Operations Manager, Eagan MN, Multistate distribution company serving the agricultural industry seeks to employ an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. Must have a strong ag fertilizer equipment background, supervisor experience, and be detailed orientated. jfunkhouser@davisequip.com

Adults-Earn Your HS Diploma or GED Test Prep!

Learn in class or online, 24-7. Like District 196 ABE on Facebook. Email ABE@district196.org or call 952-431-8316.

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Auto Parts Counter Sales

Retail counter and phone sales. Automotive knowledge and sales experience required.

Delivery Driver

All positions F.T. with benefits. Send resume or apply in person. LKQ-Viking Auto Salvage 26548 Chippendale Ave Northfield, MN 55057 Attn: Steve in HR srpenner@LKQcorp.com or fax 651-460-8444 call 651-460-6166

Carr's Tree Service

is seeking FT employees experienced in climbing & bucket work for our tree crews. Applicants must be 18 yrs of age & have a clean, valid driver's license. CDL Beneficial. Qualified applicants call 1-888-470-3355

Contract Drivers

Dynamex, an industry leader in the same day delivery business, has route and on call opportunities available. Your own vehicle is needed. Build your own company and be your own boss. To find out more call 651-746-5945

Seeking entry level carpenter. Strong candidate will have some experience framing or other similar carpentry work. Must be comfortable with heights and heavy lifting. Must provide own transportation to south metro area. Call Chris at 612-749-9752

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Class "A" CDL Delivery Drivers

McLane, the world's leading provider of grocery supply chain solutions and a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, is looking for experienced and dependable Class "A" CDL Delivery Drivers for our Northfield, MN location. McLane provides excellent pay & benefits -401(k) with match, Medical Dental, Vision, Life and Disability, Safety Bonus. Driver's average wage is $60,000/yr in the first year. Qualifications: Must possess a valid Class A CDL license Have at least 50K verifiable miles Customer service skills If interested in the CDL Class A Driver position contact: McLane MN 1111 W 5th Street Northfield, MN 55057 Lobby hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (507) 664-3038 Hollie for more information Fax: (507) 664-3042 email: mnhr@ mclaneco.com

CPAP Set-Up Specialist

Apple Valley/Bloomington area. Experience necessary. Email resumes to:

mwinecke@ cornermedical.com

FT. Infant Teacher & FT. Toddler Teacher Small Christian Childcare seeking fun loving teachers to work with Infants and toddlers in Burnsville Email resumes to: ecc@riverhillsumc.org

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39 yr old landscaping & irrigation bus. looking for experienced landscaping & irrigation installation & repair tech. South Metro. Hrly rate w/OT. Must have valid drivers license, & be de-

