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www.SunThisweek.com NEWS Heroin bust is historic Police seized more than two pounds of heroin in Apple Valley on March 29 in the largest heroin bust in Dakota County history. Page 3A

OPINION Dayton budget improved The ECM Editorial Board says Gov. Mark Dayton has improved his budget plan, but state policymakers still have much to do. Page 4A

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Burnsville | Eagan April 5, 2013 | Volume 34 | Number 6

Burnsville CFO named new city manager

Eagan High robotics team shines

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Heather Johnston, Burnsville’s chief financial officer and director of administrative services, was chosen Tuesday as the next city manager. City Council members picked Johnston over two other finalists with many years of city manager experience — Mark McNeill of Shakopee and Walter Wysopal of North St. Paul. Council members made quick work of the selection after holding hourlong interviews with each finalist Tuesday afternoon. Johnston was the unanimous first choice to re-

Heather Johnston place Craig Ebeling, who retired March 29 after 10 years as city manager. McNeill, who was city ad- Eagan High School’s robotics team, Blue Twilight, took home the Chairman’s Award ministrator in neighboring on March 30 at the FIRST Robotics Competition at the University of Minnesota. The Savage from 1983 to 1994, Chairman’s Award is the most prestigious award handed out at the regional competition, and it honors the team that, in the judges’ estimation, best represents a model for See JOHNSTON, 14A other teams to emulate. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

CaringBridge CEO running for Congress Obermueller also seeking DFL endorsement in 2nd District by Jessica Harper

A spot in the orchestra

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Two talented high school musicians will be taking the stage with the Dakota Valley Symphony this month. Page 21A

Sona Mehring, CEO of CaringBridge, is stepping down from the Eagan nonprofit to run for Congress in the 2nd District. “CaringBridge is stronger than ever, so I feel the timing is right,” said Mehring, who is seeking the DFL endorsement. “I feel

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I can bring an innovative approach that is needed in Washington.” The 51-year-old Eagan resident said she is confident she can defeat Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline, who has held his seat for more than 10 years.

“Kline is part of the stagnation in Washington,” she said. “His record is more conservative than (Michele) Bachmann.” Mehring said she hopes to change that by taking a collaborative approach. “We need to bring change to the culture in Washington,” she said. “We need to strengthen the middle class through innovation. As a business leader, that comes natural to me.” Mehring, who supports the Affordable Care Act, said she believes her

experience running CaringBridge has given her insight into balancing budgets and a understanding of the need for “progressive health care.” “No law is perfect,” she said. “But it covers preexisting conditions, kids are insured until age 26 and more people are able to be insured — those are important steps.” Mehring, who is the mother of three adult sons, founded CaringBridge 16 years ago from her Eagan home. The organization provides websites that en-

able friends and family to share information on their loved one’s medical condition. What began as a side project, quickly took on a life of its own. By 2002, Mehring decided to quit her consulting career to run CaringBridge full time as CEO. That same year, the organization was incorporated as a nonprofit. CaringBridge Board chairwoman Janice Aune said she admires Mehring’s ability to found and See MEHRING, 14A

Letting their light shine Field narrows Autism awareness highlighted with insurance legislation by T.W. Budig SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Eagan tennis strong again The Wildcats return top singles player Zach Ekstein from a lineup that finished third in the state tournament. Page XA

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Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton not only accepted the autism awareness blue lantern Tuesday, April 2, but waved it. Kammy Kramer, an Eagan mother with two autistic children, was delighted. “It was absolutely beyond imagination, wonderful,” Kramer said of Dayton backing legislation mandating private insurance coverage for children with autism spectrum disorders. Dayton’s support came on blue-themed World Autism Day, April 2, and at the start of autism awareness month. According to the administration, one in 110 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism. Dayton has an autistic nephew and knows how the diagnosis affected his sister, he said. “I don’t think anyone knows before their children are born what medical treatment they’ll need,” he said of health insurance coverage. In her emotional comments at a Capitol press conference, Kramer, an autism awareness activist, recalled leaving the doc-

in superintendent search in Dist. 191 by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Five applicants, four from Minnesota and one from Wisconsin, are semifinalists for the superintendent’s job in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191. The School Board unanimously approved the slate Monday night. Candidates were recommended by School Exec Kammy Kramer, an Eagan mother with two autistic chil- Connect, the board’s hired dren, spoke at a Capitol press conference with Gov. Mark search firm. Dayton on Tuesday, April 2, marking World Autism Day. The board interviewed (Photo by T.W. Budig) the candidates Tuesday tor’s office a decade ago ter, Dayton also urged fedhaving learned her young eral officials in a letter to son Elliott was autistic. include coverage for inten“I will never forget that sive services for children day,” she said. Kramer’s with autism in the essenyoungest child, daughter tial health benefit category Ada, is also autistic. under the Affordable Care Although expressing Act, including standards thanks for an early diag- relating to health insurnosis and a chance for in- ance exchanges. by Jessica Harper SUN THISWEEK tensive therapy for her two The benefit set should DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE autistic children, Kramer include speech and lanAn Eagan nurse faces spoke, too, of difficulties. guage therapy, physical For a time, her family and occupational therapy, felony charges after threatlost insurance coverage, and other benefits. Advo- ening to kill her husband she said. She spoke of cates maintain requiring with powerful drugs availstrained marriage relation- private insurers to cover able at her work. Amy Michelle Losie, ships, effects on siblings children with autism spec37, was charged by the and the life-alternating trum disorders only means changes autism brings to extending coverage to Dakota County Attorfamilies. about 600 children in Min- ney’s Office on March 22 with felony terroristic In addition to backing nesota at this time. the insurance mandate Blue Cross and Blue threats and stalking or halegislation, carried in the Shield of Minnesota did rassment, a gross misdemeanor. Senate by Sen. Chris EaAccording to the comSee AUTISM, 14A ton, DFL-Brooklyn Cen-

and Wednesday and was expected to narrow the field to two or three on Wednesday night, after this edition had gone to press. They’ll be invited to daylong appearances in the district next week. Those will include district tours, meetings with students, at-large community meetings, dinner with the board and final interviews. Semifinalists are: • Joe Gothard, assistant superintendent of the See SEARCH, 15A

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Rosemount High School choral instructor Steven Albaugh, one of 10 finalists for the 2013 Teacher of the Year, says he already has his prize. It happened when he discovered how many times he was nominated for the award by current and past students and colleagues. There were 64 of them. “It’s really emotional,” he said on Tuesday. “It’s very touching. … The fact that my students and families did that on my behalf without me knowing about it, that was a prize enough, an award enough. That was kind of special.” The finalist announcement was made Monday afternoon by Education Minnesota, the 70,000-member statewide educators union. Albaugh, who teaches students in ninth through 12th grades at the school, was chosen as a finalist from a group of 39 semifinalists by a panel of 25 leaders in the areas of education, business, government and nonprofits. “I’m shocked,” Albaugh said. “I’m incredibly overwhelmed. It is such a huge honor.” Albaugh was hired to join the staff at Rosemount High School by former principal and current state Sen. Greg Clausen in 2000 after completing graduate

Rosemount High School choral instructor Steve Albaugh is one of 10 finalists for the 2013 Teacher of the Year, which is bestowed by Education Minnesota. (Photo by Rick Orndorf) studies at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and being a choral instructor at Eagan High School from 1995-98 and in his home state of Iowa for several years. He has helped the Rosemount choral program grow from 210 students in 2000 to 510 students and 13 choirs this year. During the same time, the choral department added two other staff members – Gina Toso and Laura Sandham. “I’m incredibly humbled because there are so many other phenomenal teachers,” Albaugh said. Albaugh said the attention he’s received from the award is more about the students and the program they have built. “It’s about the students and how they grow through the music,” he said. Albaugh said he tries to create an environment where students feel safe and included – from the one who is a soloist to another who simply enjoys being part of the group. He said he hopes to instill in students confidence and a greater appreciation of life and beauty. He feels that choral in-

struction should be viewed as the cornerstone of education because it touches on so many areas, including science, math, art, history, in addition building personal, physical and mental development. With 13 years at the school, Albaugh said it’s been phenomenal to carry on the tradition of excellence for the first choral program in the RosemountApple Valley-Eagan School District. “Being in this building, it really is a special feeling,” he said. “It is hard to explain. I love Rosemount and love what we’ve been able to build as a choral program.” There were 135 Teacher of the Year candidates for this program year. The selection panel meets again May 4 to conduct individual interviews with the 10 finalists and to cast votes for the 2013 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The 2012 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Jackie Roehl of the Edina School District, will announce this year’s honoree at a banquet at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park on Sunday, May 5.

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Burnsville business targets head lice by John Gessner

More than two pounds seized by Apple Valley police by Andrew Miller

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There’s no lack of clever wordplay in the head lice-removal industry. Burnsville hair stylist Paula Salas calls her business Kooty Katchers. Her website has a section on the “Facts of Lice.” But there’s nothing cute about a hairborne infestation — nor the diligence required to remove the human blood-sucking parasites, called pediculosis. “There is no magic potion,” said Salas, who goes strand by strand to remove lice and their eggs, called “nits.” “It’s tedious, tedious, time-consuming nitpicking.” Salas, of Belle Plaine, launched Kooty Katchers out of a van in 2011 and opened an office last November at 1513 Southcross Drive W. in Burnsville. “I still do in-home,” she said. “Most of the treatments are done here.” A hairdresser at Burnsville salons for 19 years, Salas said her inspiration for starting Kooty Katchers came from hearing a client’s lament about her daughter’s head lice. “It’s a taboo thing to talk about in people’s minds,” said Salas, who now styles hair at Sola Salons on Burnhaven Drive. “But it happens to anybody and everybody — the rich, the poor, the educated, the noneducated.” Symptoms of lice include an unusually itchy scalp, small red bumps on the nape of the neck and behind the ears, and tiny white specks — nits — on the hair shaft. Lice live for 30 to 35 days, and females lay up to 10 eggs a day after reaching adulthood at 7 to 10 days, Salas said. Hair contact between two kids leaning their heads together to share a

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Paula Salas launched Kooty Katchers in 2011 and opened an office in Burnsville last November. (Photo by John Gessner) secret is enough to pass with a fine metal comb lice along, she said. that has microgrooves on “Kids are all over each the teeth. other, there’s no space, Combing can take up and that’s just kids,” Salas to an hour, said Salas, who said. “And they (lice) are uses a head lamp and stapassed 98 percent of the tionary lamps to spot the time from head-to-head enemy. contact.” “Combing gets 80 Over time, according percent of the bugs and to her, lice have built up the nits out — thorough resistance to permethrin, combing,” she said. “You a neurotoxin often found really have to comb very in over-the-counter treat- diligently.” ments, rendering them less Further removal comes effective. from inspecting the hair, Salas uses a line of so- section by paper-thin seclutions and combs called tion, she said. Nit Free. She’s certified in “If we see anything, we the Shepherd Method of pick it,” Salas said. “Hence strand-by-strand removal, the term ‘nitpicking.’ ” for which she trained for a The client returns for week at the nonprofit Lice reinspection and possible Solutions Resource Net- cleanup nitpicking at five work in West Palm Beach, to seven days from the Fla. original treatment, and Treatments — which then at 10 to 14 days, she average about two hours said. — begin with a check for A 30-day guarantee lice and nits, Salas said. If kicks in after the first folthey’re found, she sprays low-up head check. the client’s hair with an For more information, enzyme-based solution, call (612) 803-6699 or go which she said loosens to www.kootykatchers. nits’ adhesion to hair and com. breaks down the parasites’ John Gessner can be reached exoskeletons. Both are then easier to at (952) 846-2031 or email john.gessner@ecm-inc.com. remove, Salas said. Next comes combing

Police seized more than two pounds of heroin March 29 after being called to an Apple Valley apartment complex on a report of a domestic disturbance. Warren Earl Comeaux, 48, of Brooklyn Park, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with two felony drug crimes. Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom said the incident is believed to be the largest heroin bust in county history. “To keep the large quantity of this seizure in perspective, we have never seized more than 500 grams of heroin in an entire year in Dakota County,” Backstrom said. “This seizure alone is over twice that amount.”

