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Crowd speaks out on proposed school cuts Concern focused on students by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
A large crowd turned out to provide input on Lakeville School District’s proposed $3.5 million in budget adjustments at a March 19 listening session at Kenwood Trail Middle School. Lakeville School Board members will consider A crowd attended the Lakeville School District’s March the comments, perhaps 19 public hearing at Kenwood Trail Middle School to making changes to the discuss proposed budget reductions for 2013-14. (Photo latest budget proposal, at a March 20 work session by Laura Adelmann)
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that occurred after this issue went to press. The board will vote on the 2013-14 budget at its March 26 meeting. Lakeville Schools Superintendent Lisa Snyder said the district is facing financial challenges because of three key issues: the state funding formula has not kept up with inflation, unsuccessful operating levy campaigns and several years of decreasing enrollment, which cuts per-pupil funding each year. The district is planning to seek an operational levy this fall, an option that
had the support of many speakers at the hearing. Speaker concerns raised at the meeting included the district’s proposed cuts to special education, physical education staffing, educational assistants, learning specialists, counselors and technology support positions. Several speakers also described concerns about large class sizes and that the district has cut arts and music programs. Parent Bruce Kyro received applause when he See BUDGET, 15A
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He says ‘Minnesota is hungry for leadership’ by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Who killed Edwin Drood? Audiences get to decide the identity of the killer in Chameleon Theatre’s latest production at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Page 15A
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State Sen. Dave Thompson, RLakeville, told Sun Thisweek on Tuesday he is seriously considering running for governor and will make a decision about whether to mount a campaign within the next several weeks. “I am giving it consideration,� said Thompson whose District 58 includes Lakeville and Farmington. “It seems as though some doors have Dave opened, and I am explorThompson ing my options.� Thompson, assistant minority leader, said he has been encouraged to challenge Gov. Mark Dayton in 2014 by many business leaders and constituents. “I have talked to my family about it,� Thompson said. “I am serious, but I’m not ready to make a decision yet.� Thompson has been a rising star in See THOMPSON, 15A
The Lakeville North boys basketball team lost 74-72 to Park Center in a quarterfinal of the Class 4A state tournament on Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers trailed by 16 points at halftime but knotted the game at 67-67 at the end of regulation to send the game into overtime. More on the team is in Sports. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)
District considers policy changes Staff may propose ‘educational opportunity’ policy for board review by Laura Adelmann
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Dakota United made a run at the state PI Division adapted floor hockey title but came up just short in the championship game. Page 9A
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Larry Sauber is organizing a bike race/fundraiser for Lakeville South High School student athlete Dillon Borowicz. (Photo submitted)
Lakeville riders hit gravel Saturday Event also a fundraiser for Dillon Borowicz by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
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Riders will defy winter this Saturday in a first-time grassroots bike race between Lakeville and Faribault. The 80-plus mile route, organized by biking enthusiast Larry Sauber, 44, of Lakeville, starts and ends at Harry’s Cafe in Lakeville and takes riders to Milltown Cycles in Faribault and back via rural gravel roads on an unmarked course. Navigating the course requires riders to use “cue sheets� that provide written directions instead of a map.
Sauber said the 70 free course registrations have been filled, but hopes to gain more attention for it as he is using the race as a way to collect donations for Dillon Borowicz, the Lakeville South senior paralyzed after a swimming pool diving accident last year. Although Sauber never met Dillon or his family before the accident, he said he heard about the accident from a relative and as a Christian felt led to do something to help. “I thought I could do more than just riding a bike in the middle of winter conditions,� he said. Sauber plans to collect money for Dillon from riders and hopes others See RIDE, 15A
Lakeville School District Superintendent Lisa Snyder said she expects a new educational opportunity policy will be brought before the School Board to consider before next school year. “I’d like to see it for sure in place by next fall,� Snyder said. The district is systematically updating all its po-
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Lakeville company refines expansion plans Software business on growth trend by Laura Adelmann SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Lakeville City Council members approved adjusting the terms of an agreement with a growing technology company the city sold land to at a discount in 2009. Council members unanimously approved giving Image Trend, a Lakeville software development company, two more years to expand its business another 24,000 square feet.
Under an August 2009 agreement, the city sold 3 acres on Kensington Boulevard worth $627,589 to Image Trend for one-third of the price if the company met several criteria, including expanding its building by at least 50,000 square feet by the end of this year and creating at least 21 jobs. Despite the challenging economy, the company invested more than See IMAGE, 14A
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reer curriculum, including job shadowing, investigations, tours, and other experiences, according to DCTC’s award information. Espe has been part of Rotary Club, Leadership Lakeville, Lakeville Chamber Education Board, Fairview Hospital Board of Trustees, and the Dakota County School to Work Board. She is co-founder of Math Masters of Minnesota, which promotes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in mathematics, and was the first state president of the Minnesota Educators for Gifted and Talented. Espe holds a doctorate of education and leadership from St. Mary’s University, Minneapolis; a sixth year certificate from Winona State University; a master of arts in gifted education and curriculum development from St. Thomas University; and a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Illinois, Champaign. Email Tad Johnson at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com.
Lakeville Briefs Owl hike set March 27 Lakeville Parks and Recreation will offer an owl hike for families at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail. Cost is $5 per family. Dress for the weather.
Gun safety course offered The Dakota County Gun Club will sponsor a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Certified Firearms Safety Course in Lakeville.
Participants need to be at least age 11 or older by March 26. This is an online and classroom course. All students and parent/guardian will be required to attend the introduction class on Tuesday, March 26, at McGuire Middle School, 21220 Holyoke Ave. W., starting at 6 p.m. In addition, there will be three classroom sessions from 6-9 p.m. April 16, 18 and 23 at McGuire. Range day will be 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Attendance will be mandatory at all classes. There is a $7.50 Lakeville Parks and Recreation registration fee, $24.95 fee paid to HunterCourse (the
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Lakeville teen a runner-up Anna Korger, Miss Teen Lakeville, was the first runner-up in the 2013 Miss Teen Minnesota International pageant held March 16 in St. Cloud. Megan Muehlberg of Brooklyn Park won the title of Miss Teen Minnesota.
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Local food shelves see record number of visits Goal to raise $60,000 and 70,000 pounds in March by Theresa Malloy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Burnsville resident Jackie Butler came to Minnesota in July 2012 when her company transferred her from Baltimore. Butler and her 9-year-old daughter had settled in until Butler’s contract ended in November, and she was laid off without any income. For the first time in Butler’s life, she was unemployed and unable to provide for her daughter. “I was down and embarrassed. I never thought I would find myself there,� she said. “I have adult children, and as a nurse, I was able to be a great provider to them.� Uncertain how to find or ask for help, Butler had an unexpected call from “an absolute angel.� Nikki Johnson, a family support worker at Orchard Lake Elementary School in Lakeville, heard about Butler’s unemployment from her daughter. Johnson called Butler and offered to connect her with a Lakeville food shelf and the Salvation Army so her daughter could celebrate Christmas. Johnson is part of the Partners in Success Program supported by the nonprofit 360 Communities that puts workers in schools to connect people who need assistance with help. The program reflects the organization’s mission to provide holistic help to families in need. “To me it was a godsend. They happened into my life in a time when there was a serious need, and they were there,� she said. The first time Butler went to the Feed My Sheep Food Shelf at Messiah Lutheran Church in Lakeville, she said, “I was very embarrassed that I was actually going to ac-
Volunteer Carolyn Jordan fills food orders at the Burnsville food shelf. (Photo submitted) cept help.� That feeling quickly changed when the first woman she saw gave her a big hug. “Never at any point did anyone I interact with at 360 or Messiah make me feel bad about it. Everyone I have come in contact with has helped me feel positive and made me feel so supported,� she said. Butler’s situation is not uncommon at 360 Communities. While the economy is on the upswing, the five local food shelves connected with 360 Communities have seen an 18 percent increase in visits last year. For the first fiscal quarter year over year that number is up almost 26 percent. More than 830,000 pounds of food were distributed across Farmington, Lakeville, Rosemount, Apple Valley and Burnsville at food shelves. “We are seeing an increase across the board,� said Anika Rycher, 360 Communities lead direc-
tor of services. “We really see the gamut. We’re seeing senior citizens on fixed incomes that rely on the food shelf on a regular basis, people with disabilities on a fixed incomes, families with small children, school-age children.� The biggest increase in food shelf visits was at the Burnsville location – up 43 percent. This coincides with Burnsville’s poverty rate: One in 10 people live in poverty according to the 2009-2011 American Community Survey of Dakota County. Minnesota FoodShare, another nonprofit advocacy group, reports that Minnesota saw record levels of hunger relief programs in 2012, including food shelves, subsidized school lunches and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. All school districts in the cities 360 Communities has food shelves have seen an increase in students receiving free or reduced lunch.
March food drives March is Minnesota FoodShare Month, when more than 300 food shelves across the state, including 360 Communities, launch a food drive campaign to fill shelves when food runs short. More
than 50 businesses, in addition to churches, schools and other organizations in the community, have pledged to help 360 Communities meet its goal to raise $60,000 and 70,000 pounds of food in March. That amount will help feed 11,300 people for one week. When this paper went to press, 360 Communities had raised a total of $17,828 and 24,722 pounds of food with one more week left. At the beginning of the month, the Burnsville Family Resource Center had empty shelves. Tony Compton, 360 Communities’ marketing and communications coordinator, put a photo on Facebook, and the photo was passed around, filling the shelves within a matter of days. “We have a community that really sees what their stake is in making sure that people are supported,� Compton said. Without these contributions and the help of 1,125 volunteers, he said, 360 Communities could not serve all the people it does.
“Food is easy for people to get excited about because it is tangible, and it is the most basic of needs,� Rycher said. “I could do a food drive in my business or community; but when you bring food or financial dollars to 360 Communities, it goes far beyond the need for food.� The organization also provides support for women in abusive situations and educational support for families through programs like Partners in Success, among other resources. After relying on a food shelf for a few months, Butler just accepted a new job. She hopes to volunteer with 360 Communities and give back to the people who gave her so much. At 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, Burnsville Costco will open its doors to non-members to buy food donations for 360 Communities. Email Theresa Malloy at theresa.malloy@ecm-inc.com.
Volunteers at 360 Communities help stock food donations at the Burnsville Food Shelf. The Burnsville location saw a 43 percent increase in visits for 2012. (Photo submitted)
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Book about trusting teachers praised by educators, activists by Joe Nathan SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Should we “trust teachers” much more than we do now? A recently published, intriguing, important book urges, “Yes.” The book “Trusting Teachers with School Success” is important in part because it has been endorsed by a variety of educators and education activists, many of whom strongly disagree with each other about other issues such as testing, charter public schools and virtual schools. Why did a variety of people recommend the book? First, because the authors ask, “What if trusting teachers, and not controlling them, is the key to school success?” The authors believe that teachers should have the option to organize as doctors and attorneys sometimes do. This puts teachers truly in charge. The book offers 11 examples from seven states, from Connecticut to California along with Minnesota and Wisconsin. Some attorneys and physicians organize themselves into partnerships. They
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Joe Nathan decide how their clinics or law firms will operate (including associates’ pay and how they will be evaluated). They hire (and can fire) people to help with the “business side” of operations. I’ve visited some schools cited in the book, including the Minnesota New Country School in Henderson, Minn. and Avalon, in St. Paul. Both schools attract a variety of students. Both help some students who had not succeeded in traditional schools graduate and go on to some form of two- or four-year higher education. Both use an array of methods, not just standardized tests, to measure and report student progress. Avalon, New Country and the nine other schools, both district and charter, described in the book allow teachers to determine the curriculum, budget alloca-
tions, assessment methods, staff evaluation, and in some cases pay and working conditions. This is real teacher “empowerment.” The authors recommend that families be allowed to choose these schools, and say that this approach won’t always work. For example, the Milwaukee Federation of Teachers and Milwaukee District helped create more than one dozen schools on this model. Some thrived, others did not. A recent MetLife Foundation survey of teachers around the country found growing percentages of teachers are dissatisfied with their jobs. While education journalist and activist Andy Rotherham pointed out that over the last 25 years, MetLife has used different questions to compare teachers’ attitudes, survey officials stress that answers to identical questions show dissatisfaction is growing. Empowering educators can be one important way to serve students and enrich teachers’ lives. The book’s authors include Amy Junge, formerly a public school teacher; Kim Farris-Berg, an education policy researcher; and Edward Dirkswager, a retired health care admin-
istrator. People who’ve endorsed the book include union leaders, including Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association; Lynn Nordgren, president of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers; Adam Urbanski, president of the Rochester, N.Y., Federation of Teachers; Stanford professor Linda Darling-Hammond and educator Deborah Meier, all of whom are skeptical about the charter idea. Tom Vander Ark, formerly of the Gates Foundation, Mike Petrelli of the Fordham Institute and Dee Thomas, all of whom support the charter idea, also praised the book. As America searches for solutions, it’s great to find strategies supported by thoughtful people who often disagree. That makes “Trusting Teachers with School Success” a book with important, intriguing ideas. Joe Nathan, formerly a public school teacher and administrator, directs the Center for School Change. Reactions welcome, joe@centerforschoolchange.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.
