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Panther volleyball wins state Ol’ Blue Eyes in Burnsville The golden age of Las Vegas is coming to the Burnsville Performing Arts Center with “Salute to the Rat Pack” on Nov. 18. Page 10A

OPINION Cooperation encouraged DFL-controlled Legislature and Gov. Mark Dayton need to work with Republicans to solve state’s ills. Page 4A

SPORTS

Lakeville North football team gets some revenge against Prior Lake. Page 13A

Republicans are asking: What happened? Election Day losses included the Legislature, amendments

by T.W. Budig Republicans expressed a certain mystification over the thumping they took on Election Day. “Nobody saw it coming,” said Rep. Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, a 14-year veteran of the House, of Republicans losing the Legislature, a congressman and two amendments. “I was surprised,” said Jeff Johnson, Minnesota Republican National committeeman and Hennepin County commissioner. “Honestly, I don’t know (what happened).” What happened, for sure, was Republicans had a bad night. After languishing for

some 40 years under a Democratic majority in the Senate, Senate Republicans two years ago seized control in the Republicanwave election and spoke of a new era. But the era was more of an interlude. Republican Senate election “losses” included Ted Daley in District 51 (Burnsville and Eagan) and Chris Gerlach in District 57 (Apple Valley, Rosemount and a portion of Lakeville), who resigned from the Senate earlier this year. The District 57 seat was won by former Rosemount High School Principal Greg Clausen, who is the first DFL senator in Apple Valley-Rosemount since

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includes Diane Anderson (District 51A), Doug Wardlow (District 51B) and a House seat created by redistricting that was won by DFLer Will Morgan, a past state representative from Burnsville. “I don’t think it was a lack of work ethic,” Johnson said. “Our candidates didn’t leave anything out there. And it wasn’t a lack of enthusiasm.” Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer, R-Big Lake, points to the presidential race as a source of loss of Republican steam. “This time the October surprise was a hurricane,” Kiffmeyer said, blaming Hurricane Sandy for sapping the momentum of

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Kiffmeyer, who carried the photo ID amendment in the House, believes in regard to the failed amendments, photo ID and the marriage amendment, it wasn’t the case of doing one amendment when they should have done the other. “I don’t think it would have made any difference at all,” Kiffmeyer said. Abeler views several things revolving around the amendments that could have added to Republican misfortunes. For one thing, the marriage amendment invigorated college students in See ASKING, 19A

Newly re-elected District 194 board member finds a more hopeful community

Lakeville Police Department raises money for men’s health during ‘Movember’ An Australian-bred campaign to increase awareness of men’s health issues has come to Lakeville’s Police Department. “Movember” is a play on “mo,” Australian slang for “mustache” and the month chosen to celebrate the initiative. Men build awareness by growing mustaches and raising money to fund efforts to mitigate cancer and other men’s health issues. It all started when Jim Dronen, a Lakeville officer, brought the idea to Police Chief Tom Vonhof. It was personal for Dronen. His father was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September, and his father-in-law was diagnosed with esophageal and liver cancer in March. “You’d be hard-pressed to find someone not affected,” Dronen said. “One of our (police reserve officers), he said both his father and grandfather passed away in their 60s due to cancer.”

Amendment 1 local results

Knockin’ on the electorate’s door

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Farmington officials heard unwelcome news during recent on-site business visits: Other cities are aggressively working to woo away some Farmington businesses. “We were surprised,” said Economic Development Authority Member Jeri Jolley. “We heard other cities were calling them every six months to see how they are doing and if they are looking to make changes.” Elected officials and economic development staff from other cities have also personally visited Farmington businesses, inviting owners to move. The news angered Farmington Mayor Todd Larson, who has made economic development his top priority. “You could see steam coming out of his ears,” Farmington Business Association See BUSINESSES, 19A

Awareness by mustache Panthers move on to semis

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Lakeville North volleyball players celebrate after winning the Class AAA state title Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The girls defeated Eden Prairie 3-1 in a rematch of last year’s state final. This is the second state title for the Panthers in three years. To read more about their experience, turn to Sports on Page 13A.

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Lakeville Police Officer James Dronen introduced the Movember campaign to the police department. The movement is designed to raise awareness about men’s health issues, along with raising money to support cancer research. This is the first year the police department is participating. Almost 30 people volunteered to grow mustaches (or shave off existing facial hair and start over) to raise money. Vonhof, himself known for his prominent mustache, said he was pleased to allow his department to participate. “It’s a great cause,” he said. Dronen said he expects to see a number of different mustache types. “One person is planning on looking like General See MUSTACHE, 8A

Lakeville School Board Member Bob Erickson was out getting exercise this fall. He and his campaign committee (and sometimes just Erickson) knocked on 3,000 doors around the district, including areas in Burnsville, Lakeville and the townships. He was invited into more than 100 different homes for discussions. As an incumbent, achieving name-recognition with the electorate was less of a concern, though it is good due diligence when a race has a cadre of quality candidates. What Erickson wanted to achieve was something that he could bring back to the school board: Confirmation of the community’s thoughts and feelings about the district. “One of my primary goals in doing my campaign was to validate survey results that we received as part of our engagement process,” he said. “I was able to measure what the prevailing attitude was about district programs and finances.”

W h e n he initially ran for office four years ago, Erickson walked the same path. Bob He visited Erickson empty-nesters and young families; big houses and mobile homes were also on his itinerary. He also walked neighborhoods in Eureka and New Market townships. What he saw, Erickson said, was progress. In one part of Elko New Market he visited, the number of vacant homes was half that it was in 2008, he said. He saw new houses under construction in all of the communities ISD 194 serves. “In the field,” Erickson said, “I was encouraged by how (the new housing) will positively affect future enrollment.” District officials have projected a steady decline in enrollment for the next five years. A smaller student body means reduced funding from the state. People seemed more willing to help out the district, too. In 2010, vot-

ers approved a renewal of an existing $236 per pupil operating levy, but turned down two other questions: one that would have added $512 per pupil in extra funding and another that would have provided about $900,000 to replace computer equipment. A 2012 survey conducted by Springsted revealed that a majority of voters, after experiencing the draconian effects of more than $15 million in budget adjustments, would be willing to vote yes on an operating levy referendum – within reason. The survey results indicated that 60 percent of the public would support a modest operating levy, about an increase of $168 in property taxes a year for a home worth $230,000. This amounts to about $300 more per pupil in funding. That is below the $525 per pupil funding the district would need to maintain status quo, said Superintendent Lisa Snyder in August, but it would make cuts less intrusive. With the district facing See ELECTORATE, 8A

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Tornadoes touch down in Burnsville, Eagan Saturday night storms leave behind some downed trees, power lines by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK

One Burnsville resident was relaxing in her hot tub Saturday night enjoying the night sky when, for no real reason, she and her husband Duane decided to go inside and go to bed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Within five minutes, it hit,â&#x20AC;? Candance Stancher said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then we heard a rumble, trees flying everywhere, felt like the air sucked out of the house.â&#x20AC;? Her house was struck at about 11 p.m. Saturday night by an unseasonable tornado that knocked down trees and power lines and ripped the cover off her hot tub. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a brush with disaster,â&#x20AC;? she said of the storm that was not preceded by warning sirens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No lives

lost but it was truly a tornado; we are grateful.â&#x20AC;? She said the storm showed how close they were to potentially being injured since it whipped up so quickly and was not heralded by rain or any other indicator a storm was coming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an amazing wakeup call to show how vulnerable you are,â&#x20AC;? she said. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the time of year one would expect tornadoes in Dakota County, but at least two were reported at about 11 p.m. Saturday night in Burnsville and Eagan, according to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen. Stancher said it felt like her house near 16th Avenue South and Muir Lane was a vacuum with the air being

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sucked out of it. The EF0 tornadoes, the lowest on the 0-5 scale, were reported with wind speeds of 75-80 mph in Burnsville just northeast of the intersection of County Road 5 and McAndrews Road and tracked northeast to just southwest of the intersection of Burnsville Parkway and Highway 11 and in Eagan near Skyline Drive east of Highway 13 and tracked northeast to Lost Spur Golf Course just south of Interstate 494. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down with some falling on houses in both Eagan and Burnsville where otherwise there were reports of little structural damage, according to the National Weather Service report on Nov. 11. Trees reportedly were also blown down in Lakeville and Inver Grove Heights. In Burnsville, shingles were ripped off one roof, a stop sign was bent to the ground and a grill lid was blown about 200 yards near Nicollet Junior High School. Stancher said two large pine trees were blown down in the storm. She said the trees were about half of the size when they moved into the house in 1976. A couple of trees fell onto a neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, but she said it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear there was damage to the home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was all such a strange, quick happening,â&#x20AC;? she said. She said it was surreal to see the damage since so very few houses were affected one could easily see the path of the tornado. Dakota Electric reported that about 1,500 customers were without power because of the storm, but most of the power was restored by the afternoon of Nov. 11. The last November tornado recorded in Minnesota occurred Nov. 1, 2000, according to a Pioneer Press report. Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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City Meetings Monday, Nov. 19 Council Work Session, 6 p.m. City Council 7 p.m. Thursday, & Friday, Nov. 22 & 23 CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots Food for Families Collecting items Nov. 26 through Dec. 18. Toys will go to the Toys for Tots Twin Cities program. Food items will go to local food shelves. Sponsored by the Lakeville Police Dept. You may drop off new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items at: t Lakeville City Hall t Lakeville Police Department t Water Treatment Facility t Central Maintenance Facility Financial donations / checks can also be written to Toys for Tots Twin Cities. For info call 952-985-4833.

Job Opening Community Service Officer The Lakeville Police Department is accepting applications for a part-time CSO. Nonsworn position responsible for assisting with day-to-day service functions. Must be 18, attending or enrolled in a school for criminal justice or related field, possess a valid MN driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, and successfully complete a background investigation. Scheduled for 28 hrs per week - primarily nights and weekends. Starting pay is $14.83/hr. Application deadline is November 30, 2012. For more information and application go to www.lakevillemn.gov or call 952-985-4400.

Time to get ready for holiday fun! 5th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Monday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. Pioneer Plaza, Holyoke Ave. & 208th St. Entertainment featuring the Lakeville North High School Now & Then Singers. Refreshments provided by Mainstreet Coffee CafĂŠ. Sponsored by The Downtown Lakeville Business Association and the downtown building owners & businesses.

Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret Store McGuire Middle School, 21220 Holyoke Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All ages welcome

Annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 1 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Local crafters, bake sale, and thrift item sale. Lunch will be available for a nominal fee, provided by Divine Swine Catering. County Joe pizzas for $12 each. For more information, call 952-985-4622. Sponsored by the Lakeville Senior Citizens organization. One of the many crafters at the Holiday Bazaar

Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret Store is designed for children to purchase gifts for family and friends. Great gifts will be available, priced from $1 to $15. Children should come with a list of who to buy for and how much to spend on each. While parents wait in the coffee shop, volunteers assist the children with their gifts. Gifts are wrapped and brought home for the holidays!

Register by Dec. 1 for Santa programs With the holidays just around the corner, now is the time to register for some special Lakeville Parks & Recreation programs. These Santa programs will make the season extra special for your little ones!

Letter from Santa

A personal letter from Santa Claus will be coming to your child. With your input, a letter will be created just for your child. Letters will be mailed the week of Dec. 10. $5, program #5724

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Get ready for the holidays by decorating cookies for Santa. During the activities, Mrs. Claus will stop by to read a story. For ages 2 to 10. Children must be accompanied by an adult (adults free). Friday, Dec. 7. $7, program #5728, #5729 or #5730 depending on time selected: 4:30, 5:30, or 6:30 p.m.

Registration for these Santa programs MUST be received in the Parks & Recreation office by Dec. 1. Register online at lakeville-rapconnect.com, or print a form from the City website at www.lakevillemn. gov under All About Santa on the Recreation menu of the Parks & Recreation page.

