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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Farmington Community Profi le . . . . 4

Lakeville Community Profi le . . . . . . 5

Dakota County Profi le . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Editor’s Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Senior Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Farmington City Map . . . . . . . . . . 16

Lakeville City Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

School Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Private Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Area Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

City Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Dakota County Parks . . . . . . . . . . 24

Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Places to Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Colleges & Universities . . . . . . . . . 30

Dakota County and the south-of-the-river area host some of best parks, attractions and com-munity festivals in Minnesota. Inside this guide, that we at Thisweek Newspapers call Com-

munity, are resource lists that we hope people will find informa-tive and will encourage them to experience all there is to offer in the area. We designed the guide to be

a resource for both visitors and local residents to help them find all the area’s hidden gems, along with those that are more well known. We hope readers will keep it next to their phone books and computers as it includes infor-mation about events, attractions and much more in the coming year.

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Table of Contents Farmington | Lakeville

Index of Advertisers Farmington | LakevilleAdvantage Care Hearing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25American Montessori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Augustana Regent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Centerpointe Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Families First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Farmington Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5First United Presbyterian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Jack of All Trades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Jay F. Jeweler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Lakeville Area Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Lakeville Area Public Schools/Community Education . . . 2Lakeville Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Legends Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Northfi eld Hospital & Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23PAIDEIACADEMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Pan-O-Prog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Roundbank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9South Metro Dance Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Stenholm Custom Remodeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21The Pet Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31The Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Tutor Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Visit Lakeville Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Wise Swim School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7


Community Profi le Farmington

County: DakotaSchool District: Independent School District 192District Service Center, 421 Walnut St., (651) 463-5000,www.farmington.k12.mn.usArea Code: 651Zip Code: 55024U.S. Congressional Dis-trict: 2nd - U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Lakeville, cur-rent term, 2008-2010; Minne-sota Office, 101 W. Burnsville Parkway, Suite 201, Burnsville, MN 55337; phone: (952) 808-1213; toll-free: (888) 808-6644; Web site: kline.house.gov/ Minnesota Legislative District: 36, District 36 Sen. Dave Thompson, R-Lakeville, 75 Rev. Dr. Mar-tin Luther King Jr. Blvd., State Office Build-ing, Room 323, St. Paul, MN 5 5 1 5 5 - 1 6 0 6 ; (651) 296-5252; [email protected] District 36B: Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington (651) 296-1069; [email protected].

POPULATIONCommunity: 21,086 County: 398,552

MAJOR BUSINESS EMPLOYERSFarmington Public Schools, 421 Walnut St., (651) 463-5000Federal Aviation Adminis-tration, 512 Division St., (866) 835-5322 Marschall Line, Inc., 512 Di-vision St., (651) 463-8689Dakota Electric Asso-ciation, 4300 220th St. W., (651) 463-6178 or (800) 874-3409, www.dakotaelectric.com.

HOUSING7,066 total households in 20102.98 persons per householdArea: 14.83 square miles Number of new residential build-ing permits: 94 in 2010New commercial/indus-trial building permits: 1 in 2010

UTILITIESWater Service: The City of Farmington, residents are billed quarterly for water, sewer and garbage, billing accounts at (651) 280-6883Wastewater Service: The

City of Farmington, sewer at (651) 280-6883

Electrical Service: Dakota Electric , 4300 220 St. W., Farm-ington, MN 55024 (651) 463-6212; e-mail: [email protected] Xcel Energy, 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (800) 895-4999; e-mail: [email protected]

Natural Gas: Minnesota Energy Resources at (800) 889-9508Xcel Energy: 1(800) 895-4999, www.xcelenergy.com

Cable Television services: Charter Communication at (800) 581-0081

GOVERNMENTCity Hall: 430 Third Street, Farmington, MN 55024, (651) 280-6800, www.ci.farmington.mn.us.

City Administrator: Da-vid McKnight, (651) 280-6801, [email protected]

Mayor: Todd Larson, (651) 262-7652, [email protected] members: Christy Jo Fogarty, (651) 460-8057, [email protected]. Jason

Bartholomay, (612) 819-0219 ,[email protected]. Ter-ry Donnelly, (651) 463-7282,[email protected]. Julie May, (651) 319-1656,[email protected] Parks and Recreation: Randy Distad, director of parks and recre-ation, (651)280-6851Chamber of Commerce: Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1121 Town Cen-tre Drive, No. 102, Eagan, MN, 55123; Phone: (651) 452-9872; fax: (651) 452-8978; Web site: www.dcrchamber; e-mail: [email protected]

COMMUNITY SERVICELibrary: Farmington Dakota Coun-ty Library (651) 438-0250Post Office: Hamilton H. Judson Post Office, 512 Division St., Farm-ington, (651) 463-7972

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Dakota Electric is one of the major employers in the city of Farmington.

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Downtown Farmington has several features that hearken back to days gone past.

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The city of Farmington is a welcoming community through which the Vermillion River runs.

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Community Profi le LakevilleCounty: DakotaSchool District: Lakeville Area School DistrictArea Code: 952Zip Code: 55044

U.S. Congressional District: 2nd - U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Lakev-ille, current term, 2011-2013; Min-nesota Office, 101 W. Burnsville Parkway, Suite 201, Burnsville, MN 55337; phone: (952) 808-1213; toll-free: (888) 808-6644; Web site: kline.house.gov/Minnesota Legislative District: District 36: Sen. Dave Thompson, R-Lakeville, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., State Office Building, Room 323, St. Paul, MN 55155-1606; (651) 296-5252; e-mail: [email protected] 36A: Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, R-Lakeville, 303 State Office Build-ing, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King

Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155, (651) 296-6926; e-mail: [email protected]

POPULATIONCommunity: 55,954County: 398,552

MAJOR EMPLOYERS(Employer, Product/Services, Em-ployees)Ryt-Way Industries Inc., food packaging, 750ConAgra Store Brands, food packaging, 515Despatch Industries Inc., thermal processing equipment manufacturer, 300Imperial Plastics, plastic com-ponent manufacturing, 285Malt-O-Meal, food packaging, 200

HOUSINGSingle family units: 13,484Multiple family units: 2,389 townhomes and twin homes and 1,940 multi-family unitsMobile homes: 898

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Downtown Lakeville has several features that reflect its rich history.

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Dakota County Profi le

POPULATION398,552, 2010 Census

GOVERNMENTDakota County Administrator: Brandt RichardsonDakota County Attorney: James Backstrom (Term expires 2014) Dakota County Sheriff: Dave Bel-lows (Term expires 2014)Main contacts651-437-3191 or toll free - 800-247-1056www.co.dakota.mn.us

DAKOTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: District 1: Joseph Harris (Term ex-pires 2012)[email protected] 651-438-4427 (Office)651-437-9299 (Home)District 2: Kathleen Gaylord (Term expires 2014), [email protected] 651-438-4428 (Office) District 3: Thomas Egan (Term ex-

pires 2012)[email protected] 651-452-3957 (Home) District 4: Nancy Schouweiler (Term expires 2014)[email protected] 651-438-4430 (Office) 651-455-6440 (Home) District 5: Liz Workman (Term ex-pires 2012)[email protected] 651-438-4431 (Office) 952-894-7479 (Home)

District 6: Paul Krause (Term ex-pires 2014)[email protected] 651-438-4243 (Office) District 7: Willis Branning (Term expires 2012)[email protected] (Office) 612-790-5840 (Home)

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Community Profi le Lakeville continued

Number of residential building permits: 174 units (in 2009)Value of residential build-ing permits: $41 million (in 2009)

UTILITIESWater Service: City of Lake-ville, (952) 985-2708Wastewater Service: City of Lakeville, (952) 985-2708Electrical Service: Dakota Electric, 4300 220 St. W., Farm-ington, MN 55024; (651) 463-6212; e-mail: [email protected] Energy, 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401; 1-800-895-4999; e-mail: [email protected] Service: MERC, 1-800-889-9508

GOVERNMENTCity Hall: Lakeville City Hall20195 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN, 55044, (952) 985-4400; Web site: www.ci.lakeville.mn.usCity Administrator: Steven Mielke, (952) 985-4403; e-mail: [email protected]

Mayor: Mark Bellows, (952) 451-9503; e-mail: [email protected] members: Laurie Rieb, (952) 892-5672; e-mail: [email protected] Swecker, (612) 799-7878e-mail: [email protected] Little, (952) 288-9660 e-mail: [email protected] LaBeau, (952) 985-4170 e-mail: [email protected] Utilities: billing: (952)

985-4580; service: (952) 985-2708Public Works Director, Chris Petree, e-mail: [email protected] and Recreation di-rector, Steve Michaud, e-mail: [email protected]

DEVELOPMENTCommunity and economic development director: David Olson, (952) 985-4420; e-mail: [email protected] of commerce:

Lakeville Area Chamber of Com-merce, 19950 Dodd Boulevard, Suite 101, Lakeville, MN 50044; phone: (952) 469-2020; fax: (952) 469-2028;Web site: www.lakevillechamber-cvb.org; e-mail: [email protected]: Downtown Lakeville Business Association, 8790 207th Street West, Suite 204, P.O. Box 371, Lakeville, MN 55044. Judy Tschumper: (952) 985-0517; e-mail: [email protected]

TRANSPORTATIONMinnesota Valley Transit Authority(952) 882-7500; www.mvta.comService at Lakeville Cedar Park and Ride at Cedar Avenue just south of 179th Street and the I-35W Kenrick Park and Ride at Kenrick Avenue near Mills Fleet Farm

COMMUNITY SERVICELibrary: Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Dr., Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 891-0360Post Office: 20711 Holt Ave., Lakeville, MN 50044, (952) 469-1463


Metro Transit operates the Kenwood Trail Park and ride station off Interstate 35 and Kenwood Trail with express service to downtown Minneapolis.