Letters Union first? To the editor: Last week, the president of the Lakeville teachers’ union, Don Sinner, wrote about putting students first. However, these are not the actions that we observe when he negotiates his contracts. Let me start by reminding the community that Mr. Sinner uses our children as pawns in his contract negotiations every two years. In the last negotiation of the teacher’s contract, Mr. Sinner instructed his membership to walk into the building as a group at the start of the union contract hours and then to walk out as soon as their contract day ended. The building deans, not Mr. Sinner’s membership, stayed in the building to ensure that our children were safe. The deans, not Mr. Sinner’s membership, monitored all the after school activities and events so that our students could continue to have their sports and activities. Does this seem like Mr. Sinner is putting students first? You might also recall that, during the negotiation session, it was Mr. Sinner who instructed his members to stop writing student recommendation letters because it is not in their contract. While correct that this duty is not “written into the contract,” it is something our students need to get into colleges and is an expectation of a high school teacher anywhere in the country. Thankfully, the building deans stepped up and helped our students by writing as many recommendations as possible. Again, does this seem like Mr. Sinner is putting students first? These are just two examples of the “Union Boss” putting the union first. When Mr. Sinner feels that it is the best interest of his membership, he is more than willing to leverage our students to gain
his objectives. The next time you are at any activity or sporting event, take a close look around — it is the principals and deans who are there with your children because they are the ones putting the students first!
money elsewhere in the education budget from some program that does not work (and there are many). Hopes that Clausen could teach critical thinking to the big-spending DFL appear to have worked in the wrong direction.
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Uncritical thinking To the editor: State Sen. Greg Clausen (DFL-Apple Valley, Rosemount) deserves respect for his long career as a levelheaded high school principal. Unfortunately there is something about joining the DFL caucus that disrupts critical thinking skills in favor of simplistic notions like pouring more money into public schools in the blind hopes of improving them. Certainly there are “studies” supporting the idea (“Clausen proposes all-day kindergarten bill,” Jan. 18) and it seems common sense that all-day kindergarten would teach kids more than half day kindergarten would. But like most education studies, they prove what the academics who conduct them believe, without considering the “variables” that might otherwise explain the result. In this case, while it might be true that all-day kindergarten helps every kid, isn’t it equally likely that parents, in their wisdom, realize their child may not be ready for all day at school and that other kids, the “faster starting” kids, carry their natural advantage into first grade? Is it possible that the parents who send kids to all-day kindergarten care more about education and these “involved parents” are the critical factor that education studies say they are? In short, what appears to be a “common sense” idea is just another excuse to spend more money. If it really works, then find the
To the editor: Minnesota Chamber of Commerce President David Olson (“Tell the governor he can’t be pro-jobs and anti-business”) in the March 1 edition used the fear factor in his opinion piece, quoting The Wall Street Journal and Fox News, to support his argument that the governor’s tax proposal will lead Minnesota to become a barren wasteland with business and residents fleeing the state at the prospect of paying an additional tax on services. Mr. Olson neglects to note the overall decrease in the sales tax rate and the decrease in corporate tax rate. Although the chamber portrays itself as representing all businesses, its focus seems mostly on benefits for the largest businesses. Think about it – which small business (the hardware store, the local dry cleaners, the law office and tax accountant, even the grocery chains) can up and move out of state when their customers are here, their employees are here, the owners live here? Which residents are really going to move to Florida when their grandchildren and families remain in Minnesota? While we may grumble and complain, the vast majority are going to stay put. We will figure out a way to make it work and still live in the state we call home, the one that provides the quality of life we have come to expect. A state that works. We have long prided ourselves on good government, clean air, wonderful parks, natural beauty, good restaurants and
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great theater. I want to live where those essential services and amenities thrive. In order to have that, we need a stable government with stable revenue. When the tax code was last revised, two-thirds of the tax revenue came from tax on production. We no longer make as much “stuff ” so the revenue stream changes to services. This is a complicated issue but moving a business has to be more expensive than any sales tax that may be imposed so let’s all take a deep breath and put the fear factor aside while we try to address the serious problems facing the state and the economy, all of us – together.
of that legislative session they were faced with a $5 billion to $6 billion deficit. With good fiscal policy and without raising taxes they were able to turn that deficit around to a surplus. And the sky did not fall. They also tried to speed the school shift payback (ref. S.F. 0209), but this and related House bill were vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton. It will be interesting to see if the current Democratic-led Legislature is able to match this performance or if additional taxes will be necessary to avoid another round of deficit spending. The challenge is there and the voters are watching.
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To the editor: In late February the Minnesota Management and Budget Office released the financial results for the current and the next biennium. With increased revenues and decreased spending the current biennium ended up with a $2.8 billion surplus. This surplus enabled replenishment of the state’s reserve and cash flow funds as well as reduction of the school shift. The Minnesota Management and Budget Office was also able to reduce the projected $1.1 billion deficit for the next biennium. This was the “real” reason for the recently announced reduction of the projected budget to $627 million. A hearty congratulations for a job well done is in order for the Republican-led Legislature of 2011-2012. At the start
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To the editor: I am a Burnsville resident and a customer of Dakota Electric utility. I am writing on behalf of Bill Benning, candidate for election to the Dakota Electric Board of Directors. I have known Mr. Benning for many years. He is honest, hard-working and highly intelligent. He wants to keep the utility’s rates down and make it accountable to its customers. He will make an excellent member of the board. The ballots were mailed March 19 so customers should receive them March 20 and 21. Please vote for Bill Benning, you can vote online or mail the ballot in.
To the editor: We hear a lot about White House tours being cancelled due to sequestration budget cuts. What a sad decision. In addition to this move we should be concerned that the Air Force, Coast Guard, Army and Marines have suspended their Tuition Assistance programs, according to the Defense Department. It is sad that the decision to immediately end this program which so affects those who protect and fight for us in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere around the world. About 201,000 soldiers are receiving tuition assistance from the Army this year totaling about $373 million. We need to restore the program immediately. We have a moral obligation to follow through with our education promises to our military. One of the best ways to support our military is for them to educate themselves so that they can move successfully into the civilian workforce when their service is over and get on with the rest of their lives as productive members of society. Please contact your senators, representatives and leaders to request their support in returning the promised education to our military. In 2012 over 1,600 Minnesota Red Bulls relied on the tuition assistance. Also, please write directly to Department of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.Thank you for your support.
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Support ‘no-excuse’ absentee voting legislation, Not ‘early voting by Kent Kaiser SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Currently, Minnesota law allows absentee voting supposedly only for people who claim one of the following reasons for needing an absentee ballot: • Absence from their precinct on Election Day • Illness or disability • Service as an election judge in another precinct on Election Day • Religious discipline or religious holiday or observance • Eligible emergency declared by the governor or quarantine declared by the federal or state government. The law to require an excuse to obtain an absentee ballot is unforceable and, therefore, unenforced. No one actually checks to see whether voters meet these eligibility criteria — it would be virtually impossible. Nevertheless, conscientious citizens have not necessarily recognized this fact, and, consequently, the current law probably has deterred some people from voting. Recently, state Rep. Steve Simon, DFL-St. Louis Park, introduced legislation (House File 193) that would remove the requirement to declare one of these excuses to obtain an absentee ballot. This legislation should be passed. There are four pillars of a strong election system: Access, accuracy, privacy, and integrity. Simon’s bill would
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Kent Kaiser strengthen that first pillar while leaving the other pillars unharmed. Simon’s bill would be an excellent reform of our election system. Such is not the case with some other election changes being suggested in the Legislature this year. Many readers have probably heard talk of “early votingâ€? proposals that would allow people for any reason to cast their votes in the weeks prior to Election Day and have their votes counted immediately. But readers should beware: Such schemes have major flaws compared to our current absentee voting system. • For one, early voting systems do not allow voters to change their minds after casting their ballots like the current absentee voting system does. Many more voters change their minds than most people recognize — and not just for dramatic reasons such as a U.S. senate candidate dying in a plane crash a few days before an election, as happened in Minnesota in 2002. Much new information becomes available about candidates in the days just prior to Election Day, and
voters should have the right to change their votes based on new information. An early voting system would not allow this: Voters in such systems are stripped of the right to change their votes, once their votes are cast, because their ballots have already been placed in the ballot box and counted, with no way track them back to the voters. An “early-votingâ€? system would actually weaken the “accessâ€? pillar of a strong election system. • Another clear weakness of early voting, if implemented in Minnesota, would be the after-the-fact discovery of some voters’ ineligibility. We already have this problem with our loose Election Day registration procedures (same-day voter registration with no ID requirement). Expanding the looseness to the weeks of voting prior to Election Day would not be an improvement. In our current absentee voting system, it is possible to verify voters’ eligibility before their ballots are counted until Election Day with all the other ballots. An “early-votingâ€? system would also weaken the “integrityâ€? pillar of a strong election system. Consequently, a superior legislative reform would be simply to change the law to allow absentee voting without an excuse. Many Minnesota voters already vote by “in-personâ€? absentee ballot at a local election office, which is easier for many
people than by-mail absentee voting and provides every bit of the ease of access that “early voting� does but also retains the integrity of our current system. We often hear that people do not know about the “in-person� absentee ballot option or about the re-voting benefit that the current absentee ballot system provides to people who change their minds before Election Day. This simply suggests that state officials should do a better job at publicizing voters’ options — not that we should change and weaken the whole system. One small tweak to our current absentee ballot system would increase the voters’ right to ballot access and preserve their right to election integrity and thus represents a significant reform to our election system — that is Simon’s bill. Readers should call their legislators and the governor to ask them to support Simon’s bill. Kent Kaiser, Ph.D., is a professor of communication at Northwestern College in Roseville, and a senior fellow at the Minneapolis-based think tank Center of the American Experiment. He previously served as communications and voter outreach director for the office of the Minnesota Secretary of State under Mary Kiffmeyer, a Republican, and Mark Ritchie, a Democrat. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.