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Dakota County Board balks at ‘treehouse’ estimates Whitetail Regional Park construction to begin in 2013 by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

Dakota County commissioners suffered sticker shock Nov. 13 when considering the cost of adding a “wow factor” at the county’s newest regional park, Whitetail Woods in Empire Township. Commissioners balked at the estimated $810,000 cost to build nine rustic “treehouse” cabins at the park. A restroom building and short road with parking was estimated to cost another $450,000. “Are you crazy?” Commissioner Kathleen Gaylord asked parks officials presenting plans at the board’s Nov. 13 Physical Development Committee meeting. “Little cabins in the woods without any plumbing cost $90,000 each? … I could build a house for this kind of money.” Cabin estimated costs are high because they are proposed as custom-designed for year-round use, and in-

clude insulation, heat and electricity, said Bruce Blair, Dakota County Parks facilities development manager. Custom architecture comes at a price, added Parks Department Director Steve Sullivan. He said treehouse kits used in the state parks cost about $30,000, but the cabins as proposed better met the vision outlined in the county’s master plan for the park. Most commissioners liked the cabin concept and wanted to include three of them in the park’s first development phase starting in 2013, but asked staff to return with less expensive options. In October, Dakota County commissioners approved spending $4.7 million to begin developing the park in 2013. At the meeting, commissioners recommended funding increases of $75,000 for play equipment, $25,000 for irrigation and $25,000 for planting and natural re-

and ensure the park is accessible. Harris said visitors would not come back or recommend others go if the drive there gets their car dirty. “If you expect people to come here, you gotta give them a paved road,” Harris said. Concerns were raised about the park entrance road’s location that will require the county to obtain an easement from the University of Minnesota. Sullivan said there is discussion of the university granting the county a $58,000 easement for the road. Its location will displace the Master Gardener area, Photo submitted but Sullivan said they also Dakota County’s Whitetail Woods Regional Park features a lake. need electricity and water that will become available sources. Commissioner Joe Har- township road leading to due to the county park’s development. The board also recom- ris argued for the park’s 1.5 the park as well. mended adding wood and mile entrance road to be Current plans call for a stone to steel picnic shelter paved, and encouraged the gravel road into the park Laura Adelmann is at laura. beams to translate a less in- county to talk to Empire and a paved parking lot to adelmann@ecm-inc.com or dustrial feel. Township about paving the help manage storm water facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Zoo presents Stewardship Award Scouts earn Eagle Award to two longtime supporters Jeannine Rivet and Warren Herreid II are the recipients of this year’s Stewardship Award presented by the Minnesota Zoo. The award, created in 2008 and recognizing outstanding education and conservation efforts, was presented to Rivet and Herreid Nov. 8 at the zoo’s eighth annual Director’s Dinner. “Jeannine and Warren are generous, effective and inspiring community leaders,” said Minnesota Zoo director and CEO Lee Ehmke. “As believers in the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, Jeannine and Warren have helped to enhance and expand the zoo’s education programs to reach more students and engage new communities. “Our Zoo Safari program, which sponsors elementary school field trips to the zoo, is just one example of an important program that is growing substantially from their leadership.” Rivet is executive vice president of UnitedHealth Group. Herreid is a retired

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Warren Herreid II, left, and Jeannine Rivet stand with Minnesota Zoo director and CEO Lee Ehmke after receiving the 2012 Stewardship Award at the zoo’s Director’s Dinner on Nov. 8. lieutenant colonel with the National Guard and now does angel investing for various startup companies. The couple is active with the K.A.H.R. Foundation, which was created in 2005 and supports numerous charitable organizations, including the zoo. Rivet is president of K.A.H.R., while Herreid serves as vice president and treasurer of the organization. “The Minnesota Zoo is

a precious asset,” said Rivet. “People of all ages and walks of life are served by its mission to connect people, animals and the natural world. The zoo delivers educational and inspirational experiences, important children’s programs and STEM education classes for students.” More about education and conservation efforts at the zoo is at www.mnzoo.org. —Andrew Miller

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Cole Sullivan (left), Matt Xi (center), and Alex Dahlgren (right) of Lakeville Troop 268 and Crew 268 have earned the highest advancement award in the Boy Scouts of America, the Eagle Scout Award. Sullivan is the son of Matt and Dana Sullivan. His Eagle Scout project involved making 90 field desks for three Prior Lake-Savage elementary schools to be used for outdoor learning. Xi is the son of Scott Xi and Kim Elsen. For his Eagle Scout project, he restored the outdoor learning area at Christina Huddleston Elementary School. Dahlgren is the son of Ed and Ruth Dahlgren. His Eagle Scout project was building log benches for the outdoor learning trail at Oak Hills Elementary School. A Nov. 4 Eagle Court of Honor was held at Messiah Lutheran Church in Lakeville.

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Opinion

Record number of voters send strong message to legislators A record number of Minnesota voters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, sent a strong message to their legislators – end the gridlock, compromise and do what’s best for the state, not for the political party. They had in mind those days when inability to reach a compromise on a budget shut down the state government. To make sure gridlock ends, Minnesotans gave Gov. Mark Dayton and the Democrats a clear path by giving Dayton a legislature controlled by the DFL. Minnesotans expect to see less fighting and more compromising on a balanced budget, including some revenue raisers, a reformed tax system, an equitable funding

ECM Editorial for schools, incentives for business development and assistance for the disabled and the elderly. In giving Dayton a DFL-controlled House and Senate, voters showed they have trust in his ability to work with all legislators, regardless of their political stripes and do the people’s business. This is no time for the DFL to gloat over this legislative victory. Rather, leaders of both parties and the governor must be willing to forget the rancor of the campaign and heed the voters’ concerns. To push for

a long list of liberal initiatives is not what voters said they want. They want legislation that will fix the economy, encourage businesses and provide jobs. Republican members need to understand that doing what the public wants in a civil manner trumps what their conservative and party affiliation dictates. In a campaign of unprecedented spending, Minnesotans had to wade through a barrage of campaigns ad, some of them misleading and false. They also sent a message in voting down two amendments to the Minnesota Constitution that they want a more tolerant society that includes gays who are married and

voters who would have difficulty obtaining a government-issued ID. This election was not a victory so much for the DFL as it was for the people who believe their legislators should stop fighting one another and fight for what the people say they want. It’s the DFL party’s turn in power. Failure to heed what the people want in their government could result in their losing the people’s trust and confidence two years from now. An editorial from the ECM Editorial Board. Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.

Sentencing: more than throwing the book at offenders by Edward Lynch SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK

Socrates was sentenced to drink poison and used his death sentence as his last philosophical lesson. The biblical directive of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth teaches the lesson that the punishment should fit the crime. In the United States, despite prison sentences that incarcerate a higher percentage of our population than in any other country in the world, 80 percent of respondents in a recent survey believed that criminal sentences are not harsh enough. Criminal sentencing involves more than throwing the book at and the key away from offenders. The criminal justice system in Minnesota provides a broad range of sanctions for lawbreakers. The type and severity of the sanctions imposed are determined on a case-by-case basis, and a number of factors are considered. The Constitution prohibits “excessive fines” and “cruel or unusual punishment.” Minnesota statutes recognize that sentences should be “reasonably related to the conduct and character of the convicted person.” Sentencing, like other criminal justice processes, requires balancing volume concerns, practical considerations and legal principles within the tension of an adversarial system. More than 800,000 criminal cases were filed in Minnesota courts in 2011. Almost everyone involved in the criminal justice system accepts that punishment, deterrence, public safety, restoration of harm

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Guest Columnist caused by the crime and rehabilitation are appropriate goals of any sentence, but they do not always agree which goals are most important or how to achieve them. There are no studies that indicate higher fines or more jail time reduces recidivism or deters crime. Studies do report that the most effective deterrent is prompt apprehension and speedy dispositions and that the most effective sanctions include a treatment component and cognitive skills development. Persons charged with crimes are predominately male, young and poor and are disproportionately people of color. Many offenders have mental health conditions and/or chemical dependency issues. Because the average annual cost of confining an offender in prison in Minnesota is $32,500, it has been said that prison should be reserved for people we are afraid of, and should not be used for those we are just mad at. Most criminal matters are resolved through plea agreements that often include recommended sentences. Plea agreements are an appropriate - and necessary - factor in a criminal justice system because of the

high volume of cases, the difficulty of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and the need to concentrate scarce resources on the most serious offenders and offenses. In Minnesota, sentences for felony-level offenses (the most serious type of crime) are influenced by sentencing guidelines established by the Legislature. The sentencing guidelines were developed by criminal justice professionals to promote more uniform and proportional sentences. The guidelines recommend sentences based upon the seriousness of the offense and whether the offender has a history of criminal activity. The guidelines recommend which offenders should go to prison and for how long, and which offenders should be placed on probation. Judges must follow the guideline sentences or explain why they did not. Ultimately, most offenders are placed on probation and supervised by probation officers. Conditions of probation may include up to one year in jail, home confinement with electronic monitoring, community work service, payment of a fine, payment of restitution, random drug and alcohol testing, chemical dependency or mental health treatment and cognitive skills development. The nature of the offense involved as well as the offender’s financial and family circumstances, criminal history and the offender’s mental, emotional, physical and psychological health affect sentencing decisions. The impact of the crime on the victim and the community are also considered. Because of the varied circumstances of offenders and the effect of plea negotia-

tions, comparisons of sentences imposed by judges are not particularly useful or instructive. Recently a 38-year-old man stood in front of me for sentencing. His wife and two young sons sat in the courtroom. He pled guilty to a felony DWI and, pursuant to a plea agreement, faced 57 months in prison, the minimum time recommended by the sentencing guidelines. He had a history of depression and most of his prior offenses involved drugs and alcohol. He was represented by a public defender because of his poverty. He wiped tears from his eyes as I sentenced him to prison and as he was led from the courtroom in handcuffs, his wife and sons, who will almost certainly sink deeper into poverty because of my sentence, silently wept. With credit for good behavior, he will serve 38 months in prison at a cost to taxpayers of $102,916.66. I wondered whether mental health services to address his depression and more comprehensive chemical dependency treatment would have made a difference in his life. Prison probably won’t change the underlying problems. More than 50 percent of offenders released from prison return to prison within three years. This was not Socrates, and there was nothing biblical about it, but perhaps there is a lesson here, as well. Edward Lynch is chief judge in the First Judicial District, which serves Dakota County. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Lakeville wants a well-run city To the editor: The election of Matt Little as the mayor of Lakeville is a reaction to the one-dimensional thinking that has pervaded our public discourse these past few years. This line of thinking, that our former mayor adhered to, is the belief that public institutions and public servants are inefficient and non-value adding and the only solution is to reduce them. This line of thinking could not comprehend how publicly-run liquor stores could be well-run and efficient and provide value to our community (in the form of millions

Correction A story in the Nov. 9 edition incorrectly reported Farmington School Board Member-elect Laura Beem earned more than 1,000 more votes than next highest vote-getter incumbent Julie Singewald. The difference in votes between the candidates was 188. Sun Thisweek regrets the error.

of dollars of profit a year). We had to hire a consultant to tell us what we already knew. This line of thinking could not see how supporting a public-private partnership for a senior citizen center could add value to our community. This is the same line of thinking that assumes that public servants are not honest and hard working but are in fact liars. With the election of Matt Little the majority of our community sent a message that they do not subscribe to this line of thinking. They know there is a place for well-run public institutions. They know we have public servants, teachers, school administrators, police and government workers who are doing their best to provide services to our community under very difficult circumstances. Most of them have seen their workloads increase while at the same time have had to defend themselves against unfair and inaccurate accusations. The public had enough of this. We all want a high quality community and public institutions and public

servants help make this desire a reality. Yes, they need to be accountable. They also need to be appreciated for the value they add to our community. Matt Little gets that. TOM TRAUB Lakeville

Proud to call Lakeville home To the editor: I would like to thank everyone in Lakeville who supported me in my mayoral campaign and all those who voted for me. I am very grateful to those who encouraged me and appreciate everyone who helped me during my campaign. I would also like to thank the citizens of Lakeville for the privilege of serving them for the last 12 years on the City Council. I have enjoyed my time on the council very much. I am proud of everything we have accomplished as a city over the span of my three terms on the council. Lakeville is a

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great place to live, work, I fear we Lakeville residents and raise a family and I are encouraging a career polam proud to call it home. itician in the making. Before the age of 30, he is already LAURIE RIEB mayor of a growing, beautiLakeville ful city. Does he have any private sector experience? Does plan on serving in the pubErickson thanks he lic sector for his entire life? supporters Frankly, career politicians, fighting tooth and nail to To the editor: I would like to “thank” keep their office is precisely the many Lakeville Area the problem this country curSchool District residents who rently has. We witness lying, supported my re-election; to cheating, personal destructhose on my committee that tion just to stay in office. I volunteered their time and personally don’t want to see energy, those who gave me a bright young man sinking permission to display yard to this level. And this is why signs, those who gave me en- I did not vote for him. I don’t couragement and who voted feel he has truly earned it yet for me. Because of them I am and perhaps his time will able to maintain my commit- come at a later date. I hope he serves our city ment to transparency stewardship and fiscal account- well. And he should take ability on all School District heed – no matter where his future leads, he should con194 matters. While canvassing neigh- tinue to constantly check borhoods and knocking himself and not waste his talon over 3,000 doors, I was ent and intelligence by sinkhumbled by the many resi- ing to such a level. And if he dents who welcomed me into is to serve publicly for the rest their homes to share their of his life, always remember concerns and ideas for our this letter and prove it wrong. school district and their expectations for the education MARK BELLILE Lakeville of our students. During many conversations with parents, grand- Cordes looks parents, students, business owners and members of the forward to Lakeville area communities, serving I encouraged each and every- To the editor: one to stay engaged in matI would like to thank the ters regarding the Lakeville residents of the FarmingArea Public Schools. ton School District for their Please know that the sup- support last week in electing port and friendship shared me to the School Board. I during this campaign are in- was able to earn the support valuable to me and were truly of 4,559 other voters and I appreciated. thank each and every one BOB ERICKSON Lakeville

Congratulations to Matt Little To the editor: Congratulations to Lakeville Mayor-elect Matt Little on his successful run for mayor of this great town. I’m sure he worked hard for the office and benefitted from the help of his supporters, including loving family and friends. I have only one concern.

