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Farmington’s new police chief is focused on the future Acting chief Gary Rutherford officially sworn in Feb. 4 by Jody Peters SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Though he’s spent over 22 years in law enforcement, Gary Rutherford said he never gave serious consideration to being a police chief until six months ago. For one thing, he already had his dream job. Rutherford had served as a patrol sergeant with the Farmington Police Department since January 2007, a position he describes as “hands-down, without question, the best job in law enforcement.” For another thing, his appointment as acting police chief in August came about under “not ideal” circumstances, he said. The city had reached a separation agreement with then-chief Brian Lindquist, which came as a surprise to many. For Rutherford, who had served with Lindquist since he joined the Farmington Police Department in April 2002, it was a tough time. “Brian and I were close … and that made it hard. It really did. It still does,” Rutherford said. But rather than focus on the events of last August, Rutherford said he separated his personal feelings and opinions from his job duties.

Chief Gary Rutherford “The reality was, there was nothing that I was going to do that was going to change anything that had happened or was going to happen,” Rutherford said. “So I put all of my focus onto people that were here and keeping my eyes looking toward the future.” That attitude hasn’t been just talk.

Since his appointment as acting chief, Rutherford has introduced himself to City Council members, invited department heads to monthly sergeant meetings and sent out a weekly department update to the city administrator and council. He’s also been a frequent presence at City Council meetings and has introduced departmental changes to increase communication. For example, the police department had more officers at the Farmington Community Expo than it ever has, according to Sgt. Jim Constantineau, and it has upped its presence on social media. “Lack of communication and an unwillingness to work with others,” were cited by Council Member Katie Bernhjelm as reasons for parting ways with Lindquist, so Rutherford’s willingness to move in a different direction has been appreciated, she said. “Since August, (Rutherford) has massively improved communication with the council through weekly updates, he is present at meetings, and has been very approachable. I appreciate his open and timely communication, and the respect he shows to everyone he works with,” Bernhjelm wrote in an email to the newspaper. Constantineau, who has worked See Rutherford, 10A

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One killed, another injured in Hampton home explosion by Philip Weyhe SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

while others searched for the man’s spouse. The man was later taken to Regions Hospital Burn Center for care. According to the release, at about 8:55 a.m., more than two hours after the original call, a body was recovered from within the blast debris. There is no confirmation as to the body’s identity, but law enforcement believe the man and his wife were the only occupants inside the home at the time of the explosion. The Sheriff’s Office says it received reports from those that heard the explosion in Hastings, some 12 miles away. Identification of the victims will be released once confirmed and family members are notified.

An explosion in a Hampton home in southern Dakota County early Tuesday morning left one person dead and another badly burned. According to a release from the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, at 6:14 a.m. deputies and first responders from Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service and Randolph/ Hampton Fire Service were dispatched to a reported house explosion at 24705 Lewiston Boulevard, just south of Hampton. When they arrived, Dakota County deputies saw a man wandering with severe burns over much of his body. He told the deputies that he was looking for his wife. Reach associate editor Responders began pro- Philip Weyhe at 507-645viding care and first aid, 1115.

Starting Community Conversations Local group organizes Race Matters sessions in Rosemount by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The southern suburbs of the Twin Cites are becoming more diverse places, and a discussion series in Rosemount aims to make the community more welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The three-part Community Conversations – Race Matters will be held on three Thursday evenings in the next three months.

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“We wanted to do a series about challenging issues in our society,” said the Rev. Karen Bruins, of The Well of Rosemount and Apple Valley, “something that would create wonder, learning and connections with one another.” The event, which will be held in the Rosemount Community Center banquet room, will focus on topics such as creating a welcoming community, leveraging diversity and

navigating privilege and bias. Each of the three nights will be led by a panel of speakers, a group question-and-answer session and small group discussion. “We want to make this a safe place to (ask questions and talk about these topics),” Bruins said. Although The Well, a United Methodist Church, is organizing the series, the sessions will focus on religion only as the topic

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Flipping through a passport can be an adventure in itself. Pages full of stamps hint at faraway lands, and are evidence of a life well-traveled. This summer, residents of Farmington are invited to pick up a passport and go on an adventure of their own. The Farmington Parks and Recreation Department is planning to launch a summer activities passport program as a way to encourage residents to visit city parks and attend city events. The idea came about at a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting last summer. Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad brought the idea to city staff, and Recreation Supervisor Ryan Hayes ran with the idea. Hayes shared an update on how the program is coming together at the commission’s Jan. 9 meeting. At the meeting, it was decided that the city would charge a $5 registration fee to participate in the program, and participants who successfully complete the program would receive a prize. As of press time, Hayes

said he and other parks staff haven’t yet decided what that reward will be. T-shirts or gift cards have been suggested, but Hayes said he’s “trying to think outside the box” for a prize idea. The program will be for all ages. People who are interested can register online or send in a registration form from the summer City News and Recreation Guide. They will then receive a passport in the mail. Each passport has 28 spaces consisting of different parks and summer activities. People receive a stamp for each park they visit or activity they attend. Those who visit at least six parks and attend at least six activities by the end of August receive a prize. “They can’t do just the 12 parks and call it good; they have to do six of one and at least six of the other,” Hayes said. “We’re trying to get people to those events as well as get people out to see our parks when they’re putzing around on the trails.” Some of the events include Dew Days events, the city’s annual pond and park cleanup, Movie in the Park, Music in the Park

and puppet wagon performances. City staff will be at these events to stamp passports. To make the program a little more challenging, Hayes said each park will have a trivia question or will reference a specific landmark, and not every passport will have the same questions. “I don’t just want to go off of their word and say, ‘Yep, I swung by North Creek (Park).’ … That way I know they actually were there,” Hayes said. Being that this will be the passport program’s first year, Hayes said he wants to see how things go this summer before considering expanding the program. “(A year-round program) was brought up at the meeting … (but) I don’t want to get ahead of things because I want to see how many people do this first,” Hayes said. More information about the summer activities passport program will be published in the summer City News and Recreation Guide, which is typically published in midApril.

Thursday, Feb. 14 – Zumba Gold, 9 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Dulcimer Practice, 1 p.m.; Valentine’s Party, 1 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m.; Model Train Meeting, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 – Coffee Cafe, 8:30 a.m.; Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Cribbage, 10 a.m.; Bridget’s Cafe, 10:15 a.m. Deadline: No Blarney Tour. Saturday, Feb. 16 – Drivers Safety, 8 a.m.

ing, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; 500, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 – Coffee at Cub, 8 a.m.; Bid Euchre, 9 a.m.; Open Painting, 10 a.m.; Restorative Yoga, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 – Sunrise Partners, 8 a.m.; Tax Assistance, 8:30 a.m.; Breakfast Out, 9 a.m.; Canasta, 10 a.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 – Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 – Euchre, 9 a.m.; Woodcarving, 9 a.m.; Book Club, 10 a.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m.; Euchre Tourney, 7 p.m.; Tribute Band Concert, 7 p.m. The Rosemount Area Seniors are located in the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Check monitors and room schedules at the facility for activity locations.

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The Rambling River Center is located at 325 Oak St. For more information on trips, programs and other activities, call 651-280-6970. Monday, Feb. 11 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Line Dance, 9:30 a.m.; Senior Advisory Board, 9:30 a.m.; Dominoes, 10 a.m.; Dulcimer Club, 10 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; 500 Cards, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Bunko, 1 p.m.; Wood Carving, 1 p.m.; Pickleball, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 – Coffee Guys, 9:30 a.m.; Fitness Center Orientation, 9:30 a.m.; Day Old Bread, 10 a.m.; Recycled Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Coloring Group, 1 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.; Yoga, 5 p.m. Deadline: Bridget’s Cafe.

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Opinion 360 Communities: Help in the moment; hope for the future by Jeff Mortensen SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The strain of the recent federal government shutdown highlighted a critical truth that faces most Americans: many people are only a paycheck away from financial hardship and instability. This is a reality that 360 Communities sees daily. We exist to help people in their moment of crisis and provide hope for the future. 360 Communities delivers safety and stability that improves lives. That is our mission. With three effective program areas and community partnerships, we build trusting relationships, break cycles of violence, and produce measurable success. We work holistically to ensure people have a solid foundation on which to build a successful future. In recent years, 360 Communities made critical investments and careful plans to bolster our ability to serve Dakota County. 2019 promises to be an exciting year of change and progress for the organization, particularly with our family resource centers and food shelves. In January, we completed the move of our Burnsville Family Resource Center, Food Shelf, and administration offices to a new suite in the same building at 501 E. Highway 13 in Burnsville. Suite 112 is

Guest Columnist Jeff Mortensen a larger space that includes an attached warehouse and a larger food shelf to accommodate our healthy choice approach to serving families. In partnership with our landlord, we accomplished this move without incurring additional rental cost. In late spring, the city of Rosemount will break ground on an expansion project for the Rosemount Family Resource Center. The project will take seven to nine months to complete. The expansion will increase our capacity to serve people by tripling the size of the resource center, creating a larger food shelf space, and adding needed office space. We are grateful for the local and state leaders, including state Sen. Gregory Clausen, DFL-Apple Valley, for making this project a reality. Thank you to The Well in Rosemount for generously offering to host our resource center and food shelf during construction so that we can continue to serve our neighbors in need. 360 Communities is intentional about

anticipating community needs, garnering appropriate resources, and leveraging volunteer and community strengths. We do all of this in partnership with people like you who share our vision of hope for the future. We have many opportunities to get involved in the upcoming months. • Minnesota FoodShare’s March Campaign is the largest annual food drive in the state and the best time to invest in healthy food support for families. Every donation of money or food made to 360 Communities food shelves during March will qualify us for matching grant money from Minnesota Food Share. Our goal is to raise $100,000 and 100,000 pounds of food during the month. This drive will help us bolster our food shelves in time for the high demand summer months when children are out of school and families do not have access to free or reduced-priced lunches. Run a food or fund drive for 360 Communities. You can find food drive resources on our website 360Communities.org. • The 34th Annual Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Luncheon is March 8. Safia Khan of the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women will be our guest speaker. Join elected officials, law enforcement, advocates, and concerned

community members as we discuss the state of violence prevention and intervention in Minnesota and how we can all play a part in curbing domestic and sexual violence. For more details and to register for the event, visit 360Communities.org. We are also looking for nominations for the Community Caring Award. Past honorees have demonstrated a deep commitment to ending domestic and sexual violence and supporting survivors in Dakota County. A nomination form is available on our website. • Support the Rosemount Family Resource Center Expansion Project. Please consider contributing to our $100,000 fundraising goal that will help us furnish and support the operation of the expanded Rosemount Family Resource Center. You can donate by visiting 360Communities.org. With your support, we can provide immediate help to people in need and create greater hope for a bright future. Jeff Mortensen is president and CEO of 360 Communities, a Dakota County nonprofit that delivers safety and stability that improves lives. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