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Jeff Coolman resigns as general manager of ECM-SUN ECM Publishers Inc. President Marge Winkelman has announced the resignation of Jeff Coolman, general manager of ECM-Sun Newspapers, which includes Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune, effective April 1. Coolman had been the lead manager of 34 weekly newspapers in the south and western suburbs of the Twin Cities for the better part of the last decade. A professional search for Coolman’s successor will begin immediately. Winkelman will serve as the interim general manager until a replacement is
selected. which combined Winkelman, feature 51 commuwho made the annity newspapers nouncement in a and circulation March 13 meetexceeding 650,000 ing of ECM-Sun throughout MinNewspaper mannesota. agers, said ECM Jeff “Jeff was key to Publishers Inc., the Coolman our company and parent company of we truly feel fortuECM-Sun, was apprecia- nate that he was here durtive of Coolman’s leader- ing this period to provide ship during the past 15 such exceptional leadermonths. ship. We wish he and DebECM Publishers Inc. bie (his wife) the very best,� acquired Sun Newspapers said Winkelman. in January of 2012. WinCoolman came to Sun kelman credited Coolman Newspapers in 2001 as vice with playing a key role president and group pubduring the transition pe- lisher. He has been in the riod to help successfully media industry for the last blend the two companies, 20 years. As group publish-
er and corporate vice president he led the Minnesota group (one of four divisions of American Community Newspapers) through multiple acquisitions/mergers and in 2004 became one of three minority owners. In 2010 he formed an internal agency called the Twin Cities Newspaper Network (TCNN) with the sole purpose of partnering with other community newspapers in the suburbs to attract more national advertising clients. During his time in Minnesota Coolman has served on numerous MNA committees and has served as a volunteer for St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital. In addressing managers, Coolman said the timing for his departure just felt right. “It has been an honor to serve as the leader of Sun Newspapers group for the past 12 years. We have seen many transitions over the years and the most recent was the merger with ECM Publishers. The merger has strengthened the Sun Newspaper group, but also further emphasized the importance and need for local community news and advertising. The Minnesota team is one of the best in the business and I wish them and ECM many
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Halverson’s bill would help the homeless Standing room only at discussion on two bills by Howard Lestrud SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
During Homeless Day on the Hill at the State Capitol on Thursday, March 7, hundreds assembled to carry their message that homelessness negatively affects thousands of children and adults in Minnesota. Many crowded into a small committee room in the State Office Building to hear testimony on two pieces of homeless legislation. Those in attendance represented major statewide homeless and housing organizations and were joined by local units of government and school districts that have recognized the increased costs to them due to homelessness, said Liz Kuoppala, Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless. She said visitors to the Capitol came from Rochester, Worthington, Moorhead, Bemidji and from the metro, suburban and urban areas of the state, all affected by homelessness. Two bills, House File 937 and House File 698 were introduced to the House Health and Human Services Finance Committee. They were both laid over to the Omnibus Finance Bill. Prior to hearing the bills, committee chairman Thomas Huntley,
DFL-Duluth, said attempts were made to find space for attendees to hear the testimony in another room. That attempt failed, and Huntley urged attendees to refrain from applause and to find a place to be seated. Many were seated or stood in aisles of the committee room. Rep. Laurie Halverson, DFL-Eagan, introduced H.F. 698, titled the Homeless Youth Act. This bill modifies the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to identify mission goals, modify uses of funds, appropriate additional funding for the program and remove a mandated report. The legislation appropriates $8 million for the Homeless Youth Act from the general fund to the Department of Human Services for fiscal years 2014-15. The bill also repeals required development of a report on homeless and runaway youth as well as coordination of services funded under the Homeless Youth Act. “The Homeless Youth Act goes a long ways to solving youth homelessness,” Halverson said. Supporting a need for homeless youth and housing programs, Derek Reger, 19, of Brainerd, said he is still on the road to recovery and has been sober for two years. He plans to graduate in May and says he has not missed a day of
school this year. Jodi Harpstead, CEO for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, said youth services provide the highest return on an investment. These youths later become contributing adults of our state, she said. Halverson said her bill has strong bipartisan support and also state support. Second-term lawmaker Rena Moran, DFL-St. Paul, said she believes there is a “huge need” for shelters, for transitional housing and for affordable housing. She praised Twin Cities activist Mary Jo Copeland for her work with the homeless. “Government does have a place in people’s lives to create a stronger community, state and world,” Moran said. Neeka Russel, youth expert from the metro area, testified that she “wants to make sure” that people like her have resources to match their paths in life. “We need to be part of the solution,” committee member, Rep. Peter Fischer, DFL-Maplewood, said.
Another bill Rep. Carolyn Laine, DFL-Columbia Heights, introduced H.F. 937 on appropriations for homeless services, transitional housing and emergency services. The bill appropri-
ates money for long-term homeless supportive services, housing and services for homeless youth, transitional housing programs and emergency services grants. According to a bill overview, homeless programs support drop-in centers, shelters and transitional housing programs operated by community action agencies, tribal governments and other nonprofit organizations to prevent homelessness and to provide safe shelter and to increase the ability of homeless families and individuals to secure and maintain stable, independent housing and economic self-reliance. Laine, the bill’s sponsor, said this has been a 6 percent increase of those living in shelters and said child homelessness has increased by 46 percent. She said that nearly half of the homeless in Minnesota are 21 years of age or younger. Contributing to those increases are that rental housing costs are higher, Laine said, and more than half of many residents’ incomes are going for rent. The spiral of home foreclosures and rental demand have caused a need for a continuum of longterm supportive services and transitional housing, Laine said. Nancy Cashman of the Center City Housing (Transitional Hous-
Rep. Laurie Halverson, DFL-Eagan, has authored House File 698, the Homeless Youth Act. She spoke about the bill as did her witnesses, Jodi Harpstead, Neeka Russel and Derek Reger. (Photo by Howard Lestrud) ing Program) told of in- are here because you care stances where people are about other people and staying in laundromats or want to strengthen our in skyways. She said that communities.” homelessness is most ofLaine’s legislation has ten caused by domestic appropriations for the folviolence. Of the homeless, lowing: Cashman said 50 percent • $9.95 million in each or more have been in cor- year of the 2014-15 bienrectional facilities and 100 nium from the general percent are experiencing fund for long-term homesome type of trauma. less supportive services Committee member • $5.95 million in each Glen Gruenhagen, R-St. year of the 2014-15 bienPaul, said he was saddened nium from the general to see how many people fund for transitional housare in stress today. He told ing programs of working 13 years in a • Appropriates jail ministry. Acknowledg- $850,000 in each year of ing the value of govern- the 2014-15 biennium for ment programs, Gruenha- emergency services grants gen said they sometimes • Appropriates $4 milmake things worse rather lion in each year of the than better. Witness Rich 2014-15 biennium to proHooks Wayman of Health vide housing and services Connection said govern- to homeless youth under ment is part of the solu- the Runaway and Hometion for homelessness. less Youth Act Committee member Tina Liebling, DFL-St. Howard Lestrud can be Paul, praised those in at- reached at howard.letendance, saying “you strud@ecm-inc.com.
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The birth of a penguin chick at the Minnesota Zoo this month was an especially welcome addition to the penguin exhibit, as African penguins are endangered in the wild due to over-fishing, pollution and fluctuating temperatures. (File photo) The birth was an espe- sis situation due to catacially welcome addition strophic food shortages. to the exhibit, as African To help address the penguins are endangered penguin crisis, the Minin the wild because of nesota Zoo has awarded over-fishing, pollution and Becky Heller, one of the Email Andrew Miller at fluctuating temperatures; zoo’s penguin keepers, a andrew.miller@ecm-inc.com. they are currently in a cri- grant to travel to South Af-
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At the Capitol Fifth-tier taxes would go to schools Holberg issues warning about House DFL budget by T.W. Budig SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
House Democrats propose to pay back the school shift, fully fund all-day kindergarten and tax the wealthy in order to help pay for it. “We don’t take this approach lightly,” House Speaker Paul Thissen, DFL-Minnesota, said of creating an “absolutely temporary” fifth-tier income tax bracket. The bracket comes atop the proposed fourth-tier income-tax increase proposed by Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton. In combination, the tax increases, which Democrats justify by arguing the wealthy are not paying their fair share of taxes, would bring in more than $2 billion. House Democrats call their fifth-tier proposal a “surcharge” and say it would blink off once the
school funding shift is paid back, perhaps within two years. The surcharge would apply only to those making more than $500,000 per year, House Democrats say. Additional tax increases, such as a cigarette tax increase and the closing of perceived corporate tax loopholes, could come out of the House Tax Committee, Thissen indicated. Beyond paying back the remaining $854 million school shift — a task Dayton in his proposed budget leaves to the future — House Democrats would erase the lingering $627 million state budget deficit and propose about $1 billion in new spending. They depict their budget as “honoring promises made.” House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Lyndon Carlson, DFL-Crystal, said the
proposed $37.8 billion two-year budget would get the state off the budgeting “roller coaster” and offer stability. Democrats say their budget focuses on education, particularly for the youngest students. “Finally, for the first time in the history of the state, we’ll fund all-day, everyday kindergarten,” said House Education Finance Committee Chairman Paul Marquart, DFL-Dilworth. House Republicans warned not to look at the House Democrats’ proposed budget for final numbers. Former House Ways and Means Chairwoman Mary Liz Holberg, RLakeville, said other tax and fee increases could be thrown into the mix. “All these things have a cumulative effect,” Holberg said. She pointed to a pro-
posed increase in the minimum wage as another burden affecting business. Education Minnesota, the teachers’ union, applauded House Democrats. “Minnesotans have been talking to educators for years about the need for smaller class sizes and free, all-day, every day, kindergarten,” Education Minnesota President Tom Dooher said in a statement. “The budget priorities released today show that the leaders in the House have heard the same thing,” he said. House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, spoke disapprovingly of the state becoming an outrider in taxation. That the income tax surcharge would be temporary defies experience, Daudt argued. Nothing is more permanent, he said, than a
Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville, warned the proposed House Democratic state budget provided no final numbers. (Photo by T.W. Budig) “temporary” surcharge. Daudt offered only a minor budget reduction when asked how House Republicans proposed to cover $1.4 billion in budget deficit and school shift. House Republicans, while critical of a perceived lack of Democratic education reform, indicated support for paying back the school shift. Although a political is-
sue, several school association or district officials recently indicated they were not concerned how quickly the school shift was paid back. Senate Democrats were expected to release their budget targets on Wednesday, March 20. Email T.W. Budig at tim.budig@ecm-inc.com.