I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and working with other winning School Board candidates Laura Beem and Julie Singewald, and the returning members of the School Board in the near future. JAKE CORDES Farmington

Humbled and honored To the editor: I want to thank the voters of Burnsville and Lakeville for placing trust in me to represent them in the Minnesota House of Representatives starting in January. I’m both humbled and honored to have the chance to serve this community once again. In the thousands of conversations I had at doors since last May I heard residents’ concerns and I will be their voice in the state Legislature. I heard the voice of small business owners who want to eliminate wasteful spending and redundant regulations and cut through the red tape so they can accelerate our economic recovery. I heard the voice of parents, grandparents and other concerned citizens who want to improve our schools, reduce class sizes and close the achievement gap. Most of all I heard the pleas to end the senseless bickering and hyper-partisanship, find common ground and move our state forward again. Once the session begins, and I have an office at the Capitol, I will provide my official contact information. Until then, feel free to call me at (952) 707-8866. This campaign was only the beginning of the conversation we need to have to help me help improve our state. I look forward to hearing ideas and capitalizing on residents’ experience throughout the legislative session.

of them. I would also like to thank everyone who helped out on the campaign; those who helped hand out literature, walk in parades, put up yard signs, and spread the message. In addition to the volunteers I want to thank each of the other candidates who all made the process fun and engaging, I had no doubt in my mind that any of us would have done a spectacular job if elected. And to those who encouraged me to run and were with the campaign from the very begin- WILL MORGAN ning, I am eternally grateful. Burnsville

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Paul Thissen of Minneapolis was elected speaker of the House by Democrats after a recent Paul Thissen of Minneapolis was elected speaker of the House by Democrats after a recent meeting following the Nov. 6 election that switched power of the House from Republican meeting following the Nov. 6 election that switched power of the House from Republican to Democrat. to Democrat.

Democrats elect Senate, House leadership Bakk, Thissen to replace Senjem Zellers by T.W. Budig SUN THISWEEK

The Democratic leaders of the 2013 Legislature are in place. This week House and Senate Democrats, meeting in caucus, elected House Minority Leader Paul Thissen of Minneapolis speaker of the House and voted to change Tom Bakk’s title from Senate minority leader to Senate majority leader. The Democrats will replace Republican Senate Majority Leader David Senjem of Rochester and House Speaker Kurt Zellers of Maple Grove whose positions and ma-

jorities were swept away by voters in an election Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton deemed an “extraordinary evening.” The Legislature will convene in early January. Senate Democrats also elected Sen. Katie Sieben of Cottage Grove assistant Senate majority leader and House Democrats elected Rep. Erin Murphy of St. Paul as assistant House majority leader. Senate Democrats also elected Sen. Sandra Pappas of St. Paul as Senate president. The Senate president presides over Senate floor sessions.

Senate Democrats gathered at the St. Paul Hotel to organize their caucus – a committee of nine members will make further organizational efforts, such as committee assignments, and bring their recommendations back to the full caucus after Thanksgiving. “Senator Bakk is too modest,” Sieben said of Bakk’s election, pointing out it was by unanimous vote. “I think our caucus really stands united.” Bakk said the top priority of the caucus was to address the state budget. Legislators are looking at a projected $2 billion

state budget deficit and additional budget cutting will be necessary, he said. Bakk indicated Senate Democrats will refrain from using budgeting “gimmicks” in addressing the budget and will no longer pursue the perceived Republican policy of the “demonization” of local government. Dayton, although saying he and the Democratic-controlled Legislature will not always agree, also spoke of fiscal prudence. “No more gimmicks and no more (school funding) shifts as far as I’m concerned,” Dayton said after addressing the Sen-

ate Democratic Caucus. Bakk discarded the idea that the $2.4 billion borrowed from schools would be repaid anytime soon. “This state budget is wrecked,” Bakk said, placing blame on the political ambitions of former Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty in part for the ongoing budget crises. In addition to electing Bakk and Sieben, Senate Democrats also elected Sen. Richard Cohen of St. Paul Senate Finance Committee chairman and Sen. Rod Skoe of Clearbrook as Senate Tax Committee chairman.

Thissen spoke of addressing the pressing issues of the state. “To move forward, we must work together with Governor Dayton and legislators on both sides of the aisle so we get past the gridlock and govern effectively,” he said in a statement. “We face big challenges but we can meet them if we work together.” T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Grassroots campaign succeeds Dakota County Votes No mobilized volunteers in amendment battle by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK

Rosemount High School teacher and Lakeville resident Veda Kanitz was so tired on Election Day she went to bed about 9:30 p.m. She was exhausted from time spent at her job as a teacher at Rosemount High School and much of the rest of it volunteering with the Dakota County branch of Minnesotans United for All Families to campaign against passage of a proposed constitutional amendment to define marriage between one man and one woman. After going to bed tired and “cautiously optimistic,” she said she was elated to discover the amendment that needed over 50 percent of yes votes of all ballots entered was defeated 1,550,606 (52.36) to 1,399,676 (47.64). “It was an incredible feeling of empowerment that our efforts made a difference,” Kanitz said on Monday. She was a volunteer with Dakota County Votes No, an affiliate of Minnesotans United, which was formed to rally voter support against the Leg-

islature’s proposed constitutional amendment that all of the Republican legislators in Sun Thisweek’s coverage area voted to put on the ballot. Dakota County voters rejected the measure – 125,707 (55.41) to 103,246 (44.59 percent) – on a night when seven of 12 Republicans won legislative seats in the Sun Thisweek coverage area and U.S. Rep. John Kline won his sixth term. (For statewide Republican reaction to the election, see related story.) “The strength of this campaign was our thousands of volunteers, and our broad and diverse coalition of partners,” said Minnesotans United campaign manager Richard Carlbom in a statement. “This campaign did something that has never been done before: it brought together people of all faiths, in all communities, and of all political affiliations on the principle that freedom means freedom for everybody.” The Dakota County Votes No effort was based in Eagan where dozens of volunteers ranging from high school students to

senior citizens, including those from church groups from many different faiths, made phone calls to likely voters. Kanitz, one of the many volunteers who helped train others, said during one of the busier of their four daily shifts on Oct. 31, 42 volunteers connected with 300 people, mostly in the metro area. “We had a lot of very dedicated people,” Kanitz said. She said about seven out of 10 people they spoke to indicated they would vote no on the amendment but not all for the same reason. Some, like Kanitz, viewed the proposed amendment as hurtful to those in same-sex relationships. “To think that people would value (those in same-sex relationships) any differently becomes a personal thing,” Kanitz said. Others were opposed to the idea of legislating by constitutional amendment, or viewed it as government intrusion or felt it was redundant since gay marriage is already illegal

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Rosemount High School science teacher and Lakeville resident Veda Kanitz, an organizer of the Dakota County Votes No campaign, spoke at a kickoff event Sunday, Apri 29. in Minnesota. Still others opposed the idea of putting such a measure into the constitution since reversing such a law if societal attitudes change is problematic. About a week prior to the election, she said the volunteers’ effort changed from talking about why to vote no to simply encouraging people to vote. Kanitz said she was very thankful for the entire staff, describing it as a top-notch campaign.

She said she grew through the experience as it showed her that people can make a difference through grassroots organizing. “Sometimes you have to stand up and let people know how you feel,” she said. As for the future of the issue of same-sex marriage, Kanitz said it shouldn’t distract the Legislature from the real issues. She said legislators

should focus on fixing the state budget, stimulating job growth and addressing other economic issues. “I don’t expect anything on (the same-sex marriage issue) in the near future,” said Kanitz, who has a relative in a same-sex relationship. “But I fully expect that in my lifetime she will be married.” Tad Johnson can be reached at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Democratic, Republican leaders assess impact of Tuesday’s election by T.W. Budig SUN THISWEEK

Republican and Democratic leaders have begun stepping away from power and toward it in the aftermath of Tuesday’s election. House Speaker Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, indicated at a press conference Wednesday, Nov. 7, that he did not intend to seek further leadership positions within the House Republican Caucus. “I believe I served my time,” Zellers said. “(It was) beyond my wildest expectations to serve as speaker of the House.” House Republicans are deep in gifted individuals who can step forward, he explained. Zellers, in taking questions, refrained from speculating too much about the election that saw Republicans lose control of the Legislature.

“It wasn’t quite the election we hoped for last night,” he said. Zellers, and House Speaker Matt Dean, RDellwood, argued that House Republicans did what they promised while in the majority. They thought they had excellent candidates that fit the districts well this election cycle, they explained. When asked how Republicans could attempt to win back suburban seats they lost, the Republicans argued the best approach would be to convince the same candidates to run again. “Minnesota is an interesting place,” Dean said of the quirks of state politics. Dean argued that Democrats this election successfully honed their message to play on voter unease. Republicans argued the mailings used against

some Republican candidates were gross distortions of reality. They encourage House Democrats to reach across the aisle and make use of the expertise within the House Republican Caucus. They suggested connecting with House Health and Human Services Finance Committee Chairman Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, and Ways and Means Committee Chairwoman Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville. But whether the Democrats take advantage of Republican talent is pretty much up to them, they conceded. Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, House Minority Leader Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis, and Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton also spoke to the media. Bakk, who was elected Senate majority leader,

characterized the election as the state stepping forward. Dayton spoke of voters providing Democrats with an opportunity to govern, though saying these are challenging times to do so. “We’re not partisans; we’re patriots,” Dayton said, referring to lines spoken by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. He used to criticized Senate Republicans, Bakk explained, for an unwillingness to break way from a campaign mentality. He suggested Senate Democrats would make the adjustment. “This election is over,” Bakk said. Bakk, when asked about the gay-marriage issue, indicated that budget considerations would take priority over policy issues. Lawmakers returning to the State Capitol in January, besides facing a $2.4

billion K-12 shift, will inherent a state budget facing projected deficits. Bakk said he had called Chamber of Commerce officials and invited them to bring their ideas on the budget to the State Capitol. He also indicated a receptiveness to working with Republicans, noting that Senate Tax Committee Chairwoman Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, had left a message that he intended to respond to. Dayton was cautious in talking about the changes a Democratic governor and Legislature might craft. When asked about tax increases, Dayton spoke of a quarter of the Legislature being new. He suggested the first thing the caucuses needed to do was pull together and familiarize themselves with their new duties. Dayton related that as

a gubernatorial candidate he had campaigned on increasing taxes on wealthier Minnesotans. He said that is less an approach than conviction. The House Democratic majority – to which Thissen was elected speaker – will number 73 members, pending a recount. House Republicans will number 61. Senate Democrats are expected to number 39, with 28 Senate Republicans members. Prior to the election, those counts were 72-62 in the House and 37-30 in the Senate in favor of Republicans. The Senate Democratic Caucus would resume the practice of electing tax and finance committee chairs. T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Few problems with Dakota County voting process Strong voter turnout in state, county by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK

The voting process went smoothly in most Dakota County precincts last week, although there were some problems with some of the county’s 14-year-old ballot counting machines. Unbeknownst to election judges at Apple Valley Precinct 5A, the electronic results they had submitted to the county after polls closed were not transmitted to the county

due to memory card failure. “We used a backup card, and it transmitted the first time we attempted to send it,” said Pam Gackstetter, city clerk and election administrator for Apple Valley. A ballot counting machine in Farmington stopped working immediately when polls opened, said Cindy Muller, city clerk and election coordinator. “It stopped working

on the first one,” she said. “So voters just put ballots in the auxiliary slot and they brought a new machine.” The motor in a ballot counter used in South St. Paul also broke early in the day, said Dakota County Elections and Vital Statistics Manager Andy Lokken. It was replaced with an extra stored at the county’s Northern Service Center. Lokken said by 2014,

the county is slated to have new election equipment at all polling locations. “Dakota County was among several counties granted some equipment money,” he said. “We are working with the municipalities to put together their contributions and then purchase the equipment in the next year or two,” he said. The county also received complaints about an election judge who some said was too detailed

in explaining that not voting on the amendments equalled a “no” vote. Other concerns reported were of children being present and a church that displayed signs stating the Biblical description of marriage, Lokken said. Voter turnout was strong across the county and state. According to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website, over 76 percent of registered voters cast ballots in the state, and

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City Briefs Farmington church’s 80th Farmington Lutheran Church will celebrate its 80th anniversary during services on Saturday, Nov. 24, and Sunday, Nov. 25. History books will be available to order. Call (651) 463-4100 with questions.

