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Feb. 2, 2018 | Volume 38 | Number 48

Eagan firefighter’s civil suit dismissed

NEWS Fun in the snow A snowy winter means plenty of options for south metro skiers, snowmobilers and bikers. Page 2A

It alleged discrimination based on sexual orientation by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

OPINION Infrastructure for rural areas U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says that funding infrastructure projects in rural America should be a bipartisan effort. Page 4A

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Members of the Ames Center full-time staff are, from left, Ted Jacobson, Holly Waggoner, Neil Segal, Executive Director Brian Luther, Brittany Weinrich, Kelsey Covart and Abby Howard.

Ames Center posts first yearly profit in 2017 Officials say achievement rare among venues by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Bluegrass in the mid-winter Twin Cities bluegrass band Monroe Crossing will be bringing its warm sounds to the Steeple Center in Rosemount. Page 17A

For the first year since it opened in 2009, Burnsville’s Ames Center has turned a profit. The 2017 operating profit is tiny — just $3,600 — but an outsized achievement for the city-owned performing arts center. Performing arts centers, arenas and convention centers typically operate at a loss, said Brian Luther, the center’s executive director. They’re quality-of-life amenities and engines for the local economy, not profit makers, he said.

“Operationally, there’s not any buildings I know of � that turn a profit, said Luther, who managed the 10,000-seat Rockford MetroCentre in Rockford, Illinois, before coming to Burnsville in 2011. “It’s significant, it really is, that we’ve gotten to this point.� The city’s goal for the center, run by Iowa-based facilities manager VenuWorks, is to make enough revenue to cover operating expenses, according to the city’s 2018 financial plan for the venue. But continued taxpayer subsidies to offset losses are reality for the “near term,� the plan says. “Considering that when we built it we See CENTER, 18A

Alternative school principal retiring by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Eastview beats Lakeville North The Eastview girls basketball team defeated Lakeville North in a battle of top South Suburban Conference teams. Page 9A

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A teenager with a backwards baseball cap quietly occupied a rear corner of the Burnsville Alternative High School office last Friday. He has a hard time focusing in class and likes to work elsewhere, Principal Janice Porter explained. “You have to meet the students’ needs where they are,� she said. “Make sure they’re still learning — he still has standards to meet, he still has expectations, he still has to demonstrate learning — but he’s able to sit there, and he works very hard sitting there in

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Janice Porter is retiring Feb. 28 as principal of Burnsville Alternative High School. that spot.� into the swing of things, Porter, who has long will retire Feb. 28. The alchampioned students ternative school principal needing a little help to get since 2005, she came to

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BAHS as associate principal in 2001 and spent the previous three years as dean of students at Burnsville High School. “With so many kids (at BHS), for some reason I was drawn toward those students who I call ‘hanging on the edge,’ who were just really barely staying in school,� said the 60-yearold Eagan resident. “I noticed them being alone, by themselves, and I noticed them getting in stuff all the time, and that’s who always kept my office full.� Porter herself experienced barriers and encouragement en route to a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree, master’s of science in genetics and botany and doctorate in education. She grew up in Pike

County, Mississippi, and attended school in the town of Magnolia, where schools were integrated when she was in ninth grade. She didn’t know the first thing about applying to college. “To tell you the truth, they had counselors, but they didn’t help people who looked like me at the time,� Porter said. “They did not talk to us. But I was very fortunate — my algebra teacher, who saw the potential, did talk to me. Because I had all A’s — I loved math and science.� Her father, a laborer, and mother, a school bus driver, instilled in their 10 children a drive to become educated. See PORTER, 18A

Time not on their side Answering when duty calls Fritze brothers run clocks at Vikings games – but not at the Super Bowl by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Vikings’ pursuit of their Super Bowl moment at U.S. Bank Stadium ironically cost two local football figures a chance for theirs. Mike and Dave Fritze, brothers who formerly were head football coaches at Apple Valley and Eagan high schools, have been clock operators at Vikings

home games since the early 2000s. Mike runs the game clock, Dave the play clock. They’ve done this at three different venues for Vikings games – the Metrodome, TCF Bank Stadium and, for the last two seasons, U.S. Bank Stadium. They would have been in line to perform those duties at Sunday’s Super Bowl LII had the Vikings not been in contention to play in the game. The NFL, anxious to avoid anything that could be perceived as a conflict of interest, is bringing in a crew from out of town to See BROTHERS, 12A

Dakota Communications Center continues to evolve as it turns 10 by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

For the past 10 years, the Dakota Communications Center has worked with the same number of dispatchers as when it started in 2007. While 911 call volume and the county’s population has increased by thousands, the dispatch crew has largely remained the same.

That consistent presence was the idea from the outset when Dakota County looked to consolidate five different 911 dispatch centers into one that would be located in south central Rosemount. DCC Executive Director Tom Folie says the center is saving taxpayers about $1 million each year, and its efficiency and effectiveness is reducing the amount of time it takes for first responders, law enforcement officials and firefighters to arrive at an emergency scene. In January, DCC celebrated its 10-year mark with a reception at the center for county officials

and other guests. During an interview in advance of the event, Folie looked back at the center’s history, and noted that its future continues to evolve. This year, the center’s dispatch floor, which was originally designed in a wide format putting some dispatchers far across the long room from each other, will be reorganized. A new configuration will bring dispatchers closer together, so they can communicate better with each other. Folie said the reorganization will happen in See DCC, 10A

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A civil lawsuit against the city of Eagan and Fire Chief Michael Scott was dismissed on Jan. 16 without costs or disbursements to any of the parties. A former battalion chief with the Eagan Fire Department Daniel Lowell Benson filed a civil lawsuit April 6, 2017, alleging discrimination based on his sexual orientation after he was not reappointed battalion chief during a reorganization of the fire department. After a motion for summary judgment was requested by Eagan’s attorneys Sept. 28, 2017, attorneys for both sides filed motions in support and against it through December with the court eventually deciding to dimiss the case. The case stems from a decision in 2015 to change the structure of the department to emphasize more full-time staff positions. The fire department consolidated from six stations to three in 2016. According to court documents, Scott said the fire department leadership

agreed months earlier that all members could reapply for the new restructured positions, which were posted in September 2016. Benson was a battalion chief since 2014 but was not reappointed after the interview process in November 2016 after six staff members applied for three positions. He was asked to remain as an on-call firefighter, which ranks below battalion chief. Scott said the three department leaders who were part of the selection committee had consensus on the top two candidates following the interview sessions and were split on the ranking of the third and fourth. Benson was not among the top four of any of the three lists. In advance of the interview sessions, Benson claimed he was outed against his will during a leadership meeting and then the demotion caused him to suffer embarrassment and emotional anguish. He asked for $50,000 and punitive damages. Benson said he told a small circle of individuals at the department about his sexual orientation 15 years ago, but the current staff were unaware. He said about a month before the battalion chief selection process he was

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Outdoor enthusiasts revel in fresh snowfall Finally enough snow to snowmobile, ski by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

During the largest winter storm in years last week, many south metro residents were staring out their window dreaming of all the adventures they could have in February. For people who like to cross country ski, snowmobile or ride a fat bike, staying inside during winter isn’t an option. Minnesota is known for its winter fun, but for the past few years, much of the metro has been cursed with mild snowfalls. This year could be different.

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Lebanon Hills Regional Park had enough snow to cross country ski Wednesday. After years of mild winters, area outdoor enthusiasts have taken to the trails to bike, ski and Snow rides Considering there are snowmobile. about 272 miles of trails in Dakota County, it’s “We all had snow last week places to go. ing on putting together safe to say snowmobiling and started grooming and Several area farmers a Snodeo, a rodeo with is a popular activity in the it all melted Friday. We and landowners have given snowmobiles. south metro. have a good base. All we permission for the trails to Trail maps, information Dakota Trails Snow- need is five inches of snow go through their property on area clubs and an event mobile Association presi- and they’d be mint.� giving the area hundreds schedule can be found at dent Kenny Zak said clubs Wednesday morning’s of miles. dakotatrails.org. are growing both in num- snow could help, much to But, stay on the trail. bers and activities snow or the delight of many mo- Without snow, snowmo- Fat tire no snow. torized sled enthusiasts of biles could damage their While one can bike a lot Several snowmobile all ages. property. easier without snow, a few clubs such as the BurnsZak said when school “Some people don’t re- select, yet growing number ville Sno-Mo-Kades, Val- was closed last week, kids alize that when they go off of individuals have taken ley TrailBlazers, Rose- were out all day driving the trail, they’re trespass- up riding fat bikes with big mount Sno-Toppers, the trails. ing,� Zak said. five-inch tires. Farmington Sno-Tigers Area riders are taking it The Farmington Sno“It’s basically the best and Lakeville Sno-Track- all in stride. Tigers sponsored 2018 way to experience trails in ers help create and main“It’s been dry,� Zak Winter Special Adven- the winter,� said Matt Antain the area trails, provide said. “Some years you do, tures Annual Event is at 10 drews, executive director safety training and host some years you don’t (have a.m. Saturday at Boeck- with Minnesota Off-Road special events year round. snow).� man Middle School. Cyclists. “People have Last week’s snow storm Many clubs organize The Vintage Show and been winter riding forever. was a cause for celebra- weekend rides up north Ride is at 10 a.m. Feb,. 17 We have five months of tion, but the meltdown where there’s more snow. at the Frandrup Farm in winter here in Minnesota didn’t help. But when there is lo- Hastings. and it’s not going to stop “They’re not good (as cal snow, there’s plenty of Zak said they’re work- us from enjoying our winof Monday),� Zak said. ter activities.� It’s a bit slower than riding a mountain bike, $% & . & ,& % ) & % - % ,% &) % # but it does the job. “One of the great things about fat biking is that you have a soft cushion if you fall off,� Andrews said. “With those fat tires, you have a bit more control. Having that extra stability and control, people who don’t ride as much feel more comfortable.� Low snow totals hasn’t stopped them. “We’ve been essentially riding on frozen dirt with studded tires,� Andrews said.

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Most trails that aren’t groomed for either skiing or snowmobiling are available for fat biking. “The trails are free to use,� Andrews said. “The only barrier to entry is the bike.� Both Lebanon Hills Regional Park and Murphy-Hanrehan Park in Burnsville have “great trail systems.� He also said Fort Snelling State Park and the river bottoms in Bloomington are perhaps the top places to go in the Twin Cities. He said places such as Angry Catfish in Minneapolis and Penn Cycle rent bikes. “We just want people to get out there and enjoy the woods,� Andrews said. “Get away from the concrete and the cars.�

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challenging for skiers, but the folks who know how to ski and they’re avid skiers, they aren’t afraid of challenges,� Freed said. Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Farmington offers classic only skiing. The park has only had a few weeks of skiable snow since it opened in 2014. Lone Rock Trail in Rosemount and Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville had groomed trails in the past. Trail reports via www. skinnyski.com, a regional website dedicated to cross country skiing, were mixed earlier this week. The drastic warmup last Friday made conditions icy and thin. “We made the best of it and had a great time,� Freed said. “We’re looking forward to getting out on some real snow. We’ve tried not to let the weather stop us.� Unfortunately, due to lack of snow, the Minnesota Youth Ski Club hasn’t been able to use Lebanon Hills in recent years. “There’s just isn’t enough snow for good skiing,� Freed said. “We can do games and drills on the lake if there’s snow.� Why haven’t they given up? “It’s a sport you can play the rest of your life,� Freed said. “It’s one of the sports that keeps you the most fit and healthy. People were waiting for that snow for years.� Freed said they move the MYSL program over to the Hyland Lake Park Reserve in western Bloomington in times of low snow. Hyland has about five kilometers of man-made snow regularly groomed, and one can rent both classic and skate skis. It’s been perhaps the busiest cross country ski trail in the south metro in the last four years. More information can be found at www.threeriversparks.org and www. co.dakota.mn.us/parks.

For about three days last week, conditions for cross country skiing in the south metro were the best in years. While places such at Buck Hill manufacture their own snow for downhill skiiers, those who prefer the skinny skis have had to look to the sky. The best place in the south metro for skiing is Lebanon Hills Regional Park, according to Dave Freed, program director with the Minnesota Youth Ski League. “(Lebanon) is relatively easy for beginners,� Freed said. “It’s the place to go. They rent classic skis. There’s different levels of trails for people with different ski levels. For those who don’t like skiing there’s a small sledding hill and ice skating when conditions are right.� On Wednesday morning, park officials were rolling the trails following a few additional inches of snow. Terrace Oaks Park, a hilly trail system in Burnsville north of Interstate 35E on County Road 11, is also a hot spot for more experienced skiers as long as it’s not trampled with Contact Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. walkers. “Terrace Oaks is more

Community leaders helping out for Super Bagging event Proceeds go toward The Open Door Pantry by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Whether you’re preparing for a Super Bowl party, or doing a weekly grocery store trip, someone you may recognize may ask to bag your groceries this weekend. Community leaders will help bag up those avocados and chips for tips from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at all three Cub Foods locations in Eagan with proceeds going to The Open Door Pantry. Home Federal Savings Bank Market President Scott Swanson, who organizes the event, said familiar faces such as Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire and District 196 Superinten-

dent Jane Berenz may be the ones helping you with your groceries this weekend. “We’ve had elected officials from the city, state, county and federal level do this,� Swanson said. “It’s fun to see all the different community leaders. It’s a good mix. It’s a good chance for them to connect and chat... There’s so much great energy. It’s such a super weekend to invite people to bag.� Shoppers will also be given the opportunity to round up their total at checkout to donate to The Open Door. “People are really generous,� Swanson said. “They respond really favorably when they see the adult leaders. The tips are a big part of it.� Shoppers can also purchase Cub Cares bags to donate. “The Open Door works

with Cub to determine the contents,� Swanson said. “They know what they’re looking for and what’s more important for The Open Door. They fill up bags at various price points for families that are hungry.� There will also be samplings throughout the store along with giveaways and prizes. In five years, this event became the largest fundraiser of the year for The Open Door. Last year about $30,000 was raised. Swanson said he’s already raised about $18,000 in sponsorships. Organizers are hoping for $40,000 this year. They’re still looking for volunteers. More information can be found at theopendoorpantry.org. Contact Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

Comprehensive Plan open house Feb. 5 Dakota County residents have an upcoming opportunity to offer their views on the future of transportation, parks and resources as the county updates its Comprehensive Plan (DC2040). Residents can discuss trends and new directions

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Precinct caucuses will be held Tuesday by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Minnesota’s precinct caucuses will be held at various locations throughout the newspaper’s coverage area Tuesday, Feb. 6. Most locations will open prior to official business starting at 7 p.m. (See sidebar for details.) Party officials encourage people to show up on time since some caucus business needs to be conducted on time as directed by state law. Some caucus sites will have time for introductions and speeches from candidates prior to the caucus separating into groups by precinct. Party officials say people should confirm their precinct number prior to Tuesday since most locations have each precinct meeting in a classroom at the larger sites. If you are still unsure where to attend a caucus, go online to http://caucusfinder.sos. state.mn.us. Other business that will be conducted are a gubernatorial preference ballot, election of precinct leadership and delegates to the senate district conventions and consideration of party platform ideas. People can prepare their platform ideas prior to caucus night using forms from the DFL and GOP websites. Those forms are located at https://tinyurl. com/yca45r76 (DFL) and https://tinyurl.com/ y752trt4 (GOP). The DFL has a form available for nominating someone for party position even if they are unable to attend caucus night at https://tinyurl.com/ y7dflk7k. The GOP also allows people to nominate people for positions if they are not in the precinct room. The names of those people can be written down on the nomination

sheet and typically a person will speak for a minute on the person’s behalf. Here’s a roundup of precinct caucus locations in the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area using as much information as available as of presstime.

DFL Senate District 51 - Black Hawk Middle School, with registration and preference balloting for the governor’s race beginning no later than 6:30 p.m., caucuses officially start at 7 p.m. The nonbinding preference balloting ends at 8 p.m. Eagan precincts 2-17 and Burnsville precincts 1, 5, 6, 9 and 10. Senate District 56 - Eagle Ridge Middle School, 13955 Glendale Road, Savage, registration at 6 p.m., caucuses begins at 7 p.m. Burnsville precincts 2-4, 7, 8, 11-17; Lakeville precincts 6-8; all of Savage precincts 1-9. More information, Lawrence Sandoval, caucus planning chair, at 952-496-9915. Senate District 57 (Apple Valley-Rosemount) - Falcon Ridge Middle School, 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, 6 p.m. information forum in the Multipurpose Room, 6:30 p.m. registration opens in each precinct room in the lower level, 7-9 p.m. caucus business. More information: Nancy Stroessner at 952431-9778. Senate District 58 - city of Lakeville at Lakeville South High School; Farmington, Castle Rock, Empire and Eureka townships at Robert Boeckman Middle School; Hampton, Vermillion cities, Hampton, Douglas, Marshan, Miesville, New Trier, Ravenna Township, Vermillion townships at Hampton City Hall; Randolph and Dennison cities,

Randolph, Stanton and Warsaw townships at Stanton Town Hall; Greenvale, Sciota and Waterford townships and Northfield W-3 P-2 at Greenvale Park Elementary School. Senate District 20 (Elko New Market, New Market Township, and Cedar Lake) - Elko New Market Library Meeting Room, 110 J. Roberts Way, Elko New Market, registration at 6:30 p.m., caucuses 7 p.m. Contact Veda Kanitz at vmkanitz@gmail.com if you will be attending.

