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ATTRACTIONSParks 9Recreation 9Trails 10Wildlife Refuge 10

FOODFood 11

GOVERNMENTBelle Plaine, City of 13City Council 13Meetings 13Scott County 14Frequently Called Numbers 15Libraries 15Utilities 15Licenses and Documents 15U.S. Postal Service 16Health and Human Services 16CAP Agency 16Elections 16State of Minnesota 16United States 16

HEALTHHealth & Wellness 18

LEISUREYouth Sports 20Adult Sports 20Clubs & Organizations 20Arts & Entertainment 20

LIVINGEducation 22Senior Citizens 22Help & Support Services 22

MARKETPLACEMedia 24Business Directory 26

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Belle Plaine is a charming community nestled in the beautiful Minnesota

River Valley. Located midway between Mankato and the Twin Cities, U. S. Hwy. 169 provides easy access to this scenic area. Belle Plaine is conveniently located in southwest Scott County as a hub for many major thoroughfares.

With a population just under 7,000, Belle Plaine has maintained its cozy, small-town vibe, yet residents are fortunate to benefit from amenities provided by Scott County, which is one of seven metro area counties.

Residents also benefi t from being just a short 40-minute drive into the heart of the Twin Cities, so there’s a l w ay s s o m e t h i n g to d o o n t h e weekends whether it be staying in town for a day of antique shopping or heading to Minneapolis to enjoy a museum or traveling Broadway show.

B e l l e P l a i n e i s especially beautiful in autumn. Located on the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway, Belle Plaine is the ideal spot to watch the seasons c h a n g e . E m m a Krumbees Apple O r c h a r d , Fa r m an d Res taurant is also a popular local destination in the fall.

W h e t h e r y o u ’r e looking to settle down with your family or just want a quiet and scenic weekend away, Belle Plaine is one of Minnesota’s hidden gems.

Welcome to the 2014-2015 Belle Plaine Lifestyle’s Guide. This publication is a comprehensive directory

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Lifestyle FocusMartha Steinhagen, 7, of Belle Plaine prepares to show a calf in the 4-H dairy show.

LOUNGING AROUNDKick back away from the urban bustleBelle Plaine residents enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, a hotel

with an indoor pool, tennis courts, and skating and hockey rinks,

as well as 80 acres of city parks: Deer, Heritage, Veterans, Union,

Prairie, Century, Meadow, Hickory, Chat eld Square, Creekside, Townsend and Community Dog parks.

Blaha Memorial Bird Sanctuary commemorates the location of the original Belle Plaine settlement, where the borough

started along the banks of the Minnesota River. In Court Square Park, the historic Hooper-

Bowler-Hillstrom House, including its innovative-for-its-time two-story outhouse (go gure!), is

a must-see for any local history buff.Founders Park offers a National Register of Historic Places treasure — the Episcopal Church of

the Trans guration — and the burial place of the town’s founding father. Minnesota Valley Wildlife

Refuge connects towns via snowmobile trails and pays tribute to pioneers who lived among the

woods, prairie grasses, Little Rapids and even sand dunes abutting the Minnesota River.

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LOCATION, LOCATION

2,501Housing units, 2010

89.1%Living in same house 1 year or more

$180,900 Median value of ownership occupied homes, 2008 - 2012

2.57 Persons per household

$27,820 Money income in past 12 months, 2012 dollars

$68,089 Median household income

85.2%Homeownership rate, 2008 - 2012

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18 years and under

65 years and older

Between 19 and 64 years

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30%

49.1%

10.9%

POPULATION BREAKDOWNWHITE

94.2%ASIAN

1.4%HISPANIC OR LATINO

2.1%TWO OR MORE RACES

1.8%BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

1.1%

AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE

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1.2% Foreign born Between 2008 and 2012

95.2% 27%

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2008 - 2012

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Lifestyle FocusSavannah Arnold of Hopkins gets close to the action as the competitors warm up for the Ranch Rodeo in the Scott County Fair’s north ring.

