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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 2022 PUBLISHER

John Lee | john.lee@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

David Scheller | david.scheller@citylifestyle.com

The pig, if I am not mistaken, Supplies us sausage, ham and bacon, Let others say his heart is big— I call it stupid of the pig.

— Ogden Nash Hello Eden Prairie Lifestyle Readers, Never have we featured a more perfectly smoked or marbled ham on the cover of Eden Prairie Lifestyle. It’s on occasions like this that I regret our printing press lacks scratch-and-sniff technology. But all is not lost. If you would like to smell the inestimably delicious ham and turkey provided by Eden Prairie’s very own Baker’s Ribs – and, better yet, eat them – then you need only place your order now!

The holiday season isn’t solely devoted to eating delicious things. It is also about shopping, which I wholeheartedly encourage you to do at Eden Prairie Center! With 100 stores, nine thrilling attractions, and Santa himself in attendance, there is no more festive place in town to gear up for the holidays. There are also 21 dining options at the shopping center, so you can eat delicious things there, too!

So long as we are counting holiday requisites, let us not forget benevolence. In this issue we are honored to feature SCHEELS, whose associates’ dedication to supplying fine sporting goods and apparel is matched only by their commitment to helping our community’s children. We have The PROP Shop, which is keeping countless plastic bags from entering landfills. We also have the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce, an organization which tirelessly makes our city an even better place to work and live in.

We even have orangutans.

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Cadence Chiropractic Holds Fourth Annual Motion Is Life Fundraiser Cadence Chiropractic raised over $1,300 for Twin Cities Pet Rescue during their fourth annual Motion Is Life fundraising event! Attendees chose between running one mile or five kilometers in support of cute dogs and cats (i.e. all dogs and cats) who need loving forever homes. Dr. Amanda thanks all two- and fourlegged participants, and welcomes you to join Cadence Chiropractic’s next big fundraiser in 2023! cadencechiromn.com

Brilliant Dentistry Cuts the Ribbon Dr. Kevin Bril is redefining what it means to be a dentist. The Minnesota native provides every treatment commonly associated with dentistry at Brilliant Dentistry, his new practice in Eden Prairie, yet his dedication to his patients’ well-being extends well beyond fillings, crowns and extractions. Dr. Bril helps his patients look appreciably younger – as well as enjoy relief from a surprising number of health conditions! brilliant-dentistry.com

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The PROP Shop: Recycling With a Purpose

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Life is rife with irony. Take plastic bags, for example. They are meant to be used only once, yet it takes over 1,000 years for one of the wispy things to degrade. Even then, they only become microplastics which continue to pollute the environment.

And there are a lot of plastic bags.

Americans use 100 billion of them annually, the vast majority of which are never recycled. The 2018 International Coastal Cleanup recovered nearly two million plastic bags alone.

The PROP Shop of Eden Prairie will not save every sea turtle from ruin, but their volunteers are making a difference all the same. Thanks to their partnerships with Trex and Cub Foods, the non-profit donation center and resale store will have recycled over half a ton of plastic bags in 2022.

“I retired from a Fortune 50 company just over a year ago,” said Pat McNallan.

“With my newfound freedom, I decided to volunteer at The PROP Shop and begin giving back to a community which has always treated me so well.

“Our mission is to help families in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen. We provide clothing, furniture, mattresses and bed frames to people who are less fortunate, and gratefully accept donations from anyone who would like to support the local community. But as you might imagine, our local benefactors leave us with an enormous amount of plastic bags as well – about 300 to 400 bags every day.

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“Packing our dumpster with so many bags felt disheartening. Fortunately Vicki Bomben, our operations manager, saw the phone number on city hall’s recycling bin. I gave them a call to see what could be done. That’s how we discovered the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, a program which accepts used plastic bags that the company upscales into high-quality plastic decking.

“Thus I became the bag maestro alongside my co-worker Jack Engel.