Republican Senate District 51 (Eagan-Burnsville) - Dakota Hills Middle School, Eagan, doors open at 6 p.m., candidate speeches 6:156:45 p.m., caucuses start 7 p.m. with governor straw poll. Senate District 56 (Burnsville-Savage-Lakeville) - Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St W, Savage, 6:30 p.m. Lakeville precincts 6-8; Burnsville precincts 2-4, 7-8, 11-17. More information: www. MNSD56.org. Senate District 57 (Apple Valley-Rosemount) - Eastview High School, 6200 140th St. W., Apple Valley, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. More information: Pat Staley, 651322-2166. House District 58A (Lakeville) - Lakeville North High School, 19600 Ipava Ave. W., Lakeville, 7 p.m. House District 58B (Farmington and surrounding townships) Farmington High School, 20655 Flagstaff Ave., Farmington, 7 p.m. Senate District 20 - New Prague High School, for all New Prague precincts, Cedar Lake Township, Elko New Market, Helena Township and New Market Township, 7 p.m.

Local volunteers to direct visitors before Super Bowl by Kayla Culver SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

the NFL but are doing admission for the Super Bowl Experience. They’re from New York and were quite shocked with our weather,â€? Henning said. Visitors who were shocked with the weather was a common theme among those Henning spoke with. She met a couple from Texas, who came to take pictures and couldn’t believe how cold Minnesota is. A police officer from Albuquerque, New Mexico was there working with a canine dog. Henning had the opportunity to talk with him about his experiences and the Super Bowl. “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity. Everyone has said positive things and are excited to be a part of it. ‌ They’ve done a nice job,â€? Henning said. Henning was also able to experience Super Bowl activities with her husband and three children. A few included visiting the Prince display, the kitten bowl recorded by Hallmark and putting a picture on a marshmallow. Another event leading up game day is Super Bowl Live — a free 10-day fan festival. Each day featured activities such as concerts, food from local vendors, giant snow globes and performances from various groups. When Henning is not volunteering for major football games, she is teaching kindergarten at Red Pine Elementary in Eagan. Henning has been teaching there for 20 years and brought back Super Bowl stickers for her students.

It’s no surprise that football fanatics are gearing up for game day. One Lakeville resident is soaking up all of the opportunities the week leading up to the Super Bowl has to offer. Kristen Henning was among the 10,000 volunteers who are spreading the Minnesota Nice as part of the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee Crew 52. Volunteers are placed throughout the city, mainly downtown Minneapolis, to help not only Minnesotans but those who came from different states. According to Henning, there were approximately 15,000 who applied to wear the Crew 52 uniform. Volunteers from Canada and England were also represented. “It’s a blast,� Henning said. She worked three shifts leading up to the Super Bowl as a Minneapolis skyway host. She was there to help visitors find what they were looking for and to direct them to their desired location. As a Crew 52 member, Henning received a full uniform, including a long sleeve shirt, two jackets, a scarf, a Love Your Melon beanie, a mug, a backpack and socks. She is all set for game day. During one shift, Henning was located near the large Super Bowl frame where people could stop and take pictures of themselves. She was able to speak with a few of the visitors about their travels. Contact Kayla Culver at kayla.culver@ “I met a couple of gals working with ecm-inc.com.

Researcher, lecturer featured at Republican fundraiser Senate District 56 Republicans and Scott County Republicans will host a special event featuring researcher and lecturer John Lott on Feb. 23, at the Lakeville Area Arts Center in Lakeville. Lott will present a talk entitled “How Gun Control Hurts the Most Vulnerable.� U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R-2nd District, will give remarks prior to Lott’s speech. Lott has held research or teaching positions at academic institutions including the University of Chicago, Yale University, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, and Rice University. He and is currently a Fox News columnist and a contributor to The Hill newspaper. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from UCLA. “Dr. Lott’s research was instrumental in bringing about pivotal change in the battle for Second Amendment rights across the country. We’re very excited to bring him to Minnesota for this one night only event,� Joseph Ditto, chairman of the Scott County Republicans, said in a press release. Lott is a prolific author for both aca-

demic and popular publications. He has published more than 100 articles in peerreviewed academic journals and written nine books, including “More Guns, Less Crime,� “The Bias Against Guns,� and “Freedomnomics.� His most recent books are “Dumbing Down the Courts: How politics keeps the smartest judges off the bench� and “The War on Guns.� “Our most conservative estimates show that by adopting shall-issue laws (concealed carry laws), states reduced murders by 8.5 percent, rapes by 5 percent, aggravated assaults by 7 percent and robbery by 3 percent,� Lott said in a press release. “While support for strict guncontrol laws usually has been strongest in large cities, where crime rates are highest, that’s precisely where right-to-carry laws have produced the largest drops in violent crimes.� Proceeds of the event benefit Senate District 56 Republicans and Scott County Republicans. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.mnsd56.org/LottEvent. General admission begins at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23.

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Opinion Infrastructure: a bipartisan job creator for rural America by Sen. Amy Klobuchar SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Infrastructure is one of the smartest investments we can make in our country. It allows businesses to grow and compete. It keep us safe. It creates millions of jobs — good paying jobs that cannot be outsourced overseas. And, it’s bipartisan. It’s one of the first things President Donald Trump said he wanted to get done after he was elected. The time has come to work together to get this done, and get it done right. We cannot let another year go by without action. The good news is, there are bipartisan solutions already on the table. As a member of the Commerce and Agriculture committees, I have long supported leveraging direct funding and public-private partnerships to rebuild and reinvest in our infrastructure. One bipartisan idea I’ve been working on is to create an infrastructure bank that would help increase private sector infrastructure spending. It would also direct funding to projects in rural areas so that smaller communities can make much-needed infrastructure

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar improvements. This type of innovative financing tool could jumpstart critical projects in Minnesota and across the country. But we can’t rely on public-private partnerships alone to fund projects. Direct federal funding is essential, especially in rural America. In many parts of our country where communities are spread out and not as densely populated, it can be difficult to attract private investment. These communities depend on federal dollars to maintain and upgrade their infrastructure and stay competitive. That is why I will not support proposals that are unfair to rural communities. One area that relies on direct federal investment is rural broadband. Broadband is the perfect infrastructure invest-

ment. It creates jobs, opens new economic opportunities for the communities we connect, and keeps America competitive in an increasingly digital world. Just this week, as co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, I led a bipartisan effort to get dedicated, stand-alone funding for broadband deployment in an infrastructure proposal to ensure telecommunications infrastructure is prioritized alongside needed upgrades to our roads, rail, waterways, and bridges. A serious plan for the 21st century is not a complete without addressing the broadband connectivity issues facing rural America. I know we can work across the aisle to invest in America’s infrastructure because we’ve done it before. In 2012, Congress passed bipartisan legislation I worked on to allow the St. Croix River bridge project to move forward after 30 years of delay, and this past August the new bridge was completed. After more than 50 years, Windom and other communities along Highway 60 will soon be able to travel on a fourlane highway to get to the Twin Cities. And Highway 53 on the Iron Range now

features a new four-lane bridge — the tallest in the entire state — that connects Eveleth and Virginia. We also recently passed the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, a bipartisan bill that increased transportation funding — including giving Minnesota more than $4 billion in funding over five years — and helped provide certainty to local governments planning critical projects across the country. This is a good start, but we can’t stop now. In an increasingly competitive global economy, standing still is falling behind. We can’t leave infrastructure — something that has always been an area for bipartisan agreement — on the side of the road for another year. When it comes to roads and bridges and rail, you either build them or you don’t. Talk isn’t enough. There are good bipartisan ideas out there that we can take action on right now. Let’s get to work. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, is a former Hennepin County attorney. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Aging with dignity To the editor: Are you concerned about aging? Who will tend to your needs when you need help? If you’re old enough to care, think about who the people will be who gives a “hoot” about the quality of care you will receive. Very limited, right? Recently, Sun Thisweek featured an article on the new development taking place near County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway. This is good for the overall development of Burnsville and for the aged needing care. The bigger picture, however, is the need for “quality care” within the walls of senior assisted living quarters. There is a huge opportunity for employment for those who care, I mean really care and have compassion to be a guardian of those in need. Finding these people as candidates are extremely difficult. In general, the current quality of care is lacking, in general, I said, however, not all. You and I have heard and many have experienced this message of ill-received senior care. From personal experience I speak. However, this can improve dramatically with urgency placed on growing this industry’s need. Most ordinary employment fulfills our financial requirements, but this industry requires special people who care and have compassion. I think that the problem these companies are experiencing is that senior care is only a stepping stone into the medical field, which pays much more and is less messy, so to speak. Most help within these care facilities, I believe receive near minimum wage … and for very important care. That does not sound fair, nor does it make sense. There needs to be greater emphasis placed upon our future needs within this industry. We have an opportunity to expose this need and with the right education and the wage needs you and I can age with dignity and for now we can make a difference. We will be there sooner than

we think. I ask, is there a group of people interested enough to begin a forum for discussion on this topic? Those who are interested in making a difference on this need, can email me at rsjoquist@burnsvilletoyota. com. DICK SJOQUIST Burnsville

Cooperate to reduce pollution To the editor: Owatonna saw 17 Inches of snow in 24 hours recently, and other south metro towns saw record snowfalls. Climatologists say this activity will be offset by earlier melt in the Arctic, with further damage to fishing villages and wildlife in North America and Europe. Opinion-writers, Peggy Bakken and Joe Nathan, recently gave us some thought provoking ideas for potential legislative cooperation in the upcoming session in St. Paul beginning Feb. 20. They include education and jobs, with vo-tech training and college credits in high school. They mentioned road and bridge repair and health care access as well. Climate really impacts these areas. There is the possibility of cooperation between parties in reducing pollution. It’s a large vital part of the legacy we leave

our kids and those who come after. As the carbon content of our air increases, statistics show an aggravation of public health concerns. Dr. Bruce Snyder, local consultant on environmental matters, has collected statistics on resulting public health effects including heat stroke and increased disease from mosquitoes and ticks, Lyme’s disease and encephalitis. And updating of a state environmental law (216B.1691) last year still has a goal of generating a quarter of our electric power by renewable means by 2025, with stricter goals for nuclear plants. Recent discoveries of uses for nuclear waste increase the value of this resource as well. Minnesota can lead the nation in a growing energy sector. PAUL HOFFINGER Eagan

Two wrongs and a right To the editor: The Jan. 26 issue of the Sun Thisweek printed several letters, two of which raised my dander and one that calmed me. First off, the letter by Dr. Constance Erdmann concerned me for its political correctness. This doctor proposed raising the tobacco buying age to 21 for what sounds like a leftist agenda to control more citizens. I smoked for 30 years and

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quit 20 years ago. I knew it was bad for me. But, it was my choice to smoke. I was an adult and I decided to smoke. This doctor decided that people between ages 18 to 21 are too immature to decide if they want to smoke. These people in that age group can vote, serve in our military and die for our country and the females of that age group can obtain an abortion at will. But they should be prohibited from purchasing tobacco, according to this doctor. I suspect this is just another case of a liberal senior citizen attempting to direct the lives of a younger segment of our population. Letter writer Bill Randall is completely wrong that the Republicans shut down the government. Chuck Schumer and his liberals were responsible for the shutdown. The Republicans needed nine votes for a shutdown. Those votes were on the left side of the aisle. Schumer does not want to make “America great again” and he dictated what those nine leftists could do. He, like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, wants a socialist America. It really is that simple. The letter by the always erudite Richard Iffert was most consoling. He writes in a thoughtful, factual, accurate and truthful style. He was spot on in his explanation of the recently passed budget bill and the tax cut law which will greatly benefit our economy. Thank goodness we have U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis looking out for our interests in Congressional District 2.

letter about the government shutdown, it really is simple to see the cause of it. It was a Democratic-planned shutdown all the way. This “Schumer Shutdown” was putting politics above our country’s ability to serve all Americans by trying to hold the budget bill hostage for their hope for a Dreamers (DACA) concern that had nothing to do with the budget-timed deadline. Yes, the Republicans have a slight control of the Congress and they have the presidency, but for this one, 60 of the 100 senators votes were needed to pass the bill, not the “nuclear option” of 51 votes for certain other bills, meaning that even if every Senate Republican voted for it, there would still be a need for a handful of Senate Democrats to vote yes for it to pass. The Democrats thought the shutdown would work in their favor but the American people saw through that and realized that not paying our military soldiers, federal employees, and others would hurt them and possibly the economy. Even some of the liberal media started to say that the Democrats were responsible. So then we got to see a “Schumer Surrender” as he quickly told his party to approve the bill and the crisis was over. Anyone with their eyes open can see the real fault behind this fiasco. RON BREVIG Burnsville

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these real life super heroes were on their way to a job related undertaking as the van had a ladder attached. When offered money for their time and effort, none would accept saying “this is what we do.” EARL and NANCY WILSON Lakeville

Don’t weaken gun laws To the editor: On Nov. 5, 2017, a gunman entered a church and murdered 25 people and injured 20 more. The fatalities ranged in age from 1 to 77, and included a pregnant woman. Two days later I wrote to state Rep. Anna Wills, R-Rosemount, and U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R2nd District, asking: “Do you believe that gun violence is a problem we need to address: If so, what exactly do you want to do about it?” Wills never responded. Lewis, who represents both Wills and myself in Congress, despite his not being part of our community, replied: “I believe that our nation needs to rigorously enforcement [sic] our gun laws.” He cited the Nov. 5 gunman’s history of domestic abuse as evidence that this individual should have been barred from obtaining a gun “under current law.” He went on to say: “We can, and must, do better at enforcing our current laws.” Lewis’s actions in Congress show that he wants to significantly weaken our current laws, including those barring domestic abusers’ access to guns. He and U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, R-6th District, are co-sponsors of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (House Rule 38), which was introduced on Lewis’s first full day as a member of Congress. This bill passed the House in December, and it allows the nation’s most lax firearm regulations to become de facto law across all states. At present, Minnesota bars domestic abusers from gun ownership. Many states do not share this limitation. Under Lewis’s legislation, domestic abusers in other states would be able to carry and use their guns in Minnesota legally. I still have no idea where Wills stands on gun violence; she seems reluctant to be on the record on most issues. We do know where Lewis really stands and it is not for public safety or Minnesota.

To the editor: At a time when there is much negativity voiced and written, we send proof that there is so much good in our midst. On Monday, Jan. 22, as we were out and about during the snowstorm, we saw so many acts of kindness — strangers helping strangers and the great work of police departments in Apple Valley and Lakeville (and we’re confident in other areas of the storm). As a personal note, on Tuesday a family member — having shoveled his driveway during the night and needing to get out of the driveway hurriedly in the morning — became stuck in the aftermath of a snowplow. Freeing the car continued to present a daunting task for one perCHUCK ERICKSON son. However, in the midst Burnsville of the frustration, super heroes in a white van stopped Shutdown to help — taking time and making the effort needed realities to assist in getting the car MaryKay CARTER To the editor: safely out of its confineIn response to a previous ment. I’m confident that Rosemount

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Honored cop brings empathy to the job Holznagel is Officer of the Year by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A suicidal man brandishing a large knife left his house in Burnsville after a domestic dispute last March. Police knew his military experience raised the threat level. After the K-9 team found him in the woods, patrol officer Erin Holznagel tried to puncture the man’s toxic thought cycle and refocus him to make responsible decisions. He had already punctured his leather jacket several times and was inviting the cops to finish the job. She started by saying his name. “When we do this, and we do it so much, it is visible,� said Holznagel, who then calmly asked the man a series of questions about his predicament. “Everybody that was there that night was able to see, ‘OK, the cycle’s breaking.’ � Holding the knife, the man walked toward officers, forcing them to react. Thankfully, he was felled

Erin Holznagel by only a Taser. “Everybody there that night did something that saved this guy’s life, to be honest,� Holznagel said. “I did much of the talking. But what ultimately that did is it gave us time for our officer who was trained with less lethal (force) to get into a position so we didn’t have to use lethal force. Because (the suspect) had every intention of making that happen.� The Distinguished Ser-

vice Award Holznagel earned in the incident is one of many reasons the Burnsville Police Department named her its 2017 Officer of the Year. She said the award, announced Jan. 26, is humbling. “I want to be my best so that others can feel safe when they work with me,� said Holznagel, 32, who works the 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. midwatch. “My partners know that when they’re in an incident they’re going to get the best that I can give, because that’s what they deserve.� Holznagel was a preschooler when she caught the police bug from a family friend who was a cop. She liked his uniform, his car and the respect he was shown. Raised in Brainerd, Holznagel majored in criminology and minored in psychology at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She also earned an associate’s degree in law enforcement. “There were a couple of turning points where I

thought maybe I wanted to do something different,� Holznagel said. “But (police work) really was a direction that I felt led to after all.� She worked briefly as a community service officer in Brainerd and took her state-mandated skills training at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. An instructor, retired Burnsville Sgt. Bill Micklus, encouraged her to apply here. Burnsville hired Holznagel in October 2010. She envisioned the midsized community as a place to make a difference. “Twenty years ago, it was ‘Just the facts,’ � she said of police work. “And now it’s a very personable profession. We’re very close to the people that we’re involved with. You’re interacting with so many people all of the time. In that direction, it’s changed.� Burnsville requires patrol officers to have 40 hours of crisis-response training, which she first

took about seven years ago, Holznagel said. She has served on the department’s Crisis Intervention Team and Domestic Abuse Resistance Team and been assigned as a physical evidence officer, patrol officer and recruitment team officer. “A lot of the calls we go to are people in crisis,� Holznagel said. “Our job is to get them from a place of not being able to think responsibly to that point of them being able to make a decision that is in their best interest.� Holznagel is “one of Burnsville’s most respected patrol officers on the road,� the department said in announcing her award. “Whenever a call is at its most intense, she is at her best.� She and other officers earned Distinguished Service Awards for their response to a November 2016 four-alarm fire at the Pines of Burnsville apartment complex. She is credited with entering an apartment complex to

alert a family that hadn’t yet evacuated. Last May Holznagel received the 2017 Dakota County Emergency Medical Responders Award for performing life-saving techniques on a man who had lost 70 percent of his blood from a stab wound. And sometimes her attention turns to kids. “They are witness to some horrific situations,� Holznagel said, recalling a 5-year-old girl she took to stay with a grandmother when the girl’s mother was arrested. “I put her in the front seat of my car. She watched ‘Tom and Jerry’ on my cellphone. And we grabbed a McDonald’s Happy Meal on the way up to St. Paul,� Holznagel said. “Those are the moments that count for me, when you know that you did your best for the person that needed it most.� Contact John Gessner at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or 952-846-2031.