Farmington Library events The Farmington Library, 508 Third St., has planned the following events. Call (651) 438-0250 for more information. • Gingerbread Houses 101, adults, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19. Discover how to decorate a gingerbread house and how to make one of your own to enter into the library’s Gingerbread House Contest in December. Cosponsored by ISD 192 Community Education. Registration required. • Movies for Kids, ages 2 to 6, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23. Enjoy fun children’s books in movie format.

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(NTE). • Wednesday, Nov. 28: Holiday Gift Making Camp (MVE). • Thursday, Nov. 29: Dr. Seuss and Me (FES). • Saturday, Dec. 1: Gingerbread House Contest and Display (offered with the Farmington Library), Lifeguard Training (DMS). • Monday, Dec. 3: Babysitter’s Training (MVE), Video Game Creation: Nintendo (MVE and NTE). • Tuesday, Dec. 4: Holiday Art Sampler (RVE). • Wednesday, Dec. 5: Holiday Art Sampler (NTE), Wizard School (ARE). • Thursday, Dec. 6: Holiday Art Sampler (FES), Adult CPR/AED (MVECE). • Friday, Dec. 7: Holiday Art Sampler (FES and ARE). • Thursday, Dec. 13: Cookie Bake and Take (DMS).

Hymn sing at Trinity Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 10658 210th St. W., Lakeville, will hold a Hymn Sing at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. Songs about heaven will be featured. The event is open to the public. The next Hymn Sing will be Jan. 13. Call (952) 652-4182 for information.

Farmington Community Education will offer the following classes. Call (651) 460-3200 for more information. • Monday, Nov. 26: Staying Safe in a Digital World Scrapbooking (MVE-CE). The Friends of the Elko • Tuesday, Nov. 27: Holi- New Market Library will ofday Gift Making Camp fer Scrapbook/Project Day

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the library. Cost is $15 for a large table for the day, Subway lunch, snacks and water. Adults only. Cash or check due to Elko New Market Friends of the Library on the day of the event. Register by Monday, Nov. 26, at the library or by emailing FriendsoftheENMLibrary@gmail.com.

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Jingle Bell Jog, Breakfast with Santa The YMCA in Eagan will hold its fourth annual Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Pancakes, juice and coffee will be served by the School Age Child Care staff, representing the 14 elementary schools in the district. Activities will include visiting with Santa, a silent auction, holiday caroling, an inflatable jump house, balloon animals, crafts, and face painting. The inaugural Jingle Bell Jog 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at https://give.ymcatwincites.org/EaganBreakfastWithSanta or at the door. Pancake breakfast prices are $15 per family, $5 for an adult, $3 for children 3 to 12 years old, and free for children under 3. Jingle Bell Jog 5K prices are $10 per participant. For more information, contact Molly Frederickson at (651) 683-4712 or molly. frederickson@ymcatwincities.org.

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County launches new website Dakota County’s new website launched Tuesday, Nov. 13, with an updated look. The new user-friendly site has a clean appearance that will allow Dakota County residents to quickly find the information they need. The site has the ability to embed videos for promotional and information uses as well as maps from

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nate in person at the police station. That money goes directly to the Mayo Clinic to support cancer research, Dronen said. Movember got its start in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia, and has since had about by Laura Adelmann 2 million participants in SUN THISWEEK at least a dozen countries. Farmington School DisAbout $126 million has been raised, according to trict officials want public input as the district faces a the organization. budget deficit of more than Aaron Vehling can be reached $1 million next year and exat aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com pects more fiscal challenges or facebook.com/sunthisweek. for the next five years. To address the problems, the district is starting its budget process earlier in the said that he had learned a few year, and will hold budget things. input meetings Nov. 19 at He heard a lot of expres- Dodge Middle School Mesions of concern about class dia Center and Nov. 20 at sizes growing too large. Over- Boeckman Middle School all, he said during an inter- Media Center. Both meetview with Sun Thisweek this ings are at 7 p.m. fall, people want to “feel own“It’s very important to ership over what’s going on.” get people’s input and ideas, especially if they have valid Aaron Vehling can be reached input that’s workable,” said at aaron.vehling@ecm-inc.com Farmington School Board or facebook.com/sunthisweek. Chair Tera Lee. “We want

(Robert E.) Lee,” he said. Dronen has had a full goatee for about four years, but he shaved it all off on Halloween night to prepare. By the time this story went to press Nov. 14, the bulk of his goatee made return appearance (http:// u s. m ov e m b e r. c o m / m o space/2899101). Movember is not just about funding cancer research, though. It is also about raising awareness. Early detection of canELECTORATE, from 1A another biennium with about $13 million in deficit with the potential for more budget adjustments, Erickson found many people who affirmed the study’s results. “There was a realization on the part of district residents that we need additional funding to avoid any more increase in class sizes,” Erickson

said. Terry Lind, the former elementary school principal and 43-year employee of the district, was one of three people elected to the school board last week (and the only nonincumbent). During his campaign, he held listening sessions – often at Mainstreet Coffee Cafe in downtown Lakeville. Between that and door-knocking, Lind

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More than 1,200 community members, veterans, active military and students from Farmington Area Public Schools participated in a Farmington Patriotic Day Tribute held Thursday, Nov. 1, at Farmington High School. The event paid special tribute to veterans of the Korean War and featured keynote speaker Wayne Uptagrafft (right). More than 500 students from Farmington Area Public Schools and Christian Life School were involved with the event.

District seeks public input on budget challenges to have great communication with the community.” She said the district is considering cost-cutting measures such as splitting student groups differently, using school space in new ways or offering online teaching for high school students so they have time to pursue their natural interests. “These are just some ideas floating around,” Lee said. “They could go to Dakota County Technical College or the Minnesota Zoo, do plumbing at a pipe fitting shop. They could pursue their real interests. This is what we’re talking about: finding their spark and how could we make time in their day for them to pursue things they love.”

According to the district, officials are seeking systemic and sustainable measures with a multi-year approach to address the budget shortfalls. Following a budget overview at the meetings, Superintendent Jay Haugen and Finance Director Carl Colmark will encourage discussion and feedback from the meeting attendees. Additional budget input meetings will be held in January and February. The School Board is expected to vote on the budget adjustments on Feb. 25. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

Worship Directory All Saints Catholic Church 19795 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, Minnesota 952-469-4481

Cross of Christ Community Church

“A place to discover God just as you are”

All Saints

Weekend Mass Times Saturdays at 5:00 pm Sundays at: 7:30, 9:00, 11 am & 5:30 pm

Reconciliation

Saturdays 8:30-9:30 am & 3:30-4:30 pm

www.allsaintschurch.com

8748 210th St. West In Downtown Lakeville on the corner of Holyoke and 210th Street 952-469-3113 www. crossofchristchurch.org

Lakeville Campus 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship 17671 Glacier Way Nursery/Childrenʼs Worship 9 & 10:30

Inver Grove Heights Campus 10:30 am Worship

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Worship Service: 10:30AM Education: 9:30AM

5590 Babcock Trail 952.469.PRAY (7729) www.crossroadschurch.org

20165 Heath Ave. Across from Aronson Park

952-469-4916

Celebrated in the classic, historic & liturgical format Sunday Worship Hours 8:30 & 10:45 am Education Hour 9:40 am

“We are here to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and to reach out in His Love to all people.”

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Pastor Gregg Helland

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Wednesday Eve 6:30PM YOUTH REVOLUTION

Programs For The Entire Family!

Family of Christ Lutheran Church ELCA Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10:45 am Education Hour 9:40 am Nursery available

East of I-35 on 185th Lakeville Pastor Lon Larson 952-435-5757 www.familyofchrist.com

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SERVICE TIMES Sundays: 9am & 10:40am Wednesdays: 7pm

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Lakeville North High School presents “Willy Wonka” this fall. The children’s classic, Lakeville South High School is going nautical with its performance of “Treasure Island” about a mysterious candy company owner, is really something for the whole family. The Nov. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and senior citizens are $7. Tickets remaining shows are Nov. 17 at 3, 7:30 and 10 p.m. More photos are at SunThisweek.com. are available at the door. More photo are at SunThisweek.com.

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bring not just the Rat Packâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music but also their madcap stage personas to the performance, complete with jokes, skits, and humorous routines. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a live band backing them, with the Rat Pack tribute trio joined onstage by the Masters of Jazz Show Band. Tickets for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Salute to the Rat Packâ&#x20AC;? range from $31 to $51 and are available in person at the Burnsville venueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s box office, 12600 Nicollet Ave., and through Ticketmaster at (800) 982- 2787 or Ticketmaster.com. More about the show is on the Performing Arts Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.burnsvillepac.com. More about the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rat Pack impersonators is at www.michaelmatone.com.

Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about due for that old black magic. Frank, Dean and Sammy are happy to oblige. Featuring a trio of Rat Pack impersonators, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Salute to the Rat Pack & the Legends of Las Vegasâ&#x20AC;? will bring the music and stage antics of the martini-tipping crooners to the main stage of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center this Sunday, Nov. 18. According to its producers, the show seeks to recreate the spirit of the Rat Packâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s-era concerts at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, and features a 21-song set list of hits including â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lady is a Tramp,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Way,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;New York, New Yorkâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You.â&#x20AC;? The performers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Michael Matone as Frank Sinatra, Felix De- Andrew Miller can be reached at neau as Dean Martin, and Steve andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com or faceRoman as Sammy Davis Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; book.com/sunthisweek.

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Felix Deneau (Dean Martin), Steve Roman (Sammy Davis Jr.) and Michael Matone (Frank Sinatra) will deliver Rat Pack classics such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mack the Knifeâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Bojanglesâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;New York, New Yorkâ&#x20AC;? in their Nov. 18 show at Burnsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Performing Arts Center.

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MOVIES | DINING | THEATER | ENTERTAINMENT | SHOPPING | FESTIVALS & EVENTS GINGERBREAD HOUSES Families can spend an afternoon making gingerbread houses Friday, Nov. 30, at the Apple Valley Community Center. After assembling cardboard houses, families will decorate them with candy canes, pretzels, marshmallows and other treats. Cost is $35 per family and all supplies are included. The registration deadline is Nov. 20 and space is limited. For more information, call Apple Valley Parks and Recreation at (952) 953-2300. CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW More than 100 vendors will be on

hand for the 23rd annual Christmas & Gift Show from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Rosemount Community Center, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Admission and parking are free. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Families can spend the morning with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Rosemount Community Center gym, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Children can create holiday crafts and play games, and at the same time, families can have a continental breakfast including cereal, muffins,

doughnuts, fruit, juice, hot cocoa and coffee. Bring cameras to take pictures with Santa. Cost is $5 per person and registration is required. Registration is online at www.ci.rosemount.mn.us and the deadline is Monday, Nov. 26, or until all spaces are filled. LIGHTING CEREMONY The annual Heart of the City Winter Lighting Ceremony is set for Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in Nicollet Commons Park (Nicollet Avenue and 126th Street) in front of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Free parking is available at the

Heart of the City Parking Deck and the Heart of the City Park and Ride Ramp located one block north of Burnsville Parkway on Pillsbury Avenue. Join the countdown with the crowd as the switch is flipped to illuminate over 200,000 mini-lights, over 230 streetlight snowflakes and a 30-foot tree. The ceremony offers entertainment by youth choirs and holiday treats. The Winter Lighting Ceremony is sponsored by the Burnsville Community Foundation through donations from area businesses and residents.

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Sunday, Nov. 18 Free practice ACT test, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sylvan Learning, 170 Cobblestone Lane, Burnsville. Bring a calculator. Reservations: (952) 435-6603. To receive test results, parents must be present at a follow-up appointment. Pancake breakfast by the Knights of Columbus from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road E., Burnsville. Proceeds will be distributed to the needy. Tuesday, Nov. 20 Fresh, Local and Global Holiday Flavors, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Valley Natural Foods, 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville. Cost: $30/members, $32/ nonmembers. To register, call (952) 891-1212, ext. 221, or

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Saturday, Nov. 17 Holiday bazaar by the Rosemount United Methodist Women, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 14770 Canada Ave., Rosemount, (651) 423-2475. Soup and pie available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bazaar and Bistro, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Lutheran Church, 13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 431-6225. Turkey Bingo by the Farmington Knights of Columbus, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Sloppy Joe dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $6 per person or $20 per family.

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theater and arts briefs ‘Peace on Earth’ choral concert The South Metro Chorale will perform its holiday concert, “Peace on Earth,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage. Accompanied by string quartet, piano, and percussion, the program includes sacred and secular music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary. Visit www. SouthMetroChorale.org for tickets and more information.