Black, white, gray, blue, yellow or clear: If it is a bag and made of plastic, I bring it to Cub Foods in Chanhassen every week so Trex can take it to their factory.

Trex requires 2,250 individual plastic bags to make a single board, but we expect to earn our second park bench by the end of the year. I believe that is a glamorous reward for all our volunteers’ hard work.

“Even the most tattered plastic bag is worthy of transformation into Trex decking. But whenever we receive an intact black garbage bag, which has no holes and never once contained garbage, we fold it up neatly and give it away to any of the families we serve at The PROP Shop. It’s just one extra way we can do something good for people.”

If you would like to support The PROP Shop, please fill your plastic bags with useful things – especially winter coats – and bring them to 15195 Martin Drive in Eden Prairie Tuesday through Saturday between 10 am and 3 pm. propshopep.org

Jack Engel

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Fabulous Woodale built 2 story on wooded, private lot in prime location of Riley Creek Ridge! Walking into the spacious foyer you will be dazzled with the high ceilings, large windows, and gleaming hardwood floors. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with an abundance of storage, stainless steel appliances, concrete countertops and large center island that flows seamlessly into the sun filled living room. Cozy up by the gas fireplace with custom oak-built ins. Upper level boasts three bedrooms including spacious owner’s suite with walk in closet and magnificent master bath. Walkout lower-level gives added room for entertaining with fun wet bar, family living, exercise room, two bedrooms and lower level bath with custom tiled double shower. Oversized patio doors lead out to professionally stamped concrete patio overlooking pool and meticulously landscaped private backyard.

9654 Jonathan Lane, Eden Prairie $675,000

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Beautifully maintained 2006 Lundgren-built two-story in popular Bryn Oaks! Hardwood floors throughout main floor, vaulted ceilings, new A/C, many built-ins, & open floor plan.

Upper-level features 4 BRs & a spacious FR loft. Lower level has equal quality finishing. Features include many built-ins, two-sided gas fireplace, deluxe wet bar with seating, 5th bedroom located next to the 3/4 bath. Convenient location close to restaurants, shopping and hwys 169, 494 & 212!

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This home truly has “Million Dollar Views” of prestigious Olympic Hills golf course! A top-to-bottom remodel created the stylish and coveted open floor plan. The living room’s immense windows and vaulted ceiling make a grand impression as you enter. The spacious flow is ideal for entertaining! Kitchen is handsomely updated: white cabinets, quartz countertops & backsplash, SS apps, and impressive center island with custom black walnut top.

Enjoy the convenience of the owner’s suite and large laundry on main level. Family room features a gas fireplace w/ built-ins and bar area. Lower Level boasts fantastic entertainment space with full wet bar, billiard’s/game areas, and TV room. A surprise 2nd lower-level walks out to backyard & fire pit. This level has 2 flex rooms - one is currently used for storage; one is decorated with a cute vacation vibe. Decks on TWO levels provide access to those amazing golf views! Abundant storage in heated garage. 1-yr Home Warranty included!

Don’t miss out on this spacious, tastefully updated home! Great for growing families and large gatherings. Impressive, well maintained salt water pool area in treed setting! Nice, open floor plan featuring elegant center island kitchen and dinette that flows to 4-season porch and stately family room. Exudes quality with 2019 addition of 8 inch baseboards and trendy engineered wood flooring in grand entry, living room, dining room, family room, and porch. Private office beyond the entry foyer. Upper level features large loft area, spacious bedrooms, and vaulted owners suite with updated bathroom / walk-in shower. Lower level is highlighted by stone fireplace, bar area, 5th bedroom, and exercise room. Top 5 rated public schools and extensive parks and trails nearby. See supplement for list of recent updates.

Betsy Ferguson 612-327-9292 • BetsyFerguson@EdinaRealty.com

12456 Harvard Avenue, Eden Prairie $839,000

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Your new home has an amazing location w/ spectacular vies & private backyard - yet close to everything you could need! Can you imagine grilling & entertaining on your 34x15 deck? Best of all, it is composite!

