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City Council OKs Panera Bread plans Project will build new restaurant at Bakers Square site by Patty Dexter

Health care, environment, shutdowns were topics at Burnsville High School

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The Panera Bread restaurant in Apple Valley will get a new home. The Apple Valley City Council approved on Jan. 24 a project to raze the Apple Valley Bakers Square Restaurant & Pies building and construct a new building to house Panera Bread on the site. “We’re excited about Panera staying in the city and expanding. We have great hopes that Bakers Square exercises their options to look someplace in our city to still be here,” Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland said. Bakers Square representatives could not be reached for comment. Panera Bread is presently located in the Southport Centre, 15052 Gleason Path in Apple Valley. The project calls for demolishing the existing 5,738-square-foot Bakers Square restaurant at 15200 Cedar Ave. and constructing a new 4,820-square-foot building with drivethru window service on the 1.28 acre site. City Planner Thomas Lovelace said Panera had been looking for an alternative site to move to because it believes the drive-thru is a valuable asset to continue its operations. He added that it’s the city’s understanding that Brixmor Southport Centre LLC, the property owner, reached out to Bakers Square for negotiating an extension of its lease on the prop-

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A community member walks toward the entrance of the Apple Valley Bakers Square Restaurant & Pies on Jan. 29. The Apple Valley City Council approved a project that will raze the Bakers Square building and construct a new Panera Bread restaurant on the site. erty. Community development staff also tried to get in touch with Bakers Square representatives to discuss the project and see if there are other opportunities in Apple Valley for the restaurant. Panera’s lease at the current location expires in October 2020. The company had been looking for potential properties to upgrade its facility, and was in conversations with Brixmor and other brokers to find a location in Apple Valley that would accommodate its growth model, said Brent Massey of CEI Engineering, the civil engineering firm for Panera. Massey agreed with

Lovelace that Brixmor did have discussions with Bakers Square about its lease. He said Panera’s project is not a “hostile takeover” but an opportunity for a property owner to better its lease. “Bakers Square is not necessarily a direct competitor with Panera. It’s not an issue of trying to run out the competition. I think we would all love to see Bakers Square find another spot in Apple Valley,” he said. “In this particular case, as Tom (Lovelace) mentioned, the drive-thru is important to Panera.” The drive-thru is about 25 percent of Panera’s projected business model for the new

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location. Panera also expects to add about 15 to 20 employees at the new site, Massey said. Panera and Brixmor were requesting approval of a planned development ordinance, conditional use permit and site plan and building permit authorization to allow for the construction of the restaurant with drive-thru window, according to a Jan. 24 city report. The council approved all of those requests. Before the vote, a resident who previously addressed the Apple Valley Planning Commission about the project told the City Council that he and other community members didn’t want

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to lose Bakers Square. He said the restaurant has a Cheers-like atmosphere. “One of the things we see there is the diversity of people,” he said. H a m a n n - Ro l a n d said the city would like to help Bakers Square find another place in Apple Valley. “If they’re interested, we’re interested,” she said. According to the city, the redevelopment of the Bakers Square site will add 23 new parking spaces, a 12foot wide drive lane, trash enclosure and an infiltration basin on the west side of the property. There will be a 26See Panera, 13A

Twenty-three days after being sworn in as the 2nd District U.S. representative, Angie Craig, a Democrat from Eagan, held a town hall at Burnsville High School where an estimated 300 people gathered in the school’s commons. Craig, who said she plans to hold monthly such gatherings in the district, fielded questions for more than the planned hourlong Q-and-A on topics such as health care, the environment and the 35-day partial government shutdown that ended one day before the town hall. Such open invitation gatherings have been a rarity in the 2nd District as former Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline held only a few of them over 14 years, and former U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R-Woodbury, held three hourlong town halls in one day when admission was limited to those who applied for free tickets. The crowd was mostly supportive of Craig as she was met with strong applause, received thanks and congratulations from several speakers, most of the questions leaned Democratic and the loudest applauses were for those expressing more liberal views. Craig expressed in her opening remarks that this would be the first of what she hoped would be many civil exchanges of views. The event, which needed to have extra chairs set up, held to that ideal. About a dozen or so speakers lined up at each microphone at the start of the event. The questions kept coming after the hour was up and Craig took a few more after noon. “There’s a pent up demand,” Craig said of the number of speakers who were given one minute to talk and Craig had two minutes to respond. She said it’s her job as a representative to listen to the views of all of those in her district. Health care provided the widest range of questions as one speaker voiced support for Medicare for All and another favored getting government out of the health care business and turning it over See Town Hall, 9A

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New police officers sworn in, promotions announced The Apple Valley Police Department swore in two new officers and introduced promotions of two other employees on Jan. 24. Family and friends filled the City Council chambers to celebrate the accomplishments of the four officers as they were introduced. Greg Dahlstrom was promoted to captain. Police Chief Jon Rechtzigel said Dahlstrom grew up in St. Paul and earned a criminal justice degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire after high school. He worked for different agencies in Wisconsin before coming to Apple Valley in 2005. He completed a master’s degree in police leadership at the University of St. Thomas in 2008 and graduated from Northwestern University’s school staff and command in 2018. Josh Gerving was promoted to sergeant. Born and raised in Detroit Lakes, he moved to the Twin Cities in 2005 and began pursuing a law enforcement career in 2012. His first law enforcement work experience was as an Apple Valley community service officer. He earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Metro State University in 2013 and was hired as a patrol officer that same year. He’s also served in the National Guard and has been involved with the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee, Rechtzigel said. Jordan Mack and Dylan Ordorff were the new officers who were sworn in during the Jan. 24 meeting. Mack grew up in Apple Valley and is a graduate Photo submitted of Apple Valley High School. During high school he was part of the local Police Explorer Post and Apple Valley Police Department Officers Dylan Ordorff and Jordan Mack are sworn in by City Clerk Pam earned a bachelor’s in law enforcement from Wino- Gackstetter on Jan. 24. na State University. Prior to joining the Apple Valley Police Department, he worked as a park ranger for the Dakota County Sheriff ’s Office, Rechtzigel said. Ordorff grew up in Lakeville, graduating from Lakeville South High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from Winona State University. He completed an internship with the Apple Valley Police Department while he was in college. After college, he worked for the Owatonna Police Department for two years before coming back to Apple Valley, Rechtzigel said. – Patty Dexter

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Apple Valley Police Chief Jon Rechtzigel talks about Apple Valley Police Chief Jon Rechtzigel introduces Sgt. Capt. Greg Dahlstrom’s background on Jan. 24. Josh Gerving, who was recently promoted to his current Dahlstrom was recently promoted to his current rank. rank. The promotion was announced during the Jan. 24 Apple Valley City Council meeting.

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South of the River Resource and Education Fair set Feb. 23 The fourth annual South of the River Resource and Education Fair will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. More than 30 local resources will have information on physical, intellectual and learning disabilities, mental health issues, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The fair is open to parents, caregivers and individuals of all ages seeking disability resources. Children are welcome. Dakota County Social Services staff will be

available to answer questions. Spanish and Somali interpreters will be available. There will be transit training by Dakota County and Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. Dakota County Library will lead sensory-friendly storytimes. There will be door prizes, 4-H activities and free wellness screenings. The event is sponsored by the Dakota County Community Transition Interagency Committee, Dakota County Interagency Early Intervention Committee and the Dakota County Healthy Communities Collaborative.

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Police department honors community members The Apple Valley Police Department honored three community members Jan. 24 for their responses to medical and theft incidents. Richard Staupe was honored for assisting in a medical incident and was presented with a certificate of recognition. The department said a customer at Pizza Ranch began choking on a piece of food Dec. 7 and was unable to breathe. “Mr. Staupe acted quickly, performing the Heimlich maneuver numerous times before the obstruction became dislodged. The choking male began breathing on his own once again. A short time later, paramedics arrived on scene and completed an evaluation of the patient. It was ultimately determined the male was uninjured,” the department said in a Jan. 24 city report.

“Mr. Staupe’s willingness to take immediate steps to help your fellow citizen ensured a positive outcome to a potentially horrific incident. For his quick actions in rendering aid to another, we recognize him with this certificate.” Letters of appreciation were given to Elizabeth and Donna Choronzy for assisting the police department during a theft incident. Apple Valley officers were dispatched to a theft call at Walmart on Sept. 28, 2018. They were told two suspected thieves had fled the business, running across the parking lot. Elizabeth and Donna Choronzy noticed a suspicious man run into a small fenced area behind a nearby restaurant while police were checking the area for the suspects. They made contact with an officer in the area and told

them what they had seen, the department said. “A short time later, the suspect was located, hiding in the fenced area just as the two citizens had described. Additional investigation into the theft was completed and the suspect was subsequently charged with a misdemeanor level theft offense,” the city report said. “It is highly likely the responding officers would not have located the second suspect involved in this theft without their assistance. The information they provided directly impacted the Apple Valley Police Department’s success in locating and prosecuting a suspected offender in our community. For that, we thank them and present them with a letter of apprePhotos submitted ciation.” – Patty Dexter ABOVE: Apple Valley Police Capt. Nick Francis shakes hands with Richard Stapue on Jan. 24 after talking about about how Staupe assisted in a medical situation in December. BOTTOM LEFT: Apple Valley Police Capt. Nick Francis describes during the Jan. 24 Apple Valley City Council meeting how Donna and Elizabeth Choronzy provided information that helped police locate a theft suspect.

