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Belle Plaine

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What’s New in Belle Plaine Check out the aquatic center

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Find Fun in Belle Plaine From trails to festivals

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The city’s largest employers

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Sparkling fireworks and countertops

HEALTH

22 on the cover Cover Photo by Rachel Minske A mural with the words “Beautiful Prairie” or Belle Plaine, covers a wall on the building that houses Elsie’s Klothes Patch.

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2019 - 2020 Discover Guide Publisher: Laurie Hartmann \ Regional Editor: Rachel Minske Editorial Content: Emma Harville \ Advertising: Erin Troxel Special thanks to the city of Belle Plaine and the Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce for their contributions.

Every effort has been made to provide an accurate directory, but if errors have occurred please let us know about them. Published by Southwest News Media, 12925 Eagle Creek Parkway, Savage, 55378.

Copyright 2019-2020. Printed in the USA. To submit additional information call 952-445-3333 or send an email to rminske@swpub.com.

SNAPSHOT POPULATION

HOUSING

2,118

2016

2017

2018

Housholds, 2013 - 2017

87.7%

Owner-occupied housing, 2013 - 2017

91.4%

Living in same house 1 year or more

3.11

Persons per household

$188,000

Median value of owneroccupied homes, 2013 - 2017

7,009

7,119

7.6%

5 years and under = 600

increase from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018

$75,903

Median household income, 2013 - 2017

2013 - 2017

12.1%

93.2%

Two or more races

3.2%

Foreign born Between 2013 and 2017

Mean travel time to work

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+

65 years and older

Hispanic or Latino*

93.7% 22.4%

Between 19 and 64 years 57.7%

White

WORK TRAVEL TIME

2013 - 2017

30.2%

2018

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher, 25+

18 years and under

8.3%

POPULATION BREAKDOWN

$26,288

Per capita income in past 12 months, 2017 dollars

7,168

workers age 16+ 2013 - 2017

26.3 minutes

5.7% .4% 1.4%

Asian

Black or African American 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native

.9%

*Can include people in other categories

VETERANS

422

2013 - 2017

Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/

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WELCOME

Welcome to

BELLE PLAINE

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urrounded by beautiful farmland and historic sites, the tranquil city of Belle Plaine stands between Mankato and the Twin Cities and is only a short drive away from major regional attractions, making it a desirable and safe place for families.

The “Beautiful Prairie” boasts several protected natural areas, including 18.5 miles of trails along the Minnesota River Valley and in Veterans Memorial Park.

With a population of nearly 7,000 people, Belle Plaine maintains its small-town feel with deep historic roots. The park system and wooded areas of Belle Plaine offer refuge from a chaotic city atmosphere. Yet the excitement and opportunities of a growing metro area are still readily accessible.

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Living among the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration and the Hooper-BowlerHillstrom House, residents have the unique opportunity to learn about life in Belle Plaine during the Victorian era. The historic downtown area serves as the hub of the city and features storefronts dating back to the 1800s.

Each summer, Belle Plaine residents look forward to the annual Bar-B-Q Days, a three-day celebration that often doubles as a hometown reunion. Other big events include the Veterans Club Memorial Day celebration, German Days and Music on the Lawn, where residents can nestle in lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a free concert.

Locals watch games at Tiger Park, one of the state’s most recognized ballparks.

City parks offer disc golf, horseshoe pits,

an archery range and pickleball courts, a recent addition.

When the temperature drops, residents take part in a 50-year Christmas tradition by visiting the beloved skunk house displayed by the Dr. Roger Hallgren family on the far edge of town. The snow is also perfect for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing along the Minnesota River.

Belle Plaine Public Schools, located on the southwest edge of the Twin Cities, includes more than 1,400 students, faculty, staff and administrators and has grown about 4% each year in the last decade.

The city’s park system, the scenic Minnesota River and the surrounding farmland all provide a peaceful yet stimulating atmosphere to watch each season unfold.

WELCOME Left — The American Legion Post #144 and VFW Post #6202 established the park in 2001.

The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts help out with projects at Veterans Park. Right — Downtown Belle Plaine is home to many of the town’s shops, bars, restaurants and offices.

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Mitchell Wouters, his sister, Reilly, and mom, Kelly, enjoy BBQ sandwiches, the namesake edible attraction of Belle Plaine’s annual BBQ Days event.

Top — Vendors and shoppers gather at the Belle Plaine Farmers Market every Wednesday throughout the growing season, rain or shine!

Left — The Minnesota Valley State Trail boasts many excellent views of the Minnesota River along its 47 miles of hiking trails

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WHAT’S NEW

WHAT’S NEW

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everal exciting new developments in Belle Plaine have been completed over summer 2019.

A brand-new, state-of-the-art aquatic center has replaced the community’s former pool of more than 50 years and features various slides, two diving boards, a concessions area and more for families to enjoy.

Underused sand volleyball courts have been converted into pickleball courts, a sport that has recently had traction in the

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area, by the public works department over the summer months.

Many of Belle Plaine’s beloved trails were resurfaced in 2018 and are now in better condition for walking, running, biking and rollerblading activities along the Minnesota River. Locals may also notice a brand new cricket field on the west side of town.

The 2019 Street Project is in the works near Sunset Drive, and the Northern Sanitary Sewer Line project has concluded, which will likely

create opportunities for commercial development. One of the Belle Plaine’s water towers was also repainted.