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Governor’s new budget improved, but still needs changes Gov. Mark Dayton’s revised budget is much improved over his initial budget of January 2013. He dumped the “business-to-business” sales tax that generated a snowstorm of opposition from Edina to Elk River, from Caledonia to Little Falls, and all parts in between. Business-to-business sales taxes hurt a company’s bottom line because in most cases, the extra expense needs to be swallowed and cannot be passed on to the purchaser. The uproar was well deserved. A business-to-business sales tax is not good for Minnesota’s business community. The idea must not be revived. The proposed property tax rebate to each homeowner has also been dropped. While it’s hard to complain about a check for $500 with your name on it, this too was not a good idea. Rebates are not based on need and on tax burden. Many of us have legitimate complaints that our property taxes have risen dramatically and are just too high for our modest homes and small businesses. Property tax reform should be on the table but the rebate is not sustainable and therefore not a real solution. The governor has proposed a tax increase on the state’s top 2 percent of wage earners, raising about $1.1 billion. Even if he didn’t intend to, Dayton has quieted his critics by dropping the onerous sales tax. Now arguing against the fourth tier tax makes critics appear unwilling to compromise. He might get his additional taxes anyway, losing the battle but winning the war. Senate and House Democrats have

ECM Editorial also introduced their budget plans. They are similar to Dayton’s version, but they have proposed additional spending and added taxes. The Senate DFL plan includes property tax relief of $400 million, full funding for all-day kindergarten, but no specific tax increases. Some support Dayton’s added tax on the state’s top 2 percent of wage earners. Others have hinted at revisiting the sales tax extensions. In the House, DFLers have suggested adding a temporary income tax surcharge to the top level, creating a fifth tier on top of the governor’s fourth tier tax increase. They would use the extra money to pay back the school districts, and fund all-day kindergarten, among others. While we support spending $170 million to fund all-day kindergarten for all children, we urge our state leaders to go slowly on any tax increase or additional spending. The governor and the DFLers in control of the State House and Senate need to listen to Republicans when they sound alarms over tax increases. Our economy is growing. The unemployment rate is going down. More workers mean more income tax paid into the state’s coffers. That means more money is coming in without tax hikes. Legislative leaders need to make every effort to keep any tax increase to a minimum. We’d encourage them to con-

tinue to put plugs into tax loopholes that give unfair advantage to certain sectors, which might raise a few extra dollars. It is likely that some tax increases will be necessary to cover extra funding for education programs. However, any tax increase should be approved after other options are exhausted and then, only to the extent that is absolutely necessary. When it comes to the overall budget picture, a few matters bubble to the top in any discussion. These should be on the Legislature’s 2013 To Do list: • Education funding for preschool and all-day kindergarten is a priority. Funding needs to be fair to all school districts and equitable to all students. • The State Capitol building needs dollars for essential structure repair and internal improvements. The Capitol is a state treasure and needs to be preserved for generations of Minnesotans yet to come. This one bonding project must pass this year. Cass Gilbert’s masterpiece, built in 1905, is crumbling. Some $110 million is needed this year to protect and restore the building. • The Mayo Clinic’s offer to spend $3 billion to make Rochester a world-class destination needs to be accepted, after proper oversight and accountability has been established. We have an unprecedented opportunity to ensure our state has the finest in medical care. While extensive details need to be worked out, we need to make it very clear to Mayo that we are its home base and we intend to work closely with it for the next century or two. • Money the state owes the school dis-

tricts in the “shift” needs to be paid back as soon as possible, either under the current payback plan or an accelerated one. • The proposed quarter cent sales tax for metro transit projects has merit. While it deserves a thorough debate, in the long run, this is probably in the region’s best interest. As these and many other topics are debated, we ask our legislative leaders to listen to each other, not just talk at each other or worse yet, ignore each other. We ask they drop every political cliché about conservatives or liberals, Democrats or Republicans. We’d rather each elected official ask, “What’s best for my constituents?” and “What’s best for Minnesota?” 10 times over before asking only “What is best for my political party?” We are buoyed that the economy is recovering. We see the jobless rate dropping well below the national rate. We see houses being built down the street. We see Wall Street reaching new highs. On the whole, the state economy is very healthy. Still, we need to temper our exuberance. Let’s keep our state spending in line and any tax increases to a minimum. Let’s carefully prioritize our needs versus our wants. Minnesota has a bright future. May intelligence and compassion take the lead in this legislative session. This editorial is a product of the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM.

No one goes to more high school games than ECM by Larry Werner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Like many, if not most, parents of young athletes, I spent much – probably too much – of my parenting time following my children’s exploits on the athletic fields. My two oldest were soccer players whose games I rarely missed and whose accomplishments engendered an abundance of fatherly pride. My daughter lost interest in sports during her senior year at Edina High School, but my son remained serious about soccer, hoping he’d get to play in college, which he did. During college visits his senior year, we carried copies of a feature story about Eric written 20 years ago by John Sherman, sports editor of the Edina Sun Current. John is still writing stories that are being pasted into the scrapbooks of young athletes in the west metro. He is one of about two dozen sports editors at the four dozen newspapers published by ECM, my employer and the state’s largest company of weekly newspapers and community websites. Since ECM acquired the Sun papers in December of 2011, our company has claimed the distinction of sending more employees to prep sports events than

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anyone except, perhaps, whoever delivers popcorn to Minnesota high schools. And, many of our sports editors have, like John Sherman, been writing about prep sports for more than 20 years. We have a few rookies, such as Patrick Slack, who covers five schools in the Little Falls area for our Morrison County Record, and Kat Ladwig, who joined the Forest Lake Times less than a year ago. But at most of our papers, those who cover the teams have seen coaches and athletic directors come and go, and they’re still telling the stories of local heroes in the suburbs and small towns we serve. Who does the sports writing has remained the same in most of our cities, but how we do it has changed and probably will continue to change. Sherman, Mike Shaughnessy and Andy Rogers in Dakota County, Bruce Strand in Elk River and many other ECM-Sun sports

journalists used to be able to cover games and interview coaches and players for stories that appeared only in the weekly paper. But the Internet’s arrival meant they had to become daily reporters who now post game stories as soon as they have results. The Internet and the explosion of websites devoted to sports have led to discussion in our company about whether we should change the nature of our coverage in newspapers. Many of our local papers devote most of their space to feature stories rather than extensive coverage of games, while other ECM papers continue to provide the stories of games that might have happened a week before. In this age of instant information delivered by smart phones, should we assume those who care about high-school sports know who won or lost long before the paper is delivered? If so, should we be using our precious “news hole” for profiles of players and coaches, stories about interesting and important sports trends such as the current discussion of checking in hockey and reports on key upcoming matchups between schools? And, more fundamentally, how important is the coverage of prep sports to our readers?

When I was managing ECM’s Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune, we conducted focus groups to hear what regular readers wanted in their newspapers. Rob Daves, a consultant who has been conducting reader research for as long as Sherman has been covering sports, asked our focus-group participants to rank the subjects we cover – government, the arts, crime, schools and sports. Sports was ranked last by two groups of readers that, as it turned out, contained few parents of high school athletes. Does that mean the only people who want sports coverage are those whose kids play? I must admit that I stopped attending Edina soccer matches when Eric graduated, even though I still love the sport. We’ll be getting our sports editors together in June to discuss how we cover what happens in the local gyms, in pools, on tracks and on fields. I’d be interested in hearing from readers about sports coverage in our papers and websites. Larry Werner is director of news for ECM Publishers. His email is larry.werner@ ecm-inc.com. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters No justice, no outrage To the editor: Is it just me? Why is there not a public outrage that our county attorney is off spending our tax dollars to chase down some people who are assisting those with chronic pain and limited life expectancy only to have some of the charges dismissed, yet he can’t even get jail time for someone who rapes a 5-yearold girl and has “a lengthy criminal record”? And by the way, why did Sun Thisweek choose to bury these stories on pages 6 and 8 rather than

up front where they be- sector and let them use the longed? “market” to address the problem. TOM SCHUENKE Health care compaBurnsville nies exist to make money through health services. They have no obligation to Kline and insure everyone; just those health care who can afford to pay premiums. To the editor: This has never applied The recent guest column by U.S. Rep. John to Kline. As a member Kline is typical of the Re- of the military and now a publican response to any member of Congress, he effort to actually address has us taxpayers paying the health care problem the premium. Kline suggests the Pain America. With almost 50 million people without tient Protection and Afaccess to affordable health fordable Care Act, known care coverage, Kline and as Obamacare, will penalhis party consistently toe ize everyone by raising the party line: leave the premiums, forcing people issue solely to the private to drop coverage, and in-

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crease taxes on health care companies that produce medical devices. Yes, there will be some need to provide revenue to pay for the expansion of the health care system to all Americans, but it will be done in a reasonable manner. The Obamacare system is a hybrid of Democratic and Republican ideas. Democrats want some government involvement to help control costs and ensure that coverage is provided to all citizens. Republicans want health care delivered only by the private sector and want markets and local control to dominate the system. Does Kline oppose it simply because it is being offered by Democrats? Isn’t Obamacare similar to the health care system promoted by Mitt Romney in Massachusetts? Remember, Romney was for it before he was against it. So, let’s put Kline’s criticisms in perspective. He has no real interest in making health care avail-

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The best investment To the editor: Unfortunately, Minnesota faces myriad education challenges, none of which are easy or inexpensive to solve. But the good news is we know what works: quality pre-kindergarten early learning opportunities. Access to quality programs before the age of 5 is proven to improve school readiness outcomes for all kids. When kids enter school ready to succeed, they reap the benefits for the rest of their lives. And so does our state. This is why people from all over Minnesota sup-

port investment in quality early education. So that all children – regardless of family income or geographic location – have access to quality early learning programs that put them, and our state, on the best path to lifelong success. As a state, we must provide the necessary resources to help families to choose quality early learning opportunities that prepare their children for lifelong success in school and in life. This will require a significant investment by the state. However, contrasted against the huge cost to all of us when kids aren’t prepared, it’s clear that ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend a quality early learning program is by far the best investment our state can make this year. JODY DYE Burnsville Director of New Horizon Academy in Burnsville

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Paul Krause mum on County Board plans Pain a daily reality for football Hall of Famer by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

If Dakota County Commissioner Paul Krause plans to follow on the heels of Joe Harris, who after 32 years retired from the board last year, he is keeping mum on those plans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no idea what the future holds,â&#x20AC;? Krause said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to live day-today from now on. I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t announce until the day comes.â&#x20AC;? Krause, of Lakeville, surprised fellow commissioners last year by volunteering to take a twoyear term opened through redistricting, and at that time said that if he won the election he would evaluate whether to seek another term in the 2014 election. Harris announced he would not seek office about 16 months before the 2012 election, stating he wanted to give others time to ready campaigns. Krause quickly dismissed any possibility of seeking any higher office in 2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not looking for another office,â&#x20AC;? Krause said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can guarantee you that right now.â&#x20AC;?

Health issues The National Football League Hall of Famer is among 106 retired football players who last year sued the NFL for contributing

to brain injuries suffered by the former players. They allege the NFL omitted and misrepresented the true risks of repeated traumatic brain and head impacts and failed to take appropriate steps to prevent or mitigate the impacts. A lead litigant, Krause said he suffered numerous injuries and was knocked out at least 10 times during his 16-year football career from 1964-1979. After getting knocked out during a 1978 game in Detroit, Krause was flown unconscious to a Minneapolis hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember being hit or the game,â&#x20AC;? Krause said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was like getting hit by a freight train.â&#x20AC;? He said he suffers frequent headaches and neck aches, shoulder pain, insomnia and irritability because of hits he took on the field. Migraines frequently force him to stay in a darkened room for relief, and his shoulders ache every time he lies down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It affects my daily life,â&#x20AC;? Krause said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m aware of something that is not right. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sleep, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s irritability and I get frustrated because I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think as quickly as I used to.â&#x20AC;? Despite the pain, as a county commissioner Krause rarely misses a

meeting, owns the 1950sthemed Lakeville restaurant Dairy Delite, and is active in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know how to disguise the pain,â&#x20AC;? Krause said. For 14 years, Krause was also the primary caretaker for his wife, Pam, who suffered severe brain damage and permanent damage to her left side after a 1995 car accident; she is now in an assisted living facility. Krause said the lawsuit is an attempt to receive equity for the physical suffering he has been through because of his years with the NFL. He said about 200 retired NFL players from his generation never made the kind of money and benefits football players now receive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We never got a lot of pension or health care money,â&#x20AC;? Krause said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The league seems to forget about those 200. They have not really done anything for the guys that are in the Hall of Fame.â&#x20AC;? Krause said he has funded and is still paying for his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care without assistance from the NFL. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want some care for the rest of my life due to the injuries,â&#x20AC;? Krause said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not out for getting some big sum of money.â&#x20AC;? Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Delta data center in Eagan sold Airline removes former Northwest headquarters from market Delta Airlines has sold its 15,000-square-foot Eagan data center for $37 million. The deal with Digital Towerview for the building at 1500 Towerview Road closed on March 27. Digital Towerview is part of a San Francisco company that owns 119

properties. The Altanta-based airline will continue to lease the building for eight years as part of a sales leaseback agreement. The facility was built in 1982 and was occupied by Northwest Airlines until the carrier was bought by Delta.

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Earlier City Council meetings might have seemed like a good idea at the time, but Burnsville council members have now backed off the idea. They decided at a March 12 work session that a starting time of 5:30 p.m. instead of 6:30 p.m. might be more convenient for citizens and people with business before the

council at its regular meetings and work sessions on alternating Tuesdays. A residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objection at the March 19 meeting led the council to delay the change while seeking more feedback. Tom Taylor said the earlier time would interrupt dinnertime for many and reduce meeting participation. An online survey on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website and through its electronic updates list garnered 92 responses. Re-

sults ran 2-to-1 in favor of keeping the 6:30 p.m. time, according to a city staff report. The council voted unanimously April 2 to do just that. As Taylor had said, the typical council meeting time in the metro area is 7 p.m., according to the report. John Gessner can be reached at (952) 846-2031 or email john.gessner@ecm-inc.com.

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Embattled restaurant has another chance Spoon Fusion Cuisine granted beer and wine license by Andrew Miller SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

After shutting down all liquor sales at Spoon Fusion Cuisine earlier this year following a host of police incidents and fire code violations, the Apple Valley City Council last week decided to grant the restaurant a conditional license to sell beer and wine. The possibility that prohibiting alcohol sales at the restaurant at 14871 Granada Ave. could force the restaurant to shut down factored into the decision made by council members, who voted 3-2 in favor of the license at their March 29 meeting.