Dakota County Fairview expansion approved Medical office building, more parking will be added by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Fairview Health Services’ long-planned expansion on the Fairview Ridges Hospital site was approved March 19 by the Burnsville City Council. The $60 million expansion, the largest in the hospital’s 29-year history, will add a five-story, 132,800-square-foot clinic and medical office building in back of the hospital, whose main entrance faces north. The building, which isn’t considered a hospital use, will provide sameday surgery and CT/MRI scanning services to patients who would normally visit the hospital. A skyway will con-
nect the new building to the hospital. A four-level, 574-stall parking ramp will also be built. Smaller additions are planned for the hospital itself, including the secondfloor skyway connection on the south side. A 4,000-square-foot expansion on the east side will add lab space, and a 3,000-square-foot expansion on the west side will house mechanical equipment. The council also approved a 176-stall parkinglot expansion at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located across Nicollet Boulevard from the hospital. The extra parking, a collaboration between the church and the hospital,
will accommodate the hospital’s daytime peak demands and the church’s need for more evening and weekend parking, City Planner Chris Slania said. Two crosswalks from the Prince of Peace lot across Nicollet Boulevard will be built. Pedestrians will push a button to cross, activating in-pavement lights and flashing signs. The crosswalks will be built along with an extension of Fairview Drive as a three-lane road from Nicollet Avenue to Nicollet Boulevard. The Fairview Ridges expansion follows an expansion approved in 2005 that added fifth and sixth floors to the hospital. The hospital and church are part of the
Fairview Health Services’ long-planned expansion on the Fairview Ridges Hospital site was approved March 19 by the Burnsville City Council. (File photo) Ridges Campus, a 108acre campus of medical, religious and senior housing facilities. Property owners are Ebenezer Senior Living, Fairview, Park Nicollet,
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Two firms seek PAC contract Lakeville Briefs Hospitality company competing with VenuWorks by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Two companies – one of which specializes in hotels, not arts venues – are competing for the contract to manage the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. VenuWorks – the Iowabased arena, theater and convention-center firm that has managed the PAC since it opened in January 2009 – is being challenged by St. Paul-based LHR Hospitality Management, whose portfolio runs to hotels, resorts, restaurants and golf courses. So far, VenuWorks is winning, though the City Council will have the final say. A committee that evaluated proposals from and interviewed each company is recommending that the contract stay with VenuWorks. The committee consists of five city staffers, including City Manager Craig Ebeling and Chief Financial Officer Heather Johnston, and three members of the PAC’s citizen advisory commission. Officials are revealing little about the recommendation, on which the full commission will vote April 10. Its recommendation will then go to the
council. If LHR gains favor with council members, it could signal a desire to attract more meeting business in the city’s ongoing effort to reduce the PAC’s annual operating losses. “I think that one proposer is definitely an entertainment promoter,” Council Member Mary Sherry said in an interview, referring to VenuWorks. “And the other group, their focus is on hospitality. They each look at the BPAC through a different lens.” Sherry said she welcomes LHR’s ideas: “I think that it is refreshing to see that there is someone who wants to look at this in a different way.” Sherry said she’s surprised the company even responded to the city’s request for proposals to manage the center. VenuWorks’ current contract, its second as the PAC’s management firm, expires at the end of this year. “Right out of the gate, no one ever expected anybody to come in with a proposal other than VenuWorks,” Sherry said, adding that arts-facility management is a narrow-niche business. Two principals in LHR are Burnsville residents: Joel Cairy, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Mike Tozier, chief financial officer. The company has more
than 30 years in the hospitality business and has been affiliated with more than 300 hotels nationally and internationally, according to its website. In 2011, LHR owned or managed 820 hotel rooms, the company says. It generates nearly $22.7 million in annual revenues. The two companies are competing for a contract that carried a management fee of $131,000 in 2012. Mindful of public scrutiny of the PAC, whose construction many citizens opposed, council members insisted on having a chance to interview the companies, in addition to the interviews already done by the RFP committee. The council could decide on April 16 to schedule interviews, possibly in a joint session on April 23 with the Performing Arts Center Advisory Commission. Council Member Dan Kealey said he wants the benefit of having questioned the applicants before taking a vote he’ll have to defend later. “This is a $20 million facility,” Kealey said at the council’s March 12 work session, where he raised the interview topic. “This is a major decision in the life of that facility. It was a very controversial facility to build.” “It was controversial,” Sherry said at the work
session. “We don’t want to inflame any more controversy. So I think we want to make it clear we’re being very deliberate about this and we’re very, very careful about it.” The public won’t, however, get to see copies of the companies’ submittals before the council votes, City Attorney Joel Jamnik said. State law classifies them as private, and they can’t be released until after the vote, he told the council. Under the request-forproposals process, the council isn’t obligated to choose the least expensive proposal. “This is a request for proposals, not a request for bids,” Johnston said in an interview. “So there’s a fair amount of consideration you can bring into the process.” The PAC suffered steep losses in its first two years but rebounded to hit preopening forecasts of annual operating losses of $350,000 or less. Operating losses totaled $285,747 in 2012, compared with $304,853 in 2011, the city reported. Total operating expenses were $1.23 million last year, and nonoperating expenses were $699,678, according to the city.
Kids’ stuff sale set April 20 The 10th annual Lakeville Area ECFE Kids’ Stuff Sale will be 8 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Kenwood Trail Middle School, 19455 Kenwood Trail. A $1 admission fee will be charged from 8-10 a.m. Half-price sale: 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Bag sale ($5): 1:30-2 p.m. Cash or checks will be accepted. Consignors earn 70 percent from the sale of their items, minus a $10 administration fee, and can pre-shop the sale on Friday night. Consignors must register by April 17. Donations also will be accepted and are tax deductible. Donations will be accepted at Kenwood Trail Middle School from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 19. All sale proceeds will be used to purchase educational materials for the Lakeville Area Early Childhood and Family Education program and classrooms. For more information and to register as a consignor or volunteer, visit www.lakevilleECFEsale. com.
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Panthers fall in overtime thriller Lakeville North outscores Park Center 40-24 in second half by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Down by as many as 19 points in the first half, most fans pegged the Lakeville North Panthers boys basketball team for a first-round exit in the Class 4A state tournament against Park Center on Wednesday afternoon at the Target Center. At halftime, the Panthers must have drawn upon every inspirational quote about never giving up. “That’s the way the kids play,” head coach John Oxton said. “They’re super tough. They’re winners. They don’t like losing. They know they played terrible (in the first half). It was unacceptable and it has to stop. We told them to chip away and they did. We had a shot to win.” North battled back to tie the game by the end of the second half but lost 74-72 on a tip-in at the buzzer at the end of the first overtime. JP Macura gave the Panthers their first lead of the night at 72-71 with a three-point shot with 1:37
The Lakeville North boys basketball team takes to the court for its state tournament game Wednesday afternoon against Park Center. (Photo by Rick Orndorf) left in overtime. But the Panthers got in foul trouble by the end, forcing the defense to change to a zone. An offensive rebound and tipin by Park Center’s Issac Matthews give the Pirates the victory and ended the Panthers’ season at 23-7. “They could have eas-
ily just folded up, but they battled,” Oxton said. “It was fun. We just couldn’t get over that hump.” Kyrell Newell’s basket made it 67-67 with 50 seconds remaining in regulation and ultimately forced overtime. The Panthers went on runs of 10-2 and 16-5 in
the second half to whittle down Park Center’s lead. Zach Creighton’s threepoint shot with 2:38 remaining cut Park Center’s lead to 63-62 and Macura sparked a 16-5 run by nailing three three-point shots. Lakeville North’s Grant Erickson goes to the hoop durThe Panthers rode ing the team’s overtime loss to Park Center in the Class 4A state quarterfinal game on Wednesday afternoon at See STATE, 10A Target Center in Minneapolis. (Photo by Rick Orndorf)
Blazing Cats runner-up at CI state Best finish ever for adapted hockey team by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
The Burnsville/Farmington/Lakeville CI (cognitive impaired) adapted floor hockey team had its best-ever finish at the state tournament last weekend bringing home the secondplace trophy. The Blazing Cats lost to North Suburban 7-6 in the state championship on Saturday at Bloomington Jefferson. The team held the lead going into the final period, but North Suburban surged back with five goals in the third to win. Brendan Wong and Steve Friday each had two goals and an assist while goalie Terry Kalm had 24 saves. The Blazing Cats entered the tournament as the No. 3 seed from the south with a 9-2 record and went on to defeat two higher-seeded teams to reach the finals. In the first round, the Blazing Cats defeated No. 2 north seed Mounds View/Irondale/Roseville 10-6. The Blazing Cats were behind 5-4 after two periods, and fired six suc-
Lakeville North’s J.P. Macura goes up for a shot in the Section 1-4A final against Rochester John Marshall on March 15 in Rochester. (Photo by Andy Rogers) The Burnsville/Farmington/Lakeville CI adapted floor hockey team plays at the state tournament last weekend at Bloomington Jefferson. (Photo by Rick Orndorf) cessful shots in the final period. Cody Bali had four goals and Michael Burns had two. Kalm had 19 saves. The victory put the Blazing Cats in the state semifinal match on Saturday against No. 1 south seed New Prague/TCU/ LeSueur-Henderson, which was previously undefeated with a 12-0 record. The teams traded leads, but it was the Blaz-
ing Cats who were ahead by the end. Wong scored the game-winner with 46 seconds remaining. Steve Friday added four goals in the victory. The Blazing Cats avenged an earlier 12-6 loss to New Prague/ TCU/LeSueur-Henderson on Feb. 11. The only other loss for the Blazing Cats this season came in overtime against Dakota United in January. The team was on a five-game winning streak leading up to the tourna-
ment outscoring teams 549. Burns, Wong and Friday were named to the 2013 CI Division Adapted Floor Hockey All-Tournament Team. The team won the consolation title last year and in 2009. In 2010, the team placed fourth and it was the consolation runner-up in 2007. Email Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.
Moms on the Run
Running groups starting up around the metro in time for spring
by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
There are few situations where someone will tell you to avoid physical activity, unless it’s your own inner voice … or perhaps the calendar. Despite a few more years on their shoe treads, a group of women in the south metro have found an outlet with the running group Moms on the Run. The Lakeville group’s head coach, Kelly Wittke, a mother of three young children all born within four years, knows that moms need some “me time” and running has been a healthy, social hobby for her. She leads three sessions a week from April 23 to Aug. 20 at Casperson Park. There also are clubs in Apple Valley at Diamond Path Park and in Farmington at Rambling River Park. Every one-hour session includes a warmup, followed by 30 minutes of run/walk intervals for
beginners and speed intervals for intermediates. Strength/toning exercises, stretching and a cooldown are part of the workout. “The thing that makes it unique is that we’re geared toward women who are beginning to run — people who don’t have that fitness foundation,” Wittke said. They focus on proper running form, injury prevention and having fun. “By the end of the season the goal is to run 30 minutes, which is about a 5 (kilometers),” Wittke said. There’s an intermediate runner group as well and another class geared toward increasing endurance. There are several running clubs in the area, but Moms on the Run has found its niche. Runners range from 23 to 65 years old, and they build relationships along the trail. “The friendship aspect is just as important as running,” Wittke said. “A lot
Moms on the Run members enjoy a jog last summer. (Photo submitted) of people could do it on their own, but it’s a lot easier with support and accountability. You can usually find someone with your pace to run with. It’s a diverse group and running really bonds them together.” Several women make a goal of running a 5-kilometer race. Last year several runners went on to do a half-marathon. Wittke started out as a member looking for women to run with. Now she’s
a certified running instructor with several marathon medals, and she said it has made her a happier person and better parent. “It makes me feel better on so many different levels: emotional, physically and mentally,” Wittke said. “It’s a great way to take care of yourself. Running outside is so much fun in the fresh air. You might not feel great when you start, but you’ll feel See RUNNING, 10A
Different roster, similar result for Panthers Lakeville North boys basketball team makes back-to-back trip to state by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
For the second straight year, the Lakeville North boys basketball team played in the Class 4A state tournament after winning the Section 1-4A championship. The Panthers defeated Rochester John Marshall 61-47 in the Section 1 final March 15 in Rochester. It is their sixth visit to state, but it’s the first time they have made back-toback trips. “It never gets old,” head coach John Oxton said. The 2013 team is quite different from the one that finished second at state last season. Grant Erickson is the lone returning starter. Fellow seniors Zach Creighton and Kyrell Newell are the only other players remaining who played in the Class 4A state final. “I think a lot of people were wondering how we’d be,” Oxton said. “But those three seniors, they’re competitors. They’re fun to be around.” The three seniors were also members of the football team that made it to the Prep Bowl in November. “The one cool thing about these guys is they’re a loose group – a good kind of goofy,” Oxton said. “They’re not intimidated by anything or anybody. They’ve had success on the football field and that transfers over. They’re used to big situations.” Another reason for the repeat visit is the emergence of junior JP Ma-
cura, who led the South Suburban Conference in scoring with a 25.6-point average. He spent most of last season on the varsity bench averaging two points per game. “He just got bigger, taller and worked on his game,” Erickson said. “He can really shoot the ball.” The team’s identity had to change as well after losing several of its biggest players, including Tyler Flack, Brett Rasmussen and Ryan Saarela, to graduation. “We knew it was going to be a different year,” Erickson said. “We knew we didn’t have the same size as last year, but we also knew we could get up and down the floor with our speed and with JP stepping up as one of the top players in the state.” With no one taller than 6-foot-5, the Panthers were at a height disadvantage in the Section 1-4A final against Rochester John Marshall, which posted up the 6-10 Ngor Barnaba. Lakeville North has been in these situations before and knew what to do. “We try to spread people out and use our quickness to our advantage,” Oxton said. The Panthers also outworked the Rockets after missed shots, getting 38 rebounds to John Marshall’s 22. “We really try to get the big guys going and tired so they can’t play as many minutes,” Erickson said. “We just want to keep pushing.” See SECTION, 10A
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Lakeville’s Krynski helps Team Braemar win national title Synchronized skating team wins junior championship by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
The Heritage Figure Skating Club and Lakeville and Farmington Learn to Skate programs will have an ice skating show March 22-23 at the Hasse Arena. (Photo submitted)
‘Gliding through the Grammys’ ice skating show March 22-23 Show to feature several top figure skaters in Minnesota by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE
Several of the best figure skaters the south metro has to offer will put on their very best at “Gliding Through the Grammys” in Lakeville on March 22-23. The event is presented by Heritage Figure Skating Club along with area Learn to Skate programs. It’s the second annual endof-the-season show for the Heritage Figure Skating Club and the Lakeville and Farmington Learn to Skate programs. Shows start 7 p.m. both days at Hasse Arena, 8525 215th St. W., Lakeville. Ticket sales begin at 6 p.m. at the arena. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students younger than 18 and adults older than 55. The show will be less than two hours. SECTION, from 9A It took a few minutes for the Panthers to find their groove. Down 9-6 early, Lakeville North eventually tied it up at 16-16. The Panthers went on an 11-4 run to close out the half, with eight of those points coming from Creighton. North led 30-
The event will features Grammy-winning and nominated songs from the 1950s to today, showcasing skaters from age 3 to state champions. Guest skaters include the 2012 Minnesota state champion from Lakeville, Emma Enebak, who skates for the Bloomington Figure Skating Club; Meagan Nowariak, an intermediate-level skater from Owatonna Figure Skating Club; and the District 196 varsity synchronized skating team. There will also be several Learn to Skate members ranging in age from 3 to 12 performing numbers and taking part in the finale. The performance will include group numbers, solos, duets, trios and quartets. The 34-member Heritage Figure Skating Club is
a combined effort between Farmington, Lakeville and surrounding communities. Skaters are ages 6 to 16 who graduated from Learn to Skate and wanted to continue developing their talent. The club began in 2011 and practices at Hasse and Ames arenas in Lakeville as well as the Schmitz-Maki Arena in Farmington. “Creating this club allows skaters to participate in higher-level competitions and have more individualized training with a professional figure skating coach,” said Brittnee Kuehn, one of the coaches. The club has grown to 34 members this season after starting with fewer than 15 skaters last year. It has earned recognition from the United States Figure Skating Association for its rapid growth.