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Opinion Legislators must correct trust fund raid Now that Gov. Tim Walz and the 2019 Legislature have begun work, we believe their agenda must include correcting a serious breach of constitutional authority that includes an ill-conceived financial scheme. This 2018 legislation thwarts the will of Minnesota voters and compounds the costs of certain capital improvements over the next two decades. Our constitution directs 40 percent of state lottery net proceeds to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. That fund may only be spent as authorized by the Legislature for “protection, conservation, preservation and enhancement of the state’s … natural resources.” Minnesota law provides, “The trust fund may not be used as a substitute for traditional sources of funding environmental and natural resources activities.” By law, the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources must review proposals and make recommendations to the Legislature for expenditures from the trust. This process worked well since 1988, when the trust fund and lottery were approved by voters as amendments to the state constitution – until the 2018 session, that is. The final bill enacted during the con-

ECM Editorial tentious 2018 session was the biennial capital investment bill, commonly called the bonding bill. It also included appropriations from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund that had been recommended after LCCMR review. A surprise was revealed late in the afternoon of the last day when a committee unveiled a $98 million raid on the Trust Fund. There was no opportunity for public testimony. It was just tucked into this voluminous bill. Given the crunch of business that last day, quite likely most legislators had no idea this provision even existed. Foolishly, the irresponsible legislators concocted a scheme using “appropriation” bonds to be paid from the Trust Fund over the next 20 years, rather than using standard general obligation bonds. Apparently, this was an attempt to appear to be spending less by not counting these bond authorizations against selfimposed limits. But, because bondholders have less security, the market requires higher interest rates, and consequently

greater debt service costs. Minnesota Management and Budget has estimated the “appropriation” bonds to incur $66 million in interest. This compares to $31 million estimated interest for traditional general obligation bonds. The $98 million funds many municipal sewer and water projects, which the governor recommended be included among the authorized state general obligation bonds. For decades, the state has authorized similar projects among those traditional bonds in the biennial bonding bill. For unknown reasons, Gov. Mark Dayton signed this bill into law without a line-item veto of the $98 million Trust Fund raid. Dayton did, however, send a strongly worded message to legislators upon returning the signed bill, saying they “shamefully subverted” the prescribed LCCMR process. Dayton continued, “Even worse, legislators invaded the Trust Fund to pay for another $98 million of projects through issuing Appropriation Bonds. I strongly urge future legislatures to immediately correct this travesty and restore the integrity of this 30-year-old fund for future generations.” Over three decades, with the overwhelming passage of three separate con-

stitutional amendments relating to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Minnesotans have made clear their support. Legislators need to heed that message. A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of this Trust Fund raid has been filed, and with this cloud of uncertainty the “appropriation” bonds authorized last May have not been issued. Moreover, they likely will not be issued for months or maybe years, if ever. This is unfortunate for those needing funds for the affected projects. We wholeheartedly agree with Dayton’s statement urging quick legislative action to fix the problem and not wait for resolution of the litigation. The simplest, quickest solution is to authorize $98 million of general obligation bonds to replace those authorized by the Trust Fund raid. Furthermore, we implore legislators to cease these smoke and mirrors tactics that create suspicion and mistrust with the citizenry. This is an opinion of the Adams Publishing-ECM Editorial Board. Reactions welcome. Send to: editorial.board@ecm-inc. com.

Letters Listen to the people To the editor: Funding for the border wall and illegal immigration are hot button issues. As the great-granddaughter of first generation German-Americans, I compare my family stories with those of people I see every day. They work hard. They are beyond eager to learn. They wish to maintain their native language in their homes so their children will stay

connected to their heritage. The sole difference is skin color. Building a wall is nothing more than a response to the unmitigated fear of living in a country that is not mostly white. I genuinely feel sorry for those who assert the need to protect us from crime, drugs and this supposedly imminent moral decline so succinctly explained through statistics. People are not numbers. People have voices; talk to them. They have stories; listen to

them. Let us not assume the worst, but instead, reach out to people. Building a wall is not in line with American values as they have been taught to me, nor is it in line with social justice in my community or my country. CHRISTINE BROMLEY Lakeville

Democrats will lose the war To the editor: I would like to thank

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Jon Rukavina for his letter published in the Jan 25 edition, “Border security needed.” He hit the nail on the head as I see it. Now as I write this, President Donald Trump has agreed to open up the government without his wall but agreeing to further discussions. I guess the Democrats won the battle but

will probably lose the war over their pettiness. Anyone with a brain it seems knows the border is a sieve and a wall appears to be the right choice however you wish to define it. Now that the Dems won their way politically Trump has them right were he wants them because hell or high water Trump will get what

he wants and the Democrats have no shot left. The smart thing for the Dems was to give him his wall with concessions such as immigration reform that they could want. Have we sent idiots to Washington? JACK HERRICK Burnsville

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Opinion Gas tax issue illustrates rural, urban divide by Isaac Orr SPECIAL TO SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

The Star Tribune recently ran an opinion piece by James Lefestey, who advocated for an increase in the gas tax to finance infrastructure improvements and to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but cautioned lawmakers to keep rural Minnesotans in mind when crafting this policy. While it is admirable that the author wants to be sensitive to the needs of rural Minnesotans, the editorial further illustrates how people living in the metro area have scant idea how the policies they advocate harm those living outside of it. I grew up on a small dairy farm in rural Wisconsin, helping my family raise 140 head of cattle while farming 500 acres, and many of the challenges we faced are the same challenges families currently face throughout rural Minnesota. I hope my life experiences can help me communicate the rural perspective to a broader audience. First, it is important to realize that reducing carbon dioxide emissions from

Guest Columnist Isaac Orr the agricultural sector will be a much larger undertaking than promoting wind and solar, having an electric farm exhibit at the State Fair, or subsidizing electric farm equipment. The largest obstacle to reducing carbon dioxide emissions is that it simply isn’t possible to run a farm on just wind or solar. Electric fences only work when they’re electrified, but wind and solar only produce electricity when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining. Farms require electricity every hour of the day. In Minnesota, this electricity is provided by coal, natural gas, and nuclear power plants because they generate electricity regardless of weather conditions. I’ve chased enough fleeing cows back

into the pasture at 2 a.m. in the middle of January to know that few farmers will forego a steadily electrified fence so people living in the metro can feel warm fuzzy feelings about reducing their carbon dioxide emissions. Electric tractors are also problematic. The John Deere electric tractor discussed by the author costs $634,000 and can only run for up to four hours before it must be recharged for three. In contrast, a nearly new Case IH Magnum tractor retails for $264,000, and these tractors can run for up to eight hours before they must take about 15 minutes to refuel. Even if cost were not an issue, the four-hour battery life would be. It is not unusual for farmers to spend 12 to 16 hours per day behind the wheel during planting season to prepare the fields, plant the crops, apply fertilizer etc. There simply isn’t enough time to wait for three hours for recharging during this time of year, especially if we have a late, or exceptionally wet, spring. Electric conversion kits for trucks are also unrealistic because converted trucks

have a range of about 87 miles, without factoring in diminished range for hauling livestock or grain to market. My dad frequently hauled cattle 376 miles, round trip, to a sale barn in Bloomington, Wisconsin, which routinely pays the best prices for beef cattle. An electric truck simply won’t get this job done, and a 25 cent per gallon gas tax assessed on a truck that gets 11 to 14 miles per gallon while towing six 1,500 pound steers feels like piling on when the United States Department of Agriculture projects net farm income will be down 12 percent this year. I appreciate the author’s intent, but this article still feels like the author is talking at, rather than listening to, how the policies being advocated by the author will make it more difficult for small farmers to keep food on our tables and make a living off the land. Isaac Orr is a policy fellow at Center of the American Experiment. He is at isaac. orr@americanexperiment.org. Columns reflect the opinion of the author.

2040 local comprehensive plans — planning for the future by Don Heinzman SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A major planning process is underway that could affect the community where you live in the seven-county metropolitan area. By law, 168 communities, townships and counties have to submit comprehensive plans for growth and development to the Metropolitan Council based on 2040 needs, population and employment projections. So far, the Met Council has checked and approved the comp plans for six governmental units. Lisa Barajas, the Met Council’s community development director, figures it could take up to two years before all the plans are reviewed, with most of the reviews occurring this year. The Met Council uses its overall comprehensive plan, called “Thrive MSP 2040,” to evaluate the individual plans. The idea, said one council spokesperson, is to synchronize population growth with the “super systems,” particularly sanitary sewer capacity, transportation, regional parks and affordable housing. The local and regional planning partnership helps to ensure the region has infrastructure capacity in place where it’s needed and that services are provided in a manner that is efficient and cost effective. The Thrive plan has some eye-opening projections for the next decades. The region is projected to grow by 884,000 residents, a gain of 29 percent over 2010. Two-thirds will come from natural growth and one-third from inmigration. By 2040, 40 percent of residents will be people of color compared to 24 percent in 2010. The region will age rapidly. More than 1 in 5 will be ages 65 and older by 2040, compared to 1 in 9 in 2010. Between 2010 and 2040, the region is

Staff Columnist Don Heinzman expected to add 495,000 new jobs to the 1.5 million jobs in 2010. The total value added by all industry sectors will rise to $400 billion. There are challenges on the horizon. There will be a growing need to preserve and maintain aging infrastructure with limited resources. Crumbling roads and bridges will require higher investment to maintain the highway system. Unless you pay attention, you could be unaware that your community, mainly the planning commission, developed a local 2040 plan, and recommended it to your city government, which is supposed to hold a hearing and vote its approval. That plan then is checked for technicalities, and in some cases, sent back with recommendations to address those technicalities. Finally, your community’s plan will go to the Met Council’s Community Development Committee, composed of Met Council members, which makes a recommendation to the full council. Barajas said she’s noticed communities are developing plans to have more affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents. Already 12 communities have said they adopted local inclusionary housing ordinances to develop more affordable housing. Some require up to 20 percent of new multifamily housing to be affordable, while others require developers to pay a certain fee if they choose not to build affordable homes. Barajas said the solutions are up to the individual communities, although

the Met Council is encouraging com- transportation other than the automomunities, when appropriate, to include bile. She also has noticed the mention of multi-modal transportation options in planning for driverless cars in some of See Plans, 8A their plans. In other words, means of

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Planning commission recommends approval of Portillo’s Project to go before City Council by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A Midwest restaurant chain serving Chicago-style food may be coming to Apple Valley if the project gets City Council approval. The Apple Valley Planning Commission recommended on Jan. 16 approval of a proposed project to construct an 8,300-square-foot Portillo’s restaurant with a drive-thru at the Time Square shopping center, on the northwest corner of Cedar Avenue and County Road 42. The project will now go to the City Council for its consideration at a later date.

The project calls for demolishing nearly 14,500 square feet of the eastern side of the southern Time Square building and retaining 9,700 square feet of the west side of the building. The Portillo’s would be constructed on the east side of the south building. There are also plans to update the facade on the Time Square north building, the city said in a Jan. 16 report. Portillo’s is an Illinois-based chain offering Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, salads and chocolate cake. Dick Portillo opened the first restaurant in 1963, then called The Dog House. He later changed the

name to Portillo’s. The chain has grown to have over 50 locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to its website. Minnesota has three locations in Maple Grove, Roseville and Woodbury. Interstate Development Corp., on behalf of Time Square Shopping Center II LLC, the property is requesting approval of a final plan, site plan and building permit authorization, and a conditional use permit to the restaurant, the city report said. Alex Sharpe, city planner and economic development specialist, noted that the city has received

public comments about concerns related to additional traffic in the Cedar Avenue and County Road 42 corridor. The expected traffic in the area is 2,500 daily trips but 50 percent of those are existing in the system, so 1,250 trips will be new users. No more than 300 trips to any roadway are anticipated and no roads are expected to have more than a 1.5 percent increase in traffic. A sidewalk connecting to the Cedar Avenue Trail would be added for pedestrians, Sharpe said. “The site is proposing to retain access from Glenda Drive, and Granada Avenue. The new lot configuration will allow all of

the lots to have public road access, but a cross access agreement or easement will be required that allows access for all parcels in the event of a land sale in the future,” the city report states. “A sidewalk connection to Cedar Avenue was added to the site plan allowing the site to connect with the trail. However, a condition has been added shifting this sidewalk at least two feet to the south to provide a pedestrian clear zone between the back of curb and the sidewalk. This creates a more desirable and safer pedestrian experience.” Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc.com.