Christmas in the Village The annual Christmas in the Village event is scheduled from 1 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and Dec. 8-9 at Dakota City Heritage Village, 4008 220th St. W., at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in

Farmington. Admission will be $3 for ages 4 to 12 and $5 for ages 13 and older. Children under 3 will be admitted free. For information or to volunteer, call (651) 4608050.

Dakota County photo exhibit Photographers looking to display their work can submit their original photos to be considered for a new exhibit. Photographers, age 8 and older, may submit up to two photographs reflecting the theme “Human Faces of Dakota County.” Photographs must be taken in Dakota County. Entrants must live in Dakota County and submissions are due by Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. Criteria for photo selection are at www.dako-

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Classical musicians Classical musicians Francesca Anderegg, violin, and Yael Manor, piano, will perform together in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. A freewill offering will benefit the church’s pipe organ. For information, visit www.sotv.org or call (952) 432-6351.

StringWerks concert School District 191 Community Education’s StringWerks Music Program concert will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Mraz Performing Arts Center, Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13, Burnsville. StringWerks Youth Orchestras are comprised of students in grades K-12.

Victorian holidays The LeDuc House, 1629 Vermillion St., Hastings, will be open for special holiday tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and 8-9. A Victorian holiday dinner will be offered from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Reservations are required. Visit http://www.dakotahistory. org/ or call (651) 437-7055 for information.

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theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc. com. Comedy Rory Scovel will perform Nov. 15-18 at the GrandStay Hotel and Conference Center in Apple Valley. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday with extra shows at 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10 for Thursday and Sunday performances and $12 for Friday and Saturday performances. Tickets can be purchased at http://www. hahatickets.com or by calling (651) 528-8454. Concerts/music Singer-songwriter and guitarist Bill Lauf CD release concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Rosemount Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Tickets are $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at www.rosemountarts.com or by sending a check (payable to RAAC) to P.O. Box 409, Rosemount, MN 55068. Call (952) 255-8545 for information. Hymn Sing at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 10658 210th St. W., Lakeville. Theme will be songs about heaven. Information: (952) 652-4182. Dance Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota will perform its 10th annual “Nutcracker” Dec. 7-9 at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets range from $12 to $26 at the box office, or via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Pottery/art sale Eagan Art House Pottery & Art Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 3981 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan. Free admission. Information: (651) 675-5521. Theater “The ReGifters” will be presented by Expressions Community Theater at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $14.50 and can be purchased online at

www.lakevilleareaartscenter. com or by calling (952) 9854640. Troupe America will present “Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical” at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Tickets are $34 and $39 and can be purchased at the box office, or via Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. “Ole & Lena’s Family Christmas” will be performed at the Lakeville Area Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Tickets are $17.50. Reservations can be made by calling (952) 9854640 or ordered online at www.ci.lakeville.mn.us. Eagan Theater Company will present “A Christmas Carol” as a radio play Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8, at Cedar Valley Center, 2024 Rahn Way, Eagan. Doors open at 6 p.m.; carols begin at 6:30 p.m.; performance begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance (www.etcmn.org), $12 at the door. “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” will be presented Friday-Sunday, Dec. 14-30, by The Play’s the Thing Productions at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased online at www.lakevilleareaartscenter.com or by calling (952) 985-4640. Workshops/classes/other Fabric Printing and Surface Design, adults and teens 13-plus, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 20 through Dec. 4, at the Eagan Art House. Cost: $79. Registration required: www. eaganarthouse.org or (651) 675-5521. Teen artist gatherings at the Eagan Art House from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and from 3:30 to 5:30 Thursday, Dec. 6. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 675-5521. Jewelry Club, 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the Eagan Art House. Cost: $15 per class. Registration required: www.eaganarthouse.org or (651) 675-5521. Mystery Art Night at the Eagan Art House from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 14. Cost is $25 to preregister or $30 at the door.

Supplies and light refreshments provided. Information: www.eaganarthouse.org or (651) 675-5521. Sample Saturday at the Eagan Art House from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15. Pastel painting sampler workshop. Supplies provided. Cost: $20. Registration required: www. eaganarthouse.org or (651) 675-5521. Adult painting open studio from 9 a.m. to noon the first and third Fridays of the month at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. Information: (651) 675-5521. Music Together in the Valley offers classes for parents and their infant, toddler and preschool children in Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville and Apple Valley. Information: www.musictogetherclasses.com or (651) 439-4219. The Eagan Art House offers classes for ages 4 through adult. For a complete listing go to www.eaganarthouse.org or call (651) 675-5521. Dan Petrov Art Studio in Burnsville offers oil painting classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced skill level painters, www.danpetrovart.com, (763) 8432734. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www. BrushworksSchoolofArt. com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Information: (651) 675-5500. Savage Art Studios, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage, offers classes/

Child’s Name 1. workshops for all ages. Information: www.savageartstudios.com or (952) 895-0375. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.-noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn. gov, (952) 985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, (952) 255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net.

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James Reyes of Eagan, a veteran manager of moderately priced steakhouses, opened his Steak America is in the old Denny’s building at the corner of Cliff Road and Highway 13. own restaurant, Steak America, in Burnsville on Nov. 6.

Steak America opens in Burnsville Local restaurateur takes over old Denny’s building by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK

Local restaurateur James Reyes knows steak. Back in the heyday of budget steakhouses such as Ponderosa and Mr. Steak, Reyes worked for another popular chain. He spent years opening and managing Sizzler Steakhouses while living in Texas, Kentucky and Minnesota. Now he’s putting his own imprint on one of America’s favorite meals with Steak America, which Reyes opened on Nov. 6 in the old Denny’s building at Cliff Road and Highway 13 in Burnsville. “People love steak in Minnesota,” said the 60year Eagan resident, who came to Minnesota in 1979 to open Sizzlers in West St. Paul and north-

east Minneapolis. “They love steak and potato. I believe steak and potato still rules. That’s what I eat at home, and that’s what I cook in the summer.” Reyes hopes his $14 to $24 steaks — along with seafood, prime rib, walleye and chicken — will connect with cost-conscious diners. He’s added two niche features — a choice of potato and salad (Caesar or chopped house salad) served family-style in large bowls. Steak America also has full bar service. Reyes has 40 years’ experience in the restaurant and food business. Nine years ago he and his family opened Junior’s Cafe and Grill, a well-regarded Americana-style diner in Eagan. Two years ago his son,

James Jr., expanded the concept to Burnsville with Junior’s Sports Cafe, which includes a bar and live music. James Sr. began working for Sizzler at age 20 in San Antonio, Texas. He left Sizzler in 1994, did some consulting for other restaurants and got into the food distribution business, working 11 years for Reinhart FoodService. Now he works for U.S. Foodservice, supplying customers across Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin. His latest venture is good news for a prominent Burnsville corner with uncertain fortunes in recent years. The Denny’s Restaurant building went up in 1978. Denny’s left in 2009, and a subsequent tenant

— Asian Buffet — lasted only about a year, recalled Burnsville Economic Development Coordinator Skip Nienhaus. Reyes, who is leasing the property, has renovated the exterior and interior of the 160-seat restaurant. The inside has all new furniture as well as wooden blinds, cedar wall treatments and a fireplace to lend a burnished feel. Americana themes abound. Painted outlines of various states and their culinary trademarks (such as Wisconsin, with a wheel of cheese) adorn walls, along with the names of American cities. The Steak America name? “I just had it in my head,” Reyes said. “We put up the cities of America because America has a

lot of steakhouses in every city.” Steaks come in halfpound, three-quarterpound, one-pound and one-and-a-quarter pound sizes. The cuts, Reyes said, are cap sirloin, top heart of sirloin, New York strip, ribeye, T-bone, Porterhouse and Texas Cowboy (bone-in ribeye). The family-style salad bowls and a choice of potato are included in the price. “We’re going to run a higher cost in order to give out the value,” Reyes said. The menu includes combinations, such as steak with roasted chicken, broiled shrimp or lobster. Several flavors of roasted chicken are also offered. Entrees also include

prime rib, bourbon steak kabobs and teriyaki chicken kabobs, Texas- and St. Louis-style ribs, walleye, shrimp, salmon and filet mignon, a half pound of which costs $24. “That’s a steak lover’s delight — classic, very good quality, for $24, not $38,” Reyes said. Hours are 4 to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Steak America is at 2400 Cliff Road E. More information is at w w w. s t e a k a m e r i c a m n . com. John Gessner can be reached at john.gessner@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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Panther volleyball wins state title Lakeville North defeats Eden Prairie in final, 3-1 by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

For the second time in three years, the Lakeville North volleyball team is the state champion. The Panthers won the Class AAA state title Saturday night, beating Eden Prairie 25-21, 25-19, 19-25, 25-18 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. It was a rematch of last year’s state final where Eden Prairie won in five games. This one didn’t last nearly as long – the Panthers took care of business in four sets. “Beating them this year was perfect,” senior Laura Larson said. “Last year it was such a close game. We could taste the victory. It makes this that much sweeter.” Lakeville North lost 22-20 in the fifth game in the state final last season, so the girls knew the importance of each point. “It almost felt impossible last year against Eden Prairie,” junior Alyssa Goehner said. In the rematch, the Panthers took it all back. “In general the match exhibited both teams’ potential,” Lakeville North head coach Walt Weaver said. “We just had a little bit more firepower and our defense was incredible.” The first game was tied five times, but the Panthers never let the Eagles get ahead after leading 9-4 early. Goehner was finding acres of open floor on Eden Prairie’s side with 13 kills in game one, but the team wasn’t firing on all cylinders just yet. Janae Neuenschwander, Haley Walker and Sami Flat-

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Lakeville North’s Haley Walker (10) spikes the ball in the state final with Laura Larson (2) looks on at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Saturday evening. tum got into the action in game two. Even Erica Handley, the all-tournament team setter, got two kills of her own in the second game. Facing a must-win game three, Eden Prairie stepped it up several notches. The Eagle defense clamped down with 28 digs, more than they had in the first two games combined, and Eden Prairie star Sarah Wilhite hit the Panthers hard with nine kills to put the Eagles ahead 17-11. It was their largest lead of the night. “They made zero mistakes there,” Goehner said. “There were things we could

have done differently, sure, but they were incredible. (Eden Prairie defensive specialist) Jamie Cairncross was outstanding. She was everywhere.” The Panthers cut the lead to three, but Eden Prairie didn’t let up and took the third game. “There was nothing we could have done,” Weaver said. “I told them it had nothing to do with us. We were doing what we were always doing. I told them just to go out there and keep doing it and see what happens.” The players remained calm, knowing they had two

more chances to put it away. “I think everyone was like, ‘Don’t let this go to game five,’ ” junior Abby Monson said. “We just said it’s 0-0 now going into game four, we got this.” The Panthers didn’t let it come down to a fifth game again this year. They closed the fourth game, and the match, on a block by Walker and Handley. Avoiding that fifth game was on everyone’s mind. Last season in the championship match the Panthers won the first and third games, but the deciding game five was a thriller. In the fifth game,

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This is the fifth-straight season the Burnsville/ Fa r m i n g t o n / L a ke v i l l e Blazing Cats CI adapted soccer team has qualified for state, but their expectations are higher than ever after earning the No. 1 South seed after going 10-0 this season. It’s especially exciting for head coach Shawn Tatge, who helped build the program seven years ago with assistant Jim Schultz. “The level of competition and effort these participants are exhibiting is truly amazing,” Tatge said. “The state tournament should be

match. Goehner had 14, Monson dug out 14, Handley had nine and Courtney Hayes picked up eight. Goehner (73 kills in the state tournament), Handley (10 kills, 133 assists) and Flattum (24 kills) were named to the Class AAA all-tournaSee VOLLEYBALL, 14A

O’Reilly swimming with the best at state by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

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Lakeville North’s Josh Robinson (56) Jesse Cardenas (41) and Mitch Johnson (9) help keep Prior Lake out of the end zone while Grant Erickson (22) looks on in the Class 6A state quarterfinal game Nov. 8 at the Metrodome. The Panthers’ speed and experience on defense held Prior Lake to a field goal in a 23-3 victory. The Panther offense needed some time to get going. After 24 minutes of play, it looked like Prior Lake knew the secret to stopping the Panthers. The Lakers handed North a 10-6 loss

earlier this season. In the rematch at state, the Panthers managed only a 26-yard field goal by Hunter Cobb in the first half. “We were knocking on the door and in the second half we just got it in,” running back Jamiah Newell said. “We were there in the first half, but a couple plays would set us back. I had

faith in our team. I knew the defense would stop them and we’d eventually get it going.” In the four games leading up to the state tournament, Lakeville North had leads of 35-0, 28-7, 28-7 and 28-0 by halftime, so the Panthers stuck with the game plan See FOOTBALL, 14A

Blazing Cats excited for state CI soccer team undefeated heading in by Andy Rogers

the first team to 15 with a two-point advantage wins. It took until it was 22-20 for either team to have a two-point lead, and Eden Prairie earned the championship. One difference this year was the Panthers’ defense. Laura Larson led North with 21 digs in the Eden Prairie

Farmington fourth in Section 1AA

by Andy Rogers Just getting to the state football playoffs is no easy feat. The Lakeville North Panthers have been here before, several times in recent years, but the quarterfinal game has been a tough obstacle. The Panthers were state champions in 2003, almost 10 years ago, and much has happened since then. For one, the school split in two when Lakeville South opened a few years later. Coaching staffs changed and talent developed – it took a few years for the school now known as Lakeville North to get back to being a consistent winner. Lakeville North has qualified for state four times since the split, but lost in the quarterfinals the last three times. Last season North lost on a late field goal by Cretin-Derham Hall. The team suffered state quarterfinal losses to Mounds View in 2009 and Cretin-Derham Hall in 2007. That quarterfinal skunk was killed last week. Lakeville North’s defense swarmed Prior Lake on Nov. 8 in the Metrodome.