A number of housing projects are also underway, as well as several commercial, privately developed projects that include Casey’s General Store and Dollar General.

In the fall of 2018, Belle Plaine debuted its downtown plaza on the intersection of Meridian Street and Main Street, where it hosts many local events like regular open mic nights.

WHAT’S NEW

PHOTO BY RACHEL MINSKE

The Belle Plaine Aquatic Center officially opened in summer 2019.

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CALENDAR

Summer Festivals Belle Plaine German Days June Downtown Belle Plaine

BBQ Days July Union Square Park

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St. Patrick’s Day

Mill Pond Masters Ice Golf Tournament

March

February

The annual celebration draws hundreds of people a year for a day of celebration, starting with a service at Our Lady of the Prairie Church, followed by a parade and entertainment in downtown Belle Plaine.

This one is quite the tradition put on by the Jordan Commercial Club. Jordanites golf on Mill Pond using their club, golf balls and even the occasional hockey stick. They also have turkey bowling, where they propel a frozen turkey through bowling pins on the ice.

German Days

Celebrate Jordan

June

April

Downtown Belle Plaine Enjoy a downtown cook-out, classic cars, and battle of the bands at this celebration of Belle Plaine’s German heritage.

Saturday events include children’s activities, parade, kraut eating contest, and wrestling.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival

The CERC There is not a better combination than food, booths and music. At this year’s Celebrate Jordan, awards will be given to students who exemplify a positive, safe and nurturing environment. Tables will also be set up for the Jordan Independent, the Jordan Fire Department and Jordan Police.

September Church parking lot

Heimatfest September Downtown Jordan and Lagoon Park

Savage Dan Patch Days June Community Park

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Belle Plaine resident Scott Gillespie is a fan of the corn dogs at Belle Plaine’s annual BBQ Days, an event that brings food, live music, carnival rides and games to the city.

A folk dancer twirls her dress at Cinco de Mayo in Jordan.

BBQ Days

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July Union Square Park

Cinco de Mayo A block party on Water Street filled with festivities with authentic Mexican food, live music, dancing, kids games, crafts and face painting. The event is designed to bring the community together and raise awareness of Hispanic culture, food and dance.

June-August

Belle Plaine’s famous Bar-B-Q Days will feature carnival festivities, food, and live music all weekend. The event will also feature fireworks, a queen coronation, a horse show and a parade on Saturday.

Community Park

Scenic Byway River Run

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival

September

September

Enjoy a day of running, eating, shopping and fun along the Minnesota River with the 7th Scenic Byway Half Marathon, Relay, 5K and Kids Fun Run on Oct. 12.

There will be music and dinner and family activities. At a recent festival, Tom Colling’s band, Cocktails for Two, played and quilters auctioned off their masterpieces at the festival.

Music in the Park

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CALENDAR

Summer Festivals

DAR OF EVENTS

Prior Lake

Heimatfest September

Lakefront Music Fest

Downtown Jordan and Lagoon Park A two-day tradition in the city of Jordan as residents gather for the parade, Run of the Mill races and face painting. Contests are abound ranging from bingo to coronating Miss Jordan and even a Brat Eating Contest.

July Lakefront Park

Jordan Dazzle Parade

Lakefront Days

December Downtown Jordan and Pekarna Park

August

Bring in that holiday cheer with carolers... and maybe even an appearance by Santa. A festive parade will start downtown and finish at Pekarna Park, where carolers will sing jubilant tunes.

Savage Dan Patch Days June Community Park Dan Patch Days might be considered the main event each year in Savage. The annual festival has been taking place for over 60 years and celebrates the city’s importance in the life of legendary race horse Dan Patch and his owner Marion W. Savage. Events include a wine tasting, live music, dinner in the park, a cookie eating contest, fireworks and more.

Movies in the Outfield Summer

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Santa and Mrs. Claus surrounded by members of the Savage Police Department. chance to meet and take photos with Santa and Savage Police Chief Rodney Seurer while donating a Christmas gift toy at 6000 McColl Drive.

Winter Days January-February This all-ages event takes place for two days each winter at McColl Pond Environmental Learning and Event Center.

Hosted by Savage Parks and Recreation, a variety of winter events are available for families, including snowshoeing and ice skating.

Join Savage Parks and Recreation at the Savage Sports Center, to watch a movie under the dome. Bring your lawn chair and blankets, grab some popcorn from the concession stand and enjoy the evening with friends, family and community.

Flashlight Egg Scramble

Music in the Park

Prizes and special baskets are available to win during the egg scramble at the Savage Sports Center, 13450 Dakota Ave. Participants scramble to find as many eggs as possible in the dark and play with inflatables and games.

June-August Music in the Park is a weekly outdoor performance series for all ages held on the outdoor patio at the McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center in Community Park in Savage on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m.

Halloween Bash October This spooktacular event is hosted by the city of Savage Parks and Recreation division and is a favorite among Savage residents, with over 1,000 attendees in recent years. The event takes place, rain or shine, in an inflatable dome in the community park. Wear your costumes and bring your family to enjoy games, s’mores, inflatables, music and more.