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Government Buildings:www.co.dakota.mn.us/LocationsWestern Service Center14955 Galaxie Ave. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-891-7570County Government Center1590 Highway 55Hastings, MN 55033-2343651-438-4313Northern Service Center1 Mendota Road W. West St. Paul, MN 55118 651-554-6600

LIBRARIESwww.co.dako ta .mn .u s / L e i -sureRecreation/CountyLibraries/HoursLocationsBurnhaven Library1101 W. County Road 42

Burnsville, MN 55306 952-891-0300Farmington Library508 Third St. Farmington, MN 55024 651-438-0250Galaxie Library14955 Galaxie Ave. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-891-7045Heritage Library20085 Heritage Dr. Lakeville, MN 55044 952-891-0360Robert Trail Library14395 S. Robert TrailRosemount, MN 55068651-480-1200Wescott Library1340 Wescott RoadEagan, MN 55123651-450-2900

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The Dakota County Western Service Center is located in Apple Valley. The site includes the Galaxie Library and is adjacent to Apple Valley City Hall.

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Area Attractions Dakota County

APPLE VALLEY Apple Valley Aquatic Cen-ter – The city-run water park fea-tures waterslides, a “Lazy River,” four 25-meter lap pool lanes, a sand water play area, locker rooms and food stands. Call (952) 953-2399 or visit www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us for more information. Minnesota Zoo – The zoo is home to more than 2,700 animals such as Grizzly bears, coyotes, le-murs, leopards, Komodo dragons and various birds species. The zoo also offers various education and conservation programs in addition to its attractions. For more infor-mation, call (952) 431-9200 or visit www.mnzoo.com. Great Clips IMAX Theater – Minnesota’s only IMAX theater, it features educational and Holly-wood movies and is located at the Minnesota Zoo. For more informa-tion, call (952) 431-4629 or visit www.imax.com/minnesota.

BURNSVILLE Burnsville Performing Arts Center — Located at 12600 Nicollet Ave. in the Heart of the City, the center opened in Janu-ary 2009 and has a 1,000-seat proscenium stage theater and an intimate, 150-seat black box the-ater. The center also has a 2,000-square-foot art gallery, meeting rooms and a large re-hearsal room. There is additional space for banquets, special events and receptions. Presentations at the Burnsville PAC range from classical music to comedy, from jazz to Christian rock, from country to rock and roll. There are dramas, comedies, local arts organizations and na-tional touring artists. The lobby is two stories tall, all glass, with a sweeping view of Nicollet Commons Park, the Min-nesota River valley and the Min-neapolis skyline. For more information, go to the center at 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, call (952) 895-4685 or

go online at www.burnsvillepac.com. Heart of the City/Nicol-let Commons Park — The 54-acre Heart of the City is a smart growth-based, mixed-use, pedes-trian friendly downtown area for Burnsville. It features a host of retail shops, business and office space, a community arts center, a community park and diverse housing opportunities. Nicollet Commons Park is one of the first “town square”-style parks to be developed in the metro area suburbs and serves as the focal point in the Heart of the City south of the intersection of Highway 13 and Nicollet Avenue. The park features spaces for pa-trons to sit and read a book or have lunch along with an open green area and 250-seat perfor-mance amphitheater for concerts and events. A water feature in the park is enjoyed by many children.

Burnsville Center — This three-level, 1.1 million-square-foot mall has more than 150 stores, including anchors JCPen-ney, Macy’s, Sears, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It’s located on County Road 42 at the intersec-tion of I-35W and I-35E. For more information, call (952) 435-8181 or go online at www.burnsvil-lecenter.com. Buck Hill — Located at 15400 Buck Hill Road, just west of I-35W, Buck Hill Ski Area offers skiing, snowboarding, snow tub-ing, as well as summer activities such as bicycle racing. Buck Hill has a vertical drop of 309 feet, 11 lifts, 45 acres of skiing area and 13 runs. For more information, go online at www.buckhill.com or call (952) 435-7174. THE GARAGE — THE GA-RAGE is a youth community center/music venue operated by the city of Burnsville. Located in

Burnsville’s Civic Center Park, THE GARAGE focuses on enrich-ing teenagers’ lives by expanding their skills and encouraging them to share their talents, give service, and be creative. Teens help plan events and run programs. For more information, go online at www.thegarage.net or call (952) 895-4664. Alimagnet Dog Park — The Alimagnet off-leash dog park is in Alimagnet Park, located two blocks north of County Road 42 on County Road 11. It fea-tures a seven-acre fenced area, a double-gated entry, a pond, an open grass area, a wood-mulch, half-mile walking path, a wood-ed area, picnic tables, benches, waste bags and trash contain-ers. An annual permit costs $20 per household and is available through the Burnsville Recreation Department. For more informa-tion, go online at www.alimag-netdogpark.org or call (952) 895-4500.

EAGAN Cascade Bay – Cascade Bay is the largest outdoor municipal waterpark in the Upper Midwest and features several attractions, including Twin Falls, the Typhoon and Hurricane waterslides, and the Lazy River with Rocky Rapids. Other amenities include zero-depth entry points, snacks at Cap-tain’s Gallery, and miniature golf. The park is typically open for its regular season June 12-Aug. 30. Cascade Bay is located at 1360 Civic Center Drive. For more in-formation visit www.cityofeagan.com or call the hotline at (651) 675-5577. Caponi Art Park – Located on 60 acres of wooded hills in Eagan, Caponi Art Park and Learning Center offers cultural and educational experiences in a natural setting designed to blend art and nature. From May through October, the Art Park welcomes over 5,000 visitors each year.


Dakota Woods Dog Park, just east of Rosemount in Coates, is a great place for pets and their owners to bond.

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Features include miles of wood-ed walking trails, a sculpture garden, and the Theater in the Woods outdoor amphitheater. Programs include the Summer Performance Series, Family Fun Tuesdays, Shakespeare Festival, Medieval Fair, Poets in the Park and guided tours. Caponi Art Park is located at 1220 Diffley Road in Eagan. For more infor-mation, visit www.caponiart-park.org or call (651) 454-9412. Eagan Art House – Located at the entrance to Patrick Eagan Park, the Eagan Art House offers numerous art classes throughout the year taught by experienced instructors and professional art-ists. Schedules of classes are available at www.cityofeagan.com/eaganarthouse. The art house is located at 3981 Lexing-

ton Ave. For more information, call (651) 675-5521.

FARMINGTON Dakota County Fair-

grounds – The sprawling acreage of the Dakota County Fairgrounds on Farmington’s southern edge is home to more than just the Dakota County Fair. The grounds has also been the site of annual events like the Scottish Highland Games, the Southern Cruzers Summer Spectacular Car Show and much more. To find out more about the fairgrounds, call the General Fair Office at (651) 463-8818. Dakota City Heritage Vil-lage – Dakota City Heritage Vil-lage offers visitors the chance to experience rural life in 1900-era Dakota County. A recreated his-toric village and museum, Dakota City’s five-acre site includes 22 buildings. Dakota City offers spe-cial events throughout the year with costumed interpreters and demonstrations. The village and


The Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington is host to the annual Scottish Fair.

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museum are open for educational programs, senior groups, celebra-tions and tours by reservation. Located on the Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street W., Farmington, (651) 460-8050, e-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.DakotaCity.org.

LAKEVILLE Lakeville Area Arts Cen-ter – Located at 20965 Holyoke Ave. in downtown Lakeville, the center promotes cultural enrich-ment and artistic experiences for the entire community by offering many youth and adult art classes as well as a variety of theatrical productions. Through creative re-use and renovation, the former All Saints Church has been transformed into a state-of-the-art theater and arts facility featuring a 300-seat auditorium, multi-purpose art studio, pottery studio, exhibit spaces and catering kitchen. For more information, or to view a list of performances at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, visit www.lakevillemn.gov.

ROSEMOUNT Dakota Woods Dog Park – A 16-acre, fenced, wooded park for dogs to run and exercise off leash. A pass ($42.85 annually, $5 daily paid at park) is required to use the dog park. To purchase an annual pass, go to Parks Department or mail at Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Val-ley, third floor or by phone (952) 891-7000. The park is located in Empire Township, just east of Rose-mount on County Road 46 and south on Blaine Avenue. For more information, go online at www.co.dakota.mn.us under the Leisure & Recreation tab. Master Gardener Edu-cation & Research Display Garden – For those looking to

get fresh ideas for gardening, see the latest in University of Minnesota flower, fruit, and veg-etable varieties, or experience a beautiful, accessible garden, visit the 6-acre garden site south of County Road 42 and east of Highway 3 in Rosemount. The garden is free to the public and open daily. Plentiful free parking is available. To inquire about the garden or arrange for a group tour, call (651) 480-7727. The Web site is www.mggarden.umn.edu. The Steeple Center – The city of Rosemount operates the Steeple Center at 14375 S. Robert Trail. It opened in 2010 at the site of the former St. Jo-seph Church at the north end of downtown Rosemount. It is now available for meetings, parties, and performances. For further information, contact Rosemount Parks and Recreation at (651) 322-6000. To rent the facility, contact Lisa Maurer at

(651) 322-6003 or [email protected]. Vermillion Highlands – Vermillion Highlands is a 2,822-acre research, recreation and wildlife management area adjacently south of UMore Park. Vermillion Highlands will be maintained as a natural area for public access in perpetuity. Ver-million Highlands offers seasonal recreational activities including opportunities for hiking, horse-back riding, and cross-country skiing on the Lone Rock Trail loops. For more information, go online at www.umorepark.umn.edu/Vermillion_Highlands.html.

AROUND THE AREA Dakota County Historical Society – Discover details about local history at the Dakota County Historical Society Research Library and Museum. Featured on display at the museum are over 25,000 objects, including many historical pictures.