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Lakeville North volleyball team poses with its state trophy.

an exciting one and one my players can’t wait for. We are feeling like we have a legitimate chance to compete for the state title.” The coaches believe this is their deepest team ever. “Players indicate that coach Schultz knows his soccer inside and out and is considered a pure motivator,” Tatge said. “I know our team is hungry to win and they know this is their time to shine.” Nearly all of the team’s victories have been by seven goals or more. The only one that was close came on Sept. 24 against Dakota United with a 6-4 victory, but a month later the

Blazing Cats shut out the Hawks 7-0. The team averages 12.4 goals per game while giving up just 2.1. The Cats are well balanced up front with center Michael Burns (21 goals, 38 assists), right forward Brayan Martinez (12, 18), and left forward Jonathan Harris (30, 30). Coming off the bench to provide a second wave of offense are Brendan Wong (18, 27), Logan Dougherty (20, 12), Carly Sprung (1, 9), Natalie Larson (11 assists), and Caroline Fossum (2, 9). Defensively, the team has a senior core of girls who have been the heart and

soul of the team, according to Tatge. They include Katie Hansen, Kristine Larson and Ashley Moen with Robyn Hayrynen coming off the bench. Goaltender Stephen Friday has kept the door shut for several teams this season. To qualify for state, the Blazing Cats defeated Columbia Heights 19-2 on Nov. 7. The state tournament is Friday and Saturday at Stillwater Area High School.

will achieve.” O’Reilly was also part of both the qualifying 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relays. She joins Kristen Kracke, Cora Ruzicka and Robin Ellis in the 200 freestyle relay. Ruzicka, Kracke, O’Reilly and Ellie Sundet will swim the 400 freestyle. “We’re planning to make it back for finals in both relays,” Marshall said. “Ideally the 200 free relay will make top eight and both should be faster than they were at sections.” Kracke will compete in the 100 freestyle. She placed third at the section meet. The girls finished fourth overall in the Section 1AA meet behind Rochester John Marshall, Hastings and Rochester Mayo. “We had a phenomenal section meet,” Marshall said. “Every swimmer dropped times and the divers performed well, too.” O’Reilly was named Section 1AA Swimmer of the Year, which is a first for a Farmington swimmer. The team was also named Section 1AA Academic Champions.

Farmington’s Kaitlyn O’Reilly, a two-time all state swimmer, once again was the star for the Tigers qualifying for the Class AA state meet in four events last weekend at the Section 1AA meet in Rochester. O’Reilly is one of the favorites to land on the podium in the 200 individual medley, which is considered one of the more challenging events considering it uses all four strokes: freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. Last year she finished seventh at state. She won the Section 1AA meet with a time of 2 minutes, 5.26 seconds, which makes her one of the top seeds in the state. She also has a shot in the backstroke after winning the section. She covered the 100 yards in 57.17 at the section meet. Last year she was third at state. “Kaitlyn is a very driven and motivated student-athlete,” head coach Jennifer Marshall said. “She has really worked on improving the little things in her racing this year and has reaped the benefits. She’s healthy, ready to go and has set some lofty Andy Rogers can be reached goals, which I believe she at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com

Panther swimmers win Section 2AA title Both North, South send busload to state by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK

The Lakeville North girls swimming team hopes the excitement from last weekend’s Section 2AA meet carries over to the state meet this weekend. The Panthers took home the Section 2AA championship swimming past second-place Prior Lake by 70 points on Nov. 9 at Hidden Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake. If that wasn’t enough Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. excitement, girls team had com or facebook.com/sun- a state qualifier, often two, in every event except diving thisweek.

and the breaststroke. “It was one of our best performances at the section meet that I can remember,” head coach Dan Schneider said. “The girls swam awesome.” All three relays and five individuals will swim at the Class AA state meet that started Thursday at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. Brenna Smith, Zoya Wahlstrom, Julia Bodnaruk and Alena Bodnaruk combined for a section championship swim in the 400-yard See SWIMMING, 15A

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Lakeville North volleyball players cheer after winning the Class AAA state volleyball tournament last weekend at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. VOLLEYBALL, from 13A ment team. In three matches at state Walker had 19 kills, Hailey Lonergan had 16 and Neuenschwander had 17. Goehner has been part of national championships and international tournaments in club volleyball, but she said there’s nothing quite like winning a state championship with your classmates watching at the Xcel Energy Center. “It feels more like home with my friends and family here,” she said. “National championships are a big deal and very special, but this is something different.” She was an important member of the 2010 Panther team that won the state title when she was a freshman. “It’s not quite the same feeling as my freshman year,” Goehner said. “I felt like this was more of a team effort. FOOTBALL, from 13A and kept plugging away. “We just had to weather the storm,” head coach Brian Vossen said. “The first time we played them we felt we shot ourselves in the foot. Prior Lake is a great football team. They’re really physical. But every game we’ve played, the offense has a quarter when they just light up. We just told them

Photo by Brian Nelson

Lakeville North volleyball team poses with its state trophy. The whole atmosphere with family and friends, it just feels right.” Before the match, the Panther girls weren’t talking about getting any revenge against Eden Prairie. Many of the girls on the two teams are friends off the court and play club volleyball together. Besides, Lakeville North defeated Eden Prairie 2-1 in the Eagle Invitational in Ap-

ple Valley in September. “It wasn’t really a revenge game,” Walker said. “It was nice to get a win, but I like those players. There were no hard feelings last year.” Lakeville North got to the finals by sweeping Shakopee 3-0 in the semifinal and Anoka 3-0 in the quarterfinal. Even though both matches were sweeps, the Panthers played significantly better in

the semifinal with a high attack percentage (.457) and much fewer unforced errors. The girls admitted it took a few swings to get used to playing at the Xcel Energy Center. “Even though they’ve been here, it’s different,” Weaver said. “You’re used to playing in a gym where the

wall is back there and the ceiling is so high. You use that to judge your serves and to see where the ball is coming from. It takes a while to get used to.” It was a bittersweet ending for the seniors knowing that Saturday’s match was their last as Panthers. It was the final high school match for

Handley, Larson, Lonergan, Walker, Hayes and Danielle Sanders. “Just to go out winning my senior year with my team was amazing,” Larson said. “It’s been an amazing year. And to go out like this – this was definitely one of the best matches we’ve ever played.”

to keep believing and stay patient. It will come. And it did. We knew it would be close, though.” Newell gave the Panthers a lead with an 11-yard scamper to put the team up 9-3 in the third quarter, but the extra point attempt was blocked. In the fourth quarter, the Panthers got the ball moving again thanks to a key fourth-down conversion

setting up a 1-yard Newell touchdown run. North led 16-3 with less than nine minutes remaining. A few minutes later, after forcing Prior Lake to punt, Ben Blake caught a 31yard pass from quarterback Zach Creighton. That set up Mitch Johnson’s 2-yard touchdown run. The 23-3 Lakeville North lead was enough for some Laker fans to head for the exits.

Kyrel Newell put his stamp on the evening by making his second interception of the game with 4:19 remaining, putting an end to any hopes of a Laker comeback. The Panthers had a bit of a surprise opponent in the semifinal game Thursday at the Metrodome. Rosemount entered the playoffs as the No. 4 seed in Section 3-6A with a 4-4 record. One

of those losses was 35-0 to Lakeville North on Oct. 17. When asked if Vossen ever imagined he’d see Rosemount again, he said no. “I don’t think they imagined they would play us again, either,” Vossen said. “Strange things can happen in this game. Teams can go on a run.” Since losing to North, it’s been nothing but upsets for Rosemount. The Irish beat

No. 3-ranked Stillwater 7-6 to qualify for state, then defeated top-ranked Edina 1410 in the quarterfinals. The winner of Thursday night’s game will play in the Prep Bowl at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Metrodome. Visit www.SunThisweek. com for an update. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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SWIMMING, from 13A competitive section. Another section title freestyle relay. Their time for Lakeville North came of 3 minutes, 32.26 seconds in the 100 butterfly where broke a section record by Wahlstrom swam a statealmost two seconds. qualifying time of 56.67 Julia Bodnaruk was sec- seconds, which set a new ond in the 200-yard free- school record. She will also style with a blazing time of swim in the 100 backstroke. 1:53.58. It would have been Smith, Julia Bodnaruk, a section record, but the Emily Spencer and Kleinfirst-place swimmer Anna er cut through the water Elling from Burnsville faster then any other team swam even faster. in 2AA in the 200 freeShe also qualified in the style relay punching their 100 freestyle after winning ticket to state and putting the section title with a time a new school record on the of 52.71 while breaking the board. school record. The 200 medley relay Smith will join Julia with Wahlstrom, Kleiner, Bodnaruk in the 100 free- Spencer and Alena Bodstyle after placing second. naruk combined forces to She will also swim in the swim a state-qualifying 200 freestyle (third in the time and place third. section). The Class AA MinnesoAlena Bodnaruk quali- ta swimming and diving fified in both the 200 indi- nals will start at 6 p.m. Satvidual medley (fourth) and urday at the University of in the 500 freestyle (sec- Minnesota Aquatic Center ond). in Minneapolis. Kleiner will sprint in the “We had a great meet 50 freestyle at state after and I was extremely proud placing second with a time of the girls,” Schneider of 24.56. She will also race said. “My goal for state is in the 100 butterfly after to place in the top 10 and placing fifth in a highly- have lifetime bests at the

meet. It should be a fast state. She also qualified in meet.” the 500 freestyle finishing third. Lakeville South Shea Bougie won the A wealth of events qual- 100 backstroke in 57.85 ified for the Cougars at the and finished third in the section meet after placing 200 individual medley, both with state-qualifying third as a team. “It’s difficult to wrap times. Carrie Schrock and a statement around what these girls as whole accom- Bailee Jackson will join plished as a group and as them at state. Schrock individuals,” head coach swam a qualifying time of Rick Ringeisen said in a 53.90 in the 100 freestyle, release. “I’d see one amaz- finishing fourth overall. In ing swim, and the next one the 100 breaststroke, Jackwould trump that. All of son put herself on the list the girls flat out were ready with a time of 1:08.71 while mentally and it showed finishing in third place. Alexander, Bougie and each time I looked up at Schrock will combine forcthe scoreboard. “Now it’s time to move es in two state-qualifying past this experience, apply relays: the 200 medley and it to what it will take at the 400 freestyle. Taylor Perko will join next level and focus on how we can improve at the state the medley relay. She meet. This group isn’t done helped the girls finish yet and has the right atti- fourth in the section. Jacktude — we’ve still got more ie Johnson will join the three in the third-place 400 work to accomplish.” Brianna Alexander set freestyle. a new section record in the 200 individual medley. Andy Rogers can be reached andy.rogers@ecm-inc. Her time of 2:05.65 sec- at onds won her the section com or facebook.com/suntitle and got her a lane at thisweek.

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Early signing day in Lakeville A number of studentathletes in Lakeville signed National Letters of Intent to Division I or II schools on Wednesday’s early signing day.

of Louisville next fall to play Division I women’s lacrosse. Kate Wright plans to row for the University of Michigan.

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Jazzmyn Tingelhoff, a member of the 2011 Lakeville South volleyball team that had its most exciting season in school history, made her intentions known to sign with the University of Houston. She is one of four players off the 2011 South team that signed with college programs. Tommy Petersen, a state wrestling champion last season, plans to grapple with North Dakota State University. Lacrosse star Abby Ness signed with Lindenwood University in Missouri. Arianna Reid signed her letter of intent to play Division I women’s hockey at Providence College. Erick Cerveaka plans to play baseball with Northern State.

