Savage Discover Guide 2021

Savage

2021-2022

CONTINUOUS

DEVELOPMENT SHAPES SAVAGE’S FUTURE HOW TO GET

OUT AND ABOUT IN TOWN SAVAGE IS A HUB FOR

GLOBAL BUSINESS

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Savage features

listings

ATTRACTIONS

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Become a local history buff

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Learn about Savage’s role in WWII.

TRANSPORTATION

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Continuous change Road projects keep pace with growth.

HEALTH

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Out and about A walking guide through Savage.

BUSINESS

22 on the cover Cover Photo by Michael Strasburg The historic Savage depot, located beside Highway 13 in downtown Savage.

Local innovation, global reach

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Doing business in Savage.

2021 - 2022 Discover Guide Publisher: Laurie Hartmann \ Regional Editor: Michael Strasburg Editorial Content: Christine Schuster \ Cover Design: Carrie Rood \ Advertising: Kyle Moulton Special thanks to the city of Savage, Savage Chamber of Commerce, Scott County and School Districts 191 and 719 for their contributions. Every effort has been made to provide an accurate directory, but if errors have occurred please let us know about them.

Copyright 2021-2022. Printed in the USA. Published by Savage Pacer, 12931 Eagle Creek Blvd. Savage, MN. For additional information or to To submit additional information call 952-445-3333 or send an email to rminske@swpub.com.

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SNAPSHOT POPULATION

HOUSING

10,447

2017

2018

2019

31,352

31,694

33,362

Housholds 2015 - 2019

84%

Owner-occupied housing 2015 - 2019

89.8%

Living in same house 1 year or more 2015 - 2019

2.99

Persons per household

20.3%

= 2,000

increase from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019

2015 - 2019

$307,500

Median value of owneroccupied homes, 2015 - 2019

$119,291

Median household income, 2015 - 2019

Foreign born Between 2015 and 2019

Mean travel time to work

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+

2015 - 2019

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11%

95.3% 49.6%

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28.5%

Between 19 and 64 years

63%

65 years and older

8.5%

White

79.4%

Asian

8.5%

Black or African American 7.7%

WORK TRAVEL TIME

2015 - 2019

18 years and under

2019

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher, 25+

7.1%

POPULATION BREAKDOWN

$46,378

Per capita income in past 12 months, 2019 dollars

5 years and under

workers age 16+ 2015 - 2019

Hispanic or Latino*

4.2%

Two or more races

2.6%

American Indian and Alaska Native

0%

*Can include people in other categories

VETERANS

1,126 2015 - 2019

25.9 minutes

Source: census.gov

WELCOME

Savage looks ahead while celebrating the past PHOTO BY CHRISTINE SCHUSTER

Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve in Savage.

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avage is a fast-growing community committed to leading the path ahead while holding close to rich community values and history.

In 1902, Marion Willis Savage purchased a horse that would become one of the most famous pacers ever to live — the legendary Dan Patch.

In the early twentieth century, Dan Patch broke world speed records and became one of the biggest celebrities of the time.

M.W. Savage, a wealthy businessman and entrepreneur, housed and trained Dan Patch at an extravagant stable on his sprawling farm along the Credit River in a town called Hamilton. Today, this town is called Savage.

Each summer, thousands of residents join together to celebrate Savage’s history during Dan Patch Days. The festival includes a parade downtown and live music in Savage Community Park.

Service Day Saturday is another annual community celebration.

The volunteerism event, founded by a local student, draws hundreds of residents annually to clean-up parks, donate blood and complete other service projects around town.

Life in Savage continues to receive high-marks from local residents.

Savage’s 2020 Community Livability Report, published by the

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Kids pick up candy at the annual Dan Patch Days parade in Savage in June 2019.

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National Citizen Survey, found 93% of local residents would recommend living in Savage.

Safety also ranks high in Savage with 97% of survey respondents reporting they feel safe in their neighborhood.

The Savage community takes pride in the he region’s natural environment.

The city’s tagline — “naturally resourceful” ” — acknowledges ongoing efforts to protect the community’s munity’s cherished natural features, such as the Creditt River and the Savage Fen Scientific and Natural Area.

Eagle Creek is another favorite natural amenity, menity, with an underground spring known as Boiling Springs and nd rare brown trout fishing opportunities.

Savage Community Park is a hub for city events, such as Movies in the Outfield during the summer months and the annual Halloween Bash.

The Savage Police Department’s annual holiday event and Toys for Tots fundraiser, known as Santa Cop Night, brings local residents together during the winter months. In recent years, a tree lighting ceremony and bonfire have established a new tradition.

Savage is situated between two major transportation routes:

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The Dan Patch T Historical H Society’s float S depicts Marion de W. Savage and Dan Patch Patc during the annual annua Dan Patch Days parade iin downtown Savage on June 22, 2019.

Highway 169 and Interstate 35W. On the north side of Highway 13, Savage is an agricultural export powerhouse.