New townhouse development proposed for Apple Valley Project would construct 101 townhomes by Patty Dexter SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

A new townhouse development known as “The Shores” is being considered for Apple Valley. The Apple Valley Planning Commission voted on Jan. 16 to recommend approval of the project. The project will go before the City Council at a later date. The plans call for constructing 101 townhomes on just over 9 acres of a 78-acre parcel bordered by Pilot Knob Road to the east, 157th Street West on the south side, a future Johnny Cake Ridge Road

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could result in potential conflicts. “This will need to be addressed through the zoning code regulations that establish setbacks between residential property and mining operations, operating hours, and screening,” the report said. The report says that Pulte Homes has indicated that the townhomes would range in price from $299,000 to $330,000. “This going to be a very nice neighborhood with modern townhomes, that have a really versatile floor plan that people have a lot of options to choose from,” said Paul Heuer of

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northwest corner. This street will be aligned with Evendale Avenue to the south and will provide a full compliment of turning movements in and out of the development. The Johnny Cake Ridge Road intersection will be a right in/right out intersection only. This street will also extend to the north and will terminate at the property line,” the report said. “It is expected that this street will extend in the future into the property north of the site. A temporary ‘hammerhead’ turnaround will be constructed until such time that it is extended to the north.” City code requires that each townhouse unit has a minimum of one and a half parking spaces and two garage spaces. Each townhome unit would have a minimum two-car garage and driveway that should be allow two vehicles to be parked on it. There would be 51 guest parking spaces, the city said. The plans call for including an internal network of sidewalks that connect to pathways and sidewalks adjacent to future Johnny Cake Ridge Road and 157th Street West. A 12-foot wide trail along the east edge of the property that would connect to the existing trail on 157th Street West is proposed, according to the city. Patty Dexter can be reached at patty.dexter@ecm-inc. com.

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Religion Valentine Cabaret at Spirit of Life Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church in Apple Valley will hold its annual Valentine Cabaret Saturday, Feb. 9. Once again there will be a silent auction, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. A full dinner will be served at 6 p.m. by members of the church’s Youth Group. The event is a fundraiser for the Youth Group’s mission trip. A variety show following the dinner will be provided by adult and youth members of the church. A live local band will also play throughout the evening. Child care will be provided after the meal for children age 5 and under. The dinner will include lemon chicken piccata over pasta, salad, bread

and assorted desserts. A vegetarian meal may be requested by calling the church office in advance. The 2019 mission trip will again take the youth of the church and their sponsors to Mountain Top, Tennessee. Eighteen Youth Group members have signed up, as well as seven adults. Along with groups from other churches across the country, the participants will conduct a day camp and do work projects on houses in that poverty-stricken area of Appalachia. The cost per person for the trip will be $395, which does not include the rental of two 12seat vans. Tickets for the cabaret are $20 for adults and $15 for children age 12 and younger. Tickets may be reserved by calling the

Spirit of Life church office at 952-423-2212. To ensure a place at the table, call by Thursday, Feb. 7, to reserve tickets. A limited number of tickets also will be available at the door. The church is located at 14401 Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley.

Luther College Nordic Choir to perform The Luther College Nordic Choir will perform Feb. 9-10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Performances will take place at the 5 p.m. worship service Saturday, Feb. 9, along with the 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. worship services Sunday, Feb. 10. The choir

Seniors Seminars offered at The Fountains at Hosanna The Fountains at Hosanna will host two seminars in February aimed at helping older adults and their families. Advanced Care Planning, 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5. This seminar is presented by an expert on health care directives and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST). Attendees will find out the difference between the two documents and how they can name someone to speak for them if they are unable to do so. Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12. Learn the facts about Alzheimer’s and dementia. This program provides information on detection, causes, and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and more. Call 952-435-7199 to RSVP and for more information.

Apple Valley seniors The Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, is home to the following activities, which are organized and run by the Apple Valley Seniors and Apple Valley Parks and Recreation. The facility is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 952-953-2345 or go to www. cityofapplevalley.org. Monday, Feb. 4 – Int. Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m.; Blood Pressure Checks, 9:30

also will perform a 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday. The program includes “Praise the Name of the Lord” by Sergei Rachmaninoff, “Pater Noster” by Jacob Handl, Psalm 50 by F. Melius Christiansen, as well as hymn arrangements, spirituals and the traditional Nordic Choir closing piece, “O Lord God” by Pavel Chesnokov. Performances during worship services are free; tickets for the Feb. 9 con-

Apple Valley. Speaker Lisa Fred will share “A Sanctuary in Suffering” on how the accidental death of her husband thrust her into the harsh reality of suffering but prompted unlimited opportunities for growth. She also will play her flute. Luncheon cost is $20. Reservations/cancellations by Saturday, Feb. 9, to Jan at 651-434-5795 or tjmorse2@comcast.net. Sponsored by Stonecroft.

cert are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available online at tickets.luther.edu and at the door.

Women’s luncheon set Feb. 14 The Minnesota Valley Christian Women’s Connection will hold its Valentine luncheon 12-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Valleywood Golf Course, 4851 McAndrews Road,

ACADEMY a.m.; New Member Orientation, 10 a.m.; General Meeting, 10 a.m.; SR Meeting, 11 a.m.; Membership Committee, 11:15 a.m.; Pool, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Happy Stitchers, 1 p.m.; Spite & Malice, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 – Quilting Bees, 9 a.m.; Tuesday Painters, 9:30 a.m.; Pool and Cribbage, noon; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Hand & Foot Cards, 1 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 – Donated Bread, 9 a.m.; Yoga – Intermediate, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Velvet Tones, 10 a.m.; Yoga – Beginner, 11 a.m.; Pool, noon; First Edition Book Club, 1 p.m.; Gather Around Music, 1 p.m.; Mahjong, 1 p.m.; Dominoes, 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 – Beg. Line Dancing, 9:15 a.m.; Computer 101, 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi – Advanced, 9:30 a.m.; Tap, 10 a.m.; Int. Line Dancing, 10 a.m.; Tai Chi – Beginner, 10:30 a.m.; Pool, noon; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Table Tennis, 1 p.m.; 500, 1 p.m.; Recreated Cards, 1 p.m.; Color & Chat, 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 – Defensive Driving, 9 a.m.; Morning Stretch, 10 a.m.; Women’s Pool, 11 a.m.; Genealogy Group, 1 p.m.

AV Seniors host ‘Sock Hop’luncheon The Apple Valley Seniors will host a “Sock Hop” luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the senior center. Malt Shop Melodies will

put participants in a party mood with upbeat 1950s music selections. Wear 1950s garb and come prepared to dance. House of Coates will serve meatloaf and potatoes au gratin. For dessert will be root beer floats. Cost is $15. Register by Feb. 14 at the Apple Valley Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, or call 952-953-2345.

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Eagan seniors The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department offers programs for seniors in the Lone Oak Room at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. Call 651-675-5500 for more information. Monday, Feb. 4 – Zumba Gold (Oasis), 9 a.m.; Mahjong, 9 a.m.; Zumba Gold Toning (Oasis), 10 a.m.; Fit for Life (Oasis), 11 a.m.; Netflix, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 – Quilting, 9:30 a.m.; Euchre/500, 12:45 p.m.; Book Club No. 1, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 – Coffee, Games and Conversation, 9 a.m.; Cribbage, 9 a.m.; Chair Zumba Gold (Boardroom), 11:30 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 – Dominoes, 9 a.m.; Bridge, 12:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 – Tabata Gold (Oasis), 9:15 a.m.; Fitness for the Brain, 9:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold (Oasis), 10:15 a.m.; S/B/Y (Oasis), 11:10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.

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Shutdown Craig said the true heroes of the partial government shutdown were those workers who continued to show up without receiving two paychecks. Her office estimated that 6,000 Minnesota federal workers were affected by the shutdown. She said during the town hall that she would be supporting legislation called the Shutdown to End All Shutdowns Act. Craig said the bill would create strong incentives to prevent another shutdown by withholding the pay of federal lawmakers and certain executive branch officials while forcing them to remain in Washington until a deal is reached. The bill also provides that the government will continue running, even if appropriations legislation is not enacted. One speaker said her spouse is a federal law enforcement agent, and they had to take out a forbearance on their mortgage during the shutdown. Craig said if the bill were enacted, federal workers would still be paid during a shutdown. She said both parties have been guilty of shutdown politics. Craig said the 85 new

first-term lawmakers want to make sure this is the last shutdown over a policy issue. “You have my personal commitment that I won’t forget what happened,” she said. She said she spoke with Transportation Safety Administration and Federal Aviation Administration employees who live in the 2nd District, and they said issues they were dealing with because of the shutdown prevented them from doing their best. “Ironically, the fight over border security left us less safe,” Craig said. The debate over President Donald Trump’s request for $5.7 billion to construct about 200 miles of a barrier on the U.S. border with Mexico is about more than that single issue, according to Craig. One speaker who said he emigrated from India to the U.S. 12 years ago, asked what kinds of protections he would get as he is still fearful of losing his Green Card status. She said his story is an example of why the U.S. needs comprehensive immigration reform, in addition to providing resources to protect its borders. Craig said she supports the path to citizenship for undocumented people living in the U.S. as outlined in a 2013 bill that had support of the Senate. She said she also supports the increased use of technology on the border, but there may also be places where a wall is needed. “The dialogue we have been having has been constructive,” Craig said. She said the conversation also needs to be about people who are overstaying their visas and the backlog of an estimated 3,000 cases in immigration court.

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Reactions Many speakers during the event thanked Craig for having the town hall. Burnsville High School students served as timekeepers during the event, while government teacher Colleen Coleman was the moderator. Coleman and the students said it was exciting to see the information they had been learning in class come to life. The students said they were impressed by the depth of the questions and the responses from Craig. The event started at 11 a.m. with a vocal performance by Burnsville High School students who were part of the school’s “Hamilton” musical learning program made possible by a grant from the Gilder Lehrman Institute. They performed a song illustrating details about the Revolutionary War era’s 1773 Boston Tea Party. Attending the event were local officials, such as state Sen. Jim Carlson, DFL-Eagan; state Rep. Hunter Cantrell, DFL-Savage; Burnsville City Council Member Dan Gustafson and Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board Member Craig Angrimson. Gustafson and Angrimson said they were pleased to hear their U.S. representative address questions and concerns from local residents. Angrimson said while there were no questions about education funding, District 196 officials and residents plan a trip to Washington, D.C., soon to talk to legislators about their concerns. A video of the town hall is at SunThisweek.com.

