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Huskies
Puppy love at
‘Hug-A-Husky’ event.
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Hockey
Huge audience watches
Tonka boys win.
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Deephaven bus
program curbs
unruly behavior
‘Peaceful School Bus’ works to
connect students, drivers, teachers
By KAITLIN MCCOSKEY
kaitlin.mccoskey@apgecm.com
Deephaven Elementary School students had a

chance to get to know their bus drivers on Feb. 2 at
a Peaceful School Bus event. Each year, the Wayzata
The third
The third annual
annual school completes three phases of a Peaceful School
Bus program in an effort to build a relationship
Klondike Dog
Klondike Dog Derby
Derby between students and bus drivers, cultivate respect
from students toward their drivers, and address be-
havioral concerns while on the way to school.
According to a press release about the event, “The
(SUN PHOTOS BY NATALIE CIERZAN) Peaceful School Bus Program takes a proactive, pos-
With 35 mushers lined up to race at the third annual Klondike Dog itive approach to addressing school bus problems.
Derby, only one triumphed for a third time in a row: Dave Hoch- “The program assumes that the main responsi-
man. Hochman (Bib #26) from St. Malo, Manitoba cinched the bility of adults is to teach and model for students
first-place win with a finishing time of 2:39:05.89 with an average appropriate school bus behavior and to organize ac-
of 14.3 mph. He has raced in every Klondike Dog Derby since its tivities so students build stronger relationships with
revival in 2020 and has taken first each time. Right behind him others in their bus route group. This, in turn, instills
was Carl Knudsen (Bib #15) from Virden, Manitoba with a time in students a sense of responsibility for the social
of 2:40:12.92 and an average of 14.2 mph and in third place was climate and what happens on the bus, when school
Moe Ladouceur (Bib #11) from Macdowell, Saskatchewan with a staff members are not there.”
time of 2:41:14.54 and an average of 14.1 mph. Mushers raced two According to fifthgrade teacher and Peaceful
20-mile loops around Lake Minnetonka, beginning and finishing on School Bus Coordinator Courtney Loynachan,
Water Street. The race concluded with an awards ceremony at the “This [event] has decreased problematic behavior
start and finish arch on Water Street and a Klondike Wrap Party at on buses significantly from when we first started
nearby Excelsior Brewing Company. the program.”
She continued: “We meet three times a year, with
ABOVE: Kevin Mathis (Bib #5) and his dogs race through the a different lesson plan each time. The entire school
start arch on Water Street. stops and switches into their bus groups or after-
school groups (parent pick-up and Explorer’s Club
RIGHT: Dave Hochman (Bib #26) and his dogs are ready to win, included). We have teachers and staff assigned to
scoring first place to take home $10,000 of the total $40,000 purse. different groups to lead the lessons and support the
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Puppy love at
‘Hug-A-Husky’ event
(SUN PHOTOS BY NATALIE CIERZAN)
The well-attended “Hug-A-Husky’ event kicked off without
a hitch on the first day of the Klondike Dog Derby weekend.
Mushers and their teams of sled dogs invited excited attend-
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enjoy some Klondike-themed events. More than 300 dogs
were in attendance with a wide variety of breeds. A total of
30 teams were expected to race in the Klondike, with teams
from across the country as well as several from Canada.
Before the event, veterinarian checks were hosted to ensure
the safety of the dogs by the race’s head veterinarian Jackie
Piepkorn talking through the process. Other day one events
included sled dog rides in the Commons park, which sold out
according to the Klondike’s Facebook page, a sled decorating
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INCIDENT BRIEFS
Columbia Heights man charged The worker reported five the same day a short legedly scanned another incident dates. Accord-
separate incidents on time later and scanned Everbilt Vinyl Reflective ing to the complaint,
with theft following alleged series four days. another Everbilt Vinyl Letter for $0.76 but left A.E. was also selling
On May 23, Layland Reflective Letter for with both the letter and multiple power tools on
of Eden Prairie Home Depot thefts allegedly scanned an Ev- $0.76 again but left with a DeWalt Finish Nailer Facebook Marketplace,
erbilt Magnetic Catch both the letter and a Mil- that was not scanned including a DeWalt Fin-
Richard Layland, 33 of Department were noti- for $0.87 but left with waukee Hammer Drill but worth $439 at self- ish Nailer, which was one
Columbia Heights, was fied regarding several the catch and a DeWalt Driver Kit that was not checkout. of the items included in
charged via summons thefts at the Home De- Finish Nailer that was scanned, but worth $329 Across the four days, the alleged thefts. On
with theft-by-swindle by pot in Eden Prairie. A not scanned but worth at self-checkout. he allegedly swindled a July 1, Layland also used
Hennepin County Dis- loss prevention worker, $349.99 at self-checkout. On July 1, Layland al- total of $1,871.99. a card with his own name
trict Court on Jan. 30 who reported the thefts, On June 14, Layland legedly scanned another During the May and to make the purchases.
following alleged thefts said they believed Lay- allegedly scanned an Everbilt Vinyl Reflective June purchases, Layland He is not in custody.
at an Eden Prairie Home land was allegedly “swin- Everbilt Vinyl Reflec- Letter for $0.76 but left allegedly used a card with If Layland is convict-
Depot between May 23 dling Home Depot” by tive Letter for $0.76 but with both the letter and the name “A.E” on it. ed, the felony charge of
and July 25 last year. choosing power tools, left with the letter and a a DeWalt Finish Nailer According to Minnesota theft-by-swindle could
According to a crimi- scanning lower priced Milwaukee Hole Hawg that was not scanned DVS records, the woman receive a maximum sen-
nal complaint, on Aug. items and then leaving that was not scanned but but worth $439 at self- who goes by A.E. is regis- tence of five years in
20 at approximately 1:35 the store without pay- worth $279 at self-check- checkout. tered to the same vehicle prison and a $10,000
p.m. Eden Prairie Police ing for the power tools. out. He then returned On July 25, Layland al- used on three of the four fine.
School bus with children onboard gan to drive across Plymouth trol. was also unharmed, police
Road. According to the report, the say.
strikes SUV in Minnetonka intersection The report alleges that the bus had fourteen students on The bus driver received a ci-
bus driver stated she did not it, and two of them hit their tation for failure to yield right
The Minnetonka Police re- report prepared by the Min- see an SUV that was traveling heads on the seat in front of of way.
ports that a school bus collid- netonka Police Department, northbound, and struck the them, but did not appear to A Minnesota State Trooper
ed with another vehicle while the school bus was traveling driver’s side of the vehicle. have suffered an injury. Police completed an inspection on
transporting children on its eastbound on Arthur Street, The driver of the SUV told say the bus company contact- the bus, while the SUV was
route around 8 a.m. Jan. 23. and after the bus driver police that the impact caused ed the parents of the students. towed due to the amount of
According to an incident stopped at a stop sign, she be- the vehicle to spin out of con- A four-year-old in the SUV damage, the report concluded.
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work being done.