Echo Park fifth-grade teacher nominated for award Two District 196 educators up for Minnesota Teacher of the Year by Amy Mihelich

finalists, Education Minnesota will announce the 2018 Minnesota Teacher of the Year on Two teachers from the Rose- Sunday, May 6, at the Radisson mount-Apple Valley-Eagan Blu in Bloomington. School District have accepted Following a conversation nominations for the with Christman last 2018 Minnesota Teacher week, this week the of the Year Award: Echo newspaper spoke with Park Elementary fifthBocchi. grade teacher Andrew How long have you Bocchi and Rosemount taught in District 196? High School science Bocchi: This is my third teacher Joseph Christyear teaching as a fifthAndrew man. grade teacher in District The award honors ex- Bocchi 196. I spent the previous cellence in education. In 2018, three years teaching third grade 167 official candidates will com- up in the Brainerd Lakes Area pete for the title, Teacher of the and two years as a special eduYear — the third highest num- cation paraprofessional in kinber of candidates in the award’s dergarten classrooms. 54-year history. Beyond your classroom, what After whittling down the list activities or extra-curriculars do to about 30 semifinalists, and you assist with? narrowing down that list to 10 In Brainerd I coached eighthSUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

grade girls basketball and some after school classes. Within District 196 I taught Camp Propel in the summer, provided homebound services for a student unable to attend school and am currently part of our district’s 1:1 technology initiative. What led you to become a teacher? I decided to become a teacher because when I looked at the problems within society it ignited within me a strong desire to be a part of some kind of solution, and it was in education that I saw hope. Education is a passport to a future with opportunity and possibilities, and I wanted to play a role in providing that gift to others. What is one thing you know now about teaching you didn’t know when you began? I didn’t fully realize just how

small my window of opportunity was to make a difference. Every child has a unique story and I am but one character they will meet throughout their life. The time that I have with them is short. So I have come to truly value the time that I have with each of them, and I do everything I can each day to give each child what they need before they continue on with their journey. Why do you get out of bed each morning to go to work? One of the most rewarding moments for me as a teacher is when I can guide a student to make the connection between their hard work and their success. It is in that moment that I get to witness one of the most incredible transformations. Their fixed mindset crumbles and a growth mindset rises from the wreckage. This experiential un-

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Education State business competitions will feature 142 District 196 high school students 142 District 196 high school students qualified to compete at state business conferences that will be held in March. The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) qualifying event was Jan. 5 in St. Paul and 111 students from Apple Valley, Eastview and Rosemount high schools qualified for the state conference March 4-6 in Minneapolis. The Business Professionals of America (BPA) qualifying competition was Jan. 4 in Mahtomedi and 31 students from Eagan and Eastview high schools qualified for the state conference March 8-10 in Minneapolis. DECA is an international association of high school and college students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service. The organization helps prepare students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, management and other business areas through a variety of activities and competitions. The 10 DECA state qualifiers from Apple Valley High are Tia Ahmed, Talia Bergerson, Elliot Ewald, Nick Hochsprung, Brooke Kierzek, Baylee Lewis, Kelsey Lorenz, Makena Nelson, Jocelyn Nyblom and Logan Wehner. The 13 DECA state qualifiers from Eastview High are Lucas Adams, Charlie Chasse, Anish Dulla, Gabrielle Granger, Ronit Gupta, Priya Kumar, Jack Landwer, Ibtisam Mohamed, Ben Simser, Annika Veum, Julie Wagner, Alec Young and Brian Zurich. The 88 DECA state qualifiers from Rosemount High are Olivia Alberts, Maisy Armstrong, Tony Azzazi, Niklas Barrett, Devin Beck, Aashish Bharath, Shailyn Bosaaen, Claire Boyum, Kaelyn Bresnahan, Jared Browning, Sydney Cochran, Lilly Corbin, Molly Daly, Am-

mar Dameh, Emma Dewitt, Brea DeBettignies, Grace DeGrote, Adam DeGrote, Emma Dekruif, Katelyn Dwyer, Ashley Dwyer, Lauren Ebeling, Taylor Ellison, Lara Erdmann, Sydney Essler, Joseph Fischback, Gigi Freking, Payne Freske, Olivia Gernandt, Josie Greener, Sofia Hammel, Lucas Hanley, Sydney Hansen, Jason Harris, Jack Hartigan, Isabel Hinz, Preethi Hosamane, Ames Huddle, Josh Irlmeier, Mckenna Jacobson, Annika Janssen, Amber Johnson, Madison Krchnavy, Kate Lillemoen, Grace Linnett, Scarlet Locke, Noelle Loesch, Bennet Magnuson, Nicole McFee, Greta Nygaard, J.T. Oliver, Addison Parker, Lilly Parla, Emily Pavelka, Alli Peterson, Nina Pham, Sanketh Premdas, Lauren Preiner, Sophie Priest, Felix Prose, Faiza Rafle, Tanya Ramesh, Luke Rexing, Nyah Rudd, Molly Schaubroeck, Jason Senthil, Megan Shandorf, Clarice Shanks, Rose Sieve, Megan Simonet, Erin Smith, Nolan Smith, Brittany Snyder, Ellie Sprouls, Michael Stefanko, Grant Thonges, Meghan Troshinsky, Sofia Valencia, Lauren Walrath, Julia Weers, Tanner Wenzel, Reilly Werkhoven, Addie Westman, Megan Westrich, Jimmy Whebbe, Jonathon Wise, Kaia Zeigler and Zach Zimmer. BPA is a cocurricular organization for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields. The 22 BPA state qualifiers from Eagan High are Michael Beneke, Marin Bennerotte, Olivia Crutchfield, Hannah Erspamer, Christina Griesgraber, Jack Hillesheim, Olivia Keller, Ankitha Kumar, Aishwarya Mankala, Kayla Monson, Lauren Moy, Gretchen O’Connor, Raunak Pandey, Uma Parhar, Theresa Passe, Atulya Reddy, Jason Scheller, Lauren Schultz, Nick Sherek, Corinn Sievwright, Colby Sorensen and Mariam Tahir. The nine BPA state qualifiers from Eastview High are Brianna Cairns, Maddy Doyle, Anish Dulla, Jacob Garrett, Ronit Gupta,

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District 191’s partnership with public libraries expands to middle schools Middle school students in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 will have instant access to the vast resources of two county library systems — without having to worry about overdue fines — through a collaboration that expands on Feb. 12. Last May, both Dakota County and Scott County public library systems worked with District 191 to provide fine-free cards to students in grades nine to 12 at Burnsville High School and Burnsville Alternative High School. The project has been going well so it will expand to students in grades six to eight at Eagle Ridge, Metcalf and Nicollet middle schools on Feb. 12. “Students will benefit from access to incredible library resources including online one-on-one homework help, research tools, e-books, audiobooks, movies/TV DVDs, music CDs, electronic magazines and print books,� said Doug Johnson, director of technology for District 191. “Student cards will make public library resources a part of every student’s learning experience and leverage existing public resources to support student learning.� The card can be used online and also in library buildings. The no-fine cards will expire when students graduate from high school. “Through this partnership, our students will learn about and have access to all the wonderful resources our public libraries offer for both academic and personal use,� said Johnson. “In return, the public libraries will be cultivating a new generation of library users and supporters, as well as encouraging more informed citizens.� All students in grades six to 12 have Chromebooks as personal learning devices, which means they can easily make use of the public li-

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District 196 middle schools fare well in Future City competition A team of students from Scott Highlands Middle School finished runner-up and won a special award at the Minnesota Future City regional competition Jan. 20 at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount. Three other District 196 middle school teams also won special awards at this year’s competition, including two from Black Hawk Middle and one from Rosemount Middle. Sponsored by the National Engineers Week Foundation, Future City is a national, project-based learning experience where middle school students imagine, research, design and build cities of the future that showcase their solutions to a citywide sustainability issue. The theme of this year’s competition is The AgeFriendly City. Teams identified an agerelated challenge that exists in today’s urban environments and engineered two innovative solutions that allow their future city’s senior citizens to be active and independent. Students work as a team with a teacher and engineer mentor to design their virtual city using SimCity software, research and write a 1,500-word essay about their city, build a tabletop scale model with recycled materials, develop a project plan and make a presentation to judges at the regional competition. Regional winners represent their region at the national finals held in Washington, D.C., each February. The Estrella de la Montana team from Scott Highlands Middle finished in second place overall and won the special award for Best Virtual City, given to the team with the highest-scoring design. brary’s resources. “We hope this encourages students to read, research and explore their interests all year round,� said Johnson. “I’m excited about the ways this will benefit our students.� The opportunity is voluntary. If students/families prefer to opt out, they can

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cess of BHS. New members will be inducted during a ceremony at the school Friday, Sept. 14, prior to a home football game where they will be introduced at halftime. The first 20 members of the Hall of Fame were inBHS Hall ducted in 2006 during the of Fame school’s 50th anniversary celebration. Since then an nominations additional 70 members Nominations for induct- have been inducted. ees into the 2018 Burnsville High School Hall of Fame Applications are due by March 2. Nominations can be open for BAC submitted electronically by going to www.isd191.org/ scholarships halloffame. Nomination Applications for the forms can also be picked up 2018 Burnsville Athletic in the BHS office. Club scholarships are now The Hall of Fame recog- open. The scholarship pronizes former students and gram is designed for past staff who have made ex- or present participants in ceptional achievements in BAC programs. In 2018, the their field, significant con- BAC will award four $1,000 tributions to BHS and/or scholarships to graduating unique to the community seniors. on a local, state, national or The scholarship criteria international level. It also is based on completion of recognizes school groups or an application and an essay teams that have extraordi- titled “What the BAC Has nary performance in a giv- Meant to Me.� en year and are significant Application forms are to the history of the school available outside the BAC as well as individuals or or- office at Diamondhead ganizations that have made Mall or in the Guidance outstanding contributions Office at Burnsville High to the operation and suc- School. All applications need to be turned in by 2 p.m. on March 15.

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Business Buzz Title company celebrates 10 years Trademark Title Services Inc., Savage, began its 10th year in business Jan. 1, 2018. “We started Trademark Title Services in 2008, in one of the worst financial times,� said founder and CEO Charity Malmberg. “I was newly married, had our first child on the way, five employees, three offices, and money borrowed,� she said. The company now has 17 offices and employs 50 people, 47 of whom are women. Office locations include Eagan and Lakeville. Malmberg serves on the board of the Minnesota Mortgage Association, and is a VIP member of The National Association of Professional Women, America’s largest professional women’s association. She also supports charities such as Spare Key, CAP Agency and Loaves & Fishes. More information is at trademarktitle.com.

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Gavin Meany, a board-certified psychiatrist and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, has joined the staff at Counseling Care in Burnsville. Meany completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Gavin North Dakota, Meany his medical degree at the University of Saint Eustatius, and his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota. Meany works with adults (specializing in adult psychiatry) and provides both psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Counseling Care is a Christian counseling agency located at 1500 McAndrews Road W., Burnsville, 952-892-8495.

Real estate agent Tasha Wells has affiliated with the Dakota County/Eagan office of Coldwell Banker Burnet. She will be working with buyers and sellers in the Twin Cities and south metro area. Wells has nearly a decade of industry experience. As a former home stager, she can also provide insight into home design and interior decorating. She is a member of the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce, and was recently named to its board of directors. Wells also works on service projects with Apple Valley High school students through the community’s Rotary Club, and volunteers weekly at a local elementary school. Wells can be contacted at tasha@teamwellsmn.com or 952-200-0039.

Nominations open for Job Honor Awards The Minnesota Job Honor Awards is accepting nominations for its second annual event scheduled for May 9 in the Twin Cities, hosted by the Minnesota Chamber. The awards celebrate “A New Kind of Hero� – Minnesotans who have overcome significant barriers to employment and the employers who hire them. Previous honorees have overcome physical and mental disabilities, criminal convictions and immigrant/refugee status in their struggle for employment. Last year’s honoree videos can be viewed at the Job Honor website. Nominations are due Feb. 16 and can be submitted at www.jobhonor.org.

Suds for Scholars The Lakeville Chamber Foundation’s inaugural craft beer tasting fundraiser benefiting the foundation’s Workforce

Scholarship Fund takes place on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Lakeville Holiday Inn & Suites. Sample favored beverages from 19 breweries. Each March the Chamber Foundation will award scholarships starting at $500 to Lakeville students, residents and employees of Lakeville businesses. These scholarships are for nontraditional 2 year workforce programs, trade training and nursing. Lakeville businesses have a critical deficit in employees in the trades and medical field. These Workforce Scholarships aid and bring attention to the careers needed in our community particularly jobs in welding, electrical, plumbing, machining, cabinet making, medical and dental assistants. Information and applications can be found at www. lakevillechamber.org/lakevillechamber-foundation. Advanced tickets can be purchased for $25 on the Chamber of Commerce website, http://business.lakevillechamber.org/events/details/sudsfor-scholars-lakeville-chamberfoundation-402142 or at the door for $35. This is a 21+ event.

Business Calendar To submit items for the is free. Registration required Business Calendar, email: for lunch. Information: Tricia darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Andrews at tricia@burnsvillechamber.com. Apple Valley Chamber of • Friday, Feb. 16, 7:30-9 Commerce events: a.m., Legislative Breakfast, • Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8-9 Best Western Premier Nicola.m., Joint Chamber Coffee let Inn, 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Connection, 360 Communities, Burnsville. Cost: $15 members, 501 E. Highway 13, Suite 102, $25 nonmembers. Registration Burnsville. Free. Information: required. Information: Tricia fabiana@applevalleychamber. Andrews at tricia@burnsvillecom. chamber.com. • Thursday, Feb. 22, 4:306:30 p.m., Business After Dakota County Regional Hours, American Legion Post Chamber of Commerce 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, events: Apple Valley. Free. Information: • Friday, Feb. 2, 7:30-9 fabiana@applevalleychamber. a.m., Public Affairs Breakfast, com. The Commons on Marice, 1380 Marice Drive, Eagan. Members Burnsville Chamber of Com- from the Dakota County legismerce events: lative delegation have been in• Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8-9 vited for a discussion about the a.m., AM Coffee Break, 360 priorities of the business comCommunities, 501 E. Highway munity. Cost: $25 members, 13, Suite 102, Burnsville. In- $30 nonmembers; series pass, formation: Tricia Andrews at $160. Information: Kelli Morgen tricia@burnsvillechamber.com. at 651-288-9202 or kmorgen@ • Wednesday, Feb. 14, dcrchamber.com. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., State of • Thursday, Feb. 8, 8-9 the City Address, Ames Center, a.m., Coffee Break, The Open 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Door Pantry, 3904 Cedar Grove Cost: $25 for lunch. Address Parkway, Eagan. Open to all

members. Information: Kelli Morgen at 651-288-9202 or kmorgen@dcrchamber.com. • Monday, Feb. 12, 1111:30 a.m., Meet the Chamber, Valleywood Golf Course, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley. For new and prospective members. Free to attend. RSVP required. Information: 651-4529872 or info@dcrchamber.com. • Monday, Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Good Day Dakota County, Valleywood Golf Club, 4851 McAndrews Road, Apple Valley. Bryan Ryks, executive director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, will speak on the 2030 comprehensive plan and other activities taking place at MSP Airport. Cost: $25 members, $40 nonmembers. Registration required. Information: Kelli Morgen at 651-288-9202 or kmorgen@dcrchamber.com. Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce events: • Friday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m., ribbon cutting, Pete Peterson - State Farm Insurance. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952469-2020 or shanen@lakeville-

chambercvb.org. • Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7-8 a.m., Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, Kenwood Trail Middle School. Information: Amy Green at amy@lakevillechambercvb.org. • Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8-9 a.m., Morning Brew MultiChamber Event, 360 Communities, 501 E. Highway 13, Burnsville. Information: Shanen Corlett at 952-469-2020 or shanen@lakevillechambercvb. org. • Thursday, Feb. 8, 6:308:30 p.m., Suds for Scholars – Lakeville Chamber Foundation, Holiday Inn & Suites, 20800 Kenrick Ave., Lakeville. Cost $25. Registration required. Information: Amy Green at amy@ lakevillechambercvb.org. • Thursday, Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Women in Business Luncheon, Chart House Restaurant, Lakeville. Speakers: Suzy Sukalski and Erik Therwanger. Cost: $25 early registration, $30 regular registration, $35 nonmembers. Information: Amy Green at 952469-2020 or amy@ lakevillechambercvb.org.

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Commission recommends First Judicial District candidates The Commission on Judicial Selection is recommending three candidates to Gov. Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Michael A. Fahey, and will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County. Patrick Goggins: Goggins is a partner at Wornson, Goggins, Neisen, Morris & Brever, P.C., where he has a private general practice. He is also defense counsel at Le Sueur County Drug Court, and previously was an attorney at the First Judicial District Public Defender’s Office and a law clerk in the Dakota County Attorney’s Office. Goggins is a member of the St. Wenceslaus Grade School Board, former president of the New Prague Chamber of Commerce and the Eighth District Bar Association, and a youth coach for both the New Prague hockey and baseball associations. Martin Fallon: Fallon is a partner at Maslon, L.L.P., handling complex commercial litigation. Previously, he was an associate at Maslon, Edelman, Brand, and Borman, L.L.P., an associate at Faegre & Benson, L.L.P., and a judicial law clerk to the Honorable David S. Doty,

U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. Fallon has been a mentor at St. Thomas School of Law and serves on the Ramsey County Historical Society Board, the St. Joseph’s Church Parish Finance Council, and the North Hennepin Community College Paralegal Program Advisory Board. Tanya O’Brien: O’Brien is an assistant Ramsey County attorney, where she prosecutes a variety of felony crimes, including homicides. Previously, she was an assistant Scott County attorney and a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Lynn C. Olson and the Honorable Ellen L. Maas, Minnesota Tenth Judicial District. O’Brien is an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, the secretary of the Prior Lake Athletics for Youth Board, and is a volunteer at St. George Eastern Orthodox Church, FOCUS Minnesota, La Ola Del Lago, and St. Thomas Academy. Minnesota’s First Judicial District consists of Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott, and Sibley counties. An announcement of the appointment will be made following an interview process over the next few weeks.