Craig fielded more than one question related to the environment. In response to questions about her support for the New Green Deal or investments in renewable energy, Craig said she is advocating for a revenue neutral Carbon Fee and Dividend proposal that would charge businesses that exceed pollution standards and return the dividend to households. She said looking at climate change through the lens of economic growth and economic costs of not acting is persuasive enough to know that the U.S. can lead in job creating and inventing renewable technology. Tad Johnson can be reached As for the New Green at tad.johnson@ecm-inc. Deal, a program in the com.

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Education District 196 high schools qualify 167 students for state business competitions District 196 high schools qualified 167 students to compete at state business conferences that will be held in March. The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) qualifying event was Jan. 11 in St. Paul and 110 students from Apple Valley, Eastview and Rosemount high schools qualified for the state conference, which will be held March 3-5 in Minneapolis. The Business Professionals of America (BPA) qualifying competition was Jan. 10 in White Bear Lake and 57 students from Eagan and Eastview high schools qualified for the

state conference, which will be held March 7-9 in Minneapolis. DECA is an international association of high school and college students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service. The organization helps prepare students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, management and other business areas through a variety of activities and competitions. The 13 DECA state qualifiers from Apple Valley High are Brandon Bard, Talia Bergerson, Michael Christiansen, Ariana Driscoll-Cherland, Elliot Ewald, Nik Hochsprung, Brooke Kierzek, Greta Kos, Grace Lankas, Makena Nelson, Jenna Nyblom, Josie Ny-

blom and Logan Wehner. The 17 DECA state qualifiers from Eastview High are Akul Athmaram, Charlie Chasse, Gabrielle Granger, Ronit Gupta, Pavan Guttipatti, Brendan King, Noah Landwer, Jack Landwer, Amaan Nizamuddin, Mark Norton, Peace Olowokere, Julian Running, Ainsley Schwerr, Brooke Tonnessen, Roscoe Torbenson, Alec Young and Brian Zurich. The 80 DECA state qualifiers from Rosemount High are Olivia Alberts, Joshua Alex, Devin Anderson, Maisy Armstrong, Amelia Atkinson, Tony Azzazi, Zahra Azzazi, Niklas Barrett, Jaden Berger, Aashish Bharath, Kaelyn Bresnahan, Nathan Bright, Mohamad Chouman, Sydney Cochran, Molly Daly, Ammar Dameh, Emma Dewitt, Adam DeGrote, Grace DeGrote, Emma Dekruif, Claire Dupuis, Katelyn Dwyer, Lauren Ebeling, Sydney Essler, Joseph Fischbach, Ben Fjeld, Olivia Gernandt, Alexander Gilley, Josie Greener, Jack Griffith, Sofia Hammel, Lucas Hanley, Emma Haroldson, Keegan Henning, Izzy Hinz, Preethi Hosamane, Annika Janssen, Amber Johnson, Jenna Johnson, Blake Kroth, Emma Linnett, Grace Linnett, Cate Luna, Bennett Magnuson, Josie McCann, Savannah McDevitt, Nicole McFee, Liam Newell, JT Oliver, Gabby Opdyke, Addison Parker, Lilly Parla, Emily Pavelka, Nina Pham, Lauren Preiner, Sophia Priest, Felix Prose, Faiza Rafle, Luke Rexing, Nyah Rudd, Katelynn Scholl, Alan Shanks, Akash Shiri, Rose Sieve, Brittany Snyder, Taylor Steigerwald, Sreeman Talatam, Owen Tonn, Meghan Troshinsky, Sofia Valencia, Lauren Walrath, Hope Wanken, Julia Weers, Reilly Werkhoven, Claire Westman, Megan Westrich, Jimmy Whebbe, Jon Wise, Jack Wolf and Zach Zimmer. BPA is a cocurricular organization for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields. The 37 BPA state qualifiers from Eagan High are Ashley Arend, Marin Bennerotte, Rishabh

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The Sin Kuren No Toshi team from Scott Highlands Middle School took third place and won the award for Most Environmentally Friendly Power Source at the Minnesota Future City regional competition Jan. 19. Bhattacharya, Gavin Borges, Gracen Breede, Melissa Brotzman, Britney Chey, Nick Downes, Eva Erickson, Hunter Goff, Delila Gonyea, Ayan Hassan, Jack Hillesheim, Matt Humphrey, Ali Jafferi, Shireen Jafferi, Claire Kehoe, Ankitha Kumar, Avalon Langley, Dana Lervick, Carly Marsh, Patrick McMahon, Max Meekin, Ryan Meekin, Kate Miller, Kayla Monson, Sriram Nutulapati, Ellen Pagois, Raunak Pandey, Jason Scheller, Sarah Schuller, Rani Shah, Nick Sherek, Corinn Sievwright, Lawrence Volodarsky, Elle Woog and Maxim Zagrebelny. The 20 BPA state qualifiers from Eastview High are Fatima Altaf, Kersten Brefo, Brianna Cairns, Sam Cairns, Kayla Doyle, Jacob Garrett, Gabrielle Granger, Koby Hagen, Anthony Hanson, Allison Huberty, Tarun Kota, Tanisha Kota, Will Leach, Annie Mason, Yongwen Mei, Mark Norton, Antonio Pacheco, Josh Schaefer, Ainsley Schwerr and Brooke Tonnessen.

District 196 middle school teams fare well in Future City competition Two teams of District 196 middle school students had top-five finishes and five teams won special awards at the Minnesota Future City regional competition Jan. 19. Sponsored by the National Engineers Week Foundation, Future City

is a national, projectbased learning experience where middle school students imagine, research, design and build cities of the future that showcase their solutions to a citywide sustainability issue. This year’s theme is Powering Our Future! Teams were tasked with designing a resilient power grid for their future city that can withstand and quickly recover from the impacts of a natural disaster. Students work as a team with a teacher and engineer mentor to design their virtual city using SimCity software. They also research and write a 1,500-word essay about their city, build a tabletop scale model with recycled materials, develop a project plan and make a presentation to judges at the regional competition. Regional winners represent their region at the national finals held in Washington, D.C. each February. The Sin Kuren No Toshi team from Scott Highlands Middle School took third place and won the award for Most Environmentally Friendly Power Source. Members of the team are Meris Catchings, Kyle Eull, Vik Murali, Elisabeth Nielsen, Alana Wick and Claire Wick. Teacher Theresa Back is their advisor and 3M Engineer Jim Kotsmith served as their engineer mentor. The Titan team from Black Hawk Middle School earned honorable mention, finishing in the top five, and won the award for Best Rail Infrastructure. Team members are Chloe Breen, Tyler

Burbey, Sam Cohen, Owen Ford, Carter Larson, Tia Rao and ThuySa Truong. Teacher David Herem is the advisor and Russ Matthys, director of public works for the city of Eagan, volunteers as the team’s engineer mentor. Team Kido Toshi of Valley Middle School of STEM won the People’s Choice Award, given to the team whose model receives the most votes from teachers, mentors and students participating in the competition. Members of the team are Vinnie Bilotta, Martin Brean, Wyatt Candella, Aidan Kuss, Kyle Olson and Axcel Yust. Teacher Sheri Gedlinske is the advisor and Ben Reilly of Drov Technologies is the team’s engineer mentor. Team Neptune from Rosemount Middle School won the award for Safe Drinking Water, awarded to the team that uses the most innovative methods to protect and provide safe drinking water. Members of the team are Lilly Duckless, Summer Jensen, Ada VanderWiel, Hana VanderWiel and Sophie Vankeulen. Teachers Megan Lynsky and Alicia Dodge are the advisors and Steve VanderWiel of IBM is the team’s engineer mentor. Team Le Meme Vivant from Scott Highlands won the award for Best Transportation System. Team members are Zac Byers, Shamitha Jampana, Noah Kujawski, Prince Mohapatra, Amrit Sarangi, Jack Skare and Ava Vaillant. Back is the advisor and Kotsmith is the mentor.

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Getting pepped during winter Apple Valley High School hosted its winter pepfest Friday, Jan. 25. The school watched as winter sports team captains tried shooting basketballs in quick succession, and students hopped

through hula hoops and played “rock, paper, scissors” with their peers. There was a performance by the AVaire Dance Team and a game of musical chairs with the students.

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Apple Valley High School students participate in a game of musical chairs on Jan. 24.

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Education Speaking of Kids series features Katie Thune Katie Thune, educator, author, and advocate for people with disabilities, will lead the next Speaking of Kids seminar 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Meadowview Elementary School Cafetorium, 6100 195th St. W., Farmington. Speaking of Kids is a series of seminars offered by the Farmington and Lakeville School Districts. The Feb. 11 seminar will share information with parents about how to talk to their child about sex development and appropriate conversations for all ages. Thune holds a teaching license in health education and special education K-12, as well as a master’s degree in education. She has worked as a teacher for St. Paul Public Schools for 12 years. She has done extensive curriculum writing on relationships and sexuality education for

many disability organizations. Parents will hear strategies to support their child’s sexual health and development. Conversations can be difficult, but this opportunity will help equip parents when the time comes. During this session participants will explore how their own experience with sexuality education impacts how and what they share with their own children. Participants will learn how to identify the most important values and messages they would like to pass on to their children about sexuality and identify teachable moments during which they can share information and family values regarding sexuality. Registration information is available at www.speakingofkids. info or by calling 651-460-3200. Child care is available by registration prior to the event. Free continuing education units are available with registration. More information is at www. speakingofkids.info.