“At the event, each bus ‘room’ takes time to in-
troduce their bus driver and learn more about them.
Then, they partner up an older student with a young-
er one and get to know them in the first meeting.
The second meeting, this (one), is more about brain-
storming problems that are happening on the bus and
producing solutions together.”
Loynachan said bus driver input is a very important
aspect of the event, and students can already be seen
implementing behavioral changes the week following
the event.
This program has proven highly beneficial for First
Student bus services, whom the Minnetonka Schools
system has a contract with for student transportation.
Nicole Bednark, location manager for the bus com-
pany, said the program has taken strain off of bus
drivers, some of which used to require an extra staff
member on board to oversee the children. The Peace-
ful School Bus program has created such positive be-
havioral changes that some buses no longer require
this extra supervision, and according to Bednark,
some buses have seen a decrease to zero behavioral
complaintsafter the program.
“The students understand what is expected of them
when they’re going onto that bus,” Bednark said. “I
feel like this opens the door for the bus drivers and the
students to have more open communication, because
they’re only on the bus for 20 minutes. You don’t have
a lot of time to talk to 45, 50 kids in a 20-minute time
when you’re supposed to be driving, too.” (SUN PHOTOS BY KAITLIN MCCOSKEY)
Deephaven Assistant Principal Josh Jansen added, LEFT: Bus drivers and teachers work together to address behavioral concerns on each bus and come up with solutions.
“(Sometimes) it’s not even about behavioral prob-
lems. (A driver) will be like, ‘these kids aren’t making RIGHT: Younger students are paired with older students to complete a worksheet.
it to the bus stop in time, can you see if they need some
support?’ So it’s not just worries that they’re going to teacher and bus driver. For those students who don’t gram will take place in the spring of this year, where
do something on the bus, but looking out for them.” take the bus to school, a similar program was held for the progress since this phase of the program will be
The second phase of Peaceful School Bus went off them in the context of their daily ride to school and observed.
without a hitch, with many students actively engaged after-school care program.
in identifying problems and solutions with their The final phase of the Peaceful School Bus Pro- Follow the Sun Sailor on Facebook at facebook.com/mnsunsailor.
Richard “Dick” Dean Eitreim

Richard “Dick” Eitreim
(91) of Minnetonka, MN was
born to Louis and Viola in
Garretson, SD on Nov. 13, 1931
and went to be with his Lord
and Savior on Jan. 16, 2023.
He received his Pharmacy
degree from SDSU, served in
the Army, and worked for Eli
Lilly for 30 years in the Twin
Cities. He had a strong work
ethic, servant’s heart, and a
deep love for God and His people.
He spent much of his free time putzing, volunteer-
ing with special needs groups, and recruiting others
to join him at Bible Study Fellowship. Dick had many
convictions, the most important being his faith in
Christ. (John 3:16 A wonderful promise!)
Dick was married to Connie Lien for 61 years be-
fore her passing in ‘19.
Survived by children, Susan (David) Poole, Kari
(Dana) Mortensen, Derek (Kathy) Eitreim. Lovingly
known as Gramps to 10 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Life service: Saturday, Feb. 18,
2023. Visitation 10 AM, Service 11 AM, lunch to
follow. Excelsior Covenant Church, 19955 Excelsior
Blvd, Excelsior, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials
preferred to Bible Study Fellowship (San Antonio,
TX) or Christ For People With Developmental
(SUN PHOTO BY KAITLIN MCCOSKEY)
Disabilities (Anoka, MN). Our deep gratitude to the
Bus drivers and students work together to address behavioral concerns on each bus and come up with solutions. Trouvaille staff for their exceptional love and care.
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THURSDAY, FEB. 9 MONDAY, FEB. 13

Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission meeting Eden Prairie Planning Commission meeting
When: 7 p.m. When: 7 p.m.
Where: Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive Where: City Center - Council Chambers, 8080 Mitchell Road
Info: www.edenprairie.org Info: www.edenprairie.org
Seeing Nature through Drawing presentation Minnetonka City Council meeting

When: 7 p.m. When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom Where: 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard
Info: Details and zoom link available on West Metro Chapter website: https://westmetromaster- Info: www.minnetonkamn.gov
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TUESDAY, FEB. 14
FRIDAY, FEB. 10 Valentine’s Day
Eden Prairie Players - Rehearsal for Murder
When: 7 p.m. Eden Prairie Loft Men’s AA group
Where: PiM Arts High School Loading Dock Theatre, 7255 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie When: 7 p.m.
Info: www.edenprairieplayers.com Where: Second floor of Preserve Association (white barn), 11221 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden
Prairie
Info: Contact Brian, 612-210-1312
SATURDAY, FEB. 11
Eden Prairie Players - Rehearsal for Murder Eden Prairie Sustainability Commission meeting
Where: PiM Arts High School Loading Dock Theatre, 7255 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie Where: City Center - Heritage Rooms, 8080 Mitchell Road
Info: www.edenprairieplayers.com Info: www.edenprairie.org
Minnetonka Winter Farmer’s Market Excelsior Parks and Recreating Commission meeting
When: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. When: 6:15 p.m.
Where: Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Where: 339 Third Street, Excelsior
Info: www.minnetonkamn.gov Info: ci.excelsior.mn.us
SUNDAY, FEB. 12 FRIDAY, FEB. 17

Eden Prairie Players - Rehearsal for Murder Eden Prairie Players - Rehearsal for Murder
Where: PiM Arts High School Loading Dock Theatre, 7255 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie Where: PiM Arts High School Loading Dock Theatre, 7255 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
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Thursday, June,
2017
Hopkins selects
City/State: BY GABBY LANDSVERK
SUN SAILOR NEWSPAPERS
After only 20 minutes