Permanent exhibits include “Old Town,” which includes a general store, boarding house, kitchen and jail in addition to many other rooms filled with ar-tifacts and information about Da-kota County’s past. The museum also houses the world’s largest map of Dakota County, featuring historic sites like Gopher Ordnance Works, Sib-ley House and the Miesville Base-ball Park. The museum is located at 130 Third Ave. N. South St. Paul, (651) 552-7548. For more information visit www.dakotahistory.org. Elko Speedway – A NAS-CAR-sanctioned racetrack, with a steeply banked paved 3/8-mile oval that allows two and three- wide racing. The speedway also has a bar and restaurant featuring live mu-sic, bingo, and post-race parties. Elko Speedway is at 26350 France Avenue, Elko. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-urdays, hours vary during racing season. For more information, visit www.elkospeedway.com or call (952) 461-7223. LeDuc Mansion – The LeDuc Mansion in Hastings is the estate of William and Mary LeDuc where people can learn first-hand what it was like to live back in the 1860s. While there, visitors may be able to take in a play or interact with some of the many volunteers who portray some of the more colorful characters of history. During special event week-ends, visitors can also mingle with the soldiers at a Civil War encampment, listen to political debates or play old-fashioned games. Tour season runs from May through October, and the estate is located at 1629 Vermillion St., Hastings. For more information, call (651) 437-7055 or visit www.dakotahistory.org/LeDuc/home.asp.


The Lakeville Area Arts Center is located in the heart of the city and in a former church.

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Calendar of Events Dakota County

NOVEMBER Lakeville Holiday Light-ing Ceremony – The Downtown Lakeville Business Association will host the event Thursday, Nov. 17 at Pioneer Park Plaza at 6 p.m. For more information, go online at www.downtownlakeville.com.

DECEMBER Holiday on Main – Down-town Lakeville, Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Santa, Mrs. Claus, face-painters, live reindeer, dance and musical performances, trolley rides, treats and more. For more information, go online at www.downtownlakeville.com. Village Holidays – Dakota City Heritage Village, Dec. 3-4 and 10-11, from 1 to 8 p.m., draft horse drawn trolley rides, Victorian Santa, cooking and needlecrafts, Christmas pageant,

music, and Christmas trees deco-rated throughout the village. Drive through anytime in December to see it decorated with lights. For more information, go online at www.dakotacity.org.

Breakfast with Santa – Holiday crafts and games in the gymnasium Saturday, Dec. 3, 9-11 a.m. at the Rosemount Communi-ty Center. Continental style break-fast, pictures with Santa. Register

for the event by Nov. 28, $5 per child and per adult, by calling (651) 322-6000 or going online at www.ci.rosemount.mn.us.

FEBRUARY Mid-Winter Fest – Apple Valley’s annual winter celebra-tion offers 50 activities including a medallion hunt, snow softball tournament, face painting, games, a hockey tournament, live music and food. For more information, visit the city’s Parks and Recre-ation page at www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us.

MARCH Bite of Burnsville — The an-nual Bite of Burnsville, a fundraiser for the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce, showcases the cuisine of many of the area’s restaurants, See Events, Page 12


The Dew Days Grand Parade rolls right through downtown Farmington each year.


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along with beverages, entertain-ment and live and silent auctions. The 2011 Bite will be held March 3 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Lakeville Landscape and Home Expo and Consumer Showcase on Saturday, March 17, at Lakeville North High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No charge for parking/no charge for admit-tance. For more information, call (952) 469-2020 or see www.lakevillechambercvb.org.

MAY Ironman Bike Ride — Held annually in Lakeville, the 2012 ride will be held on the first Sunday in May. The Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride was established in 1967 and is the longest running century bike ride in Minnesota. With routes of 100, 65 and 30 miles, this single day bike tour has something for every cyclist and marks the unofficial start of the cy-cling season in the state. For more information, visit www.ironmanbikeride.org. Taste of Lakeville — The Taste of Lakeville is the Rotary Club’s major fund raising event for local and international community projects. The annual event will be held at the Lakeville Arts Center, lo-cated at 20965 Holyoke Ave., from 5 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 17. Event-goers get to taste all the food and wine the want, while live music plays in the background. Live and silent auctions are also held. More than 2,000 guests gener-ated more than $75,000 that was used to help families, locally and worldwide, in addition to funding scholarships for Lakeville Students, among other things. Visit www.lakevillerotary.org/taste-of-lakeville.html for more in-formation.

JUNE Eagan Market Fest – Mar-

ket Fest is a weekly summer event that features local fresh produce, hand-crafted artisan items, live entertainment, activities for all ages and more. The event is typi-cally held from July through mid-September at Central Park, located at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway. More in-formation can be found at www.ci.eagan.mn.us. Lake Fest – Eagan celebrates its appreciation of local lakes dur-ing this June festival. Residents are encouraged to enjoy fishing (equipment provided), making fish prints and bird houses, visit with natural resource experts and more. A fishing license is not required for this event. The event is held only on even years. Eagan Art Festival – This two-day juried art show features fine art and original handmade crafts by 100 artists, as well as music, entertainment, a variety of food and art activities for all ages. The festival typically takes place in

late June at the Eagan Community Center Festival Grounds, located at 1501 Central Parkway. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.ci.eagan.mn.us. Farmington Dew Days – The city’s annual summer celebration is typically held in mid to late June. The event includes music, food, and entertainment for young and old. For more information, go on-line at www.dewdays.com. Dancin’ ’n’ Cruisin’ – This classic car show and street dance is the kickoff event to Apple Val-ley’s annual Freedom Days cel-ebration. Antique cars drive from Apple Valley Ford to Bogart’s. Apple Valley Freedom Days – The city’s largest annual festival runs 10 days and includes a pa-rade, carnival, live music, fireworks and food. The festival also features a car cruise, fishing derby and ten-nis tournaments. For more infor-mation, visit the city’s Parks and Recreation page at www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us.

JULY Lakeville’s Pan-O-Prog — Lakeville’s annual summer festival, Pan-O-Prog, has come to Lakeville the week of the Fourth of July for 42 years. The annual event is a week long celebration that features more than 50 celebra-tions, events and activities during the week of July 4. Events include the grand parade, classic car pa-rade, fireworks, street dances and more. There is something for all age groups and food for all tastes. For more information, visit www.panoprog.org. Eagan July 4th Funfest – Eagan’s July 4th Funfest celebra-tion typically runs July 3-4 and fea-tures the Miss Eagan Ambassador pageant, a carnival filled with rides and games, live entertainment, the Fourth of July Parade, and one of the largest fireworks displays in the state. The carnival and fire-works are held at Central Park; the parade begins at the intersection of Yankee Doodle and Blue Cross roads and travels east on Yankee Doodle to the Eagan Community Center. For more information, visit www.eaganfunfest.org. Rosemount Leprechaun Days – July 20-30. The city’s larg-est annual festival includes about 60 events in 10 days, including a 100-unit parade, carnival, live music, fireworks, and food mostly centered around Central Park, northeast of the intersection of Highway 3/South Robert Trail and 145th Street. For more informa-tion, go online at www.Rose-mountEvents.com.

AUGUST Dakota County Fair – Aug. 6-12. The fair includes a midway with carnival rides, food, exhibits, music, grandstand events, 4-H ex-hibits and much more. For more information, go online at www.dakotacountyfair.org. Art & All That Jazz — The Art & All That Jazz Festival is held

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The Lakeville Landscape and Home Expo and Consumer Showcase is hosted each year at Lakeville North High School.

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annually in August at Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville’s Heart of the City. It features local and national jazz musicians and an art sale. Southern Cruzers Sum-mer Spectacular Car and Craft Show, Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington. Typically held the last Saturday in August, includes a pancake breakfast. For more information, go online at www.thesummerspectacular.com.

SEPTEMBER Burnsville Fire Muster — Over a five-day stretch, Fire Mus-ter features wine tasting, beer tasting, entertainment, fireworks, carnival rides, children’s activities, emergency personnel demonstra-tions, food and beverages from local restaurants, a community

parade, and, of course, the fire truck parade that started it all. Burnsville’s annual commu-nity celebration began officially in 1980, evolving from a smaller, neighborhood-based activity. During the late 1970s, Burnsville resident and fire equipment col-lector Roger Jackson and some of his friends entertained chil-dren each summer by displaying his collection at what was then known as Diamondhead Mall, capping the day with a short pa-rade of equipment down Nicollet Avenue. The Fire Muster, which is held after Labor Day, celebrated its 30 anniversary in 2009. Lakeville’s Art Festival — The Lakeville Art Festival is held the third weekend in September in downtown Lakeville on the grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center, located at 20965 Holyoke

Ave. Each year, the festival hosts approximately 60 exhibitors who show and sell their work in many forms and mediums including visual, performing, and literary forms. The event includes a fea-tured artist exhibit, artist demon-strations, Youth Art Tent, perform-ing and literary artists, and food. For more information, visit www.lakevilleartfestival.org/. Lone Oak Days – Held at Eagan’s historic Holz Farm each fall, Lone Oak Days celebrates what life on the farm used to be like. The event features two days of activities, demonstrations, food and entertainment. Visitors can learn how to make a rope, churn butter, and grind corn, milk a virtual cow or take part in pony rides, hay rides or a pie-eating contest. Holz Farm is located at 4665 Manor Drive in Eagan. For more information, call the Eagan

Parks and Recreation Department at (651) 675-5500.

OCTOBER Haunted Woods Trail – Held in Rosemount’s Central Park the Saturday prior to Halloween, the Haunted Woods Trail is an all-volunteer event that turns the park into a child-friendly Hallow-een walk to collect candy from area businesses and community groups. For more about the event, go online at www.RosemountE-vents.com. Halloween Hodgepodge – Held at the Eagan Community Center prior to Halloween, the event is a family-friendly eve-ning of games, trick-or-treating, crafting, dancing and more. For more information, visit the Park and Recreation section at www.ci.eagan.mn.us.