“Public safety is our No. 1 job, but it’s also important that businesses have the chance to thrive,” said Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland, who voted in favor of the license. “This is a family business – a husband and a wife and a little child – and I’m sensitive to small-business owners who are trying to make their business work.” In January, the council denied renewal of a liquor license for Spoon – a measure Spoon’s attorney said would likely cause the business to close – after the city’s top public safety officials detailed a host of troubling

incidents at the restaurant, which husband and wife Van Ngo and Kav Theng took ownership of in 2011. City police Chief Jon Rechtzigel reported to the council that, since May of 2011, police responded to at least eight incidents that occurred during “hip hop” and nightclub-type events at Spoon that were organized not by Spoon’s owners but by outside event producers. At one such incident in October 2012, police responded to a riot-like scene involving 20-30 people and made several arrests. Fire Chief Nealon

Thompson noted a total of 27 fire code violations at Spoon in the past two years, among them obstructed exits and allowing crowds to exceed the maximum occupancy of the building. Spoon attorney Daniel Le told the council last week that owners Ngo and Theng are working to build a positive relationship with city officials and to address the public safety issues that have been raised. In a phone interview with Sun Thisweek, Hamann-Roland praised Le’s work as a “cultural bridge” between the council and the restaurant’s owners, for whom

English is a second language. Under the conditions of the beer and wine license granted last week, Spoon will be allowed to host private parties such as wedding celebrations but not nightclub-type events. Council members voting in favor of the beer and wine license were Hamann-Roland, Tom Goodwin and Ruth Grendahl; voting against were John Bergman and Clint Hooppaw. Email Andrew Miller at andrew.miller@ecm-inc. com.

Forum to focus on youth mental health Suicide prevention a component of April 15 event After a long, dark winter many individuals in Minnesota are eager for the bright sun, longer days and warmer temperatures associated with the beginning of spring. However, for some, spring brings an increase in depression, hopelessness and suicidal risk. That’s why the Dakota County Healthy Communities Collaborative has organized the first community forum, “When to Worry About Your Child’s Worries,” focusing on mental health needs of children and adolescents, including suicide prevention, April 15 at Crystal Lake Education Center in Lakeville. “The long winter, colder than average temperatures and snow remaining on the ground all contribute to individuals vulnerable to depression experiencing more intense and prolong symptoms,” said collaborative member Kim Bushman, a licensed psychologist and founder of Water’s Edge Counseling & Healing Center in Burns-

ville. “When winter lifts and spring starts to reveal itself, people with depression become more vulnerable to suicidal actions.” Suicide rates in the United States are the highest in the spring, and for every completed suicide, there are 8-15 attempted suicides, according to the American Association of Suicidology. Ten Dakota County residents age 24 and younger had their lives end through suicide in 2012, according to Shannon Bailey, adolescent health coordinator at Dakota County Public Health Department. In 2008, Dakota County had five completed suicides in individuals age 24 or younger. AAS identifies suicide as the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. and the third leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 15-24. The forum is for family members and professionals who want to learn more about suicide prevention and mental health needs of children

and adolescents. The event begins at 5:45 p.m. with pizza for $1 and the opportunity for attendees to talk to mental health resources from Dakota County. Dr. Andrea Singh from Park Nicollet Clinic will give the keynote address and there will be a panel discussion with several professionals from Dakota County. Collaborative members encourage professionals, parents, grandparents and friends of individuals who may be experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts, excessive worry or other mental health issues to attend. It is free to those who register in advance by calling Judy Johnson at (952) 232-2355. The forum is the result of the collaborative’s recent half-day workshop to train professionals throughout the county on the signs of suicide risk, prevention and intervention methods, as well as how to respond to a suicide. Each person who at-

tended the conference was encouraged to take the information back to their place of employment and local community, in an effort to create a suicide prevention action plan. The collaborative is a volunteer organization comprised of professionals from the schools, mental health centers, faith communities, primary care clinics, nonprofit organizations and a multitude of Dakota County organizations. Its goal is to assist children and adolescents in need of mental health services, get connected to the resources available in Dakota County. This is one of the major barriers to individuals getting the help they need, according to Bushman. “They simply do not know where to go or what is available,” she said. “Stigma about mental health is another major barrier. Although mental health illnesses are biologically based illnesses, there still remain many misconceptions

and negative images about these illnesses.” Through sponsorship of several professional and general public events, Bushman said the collaborative is breaking barriers by connecting resources and providing education about mental illness. In October, the collaborative will be sponsoring the third Mental Health Summit. Last year over 350 Dakota County professionals from schools, county programs, nonprofit organizations, mental health centers, the faith community, law enforcement and the medical community gathered to learn and connect. Bushman said the Mental Health Summit has been an amazing opportunity for the professionals of Dakota County to gather, share ideas and learn how they can work together to further the health of all residences of Dakota County.

Worker charged in reported theft of $18,640 in coins A worker is charged in the reported theft of $18,640 worth of silver coins from a Burnsville home. Matthew Grant Pillar, 23, of St. Paul, is charged with one count of felony theft over $5,000. He pawned some of the coins at Pawn America in Burnsville. The homeowner said she discovered the missing coins on Feb. 14, when she returned home after staying in a hotel while a restoration company repaired water damage in the home. She’d been staying in the hotel since Feb. 4, according to the criminal complaint. She told police there were 25 sleeves of coins hidden under some blankets when she left her home, and that each sleeve was worth $754.40. Police got the names of restoration-company employees who’d worked on the home. A cross-check of automated pawnshop records showed that Pillar had pawned two sleeves of coins matching the stolen coins’ description on Feb. 27, the complaint said. Pawn America verified the transaction, providing records and video. A Pawn America employee told police that Pillar had said he had “20 more sleeves” to sell, the complaint said. Police served a search warrant at the address on his driver’s license and pawn records, which is where his parents live. They confirmed it was him in the Pawn America video, the complaint said. Pillar turned himself in to St. Paul police on March 18. Questioned by Burnsville police, he admitted to taking five sleeves of coins from the home but said he didn’t see any others there. — John Gessner

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A former Lakeville elementary school is now a place for preschoolers and parents to experience discovery and sharing, play and support. Community Education’s Early Childhood Family Education program supports parents as their child’s first and most important teacher, offering classes that typically include time for parent/ child to play followed by child time with a teacher and parent discussion with a parent educator. It’s held at Crystal Lake Education Center, and after play time parents have an opportunity to share childcare experiences with each other and early child care experts, while their young children work with licensed teachers to interact and gain social skills. Parents have reported that the ECFE program helps their children prepare for school and allows families to build relationships with others who

will be part of their children’s school journey. Nikki Anderson, a Lakeville stay-at-home mom of twin boys, 9, and a 3-year-old daughter, said ECFE classes have helped her realize she is not alone in parenting struggles. “I get not only the parent educator’s tips and opinions, but also those of the other parents,” she said in an e-mail. “When I feel my parental tool box is empty or getting low, I can always find more tools and support from my fellow ECFE parents. I have made many friends in ECFE classes and we have gotten together for play dates and babysitting swaps.” Topics tackled in the classes, she said, have helped her in areas such as nutrition, temper tantrums and traveling with children. ECFE costs are not fully covered by fees charged participants and the program holds several fundraisers throughout the year. Its annual garage sale

Maddie Anderson and Andrew Zhou-Wells, both 3, share discoveries with Lakeville parent Nikki Anderson during an Early Childhood Family Education class at the Crystal Lake Education Center. (Photo by Laura Adelmann) fundraiser event is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Kenwood Trail Middle School in Lakeville. The organization is seeking consigners for items that include all seasons of maternity and children’s clothing (infant through size 14), toys, books, videos, and baby equipment. Consigners earn 70 percent from the sale of their items without the hassle of organizing and advertising their own garage sale. ECFE Manager Julie Ritter called the garage sale fundraiser “a huge boost” for operating the program. “We rely on it quite a

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An Eagan man will spend three years in prison for his part in robbing a man during a drug deal. Paul Earnest McWilliams Jr., 20, was sentenced in Dakota County District Court on March 29 to 36 months in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree aggravated robbery. A charge of seconddegree aiding and abetting an assault with a dangerous weapon was dismissed. McWilliams received credit for 241 days served. McWilliams and another Eagan man, Joey James Brown, allegedly met the victim in a parking lot of an apartment building in July and agreed to sell the man marijuana later that night. When they met in the same parking lot, a third man, identified in court documents as J.P.C., approached the victim, put a gun to his head and robbed the man. J.P.C punched and pistol whipped the victim when he attempted to run. All three men allegedly forced the victim into a

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The Eagan Police Department reported a “zero” percent failure rate for its annual alcohol compliance checks at 73 of the establishments licensed to sell some form of alcohol in Eagan. However, eight of those establishments were either closed, not serving alcohol, or out of business. Never in the department’s history has there been such a low rate. The department last conducted alcohol compliance checks on Oct. 24, 2012, where eight of the 69 retailers checked sold alcohol to a minor, resulting in a 12 percent failure rate.

A year-long celebration is in the works to celebrate the 10th birthday of the Eagan Community Center, which opened in May 2003. For its April event, the ECC is accepting toy and cash donations for the April 21 Birthday Bag Blitz to benefit Cheerful Givers. A list of suggested donations can be found at cheerfulgivers.org and donations will be accepted through April 10. Interested volunteers can contact Melissa Wind at mwind@ cityofeagan.com. During April, open gym punch cards will be $10 off. Guests who come in on the 10th of the month will receive a surprise gift. Visit eagancommunitycenter.com for more details. The Eagan Community Center is located at 1501 Central Parkway.

Response to threats in large buildings will be multi-layered by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Lakeville police have a new, aggressive and rapid response plan to address active incidents of violence, including shootings, at public venues like businesses, schools, churches and City Hall. Instead of waiting for officers to arrive, forming a perimeter and working to negotiate with a suspect, Lakeville police and first-responders will enter and seek the threat, Lakeville police Sgt. Jason Polinski told City Council members April 1. Police will no longer clear an entire building before fire and medical personnel enter to begin treating and evacuating victims, but will create a safety corridor to quickly treat and evacuate viable victims. Chief Tom Vonhof said lethal violence over

the last several years, and particularly response issues at the 1999 Columbine school shooting, sparked the department’s decision to change response procedures. At Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., two teenagers killed 13 people and themselves while police had set up a perimeter around the building. In an interview, Vonhof said Columbine “really highlighted some of the deficiencies in models in terms of the lethality” that resulted from the incident. Polinski told council members the new response model will save lives by allowing victims to receive treatment or be evacuated quickly and officers will focus on stopping threatening behavior while in progress. He added that council members should alert police if they observe

overly emotional or politically vested individuals who could potentially turn dangerous. “There’s always precursors to violence,” Vonhof said. Before killing six people during a 2008 City Council meeting in Kirkwood, Mo., Charles Lee Thorton would have heated arguments with council members, racked up numerous tickets for city code violations, picketed against city officials in busy areas and lost a lawsuit before he walked into the City Hall meeting with a gun. Clay Duke was an exconvict with bipolar who lost his insurance coverage for medicine. He spray painted the wall, then complained about unfair taxes while holding a gun at a school board meeting in Panama City, Fla. Duke fired a gun at some board members

from close range, missing all, before a security guard shot him and Duke dropped to the floor then he killed himself. In an interview, Council Member Kerrin Swecker said she has trust in the police department’s new plans for addressing potentially lethal situations. “For me, it’s all about planning ahead,” she said. “They know what’s best, and given the recent events across the United States in the last couple of years, sometimes you have to change your strategy.” Lakeville police are planning to hold safety training sessions on their updated methods for school and church officials later this year. Laura Adelmann is at laura.adelmann@ecm-inc. com.

Felony charge follows highway handgun incident on Interstate 35E by Theresa Malloy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A Farmington man is facing a felony charge after allegedly pointing a handgun at another driver on Interstate 35E. According to the criminal complaint, Bobby Neal Munn, 42, held the gun and mouthed the word “boom” at the victim while heading southbound on I-35E at Highway 13 in Mendota Heights. The complaint gives the following account: An unmarked police

car responded to a 5:23 p.m. March 17 dispatch call from a driver who reported a man had pointed a gun at him and his wife. Police located Munn on Interstate 35E in Eagan, where he was observed exiting on Pilot Knob Road. When a marked Eagan police car came in sight, he turned into the parking lot of a closed Discount Tire store and exited his vehicle with his hands in the air as three squad cars pulled into the lot. Officers found a .357-caliber Rossi hand-

gun and six hollow point bullets in the vehicle. Munn told police he was in a driving altercation with the victim and felt threatened, so he put the gun, still in its holster, on his dashboard, intending to get the other driver to “back off.” Munn denied pulling the gun on anyone or removing it from the holster. He did say he removed bullets from the weapon because he did not want officers to feel threatened by a loaded gun. Munn’s wife was in

the car at the time of the incident and told police that her husband had put the gun on the dashboard, but she would not answer questions about whether her husband pointed the gun at anyone. Munn has been charged with one count of terroristic threats, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and $10,000 fine. Email Theresa Malloy at theresa.malloy@ecm-inc. com.

Prescription drug drop-off in Eagan Unused prescription drugs may be dropped off anonymously in a secure box in the Eagan Police Department lobby for free. Accepted substances include over-the-counter and prescription pills, liquids, along with gelatins and creams. Items should be packaged in their original container with any personal information removed from or “blackedout” on the container. Substances may be disposed of Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Open house set for April 16 for major I-35/35E project The Minnesota Department of Transportation will hold an open house for residents and businesses owners on the upcoming roadwork on Interstates 35 and 35E.