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Start your new year with new opportunities in metal stamping/fabrication. Tempco Manufacturing is looking for individuals with solid skills in Welding, Quality Inspection (CMM), Tool Making, Press set-Up, Estimator, Material/Job Planner and Account Executive. Visit our website at OTR Flatbed Driver. www.tempcomfg.com $1200 sign on bonus. Out for more information or 10-14 days. Late model forward your resume to equipment. Full benefits. alebold@tempcomfg.com Drivers can take their truck home. Allow one Help Wanted/ small pet. Commercial Transload of MN, Fridley, Part Time MN. Contact Pete: psandmann@ctm-truck.com University of Minnesota Extension: Executive Ofor 763-571-9508 fice & Administrative Specialist, Farmington, ExpeProduction rienced individual to proManager vide .8 FTE administraShepherd of the tive support to educationValley Lutheran al program delivery from Church Extension Regional Office A full job description โ Farmington. Salary and application can $14.94 + depending on be found at qualifications. Req. Qualihttp://www.sotv.org fications: HS degree/GED + 4 years progressively responsible Quality Inspector more office/administrative exEstablished millwork perience. Some post HS and door distributor in ed/training may be substiBurnsville needs experituted for experience. Exenced Quality Inspector. pert level with Microsoft Technical skills and eye Windows, Word, email, for detail required. Also and web. Intermediate levmust have ability to folel with Excel and Powerlow established quality Point. https://employmenstandards and commut.umn.edu/applicants/Cen nicate effectively. Prior tral?quickFind=108019. experience in carpentry Completed applications or millwork desired. Pomust be received by Jansition will work in prouary 25, 2013. Contact duction dept. Sal DOQ. Sarah Chur (612) 360-4510 Please submit resume with questions. to mail to: skittams@ jbomeara.com or mail to: Sue Houseaides J B O'Meara Co. FT & PT 12301 Dupont Ave S Community Assisted LivBurnsville, MN 55337 ing is looking for FT & PT No phone calls please Houseaides to work in our residential homes Social Services taking care of 5/6 Seniors in Farmington & Apple Thomas Allen Inc. Valley. We have openings on Evenings and Program Manager Awake Overnights. All Burnsville shifts include E/O week37 hrs/wk Flexible, end. Previous direct care Benefit Eligible experience is preferred. Overall management of a Call 952-440-3955 for home serving 4 women application address. with DD, writing and revising programs, assist in overseeing medical needs, Housekeeping/Laundry monitor meds, hire, train, Hardworking, dependable and supervise staff. Must Best Western 651-452-0100 be a DC with 2 yrs exp. Looking for Leaders Now! working with DD or a Sara Blaine Designer JewQDDP with 1 year exp. elry. Beautiful prdts! Trnk with persons with DD, 1 shows, gen.comm. Great year supervise exp req'd, oppt. Call Patricia: 612-799Exp w/ behaviors & psych 5892/612-396-4510 for appts. meds pref'd, DL., Clean record, & insurance Market Research Firm: Contact: Katya@ Seeks detail oriented peothomasalleninc.com ple to edit mystery shop For MORE openings and reports online. Excellent info Visit us at spelling, grammar and www.thomasalleninc.com phone skills a must! Paid online training; flex PT Sell It, Buy It, hours; pay averages $12-14 Search For It In per hour. Requires min of Sunโ ขThisweek Classifieds 4hrs/day M-F & 1 wknd / www.sunthisweek.com mo. Those fluent in French encouraged to apply. Email resume & cover Help Wanted/ letter to: QEApps@BestMark.com Part Time

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Entry level, full time with benefits, including 401(k).

Mail or e-mail cover letter & writing clips to: Dan Callahan, Sun Newspapers 33 2nd St. N.E., Box 280 Osseo MN 55369 E-mail applications may be sent to dan.callahan@ecm-inc.com.

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PT PM receptionist in well-established Bsvl chiro clinic. M-W 1-6:30; Th 9-1; F 11:30-4:30. Exp pref. Email: dsgeary@ frontiernet.net 952-200-1538

Substitute Teachers

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District Visit www.isd191.org for more details

4-H Youth Teaching Youth Program Coordinator, Dakota County, University of Minnesota Extension is recruiting candidates for a 50%time 4 H Youth Teaching Youth Program Coordinator position in Dakota County. Essential qualifications: Bachelorโ s degree required. Must have experience in a direct youth development organization (as a member, volunteer, leader, paid staff member, or some combination). Access to reliable transportation for job-related travel. Ability to work evenings and weekends. APPLY ON-LINE Requisition number: 182517 To apply on-line and to access the complete job description go to: https://employment. umn.edu/applicants/ Central?quickFind=. Completed applications must be received by February 15, 2013 to be considered.

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The beat includes general reporting, government news, features, religion, seniors, & business news. Quark or InDesign experience preferred. The successful candidate will have a degree in journalism or related area, & experience reporting for a newspaper in an internship or professionally.

PT CNA/Exp PCA Wanted: AM & PM hrs. Burnsville. 952-807-5102

The City of Burnsville is currently accepting applications for the position of:

Junkers & Repairable Wanted

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Midwest Veterinary Supply seeks a parttime warehouse employee to pull/pack orders in a fast-paced environment. Apply online at www.candidatelink .com/Midwest VeterinarySupply

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Medical Cleaner, Chaska, Part time evenings Mon through Fri plus a short Saturday shift at noon. 17 hours/week $10.00/hour. Very nice clinic facility. Apply online www.envirotechclean.com

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Sun Newspapers (ECM Sun Group), publishers of community newspapers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, has an opening for a community editor. The editor will be based in the Osseo office & cover the city of Eden Prairie.