Santa Cop Night December Savage Police Garage This annual Toys for Tots drive gives kids and families a

Shakopee Big Fun Day! June Huber Park

International Festival Summer Huber Park

Rhythm on the Rails

March-April The Savage Sports Center

Service Day Saturday April This annual event brings the Savage community together for a day to work on a variety of volunteer projects to serve the community and support local nonprofits. Projects include buckthorn removal to help preserve Eagle Creek — the only trout stream in Scott County, blood and donation drives.

Prior Lake

July-August Downtown Shakopee

SMSC Wacipi (Pow Wow) August SMSC reservation

Prior Lake Polar Plunge February Members of law enforcement departments, including the Prior Lake Police Department, and residents from around the area jump into frigid Minnesota winter waters during the Prior Lake Polar Plunge to benefit athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota. People often wear costumes in celebration of the event.

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CALENDAR

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truck rides, fire hose spray, smoke house survival demonstrations and more. For more information, visit the National Fire Protection Association website at www.nfpa.org.

May This annual spring event hosted by the city of Prior Lake is designed for free family fun at Lakefront Park. Attractions include a petting zoo, inflatables, live entertainment, face paint, sand art and more. The event is put on by the recreation department.

DecemBRRR Dazzle December DecemBRRR Dazzle is another free, familyfriendly event put on by the city of Prior Lake to celebrate winter. In 2019, the event will be on Dec. 6 in Lakefront Park. Santa and his reindeer will be in attendance for photos with children and families. There will also be ice carving demonstrations, a bonfire, bean bag toss and more. Donations are also solicited for several charities including Tree of Warmth and Toys for Tots.

Fourth of July July 4 If you’re looking to celebrate America’s birthday, Prior Lake is the place to be. The Prior Lake Association hosts an annual boat parade, beginning at Charlie’s on Prior at Upper Prior Lake, followed by a fireworks display on Lower Prior Lake around 10 p.m.

For amazing views for this display, head west or north of Lakefront Park. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community also has an annual, free fireworks display at the Wacipi (Pow Wow) Grounds in Shakopee at 3212 Dakotah Parkway.

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Children check out the inside of a Prior Lake Police Department squad car during Night to Unite on Tuesday. Night to Unite and National Night Out try to promote strong relationships between community members and law enforcement.

Night to Unite August

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Thousands of people filled Prior Lake’s Lakefront Park for the first day of the 2019 Lakefront Music Fest on Friday.

Lakefront Music Fest July The Lakefront Music Fest is a summer staple for Prior Lake. Put on by the Prior Lake Rotary, the event features a number of performances from artists in the heart of Lakefront Park. The festival usually has a rock night and a country night, as well as a variety of different food and drink vendors.

Lakefront Days August Lakefront Days is a family-friendly celebration of Prior Lake. Each day is chock-full of activities and carnival rides including a business expo and wine tasting, inflatables, vendors, food, games, an Enchanted Fancy Friday Princess Party, Yappy Hour (with dogs) and more.

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Night to Unite is a statewide event started by the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association, an organization of citizens, law enforcement officers and crime prevention specialists who work on crime prevention programs. Residents put on block parties and sign up to have police officers and firefighters to attend.

Shakopee Egg Hunt March-April 1255 Fuller St., Shakopee Bring your baskets for Shakopee’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Shakopee Community Center two Saturdays before Easter. The free event features egg hunts by age, activities, games, prizes, police cars, fire trucks and more.

Fire Department Annual Chicken BBQ September Every year, the fire department hosts a BBQ that benefits the volunteer firefighters.

For more information, call Fire Chief Rick Steinhaus at 952-440-3473.

Fall Frenzy October The city of Prior Lake Recreation Department hosts this fall event every year in October. The event is free. For more information, call the department at 952-447-9820.

Fire Department Open House October In 2019, the Prior Lake Fire Station Open House will be on Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2 at 3906 Station Place NW. The open house is part of Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct. 6-12. The event includes fire

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Members of the Shakopee Veterans Honor Guard listen to a reading during the Memorial Day Service at Valley Cemetery.

Memorial Day Ceremony May Shakopee American Legion Post 2 and Shakopee VFW Post 4046 join others in a ceremony of remembrance in Veterans Memorial Park. Other ceremonies are also held locally.

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DAR OF EVENTS Big Fun Day! June Huber Park This free event on the third Saturday in June includes a splash pad, giant slip-n-slide, water relays and games, food carts, balloon art, bounce houses, entertainment and an evening movie in the park.

International Festival Summer Huber Park The Shakopee Diversity Alliance hosts the annual International Festival each summer.

The festival celebrates Shakopee’s diversity with entertainment and events at Huber Park.

Wheelies Family Bike Event June Huber Park Bikes are the main attraction at the annual Wheelies Family Bike Event on the first Thursday in June. The event includes a police surplus silent bike auction, kids’ trike and training wheel races, bike registration, helmet sale and more.

Huber Park Performance & Events Series Summer Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, the Huber Park Performance & Events Series features free, family entertainment on the riverfront Thursdays throughout the summer. Also, enjoy monthly outdoor Movies in the Park on select Saturdays. Bring your blanket or lawn chair.

A full calendar of events is published every March.

Happy Birthday America Parade July Lions Park This long-standing tradition invites kids to decorate their wagons, trikes and bicycles in red, white and blue as the Parks and Recreation Department marches through local streets in honor of America’s birthday the week of July Fourth. Entertainment and popsicles follow at the parade starting point, Lions Park.