of deliberation,
Unified in California.
served as a principal
Anoka School District.
new super
She previously
for six years in the
Her educational
The board decision
three finalists completed came after each of
Class
of 2017
The journey begins
the Hopkins School background includes view process in the a day-long inter-
mously selected RhodaBoard has unani- from Yale, a master’s a bachelor’s degree students, staff, district, speaking with
be the new superintendeMhiripiri-Reed to versity of Minnesota
degree from the Uni-
stakeholders. The
administrators and
other BY GABBY LANDSVERK
The board voted to nt for the district. gree from Harvard. and a doctoral de- formal interview process also included a
with Mhiripiri-Reed enter into negations with the SUN SAILOR
Zip: Phone: to “I think she’ll be able “It has been a long board. NEWSPAPERS
intendent, replacing hire her as super- running … she has to hit the ground
ergizing and it’s a week but very en-
dent John Schultz, current superinten- the
bility to be a superb intellectual capa- Board Chair Wendy very tough decision,”
Welcome
who Nearly 500 excited
tion with Edina Schools accepted a posi- I would be very proudface of the district. interviews. Donovan said of the
and nervous seniors
Hopkins. after 11 years in to have her as su-
perintendent,” said The candidates were gathered with friends,
Dave Larson, board
Mhiripiri-Reed is
currently the associ- director. sistance of the search selected with as- family and teachers
ate superintendent
at Monterey Peninsula Candidate Michael Connect, which worked firm School Exec celebrate a milestone to
academics and leadership Thomas, chief of with the board to
create a job profile and commence the
lis Public Schools at Minneapo- for the superintende next
was Priorities included nt. stage of their journeys
board members. Eric a close second for able candidate a energetic, person-
at the Hopkins
Melbye, assistant with strong team-buildin High
superintendent of
Bloomington School skills, an emphasis on diversity g School graduation
June
Email:
District was also among understanding of and an 1 at the Lindbergh
the three finalists. district
competitive environment marketing in a ter.
Cen-
.
Of the 499 members
in Hopkins 2017 gradu-
ating class, 122 students
graduated with honors,
35 graduated with
departmental honors,
Home!
41 graduated with
‘I think she’ll be able distinc-
tion, three are National
to hit the
ground running … Merit Finalists and
one
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Belgium,
of
coun-
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Rica,
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pia, Finland, Germany,
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pan, Kazakhstan,
Somalia, South
Sweden, Thailand,
Iran,
Kenya,
Liberia, Mexico, Norway,
Peru, Philippines, Senegal,
Korea,
Ja-
Togo,
Ukraine and Vietnam.
Graduating seniors
La’Dajia Davis and
mara Williams served Ti-
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natalie.cierzan@apgecm.com of discovering who really munity Theater. He has a wonderful job of get- ments people make on all in the theater and not
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non-musical from the “It’s based on a TV Durkee called him both memory scenes, there five nights a week for six
Eden Prairie Players is movie that was made in
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Who really killed her? Kunik, a long-time direc-
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 6. Pursuant to the power of sale LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT able to identify the true owner of a forth in Section 609.48 as if I had ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUN-
FORECLOSURE SALE in the Mortgage, the Mortgage shall PROPERTY USED IN AGRICUL- business. signed this document under oath. CIL of the City of Shorewood on
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Date: February 9, 2023 ed at 13226 Cardinal Creek Road, ABANDONED. Foreword XIX SIGNED BY:
1. A default has occurred in the Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55346, 10. The mortgagors released PRINCIPAL PLACE Benjamin Charles Skinner s/s Sandie Thone, City Clerk
conditions of that certain mortgage Property Tax ID No. 03-116-22- from financial obligation on the OF BUSINESS:
executed by Randy M. Blader and 42-0021, and legally described as Mortgage are: None. 16023 Minnetonka Blvd Published in the Published in the
Karen M. Blader, husband and follows: Bremer Bank, National Association Minnetonka, MN 55345 USA Sun Sailor Sun Sailor
wife, as mortgagors, in favor of Lot 3, except the Easterly 10 feet (a national banking association) NAMEHOLDER(S): February 2, 9, 2023 February 9, 2023
Bremer Bank, National Association, thereof, Block 2, Cardinal Creek By its attorneys: Timothy Tamlyn 1289492 1290502
a national banking association, as (“Property”), /s/ Lindsay W. Cremona 6220 Arbor Lane
shall be sold by the Sheriff of Hen- Lindsay W. Cremona, #393599 Excelsior, MN 55331 USA CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY OF SHOREWOOD
mortgagee, dated July 26, 2007,
nepin County, Minnesota, at public John W. Kuehl, #399794 Barbara Jean Moran HENNEPIN COUNTY, COUNTY OF HENNEPIN,
and filed of record on August 21,
auction on March 30, 2023 at 10:00 Jellum Law, P.A. 507 N Maple Street STATE OF MINNESOTA STATE OF MINNESOTA
2007, as Document No. 4418408,
a.m., at the Hennepin County Sher- Attorneys for Mortgagee Chaska, MN 55318 USA ORDINANCE 595: ORDINANCE 597:
as modified by that certain modi-
iff’s Office: 350 South Fifth Street, 14985 60th Street North By typing my name, I, the un- AN AMENDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
fication of mortgage, dated August
Room 30, Minneapolis, Minnesota Stillwater, MN 55082 dersigned, certify that I am signing SECTION 1201.09 SUBD. 2. AN AMENDMENT TO
17, 2012, and filed of record on
55415. (651) 439-2951 this document as the person whose OF THE SHOREWOOD SHOREWOOD CITY
September 21, 2012, as Document
7. The time allowed by law for #23734 signature is required, or as agent ZONING CODE – CODE CHAPTER 907
No. 4999168, both in the Office of
redemption by mortgagors or mort- of the person(s) whose signature THE SHOREWOOD (ILLICIT DISCHARGE INTO
the Registrar of Titles in and for
gagors’ personal representatives or Published in the would be required who has autho- ZONING MAP STORMWATER SYSTEM)
Hennepin County, Minnesota (col-
assigns is six (6) months after the Sun Sailor rized me to sign this document on (3411723440052)
lectively, “Mortgage”). The land
date of sale. February 9, 16, 23, his/her behalf, or in both capacities. SECTION 1: AMENDMENT. The
described in the Mortgage is regis-
8. The mortgagors must vacate March 2, 9, 16, 2023 I further certify that I have complet- Section 1. Section 1201.09 City Council of the City of Shore-
tered land with a Certificate of Title
the property on or before 11:59 1291532 ed all required fields, and that the Subd. 2. of the Shorewood City wood adopted ORDINANCE 597:
No. 674447.
p.m. on October 3, 2023 if the information in this document is true Code is hereby amended to include APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
2. The original principal amount
Mortgage is not reinstated under MINNESOTA SECRETARY and correct and in compliance with the property described as follows SHOREWOOD CITY CODE CHAP-
secured by the Mortgage was:
Minn. Stat. § 580.30 or the property OF STATE CERTIFICATE the applicable chapter of Minneso- into the R-1C, single family residen- TER 907
$100,703.42.
is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. OF ASSUMED NAME ta Statutes. I understand that by tial zoning district: (ILLICIT DISCHARGE INTO
3. No action or proceeding at
§ 580.23. Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 signing this document I am subject That part of Lot 87, Auditor’s STORMWATER SYSTEM)
law is now pending to recover the
9. THE TIME ALLOWED BY to the penalties of perjury as set Subdivision Number 135, Henne- adding additional regulations
debt secured by the Mortgage or
LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE The filing of an assumed name forth in Section 609.48 as if I had pin County, Minnesota, described for illicit discharge controls. A
any part thereof.
MORTGAGORS, THE MORTGAG- does not provide a user with exclu- signed this document under oath. as follows: Commencing at the complete copy of this ordinance is
4. The holder of the Mortgage
ORS’ PERSONAL REPRESEN- sive rights to that name. The filing DATE FILED: January 17, 2023 southeast corner of said Lot 87; available at the City Clerk’s office or
has complied with all conditions
TATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE is required for consumer protection SIGNED BY: Barbara J Moran thence west along the south line on the city’s website.
precedent to acceleration of the
REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A in order to enable customers to be thereof to the southwest corner SECTION 2. This ordinance 597:
debt secured by the Mortgage and
JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED able to identify the true owner of a Published in the thereof; thence north along the APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
foreclosure of the Mortgage and all
UNDER MINN. STAT. § 582.032, business. Sun Current west line thereof, a distance of 50 SHOREWOOD CITY CODE CHAP-
notice and other requirements of
DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER ASSUMED NAME: February 2, 9, 2023 feet; thence in a straight line easter- TER 907 (ILLICIT DISCHARGE
applicable statutes.
THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED BrainRazr 1288984 ly to a point on the East line of said INTO STORMWATER SYSTEM)
5. As of the date of this notice,
PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH PRINCIPAL PLACE lot 50 feet north of the southeast shall take effect upon publica-
the amount due on the Mortgage is:
A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF OF BUSINESS: MINNESOTA SECRETARY corner thereof; thence south along tion in the City’s official newspaper.
$88,800.81.
5477 Woodland Road OF STATE CERTIFICATE the east line thereof, to the point of ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUN-
Minnetonka MN 55345 USA OF ASSUMED NAME beginning. CIL of the City of Shorewood on
CITY OF MINNETONKA NAMEHOLDER(S): Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 And, That part of Lot 89, Au- December 12, 2022.
LEGAL NOTICE Kaikala LLC ditor’s Subdivision Number 135,
5477 Woodland Road The filing of an assumed name Hennepin County, Minnesota, de- s/s Sandie Thone, City Clerk
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Minnetonka MN 55345 USA does not provide a user with exclu- scribed as follows: Commencing
By typing my name, I, the un- sive rights to that name. The filing at the southwest corner of said Lot Published in the
SMETANA ROAD TRAIL dersigned, certify that I am signing is required for consumer protection 89; thence north along the west line Sun Sailor
this document as the person whose in order to enable customers to be 50 feet; thence easterly and parallel February 9, 2023
CITY PROJECT NO. 22305 signature is required, or as agent able to identify the true owner of a with the southerly line a distance of 1290509
BID NO. 2023-001-ENG of the person(s) whose signature business. 49 feet; thence south 79?, 41’ 43”
would be required who has autho- ASSUMED NAME: west a distance of 51 feet; thence CITY OF EXCELSIOR
Overview: Bids will be received electronically at the QuestCDN bid- rized me to sign this document on Goblin’s Den Miniatures west along the southerly line of said
his/her behalf, or in both capacities. PRINCIPAL PLACE lot a distance of 40 feet to the point NOTICE OF
ding site and will then be opened publicly and read aloud for the furnish- PUBLIC HEARING
ing of all labor, material and equipment for construction of the following I further certify that I have complet- OF BUSINESS: of beginning.
approximate major quantities: ed all required fields, and that the 7365 Howard Lane Apt 306 Section 2. That the Zoning Ad-
information in this document is true Eden Prairie, MN 55346 USA ministrator is hereby authorized to Notice is hereby given that the
and correct and in compliance with NAMEHOLDER(S): revise the Zoning Map of the City of City Council of the City of Excel-
Quantities: Item Quantity sior will hold a Public Hearing at
Concrete Curb and Gutter 3,600 LIN FT the applicable chapter of Minneso- Benjamin Charles Skinner Shorewood to include the property
ta Statutes. I understand that by 7365 Howard Ln Apt 306 in the R-1C, single family residen- 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February
Concrete Walk 4,400 SQ FT 21, 2023, in the Excelsior Fire Dis-
Bituminous Pavement 3,500 TON signing this document I am subject Eden Prairie, MN 55346 USA tial zoning district.
to the penalties of perjury as set By typing my name, I, the un- Section 3. That this Ordinance trict/South Lake Minnetonka Po-
Bituminous Trail 600 TON lice Public Safety Building, 24100
Storm Sewer RCP 400 LIN FT forth in Section 609.48 as if I had dersigned, certify that I am signing shall be in full force and effect upon
signed this document under oath. this document as the person whose publishing in the Official Newspa- Smithtown Road, Shorewood, MN
Ornamental Railing 150 LIN FT 55331, to consider the application
Pavement Markings 12,000 LIN FIT DATE FILED: January 4, 2023 signature is required, or as agent per of the City of Shorewood.
SIGNED BY: MJ Krouze of the person(s) whose signature ADOPTED BY THE CITY from Z&H 301 Water LLC, dba Lay-
would be required who has autho- COUNCIL of the City of Shore- line for the new liquor license appli-
Instructions: Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are avalable cation located at 301 Water Street.
at http://www.questcdn.com for a fee of $22. These documents may be Published in the rized me to sign this document on wood on November 22, 2022
downloaded by selecting this project from the BIDDING DOCUMENTS Sun Sailor his/her behalf, or in both capacities.
February 2, 9, 2023 I further certify that I have complet- S/S Sandie Thone, City Clerk Nalisha Williams
link and by entering bid document No. 8389362 on the SEARCH PROJ- City Clerk
ECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact 1289938 ed all required fields, and that the
information in this document is true Published in the Excelsior, Minnesota
QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com. MINNESOTA SECRETARY and correct and in compliance with Sun Sailor
OF STATE CERTIFICATE the applicable chapter of Minneso- February 9, 2023 Published in the
Contractors may examine or obtain an optional paper set of Proposal OF ASSUMED NAME Sun Sailor
Forms, Plans, and Specifications from City of Minnetonka, for $50.00 ta Statutes. I understand that by 1290491
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 signing this document I am subject February 9, 2023
per set. Checks should be made out to the City of Minnetonka. No CITY OF SHOREWOOD 1291681
refunds. Copies of the plans and project manuals may also be exam- to the penalties of perjury as set
The filing of an assumed name COUNTY OF HENNEPIN,
ined at the office of the City Engineer, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, does not provide a user with exclu- STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minnetonka, MN.
LEGAL NOTICE
sive rights to that name. The filing ORDINANCE 596:
is required for consumer protection AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
All bids must be made online at the QuestCDN bidding site. Contrac- AN AMENDMENT TO
PUBLICATION
in order to enable customers to be
tors submitting an electronic bid will be charged an additional $42 at the SHOREWOOD CITY
time of bid submission via the online electronic bid service. CODE CHAPTER 1201
Each proposal must have with it a certified check or bid bond pay-
CITY OF WOODLAND
2023 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT
(ZONING AND SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS)
INFORMATION
able to the city of Minnetonka in the amount of five [5] percent of the
bid as a guarantee the bidder will enter into a contract with the city of The following budget summary is published in accordance with Min-
SECTION 1: AMENDMENT.
Sun Media and ECM
Minnetonka in accordance with the terms of the bid, in case the bidder nesota Statute 471.6965. The complete budget may be examined by Publishers distribute legal
The City Council of the City of
is awarded the contract. contacting the City Clerk at 952-358-9936. The Woodland City Council
Shorewood adopted Ordinance newspapers in various
approved this budget on December 12, 2022.
596 entitled “AN ORDINANCE AP-
Direct inquiries to: Eric Nelson, Alliant Engineering PROVING AN AMENDMENT TO cities and counties
612-554-3413 REVENUES 2022 Budget 2023 Budget
SHOREWOOD CITY CODE CHAP- throughout the area.
enelson@alliant-inc.com Property Taxes $421,665 $463,832
TER 1201 (ZONING AND SUBDI-
Intergovernmental Aid 2,300 4,500
VISION REGULATIONS)” adding Publication days and
No questions will be answered within 48 hours of bid opening. Permits and Licenses 44,300 30,500
regulatory authority to all agencies
Charges for Services 9,228 5,000 deadlines vary. Contact
with jurisdiction over stormwater
The city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to Fines and Penalties 1,300 1,300
pollution prevention. A complete our public notice
waive minor irregularities. Interest/Misc. 1,500 1,500
copy of this ordinance is available
TOTAL REVENUE $480,293 $506,632 department for rates,
at the City Clerk’s office or on the
Bid Deadline: 10:00 AM local time Friday, March 3, 2023
EXPENDITURES 2022 Budget 2023 Budget
city’s website. coverage area and
SECTION 2. This ordinance
Location: http://www.questcdn.com Public Safety $191,279 $186,827
adopting ORDINANCE 596: AN submission requirements.
Bids will be opened at Minnetonka City Hall, Public Works/Streets 165,600 184,133
ORDINANCE APPROVING AN
14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN General Government
Other/Misc.
89,930
33,484
121,572
14,100
AMENDMENT TO SHOREWOOD (e) publicnotice@
Signed: Phil Olson, City Engineer TOTAL EXPENDITURES $480,293 $506,632
CITY CODE CHAPTER 1201 (ZON-
ING AND SUBDIVISION REGU-
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 driving incident by a managing editor for Sun ka/Excelsior/Eden Prai- pers. Olson covers St. Louis
Robbinsdale City Coun- Newspapers. rie Sun Sailor. It can be Sports Editor Jason Park, Bloomington and
cilmember that ended in Sports Editor John read at bit.ly/3RDuffq. Olson took first place in Richfield schools for Sun
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comment: “Exceptional ignation. the Photography Portrait flections on girls sports work for the Blooming- Winners were an-
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Excellent use of sourc- kept the pressure on for skier Maggie Wagner cel- Wayzata Sun Sailor, took his article titled “Pound by members of the Kan-
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Alaina Rooker won Rooker formerly cov- also placed third in the Feature Story category. lifts Jags over Eagles” Categories were divided
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OF THE WEEK AHEAD
Nu Nu Agara
Huge audience Section girls hockey
Senior forward Nu Nu Section playoffs for girls
Agara was on target for 30 watches Tonka hockey get underway Sat-
points in the Hopkins girls urday, Feb. 11, and con-
basketball team’s 85-45 tinue next week. Among
win over Edina. boys win the favorites in section
play are Edina and The
Sam Broz By JOHN SHERMAN Blake School in Section
The Blake School girls john.sherman@apgecm.com 6AA and Minnetonka and
hockey team blitzed Breck Holy Family Catholic in
9-0 Feb. 2 with forward One official at the Wayza- Section 2AA. Minnetonka
Sam Broz racking up six ta-Minnetonka boys hockey entered section play as the
points on two goals and game Feb. 2 at Plymouth Ice No. 1-ranked girls team in
four assists. Center described the size the state, while Edina held
of the crowd as “Standing the No. 4 position in Let’s
Molly Lenz room only times two.” Play Hockey Magazine’s
Eden Prairie girls bas- Indeed the place was state rankings.
ketball captain Molly Lenz packed as the long-time
scored 20 points in the Ea- Lake Conference rivals got Lake wrestling
gles’ come-from-behind 69- down to business on the Three Lake Conference
66 win over Lake Confer- rink. The first time through wrestling dual meets are
ence rival Minnetonka Feb. the Lake Conference sched- scheduled for Thursday,
3 at Eden Prairie’s gym. ule, Wayzata had won 3-1 Feb. 9.
at Minnetonka. This time St. Michael-Albertville
Ava Lindsay on the Trojans’ home rink, takes its 5-0 conference re-
Two goals from senior Minnetonka was the winner cord to Wayzata for a 6 p.m.
captain Ava Lindsay lifted 4-2. varsity match. Minnetonka
the Minnetonka High girls “The big crowd was cool,” hosts Buffalo and Edina
hockey team to a 3-0 victo- Wayzata head coach Pat travels to Eden Prairie.
ry over the Blaine Bengals O’Leary said. “Obviously,
Feb. 2 at Fogerty Arena. it was fun for the fans. Min- (SUN PHOTO BY JOHN SHERMAN)
Basketball Friday
netonka is a deep team Minnetonka High boys hockey teammates Alex Lunski (12) and Sam Scheetz (11) celebrate after Lun- In Lake Conference boys
Liv McGill with nine forwards and six ski’s goal gave the Skippers a 3-1 lead over Wayzata Feb. 2 at Plymouth Ice Center.. basketball at 7 p.m. Fri-
Hopkins High’s girls Ds who can all skate. They day, Feb. 10, the pairings
basketball team defeated come at you in waves. We of the goals came in an ap- Luke Miller, Wayzata’s winning goalie for Tonka are St. Michael-Albertville
Buffalo 97-26 in a Lake took five minutes off in the proximate five-minute span. junior captain, responded with 18 saves. against Edina at Edina
Conference game Jan. 31 second period, and they Wayzata led 1-0 at the at 15:52 with assists from Minnetonka moved to 18- Community Center, Way-
with junior point guard Liv scored three goals ... that first intermission after Brit- the De St. Hubert brothers, 2-0 overall and 5-1-0 in Lake zata against Hopkins at
McGill netting 21 points. was the difference.” tan Alstead scored on assists Finn and Cade. Conference play with a 6-0 Royals Activity Center and
Sean Goldsworthy’s Ton- from Jake Mattson and Jake Schultz scored the final win over Buffalo Feb. 4. Eden Prairie at Buffalo.
Evelyn Osland ka Skippers moved into sole Kvasnicka. The other five goal of the game at 16:13 It was business as usual Girls games set for 7 p.m.
The Hopkins/St. Louis possession of first place in goals in the game were all with a well-crafted setup for coach Goldy’s Skippers, Friday are Hopkins at Way-
Park girls hockey goalie, the Lake standings with scored in the second period. from Sam Scheetz and Stout. who outshot the Bison 41-8 zata, Buffalo at Eden Prai-
Evelyn Osland, made 20 the win Thursday night. John Stout’s power-play Each team had three and scored two goals in rie and St. Michael-Albert-
saves in a 3-1 victory over However, Edina is tied with goal from Liam Hupka and penalties in the game and each period. Lunski led the ville against Edina at Edina
Visitation Jan. 31 at Min- Tonka in the loss column, Javon Moore tied the score each team scored once on charge with two goals, while High Activity Center.
netonka Ice Arena. pending a 7 p.m. matchup 1-1 at the 3:41 mark. The the power play. The telling Scheetz had a goal and two
between Edina and Tonka game remained tied until statistic was probably Min- assists. Captain Gavin Gar- Lake boys hockey
Luke Rapp at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 10:54 when Hagen Burrows netonka’s 37-20 edge in ry had a goal and an assist One of the biggest games
Senior guard Luke Rapp at Braemar Arena. gave Tonka a 2-1 lead on a shots on net. and captain Hupka and Jake of the Lake Conference
of the Eden Prairie High In the Minnetonka-Way- pass from Stout. It was 3-1 “We didn’t give up,” McCuskey lent a hand with boys hockey season has
boys basketball team scored zata game, Goldy’s crew at 12:07 after Alex Lunski of O’Leary said. “But it’s hard two assists each. Schultz, Edina hosting Minneton-
24 points Jan. 31 in the Ea- scored all four of their goals the Skippers converted on to come back against a team Moore and Stout added as- ka at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
gles’ 73-66 loss to Edina at in the second period, and, as assists from Robby House like Minnetonka.” sists. Nelson was again the 11, at Braemar Arena.
Edina Community Center. O’Leary pointed out, three and Ashton Schultz. Kaizer Nelson was the winning goalie. Minnetonka won the first
meeting of the Lake rivals
Andy Stefonowicz 4-0. The winner is likely
Minnetonka’s boys bas- have the inside track on the
ketball team rolled to a 79-
63 win over St. Michael- Eagle boys hockey team shuts out BSM conference title.
Eden Prairie hosts Way-
Albertville Jan. 31 with zata at 7:15 Saturday night
junior guard Andy Ste- By JOHN SHERMAN for EP. The win boosted liger was concerned with fortunate bounce early in in another Lake boys
fonowicz scoring 20 points. john.sherman@apgecm.com them to the .500 mark at trying to slow BSM’s attack. the game when Benilde-St. hockey game.
9-9-1 and it was also their “Drew Stewart, No. 10, Margaret’s hit the crossbar
John Stout Eden Prairie’s boys first win over a top-ten is a great player for them,” during a power play.” Girls hoops Monday
Junior defenseman John hockey team skated into St. team. Terwilliger said. “It is very Paulnock did the rest. Two Lake Conference
Stout of the Minnetonka Louis Park Rec Center and Junior goaltender Isaiah hard to keep him off the “Isaiah played really well,” girls basketball games are
boys hockey team figured in scored its biggest win of the Paulnock was at the heart scoreboard.” Terwilliger said. “He was scheduled for 7 p.m. starts
three of the Skippers’ goals season Feb. 4 by dispatch- of the winning effort, as he But the Eagles did it. in good position, good on Monday, Feb. 13. Edina
during a 4-2 victory over ing Benilde-St. Margaret’s stopped all 20 of the Red “We finally had everybody his angles and he made a hosts Wayzata at Edina
Wayzata Feb. 2 at Plymouth 2-0. Knights’ shots on net. Go- back in the lineup,” Terwil- couple great saves. When he High Activity Center and
Ice Center. Stout scored a Any way you look at it, ing into the game, Eagle liger noted. “It was a good plays like that, he makes it Eden Prairie travels to St.
goal and added two assists. this was a watershed game head coach Mike Terwil- team effort, and we had a look simple.” Michael-Albertville.
Hopkins boys set sights on hoops upset