Some of the nation’s largest agricultural companies, such as Cargill and CHS, run shipping operations in Savage along the banks of the Minnesota River. Summer months bring bustling barge traffic to and from the ports, from which grain and other crops float down to Louisiana for export.

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ales of Savage’s rich history go well beyond the days of M.W. Savage and Dan Patch.

Did you know Charles Lindbergh once made an unscheduled stop in Savage?

In 1923, Lindbergh made an emergency landing in a swampy area in Savage after experiencing engine failure. While waiting for repairs to be made to his aircraft, he stayed in town at the Savage Depot for three days.

Fou r ye a r s l at er, L i ndb er g h achieved worldwide fame after completing the first nonstop transatlantic flight in history.

Shortly after, he set out on a tour of the country in celebration. Before departing from his stop in the Twin Cities, he passed over Savage and circled the town at a low altitude to express his appreciation for the town’s hospitality years ago.

Much of Savage’s history connects to efforts during World War II. Cargill built 22 ships for the U.S. Navy on the Minnesota River where the shipping ports operate today.

Savage was also home to the Military Intelligence Service Language School.

Nearly 6,000 Japanese-American servicemen were trained in Japanese military language at the schools at

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SAVAGE LIBRARY

Cargill Inc built 22 ships during WWII. Camp Savage and Fort Snelling, according to the Japanese American Citizen League.

Graduates from Camp Savage served throughout the Pacific Theater and in Alaska, where they translated captured documents, monitored Japanese radio broadcasts, interrogated captured enemy soldiers and

acted as translators with civilians, according to documents compiled by the Scott County Historical Society.

Savage’s history and other lesserknown facts can be uncovered in the Heritage Room at the Savage Library.

There you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of artifacts, memorabilia, news clippings and photo collections.

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‘SEEKING R EFUGE IN THE R EFUGE ’ Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge getaway Su n r i s e for m a ny fol k s might entail waking up to a pot of fresh coffee and a morning crossword. But for some Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge fans, those early hours mean go-time.

Refuge trails open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year across its 12 units. Visitors can traverse the 40-plus miles of trails along the Minnesota River from Bloomington to Henderson, just southwest of Belle Plaine.

The refuge is a system of federal lands set aside to preserve natural habitat. The goal is binary: to conserve wildlife along the river while letting people enjoy the outdoors not far from the cities.

“You go very quickly from skyscrapers to silos. It’s just a really easy and quick way to reconnect with nature,” says Sara Blood, Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends executive director.

People of all ages use the combined 14,000 acres of its sections to walk or hike, forage for berries or mushrooms, hunt and fish, or bicycle. Parking is free and the light rail makes for near-direct access. No permits are required.

“I like to take my 6 - and 3-year-old to the Louisville Swamp. The cranes this past fall were just spectacular,” says Park Ranger Cortney Solum.

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PHOTO BY MARK W. OLSON

A short hike is rewarded with a beautiful overlook at the Louisville Swamp Unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

“Even the little ones could see them.”

Solum also takes her children to the Old Cedar Avenue T rai l head where t hey c a n climb around or build their own ‘eagle’s nests.’

Birdwatching is another popular refuge pastime. It’s a great area to see migrating birds — 20 0 species can be sighted and 100 of those nest in the refuge. Again, something for all ages.

“Millennials are starting to get into birding,” Solum says.

“And it can be kind of a fun competition for families, like a scavenger hunt of sorts.”

A s for water- dwel lers, Blo om i n g t on’s B a s s L a ke Ponds are stocked with fish, making it easier for families to

make a catch.

Those keen on road entertainment can bike on trails through oftentimes wet conditions. Solum says it’s very different than mountain or road biking and cyclists can choose the length of their trip. Some routes are paved, helpful for people with wheelchairs or strollers.

Beyond these hobbies, one of Blood’s favorite refuge pursuits is meeting people from all over the country and world. It’s just across the freeway from the international airport, layovers lending to nature time.

“People are like, ‘Hey, I got 12 hours before I jump on a plane,’” Blood says.

But even, or perhaps especially, locals can enjoy what the refuge offers, too.

“If you’ve been to the airport, if you’ve driven on 169, you’ve been to the refuge and half the time, people don’t even realize it,” Blood says.

Closed visitor centers amid the pandemic can’t stifle people’s determination to get closer to wildlife.

The refuge, which requires people to wear face masks on federal lands, has seen a fivefold increase in natureseekers in the past year or so, Blood says. Folks are battling emotional fatigue after a year of COVID and civil unrest and visiting is a way to release.

“One of the best and easiest ways that you can improve your mood is by spending time outside,” she says. “People are seeking refuge in the refuge.”

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TRANSPORTATION

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE SCHUSTER

The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to begin construction on a grade-separated interchange at the Highway 13 and Dakota Avenue intersection. The project is part of a broader effort to plan safety improvements on the highway’s corridor through Savage.

CONTINUOUS

Change

Road infrastructure in Scott County keeps up with population growth

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he COVID-19 pandemic has caused permanent changes to daily lives.