Night to Unite

PHOTO BY DAN HOLTMEYER

Participants in the 2019 Wacipi enter the arena ground during the evening grand entry on Saturday, Aug. 17. Organizers said more than 800 dancers came to the three-day event to compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. in August. Approximately 100 Shakopee neighborhoods host special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from the police and fire department, youth contests and raffles.

Rhythm on the Rails July-August Downtown Shakopee Rhythm on the Rails is a free five-week outdoor concert series taking place every Wednesday night in July and August. The evening will kick off with local acts, followed by regional headliners that everyone knows and loves. Attendees will have the option to purchase food and drink tickets at the front gate, enjoy a free kids zone with inflatables and face-painting, and listen to music all evening.

SMSC Wacipi (Pow Wow) August The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi (Pow Wow) is an annual event that draws thousands of dancers and spectators to the Wacipi Grounds on the SMSC reservation on the third weekend in August. A social gathering where friends and relatives celebrate their culture and way of life, the Wacipi is open to the public. The word “Wacipi” (pronounced “wah-chee-pee”) in the Dakota language translates as “they dance.”

August

Scott County Art Crawl

Turn on your porch lights, lock your doors and join your neighbors outdoors at the annual Minnesota Night to Unite on the first Tuesday

The Scott County Art Crawl, presented by the Savage Arts Council, is a self-paced fine

October

art tour and sale that weaves through urban and rural areas in Scott County, including several stops at Shakopee artist studios and businesses.

Pumpkins in the Park October The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce hosts this family friendly, non-scary Halloween celebration for children ages 10 and under the second Saturday in October. Children will enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, inflatable jumpies, games, beverage and cookie station, face painting and much more.

Jack-O-Lantern 5K and Kids Pumpkin Run October Dress in costume and join the Parks and Recreation Department for the annual JackO-Lantern 5K and Kids Pumpkin Run the last Saturday in October. This Halloweenthemed event features a competitive 5K with prizes, as well as a short Kids Pumpkin Run.

Shakopee Holiday Festival November-December This annual festival, sponsored by the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, celebrates the holiday season by lighting a Christmas tree in downtown Shakopee the first Friday in December. The free festival also includes a Velodazzle Bike Parade, carriage rides, caroling, visit by Santa Claus and refreshments.

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Enjoy the Great Pumpkin Patch, colorful stuffed folks and more at the Emma Krumbee’s Scarecrow Display and Festival in Belle Plaine Sept. 9 through Oct. 29.

Find fun in BELLE PLAINE P eople of all ages love to spend time in Belle Plaine’s lush parks on a regular basis to enjoy the beautiful trails, athletic sports, playground activities, concerts and other gatherings and neighborhood activities.Stretching from Belle Plaine to Chaska, the Minnesota Valley Trail creates a spacious area for biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, hiking, cross-country skiing and mountain biking alongside the scenic Minnesota River.

Visitors traveling along Highway 169 can easily spot Belle Plaine’s Veterans Memorial Park. Created to honor those who have served the country, the park allows a quiet space for reflection. Almost entirely funded by donations and volunteer labor, the Belle Plaine Veterans Club gathered donations from local citizens and businesses and gave more than 2,000 volunteer hours to allow the park to happen.

The Belle Plaine Historical Society owns and maintains the Hooper Bowler

Hillstrom House, which was built in 1871 by local businessman Sandford H Hooper and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The home features a unique twostory outhouse and is well furnished in three periods — 1850s and ‘60s, Victorian and early 1900s to depict a typical house in the early periods of Belle Plaine.

Belle Plaine is also home to the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, which was built in the Carpenter Gothic architecture style with wooden buttresses.

Additionally referred to as a “prairie Gothic” church, it was built in 1868 and is also on the National Register of Historic Places.

The city throws major festivals that draw hundreds of people from around the area, including the annual German Days and BBQ Days, which features a parade, fireworks and barbecue food. Visitors can also visit the weekly farmer’s market each Wednesday throughout the summer to find fresh, locally grown food and homemade

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The Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom House was built in 1867, while the two-story outhouse was added between 1886 and 1901. items. Locals also love to hear a game being announced over the P/A system at Tiger Park, one of the most recognized ballparks in the state of Minnesota.

Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store isn’t far either, its big yellow dome visible off Highway 169 and south of Jordan. The store offers a vibrant assortment of soda, licorice and candy from around the world and is open seasonally during the summer months. As summer begins to cool off, Emma Krumbee’s provides fall fun for the family with an award-winning apple orchard and pumpkin patch, complete with tractor rides and their famous scarecrow contest. Visitors can also taste from the numerous racks of delicious homemade pies, crisps, breads and cookies.

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elle Plaine is home to a couple of large employers — one that specializes in natural quartz surfaces and another that specializes in shimmering fireworks displays.

CAMBRIA Cambria is the leading, family-owned, American-made producer of engineered quartz and natural stone surfaces for kitchens, bathrooms and work spaces with a facility in Belle Plaine.

Sourced from a unique mine, designs range from bold marble and oceanic patterns to classic quarry designs with vibrant specks of color.

The Davis family entered the quartz surface business in 2000 after more than 60 years in the dairy industry. Presented with an opportunity to buy quartz

processing equipment in the late 1990s, the Davises were impressed with the technology and opened a 150,000-square-foot tile manufacturing facility in Le Sueur, according ng to the company’s website.