The views are spectacular all year, and there is a walking trail around the preserve as well. You even have amazing views doing the dishes!

The home has everything you would expect & more. The owner’s suite has 4 windows - the owner’s bath has a gorgeous bay window, soaking tub & separate shower. The room sizes are generous enough throughout the home & it is loaded w/ natural light - the windows were new in 2017! Cozy up to your fireplace this winter & watch the snow fall on the preserve out back. Lower level is a walkout, and yard is fenced.

There is so much to enjoy in this home. The only thing missing is you!

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Welcome home! Updated & Immaculate Wooddale built townhouse w/ main floor living. Enjoy your amazing kitchen w/granite counter, tiled backsplash, fantastic SS appliances & breakfast bar seating. You will love the flow & space - great for entertaining & relaxing. Need space for larger get-togethers? Wait until you see the lower level! Room for everyone at the holidays or for a Super Bowl party! Did I mention there is an amazing screen porch - access thru LR or BR#2, AND two fireplaces! You will love that in January! Huge flex room in LL, storage in garage, room for everything. Only 22 homes here, surrounded by mature evergreens & boulder landscaping for privacy. Great location - close to shopping, entertainment, movies & dining. The only thing missing is you!

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Beautifully designed 4-bedroom rambler style home ideally situated on a half-acre lot. You’ll love the updated kitchen, bathrooms, and finished lower level with family room, large amusement room, 4th bedroom and laundry area. Bonus lower-level office provides a great private workspace.

Enjoy entertaining on the main level deck complete with a large shade tree. Convenient location to Prairie View Elementary and Eden Prairie High School. Close to parks, walking paths and easy access to highways for shopping and commutes.

John Sligh 612-327-3123 • JohnSligh@edinarealty.com

PARADE OF HOMES SPECIAL – 3 MONTHS ZERO PAYMENTS OR 3% IN CLOSING COSTS/BUY DOWN OR SELLER WILL PROVIDE CONTRACT FOR DEED. BRAND NEW HOME. Never lived in. Located steps from EPHS, Round Lake Park, Eden Prairie NEW CONSTRUCTION. **Former Model** Located steps from EPHS, Round Lake Park, Biking/Hiking trails, Shopping, Coffee, Dining (Tavern 4&5) & Grocery (Kowalski’s), Walgreen’s and so much more...Main lvl features: fabulous open floor plan, loads of natural light, formal/informal dining, butler’s pantry, Lg center island, spacious kitchen w/ high-end SS appliances, white enameled cabinetry, ceramic backsplash, pocket office, walk-in pantry, spacious mudroom, 42” wide staircases, Spacious foyer, HW floors, Decorative gas FP, (18x6) front porch. Upper lvl features: 4 bdrms up, 3/4 Jack & Jill bath, (12x8) loft area, Jr. ensuite w/ full bath, Lg Owners ensuite with sep tub & walk-in shower, (14x8) walk-in closet w/ convenient access to the (14x7) laundry room. Unfinished LL awaits your personal touch/vision. Perfect space for a 5th bdrm/bath, media room, exercise room or billiards. 3 CAR GARAGE (Tandem). Situated on a cul-desac w/ a wooded backyard setting. Welcome Home!!

Randy Kellogg 612-240-2924 • RandyKellogg@edinarealty.com

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EDEN PRAIRIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE CATALYST FOR A VIBRANT BUSINESS COMMUNITY

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Eden Prairie’s very own Fat Pants Brewing Co. had a predicament. The federal government required them to obtain a certain license before they could begin brewing and serving beer – legally, at least – and the federal government had shut down at precisely the time they needed it.