Wayzata comes rallied from a 41-36 half- Bison. Smith scored 20 for
time deficit to win 80-69. Hopkins. Moore and Se-
“When you play at the manko each had 12 points
to town bringing pace we do, you have a ten- and Hillesheim had seven.
dency to play in streaks,” Thomas Okemwa came off
coach Novak said. “In the the bench to net six.
6-0 Lake record Lake Conference games, “Buffalo is a good team,”
we have to cut down on Novak said. “In the con-
mental mistakes.” ference, they’re at the next
By JOHN SHERMAN Novak is looking for his level behind Wayzata and
john.sherman@apgecm.com team to be a bit quicker in Minnetonka.”
several key areas. Hopkins played outside
Any chance the Hopkins “There are times when the conference Feb. 4 and
High boys basketball team we’re too late on passes, lost a high-scoring game to
has for the Lake Confer- screens, cuts and help de- Totino-Grace 86-84.
ence championship hangs fense,” he said. “We were giving away
on upsetting Wayzata in a But when the Royals are some height,” Novak
7 p.m. game Friday, Feb. playing their game well at said. “Rothman, who is
10, at the Hopkins gym. full speed, fans will be en- 5-8 or 5-9 was guarding
Wayzata is 6-0 in confer- tertained. a 6-5 kid and Hillesheim
ence games and Hopkins is The second half against had to guard a 6-9 post.
3-3, so another loss for the Edina was a great example. The matchups were really
Royals would just about Moore got to the basket tough. I was kind of dis-
take away any chance they with penetration, Smith appointed because it was a
have. heated up from the outside game we could have won.”
In three games last week, to finish with 27 points and Totino-Grace, while tall-
Hopkins went 1-2 to slip Semanko drove hard to er, had no answer for the
to 13-6 overall. The Royals score 15 points. Moore and Hopkins guards. Moore
have done surprisingly well Hillesheim each scored 13. broke loose for 34 points
with one of the youngest Rothman scored eight and and Smith added 31.
teams coach Kenny No- Daveion Hart rounded out What are some of the
vak Jr. has ever had. They the scoring with four. things Hopkins will work
start freshman point guard In a Lake game Jan. 31, on in practice?
Jayden Moore, sopho- the Royals lost to Buf- “I would like to see us
mores JJ Semanko and falo 60-57 at Hopkins get to the basket and draw
Anthony Smith and se- High. Although the Roy- more fouls,” Novak said.
niors Jacob Rothman and als held All-Lake forward “In the Buffalo game last
Vincent Hillesheim. Nate Dahl to only nine week, we shot only six free (SUN PHOTO BY JOHN SHERMAN)
In a must-win situation points, Grady Guida came throws.” Hopkins 6-4 sophomore forward JJ Semanko beats three Edina defenders for a layup as the Royals rally
Feb. 3 at Edina, the Royals through with 16 to pace the to win a Feb. 3 Lake Conference game 80-69.
Tonka boys approach century mark in Saturday game

