THISWEEKEND
Lakeville Area Arts Center’s chamber music series kicks off Feb. 7
PHOTO: The Ancia Saxophone Quartet
The Lakeville Area Arts Center is creating a casual cabaret setting for its series of chamber music “coffee concerts” this winter and spring.
The Chamber Music Lakeville concerts, which start Sunday, Feb. 7, with a performance by the Ancia Saxophone Quartet, include complimentary Caribou coffee and refreshments....read more.
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Though the essence of the story is the same – a man ventures to the underworld to retrieve his bride – audiences will notice some key differences between the Greek myth and this version by modern playwright Sarah Ruhl.
The Minnesota Zoo’s sixth annual “Love Tour” for adults (21 and older) will take place on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. The tour offers a glimpse into the private lives of a variety of animals. ...read more.
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Giant Step Theatre will open its production of “Snow White and the Seven or Eight Dwarfs” on Friday, Feb. 12, for a two-week run at Lakeville North High School. ...read more.
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by Andy Rogers
Thisweek Newspapers
Every team wants to play its best near the end of the season.
A month from now only the best varsity boys hockey teams will be left playing.
The section finals are scheduled for early March, meaning some teams will have packed up their skates by then.
With about two weeks left of the regular season in boys hockey, it appears to be a two-horse race for the Lake Conference title between Eagan and Eden Prairie, while Bloomington Jefferson still has an outside chance. ...read more .
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by Andy Rogers
Thisweek Newspapers
Unlike many sports, a star wrestler can only do so much for his team.
The most a wrestler can put up is six points while it typically takes at least 30 to win a dual. It’s up to the 13 other wrestlers on the team to help out.
For some teams, it’s a challenge to fill every weight class with an experienced and talented wrestler.
...read more.
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by Andy Rogers
Thisweek Newspapers
Submitted Photo. Dajon Newell, Chloe Moore, Ben Skelly and Matt Hanna sign Letters of Intent on Monday at Lakeville North.
Schools across the country held signing day ceremonies on Wednesday to recognize student athletes who signed National Letters of Intent.
Various students signed Division 1 and Division 2 scholarships and plan on taking their athletic skills to the next level. ...read more.
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Saint Paul, MN 55107
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phone: 202-224-3244
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101 W. Burnsville Pkwy #201
Burnsville, MN 55337
Main: 952-808-1213
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Senator Chris Gerlach (R) District 37
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St. Paul, MN 55155-1206
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(District 37 includes the cities of Apple Valley, Rosemount and a portion of southeast Burnsville.)
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Senator Jim Carlson (DFL) District 38
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75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Capitol Building, Room G-9
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
651.297.8073
Email Address: sen.jim.carlson@senate.mn
(District 38 includes all of the city Eagan and the northeast corner of Burnsville.)
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Senator John P. Doll (DFL) District 40
Capitol Office:
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Capitol Building, Room G-9
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
651.296.5975
Email Address: sen.john.doll@senate.mn
(District 40 includes northwest Burnsville and a portion of the city of Bloomington.)
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Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R) 36A
303 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
(651) 296-6926
E-mail: rep.maryliz.holberg@house.mn
(District 36A includes the northwest area in the city of Lakeville.)
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Rep. Pat Garofalo (R) 36B
221 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
(651) 296-1069
(888) 667-3337
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Waterford, Sciota, Vermillion, Hampton, Randolph and others to the east.)
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Rep. Tara Mack (R) 37A
321 State Office Building
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Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
651-296-5506
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(District 37A includes the city of Apple Valley and the southeast portion of Burnsville.)
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Rep. Phil Sterner (DFL) 37B
523 State Office Building
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Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
651-296-4306
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(District 37B includes the city of Rosemount.)
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Rep. Sandra Masin (DFL) 38A
527 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
(651) 296-3533
E-mail: rep.sandra.masin@house.mn
(District 38A includes west Eagan and the northeast corner of Burnsville.)
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Rep. Mike Obermueller (DFL) 38B
335 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
651-296-4128
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Legislative Assistant: Matt Scherer 651-296-5399
(District 38B includes the southeast portion of the city of Eagan.)
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Rep. Will Morgan (DFL) 40A
531 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
(651) 296-4212
E-mail: rep.will.morgan@house.mn
(District 40A includes portions of the cities of Savage and Burnsville.)
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