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Resource Center receives award The Eagan & Lakeville Resource Centers was awarded the Minnesota Campus Compact President’s Community Partner Award for its work with Inver Hills Community College. A longtime community partner of Inver Hills, the ELRC engages students in psychology, communications, human services,

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Rosemount marching band to host March-A-Thon April 20 event will have them marching door to door by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

They won’t be playing their instruments in the streets on Saturday, April 20, but members of the Rosemount High School marching band will deploy in teams in an attempt to raise money to help fund their 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade performance. The RHS March-AThon will have the band’s 200 members marching door to door in neighborhoods the high school serves to defray the estimated $2,000 per student cost to make the California trip. “We have a large percentage of kids whose families are not going to be able to pay for this out of their pockets,” band director Steve Olsen said. The school wanted to give every marching band student the opportunity to attend, and much of that will hinge on their ability to raise funds. “There is a lot of excitement,” Olsen said. “They are excited about the op-

The Rosemount High School marching band performs during the 2012 Rosemount Leprechaun Days Grand Parade. The band is raising money to help fund its trip to perform in the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade, which is 5.5 miles long. The Leprechaun Days parade route is only a mile long. (Photo by Rick Orndorf) portunity.” buses to head to the pa“The full impact of rade route,” she said. “But what we’re going to get even though it doesn’t to do still hasn’t quite hit seem real, it’s extremely yet,” said Jessie Cox, who exciting. I personally canwill be one of the four not wait. I’m more exdrum majors of next year’s cited about the Rose Bowl band. than I am that next year “I know we’ll be per- is my senior year. I know forming live in front of that goes for a lot of my millions of people, but it friends, too.” still doesn’t seem real, and Olsen hopes that exciteit probably won’t until the ment carries over to the morning of when we’re all next two hurdles – fundsuiting up and loading the raising and preparing the

show through the 2013 winter months long after the marching band season ends in October. He’s confident the enticement of performing in one of the premier parades in the world will be enough incentive to propel the students in their efforts and encourage people to give. “This is the Super Bowl for high school marching bands,” Olsen said of the internationally televised parade in Pasadena that is viewed by millions of people in 220 countries. Tens of thousands of 2014 grandstand seat tickets were sold in just a few hours Feb. 1 when sales started. About 700,000 people watch the parade in person. Money collected during fundraising events will be placed in a fund to ensure all marching band students can attend the trip, which will also include their own performances at a field show and at Disneyland, visits to area attractions like the Rose Bowl stadium and museums. Donors contributing $20 or more receive will receive an official “2014 Minnesota RHS Marching Band Tournament of Roses Parade” window

cling. Those donating $50 or more will receive a lapel pin customized for the band’s participation in the Tournament of Roses Parade. In addition to flat donations, people can make pledge amounts for each mile marched in the parade. The parade route is 5.5 miles long. The Rosemount Leprechaun Days Grand Parade, which the band has performed in annually for several years, has a route that is only one mile long. If it were 5.5 miles long, the route would have to go down Chili/Chippendale Avenue to 160th Street/ County Road 46 and loop back around on Highway 3 and end at the Irish Sports Dome, where the band will practice this winter. The band is expected to practice for more than 400 hours to prepare for the parade, including time spent inside the dome after the marching band season ends in October. “We are confident that we are going to do very well,” Olsen said. “The kids are going to put in a lot of work, effort and time.” He said the students are going to be working on strength, conditioning and endurance activities be-

cause of the parade route length. “They will be performing with no breaks on the parade route,” he said. “That’s the grueling part and the challenge.” Jessie, a junior who plays the flute, said it is difficult to make a performance perfect because of all the little nuances that have to be attended to. “Everything has to be perfectly in sync, and because you’re working with 200 people who are all different, that can be a real challenge,” she said. Olsen said the students welcome the challenge whether it be perfecting their performance or raising thousands of dollars to make the trip possible. Checks can be made payable to: District 196 Foundation - RHS (donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law) and mailed to: RHS Band, 3335 142nd St. W., Rosemount, MN 55068. Donations can also be made via the band’s website, www.rosemountband. com. Email Tad Johnson at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.

& Community gardens a growing trend in Dakota County BY ROXI REJALI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Linda Brown waits all year to dig in the dirt. When seed catalogs arrive in January, she dreams of tending her plants in the hot summer months. She grows tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, green beans, beets and herbs in her garden on city-owned land in Burnsville’s Neill Park. “Everything tastes better when it’s fresh out of the garden,” she said. Brown, 59, lives in a Burnsville townhouse that doesn’t allow vegetable gardens, so she grows produce in a community garden plot. “The food, you just can’t beat it. When the cherry tomatoes start coming out and you go to water your garden, and you pop one of those hot cherry tomatoes in your mouth, because it’s hot from the sun—oh, man, it’s just heaven.” Brown tends her plants in one of 77 garden plots in Burnsville’s Neill and Wolk parks. Gardeners pay a $40 fee per plot, the city tills and fertilizes the soil at the beginning of the growing season, typically in mid-April, said Shellie Krouse, a city employee who administers the program. It’s up to gardeners to plant, weed and water the plants until the soil is plowed under in late October. The Neill Park site opened in 2009, followed by the Wolk Park site in 2011. Last year, the program was so popular that some applicants had to be turned away, Krouse said. The Burnsville gardens are part of a growing trend. Last year, Dakota County had 37 community gardens, according to survey data from Gardening Matters, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that promotes commu-

Garden To Table volunteer Red Sandgren of Eagan hauls compost to community garden plots at Woodhaven Park, Eagan in May 2011. Gardens are a project of Eagan & Lakeville Resource Centers. nity gardens. Statewide, the number of gardens have grown from about 200 in 2008 to 450 in 2012. Most gardens are located on land owned by churches, cities, schools and nonprofit groups, said Margaret Shields, the group’s outreach coordinator. A garden at Highland Elementary School in Apple Valley has provided students with hands-on learning. Last year, students grew 200 pounds of produce at a plot located on school property, said principal Chad Ryburn. Some produce was donated to a local food shelf; some went to the school’s cafeteria, so students could sample cherry tomatoes, green pepper strips and zucchini bread made with zucchini from the garden. “There’s lots of benefits to showing kids about good nutrition and healthy eating,” Ryburn said. “There’s some lessons that can be learned when they’re going through the lunch line and learning where their food comes from.” Community gardens are a vital link in the food-supply chain at

Eagan & Lakeville Resource Centers. Seventy percent of the food shelf ’s stock is fresh and perishable items like milk, eggs, meat, bread, fruits and vegetables, said Sarah Schmidt, the nonprofit group’s fresh food coordinator. Many fruits and vegetables are supplied by the nonprofit’s Garden To Table program. Many gardeners are food-shelf clients who complete a free, six-month training program. The program operates 100 community garden plots at five sites, including three Eagan churches, Woodhaven Park in Eagan and Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights. “We look at it as a sustainable approach to hunger relief,” Schmidt said. “We want to follow that ‘Teach a man to fish’ idea. We actually train them how to grow their own food and give them the space and the tools to do that.” The food shelf serves 1,200 families per month, with the number of clients rising 26 percent between 2011 and 2012, Schmidt said. The economic downturn has

the coop’s mission of creating a healthy community, said community relations developer Gary Johnson. To encourage a healthy growing environment, synthetic fertilizers and pesticides are discouraged. The garden is partly a demonstration project, located near a busy intersection. “People can see that a community garden can be attractive, can be visible, can be a place where people can garden and have a conversation, maybe sit down and have lunch,” he said. Spreading ideas is also

part of the philosophy at Partnership Garden, where 17 plots are on land donated by the School of Environmental Studies high school in Apple Valley. Partnership Garden founder Pat Schoenecker hopes to create “edible communities” with fruit and nut trees instead of purely ornamental ones. “It’s a feeling of selfsufficiency to grow your own food and it’s a feeling of connection to nature, which is a primary thing that we think is missing element in our current life,” she said.

fueled the increase. A community garden at Valley Natural Foods co-op in Burnsville has 51 garden plots for rent. The garden fits well with

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An ambitious group of Lakeville North High School students are hoping to raise about $6,000 to compete in the world championship FIRST Tech Challenge competition in St. Louis, Mo. Known as “Team Fish in the Boat,” the students qualified for the FTC robotics world championship competition April 24-27 this year by winning the most prestigious Inspire award at the Wisconsin state tournament. The team, which includes Lakeville North High School students Erin Mitchell, Colton Mehlhoff, Crystal Huynh, Piper Bourassa, Gabrielle Houle and Merissa McDowell, also won the distinction in 2010 and 2011. Their volunteer coach, Lakeville parent and engineer Scott McDowell, said the Inspire award is the top award given in any FIRST Tech Challenge and signifies completion of all the opportunities the program has to offer, including community outreach, volunteerism and drawing in the engineering community. McDowell said the team

FIRST Tech Team Fish in the Boat members are Piper Bourassa, Merissa McDowell, Crystal Huynh, Colton Mehlhoff, Erin Mitchell. Not pictured: Gabrielle Houle. (Photo submitted) has donated over 1,200 “huge” opportunity for the hours in volunteer projects team to compete against to help grow the robotics the top 128 teams of the community throughout 2,500 worldwide. Minnesota. He said team members Fish in the Boat mem- have modified their robot, bers organized a successful and he believes they will be robotics event at the Mall strong competitors. of America, bringing to“I’ve been with some of gether FIRST programs, these kids for eight years,” partners and alumni orga- he said. “I believe in the nizations GOFIRST and program and the kids who Moonbots. are willing to put the time The team has also held in. To be able to go into the workshops and hosted world championship is an three regional robotics awesome challenge. We’re tournaments. looking forward to it.” Members seek opporDonations for the Fish tunities to help younger in the Boat team are bestudents so they can share ing accepted at gofundme. their knowledge and pas- com/fishintheboat. sion for robotics and engineering. Laura Adelmann is at laura. McDowell called it a adelmann@ecm-inc.com.

Becoming a crustacean was no problem for Ben Schwartz. The Jamaican accent took some doing, though. The Valley Middle School seventh-grader is cast as the musical Jamaican crab Sebastian in the school drama club’s production of “The Little Mermaid.” His costume is a shiny red tuxedo and his accent, he hopes, will convince audiences he’s actually logged time in the Caribbean. With the help of a CD, he spent weeks practicing the accent at home. It’s all part of the fun of being in the Apple Valley school’s drama club, said Schwartz, who’s also acted in the school’s productions of “Charlotte’s Web” and “We the People.” “I just love impersonating characters and making the characters what I want them to be,” he said. “The best part, I think, is getting to entertain people.” Schwartz is among about 120 students in the drama club who are participating in the production of “The Little Mermaid” as actors, tech crew members, makeup artists, and costume and prop helpers. Weeks of rehearsals in

Eighth-graders Claire Doty and Kallie Buss are among the 120 students in the Valley Middle School drama club who are participating in the production of “The Little Mermaid” as actors, tech crew members, makeup artists, and costume and prop helpers. Doty is cast as the mermaid in the adapted Disney musical; Buss is a flounder. (Photo by Andrew Miller) the Valley Middle School cafeteria – which also serves as the drama club’s performance hall – culminate in stagings of the adapted Disney musical April 11-13. School District 196 helps cover some of the drama club’s costs, but much of the bill for each production is up to the club, with concessions sold during performances helping to pay for props,

costumes, sound equipment, spotlights and other essentials. Performances of “The Little Mermaid” are scheduled for 7 p.m. April 11-12 and 2 p.m. April 13. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens; children under 5 get in free. Email Andrew Miller at andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com.

Budget Advisory Council members sought

Echo Park helps hospital

District 196 residents are invited to apply for membership on the District 196 Budget Advisory Council. The district is accepting applications through April 30 for one licensed staff position and three parent/guardian or other community resident positions. The terms of all four positions are three years beginning July 1, 2013. The purpose of the BAC is to ensure active community

Children from Echo Park Elementary School in Burnsville pooled their resources to make a big donation to kids being treated at Fairview Ridges Hospital. For years, staff and providers at the hospital have donated school supplies for Echo Park kids in need. Echo Park students wanted to return the favor, so they held a drive of their own. On March 7, the school donated 20 boxes of toys, games,

participation in and enhanced community understanding of the district’s budget planning process and to provide input to the School Board and administration on budget plans that support district goals, policies and initiatives. The BAC includes nine resident/parent members, three district employees and District Office staff. All members should generally have, but are

not required to have, some expertise, understanding and/or background in financial matters and budgeting (i.e., accounting, banking, economics, etc.). The BAC meets four to six times during the school year at the District Office in Rosemount, usually 6:30-8 p.m. The BAC application is available at www.District196.org or by calling 651-423-7715.

art supplies and stuffed animals to kids at the hospital. The items will be dispersed throughout the hospital, wherever pediatric patients receive care, including the emergency department, surgery, lab and pediatric unit. The student council coordinated the toy drive, with the leadership of fifth-grade teacher Kim Coleman and social worker Pam Keuler.