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Director of Rehabilitation/ Center for Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Come see what we have to offer! Join our team of talented and experienced staff in a progressive rehab organization to lead a wide variety of programs. As the director you would oversee the Center for Sports Medicine & Rehab (CSMR) at two locations, hospital rehab, long term care services, home care therapy, athletic trainers and works systems. The ideal candidate will have current licensure in physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy with seven years management experience. As part of the Northfield Hospital & Clinics system, we are located in Northfield, a vibrant college city located just south of the Twin Cities, and serving patients in the Northfield and south metro communities as an independent health system.

www.northfieldhospital.org Job # 643 Contact humanresourcessupport@northfieldhospital.org or call 507-646-6949. EOE Northfield Hospital & Clinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Oasys Technologies Inc. has positions open for: Senior Software Engineer/Java (OS121202) with Bachelorโ s degree in Engg (any), Comp Sci., Tech or related and 5 yrs of exp. to work on Develop, test, implement and maintain app software working with established processes. Develop app. code for Java programs. Responsible for design of interfaces, contracts between various layers of Develop the GUI using HTML, Ajax, JQuery and java server pages. Responsible for DB tuning by analyzing the plans using SQL queries. Resp for presenting/ analyzing issue reports over a speci๏ฌ ed time period & provide solutions to chronic issues. Develop/execute unit test plans. Fix defects. Business Systems Analyst (OS121203) with Masterโ s degree in Business Admin., Comp Sci., Engg. or related to work on Designing & facilitating reqmnts. elicitation sessions including use of interview, document analysis, MS Visio, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process outcome modeling, personas, user centric design, customer/ user ethnography, GAP analysis, task and work๏ฌ ow analysis, modeling language diagrams and wireframes. Determining appropriate reqmnts using mngemnt methods, but not limited to use cases, user stories, customer journeys and storyboards. Collaborate with developers and SMEs to establish the tech. vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs. Act as the liaison between the business units, tech. teams & support teams using Sharept. 2005/2008. Business Systems Analyst/Quality (OS121204) with Masterโ s in Comp. Sci., Engg. (Any), Tech or related & 1 yr exp. in Creating Use Case Diagrams, Activity Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams based on the business reqmnt. Develop interface design document, mapping documents & perform Gap Analysis to check the compatibility of existing API with the new business reqmnt. Conduct data analysis on data sources. Develop SQL & Oracle queries. Develop/ review test plan, test cases using HPQC based on reqmnts, tech. specs. &/or product knowledge & ensure test cases re๏ฌ ect user needs. Conduct adequate testing of the API using SOAP UI and SOAP SCOPE. Act as the liaison between the business units, tech. teams & support teams using Sharept. 2005/2008. Competitive Salary with standard company bene๏ฌ ts. Work location Eagan, MN, Mpls-St. Paul metro with reqโ d travel to client locations throughout USA. Mail resumes: Oasys Technologies Inc, 1250 Yankee Doodle Rd, Suite 222, Eagan, MN 55121, Fax: 651-324-0099 email: jobs@oasys-corp.com

Coffee Shop (Ref. #703) (Nutrition Services) (.6 FTE) .6 FTE (48hrs/2wks). Excellent customer service skills and retail food experience preferred. Will work alternate weekends and holidays.

FHMC Patient Services Representative (Ref. #720) (All FamilyHealth Medical Clinics) (Casual Call)

We are seeking nursing assistants to serve in our LTC facility. Duties include assisting residents with their daily grooming, dining needs, ambulating and transferring residents. Candidates must be on the Minnesota Registry.

Dietary Aide - PM Shift - PT We are seeking a dietary aide to serve in our LTC facility. Duties include basic food preparation, serving & cleaning.