Jason Heintz, Representative Dean Phillips & Pat MulQueeny

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The Andersons, who own Fat Pants, had already applied for their license, but their application was mired in a queue. They confided in Pat MulQueeny, who in turn called Representative for Minnesota’s Third Congressional District Dean Phillips. The Andersons’ license application received official approval the very next day, thus saving them what would probably have been over three months of waiting (made all the more agonizing without beer).

“A rising tide lifts all ships,” said Pat, president of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce. “Our chamber may help local businesses connect with public officials, navigate red tape, reach new clients so they can become more profitable, or hire the people they need to grow larger. But so long as we’re assisting local businesses – and however great or small our assistance might be – we are making the city of Eden Prairie an even better place to work and live in.

“I began working for non-profit business associations immediately after graduating college, but I always wanted to join the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce. I loved visiting this city even as a child growing up in Minnetonka. As I grew older I learned to appreciate just what makes Eden Prairie so special. Here is a flourishing business community, with everything from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies like Emerson Electric, MTS Systems and C. H. Robinson. SouthWest Transit, Flying Cloud Airport and a wealth of highways turned what could have been a sleepy Twin Cities suburb into a bustling economic engine. The Eden Prairie Public School District is second to none other in the country, and that’s thanks in no small part to an outstanding local government.

And of course there are the friendly, enterprising and well-educated people.

“This is all to say that I couldn’t have been more delighted to become president of the chamber 20 years ago.

“We work directly with regional organizations, community leaders and local businesses. They all have different needs, but at the end of the day they share our goal: the success of Eden Prairie.

We’ve acclimated the ways we advance that goal over the decades, and currently have several great programs and initiatives in place.

“We host hour-long Business@Breakfast events twice a month. Members and nonmembers alike take turns introducing who they are and what they have to offer to the group during

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60-second elevator pitches. We’re not affiliated with Business Networking International, which is why we welcome people who would normally compete with one another outside of breakfast. That fosters a more cohesive business community in which people freely share leads and forge lasting partnerships.

“We’re helping local businesses show Eden Prairie High School students the opportunities available to them right here at home. Our annual Career & College Expo originally showcased jobs in the trades and manufacturing sector, but has since grown to illuminate every type of industry imaginable. We have banks, retailers and even restaurants come to show students the careers they can look forward to in Eden Prairie after they graduate high school or college. The expo has proven invaluable to our members who are facing difficulties resulting from the ongoing staffing shortage. The chamber also hosts the Spring Job Fair, where over 1,000 students meet directly with representatives of dozens of local businesses so they can line up internships, arrange job shadows, and otherwise connect with promising future employers.

“This is the first year of our Human Resources Roundtable Discussion series. It gives human resources managers and other employers a chance to meet, discuss the current challenges they are facing and develop solutions together – an especially timely initiative given the trying state of the job market.

“Those are only a few examples of how the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce is assisting local businesses every day. Looking ahead, I expect we will invest even more of our focus into small businesses and entrepreneurs, as they are and will always remain the majority of our community’s employers. We’ll also continue to support midsize and large companies by helping them access the local workforce and express their pressing needs to elected officials.

But no matter the scale of our members’ businesses, we’ll always make certain their voices are heard as we strive together toward a stronger Eden Prairie.” epchamber.org

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE SMILE AT A TIME ARTICLE BY DAVID SCHELLER

Gear. Passion. Sports. SCHEELS’ simple slogan encapsulates everything the enormous sporting goods emporium stands for. Visit their location in Eden Prairie Center and the gear and sports elements will speak for themselves. You’ll find everything from hockey pads and ski poles to ice fishing augers and outdoor griddles.

They even have snowmobile goggles for dogs.

SCHEELS’ passion certainly manifests itself within the confines of their store. Ask one of their sales associates about anything in their department and you will see their eyes light up. But it’s what SCHEELS does within their community which really speaks to their fervor. Theirs is the singular kind of philanthropy you could only expect from a business that was founded in Minnesota.