According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data from 2019, the average amount of time Scott County residents spent on a one-way commute to work was 26 minutes.

But due to the pandemic, commuters traveling from Scott County to the Twin Cities for work are benefitting from faster-moving traffic during their morning commutes.

Ashley Asmus, a data scientist with the Metropolitan

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Council who researches traffic models, said when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country last spring, traffic volumes declined up to 70% across the entire freeway system. Asmus said those numbers slowly inched back up over the summer and into the fall. But traffic counts are still 10 to 20% below what she might expect.

“For people driving on the roadways during the morning peak hour, 8 to 9 a.m., traffic has been really reduced. There’s almost no congestion on the freeway system,” Asmus said.

“But midday and afternoon and evening commutes have been climbing a lot quicker than the morning commute times. That’s consistent with what we’d expect. A lot of in-person jobs start later in the day.”

Of course, one thing Asmus said she and other researchers

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U.S. Highway 169 underwent a road reconstruction project in Jordan in 2018. are watching is whether traffic will recover back to its normal levels after the pandemic. Surprisingly, Asmus said if fewer people commute to work each day, her team fears the overall traffic counts might actually increase. That’s because people who don’t commute to work tend to be less efficient with their travel.

“People who commute to and from work are pretty efficient with their travel,” Asmus said, adding that, for example, a commuter might pick up groceries and pick up their child from soccer practice, all on their way home from work. “We’re concerned that if these trip chains become broken, you could ultimately see an increase in the amount of driving through the day.”

Derek Gunderson, who grew up in Burnsville and Savage and now serves on the Victoria City Council, has long been an advocate for intra-city travel — and because of the pandemic, he believes pushing for better local transportation has never been more important. Gunderson is currently pushing for reconstruction of County Road 18, also known as 82nd Street West, just south of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

“Bedroom-heavy communities are going to see higher use on their smaller county roads, because people have more accessibility working from home instead of being fixed at an office downtown,” Gunderson said. “So the wear and tear on county roads may pick up.”

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HEALTH

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Morning sunlight hits trees decked in yellow leaves in MurphyHanrehan Park Reserve on an October day.

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he local park, trail and sidewalk system is one of the best ways to discover Savage.

Savage is home to 23 parks and over 90 miles of paved trails and sidewalks.

The area’s parks include small, hidden gems — like Hidden Valley Park — and sprawling regional parks, including the MurphyHanrehan Park Reserve and the nearby Cleary Lake Regional Park.

Savage Public Works Director Greg Boatman says there’s something for everyone.

The Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve is great if you’re up for a challenging trail walk, Boatman said. The park is also a popular spot for mountain bikers.

The trailhead, conveniently located off of Murphy Lake Road in Savage, offers both parking and restroom facilities.

Just outside Savage, there’s another regional park — Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake. The park’s paved loop trail is

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A mostly unfrozen Credit River in Savage creates a picturesque wintry scene.

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popular with walkers, bikers and roller-skaters alike.

The abundance of sidewalk and trail connectivity in Savage is one of the best features of the local park system, Boatman said.

The Credit River peacefully weaves through Savage on its way to the Minnesota River, and local parks offer several opportunities to take a closer look.

A half-mile trail off Bridgewater Drive and Hidden Valley Park offers some of the best views, and Hidden Valley’s walking bridges carry visitors right over the water.

Featherstone Lake is a hidden gem in Savage for walkers looking to be closer to water.

A well-known gem is Community Park — the most visited park in Savage.

The park’s sports dome offers a place to walk and play

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Goldenrod flowers bloom in Savage’s Hidden Valley Park. during the winter months, and the park’s lush outdoor spaces are popular with pollinators, birds and other critters.

A new playground with a nature-based theme is set to open at the park in 2021.

Visit the city website to view the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and learn more about all the opportunities to walk, hike and bike in Savage.

Credit River curves through Hidden Valley Park.

EDUCATION

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE SCHUSTER

Aspen Academy students play on the school’s obstacle-course at the playground’s grand opening celebration in May 2019.

Immersive and interactive

LEARNING Local schools adapt to today’s world

Savage is home to two large public school systems — Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District and Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools.

Both districts are statewide leaders in academics. Real-word, hands-on learning experiences at Burnsville and Prior Lake high

schools connect students with career-focused opportunities such as college credits, apprenticeships and employment, and local schools are a hub for music, athletics and other extracurriculars.

The curriculum models in both districts allows students to explore their passions and talents with personalized learning and community connectivity at the center.

The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District’s nationally-recognized Pathways program recently expanded beyond Burnsville

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High School’s award-winning curriculum model — now, a student’s journey of self-discovery through the Pathways model begins as young as preschool.

Prior Lake-Savage Area District schools are the first district-wide E-STEM schools in Minnesota. E-STEM stands for environmental education, science, technology, engineering and math.

The district also offers a Spanish immersion school, one early childhood center; a school for gifted learners in grades 3-5; an Area Learning Center for students in grades 9-12 in addition to a high school, two middle schools and seven elementary schools.