Please apply online at: sfhs.jobdigtracker.com/careers/ Or at: Trinity Campus 3410 213th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024 EEO/AA

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Swimming Instructors The Family Swim School of Eagan & Lakeville is accepting applications for individuals interested in delivering swim instruction in an ideal teaching & learning environment. Applicants require high energy & a background working with children. Paid training.

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theater and arts briefs

theater and arts calendar

Family Night at IMAX Theatre

and April 14 and 21 at 2 p.m.

Clint Black tickets on sale

The IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley will host Family Night on Monday, Jan. 21. Admission for the 6:30 p.m. showing of “Wild Safari” is $5 per person. Complimentary Subway sandwich and drink (while supplies last) will be served in the lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Private concert by Italian pianist

Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, to Clint Black’s 7:30 p.m. April 11 show at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $55 and are available at the box office, at jadepresents.com, at all Ticketmaster locations, at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.

Auditions for office comedy Expressions Community Theater will hold auditions for the office comedy “Wage Warfare” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, and Tuesday, Feb. 5., at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. If required, callbacks will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Casting will be for: • Hope, 20s-30s, young and hard-working. • Bonnie, late 30s-60, the motherly type – Ms. Manners on the outside and a back-stabber on the inside. • Mr. Clogsworth, late 20s and up, the boss – naïve, cheerful and friendly. • UPS Man, 20-30s. • Aaron Starr, star singer and guitarist (guitar experience preferred, but not required). • Buffy, teenage appearance – girl whose sole life is texting. Auditions will consist of readings from the script; no appointment is necessary. For more information, contact the director by email at JAndrewWilkins@gmail. com or call (612) 293-0173. The play runs April 1213 and 19-20 at 7:30 p.m.

The Dakota Valley Symphony has announced an informal parlor concert with pianist Roberto Plano on Feb. 8. The concert will be hosted by Doug and Peggy Maloney in their Lakeville home. The 7:45 p.m. concert will be preceded with a 6:30 social hour and dinner. A limited number of tickets are available. Tickets for the concert are $40 including dinner and can be purchased in person at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center box office, or via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. Plano is in the Twin Cities thanks to a grant from Frontier Communications, which is sponsoring his appearance at the Dakota Valley Symphony “Grieg meets Verdi” concert on Feb. 10 at BPAC.

School of Rock performs Burnsville School of Rock will present “The Music of Van Halen” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, and Sunday, Jan. 27, at Bogart’s Place, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Tickets are $5 in advance from performers, $10 at the door. Music will begin at noon with Eden Prairie School of Rock’s performance of AC/DC and Pink Floyd. Call (952) 898-7625 for more information.

Chorale seeks singers The South Metro Chorale is seeking additional singers, especially tenors and basses, for the second half of its season. Rehearsals are 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Hidden Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake. Information can be found at www.southmetrochorale. org. Contact Russell Adrian for audition information at director@southmetrochorale.org or by phone at (316) 217-5525.

Chinese dance performance Nineteen girls from Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville and Rosemount will join a cast of 135 performers from across the metro for the 20th annual production show for CAAM Chinese Dance Theater Jan. 26-27 at the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at The College of St. Catherine, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul. Performances will be 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 27. Tickets are $15 at www. caamcdt.org or (651) 7740806. Tickets will be $20 at the door.

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Rosemount’s Steeple Center. Tickets are $39 and are available at www.rosemountarts.com.

Exhibits An acrylic painting exhibit by Sue Kemnitz is on display through Jan. 30 at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 985-4640. “Our Burnsville” exhibit by the Burnsville Historical Society chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society will be on display Jan. 3-31 in the gallery at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave.