By JOHN SHERMAN behind Wayzata as the second points with 35. Joining him in while Jalen Cain and Greyson the half before coasting home.
john.sherman@apgecm.com round begins. double figures were Alexander Uelman each scored 17 and Richardson, the talented
“On offense we’re sharing the Vohs with 18, Duke Richardson Richardson chipped in with 11. sophomore, had a career high of
In a battle between ranked ball,” he said. “And we are play- with 15 and Ibrahim El-Amin Jordan Cain scored eight. 23 points. Stefonowicz scored 21
boys basketball teams Feb. 4 ing better half-court defense, with 10. Jalen Cain added nine The Skippers blitzed STMA and Jordan Cain finished with
at Minnetonka High, the host which has been one of our points. and took a 47-22 lead into 20. Jalen Cain pumped in 18.
Skippers almost hit the century points of emphasis.” Earlier in the week, the Skip- halftime before the Knights re- Minnetonka had games
mark in a 98-84 victory over The Skippers fast break had pers (15-3) defeated St. Michael- grouped and played better in the scheduled against Buffalo and
Eastview. Eastview scrambling through- Albertville 79-63 and Eden Prai- second half. Andrew Luster led Cretin-Derham Hall earlier this
Coach Bryce Tesdahl feels out the Saturday matinee. Min- rie 92-72 in Lake Conference the Knights with 17 points. week. Saturday, Feb. 18, the
that the Skippers are in a good netonka point guard Andy games. The Eden Prairie-Tonka game Skippers will play section rival
place right now, second in the Stefonowicz, the fast-moving Against STMA, Stefonow- was fast-paced from start to fin- Shakopee in a 3 p.m. game at the
Lake Conference standings junior, set a personal high in icz led the pack with 20 points, ish. The Skippers led 40-28 at Shakopee high gym.
Minnetonka wrestlers take two of three in quad event