20 at halftime. Lakeville North stretched the lead to 51-35 eight minutes into the second half. Macura scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half. Creighton ended up with 12 points as did Connor Flack. While the Panthers scored in the upper 90s in their two previous playoff
games, it was defense that stood out. The Panthers held John Marshall’s leading scorer, John Mattison, to eight points, 13 below his average. “I was really proud of our defensive effort tonight,” Oxton said. “(John Marshall) is a really good team.”
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Hockey isn’t the only activity on ice in which Minnesotans excel. Erica Krynski of Lakeville and the synchronized skating Team Braemar from Edina won the junior championship at the 2013 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships earlier this month. The 20-member team took home the with a first-place trophy earning a total of 173.26 points in Plymouth, Mich., out of 12 other teams. The team finished three points ahead of the Skyliners from New York. Skating to “Cleopatra” in the free skate and “This World Will Remember Us” from “Bonnie & Clyde” in the short program, the synchronized athletes hit almost all of their marks. It was quite a turnaround from a few months ago. Team Braemar was third at the World Junior Team Selection Competition with a score of 135.35 during the Jan. 11-12 event. The team’s score at nationals was nearly 40 points higher – 37.91 to be exact. The girls won the competition for the second-straight season and fourth time RUNNING, from 9A great when you’re done.” Wittke estimated that 85-90 percent of the club’s members have children, but it’s not a requirement. “Anybody can do it. It doesn’t matter how slow or fast or how far you go,” Wittke said. “It’s doing something for yourself. People look at it as an easy way to get back into exercise. For a busy person it’s a great time-efficient workout.” The Lakeville group meets at 8 a.m. Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Casperson Park, 19720 STATE, from 9A the hot hand of Macura, who led the team with 26 points, but he missed a potential go-ahead jumper with 35 seconds left. “We might have liked to take a little more time off,” Oxton said. “You can’t fault the kid for trying. He’s a darn good player. He tried to make a play and it didn’t work.” In the first half, hardly anything worked for the Panthers.
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Lakeville North found itself down 43-27 against the No. 2-seeded Park Center Pirates by halftime after trailing by as many as 19 points. The Panthers were having trouble cooling off Park Center guard Quinton Hooker, who scored 29 points, and nothing was going the way Oxton had hoped. The Pirates made 47.5 percent of their field goal attempts in the first half and converted 10 turn-
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U.S. News & World Report has named Ebenezer Ridges Care Center of Burnsville as one of the Best Nursing Homes in the country. The skilled nursing center received a rating of five stars from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for its overall performance in health inspections, nurse staffing, and quality of medical care.
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Eric Elliott, president and chief executive officer of Eagan-based Prime Therapeutics, has been elected to the board of directors of The Main Street America Group, a superregional property/casualty insurer. Prior to joining Prime Therapeutics in 2010, Elliott was president of Cigna’s Pharmacy Management and Voluntary businesses. He has also held senior executive level positions at Aetna, PCS Health Systems and Rite Aid Corporation. Elliott serves on the board of directors of Prime Therapeutics and the board of Pharmaceutical Care Management Association.
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One in three. That’s how many adults over 65 fall each year in the United States. Because older bones break more easily, falling injuries for seniors can be traumatic. Staying active and strong is key — along with making home environments as safe as possible. For more info on senior fitness and home safety, visit orthoinfo.org and nata.org.
Whittlef earns specialist designation Realtor Katherine Whittlef, an agent at Coldwell Banker Burnet’s Lakeville/Burnsville office, has been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation by the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of
Business Calendar To submit items for the Business Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce events: • Wednesday, March 27, 8-10 a.m., NEXT Growth Event, Great Clips IMAX Theater, 12000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. Deb Sauder will speak about the importance of building working relationships. Free showing of “Kenya 3Dâ€? follows. Register at http://nextevents. eventbrite.com/. Burnsville Chamber of Commerce events: • Wednesday, March 27, 8-10 a.m., Burnsville Young Business Professionals, IMAX Theater, 12000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. Deb Sauder will speak about the importance of building working relationships. Free showing of “Kenya 3Dâ€? follows. Register at http://nextevents.eventbrite.com/. Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce events: • Friday, March 22, 8-9 a.m., Government Affairs – Minnesota Chamber Webcast Series, DCR Chamber office, 1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan. Discuss the status of the Health Insurance Exchange in Minnesota and other issues. RSVP to Jessy Annoni at (651) 288-9202. • Wednesday, March 27, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Farmington State of the City Address presented by Mayor Todd Larson, Farmington City Hall, 340 Third St. Free. RSVP to Jessy at (651) 288-9202 or jannoni@dcrchamber.com. • Wednesday, March 27, 8-10 a.m., South Metro Young Professionals Group, IMAX Theater, 12000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. Deb Sauder will speak about the importance of building working relationships. Free showing of “Kenya 3Dâ€? follows. Register at http:// nextevents.eventbrite.com/. Information: Alex Carlson at (651) 259-8145 or Alexander.Carlson@rasmussen.edu. • Thursday, March 28, 7:30-9 a.m., Breakfast With Champions, Hilton Garden Inn, 1975 Rahncliff Court, Eagan. Speaker: Jim Bohn, Ph.D., will present specific actions leaders need to take to effectively implement and deal with change in their organizations. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Registration required. Information: Jessy Annoni at (651) 288-9202 or jannoni@ dcrchamber.com. Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce events: • Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Landscape & Home/Consumer Showcase Expo, Lakeville North High School. Free admission.
Realtors. This designation is only given to agents who successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate sellers and buyers age 50 and older.
Nelson named executive director Brian Nelson of Eagan has been named executive director of Chanhassenbased Miracles of Mitch Foundation effective March 25. Miracles of Mitch Foundation is committed to helping children with cancer and their families by keeping Mitch’s pinky swear. To learn more, visit www.miraclesofmitch.org.
Breakfast With Champions set March 28 The next Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce “Breakfast With Champions� event will be 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1975 Rahncliff Court, Eagan. Guest speaker Dr. Jim Bohn, a change management expert, will help business leaders prepare for change in their organizations. Cost for DCR Chamber members is $20; $30 for nonmembers. Register online at www.dcrchamber.com.
Credit union offers free tax filing help US Federal Credit Union, Burnsville, has again partnered with AccountAbility Minnesota to provide free tax filing assistance for incomequalified residents in the
Twin Cities metro area through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA services are generally available to those with household incomes of less than $50,000 or $30,000 for individuals and need assistance in preparing their tax returns. US Federal is offering this service at its Minneapolis branch location now through April 11.
‘Run2Walk’ established in Lakeville The inaugural “Run2Walk� has been established on behalf of two young Lakeville graduates, Scott Proudfoot, LNHS class of 2006, and Dillon Borowicz, LSHS class of 2013. Both men incurred severe spinal cord injuries as a result of diving accidents and are paralyzed from their chest to their toes with limited hand function. Proudfoot was a former state champion swimmer and recently graduated from the University of Iowa. Borowicz was an aspiring Cougar football player and was in the midst of the college application process. The “Run2Walk� will provide funds for restorative therapies, vocational opportunities, and inhome rehab equipment. The “Run2Walk� will take place Saturday, May 18, and will consist of a 1-, 5-, and 10-kilometer fun run. All races begin and end at Healthworks/ Danceworks, 17470 Glacier Way, Lakeville. Race forms can be picked up at Healthworks/Danceworks or online at runningroom. com, Lakeville Run2Walk. For more information, call (952) 432-7123.