“We love giving back,” said Austin Link, marketing and events lead for SCHEELS. “We’ll accept any opportunity we can get to make a positive impact in our community, even if it’s something so small as donating a few footballs. We partner with veterans’ groups, chambers of commerce, Lions Clubs International, and countless other community organizations in our area. That said, we most enjoy working with groups that benefit children.

“Just last August we had the honor of attending the Row the Boat Barbecue. The annual event is hosted

by Minnesota Gophers Coach P.J. Fleck in support of M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, and it gives patients a rare chance to forget about everything that’s going on in their lives while they meet and play with Gophers stars at Huntington Bank Stadium.

“I’ll be honest with you: Most of those kids know just as much about college football as I know about nuclear physics. But seeing the looks of joy on their faces as they traded high fives with future NFL pros and firing our giant water balloon slingshot was just about the CONTINUED >

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most heartening experience I could describe. Everyone felt like a star that day.

“Later that August we joined People Serving People and Minnesota Vikings legends Randall McDaniel and John Randle during their annual back-toschool drive for homeless youth. We outfitted 150 kids with new backpacks, pants, shorts, shoes, socks, sweatshirts and winter coats by brands like Nike, Adidas and Under Armour so they could be the best-dressed students on their first day of school.

“I’ll always remember one kid who ran the 40-yard dash in his brand new shoes while Randall and John cheered him on. He smiled ear-to-ear at the finish line, caught his breath, and told us he had just received the fastest shoes he’d ever worn. I hope he’ll help us finally bring home a Vince Lombardi Trophy someday.

“We don’t get to rub elbows with Hall of Famers at every event we support, but they’re all equally rewarding. This year we donated sets of golf clubs to United Heroes League, which gave them to children of military families so they could learn hands-on with real golf pros.

We donated drinks and snacks to the JP4 Foundation so the kids attending their summer camp could keep playing all day long. And I’ll never get tired of visiting kids at the hospital while I’m dressed up as Batman, whose physique is more or less identical to my own.”

Visit scheels.com to learn more about SCHEELS’ commitment to our community. And if you’d like to enjoy a festive in-person shopping experience this holiday season, go to Eden Prairie Center to ride SCHEELS’ Ferris wheel, play a round of bowling, marvel at the 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, and resist the urge to touch the 16,000-piece LEGO Viktor the Viking.

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Baker’s Ribs Holiday Hams & Turkeys — Texas Style

The holiday season is a time to celebrate many things. But as important as faith, family and the spirit of benefaction may be, ham and turkey are of equally momentous importance. You may assume the labors of glazing and basting if you so wish. I am certain they will yield delicious results. Yet I am equally certain you could never outdo Al Killion, the proprietor of Eden Prairie’s very own Baker’s Ribs, in the ham and turkey departments.

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Al has an unfair advantage when it comes to contests of ham and turkey preparation, for he has dedicated his life to perfecting the art of smoking fine meats. He began his studies at the original Baker’s Ribs in Dallas, where renowned pitmaster Joe Duncan taught him everything there is to know about a culinary tradition which has existed since the Paleolithic Era. It took ages before Joe would let Al so much as slice a brisket; longer still before Al proved himself worthy of bringing the Baker name to Minnesota in 1992.

“Texas has the purest tradition of barbecue in the country,” Al said in an accent that I wish I had.

“The original settlers found plenty of coyote and tumbleweeds on the frontier, but seasonings were just about as common as frog’s teeth.

All they had was meat, some dry rub, and a whole lot of smoke.

There’s no room for error when you’re working with so little.

“Orthodox Texan barbecue calls for hickory, but shipping a small forest worth of it to Eden Prairie every month would be just about as practical as it sounds. Fortunately, Minnesota supplies a pitmaster like me with plenty of oak, and oak is no compromise. Its smoke gives meat a rich, mellow flavor that would win any real cowboy’s approval.