Religion Valentine Cabaret at Spirit of Life Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Valentine Cabaret Saturday, Feb. 10. Once again there will be a silent auction, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. A full dinner will be served at 6 p.m. by members of the church’s Youth Group. The event is a fundraiser for the Youth Group’s mission trip. Entertainment following the dinner will be provided by adult and youth members of the church. This year for the first time a local band will play throughout the evening. Also new this year will be a photo booth and a door prize. The dinner will include pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, green beans and bread. A vegetarian meal may be requested by calling the church office in advance. The 2018 mission trip will take the youth of the church and their sponsors to Mountain Top, Tennessee. Fifteen Youth Group members have signed up, as well as four adults. Along with groups from other churches across the country, the participants will conduct a day camp and do work projects on houses in that poverty-stricken area of Appalachia. The cost per person for the trip will be $395, which does not include the rental of two 12-seat vans. Tickets for the cabaret are $20 for adults and $15 for children age 12 and younger. Tickets may be reserved by calling the church office at 952-4232212. To ensure a place at the table, call by Thursday, Feb. 8, to reserve tickets. A limited number of tickets also will be available at the door. The church is located at 14401 Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley.

Lay pastor honored Photo contributed by Holly Bueno

Rev. Rob Smith of Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church hugs Farmington resident Loretta Hunt during a recent worship service when she was honored as parish lay pastor. For several years she has assisted Smith with pastoral care, although she had not been given the title until now. She also previously served as lay pastor at two small churches in Illinois. Spirit of Life is located at 14401 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley.

Women’s luncheon

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The Minnesota Valley Christian Women’s Connection will hold its February luncheon 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at GrandStay Hotel and Conference Center, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. Speaker Milly Kelly will present “Healing a Broken Heart.” Many times words leave deeper scars than physical wounds, especially if those wounds come from someone you love. Feature: Kathryn Clements, dietitian, health and wellness coach, will help attendees understand strategies and skills to create a sense of well-being in their physical, emotional, and financial world. Cost is $17.50. Reservations/cancellations: Jan at 651-434-5795 or

Community meals at Grace Grace Lutheran Church will serve free community meals on Mondays, Feb. 5, 12 and 26. Dining hall doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. These meals are for senior citizens, single-parent families, families in transition and all others in the surrounding community seeking a healthy meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Although the meals are free, donations are accepted. For more information, call the church at 952-432-7273. Grace Lutheran Church is located at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and County Road 42 in Apple Valley.

Seniors DFL South Metro Senior Caucus The DFL South Metro Senior Caucus Feb. 14 meeting will feature Jennifer McNertney from the Department of Health. The topic is “Nursing Home Abuse.” The issues of abuse, neglect, quality of help, training, lack of staff, budget, cost drivers and staying in the home will be reviewed. In addition, 10-term Minnesota Sen. John Marty, SD 66, the caucus’ legislator of the month, will speak. The South Metro Senior Caucus meets noon to 12 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month at GrandStay Hotel & Conference, 7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley. All are welcome.

Mardi Gras celebration The Apple Valley Seniors will celebrate Mardi Gras at their February luncheon 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, with entertainment by the Dixieland Band at 12:10 p.m. House of Coates will provide a buffet of meatloaf, cheesy hash browns, baby carrots, dinner rolls and apple pie. Cost is $15 per person ($5 for entertainment only). The registration deadline is Thursday, Feb. 15. Register at the senior center or by calling 952-953-2345.

Burnsville seniors The Burnsville Senior Center is located in the Diamondhead Education Center at 200 W. Burnsville Parkway. Call 952-707-4120 for information about the following senior events. Monday, Feb. 5 – Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 9:30 a.m.; Brains/Balance, 10:15 a.m.; Mobility, 11:15 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:45 p.m.; Coffee Talk – Fond Farewell, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 – Diamond Jo, 9 a.m.;

Balance/Brains, 10:15 a.m.; Scrabble, 10:30 a.m.; Mobility, 11:15 a.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Defensive Driving Refresher, 1 p.m.; Line Dancing. Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Woodcarvers, 8 a.m.; Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; Taxes, 9 a.m. to noon; Cribbage, 9:30 a.m.; Xa, 10:30 a.m.; Chair Tai Chi, 11 a.m.; 500, 12:45 p.m.; Hearing Clinic, 1 p.m.; BABS, 1 p.m.; Travel Talk, 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 – Fun & Friendship (program, entertainment, lunch, cards and bingo), 11 a.m.; Coffee Talk – Roundabouts, 2 p.m.; Wood Carving, 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 – Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; Painting, 9 a.m.; Knitters, 9:30 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 12:15 p.m. Deadline: Illusionists.

Eagan seniors The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department offers programs for seniors in the Lone Oak Room at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. Call 651-675-5500 for more information. Monday, Feb. 5 – Mahjong, 9 a.m.; Zumba (Oasis), 9 a.m.; F&Fab (Oasis), 10 a.m.; FFL (Oasis), 11 a.m.; Netflix, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 – Quilting, 9:30 a.m.; Euchre/500, 12:45 p.m.; Book Club No. 1, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Coffee & Discussion Group, 9 a.m.; Chair Zumba Gold (Boardroom), 11:30 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 – Dominoes, 9 a.m.; Nimble Fingers, 9:30 a.m.; Bridge, 12:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 – Tabata Gold (Oasis), 9:15 a.m.; Fit Brain, 9:30 a.m.; Zumba (Oasis), 10:15 a.m.; S/B/Yoga (Oasis), 11:10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.

Burnsville State of the City address Feb. 14 Burnsville’s annual State of the City address is scheduled Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. The event and keynote speech given by Mayor Elizabeth Kautz is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public. For those who are unable to attend in person, the speech will be shown live on Burnsville Civic Channel 16/HD Channel 859 (for cable subscribers) and online at www.burnsville.tv/live. A luncheon will follow at the Ames

Center. The luncheon is open to the public. Cost is $25. Preregistration is required at least 24 hours in advance. The State of the City is presented annually by the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce and the city of Burnsville. Advance registration is available through the Chamber of Commerce at www.burnsvillechamber.com. Registration questions should be directed to the chamber at 952-435-6000 or tricia@ burnsvillechamber.com.

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Sports The NHL’s star among stars

Notebook: prep playoff scramble about to start by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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Burnsville native and Vancouver Canucks rookie forward Brock Boeser stole the show at the NHL All-Star Game on Sunday in Tampa, Florida. Boeser had two goals and an assist in two games of the four-team, three-on-three tournament and helped the Pacific Division team take first. He was named the event’s Most Valuable Player. The former Burnsville High School and University of North Dakota player leads the Canucks in goals (24) and points (44) and is a leading contender for the Calder Trophy, awarded to the league’s top first-year player.

Wildcat gymnasts building for section push Eagan one of 6 SSC teams ranked in top 18 in Class AA by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

There are several sports where the South Suburban can make a case for being the state’s strongest conference, and the Class AA rankings suggest gymnastics is one of them. Not only does the SSC have the defending Class AA champion (Lakeville North), six of its teams were in the top 18 of the most recent state rankings. What that means to a team such as 13th-ranked Eagan is it can’t let down if it’s going to win. “It is tough,” Wildcats coach Shelly Eklund said. “But it’s been that way since I started coaching here 10 years ago. The conference has often had five or six teams in the top 10. It’s tough, but it’s also a good way to get ready for the section meet.” Going by the state rankings, sixth-ranked East Ridge looks to be the favorite in the Section 3AA meet Feb. 16 at Woodbury High School, with 11th-ranked Eastview-Apple Valley and Eagan the top challengers. The Wildcats have had an average team score of 141.242, about one point behind Eastview-Apple Valley and about 4.5 behind East Ridge, but could be building toward a strong performance at sections in a couple of weeks. Ironically, it was what Eklund described as a “flat” performance at a home triangular on Saturday that has her thinking the Wildcats’ scores are about to make a jump. The Wildcats scored 141.65 in finishing second to Mahtomedi, the fifthranked team in Class A. “It was a little disappointing, because you want to win your home meets and we didn’t score as well as we hoped,” Eklund said. “On the flip side, our season high is 142, and if we can come

Photo by Mike Shaughnessy

Sophomore Teagan Ramboldt competes on uneven bars during Eagan’s gymnastics meet against Lakeville South last week. as close to it as we did while being a bit flat, it shows the potential we could have if we’re on.” The Wildcats’ top allarounder has been senior Shannon McCoy, who’s averaging 37.4 in the four events. McCoy also is averaging 9.5 on vault. Sophomore Teagan Ramboldt, in her fourth year with the Wildcats, is Eagan’s other all-arounder. Ramboldt has been one of the metro area’s top performers on floor exercise, averaging 9.75. The Wildcats are using specialists to fill the other spots in their lineup. Lindsey Neumann,

a junior, is competing on varsity in three of the four events. Eklund said Neumann likely will be an allarounder, if not this season, then next year. Two ninth-graders that joined the team from club programs, Isabel Furness and Mallory Shogren, also are contributing on varsity. Shogren is still recovering from off-season surgery and likely will be an all-around once she’s 100 percent, Eklund said. McCoy, Raina Andrusko, Danielle Johnson and Leanne St. Martin are seniors on a roster that also has 17 gymnasts in grades 7-9. “Our JV has hit 131

three meets in a row, which shows how much depth we have,” Eklund said. “It’s a tough sport; you’re going to have kids who are sick or injured. We have kids who can fill in.” The Wildcats will go to Becker (ranked 16th in Class A) for a non-conference meet Friday before competing at Prior Lake at 6 p.m. Monday in their final meet of the regular season. Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

Shortly after the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles roll out of town following their Super Bowl game Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota high school teams will start trying to reach the pinnacle in their sports. First up are girls hockey, boys and girls Alpine skiing and boys and girls Nordic skiing. Farmington and Eastview will try to return to the state girls hockey tournament when section playoffs start Wednesday, Feb. 7. Defending Section 1AA champion Farmington has a chance to earn the No. 1 seed in its section, but a lot could depend on this week, when the Tigers close their regular season with games on three consecutive days. They play host to South Suburban Conference champion Eagan at 7 p.m. Thursday, go to Hopkins/St. Louis Park for a non-conference game Friday and travel to Eastview for their final SSC game at 2 p.m. Saturday. Farmington and Lakeville South are tied for second place in the South Suburban at 10-5 (Eagan is 14-1 and has clinched the championship with two league games remaining). The Tigers and Cougars split their two regular-season games, but Farmington has a 16-7 overall record to South’s 14-9. Lakeville South’s final two regularseason games are at home against Rosemount (7 p.m. Thursday) and Burnsville (7:30 p.m. Saturday). Lakeville North (1210) could be in line for the third seed after playing a full South Suburban schedule as well as nonconference games against teams such as Warroad, Minnetonka and HillMurray. Rochester Mayo has the best record in Section 1AA at 19-5 but isn’t helped by its strength of schedule. The Spartans have lost twice to Red Wing, a Class A team that Farmington defeated in its holiday tournament. Northfield, Owatonna, Dodge County, Rochester Century and Rochester John Marshall also play in Section 1AA, which hasn’t had a team other than Farmington or one of the Lakeville schools win the championship since 2007. Quarterfinal games in the Section 1AA tourney are Feb. 7 and semifinals are Saturday, Feb. 10. Each day, the higher-seeded team will play at home. The championship game is Feb. 15 in Owatonna. Eastview is three-time defending champion in Section 3AA, but Eagan is all but certain to receive the No. 1 seed this year. Not only have the Wildcats clinched the South Suburban, they have by far the best overall record in the section. The Wildcats, 18-4-1 overall, play at Farmington at 7 p.m. Thursday and Lakeville

North at 3 p.m. Saturday to close the regular season. Park of Cottage Grove (12-10-1) appears to have the best chance at the No. 2 seed, with Apple Valley (10-12-1) and Burnsville (9-11-3) also looking for home ice in the first round of the playoffs. Eastview and Rosemount, both 7-14-2, also play in Section 3AA, as do East Ridge and Hastings. Section 3AA quarterfinal games will be Feb. 7, with higher-seeded teams playing at home. The semifinals (Feb. 10) and finals (Feb. 14) will be at Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights. Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Eastview, Lakeville North, Lakeville South and Rosemount will send skiers to the Section 6 meet Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Buck Hill. Eagan used to ski in Section 5 but a section realignment moved the Wildcat teams to the same section as their South Suburban Conference rivals. Lakeville North’s girls will seek a return to the state meet after finishing second to Chisago Lakes last year. South Suburban Conference Nordic skiing teams will compete in the Section 1 meet Tuesday at Hyland Park Reserve in Bloomington. Eagan is defending boys champion in Section 1, while Burnsville and Eastview will try to return to the girls state meet. Burnsville senior Kelly Koch is ranked second in the state individually by skinnyski.com. This, of course, is just the start of the playoff season for winter sports, which also include gymnastics, wrestling, boys swimming, boys hockey, boys and girls basketball, and adapted floor hockey.

High school hoops hall of fame The Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame will induct its inaugural class March 26 in a reception at The Courts at Mayo Clinic Center in downtown Minneapolis. Although the first class has no direct ties to Dakota County, fans will immediately recognize a number of inductees, including Kevin McHale, Lindsay Whalen, Mark Olberding, Khalid El-Amin, Janet Karvonen-Montgomery and Randy Breuer. In all, 14 individuals or teams will be inducted.

Signing day The next opportunity for high school athletes to sign a National Letter of Intent to play college sports is Wednesday, Feb. 7. That’s the beginning of a signing period for football and soccer. Football had a new early signing period that took place Dec. 20-22, but next week offers a second opportunity. The signing period for football runs through April 1, while for soccer it runs through Aug. 1.

Wildcat skaters clinch South Suburban, prepare for playoffs Defense improves during 6-game winning streak by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Dan Wilson looked at Eagan’s opponents for the final week of the girls hockey regular season – Farmington and Lakeville North – and thought that would be a difficult gauntlet to go through, particularly with a conference championship on the line. It’s still going to be a tough way to end the regular season, but now it won’t have South Suburban Conference championship implications because the

Wildcats clinched the title last week. Eagan (19-4-1 overall, 14-1 SSC), which assured itself of first place with a 5-2 victory over Prior Lake on Jan. 25, plays at Farmington at 7 p.m. Thursday and at Lakeville North at 3 p.m. Saturday. “It’s good to have some of the pressure off,” Wilson said. “We can concentrate on playing three periods of good hockey in each of those games to get ready for the playoffs.” Eagan has the best record by far of the Section 3AA teams and is all but assured of the No. 1 seed and a home game in the section quarterfinals Wednesday, Feb. 7. The Wildcats’ first-round op-

ponent will be determined this weekend. Victories last week over Prior Lake and Eastview (4-2) have given Eagan a six-game winning streak. The Wildcats held opponents to two goals or fewer in all six games. “We’d had a couple of games where we struggled with getting out of our own zone,” Wilson said. “So we focused on our breakout, got better at that, and now we’re spending more time in the offensive zone.” Eastview, the three-time defending Section 3AA champion, has struggled to score since the graduation of forward Natalie Snodgrass, who now plays

for the University of Connecticut. But the Lightning stayed in Saturday’s game against Eagan until the end, with the Wildcats’ victory not secure until Kayla Vrieze scored an empty-net goal with 30 seconds remaining. Taylor Anderson, Abby Barger and Jenna Ruiz also scored for the Wildcats. Vrieze, Emily Cronkhite and Anderson scored in the final 6 minutes, 23 seconds to break a 2-2 tie in the Prior Lake game. Cronkhite also scored earlier in the third period and Barger scored in the second. Anderson leads the Wildcats with 25 goals and 44 points through 24

games. Ruiz is second on the team with 33 points, and six other Eagan players have at least 13. The scoring balance could be important in the playoffs as Wilson expects opponents to assign checking forwards to Anderson, the Wildcats’ Minnesota Duluth-bound star. “Taylor attracts a lot of attention from the other team, and she understands that will only increase during the playoffs,” Wilson said. “She has to rely on her teammates, and they’ll help her.” The Wildcats played Farmington, the defending Section 1AA champion, in mid-December and won 3-2 on an overtime

goal by Maddie Mason. Wilson said Thursday’s game at Schmitz-Maki Arena could be similar. “They have pretty good talent, and they’re balanced,” Wilson said. “Plus, the conference teams have been playing us tougher the second time around.” Eagan also defeated Lakeville North 3-2 in overtime in December, one of six one-goal victories for the Wildcats this year. Experience at winning close games is something that also could serve the team well in the playoffs as it goes for the program’s first state tournament appearance since 2013.