Soon, Cambria ventured into countertop designs, eventually opening additional metro-area facilities, including the facility in Belle Plaine. Through state-ofthe-art facilities and design innovation, Cambria has quickly become an industry leader.

RES SPECIALTY PYROTECHNICS A sparkling fireworks display may be mesmerizing, but it’s all created in a day’s work at RES Specialty Pyrotechnics.

The Belle Plaine-based company makes everything from traditional fireworks dis-

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RES Specialty Pyrotechnics makes fireworks. plays to synchronized multimedia shows and indoor pyrotechnics, for use in theaters and concerts.

The company’s products have lit up the sky across the metro area — ranging from community fairs and festivals to Twins games at Target Field — but also, across the world.

Fireworks from the Belle Plaine company have been seen in Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, and Thailand, whether for competition or display, according to Press Publications.

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LEISURE

Enjoy the great outdoors

in Belle Plaine

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elle Plaine wasn’t named “Beautiful Prairie” by accident — its 18.5 miles of picturesque trails and nestled Minnesota River Valley offer more than enough opportunity for residents to enjoy the great outdoors in each season.

The Minnesota River Valley Trail begins in Belle Plaine and courses along the Minnesota River to Shakopee, drawing hikers, kayakers and those wishing to engage with nature.

In warmer months, locals love to play disc golf on the city-maintained course, enjoy target practice at the archery park, or bike or roller blade along the many trails and sidewalks.

When the snow falls, the trails become a great avenue for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The community ice skating and hockey rink also offer a taste of winter fun.

The city owns more than 20 parks, open spaces, and recreational areas, covering about 80 acres and making up 2.4 percent of the city’s total acreage.

For a quiet afternoon, the Blaha Memorial Song Bird Sanctuary and peaceful Veterans Memorial Park both provide a blissful place to unwind. In the heart of Belle Plaine, Townsend Park features a relaxing, grand water fountain, paved walkways, and many benches for conversation and reflection.

For a more fast-paced environment, playgrounds and new pickle ball courts offer the kids an area to let loose. Locals can also enjoy some fun in the sun at the brand new Aquatic Center, which has replaced the former community pool of 50 years. The outdoor pool features water slides, a diving board, a concessions stand and more to satisfy kids and adults alike.

Ridges at Sand Creek in nearby Jordan is a perfect place to unwind during the weekend. It opened in 2000, with a championship layout for all skill levels.

It has been recognized for awards such as the “2009 Golf Course of the Year” by the Midwest Golf Course Owners Association and was the only Minnesota public course selected in Golf World’s “Readers Choice Top 50” in 2010. So set up a tee and take a swing at its 170-acre course.

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LEISURE A brand-new, state-of-the-art aquatic center has replaced the community’s former pool.

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Top left — Children ride their bicycles in front of the post office in downtown Belle Plaine. Bottom Left — Belle Plaine’s agricultural roots are evident in the rolling farmland that surrounds the town. Top Right — The Belle Plaine Veterans Memorial Park. Bottom Right — The City of Belle Plaine has more than twenty city-owned parks and recreational areas, many of which are connected by trails.

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HEALTH

In-home nursing, caregiving and companionship.

A higher standard of care at home.

• Companion, Personal and Skilled Care • Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting • Transportation, light housekeeping • Respite care & family relief

Call for your free in-home assessment.

612-428-0224 brightstarcare.com/scott-carver-counties

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The Ridgeview Belle Plaine Clinic at the Ridgeview Health Campus opened in June 2017 and provides convenient access to comprehensive primary care services.

Living Fully. Living Well.

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Transitional/Rehabilitation Care Rehabilitation for Cognitively Impaired Therapy and Wellness Outdoor Gardens and Mobility Courtyard Assisted Living Outpatient and Home Therapy Convenient Interior Walkway to St. Francis Regional Medical Center and Campus Clinics

Coming 2020 Independent Living and Memory Care at the new Benedictine Living Community of Shakopee 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-4400 | www.stgertrudesshakopee.org

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The St. Francis Regional Medical Center express clinic at the Hy-Vee in Shakopee.

HEALTH

Quality care

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ealing with health issues is the last thing anyone wants to do, but area residents can rest assured that when medical needs do arise, there are plenty of options to choose from across the region, whether you live in Belle Plaine or Shakopee. From dentistry to mental health and everything in between, the area has it all.

Here are some available services, by community:

BELLE PLAINE The Ridgeview Belle Plaine Clinic, which opened in June 2017, offers patients same-day care for acute illnesses and minor injuries, preventative health services

including annual physicals and on-site laboratory and X-ray. Located at the Ridgeview Health Campus, 165 Commerce Drive West on Highway 169, the addition to the community ensures ready access to a range of medical services.

can help you out throughout the city. After you’re done, get your prescriptions at First Choice Pharmacy, conveniently next to the library if you need to catch up on some reading.

PRIOR LAKE JORDAN St. Francis Health Services Located next to the public library at 265 Creek Lane South, the St. Francis clinic specializes in family medicine, obstetrics, gynecology and adult and senior medicine.

Chiropractics and dentists There are many places in Jordan to get your back cracked or teeth cleaned. Doctors specializing in chiropractics and dentistry

Park Nicollet Clinic The clinic offers a range of services spanning health and wellness needs — including family medicine and physical therapy. Appointments are able to be made online with an online portal account or by calling 952-993-4999. The online portal also allows patients to request prescription refills, see test results and view health history.