“How do I smoke meat? I wish I could boil it down to a science for you, but after so many years it all comes down to intuition. The meat tells me when it’s perfectly juicy and tender. You could even say I never learned how to cook. I just learned another language: meat language.

“Most folks associate Texan barbecue with brisket, ribs, pork shoulder, chicken and sausages, and they’re not wrong. We serve all of those delicacies when we open our doors for lunch and dinner

Wednesday through Saturday. But out of everything we prepare here at Baker’s, hams and turkeys are my absolute favorite. I love when our customers tell me that we smoked the memorable centerpieces for their family gatherings and company parties.

“We’re also making our customers’ lives a whole lot easier. Once you’ve preordered one of our seven to ten pound turkeys, all you’ll have to do on the big day is reheat it in foil or a cooking bag with a little chicken broth. Hams are just as straightforward, but if you use apple or pineapple juice instead then you won’t be disappointed.

“We’ll make things even simpler for you by providing all the fixings.

Granted, we don’t serve mashed potatoes and green bean casserole here at Baker’s. Those are unknown quantities as far as pitmasters are concerned. But once you’ve decked out your Thanksgiving or Christmas table with our baked beans, dirty rice, coleslaw, baked potatoes, dilled potato salad, rotini pasta salad, cold corn salad, marinated tomato basil salad, Caesar salad and garden salad, you won’t hear a single one of your guests complaining.

“Being a part of so many of my neighbors’ holiday plans truly is heartwarming. This community banded together to keep Baker’s Ribs afloat during the pandemic.

For that you have my undying gratitude, in addition to indescribably good hams and turkeys.”

BAKER’S RIBS Located near Eden Prairie Center at 8019 Glen Lane. You may preorder your festive vittles by calling (952) 942-5337, or visit bakersribsmn.com to learn more.

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Amanda (photo by Jackie Scherer)

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is a treasure. It is socketed conveniently in between the two cities, free to attend (although poking a donation into the plexiglass box at the entryway feels good), and home to a vast menagerie. I love to watch the lions loll in uffish thought. The emperor tamarins, which have such proud mustaches, look like they could tell you lengthy stories about their glory years in Her Majesty's Naval Service. Even the sea urchin in the aquarium enchants as it rhythmically scrapes its odd number of teeth against the glass in perpetual search of whatever it is that sea urchins like to eat.

But none of the zoo's residents are remotely so charismatic as the orangutans. The ginger apes appear powerful enough to rip a truck tire to shreds with their fingertips, and indeed they are, yet their gentle expressions suggest they'd never misapply such force. No brutishness flickers behind an orangutan's eyes. It is a joy to watch them corral their wandering babies, lackadaisically wrap their lips around fresh fruit, and climb up telephone poles with the grace of Flying Wallendas.

It may be inaccurate to call the people who care for orangutans their "keepers." People like Megan Elder are more akin to ambassadors to apedom, who empathize and negotiate with their hairy wards so as to make certain everything is to their liking.

"I always knew from day one that I wanted to work with animals," said Megan, who in addition to caring for Como's orangutans serves as the chair and international studbook keeper to the Orangutan Species Survival Plan, an organization which manages the orangutan population throughout our continent.

"Like all little girls I loved whales and dolphins. I planned to leave my childhood home in South Minneapolis to study marine biology on the coast, but instead stayed and completed my degree in biology with a psychology minor. I gravitated more toward primates and large cats while working at a zoo in South Dakota, and I was very lucky to begin working with the orangutans as soon as I joined Como.

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Markisa & Kemala (photo by Susannah Baudhuin)

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"The orangutans had me at 'insert raspberry sound.' I bonded to them immediately. They're a little more careful about who they make friends with, though. An orangutan meeting you for the first time will walk up, look you right in the eyes, read you, and then take however much time they like to decide if you're their kind of people.