“I’m finally out of debt, but my new boyfriend is buried in it�. What should I do? By Peter A. McClellan, ChFC, President of the 401k Latte Company in Lakeville, MN This type of concern seems to be coming up a lot lately as financial planning clients discuss their son or daughter’s dilemma, especially in these days of very slow economic recovery. Young people simply aren’t taught the basics of personal finances in school and often they are out of the nest before we as parents think to teach them about it. It is never too late to teach them and perhaps in turn, learn a few good tips about money for ourselves. First of all, there’s no need for shame regarding debt unless a person refuses to learn how to effectively get out of debt and stay out of it. If the worry associated with debt is weighing on you, your last thoughts before you go to sleep will be “How am I going to make it to the end of the month�. Money has become the central part of your life. It’s no way to live. The first thing to determine before pursuing a long-term, more serious relationship, is the willingness on the part of the boyfriend to get rid of the debt. Most people deal with money differently than their spouse (or significant other) and to some degree,that is to be expected. However, the last thing you would want to do is to become entangled with someone who will never change his or her ways. It all starts with having that so-called moment of clarity when you decide that you are not going to live this way any longer
and debt will no longer be a part of your life. Here are some tips on how to get rid of debt many of which are from Dave Ramsey, author of Total Money Makeover: • List your debts on a sheet of paper from largest to smallest. • Start with the smallest amount of debt and pay it off and move to the next debt. Close the account if it is a charge card. • Pay the minimum on them all except for the smallest one. • Work an extra job if possible. • Consider stopping retirement savings (temporarily) until debt is paid off. • Do a monthly budget and determine areas where you could trim the budget. • Keep going until you are completely out of debt and do not return to debt. • Consider selling your new car and purchase a used car. • Build an emergency fund of 3 to 6 monthsworth of living expenses. In summary, what would I say to the daughter about her debt ridden boyfriend? If the boyfriend realizes the merit of getting rid of debt and starts attacking it (and that was your only concern) then he is a keeper. If you would like to discuss what you can do to pursue financial stability, please call Peter at The 401k Latte Company office @952-882-0400
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2420
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3050
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3090
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3130
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2620
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3700
Leisure
3720
Boats, New & Used
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Painting
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2280
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Senior Rentals
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Commercial Properties Space
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SUN THISWEEK - Lakeville March 22, 2013 13A Manufactured Homes
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Apple Valley/Lakeville border: 3 BR, many updates pets OK. $29,900 financing avl. 612-581-3833
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Employment Health Care
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PCAs
Regency Home HealthCare is seeking part time - day and evening PCA's to care for individuals in their homes. Help needed in the Eagan, Cottage Grove, and Roseville area. Responsible to assist with client cares, food prep, light housekeeping and laundry. Must be compassionate, have great attention to detail, excellent problem solving, communication skills, and must have a valid driving license. If interested please submit online application at www.regencyhhc.com or fax resume attn: Stephanie @ 651-488-4656. EOE
Help Wanted/ Full Time
9100
Concrete Construction, Hiring exp. Poured wall setters, finishers, and laborers,comp wages, 401k, health benefits, apply at KCI, 9175 Isanti Street NE, Blaine 763-786-3625 Diesel Mechanic Foreman, Burnsville, Great Pay/Benefits. APPLY www.durhamschoolservices.com, or stop by 3100 West Hwy 13 Burnsville, MN 55337
Designed Cabinets
Lakeville, hiring production & finishing positions. Experience preferred. Fast-paced shop needs self-motivated people w/ attention to detail- able to work 40+ hour weeks. Full benefits after 60 dayshealth/PTO. Applicants must pass drug test. Apply at: 7965 215th Street West Lakeville
9100
Help Wanted/ Full Time
Finish Carpenters
Schwieters Companies is hiring entry level to experienced finish carpenters. Top Benefits & Pay: tools/medical/dental/401k majority of work on west & south side of metro area. Not required to go to office. Please call 612-328-3140 to schedule an interview. www.finishcarpenters.com
Maintenance
Cedar Knolls Manufactured Home Community seeking FT maintenance staff member. Starting pay $13.00 to $13.50 per hour plus benefits including 401K. Please call Paul at: 952-431-5771 or email resume to: paul_kellen@ equitylifestyle.com
9100
Help Wanted/ Full Time
Skid Loader Operator provide site preparation for sod installation. Must have Class A. Previous exp. with Skid Loaderreq. Competitive wages. Jirik Sod Farm Inc. Call Pat 651-460-6555.
9200
Help Wanted/ Part Time
Biz-2-Biz Interviewing Home Based infotechmarketing.com InfoTech Marketing expansion. B2B marketing experience preferred. No home calling. 15+hrs/wk avail from your home. M-F days. $14-$18/hr. Call 952-252-6000 Skilled/Professional Pet Groomer Wanted for new salon in Apple Valley. Grt commiss. 952-432-3647
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Help Wanted/ Part Time
MacPhail Center for Music has openings for PT Early Childhood Music Instructors to provide MacPhail Early Childhood Music instruction at New Horizon Academy and Kinderberry Hill Centers at locations throughout the Twin Cities metro and some outside the metro. Details at macphail.org. Apply by e-mailing cover letter and resume to: resume@macphail.org.
Part-time Legal Secretary position, south suburban location Contact Keri (952-) 431-1222
Substitute Teachers
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District Visit www.isd191.org for more details
McLane Minnesota DRIVERS - Class A CDL required. Must meet all DOT requirements. Recent graduates encouraged to apply!! Full Case Grocery Selectors 7:30 am start, M-F $13.30/hr Maintenance Tech 2pm start M-F wage DOE 2 years exp We are seeking candidates with a good work history and a great attendance record. Must pass drug test, physical screening and background check. Some positions require additional skills. If you are interested in joining the McLane Team please email or fax your resume, or stop in to fill out an application.
McLane Minnesota 1111 5th Street West Northfield, MN 55057 Fax (507) 664-3042 mnhr@mclaneco.com EOE/M/F/D
TEST SCORERS NEEDED $13 PER HOUR Apple Valley, Eagan, and Bloomington For more information about the positions and to sign up for a Recruiting Event, visit www.questarai.com/aboutus/careers. FT and PT positions available 4-year college degree required
City of Apple Valley PT SALES CLERK 10-20 hours a week, evenings and most Saturdays. $10.56/hr. Duties include customer service, stocking shelves and cooler. Operate cash register, lifting liquor and beer cases, and general cleaning.
Please see website at www.cityofapplevalley.org for job posting qualiďŹ cations and application information.
Sign on bonus available! Cars, mini-
Education
vans and pickups also needed. Flexible schedule. Call 651-746-5945
Preschool Teacher and Center Float
New Horizon Academy in Lakeville is accepting resumes for a Preschool Teacher and a Center Float. Candidates must have some college courses in early childhood or related field of study. For more information or to schedule an interview call Lori @ 952-469-6659 or email resume to: lheruth@ nhacademy.net E.O.E.
Enhancing the quality of human life through the provision of exceptional healthcare services
Dietary Aide I (Ref. #742) (Nutrition Services) .35 FTE (28hrs/2wks). Must be at least 16 years of age, High School graduate preferred. Willing to work weekends and holidays.
Please visit www.northfieldhospital.org for further details and to complete an online application! Now Hiring! Warehouse/ Packaging/Assembly
All shifts. Entry level to skilled positions available. Inbound Customer Service Representatives -Location in Chanhassen -Pay $11/hour -Monday Friday 6 am 6 pm (8 hours within that time) -9 Month contract position Email resume to:
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The City of Burnsville is currently accepting applications for the position of:
Permit Technician
TELLER Wanted
Flexible Schedule 20-30 hours per week with alternate Saturdays. We are looking for an individual with great customer service skills and an aptitude for numbers. Excellent opportunity for homemakers or college students. Pick up an application at any of our locations or email application request to gnicol@ provincialbank.com Seeking Immediate Overnight CAREGivers! Enrich the lives of seniors while providing non-medical home care in this rewarding part-time job. Growing St. Paul agency offers flexible schedules including weekday/weekend hours, sleepovers, awakeovers & Round the Clock (24hr) shifts. Retirees encouraged to apply. 651-604-8199
Substitute Teachers
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District Visit www.isd191.org for more details
9500
Automotive
1997 Lincoln Town Car Executive, 60K mi, located in Blmgtn, $5,400 715-684-4435
9810
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9820
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9250
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United Educators Credit Union United Educators Credit Union is seeking a FT Teller/New Accounts Rep in Apple Valley & PT position at Eden Prairie ofďŹ ce. Duties: processing deposits, withdrawals & taking new account apps. Qualified candidates will possess 6 mos. teller or cash handling & sales skills exp. Offers an attractive benefits pkg. Mail resumes to: Nancy at 14989 Florence Trail, Apple Valley, MN 55124 or apply on line at www.uecu.coop
Northfield Hospital & Clinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PT CAREGIVERS 1-2 Days per Week 8 am - 8 pm To care for 5 elderly adults in Eagan.
$10 per hour Call Rob at
Cardenas Friendship Homes 612-670-1380
Banking Opportunities Merchants Bank has the following career opportunities available: Rosemount & Apple Valley – part time Teller positions Tellers are responsible for providing excellent customer service, cross selling products and services, and processing all types of banking transactions. Customer service, cash handling, and sales skills preferred. Hours are weekday afternoons until 6 pm and Saturday mornings. 20-25 hrs/week. Rosemount – full time Mortgage Loan Coordinator Duties involve obtaining information and preparing loan files, processing verifications, preparing closing documents, and other loan support tasks. Must possess a positive attitude and have strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. Apply in person or send a cover letter and resume to: Merchants Bank, Attn: Nicole, HR, PO Box 248, Winona, MN 55987, or e-mail nldanielson@merchantsbank.com. EOE/AA
Trinity Campus
Salary Range: $22.09 - $28.13/hr - DOQ Applicants must complete an on-line application to be considered. For complete job description and to apply, please visit our website at: www.burnsville.org. Closing date for applications is 03/25/13. An AA/EEO Employer
FINANCIAL ADVISOR ROUNDBANK, Farmington, MN • Full-time position • Full benefits package • Base pay + commission • Previous experience preferred • Required to be licensed for Series 7, 63, and 65 and the Life, Health, & Accident and Variable Products State Insurance • Strong team environment and customer service Interested applicants can go to our website at www.roundbank.com to find out more information on the position and apply on-line. We conduct background and credit checks prior to any offer of employment. AfďŹ rmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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We are seeking nursing assistants to serve at our senior campus. Duties include assisting residents with their daily grooming, dining needs, ambulating and transferring residents. Candidates must be on the Minnesota Registry.
RN/LPN: Full-time (AM/ PM) We are looking for a creative, energetic professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who has a passion for serving seniors. Candidate must have a current MN license & CPR. Exp preferred. Trinity, a five-star rated facility, offers an outstanding compensation package with scheduled pay increases and a fun & rewarding work place! Or at: Apply online: TRINITY CAMPUS www.sfhs.org/employment 3410 213th Street West EEO/AA Farmington, MN 55024
9810 Enhancing the quality of human life through the provision of exceptional healthcare services
Ultrasonographer (Ref. #751) (Diagnostics/Imaging) (Casual Call) Casual Call. Current certification by the ARDMS, must be registered or registry eligible by the ARDMS, and must maintain compliance with continuing education requirements set forth by the ARDMS. Abdomen, Small parts, OB/Gyn, and Vascular experience preferred.
General Laborers & Lawn Care Specialists: Hourly + X 1/2 + Comm. Benefits: Yr. round/FTPd. training benefits you’d expect from the U.S. Industry Leader Required to pass: Drug screen, background & motor vehicle record checks. APPLY TODAY! Call Christy to schedule an interview at 612-490-5849 or contact her via email at: christyswecker@ trugreenmail.com or apply online at www.jobs.trugreen.com
1.0 FTE (80hrs/2wks) (#749). Casual Call (#750). Current RN licensure in Minnesota. Current BLS/CPR certification. Valid Driver’s License.
Junkers & Repairable Wanted
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Clinic Triage RN Float (Ref. #749/750)
ALL exp. levels encouraged to apply!
Junkers & Repairable Wanted
WE BUY AND TOW UNWANTED & WRECKED VEHICLES
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Help Wanted/ Part Time
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Driver
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Vans, SUVs, & Trucks
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District 194 School Board Following is the agenda for the 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, regular meeting of the District 194 School Board in the District Office. 1. Preliminary Actions a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance c. Roll Call and Board Introductions d. Spotlight on Education/ Good News e. Public Comment f. Board Communications g. Agenda Additions 2. Consider Approval of Consent Agenda a. Board Minutes b. Employment Recommendations, Leave Requests and Resignations
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U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Burnsville, invites high school students who are currently residents of Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District to participate in the 32nd annual Congressional “Artistic Discovery” competition. Winning entries are displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol Building. The winner will also be invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new display in Washington with airfare for the student and a guardian provided. All artists who enter the competition receive certificates of participation. Art entries must be received by Kline’s office in Burnsville by Friday, April 19.