Letters Opposes House bill related to pain medication To the editor: I oppose House File 400, a bill which raises the cost of pain medication prescribed to cancer and pain patients. Many cancer and pain patients already pay for their pain

medications out of pocket since insurance companies are using the 2016 Centers for Disease Control guidelines restricting prescription pain medications as an excuse to no longer cover pain medications. This bill also has the potential to further restrict Minnesota doctors from prescribing pain medication to patients who need

them. Lawmakers say the money is needed to combat the “opioid crisis” and cited stats for “opioid overdose deaths” as the reason this law targets prescription medications. Yet when the numbers are broken down the deaths are caused by street drugs – heroin and fentanyl – not legally prescribed medica-

tions taken under the care of a doctor. According to a Cochrane Review on “Opiod Prescribing for Chronic Pain” less than 1 percent of those who were screened for drug problems developed new addictions during pain care. Additionally, the “Cohort Study of the Impact of High-Dose Opioid Analgesics on Overdose Mor-

tality” found the drug related death rate for people who take opioids prescribed for them is 0.0022 per 1,000. That’s lower than the mortality rate for people who take blood thinners. I support addicts receiving treatment, but it shouldn’t be paid for by taking money from already strapped and vul-

nerable cancer and pain patients. Please contact state Rep. Alice Mann, DFL-Lakeville, and state Rep. Hunter Cantrell, DFL-Savage, and ask them to oppose H.F. 400. CARA SCHULZ Burnsville

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Why marijuana should not be legalized To the editor: Let us learn from Colorado’s mistake. After legalizing marijuana adult use is up 67 percent. Construction teams are significantly short men to fill jobs because they prefer to get high at lunch and are not hired for lack of a commitment to not use during work days. College use up at least 18 percent; youth use up 5 percent and high school dropouts up. Studies show 17 percent of those who start using in adolescence become addicted leading to increased crime rates and dire for the nation. Traffic deaths increased by 151 percent leading to almost 100 more deaths a year. There is medical proof of the dangers and need for a Food and Drug Administration label before we take this step of no return. The USA Today newspaper published these facts on Jan. 9, 2019. The National Academies of Sciences found significant health risks with using cannabis and cannabinoids. The health effects are especially disturbing for people prone to mental illness and those with mental illness at a time when our nation is seeing significant horrible crimes and homelessness by this group of people.

The report found substantial evidence of an association between use of cannabis and the development of schizophrenia or other psychoses, increased symptoms of mania in individuals with bipolar disorders, depressive disorders, increased incidence of suicidal ideation, attempts and completions. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorders are two of the most devastating neurobiological disorders and the ones most associated with homelessness and incarceration. Both are major problems in our big cities today. The risks are not limited to mental impairments alone. The reviewers found substantial evidence of association between cannabis smoking and worse respiratory symptoms of chronic bronchitis, increased motor vehicle accidents and deaths. Social costs rise nearly $5 per $1 tax revenue. TERRY W. BRANHAM Lakeville

Changing the world To the editor: In December, nine students from the School of Environmental Studies who have a passion for doing something about climate change traveled to Poland to attend an event known as COP 24 or the

24th Conference of Parties. This is the second time that Poland has hosted the conference and this year it took place in Katowice, an old city built around a massive coal industry, which was the foundation of Poland’s economy. This location brought on a lot of views surrounding fossil fuels and how they are affecting the warming climate, which is currently expected to increase 4 degrees in the next decade. The reasons why each student went on this trip varied from curiosity, to headway for a future career, to wanting to take direct action in the solutions being made. SES had two primary reasons to attend as a group; to bring back what we’ve learned to help and change our community, and to draw attention to the youth aspect of climate negotiations. So much happened in the two weeks that it was hard to truly absorb. When you are young, your sight is limited by society, and often leaves you with an incomplete view. However, at COP we were able to expand our views for the first time, and it revealed something we couldn’t expect. At the conference, we saw many issues that are impacted by global climate change including women’s rights, gender equality, habitat endangerment and

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School of Environmental Studies student who attended the 24th Conference of Parties in Poland were Lily Trainer, Madi Lavan, Carly Zielinski, Abby Helke, Isabel Gustafson, Kira Buck, Jozie Burns, Mikayla Samlaska and McKenna Krey. genetic modification. We unfortunately saw why we are still facing these issues, with negotiation breaking down and people who are in need not being heard. We also saw positive signs including farmers from all

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Clarification The story “Variety of housing plans coming to UMore” in the Jan. 10 edition should have stated that Newland Communities is currently under contract with the University of Minnesota to develop a parcel of land in Rosemount. The land has not been purchased. In June the Board of Regents approved the execution of the purchase agreement. The buyer has up to two years to close. As of this week, Newland has not closed.

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Obituaries

George T. Weierke George T. Weierke, age 92 of Farmington, MN passed away peacefully on January 31, 2019. George was born in Rosemount, MN on December 3, 1926 to parens Paul and Emily (Kirchner) Weierke. George served his country during the Korean War. He worked for Dakota Electric for over 40 years. George had many KREELHV KXQWLQJ DQG ÂżVKLQJ ZHUH his favorites. He was preceded in death by siblings Raymond, Paul, Laurence, Frank, Clarence, Oran, Clyde, Florence, Cora and Frances. George is survived by his wife of 68 years Shirley; and siblings Gladys (Chuck) Johnson and Jackie (Bill) Erickson, and many nieces and nephews. A private Interment will be held at a later date.

Michelle D. Lynch Lynch, Michelle D. (nee: Kenney), age 54 of Lakeville passed away peacefully on February 2, 2019, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. At the time of her death Michelle was surrounded by family and friends. She was born on June 3, 1964, the daughter of Paulyne Davio and Martin Kenney. Michelle graduated from John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California. Michelle obtained her Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree from U.C.L.A., and her Law Degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, CA, where she met her beloved husband Scott Lynch. Michelle and Scott were married on September 12, 1992 at Saint Finbar Catholic Church in Burbank, CA. 0LFKHOOH ZDV D 3DUWQHU DW WKH ODZ ÂżUP RI .QXWVRQ )O\nn & Deans, P.A. in Mendota Heights where she specialized in providing legal representation to school districts. Michelle also served on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Holy Angels. Michelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important role was being a devoted wife to Scott and a loving mother to Collin and Troy. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time and entertaining her family and friends at their lake home on Bay Lake. Michelle was a humble and faithful servant and a devoted parishioner at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville. She is survived by her husband Scott Lynch; her sons Collin and Troy; her mother Paulyne Davio and step-father Domenic Vennari; her father Martin Kenney; her brother Kevin Kenney of Edwards, CO, her sister Kendra Kenney of Burbank, CA; her mother-in-law Beverly Lynch of Cedar Rapids, IA; her sister-in-laws Linda Stigers of Allentown, PA, Jeannie (Clark) Cogley of Des Moines, IA, and Lori Kaplan of Sussex, WI; and her nieces and nephews Bret, Julie, Jennifer, Kim, Karie, Steven (Gabby), Clayton, Jason, Kristi, Karla, Stephanie. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law Willard Lynch, sister-in-law Dixie Baughman and step-father Frank Davio. The Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Visitation will begin on Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Tr., Lakeville (952-469-2723), and also one hour prior to Mass at church. Memorials preferred to the family to be used for scholarships for students at All Saints Catholic School and Academy of Holy Angels. Condolences: www.whitefuneralhomes.com White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723

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Business Buzz Chamber holds Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leadership Forum The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2019 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leadership Forum March 22 at the Radisson Blu Hotel at the Mall of America in Bloomington. The annual event is an opportunity to recognize, honor and celebrate key leaders and organizations in the community. The 2019 forum will include: â&#x20AC;˘ Nancy M. Dahl, strategic advisor, mentor and speaker, will share her experiences in leadership posi-

tions and offer thought-provoking conversation on how to lead in both the community and the professional world. She has worked in multiple industries, rising to be a seasoned executive and author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grounded: Leading your Life with Intention.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Kathy Robideau, market president and publisher of the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, will moderate a panel discussion. â&#x20AC;˘ Awards will be presented to the change maker of the year, woman business of the year, and partner of the year. More information is at dcrchamber.com.

Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s women luncheon features FOX anchor Kelcey Carlson, FOX 9 News anchor, will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Feb. 14 Lakeville Women in Business luncheon at Crystal Lake Golf Club. Carlson will talk about making connections. To register, visit http://bit. ly/2MOl5vs. Call 952-469-2020 for more information.

Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dickâ&#x20AC;? J. Ames Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dickâ&#x20AC;? J. Ames, born May 4, 1929, passed away on January 30, 2019, leaving an enduring impact that will echo for generations through his family, business, and community. As founder of Ames Construction, Dick was a driving force to a multitude of successful construction projects in the commercial, energy, transportation, mining, rail and water and wastewater industry sectors. Dick was born and raised in Farmington, Minnesota, the eldest of eight children born to Chester and Ruby (Reisinger) Ames. He and his siblings worked the family farm, where they learned the value of hard work, honesty, and a commitment to â&#x20AC;&#x153;family firstâ&#x20AC;? that would carry through a lifetime. Dick loved sports and excelled as a competitive athlete, playing football, basketball and track in high school. With an ambition to become a coach, Dick sought a teaching degreeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the prerequisite for coachingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and enrolled at Mankato State Teachers College after his high school graduation. However, Dick left school the following year to farm with his grandfather in Taopi, Minnesota. At the age of 22, Dick was married with two sons and his father encouraged him to find stable work outside of the family farm. Starting as a day laborer for a local highway construction company, Dick dedicated himself to the company and quickly advanced to become the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right-hand man. In 1962, Dick founded Ames Construction, and he considered his thirteen-year-old son Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who lent an extra pair of hands after school and on weekendsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to be his first employee. Within months, Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, Butch, became a partner in the business, and over the next several years, their brothers John, Tom and Ron, along with their nephew Mark Brennan, joined the company. Together they built Ames Construction into one of the premiere heavy civil and industrial general contracting companies in the nation. A proud and dedicated industry advocate, Dick received many industry honors over the years, including the AGC of Minnesota Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. Dick married twice and had five children. It was with his second wife, Georgeanne â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lollieâ&#x20AC;? Ames, whom he married in 1968, that he pursued an interest in Arabian horses, founding their Cedar Ridge Farms, in Jordan, Minnesota, in the early 1970s. They have been prolific breeders, principally of Arabian English Pleasure and halter horses, and have shown extensively in most divisions, with Dick excelling at amateur driving. In the late 1970s, he was one of the founders of the Minnesota Medallion Futurity, and later, as he enjoyed competing in reining, he became one of three founders of the Arabian Reining Futurity. A former recipient of the APHA Amateur Showman of the Year, Dick is also a nominee for the 2018 APHA Show Ring Accomplishments. Along with his wife, Lollie, Dick is being recognized as a 2018 leading breeder in the Arabian industry. In the late 1980s, Dick renewed a relationship with raising and showing championship Percheron draft horsesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a tradition deeply rooted in the Ames family history. Today the Ames Percheron Farm is located adjacent to Cedar Ridge Farms. As symbols of strength, a strong work ethic and teamwork, the Ames Percherons have served as official ambassadors of Ames Construction since 1993, appearing at countless community events. The stately 4-, 6-, and 8-horse hitch teams deliver award-winning performances in competitions and exhibitions throughout the United States and Canada. Perhaps the only thing that overshadowed Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big personality was his big heart. Dick and the company have given monetary support, countless hours of volunteer time, and pro bono construction work to worthwhile causes in the communities in which it works. In addition to â&#x20AC;&#x153;giving backâ&#x20AC;? through the company, Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genuine desire to lend a helping hand led him to invest in local businesses, schools and churches, donating his time and attention to help his community thrive. He brought a world-class draft horse competition to the Scott County Fair in his hometown of Jordan, which rivals some of the best national competitions. He led the revival of the charm and nostalgia of the OK Corral restaurant, which was renamed the Jordan Supper Club. He joined others to bring a locally based business back from the brink of failure, saving countless jobs in the community. Thanks to the loyalty and dedication of its employees who were determined to make it succeed, that company is now a thriving business. Dick valued loyalty and was dedicated to his faith, family, friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and football. Perhaps imagining himself as the coach he once aspired to be, he was one of the University of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest cheerleaders and faithful supporters of the Golden Gophers football team. Dick became the first Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award recipient, presented by the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Athletics Department to honor a lifetime of support for Gopher Athletics. Dick was as comfortable in the boardroom as he was on his Green Isle crop farm, where he loved working the land, watching things grow, and maintaining a friendly rivalry with his brother, Butch, to see which of them would bring in the bigger crop each year. Dick stayed physically active until he was hospitalized in early January for a backache and remained sharp as a tack until the day before he passed away from pneumonia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived a fairytale life,â&#x20AC;? he observed just a few days before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve surrounded myself with remarkable people and lived a very full life. In fact, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even believe this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a dream.â&#x20AC;? For all of his accomplishments, Dick was known for simply being Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;larger than life, well-meaning, fearless in saying what he believed, and supporting causes he cared about with a legendary reputation for his generosity. Dick had a quick smile, infectious laugh, and always extended a warm handshake to everyone he met. We celebrate Dick Amesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an unforgettable character who lived every day of his life to the fullest. Preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Ruby, and his son Bruce, Dick is survived by his wife, Lollie; brothers Butch, Tom, John and Ron; sisters Audrey, Peggy and Mary; sons Larry and Alan; daughters Marilyn and Lara; stepsons Dave and Richard Thomas and stepdaughter Toni Walsh; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to: Mayo Clinic Pulmonary Research, Attn: Department of Development, 200 1st St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905, specify â&#x20AC;&#x153;in honor of Dick Ames.â&#x20AC;? Visitation: Thursday, February 7, 2019, 3-8 p.m., Mount Olivet Church, 5025 Knox Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Service: Friday, February 8, 2019, 10 a.m. Visitation, 11 a.m. Service, Mount Olivet Church, 5025 Knox Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Celebration of Life following the service, join us at the University of Minnesota Athleteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village, Bierman Field Athletic Building, 516 15th Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Interment: Private burial will be at the Farmington Cemetery. Arizona Celebration of Life: A Celebration of Life to honor Dick will also be held on February 12 at the Midwest Training Centre, 9707 E Cactus Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, starting at 4 p.m.

DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE Feb. 8, 2019

Living in the moment The Rosemount residents, RMS students making memories, no matter how long they last by Tad Johnson

connection to The Rosemount has proven to be a symbiotic relationship as many of the eighth-graders fill the role of extended family grandchildren and the students adopt a new grandparent. Regalado said they are learning the value of giving back to others, and “what it means to put someone else in front of themselves.” Two girls who were part of the program have returned to The Rosemount to offer manicures to residents. Regalado said other students have volunteered on their own to be Bingo callers or just visit when they can.

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Rosemount Middle School eighth-grader Jamie Bennett said he feels like a grandkid when he goes to The Rosemount as part of the school’s Leadership Group’s regular visits to the senior living facility. That’s an important feeling for him to have since none of his grandparents live nearby, which is true for some of the other students and vice versa for some of The Rosemount’s residents who don’t get to see their grandchildren that often. “It feels great,” said Jamie, who admits he was nervous since it was his first visit to a memory care facility. “It’s great to see their faces when they see us,” he said. “They are really nice. None of them are mean.” For the past three years, Leadership Group students have been making many walks across the street to The Rosemount where they have spent time with memory care residents. “It’s a buzz when our kids show up,” said Jacki Regalado, Leadership Group adviser. “They want us there as much as we want to be there.” Regalado said for the memory care residents they have a fun time playing cards or games with

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ations. “One week you might have a great time with one resident, but the next time they might not know who you are,” Regalado said. She said two boys, who are avid hockey players, have listened to the same war stories from one of The Rosemount’s residents more than once, and they love hearing them each time. She said that some students are nervous at first, but then they realize there’s nothing to fear. Regalado said she’s seen some students who are very shy in school really open up and have wellengaged conversations with the residents. As part of the orientation, the students get to see one of the care suites and learn about The Rosemount’s services and how it operates. Regalado said another positive outcome of the sessions is the chance for students to unwind and unplug from technology. “When they come back, they have story after story talking about their conversations or what they did,” Regalado said. “They have so much fun. “I feel really blessed that we get to go over there.”

The fact that the resiMembers of the Rosemount Middle School Leadership Group have been visiting with The Rosemount Senior Living memory care residents this year. This is the third year dents they are visiting have deficits in short- and longof the program. term memory presents a the students or talking to 50 this year. ality because of the mem- challenge and a chance to them about whatever’s on “We have lots of kids ory loss, but when you re- learn. Before the students vistheir mind. who want to do it,” Re- ally get to know them they it with the residents they For the students, Re- galado said. really do,” Allison said. galado said the benefits Eighth-grader Allison Both of the students have an orientation with are the same, but even Etheridge said she would agreed that the residents The Rosemount activities more. encourage any seventh- really loved to have fun director Vicki Peterson. Peterson talks to the “They are learning grader to participate in the and joke. some life skills, communi- program because they will Allison said it was fun students about what it cation skills and building learn so much. to listen to one of the resi- means to have memory their own confidence,” Re“I’m always excited,” dents sing along to a song loss, which could mean galado said. Allison said. “I’m hap- from the 1950s, proving residents might not reJamie said being in the py. We really want to be that not all of their memo- member talking to the same student from a prepresence of older adults is there.” ries are gone. important. Participating in the proOne of the central ef- vious visit or they can’t The program has been gram has cleared up some forts of RMS is “building identify a color on a playTad Johnson can be reached so successful that the num- misconceptions about ag- community.” That can be ing card. Peterson coaches the at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com. ber of students participating, according to Allison. within the school or out in students how to react and ing has grown from eight “I thought they would the community. in the first year to about not have as much personThe middle school’s what to say in certain situ-

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District 196 preparing for more belt-tightening Early projections indicate more budget adjustments possible even with increased state aid by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board recently got a first look at preliminary budgeting assumptions for the next few years. They indicate more budget adjustments may be necessary in future years even if the Legislature increases education funding for districts. On Jan. 28, Director of Finance and Operations Mark Stotts outlined an initial proposal for assumptions related to enrollment, the district’s unassigned fund balance, revenue and expenses. He said the preliminary assumptions have already been presented to the budget advisory committee and the superintendent’s cabinet. Stotts gave financial projections based on four different scenarios for the level of an increase in general education funding from the state for the next biennium. The projections estimated what the district’s finances could be if the district got a 1 percent, 2 percent, 3 percent or a

4 percent increase in general education funding in 2019-20 and 2020-21 and a 1 percent increase in subsequent years. The district believes 1 and 2 percent are conservative estimates, 3 percent is optimistic and 4 percent is “really optimistic,” Stotts said. In December the School Board approved a set of three 2019 legislative priorities, one of which included a request for lawmakers to increase basic education funding by 4 percent per year. The budget advisory committee decided to take a conservative approach with the assumptions, noting that the economy is stronger now and there may be an increase in the next two years but that may change as the economy goes in cycles, according to Stotts. Stotts said there are many unknown factors affecting school finance and budgeting, and districts are often trying to hit a moving target with things like enrollment. “It’s really complicated,” he said. All of the projections

assumed that the goal would be to maintain the unassigned fund balance at 5 percent of expenses and that enrollment was expected to increase from 28,551 students in 2019-20 to 29,944 students in 202324. Other revenue sources are expected to remain constant at the current legislative authority and the referendum authority at the level authorized in the 2013 election would be adjusted for inflation. Under expenses, all of the projections assumed that to keep class sizes at their current levels instructional staffing would increase by 10.23 full-time equivalents, 20.65 FTE, 12.82 FTE, 14.38 FTE and 10.89 FTE in between 2019-20 and 2023-24. There will be salary and benefits assumptions set by the School Board as contracts are negotiated. Non-salary and nonbenefits costs are estimated to increase by 2 percent over the five years. Utility and transportation costs are expected to follow “historical growth rates.” A budget reduction of $7 million is planned for the 2019-20 school year, ac-

cording to the presenta- serve would decrease from tion. 7.07 percent in 2019-20 to 2.87 percent in 2023-24. Funding increase About $9 million in scenarios cuts could be needed in In all of the funding 2021-22 and $13 million increase scenarios, the dis- in reductions in 2022-23 trict would be able meet its could be needed if the disgoal of maintaining the trict received a 3 percent fund balance reserve at 5 increase in general educapercent of expenses from tion funding. This scenar2019-20 to 2022-23, but io projected the fund balnot 2023-24. ance to decrease from 7.56 Stotts said if the district percent in 2019-20 to 2.91 got a 1 percent increase in percent in 2023-24. general education fund“This is really coning, about $28 million in sistent with the message budget reductions would we’ve been giving people be needed between 2019- when we’ve made our pre20 and 2022-23. The fund sentations, that even if we balance reserve would get 3 percent that’s good. drop from 6.59 percent in That’s not going to solve 2019-20 to 2.63 percent in the problem. We’re still go2023-24. ing to have to make reduc“Keep this in mind, tions,” he said. not a number that you are A 4 percent increase in looking for is ever going to general education funding come to fruition. We will would mean $17 million in never hit these numbers reductions would be needexactly,” Stotts said, added in 2023-24. The fund ing that the numbers show balance would go down a trend. from 8.04 percent in 2019A 2 percent increase in 20 to 2.39 percent in 2023general education funding 24, according to Stotts. would mean that about Board Member Sachin $24 million in budget re- Isaacs asked how much ductions could be neces- weight the board should sary between 2019-20 and put into projections go2022-23. Under this sce- ing out to 2021, since there nario, the fund balance re- are many unknown vari-

ables like how much of an increase the Legislature will approve for general education funding. Stotts said those projections will affect when the School Board may decide to go out for a referendum. “We’re going to have to make some kind of assumptions when making that decision,” he said. He added later that while the district isn’t growing as fast as initially projected by demographer Hazel Reinhardt, in a few years the district may be in a position where more space and discussion of a possible bond referendum is needed. Stotts said administrators will soon begin developing the 2019-20 budget. The budget advisory committee recommended using an assumption that there would be a 2 percent increase in general education funding during the current biennium. The School Board members agreed that Stotts and his staff should use that as an assumption. Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. com.