"My favorite orangutan in our group is Amanda (please don't tell the other orangutans I said so). Amanda is very sweet to new keepers. She's almost flirty, batting her eyes and pursing her lips at them. And she's so adorable that you just can't resist her. But you have to be cautious with Amanda – cross the line with her and she'll spit a mouthful of water at you. She jets it out through the gap in her front teeth and she is deadly accurate. Your only recourse at that point is to pretend you don't mind it one bit. You can see the resignation spread across her face when she thinks she has run out of ways to annoy you. "'Fierce' doesn't do justice to an orangutan's intelligence. They don't just know how to trade.

They understand value and are actually able to barter. For example, one time an old length of chain and its lock broke off a hammock in the orangutans' enclosure. Amanda knew this was something she shouldn't have, so she climbed up real high and dangled it for everyone to see.

Now, Amanda is a master at reading people. She could tell this chain was worth a lot to us. So rather than return the whole thing for a single reward, she handed it back to us piece by piece in exchange for her favorite fruits. Orangutans are master manipulators.

"There's no other way to get something back from an orangutan. Even a 100-pound female is about eight times stronger than a human, so if they get ahold of something they're not supposed to, it's ultimately up to them how long they're going to keep it. I consider myself lucky that Amanda has never decided to help herself to my shirt, but I'm glad we have T-shirts in the gift shop in the event that ever does happen.

"People are surprised by how quiet orangutans are. They're not at all like chimps, which scream.

Many orangutans will blow a raspberry to get your attention. Amanda prefers to make a little kissy noise, and Kemala, another of our orangutans, makes a sound like Donald Duck.

"Jambu is an exception. About once a day he'll treat the zoo to what is known as the 'long call.'

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It's almost like a looping roar and can be heard up to a mile away, and it's Jambu's way of informing everyone in the area that he's a big, handsome male orangutan. 'Ladies, take note; other males – go away.' Jambu is very calm otherwise, so it's almost like Dr. Jekyll becoming Mr. Hyde whenever he long calls.

"Orangutans are amazingly committed mothers. They raise their babies for eight to ten years, teaching them how to find food, how to make nests, and which predators to look out for.

Orangutan mothers essentially have a whole culture to pass on.

"We have an orangutan here named Markisa.

We made sure she spent plenty of time around experienced mothers so she could see firsthand how to care for her own baby one day. Sadly, her very first was stillborn. She cleaned it, held it, kept it in her nest for a while. We didn't want to interrupt her as she processed her heartbreak.

Finally, she placed the infant on a bench and left to rejoin the group.

"We were encouraged by how lovingly Markisa behaved and determined to help her become a mother. Her second pregnancy was a difficult one. We ultimately had to bring her to UofM where OB-GYNs performed an emergency C-section. As the orangutans' primary keeper I was concerned – not just over Markisa's health, but also whether she would accept her baby once they were reunited.

"We handraised baby Jaya while Markisa recovered, each of us wearing a fluffy orange vest that he could cling to for comfort. We brought Markisa her baby for visits and encouraged any interest she showed in him.

On Christmas, 11 days after his birth, we placed Jaya in a big pile of bedding and opened the door for Markisa. She went straight to him, picked him up, and began nursing him within a few hours. It was a great relief for all of us to see. And Markisa's third pregnancy, I am happy to say, went smoothly.

"How do I describe my relationship with the orangutans? I am their nurse and their caregiver, but they're more than just animals I look after.

Sometimes I see them as coworkers because they do help me sweep up and wash the windows (in their own fashion). I suppose more than anything else I see them as my best friends – and I believe they understand that I belong to them."

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The Music of Patsy Cline at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

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Karaoke at Fat Pants Brewing Co.