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Bus rolls over student’s leg at Scott Highlands Icy conditions led to ‘unfortunate accident’ by Amy Mihelich SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Apple Valley police responded to a traffic accident in the Scott Highlands Middle School parking lot on Monday, Jan. 29, just before 8 a.m. The department had received a report that a child had been struck by a school bus. When officers arrived at the school at 14011 Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley, they discovered a bus had driven over a student’s leg. The 10-year-old had exited the bus and was walking in the parking lot when he slipped on the ice and fell down. He landed next to a slow-moving bus, which drove over his foot or leg. The boy, who had sustained minor injuries, was transported to a local hosDCC, from 1A stages as stations are rebuilt piece by piece in new locations while others are kept running. New phones and computer-aided dispatch systems are recent additions. The old CAD system, which assists with dispatching by voice and data along with preserving call history, had outlived its useful life, Folie said. After a new phone system is installed, textto-911 calls will go directly to the DCC in Rosemount. Currently text-to-911 calls go to a central location in the metro area before being relayed to a dispatch center like DCC. The 2019 budget projection includes the addition of three dispatchers to the current 54 due to the

pital for evaluation and treatment. Neither the police nor the school district suspects negligence. The newspaper reached out to the District 196 bus garage for comment, but was directed to the District 196 communications office. District 196 Communications Director Tony Taschner said any time there is an accident involving a school bus it is standard procedure that the driver is taken for drug and alcohol testing, but no one suspects substances to have been involved. “The student got off the bus and was walking or just standing there and slipped, and his leg went under the bus as it was leaving,� Taschner said. “It’s an unfortunate accident.� Capt. Nick Francis of the Apple Valley Police Department offered a similar explanation. “It was just a very unfortunate incident where implementation of textto-911 and other potential technology changes. Folie said determining whether to go to a new piece of software or hardware is taken very seriously due to the disruptions, additional training and costs such changes cause. He said the cost-benefit analysis must show that it is going to save money or bring vast improvements to call response. Folie, who has been the executive director since October 2016, worked for the company that provided the DCC with its first CAD system — the one that was recently replaced. At the time the former Apple Valley police officer and Dakota County assistant attorney was a public safety manager for LOGIS — a public consortium of

a student fell in the wrong place in the wrong time,� Francis said. “It’s not uncommon with the snow we’ve had and the freeze and thaw cycle. That student was just walking on some glare ice and had fallen as the bus was rolling.�

Scott Highlands staff and parents who saw the incident occur responded immediately and provided assistance to the student until the emergency unit arrived. In a call to parents on Monday, Scott Highlands Principal Dan Wilharber provided a few more details. “Assistant Administrator Joe Pulice, a number of Scott Highlands staff and I were soon at this student’s side, joined by some pretty amazing Scott Highlands parents who jumped right in to help,� Wilharber said. “All of us were soon joined by Apple Valley police and fire departments.� Upon arrival, the emergency unit assessed the situation. “We weren’t sure at the scene if there was a fracture, but we treated him for a possible fractured leg,� Francis said. “There were no obvious signs of a fracture — it wasn’t swol-

len and there weren’t exposed bones. It’s possible it is a broken leg or soft tissue injury.� Wilharber rode in the ambulance with the student and stayed with him at the hospital until his parents arrived. “The boy is stable and the doctors are currently examining his leg,� Wilharber said in his call to parents on Monday. “As I left him with his mother, he was comfortable and under great care. Outside of his leg, it looks like he will be all right.� Bus accidents involving injury are rare in District 196, Taschner said. With about 220 vehicles, the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School District has the largest district-owned bus fleet in the state, and most rides conclude with no safety concerns. “We are a district of 28,500 students, and we transport most of them. Every day we’ve got roughly 200 buses go-

ing out and transporting 22,000 students to school and back home,� Taschner said. “Every year our buses travel 3 million miles. Things happen from time to time, but it’s actually pretty amazing there aren’t more accidents when you think about how many buses and how many miles.� District 196 does take preventative measures to protect students. Minnesota requires students to participate in bus safety each year. All students on all buses talk about safety procedures and learn how to evacuate the bus in an emergency. The Apple Valley Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspections Unit are continuing the investigation.

government entities created to provide technology services to the public sector. After LOGIS (Local Government Information Systems) and Folie helped Dakota County make the conversion to a consolidated dispatch, LOGIS did the same for Rice and Steele counties along with the police departments in the large geographic cities of Bloomington and Minnetonka. LOGIS continues to provide services to Dakota County along with dozens of other counties and cities throughout Minnesota. Changes big and small have helped improve operations at the center. A recent alteration to phone keypads helped it increase the percentage of calls it has cleared from

dispatch in 7 seconds or fewer. The national standard for calls cleared within 7 seconds is 80 percent. Folie said the DCC is rated among the top 4 percent in the country in terms of its call response time. Some of that it due to technology, but Folie says it’s really about the people who work there. Some of the staff members at the DCC have been dispatchers since the 1980s. Folie said they are looking at some retirements in the near future, but the DCC is able to attract top talent because it is a good place to work and it offers competitive wages. The center has a workout area and wellness program that encourages dispatchers to get up and

moving during breaks since the job involves a lot of sitting, Folie said. The job also involves a lot of talking to 911 callers and emergency crews. Folie said the call volume at the DCC increased almost immediately after it was built. He said the number of calls rose from about 120,000 to 175,000 in the first year. In 2016, the center recorded a total of 316,771 CAD events, which is an increase of 297,822 from 2014. That works out to 867 CAD events every day and 36 every hour. DCC continues to be funded based on a member-fee assessment, which has member cities and townships funding the budget based on a threeyear average of CAD calls. This year, members will pay $8,368,566 — a 2.74 percent increase over 2017. The percentages paid by

the six cities in the newspaper’s coverage area for 2018 based on the average calls 2014-16 are: Burnsville 14.52 percent, Eagan 14.34 percent, Lakeville 13.15 percent, Apple Valley 10.76 percent, Rosemount 5.03 percent and Farmington 3.61 percent. Dakota County pays 7.86 percent in member fees. The 2018 budget for the DCC is $9.18 million, which is on the low end of what was estimated for the center 11 years ago when cost analyses were being done. If the dispatch centers had remained separate, it was estimated their combined budget would be over $10 million in 2018. More about the DCC is at http://www.mn-dcc. org.

Photo by Amy Mihelich

The bus pickup zone at Scott Highland Middle School in Apple Valley provides a place for riders to get on and off the bus away from the traffic of the main parking lot.

Contact Amy Mihelich at amy.mihelich@ecm-inc.com.

Contact Tad Johnson at tad. johnson@ecm-inc.com or at twitter.com/editorTJ.

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LEGAL NOTICES MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Amity Security Consulting PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 13758 ORCHARD PL BURNSVILLE, MN 55337 NAMEHOLDER(S): Rachelle Niemann Consulting 13758 ORCHARD PL BURNSVILLE, MN 55337 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: January 4, 2018 SIGNED BY: Rachelle Niemann Published in the Burnsville-Eagan SunThisweek February 2, 9, 2018 778630

NOTICE OF SALE The contents of the following storage units will be sold to the public using sealed bids. Sale and viewing will be held on Wednesday 03/07/18 at The U-Haul Center in Burnsville. Located at 1630 West Hwy 13, Burnsville, MN 55337. At 2:00PM Unit number AA8448B leased by B Korros Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $1,291.67 Unit number A3023 leased by Kavossier Bridges Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 454.55 Unit number B2168 leased by Charles Lockhart Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $799.55 Unit number A3148 leased by Dean Hare Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $909.70 Unit number A4203 leased by David Hicks Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $329.75 Unit number C1101 leased by Brandon Elliott Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 1,029.75 Unit number A4118 leased by Rodney Bright Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 754.75 Unit number A3042-171leased by John Shriner Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $839.80 Unit number B2013 leased by Michael Colf Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $619.80 Unit number A3032 leased by Sourisack Siriouthay Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $329.80 Unit number C1206 leased by Ryan Daily Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 639.80 Unit number A4410 leased by Halie Solomon Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 279.80 Unit number C1018 leased by Tabitha Knight Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $379.80 Unit number B2517 leased by Shantonta Johnsoon Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $244.85 Unit number C1627 leased by Hani Mohamed Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $244.85 Unit number A3107 leased by Brandon Bresson Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $229.90 Unit number A4141 leased by Teckla Williams Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 369.90 Unit number B2908 leased by Thomas Palmer Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $349.90 Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 2018 778346

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #196 CALL FOR BIDS DIAMOND PATH ELEMENTARY AND PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY 2018 BAS UPGRADES Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Diamond Path Elementary and Parkview Elementary 2018 BAS Upgrade by Independent School District 196, at the Facilities and Grounds Office located at 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068, until 2:00 p.m., February 8, 2018 at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. For complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents, please visit our webpage at: http:// www.district196.org/legal-notices/ If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek Lakeville Sun Thisweek January 19, 26, 2018 774701

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF DAKOTA DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 19HA-PR-18-51 In Re: Estate of Martin Anthony Rodich, Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at the Dakota County Judicial Center, 1560 Highway 55 West, Hastings, Minnesota 55033, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated December 15, 2016, and for the appointment of Maureen K. Johnson, whose address is 6763 253rd Ave. NE, Stacy, Minnesota 55079, as personal representative of the estate of the decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred Dated: January 22, 2018 By: /s/ Timothy McManus, Judge of District Court By: Heidi Carstensen, Court Administrator Patrick B. Moore (MN# 252384) Joslin & Moore Law Offices, PA 221 NW 2nd Ave. Cambridge, Minnesota 55008 Telephone: (763)689-4101 Facsimile: (763) 689-9794 Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thiswek January 26, February 2, 2018 777847

MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Don Stevens, LLC PRINCIPAL PLACE

OF BUSINESS: 945 Aldrin Drive Eagan, MN 55121 NAMEHOLDER(S): Stevens Equipment Supply, LLC 945 Aldrin Drive Eagan, MN 55121 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: January 18, 2018 SIGNED BY: David F. DeSutter Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek January 26, February 2, 2018 777853

MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: L and T Customs PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 1712 East 123rd Street Burnsville, MN 55337 NAMEHOLDER(S): Larry V. Liggins Jr. 1712 East 123rd Street Burnsville, MN 55337 Tachyon Garwick-Nelson 1712 East 123rd Street Burnsville, MN 55337 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: December 28, 2017 SIGNED BY: Larry V. Liggins Jr. Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweeek January 26, February 2, 2018 776254

CITY OF EAGAN ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposal bids will be received by the City of Eagan, Minnesota, at City Hall at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, until 10:30 a.m. C.S.T., on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor and materials and all else necessary for the following:

QUARRY ROAD STREET EXTENSION & PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CITY CONTRACT NO. 17-20 CITY PROJECT NO. 1245 CITY PROJECT NO. 1287 (PARK IMPROVEMENTS) S.A.P. 195-142-001 Involving Approximately: 56 TREES Clearing and Grubbing 2,850 S.Y. Bituminious Pavement Removal 1,150 L.F. Concrete Curb & Gutter Removal 11,000 C.Y. Excavation 2,784 TON Aggregate Base 1,500 C.Y. Topsoil Borrow 1,300 TON Bituminous Pavement 2,070 S.Y. Bituminous Trail 1,670 L.F. Storm Sewer Pipe (RCP & PP) 14 EACH Storm Structures 50 L.F. 8-in Watermain 5,940 S.F. 4-in Concrete Sidewalk 360 S.F. 6-in Concrete Ped Ramp 10 EACH Sign Panels and Posts 1.0 L.S. Traffic Control 2,300 S.Y. Asphalt Court Pavement 2,300 S.Y. Acrylic Color Surfacing 1,000 L.F. Silt Fence and Filter Logs 2,000 S.Y. Sod 7,600 S.Y. Seed & Hydromulch 2,500 L.F. Pavement Striping Together with Park Improvements & Site Restoration Complete digital contract bidding documents are available at www. questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 by inputting Quest project #5511034 on the Web site’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Complete contract documents may also be seen at the offices of the City Clerk and City Engineer, Eagan, MN, at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, Phone (651) 675-5646. Contractors desiring a hardcopy of the complete bidding documents may obtain them from the Consulting Engineers, WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 upon payment of $75.00. No money will be refunded to any person who obtains plans and specifications. Best Value Contracting Selection: This project is extensive, involving many affected property owners. Timing of the project is critical for the safety of the general public and to minimize disruption. In addition, the City has limited financial resources to commit to the project. Accordingly, the project must be accomplished with a minimum of interruption, on time, and without cost overruns. The City believes that only a contractor with good experience in constructing this kind of project is necessary. Two factors will be considered in the contractor selection process: price and performance. The process for the consideration of proposals for the award of this Project will take into account not only the Contract amount bid for construction items, but also the bidder’s ability and performance on previous similar projects, within and outside the City of Eagan, and the bidder’s availability of major equipment to perform this project. A Technical Proposal must be submitted by each prospective bidder so the Contractor’s performance can be evaluated prior to the submission of a bid. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:30 a.m. C.S.T., Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, in the Conference Room 1A & B (1st Floor). The purpose of the conference is to provide details and answer questions regarding the evaluation/selection criteria that will be used, along with bid price, to select a Contractor for contract award under the Best Value Contracting Authority. Failure to attend this meeting shall eliminate an absent bidder’s bid submission from contract award consideration. Attendance at the conference will be recorded. Technical Proposal Deadline: Prospective Bidders’ technical proposals must be received by 10:30 a.m. C.S.T., Monday, February 26, 2018, at the Engineering Division (1st Floor), Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bidder’s bond naming the City of Eagan as obligee, a certified check payable to the Clerk of the City of Eagan or a cash deposit equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited to the City in the event that the bidder fails to enter into a contract. The City Council reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three lowest bidders for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. Payment for the work will be by cash or check. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and technical proposals, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and further reserves the right to award the contract to the best interests of the City. Christina M. Scipioni, Clerk, City of Eagan Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 16, 2018

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MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

1. Preliminary Actions a. Call to Order b. Roll Call and Board Introductions 2. Recommended Actions a. Employment Recommendations 3. Adjournment Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek Lakeville Sun Thisweek February 2, 2018 779882

Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Kirk Douglas Video PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 4336 Hamilton Dr Eagan, MN 55123 NAMEHOLDER(S): Kirk Alan Douglas 4336 Hamilton Dr Eagan, MN 55123 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the

person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: January 3, 2018

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CITY OF EAGAN 2018 BUDGET SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2018 budget information concerning the City of Eagan to interested citizens. This is not the complete City budget; the complete City budget may be examined at the office of the Director of Finance at City Hall, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. The budget is available online at www. cityofeagan.com (click on Services & Departments, then Finance) and at the Dakota County Library-Wescott Branch, 1340 Wescott Road. The City Council approved City budget on December 5, 2017. This budget is published in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. BUDGETED GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS REVENUES Taxes Special assessments Licenses and permits Intergovernmental revenues Charges for services Recreation charges Fines and forfeits Other revenues Program revenues Interest earnings Transfers In

2018 Budget

EXPENDITURES General government Public safety Streets and highways Parks and recreation Genl govt bldg maintenance G.O. debt service Miscellaneous Transfers Out Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures Property tax levy requirement to fund this budget

2017 Budget

$32,196,711 325,698 1,565,100 1,532,130 1,272,100 772,000 267,500 3,401,900 267,900 176,900 4,729,000 46,506,939

$30,516,418 333,554 1,408,800 1,821,768 1,068,000 751,900 267,000 2,119,029 322,800 90,000 1,946,800 40,646,069

$8,205,350 22,802,500 4,936,000 7,221,200 1,108,300 2,456,487 1,501,400 48,231,237 $(1,724,298) $31,131,478

$7,707,100 18,040,200 4,429,400 6,517,700 804,700 2,054,864 823,570

40,377,534 $268,535 $29,451,035

CITY OF EAGAN PUBLIC UTILITIES ENTERPRISE FUND 2018 ADOPTED BUDGET

Water

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Street Lighting

Storm Drainage/ Water Quality

REVENUES Service fees $5,403,100 $7,223,500 $743,000 $2,530,000 and sales Other 16,000 19,000 3,500 35,000 Total Revenues 5,419,100 7,242,500 746,500 2,565,000 Expenses Operating expense 5,155,300 6,903,300 624,200 1,284,400 Depreciation 2,271,700 753,400 19,300 1,206,600 Total expenses 7,427,000 7,656,700 643,500 2,491,000 Operating income $(2,007,900) $(414,200) $103,000 $74,000 NET NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE) Net Income

TOTALS

TOTALS

2018 BUDGET

2017 BUDGET

$15,899,600 73,500 15,973,100

$15,255,800 114,000 15,369,800

13,967,200 4,251,000 18,218,200 (2,245,100) 2,005,900 $(239,200)

13,620,600 4,203,400 17,824,000 (2,454,200) 1,749,200 $(705,000)

CIVIC ARENA ENTERPRISE FUND REVENUES Facility rental Arena programs Concessions/merchandise Advertising sales Total revenues OPERATING EXPENSES Personal services Parts and supplies Cost of merchandise sales Services and other charges Operating expenses Reserve for renewal & replacement NON-OPERATING DISBURSEMENTS Debt service Capital outlay Total non-operating disbursements Total expenses, reserve for renewal and non-operating disbursements

2018 Budget

2017 Budget

$741,400 279,300 79,000 25,000 $1,124,700

$732,700 261,500 74,800 20,000 $1,089,000

$588,500 62,900 40,000 287,500 978,900 120,200

$576,500 60,800 40,000 286,900 964,200 120,200

25,600 25,600

2,700 1,900 4,600

$1,124,700

$1,089,000

AQUATIC FACILITY ENTERPRISE FUND REVENUES Daily Admissions/season passes Group sales Concessions/merchandise Other Total revenues OPERATING EXPENSES Personal services Parts and supplies Cost of merchandise sales Services and other charges Total operating expenses Reserve for renewal & replacement NON-OPERATING DISBURSEMENTS Capital outlay Total non-operating disbursements Total expenses, reserve for renewal and non-operating disbursements

2018 Budget

2017 Budget

$746,600 131,000 257,000 35,500 $1,170,100

$716,800 122,000 237,000 33,400 $1,109,200

$674,600 95,600 99,600 204,400 1,074,200 89,900

$628,100 87,800 95,000 179,000 989,900 92,000

6,000 6,000

4,000 4,000

$1,170,100

$1,085,900

COMMUNITY CENTER ENTERPRISE FUND REVENUES Memberships Group sales Daily admissions Concessions/merchandise Antenna leases Rent Other Total revenues OPERATING EXPENSES Personal services Parts and supplies Cost of merchandise sales Services and other charges Total operating expenses Reserve for renewal & replacement NON-OPERATING DISBURSEMENTS Capital outlay Total expenses, reserve for renewal and non-operating disbursements