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RUTHERFORD, from 1A with Rutherford for the past 17 years, said not only is Rutherford liked around the department, he’s respected as a leader. “Everybody, I think to a person, was thrilled when we found out that Gary was going to be (chief),” Constantineau said. Constantineau describes Rutherford as even-keeled, straightforward and humble: “He’s not liking all the attention” he’s been receiving since he was announced as the new police chief, Constantineau said with a laugh. And Rutherford’s 20plus years of law enforcement experience and training helps, he said. However, Constantineau added, “You can train people to be managers, but Photo by Jody Peters a leader is a leader. And Farmington’s new police chief, Gary Rutherford, has he’s a leader.” served with the Farmington Police Department since Background April 2002. Rutherford has served as interim chief since Rutherford is no strang- Aug. 1, 2018, and was sworn in as the official chief during er to the area — he gradu- the Farmington City Council’s Feb. 4 meeting. ated from Rosemount High School in 1987 and his high school days, his got a part-time job with previously worked at the neighbor was Rosemount’s the Lake Crystal Police Northfield Police Depart- police chief, and he joined Department for a year ment from 1996 to 2002. the Eagan Police Depart- and a half before heading He said he doesn’t re- ment’s Explorer Program. to Northfield and then member growing up wantAfter that, he got the Farmington. ing to be a cop, but during law enforcement bug and While he was working at Northfield, Rutherford said he found his passion for training. His first year with Northfield, he was Saturday, sent to firearms instructor February 23, 2019 school, and he has been an instructor ever since. 9 a.m. to noon He also was a field Dakota County training officer and spent Western Service Center time as an assistant com14955 Galaxie Avenue mander of the countyApple Valley wide SWAT team, which he says gave him leadership experience. “It taught me a lot about leadership under stress, because obviously anytime the SWAT team is getting called out, it’s Learn more about local services and resources for for something significant,” children, teens and young adults who have physical, Rutherford said. Working as a patrol serintellectual and learning disabilities,ADHD,Autism geant and instructor while Spectrum Disorder, or mental health issues! at Farmington also helped prepare Rutherford for Who should attend? his eventual role as chief, ■ Parents/Caregivers and their children who have Constantineau said. concerns about their child’s development, school “Gary’s been prepping progress, or mental health well being and training for this job for the last 17 years. He didn’t realize it necessarily, up until recently, but What to expect? … everything that the city ■ Over 30 local resource booths invested in him, as far as ■ 4-H activities for children training goes, has paid off ■ Free wellness screenings for him and the depart■ Door prizes Sensory Storytime by ment and the city,” Conthe Dakota County Library stantineau said. ■ Learn about County programs That said, the new job and services has come with some ad■ Transit training from GoDakota justments. and MVTA “You know, you can

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Interim police chief Gary Rutherford was officially sworn in as Farmington’s eighth police chief on Feb. 4. In a speech, Rutherford thanked his wife, Krista, for supporting his dream and accommodating his roughly 20 years of working the night shift. think in your head that you’re prepared for it — and you’d be wrong,” Rutherford said. “I was. It’s not what I thought it would be.” In some ways, it’s been easier than he thought, he said, which he chalks up to the experience of the department. Demographically, Farmington has a senior police department, which “makes running the police department, from a day-to-day operational standpoint, really easy,” Rutherford said. Rutherford said he’s also experienced some adjustments, like having a more administrative role and attending more meetings than he expected. And for the last 20 years or so, he’s worked the overnight shift, so he’s getting used to a completely different schedule. Working nights meant Rutherford didn’t see many department heads or other city staff, so he made it a point to get to know them better when he was appointed acting chief. He also met with the council to get to know them and hear if they had concerns with the police department itself, he said. “I’ve always been a firm believer that there are precious few problems in this world that can’t be fixed or addressed as long as you keep the lines of communication open. That’s really been my number one priority over the last six months, is making sure that those relationships are established and that the lines of communication remain open in both

directions,” said.

Rutherford Lindquist brought up to the council was adding a captain position. RutherDecision to hire ford agrees that there is a The decision to hire the need for a second-in-compolice chief from within, mand, but pointed out rather than accept out- that the 2019 budget has side applications, sends an already been finalized, so important message, both adding personnel will have Constantineau and Ruth- to wait until at least 2020. erford said. “I’m OK with that. “I think that the mes- We’ll make do,” he said. sage that is sent is that the Though Rutherford administrator and council had some ideas about … do care about this de- long-term plans for the partment, and they un- department, he said he derstand what they have waited to seriously think here,” Constantineau said. about it until he was offiHe added, “I think that cially appointed chief. them making the decision But he won’t really dive shows that they’re buying into planning until after into the department. They the city’s goal-setting sessee the vision.” sion on Feb. 8. He noted Rutherford said he’s that the police department proud to continue a tradi- is just one piece of the city, tion of Farmington chiefs and he wants the departcoming up through the ment’s goals to align with ranks. He, Lindquist and the city’s vision. former chief Dan SiebeOne thing he doesn’t naler were all Farmington hesitate to talk about is police officers before being the need for succession promoted to chief. planning. Two sergeants, But he said he’d be even a detective, and Ruthermore proud if another ford himself will hit retireFarmington police officer ment age in the next five becomes chief when he re- to seven years, so he wants tires. to make sure other officers “I will get more satis- are prepared to fill those faction out of that than roles. I get out of being chief,” “Whoever comes up beRutherford said. “I love hind me — I hope it’s one to see the people that I of these people out here,” helped train succeed and Rutherford said. do better than even I do. “Leaders talk about That’s the kind of thing leaving a legacy all the that drives me.” time; that would be the only legacy that would inVision for the future terest me at all: to know Rutherford said he that I left the place betwants to continue improv- ter than it was when I got ing outreach efforts, and here, and I left it in better has been holding brain- hands than mine.” storming sessions at the department. Jody Peters can be reached at An ongoing issue that jody.peters@ecm-inc.com.

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Legendary contractor, philanthropist dies at 89 Ames, born in Farmington, founded Ames Construction in Burnsville by John Gessner SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Richard “Dick” Ames, whose work as a contractor is spread across the nation and legacy as a philanthropist is abundant in local communities, died Jan. 30 of pneumonia. He was 89. Ames was the local legend who stayed put, keeping the headquarters of his company, Ames Construction, in Burnsville even as it opened offices in other states and became one of the nation’s premier civil and industrial general contractors. He built and rebuilt Burnsville’s Nicollet Avenue in the 1960s when it was a gravel road. Decades later he did the grading for the Denver International Airport, one of the megaprojects that vaulted Ames Construction to the top of its industry. He and his family company donated millions. His name is on the Ames Arena in Lakeville, the Ames Sculpture in Burnsville and the Ames Center, Burnsville’s performing arts center. He received the first Director’s Award for his donations to the University of Minnesota Athletics Department. “I’ve lived a fairytale life,” Ames said a few days before his death, according to his obituary. But you couldn’t tell, say many who knew him, describing Ames as a blue jeanswearing common man who grew up with the land and still planted crops later in life at his farm in Green Isle, Minn. “When he was in his communities, his Lakeville, his Burnsville communities, he was just an everyday guy,” said Bob Erickson, a former city administrator and current School Board member in Lakeville. “He would always reach out to people. You didn’t have to go to him and say, ‘I’m so and so.’ He would always come to your table. He would always come to you.” Ames’ memory for names and faces was “unreal,” said his brother and business partner, Raymond “Butch” Ames. He was at home in a board room and on a tractor, planting corn, Butch said. The company came to Burnsville in about 1967, buying the site of an old block building that had been the town hall. The building stills

Richard “Dick” Ames stands, though the company has expanded the site at 2000 Ames Drive, west of County Road 5 and south of County Road 42. “He said we would never leave while he was alive,” Butch said. “He’s dead now, and I have to say we won’t leave here in our generation. This is the home base.” Burnsville resident Mike O’Connor, a township clerk in the 1960s, remembers Ames being hired to plow snow and complete water and sewer connections. His reputation was honest, his work “unparalleled,” O’Connor said. “Dick has been such a wonderful supporter of Burnsville and so many people and causes that we don’t even know about,” he said. “He was a giant of a man, and a beautiful man. We’ll never see one like him again.”

Grew up farming Ames was born and raised in Farmington, the oldest of Chester and Ruby Ames’ eight children, according to his obituary. Chester worked on rented farmland in the Farmington-Lakeville area, Butch said. Ames attended school in Farmington until ninth grade and then attended Lakeville High School. A three-sport athlete for the Panthers — football, basketball and track — the 1947 graduate wanted to become a coach and enrolled at Mankato State Teachers College. But he left college to farm with his grandfather in Taopi, Minn., and by 22 was married with two sons. His father “encouraged him to find stable work outside the family farm,” the obituary says.

He was hired by Fa r m i n g ton’s Verdie Volden, the owner of Volden Construction Co, a highway contractor who also did conservation work on local farms. “ H e worked with him about nine years,” Butch said. “He started as a laborer, just doing anything he could. He was a pretty good (equipment) operator, not a bad mechanic, learned how to weld. He became his righthand person. And then Verdie decided to quit, and Dick just decided that’s what he was going to do.” He bought a Caterpillar D8 bulldozer — which today occupies a ceremonial spot outside the Ames headquarters — and launched the company in 1962. Butch said he joined within six months. In Burnsville, the company’s early projects included grading roads for Pemtom, the company building homes in River Hills, and grading Cliff Road between Highway 13 and Cedar Avenue. “It was all dirt at that

time, pipe and dirt,” Butch said. Today, the multipurpose contractor has made its mark in the commercial, energy, transportation, mining, rail and water and wastewater sectors. Grading the land for Burnsville Center was a milestone project for the company, Butch said. “We’re one of the biggest general contractors in the United States,” he said. “And we were just fortunate to be able to do that. It’s being in the right place at the right time. “We’re people people. That’s the whole thing, just getting along with people, and you wouldn’t ask your people to do something you wouldn’t pitch in and do yourself.” O’Connor said Ames had a sixth sense for sizing up a job. “The guy was absolutely fearless, even if he borderline couldn’t afford it,” said O’Connor, who has remained friends with Ames, a fellow snowbird in the Phoenix area, where Ames had a horse ranch along with his horse ranch in Jordan. “This goes way back. He had a unique ability to analyze and was a quick study in any potential job, no matter how much it cost. ... He had a quick way of getting a handle on, ‘Is it doable or not? Do we want to bid or don’t we want to bid?’ And a good trait in some of the successful contractors is knowing when not to bid.”

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Mayor Elizabeth Kautz recalled the 2001 unveiling, which included an Ames-funded celebration that featured a parade, with his horses, from Civic Center Park to the sculpture site. Ames donated in-kind work for construction of the Ames Center and Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of the City, Kautz said. He donated work for installation of the “Ascension” sculpture in the park. “There is just so much that he and his family have done for Burnsville that we don’t have all of that documented,” the mayor said. “And there are a lot of things he also did anonymously that I know about that I will not talk about.” In 2013, Ames signed a 10-year naming-rights deal with the city that is pumping $100,000 a year into Ames Center operations. “He has made a difference in so many lives, certainly in mine,” Kautz said. “I’m so honored and grateful for just having the privilege of being his friend, because when you’re friends with Dick Ames, you’re a true friend.”

