Cougars get revenge on Irish

Posted under Lakeville Sports,Sports Spotlight on Friday 30 September 2011 at 11:16 pm

by Andy Rogers
Thisweek Newspapers

In a rematch of last season’s state quarterfinal game, the results were reversed this time around.

Lakeville South shutout Rosemount 17-0 on Friday night to move to 5-0. It was Rosemount’s second straight loss to a team from Lakeville dropping the team’s record to 3-2. Rosemount ended Lakeville South’s  season last year in the state tournament beating the Cougars 24-14.

“We’ve been waiting all offseason to get our revenge,” Lakeville South quarterback Mitch Leidner said.

Both teams spent much of the first half trying to figure out each other’s defense.

“Our defense was playing great, but their defense was stopping us,” Leidner said.

The Cougars found it difficult to run or convert on third down, while the Irish struggled throwing. Turnovers were the difference again for the Irish. A week after losing four fumbles against Lakeville North, the Irish gave up possession on a fumble and  an interception.

“I thought we were a little tight to start with,” Lakeville South coach Larry Thompson said.  “We knew this was a big game and we haven’t had one in a couple weeks. It took us a while to adjust to their speed and toughness, but it was a good win. We got the turnovers. That was big.” (more…)


Black Hawk recognized for healthy eating efforts

Posted under Eagan on Friday 30 September 2011 at 3:33 pm

School presented a check for $2,000 from Schwan’s

by Jessica Harper
Thisweek Newspapers

Students at Black Hawk Middle School get autographs from Vikings running back Lorenzo Booker, who spoke to them about the importance of healthy eating during a rally on Sept. 27. Black Hawk was recognized by Schwan’s Food Service that day for efforts to promote healthy eating at the school. - Photo by Jessica Harper

The school song plays, while the crowd cheers on the mascot.

It seems like any ordinary pep rally at Black Hawk Middle School, except the crowd isn’t cheering on the home team. Rather the students are cheering for nutrition.

Black Hawk Middle School was one of four schools in the nation this week to be recognized by Schwan’s Food Service for its efforts to boost nutrition among students – an effort that has been carried districtwide.

As a part of Schwan’s LiveSmart X-Country Tour on Sept. 27, Black Hawk’s food service received a $2,000 donation.

“We plan to use this toward a wall mural or an ice machine to make fruit smoothies,” said Cindy Landgrebe, food and nutrition manager for Black Hawk. “This money will go a long way in promoting healthy meals.”

The school has made numerous changes to its menu in an effort to make it healthier. (more…)


Most homeowners to see lower District 196 taxes

Posted under Apple Valley,Eagan,Rosemount on Friday 30 September 2011 at 3:30 pm

by Jessica Harper
Thisweek Newspapers

Most homeowners can expect a smaller tax bill this year from the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District. (more…)


Burnsville hires new CFO

Posted under Burnsville,News on Friday 30 September 2011 at 10:21 am

For the second time, a Minneapolis city budget director is leaving that job to become Burnsville’s chief financial officer.

Heather Johnston will begin work as Burnsville’s director of administrative services and CFO on Oct. 31. She’s been director of the Management and Budget Division in Minneapolis for seven and a half years.

She arrived in Minneapolis with state and federal budget experience. The Eagan resident  had worked for the Minnesota Management and Budget office and for the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.

Johnston replaces Tammy Omdal as Burnsville’s CFO and one of its three top administrators. Omdal, who was also head of the Minneapolis budget office before coming to Burnsville, left at the end of August for a private-sector job. (more…)


NAMI Dakota County Monthly Meeting

Posted under Reader News on Friday 30 September 2011 at 8:30 am

NAMI Dakota County October meeting is on Oct.10 at 7 p.m. at Mary Mother Church Burnsville. Viewing the film “When Medicince Got it Wrong”. All are welcome and free to attend.


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