Workshops/classes/other The Allegro Choral Academy, a south metro children’s choir for grades two through eight, is now taking registrations for second semester. Locations in Lakeville and Rosemount. Visit www.allegroca.org/ join.html to register before Jan. 20. “Writing Fiction for Teens: Character and Voice,” 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. Teen fiction writers Loretta Ellsworth and Janet Graber will discuss innovative ways to create fully-fledged characters with authentic voices that readers will root for. Free, but registration required at www.dakotacounty.us/library or (952) 891-0360. Registration is open for spring classes at MacPhail Center for Music. Classes begin the week of Jan. 28 and run through June 9. Information: www.macphail. org or (612) 321-0100. Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Battle from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Apple Valley Teen Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 9532385. Ages 12-18. Cost: $3 in advance (register at www.cityofapplevalley. org), $2 each per group of 10, $4 at the door. Teen artist gatherings at the Eagan Art House from 3:30 to 5:30 Thursdays, Feb. 7 and March 7, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 2 and March 2. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 675-5521. Heavenly Moves Home School Ballet will begin a 10-week series of classes for ages 3-9 at 2:30 p.m. Fridays beginning Feb. 8 at Footsteps Dance Studio in Burnsville. Information: berrygood2@ charter.net. Princess Prep School – Lakeville will begin a seven-week session for ages 3-9 at 4:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Feb. 4. Information: berrygood2@ charter.net. Adult painting open studio from 9 a.m. to noon the first and third Fridays of the month at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. Information: (651) 675-5521. Music Together in the Valley offers classes for parents and their infant,

Music The Fab Four, Beatles tribute band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $37 at the box office and at Ticketmaster.com or (800) 982-2787. Erin Aldridge, violin virtuoso, and Beth Gilbert, piano, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Part of the Highview Hills Coffee Concert Series. Tickets are $14.50 adults, $12 seniors and students, (952) 985-4640. “The Legend of Johnny Cash” performed by Philip Bauer, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Lakeville South High School. Sponsored by the Lakeville Area Arts Center and the Lakeville Rotary. Tickets range from $23.50 to $28.50 online at www. LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com and at the arts center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Theater Rosemount Area Arts Council’s fifth annual Mystery Dinner Theater, “Rock ’n’ Roll Forever,” 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at

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This FREE program provides children ages five and under an opportunity for recreational playtime in the Rosemount Community Center Gymnasium each Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to participate in this drop-in program. The Parks and Recreation Department provides balls and other fun play equipment. Supervision of the children is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

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toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Information: www. musictogetherclasses.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers classes for ages 4 through adult. For a complete listing go to www. eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 675-5521. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart.com, (763) 843-2734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Information: (651) 675-5500. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www. lakevillemn.gov, (952) 9854640. Rosemount History Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, (952) 255-8545 or jjloch@ charter.net.

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Through Freekeh, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. Bonnie Matthews, author of “30 Ways to Freekeh,” will share ways to incorporate freekeh into meals. Cost: $20 for members of a Twin Cities food co-op and $23 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.eventbee.com/ event?eid=902262405, in store or by calling (952) 8911212, ext. 221.

Saturday, Jan. 19 Journey to Financial Freedom seminar, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Woodcrest Church, 525 Cliff Road, Eagan. Registration required. Information: (651) 681-9800 or www.woodcrestchurch. org. Family Winter Walk, 10 a.m. to noon at Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail, Thursday, Jan. 31 Lakeville. Cost: $5 per perSpaghetti dinner by the son or $15 per family. Apple Valley Lions Club, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Apple ValSunday, Jan. 20 ley American Legion, 14521 Free practice ACT test, Granada Drive. Cost: $8 for 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sylvan adults, $5 for children ages Learning, 170 Cobblestone 5-12, free for children under Lane, Burnsville. Bring a 5. calculator. Reservations: (952) 435-6603. To receive Blood drives test results, parents must The American Red Cross be present at a follow-up ap- will hold the following blood pointment. drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) Friday, Jan. 25 or visit redcrossblood.org to Lakeville KCs Free make an appointment or for Throw Championship, more information. 5:30 to 8 p.m., auxiliary • Jan. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 gym, Lakeville North High p.m., Caribou Coffee, 3868 School. Boys and girls ages 150th St., Rosemount. 10 to 14 can register on-site • Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 for the competition. Informa- p.m., Byerly’s, 1299 Promtion: Rick Peterson, (952) enade Place, Eagan. 457-1381. • Jan. 22, noon to 6 p.m., Mary, Mother of the Church, Saturday, Jan. 26 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Farmington Commu• Jan. 22, 7 a.m. to 5:30 nity EXPO, 9 a.m. to noon, p.m., Fairview Ridges HosFarmington High School. In- pital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., formation: (651) 460-3200. Burnsville. Chili supper, 5:15 p.m. • Jan. 25, noon to 6 p.m., in the Mary Center at Mary, Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mother of the Church, 3333 9600 163rd St. W., LakevCliff Road, Burnsville. Tick- ille. ets: $5 per person, $20 per • Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 family maximum; children p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 under 3 are free. Tickets Wescott Road, Eagan. sold after Masses Jan. 19• Jan. 30, 11 a.m. to 4 20 and in the Parish Office. p.m., Apple Valley Medical Information: (952) 890- Center, 14655 Galaxie Ave., 0045. Apple Valley. • Jan. 31, 1 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29 Eagan Community Center, Let’s Freekeh for Din- 1501 Central Parkway, Eaner: Discovering Health gan.