Ames donated $250,000 and $150,000 in in-kind services for the Lakeville Ames Arena, which opened in 1994. Without the gifts, it wouldn’t have been built at the time, said Erickson, the Lakeville city administrator from 1989 to 2004. “He was so humble,” Erickson said. “It wasn’t about him wanting his name on something. We did that our of sheer gratitude. Dick never pressed for that.” Dick and Butch made a contribution in 2005 that established the Lakeville North High School Panther Hall of Fame. Both are “Sponsor” inductees. And Dick donated the electronic scoreboard at Lakeville South High School. Ames was a former partner in the Chart House restaurant in Lakeville and joined others in reviving the OK Corral restaurant in Jordan and renaming it the Jordan Supper Club. In Burnsville, Ames commissioned and donated the bronze Ames Sculpture, a project of the Burnsville Community Foundation, at Burnsville Parkway and Pleasant Avenue. The $250,000 artwork and surrounding John Gessner can be reached mini-park features a work- at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com ingman guiding a large or 952-846-2031. dirt tiller behind a pair of Ames’ beloved Percheron horses.

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Students creating designs for Minnesota zoo exhibit by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The moose exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo is in need of some updates and the zoo is seeking outside help for the best way to redesign it. Third- through eighthgrade students in Minnesota and Wisconsin schools are being given a chance to assist the zoo with its project through the ZOOMS! STEM Design Challenge presented by Flint Hills Resources. “We have students solve real engineering problems at the zoo. These are problems we face on a daily basis,” said Kristi Berg, STEM specialist at the zoo. Berg said the program is in fifth year and is open to elementary age and middle school students. The program is being piloted with two high schools this year

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Westview Elementary fourth-graders Annie Rasmussen and Chesney Demars work on their moose enrichment project for the ZOOMS! STEM Design Challenge on Feb. 4. and the zoo plans to ex- year. pand it to 12th grade next Woodland,

Deerwood, Echo Park, Westview, Oak Ridge, Cedar Park,

Parkview and Glacier Hills elementary schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District, and Eastview and Lakeview elementary schools from Lakeville Area Schools are among the roughly 30 schools participating this year. According to Berg, the zoo is focusing on the moose exhibit this year because the exhibit has been minimally updated since the zoo opened in 1978. The space has now become outdated for the six moose that live there and the zoo wants to make the exhibit more interactive. “We want it to be one of our top exhibits that draws visitors and highlights the research being done in Minnesota,” Berg said. The planning for the moose exhibit is still in the brainstorming phase, but designers hope to divide

the exhibit in half to allow for more than one moose to be seen by visitors at a time, the zoo’s website states. Berg said presently, only one moose at a time can be released from the holding area into the overall exhibit space. Berg said there are two components of the challenge that teachers and their classrooms can participate in – enrichment and exhibit design. The enrichment is something for an animal which encourages their natural behavior in the exhibit. The process starts in late September during a teacher workshop the zoo hosts for teachers interested in having their students participate in the design challenge. This school year, teachers heard from a moose researcher, met a moose handler and got a behind-the-scenes look at See Zoo, 13A

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ZOO, from 12A the moose. The zoo also trains teachers to incorporate the challenge into their curriculum. “Everything we do is standards aligned,” Berg said. Berg said schools have until mid-February to submit their projects and teachers can implement it any time they want after the workshop. The projects that are submitted are narrowed down to 40 that are chosen to participate in the ZOOMS! STEM Design Challenge exhibition at the zoo in March. At least one group from every participating school is able to attend. During the exhibition, two judges who are zoo staff members listen to student presentations. Awards are given out for first, second and third place along with team effort and conservation. The enrichment and exhibit challenge winners get a backstage look with a moose and can pitch their ideas to the moose keeper, Berg said. “We can never promise anything because there’s a high requirement for animal welfare and safety. It has to be very carefully considered money-wise and safety-wise,” she said of choosing when to use students’ ideas. Molly Andersen, a teacher for the gifted and talented and Young Scholars programs at Westview Elementary School in Apple Valley, is guiding fourth-grade gifted and talented students through the challenge this year. She and past students have participated for a few years, she said. This year they’re doing the enrichment part of the challenge. “It’s good to get the STEM challenge with them and teach them the

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This year’s ZOOMS! STEM Design Challenge is focusing on the moose exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo. engineering, design process. We’re not a magnet school so it’s a good way to bring that into our classrooms,” she said. “They get to work in groups and teamwork is really good. It’s challenging.” On Feb. 4, many of her fourth-grade students were in the process of putting the finishing touches on their prototypes and presentation boards and giving their product a name. Seraphina Garcia said her group came up with a star that would hold moose treats and hang from a tree. The star would rotate to make it more challenging for the moose to get the food. Seraphina said one of the issues with the zoo’s moose is that they are often bored and spend a lot of time laying down. “We’re hoping with the star it can help boost their activity so they won’t be laying down the majority of the time,” she said. Xander Wetzel and his group came up with a design they named the “WFD” (Willow Tree Feeder Drone). Xander said the design involves a drone on a zipline that

would carry a bucket with food or water in it. The bucket would drop the food or water into a feeder which would dispense it through a pipeline into a tree. The moose would walk up a bridge and onto a pressure plate. Once the moose presses the pressure plate, the contents would be dropped into small pools. “We combined all of our ideas,” he said of where the group’s inspiration came from. Andersen said her students have not only learned about the design and engineering process, they have picked up problem solving and research skills. Berg said the design challenge allows teachers to incorporate what they’re doing for STEM training and fits the zoo’s mission of connecting with the broader public. “We want to support what teachers are doing in their classroom that includes kids getting ready for careers with real STEM skills,” she said. Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. com.

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Homelessness often invisible in suburbs Winter brings issues to light

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There aren’t snow covered tents visible from the freeway in the south metro or as many people using public transportation for shelter like they do in the heart of the Twin Cities. “Maybe you don’t see panhandlers as much,” said Subashini Ambrose, executive director with Matrix Services. “One of the more common things

you see in the metro is someone with a backpack or extra luggage walking around. But Dakota County is more sprawling. ... They’re just not as visible. It’s not in plain sight.” Ambrose said many homeless people in the south metro are found sleeping in their vehicle or staying at a friend’s house. “They move from couch to couch, but we also have people who tent in the woods,” Ambrose

said. “It varies.” The reasons for homelessness vary. Ambrose noted a good majority of homeless people have jobs. “The cost of living in Dakota County is higher than the average pay,” Ambrose said. “It’s hard to find an apartment or something based on what they can afford.” So many homeless individuals find themselves sleeping on a mat on the floor of a church.

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Matrix Housing Services operates a temporary winter shelter at area churches for 50 adults from Nov. 1 to mid-April. Last week during the extremely cold weather, Matrix was at near capacity, according to Ambrose. Ambrose said while it’s typically an overnight shelter, Matrix was staffed during they day when the temperature dipped well below freezing. “The volunteers were incredible,” Ambrose said. “They’re bringing in lunches and supplying more meals than they usually do. People have been able to stay inside and stay safe.” Typically on an average night, the shelter houses about 43 people. But with the cold, Ambrose said they’ve “seen new people who can’t really stay in their car.” Eagan Police spokesperson Aaron Machtemes said the department received calls regarding people who were unprepared for the weather during the cold snap. The department received three calls about an individual walking without a coat on the corner of Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob roads when temperatures were at their lowest. “People were on the lookout for it,” Machtemes said. Machtemes said panhandling is rare in the area, but it happens. It’s not illegal to ask for

money or hold up a sign, but if the individual is disrupting traffic, they could be asked to leave, he said. Officers don’t come across too many people living in tents, but they enforce city ordinances if they do. “If someone set up a tent on private property, like an apartment complex or something, we can enforce trespassing if that’s an issue,” Machtemes said If officers come across a homeless individual, it’s usually via referral, such as a wellness check or from a concerned citizen. “If they’re willing to go (to a shelter), we’ll give them a ride there,” Machtemes said. Machtemes said Eagan works with both Matrix and the Dakota County Crisis center. Matrix operates out of area churches and typically stays in the same place for a week or two. Ambrose said they annually reach out to churches near public transportation stops that have access to a large space, such as a gym, along with laundry and shower facilities. Last week they were at Grace Lutheran in Apple Valley. Earlier this year, the shelter operated out of The Well in Rosemount. Many people come back every night, according to Ambrose. “Unless we move someplace farther away from their job, like if it’s more than an hour on the bus,

they come back,” Ambrose said. Ambrose also found another common issue is that many homeless individuals have pets. “Their sole family member may be a dog and they don’t want to abandon their dog,” Ambrose said. “We’re one of the first shelters to integrate pets. We figure out a way to take them in.” While some of the funding for Matrix comes from Dakota County and volunteers, Matrix is always looking for donations and new volunteers. “Some people just take a bag of laundry home and wash some of the blankets and towels,” Ambrose said. “There’s lots of ways to volunteer.” Ambrose said Matrix is hoping to set up a permanent site in the near future. The organization is currently preparing a space at Grace Lutheran Church for people to stay during daytime hours. “We believe everyone having a shelter and housing is the main goal here,” Ambrose said. ”We try to meet people where they’re at. ... We try to help move barriers and help connect them with the right service provider.” For more information, visit http://matrixhousingservices.org. Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Sports Tigers fall but keep their lead in SSC Shorthanded AV upsets Farmington by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Last Friday it was left to a shorthanded Apple Valley team to try to keep Farmington from running away with the South Suburban Conference. With several players injured and little time to cobble together a game plan, the Eagles somehow managed to slow down the state’s fourth-ranked Class 4A girls basketball team, winning 43-39 on their home court. Apple Valley coach Bryan Doughty said the Eagles were without five of the 18 players in their varsity/junior varsity group. That included two of their top five scorers, guards Anna Mutch and Kalena Myers, plus guard Kiree Murray, one of the varsity’s rotation players. With all those players missing, Apple Valley had to reverse course from the up-tempo pace it usually favors to a much more deliberate style. “We were slowing the ball down to the point where we would lull them to sleep almost and get the easy baskets,” said forward Mykel Parham, who scored 14 points. “We ran our plays, our motion, over and over again. We don’t like to do that very much but we did it this game and it worked. I think that will help us in the future, in playoff games when we need to change the tempo.” The loss was the first in conference play for Farm-

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Farmington forward Sophie Hart looks for a path to the basket as Apple Valley’s Mykel Parham guards during last Friday’s South Suburban Conference girls basketball game. ington (18-2 overall, 11-1 SSC), which still holds a two-game lead in the league over Apple Valley. A snowstorm, followed by extreme cold weather, kept local teams out of school Monday through Wednesday of last week.