Dakota County students participate in Science Museum field trips More than 4,500 elementary school students from 25 schools in Dakota County are learning to think like scientists and engineers this semester through assemblies and field trips provided by the Science Museum of Minnesota. This opportunity is part of the Experience Science program, a partnership between the Science Museum and Flint Hills Resources that began in 1998. The 2018-19 Experience Science program runs January through April. Through this program, students attend field trips and assemblies that complement existing curriculum and fulfill academic standards in science and engineering. “For 20 years, the Experience Science program has been an invaluable resource that provides

students with unique experiences to innovate, learn, and interact with STEM concepts,” said Alison Rempel Brown, president of the Science Museum of Minnesota. “It’s wonderful that this program continues to flourish with ongoing support from Flint Hills Resources.” During the assemblies, instructors from the Science Museum use interactive models to show examples of real-world engineering problems and help students think through the process of solving them. Schools can choose assemblies about dinosaurs, water or engineering. On the field trips to the Science Museum, students learn how to combine math, science, creativity and curiosity to effectively think like engineers. Students are challenged to consider how museum exhibits are made, what materials were used to build them, and what problems were likely solved along the way. “We know that careers in

science, engineering and other STEM fields are the way of the future,” said Heather Rein, director of community affairs at Flint Hills Resources. “Flint Hills Resources is passionate about providing opportunities for young people to develop an early interest in these fields – and there’s no better partner to accomplish that goal than the Science Museum of Minnesota.” Local elementary schools participating in the 2018-2019 Experience Science program include: Apple Valley – Greenleaf, Diamond Path, Cedar Park STEM, Highland, Southview, Westview. Burnsville – Echo Park, Eagan, Pinewood Community, Northview, Oak Ridge, Woodland, Thomas Lake, Red Pine. Lakeville – East Lake. Rosemount – St. Joseph School, Rosemount, Shannon Park, St. John the Baptist.

Fat Bike Fun Race planned at Cleary Lake Regional Park Three Rivers Park Dis- gional Park, Prior Lake. starts at 1:15 p.m., the 10K Cost is $15 for those trict hosts the Fat Bike Fun The circuit-style race is action starts at 2:15 p.m. who preregister and $20 Race 1-4 p.m. Saturday, on a 12-foot-wide packed Food concessions are avail- for day-of registration. Call Feb. 16, at Cleary Lake Re- trail. The 5K beginner race able. 763-559-6700 to preregister.

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Business Buzz Uponor wins Project of the Year award Apple Valley-based Uponor North America won the Project of the Year award from the Economic Development Association of Minnesota for the construction of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new PEX manufacturing plant in Hutchinson, Minn. The award recognizes companies which have demonstrated collaboration, creativity and complexity to complete a project that has a positive impact on the state of Minnesota in the past year. Uponor opened its 237,000-square-foot facility in Hutchinson six months ahead of schedule, with PEX production beginning on May 20, 2018. Filling the empty facility was a big win for

to distribute to children in need. Local schools receiving winter garments included: Cedar Park and Greenleaf elementaries in Apple Valley; Echo Park Elementary, Burnsville; Oak Ridge Elementary and Pilot Knob STEM Magnet Credit union School in Eagan. donates winter United Educators Credit Union has a branch gear to schools in Apple Valley. Papa United Educators Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza has locations Credit Union donated in Apple Valley, Eagan more than 1,500 mittens, and Savage. gloves, scarves and hats to local elementary schools. This was the first year the Pure Life opens credit union partnered in Apple Valley with 30 Papa Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza Pure Life Energy has stores around the metro opened in the Shops on and 1,000 of the pieces Galaxie, 15322 Galaxie came from those stores during Papa Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Ave., Suite 213, Apple Valley. Mitten and Hat Drive. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission The donations were given to the selected schools is to assist clients on their in December and January healing journey by creating a positive and loving environment while they are receiving reiki. More information is at www.purelifeenergy.life. the grand opening. The Economic Development Association of Minnesota is a statewide association of public, private and nonprofit professionals who specialize in economic development.

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Economic Development Association of Minnesota President Matt Brown awards the Project of the Year trophy to Uponor North America President Bill Gray and PCL Construction Director of Project Development John Jensvold. Hutchinson. After the pre- success reaches far past vious owner, TDK/HTI, just this campus but to the removed operations from city of Hutchinson and, the building, the space ultimately, into our enremained empty for more tire state,â&#x20AC;? U.S. Sen. Amy than three years. Klobuchar wrote in a letâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Uponorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued ter to Uponor celebrating

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Cold weather puts focus on homeless Several resources available in Dakota County by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

When it’s minus 32 degrees outside and wind is blowing, being inside becomes extremely important. But not everyone in Dakota County has a safe, warm place to stay. “Homelessness doesn’t really know what the weather is going to be,” said Christina Woodlee, associate director at Bridge for Youth. “There are people who will be sleeping outside (Tuesday night) for sure. We’re talking life or death.” The Bridge for Youth (www.bridgeforyouth.org) operates in Minneapolis, but serves youths from Dakota County, They provide shelters services for unaccompanied people under the age of 18. Woodlee said the fastest growing population of those without homes are pregnant young women and people under the age of 18 with a child. “There’s a community gap right now,” Woodlee said. “I don’t think anyone wants to think about homeless babies sleeping outside right now, but there probably are.” Bridge for Youth is

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Extremely cold temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday led all school districts in the Sun Thisweek and Dakota County Tribune coverage area to cancel classes. A wind chill warning went into effect Tuesday afternoon and lasted through Thursday afternoon. Wind chill temperatures reached minus 50 in parts of the state on Tuesday morning. Those kinds of temperatures can be dangerous for anyone, but particularly for vulnerable populations like seniors and young children. According to Dr. Bradley Burns, emergency physician at Fairview Ridges Hospital, those populations are vulnerable for a number of reasons. Decreased mobility, greater risk of falling outside, fatigue and nutritional insufficiency are all factors that can put both planning on launching a service for pregnant and homeless teens in Minnesota this spring, but for now they’re focused on the increasing number of calls. Woodlee said there’s about 6,000 people un-

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seniors and children at risk, he said. Children are also at risk for cold-related injuries “because they still need close observation and care and sometimes don’t make the best decisions,” Burns said. Burns noted that as people age, the likelihood that they have chronic health conditions increases. Certain health conditions can speed up the process of frostbite or cold injury, including diabetes and conditions that affect blood vessels. Burns said the number of cold injury cases goes up once the air temperature is below about 10 degrees and the wind speed is above 10 mph. If possible, the best thing to do is simply to stay inside. But if people have to go outside, having adequate protection is important, Burns said. In other words, Mom’s advice to wear that winter

hat and gloves isn’t just nagging. Winter gear creates a wind barrier and a barrier to cold materials, Burns said. “Simply touching cold materials like metal, much like if you’d hold an ice cube in your hand, it can actually give you a cold injury far faster than just the wind itself,” Burns said. Dressing warm is a good thing, but that said, people need to be aware of not getting wet. If someone has many layers on but they’re sweating, that can have a detrimental effect and make cold injuries set in faster, Burns said. People should use their judgment and gauge how much physical activity they’ll be doing when they get dressed. “If you have five sweatshirts on but you’re out shoveling your driveway, you will get sweaty, and that has to go somewhere. So being sure that that humidity, that water,

is not affecting things is body,” Burns said. very important as well,” Bottom line: don’t just Burns said. get warm, stay warm. People experiencing What to look for symptoms of frostbite or Cold can set in faster hypothermia are encourthan people realize. Ac- aged to seek medical atcording to Burns, one tention if possible. Those thing to watch out for is in need of warming shelskin numbness, which ters or other cold-weather could indicate lesser-de- resources can contact any gree frostbite. of the organizations listed “That would indicate in the related cold-weaththat there is freezing on er story in this newspaper, the skin,” Burns said. “So “Cold weather puts focus if you have a very light on homelessness.” color on the skin — very Since Nov. 18, there pale, numb — that would have been 63 cases of absolutely be a concern frostbite in the Fairview that you’d want to get in- system. A total of 19 of side.” those cases have been More severe frostbite within the last week. As it symptoms are blistering gets colder and the wind and darker-colored digits. picks up, that number will If someone feels or only go up, Burns said. sees those symptoms, it’s “Making sure that the important to get inside. vulnerable populations But Burns cautions that that do exist have access it’s important to avoid re- to warming centers and freezing the skin. staying warm is going to If someone has even be a big, important thing a mild frostbite injury to try to prevent further and they get warm, then injury,” he said. refreeze the skin, that freeze-thaw cycle is “very Jody Peters is at jody.pedamaging to the human ters@ecm-inc.com.

der the age of 18 who are homeless in Minnesota on any given night and there’s only about 300 beds available. “There’s thousands of youth sleeping in places that are not safe,” Wood-

lee said. “And it takes about 72 hours for homeless youth to be drawn into prostitution and sex trafficking.” There are several resources for homeless individuals in Dakota County.

The Matrix Emergency Shelter (651-319-2153) is operating a temporary winter shelter for 50 adults in Dakota County through mid-April. Currently it’s operating out of Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W. County Road 42, in Apple Valley. The shelter is open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. It serves both dinner and breakfast. The Link’s CORE Drop in Center (612-2057944) runs the daytime services at Grace Lutheran Church from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday for people of all ages. Dakota Woodlands Family Shelter (www.dakotawoodlands.org) in Eagan takes in families with minor children and single adult women. Madeline Kastler, Dakota County deputy director with housing and community resources, said even though there’s a wait list at Dakota Woodlands right now, “we want people to call anyway (Housing Crisis Line 651-5545751 Ext. 1). If they’re outside, give us a call.” Dakota County Crisis Response Unit will accept calls after hours at 952-891-7171, and Ally Homeless Street Outreach Services can be reached at

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612-875-9683. With school out of session for much of this week, many homeless young people won’t have a place to go either. Dakota County libraries will be open normal business hours in the next few day. Kastler said “they know people are seeking shelter during the day.” Bridge for Youth opened up an additional warming station with cots, warm drinks, snacks and clothing. Woodlee said its outreach team has also been out handing homeless youth hand warmers, sleeping bags, fleece blankets and multiple pairs of wool socks. “We’re preparing them the best we can,” Woodlee said. While the temperature is expected to rise through the weekend, that doesn’t mean the issue of homelessness will go away. “I hope (the cold weather) leads to awareness,” Woodlee said. “It’s really cold now so we’re thinking about it. But homelessness isn’t just someone asking for money on an exit ramp. It’s usually invisible.” Andy Rogers can be reached at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com.

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Notebook: Familiar names in NCAA wrestling rankings by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

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Apple Valley and Eastview took their wrestling rivalry to a neutral site last week – Rosemount High School, for a South Suburban Conference quadrangular that also included Farmington. (Above) Apple Valley’s Adam Mickelson takes control in his 138-pound match. (Right) P.J. Swanson of Eastview looks for a takedown opportunity at 170. Apple Valley defeated Eastview 51-18 and Rosemount 5921. The Lightning took on Rosemount in their other match of the quadrangular, winning 42-33.