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Dan Ferstenou Live at Flying Dutchman Spirits

68 01 FLYIN G CLOUD DR, EDEN P R A I R I E | 6 :0 0 P M St. Paul singer and guitarist Dan Ferstenou performs a variety of memorable acoustic, folk and classic country songs spanning from the 1960s up through today. He creates precisely the mood in which one would wish to have a fine craft cocktail in hand. His upcoming concert venue couldn’t be more suitable. flyingdutchmanspirits.com

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If you shopped online during the past few holiday seasons, then you surely felt something missing. You never rubbed the sleeves of sweaters between your fingertips and gauged whether they would keep your loved ones warm. You never watched the limitless variety of children’s reactions to visiting Santa. You never were bewitched by the smell of cinnamon sugar pretzels wafting down a hallway. You never gently elbowed your husband while walking past the jewelry store.

The magic of the holidays is alive at Eden Prairie Center.

“I love the hustle and bustle of the center during the holidays,” said Nancy Litwin, senior general manager for Eden Prairie Center. “The cheerful potted poinsettias. The festive music playing over the speakers. The way the crisp air makes the lights of the signs outside shine just a little bit brighter.

“Of course there is also the big man in red, who will return to SCHEELS Court on November 17th for his annual appearance at Eden Prairie Center. Don’t miss the party Santa’s elves are throwing on December 3rd with a DJ, dancing, games, prizes and more. Live holiday performances by local community and school choral and band groups will echo throughout the center. The Choo Choo Express Train will transform into the Holiday Express complete with garlands and lights. And with a suggested donation to a local nonprofit, you can take the stress out of wrapping all those gifts you purchased.”

Eden Prairie Center couldn’t be more suitably named.

The team at Eden Prairie Center has spent years cultivating an experience that is authentic to its home city – not just by welcoming the stores which locals most like to shop in, including giants like SCHEELS, Target and Von Maur, but also local favorites.

Eden Prairie Center’s sheer variety of stores ensures shoppers will find the perfect gifts for everyone on their shopping lists. Go to see Doug Cummelin Photography, where you can buy stunning prints of Minnesotan landscapes and wildlife. Crystal Zones just joined this summer, and they give a new meaning to the phrase ‘hidden gem.’ Their beautiful agates and amethysts would look brilliant on any mantelpiece, and they provide the healing energy anyone could use during the dark months ahead. Umi’s Boutique is a Somali-owned business with gorgeous apparel, and the aptly named Kitchens has something to please all of your culinarian friends and family members.

If it can be worn, you will find it at Eden Prairie Center.

LOFT and Chico’s offer fine women’s clothing for work and for play. DSW and Journeys provide all the shoes you could need to bring any outfit to perfection. And between American Eagle Outfitters, Eddie Bauer, Old

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Navy and Buckle, you will find just the right clothing gifts for everyone – not to mention a few things you dearly deserve yourself.

Eden Prairie Center’s variety of fun activities and entertainment makes it a perfect destination to entertain young children on weekdays. Whether you are looking for an active morning of sports with Hi-Five Sports Zone, free play at the Children’s Soft Play Area, or an exciting animal ride at Safari Adventures, you will find affordable year-round entertainment for kids of all ages.

EPC Kids program has recently partnered with Twin Cities Road Crew to host a big event on the second Wednesday of each month, like a Teddy Bear Clinic in November and the Frozen Holiday Experience with Anna and Elsa in December.

Need a family activity over holiday break? Check out the latest blockbuster at AMC Theatres. Thrill-seekers (and especially teenage thrill-seekers) will love Tactical Urban Combat’s battle

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“Our food court is always available to help keep our guests on their feet, but we’re proud to offer fine dining destinations as well,” said Nancy. “Crave serves steaks, sushi, wine and cocktails that will chase away even the coldest winter chills, and Wildfire offers Minnesotans a taste of Chicago’s best steaks, chops and seafood without having to spend six hours in the car. Their chopped salad is one of my favorites!”

Delete your online shopping cart. This holiday season, it’s all at the mall. Visit Eden Prairie Center at 8251 Flying Cloud Drive, or go to edenprairiecenter.com to learn more about shopping, entertainment, dining and upcoming special events in the heart of our community

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