That meant Apple Valley had one practice to implement its revised game plan before playing Farmington. “We could only come in (Thursday) afternoon,” coach Bryan Doughty said. “It’s a tribute to the

kids for totally executing the game plan. It was an amazing job, just amazing. “We were very shorthanded, but sometimes that just brings out the best in you. I give so much credit to these kids.” Farmington was up by as many as 10 points in the first half before Apple Valley narrowed the Tigers’ lead to 21-19 at halftime. The Eagles led most of the second half but had to withstand a Tigers run in the final two minutes before securing the victory. Several Farmington players, including starting guard Molly Mogensen and starting forward Sophie Hart, had foul trouble. Mogensen had 12 points and Hart 10 for the Tigers, but the foul problems proved to be not only a nuisance for the Tigers, but a benefit for Eagles such as Parham, her team’s top low-post player. Parham, a Creighton University commit, describes herself as a passfirst player. “I love to get my teammates open shots,” she said. Last Friday the Eagles needed Parham to take more shots, especially after Hart, who was assigned to guard her, took some fouls. “The last time we played them (a 53-46 Farmington victory Dec. 18) my post-ups weren’t that strong,” Parham said. “They blocked my shots. This time I took it upon myself to post up strong and finish high at the basket. And I felt I could trust my teammates. If I’m going to take the shot,

they’ll crash the boards.” Apple Valley guards Megan Baer and Chyna Young had 14 and 12 points. The Eagles, who reached the Class 4A, Section 3 championship game last year before losing to eventual state champion Eastview, needed a highprofile victory, Doughty said. Their 15-5 record included losses to top-10 teams Farmington, St. Michael-Albertville and Eastview. “We’ve been waiting all year to break through,” Doughty said. “We’ve been on the tails of the teams ahead of us.” Farmington rebounded from its loss to Apple Valley by routing Prior Lake 71-42 on Tuesday as Mogensen scored 16 points and Peyton Blandin added 14. The Tigers will play at Rosemount at 7 p.m. Thursday. Apple Valley’s shorthanded roster figured to be tested this week with three games in four days. The Eagles defeated Eagan 48-38 on Tuesday and played host to Lakeville South on Wednesday in a game that was moved back a week because of bad weather. Apple Valley plays at Eastview at 7 p.m. Friday. None of the Eagles players who are out are expected to miss the entire season, and some could be back in the lineup soon. “I hope so,” Doughty said. “It’s been a long time. We need some bodies.”

by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Eastview’s girls team will go to the state Nordic skiing meet for the sixth consecutive year after winning the Section 1 championship Tuesday in Bloomington. The Lightning placed four skiers in the top 15 in the pursuit competition at Hyland Recreation Area to win the team championship by eight points over

Winona, which had two top-five individuals but no one else higher than 20th. Eastview and Winona advance to the state meet Thursday, Feb. 14, at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. Burnsville senior Matthew Berg won the Section 1 boys pursuit championship and Prior Lake and Winona took the top two spots in the team competition. Eagan’s boys team finished third, six points out of a place in the state meet. Eastview juniors Gabby Kraemer and Josie Roberts were sixth and seventh in the pursuit com-

petition. Kraemer jumped three spots in the 5-kilometer freestyle race – the second stage of the pursuit competition – and finished in 39 minutes, 13 seconds. Roberts’ time was 39:17. Seniors Anna Schumann (12th, 40:21) and Kira Gunawan (15th, 41:12) also placed in the top 15 for the Lightning. Junior Claire Nack (21st), senior Annika Challgren (41st) and sophomore Kate Helou completed Eastview’s section roster. Eastview’s best finish in its previous five trips to the state meet was sixth in 2015. The Light-

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ning’s Margie Freed, now skiing for the University of Vermont, won the state pursuit championship the following year. Six individuals who were not on one of the qualifying teams also advanced to the state girls meet. That group includes Lakeville South junior Brianne Brewster, who was third in the pursuit race in 38:46. Also advancing was Rosemount junior Regan Hansen, ninth overall in 39:40. Winona’s Anni Skillcorn was Section 1 girls pursuit champion in 36:39.

The South Suburban Conference has sent two teams to the state girls hockey tournament since the league started in the 2010-11 school year. That streak is favored to continue in 2019 as SSC teams are No. 1 seeds in two Class AA sections. Numbers are in the South Suburban’s favor in Section 3AA, where the conference has five of the eight teams and five of the top six seeds. Eagan, which finished third in the 2018 state tournament, is the top seed in Section 3AA after winning the South Suburban Conference championship. In Section 1AA, SSC teams Farmington and Lakeville North are the top two seeds. Although Eagan drew the No. 1 seed in Section 3AA, the Wildcats are not expecting a waltz through the playoffs. If Eagan (19-6) defeats eighth-seeded Hastings in the first round Wednesday night, its next opponent would be fourth-seeded Apple Valley (10-10-5) or fifthseeded Eastview (9-13-2) in the semifinals. Apple Valley was 1-1 against Eagan in the regular season. Eastview lost two games to Eagan by a combined three goal. In the other half of the Section 3AA bracket, No. 2 seed Burnsville (187) faced seventh-seeded Park of Cottage Grove in Wednesday’s quarterfinals. The Blaze had a 9-1 regular-season record against section opponents and split two games against Eagan. Rosemount (11-13) received the sixth seed and played at third-seeded East Ridge (15-8-1) on Wednesday, with the winner facing Burnsville or Park in the semifinals on Saturday. Section 3AA semifinal games will be played at the home rinks of the higherseeded teams. The championship game is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights.

See Skiing, 16A

See Hockey, 16A

Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com.

Rosemount skiers qualify for state Nordic meet Eastview girls win Section 1 team championship

Girls hockey: Tigers draw No. 1 seed

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The next wave of college signings starts this week Rosemount’s Carter, Reuter, Farmington’s Moe going to Division II football teams by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Burnsville senior Kyle Atkinson had an opportunity to be a Big Ten Conference athlete, if he wanted it. The only question was, which sport? After weeks of deliberation, he made his choice Tuesday, announcing he would attend the

University of Minnesota and compete in track and field. Atkinson signed his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, the first day of the winter signing period. Atkinson was second in the Class AA track and field meet in the shot put in 2018 and also qualified in the discus. His football ability complicated the decision; Atkinson was an All-State defensive tackle for the Blaze last season and was selected to play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Dallas. Rutgers offered Atkinson a football scholarship, and he also made a campus visit to UCLA.

Atkinson and Blaze teammate Marcus Shepley played in the Minnesota Football Showcase, the state’s high school all-star game, in December. On Tuesday, Shepley signed to play football at Minnesota-Duluth. Several players from Class 6A football champion Lakeville North also signed Wednesday. Brian Curtis, the school’s all-time single-season rushing leader, went to Southwest Minnesota State. Offensive lineman Jack Hansen signed with Minnesota State Mankato and wide receiver Evan Peterson signed with Concordia-St. Paul. Other North football standouts such

as offensive lineman Bryce Benhart (Nebraska) and defensive linemen Will Mostaert and Eli Mostaert (both North Dakota State) signed during the early Division I period in December. The February signing window is open to all sports except basketball, which had an early signing period in December and will re-open the window in April. Following are other reported signings by athletes in the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area: Farmington – Alijah Moe, football, Bemidji State. Rosemount – Max Carter, football, Min-

Irish winning streak hits three

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Rosemount guard Alexa Ratzlaff drives to the basket in the Irish’s 55-54 victory at Lakeville South in South Suburban Conference girls basketball last Friday. Although Rosemount is ninth in the South Suburban, the Irish have proven themselves to be a dangerous opponents. They have won their last three games, including a 57-45 victory over defending state Class 4A champion Eastview on Tuesday night. Helen Staley had 21 points and Taylor Janssen 15 in Tuesday’s victory. Rosemount, 12-9 overall and 4-9 in the conference, plays host to South Suburban leader Farmington at 7 p.m. Thursday. Skiing, from 15A Rosemount, Lakeville South and Burnsville were fifth through seventh in the girls team standings. Lakeville North and ISD 196 (Apple Valley, Eagan and Rosemount) were ninth and 10th. Burnsville’s Berg posted the fastest time in each leg of the boys pursuit race to win in 30:10, almost half a minute ahead of the runner-up. Berg returns to the state meet aiming to improve on his 59th-place finish in 2018.

Eagan junior Joshua Wherman finished ninth in the section meet in 32:18 to advance to state. Wildcats junior Brian Dilla was 11th in 32:53 and also advanced. George Grunklee, a Rosemount student who competes for the combined ISD 196 team that includes Apple Valley, Eastview and Rosemount high schools, will advance to state after placing 10th in pursuit in 32:37. ISD 196 was fifth in the boys team competition. Lakeville North was seventh, Lakeville South

was eighth and Burnsville placed ninth. Farmington, which entered one skier in the Section 1 boys meet, was the 10th-place team.

Section 6 Alpine Complete results from Tuesday’s Section 6 Alpine skiing meet at Buck Hill weren’t available at presstime, but Edina’s Adam Berghult and Eden Prairie’s Becca Divine were individual champions. Berghult, a ninth-grader, had a two-run time of 46.73 seconds, winning by more than one second over

his brother Carl, whose combined time was 48.12. Top-10 finishers for the boys also included Lakeville South junior Kyle Wentworth, third in 48.51; Eagan senior Izak Hofstad, fifth in 49.12; Lakeville South junior John Olson, sixth in 49.67; Lakeville South sophomore William Nida, eighth in 50.47; Eastview sophomore Ryan Whalen, ninth in 50.94; and Lakeville South sophomore Joe Olson, 10th in 50.99. Eagan sophomore Camden Palmquist, who

nesota State Moorhead; Andrew Reuter, football, Minnesota Duluth; Luke Majewski, men’s lacrosse, Lewis. Eagan – Taylor Elder, football, Sioux Falls; Soren Thrawl, men’s lacrosse, Lewis. Eastview – Larry Wright, football, Minnesota; Isaiah Misukanis, football, Sioux Falls. Lakeville North – Gavin Baker, baseball, Indiana State; Kate Battaforyen, women’s track and field, Southwest Minnesota State. Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ ecm-inc.com.

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7 p.m. Saturday. No. 2-seeded Lakeville North (15-9-1) played host to seventh-seeded Rochester Century in the quarterfinal round Wednesday. A North victory would have the Panthers playing at home Saturday night against third-seeded Dodge County or sixthseeded Owatonna. The Section 1AA championship game is 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Steele County Four Seasons Centre in Owatonna. Lakeville South is defending section champion. Section champions will advance to the state Class AA tournament Feb. 2123 at Xcel Energy Center. Consolation-round games will be played at the TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul. The top five teams are seeded by a coaches vote and the seedings will be announced Feb. 16, The top three seeds play unseeded teams in the state quarterfinals, and the fourth and fifth seeds are paired against each other. The highest state tournament finishes by South Suburban Conference teams since 2010 are two third places by Lakeville North and Eagan’s third place last year.