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The salary range for the city manager of the metro areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth-largest suburb is $135,000 to $151,000. Burnsville is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;phenomenal city,â&#x20AC;? Johnston said in brief remarks after the council called her back in to deliver the news. She came to Burnsville from Minneapolis, where she had directed the Management and Budget Division of that cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finance Department since March 2004. Johnston also served as Minneapolisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interim chief financial officer in early 2011. The 42-year-old Eagan resident hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been a city manager but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steeped in government finance experience at the city, state and federal levels. She worked for Minnesota Management and Budgetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Budget Services Division from 1999 to 2004 as executive budget officer and senior execu-

tive budget officer. She worked in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget from 1996 to 1999 as a budget preparation specialist and a program examiner. In 1995 Johnston was a legislative affairs intern for the National Performance Review â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the â&#x20AC;&#x153;reinventing governmentâ&#x20AC;? project of President Bill Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration. She has a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in political science and communication from Augsburg College in Minneapolis and a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in public administration from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. In addition to being Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief financial officer, Johnston also oversees the city clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, communications, community services and technology. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In government today,

financial pressures are always going to be among us,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Elizabeth Kautz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She can hit the ground running. She knows how we are.â&#x20AC;? And Johnston knows technology, Council Member Bill Coughlin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mark admitted that was not something he knew much about, and we are running down that direction in life and city government,â&#x20AC;? Coughlin said. Coughlin suggested that McNeillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stated intention to serve no more than seven years if hired wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a point in his favor. It was â&#x20AC;&#x153;a little bit of a red flag to hear that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking at this as his last hurrah, so to speak,â&#x20AC;? Council Member Suzanne Nguyen said. McNeill has â&#x20AC;&#x153;great credentials,â&#x20AC;? but Burnsville needs a leader who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put a cap on his or her career, especially as the city

tackles long-term challenges such as redevelopment of the Minnesota River Quadrant, Kautz said. McNeill has been city manager in Shakopee since 1996. He was city manager in Mason City, Iowa, for two years after leaving Savage. Wysopal has been city manager in North St. Paul since 1998. He previously held positions in St. Louis Park, including assistant city manager. Thirty-two people applied for the Burnsville job. Springsted helped narrow the field to five candidates, who were interviewed by a panel of five city staffers and two community members. The panel narrowed the field to three for council interviews.

Second chance Before she can face Kline, Mehring must compete against Mike Obermueller for the DFL endorsement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited about the chance to finish what I started,â&#x20AC;? said Obermueller, who challenged Kline in 2012. Obermueller lost by 8.1 percent in one of the closest races against the GOP incumbent in several years. Mehring and Obermueller said they look forward to engaging in the endorsement process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t second guess Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign,â&#x20AC;? Mehring said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But people are hungry for a new approach with innovative solutions and a fresh op-

tion.â&#x20AC;? Obermueller said he welcomes the challenge but is primarily focused on beating Kline. Like Mehring, the 39-year-old Eagan resident blames Kline and fellow Republicans for the gridlock in Washington. Both candidates hope to focus on rebuilding the middle class, balancing the budget, protecting the Affordable Care Act and Medicare, and finding compromise. The one-term former state representative added that he plans to focus on ensuring the district has â&#x20AC;&#x153;quality education.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to ensure everyone has an opportunity to achieve the American dream,â&#x20AC;? said the married

father of two. Mehring and Obermueller said they feel a Democratic challenger stands a chance to beat Kline in 2014 as the district continues to shift. The candidates noted that President Obama won the 2nd Congressional District in 2012. In the race against Kline, Obermueller said he hopes to take his strategy further than what was possible in 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We built a positive momentum but sometimes it takes longer for people to get to know you,â&#x20AC;? he said.

like the taste. Losie allegedly told her friend she tried, in another instance, to put a pillow over her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;he just keeps coming back.â&#x20AC;? Losie told her friend she had been thinking about killing her husband for a long time, especially in the past three weeks. The friend contacted police immediately after speaking with Losie and told them she believed Losie actually meant to harm her husband. Officers instructed the woman to call Losie back so they could record the conversation. The woman called Losie at about 11:35 p.m. while Losie was driving home from the hospital. During the call, Losie allegedly told the woman she â&#x20AC;&#x153;felt trapped and that

nothing ever changed.â&#x20AC;? She confirmed that she had allegedly injected insulin into her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stomach multiple times. Losie was arrested upon arriving home. In an interview with police, Losie allegedly said she was frustrated with her marriage and her husband was always â&#x20AC;&#x153;drugged up.â&#x20AC;? She allegedly told police her husband is always passed out and she never knew if he would wake up. Losie admitted to telling her friend she had attempted to kill her husband, but denied actually injecting her husband with insulin. Officers contacted Losieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband the next day and he said he â&#x20AC;&#x153;felt that his wife would not do anything to hurt him.â&#x20AC;? The man said he had

constantly been on the prescription pain medication, Oxycontin, for a number slipped discs in his back caused by a number of car accidents. Officers noticed the man had a small bruise, which was healing on the lower right side of his abdomen. The man said he thought he may have gotten the bruise when he and his wife recently moved into a new apartment. If convicted, Losie faces up to five years probation for the terroristic threats charge and up to a year in jail for the stalking charge.

an intensive early treatment program in Medicnot immediately respond aid for autistic children. According to the Nafor comment. Dayton, in his proposed tional Institute of Mental state budget, establishes Health, autism spectrum

disorder is an overall term for a group of brain disorders. The term â&#x20AC;&#x153;spectrumâ&#x20AC;? refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills and levels of impairment children with ASD can have, the institute notes. ASD symptoms vary from mild to severe. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pervasive and not something children outgrow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always going to be wired a little differently,â&#x20AC;? Kramer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As I tell my kids, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different way of thinking.â&#x20AC;? Kramer views early treatment not only essential but effective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It works,â&#x20AC;? she said. Eaton, a nurse, has worked professionally

with people with autism for years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what it was 20 years ago,â&#x20AC;? she said. Eaton spoke of withdrawal, an unwillingness or inability to communicate and avoidance of eyeto-eye contact as common symptoms of autism. Like Dayton, Eaton has an autistic nephew. But the nephew attends college and his symptoms are largely undetectable, Eaton said. Eaton was eager to carry the autism legislation, she said.

MEHRING, from 1A run a successful organization. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has a unique skill set,â&#x20AC;? Aune said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s built a very fine organization.â&#x20AC;? Aune said she is sad to see Mehring leave but is confident CaringBridge can stay strong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel the organization is on a sound foundation,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know our future is bright.â&#x20AC;? In the year leading up to the election, Mehring said she plans to reach out to constituents in the district where she has lived for 30 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel that I can relate to them more than a career politician,â&#x20AC;? Mehring said referring to Klineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tenure.

LOSIE, from 1A donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t die?â&#x20AC;? The Eagan resident has access to small amounts of insulin as a nurse at a Twin Cities hospital. The friend told Losie someone would be able to tell her husband died from an insulin overdose, but Losie allegedly said they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the insulin and would think he overdosed on his prescription pain medications. Losie told the friend her husband had passed out in a drug-induced state and she had tried to wake him to give him a drink in which she had blended 15 prescription sleeping pills, according to the complaint. She allegedly said her husband didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t finish the drink because he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t AUTISM, from 1A

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cants are superintendents now, he said. Board Member DeeDee Currier, noting thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one woman in the field of five, asked when the â&#x20AC;&#x153;pipelineâ&#x20AC;? for superintendents will â&#x20AC;&#x153;truly be equal.â&#x20AC;? Dragseth said his firm considered recommending two other women, both of whom decided to stay in their current districts. The board is scheduled to choose a superintendent on Thursday, April 11, after which a contract will be negotiated. The new superintendent is scheduled to start work on July 1.

special education background and a law degree. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been executive director of the Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative in Jordan since 2006 and executive director of the Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative since 2010. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a past director of special services in New Prague and Austin. He turned around a $2 million deficit at Carver-Scott by slimming and redesigning the program, said Charlie Kyte of School Exec Connect. Teri Staloch has been assistant superintendent for leadership, teaching and learning in Osseo since 2012. She was director of curriculum, instruction and educational standards before that. She came to Osseo in 2010 from Holmen, Wis., where she was an elementary school principal and interim middle school principal. Robert Slotterback has been Richfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superintendent since 2008. Since 1995 heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also been superintendent in the Wisconsin districts of Wauwatosa and Mequon-Thiensville, both suburban districts near Milwaukee. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skilled at marketing schools, has worked to stem enrollment losses, and has raised student achievement and community support for schools, Kyte said. Slotterback has led districts both wealthy and poor, Kyte said.

Madison Metropolitan School District in Madison, Wis. â&#x20AC;˘ Raymond Queener, assistant superintendent of Stillwater Area Public Schools. â&#x20AC;˘ Darren Kermes, executive director of the Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative and Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative. â&#x20AC;˘ Teri Staloch, assistant superintendent of Osseo Area Schools and the only woman in the field. â&#x20AC;˘ Robert Slotterback, superintendent of Richfield Public Schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to say this is a disappointing slate, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not jumping up and down,â&#x20AC;? Board Member Dan Luth said, noting the number of assistant superintendents. Ken Dragseth of School Exec Connect said more than half of the superintendents in the metro area were assistant superintendents in their previous jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I still think we have the five strongest ones in the pool,â&#x20AC;? he told the board, noting that a sixth potential semifinalist withdrew on Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for the stars who want to build their career here and do well,â&#x20AC;? Dragseth said. Thirty-one people applied for the job of replacing Superintendent Randy Clegg, who is retiring June 30. Five of them didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t complete the application process or took jobs elsewhere, Dragseth said. A majority of appli-

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Joe Gothard has been assistant superintendent for secondary education in Madison since 2011. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a middle school and high school principal in Madison and is credited with turning around the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;toughestâ&#x20AC;? high school, La Follette, according to Dragseth. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s familiar with the kind of diverse student population District 191 has, Dragseth said. Gothard, a former biology teacher, has been described by observers as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;rising star and great educator,â&#x20AC;? Dragseth said. Raymond Queener has been assistant superintendent of business and administrative services in Stillwater since 2005. He was director of support services in RosemountApple Valley-Eagan District 196 from 1999 to 2001 and was the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finance director from 2001 John Gessner can be reached to 2003. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a former at (952) 846-2031 or email math teacher and comput- john.gessner@ecm-inc.com. er coordinator. Darren Kermes has a

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Wildcats reloading for another run at state Tennis team returns 6 top players from its 2012 third-place squad by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Eagan might have been viewed as a surprise team when it arrived at last year’s state boys tennis tournament. The Wildcats, after all, didn’t even win their own conference. But their third-place finish in the Class AA tourney ensures that everybody will take them seriously this year. And the Wildcats, who return two of their top three singles players and four of their top six doubles players, figure to be ready. They’ll be strong at the top of the singles lineup with two-time All-State and All-South Suburban Conference player Zach Ekstein, who was 26-1 last season playing first and second singles as a junior. His only loss was in the state singles quarterfinals against Forest Lake’s Dusty Boyer, who went on Zach Ekstein will be Eagan’s No. 1 singles player. He lost only one match last season, to win his fourth consecutive Class AA championand that was to a four-time state champion. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

ship. With Boyer having moved on to the University of Nebraska, Ekstein could emerge as a threat for this year’s Class AA singles title. Senior Drew Nichols was 20-7 playing third singles last season and won a key match in Eagan’s 4-3 victory over Bloomington Jefferson in the Section 3AA team final. Nichols likely will move to No. 2 singles this year. Seniors Andrew Finnegan and Dylan Mannetter were Eagan’s No. 2 doubles team for much of last season. Finnegan, an all-conference honorable mention player, was 24-4. Mannetter was 20-2. Also back are seniors Ryan Ossell (16-5 in 2012) and Dominic Carlisano (17-4), who were the No. 3 doubles team last season. Eagan still has to fill two spots in its singles lineup and find another doubles team, but it looks like a team that could

match or improve on last year’s 17-4 overall record. Head coach Scott Nichols said one of the Wildcats’ goals is to win the South Suburban title that eluded them last year. In 2012, Eagan was 8-1 in league matches and finished second to Bloomington Jefferson, which was 9-0. Jefferson beat Eagan 4-3 in the regular season, a result the Wildcats reversed in the Section 3AA final. Jefferson, Burnsville and Apple Valley appear to be the Wildcats’ strongest competition in the league, Scott Nichols said. Eagan opens its season with non-conference matches Monday at Woodbury and Wednesday at St. Thomas Academy. The Wildcats’ first South Suburban match is April 11 at Eastview. Eagan’s home opener is April 16 against Lakeville North. Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

Seniors carry the banner for Wildcat baseball Fourteen of top 15 players are 12th-graders by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Experience is not a problem for the Eagan baseball team, whose top 15 players consist of 14 seniors and one junior. When the Wildcats open the 2013 season – maybe next week but who knows, given the weather – six players will be starting their third season on varsity. The Wildcats closed fast after a slow start last season. They won their final four regular-season games and finished second in the Section 3AAA tournament behind Eastview, which went on to win the state championship. With Eagan’s depth and experience, a fast start is possible, but coach Rob Walsh is more concerned about how the team finishes. He’s also curious to see how the Wildcats perform in close games. “The first half of last year, we lost a lot of one-run games,” Walsh

said. “Every game on our schedule is a tough one, so you can’t just show up and expect to win. You have to play hard every day. I think that stuck with our players a little bit.” Along with experience, Eagan strengths include pitching depth and a good-hitting lineup. Seniors Kevin Kunik and Jordan Brandt were a combined 8-2 on the mound last season. Sixfoot-5 senior Luke Hoffman also is expected to pitch a lot of innings. Walsh said Trevor Fabry, a 6-7 senior pitcher, has a lot of potential. Jon Estes likely will be the top reliever. Collin Olstad, Chad Czaplewski and Wyatt Huso also likely will see time on the mound. Huso returns to the Wildcats after missing the 2012 season because of a concussion. They’ll throw to senior Josh Loew, who became the everyday catcher midway through his sophomore season and has missed only one start since. Cole Peterson is a returning starter at shortSee EAGAN, 17A