By JOHN SHERMAN Wolfe over Isabella Heaney. feits with Jake Benbow at the 182-pound match to fi- Delano 49-30. Skipper win-
Thursday night’s card, Elk
john.sherman@apgecm.com Noah Bremer of Min- 132, Tyler Wall at 138 and nally pin Evan Feller at 5:27. ners were Karina Lee at 113
River held off a challenge
netonka put his team on Lance Hoglund at 145. Enzo Cich of Minneton- pounds, Dylan Romero at
from Minnetonka 45-32.
Minnetonka High’s wres- the scoreboard with a pin Action resumed at 152 ka scored a fall over Char- 126, Palm at 132, Hoglund at
Three early pins plus one
tlers won two of three match- in 20 seconds against Os- with Hopkins’ best wrestler, lie Pollen in 1:58. 138, McAnally at 170, Chris-
forfeit helped the Elks to a
es in quadrangular competi- hay Harris at 113. Isaac Patrick Kubisa, pinning David Brandt of the tiansen at 182, Cich at 195,
27-0 lead before Minneton-
tion Feb. 2 at Minnetonka. Schumm of Hopkins fired Dominic McCarthy in 1:43. Skippers won a 5-3 decision Brandt at 220 and Aydan
ka mounted a gritty rally.
The most important back by pinning Karina Joe McAnally of Min- over one of Hopkins’ best, Gacheru at heavyweight.
Romero had a pin at 132
match of the evening for Lee in 1:16 at 120 pounds. netonka pinned Emilio Mon- Connor Marshall, at 220. The difference in the match
and Hoglund won a 10-8 de-
the Skippers was a Lake The pinning continued at tero in 33 seconds, and then Hopkins heavyweight was Minnetonka’s edge in
cision at 138 before Elk Riv-
Conference test against 126 pounds with Char- Minnetonka’s best wrestler, Logan Ross pinned Josh pins. Romero, Palm, Chris-
er won the next three bouts.
Hopkins that the home lie Palm of Minnetonka Marco Christiansen scored a Benbow in 31 seconds. tiansen, Cich and Gacheru
Christiansen won an 18-1
team won 56-21. beating Josiah Coleman in 16-1 technical fall over Mark all had first-period falls.
technical fall at 170, Brandt
Hopkins opened the 1:15. Gonzales at 170. Tonka 49, Delano 30 won on a pin at 195 and Cich
match with a 106-pound Minnetonka won the John Mueller of Min- In another match Feb. Elk River 45, Tonka 32 completed his perfect night
5-2 decision win for Ezra next three bouts on for- netonka had to work hard in 2, Minnetonka defeated In the closest meet on with a pin at 220.
Lenz rises to challenge as Eagle girls rally to beat Tonka 69-66