During the pandemic, both districts went above-and-beyond to support and connect with students and families.

“Teachers have created space to listen to students, have checkins and provide opportunities for them to express their feelings,” Prior Lake-Savage Superintendent Terri Staloch said. “They have worked to keep routines as much as possible this school year and have delivered instruction that is engaging and relevant to students.”

The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District’s robust technology infrastructure supported the transition to distance learning and dedicated staff and volunteers served thousands of meals to local families and students during school closures.

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The school’s programs have received numerous awards, including the 2019 National Blue Ribbon Award for exemplary academics.

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SAVAGE SCHOOLS Students in Savage primarily attend two school districts. The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District and the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District.

BURNSVILLE-EAGANSAVAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 191 School District 191 District Offices 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville 952-707-2000 www.isd191.org Superintendent Theresa Battle 952-707-2005

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board The Board of Education governs BurnsvilleEagan-Savage School District 191. There are seven directors on the board, elected atlarge. Terms overlap to ensure continuity of board membership. A Burnsville High School student serves as the student representative on the board, but does not have voting privileges.

All board meetings are open to the public.

Meetings are held, with few exceptions, at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Diamondhead Education Center, 200 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville. Public notice is given if the time, date and/or location changes, as well as if a special meeting is called.

Meetings are also cablecast live in Burnsville, Eagan and Savage. Check with your cable provider for the correct channel.

Board meetings can also be viewed on the district’s website at www.isd191.org.

Eric Miller, chair 612-239-3348 Term expires December 2024 Lesley Chester, vice chair 651-955-7199 Term expires December 2022 Abigail Alt, treasurer 612-239-3421 Term expires December 2022 Scott Hume, clerk 651-365-1883 Term expires December 2022 Antoinette Conner, director Term expires December 2024 Suad Said, director Term expires December 2022 Anna Werb, director Term expires December 2024

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PHOTO BY CHRISTINE SCHUSTER

Theresa Battle began serving as Superintendent of the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District in July 2019.

Milkoomee Addisu, student representative for the 2020-21 school year

Facilities Burnsville High School 600 E. Hwy. 13, Burnsville 952-707-2100 Burnsville Alternative High School 2140 Diffley Road, Eagan 952-707-4020 Eagle Ridge Middle School 13955 Glendale Road, Savage 952-707-2800 Joseph Nicollet Middle School 400 E. 134th St., Burnsville 952-707-2600 Edward Neill Elementary 13409 Upton Ave. S., Burnsville 952-707-3100 Gideon Pond Elementary 613 E. 130th St., Burnsville 952-707-3000 Harriet Bishop Elementary 14400 O’Connell Road, Savage 952-707-3900

Hidden Valley Elementary 13875 Glendale Road, Savage 952-707-3800 Rahn Elementary 4424 Sandstone Drive, Eagan 952-707-3600 Sky Oaks Elementary 100 E. 134th St., Burnsville 952-707-3700 Vista View Elementary 13109 County Road 5, Burnsville 952-707-3400 William Byrne Elementary 11608 River Hills Drive, Burnsville 952-707-3500 Diamondhead Education Center 200 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville 952-707-2000

PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS DISTRICT 719 Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools serve Prior Lake, portions of Savage and several townships south of Prior Lake. Roughly

8,750 students are enrolled in the district’s 12 schools. In addition to the variety of curriculum choices available, the school district prides itself on its E-STEM focus (Environmental Education – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

Term expires December 2022

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools District Services Center

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4540 Tower St. SE, Prior Lake 952-226-0000 www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us Superintendent Teri Staloch 952-226-0010

Abby Haferman, student representative for the 2020-21 school year School Board Mailing Address 4540 Tower St. SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372

Hidden Oaks Middle School 15855 Fish Point Rd. SE, Prior Lake 952-226-0700 Twin Oaks Middle School/ATLAS 15860 Fish Point Rd. SE, Prior Lake 952-226-0500

The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board is the school district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected by voters.

The terms are staggered, with elections conducted in November of even-numbered years. Regular Board meetings can be viewed live on the district’s website and on Prior Lake Educational Cable Access Channel 17 in Prior Lake and Savage.

The first School Board meeting of each month is at 7 p.m. The second meeting of each month is at 6 p.m. and is reserved for board study sessions, which are open to the public. School Board meetings and study sessions are held at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. For meeting dates, visit www.priorlake-savage. k12.mn.us. Citizens who wish to address the School Board on an agenda item may do so at the discretion of, and with advance notification of, the School Board Chairperson. Current board members are:

Five Hawks Elementary 16620 Five Hawks Ave. SE, Prior Lake 952-226-0100

Michael Nelson, vice chair/clerk Term expires December 2022 Jonathan Drewes, treasurer 612-799-7060 Term expires December 2022 Julie Bernick, director 612-269-9075 Term expires December 2024 Amy Crosby, director 952-567-1269 Term expires December 2024 Mary Frantz, director 612-239-5195 Term expires December 2024 Enrique Velazquez, director 612-791-9245