If Eastview is to repeat this scene from the end of the 2012 baseball season, the Lightning will need key contributions from a lot of players who don’t yet have much varsity experience. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

Eastview’s lineup almost all new One starter returns for defending state champs by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

So, what does Eastview plan for an encore after winning the school’s first state baseball championship last spring? Don’t even go there. It’s a new season and it will be a vastly different Eastview team. Of the 10 players (including a designated hitter) who started

in the Lightning’s 1-0 victory over Bemidji in the Class AAA title game last June, only one – first baseman A.J. Stockwell – is back this year. Lightning coach Tom Strey said he already has cautioned this year’s team about putting too much pressure on itself. “Last year’s team came in ready to go,” Strey said. “They had experience and

they had some high expectations. “We still have a lot of the same goals. We still expect to compete for the section championship. Early in the season we’re going to get all our kids out there so they can play and get some experience. It might take longer for things to come together for us.” It’s not as though

Eastview is starting over following a 23-4 season. Stockwell returns to the lineup, and junior Marcus Frederickson was a pitching revelation in the postseason last year. He pitched four shutout innings in relief in the state semifinals against Grand Rapids, a game Eastview rallied to win 5-3. FrederSee EASTVIEW, 17A

A little cold doesn’t scare off Blaze tennis team Burnsville returns 9 with varsity experience by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Other teams might have retreated indoors to hold tennis practice when it turned cold earlier this week, but Burnsville’s players planned to be outside, even if it meant shoveling snow off the courts. “High school tennis is played in the elements,” Blaze coach Ben Stapp said. “If the courts are dry, we can play.” With last week being spring break in the Burnsville district, the tennis team held informal practices. The serious work began this week with tryouts Monday and Tuesday. The Blaze returns nine players with varsity experience, so it won’t be easy for new players to crack the lineup. “We probably have 16 kids who could give it a good go for one of the 12 (varsity) spots,” Stapp said. Seniors Nick Lesser and Caleb Robb were the top two singles players last season, with both spending time at the No. 1 spot

in the lineup. When Lesser played No. 2 singles, he was undefeated. Seniors Ben Bergland and Drew Lossiah won 75 percent of their matches at third doubles last season, Stapp said. This year they’re likely to move up to second doubles. Other returnees for the Blaze are senior Ermi Asfaw, juniors Alex Mason and Luke Krogstad, ninth-grader Noah Robb and eighth-grader Floyd Penners. Thomas McCallie, Tom Rambeck and Ben Davidson are among those challenging for spots in the lineup. Stapp said if the Blaze had to play a match this week he’d have a good idea of how his singles lineup would take shape. Doubles is a different proposition. A team’s most talented players typically play singles, whereas chemistry is important in doubles. Stapp said it’s possible for modestly talented players to succeed in doubles if they play well together. Stapp said the Blaze’s

top six players played anywhere from four to 10 tournaments since the end of the 2012 high school season. The Blaze’s goal this year is to be competitive against the South Suburban Conference’s top teams, Eagan and Bloomington Jefferson. Last year Jefferson won the conference title but lost to Eagan in the Section 3AA final. “Eagan’s always going to be there,” Stapp said. “They have 60 kids coming out for their program every year, and their kids have opportunities in clubs that some of the Burnsville kids don’t. Jefferson just keeps getting deeper and deeper. They’re definitely a strong program.” Burnsville’s season opener – weather permitting – is April 9 at Shakopee, a team Stapp said could be in the top 10 in Class AA. The Blaze’s first South Suburban match is April 11 at home against Lakeville North. Email Mike Shaughnessy at Burnsville’s Caleb Robb (shown hitting a backhand) and Ermi Asfaw play in a section mike.shaughnessy@ecm- tournament match last spring. The two seniors are back with the Blaze tennis team this spring. (Photo by Rick Orndorf) inc.com.

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EASTVIEW, from 16A

were excited to get down there and work on some things outside,” Strey said. They probably were less excited to see snow on the ground when they returned from Florida, which forced them back into the gym for practices. The scheduled season opener Friday at Lakeville North already has been postponed. The chances of playing Monday’s home game against Apple Valley appear iffy at best. In Florida, Strey said the Lightning looked decent at the plate and on the bases but still had a lot of work to do defensively. He added that none of that surprised him. Coaching this year’s team presents a different but still interesting challenge, the coach said. “It’s kind of exciting for us,” he said. “With last year’s team we knew what we had. This year we think we have good players, but there are some unknowns. We’re excited to see how it turns out.”

Robot invasion

ickson, who Strey said also is one of the team’s best hitters, will play outfield when not pitching. Senior Kevin Wobschall saw varsity playing time at third base last season and also is expected to pitch. Infielder Rhett Hebig and outfielder Joe Schlosser also were reserves on the state championship team. Schlosser, who also played on Eastview’s state championship soccer team last fall, is expected to be the starting center fielder. Grant Martinson, a senior, should see some time on the mound and Derek Scheibel likely will take over at shortstop. And although the Lightning lost a lot of talent to graduation, there is plenty of talent in the pipeline. Last summer, Eastview’s American Legion team played in the state tournament, the Senior Babe Ruth team won its state tournament and the 16-and-under squad placed third at state. The baseball team went Email Mike Shaughnessy at to Florida during spring mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. break last week. “The kids com. EAGAN, from 16A

Members of Eastview High School’s First Robotics team – dubbed “Cobalt” – transport their controls during the Minnesota North Star Regional qualifying matches March 28-30 at Mariucci Arena, University of Minnesota. Teams from Apple Valley, Rosemount and Eagan high school also were entered in the competition, and the main event was held this week at the University of Minnesota as teams from throughout the region vied against each other in the Ultimate Ascent, which is played by two competing alliances on a flat, 27-by-54-foot field. Each alliance consists of three robots that compete to score as many discs into their goals as they can during a 2-minute, 15-second match. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)

terson and Olstad both had about 10 extra-base hits last year.” The Wildcats took 46 players from several of their teams to Sarasota, Fla., during spring break. Although it was cold the first couple of days they were there, they were able to get in all the work they planned. One of the most important things, Walsh said, is giving outfielders a chance to track fly balls against the sky, something they hadn’t been able to do for several months as they trained in domes and other indoor facilities. Eagan’s scheduled season opener Friday at Rosemount has been pushed back to Tuesday, April 9. The Wildcats will try to start their season – weather permitting – at home against Lakeville South at 4:15 p.m. Monday.

stop. Olstad played third base last season and this year will play second when not on the mound. Brandt and Ryan Calton are third basemen. Czaplewski, Huso and Hoffman all can play first base. Patrick Higgins is the likely starter in center field. Kunik and Estes also can play outfield. Ed Olson, the varsity’s lone junior, and Mitch Seidel, are capable of playing multiple positions. Who plays, and how much, will come down to hitting. “You don’t see many kids who are so strong defensively that you’ve got to play them even if they struggle at the plate,” Walsh said. “In high school baseball you hit your way into the lineup, and then the coach has to find a position for you. “We should have a pretty good lineup, one through Email Mike Shaughnessy at nine. It’s not going to be mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc. bombs away, but we have kids com. with gap-to-gap power. Pe-

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Gov. Mark Dayton proclaimed Saturday, March 23, as “Cheerful Givers Day” in honor of the Eagan nonprofit that provides birthday gift bags to children. To celebrate, Cheerful Givers hosted “The Great Minnesota Birthday Party” at the Mall of America on March 23. Kids attending the event were treated to photos with SpongeBob and Dora, along with face painting, coloring and making birthday crowns. As a result of the fundraiser, another 800 less-fortunate children will receive a birthday gift bag. Above: J.D. Steele and the MacPhail Center for Music bring together youth from all corners of the Twin Cities and all walks of life to join hands and voices. (Photo submitted)

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Building & Remodeling

2050

Building & Remodeling

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Dave's Concrete & Masonry

36 yrs exp. Free ests. Ins'd. Colored & Stamped, Driveways & Steps, Sidewalks, Patios, Blocks, & Flrs. New or replacement. Tear out & removal. Will meet or beat almost any quote!

952-469-2754

❖ Lowell Russell ❖ ❖ Concrete ❖ From the Unique to the Ordinary Specializing in drives, patios & imprinted colored & stained concrete. Interior acid stained floors and counter tops.

952-461-3710

info@staincrete.com

612-824-2769 952-929-3224 Family Owned & Operated

WORK GUARANTEED

TheysonConstruction.com

• Stamped Concrete • Standard Concrete • Fire Pits & Patios • Driveways • Athletic Courts • Steps & Walks • Floors & Aprons

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

Trusted Home Builder / Remodeler

www.mdconcrete.net

www.plazahomesinc.com 612-812-0773

ALL-WAYS DECKS

Decks, Porches - Free Est. SPRING IS HERE! Enjoy the outdoors! allwaysdecksinc.com Jeff 651-636-6051 Mike 763786-5475 Lic # 20003805

2170

2110

Chimney & FP Cleaning

SWEEP • INSP. • REPAIR

(952) 431- 9970 MN Lic. BC096834

Drywall

3-D Drywall Services 36 yrs-Hang • Tape • Spray • Painting 651-324-4725 PearsonDrywall.com 35 yrs taping, ceiling repair, remodel 952-200-6303 PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

2180

Electric Repairs

DAGGETT ELECTRIC

• Gen. Help & Lic. Elec. • Low By-The-Hour Rates 651-815-2316 Lic EA006385

Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

TEAM ELECTRIC

www.teamelectricmn.com Lic/ins/bonded Res/Com All Jobs...All Sizes Free Est 952-758-7585 10% Off w/ad

2210

Full Time • Professional Ser. Certified Registered / Insured 29 Yrs Exp. Mike 651-699-3373

londonairechimney service.com

Fencing

Troy's Decks & Fence Free Est./Lic BC581059

New/repairs 651-210-1387

2230

Specializing In: • Sophisticated Home Additions • Elegant Kitchens 35 Years Exp. • Lower Level Expansions Financing Avail. • Porches • Baths • Etc. Excellent Refs. Design & Build Services Lic BC171024 Insured Unmatched Quality Guarantee

Decks

Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service. Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197

Owners on job site 952-985-5516

• Window & Door $27,800 Replacement 16’x16’ room • Additions • Roofs addition • Basements Call for details • Garages 28 yrs. exp. • Decks • Siding Insurance Claims

2130

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

Free Estimates

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION

3900-3990 4000-4600 9000-9450 5000-6500 7000-8499 9500-9900

SERVICES & POLICIES

www.staincrete.com

Bonded • Insured

1000-1090 1500-1590 2000-2700 2700-2760 3700-3840

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www.gardnerconcrete.net

Accountants & Tax Svcs

Mark J Haglund CPA LLC 2438 117th St E. Suite 201 Burnsville 952-646-2444

2000

Cabinetry & Counters

Professional Services

Accounting & Tax Solutions. Stop by for a FREE consultation. 952.985.1040

2090

612-310-3283

2070

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• 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes • Rain Insurance – we will re-run your ad up to two weeks FREE if your sale is rained out.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

952-846-2000 or 952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD Ads may be placed Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Apple Valley location and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Eden Prairie location. DEADLINE: Display: Tuesday 4 pm* Line Ads: Wednesday 12 pm* * Earlier on holiday weeks

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Flooring & Tile

Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.” Call 952-440-WOOD (9663) SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

18A April 5, 2013 SUN THISWEEK - Burnsville - Eagan Flooring & Tile

2230

Landscaping

2350

Escobar Hardwood Floors Carpet & Ceramic Tile We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/12 yrs exp.

952-292-2349

5% Discount With Ad Garage Door

2260

Landscape Concrete Hardscapes

952-292-2261

premiereonelandscapes.com

Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

651-457-7776

DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext â&#x20AC;˘ Free Est â&#x20AC;˘ 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC 952-469-6800

Spring Cleanups

Wkly Mowing, Fertilizing, Gutter Cleaning, & Bush Trimming. Sr. Discount! Ins'd. 612-810-2059

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Full Interior & Exterior www.ktpainting.com

651-452-4802

Lawn & Garden

2360

952-500-1088

All Your GREEN Needs:

Mowing Lawn Care Landscaping

GUTTER- CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING 763-JIM-PANE 763-546-7263 Insured * Since 1990 Jim@JimPane.com

20+ Yrs Exp

Free Ests

Call 651-695-1230

SorensenLawnCare.com

Hauling

2280

6-10-15-20 Yd Dumpsters

Don't Want It - We Haul It! Call Scott 952-890-9461

Handyperson

2290

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Status Contracting, Inc.

Kitchens & Baths, Lower Level Remodels. Decks. Wall/Ceiling Repair/Texture Tile, Carpentry, Carpet, Painting & Flooring #BC679426

MDH Lead Supervisor

Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soon To Be Your Favorite Contractor!â&#x20AC;?