Section skiing meets are next week Weather is rough on Alpine, Nordic schedules by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Not enough of one required element (snow) and too much of another (cold) have disrupted high school Alpine and Nordic skiing schedules this year, but teams are pushing forward and preparing for section meets next week. Skiers from Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Eastview, Lakeville North, Lakeville South and Rosemount will compete in

the Section 6 Alpine meet Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Buck Hill. On the same day at Hyland Recreation Area in Bloomington, Nordic skiers from those schools will be in the Section 1 meet. Schools such as Edina, Eden Prairie, Prior Lake, Bloomington Jefferson and Northfield also will be in the Section 6 Alpine meet, which has one run in the morning and one in the afternoon. The top two girls teams and top two boys teams will advance to the state meet, as well as the top 10 individuals who aren’t on one of the qualifying teams. The favorite in the boys

individual competition is Eagan sophomore Camden Palmquist, who was second in the 2018 state meet. The Section 6 girls meet features three of the top four individuals from the 2018 state meet – defending champion Becca Divine of Eden Prairie and Lakeville North’s Kathryn Kossack and Peyton Servais, who finished third and fourth. At a South Suburban Conference meet Jan. 24, Palmquist finished first in the boys race, edging teammate Izak Hofstad by one-tenth of a second. Two Lakeville South skiers, John Olson and Kyle Wentworth, were third

and fourth, and Lakeville North’s Romeo Sweeney finished fifth. Lauren Geary of Lakeville South was first in the girls race at the Jan. 24 meet, with Servais second. Lakeville South’s Lauren Nida finished fourth and Kate Young of Eastview was fifth. Eagan/Eastview swept the team championships at the Buck Hill Invitational on Jan. 18, but the two schools cannot compete as a combined team in the section meet. Two Eagan skiers – Camden Palmquist for the boys and Sophia Palmquist for the girls – won the individSee Skiing, 16A

The NCAA Division I wrestling rankings have several names that should be familiar to people who follow South Suburban Conference high school programs. Farmington graduate Taylor Venz, now a sophomore at Nebraska, is fourth in the InterMat Division I rankings at 184 pounds, moving up one spot after pinning Emery Parker of Illinois, the previous No. 2-ranked wrestler, on Sunday. Venz, who was fourth at the NCAA Championships last season, is 15-3 this season, with two of the losses coming to wrestlers ranked in the top three at his weight. Six-time Minnesota state high school champion Mark Hall and fourtime champion Gable Steveson, both Apple Valley alumni, are No. 1-ranked wrestlers. Hall, a 2017 NCAA champion and 2018 national runner-up, tops the rankings at 174 pounds. He’s 18-0 this season, including a 4-0 decision in December over Zahid Valencia of Arizona State, who defeated Hall in the 2018 national finals. Steveson is No. 1 in the heavyweight rankings as a true freshman. He’s 21-0, including an 8-2 decision over No. 2-ranked Derek White of Oklahoma State in November. Defending NCAA Division I 133-pound champion Seth Gross of South Dakota State, an Apple Valley graduate, underwent back surgery recently that ended his season. He wrestled one match before coming out of the lineup. Gross, a senior, said in a video he posted on social media that he would apply for a medical redshirt season in 2019-20, but receiving it is not guaranteed. One reason he’d want to return: The 2020 NCAA Championships are scheduled for U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

week, has risen to the top of the world swimming rankings in two events. Smith swam in the TYR Pro Series at the University of Tennessee from Jan. 9-12, winning the 100- and 200-meter backstroke races and placing in the top six in three other events. She’s now first in the two backstroke events in world rankings released by FINA, the federation that administers international competition in water sports. Her winning times at the TYR Pro Series meet in Knoxville were 59.37 seconds in the 100 backstroke and 2 minutes, 7.53 seconds in the 200 backstroke. That performance continues Smith’s upward trajectory toward the 2020 Olympics. The backstroke events are considered her best chances to qualify. She’s also a contender for the Olympics in the 200 butterfly, where she is ranked sixth in the world. Long considered one of the world’s best swimmers in her age group, Smith had a huge year in open competition in 2018. She won the 200 backstroke at the USA Swimming Phillips 66 National Championships and took third in the 100 backstroke and 200 butterfly. Smith, a junior at Lakeville North who trains at Riptide Swim Club in Apple Valley, plans to enroll at Stanford University in the fall of 2020.

Sheehy is star of week

Burnsville High School graduate and University of Minnesota senior Tyler Sheehy was named First Star of the Week for Big Ten Conference men’s hockey and NCAA Second Star of the Week. Sheehy, a forward and senior captain, had seven points in a two-game series against Wisconsin last weekend. He scored once and had three assists in the first game, a 9-4 LV swimmer tops Minnesota victory, then world rankings assisted on all three GoLakeville North High phers goals in their 4-3 School student Regan loss in the second game. Smith, who turns 17 next

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Eagan wins SSC girls hockey; challengers line up for Section 3AA Wildcats dealing from position of strength in goal by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Eagan girls hockey coach Dan Wilson understands tough decisions are part of the job, but the one he has to make in the next couple of weeks will be a doozy. He has to sort out the Wildcats’ goaltending situation before the Section 3AA playoffs. Not because it’s a liability; actually, it’s the opposite. He has two senior goalies, Maddie Nickell and Ashley Larson, who are captains and have comparable statistics. Earlier in the season, Wilson said he planned to start the two in alternating games, then decide before the playoffs if that arrangement would continue or if he would choose one for the playoff games. One thing in Wilson’s and the Wildcats’ favor is they don’t have this decision to make while they’re still trying to win a conference title because they wrapped up the South Suburban championship with three games remaining in the regular season. Eagan clinched Jan. 24 when it defeated Prior Lake 9-1 while secondplace Lakeville North lost to Eastview. Nickell, who played goal in the Wildcats’ 4-2 victory at Eastview on Saturday, said she and Larson are prepared for whatever decision is made for the playoffs. After all, Nickell pointed out, it’s nothing new. “We’ve worked really well together for three years now,” she said. “It Skiing, from 15A

The puck flutters in the air, and Eagan’s Greta Hanson (left) and Eastview’s Olivia Weinberg wait for it to return Eastview forward Josie Ellingson handles the puck behind the Lightning goal in a to ice level. South Suburban Conference girls hockey game against Eagan on Saturday. lead in the conference Nickell said. standings. “I definitely Eagan outshot Eastcan be tough to be on ule to start Eagan’s home each other.” the bench, but we push game against Farmington The Wildcats won their think it was more difficult view 36-16 in the first two each other and we’re best at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, first 12 South Suburban because we’d played every periods of Saturday’s game friends, so we just want is 8-3 with a 1.91 goals- games to take a command- team already and beaten but was tied 2-2 entering what’s best for the team.” against average and .924 ing lead in the conference. them,” she said. “We just the third. A power-play Last year Nickell save percentage. They lost back-to-back had to make sure we didn’t goal by defender Maddie played three games in the Wilson said all options games to Apple Valley and already have an idea that Pladson and empty-netter Section 3AA tournament, for the playoffs are still Burnsville in mid-January we were going to win” by Julia Barger finally put which the Wildcats won. open, including continu- before their victories over when they played those away the game. Annie Luzum and AvShe also started Eagan’s ing the goalie rotation Prior Lake and Eastview opponents the second time. ery Chesek scored for first two games in the state through the postseason. last week. Eagan figures to be the Eastview, 7-8-1 in the SSC tournament before Larson “We have not strayed Wilson said three Wildplayed in the Wildcats’ 3-0 from (alternating goalies) cats defenders were in- top seed in Section 3AA, and 9-11-1 overall. Junior forward Carly victory over Eden Prairie all season,” Wilson said. jured in a 1-0 loss to Apple but several other teams are in the third-place game. “Some of the teams we’ve Valley. In Eagan’s 4-1 loss likely to feel good about Marsh had a hat trick and This season, who played are surprised we’re to Burnsville, the Blaze their chances, too. Burns- junior forward Jenna Ruiz knows? Eagan’s first sec- still doing it, but we have scored two shorthanded ville and Apple Valley scored twice in Eagan’s tion tournament game is complete confidence in goals and one on the pow- each split two regular-sea- victory over Prior Lake on son games against Eagan. Jan. 24. Feb. 6, and Nickell and both. er play. Goaltending and the Larson have done every“Maddie and Ashley “We had a stretch of Eastview lost two close thing they can to make understand the situation. games where we were games to the Wildcats, and first line of Ruiz, Barger Wilson’s choice difficult. They’ve been through it missing at least a couple of Rosemount took Eagan to and Emily Cronkhite are Nickell is 10-2 with a before. They know we players because of injuries overtime before losing 3-2. Eagan’s strengths going “We just need to make into the playoffs. Cronkh2.07 goals-against average, have a decision to make or illness,” Wilson said. .913 save percentage and before the playoffs start, “But at this point, we’re sure we’re focused in prac- ite (43 points), Barger (34) tice, working our hardest, and Ruiz (32) are Eagan’s two shutouts for the Wild- but we know they’ll ac- fully healthy.” cats, 18-5 overall. Larson, cept whatever decision Nickell said it wasn’t because we can’t take any top three scorers, and each who would be on sched- we make. They’ll root for easy playing with a big of these teams lightly,” has at least 15 goals. Photos by Mike Shaughnessy

Berg and Lakeville South junior Brianne Brewster were winners in a classic sprint race. Prior Lake’s boys and Eastview’s girls won the team competitions. The Section 1 meet takes place in two stages – a classic race and a freestyle race. The top two boys and girls teams advance to state, as do the top six individual pursuit skiers who are not on a qualifying team. Individual and team qualifiers advance to the state Nordic meet Feb. 14 at Giants Ridge.

ual championships at the Buck Hill Invitational. Section 6 qualifiers advance to the state meet at Giants Ridge on Feb. 13. Conditions have been even tougher on local Nordic skiers, who saw the South Suburban Conference championships canceled. They were to take place Monday, but schools closed because of a snowstorm and administrators would not allow a school competition to take place on a day when classes were canceled. Photo by Tad Johnson The last South SuburAn ISD 196 Nordic skier prepares to compete in the South ban Conference Nordic Mike Shaughnessy can be Suburban Conference sprint championships Jan. 22. The meet was Jan. 22, where reached at mike.shaugh- Section 1 meet will be Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Bloomington. Burnsville senior Matthew nessy@ecm-inc.com.

North’s Trepanier sets 2 True Team records by Mike Shaughnessy SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE

Lakeville North senior Andrew Trepanier broke two meet records at the state Class AA True Team boys swimming and diving finals, where South Suburban Conference schools made up more than one-third of the 14-team field. Trepanier, the defending Minnesota State High School League Class AA champion in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle races, won the 50 freestyle at the

True Team finals in 20.53 seconds, beating the previous record of 20.62 set two years ago. His other victory and meet record in Saturday’s True Team finals came in the 100 butterfly, where he finished in 49.39 and won the event by almost two seconds. Lakeville North was one of five South Suburban Conference teams to qualify for the True Team finals at the University of Minnesota. Lake Conference power Edina won the team championship.