CHAIR

Prior Lake High School 7575 W. 150th St., Savage 952-226-8600

Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board

Stacey Ruelle, chair 952-226-4320 Term expires December 2022

PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

Stacey Ruelle

VICE CHAIR/CLERK

Glendale Elementary 6601 Connelly Parkway, Savage 952-226-0200 Hamilton Ridge Elementary School 8100 157th St., Savage 952-461-7800 Jeffers Pond Elementary 14800 Jeffers Pass NW, Prior Lake 952-226-0600

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La ola del lago at Grainwood, Spanish Immersion 5061 Minnesota St SE, Prior Lake 952-226-0300 Redtail Ridge Elementary 15200 Hampshire Ave., Savage 952-226-8000 WestWood Elementary (SAGE Academy) 5370 Westwood Dr. SE, Prior Lake 952-226-0400 Edgewood School/Circle of Friends Preschool 5304 Westwood Drive, Prior Lake 952-226-0900 Bridges Area Learning Center 15870 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake 952-226-0840 The Bridges program is designed for students in grades 9-12, and offers personalized curriculum, small class sizes and unique instructional approaches.

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NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS St. John the Baptist Catholic School Grades K through 8th 4625 W. 125th St., Savage 952-890-9465

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BUSINESS

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE SCHUSTER

Grain is stored in terminals along the banks of the Minnesota River in Savage before being loaded onto barges and shipped down the river for export.

Doing business in Savage Local innovation with a global reach

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he impact of Savage’s business community reaches around the globe.

With a huge role to play in agricultural export, and a friendly space to start something small, Savage is home to all kinds of businesses and opportunities.

Beloved, locally-owned restaurants such as D. Fong’s Chinese Restaurant offer a place to gather and dine, while unique local shops, such as LaVonne Music and Mainstream Boutique, offer fun places to explore.

A PLACE FOR INNOVATION The local business community continues to grow with several companies opening

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headquar ters in Savage in recent years.

Hydra-Flex, a product and manufacturing company specializing in chemical dispensing nozzles, moved its headquarters in Savage in 2019.

The company’s 80,000-squarefoot office space is located in the Eagle Creek Business Park.

RPM Drymate is another innovator in Savage — the maker of custom waterproof m at s s et-up op er at ion s i n Savage over 20 years ago and many successes have followed for the father-son duo leading the company.

When RPM Drymate’s team isn’t busy fulfilling purchase orders for mega-retailers such as Walmart, they’re giving back to the local community through partnerships with organizations such as Loaves and Fishes.

Maverick Drone Systems, a 7-year Savage business, sells drones and related services

nationwide to law enforcement, fire departments, real estate companies, agriculture and other industries.

Last year, the company’s operations grew to a larger space in a newly-constructed office building along Highway 13. The City of Savage facilitated the development of the new office space by cleaningup an old gas station that used to occupy the site.

Everlight Solar, a company specializing in residential solar power products, also set-up shop in the new business mall.

A s showc a se d i n rec ent years, Savage continues to draw new, innovative businesses to its community, and many other companies with a long history continue to call Savage home.

Fabcon, one of the nation’s leading precast concrete companies, produces panels for big box retailers at its sprawling manufacturing site in Savage.

The nation’s largest provider of metal food packaging, Silgan Containers, operates a manufacturing plant nearby on the banks of the Minnesota River.

A GLOBAL PRESENCE The ports along the Minnesota River in Savage are an agricultural hub with global significance.

It’s where the world’s agricultural giants, such as CHS and Cargill, operate barge do ck s , wh ic h bu s t le w it h barge traffic each May, June and July.

Ceres Global and Consolidated Grain and Barge Co.’s terminal in Savage, for example, holds 9.2 million bushels of grain.

Crops are brought by farmers in trucks, stored and then sent out on barges down to New Orleans. From there, the product goes out on the Gulf of Mexico for export.

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GOVERNMENT

Staying connected

DURING A PANDEMIC PHOTO BY CHRISTINE SCHUSTER

Top — Savage City Hall.

COURTESY OF THE CITY OF SAVAGE

Inset — The Savage police and fire departments teamed up for the city’s chalk contest in April 2020.

A message from the City of Savage

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hroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Savage’s top priority was the health and wellbeing of our residents and employees. This last year reinforced that we need to be flexible and creative. Here are a few examples of how the city connected with and provided service to our residents during the pandemic.

The city was committed to remaining open throughout the pandemic and continued to provide high-quality services both in-person and virtually. Many city services became available online, by email, or over the phone, including obtaining building permits and dog licenses,

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paying utility bills, requesting a parking variance and many others.

Many public meetings were changed to a virtual format, and residents were informed of how they could connect to the virtual meetings if they wanted to participate.

During the pandemic, the Savage Fire Department implemented a duty crew to reduce response times and assure there were firefighters available to respond to emergencies.

Local firefighters connected with residents by participating in over 140 drive-by birthday parties.

