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Dakota County

Tribune

Farmington | Rosemount and the surrounding areas

www.dakotacountytribune.com

NEWS No charges in Lakeville crash Dakota County Attorney will not file any charges related to fatal rollover that killed two Lakeville South High School students. Page 2A

OPINION Educator honored Columnist Joe Nathan writes about the ways in which a Minnesota educator had an impact on so many students. Page 4A

THISWEEKEND

April 21, 2016 • Volume 131 • Number 8

Workshops aim to create positive sports culture Coaches, parents can help young people have more fun by Tad Johnson SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Whether you are a parent, a coach or a workplace supervisor, the Positive Coach Alliance’s workshops offer plenty of advice. Parents and coaches who are new to the Rosemount Area Athletic Association attended a Positive Sports Parenting session last month that aimed to arm adults with the tools to help youth benefit from all sports have to offer. The workshops emphasize creating “secondgoal� parents and coaches

who focus on the life lessons of sports and not the outcome of games. Anne Mauch, a lacrosse coach for nine years and PCA-Twin Cities members since its inception two years ago, told a gathering of parents recently that: “We are all here for the right reasons – to help our children become better athletes and better people. That’s a win-win for everyone.� Seventy percent of youths stop playing sports by age 13, according to PCA. The main reason cited by youths is that the games

aren’t fun anymore. As children age in sports, it seems that there is more focus on wins and losses and success in tournaments and conferences than on developing children who are strong physically and emotionally, according to PCA. PCA aims to change that in Rosemount, Minnesota and throughout the nation with workshops like the one RAAA has slated for 6 p.m. April 26 for new parents and coaches at the Rosemount Community Center. With about 5,000 participants in 10 sports, RAAA’s PCA workshops

can help spread the positive message throughout youth sports in Rosemount. “A positive goal set helps your kids have a better time,� Mauch said, which means young people will play their sports for more years and win more. Sports can teach a growth mindset, according to Stanford University psychology professor Carol Dweck, author of “Self-Theories: Their Role in Motivation, Personality, and Development.� A fixed mindset sees sports in light of good and bad performances and

Farmington affects 20 acres

by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The classic tale of Cinderella gets a modern twist in the Twin Cities Ballet production opening May 6 in Burnsville. Page 17A

SPORTS Lacrosse expectations Many returning athletes for Rosemount and Farmington high schools’ boys teams lead to great expectations. Page 10A

PUBLIC NOTICE The Dakota County Tribune is an official newspaper of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District. Page 12A

INDEX Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 10A Public Notices . . . . . . 12A Classifieds . . . . . . . . . 13A Announcements . . . . 16A

News 952-846-2033 Display Advertising 952-846-2019 Classified Advertising 952-392-6862 Delivery 763-712-3544

See SPORTS, 6A

Downtown plan approved in Farmington Fire in rural Trails, plaza, partnerships planned

A fairy tale for modern times

wins and losses. A growth mindset focuses on how one can get better at certain skills and attitudes within a sport. When coaches and parents focus on the process of learning and improvement, it will make sports more enjoyable, Dweck said in a PCA video message. “Teach kids to enjoy their effort ‌ and thrive in the face of obstacles,â€? she said. “When they overcome obstacles, there is success at the end of a process.â€?

The Farmington City Council approved a Downtown Redevelopment Plan during Monday’s meeting to help guide the city for the next five to 10 years. They also approved the first step, which is the purchase of $5,000 worth of bike racks to install downtown, paid for by the Liquor Fund Community Investment Pot. The intention of the plan was to identify reinvestment and redevelopment opportunities for the city. City officials also want to make clear what this plan is not intended to do. Mayor Todd Larson said that the council has been “beat up about this from the general public who thinks the city is buying properties and putting new buildings up.� “It’s not the intent to purchase properties,� Larson said. “This is for investors and developers who want to come into the city to redevelop. Now we have a plan to show them when they come into the city.� What city officials are planning to do is focus their efforts in the downtown core first. Other immediate recommendations are to promote outdoor seating for restaurants, begin designing a plaza in the area west of the Rambling River Center, create better signs for downtown, change some zoning plans of certain lots in the city and start fostering partnerships with public and private

Fire chief urges residents to be aware of conditions, rules before burning by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Downtown Redevelopment Plan was approved by the Farmington City Council Monday. The plan provides a blueprint for the next five to 10 years of what the city and residents would like to see happen. (Photo by Andy Rogers) entities. The plan also recommends starting to improve the trail system downtown. Adam Kienberger, Farmington’s community development di-

rector, said while gathering input from the community, he constantly heard a desire to make downtown a destination and “to make downtown a bike hub – that feature rose See DOWNTOWN, 6A

Farmington Fire Chief Jim Larsen would like to remind residents to be aware of the conditions and buy a permit before starting a pile of brush on fire. A landowner in rural Farmington was burning brush without a valid permit on April 15 and the fire grew to the point where it affected 20 acres of land. Three occupied homes were threatened before the fire was brought under control. “He was not aware of the burning restrictions that the state had mandated,� Larsen said. “He certainly hadn’t thought about the consequence of the fire becoming unmanageable and how quickly that happens.� No one was hurt and there was no significant property loss. “Depending on the wind speed and topography, (a fire like) this can See FIRE, 7A

Music in the Park schedule features local acts Area donations bring music, movies to Farmington parks by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The summer calender for Farmington’s Music and Movies in the Park events is packed with four free concerts and two free movies in Farmington parks. “Due to the generosity of local businesses, we’re able to make this happen,� said Missie Kohlbeck, recreation supervisor. Music in the Park is scheduled for the last Thursday of each month from May to August. The performances will start at 7 p.m. at Rambling River Park, 17 Elm St., or on the

second floor of Farmington City Hall, 430 Third St., in the case of inclement weather. Many of the performers are popular local acts. The schedule is as follows: • Vinnie Rose, May 26. • The Bluetopians, June 30. • The Percolators, July 28. • The Teddy Bear Band, Aug. 25. Rose is a 1998 Farmington graduate. The acoustic guitarist and vocalist performs about 200 events a year playing a variety of covers songs from all over the musical spectrum as well as several originals songs. The Bluetopians are from Lakeville and play a variety of blues and rock. The Percolators also play a variety of songs

Musician Vinnie Rose, a 1998 Farmington graduate, kicks off the Music in the Park series in Farmington at 7 p.m. May 26 at Rambling River Park, 17 Elm St. There will be performances the last Thursday of May, June, July and August along with two Movies in the Park. (Photo submitted) including rock, country, rhythm and blues, and polka. The Teddy Bear Band

caters to a younger crowd. The band has been entertaining children for more than 25 years.

For those who need a break from dancing, there will be two Movies in the Park events this summer. The first movie is scheduled for July 29 at Lake Julia Park, 5150 187th St. W., as part of National Parks and Recreation Month. “Good Dinosaur� will begin approximately at 8:40 p.m. “It’s an active park with a lot of housing and trails nearby,� Kohlbeck said. “We’re excited.� Parking is limited at the park, so those who live near Lake Julia Park are encouraged to walk or ride a bike. As part of celebrating the end of summer “Sponge Bob: A Sponge Out of Water� will show at approximately at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Rambling See PARK, 6A

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