Eagan’s trip to the state tournament last year broke a five-year absence. Eastview had a threeyear run of Section 3AA championships from 2015 to 2017. Burnsville’s last trip to state was 2014 and Rosemount’s only state appearance was in 2011. Apple Valley is seeking its first section championship since 2003. Farmington, Lakeville North and Lakeville South have been passing the Section 1AA championship back and forth since 2008. In that time, Lakeville South has won the section five times, Lakeville North four times and Farmington twice. Farmington earned the No. 1 seed in the section despite having the thirdbest record of the eight teams. The Tigers are 1211-2 overall but 5-0 against Section 1AA teams, including two victories over Lakeville North, two over Lakeville South and one over Northfield. The Tigers faced ninthseeded Rochester John Marshall in the quarterfinals Wednesday at Schmitz-Maki Arena. A victory would keep Farmington at home to play fourth-seeded Northfield Mike Shaughnessy can be (16-9) or fifth-seeded reached at mike.shaughLakeville South (7-17-1) at nessy@ecm-inc.com. finished second in the 2018 state meet, did not ski in the Section 6 race. Divine, the defending state girls individual champion, was medalist in the Section 6 meet in 48.19, six-tenths of a second ahead of Lakeville North sophomore Peyton Servais. Lakeville South senior Lauren Geary was third in 49.23 after holding the lead following the first run. Another senior from South, Lauren Nida, finished fifth in 49.60. The top two teams in the boys and girls meets

qualify for the state meet Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Giants Ridge. Also advancing are the top 10 individuals who aren’t on one of the qualifying teams. All skiers advancing to state, whether individually or as a member of a team, are eligible to compete for individual championships. Mike Shaughnessy can be reached at mike.shaughnessy@ecm-inc.com.

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Education

RHS speech member wins at Minneapple

Enrollment at District 196 magnet schools is open to all students in District 196, as well as students who open enroll from another district, through an enrollment application and lottery process held each January. Transportation is provided for district students who are selected for enrollment in a magnet school. For more information, go to www. D i s t r i c t 1 9 6 . o rg / M ag netSchools/.

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Rosemount High School speech team member Lauren Sanday earned a first-place finish in the Novice Poetry division at the Feb. 2 Minneapple Speech Tournament at Apple Valley High School. Two other students also earned awards. Jenna Standing finished sixth in Novice Creative Expression, and AJ Tabura was a merit finalist in Original Oratory. From left: Jenna Standing, AJ Tabura, Lauren Sanday.

Four District 196 elementary magnet schools earn national recognition Four elementary magnet schools in District 196 have been selected for recognition by Magnet Schools of America. Cedar Park Elementary STEM School, Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies and Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science are three of 106 magnet schools in the nation selected to receive a 2019 School of Excellence Award. In addition, Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology was

named a 2019 School of Distinction. Magnet Schools of America advocates for high-quality instructional programs that promote choice, equity, diversity and academic excellence for all students. The awards recognize magnet schools that show a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent and community involvement. To be considered for an award, schools must submit an application that is scored by a panel of educators based on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity,

Bethel University, St. Paul, fall deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list, from Farmington â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mackenzie Forte, Allison Horak; from Rosemount â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Amber Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Gregory Owen, Kristina Seldon. University of Wisconsin-River Falls, fall deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list, from Farmington â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Andrew Arndt, Sabrina Hart, Emma Kohlbeck, Erin Lunz, Emma Merricks, Annika Olson; from Rosemount â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sidique Bachelani, Owen Elle, Megan Enochs, Ivy Frater, Miranda Gonzalez, Patricia Hogan, Jacob Hoskins, Marisa Knott, Sadie Koury, Mikayla Stalsberg. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, fall deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list, from Farmington â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Paige Altmann, Jay Burditt, Christian Groves, Rachel Kiminski, Lauren Meyer, Shannon Newman, Haley Schmitz; from Rosemount â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sarah Jacobs, Ashley Jandro, Kyle Johnson, Sydney McKenzie, Sophie Mixa. The College of St. Scholastica, fall graduates, from Farmington â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jenny Blaha, B.S., elementary education, summa cum laude; from Rosemount â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Andrea Endres, B.S., nursing, summa cum laude; Jennifer Spurgin, B.S., nursing, summa cum laude. Minnesota State University Moorhead, fall deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list, from Farmington â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ryan Albien, Edmund Buscho; from Rosemount â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Logan Bruce, Rachel Herzog, Jesse Kalina, Kassondra Kruckeberg, Christianna Nordeng, Kenzie Richards, Maxwell Walter, Hunter Wyatt.

provide integrated curriculum and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magnet theme. Cedar Park, Diamond Path and Glacier Hills have received these awards in previous years. This is the first time for Echo Park, which converted to a magnet school in 2016 along with Oak Ridge Elementary School of Leadership, Environmental and Health Sciences. In addition to the five elementary magnet schools, District 196 offers Valley Middle School of STEM for students in grades six to eight. The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s K-12 STEM pathway of schools includes Cedar Park, Echo To submit college news Park, Valley Middle and items, email: reporter. Apple Valley High School. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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Thisweekend Theater and Arts Briefs Bite of Burnsville features guest judge The 28th annual Bite of Burnsville presented by the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce will be 5:309 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. The celebration showcases food samples from some of the best restaurants in Burnsville and the local area, and includes a social hour, auction, raffles and awards. Joining the judging panel this year is Twin Cities chef Josh Hedquist, who has appeared on Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games” and “The Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge” with Giada De Laurentiis. Hedquist is chef at Spasso in Minnetonka. Three awards are presented at the event: • People’s Choice – Voted as the No. 1 crowd pleaser of the night by event attendees. • Chef’s Choice – Chosen by last year’s winning chef by judging on taste, appearance, creativity and crowd appeal. • Design to Savor – Guest judge awards the restaurant that provides the best overall guest experience through food, hospitality and visual display. Restaurants participating in the 28th annual Bite of Burnsville include, but are not limited to, Burger Jones, The Buzz Coffee & Café, Crystal Lake Golf Club, The HoneyBaked Ham Co., Jensen’s Café, Legends Club, Lucky’s 13 Pub, The Mediterranean Cruise Café, Morgan’s Farm to Table, Roasted Pear, Valley Natural Foods, and Vivo Kitchen. Event tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the Ames Center box office or online at www. b i t e o f bu r n s v i l l e. c o m . Event proceeds contribute to the annual operating expenses of the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce.

Front Porch Players stage ‘On Golden Pond’

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An artists reception for Red Pine Elementary students was held at the Robert Trail Library in Rosemount on Sunday, Feb. 3. The event was sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council and Friends of Robert Trail Library. Fifth-grade artist Jenna O’Keefe is with (from left) Robert Trail librarian Jerry Erickson, Friends of the Library member Karen Hedtke, mother Kari O’Keefe, brother Liam, Jenna, brother Noah, father Michael, and Arts Council and Friends of the Library member John Loch. Peg Gust is the art teacher at Red Pine. The student work will be displayed during the month of February. “On Golden Pond” 7 p.m. Fridays, March 1 and 8, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, March 2 and 9, at Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. The play is written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Keith Reed. Cast members include Jim Schiffman (Norman), Jeff McAlpin (Bill), Robin Gilmer (Ethel), Josh Liggett (Billy Jr.), Kate Kennedy Spindler (Chelsea) and Thom Van Dorp (Charlie). Tickets for the familyfriendly show are $15 general admission and $12 for RAAC members. Tickets can be purchased at rosemountarts.com or at the box office 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Fridays. For more information, call Keith Reed at 651261-1954.

‘Defending the Caveman’ in Burnsville

“Defending the Caveman,” the longest running solo play in Broadway history, makes a stop 8 p.m. The Front Porch Play- Saturday, Feb. 9, at Ames ers of Rosemount present Center, 12600 Nicollet

Ave., Burnsville. Written by Rob Becker, the play offers an insightful prehistoric look at the original battle of the sexes. Tickets are $20 at the box office, by phone at 800-982-2787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

adults, $15 for seniors and $5 for students. Purchase tickets at the box office, by phone at 800-892-2787 or online at Ticketmaster. com.

‘Grieg and Friends’ performance at Ames Center

Anthony Shore’s “Elvis In Concert featuring Johnny Cash” performs 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Ames Center in Burnsville. Tickets are $25-$35 at the box office, by phone at 800-892-2787 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

The Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus presents a concert of “Grieg and Friends” 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Ames Center in Burnsville. The program will open with Antonin Dvorak’s rousing “Carnival Overture.” Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg’s “Piano Concerto in A minor” will feature Elise Bombaro on piano. The concert will unite the Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus with The Liturgical Choir of the University of St. Thomas for the complete “Requiem in D minor” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Tickets are $20 for

Elvis with Anthony Shore

‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ in Lakeville Expressions Youth Community Theater presents “Peter Pan & Wendy” Feb. 15-23 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. When the carefree and careless Peter Pan flies into the nursery of the Darling home, Wendy follows her instincts for maternity and adventure, bringing her little brothers along to the magical Neverland to

take care of the motherless Lost Boys. Soon the Darling children are swept into Peter’s deadly battle with Captain Hook and his mostly-fearsome pirate crew. With so much excitement, why ever go home again? Performances are 7 p.m. Feb. 15-16 and 22-23 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 17. Tickets are $13 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com. Call 952-985-4640 for more information.

mission to the presentation is free. Professional genealogist John Vanek will present a case study on how he identified his sperm donor father using genealogy and DNA. Attendees will learn how to safely use DNA while conducting their own research. The museum is at 130 Third Ave. N., South St. Paul. For more information, call 651-552-7548 or visit www.dakotahistory. org.

‘Meet the Author’ in Rosemount

‘Hee Haw’ star to perform

Rosemount Area Arts Council’s February “Meet the Author” event 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, features Melissa Meyers, author of “Beneath the Ancient Dust: Inspirational Stories from Nine Years in Afghanistan.” When the author began to work in Afghanistan with an international aid and development organization, she stepped into a world vastly different from her western worldview. Her senses were assailed with images of pastures dotted with sheep, men plowing in fields, women in flowing head coverings, green tea being poured into glass cups, and fresh bread baking in tandoors. It was an ancient land with antiquated rules. These experiences of encountering a pastoral society were intertwined with the reality of the nation of Afghanistan having an international crisis at its doorstep. Through these everyday experiences, the author began to find truth and meaning that coupled with her faith. “Meet the Author” is a free event at the Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. For more information, contact Keith Reed at 651261-1954.

Lulu Roman, a star of the longtime variety television series “Hee Haw,” will perform during the Lakeville-based Minnesota Gospel Opry’s concert event 5 p.m., Saturday, March 30, at Oak Grove Middle School, 1300 W. 106th St., Bloomington. Roman, who has battled drug addiction and an unhealthy lifestyle, has turned her life around, which she has documented her book “This is My Story; This is My Song.” She will have a book signing at 4 p.m. prior to the concert. Tickets are $20 and $25 in advance. They cost $5 more on the day of the concert at the door. To purchase tickets, go online to www.iTickets. com or call 1-800-9659324. More is at MinnesotaGospelOpry.com.

‘DNA Discoveries’ presentation The Dakota County Historical Society will host a genealogy presentation called “DNA Discoveries” 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Lawshe Memorial Museum. Ad-

Guitarist performs in Rosemount The Guitar Shop in Rosemount will host free live music by Mike Graebner 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. Graebner is an accomplished guitar player as well as a top stringed instrument teacher at The Guitar Shop. With over 25 years of teaching and performing all over the Twin Cities area, he is known for his work in commercials and presentations. The Guitar Shop is located at 14555 S. Robert Trail, Suite 205, Rosemount. For more information, call 651-344-8177 or visit www.guitarshopmn. com.