amazing career,” Wiese load along with senior
Basketball rivals said. “She is one of the guards Ashley Fritz and
most poised players I’ve Annika Anderson.
ever coached, and her Bamlett hit two jump
battle for seed teammates have complete shots from the foul line
confidence in her. She late in the second half to
was not shooting well in jump start EP’s victory
By JOHN SHERMAN the first half, but she stuck train. She had five points
john.sherman@apgecm.com with it and kept her cool.” in the game.
Lenz, who finished with In addition to Lenz’s
With 4:45 remaining in 20 points, knew it was 20-point night, the Eagles
the second half Feb. 3, the time to take over the game had 18 points from soph-
outlook was bleak for the late in the second half. omore guard Tori Schla-
Eden Prairie girls basket- “The last few weeks, gel, 16 from Fritz and 10
ball team in its Lake Con- we have been practicing from Anderson.
ference game with Min- late-game situations,” she Minnetonka had four
netonka. said. “I knew I had to take scorers in double figures
Some Eagle fans left for those threes, and I felt - Sidney Reed and Aali-
the night with the Eagles confident.” yah Crump with 14 each,
trailing 62-50, but most Lenz will take that con- Lanelle Wright with 13
of them stayed to see the fidence to Illinois State and Megan Corkery with
home team rally for a University, where she will 12. Tootie Cade added
69-66 win. A 19-4 run at play NCAA Division I eight points.
the end of the game was ball on scholarship next “It was a game between
keyed by the leadership season. two evenly matched
of 5-8 senior point guard The one regret for the teams,” Minnetonka
Molly Lenz. Her back- point guard this season head coach Brian Cos-
to-back corner threes cut is that one of her best griff, whose club had
Minnetonka’s lead from friends, senior forward beaten Eden Prairie 62-
12 to six points, and with Savanna Jones, is injured 49 the first time through
only a few seconds re- and unable to play. the Lake Conference
maining, she hit to clutch “If Savanna could play, schedule. “Hats off to
free throws to ice it. she would have a huge im- Eden Prairie. They are
“We put ourselves in a (SUN PHOTO BY JOHN SHERMAN) pact,” Lenz said. well-coached and made
hole,” Eden Prairie head Minnetonka High girls basketball star is surrounded by Eden Prairie players during a 69-66 loss to the Jones stands 6-2 and the big plays at the end
coach Ellen Wiese said. Eagles Feb. 3. Kylie Bamlett (4) reaches for the ball with teammates Tori Schlagel (33) and Ashley Fritz would have been the of the game. I thought we
“But the girls were able closing in. Eagles’ tallest starter. In shared the ball really well.
to dig out of it. They ex- her absence, senior Ky- Lanelle Wright played her
ecuted down the stretch basketball game.” surprised to see Lenz night’s success story. lie Bamlett has taken on best floor game of the sea-
to win a good high school Coach Wiese wasn’t taking the lead in Friday “Molly has had an much of the rebounding son.
Hopkins girls prepare for Wayzata Friday night

By JOHN SHERMAN game this season, scored as well as Kelly does.” 97-26 Jan. 31. Eleven girls
john.sherman@apgecm.com 11 in the first game against Wayzata counters Hop- scored for Hopkins with the
Wayzata. She is a 6-1 for- kins’ key players with a following totals: McGill
Taylor Woodson’s avail- ward, who rebounds, runs dynamic starting five that 21, Dupree 14, Copeland
ability could be an im- the floor and makes plays includes 6-foot senior for- 13, Agara 12, Dilan Tubbs
portant variable when in transition. Hopkins’ wards Shannon Fornshell 11, Erma Walker 8, Lau-
the Hopkins High girls other main threats are 5-9 and Abby Krzewinski, 5-6 ren Hillesheim and Mali-
basketball team travels to junior point guard Liv Mc- senior point guard Brynn yah White 5 each, London
Wayzata for a Lake Con- Gill and 6-2 senior forward Senden, 5-10 ninth-grade Harris 4, Cici Adler 3 and
ference rematch at 7 p.m. Nu Nu Agara. guard Kate Amelotte and Addison Dolan 1.
Friday, Feb. 10. “Nu Nu should be Miss 5-8 sophomore guard So- In an 84-45 win over
Hopkins (18-1) won the Basketball and a Mc- phie Hawkinson. Edina Feb. 3, it was more
first meeting 57-50 at the Donald’s All-American, “We have a great group of the same for Hopkins.
Hopkins gym. With the Hopkins head coach Tara of girls,” Wayzata coach Agara exploded for 30
home-court advantage Starks said in a recent inter- Stewart said. “They are points, McGill clicked
this time, Wayzata (18-2) is view. Agara brings her best selfless and will pass up for 18 and Boyle scored
hoping for a victory. But effort to the biggest games. good shots for better shots. 15. Copeland, Harris and
with or without Wood- She scored 37 points in an With our balance, we can Walker each scored six
son in the Royals’ lineup, 87-80 loss to Providence have different leaders each points.
Wayzata head coach Julie Academy, the Royals’ only night.” “Erma Walker is giving
Stewart knows it will be a loss this season. Hopkins has developed us quality minutes,” coach
difficult task. “Nu Nu is capable of depth of its own, through Starks noted. “She defends
“We hope to be sharp putting the team on her necessity, with Taylor well and she is getting 8-10
and able to compete with back,” coach Starks said. Woodson sidelined. Ma- rebounds a game.”
Hopkins,” coach Stewart “Liv is one of the best caya Copeland, a senior Hopkins will need all of
said last weekend. “Not guards in the state and has guard, has emerged as a its depth at Wayzata Fri-
having Woodson would a lot of experience in big defensive stopper and ca- day night.
change Hopkins a little, games. Kelly Boyle, one of pable scorer. Senior guard “Wayzata is good at what
but they have other good our other guards, is a great Jazmine Dupree is an an- they do and sticks to the
players. We will work to defender and shooter with other aggressive defender. game plan,” coach Starks
(SUN PHOTO BY JOHN SHERMAN) get ready for either line- a very high basketball IQ. The Royals easily won said. “They have seniors
Senior guard Kelly Boyle is a high-energy player for the Hopkins up.” She is definitely a Division their two Lake Conference who have played together
High girls basketball team. She scored 15 points in a win over Edina Woodson, who has aver- I player. Very few kids her games last week. for years, and they fight for
Feb. 3. aged close to 29 points per age understand the game They defeated Buffalo each other.”
Eden Prairie boys develop young players