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BECOME IMMERSED IN THE SWEET COMFORT OF A SEMIRURAL VILLAGE

On the edge of the well-de-veloped and fast-paced sprawl-ing metro area lies what has become one of the region’s best-kept secrets: Farmington. It was once a small town serving area farmers. Farming-ton’s late-19th century roots shine through upon a single visit to its historic downtown in the southern end of the city. Visitors will find a slow-paced, classic grid layout peppered with friend-ly faces, plenty of mom-and-pop shops and pleasant parks. Old-fashioned Victorian homes and bungalows offer an idyllic way to live in the eminently walkable

older part of town. Farmington often feels like the rural small town of its incep-tion, but there is also a faster-paced, modern suburban side.

The city’s north end features many recreational and commer-cial amenities but also a newer, more diverse housing stock for those looking for something

more contemporary or larger than what is available near the historic downtown. Biking and walking trails abound, connecting both parts of this dichotomous town to its various parks, schools and retail centers. Rambling River Park, which is situated on the Vermil-lion River, is the hub of this vast network of trails. Farmington is also a commu-nity active in its schools. High school sports are among the centers of activity. At Farming-ton’s new high school residents can take in a football game on a chilly autumn night or an excit-ing basketball game during the long winter months. Whatever your inclination — serene small town vibes or quiet suburban neighorhoods — Farmington has much to offer in the way of a positive lifestyle ex-perience.

Editor’s Picks Farmington | Lakeville

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The Exchange Bank Building is a product of the Late Victorianperiod design vocabulary and shows the influence of the Romanesque and Italianate styles, according to the city’s Heritage Preservation Commission.

Over the past century, Lakev-ille has quietly made the transi-tion from farming village to bus-tling, 38-square-mile city that 55,000 people call home. But in the midst of major growth, Lakeville hasn’t lost its small-town appeal. The combi-nation of being a suburb and a small city allows Lakeville to of-fer an historic downtown featur-ing small boutiques and a classic five-and-dime store, as well as suburban amenities such as Su-perTarget and a Brunswick Zone XL party and bowling center. There are ample food op-tions for visitors and residents of Lakeville, from mainstream res-taurants, such as Applebee’s and

the Green Mill, to small, locally-owned shops like the Mainstreet Coffee Cafe, which offers wraps, sandwiches and salads. For those who look for a night on the town, the Lakeville Area Arts Center offers a wide variety of performing arts, and clubs such as Babe’s offer live music and stand-up comedy. To add to the ambiance, Mainstreet Coffee Cafe becomes a wine bar at night, serving the best of vint-ners the world over. Outdoor enthusiasts will en-joy taking advantage of Lakev-ille’s well-known and ample park space, which features biking and walking paths, beaches and sports amenities. Even an his-

toric World War II jet at the Vet-eran’s Memorial in Aronson Park. In addition to Lakeville’s his-toric downtown, the city boasts three other major retail areas

and a number of hotels. As the southern gateway to the Twin Cities, Lakeville offers a plethora of opportunities for a fulfilling life.

LAKEVILLE OFFERS BIG-CITY FEEL WITH SMALL-TOWN CHARM


Lake Marion in Lakeville is a popular area fishing destination.

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Senior Centers Dakota County

Hayes Community and Se-nior Center, 14603 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124; (952) 953-2300; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.ci.apple-valley.us/Parks/Pro-grams_and _Activities/Seniors/main.html Burnsville Senior Center at Diamondhead Education Center, 296 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Burns-ville, MN; (952) 707-4120; Web site www.communityed191.org then click on Burnsville Senior Center Farmington Community Senior Center, 325 Oak Street, Farming-ton, MN 55024; (651) 463-4828, Web site: www.ci.farmington.mn.us/P&R_seniors.htm Eagan Senior Center, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy., Eagan, MN 55121; (651) 675-5500; Web site www.ci.eagan.

mn.us go to Parks and Recreation and 55 Plus and Seniors Hastings Area Senior Center,

Westview Center, 213 Ramsey St., Hastings, MN 55033; (651) 438-0750

Inver Grove Heights Seniors, Veterans Memorial and the Grove Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077; (651) 450-2469 Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044; (952) 985-4622; Web site: www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/ go to Parks and Recreation and Seniors Rosemount Area Seniors Do Drop Inn, Rosemount Commu-nity Center, 13855 South Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068; (651) 322-6000; Web site http://ci.rosemount.mn.us go to Parks and Recreation and Seniors Senior Adult Services, ISD 196 Community Education, 14011 Pi-lot Knob Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124; (952) 423-7663 Thompson Park Activity Center, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul, MN 55118; (651) 552-4150


The Rosemount Area Seniors ride in the Rosemount Leprechaun Days Grand Parade. The seniors currently meet at the Rosemount Community Center Do Drop Inn. A new senior center has been proposed for construction in downtown Rosemount.


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School Districts Farmington | Lakeville

FARMINGTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 192 District 192 includes all of the city of Farmington, as well as a portion of Lakeville and several surrounding townships. Total population within the dis-trict has reached 30,000. Stu-dent population is more than 6,400 and is expected to grow to 8,000 students within 10

years. Farmington Public Schools employs nearly 800 people, in-cluding more than 400 licensed teachers. The superintendent’s office and most District 192 services are located at the District Ser-vices Center, 421 Walnut St., in downtown Farmington; phone: (651) 463-5000; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site www.farmington.k12.mn.us.


Students at Oak Hills Elementary School in the Lakeville Area School District arrive for the first day of school in 2011.


Students at North Trail Elementary School in the Farmington Area School District arrive for the first day of school in 2011.


Paideia Academy, which is located in Apple Valley, has students who have earned accolades in the statewide Math Masters program.

LAKEVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 194 The Lakeville Area Public School District serves approximately 10,800 students in the suburban south-metro area of the Twin Cities. The district serves students in the city of Lakeville, a portion of the cit-ies of Burnsville and Elko New Mar-ket, as well as Credit River, Eureka, and New Market townships. District 194 serves students in

Dakota County and Scott County, and covers 86 square miles. There are eight elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8) and two high schools (9-12). The ninth elementary school The district offers preschool, ECFE, before and after school care, and general youth and adult class-es through Community Education. Lakeville Area Public Schools, Central Offices, 8670 210th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044; phone (952) 232-2000; Web site: www.isd194.k12.mn.us.

PAIDEIA ACADEMY Paideia Academy is a K-8 charter public school serving the southern suburbs. As a public school, there is no tuition and en-rollment is open to all. The mission of Paideia Acad-emy is to challenge and inspire

learners by providing a rigorous, content-rich, classical education incorporating languages, music, and the arts while nurturing posi-tive character development. For more information visit www.paideiaacademy.org or call (952) 953-6200.

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Private Schools Dakota County

LAKEVILLE All Saints Catholic School, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044; phone (952) 469-3332; kindergarten-sixth grade Glory Academy, 9995 170th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044; phone (952) 898-3079; kindergarten-seventh grade

FARMINGTON Christian Life School, 6300 212th St. W., Farmington, MN 55024; phone (651) 463-4545; pre-kindergarten-12th grade

APPLE VALLEY Ramalynn Montessori Acade-my, 15004 Glazier Ave., Apple Val-ley, MN; phone (952) 432-3131; www.ramalynn.com

ROSEMOUNT Christian Heritage Academy, 17297 Galzier Way, Rosemount, MN; (952) 953-4155; www.chacademy.com; kindergarten-

eighth grade First Baptist School, 14400 W. Diamond Path, Rosemount, MN; (651) 423-2271; www.fbcrsmt.org St. Joseph Catholic School,

13900 Biscayne Avenue, Rose-mount, MN; phone (651) 423-1658, kindergarten-eighth grade, www.stjosephcommunity.org

BURNSVILLE Berean Education Center, 309 County Road 42 E., Burnsville, MN 55306; phone (952) 432-3799; pre-kindergarten-kindergarten Good Shepherd Lutheran School, 1301 E. County Road 42, Burnsville, MN; phone (952) 953-0690; kindergarten-eighth grade River Hills Early Childhood CT, 11100 River Hills Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337; phone (952) 895-0423; pre-kindergarten-kindergar-ten Southview Christian School, 15304 County Road 5, Burns-ville, MN 55306; phone (651)


St. Joseph Catholic Church and School is located east of Rosemount’s downtown.

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Health Care Dakota CountyFARMINGTON Fairview Farmington Medical Clinic, 19685 Pilot Knob Road, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-5100 Farmington Clinic, 417 Third St., Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 460-4555 Allina Medical Clinic, 21260 Chippendale Ave., Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7181 FamilyHealth Medical Clinic, 4645 Knutsen Drive, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 460-2300

LAKEVILLE Family Health Medical Clin-ics, 9974 214th St, Lakeville, MN, 55044, (952) 469-0500 Fairview Lakeville Clinic, 18580 Joplin Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 892-9555 Kids First Pediatrics, Ltd., 15704 Dodd Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 997-2572 Lakeville Quello Clinic, 17599 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044-8330, (952) 985-8200 Mark Mellstrom, Kenwood Dodd Medical Clinic, 20157 Ice-nic Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 469-3393

APPLE VALLEY Apple Valley Medical Center, 14655 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 (952) 432-6161 United Specialty Center At Apple Valley, 14655 Galaxie Av, Apple Valley, MN, 55124, (952) 953-9259 Now Express Care - Now Medical Centers, 15350 Cedar Ave, Apple Valley, MN, 55124, (651) 304-6645 Fairview Cedar Ridge Clinic,

15650 Cedar Ave S., Apple Valley, MN 55124, (952) 997-4177

BURNSVILLE Burnsville Family Physicians, 625 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN, 55337, (952) 435-0303 Fairview Ridges Hospital, 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville, MN, 55337, (866) 984-8144 Fairview Ridges Clinic, 303 Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 460-4000

Park Nicollet Clinic, 14000 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 993-8700 Burnsville Quello Clinic, 14000 Nicollet Avenue S., Burns-ville Medical Center, Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 985-8200

ROSEMOUNT Fairview Rosemount Clinic, 15075 Cimarron Ave., Rose-mount, MN 55068, (651) 322-8800 Rosemount Family Physicians, 15120 Chippendale Ave. W., Rosemount, MN 55068, (651) 423-4114

EAGAN Allina Medical Clinic, 1110 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 454-3970; Eagan Parkview OB/GYN, 1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 205, (651) 454-3970 Park Nicollet Clinic, 1885 Plaza Drive, Eagan, MN, 55122, (952) 993-4001 Fairview Urgent Care, 1440 Duckwood Drive, Eagan, MN, 55122, (651) 406-8877 Now Care Medical Centers, 1970 Rahncliff Ct, Eagan, MN, 55122, (651) 686-6442


The Fairview Ridges Hospital campus in Burnsville is located between Nicollet and Porland Avenues.