Fresh off a Class AAA state title, the volleyball team had three members sign National Letters of Intent. Laura Larson will head to the University of Arizona and Erica Handley plans to bring her setting ability to Syracuse University. Haley Walker will bring her blocks and kills to the University of South Dakota. Taylor Stewart, who has been part of three state tournament runs with the girls basketball team, plans to attend Illinois State University. She is the fifth member of the Panthers’ 2010 state championship team to sign with a Division I program. Hannah Koloski plans to head to the University

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Cabinetry & Counters

Expert Cabinet/Trim & Window-Wood Refinishing

Very cost-effective, beautiful results! Usually, windows only need the planes replaced Free Estimates. Call or Text!

St. Christopher Decorating The

952-451-7151

2090

Origina

Carpet & The Vinyl Origina

0%Hassles 100%Satisfaction All Carpet & Vinyl Services Restretch Repair Replace www.allcarpetmn.com

952-898-4444

2050

Building & Remodeling

ARTHUR THEYSON CONSTRUCTION

WORK GUARANTEED

TheysonConstruction.com

POST MASONRY Specializing in Stone/Brick Chimney Rpr & fireplaces Since 1985 952-469 -1297

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

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

952-894-6226 / 612-239-3181

FREE ESTIMATES Insured, Bonded & Licensed No. 20011251

Trusted Home Builder / Remodeler Specializing In:

Drywall Finishing 25+ yrs exp. Call Gene 952-452-1726 PINNACLE DRYWALL *Hang *Tape *Texture*Sand Quality Guar. Ins. 612-644-1879

Electric Repairs

2180

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

952-292-2349 5% Discount With Ad Garage Door

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

651-457-7776

Drywall

2170

Flooring & Tile

2230

2260

Chimney & FP Cleaning

2110

londonairechimney service.com

•Wednesdays

Self-help organization offers a proven method to combat depression, fears, panic attacks anger, perfectionism, worry, sleeplessness, anxiety, tenseness, etc. Groups meet weekly in many locations. Voluntary contributions.

Steps, Walks, Drives, Patios Chimney Repair. No job to Sm. Lic/Bond/Ins

John 952-882-0775

3600 Kennebec Drive (2 nd Floor) Eagan, MN (Off of Hwy 13)

www.aastpaul.org www.aaminneapolis.org

Recovery International

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

CONCRETE & MASONARY

EAGAN/

BURNSVILLE/SAVAGE

Call

2100

JNH Electric 612-743-7922

Bonded Insured Free Ests Resid, Comm & Service. Old/New Const, Remodels Serv Upgrades. Lic#CA06197 Lew Electric: Resid & Comm. Service, Service Upgrades, Remodels. Old or New Constr. Free Ests. Bonded/Insured Lic#CA05011 612-801-5364

Gutters

2270

ASG Seamless Gutters Leaf Solution - Run-off Svc 952-895-9913 or 952-292-4644 www.asgasap.com GUTTER- CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING 763-JIM-PANE 763-546-7263 Insured * Since 1990 Jim@JimPane.com

Hauling

2280

AACE Services - Hauling Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470

Handyperson

2290

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

RANGER ELECTRIC One Man Shop

Resid/comm’l media. Low rates, Lic/ins/bond. Contractors welcome. 10% OFF With This Ad! Lic. EA006190

0 Stress! 110% Satisfaction!

Status Contracting, Inc.

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

MDH Lead Supervisor

Dale 952-941-8896 office 612-554-2112 cell “Soon To Be Your Favorite Contractor!”

Statuscontractinginc.com

952-432-4073

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

952-451-3792

Flooring & Tile

2230

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

Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.” Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

Concrete Dumpster Service Carpentry Baths & Tile Fencing Windows Gutters Water/Fire Damage Doors Lic•Bond•Ins Visa Accepted

SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

Bsmt finish, bath remodel paint, tape, tile sheetrock maint repair, almost anything! 952-447-3587

2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

The Original

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

QUALITY SERVICE Since 1949

It could be yours. Call for details. 952-392-6862 2290

Handyperson

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

All HOME REPAIR Brick, Concrete, Glass Block, Tile & Misc. Home Remedy. 30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

swisstoneconstruction services.com Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

Dakota Home Improvement Kitchens, Baths, Bsmts Decks, Tile & Flooring CC's accept'd 952-270-1895 Gary's Trim Carpentry Home Repair, LLC Free Estimates, Insured. All Jobs Welcome 612-644-1153 Guy's Custom Woodwork

We Make & Repair

Doors, Cabinets, Mantles, Laminate Countertops, Weatherstripping & Other Projects. Please Visit Us At:

30+ Yrs Exp /Owner Operator

Offering Complete Landscape Services

alandscapecreations.com

* Roofing * Siding Gutters * Soffit/Fascia

Fall Clean-Up, Snow Plow & Gutter Cleaning 612-990-0945

Concrete & Waterproofing, Inc. We Specialize In:

• Buckling Walls • Foundation Repair • Wet Basement Repair The Origina • Wall Resurfacing • Garage/Basement Floors Licensed

(MN# BC215366) •

READERS’ CHOICE

Awards www.MinnLocal.com

Ceiling & Wall Textures H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

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

JMR Home Services LLC Home Remodeling & Repair.

Paint/Stain/Ceilings. We

No job too small. Lic# 20636754

accept Visa/MC/Discvr.

952-432-2605

Professional, Reliable. Tile, Carpentry, General Repairs, Plumbing, Painting, Flooring. In/Outside Remodeling. Handymanreliability@ gmail.com or 612-327-0100

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

R&J Construction

Int./Ext. Painting & Remodeling, 25 yrs, Ins., Ref's. Mike 763-434-0001 MZ Services Painting & Drywall 651-338-2499

Bonded • Insured

612-824-2769 952-929-3224 gardnerconcrete@integra.net Family Owned & Operated

Free Estimates

Affordable

Concrete & Waterproofing Inc.

Foundation Repair Licensed • Bonded • Insured

35 Years Experience

952.445.7357

www.bestcleaningservices.com

CLEAN AND SHINE Thorough, rel. cleaning. 14 yrs exp. Outstanding ref's. Dawn or Brett 952-657-5577 Exp'd Home/Office cleaner Reliable & Trustworthy Lynette 952-435-0739 Housecleaning Maid Simple, detail oriented, reliable, 20+ yrs exp. Exc. Refs, free ests. Jane 651-252-7224

2420

Painting

Resid/Comm Free Ests Group Discounts. Pay Per Push, Per Month or Season. Newer equip & reliable staff 612-532-0107 952-564-0250 bhpropertymgmt@gmail.com

Pat's Snow Plowing Comm/Res. Sr. Discounts 612-382-5211

Snow Plowing Comm./Res. Insured, Senior Discount

612-810-2059 Commercial & Residential Dependable – Insured - Exp'd LSC Construction Svcs, Inc Mbr: Better Business Bureau

Free Ests. 952-890-2403

Stump Removal

2600

Narrow Access or Backyards. Insured Jeff 612-578-5299

952-201-4817

Regalenterprisesinc.net

NEED A ROOF? Dun-Rite Roofing & Siding Co. Locally owned & operated!

952-461-5155

Call Jeff for STUMP REMOVAL

Tree Service

2620

651-338-5881 Absolute Tree Service Exper. prof., lic., Ins. Reas. rates.

Lic. 2017781

absolutetreeservicemn.com

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

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

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

Lic #BC156835 • Insured We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

•FREE ESTIMATES •INSURED

BH Property Mgmt. Prof. Plowing & Removal

Call for Fall Discounts

612-210-5267 952-443-9957

Housecleaning

• Residential Plowing • • Senior Discounts • 15 yrs exp 952-994-3102

Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work. Since 1980. Lic. BC 51571.

www.DunRiteMN.com

Locally owned & operated

Driveway Plowing and Small Parkinglots. *Most Drives 651-592-5748

Al & Rich's Low Cost Stump Removal, Portable Mach. Professional tree trimming & removal. ◆ ◆ 952-469-2634 ◆ ◆

Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Painting & Drywall

•Ben's Painting•

Prof House & Office Cleaner High Quality, Comm/Res Ref/Ins/Bond. Call Lola 612-644-8432 or 763-416-4611

No Subcontractors Used.

651-815-4147

*10% off 1 st Cleaning* BEST CLEANING WE CLEAN YOU GLEAM

BBB Free Est. MC/Visa

Quality Residential Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

2310

New Construction

Regal Enterprises Inc

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

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

Roofing/Tear-offs

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

$300* For The Season

SNOW PLOWING

Jack's Twin City Painting

HANDYMAN

Call Joe @ 952-693-1536

A Family Operated Business

“Superior Painting” Int/Ext. $ Lowest Prices $ 612-516-7633

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

Jack of All Trades Handyman

32 Years Experience A+ BBB, Kelly O'Brien (612)721-1239 Lic BC596583

Painting

*A and K PAINTING*

Snow Removal

2570

** ROOFING **

Fall Clean-ups & Gutter Cleaning. 20 Yrs Friendly Service. Call 651-431-8016

or Call 612-850-9258

Fix It • Replace It • Upgrade It Any Size Project Over 40 yrs experience Ron 612-221-9480 Licensed • Insured

TOPSIDE, INC. 612-869-1177 Licensed * Bonded * Insured 32 Yrs Exp. A+ Rating BBB

A Happy Yard 20% off–New Customers

2420

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Lawn & Garden

customwoodguy.com

Home Tune Up

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

763-420-3036 952-240-5533

Free Quotes & Ideas

612-275-2574

AJ's Tree Service Trimming & Removal Free Estimates & Insured 952-883-0671 Mbr: BBB Tree Removal Silver Fox Services A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

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

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

Full Interior & Exterior www.ktpainting.com

651-452-4802

952-500-1088

General Contractors LLC

l Interior / Exterior Painting l Texturing l Drywall l Deck Staining l Epoxy Resin Garage Floors l Fine Finishing & Enameling

Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

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

Fully Insured Free Estimates

PRE-HOLIDAY DISCOUNT 15% OFF!

Tree Service

2620

Tree Service

2620

A Fresh Look, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

Senior Discounts

Lic. #BC626700 Credit Cards Accepted

612-825-7316/952-934-4128 www.afreshlookinc.com

www.plazahomesinc.com 612-812-0773

Building or Remodeling?

Lic. BC609967

2490

Powerwashing

Great Service Affordable Prices 2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

BOB’s Commercial and residential pressure washing Decks strip & seal, roof washing, house washing, concrete cleaning and staining. Full exterior washing.

Rooﬁng • Siding • Windows www.capstonebros.com

Water Features & Pavers.

Quality Int./Ext. Work A+ BBB rating 612-501-6449

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

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 060881-PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495

RETAINING WALLS

2360

Plumbing

2470

Call Ray 952-484-3337

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

952-882-8888

Landscaping

2350

(952) 431- 9970 MN Lic. BC096834

Find a quality builder in Class 2050 www.sunthisweek.com

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

SUN THISWEEK - Farmington - Lakeville November 16, 2012 Window Cleaning

2660

Fireplace & Firewood

3150

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

4000

FIREWOOD

Family Care

Child Mixed Hardwood - 2 yrs dried. 4'x8'x16â&#x20AC;? for $125; or Care 2/$235. Delivered & stacked Lakeville Call 612-486-2674 2 FT School year Openings 3-5 yrs old, fncd yrd, 13 yrs Furnishings exp, 2 licd. providers. N/S, pet free, activities, loving QN. PILLOWTOP SET care! Pam 952-469-4631 New In Plastic!! $150 Lic'd Daycare Opngs. All MUST SELL!! 763-360-3829 ages. Near Riverview ElChild's 4 pc Bdrm Set em. Fgtn. 651-460-6460 $1200 Captain's bed, dresser, nite stand & desk. Rentals Good cond. & Sturdy. 5000 Wayne 651-343-1313

4100

3160

Window Cleaning 651-646-4000 3000

Merchandise

Couch, loveseat, chair Tan/gold microfiber. Exc cond! $599/BO 952-843-8138

Antiques

3010

8 Day Sale! Nov 24-Dec 1 (10 - 4). Antiqs, barn finds, unusual items, art & more! 22275 Penn Ave., Lakeville Exquisite 18th and 19th Century English Mahogany & Walnut antiques. Call for details: 612-462-4680 or 612-462-4777

DR Set: 40x60 Drk wd table, 3 - 12â&#x20AC;? lvs, & 6 uphols. chrs. Like new! $450 612-868-4593

King Sleigh BR Set: Leather hdbrd, nitestands, drssr, $1600. 612-751-0129 Sofa like new, floral tapestry. green, rose, blue $375. 952-882-9247 Sofa, chrs, china cab, rocker desks, bookcs, end tbl, lamp

Best offer. 952-432-0524

Vintage Occasional Sales

11 Vintage Shops

within minutes - 7 in

Carver & 4 in Chaska 3 Days Every Month!