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HEALTH

COURTESY OF URBANWORKS ARCHITECTURE

Courtesy of UrbanWorks ArchitectureCourtesy of UrbanWorks ArchitectureCourtesy of UrbanWorks ArchitectureA two-story mental health treatment center in downtown Savage will feature space for residential treatment, shared living spaces, administrative offices and multipurpose needs.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL & PRESCHOOL

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TO BE PART OF OUR NEXT 60 YEARS

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Fairview Clinics Fairview Clinics also has a wide array of services at its Prior Lake location. The clinic offers anticoagulation, diabetes care, family medicine and other services on-site. There’s also a pharmacy at the location, allowing for people to get their prescriptions quickly and conveniently. Appointments can be made by calling 1-855-324-7843 or by requesting an appointment online.

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community health services The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s health services are only available to community members, employees, employees’ family and members of other federallyrecognized tribes who live in Scott County. The community offers wellness, hearing, classes and activities and social services to the aforementioned groups. The community also does regular mobile unit visits across Minnesota, providing free medical, dental and vision

care including mammograms, X-rays, cancer screenings, diabetes screenings and more.

Visit www.shakopeedakota.org for more information.

Lorenz Clinic The Lorenz Clinic offers out-patient family psychology and psychotherapy services for children, adults, families, couples and groups. The clinic most often treats Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder and eating disorders. The clinic offers individual therapy, couples counseling, parent-child therapy, psychology testing and group therapy.

SAVAGE Hospitals and Clinics The St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee and Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville ensure that medical care is never far away.

Fairview Clinic, located at 5725 Loftus Lane in Savage, is a great place to care for the whole family. The clinic offers

HEALTH same-day appointments and a pediatric walk-in clinic open weekdays. The clinic offers a long list of specialties including mental health, physical therapy, chiropractic, midwife and family medicine services.

After years of advocating and planning for an adult residential treatment facility, Savage will soon be home to a Mental Health Crisis Stabilization and Intensive Residential Treatment Services Center.

The 16,000-square-foot, twostory treatment center will be built on the northwest corner of Ottawa Avenue at 124th Street.

Clients will be able to access intensive residential treatment services for up to 90 days and crisis stabilization services for up to 10 days. The facility may house up to 16 clients at a time.

SHAKOPEE The campus of St. F rancis Regional Medical Center

i n Sha kopee i ncludes St. G er t r ude’s He a lt h & Re h abi l it at ion Center, Allina Health Clinic, Park Nicollet Clinic, a cancer center, a dialysis center, a sleep center, an emergency room, urgent care and a dentistry unit. With 85 private hos pita l rooms, 21 emergency FILE PHOTO First Choice Pharmacy is next doo room t reatr to the Jordan Public Library. It has a drivethrough and sells over-the-counter ment bays and medication.

5 6 su rgica l room s, Sh aThe city is also home to mulImmunization and Walk-In kopee’s hospital is equipped to tiple dentistry offices, physical Clinics provide free basic care handle all needs. therapy centers, and chiropracand health system assistance For cost-free health care, tic offices. in Shakopee. the Scott County Public Health

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH LOCATED NEAR THE HEART OF SAVAGE

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City of BELLE PLAINE BELLE PLAINE CITY HALL (218 N. Meridian St., Belle Plaine, MN 55315)  www.belleplaine.com  hkreft@ci.belleplaine.mn.us  TTY: 925-873-5553

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Christopher Meyer MAYOR

Paul Chard COUNCILOR PHOTO BY TORY COONEY

Belle Plaine’s city hall, in downtown Belle Plaine, is the workplace of city administration and staff.

Cary Coop COUNCILOR

Renee LeMieux COUNCILOR

BELLE PLAINE CITY COUNCIL

Renee LeMieux 952-356-4126 December 2022*

Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month.

The mayor and council members serve as the Belle Plaine City Council. The mayor serves a two-year term and council members serve four-year terms. Belle Plaine City Council elections are held concurrently with the state and federal general elections in the evennumbered years.

Ben Stier 952-292-4683 December 2020* *Denotes term expiration date

Park Board Council Chambers Meetings are held at 5 p.m. the third Monday of the month.

Mayor Christopher Meyer 612-756-0662 December 2020*

Council Members

Ben Steir COUNCILOR

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Cary Coop 612-964-1008 December 2020* Paul Chard 612-685-8873 December 2022*

MEETINGS For more information about city boards and commissions, visit www.belleplainemn.com.

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

City Council Council Chambers Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month.

Police and fire emergency 911

Design Committee Council Chambers Meetings are held at 5:15 p.m. the first Monday of the month.

Economic Development Authority Council Chambers Meetings are held at 5 p.m. the second Monday of the month.

Planning & Zoning Commission Council Chambers

Belle Plaine Government Center 952-873-5553 Police (non-emergency) 952-873-4307 Fire (non-emergency) 952-873-6820 Water and sewer billing 952-873-4644 Scott County Sheriff 952-496-8300

SCOTT COUNTY SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7750 www.scottcountymn.gov

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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The Scott County Board of Commissioners conducts a meeting.

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Scott County Board of Commissioners holds meetings and workshops on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee. You can visit the website, www. scottcountymn.com, for up-to-date schedule information.