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460-2693; kindergarten-seventh grade Woodpark Montessori II, 1800 County Road 42 E., Burnsville, MN 55337; phone (952) 953-3933; pre-kindergarten-kindergarten

EAGAN Becks Montessori, 1985 Dif-fley Road, Eagan, MN 55122; phone (651) 686-7984; pre-kindergarten-first grade Faithful Shepherd Catholic,

3355 Columbia Drive, Eagan, MN 55121; phone (651) 406-4747; kindergarten-eighth grade Living Word Academy, 4300 Nicols Road, Eagan, MN 55122; phone (651) 456-0001; kinder-garten-fifth grade Primrose School of Eagan, 4249 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Eagan, MN; phone (651) 994-1477; www.primroseschools.com Sunrise Montessori Learning CT, 2024 Rahn Way, Eagan, MN 55122; phone (651) 452-1551;

pre-kindergarten-kindergarten Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School, 2950 Highway 55, Eagan, MN 55121; phone (651) 454-1139; pre-kindergarten-eighth grade

OTHER CITIES St. John The Baptist School. 111 Main St. W., Box 50; Vermil-lion, MN 55085; phone (651) 437-2644; pre-kindergarten-fifth grade St. John the Baptist, 12508 Lynn Ave. S., Savage, MN;

phone (952) 890-6604, www.stjohns-savage.org St. Mathias School, 23335 Northfield Blvd., Hampton, MN 55031; phone (651) 437-5282; pre-kindergar-ten-fifth grade St. Thomas Academy, 949 Mendota Heights Road, Men-dota Heights, MN 55120; phone (651) 683-1505; seventh-12th grade; www.cadets.com Berea Lutheran School, 9308 Rich Valley Boulevard, In-ver Grove Heights, MN 55077; phone (651) 994-1074; first-eighth grade

Private Schools/From Page 19

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Area Churches Farmington | Lakeville

FARMINGTON Bible Baptist Church, 651-460-6433, 19700 Akin Road, Farmington MN 55024 Christian Life Church of the Assemblies of God, 651-463-4545, 6300 212th St. W., Farm-ington MN 55024 Christ Presbyterian Church, 651-463-7117, 104 Elm St., Farmington MN 55024 Cross of Christ Community Church, 651-460-4545, 5200 211th St. W., Farmington MN 55024 Cry of the Heart, 952-469-8454, 7385 Granite Path, Farm-ington MN 55024 Episcopal Church of the Ad-vent, 651-460-6636, 412 OAK St., Farmington MN 55024 Faith United Methodist Church, 651-460-6110, 710 8th St., Farmington MN 55024 Farmington Lutheran Church ELCA, 651-463-4100, 501 Wal-nut St., Farmington MN 55024 First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 625 Heritage Way, Farmington, MN 55024: (651) 463-7454 Highview Christiania Lu-theran Church, 952-469-2722, 26690 Highview Ave., Farming-ton MN 55024 New Heights Christian Fel-lowship, 501 Walnut St., Farm-ington, MN 55024: (651) 463-9363 Parkwood Reformed Pres-byterian Church, 104 Elm St., Farmington, MN 55024: (651) 463-7117 St Michael’s Catholic Church, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farming-ton, MN 55024: (651) 463-3360 The River Community Church, 821 Third St., Farmington, MN 55024: (651) 460-6570 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 600

Walnut St., Farmington, MN 55024: (651) 463-7225

LAKEVILLE All Saints Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 469-4481 Bethlehem Evangelical Lu-theran Church, 952-469-5227, Highway 50 & Iberia Ave., Lakeville MN 55044 Church of God State Office, 16096 Harmony Path, Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 953-4351 Christiania Lutheran Church ELCA, 952-461-2283, 26691 Pillsbury Ave., Lakeville MN 55044 Crossroads Church, 952-469-PRAY-7729, 17671 Glacier Way, Lakeville MN 55044 Cross of Christ Community Church, 952-469-5373, 7570 210TH St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Evangelical Lutheran Church, 952-469-3392, 20340 Iberia Ave., Lakeville MN 55044 Faith Baptist Church, 952-469-5978, 8281 208TH St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 952-435-5757, 10970 185TH St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Fellowship Bible Church, 952-898-1552, 9623 162ND St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Jehovah’s Witnesses, 20465 Cedar Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 469-1144 Glory To Glory Christian Cen-ter, 8130 160th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 985-3659 Grace Fellowship Church, 952-469-5373, 7570 210TH St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Hosanna Lutheran Church, 952-435-3332, 9600 163RD St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 LifeChurch, 952-469-4485, 8130 W. 160TH St., Lakeville MN 55044

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 16200 Dodd Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 953-4484 Messiah Lutheran Church MS, 16725 Highview Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 431-5959 Minnesota Valley Free Lu-theran Church, 16075 Haw-thorn Path, Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 432-7197 New Beginnings Christian Church, 651-254-9870, 16075 Hawthorn Path, Lakeville MN 55044 New Life Church, 952-469-3232, 8500 210th St. W., Lakeville MN 55044 Refreshment of Jesus Christ

Prayerhouse, 16948 Glenwood Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 891-2669 St. John’s Lutheran Church ELCA of Lakevlle, 8500 210th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 469-4916 Spirit of Joy Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 7570 210th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044: (952) 985-0424 Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 952-435-5548, 10658 210th St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044 Valley Christian Church, 952-431-5858, 17297 Glacier Way, Lakeville MN 55044


City Parks Farmington | Lakeville

FARMINGTON Farmington boasts 42 city parks throughout town with 786 acres of green space to enjoy. Evergreen Knoll Park, 626 Heri-tage Way, offers a swimming pool, volleyball, new state-of-the art playground equipment designed for toddler, preschool and school-aged children, large shelter, picnic tables and restrooms and running water. Rambling River Park, 17 Elm St., offers the city’s largest park with 58 acres of green space that includes tennis courts, a sand vol-leyball court, fishing in the Vermil-lion River, ice skating and warm-ing house, playground equipment, baseball and softball fields, and bike trails. North Creek Park, located at Upper 182nd Street and Dunbury Avenue, has a lighted hockey and ice rink, warming house and wooden area. Prairie Waterway Greenway, 821 13th St., offers 95.4 acres of walking and biking trails that are

ideal for rollerblading, fishing off a dock, and a large gazebo shel-ter with picnic tables that can be rented for parties and celebrations. Depot Ways Arts Park, located in the heart of downtown Farm-ington at County Highway 50 and Second Street, is an art sculpture park that is highly unusual for a city this size. The city designated

the public space located near the railroad tracks at the corner of Second Street and Highway 50 as an arts park in 2000 and today nu-merous sculptures and art pieces done by local students enhance a brick path that winds its way around flower gardens and shade trees. City park or shelter rental is

available from May 1 to Oct. 1. Picnic shelters can be reserved for family gatherings, company picnics, reunions and other group events. Drop off a completed res-ervation form with fee payment at City Hall, 430 Third St. For more information on Farm-ington city parks, call Farmington Parks and Recreation at (651) 280-6850 or log onto www.ci.farmington.mn.us.

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Depot Way Arts Park showcases original pieces created by members of the community

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The city of Farmington pool, located at 626 Heritage Way, will be open from June 13-Aug. 19, 2012.

LAKEVILLE The city of Lakeville has more than 1,100 acres of protected park and conservation land, including 54 neighborhood and community parks featuring playgrounds, open air shelters, biking and walking trails and athletic complexes. The city also features 18 con-servation areas, five greenways and 100 miles worth of nature trails. Among the jewels of Lakeville’s park system is Ritter Farm Park, a sprawling 340-acre community park located at 19300 Ritter Trail. With a number of biking and walk-ing trails, the park also has lake access for fishermen, a conserva-tion area, ample parking, a picnic area, restroom facilities and even an archery range. Antlers Park is another of Lakeville’s most popular parks. Located along the shores of Lake

Marion at 9740 201st St. W., the 12-acre park offers a public beach for swimmers, volleyball courts, walking paths and a large picnic shelter with restrooms. Lakeville has a number of ath-letic facilities, featuring softball

and soccer fields and ice rinks, highlighted by Aronson Park, which teams with Quigley-Sime Park, located at 8250 202nd St. W. The parks feature a number of softball/baseball and soccer fields, along with a picnic shelter, play-ground and trails.

Aronson Park is also home to Lakeville’s Veterans Memorial, where a World War II fighter jet is on display. For more information about Lakeville’s parks, go online at www.lakevillemn.gov or call (952) 985-4400.


The new Miracle Field in Lakeville allows a place where people of all abilities can play baseball.


Downtown Lakeville features open spaces where people can find a park bench upon which to enjoy their lunch.

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Dakota County Parks

Dakota County offers six parks and three regional trails. For more information, go online at www.co.dakota.mn.us.