2018 Budget

2017 Budget

$735,000 55,000 104,000 90,000 349,100 378,000 235,000 $1,946,100

$685,000 50,000 92,000 98,300 376,000 370,000 214,500 $1,885,800

$1,292,600 61,100 40,000 360,100 1,753,800 175,000

$1,265,200 60,300 35,000 363,600 1,724,100 147,000

17,300

14,700

$1,946,100

$1,885,800

ACCESS EAGAN ENTERPRISE FUND 2018 Budget 2017 Budget REVENUES Service fees $141,400 $95,100 Total revenues $141,400 $95,100 OPERATING EXPENSES Personal services $128,600 $123,300 Parts and supplies 2,900 2,900 Services and other charges 195,200 139,900 Total operating expenses 326,700 266,100 NON-OPERATING DISBURSEMENTS Capital outlay 86,100 9,200 Construction projects 190,000 Total non-operating disbursements 86,100 199,200 Total expenses, reserve for renewal and non-operating disbursements $412,800 $465,300 Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun ThisWeek February 2, 2018 708170

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BROTHERS, from 1A run the clocks. The Vikings’ 38-7 loss to Philadelphia in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 21 didn’t change matters. “The NFL made the decision a month ago. They’re bringing in the Cincinnati team,” Mike Fritze said. “I’m the host for all the people they’re bringing in. When they come in Friday, we’ll show them around the stadium and let them see the setup for the clocks.” It should be noted that using clock operators from other NFL cities is a common practice for playoff games, and one in which the Fritze brothers have been involved. Three years ago, they were assigned to a Green Bay vs. Dallas playoff game at Lambeau Field. That’s known

to some fans as the “Dez Bryant Game,” where an apparent catch by the Dallas wide receiver near the Green Bay goal line was overturned in a decision that still sparks controversy today. The Fritzes also worked the clocks at Soldier Field in Chicago for an NFC Championship Game between the Bears and New Orleans in January 2007. They have worked in Vikings game-day operations for years, first as part of the statistics crew before taking on their current assignments. “The guys who were running the clocks retired, and they asked us to take over,” Mike Fritze said. “We’ve been running the clocks for 13 years. It can be a long day – we’re there at least three hours before kickoff – but it’s a lot of

SUIT, from 1A asked a personal question during a meeting and he was outed. Scott said in court records that Benson shared that he was married to a man during the team-building exercise when people were asked to share something others may not know about themselves. Scott said the question was not specific to family or spouse, according to court records. Scott said in court records that he knew Benson was gay long before and it was generally known throughout the department Benson had a significant other. Scott said he

fun. It’s not really that difficult, but you can’t let your attention waver.” The clock crew has another person with local ties – Paul Trewick, a former Apple Valley High School teacher and coach who served as Mike Fritze’s backup on the game clock. Fritze was head football coach at the University of Minnesota Crookston from 2013 through 2016, and Trewick filled in at Vikings games when Fritze couldn’t make it because of his coaching duties. At U.S. Bank Stadium, they work in a booth near the pressbox, which is near one of the end zone corners. When a play takes place at the other end of the field, it’s a challenge to know when to stop the clock, but on the other hand “it feels like everything’s in front of you,”

received Christmas cards from Benson and his spouse. According to court records, a letter was sent after the interview process to Benson citing a policy violation, a lack in timeliness of filling out reports and attendance issues. According to court records, Benson said he recorded a video of a fire with his personal phone, uploaded it to YouTube without authorization of a supervisor and shared it to a private group that included area fire chiefs in October 2016. The department has a policy that fire personnel are not allowed to use personal cellphones or other recording devices when responding to fires.

Mike Fritze said. “You’re not turning your head all the time” as a clock operator stationed at midfield might have to do. Knowing when to stop the clock on plays at the near sideline, where players, coaches and others with field access might obstruct the view, also can be difficult. So, too, are running plays near the goal line, where an official’s touchdown signal sometimes is delayed while he confirms the ball crossed the line. One little-known nuance of game timing: Mike Fritze said the NFL doesn’t like to see fieldgoal attempts take more than five seconds off the clock, even if they’re 60-yarders. The idea of clock operators being able to give the home team an advan-

Such evidence also can’t be shared without proper authorization. After the violation was discovered, Benson removed the video within a few days. He said he was using a personal phone after the phone he was issued as a battalion chief broke. Benson said in court records that some of the concerns listed in the letter were not discussed with him. There was no change to Benson’s city pension when he was demoted, but he said in court records there are fewer calls and responsibilities as a firefighter. As a battalion chief Benson

tage is a myth, Fritze said, because the referee has ultimate control over game timing. “You follow the white hat (which the referee wears),” he said. “You follow his signals, and he can put time on the clock or take it off.” Mike Fritze retired from teaching and coaching at Apple Valley High School in November 2012, although he has since returned as an assistant track and field coach. Dave Fritze was Eagan’s head coach through the 2005 season and remains at the school as a counselor. He’s also the director of the Minnesota Football Showcase, the annual Minnesota High School all-star football game. Last season the Fritze brothers were assistant coaches at East Ridge High School, where Dan Fritze

said he received a stipend per month. He had the opportunity to go out on about 30 calls per month throughout the city and was paid per hour for both calls and training. He said he received more calls as a battalion chief because calls are not specific to a station. A firefighter receives calls for only one station, although there’s no rule against going to calls to another station if they were close. The case was filed in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis. Contact Andy Rogers at andy. rogers@ecm-inc.com.

– Dave’s son and Mike’s nephew – is head coach. Mike Fritze said he anticipates he and his brother will continue operating the clocks at Vikings games for years to come. Perhaps someday they’ll be the out-of-town crew called in to work a Super Bowl. “We’ve enjoyed meeting a lot of the Vikings officials, and we have friends in the other NFL cities,” Mike Fritze said. “Jerry Mortell, who runs the game clock in Green Bay, his son (Peter) used to punt for the Gophers. “There’s no reason we can’t keep doing this. The guys running the game clock in Chicago are in their 70s, and they’re still working.” Email Mike Shaughnessy at mike.shaughnessy@ecminc.com.

Climate Lobby will meet Citizens’ Climate Lobby of Dakota County will meet 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Farmington Library, 508 Third St., Farmington. Carbon Fee and Dividend, an economically viable, win-win climate solution will be discussed. All are welcome. CCL is a grassroots, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on creating political will to address climate change at the local and national level. For more information, contact Veda Kanitz at vmkanitz@gmail.com or visit https://citizensclimatelobby.org.

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NOTICE OF SALE The contents of the following storage units will be sold to the public using sealed bids. Sale and viewing will be held on Wednesday 03/07/18 at The U-Haul Storage Center of Burnsville, located at 12200 Portland Ave S, Burnsville, MN 55337 at 12:00PM Unit number C353 leased by Azuarde Walls Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 499.70 Unit number A43 leased by Clinton Paul Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 694.85 Unit number B179 leased by Joseph Garven Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 544.85 Unit number C276 leased by Richard Harris Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 289.85 Unit number C384 & C389 leased by Jennifer Lacey Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 869.60 Unit number B197 leased by Coren Thornton Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 349.90 Unit number A4 leased by Trevor Wilson Miscellaneous household and personal goods Amount Due $ 413.80 Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 2018 778341

MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Red Dobes Photography PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 13118 Pleasant Place Burnsville, MN 55337 NAMEHOLDER(S): Janine Anderson 13118 Pleasant Place Burnsville, MN 55337 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. DATE FILED: January 16, 2018 SIGNED BY: Janine Anderson Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 2018 779116

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 191 CLOSED MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 11, 2018 The Board meeting was called to order by Chair Schmid at 8:28 p.m. at Diamondhead Education Center, 200 West Burnsville Parkway,

Burnsville, MN. Members present: Directors Currier, Schatz, Miller, VandenBoom, Alt and Chair Schmid. Luth was absent. Others in Attendance: C. Amoroso, superintendent; L. Rider, executive director of business services; S. Sovine, executive director of human resources; D. Watkins, assistant superintendent; and J. Kenney, executive administrative assistant. The meeting was closed, as permitted by Minnesota Statutes 13D.03, to discuss ISD 191’s labor negotiation strategies with the Burnsville Education Association. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. January 25, 2018 /s/ Bob VandenBoom clerk Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek February 2, 2018 779550

CITY OF BURNSVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Due to inclement weather, the Public Hearing originally scheduled on January 22, 2018 will now be held on February 12, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible by the Burnsville Planning Commission, 100 Civic Center Parkway, in the Council Chambers. The Public Hearing will be held on the application of U.S. Homes Corp dba Lennar for a Development Stage Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat of KENWOOD CROSSING for a 27 unit owner-occupied townhome development and a Concept Stage PUD for a convenience store, gas station, and car wash proposed on the vacant land southwest of the intersection of 136th Street West and County Road 5 (site east of Valley Ridge Senior Housing). The application will be scheduled for the next appropriate City Council meeting following the Planning Commission meeting. All persons desiring to speak on this application are encouraged to attend. For more information concerning this request, please contact Planner Regina Dean (952) 895-4453 at the City of Burnsville. Regina Dean On Behalf of the Chair of the Burnsville Planning Commission Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 2018 779860

CITY OF BURNSVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Due to inclement weather, the Public Hearing originally scheduled on January 22, 2018 will now be held on February 12, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible by the Burnsville Planning Commission, 100 Civic Center Parkway, in the Council Chambers. The Public Hearing will be held on the application of Kwik Trip, Inc. for Development Stage Planned Unit Development for a Kwik Trip convenience store with fueling canopy and attached double bay carwash to be located at the southwest corner of 136th St and County Road 5 (site east of Valley Ridge Senior Housing). The application will be scheduled for the next appropriate City Council meeting following the Planning Commission meeting. All persons desiring to speak on this application are encouraged to attend. For more information concerning this request, please contact Planner Regina Dean (952) 895-4453 at the City of Burnsville. Regina Dean On Behalf of the Chair of the Burnsville Planning Commission Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 2018 779850

NOTICE OF JUVENILE HEARING State of Minnesota ) :ss County of Scott ) In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: Mallory Ann Silva and Tyson Verl Helsley Scott Co. Court File No. 70-JV-18-115 and 70-JV-17-22795 TO: 12920 Aldrich Avenue S. #133, Burnsville, MN 55306 Take notice that a hearing regarding the Child, DOB: 12/17/2017, will be held in juvenile court on 3/15/2018 at 1:00 a.m. or soon thereafter at the Scott County Justice Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota. You are required to be at the hearing or your parental rights may be terminated. You are required to be at the hearing or the court may enter an order permanently affecting your parental or custodial rights to the child. Upon request, the clerk will provide you with a copy of the Petition describing the matter. If you fail to appear at the time and place listed above and stated on the Petition, judgment by default may be entered against you. BY THE COURT: Vicky Carlson Scott County Court Administrator By: /s/ Deputy Clerk Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek January 26, February 2, 9, 2018 777362

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 191 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 16, 2018 This is a summary of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd191.org or the District Office at 200 West Burns-

ville Parkway, Burnsville, MN. The meeting was held at the Diamondhead Education Center, 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, MN, 55337 and was called to order by Chair Schmid at 7:15 a.m. Board members Alt, Currier, VandenBoom, Schmid, Miller, Luth, and Schatz were present. Superintendent Amoroso and staff were also present. Schatz led the Pledge of Allegiance. Recommended actions approved: agenda; and 2018 board representative appointments. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 a.m. Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek February 2, 2018 779568

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Town Centre Self Storage - Eagan located at 3495 Denmark Ave., Eagan, MN 55123 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following unit in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures. com on 02/14/2018 at 10:00am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Jenna Koller. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Published in the Burnsville/Eagan Sun Thisweek January 26, February 2, 2018 776390

CITY OF BURNSVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held on February 12, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. or

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #196 CALL FOR BIDS 2018 ROOF REHABILITATION Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the 2018 Roof Rehabilitation by Independent School District 196, at the District Office located at 3455 153rd Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068, in the Vermillion Room until 10:00 a.m., local time on February 22, 2018, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. For complete instructions on how to obtain Bidding Documents, please visit our webpage at: http://www.district196.org/legal-notices If you should have any questions regarding this bid you may contact the Facilities Department at (651) 423-7706. Published in the Apple Valley Sun Thisweek Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek Lakeville Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 2018 778315

LAKEVILLE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADVERTISING FOR BIDS LAKEVILLE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL DISHWASHER 8670 210 TH STREET W LAKEVILLE, MN 55044 Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) will receive single prime sealed bids for the supply and installation of a new Dishwasher System for the Lakeville North High School until 2:00 p.m. local time on February 20th, 2018 at the District Offices, 8670 210 th Street West, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents including the proposal form and specifications will be on file at the District Office. You may contact Jon Jackson, Purchasing Coordinator to obtain a copy of the bidding documents. The project includes: Purchase of a new Hobart Dishwasher System per the specifications, removal and disposal of existing machine, delivery and installation including all permits by a qualified Hobart installation team. Make Proposals on the bid forms supplied with the bidding documents. No oral, telegraphic or electronic proposals will be considered. Submit with bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond payable to Lakeville Area Public Schools (ISD #194) in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. Bids may not be withdrawn within thirty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. The owner requires delivery and installation to be complete between the dates of June 8-14, 2018 Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek Lakeville Sun Thisweek January 26, February 2, 2018 777672

as soon thereafter as possible by the Burnsville Planning Commission, 100 Civic Center Parkway, in the Council Chambers on the application of Hegedus Family, LLP for a Concept and Development Stage PUD, a Preliminary and Final Plat of ABDALLAH CANDIES located at 3501 County Road 42 West. The application will be scheduled for the next appropriate City Council meeting following the Planning Commission meeting. All persons desiring to speak on this application are encouraged to attend. For more information concerning this request, please contact Planner Regina Dean (952) 895-4453 at the City of Burnsville. Regina Dean On Behalf of the Chair of the Burnsville Planning Commission Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 2018 779852

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6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible by the Burnsville Planning Commission, 100 Civic Center Parkway, in the Council Chambers. The Public Hearing will be held on the application of CAR WAL MN BUR LLC for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to build a new Walser Subaru Dealership with Open Sales/Rental Lot located at 14900 Buck Hill Road. The application will be scheduled for the next appropriate City Council meeting following the Planning Commission meeting. All persons desiring to speak on this application are encouraged to attend. For more information concerning this request, please contact Planner Deb Garross (952) 895-4446 at the City of Burnsville. Deb Garross On Behalf of the Chair of the Burnsville Planning Commission Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek February 2, 9, 2018 779863

Due to inclement weather, the Public Hearing originally scheduled on January 22, 2018 will now be held on February 12, 2018, at

CITY OF EAGAN ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS EAGAN CENTRAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY UPGRADES – REMODELING AND NEW FACILITIES CITY CONTRACT 18-05 The City of Eagan, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, will be receiving a lump sum, single prime sealed bids for the Eagan Central Maintenance Facility Upgrades, until 2:00 PM C.S.T. on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Bids will be received at Eagan Central Maintenance Facility, 3501 Coachman Point, Eagan, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The work for this project includes the general construction as indicated in the Contract Documents. A pre-bid conference will be held at Eagan Central Maintenance Facility, 3501 Coachman Point, Eagan, at 10:00 AM C.S.T., on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. All bids must be sealed and marked for the appropriate contract for which the bid is submitted. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents prepared by CNH Architects, Inc, 7300 W 147th St, Suite 504, Apple Valley, MN 55124 and dated January 17, 2018. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. No oral or fax bids will be accepted. Documents will be available on or about January 18, 2018, for public inspection at the Architect’s office, Eagan City Hall, and the following exchanges: McGraw Hill Construction, 1401 Glenwood Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55405 iSqFt, 4500 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 502, Cincinnati, OH 45242 The Blue Book Building and Construction NETWORK, 5001 American Blvd. W., Suite 825, Bloomington, MN 55437 Minnesota Builders Exchange, 1123 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405 Reed Construction Data, Doc Processing Ctr., 30 Technology Pkwy S, #500, Norcross, GA. 30092 Quest CDN, www.questCDN.com Bidding documents including addenda can be downloaded at no cost from the Project Plan Room Website setup by CNH Architect. Contact CNH Architects at (952) 431-4433 or plans@cnharch.com to receive access to this website. Plan Holders are parties that have requested access to the Project Plan Room Website hosted by CNH Architects. Plan Holders may be notified via email as addenda are issued but are responsible to check the website for all addenda prior to submitting a bid. Parties that download the bidding documents and need to have them printed elsewhere are solely responsible for those printing costs. Paper copies of the bidding documents will not be distributed by the Owner, Architects, or its agents. Parties downloading bidding documents from other sources (such as builder exchanges) may contact CNH Architects to be added to the Plan Holders List but will need to obtain addenda from their original source unless the party specifically request access to the Project Plan Room Website. The bids shall include corporate surety bond, cashier’s check, or certified check in an amount equal to five (5%) percent of the base bid and payable to the Owner as a guaranty of the prompt execution of the contract. The materials, products and equipment described in the Bidding Documents are to be met by bidders. Written requests for approval of substitutions maybe submit by bidders for consideration by the Architect. Requests must be received by the Architect at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the bid date and shall include sufficient data to describe the substitution and any impact it would have on other work. If the Architect approves a proposed substitution, the approval will be indicated in an addendum. No substitutions will be considered after the Contract award unless specifically provided in the Contract Documents. Contractor shall provide a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond for 100% of the Contract Amount. Bids may not be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the opening without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein, and further reserves the right to award the contract in the best interest of the Owner. Published in the Burnsville-Eagan Sun Thisweek January 26, February 2, 2018 777796

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theater and arts briefs Art bench finalists

designs will be announced early April and benches installed in the above mentioned locations June 2018. These benches will be added to the 2017 art bench inventory in Eagan City Parks. For more information, contact the Eagan Art House at jandersen@ cityofeagan.com or 651675-5521.