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The Lakeville Area Arts Center has hit upon a winning combination with its popular Highview Hills Coffee Concert series. For many, the concerts offer an irresistible pairing: classical music and caffeination. Started in 2007, the series returns this year beginning Sunday, Jan. 27, with a performance by violinist Erin Aldridge, concertmaster of the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra. “Erin is the real deal,” said Carrie Vecchione, who produces the concert series with husband and musical partner Rolf Erdahl. “There’s power, passion, beautiful phrasing. It’s simply world-class playing.” Aldridge, who plans to perform pieces by Bach, John Williams and other composers, will be joined at the concert by pianist Beth Gilbert, chair of the music department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. As with all the concerts, there will be complimentary coffee and refreshments in the series’ informal cabaret setting, with the musicians providing some background and insights on the pieces they’ve chosen to perform. The concerts continue Feb. 24 with oboe and bass from the Vecchione/Erdahl Duo. The pair will be joined by Julie Johnson and the No-Accounts as they serve up a fusion of Minnesota roots, back-country and baroque. April 28 will see a performance by Crash, featuring the percussion-centered music of Mary Ellen Childs, and this year’s series concludes May 19 with the Bell’ Alma Duo of Kathy Kienzle, principal harp of the Minnesota Orchestra, and Michele Frisch, principal flute of the Minnesota Opera. All the performances are on Sundays at 2 p.m. at the arts center at 20965 Holyoke Ave. in downtown Lakeville. Tickets are $14.50 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and are available online at www.LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Andrew Miller can be reached at andrew.miller@ ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Open house at new trailhead at Rock Island Swing Bridge Dakota County has been awarded a National Scenic Byway grant to build a wayside rest along the Mississippi River Regional Trail near the Rock Island Swing Bridge in Inver Grove Heights. The county invites the public to share comments about the project at an open house from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Veterans Memorial Community Center, National Guard Meeting Room C, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Dakota County staff will introduce the project, present design concepts and answer questions. The project includes construction of a wayside rest with a fourseason rest room, an outdoor picnic pavilion, a 40-vehicle parking lot, signage, and interpretive facilities highlighting the history of the area. The project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase with construction set to begin this summer. For more information, contact Chris Hartzell, Dakota County senior project manager, at chris. h a r t z e l l @ c o. d a ko t a . mn.us or (952) 891-7106.

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Oboist Carrie Vecchione and bassist Rolf Erdahl founded the Coffee Concerts in 2007. They’ll be joined by Julie Johnson and the No-Accounts when they perform in this year’s series Feb. 24.

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Erin Aldridge, concertmaster of the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra, opens this year’s Coffee Concert series at the Lakeville Area Arts Center.

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Kathy Kienzle, principal harp of the Minnesota Orchestra, and Michele Frisch, principal flute of the Minnesota Opera, perform together as the Bell’ Alma Duo.

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