LEBANON HILLS REGIONAL PARK Lebanon Hills Regional Park, providing activities for all ages, is the largest park in the Dakota County park system. Containing almost 2,000 acres, the park offers miles of trails and many lakes for year-round outdoor sports, recreation and environ-mental education. The Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, located in the eastern section of the park at 860 Cliff Road in Eagan, offers park in-formation, interactive nature displays, courses and programs, and access to the park. Features in the park include: • Lebanon Hills Camp-ground, 12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley, open May to mid-October; • Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center, 5121 McAndrews Road in Apple Valley, (952) 891-7000 for campsite availability; • Schulze Lake Beach; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day • Holland Lake Picnic Shel-ter; Jensen Lake Picnic Shelter; Holland Lake Trailhead; Jensen Lake Trailhead; Schulze Lake Trailhead; Mountain Bike Trail-head; Horse Trailhead; Ski Skate Trailhead; camping; summer equipment rental; summer trails; winter trails.

SPRING LAKE PARK RESERVE Spring Lake Park Reserve, 8395 127th St. E. in Hastings, is a scenic park that overlooks the Mississippi River. Spring Lake Park Reserve’s features include: • Schaar’s Bluff, Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center (Hours: Sept. 8 - Oct. 31: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.;

Nov. 1 - March 31: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; April 1-Sept. 5: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.), • Model Airfield, April - No-vember, flying hours: 8 a.m. to sunset, park hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., individual adult season pass: $42.85 ($40 plus $2.85 tax), individual youth season pass (ages 17 and under) no permit required. • Archery Trail, Archery Picnic Shelter, East Picnic Shelter, West Picnic Shelter, Schaar’s Bluff Trailhead, garden plots, summer trails, winter trails • Lower Spring Lake Park Re-serve, 13690 Pine Bend Trail in Rosemount; • Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center, 13690 Pine Bend Trail in Rosemount, call (952) 891-7000 for campsite availability

THOMPSON COUNTY PARK Thompson County Park, 360 Butler Avenue E. in West St Paul, is a charming 57-acre park they provides a quiet get-a-way in the midst of the West St. Paul. The park features a large pic-nic area that overlooks Thomp-son Lake and miles of wooded trails that connect to the North Urban Regional Trail – a trail sys-tem that links Thompson County Park to Kaposia Park in South St. Paul and to the Mississippi River Regional Trail. The park’s Dakota Lodge, 1200 Stassen Lane in West St. Paul, a four-season event center, hosts weddings, reunions and banquets. and much more. Call (952) 891-7000 for reservations. The parks also features the North Picnic Shelter, Thompson County Park Trailhead, summer trails, and winter trails

LAKE BYLLESBY REGIONAL PARK Lake Byllesby Regional Park, 8150 320th St. E. in Cannon


Schulze Lake Beach is one of the hot spots in Lebanon Hills Regional Park during the summer months.

See County Parks, Page 25


Dakota County Regional Parks offer plenty of recreation opportunities in the winter, such as cross country ski trails at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan.

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Falls, is nestled in the scenic Cannon River Valley on Lake Byllesby Reservoir, the largest lake in southern Dakota County. This park offers vast open space for a variety of year-round ac-tive sports or quiet recreation for company picnics, family re-unions or other large and small group gatherings. Lake Byllesby Regional Park is located in Randolph Township near Cannon Falls. The park’s features include: • Lake Byllesby Campground, May to mid-October, for more in-formation prior to campground opening, call (952) 891-7000. • Lake Byllesby Beach, daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day

• Lakeside Picnic Shelter, Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead, summer trails, winter trailsMiesville Ravine Park Reserve Miesville Ravine Park Reserve is a large nature preserve that provides miles of trails along the picturesque Cannon River Valley. Located at the confluence of Trout Brook and the Cannon Riv-er near Miesville, this park offers the feel of scenic southeastern Minnesota. Park features include: Can-non Picnic Shelter, Trout Brook Picnic Shelter, Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead, summer trails, winter trails

BIG RIVERS REGIONAL TRAIL Big Rivers Regional Trail, a

scenic 4 1/2-mile paved trail that overlooks the confluence of the Minnesota and Missis-sippi Rivers, is located along the northern edge of Dakota County from Eagan to Lilyda-leis. The trail also links to the 72-mile Mississippi National River and Recreation Area hundreds of miles of trails throughout the greater Twin Cities area historic landmarks including Fort Snel-ling, Pike Island, and, one of Minnesota’s oldest settlements, the City of Mendota.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER REGIONAL TRAIL The Mississippi River Regional Trail will extend over 27 miles along the Mississippi River - from South St. Paul to Hastings - pro-

viding scenic views of the river and connections to local parks and trails. The first phase of con-struction will extend from the existing South St. Paul Riverfront Trail into northern Inver Grove Heights with expected comple-tion in 2014.

NORTH URBAN REGIONAL TRAIL The North Urban Regional Trail is an east-west corridor that connects Lilydale, Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and South St. Paul. The trail is in place be-tween Robert Street and the Mississippi River in South St. Paul. Future construction projects will link Valley Park in Mendota Heights to the area near Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul.

Dakota County Parks ContinuedCounty Parks/From Page 24


Golf Courses Dakota County There are plenty of golf courses in the south metro, where golfers of all experience and proficiency levels can play. Courses range from holes with beginner and casual golfer dis-tances to championship flight de-signs. While this is not a comprehen-sive look at all area courses, it is a sampler that should provide a good starter kit. Those who are looking to get in a few swings and a little confi-dence booster can find it at cours-es such as the Apple Valley Golf Course, Birnamwood in Burnsville or Rich Valley Golf Course in Rose-mount. These courses offer nine-hole rounds that provide a neighbor-hood golf experience. The holes are forgiving, some-times, with their shorter distances or wide fairways. Because of this, the courses play host to a wide range of golfers from youngsters to seniors and everyone in be-tween. Birnamwood is a nine-hole, par-27 public golf course that is owned and operated by the city of Burnsville. Apple Valley Golf Course, which is privately owned, is a nine-hole executive-length golf course that can help those looking to play target golf. Rich Valley Golf Club is an 18-hole executive-length golf course in Rosemount and has an addi-tional nine-hole layout. The course has a few strategically placed trees, water and sand traps. It pro-vides a step up in challenge while still offering the executive length. Another short course is Cleary Lake Golf Course, part of the 1,045-acre Cleary Lake Regional Park, southwest of Burnsville in Scott County. It has a par-3 length, 9-hole golf course and driving range. Among the public diamonds in the rough in the area are South-ern Hills Golf Course in Farming-ton, Valleywood Golf Course in

Apple Valley, Parkview Golf Club in Eagan and Emerald Greens Golf Course in Hastings. Southern Hills is an 18-hole, par-71 course measuring longer than 6,300 yards and is billed as offering both fun and challenge for golfers of all skill levels. A creek that bisects the course comes into play on many of the holes. The terrain undulates, with the back portion of the course mostly on a raised section that makes for some blind shots. Valleywood is a championship 18-hole course with ponds, dog-legs and a healthy dose of woods. The course requires good man-agement, as the long ball is only sometimes rewarding. Fairway positioning is at a premium at Val-leywood. Parkview bills itself as the “First to Open, Last to Close” for two reasons. One is that the course often is the first to open in the spring and the last to close in the fall. The fully-public 18-hole course also earns the title because it is one of the few golf courses in the metro that host “Glow Golf.” The night rounds are played with a special ball that glows in the dark. The course features gentle hills and a wide variety of trees, 18 bunkers, a lake and pond. Emerald Greens is located just outside Rosemount’s eastern bor-der with Hastings. With 36 holes of champion-ship golf, Emerald Greens has flat and undulating sections. It has signature holes scattered through-out the course, such as the pond-protected par-3 and a hole with a postage stamp-shaped green. Golfers looking for the full country club feel need look no further than the south-of-the-river area. Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Elko New Market opened to the public in August 2002, and touts itself as having greens and turf conditions that compete with the best in the metro area.

Designed by golf course archi-tect Kevin Norby, this 18-hole, par 72 layout with multiple tees offers a unique challenge to golfers of all skill levels. It has 185 acres of roll-ing terrain, wooded areas, natural wetlands, and water hazards on 14 different holes. Crystal Lake Golf Club in Lakev-ille features stately pines, pristine wetlands and is accentuated with seven ponds, which create chal-lenging water hazards. This 18-hole, par-71 course has three sets of tees ranging from 4,805 to 6,306 in yardage and of-fers gently rolling hills and natural reclaimed Minnesota wetlands to challenge all levels of golfers. Willinger’s Golf Club south of Elko New Market in Webster has daily-fee golf on 18-holes that tests golfers’ abilities in a scenic, natural environment. There is plenty of water, expan-sive bunkers and mature forest. The course measures 6,809 yards from the tournament tees. Four sets of tee boxes per hole enable golfers of all levels to enjoy the course. The Meadows at Mystic Lake, an 18-hole championship golf course, is billed as the Midwest’s most spectacular golf destination.

Golf Digest ranked it last year as one of the top 10 new courses in the country. Golfers experience bent grass fairways, tees and greens, 13 holes with water, 80 bunkers, 20 fountains and large greens. The Wilds Golf Course in Prior Lake, designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, has 150-foot el-evation changes, water in play on nearly half of the holes, and more than 70 strategically placed bun-kers. Making the course playable for golfers of all levels, there are four tee boxes to choose from and gen-erously wide fairways. Legends Club in Prior Lake features a 30-acre lake, cascad-ing creeks, scenic wetlands, deep ponds and dramatic topography, Legends is more than a stun-ning 18-hole daily-fee golf course; the 7,046-yard, par-72 layout pro-vides a haven for native plants and wildlife. Brackett’s Crossing Country Club in Lakeville is built on 180 acres of rolling hills with shining ponds and mature trees. This 18-hole championship course provides enjoyment for golfers of all abilities with five sets of tee markers. Heritage Links Golf Club in Lakeville is an 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course. The front nine has a links feel to it with water and rolling terrain, accord-ing to its Web site. The back nine is more wooded, lined with trees, water, bunkers and great elevation changes. The course has 45 bunkers, and water comes into play on 16 of 18 holes. Heritage Links has four dif-ferent sets of tees, ranging from 5,145 to 6,672 yards. Lost Spur Golf and Event Cen-ter, 2750 Sibley Memorial High-way, Eagan, has a nine-hole golf course, a new banquet facility for 250 guests, a practice facility, full-service golf shop, lounge with bar and snack service and professional lessons, clinics available.