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Dakota Electric Association recently received the Best Caring Connection Involvement award from the Greater Twin Cities United Way at the agency’s Campaign Victory Celebration and 2012 Best Of Awards at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The award recognized Dakota Electric’s community involvement and volunteer efforts last year. During 2012, the electric cooperative celebrated its 75th anniversary and promoted volunteerism among its employees and board of directors. The cooperative personnel volunteered at many events all year long, providing more than 366 hours of service. Accepting the award for all Dakota Electric employees were, from left, Janet Lekson, Margaret Schreiner, Steve Krech, Greg Miller, Joe Miller and Malinda Mehrhoff. (Photo submitted)
Lakeville Rotary students of the month named Each month of the school year, the Lakeville Rotary Club recognizes students of the senior class who demonstrate “Service Above Self.” Priya Tekriwal was nominated at Lakeville North High School as student of the month for March. Tekriwal is currently ranked sixth in her class with a 4.27 grade point average. She is a National Merit finalist and was an AP Scholar with Distinction in 2012. Tekriwal is also a three-year medalist in a French competition, A Vous La Parole. She is a member of speech team, the National Forensics League, and has been part of the drum line in marching band for 4 years, rank captain. Tekriwal is a senior class officer, a peer tutor, a member of
IMAGE, from 1A $2 million to add 27,000 square feet and created 46 additional jobs, more than double the 21 cited in the agreement; owner Mike McBrady said he expects to hire another 100 employees within three years. The company plans to add another 24,000 square feet to its building in 2015, move in by early 2016 and have the building fully occupied in 2018 with about 300 employees. City Council members agreed to McBrady’s request at a Feb. 18 meeting that allowed the expansion to occur by 2015 instead of Dec. 31, 2013, as originally agreed. The city’s interest in the property is secured by a mortgage and a promissory note on the property, Community and Economic Development Director Dave Olson said. McBrady said he started Image Trend from his home with a home business permit issued by the city in 1998. “I quit my job, went home and decided I was going to cut some code,” McBrady said. The company has been on an upward trend ever since and is recognized among the state’s fastestgrowing companies with projections to continue that upward momentum,
National Honor Society and president of Environmental Club. Her parents are Prabhat and Rajani Tekriwal. Nick Heller was nominated at Lakeville South High School as student of the month for March. Heller excels in science and human service. He is currently a semifinalist for the National Physics Team, and last year was on the National Chemistry Team. He is the captain of the science Olympiad team and math league team. Heller has volunteered in the emergency room at Fairview Ridges Hospital for the last three years and tutors freshmen and sophomores who are struggling in math. His parents are Charles and Rebecca Heller.
McBrady said. He said the company’s software is used by entities that include ALF Ambulance and the state’s fire system and traumatic injury system. “Every morning, we count every bed in every hospital in the state of Minnesota, so we do a lot of record-keeping on a large enterprise level,” McBrady said. The company performs similar work for 31 other states in the country, including 300,000 patient records per year for Houston, Texas. “Tonight we probably have 36 million patient records spinning on our servers,” McBrady said. “So we do a pretty fair piece of business.” He has also worked to create a community culture within the business, holding events that draw crowds to Lakeville and giving back to the community with blood drives. The company owns some condominiums in the city used to house interns. Image Trend also owns two cabins on Lake Sylvia and allows its employees to use cabins for weekends. “When they don’t gas the boat, we tolerate that,” McBrady said. “We try to keep cabin culture alive. For young people to take mom and dad to the cabin,
that’s a big deal.” McBrady said the company typically hires young people right out of college, moves them to Lakeville where they are marrying and starting families, so the company has started a daycare with a capacity of 42 in the building. “We’re raising children like there’s no tomorrow,” McBrady said, calling it “just a joy to have children in the office.” He said he sometimes drops in the daycare to read a book to the children. McBrady predicted this spring the company will hire at least a dozen new graduates. Council Member Bart Davis said he was on the Planning Commission when the city began to allow daycares in facilities. “It’s great to hear that companies are taking advantage of that,” he said. Council Member Kerrin Swecker complimented McBrady for the company he has built in Lakeville. “I feel like a judge on ‘American Idol,’ ” she said. “I think what you’ve done with this company is very impressive, and the culture you’ve put into the company is even more impressive. So, thank you for being in Lakeville.” Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.
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The request was pulled for discussion from the consent agenda, usually passed in one motion, by School Board Member Jim Skelly at the Feb. 12 meeting because the request did not follow the district’s Extended Field Trip policy in terms of time, process and finances. Against the Extended Field Trip policy, a parental notification meeting was held before the trip was approved by the School Board, the request came to the board seven days before departure instead of the 30-day minimum, and students did not pay their own way. The district funded the trip through its approximate $1.1 million in Integration and Equity funding, which is 70 percent funded through the state and 30 percent through a district levy. School Board members who approved the request that passed on a 4-1 vote said it was justified in varying from district policies since the conference aimed to motivate students to pursue post-secondary education, leadership opportunities and mentor younger students. In an interview, Snyder said the situation has highlighted the need for a new policy that is different from the Extended Field Trip policy that “really addresses these types of educational opportunities that are paid for by grants or special funding for specialized projects.� “I would say it needs to be apriority, especially if Integration and Equity funding continues, which it looks like it is going to at some level,� Snyder said. Costs for seven students and three staff members to attend the Florida conference were $3,170 more Laura Adelmann is at laura. than originally estimated, adelmann@ecm-inc.com. according to Lakeville RIDE, from 1A
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Republican leadership since winning the Senate seat vacated by Sen. Pat Pariseau, R-Farmington, in 2010 with 63 percent of the vote. The former conservative radio talk show host was re-elected in District 58 in 2012. A married father of two, Thompson said education would be a top priority in a potential campaign for governor. “We have a significant gap in the quality of education available depending on the location you are in,� he said. “I’d like to correct that.� Thompson said the state also needs to create an environment that would encourage the economy to Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com. grow.
and teachers have been rehired. Later responding to a comment regarding salaries, Snyder said the budget includes an assumption of a “soft freeze� regarding salaries. “The budget we’ve created is built on that our teachers would be able to advance on the salary schedule with steps and lanes,� Snyder said. “But there is not money budgeted currently for an increase in salary.� Snyder said all of that needs to be negotiated through the bargaining process and additional funding would have to come from a fund balance or further reductions. Most of the residents who spoke at the meeting were focused on how the proposed cuts would affect students and classroom size. Carlson was one of several speakers who asked that physical education staffing remain at the current level. She cited concerns about childhood obesity and noted that active children are better learners. “I’m asking that you
keep phy-ed in schools,� Carlson said. The board has been considering reductions of elementary physical education specialists and replacing direct instruction with supervised activity stations for children to rotate through; the students would also have two days of physical education taught by a licensed instructor. Maureen Carrigan cited concerns about cuts to the Discover program in the elementary schools that provides direct instruction to gifted learners. “You’re going to devastate the program,� she said. Parent Shawn Quarandillo received applause when he said the district should focus on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, because if they know how to do those basics they will know how to use technology. Board Chairwoman Roz Peterson thanked the public for their input and said it will be used as final decisions are made. Laura Adelmann is at laura. adelmann@ecm-inc.com.
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School District records. As is the case with other Extended Field Trip requests, the cost changed after it received Lakeville School Board approval. Costs for travel, lodging and food were originally estimated at $12,519 for six students and three staff. The final total included seven students and was $15,690, according to district records. The increase was primarily due to the additional student being invited to attend and higher-thananticipated airline fees. Cynthia Hays, Lakeville Schools Educational Equity and Excellence coordinator, said the number of students increased because the district wanted to ensure students from every high school, including the Alternative Learning Center, could attend. Snyder said the district’s Extended Field Trip policy will also need to be reviewed for possible updates, possibly changing the 30-day notice requirement. In the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school years, there have been 84 extended field trip requests and 37 of them did not meet the 30-day notice requirement, Lakeville Schools Communications Director Linda Swanson said. “To me, that tells me the policy’s not working because there were just so many,� School Board Chair Roz Peterson said. Swanson said the recent issue highlighted the need for a new educational opportunities policy. “Some field trips are educational opportunities,� Swanson said. “And those need to be addressed in a different fashion. We need to have policies in place so we can do that differently.�
cited concerns about Lakeville’s dropping such programs and expressed concerns about possibly losing more money through open enrollment. Snyder said there are about 1,000 Lakeville students who are homeschooled or leaving the district for other options, many taking classes online. She said district has been focused “quite intensely� on trying to recapture students. “Those are our kids that live in this community, and we want them to connect with us in a way that works for them,� she said. “Hopefully, you’ll be hearing soon about some of the exciting ways we are working hard on doing that.� Some speakers compared Lakeville to Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District, where they are finding more arts and enrichment opportunities for students, and said they are considering moving into that district. Education Minnesota Lakeville President Don Sinner reviewed the funding, teaching and teacher
support staffing losses the district has had over the past decade. His comments were critical of the budget reduction proposal, stating the draft reduces resources and support staff, adding stress to teachers already struggling with higher class sizes. He received rousing applause when he asked for more administrative-level cuts to honor stakeholder preferences that want cuts to stay away from the classroom. The proposed budget does include items that keep cuts from the classroom with items like renegotiated vendor contracts, selling district-held land and a reduction in transportation costs. Lakeville parent Kevin McCarney said America’s debt is “worse than Greece,� predicted economic collapse and said the district has “no choice but to make cuts.� Monica Carlson asked the district to consider how other districts have managed budget issues, perhaps looking to Wisconsin, where contracts have been renegotiated
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family calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ ecm-inc.com. Friday, March 22 Fish fry by the Dakota County Elks Lodge 2832, 5-7:30 p.m., Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Meals include walleye, baked potato, coleslaw, rolls, and a beverage. Cost: $13 for ages 12 and above, $5 for ages 11 and under. Fish fry by the Church of St. Michael, 5-7 p.m., 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Menu includes all-you-can-eat fish, potato side, coleslaw, rolls, along with juice, coffee and milk. Ice cream also provided. Good-will offerings accepted. Fish fry by the Rosemount VFW Post, 5-8 p.m. Meals include potato, vegetables, and choice of soup or salad plus dinner roll. Information: (651) 423-9938. Fish fry by the Rosemount Knights of Columbus, 6 p.m., Church of St. Joseph Social Hall, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount. Free-will offering accepted. Saturday, March 23 Easter Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School Campus, 151 E. County Road 42, Burnsville. Outdoor egg hunts for ages 3-10 at 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Continuous activities include a bounce house, face art, crafts, child/family photo with Bunny and more. Free; “open house� format. Information: (952) 432-5527, (952) 953-0690 or www.goodshep.com. Kids’ Used Clothing & Equipment Sale by the Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. Tickets on sale at 10 a.m. for public shopping. Cash or checks only. Information: www.mvmom.org. Spring Bake - Craft Sale and Salad Luncheon at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Road, Eagan. Bake sale: 10:30 a.m. Luncheon buffet: 11 a.m.1 p.m. Luncheon cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children 10 and under. Demonstration of traditional Czechoslovakian Easter
eggs. Information: (651) 454-2631. Cheerful Givers Presents: The Great Minnesota Birthday Party, 1-3 p.m., Mall of America (Sear’s Court), Bloomington. Free. Entertainment by the Teddy Bear Band and MacPhail Community Youth Choir. Information: www.cheerfulgivers. org.