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Arts Calendar To submit items for the Arts Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Books Thrive Therapy Book Club, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 23, Thrive Therapy, 11990 Portland Ave., Burnsville. “Girl, Wash Your Face” by Rachel Hollis will be discussed. Coffee provided. Cost: $15. Registration required at thrivetherapymn.com/workshops. Comedy Ali Sultan, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, Art Works Eagan, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. Tickets: $30. Information: artworkseagan. org. Events Art Works Eagan birthday celebration, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 3795 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. Free. Information: artworkseagan.org. Exhibits Black and white photographs by Bill Rodman and acrylic paintings by Greta Sandquist are on display January-March at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free. “Art of Spring Colors: Visions Emerge,” an exhibit by the Burnsville Visual Arts Society, runs through May 30 at Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway. Information: http://bvasmn.org/. “Mirrored Mosaics: Artists’ Reflections on Being Muslim in Minnesota,” runs Feb. 10 to March 29 at Art Works Eagan, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. Free opening reception: 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Information: artworkseagan. org. Music Monroe Crossing, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $25. Information: rosemountarts.com. LSHS jazz band/Encore Nightclub, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, presented by Lakeville South High School at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Information: 952-232-3300. FHS winter jazz concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, Farmington High School. Information: www.FarmingtonTigerBands.org. Tribute to the Music of John Denver, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, Steeple Center, 13475 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $22 at rosemountarts. com or the box office. Free and Easy, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, Bogart’s Entertainment Center, 14917 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Part of the Frozen Apple Music Series. Free. Information: avartsfoundation.org. A 21-plus ticketed event follows. Information: www.bogartsentertainmentcenter.com/events. Theater “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32-$42 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster. com. “My Beautiful Infinity,” presented by The Chameleon Theatre Circle, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7-9, 14-16, and 2 p.m. Feb. 10 and 17 at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. Tickets: $25 adults, $22 students and seniors. Information: www.cha-

meleontheatre.org. “Akeelah and the Bee,” presented by Burnsville High School, 7 p.m. Feb. 7-9 and 2 p.m. Feb. 9. Tickets: $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $5 students at mrazcentertickets.com. “The Scarlet Letter,” adapted by Kelli Tatum, presented by (lumin)theater lab, 7 p.m. Feb. 8-10, 15-17 and 22-23, Hastings City Hall, 101 Fourth St. E., Hastings. Tickets: $11-$49 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3606048. “Defending the Caveman,” 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $30 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. “Peter Pan & Wendy,” presented by Expressions Youth Community Theater, 7 p.m. Feb. 15-16 and 2 p.m. Feb. 17, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $13 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com. Workshops/classes/other Intro to Square Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the gym at Good Shepherd Church, 151 County Road 42 E., Burnsville. No previous experience required. Solos, couples and families welcome. Partners provided. Free. Ages: 8-98. Casual attire. Information: 612-759-9235 or ComeSquareDance.com. Loft Literary now offers writing classes in Rosemount. “Personal Writing” with Peter Blau, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Rosemount Area Arts Council/Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Register: loft. org/classes. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. Yoga wind down class is the first Thursday of the month at Precision and Flow Pilates, 13708 County Road 11, Burnsville. Information: www.precisionandflowpilates.com. Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www. christinetierney.com, 612-2103377. Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952255-8545 or jjloch@charter.net. SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651688-0365.

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Family Calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Saturday, Feb. 9 Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Apple Valley Bachman’s, 7955 150th St. W., in the greenhouse. Information: 952-431-2242. Presented in partnership with the St. Paul Farmers Market. Eagan Indoor Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oasis Room, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Information: https://www. cityofeagan.com/visit-the-indoor-market. Citizens’ Climate Lobby of Dakota County, 10:30 a.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Information: citizensclimatelobby.org. Loving Effectively: Reconnecting with the Love Languages, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thrive Therapy, 11990 Portland Ave., Burnsville. Workshop uses Gary Chapman’s book, “The Five Love Languages.” Cost: $15. Registration required at thrivetherapymn. com/workshops. Lincoln Day High Tea by the Metro Republican Women, noon, Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights. Speaker: Annette Meeks, CEO of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, on “Why Elections Matter.” Cost: $30 members, $20 students. Information: metrogopwomen.org. Sons of Norway Norsota Lodge meeting, 2 p.m., Heritage Lutheran Church, 13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Speaker: Dick Enstad, “The History of Cod Fishing in Norway’s Lofoten Islands.” Soup luncheon follows. Freewill donation. All welcome. Information: rmenstad@gmail. com. Sunday, Feb. 10 Valentine’s omelet breakfast and bake sale by the Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley.

Made-to-order omelets, hash browns, toast, fruit cups, orange juice, milk and coffee. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children under 9. Free for children under 2. Information: 952-431-1776. Omelet breakfast by the Lakeville Knights of Columbus, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., All Saints Church – Murphy Hall, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Build-your-own omelets with hash browns, sausage, pancakes, coffee and juice. Cost: $10 adults, $8 children age 11 and younger. Proceeds support Boy Scout Troop 260. Monday, Feb. 11 Lakeville Area Garden Club, 7 p.m., Living Waters Church, 22222 Dodd Blvd., Lakeville. Master Gardener Theresa Rooney shares tips on starting plants from seed. All are welcome. Tuesday, Feb. 12 Consumer law clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Get help with consumer law matters such as debt collection, garnishment, credit issues, foreclosures, contracts and conciliation court with a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney. Call 952-431-3200 to schedule an appointment. Sponsored by Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Dakota County Family Court and Dakota County Law Library. Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 6-7 p.m., The Fountains at Hosanna, 9850 163rd St. W., Lakeville. Learn the facts about Alzheimer’s and dementia at this free seminar. RSVP at 952-4357199. Wednesday, Feb. 13 Family law clinic, 4-7 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Receive a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney regarding family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, paternity issues, spousal maintenance, and domestic abuse. This clinic

drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Feb. 8, 12-6 p.m., AMC Apple Valley 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kowalski’s Market, 1646 Diffley Road, Eagan. • Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Feb. 9, 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. • Feb. 11, 12-6 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20165 Heath Ave., Lakeville. • Feb. 12, 1-7 p.m., Berean Baptist Church, 309 E. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Feb. 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. • Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., HOM Furniture, 17055 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville. • Feb. 13, 1-7 p.m., Empire Township, 2577 Vermillion River Trail, Farmington. • Feb. 14, 12-6 p.m., Culver’s, 3445 O’Leary Lane, Eagan. • Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville.

is a joint program of Legal Assistance of Dakota County, the Dakota County Family Court, and the Dakota County Law Library. Call 952-891-7241 to schedule an appointment. Eagan Garden Club, 7-9 p.m., Commons on Marice, 1380 Marice Drive, Eagan. Speaker: Rick Rodich on “Rock Gardening.” Saturday, Feb. 16 Civil Rights and Voting in MN, 1:30-3 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. Augsburg College professor and Minnesota Book Award-winning author William Green discusses civil rights and voting in 19th-century Minnesota. Free. Information: https://www.co.dakota. mn.us/libraries. Ongoing Marriage Encounter weekend, Feb. 16-17, Mt. Olivet Conference and Retreat Center, Farmington. Information: www.marriages.org or 651-454-3238. Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at SouthCross Community Church, 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Apple Valley. EA is a 12-step program for those seeking emotional health. All are welcome. Information: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/out-of-thedarkness-walks. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood

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SERIES, from 1A She said about 14 percent of the city’s population are people of color, and it’s a percentage that’s been increasing. In addition to the planning group, Bruins said they have recruited about 17 people to lead the small group discussion as table leaders. “They are super excited,” Bruins said of the planning group. “They have been working on it for several months. As a planning team we have had to take a look at our own cultural bias. That’s

been important.” The planning group and table leaders have gone through the Intercultural Development Inventory, which assesses one’s cultural competence – the capability to shift cultural perspective and shift one’s actions based on cultural differences and commonalities. Organizers and table leaders for the event viewed the PBS documentary called “Race: The Power of an Illusion.” Bruins said viewing portions or the full documentary prior to Feb. 21 would help get people

thinking about the topic. More about the documentary can be viewed at http://newsreel.org/video/ race-the-power-of-anillusion. She said the second session in March will include a representative from Rosemount’s mosque. The third session will focus on implicit bias. Bruins said she didn’t know if additional steps would be taken following the series, but some further action may develop. In the past few months, a group of Rosemount leaders who meet monthly

as One Rosemount, have In Brief discussed whether they would like to undertake The first Community • Feb. 21 - Creating a communitywide model Conversations will focus Inclusive & Welcoming based on the YMCA of on race. The sessions Communities the Twin Cities’ Equity will be held on Thurs• March 21 - LeverInnovation Center, which day 7-8:30 p.m. in the aging Our Diversity for has developed commuRosemount Community Organizational Excelnity think tanks and labs Center Banquet Room. lence where ideas and action The events are free and • April 25 - Making plans to address issues open to all. More is at Individuals & Families about race and inclusion CCforum.CCforum@ Successful in Navigating can be developed. gmail.com or on Twitter Privilege & Bias “All kinds of wonderat /CommunityConverThe Community ful ripples are going out sationsMN. Center is at 13885 S. through the community,” The topics are: Robert Trail. Bruins said of the One Rosemount sessions. “It’s good to see com- schools, places or wor- Tad Johnson can be reached munity leaders on board ship and workplaces.” at tad.johnson@ecm-inc.com. and bringing that out to

Decorah, Iowa. Besides St. John’s Lutheran, participating churches include Christiania Lutheran in Lakeville, Christus Victor Lutheran in Apple Valley, Farmington Lutheran in Farmington, and Lord of Life Lutheran in Lakeville. The choirs will lead hymn singing and perform choral pieces under Potvin’s direction. The event is free and open to the public. St. John’s Lutheran Church

is at 20165 Heath Ave. in Lakeville. Call 952-4694916 for more information.

nior citizens, single-parent families, families in transition and all others in the surrounding community seeking a healthy meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Although the meals are free, donations are accepted. For more information, call the church at 952432-7273. Grace Lutheran Church is located at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and County Road 42 in Apple Valley.

Religion Lutheran choir and hymn festival in Lakeville Several area Lutheran choral singers and musicians will perform at the Lutheran Choir and Hymn Festival 7-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lakeville. Guest conductor is Mark Potvin, choir director and instructor of music at Luther College,

Community meals at Grace Lutheran Grace Lutheran Church will serve free community meals on Mondays, Feb. 11 and 25. Dining hall doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. These meals are for se-

Men’s community breakfast in Apple Valley Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley will hold a men’s community breakfast 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, featuring stories of emergency preparedness. The speaker will be Brian Olson, who has inside knowledge on the chaos of responding to federally declared emergencies:

hurricanes, earthquakes and terrorism. Olson sees God at work through his experience working with national and international agencies for emergency preparedness. The community breakfast costs $5 and is open to all area men. For more information and to register, visit sotv.org/events or call 952-432-6351. The church is located at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley.

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