– Tad Johnson

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Southern Hills Golf Course in Farmington challenges golfers with water, sand traps and plenty of changes in elevation.


Places to Stay Dakota CountyLAKEVILLE AmericInn Lodge & Suites, 48 rooms, 30 person meeting space, indoor pool, free upscale conti-nental breakfast, whirlpool, free high speed Internet, spacious lobby with indoor fireplace, guest laundry, in-room refrigerator and microwave, restaurant and shop-ping within walking distance, 17145 Kenyon Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 892-5422 or 1-800-634-3444 America’s Best Value Inn, 38 rooms, indoor pool, walking dis-tance to fast food, game room, 17296 Kenrick Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 435-7191 or 1-888-315-2378 Comfort Inn of Lakeville, 56 rooms, indoor pool, in-room re-frigerator and microwave, suites, walking distance to restaurants and shopping, free high speed internet, business center, hot tub, free upscale continental breakfast, 17605 Kenrick Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 898-3700 or 1-800-4CHOICE Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 132 rooms, 400 person meeting space (four sections), 18 person board room, holidome, upscale lobby, decorated guest rooms, in-door pool, business center, exer-cise room, game room, poolside rooms, suites, executive board-room, whirlpool, kids play pool, Rudy’s Red Eye Grill, lounge, wa-terslide, 100 percent non-smoking facility including guest rooms, ball-room, elevator, 20800 Kenrick Av-enue, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 469-1134 or 1-800-HOLIDAY Motel 6, 86 rooms, kids under 18 stay for free, wireless Internet available, accepts pets, near Mc-Stop truck stop, coin operated laundry, walking distance to fast food and shopping, 11274 210th Street, Lakeville, MN 55044, (952) 469-1900 or -800-466-8356

EAGAN Best Western Dakota Ridge, 108 rooms, 150 person meeting room, free wireless high-speed in-

ternet access and 24-hour courte-sy shuttle for Mall of America, the MSP International Airport, Eagan businesses and the NATCO & PA-NAM Pilot Training centers, com-plimentary continental breakfast, 3450 Washington Drive, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 452-0100 or 800-624-2888 Budget Host Inn, 17 rooms, complimentary coffee, in-room microwave and refrigerator, free HBO, restaurants nearby, 2745 Highway 55, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 454-1211 or 800-BUD-HOST Country Inn & Suites, 78 rooms, 30 person meeting room, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Air-port, and other local areas, com-plimentary breakfast buffet, dial-up internet, in-room dataports, wireless Internet, indoor pool and whirlpools, in-room coffee makers, iron & board, microwave & refrig-erator available, restaurant/bar nearby, laundry services, exercise room, free movie channels, 3035 Holiday Lane, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 287-8800 or 800-456-4000 Crowne Plaza, 187 rooms, 250 meeting room capacity, free shutlle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport, local businesses and at-tractions, dial-up Internet, in-room dataports, wireless Internet, in-door pool, whrilpool and sauna, in-room coffee maker, iron & board, on-site restaurant & bar, laundry facility & services, 24-hour business center, 24-hour fitness center, banquet facility, 2700 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, 55121, (651) 454-3434 or 800-EAGAN-64 Days Inn, 104 rooms, 20 meet-ing room capacity, free shuttle ser-vice to and from Mall of America and MSP International Airport, con-tinental breakfast, dial-up Internet, wireless Internet, in-room work desk, indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, in-room coffee maker, iron & board, free movie channels, pets allowed, restaurant/bar nearby,

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Places to Stay Continued

business center, exercise room, 4510 Erin Drive, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 681-1770 or 800-617-3262 Extended Stay America, 104 rooms, in-room dataports, wire-less Internet, fully equiped kitchen in rooms, pets welcomed, 3384 Norwest Court, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 681-9991 or 800-EXT-STAY Hampton Inn, 122 rooms, 30 meeting Room Capacity, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport, local businesses and attractions, compli-mentary hot breakfast buffet, com-plimentary wireless high-speed In-ternet access, indoor pool, whirlpool & exercise room, complimentary business center with three comput-ers, in-room coffee maker, iron & board, restaurant/bar next door, room service, new flat screen TV with cable & free HBO, pay-per-view movies and Nintendo, dry cleaning/laundry service available, 3000 Ea-gandale Place, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 688-3343 or 800-426-7866 Hilton Garden Inn, 100 rooms , 130 meeting room capacity, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America and MSP International Air-port, in-room and business center dataports, wireless Internet, indoor pool & whirlpool, in-room coffee maker, in-room iron & board, mi-crowave & refrigerator, free movie channels, on-site restaurant/bar, business center, exercise room, 1975 Rahncliff Court, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 686-4605 or 800-500-4232 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1950 Rahncliff Court, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 681-9266 or 800-681-5290, 100 rooms, 130 meeting room capacity, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America and MSP International Airport, in-room and business center dataports, wireless Internet, indoor pool & whirlpool, in-room coffee maker, in-room iron & board, in-room microwave & re-frigerator, free movie channels, on-site restaurant/bar, business center, exercise room Homestead Studio Suites, 130 rooms, free shuttle service to and

from Mall of America, MSP Interna-tional Airport and local businesses, in-room dataport, wireless Internet, in-room work desk, fully equipped kitchen in rooms, in-room iron & board, free movie channels, restau-rant/bar nearby, fitness club access, pets welcomed, 3015 Denmark Avenue, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 905-1778 or 800-EXT-STAY Microtel Inn & Suites, 79 rooms, 15 meeting room capacity, com-plimentary continental breakfast, wireless Internet, in-room work desk, coffee machines in lobby, free long distance calls within the continental US, pets welcomed (call for details), restaurant/bar nearby, 3000 Denmark Avenue, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 405-0988 or 888-323-1403 Residence Inn by Marriott, 120 rooms, 35 meeting room capac-ity, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport and local businesses, break-fast buffet, wireless Internet, in-room work desk, outdoor pool and whirlpool, fully equipped kitchen in rooms, pets welcomed (call for details), restaurants/bars nearby, laundry facility, exercise room and fitness club passes, 3040 Eagan-dale Place, Eagan, MN 55121, (651) 688-0363 or 800-331-3131 SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 105 rooms, 12, meeting room ca-pacity, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America and MSP In-ternational Airport, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, indoor pool and whirlpool, large outdoor deck overlooking Fish Lake, dataports in rooms and business center, com-plimentary wired & wireless, high-speed internet access , in-room work desk, in-room coffee maker, in-room microwave, refrigerator and sink, free movie channels, res-taurant/bar nearby, business cen-ter, exercise room, laundry faciltiy & services, 3635 Crestridge Drive, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 686-0600 or 800-228-9290 Staybridge Suites, 89 rooms, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport and local businesses, complimenta-

ry breakfast buffet, dial-up Internet, in-room dataports, wireless Inter-net, indoor pool and whirlpool, fully equipped kitchen in rooms, pets welcomed (call for details), restau-rant/bar nearby, business center, ex-ercise room, laundry facility, 4675 Rahncliff Road, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 994-7810 or 800-238-8000 TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 94 rooms, free shuttle service to and from Mall of America, MSP International Airport and local busi-nesses, free high speed internet access, in-room work desk, out-door pool, fully equipped kitchen in rooms, free movie channels, pets welcomed (call for details), restau-rant/bar nearby, business center, exercise room, laundry facility, out-door patio w/ grill, 3615 Crestridge Drive, Eagan, MN 55122, (651) 994-4600 or 800-257-3000

BURNSVILLE America’s Best Value Inn, 67 total guest rooms, complimen-tary continental breakfast, compli-mentary coffee/tea 24 hours, free parking, free local calls, interior corridors, electronic locks, card ac-cess, guest laundry, pet-friendly, high speed Internet, wireless Inter-net, coffeemaker, nightlight, safe in each room, kids 12 and under stay free, cribs free, microwaves and fridges upon request (added fee), free parking, 1101 Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 894-3400, 888 315-2378 Best Western Nicollet Inn, 131 rooms, full-service hotel with pool, restaurant, complimentary conti-nental breakfast and wi-fi Inter-net, business center, fitness room, sundry shop, meeting space, suites, smoke free, ADA and pet friendly, every room has a microwave, fridge, 42 in Flatscreen TV, DirecTV, 14201 Nicollet Ave S., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 435-2100, 888 463-7200 Days Inn Burnsville, 14331 Nicollet Ct, Burnsville, MN 55306, (952) 892-1900, 800-329-7466, 83 total guest rooms, complimen-tary continental breakfast, com-plimentary coffee/tea 24 Hours,

complimentary newspaper, free parking, free local calls, interior cor-ridors, electronic locks, card access, fitness center, pet-friendly, busi-ness center, meeting facilities, high speed Internet, wireless Internet, in-room microwave, in-room fridge, cable TV Including HBO, coffeemak-ers in rooms, cribs free, roll-ways $10 Per Night, free parking Fairfield Inn By Marriott, 14350 Nicollet Ct., Burnsville, MN 55306, (952) 435-2887, 800 228-2800, 63 total guest rooms, complimen-tary continental breakfast, compli-mentary coffee/tea 24 Hours, com-plimentary newspaper, free parking, free local calls, interior corridors, electronic locks, card access, pool, whirlpool, high speed Internet, wireless Internet, kids 18 and under stay free, roll-Aways and cribs free, free Showtime, CNN, ESPN, faxing/Copying Service, pillow-top beds, coffeemakers in rooms, free parking Hampton Inn, 80 total guest rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary coffee/tea 24 hours, complimentary news-paper, free parking, free local calls, interior corridors, electronic locks, card access, pool, whirlpool, high speed Internet, wireless Internet, HBO, ESPN, CNN and Pay-Per-View movies, pillow-top beds, kids 18 and under stay free, cribs and roll-aways free, free parking, 14400 Nicollet Ct., Burnsville, MN 55306, (952) 435-6366, 800 426-7866 InTown Suites, 136 total guest rooms, free parking, free local calls, guest laundry, high speed Internet, wireless Internet, extended stay property with weekly rates, fully fur-nished efficiencies, complete kitch-ens, weekly housekeeping, free HBO, CNN, ESPN and cable, phones with dataport and voicemail, free parking, 2705 W County Road 42, Burnsville, MN 55306, (952) 890-1575, 800 553-9338 LivINN Hotels, 125 total guest rooms, complimentary newspaper, free local calls, interior corridors, card access, guest laundry, high speed Internet, wireless Internet, in-room microwave, in-room fridge,