Fertilizer/Weed Control Lawn Care/Landscaping Irrigation/Blowouts Concrete

Call 612-998-9093

J4OutdoorServices.com Dependable

Great Service

JOE'S LAWN SERVICE

Commercial & Residential Dethatch Clean-up Mow Aerate Fertilize Reas Rates/Free Ests/Insured

952-894-9221

Statuscontractinginc.com

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Liberty Lawn Care Professional Lawn Mowing starts at $25. Spr. Cleanup starts at $59. 952-261-6552

R.A.M. CONSTRUCTION Any & All Home Repairs

2420

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952-451-3792

Concrete Dumpster Service Carpentry Baths & Tile Fencing Windows Gutters Water/Fire Damage Doors Licâ&#x20AC;˘Bondâ&#x20AC;˘Ins Visa Accepted

All Home Repairs! Excell Remodeling, LLC Interior & Exterior Work One Call Does it All! Call Bob 612-702-8237 or Dave 612-481-7258

LLC

l Interior / Exterior Painting l Texturing l Drywall l Deck Staining l Epoxy Resin Garage Floors l Fine Finishing & Enameling Fully Insured Free Estimates 15% Off jobs $1600 or over! Plumbing

2470

A RENEW PLUMBING â&#x20AC;˘Drain Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘Repairs â&#x20AC;˘Remodeling â&#x20AC;˘Lic# 060881-PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495 SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

Powerwashing

2490

DECK CLEANING

Painting

& STAINING

Professional and Prompt

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superior Paintingâ&#x20AC;? Int/Ext. Lowest Prices 612-516-7633

Guaranteed Results.

651-699-3504

*A and K PAINTING*

Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted

www.rooftodeckmn.com Code #78

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘Handy Manâ&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘

3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 30 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

Siding- Roofs-Soffit-Fascia -Gutters- Lic#20172580

A-1 Work Ray's Handyman

4 Seasons Painting

www.blomquistexteriors.com

Quality Work @ Competitive Prices! Free Estimates.

Int/Ext Comm/Res 952-997-6888 10% Off

612-865-2879 Lic #BC638227 Insured No job too small!! Ray 612-281-7077

Dakota Home Improvement Kitchens, Baths, Bsmts Drywall, Tile & Flooring CC's accept'd 952-270-1895 Direct Solutions LLC For all your home remodeling & repair needs. Ests. Derrick 952-237-2750 Gary's Trim Carpentry Home Repair, LLC Free Estimates, Insured. All Jobs Welcome 612-644-1153

HANDYMAN

Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I love to do it all! 612-220-1565

Free Ests.

Jack of All Trades Handyman

Specializing in residential & commercial repairs & maintenance. Fully insured. Lic#20639540

651-815-4147

Locally owned & operated

R&J Construction

* Decks * Basements *Kitchen/Bath Remod *Roofing & Siding *All Types of Tile Free Quotes & Ideas

Call Ray 952-484-3337

612-978-9679

Gutters * Soffit/Fascia

TOPSIDE, INC. 612-869-1177 Licensed * Bonded * Insured 33 Yrs Exp. A+ Rating BBB

A Family Operated Business

Quality Residential

Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures

Why Wait Roofing LLC Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 18 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic #BC156835 â&#x20AC;˘ Insured We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty Tree Service

2620

651-338-5881

Absolute Tree Service Exper. prof., lic., Ins. Reas. rates.

absolutetreeservicemn.com

PAUL BUNYAN TREE SERVICE, INC. Tree Trimming & Removal Insured 952-445-1812

paulbunyantreeserviceinc.com $0 For Estimate Timberline Tree & Landscape. Spring Discount - 25% Off Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding 612-644-8035 Remove Large Trees & Stumps CHEAP

20+ Yrs Experience Roggenbuck Tree Care, LLC. Licensed-Bonded-Insured Call (612)636-1442 952-883-0671 Mbr: BBB Tree Removal Silver Fox Services A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

Roofing/Tear-offs New Construction

â&#x20AC;˘Ben's Paintingâ&#x20AC;˘

BBB Free Est. MC/Visa

Will meet or beat prices! Int/Ext, Drywall Repair

No Subcontractors Used.

Paint/Stain/Ceilings. We

Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing & Stump Removal Free Estimates 952-440-6104

2310

CLEAN AND SHINE Thorough, rel. cleaning. 14 yrs exp. Outstanding ref's. Dawn or Brett 952-657-5577 Meticulous Cleaning Quality, Affordable, Dep. Ins'd Tracey 952-239-4397 Professional Cleaning w/o paying the high price Honest, dep, reas. Exc. refs Therese 952-898-4616

2350

TREE SERVICE newbeginnings treeservice.com Receive 10% Discount for all your tree work thru the mo. of March. Remember your Oaks & Elms must be done this month! Free ests 763-250-8227

2660

Window Cleaning

Rich's Window Cleaning Quality Service. Affordable rates. 952-435-7871

Lawn & Garden

2360

Mowing â&#x20AC;˘ Fertilizing Weed Control Landscaping

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Voted #1 Lawn Care Company by Sun Readers

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www.fertilawnmn.com Bloomington, MN â&#x20AC;˘ 952-884-7331 Painting

2420

Painting

2420

A Fresh Look, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. â&#x20AC;˘ Senior Discounts

3000

Merchandise

Modern Landscapes â&#x20AC;˘Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘Paver Patios â&#x20AC;˘Design & Installation â&#x20AC;&#x153;Committed to Excellenceâ&#x20AC;? 612-205-9953 modernlandscapes.biz

RETAINING WALLS Water Features & Pavers.

Vanity & Chest of Drawers American Walnut veneers on solid. Circa 1920's. Good cond. Call 651-463-2186

Estate Sales

Apple Valley Moving Sale April 18-19-20 (8-4). Furn., childrens books, misc. items. 14326 Glenda Dr.

ST. LOUIS PARK 3321 Decatur Lane Thurs - Fri, 4/4-5 (9-4) Sat, 4/6 (10-2)

Home loaded with items from mid-century to modern

612-227-1269 www.svendsales.com

To Place Your Sale Ad

Contact Jeanne at

952-392-6875

612-825-7316/952-934-4128 www.afreshlookinc.com Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Furnishings

Misc. For Sale

2000 Toro 52â&#x20AC;? Walk Behind Mower. Runs great! Kawasaki eng., $800/BO. Call 651-248-5742

General Contractors Storm Damage Restoration Roofing â&#x2013; siding â&#x2013; windows Established 1984

3050

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600 3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

Screened Black Dirt. Bobcat & Demolition Work. 6-10-15-20 Yd Dumpsters

Advertise your sale with us

952-846-2000

5300

Child Care

Farmington PT/FT Daycare 2yrs+. Drop in avl. Kathy (651) 463-3765

5000

5100

Rentals Senior Rentals

Burnsville - Twin Home for lease. Avail. May 1st 3BR, 2 full bath, 1250 sq ft. $1295+utils. 612-978-6227 Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Rent

Fgtn: 4/5 BR, 2 BA, 2000sf + w/o bsmnt. All new: hdwd flrs, SS appls. & more! Lg yd, $1295/mo + utils 507-271-1170

5400

Houses

Plymouth Estate Sale, 100 For Rent Kingsview La N. 4/12-14, 9a-6p. (494/Carlson Pkwy) AV/LV: Rent w/opt buy. 4BR, 3 BA, $1600 /mo. Avl St. Alphonsus Parish 4/15. 952-393-7615

7031 Halifax Ave N.

$3 per person Pre Sale: 4/12 (5-9pm) Sale: 4/13 (92pm) 4/14 (9-2pm) $3 per bag

3700

Leisure

3720

Boats, New & Used

Chrysler 17ft, fiberglass open bow-tri hull, Good Cond. *New price $875 612-825-6283

2620

Tree Service

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Fgtn: 1 BR Apt. laundry, Sec. Bldg. $535 incls. Utils. Car plug-in. 507-271-1170

Having a Garage Sale? 952-846-2000

2620

Tree Service

â&#x20AC;˘ Roofing â&#x20AC;˘ Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Windows

612-810-2059 Kevin Senior Discount! License # BC637738 Insured www.constructivesolutionsllc.com

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

BOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commercial and residential pressure washing Decks strip & seal, roof washing, house washing, concrete cleaning and staining. Full exterior washing.

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

7400

Real Estate Apartments & Condos For Sale

2BR, 2BA $825/1200 SF, 1 BR $625 800 SF, DW, AC, large balcony, Garage $40mo Brookside Apartments 16829 Toronto Ave. SE, Prior Lake MN 612-824-7554

8100

Manufactured Homes

Apple Valley/Lakeville border: 3 BR, 2 BA dbl wide. Avail. immed. $17,900 Financing avail. 612-581-3833

Burnsville: Rambush Estates

1340 sq ft Manuf. Home One level living. Garden tub in master bath. W/D in home. Deck. $1270/mo.

952-890-8440

8400

Homes for Sale

Digital Testing 612-865-2879

9100

Automotive Sales Burnsville Volkswagen Great opportunity to join the Luther family of dealerships at our new state of the art facility. Significant income potential selling new and used vehicles at the metro's #1 VW dealer in customer satisfaction for the last two years. VW is one of the fastest growing auto companies around. Our sales consultants averaged over 200 units each in 2012! Be proud of what you sell with Consumer Reports best picks, 40+ MPG diesels, and IIHS top safety picks. Aggressive pay plan and great benefits including 401k, medical, and dental. Auto sales experience preferred. Call Tim Wilkins or Tom Walsh at 952-8929400 or submit an application online at www.lutherauto.com and click on employment.

Designed Cabinets

RADON

9000

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Employment Help Wanted/ Full Time

$ Dollars for Driving $ Better than Volunteering Mature drivers earn up to $400+ per week driving passengers to medical appointments in our minivans. Call our confidential info line 24/7

800-437-2094

caretransportation.com

Lakeville, hiring production & finishing positions. Experience preferred. Fast-paced shop needs self-motivated people w/ attention to detail- able to work 40+ hour weeks. Full benefits after 60 dayshealth/PTO. Applicants must pass drug test. Apply at: 7965 215th Street West Lakeville

Driver

Full time position. $13/hr. Benefits. Class B Req. Inquiries call 952-469-1515

APPLY www. durhamschoolservices.com or stop by 3100 West Hwy 13 Burnsville, MN 55337

sandwich makers & entry level managers. Day, night, weekends. 1615 Co. 42. Burnsville 952-435-5400

Job Fair April 23 4-6:30 pm Senior Discounts

Great Service Affordable Prices 3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

CANDLEBERRY ON THE LAKES CENTENNIAL LAKES HUGHES PAVILLION

Pets

3970

WALTER HAS A LOT OF SPUNK! Walter is a 10-yearold long-haired Daschund, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let that fool you! He has a lot of spunk and Dachies can live 14-16 years. His back is great, his housebreaking is almost perfect and he is great with other dogs that are his size. However, cats are his big enemy! Walter is best with kids age 10 and older since he can be lap protective. Adoption fee $150. Call Sue at 612-242-9909 or see him on our website at www.last-hope.org with all of our dogs waiting for homes. Come to our adoption days on Saturdays from 11-3 at the Apple Valley Petco and Petsmart Eagan to see Walter and many others waiting for homes!

Senior Rentals

N ATTENTIO ! S R SENIO

5100

Senior Rentals

Spruce Place Senior Apartments

651-463-2511 2 BRs available

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

3050

Competitive Wages! FULL BENEFITS For more information Call (800) 672-0709 Monday thru Friday 8 am - 4 pm To Apply Submit resume to:

Email: hr@brown-wilbert.com or FAX: (651) 842.3493 or Mail to: Brown-Wilbert, Inc. 2280 N. Hamline Avenue St. Paul, MN 55113

Production Manufacturers/ General Warehouse Work in our door shop assembling prehung door units using industry machinery and power tools. Exp in a door shop pref but not required. Qual include ability to lift heavy objects unassisted on a repetitive basis, operation of wood working equip and inventory scanners. Also hiring for a warehouse product pullers. Qual are same as above. Good oral and written skills and ability to work as part of a team a must. Pre-employment physical and drug screening required. Interested applicants should mail resume to:

J. B. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Meara Co. Attn: Bob Benson 12301 Dupont Ave S Burnsville, MN 55337 Or email to: bbenson@jbomeara.com No agencies please

IMMEDIATE NEED! *BURNSVILLE BRANCH*

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747

3050

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(Located on the lower level, between Chuck E. Cheese & Q.Cumbers) Over 80 artists! HOME DECORâ&#x20AC;˘GIFTSâ&#x20AC;˘ANTIQUES

5100

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Dual Position Class B CDL Driver & Concrete Manufacturer

7499 France Ave. South, Edina

3970

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April 3 - April 14

(8-5) Furn, HH, X-mas, more

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

7000

Mechanic Foreman: Jimmy John's Hiring Advertise your sale with us Diesel Great Pay / Benefits. delivery drivers, cashiers,

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

River Valley Boutique Spring 2013 Show April 11-21

alandscapecreations.com

Having a Garage Sale?

Lakeville: ECFE Kids' Stuff Sale Sat., 4/20 (8am2pm). $1 adm until 10am; 50% off at 11:15am-1pm; $5 Bag Sale 1:30-2pm. Kenwood Trail MS 19455 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville www. lakevilleECFEsale.com

Family Care

4100

Garage Sales

Burnsville Moving Sale 12524 33rd Ave. So. 4/11-12

Offering Complete Landscape Services

Powerwashing

3260

3500

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

2490

3160

New In Plastic!! $150 MUST SELL!! 763-360-3829

763-420-3036 952-240-5533

Don't Want It - We Haul It! Call Scott 952-890-9461

4000

Antiques

QN. PILLOWTOP SET

Lic. #BC626700 Credit Cards Accepted

100% Satisfaction Guar!