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News Briefs Metro Republican Women hold Lincoln Day Tea Minnesota political analyst and commentator Annette Meeks, CEO of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, will address â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why Elections Matterâ&#x20AC;? at the annual Ida Van Stone, Lincoln Day High Tea. The mid-day event is at the Mendakota Country Club on Feb. 9. Meeks speaks out regularly on government issues and has served in several posts in Minnesota and the federal government, including serving as a top assistant to Newt Gingrich, then Speaker of the House. She and her husband live in Minneapolis. The Lincoln Day Tea has been a tradition of MRW for the past 16 years. All the delicacies that are part of a high tea,

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including finger sandwiches, scones and pastries will be provided. With a host at each table, the tea is served in distinctive teapots and cups with all the traditional accoutrements. Coffee also will be available. The Feb. 9 event begins with registration at noon. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. to formally introduce the high tea and the featured speaker. Mendakota Country Club is located at 2075 Mendakota Drive in Mendota Heights. The cost is $30 for members and nonmembers, and $20 for students. Reservations are needed by Tuesday, Feb. 5. Walkins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged. Those interested may go to metrogopwomen.org to pay online or pay at the door.

Legals CITY OF APPLE VALLEY ORDINANCE NO. 1054 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA, AMENDING ARTICLE 9, APPENDIX F OF CHAPTER 155 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DESIGNATION NO. 244 BY AMENDING SECTION A9-3 CONDITIONAL USES The City Council of Apple Valley ordains: Section 1. Article 9, Appendix F of Chapter 155 of the Apple Valley City Code is hereby amended by adding Section A9-3 (B) (8) to read as follows: Â§ A9-3 CONDITIONAL USES. (B) Zone 2. Within this zone, no structure or land shall be used for the following uses or uses deemed similar by the City Council, except through the granting of a conditional use permit: * * * * (8) Drive-through window service in conjunction with a Class I restaurant, subject to the following conditions: (a) The Class I restaurant shall be a freestanding building. (b) Only one Class I restaurant with drive-through window service shall be allowed. (c) All signage associated with the drive-through window service shall adhere to Chapter 154 of the Apple Valley Code of Ordinances. Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. PASSED this 24th day of January, 2019. /s/ Mary Hamann-Roland Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Pamela J. Gackstetter City Clerk Published in the Sun Thisweek February 1, 2019 902084

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF DAKOTA DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.:19HA-PR-19-39 In Re: Estate of

Angeline Evelyn Nelson a/k/a Angeline E. Nelson, Decedent. Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated September 13, 2016 pursuant to Minn. Stat. Â§524.2-513. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Luann Nelson whose address is 14957 Echo Way, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 to serve as the personal representative of the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. Â§524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: January 28, 2019 /s/ Deb Hubley Registrar Heidi Carstensen Court Administrator EASTLUND HUTCHINSON LTD. Heather L. L. Koering, Esq. MN#30394X 4200 County Road 42 West Savage, MN 55378 Telephone: (952) 894-6400 Facsimile: (952) 894-6421 e-mail: hkoering@eastlundhutchinson.com ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT Published in the Sun Thisweek February 1, 8, 2019 902369

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Clarice E. Sprengeler

Gwendolyn Haisting

Age 81, of Apple Valley MN born April 12, 1937 in Barron, WI to Clarence & Ellen Hoff, died peacefully at home on January 23, 2019 surrounded by family after a four-year struggle with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Clarice enjoyed doing family genealogy and was active in her church. She also loved to travel. Clarice and her husband, Ron, visited all 50 of the United States and 26 countries. She is preceded in death by her son, Wayne Sprengeler and brother, Don Hoff. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 57 years, Ron; daughters, Sonya (Brad) McCumber and Dawn (Abdul) Khalifa; son, Mike (Tricia) Sprengeler; seven grandchildren: Shelly and Kelly McCumber, Aisha Khalifa Berg and Sammy, Ben, Jack and Lyla Sprengeler; brother, Larry (LuAnn) Hoff; sisters, Cheryl (Bob) Gehring and Sonya (Dave) Slattengren and many nieces, nephews family and friends. A funeral service was held 11:00 am, Monday, January 28, 2019 with a visitation one hour before at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 151 East County Road 42, Burnsville. Clarice was laid to rest at Fort Snelling NaWLRQDO &HPHWHU\ ,Q OLHX RI Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PHPRULDOV PD\ EH sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Shepherd Care Committee. Henry W. Anderson (952)432-2331 www.HenryWAnderson.com

Gwendolyn Haisting, age 100, passed away peacefully at Fairview Ridges hospital in Burnsville, MN on Thursday, January 17, 2019. She was born on May 8, 1918, in Highland, WI, the daughter of John and Alvina Harms. Gwen was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Perry Haisting (in 2008), her parents and her 12 siblings. She is survived by her three children, Eugene Haisting and Lil Hipp of Washburn WI, Ronald Haisting and Marty (Miller) Haisting of Navarre, FL and Larry and Chris Haisting of Lakeville, MN; six grandchildren, Holly Haisting, Jessica (husband Chris Dunlop), Scott Haisting (wife Rachel), Nanette (husband Tom Almon), Mark Haisting (wife Lynne Haisting) and Susanna (husband Carl Ferrans); and 10 great-grandchildren Gwen worked at Oscar Mayer in Madison for 33 years before retiring in Mesa, AZ. She and her husband later moved to the Midwest to be near family. The family is planning a memorial service to celebrate Gwenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life in the spring. The Cremation Society of Minnesota is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Thisweekend Art Works features artists with a connection to the Muslim community Art Works Eagan’s first program cycle in 2019 features a Friday, Feb. 8, performance and an art exhibit celebrating the work of artists with a connection to the Muslim community in Minnesota. The performance features stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Ali Sultan. The gallery exhibition is curated by Tasia Hart Islam and Annie Qaiser, and features the work of nearly 20 artists. “Our team is motivated to create programming that is crucial to our development as a community, we are excited to invite more artists into the discussion, and we are honored to feature the amazing work of our brothers and sisters with a connection to the Muslim community. This cycle of programming is just the beginning,” said Jerri Neddermeyer, Art Works Eagan director of operations and co-founder. Art Works Eagan will host a happy hour celebrating its third birthday 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. The happy hour is free and open to the public and features free cake, cash bar with craft soda and beer, and a sneak preview of the art exhibit. Guest henna artist Tasia Hart Islam will offer henna painting on a firstcome, first-served basis. Her fees will be posted at the event. Comedian Sultan will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include one drink ticket. The event is a collaboration between Art Works and Eagan KickStart Rotary. Tickets can be purchased at artworkseagan.org. In a partnership with Art Works and Eagan Kick Start Rotary, the Eagan YMCA will host Parents Night Out from 6-10 p.m. on Feb. 8. Parents can drop off

Family Calendar To submit items for the Family Calendar, email: darcy.odden@ecm-inc.com. Friday, Feb. 1 Family snowshoeing with hot cocoa, 4-5:30 p.m., Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake. Equipment provided; will hike if no snow. Ages: 4 and older. Cost: $6. Reservations required at 763-559-6700. Forever Wild Family Friday: Sledding Party, 7-8:30 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan. Bring a sled. All ages. Free. Information: www.co.dakota. mn.us/parks. Saturday, Feb. 2 Winter Special Adventures, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Boeckman Middle School, 800 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Accessible activities for people with disabilities. Free. Information: winteradventures.org.

Ali Sultan their children at the Eagan YMCA and go out for an evening of art, cake and laughs. The exhibit “Mirrored Mosaics: Artists’ Reflections on Being Muslim in Minnesota” will have a free opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Attendees will be able to meet the artists and celebrate their work on display. Light snacks and treats will be provided. The exhibit runs through March 29 at Art Works Eagan, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. For more information, visit artworkseagan.org.

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SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin presents “The Young and The Rest,” an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of the artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more. The women of SimpleGifts turn the tables on the vocal parts of the classic hits from these mostly guy-bands in the 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, performance at Lakeville Area Arts Center. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. More information is at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com.

Sunday, Feb. 3 Pancake breakfast by the Farmington Knights of Columbus, 9 a.m. to noon, Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington. Pancakes, French toast, sausage links, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and water. Goodwill donations accepted. Tuesday, Feb. 5 St. Thomas Academy admissions event, 9-10:15 a.m., St. Thomas Academy, 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights. Information session for parents/guardians, parent-led tours and class visits. Free. RSVP under “Tuesday Tours” at www.cadets.com/admission/schedule-a-visit. Consumer law clinic, 1-4 p.m., Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Get help with consumer law matters such as debt collection, garnishment, credit issues, foreclosures, contracts and conciliation court with a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney. Call 952-431-3200 to schedule an appointment. Sponsored by Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Dakota County Family Court and Dakota County Law Library. Advanced Care Planning, 6-7 p.m., The Fountains at Hosanna, 9850 163rd St. W., Lakeville. Learn about health care directives and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) at this free seminar. RSVP at 952-4357199. Wednesday, Feb. 6 Sons of Norway Norsota Lodge meeting, 2 p.m., Heritage Lutheran Church, 13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Speaker: Dick Enstad, “The History of Cod Fishing in Norway’s Lofoten Islands.” Soup luncheon follows. Freewill donation. All welcome. Information: rmenstad@gmail. com. Parkinson’s Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Augustana Regent at Burnsville, 14500 Regent Lane, Burnsville. In-

formation: Amanda Hanson at 952-898-8728. Civil Rights and Voting in Minnesota, 6-7:30 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Augsburg College professor and Minnesota Book Award-winning author William Green discusses civil rights and voting in 19th-century Minnesota. Free. Information: https://www.co.dakota. mn.us/libraries. Thursday, Feb. 7 Bridging the Political Divide: Conversation Skills, 5-7:30 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Presented by the Better Angels Alliance of Eagan. Registration required at https://www. co.dakota.mn.us/libraries. Saturday, Feb. 9 Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Apple Valley Bachman’s, 7955 150th St. W., in the greenhouse. Information: 952-431-2242. Presented in partnership with the St. Paul Farmers Market. Eagan Indoor Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oasis Room, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Information: https://www. cityofeagan.com/visit-the-indoor-market. Loving Effectively: Reconnecting with the Love Languages, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thrive Therapy, 11990 Portland Ave., Burnsville. Workshop uses Gary Chapman’s book, “The Five Love Languages.” Cost: $15. Registration required at thrivetherapymn. com/workshops. Lincoln Day High Tea by the Metro Republican Women, noon, Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights. Speaker: Annette Meeks, CEO of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, on “Why Elections Matter.” Cost: $30 members, $20 students. Reservations encouraged by Feb. 5 at metrogopwomen.org. Sunday, Feb. 10 Valentine’s omelet breakfast and bake sale by the Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 1776, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley. Made-to-order omelets, hash browns, toast, fruit cups, orange juice, milk and coffee. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children under 9. Free for children under 2. Information: 952-431-1776. Omelet breakfast by the Lakeville Knights of Columbus, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., All Saints Church – Murphy Hall, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Build-your-own omelets with hash browns, sausage, pancakes, coffee and juice. Cost: $10 adults, $8 children age 11 and younger. Proceeds support Boy Scout Troop 260. Ongoing Marriage Encounter weekend, Feb. 16-17, Mt. Olivet Conference and Retreat Center, Farmington. Information: www.marriages.org or