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direct TV w/HBO, pillow-top beds, 13080 Aldrich Ave S., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 890-7999, 866 454-8466 Prime Rate Motel, 97 total guest rooms, complimentary cof-fee/tea 24 hours, free parking, free local calls, interior corridors, elec-tronic locks, guest laundry, sauna, pool, whirlpool, game room, high speed Internet, wireless Internet, complimentary rolls and coffee in the morning, CNN, ESPN, HBO and 70 channel cable, coffee, tea, hot chocolate 24 hrs, fresh donuts in morning, microwaves & fridges available (added fee), free parking, 12850 W Frontage Rd., Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 894-8554, 800 358-8554 Select Inn & FantaSuite Hotel, 89 total guest rooms, complimen-tary continental breakfast, compli-

mentary newspaper, free parking, free local calls, interior corridors, fitness center, pet-friendly, pool, whirlpool, game room, meeting facilities, high speed Internet, 23 FantaSuites with Unique Themes and Private 2-person hot tubs, standard rooms, heated indoor/outdoor pool year round, 24-hour satellite TV with HBO and basic ca-ble, free cribs, rollaways $8, bar & Bistro Friday and Saturday Nights, free parking, wheel chair accessi-ble rooms with roll in shower, 250 N. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville, MN 55337, (952) 890-9550, 800 666-7829 Travelodge Burnsville, 84 total guest rooms, complimentary con-tinental breakfast, complimentary coffee/tea 24 Hours, complimen-tary newspaper, free parking, free local calls, electronic locks, pet-friendly, high speed Internet, free Internet WIFI, computer access in

lobby for guests, free Comcast - 99 Channels, copy and fax machines, 24 hour ice machine, candy & pop Vending machines, pet friendly - additional fees, special corporate rates, 12920 Aldrich Ave S., Burns-ville, MN 55337, (952) 890-1420, 800 578-7878

APPLE VALLEY AmericInn of Apple Valley, shuttle to the airport, Mall and Zoo, our large pool/sauna/whirl-pool, outdoor patio with gas grill and ‘walk-to’ shopping and din-ing, wireless high-speed internet, convenient conference center at Old Chicago, exercise room and more, some suites feature jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces, all suites have microwaves and refrigerators, 15000 Glazier Avenue, Apple Val-ley, MN 55124, (952)431-3800, number of rooms 63, e-mail: [email protected], (888) 489-

7829 GrandStay Apple Valley, all suites with fully functional kitch-ens, 7083 153rd Street West, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124, (952) 953.6111, 877.388.7829, e-mail [email protected], web site www.grandstayappleval-ley.com

FARMINGTON T.C. Davis Manor Bed and Breakfast, 520 Oak Street, Farm-ington, Minnesota 55024, Steve & Lisa Bolduc, innkeepers. Built in 1887 by T.C. Davis, this is a his-torical landmark. Shopping and pubs are located less than a mile in downtown Farmington. Hike along the Vermillion River or play golf course, relax in the parlor or drawing room or enjoy the gar-den and fountain out back, Web site www.tcdavisbedandbreak-fast.com.

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Following is a listing of Dakota County’s institutions of higher learning in the cities of Apple Val-ley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount. For more information, contact the schools.

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY Address: 1515 Central Parkway; Eagan Phone: 800-377-0617 Web site: www.argosy.edu Its coursework emphasizes in-terpersonal skills and academic learning. Many programs are avail-able in flexible learning formats — such as evening and weekend classes and online courses. Variety of student services help support ac-ademic, career, and personal needs. The 90,000-square-foot cam-pus located in Eagan offers the fol-lowing program areas: Psychology; Marriage & Fam-

ily Therapy; Organizational Leader-ship; Education; Business; Health Sciences; Criminal Justice; Liberal Arts

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY Address: 200 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Burnsville, Diamondhead Education Center Phone: Concordia School of Continuing Studies (651) 603-6268 or (651) 641-8888 Web site: www.csp.edu A full range of higher educa-tion options offered in partnership with Concordia University, St. Paul, Dakota County Technical College, and the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Independent School District 191. Academic offerings at Dia-mondhead Education Center in-clude: ; General Education - bach-elor of arts and associate of arts ; Bachelor of Arts in Business;

Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Arts in EducationUndergraduate Accelerated De-gree Programs; Associate of Arts; Child Development; Criminal Jus-tice; Family Life Education; Human Resource Management; Informa-tion Technology Management; Marketing & Innovation Manage-ment; Organizational Manage-ment & Leadership; Public Safety & Security; Graduate Programs of Study (masters); Business Adminis-tration; Christian Outreach; Crimi-nal Justice Leadership; Education; Family Life Education; Organiza-tional Management; Human Re-source Management; Sports Man-agement

DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE Address: 1300 145th St. E., Rosemount Phone: (651) 423-8301 or toll-free (877) 937-3282 Web site: www.dctc.mnscu.edu The member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Sys-tem aims to provide collegiate-level education for employment that will empower individuals to enhance their opportunities for ca-reer advancement and success in a global economy. The college includes the fol-lowing academic departments: • Business and Information Systems • Business and Management • Design • Health and Human Services • Technical Careers • Transportation • General Education • Continuing Education and Training (Non-credit, short-term)

GLOBE UNIVERSITY/MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Address: 17685 Juniper Path,

Lakeville Phone: (952) 892-9000 Web site: www.msbcollege.edu The college offers the resources and traditions of a large, estab-lished institution and a suburban location. It offers practical college degree programs in: Business Accounting, Management, Ad-ministration; Cosmetology; Media ; Sales and Marketing; Legal Sci-ence; Criminal justice ; Legal ad-ministrative assistant ; Paralegal ; Health Science; Health Care; Mas-sage Therapy; Medical Administra-tive Assistant ; Medical Assistant ; Information Technology

MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF BEAUTY Address: 20186 Heritage Drive, Lakeville. Phone: Admissions (952) 469-9825, main (952) 469-4545 Web site: www.mnschoolof-beauty.com Minnesota School of Beauty provides small class sizes, talented team of instructors, career place-ment counseling, and financial as-sistance to those who qualify. Areas of study are Cosmetol-ogy, Nail Technology, Cosmetology Refresher, Manicurist Refresher, Esthetician Refresher, Cosmetol-ogy Reactivation, Manicurist Reac-tivation, and Esthetician Reactiva-tion.

NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Address: 513 W. Travelers Trail, Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: toll-free: 866-628-6387, local (952) 563-1250 Web site: www.national.edu/locations/burnsville Offers students blended model curriculum, which allows for the flexibility of online courses with the face-to-face support of on-site courses to pursue associate and bachelor’s degree programs.

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The university offers associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, di-ploma programs, courses through the Harold D. Buckingham Gradu-ate School, and the School of Nursing. The site also offers cus-tomized training for companies needs.

PARTNERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Partners in Higher Education campus in Apple Valley features three colleges at one location. It offers a variety of programs that allow working adults to earn their degree fast on a seamless track. Admissions and financial aid representatives can help with ca-reer or life goals. Faculty members are available to discuss academic options, including two-year, four-year and graduate degrees.

Partners in Higher Education programs include: Dakota County Technical College Business; Business Entrepre-neur; Certified Manager; Indus-trial Distribution; Management for Technical Professionals; Marketing; Meeting and Event Management; Real Estate/Property Manage-ment; Supervisory Management; Travel and Tourism Inver Hills Community Col-lege ASAP (Adult Success through Accelerated Programs) courses that apply to the: Associate in Sci-ence, Business; Associate in Sci-ence, Individualized Professional Studies; Associate in Arts; Person-alized educational planning; Ac-celerated 8-week classes; Credit for prior learning; Center for Pro-fessional and Workforce Develop-ment ; Network Technology and

Security; IP Telephony; Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing; Microsoft training classes; Emergency Medi-cal Services; Medical Office; Super-vision and Management Saint Mary’s University Bachelor of Science Comple-tion Programs • Business: Human Resource Manage-ment; Human Services; Marketing; Police Science; Sales & Marketing • Master’s degree programs: Education; Literacy Education; Management; Business Admin-istration; Project Management; Teaching and Learning • Graduate certificate: Project Management; Special-ist degree; Educational Adminis-tration (with administrative licen-sure preparation options); K-12 Principals.

RASMUSSEN COLLEGE Address: 3500 Federal Drive Phone: (888) 549-6755 Web site: www.rasmussen.edu Rasmussen College’s Eagan campus has degree programs in a variety of in demand fields. Stu-dents can earn a degree, certificate or diploma from one of Rasmussen College’s various schools: • School of Allied Health • School of Business • School of Education • School of Justice Studies • School of Nursing • School of Technology and Design To learn more about degree programs, call (888) 549-6755 and speak with an admissions rep-resentative.

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