onship team. The Eagles most nights. scored 15 and 11 points
1 freshman and lost their other returning In two Lake Conference and Joey Flom had eight
starter, Chiddi Obiazor road games last week, the points.
at midseason. He gradu- Eagles lost to Edina 73-66 Against Minnetonka
2 sophomores ated early and enrolled at Jan. 31 and Minnetonka on Friday night, Eden
Kansas State University, 92-72 Feb. 3. Prairie’s total of nine
where he will play football Edina and Eden Prairie turnovers against Edina
in the starting 5 on scholarship. were tied 40-40 at half- looked better and better.
“We are really young time before the Eagles The Eagles turned it over
By JOHN SHERMAN and there is only about surged ahead 53-45 with 20 times, and Minneton-
john.sherman@apgecm.com a month before we start an 8-0 run. Edina head ka was able to fly on the
playoffs,” coach Flom coach Jon Bryant called fast break. The Skippers
Eden Prairie High’s said. a timeout, and when the led 40-28 at the half be-
boys basketball team is Now that the 6-6 Obi- Hornets came out of the fore outscoring EP 52-44
having some growing azor is gone, the only huddle, they went on a in a wild second half.
pains this season with height in the rotation is 17-0 run to lead 62-53. On a positive note, Eden
an overall record of 8-8 provided by 6-5 senior Rapp then hit a three- Prairie had five scorers in
through the first 16 games. Quincy Oriwa. Adam pointer to get EP back double figures - Sullivan
Head coach Dave Flom Mertens, a 6-3 forward, into the flow. with 18, Anderson with
has one freshman and two was sidelined with an “I thought both teams 16, Lorenson with 14,
sophomores in his start- injury last week, so the played well that night,” Oriwa with 11 and Rapp
ing lineup, and they are guards had a larger re- coach Flom said. with 10.
among the leading scorers bounding obligation. Rapp led the Eagles The Skippers did all
along with senior guard The four starting guards with 24 points. “Luke they could to take Rapp
Luke Rapp. - Rapp, Joey Flom, JJ is making 43 percent of out of the equation.
Rapp and senior guard Sullivan and Max Loren- his three-point shots this Next for the Eagles is
Joey Flom, the coach’s son are all good outside season,” Flom said. “He a Lake Conference game (SUN PHOTO BY JOHN SHERMAN)
son, are the returning shooters. The Eagles have is having a fantastic year.” against Buffalo at 7 p.m. Senior Eden Prairie boys basketball guard Luke Rapp fires for three
starters from last season’s been living and dying The sophomore guards, Friday, Feb. 10, at Buffalo of his 24 points in a loss Jan. 31 at Edina.
Section 2AAAA champi- from the three-point arc Lorenson and Sullivan, High School.
Riverhawk girls send Tonka hockey team a gift

In the highly competitive world own business to take care of at noon la Finnegan, Josie Hemp and Ellie Section tourney
of Lake Conference sports, it isn’t on Saturday. They took no chances Zakrajsheck. Layla Hemp made 11 Minnetonka is the No. 1 seed for
often that one school sends a gift against their rivals from the other saves for the win in goal. Wayzata the Section 2AA playoffs and will
to another. side of the lake, Wayzata, in a 7-0 goalie Ella Podiak made 59 saves on open against No. New Prague at 7
But it happened Saturday, Feb. John conference finale. 66 Tonka shots. p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Minneton-
4. By tying Edina 1-1, the North Sherman “We had a lot of different girls ka’s Pagel Activity Center. The
Wright Country Riverhawks (rep- on the score sheet,” coach Cassano Blanking Blaine action moves to Edina’s Braemar
resenting St. Michael-Albertville Sports said. “We always want to have five In its other game last week, Arena for the next two rounds,
and Monticello High Schools) Editor skaters on the ice, all contribut- Minnetonka was a step ahead Tuesday, Feb. 14, and Friday, Feb.
handed Minnetonka sole posses- ing on offense and in the defensive from start to finish against Blaine 17. Other first-round games this
sion of the Lake Conference title. zone.” in a 3-0 win at Fogerty Arena. Friday are No. 4 Prior Lake vs.
John Sherman is a sports editor for
Minnetonka finished 8-1-0 in Junior forward Kendra Distad Captain Ava Lindsay had two No. 5 Eden Prairie, No. 2 Holy
Sun Newspapers. Contact him at
Lake play and Edina finished 7-1-1. was the leader on Saturday with goals for the Skippers and cap- Family Catholic vs. No. 7 Chaska/
john.sherman@apgecm.com
“When the Riverhawks play four points on two goals and two tain Grace Sadura had one. Chanhassen and No. 3 Shakopee
Minnetonka and Edina, they al- assists. Lindzi Avar added a goal Notably, Blaine goalie Hailey vs. No. 6 Bloomington.
ways bring their A game,” Min- bouquet of roses after she stopped and two assists. Molly Ryan, Jem- Hansen made 61 saves on 64 Minnetonka enters the playoffs
netonka head coach Tracy Cassano 39 shots in Saturday’s tie with the ma McAlexander, Elly Klepinger Minnetonka shots. By contrast, with an overall record of 22-2-
said. “Their goalie Jadyn Weiser is a Hornets. and Ruby Rauk scored goals. Lau- Minnetonka goalie Layla Hemp 0 and the No. 1 state ranking in
great player.” While the Minnetonka team was ren Mack and Lauren Goldswor- made six stops. Class AA. The Skippers finished
The Minnetonka girls might watching the Edina-Riverhawks thy each had two assists. One assist second to Andover in the State
want to consider sending Weiser a game with interest, they had their each came from Grace Sadura, Bel- Class AA Tournament last winter.
Eden Prairie aquatics closes in on Lake Conference title

By JOHN SHERMAN Kelly Boston said. “I have Shelstad, Myonghai Choi second and third. took the 500 freestyle race Minnetonka stayed in
john.sherman@apgecm.com told my boys out of respect and Graham Muench. Alex Oestreich of Eden in 4:56.77. Max Louie was contention for the meet
for STMA, we won’t claim Ploof and Charlie Folks Prairie won diving with second for Minnetonka win when Shelstad and
After edging Minneton- the title until our dual meet gave EP first and second 268.30 and Minnetonka’s and Mark Derouin of EP Chua Soonhong placed
ka 98-88 in a Lake Confer- with them is over. I could places in the 200-yard free- Trey Maroney took second took third. 1-2 in the 100 breaststroke.
ence dual meet last week, not be more proud of my style, while Minnetonka’s with 259.50. Yash Dagade In the 200 freestyle relay, EP’s Shi took third.
Eden Prairie High’s boys athletes and staff.” Jabs placed third. Ploof’s of EP was third. Minnetonka placed first The final event, the 400
aquatics team is on the The Eagles came with a winning time was 1:44.96. EP’s Ploof won the 100 with Shelstad, Muench, freestyle relay, went to
cusp of winning the Lake great effort to down pre- Eden Prairie added a first butterfly in 50.45 with Dewitt and Witte swim- Eden Prairie with the four-
Conference title. season Lake favorite Min- place in the 200-yard indi- Choi and Reece Carlson ming 1:28.33. EP was a some of Folks, Lillejord,
The Eagles can clinch it netonka in the biggest dual vidual medley with Logue of Minnetonka placing close second in 1:28.90 Ploof and Logue swim-
with a win in a 5:30 p.m. meet of the season. swimming 1:56.92. Evan second and third. with Shi, Lillejord, Oest- ming 3:15.45. Minnetonka
dual meet Thursday, Feb. EP opened with Luke Witte of Minnetonka and Witte of Minnetonka reich and Howard. took second in 3:16.13 with
9, at St. Michael-Albert- Logue, Brian Shi, Drew Shi of Eden Prairie were won the 100 freestyle in Logue sped to victory in Jabs, Dewitt, Louie and
ville. Ploof and Eric Howard second and third. 48.64. Lillejord placed the 100 backstroke with a Witte.
“We have come through winning the 200-yard Shelstad of Minneton- second and Minnetonka season-best time of 49.89. Eden Prairie goes into the
our toughest challenges - medley relay in 1:35.85. ka won the 50 freestyle in freshman Brix Dewitt fin- Jabs of Minnetonka and final round of Lake swim-
Wayzata, Edina and Min- Minnetonka took second 21.95 with EP’s Matt Lille- ished third. Brian Hu of EP were sec- ming with a 5-0 record and
netonka,” EP head coach place with Ben Jabs, Daniel jord and Howard taking Eden Prairie’s Folks ond and third. Minnetonka stands 4-1.

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