Finalists in the Eagan Art House 2018 Public Art Bench Project are Korrin Lohmann and James Brenner (Eagan Community Center - Interior); Ben Janssens and Judd Nelson (Blackhawk Park); Peter Morales and Troy Gallas & Patrick McKennan (Thresher Fields); Greg Ingraham and Ni- Bluegrass at cole Mary Milligan (Holz the Steeple Farm Park). Each finalist will cre- Center ate a project proposal and Bernie King and the take part in an interview process. A 30-day public Guilty Pleasures will be comment period will take strummin’ and stompin’ place in March. Selected on the stage of Rose-

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Harold L. Midtvedt May 12, 1936 - January 15, 2018 Harold Leonard Midtvedt passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Reston Hospital Center in Reston, VA at the age of 81. Harold was born on May 12, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN to Harold Midtvedt, Sr. and Dolores (Gephart) Midtvedt and was the oldest of 5 boys. Upon graduation from Lakeville High School he enrolled at the University of Minnesota in the Navy 5HVHUYH 2IÂżFHU 7UDLQLQJ &RUS After achieving a bachelor’s degree, Harold became a FRPPLVVLRQHG RIÂżFHU LQ WKH 8 6 1DY\ LQ ,W ZDV LQ WKH 8 6 1DY\ WKDW +DUROG JRW KLV ZLQJV WR Ă€\ )URP DQ early age he always wanted to travel and see the world. Becoming a Navy pilot was the path he chose to take him DURXQG WKH ZRUOG ,W ZDV DW WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 0LQQHVRWD that Harold met and married, right after their graduation, .DUHQ 3HWHUVHQ RI 6W /RXLV 3DUN 01 7RJHWKHU WKH\ KDG three children Katherine, Michael, and David. Harold’s career as a P-3 Orion Navy Pilot Captain WRRN KLP DURXQG WKH JOREH DV KH KDG ZLVKHG ,W DOVR PHDQW Karen and the kids would move more than a dozen times during his 30-year Navy career. Harold’s most prestigious career achievement was in 1983 when he was selected as the Brunswick Naval Air 6WDWLRQ &RPPDQGHU LQ %UXQVZLFN 0( ,Q 0DLQH WKH family settled long enough for them to fall in love with the beautiful lakes, woods, and picturesque coastline. AfWHU KLV WHUP DV WKH FRPPDQGLQJ RIÂżFHU DW 1$6 %UXQVZLFN ÂżQLVKHG +DUROG PRYHG RQH ÂżQDO WLPH IRU WKH 1DY\ DQG retired from his Navy Annex position at the Pentagon in 1988 with the rank of Captain. Hanging up his Navy wings for the last time, Harold topped off a career that ZDV IXOÂżOOLQJ DQG HQULFKLQJ DQG RQH WKDW VHUYHG KLV QDtion from the start of the Vietnam War to the end of the Cold War. Along the way Harold was awarded the Legion of Merit/Meritorious Service Medal/Meritorious Unit Commendation/National Defense Service Medal/Armed )RUFHV ([SHGLWLRQDU\ 0HGDO 9LHWQDP *DOODQWU\ &URVV 9LHWQDP +RQRU 0HGDO DQG 1DYDO $YLDWRU ,QVLJQLD Once retired, Harold spent the next 25+ years between Liberty, ME; Vienna, Virginia; and Bluffton, SC. All three special places allowed him to be close to family DQG IULHQGV ,Q +DUROGÂśV ÂłVXQVKLQH´ ZDV WDNHQ DZD\ when his loving wife Karen passed away after a long battle with cancer. Harold started to travel the world again after meetLQJ 3HJ +DPLO RI 5HVWRQ 9$ 7RJHWKHU WKH\ WUDYHOHG WR PDQ\ SODFHV WKDW ERWK ORQJHG WR VHH 'XULQJ WULSV WR ,WDO\ *UHHFH 1RUPDQG\ )UDQFH 0H[LFR %HUPXGD $ODVND and Hawaii, they explored together and enjoyed the history, cultures, and laughter of the family and friends that often accompanied them. Peg brought so much joy and laughter into Harold’s life, and he loved her dearly. Harold will be remembered for his warm and cheery nature and his love for laughter over a good story shared with his relatives or close friends over beer. He loved spending summer days on Lake St. George in Maine, deWHUPLQHGO\ ZRUNLQJ RQ Âż[HU XSSHUV UDQJLQJ IURP FDUV WR houses. His life enriched and rewarded those who knew him as Dad, Pops, and a dear friend. Harold will be deeply, deeply missed by all of those who loved him. Harold is survived by his loving partner Peg, his three children Katherine (and Kevin) Painter of Eagle River, AK, Mike (and Darcy) Midtvedt of Vienna, VA, and David (and Libby Ruppert) Midtvedt of Sylvania, OH; grandchildren Michael Midtvedt, Chelsea Midtvedt, Kinkade Ruppert-Midtvedt, Chessica Ruppert-Midtvedt, and Hayden Painter; and his brothers Phil (and Kathleen) Midtvedt of Alexandria, MN, Denny (and Lois) Midtvedt RI *UHHQ %D\ :, DQG 'DYLG DQG 5RVLH 0LGWYHGW RI Penn Valley, CA. Harold was preceded in death by his parents Harold, Sr. and Dolores Midtvedt, wife Karen Midtvedt, and brother Raymond Midtvedt. ,QWHUPHQW DW $UOLQJWRQ 1DWLRQDO &HPHWHU\ DQG FRPmemoration at Lake St. George in Maine will be held at later dates.

mount’s Steeple Center 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. The band is little bit blues, a little bit bluegrass, a little bit rock, and a little bit kitchen sink – a style the fans have come to call “blues-grass.� This band came on the scene early in 2010 when they put together a group for a local jug band contest. The synergy between original members – Bernie King, Julie King, Matt Smith and John Kurtis Dehn – was so natural they decided to keep on making music as a permanent band. Since then, Bernie King and the Guilty Pleasures have released two albums: “Bernie King and the Guilty Pleasures� in 2012 and “Pretty Little Gal� in 2014. Also in 2014, original bassist Matt Smith retired to focus on his photography and the band welcomed bassist Bradley Smith. In 2014, the band dominated ReverbNation’s bluegrass category in the No. 1 spot for many months. This domination was again repeated in both 2015 and 2016. Tickets for reserved seating on Feb. 3 are $10 and can be purchased online at rosemountarts.com or BrownPaperTickets. com, and at the box office 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Fridays. The box office accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. The Steeple Center is located in Rosemount at 14375 S. Robert Trail. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Jeanne Schwartz, programming chair, at 612272-0997.

Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Keynote speaker is Minnesota author Lorna Landvik. The festival includes 18 writing and publishing workshops. Preregistration is required. A total of 70 local and regional authors are participating in the free book fair. More information is at rosemountwritersfestival. com.

Treble choir festival The Minnesota Valley Women’s Chorale will host the second annual

Treble Choir Festival 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Eastview High School Performing Arts Center, 6200 140th St. W., Apple Valley. Three choirs from ISD 196 schools will participate: Ragazze Cantati from Apple Valley High School, directed by Amy Jo Cherner; Elektra from Eastview High School, directed by Kari Douma; and Bel Canto from Eagan High School, directed by Jim Cox. Each choir will perform individually, concluding with two mass numbers joining the voices of over 230 women. A variety of music highlighting the beauty of women’s voices will be performed. The goal of the festival is to promote collaboration and learning among the choirs and to encourage lifelong singing in young women. The MVWC, directed by Judy Sagen, is a local community choir consisting of a diverse group of women of all ages, many of whom grew up or currently reside in District 196. The choir was recently voted one of the top five community choirs in Minnesota. This concert is open to the public and free to attend. Donations will be accepted at the end of the concert, with proceeds funding college scholarships for high school students.

Chameleon produces ‘Picasso’ The Chameleon Theatre Circle, Apple Valley, presents “Picasso at the Lapin Agile� Feb. 9-25 at the Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul. From the mind of Steve Martin comes a hilarious, if improbable, meeting of the minds. Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein engage in intellectual warfare in a rundown bar in Paris at the dawn of a new century. Each is on the cusp of world-changing revelations and as the wine flows so flows the absurdity and profundity. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9-10, 12, 15-17, 22-24 and 2 p.m. Feb. 11, 18 and 25. Monday, Feb. 12, is Industry Night, featuring pay-what-you-can pricing at the door and a discussion with the cast and crew following the performance. Thursdays are buy one ticket, get one free. Tickets are $25 adults, $22 students and seniors. A group rate is available. Tickets are available online at brownpapertickets. org.

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James Edwin Baillet (Sept. 18, 1926 - Jan. 27, 2018) James E. Baillet, age 91, of Apple Valley, passed away on January 27, 2018, surrounded by his family. Jim proudly served in the US Air Force. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Pauline; daughter, Paula Susan Baillet, sisters, Gloria (John) Michael and Adelaide (Frank) Magee. Survived by his children, Jim (Lisa), Gerry (Kelly) and Mary (Ronald) Minucci; 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, also by other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was 11 AM Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 East County Road 42, Burnsville, MN, with visitation from 5-8 PM Monday (1/29) at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley, MN (952-432-2001), also 1 hr. prior to Mass at church. Interment, Pleasant View Cemetery, Burnsville. Condolences: www.whitefuneralhomes White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001

Hoffman/Long Michael and Tamara Hoffman, and Jeffrey and Catherina Long of Apple Valley, MN, are pleased to announce the wedding of their children, Emily Rae Hoffman Long and Jeffrey Hulford Long, Jr. Despite attending Apple Valley Senior High School together in 2002, the couple didn’t start dating until they reconnected in New York City in 2009. Emily is a copywriter at Schafer Condon Carter, an advertising agency in Chicago’s West Loop. She graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 2010 with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in English Literature. Jeff is a software developer at Braintree, a service of PayPal. He received a B.A. in Print Journalism and a minor in Web Technologies and Applications in 2009 from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. They live in Chicago’s River West neighborhood with their dog Penny, and were married on October 14, 2017 at the Adler Planetarium overlooking Lake Michigan.

Exhibit opens in Eagan An exhibit opening for “American Conversations: Looking Forward,� showcasing the work of artists in Women’s Art Resources of Minnesota (WARM), will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Art Works Eagan, 3795 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. WARM is an organization that empowers and supports all feminist artists by honoring the legacy of the past and by building a viable future. There will be music and spoken word performances, a chance to meet the artists, and light refreshments will be served. The exhibit runs through March 24. For more information, visit artworkseagan.org or call 651-330-4242.

Worldrenowned performing artists World-renowned tap dance professionals Dianne “Lady Diâ€? Walker, Jason Samuels Smith and Guillem Alonso are among the artists performing in “Hearing Mother Earth,â€? Heartbeat’s 20th anniversary celebration performance at Eastview High School on Feb. 11 with shows at 1 and 5 p.m. Walker is a stage and film veteran having appeared in “Black and Blueâ€? (Paris and NYC productions), the movie “Tap,â€? PBS special “Great Performances: Tap Dance in America,â€? and the documentaries “Honi Coles, the Class Act of Tapâ€? and “Songs Unwritten ‌ Leon Collins.â€? In addition to teaching master tap classes around the world, she also teaches at Harvard, Williams College, the University of Michigan, UCLA, Bates and Wesleyan. Samuels Smith is the recipient of an Emmy Award for choreography, Dance Magazine Award and American Choreography Award. His film and television credits include “Black Nativity,â€? “Psych,â€? “Secret Talents of the Stars,â€? “So You Think You Can Dance,â€? “Dancing with the Stars,â€? and more. Samuels Smith’s stage credits include “Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funkâ€? and “Imagine Tap.â€? He tours and teaches worldwide. Alonso is a noted tap professional in Spain, touring and teaching around the world and is one of only a few artists that perform the sand dance. Alonso’s European stage credits include “Yuletide Celebration,â€? “Keatoniana,â€? “New Orleans Jazz & Tap,â€? “Sax Tapâ€? and more. In the U.S., Alonso was a member of the American Tap Dance Orchestra and Manhattan Tap. Also in the show is Vox Medusa, which is based out of Heartbeat and is the recipient of two MN Fringe Festival’s Audience Choice Awards and grants from the University of St. Catherine’s “Women of Substance Series,â€? Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and Falaki Art Gallery (Cairo, Egypt). Kristin Freya, Vox Medusa’s founder/director, has won acclaim for her works “Labyrinth,â€? “Casting Shadows,â€? “Runeâ€? and “MEDUSA.â€? The company has performed in London, Barcelona and Tokyo. For tickets to “Hearing Mother Earth,â€? call 952432-7833.

cated for many years in the Finch building, one of the earliest pharmacies, built in 1880. The presentation will include photos of some of the other locations inhabited by this family-owned business over its lifetime. The program is sponsored by Friends of LeDuc and Historic Hastings. It is free and open to the public. A business meeting will follow the program. Friends of LeDuc and Historic Hastings fills two roles. In addition to providing support to LeDuc Historic Estate, members preserve and interpret the history of Hastings through programs and tours. The group holds six meetings a year, half at the LeDuc house and the rest at various Hastings locations. It is a community organization with a nonprofit status. Contact csmith@hastingsmn. gov for more information about the organization. The LeDuc house is owned by the city of Hastings and operated by Dakota County Historical Society. It is located at 1129 Vermillion Street. Parking is located at the rear of the building.

Valentine’s Day Tea The Dakota County Historical Society will host a Valentine’s Day Tea on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the LeDuc Historic Estate 3:30-5:30 p.m. Admission to the event is $40 per person, or $35 for members of the Dakota County Historical Society. People can celebrate this holiday by having a three-course meal in the parlor or dining room of the LeDuc house. Food will be paired with a variety of teas. Throughout the event, reenactors will treat visitors to readings of the many letters written between William and Mary LeDuc. In addition to his love for writing letters, William also wrote music for his wife, which some of the reenactors will also help recreate. Registration is limited, so contact the LeDuc Estate at 651-438-8480 to reserve a spot. For more information, or to reserve online, visit www.dakotahistory.org. The LeDuc Historic Estate is located at 1629 Vermillion St. in Hastings.

Historical society to host game night

The Dakota County Historical Society will host “How Indy Got It Wrong: An Archaeology Game Night� on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the LeDuc Historic Estate 6 -8 p.m. Admission is free and mini Indy’s (ages 8-plus) are welcome to attend with an adult. “This fun event will not actually feature Indiana Jones, but will provide variety of popular games to help educate the role of archaeologists� said DCHS executive director Matt Carter. “It will feature trivia-style games and other games such as Jenga to help get inside the brain of an archaeologist. Visitors will learn about the persistent questions related to ethics, methods, and artifacts they face.� The event is funded by a Legacy Grant, a partnership of the Dakota County Historical Society, Scott County Historical Society, Anoka County Historical Society, and Blondo Consulting. The LeDuc Historic Estate is located at 1629 Vermillion St. in Hastings. Talk about Eddy For more information, call 651-438-8480 or visit Drug Store Donald Eddy will share www.dakotahistory.org. the history of his family’s business in downtown Theater seeks Hastings 7 p.m. Tuesday, choreographer Feb. 13, at the LeDuc The Prior Lake Players house in Hastings. are seeking a choreograEddy Drug Store, started by Donald Eddy’s pher for their production father, Kenneth, in 1929, of “Annie.� For more inwas the last of many formation, visit plplayers. pharmacy businesses on org or contact Mike WartSecond Street. It was lo- man at wartz@mchsi.com.

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Thisweekend Monroe Crossing performs at Steeple Center Bluegrass and gospel quintet Monroe Crossing performs 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Rosemount’s Steeple Center. Named in honor of Bill Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass,� Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals. The band’s tight harmonies, sharp arrangements and on-stage presence make it a favorite with audiences. Based in the Twin Cities, Monroe Crossing is made up of five musicians. Band members are Derek Johnson – guitar and lead vocals; Lisa Fuglie – fiddle, mandolin, guitar and lead vocals; Matt Thompson – mandolin, fiddle and harmony vocals; Mark Anderson – bass and bass vocals; and David Robinson – banjo, dobro, harmonica and harmony vocals. Monroe Crossing was awarded “Bluegrass Album of the Year� by the Minnesota Music Academy in 2003 and was in-

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Monroe Crossing performs 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Rosemount’s Steeple Center. ducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2007. The band has two new albums, “Mortals & Angels: A Bluegrass Te Deum,� and “Monroe Crossing Plays Classic Country,� where the band performs its own renditions of songs form artists George Jones, Hank

Williams, Ray Price, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash. Tickets are $25 with a discount for members of the Rosemount Area Arts Council. Tickets can be purchased online at rosemountarts.com or BrownPaperTickets.com, or at the box office 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Fridays. The box of-

fice accepts cash, checks and credit cards. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The Steeple Center is located in Rosemount at 14375 S. Robert Trail. For information, contact Jeanne Schwartz, programming chair, at 612272-0997.

Monday, Feb. 5 Open house on the Dakota County Comprehensive Plan 2040, 5-7 p.m., Dakota Lodge at Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Information: www. hkgi.com/projects/DakotaCoCompPlan.

a.m. to 1 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Oasis Room. Information: https://www.cityofeagan.com/ marketfest. Citizens’ Climate Lobby, 10:30 a.m., Farmington Library, 508 Third St., Farmington. Carbon Fee and Dividend, an economically viable, win-win climate solution, will be discussed. All are welcome. Information: Veda Kanitz at vmkanitz@gmail.com or https://citizensclimatelobby. org. Loving Effectively, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thrive Therapy, 190 River Ridge Circle S., Suite 208, Burnsville. A workshop of self-discovery and connection to those we love through the use of Gary Chapman’s book, “The

Burns Night Scotch Tasting

Genealogy research

The Dakota County Historical Society will host a Burns Night Scotch Tasting on Friday, Feb. 9, at the LeDuc Historic Estate 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is $45 per person, or $40 for members of the Dakota County Historical Society. Robert Burns is a widely celebrated figure in Scotland and in the Scottish culture. Burns Night is a celebration of Scottish culture and Burns’ poetry served with five choice single malt Scotch whiskies and food. Bagpipes and live music will be performed by Dunquin. Registration is limited, so contact the LeDuc Estate at 651-438-8480 to reserve a spot. For more information, or to reserve online, visit www.dakotahistory.org. The LeDuc Historic Estate at 1629 Vermillion St. in Hastings. DCHS memberships range from $25 to $60 for individuals and households. Corporate memberships are available, starting at $100.