Call 952-250-5865

Antique Furniture, Vintage Tonka Trucks, Dinning Room Set, Tools, Toro Lawn Mower, Craftsman Cabinets, Worklights, shop vac & tools, Dishes, Home Decor, Treadmill, Books, Fall & Christmas Decor, LL Bean Breaded Area Rugs, HO Gauge Train Track & Accessories., Infinity Stereo Speakers & Equipment, Clothing, Mens Vintage Schwinn Varsity 10 speed bike, Womens Schwinn Bike, Standing Bike Rack, Stihl gas blower, trimmer & hedger

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000

3130 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1978

Fem. Cockatiel $100. Less than 2 yrs old. 952-8944734

Weekdays 9 - 8:30 Weekends 9 - 5

75 Gal. Aquarium wooden stand etc. All access. $90 612-991-0910

Edging, Mulch, Rock, Plantings

8628 Langley Ct

Wed., April 10 2-7pm Thurs., April 11 9-5 Fri., April 12 9-3

Pets

ArborBarberMN.com

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Landscaping

RICHTER Landscaping, LLC Retaining Walls, Pavers,

* Quality * Quality *

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets

612-703-0175 Mbr: BBB Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding.

Deadline: Mondays at 3pm

Housecleaning

Huge Moving 3970 Sale

Thomas Tree Service

3010

Lawn & Garden

2360

3900

Eden Prairie

H20 Damage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Plaster Repair

952-432-2605

Fix It â&#x20AC;˘ Replace It â&#x20AC;˘ Upgrade It Any Size Project Over 40 yrs experience Ron 612-221-9480 Licensed â&#x20AC;˘ Insured

Ice Dam Removal

* Roofing * Siding

accept Visa/MC/Discvr.

Home Tune Up

* Blomquist Exteriors

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Snow & Ice Removal - 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

Int./Ext. Painting & Remodeling, 25 yrs, Ins., Ref's. Mike 763-434-0001

Gutters

2270

2510

Lawn Care

2355

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

Painting

2420

Buck Hill Ski Chalet 15400 Buck Hill Road Burnsville, MN 55306 For more information: Jodi Francisco (612) 247-0600 Janine Kusnierek (612) 532-3255 Email: rivervalleyboutique@gmail.com www.rivervalleyboutique.weekly.com Like us on Facebook!

ALL exp. levels encouraged to apply! General Laborers & Lawn Care Specialists: Hourly + X 1/2 + Comm. Benefits: Yr. round/FTPd. training benefits youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expect from the U.S. Industry Leader Required to pass: Drug screen, background & motor vehicle record checks. APPLY TODAY! Call Christy to schedule an interview at 612-490-5849 or contact her via email at: christyswecker@ trugreenmail.com or apply online at www.jobs.trugreen.com AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Client Services Coordinator (CSC1) Great Opportunity South of the River An established security systems integrator is looking for a high energy, professional and dependable candidate who will be the primary point of contact performing dispatching duties for a variety of customer service requests to local and national accounts. This individual must be multi-task oriented and accustomed to an extremely fast-pace environment. Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and proďŹ cient computer skills a must. High school diploma or GED required. Must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and pass all security and background checks.

Seasonal â&#x20AC;˘ Gift Items â&#x20AC;˘ Home Decor â&#x20AC;˘ Jewelry and Accessories â&#x20AC;˘ Edibles

Submit resume and salary requirements to: VTI Security Attention: Mr. Edwards 401 West Travelers Trail, Burnsville, MN 55337 vti@vtisecurity.com

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theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc. com. Books Bob Rueff, author of “Mind Game” and “Endgame,” book signing, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Barnes & Noble, 14880 Florence Trail, Apple Valley. Jim Trevis will discuss his first novel, “Mile of Dreams,” 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. “One Yard Wonders” authors Rebecca Yaker and Trish Hoskins, 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. M. R. Tain, author of “Peace, Man,” book signing, 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 20, Jo Jo’s Rise & Wine, 12501 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Call for Artists Savage Juried Art Show – Dates are April 26 to May 31. Entry fee: $15 for one entry, $25 for two entries. Deadline: April 12. Information/registration: https://www.callforentry. org/festivals_unique_info. php?ID=1014. Eagan Art Festival – Dates are June 29-30. Juried show. Entry fee: $25. Booth space: $115. Information/ registration: www.eaganartfestival.org or Director@eaganartfestival.org. Comedy Comedy for Caring, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Features The Second City comedy troupe from Chicago. Sponsored by the Burnsville Rotary. Tickets are $39 and are available at the box office and at ticketmaster.com. Events M.O.M.S. (Making Our Moms Successful) 11th annual Benefit Community Concert and Silent Auction, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at 12921 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 the day of the show. Information: (952) 890-5072, momshis@aol.com or www. momsprogram.org. Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s artAlive! benefit, 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Ticket information: allinahealth.org/artalive. ZUMBAthon to Stop The Clot, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, April 21, Bogart’s Place at Apple Valley Bowl, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, (952) 432-1515. Fundraiser for the National Blood Clot

Alliance hosted by Lisa Thomas, Mrs. Rosemount 2013. Donation: $10. Register at www.firstgiving.com/ nbca/zumbathon-to-stopthe-clot or at the event. Exhibits The Shrine of the Stations of the Cross, a exhibition of photographs by Dave Kitchel, is on display through April 14 at Rosemount United Methodist Church Gallery, 14770 Canada Ave. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.noon Sunday, and during all scheduled evening activities. A mixed media exhibit by Lisa Westphal will be on display March 13 through April 30 in the Lakeville Area Arts Center gallery, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Information: (952) 985-4640. Music Acoustic Guitar Jam, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Guitar Shop, 14555 S. Robert Trail, Suite 205, downtown Rosemount. Any level experienced singers and acoustic players are welcome. Organ recital, 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Free. Information: www.TCAGO. org. Clint Black, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets: $55 at the box office or ticketmaster.com. Theater “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” by the Chameleon Theatre Circle, April 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and April 7 at 2 p.m., Burnsville Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for students/seniors at the box office and at ticketmaster.com. Workshops/classes/other Princess Prep School for girls ages 3-9 on Mondays at Cross of Christ Community Church, 8748 210th St. W., Lakeville. Ages 3-5: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 6-9: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Session 1: April 15-29. Session 2: May 6-20. Cost: $30 per session or both sessions for $50. Information: Karin at berrygood2@charter.net. Beginning Photography Clinic, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, Rosemount Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Free. Sponsored by Rosemount Area Arts Council. Information: www. rosemountarts.com or (952) 255-8545. “Juggling for Beginners” by Homeward Bound Theatre Company, 3:254:55 p.m. Tuesdays, April

9-23, Christina Huddleston Elementary School, Lakeville. For third- through fifthgraders. Information: Lakeville Community Education at (952) 232-2150. Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Battle, 4-5 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Apple Valley Teen Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 953-2385. Ages 12-18. Teen artist gathering at the Eagan Art House, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 6755521. Adult painting open studio, 9 a.m.-noon Fridays at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. Information: (651) 675-5521. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5-7 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 1-3 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 1:30-4 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) 985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, (952) 255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net.

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A Lakeville North High School graduate’s volunteer work has earned her an opportunity of rock-star proportions. Augsburg College sophomore Morgan Waldorf, 19, is one of six Minnesota students chosen to work behind the scenes at the April 7 Bon Jovi concert at the Xcel Energy Center. “I’m really excited to be a part of it,” Waldorf said. “I think it’s a great opportunity because the music business is something I see myself doing in the future, so this is a really good opportunity to see everything that goes on behind the scenes for a really big tour.” The daughter of Lakeville’s David and Teresa Waldorf, Morgan was selected from a highly competitive applicant pool to participate in the Bon Jovi “Because We Can” Community Service College Campaign based on her exemplary volunteer efforts and community leadership skills. Waldorf said her family values community service, and helping others has always been a part of her life. She has been active in the Girl Scouts since she was in kindergarten, and she took on leadership opportunities as she grew. At Lakeville North, Waldorf coordinated events for young girls, volunteered at Mission Outpost at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville and worked with organizations including Feed My Starving Children to end hunger. Waldorf is an active volunteer with Augsburg College’s Campus Kitchen, a program that

Morgan Waldorf provides healthy food to people in and around Minneapolis’ Cedar Riverside neighborhood. She is also a note-taker for differently-abled students and mentors new college students through the Augsburg Seminar course. “Augsburg has a long history of community engagement by our students, who understand the important links between education and service,” Augsburg College President Paul Pribbenow said in a news release. “We are recognized nationally and internationally for this work, and it’s because of the effort of students such as the six who will be at the Bon Jovi concert.” Waldorf and the other college students will work with the Bon Jovi production team on the day of the concert, gaining first-hand experience

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Saturday, April 6 Apple Valley Home & Garden Expo, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave. W., Apple Valley. Free. Information: www. applevalleychamber.com. Sunday, April 7 Pancake breakfast by the Farmington Knights of Columbus, 9 a.m.-noon, Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave. Includes pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and water. Good-will offerings accepted. Free practice ACT test, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sylvan Learning, 170 Cobblestone Lane, Burnsville. Bring a calculator. Reservations: (952) 435-6603. To receive test results, parents must be present at a follow-up appointment. Highlight It Blue, 1-4 p.m. at Tera Photography, 190 River Ridge Circle S., Burnsville. Get blue hair extensions to support United For Autism. No appointment needed. Suggested donation: $15 for one extension, $20 for two. Information: www.facebook.com/HighlightItBlue. Wednesday, April 10 Eagan Garden Club, 6 p.m. business meeting, 7 p.m. speaker, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Topic: Shades of Green (hostas).

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Friday, April 12 Little Black Dress event for women, 7-10 p.m., Celebration Church, 16655 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville. Guest speaker: Wendie Pett, fitness and nutrition expert. Entertainment: Holly Berry, flutist. Appetizers and specialty dessert bar, boutique. Tickets: $25 at www.celebrationchurch.net or (952) 898-7200. Saturday, April 13 Home Remodeling Fair & Consumer Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13, Burnsville. Free. Information: www. burnsvillechamber.com/.

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As Minnesotans begin to shed their winter layers of clothing with the arrival of spring, Annie Estes is doing just the opposite. Estes, of Rosemount, is bundling up for her role in the quirky office-themed comedy “Wage Warfare” presented by Lakevillebased Expressions Community Theater. In the show she plays the hyper-religious, perpetually chilly Bonnie Little, who as the plot progresses keeps adding items of clothing in an effort to stave off hypothermia. “By the end of the play I’m basically Eskimo-

like,” she said. “I’m literally wearing a parka and mittens on stage.” “Wage Warfare,” which runs April 12-21 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, seeks to lampoon the pitfalls, pratfalls, rivalries and acts of sabotage attendant upon working in an office. Estes’ comically over-the-top winter wardrobe – one among many in the show’s litany of wageslave eccentricities. If it sounds similar to the hit TV show “The Office,” you’re not far off. “It’s an extremely relatable show if you’ve ever worked in an office,” said director Andy Wilkins of Lakeville. “It’s cubicles, it’s office in-fighting – I

think audiences will find a bit more of a personal connection to their office lives than they’d like to admit.” The stage comedy’s seven-actor cast also includes Kristen Cash, Alan Davis, Bonnie Rae, Justin Swanson, Allyson Walenta and Kyle Zander. Show times for “Wage Warfare” are 7:30 p.m. April 12-13 and 19-20, and 2 p.m. April 14 and 21. Tickets are $14.50 and are available by calling (952) 985-4640 or online at http://ci.lakeville.mn.us under “Lakeville Area Arts Center.”

Clockwise from right: Annie Estes, Kristen Cash, Bonnie Rae and Alan Davis are Email Andrew Miller at among the cast of “Wage Warfare,” which seeks to lampoon the pitfalls, pratfalls, andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com. rivalries and acts of sabotage attendant upon working in an office. (Photo submitted)

theater and arts briefs Fine Arts Festival Inver Hills Community College will host its second annual Fine Arts Festival April 18-20, featuring more than 40 workshops, demonstrations, speakers and performances. Participants can attend glass fusing, acting and flash fiction workshops; sit as a model in the portrait photo booth; view improv performances, student-directed one-act plays and a student film project; learn how to play steel drums; and more. The event also includes a solo song contest, concerts, and lectures Burnsville High School senior Kristina Butler was one of two winners of the Dakota Valley Symphony’s annual Young Artists’ Competition held in January. She’ll be performing with the local orchestra on April 28. (Photo submitted)

Symphony welcomes young talent to the stage Two talented high school musicians will be taking the stage with the Dakota Valley Symphony this month. As the winners of the Dakota Valley Symphony’s annual Young Artists’ Competition held in January, Burnsville High School’s Kristina Butler and Eden Prairie High School’s Michelle Gomez each earned a spot in the local orchestra’s April 28 concert at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Butler, a vocalist who will be performing a piece from Mozart’s Exsultate Jubilate at the concert, is also a flutist and has appeared in numerous community and high school theater productions. The Burnsville High senior, who plans to attend St. Olaf College in the fall, credits her growth as a musician to spending the past three summers training at Lutheran Summer Music Academy. Gomez will be showcasing her talents on the cello at the Dakota Valley Symphony concert. The Eden Prairie High School sophomore started playing at age 5 and has been studying at MacPhail Center for Music since moving to the Twin Cities in 2009. This summer she will be touring Europe with MacPhail and the Suzuki Association. Also of note at the April 28 performance, the Dakota Valley Sym-

phony will be presenting new work by composer Victor Zupanc, music director of the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. The piece, titled “The Burning Wisdom of Finn McCool,” was commissioned through

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