To support local businesses during the pandemic, the city allowed flexible outdoor seating, pro-rated liquor licenses and loosened restrictions on food trucks. The

GOVERNMENT

COURTESY OF THE SAVAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Savage Fire Department implemented a duty crew service model to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. city also established business recovery grants.

To keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city canceled all in-person events for the year and got creative with new and modified events.

Several new events were created to help local families transition to the “stay-at-home” environment, including the “Quaran-time” Story Hour where city staff, police officers and firefighters were videotaped reading one of their favorite children’s stories. Each day, one story video was posted on social media for local kiddos to enjoy.

Additional community outreach programs were also created to meet the needs of residents during the past year.

Outreach efforts included an event to discuss the city’s policing practices and a virtual continuation of the city’s

community conversation on race events.

Savage police, city officials, representatives from the schools, community members and local businesses came together for an ongoing discussion to learn and share experiences on how race plays out in our community and to generate ideas for steps we can take as individuals, in groups, and as a whole community to face the challenge of race-related issues.

Each of these community outreach events was well attended with 100-plus participants at each. We acknowledge that these efforts are just a start. The city will continue working on being a leader in racial equity and inclusion to create a community where all residents feel welcome, safe and connected.

Learn more and connect at www.cityofsavage.com.

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City of SAVAGE SAVAGE CITY CENTER (6000 McColl Dr., Savage, MN 55378)  www.cityofsavage.com

SAVAGE CITY COUNCIL The Savage City Council consists of a mayor and four council members who each serve 4-year terms. City elections are held in November of even-numbered years.

The city council is primarily responsible for making laws, setting policies, adopting budgets and overseeing an agenda for the community. It also monitors the activities of the city administrator, city attorney, and other municipal departments and operations.

Mayor Janet Williams 952-890-1669 Term expires December 2024

Council Members Gene Abbott 952-440-3250 Term expires December 2022 Bob Coughlen 612-965-3999 Term expires December 2022 Matt Johnson 612-875-0367 Term expires December 2024 Christine Kelly 952-226-2332 Term expires December 2024

MEETINGS All city meetings are open to the public. Live coverage of Savage City Council and Advisory Commission meetings is aired on Savage Government TV (Mediacom Channel 107-2, Integra Channel 18). Videostreaming of meetings and other programming are also available online at www.cityofsavage.com.

A full calendar of meetings can be viewed on cityofsavage.com.

Savage City Council 7 p.m., Council Chambers Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of the month.

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Savage City Council Work Session 7 p.m., Council Chambers Meetings are held the second Monday of the month.

Savage Planning Commission 7 p.m., Council Chambers Planning Commission meets the Thursday after council meetings.

Savage Economic Development Commission 7:15 a.m., City Hall Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month.

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission 7 p.m., Council Chambers Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month.

Advisory Communications Commission 7 p.m. , City Hall Meetings are quarterly on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

ORDINANCES For additional information about other ordinances, call the city offices at 952-882-2660 or visit www.cityofsavage.com.

Curfews Curfews are in place for children age 17 and younger. Those under 12 must be in by 9 p.m. on weeknights and 10 p.m. on weekends. Youth 12-14 must be in by 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends.

Those who are between 15 and 17 must be in by 11 p.m. on weeknights and 12 a.m. on weekends. The restrictions apply to public streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds and other public buildings; as well as places of amusement, entertainment, refreshment and vacant lots.

Details can be found at www. cityofsavage.com.

Weed and Tall Grass Control Grass that is higher than 10 inches, or weeds that have gone to seed, are a violation of city ordinance. If, after written notice, the violation is not corrected, the city may cut the weeds and bill/assess the cost

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against the property.

Parking Parking on city streets is prohibited between 2 and 6 a.m. on any day from November 1 until March 31, except as specified by designated signage or by permit. Tickets will be issued for violations.

Snow Removal, Streets Plowing occurs after 2 inches of continual snow has accumulated.

Collectors and arterial streets are plowed first, then minor arterials. Roadways not integral to traffic movement (cul-de-sacs, dead-end streets and alleys) are plowed last. Roadways are almost always plowed twice, once to clear them, a second time to widen them.

Snow Removal, Sidewalks City crews remove snow from sidewalks and trails along collector streets and major roads. Other sidewalks in the city are the responsibility of the abutting property owner and must be cleared within 24 hours of a snow event of 2” or greater accumulation.

Water Conservation The city of Savage encourages residents to use water wisely to ensure an adequate community supply and lower water bills, which are sent out at the end of each month. Water rates apply according to the amount of water used: Those using less than 12,000 gallons of water a month pay the lowest fees per 1,000 gallons used. The rates increase for those using 12,000 gallons or more, and increase again for those who use 16,000 gallons or more.