651-454-3238. Eagan parkrun, a free weekly timed 5K run, 9 a.m. Saturdays at Thomas Lake Park, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan. Rain or shine. To get a time recorded and stored online, register at www.parkrun.us/register and bring your barcode with you. Information: www.parkrun.us/eagan. Emotions Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at SouthCross Community Church, 1800 E. County Road 42 (at Summit Oak Drive), Apple Valley. EA is a 12-step program for those seeking emotional health. All are welcome. Information: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org/out-of-thedarkness-walks. Recovery International, 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Mary, Mother of the Church (Room 9), 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Park in lower lot. Self-help group for depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, anger and more. Information: Rita at 952-8907623 or www.recoveryinternational.org. Al-Anon Finding Hope Beginners Group, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville. Troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. More information: alanon-alateen-msp.org. Blood drives The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Feb. 5, 12-6 p.m., Qdoba, 1298 Promenade Place, Eagan. • Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 10970 185th St. W., Lakeville. • Feb. 7, 12-6 p.m., Mt. Olivet Assembly of God Church, 14201 Cedar Ave. S., Apple Valley. • Feb. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairview Clinic, 18580 Joplin Ave., Lakeville. • Feb. 8, 12-6 p.m., AMC Apple Valley 15 Theatres, 15630 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley. • Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kowalski’s Market, 1646 Diffley Road, Eagan. • Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Easter Lutheran Church – By The Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. • Feb. 9, 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. • Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. • Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan. Memorial Blood Centers will hold the following blood drive. Call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1888-448-3253) or visit mbc.org to make an appointment or for more information. • Feb. 4, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Life Time Athletic, 1565 Thomas Center Drive, Eagan.

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Theater and Arts Briefs Band plays in Rosemount Generation, a four-piece country/rock band, performs 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Steeple Center in Rosemount. The band plays hits from artists such as Merle Haggard, George Jones, Garth Brooks, Diamond Rio, Tom Petty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blind Melon and more. Tickets are $20 from Brown Paper Ticket (see link at rosemountarts.com) or at the box office, 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Fridays. The event is sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council. More information is at rosemountarts.com.

her neighborhood with her courage and tenacity. Co-directed by teacher Amy Stead and BHS junior Angel Billingsley, the stage version of the 2006 movie of the same title has been commissioned by the Minneapolis Children’s Theatre. Performances are Feb. 7-9 at 7 p.m., and there will be a matinee showing on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. Original music is by BHS ninth-grade student Braylon Lane. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and $5 for students, and can be purchased online at www.mrazcentertickets.com.

BHS presents play

‘Off to See the Wizard’

Burnsville High School Theatre Guild will perform “Akeelah and the Bee” Feb. 7-9 at the Mraz Center for the Performing Arts, located at 600 E. Highway 13. Akeelah has a crazy passion for words: the more abstruse and labyrinthine, the better. But this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough Chicago neighborhood. Akeelah’s aptitude earns her a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., and inspires the people in

Heartbeat Performing Arts Center presents its annual winter musical 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, and noon Sunday, Feb. 3, at Eastview High School in Apple Valley. “Off to See the Wizard” is a fun adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” featuring Heartbeat’s dancers, choirs and actors. Tickets can be purchased one hour prior to show time at the Eastview box office. For more information, call Heartbeat at 952-432-7833.

Theater and Arts Calendar Events Apple Valley Mid-Winter Fest, Feb. 2-3, Apple Valley Community Center/Hayes Park. Information: www.cityofapplevalley.org. Exhibits Black and white photographs by Bill Rodman and acrylic paintings by Greta Sandquist are on display January-March at the Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Free. “Art of Spring Colors: Visions Emerge,” an exhibit by the Burnsville Visual Arts Society, runs Feb. 5 through May 30 at Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway. Opening reception: 5 p.m. Feb. 5. Information: http://bvasmn.org/. Music Circling Through the Seasons, jazz duo, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, Steeple Center, 13475 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. Tickets: $15 at rosemountarts. com or the box office. SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin present “The Young and The Rest,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $30 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com, $35 at the door. EVHS jazz showcase band concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, Eastview High School. Free. Information: 952-431-8900. Ali Washington, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Tickets: $8 at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter. com. Part of First Thursday Pub Night. LSHS jazz band/Encore Nightclub, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, presented by Lakeville South High School at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Information: 952-232-3300. FHS winter jazz concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, Farmington High School. Information: www.FarmingtonTigerBands.org.

Theater “Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,” runs to Feb. 14 at the Black Box Theater at Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $32-$42 at the box office, 800-982-2787 or Ticketmaster. com. Arts Lab, presented by Rosemount High School, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students and seniors at seatyourself.biz/rhstheaterarts and one hour prior to performances at the box office. Information: 651-683-6969, ext. 37540. VISTA Full Circle Show, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, Visitation’s DeSales Auditorium, 2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Information: 651-683-1700. “My Beautiful Infinity,” presented by The Chameleon Theatre Circle, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1-2, 4, 7-9, 14-16, and 2 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 and 17 at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. Tickets: $25 adults, $22 students and seniors. Information: www. chameleontheatre.org. “Akeelah and the Bee,” presented by Burnsville High School, 7 p.m. Feb. 7-9 and 2 p.m. Feb. 9. Tickets: $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $5 students at mrazcentertickets.com. “The Scarlett Letter,” adapted by Kelli Tatum, presented by (lumin)theater lab, 7 p.m. Feb. 8-10, 15-17 and 22-23, Hastings City Hall, 101 Fourth St. E., Hastings. Tickets: $11-$49 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3606048. “Defending the Caveman,” 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. Tickets: $30 at the box office, 800-982-2787 and Ticketmaster.com. Workshops/classes/other Intro to Square Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the gym at Good Shepherd

Church, 151 County Road 42 E., Burnsville. No previous experience required. Solos, couples and families welcome. Partners provided. Free. Ages: 8-98. Casual attire. Information: 612-759-9235 or ComeSquareDance.com. Loft Literary now offers writing classes in Rosemount. “Personal Writing” with Peter Blau, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Rosemount Area Arts Council/Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Register: loft. org/classes. Creative dance classes, ages toddler to 7, Ballet Royale Minnesota in Lakeville. Information: balletroyalemn.org or 952-898-3163. Oil painting workshop with Dan Petrov Art Studio for six consecutive Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Preregister by phone at 763-843-2734. Drawing & Painting (adults and teens) with artist Christine Tierney, classes 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, River Ridge Studios, 190 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville. Information: www. christinetierney.com, 612-2103377. Brushworks School of Art Burnsville offers fine art education through drawing and painting. Classes for adults and teens. Information: Patricia Schwartz, www.Brushworks SchoolofArt.com, 651-2144732. The Lakeville Area Arts Center offers arts classes for all ages, www.lakevillemn.gov, 952-985-4640. Rosemount History Book Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert Trail Library. Information: John Loch, 952-2558545 or jjloch@charter.net. SouthSide Writers, Saturday workgroup for aspiring writers, offering critique, submission and manuscript preparation information, support and direction, 10 a.m. to noon, Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan, 651-688-0365.

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Bluegrass on tap

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Monroe Crossing will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at the Steeple Center in Rosemount. The band aims to dazzle audiences with a blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Based in the Twin Cities, Monroe Crossing plays an average of 150 shows a year in intimate rooms, at major venues, and outdoor festivals. Band members are: Derek Johnson - guitar and lead vocals; Lisa Fuglie - fiddle, mandolin, guitar and lead vocals; Matt Thompson - mandolin, fiddle and harmony vocals; Mark Anderson - bass and bass vocals; and David Robinson banjo, dobro, harmonica and harmony vocals. Because they met through the music of Bill Monroe, they like to say they had a “Monroe Crossing.” Monroe Crossing was awarded “Bluegrass Album of the Year” by the Minnesota Music Academy in 2003. In 2007, they were inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. They have twice been selected to showcase at the annual “World of Bluegrass” convention hosted by the International Bluegrass Music Association and they have appeared twice at Carnegie Hall in New York City. In 2016, Monroe Crossing had the honor of being the first Minnesota bluegrass band to ever perform in South Korea. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at the Brown Paper Tickets link at RosemountArts.com at the Steeple Center box office Mondays 10 a.m.-12 noon and Friday 2-4 p.m.

NEWS to

Anniversaries • Congratulations • Graduations • Engagements • Weddings BIRTHDAY

Lisa Benders is 80! Help us celebrate Lisa’s 80th birthday at the American Legion on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Cake and refreshments will be served.

BIRTH

Walters Jim and Judy Walters of Anoka announce the birth of their son, Jack John Walters, on Jan. 15, 2018. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Big sister Bella Mae welcomed him home.

RETIREMENT

Bill Smith Wingaard Electric is happy to announce the retirement of Bill Smith, former vice president, after 40 years of dedicated service. Congratulations Bill!

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Immunization clinics set in Dakota County Residents who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover vaccines, including the flu shot, can receive immunizations at upcoming Dakota County Public Health immunization clinics. In addition to the uninsured or underinsured, immunization clinics are

also open to children enrolled on a Minnesota health care program (Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or Prepaid Medical Assistance Program) or are American Indian or Alaskan Native. Appointment clinics will be 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, and 8:30-11:30

a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Go to suite 286, second floor. Call 952891-7528 to schedule an appointment. A walk-in clinic will be 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, on the fourth floor of the

Dakota County Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul. No appointment is needed. Minors under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have a signed authorization for another adult to accompany them. Forms

and eligibility information are available online at www.dakotacounty. us; search “immunization clinics.” Bring all immunization records with you to the clinic. A donation of $20 for each vaccination is suggested, but people who qualify for reduced-

fee immunizations will not be turned away if they cannot pay the donation. Cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards. For more information, call the Immunization Hotline at 952-891-7999.

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