November 15, 16, 17

Suede Couch $900 w/2 chrs & ottomans. 6 yrs old. Great cond. Has stain res. Treatment. Wayne 651343-1313

Thurs (10-5); Fri-Sat (10-4) Antiqs, Vintage & Seasonal Facebook: The Occasional Shops of Carver & Chaska

Large GE Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Black. $500 Please call 716-627-5313

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

3050

Holiday Gift/Craft Sale! Nov. 17-18, 9am-5pm BV: 317 Maple Island Rd 55306 952-898-1881

Misc. For Sale

Misc. Wanted

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

3 Lots in Dawn Valley Memorial Park $900 ea or negotiate. Call 952-928-8943

3280

Bloomington Cemetery 2 plots priced at $1200 each Call 952-884-0868

Console Piano Lt. Oak, new ivories. Inc. bench. Nice! $300 651-271-2027

For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden

$6,500/BO. 320-243-3165 Pleasant View Memorial Gardens Burnsville: Gethsemane Garden, Sect 12-D, Lot 1 & 2 (2 spaces, 2 vaults & 1 memorial) $1,400/BO.

605-880-5966 605-886-4884 Estate Sales

3130

Snowblowers & Equipment

For Sale 28 Craftsman Snow Blower. $350 Please call 716-627-5313

3500

Garage Sales this week Prior lake

3566

To Place Your Sale Ad

Contact Jeanne at

952-392-6875

Estate Sale! Furniture! Nov. 17th 1 Day only 9-5pm 17400 Deerfield Ave.

Deadline: Mondays at 3pm

3900 Fireplace & Firewood

3150

Musical Instuments

3320

Agriculture/ Animals/Pets Pets

3970

2 Years Dried

4' x 8' - Delivered.

Quantity discounts.

763-238-5254 FIREWOOD

Affordable Firewood OAK & BIRCH, 2 YRS DRIED

4 x 8 x 16. Free delivery & stack. 612-867-6813

3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Cute Kittens! Approx. 10 wks old. All black. Free to good home. 651-463-7003 or 612-221-6668 Peeka & Boo, 2 sweet & beautiful, bro & sis, orange tabby cats, together only to a special loving home. All tests/shots/spay/neut. $75 for both. Vet. refs. req'd. Call Jerry 952-888-9524

3050

AV Renovated TH! Conv. loc! Walking trls, school Sr. Ctr, 2BR/ 1.5 BA, Fplc., W/D, lg. Kitch, $1200+utils. 651-437-8627

5300

Duplexes/Dbl Bungalows For Rent

AV: LL Duplex 1 lg BR, 1 BA, All appls & utils. inc. Shared: Gar/laundry $800 Avl now. No/smk. 952-432-3269, Aft. 4Pm: 612-207-4867 On Prior Lk: Upper unit $1495/mo. Lower unit $1295/mo. Elec, gas & water incl. Both 2 BR, 1 BA. No pets/smk. Avl now. 612-499-0697

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Rental Information

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.â&#x20AC;? Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women; and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

Roommates Wanted

Home by north Prior Lake Prvt, Furn LL w/BA 2 car gar. $550/mo+Â˝ util. prefer mature prof. w/healthy lifestyle 612-270-7859

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Apple Valley TH Nr MN Zoo. Avl 12/1. 1BR, dw, w/d, Grbg disp., Wood burning FP, patio, AC, tuck under gar, wtr & grbg incl $760/mo, $740 dep+ $35 app fee. Connie or Nancy 651-882-8824

7000

7600

Real Estate Townhomes for Sale

TH/Northfield 3 BR, 2 BA, 1400sf, new remod. $76,000 612-298-7282

8100

Manufactured Homes

Lakeville/Apple ValleyBorder: 2 BR, 1 BA all appliances, C/A, Pets OK. $16,200 Financing 612-581-3833

9000

9020

Employment Business Opps & Info

Advertising Disclaimer Because we are unable to check all ads that are placed in our media, we encourage you to be safe and be careful before giving out any important information such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, when responding to any ad.

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Health Care

Good Things To Eat

PCA positions available in Burnsville for a quadriplegic client. Shifts are 10:30am-4:30pm and 5:30pm-11:30pm, 7 days/week. All ADL's included. Experience and commitment to the job necessary. Call Molly with All Home Health at (952)814-7400.

PCAs Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part-time day, evening and night PCAs to care for a clients at our Mendota Heights, Assisted Living Home, as well as in private homecare settings in the Burnsville/Apple Valley, Savage, Lakeville and Hastings areas. Responsible for all client cares. Must be compassionate, have great attention to detail, excellent problem solving and communication skills. If interested, please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Christine at 651-488-4656. EOE.

RN Case Manager International Quality Homecare seeking f/t RN for Case Mngt. Must have strong computer & organizational skills. Also seeking p/t Per Diem LPNs & RNs! To apply: 125 W Main St. New Prague, MN 56071 Fax to HR: 507-252-1985 jobs@alphaiQh.com

TURN YOUR CAR INTO CASH!

Sunâ&#x20AC;˘Classifieds 952-846-2000

3210

Good Things To Eat

PREMIUM GULF SHRIMP 13/15 count â&#x20AC;˘ $10/lb.

2012

11540 Bass Lake Rd. Plymouth, MN 55442 612-384-5485 www.prideoflouisiana.com

Nov. 8 - 11 Nov. 15 - 18 Thursdays & Fridays 10am-8pm Saturdays & Sundays 10am-6pm Last Sunday closes at 4pm

The Crossing Shopping Center 1964 Rahn Cliff Court, Eagan, MN Located in the southwest quadrant of Cliff Road and 35E, directly behind the Cliff Road Burger King. Featuring New Artisans plus Returning Favorites! We will be collecting food shelf donations for the Eagan Resource Center. Please bring a non-perishable food or personal hygiene item to donate at the door!

Offering you handcrafted and carefully selected items for your home and gift giving. No strollers please.

Pets

3970

Pets

WE ARE FUN AND PLAYFUL BEST FRIENDS!

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Closed Thanksgiving Day November 21 & 25: closing at 3pm

For more information call Carrie Staples

612-414-6045 WWW.LNHDBOUTIQUES.COM

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When Rocky came to her foster home, timid little Sweet Pea took to her immediately and follows Rocky around like a puppy. Sweet Pea spent four months caged up at the impound, so she is rather shy, but not Rocky. She saddles up to Rocky and rubs her head on Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheek, and Rocky licks her in return. How rewarding it is seeing them curled up together sleeping. They run through the house chasing each other and love playing with their toys. They are respectful of each other when playing, letting each other have a chance in the games. While they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grow up together, they certainly have become best friends and deserve a forever home together. Please adopt these wonderful friends! They are both Tortiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Rocky has medium length hair while Sweet Pea has short hair. They are both around 2-3 years old. Adoption fee $200. Contact Charlie at 651-453-9755 or text 651-329-2202 or charliemeow@gmail. com

Last Hope, Inc. (651) 463-8747 3050

Boutiques/Craft Shows & Gifts

Southtown Mall Holiday Arts, Crafts & Gifts Show November 16, 17, 18 Fri 10-9 â&#x20AC;˘ Sat 10-6 â&#x20AC;˘ Sun 11-4 Penn Ave & Hwy 494, Bloomington Heart Promotions 651-438-3815

9050

Health Care

RN Unit Manager/ MDS Coordinator $1500 Hiring Incentive Full Benefits Available St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault is strategically located 30 miles south of the Twin Cities close to I35. We are looking for Unit Managers/MDS Coordinators to supervise resident services and staff. If you are an RN with long term care experience and are looking for a new challenge at a highly respected facility, this is the job for you! Must posses a Minnesota Nurse License (RN). Qualified individuals will have comprehensive knowledge of the MDS plan process, Medicare, assessments, and experience in long term care. The ideal candidates will posse strong attention to detail, prior supervisory experience, and work with minimal supervision. If you meet these qualifications and are an enthusiastic team player and looking for a new opportunity, please send resume to: St. Lucas Care Center 500 First Street SE Faribault, MN 55021 Or email to sferguson@ missionhealthcare.org We are an equal opportunity employer and provider.

PCA

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Farmington 1BR Heat paid. Gar. avl. No pets. 612-670-4777

3210

32nd Annual

Houses For Rent

Downstairs: Avl 12/1 1 BR, 1 BA, No smk/pets parties.$525 952-393-7615

5800

FIREWOOD

Oak & Birch - $135

3 Bdrm 1 Â˝ Ba townhome 2 car attch. Gar. W/D,new carpet, Central Air, No Pets $1150 952-469-1158

5500

Weight Set w/Bench Almost new $79 952-431-1192

3270

5200

5400

Gulbransen Theatre Church Organ Vintage Model M-5 Transistor Organ. Great cond. $300/bo Wayne 651-343-1313

Buying Old Trains & Toys

Cemetery Lots

3090

Machinist/Mechanic Tools and Tool Boxes $6500 OBO 763-588-8227

3260

Appliances

3030

Machinery & Tools

3240

Townhouse For Rent

6400

Child Care Providers Advertise your openings in Sunâ&#x20AC;˘Thisweek Classifieds

952-846-2000

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ASKING, from 1A a way President Barack Obama was no longer doing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was something to rally around,â&#x20AC;? Abeler said. Beyond this, Abeler wonders whether Republican leaders asked enough questions from the groups who wanted to see the amendments on the ballot. For instance, did someone inquire into whether photo ID supporters had the financial means to counter attacks on the amendment, such as from former Republican Gov. Arne Carlson, they should have known were coming. As for the marriage amendment, Abeler doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe Minnesota churches backed the amendment to the same degree that churches in other states did. Abeler argues the House could reverse back in two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I presume the DFL will overreach,â&#x20AC;? Abeler said. Abeler believes voters by next election will be thinking about DFL tax increases, perhaps same-

sex marriage legislation and other social issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re (Democrats) going to have the same problems with the left that we had with the right,â&#x20AC;? Abeler said. Johnson believes Republicans can bounce back. He said Republicans first need to analyze what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing, possibly reshape its message and reestablish its finances. And this can be achieved, Johnson said. Kiffmeyer indicated that she has no intentions of abandoning photo ID. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take the governor at his word,â&#x20AC;? Kiffmeyer said of Gov. Mark Dayton who has committed to crafting a bipartisan photo ID legislation. Republicans were caught off-guard by the election results. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the planets all lined up,â&#x20AC;? Abeler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything that could go bad went bad.â&#x20AC;? T.W. Budig can be reached at tim.budig@ecm-inc. com or facebook.com/sunthisweek.

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BUSINESSES, from 1A President Clyde Rath said. Larson said Farmington will have to get more aggressive with its efforts to grow the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial tax base. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This one got me going,â&#x20AC;? Larson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went into City Hall, and (City Administrator) Dave (McKnight) and I are figuring things out. We want businesses to feel welcome here, and to partner with them. I want to make sure none of the businesses leave Farmington.â&#x20AC;? The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategy will include continued and improved communications with existing businesses and more aggressive recruitment efforts. Larson said the city will

start recruiting businesses they know may be looking for a new location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we hear of a business looking to expand or move, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like us to be the first one on the doorstep saying: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey, look to Farmington,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Larson said. He is also interested in adding to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial property so there are more options for businesses to consider. A possible strategy to build Farmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business base could include property tax abatements. The topic has already come up with a Farmington business owner considering moving into a building in the industrial park or moving out of the city, but nothing has been formally presented or is being con-

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Age 48, of Rosemount, passed away on Nov. 2, 2012. He was a loving husband, an amazing father, and a caring son and brother. Survived by wife, Lori; sons, Shane and Dylan; mother, Connie & husband Bill Klappenbach; sister, Tawny (Bret) and niece, Megan Nystrom, and faithful dog, Rocky; as well as numerous relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom. Troy was a man with a giant heart, a quick wit, and incredible talent. He cherished his family and friends more than anything else. He will be greatly missed. Funeral service was held 11 AM Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN. Visitation was 5-8 PM Monday at W hite Funeral H o me , 1 4 5 6 0 Pennock Ave. and also one hour prior to service at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Troy's children's college fund. White Funeral Home Apple Valley 952-432-2001 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Age 66 of Lakeville, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2012. Preceded in death by his father, Harold Dwire. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary (Ott) Dwire; children, Sandy and Todd (Mindy) Dwire; mother, Orda Mae â&#x20AC;&#x153;Louâ&#x20AC;? Dwire; siblings, Debbie, Phil (Karna) and Tim (Tonya) Dwire; grandchildren, Kirsten, Shane, Cole, Karlie, Garrett and Isabelle, also by nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be held 11AM Friday, November 16, 2012 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13901 Fairview Dr., Burnsville. Visitation from 5-8pm Thursday, (11/15) at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Tr., Lakeville (Cty. Rd 50), (952-469-2723) and 1 hour prior to service. Private interment. Online condolences at www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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