No outdoor watering from noon to 5 p.m. Property owners with addresses ending in odd numbers may water only on oddnumbered dates while property owners with addresses ending in even numbers may water only on even numbered dates.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Janet Williams, MAYOR

Matt Johnson, COUNCILMAN

Christine Kelly, COUNCILWOMAN

Gene Abbott, COUNCILMAN

Bob Coughlen, COUNCILMAN

SCOTT COUNTY 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 612-616-1086 bweckmanbrekke@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022 Tom Wolf, District 2 Commissioner and Vice Chair 952-440-6805 twolf@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022 Michael Beard, District 3 Commissioner 952-583-7090 mbeard@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022

Danny Lenz, Deputy County Administrator and CFO 952-496-8100 dlenz@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 Julie Hanson, Property and Customer Service Manager 952-496-8150 jhanson@co.scott.mn.us Daniel Wormer, Scott County Surveyor 952-496-8325 dwormer@co.scott.mn.us

Employee Relations 952-496-8103 Environmental Services 952-496-8177

Lezlie Vermillion, Scott County Administrator 952-496-8100 lvermillion@co.scott.mn.us

Barb Weckman Brekke

Tom Wolf

Dave Beer

Michael Beard

Facilities Management 952-496-8063

Mental Health Center 952-445-8481

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Elections 952-496-8560

Jon Ulrich, District 5 Commissioner and Board Chair 612-716-6724 julrich@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022

Luke Hennen, Scott County Sheriff 952-496-8300 lhennen@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022

www.scottcountymn.gov

Customer Service 952-496-8150

Economic Assistance 952-496-8686

Ron Hocevar, Scott County Attorney 952-496-8240 rhocevar@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022

Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-445-7750

Building Inspections 952-496-8160

Dave Beer, District 4 Commissioner 952-393-5296 dbeer@co.scott.mn.us Term expires December 2022

ELECTED OFFICIALS

SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER

Health and Human Services 952-445-7751

Parks & Trails 952-496-8752 Planning & Zoning 952-496-8653 Public Health 952-496-8555 Veterans Services 952-496-8176

LIBRARIES Savage Branch Library 13090 Alabama Avenue South, Savage 952-707-1770 www.scottlib.org The Savage Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library System, which allows library

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card-holders access to libraries in seven communities, including Belle Plaine, 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.

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

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 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 sevencounty 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.

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

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are available, as are city and township data, regional plans, water resources, and transportation information.

LICENSES & DOCUMENTS Motor Vehicle Plates/Tabs, Boat and Motor Licensing, Title Transfers Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150 Driver’s License Renewals Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150 Driver’s Exams Chaska Exam Station 418 Pine Street Chaska MN, 55318 651-201-7900 Liquor and Tobacco Licenses, Charitable Gambling Permits Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150 Passports, Birth and Death Certificates, Marriage Licenses Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 952-496-8150

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Watershed management organizations and watershed districts in the Twin Cities metropolitan area participate in water planning 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.

FILE PHOTO

Scott County’s Government and Justice Center.

STATE OF MINNESOTA Senate Senator Eric Pratt (R-55) 95 University Avenue West, 3219 Minnesota Senate Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4123 sen.eric.pratt@senate.mn Term expires January 2023 House Representative Erik Mortensen (55A) 331 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-8872 rep.erik.mortensen@house.mn Term expires January 2023 Representative Jessica Hanson (56A) 421 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4212 rep.jessica.hanson@house.mn Term expires January 2023 UNITED STATES U.S. Senate Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) 425 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3244 www.klobuchar.senate.gov Term expires January 2025

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HISTORY

A brief history of Scott County From fur traders to lavish lake resorts, area boasts diverse landscape, economy

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a kot a people have lived along what is now the Minnesota River for more than 10,000 years. They settled here presumably for the same reasons European Americans did later — fertile soil, abundant food, and fresh water. This area was home to the Santee or Eastern band of Dakota. The Minnesota River also provided transportation for the Dakota, and later for fur traders. In what is now Scott County, fur trading posts popped up close to Dakota summer planting villages starting in the early 1800s.

The decline of the fur trade in the mid-1800s led, in part, to the treaties of 1851. These treaties allowed European American communities to spring up in Scott County. Shakopee, Belle Plaine and Jordan were plotted in 1854, New Prague in 1856, Savage in 1857 and New Market in 1858.

For these communities, the Minnesota River provided the most important source of early transportation. Steamboats were also an important part of the economy. The towns along the river depended on shipments of flour and other foodstuffs.

Later, flour milled and crops grown in the county would be shipped out. By the 1870s, river travel was beginning to be phased out, replaced by rail lines that crossed the county.

Roads were already well established by the Dakota along the river. These roads have proven themselves — we still use them today. Those early roads are now parts of highways 13, 169, and 101.

Many people came to Scott County to become farmers, but over time industries sprang up as well. By the end of the 1800s,

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About the Scott County Historical Society

COURTESY OF THE SCHS COLLECTIONS

The launching of the Genesee in Savage, 1943.

Scott County was home to several brickyards. Ice was cut on county waters and sold worldwide. Flour grown and milled in Scott County was shipped out along the railroad. Shakopee Stove Company and Jacob Ries Bottling Works employed workers and sold consumer products around the region. Scott County was also home to large breweries that fueled neighborhood watering holes until they were shut down by Prohibition.