Residents are encouraged to keep current on county news through viewing County Board meetings available live and on demand on the county’s Youtube channel, visiting the website, tuning in to local government access cable for meeting coverage and other programming, following the county on social media, and reading the award-winning resident newsletter, The Scott County SCENE. Barb Weckman Brekke, District 1 Commissioner and Board Chair 612-616-1086 bweckmanbrekke@co.scott.mn.us December 2020* Tom Wolf, District 2 Commissioner 952-440-6805 twolf@co.scott.mn.us December 2020* Michael Beard, District 3 Commissioner 952-583-7090 mbeard@co.scott.mn.us December 2022*

Dave Beer, District 4 Commissioner and Vice Chair 952-393-5296 dbeer@co.scott.mn.us December 2020*

Barb Weckman Brekke

Tom Wolf

David Beer

Michael Beard

Jon Ulrich, District 5 Commissioners 612-716-6724 julrich@co.scott.mnn.us December 2022* *Denotes term expiration date Elected Officials Ron Hocevar, Scott County Attorney 952-496-8240 rhocevar@co.scott.mn.us December 2022* Luke Hennen, Scott County Sheriff 952-496-8300 lhennen@co.scott.mn.us December 2022*

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Lezlie Vermillion, Scott County Administrator 952-496-8100 lvermillion@co.scott.mn.us Michael J. Thompson, Scott County Assessor 952-496-8115 propertytax@co.scott.mn.us Tony Winiecki, Scott County Engineer 952-496-8346 twiniecki@co.scott.mn.us

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Julie Hanson, Scott County Recorder 952-496-8150 jhanson@co.scott.mn.us James L. Hentges, Scott County Surveyor 952-496-8362 JHentges@co.scott.mn.us

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

Metropolitan Council Main Office 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101 www.metrocouncil.org The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The council advocates for vital communities and a competitive region.

It runs the regional bus system, collects and treats wastewater and manages water resources preservation, plans regional parks and administers funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.

Passports, Birth and Death Certificates, Marriage Licenses Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays.

The council serves a region encompassing 188 cities and townships and a population of 3.11 million. It is divided into 16 districts. The governor appoints a representative for each district, as well as the council chairperson.

The council’s website provides information about the region and regional services.

The site has current data on aviation, demographics, the economy, housing, land use, parks and open space, transportation and water quality and supply. Forecasts of population, employment and households are available, as are city and township data, regional plans, water resources, and transportation information.

Watershed management organizations and watershed districts in the Twin Cities metropolitan area participate in water planing and implementation.

Scott Watershed Management Organization 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8177 The SWMO Planning Commission meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 4 p.m. in the County Board Room at the government center. Agendas and minutes from prior meetings are available online at www.scottcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter.

Public Health 952-496-8555

LICENSES & DOCUMENTS

Veterans Services 952-496-8176

Motor Vehicle Plates/Tabs, Boat and Motor Licensing, Title Transfers Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150 Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

Senate Senator Rich Draheim (R-20) 95 University Avenue West, 3227 Minnesota Senate Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-5558 sen.rich.draheim@senate.mn January 2021*

Building Inspections 952-496-8160 Customer Service 952-496-8150 Elections 952-496-8560 Employee Relations 952-496-8103 Environmental Services 952-496-8177 Facilities Management 952-496-8063 Financial Assistance 952-496-8686 Health and Human Services 952-445-7751 Mental Health Center 952-445-8481 Parks & Trails 952-496-8752 Planning & Zoning 952-496-8653

LIBRARIES Belle Plaine Branch Library 125 West Main Street, Belle Plaine 952-873-6767 Hours: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays between September and May. Closed on Mondays and Sundays. www.scottlib.org The Belle Plaine Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library System, which allows library card-holders access to libraries in seven communities, including Savage, Prior Lake, Elko New Market, New Prague, Shakopee and Jordan.

In addition, the county-wide system is part of the greater metropolitan system — Metropolitan Library Service Agency — which allows library cardholders access to nearby Hennepin, Carver and other metropolitan county libraries, as well as Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Libraries.

Law Library Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8713

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Driver’s License Renewals Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

Driver’s Exams Chaska Exam Station 418 Pine Street Chaska MN, 55318 651-201-7900 Hours: For the written exam 8:30 a.m to 4:15 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.

For the driving exam 8:40 a.m and 1 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays.

Liquor and Tobacco Licenses, Charitable Gambling Permits Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

House Representative Bob Voegel (R-20A) 213 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN, 55155 651-296-7065 rep.bob.vogel@house.mn January 2021*

UNITED STATES U.S. Senate Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) 425 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3244 www.klobuchar.senate.gov Senator Tina Smith (D) 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5641 www.smith.senate.gov January 2021* House of Representatives Representative Angie Craig (D-2nd District) 1523 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2271 www.craig.house.gov December 2012*

BELLE PLAINE ISD 716 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Terry Kahle

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BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD 716 Belle Plaine Public Schools serve parts of Carver, Le Sueur, Scott and Sibley counties with two elementary schools and a junior-senior high school that includes an alternative program.

The Belle Plaine District counts among its strengths a dedicated caring staff, updated and modern facilities, a safe learning environment with small classes, a comprehensive curriculum that complements state and national standards, and an outstanding extracurricular program.