The Dakota County Historical Society will host a genealogy research presentation called “How I Broke My Brick Wall� by Cathi Weber on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Lawshe Memorial Museum, 130 Third Ave. N. in South St Paul. Admission to the presentation is free. Weber will present a case study of how she analyzed a number of records to finally piece together the puzzle of her elusive grandfather. Her experience will interest beginning genealogists, as well as seasoned researchers. Weber is the president of the Anoka County Genealogical Society and chair of the Education Committee of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. She has been researching family history for more than 35 years. She started Northstar Genealogy to teach classes and help others with their research. For more information call 651-552-7548 or visit www.dakotahistory.org.

family calendar To submit items for the Saturday, Feb. 3 Family Calendar, email: Kids ’n Kinship mentor indarcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. formation session, 10-11 a.m., Merchants Bank, 14990 Glazier Friday, Feb. 2 Ave., Apple Valley. Learn about Family Snowshoeing with the mentor program for children Hot Cocoa, ages 4 and older, and teens. RSVP at rykinship@ 4-5:30 p.m., Cleary Lake Re- aol.com or 651-686-0990. Inforgional Park, Prior Lake. Equip- mation: kidsnkinship.org. ment provided. If no snow, participants will hike. Reservations Sunday, Feb. 4 required at 763-559-6700. Cost: Pancake breakfast by the $6. Farmington Knights of ColumForever Wild Family Friday: bus, 9 a.m. to noon, Church of Sledding Party, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Ave., Farmington. Pancakes, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Bring French toast, sausage links and your sled for a fun party on our scrambled eggs served along lit sledding hill. All ages. Free. with coffee, juice and water. Registration required at www. Goodwill offerings accepted. co.dakota.mn.us/parks. Proceeds to local charitable efforts.

Wednesday, Feb. 7 Dementia Friends presentation, 11 a.m., Highview Hills, 20150 Highview Ave., Lakeville. Free. Open to all to help Lakeville become more dementiafriendly. Information: Jess Luce at Dakota County Public Health at 651-554-6104. Saturday, Feb. 10 Eagan Market Fest, 10

theater and arts calendar To submit items for the 20965 Holyoke Ave. InformaArts Calendar, email: tion: 952-985-4640. darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Photos by Rusty Fifield and watercolor pieces by Dan Auditions Wiemer are on display through The Prior Lake Players will March in the Steeple Center hold auditions for “Annie� Feb. gallery, 14375 S. Robert Trail, 5 and 7 at Twin Oaks Middle Rosemount. Information: roseSchool, 15860 Fish Point Road mountarts.com. S.E., Prior Lake. Child auditions: 6-8 p.m. Adult auditions: Music 8-10 p.m. Details: plplayers. Dave and Ted (from org/performances/spring-musi- Deuces Wild) present What cal-2018/. a Wonderful World, 2 p.m. Eagan Theater Company Friday, Feb. 2, Lakeville Area will hold auditions for its late- Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke March 2018 show “If the Good Ave. Tickets: $22, $18 balcony. Lord’s Willing and the Creek Information: 952-984-4640 or Don’t Rise� 5:30-8 p.m. Thurs- LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. day, Feb. 8, at Rasmussen Deuces Wild Dueling PiaCollege, 3500 Federal Drive, nos, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. Eagan. More information is at 2, Lakeville Area Arts Center, minnesotaplaylist.com or call 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets: Mike Obermueller, 651-331- $29, $25 balcony. Informa1125. tion: 952-984-4640 or LakevilExpressions Community leAreaArtsCenter.com. Theater will hold auditions for Eagan drumline home “Anne of Green Gables� 6-8 show, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, p.m. Feb. 20-21 at the Lakev- Eagan High School gym. Conille Area Arts Center, 20965 cessions and ear plugs will be Holyoke Ave. Bring a headshot available. Information: minneor current photo and your cal- sotapercussionassociation.org, endar. Information: minnesota- click on “Events.� playlist.com. Bernie King and the Guilty Pleasures, bluegrass, 7 p.m. Books Saturday, Feb. 3, Steeple CenMeet the Author: Tim Mc- ter, 14375 S. Robert Trail, RoseDonnell, 6:30 p.m. Monday, mount. Tickets: $10 general Feb. 5, Robert Trail Library, admission, $8 RAAC members. 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rose- Information: rosemountarts. mount. McDonnell will discuss com. his memoir “The Whole ForEVHS jazz showcase, 7 est for a Backyard: A Gunflint p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, Eastview Trail Wilderness Memoir� about High School. Information: 952growing up near the Boundary 431-8900. Waters, Grand Marais, and the FHS winter jazz concert, 7 Gunflint Trail. Presented by the p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, FarmingFriends of Robert Trail Library. ton High School. Information: Information: 651-480-1200. 651-252-2501. LSHS jazz band/Encore, Events 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, Lakeville Apple Valley Mid-Win- South High School. Informater Fest, Saturday, Feb. tion: 952-232-3300. 3. Information: https:// Monroe Crossing, bluew w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / grass and gospel, 7 p.m. Satevents/178266222775058/. urday, Feb. 10, Steeple Center, “The Price is Right Live,� 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rose8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9; 4 and 8 mount. Tickets: $25 general adp.m. Saturday, Feb. 10; 4 p.m. mission, $20 RAAC members. Sunday, Feb. 11, Mystic Lake, Sponsored by Rosemount Prior Lake. Tickets: $20 and Area Arts Council. Information: $30. Information: 952-496- Jeanne Schwartz, 612-2726563 or mysticlake.com. 0997. Frozen Apple Concert SeExhibits ries – Patty Peterson pres“Mirror of the Soul,� an ex- ents Jazz Women All Stars, hibit by Tamara Geddes, runs 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, through Feb. 14 at Ames Cen- Valleywood Golf Course, 4851 ter gallery, 12600 Nicollet Ave., McAndrews Road, Apple ValBurnsville. Information: 952- ley. Free, but room capacity is 895-4685. limited. Sponsored by the ApA photography exhibit ple Valley Arts Foundation. by Jon Hedin is on display Colton Peltier and Choirs, through Feb. 23 in the gallery at presented by the Dakota Valley the Lakeville Area Arts Center, Symphony and Chorus, 3 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 11, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors 60-plus, $5 students at the box office, 952-895-4680 and ticketmaster.com. From the Heart, quartet with Apple Valley residents Martha Mathewson, piano, and Dana Mathewson, woodwinds, along with Melissa O’Neill, soprano, and Tom Witry, baritone, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, Hastings Arts Center, 216 Fourth St. E., Hastings. Tickets: $15 at www.hastingsartscenter.org or $20 at the door. Theater “Triple Espressoâ€? runs through Feb. 15 at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $41-$48 at the box office, Ticketmaster.com and 800-982-2787. “Arts Lab,â€? presented by Rosemount High School, 7 p.m. Feb. 2-3. Tickets: $7 adults and $5 students and seniors. Information: district196.org/rhs/theatrearts or 651-423-7501. VISTA Full Circle Show: “You Are Here ‌ a journey of discovery,â€? 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2-3 and 2 p.m. Feb. 5, DeSales Auditorium, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Information: 651-6831700. “30 Years of Class Acts: It Took Us This Long to Get This Good,â€? presented by District 191 staff, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-10, and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 10, Burnsville High School. Tickets: $7. Information: 952-707-2100. Workshops/classes/other Rosemount Second Act Players classes starting in February: Acting 101 and 102, Standup Comedy, Improv Theater, Play Writing, Stage Management, Creative Writing and more. For a full class list, descriptions, dates and times, go to secondactplayers.com. Second Act Players is a 50 and over theater group for people of all levels, formed to learn, make friends and have fun both on stage and behind the scenes. Intro to Square Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 6-27, Good Shepherd Church school gymnasium, 151 County Road 42 E., Burnsville. Singles, couples, families welcome. Partners provided. No experience required. Ages 8-98. Casual attire. Cost: $4 each. Information: ComeSquareDance.com or 612-759-9235. Goswami Yoga classes:

Yoga Aromatherapy, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 8, drop in for $12, Diamondhead Education Center, Burnsville; Partner Yoga at Angry Inch, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, $15. Information: www.goswamiyoga. com. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.preci sionandflowpilates.com. Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www.christinetier ney.com, 612-210-3377. Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732. 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. 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, 952-2558545 or jjloch@charter.net. SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651688-0365. Dakota Speakers Toastmasters meets 6-7 p.m. Mondays at Apple Valley Ecumen Seasons Learning Center. Information: http://dakota.toast mastersclubs.org/.

Five Love Languages.� Cost: Blood drives $10. Information/registration: The American Red Cross https://thrivetherapymn.com/ will hold the following blood workshops/. drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red Ongoing crossblood.org to make an apEagan parkrun, a free pointment or for more informaweekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. tion. Saturdays at Thomas Lake • Feb. 2, 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a W. County Road 42, Burnsville. time recorded and stored on• Feb. 6, 1-7 p.m., Berean line, register at www.parkrun. Baptist Church, 309 E. County us/register and bring your bar- Road 42, Burnsville. code with you. Information: • Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 www.parkrun.us/eagan. p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Emotions Anonymous, Church, 10970 185th St. W., 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at South- Lakeville. Cross Community Church, • Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1800 E. County Road 42 (at HOM Furniture, 17055 Kenyon Summit Oak Drive), Apple Val- Ave., Lakeville. ley. EA is a 12-step program for • Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 those seeking emotional health. p.m., Roundbank, 3380 VermilAll are welcome. Information: lion River Trail, Farmington. http://www.emotionsanony• Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 mous.org/out-of-the-darkness- p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – walks. By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Recovery International, 3 Road, Eagan. p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother • Feb. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Kowalski’s Market, 1646 Diffley Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park Road, Eagan. in lower lot. Self-help group • Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for depression, anxiety, fears, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott panic attacks, anger and more. Road, Eagan. Information: Rita at 952-890• Feb. 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 7623 or www.recoveryinterna- Eagan Community Center, 1501 tional.org. Central Parkway, Eagan. Al-Anon Finding Hope • Feb. 12, 12-6 p.m., Qdoba, Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 1298 Promenade Place, Eagan. a.m. Saturdays at Mary, MothMemorial Blood Centers will er of the Church, 3333 Cliff hold the following blood drive. Road, Burnsville. Troubled by Call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1-888someone’s drinking? Al-Anon 448-3253) or visit mbc.org to can help. More information: al- make an appointment or for anon-alateen-msp.org. more information. OCD Support Group, 11 • Feb. 8, 2:30-6 p.m., Life a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and Time Fitness, 1565 Thomas fourth Saturday of the month at Center Drive, Eagan. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville. Information: Susan Zehr at 952210-5644.

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District 191 administrative changes announced for next school year Several leadership changes will take place at schools in BurnsvilleEagan-Savage School District 191 on July 1, the first day of the 2018-19 school year. The retirement of Principal Janice Porter at Burnsville Alternative High School opened up new opportunities for district leaders, including principals, associate prin-

cipals and deans. “This is a window for multiple leadership changes in the district that meet the combination of leaders’ strengths and goals, and the current needs of buildings and programs,� Superintendent Cindy Amoroso said. “Building and program leadership needs have also changed along with all the changes that have been occurring

with Vision One91, our work to redesign the district to meet the needs of today’s learners.� Amoroso said that openings were posted internally because there are talented leaders within the district who are good matches for open positions. “We’re confident that new teams will be formed that will help each school com-

munity grow and meet the needs of our students,� she said. Upcoming leadership changes are: Burnsville Alternative High School: Kelly Ronn will become the principal. Burnsville High School: Cherie Braspenick will become an associate principal. Sarah Noble will become an associate principal.

Eagle Ridge Middle School: Barbara Borer will become the associate principal. Metcalf Middle School: Shannon McParland will become the principal. Akram Osman will become the associate principal. Nicollet Middle School: Angie Pohl will become the principal. Bill Heim will become the associate

principal. Marion W. Savage Elementary: Renee Brandner will become the principal. Rahn Elementary School: Brad Robb will become the principal. Sioux Trail Elementary: Rachel Hughes will become the principal. Vista View Elementary: Jeff Nepsund will become the principal.

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by Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191. P o r t e r taught science at Metcalf and Nicollet junior highs before becoming BHS dean of students in 1998. “It wasn’t so much discipline,� she said of that assignment. “I was talking about the importance of school, what (students) really want to do with their lives, how to make a difference in their lives and why they couldn’t do it with what they were doing.� She taught summer school at the alternative school before joining as an administrator. Porter mixes high expectations for her students with caring

and compassion, District 191 Superintendent Cindy Amoroso said in an email. “It is a joy to listen to her share the successes, large and small, of her students. Her pride and excitement just radiates as she celebrates their accomplishments,� said Amoroso, adding that Porter’s “growth mindset� is a “model for her peers.� Burnsville Alternative High School is an option for students 10th grade and older who have dropped out of their previous school setting. Current enrollment is 175, Porter said, and there’s always a waiting list.

“You think you have to be specially trained in the alternative setting, but you don’t,� she said. “It’s just what comes from your heart.� Over time the school has become “more learner-centered, more focused on the student,� Porter said. “I’ve been around since outcome-based education, so I’ve been around a long time. We are looking at becoming more standards-based and more demonstration of learning, mastery of learning, showing your learning, as opposed to how we used to do it.� Porter said she’s worked

for years to try to improve the school’s image in the community. “You’d be surprised how many students are here, not because of teen pregnancy, not because of anything other than sometimes, they’re not able to organize and get themselves in line to be able to take seven classes every day and do their work,� Porter said. “And they start getting behind. And then they start to get overwhelmed. And they start losing credits. The majority of our kids are here just for that reason — organizational skills.� Porter, the chair of

Christian education at her longtime church, Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in south Minneapolis, said God will steer her next chapter. She and her husband, Phillip, who have two sons and a daughter, are family educators and authors. “I’ve had a really wonderful career,� she said. “It’s just that the season of my life has changed.�

The upside surprise came on total operating revenue of $1.95 million. Last year’s performance built on momentum from 2016, when officials were pleased to pare the annual loss to $32,440 compared with a forecasted $98,166. The center, which rents its facilities to performers and also has an “angel fund� to buy shows, has for years been steadying itself after a shaky beginning. The first year’s operating loss was $547,854. “As we’ve been getting better and better, that operational deficit’s been dropping at a slow pace,� Luther said. “We’re getting better at what we’re doing. We’re generating more revenue. As we look to the future, this is where we feel we can be, and we want to be there.�

At midyear, though, Luther had little expectation that operations would break even by year’s end. Performance to date was trending behind 2016, forcing a staff layoff, he said. The layoff and consolidation of positions reduced the VenuWorksemployed staff from nine full-time positions to seven. “But we ended up being very successful in our programming, really starting in September through the end of the year,� Luther said. “That’s what really made the turn for us.� The center outperformed in the fourth quarter, particularly November and December, Luther said. The quarter is typically strong for most venues because of holiday events, he said.

Event profits grew by more than $124,000 over 2016, and food and beverage profits grew by $32,000, according to a year-end report. A new concession stand installed in late 2016 proved valuable during its first full year of use. “The concession stand and our new point-of-sale system really enabled us to serve customers faster,� Luther said. “The line’s long, but you get through it fast because we move quickly. That helps us.� The stand can function as a bar or a mini-cafe offering made-to-order food items. Those are especially popular during the regional dance competitions that have become staples on the center’s calendar, Luther said. “We make some of the

best turkey club paninis you’ll ever have,� he said. Last year the center lost a staple tenant of the black box theater, Chameleon Theatre Circle, which objected to terms in its annual contract, including Luther’s decision to not stage a play with the word “mulatto� in the title unless it was removed. Luther said at the time he didn’t want a term some might find offensive on the center’s marquee and in Ames Center promotional materials. The City Council has backed his discretion in such cases. “It was definitely disappointing to lose them,� Luther said. “That was not our intent. What we have found, though, since they’ve left and we’ve had availability within the black box, is we’ve had a

new demand for it.� An example is “Triple Espresso,� a popular three-man comedy that booked the black box for 81 shows from mid-November to mid-February. Total 2017 attendance was 173,687, a 5 percent drop from 2016’s 183,989. The drop is partly explained by lower registration numbers for some of the dance competitions, Luther said. Sellout shows in 2017 were Tommy Emmanuel and David Grisman, “Charlie Brown Christmas,� Louie Anderson, “A Minnesota Nutcracker� by Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota and “Andy and Bing Christmas.�

“My dad actually learned to read after I was in college,� Porter said. “He had us so fooled. But he really wanted his kids, and my mom did also, to do better than what they did.� Porter came to Minnesota in 1981 after earning her master’s degree at Jackson State University, a historically black college in Mississippi. She taught science in Minneapolis Public Schools and was director of the district’s first charter school, Cedar Riverside Community School, before being hired in 1998

CENTER, from 1A said it would always lose money, I’m happy to say on that particular point we’ve been proven wrong,� said City Council Member Dan Gustafson, who was on the council that built the $20 million building, whose major funding was $16.5 million in general obligation bonds being repaid over 20 years. “These houses don’t usually make money. We’re kind of beating the odds there,� said Gustafson, the council’s liaison to the center’s citizen advisory commission. Last year’s budget forecast a $94,784 operating loss for the center, which has a 1,014-seat main theater, 150-seat black box theater, meeting and event space and an art gallery.

Contact John Gessner at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or 952-846-2031.

Contact John Gessner at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com or 952-846-2031.

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