Farmers in Scott County experienced hardship during the Great Depression. The selling price of butter dropped alarmingly during the 1930s, and sales of cheaper margarine increased. Scott County had a prominent dairy industry, and farmers wrote newspaper articles and urged stores to only purchase local butter.

Scott County also played a prominent role in the New Deal.

In 1934, land around Shakopee and Savage was purchased for a series of “transient camps,” providing shelter for unhoused people. Over the next four years, hundreds of men from around the nation would be housed in these camps. In 1938 the tran-

sient camps closed, but some of the land was used for a National Youth Administration camp.

This unique facility gave housing, education, and job training to young men between the ages of 18 and 25.

As World War II loomed, the National Youth Administration Camp shifted its focus to airplane mechanics skills. Savage also played an important part in the conflict. In 1942, the city was selected as the site for a new naval shipyard. In order to handle massive naval vessels, the Minnesota River had to be dredged. The shipyard’s original contract stipulated that just six ships would be built at the site.

By 1945, however, Savage Shipyard employed 3,500 men and women, and workers had built 18 ships and four tugboats. Most of the ships built at the yard were Patapsco-class auxiliary oil and gas carriers.

Scott County is a historic destination for entertainment.

Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s Prior Lake was famed for its lake resorts which ranged from rustic to lavish. For more than 50 years, Mudbaden, in Jordan, offered sulfurous

A short walk from scenic downtown Shakopee, the Scott County Historical Society, 235 South Fuller St., features four rotating exhibitions, a historic house from the turn of the century, and an extensive research library that documents the history and genealogy of generations of Scott County residents.

Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for students and seniors and free for children 5 and under. To contact the society, call 952445-0378 or email info@ scottcountyhistory.org.

For more information, including hours of operation, visit scottcountyhistory.org.

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Today Scott County continues to be an agricultural and business hub, and is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota. Many of the oak forests that used to cover the county were cut down to fuel industry and farming, but you can still get a taste of Scott County’s natural environment at many parks and on regional trails. Scott County is also still an entertainment destination.

Among many opportunities for family fun, you can visit ValleyFair amusement park, Canterbury race track, the Minnesota Renaissance Fair, Hocokata Ti Museum, and (of course) the Scott County Historical Society.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS SERVICES Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau 1801 County Road 101 Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 445-1660 www.visitshakopee.org

DENTAL Babcock & Morgan Family Dental 16670 Franklin Tr. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 (952) 447-4611 www.mypriorlakedentist.com

Bluff Creek Dental

600 Market St #130 Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952) 937-5200 www.bluffcreekdental.com

Michael King Orthodontics 2687 W 78th St Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952) 470-2627 www.michaelkingortho.com

DINING Turtles Bar & Grill

132 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 445-9668 www.turtlesbarandgrill.com

GOVERNMENT City of Shakopee

485 Gorman St Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 233-9300 www.shakopeemn.gov

HEALTH Complete Family Eyecare, Dr. Steve Reinders

14120 Commerce Ave NE #100 Prior Lake, MN, 55372 952-562-8116 CompleteEyeCareMN.com

Lakeview Clinic

110105 Pioneer Trail Chaska, MN 55318 (952) 556-0120 lakeviewclinic.com

Ridgeview Medical Center 500 S. Maple St. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-2191 www.ridgeviewmedical.org

St. Francis Regional Medical Center 1455 St. Francis Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-428-3000 www.stfrancis-shakopee.com

HOME SERVICES Shakopee Public Utilities 255 Sarazin St. Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 445-1988 www.shakopeeutilities.com

MEDIA Southwest News Media 12931 Eagle Creek Parkway Savage, MN 55378 (952) 445-3333 www.swnewsmedia.com

RETAIL Anchor Iron Company 12358 Boone Ave. Savage, MN; 55378 952-445-3030 www.anchoriron.com

Thoroughbred Carpet & Floors 8745 W. Highway 101 Savage, MN; 55378 952-445-9140 www.thoroughbredcarpets.com

SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Shakopee Public Schools

917 Dakota St. Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 496-5000 www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/PELC

St. John the Baptist Catholic School & Preschool 12508 Lynn Avenue Savage, MN; 55378 952-890-6604 www.stjohns-savage.org

St. Michael Catholic School 16280 Duluth Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN, 55372 952-447-2124 www.saintmpl.org

SENIOR LIVING Benedictine Living Community 1705 Windemere Way Shakopee, MN 55379 952-373-0728 www.blcshakopee.org

TRAVEL Custom World Travel

PO Box 163 Shakopee MN 55379 952-212-8317 www.customworldtravel.net

WORSHIP Friendship Church

17741 Fairlawn Avenue Prior Lake, MN, 55372 952-447-8282 www.friendshipmn.org

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church West 125th Street; Savage, MN; 55378 952-890-9465 www.stjohns-savage.org

St. Michael Catholic Church 16311 Duluth Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN, 55372 952-447-2491 www.stmichael-pl.org

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