After canceling several shows last fall because of health issues – including a Nov. 9 gig in Burnsville – plus-size stand-up comic Ralphie May is back on tour and will be taking the stage of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30. The Tennessee-born comedian, who rose to fame after his stint on the first season of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing� in 2003 and has since starred in four Comedy Central specials, is traversing North America this month on his “Too Big to Ignore� tour, which features material about politics, race and family life. Tickets for the Burnsville show range from $32.50 to $42.50 and can be purchased in person at the Performing Arts Center’s box office, and through Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or Ticketmaster.com. (Photo submitted)
Sunday, March 24 Pancake breakfast, 9:30- 10:15 a.m. at Faith in Christ Fellowship, 670 Diffley (corner of Dodd and Diffley), Eagan. Bring a nonperishable food item to help stock the community food shelf. Friday, March 29 Fish fry by the Rosemount VFW Post, 5-8 p.m. Meals include potato, vegetables, and choice of soup or salad plus dinner roll. Information: (651) 423-9938. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • March 22, 1-6 p.m., Kowalski’s Market, 1646 Diffley Road, Eagan. • March 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Brunswick Zone XL, 11129 162nd St. W., Lakeville. • March 25, noon-5 p.m., Culver’s, 15225 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. • March 26, 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., Minnesota Zoo, School of Environmental Studies, 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. • March 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Edina Realty, 17271 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville. • March 29, noon-6 p.m., Sprint Lakeville, 17713 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville. Memorial Blood Centers will hold the following blood drives. Call (888) 448-3253 or visit www.MBC.org to make an appointment or for more information. • March 25, 2-5:30 p.m., Walgreens, 17630 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville. • March 26, 1:30-7:30 p.m., Lifetime Fitness, 1565 Thomas Center Drive, Eagan.
theater and arts calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy. odden@ecm-inc.com. Books Audrey Edmunds, author of the true crime book “It Happened to Audrey: A Terrifying Journey from Loving Mom to Accused Baby Killer,� will be signing copies of her book at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Apple Valley Barnes & Noble, 14880 Florence Trail. Bob Rueff, author of “Mind Game� and “Endgame,� both psychological thrillers featuring a fictional cop from the Bloomington Police Department, will have a book signing at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Barnes & Noble, 14880 Florence Trail, Apple Valley. Jamie Ford will share “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet� – this year’s selection for the One Book, One Lakeville community read – from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at
the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets are required for the free event and are available at the Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville, or from the Friends of the Heritage Library at www.heritagelibraryfriends.com. Jim Trevis will discuss his first novel, “Mile of Dreams,� from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. “One Yard Wonders� authors Rebecca Yaker and Trish Hoskins will tell the story of how they created and published their book and share projects ideas, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan.
April 12. Information/registration: https://www.callforentry. o rg / f e s t i v a l s _ u n i q u e _ i n f o . php?ID=1014. Minnesota River Arts Fair – Dates are July 20-21 at The Landing, Shakopee. Entry fee: $25 jury fee, $150 booth fee. Deadline: April 3. Information/ registration: http://www.zapplication.org/public_fair_preview. php?fair_id=2427.
Chicago. Sponsored by the Burnsville Rotary. Event tickets are $39 and are available at the box office and at ticketmaster. com.
photographs by Dave Kitchel, is on display through April 14 at Rosemount United Methodist Church Gallery, 14770 Canada Ave. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to Events noon Sunday, and during all M.O.M.S. (Making Our scheduled evening activities. Moms Successful) 11th anA mixed media exhibit by nual Benefit Community Con- Lisa Westphal will be on discert and Silent Auction, 5:30 play in the Lakeville Area Arts p.m. Saturday, April 6, at 12921 Center gallery from March 13 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. through April 30. Viewing hours Comedy Tickets are $10 in advance, are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MonScott Hansen “Unbridled,� or $12 the day of the show. day-Friday, evening hours vary 8:30 p.m. March 22-23, Canter- Information: (952) 890-5072, based on building activities. bury Park Ascot Lounge, 1100 momshis@aol.com or www. The Lakeville Area Arts Center Canterbury Road, Shakopee. momsprogram.org. is at 20965 Holyoke Ave. InforAlso performing: The StageSister Kenny Rehabilita- mation: (952) 985-4640. benders, Pete Borchers, Scott tion Institute’s artAlive! benKadrlik. General admission: efit, 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Theater $15. VIP tables of four with two Burnsville Performing Arts Cen“Charlotte’s Web – The autographed CDs: $100. Infor- ter, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Ticket Musical� by The Play’s the mation: (952) 445-7223. information: allinahealth.org/ Thing Productions will perform Call for Artists Comedy for Caring, 8 p.m. artalive. Fridays and Saturdays, March Savage Juried Art Show – Saturday, April 27, at Burnsville 15-24, at 7:30 p.m. and SunDates are April 26 to May 31. Performing Arts Center, 12600 Exhibits days at 2 p.m. at Lakeville Area Entry fee: $15 for one entry, Nicollet Ave. Features The SecThe Shrine of the Stations Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke $25 for two entries. Deadline: ond City comedy troupe from of the Cross, a exhibition of Ave., Lakeville. Tickets are $13 at www.LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or by calling (952) 9854640. “The Mystery of Edwin Drood� by the Chameleon Theatre Circle, March 22, 23, 28, and 29 and April 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 p.m., and March 24 and 30 and April 7 at 2 p.m. at Burnsville Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for students/seniors at the box office and at ticketmaster.com.
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Workshops/classes/other Homeward Bound Theatre Company will offer “Mask Theatre� Wednesdays, April 3-24, from 3:50 to 5:05 p.m. at Rosemount Elementary School for first- through third-graders. Information: District 196 Community Education at (651) 4237920. Free Music Together music and movement demonstration classes for children from birth to kindergarten and their accompanying adults, 5 p.m. Sunday, March 24; 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 27; and 11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 28, at Apple Valley Community Center. Register through Apple Valley Parks and Recreation at https://activenet019.active. com/applevalleyrecreation/ or (952) 953-2300, or through District 196 Community Education at http://district196.thatscommunityed.com (search for “Music Together�) or (651) 4237920. Teen Poetry Jam/Rap Battle from 4 to 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Ap-
ple Valley Teen Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, (952) 953-2385. Ages 12-18. Teen artist gathering at the Eagan Art House from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Cost: $3. Information: (651) 675-5521. Adult painting open studio from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Eagan Art House, 3981 Lexington Ave. S. Fee is $5 per session. Information: (651) 6755521. Teens Express Yourself with Paint, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Brushworks School of Art in Burnsville, www.BrushworksSchoolofArt.com, (651) 214-4732. Drama/theater classes for ages 4 and up at River Ridge Arts Building, Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Show Biz Kids Theater Class for children with special needs (ASD/DCD programs), In the Company of Kids 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, (952) 736-3644. Broadway Kids Dance and Theater Program for all ages and abilities, In the Company of Kids, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville (Colonial Shopping Center), (952) 736-3644. Join other 55-plus adults at the Eagan Art House to create beaded jewelry. The Jewelry Club meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Information: (651) 675-5500. Soy candle making classes held weekly in Eagan near 55 and Yankee Doodle. Call Jamie at (651) 315-4849 for dates and times. $10 per person. Presented by Making Scents in Minnesota. Country line dance classes held for intermediates Mondays 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St., Farmington, $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. Country line dance classes on Wednesdays at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10 a.m.noon. $5/class. Call Marilyn (651) 463-7833. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, (952) 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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atre Circle is bringing this you-decide-whothe-killer-is experience to the stage of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Directed by Matt McNabb, the production features an 11-piece live orchestra and a cast of 15 actors. The run of the show March 22-April 7 includes a special promotion on March 28, which is “Pay What You Can” night, with audience members setting their own price for a ticket. That evening’s performance will be followed by a discussion with the “Drood” cast and crew. Audio description for visually impaired theater-goers will be offered March 24, and ASL interpretation will accompany the show on March 29. Tickets range from $17 to $20 and are available in person at the Performing Arts Center’s box office and through Ticketmaster online or (800) 982-2787. More about the production is at www.chameleontheatre.org.
In 1870, Charles Dickens died before completing his novel “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” Since then, writers have attempted to supply a conclusion to the story, including the identity of the title character’s killer. Over the years many writers sought to simply tie up all the loose ends of the Dickens book – such as the Vermont author Thomas James, who in 1873 published a version of “Drood” that he said had been psychically “channeled” from the ghost of Dickens. But in the mid-1980s the composer and playwright Rupert Holmes did something novel with the “Drood” material: He turned it into a musical comedy. And because Dickens left the story with no ending, Holmes added a twist for theater-goers, writing as many solutions to the murder mystery as possible, and then having the audience decide by a vote which of the characters is the killer. Email Andrew Miller at Now, Burnsville- andrew.miller@ecm-inc. Kyler Chase, left, and Christy Jones are among the 15-actor cast in Chameleon Theatre’s presentation of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. (Photo submitted) based Chameleon The- com.
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April 27, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. The community fundraising event will feature the comedy of The Second City from Chicago. A preshow party will begin at 6 p.m. with live and silent auctions, complimentary appetizers and music by jazz ensemble The Real Big Band. Online bidding for auction items will be available April 18 at www.BiddingForGood.com/BurnsvilleRotary. Event tickets are $39 and are available at the box office and at ticketmaster.com.
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piano students. Ea per- can Guild of Organists Fideldy, Sarah Garner, formed Concerto No. 2 in performing on the new Bjorn Gustafson, Sharon F by Dmitri Shostakovich, 52-rank Holtkamp/Aeo- Kleckner, Jungjoo Park Akira Ea, seventh- Lim performed Concerto lian-Skinner pipe organ and Sean Vogt. Pianist Ruth Palmer grader at Scott Highland in F sharp minor by Alex- at 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Shepherd of the Valley will join organist Sean Middle School in Apple ander Scriabin. Lutheran Church, 12650 Vogt to perform a duet on Valley, and Jasmine Lim, Johnny Cake Ridge Road, the rare 9-foot Hamburg sophomore at Burnsville Nine organists Apple Valley. The recital is Steinway originally purHigh School, were selected free and open to the public chased in England by Karto perform in MacPhail’s to perform en and Richard Carpenter. Concerto and Aria ConA “members recital” with reception to follow. Recitalists include Visit www.TCAGO.org cert on March 17 at will feature nine solo orMacPhail’s Minneapolis ganists from the Twin Cit- James Bobb, Margaret for information. campus. The concert cel- ies Chapter of the Ameri- Burk, Megan Engel, Mark ebrates the highest honor that a MacPhail student can achieve. Students are selected by two rounds of competitive auditions. They receive award certificates and a special recepwith a new subscription tion is held in their honor. Both Ea and Lim are
Dakota County Library is accepting submissions to its annual poetry contest during the month of April. First-, second- and third-place winners will be awarded in five different age groups: ages 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18 and adults. Winners will have their poems published on the Dakota County Library website, and will be recognized at the following events: • Children’s Poetry Night Open Mic, 7-8 p.m. Monday, April 15, Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. Ages 5-12. Children’s poetry contest winners will be an“Chinese nounced. Cuisine” • Poets in the Park Open Monday Teen Poetry Slam, 2-5 thru Saturday, p.m. Sunday, May 5, CaMarch poni Art Park Theater in 11 am to 9 pm Special: the Woods, 1220 Diffley Shrimp Road, Eagan; rain locaDine-In Almond tion is Wescott Library, Carry-Out 1340 Wescott Road, EaDing gan. Registration begins at Catering 1:30 p.m. Ages 12-19. Teen 4321 Egan Drive (Cty Rd 42) Savage, MN 55378 poetry contest winners www.dfongs.com | 952-894-0800 will be announced. • Adult Poetry Contest Event: Katrina Vandenberg, writer in residence at Hamline University, 7-8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Adult poetry contest winners will be announced, followed by a poetry open mic. • Teen Poet and Writer Workshop: Katrina Vandenberg, writer in residence at Hamline University, will host a workshop for teen poets and writers from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, April 1, at Wescott Library in Eagan. For more information, call (651) 450-2900 or visit www.dakotacounty.us/library.
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