District 716 Offices

Karl Keup, treasurer 952-457-3429 December 2022* Amanda Gregory, clerk 507-995-1221 December 2022* Terry Morrison, director 952-873-4355 December 2020* Matt Lenz, director 612-201-8417 December 2022* *Denotes term expiration date

Facilities District 716 Offices 130 S. Willow St., Belle Plaine 952-873-2400 Chatfield Elementary School 952-873-2401 330 S. Market St., Belle Plaine

130 South Willow St., Belle Plaine 952-873-2400 www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us

Oak Crest Elementary School 952-873-2402 1101 W. Commerce Drive, Belle Plaine

Superintendent Ryan Laager 952-873-2400

Belle Plaine Jr.-Sr. High School 952-873-2403 220 S. Market St., Belle Plaine

Belle Plaine School Board

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Terry Kahle, chair 612-756-4384 December 2020* Tracy O’Brien, vice chair 612-968-0763 December 2020*

Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School Grades Pre-K through 6th 200 E. Church St., Belle Plaine 952-873-6564

www.ourladyoftheprairie.com Our Lady of the Prairie School continues building excellence by being top in academics while equipping children for a lifetime of faith. Our Lady of the Prairie provides an exceptional education focusing on each individual child. The school offers academic excellence, multi-age classrooms, strong core curriculum, small class sizes, paraprofessional support, faith in action and virtues woven into daily instruction.

Trinity Lutheran School Grades K through 8th 500 W. Church St., Belle Plaine 952-873-6320 www.school.trinitybelleplaine. org At Trinity Lutheran, small class sizes provide an empowering learning environment for your child to reach higher academic standards. The school’s test scores demonstrate that commitment to excellence, and our students routinely score in the 70th percentile and higher in standardized testing.

Trinity Lutheran School is also an accredited school by the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association . At Trinity we feel called to enrich and fortify your child daily with the true word of Christ. The school incorporates the Word of God as an integral part of our curriculum.

Tracy O’Brien

Matt Lenz

Karl Keup

Terry Morrison

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ADVERTISERS

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A mural covers the wall of a building in downtown Belle Plaine, with the words “Beautiful Prairie” painted on the far right side.

Bauer Fine Arts Academy

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Mediacom

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City of Belle Plaine

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Playworks

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Coldwell Banker Burnet Team Solutions

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Ridgeview Medical Center

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Dakotah Meadows RV Park

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Shakopee Dakota Convenience Store

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Dakotah Sport and Fitness

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Friendship Church

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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St. John the Baptist Catholic School

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Hocokata Ti Insurance Brokers of MN

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Link Lumber Inc.

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The Meadows at Mystic Lake

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Thoroughbred Carpet & Floors

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY DENTAL

HOME SERVICES

Michael King Orthodontics

Mediacom

2687 W 78th St Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952) 470-2627 https://www.michaelkingortho.com

DINING Eileen’s Colossal Cookies 6880 Boudin St, Suite 185 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.226.2253 www.eileenscookies.com

ENTERTAINMENT Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 501 W 78th St Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952) 934-1525 https://www.chanhassendt.com

Hocokata Ti

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FINANCIAL Edward Jones-Scott Pierce

16154 Main Ave SE, #110B Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.8800 www.edwardjones.com/scott-pierce

State Bank of Faribault 6867 Boudin St NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.204.1240 https://www.tsbf.com/

HEALTH BrightStar Care

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1670 Lake Drive West Chanhassen MN 55317 844-XTREAM3 www.mediacomcable.com/XTREAM

Link Lumber

1440 W Third Ave Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3240 www.linklumber.com

PERSONAL SERVICES Jodi Langhorst See Law Office & Dispute ResolutionServices, PLLC 16186 Main Ave SE, #200 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.226.1220 www.langhorstlaw.com

Saks Salon

265 1st Ave E Shakopee, MN 55379 952-746-2525

REAL ESTATE Berkshire Hathaway

14033 Commerce Ave Savage, MN 55378 952.233.1000 http://www.bhhsnorthproperties.com/

CBB - Team Solutions

7447 Egan Dr Savage, MN 55378 (612) 386-7067 https://teamsolutions.info/

RETAIL Mazopiya

2571 Credit Union Drive, Prior Lake, MN 55372 (952) 233-9140 www.mazopiya.com

Thoroughbred Carpet and Floors 8745 W Highway 101 Savage, MN 55378 952.445.9140 www.thoroughbredcarpets.com

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Winslow Monument

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SCHOOLS/EDUCATION St John the Baptist Catholic School & Preschool

12508 Lynn Avenue Savage, MN 55378 952.890.6604 http://www.stjohns-savage.org/school-home/

TRAVEL Shakopee Travel Leaders 16731 Hwy 13, #108a Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.445.6463 www.shakopeetravel.com

Brambillas Inc

550 Valley Park Dr Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-2611 www.brambillasinc.com

WORSHIP St Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Ave SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.2491 https://www.stmichael-pl.org

Friendship Church

17741 Fairlawn Ave Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.8282 https://friendshipmn.org/

St John the Baptist Catholic Church

4625 West 125th Street Savage, MN 55378 952.890.9465 http://www.stjohns-savage.org/church-home/

Hosanna! Lutheran Church

1690 Vierling Dr. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952.435.3332 https://www.hosannalc.org/campuslocation/?campus=hosanna-shakopee

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