SMALL TOWN THRILLSFind year-round excitement in Belle Plaine

Small-town fun happens during the many festivals in the Belle Plaine area. From BBQ Days and St. Patrick’s Day to the Scott-

Carver Threshers Festival, entertainment options abound. There are multiple medallion hunts and royalty coronations in a year’s time, giving further reason to celebrate with fellow community members.

Those who enjoy paintball, zip lines, bowling, horseback riding, and the Scott County Fair have reasons to visit, as well. Golf the city’s 18-hole course, or the three oth-ers within 10 miles.

Forty minutes from the core of the Twin Cities, Belle Plaine is close enough to the city to enjoy its offer-ings, but far enough away to avoid the traffi c, noise and urban bustle.

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PARKSCOMMUNITY PARKS

Court SquareCourt & Walnut

4.8 acres, fi eld, picnic shelter, playground, grills, horseshoe pits, restrooms, historic home.

Chatfi eld SquareState & Elm

1 acre, playground, half court basketball, fi eld.

Fountain ParkCourt & Cherry

2.1 acres, playground, picnic shelter, open-softball fi eld, DNR acreage access, restrooms.

Heritage SquareAsh & Orchard

7 acres, baseball fi eld, skate park, basketball court and play-ground equipment, shelters, trail.

Union SquarePrairie & Market

5.2 acres, picnic shelters, band shell, grills, playground, baseball fi eld, horseshoe pit, restrooms; location of annual Bar-B-Q Days celebration.

Creekside Park931 Park Dr.

Playground and basketball court.

Century Park200 W. Century St.

Playground equipment, sand volleyball courts, gazebo.

Deer ParkN. of Deer Creek Pkwy.

7.7 acres, natural habitat.

Hickory ParkOrchard & Laredo

4 acres, playground equipment, multi-use recreational rink.

Meadow ParkLaredo & Scott

4 acres, trail, soccer fi eld.

Prairie ParkLinden & Park

2.1 acres, playground, picnic shelter, lighted softball fi eld, rest-rooms, parking.

Townsend ParkMeridian & Main

Downtown garden, fountain.

Veteran’s Memorial ParkHwy. 169 & Meridian

0.12 acres, trail, fl ag display.

SWIMMING POOLS/SKATINGMunicipal Swimming Pool952-873-2333

Swimming pool/kiddie pool

(open in season), hockey & recre-ation, four lighted tennis courts, warming hut.

REGIONAL PARKSScott County Parks952-496-8475www.co.scott.mn.us

Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park400 W. 260th St., New Prague

This 20-acre site offers shore fi sh-ing, swimming beach, picnic sites.

Doyle-Kennefi ck Regional ParkThis 490-acre park in Cedar

Lake Township is still undeveloped.

Spring Lake Regional ParkThis 373-acre park on the

northern shore of Spring Lake in-cludes an off-leash dog park and trails.

Three Rivers Park District763-559-9000www.threeriversparkdistrict.org

Cleary Lake Regional Park18106 Texas Ave. (Co. Rd. 27), Prior Lake763-694-7777

Biking, hiking, canoeing, golfi ng, swimming and picnicking, cross country skiing. It has 1,045 acres.

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15501 Murphy Lake Rd. (Co. Rd. 75), Savage763-694-7777

Hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and mountain bik-ing. This is a 2,400 acre park.

The Landing—Minnesota Heritage Park2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee763-694-7784www.threeriversparkdistrict.org

RECREATIONSTATE RECREATION AREA

Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area19825 Park Blvd., Jordan952-492-6400

SKATE PARKLakefront Skate Park5000 Kop Parkway, Lakefront Park, Prior Lake952-447-9800

City-operated skate park fea-turing 3- and 5-foot ramps for skateboarders and in-line skat-ers. A helmet is mandatory for all users, and knee pads and wrist protection are strongly recom-mended. Admission is free.

SWIMMINGPrior Lake-Savage Area SchoolsISD 719 Pool Offi ceTwin Oaks Middle School, Prior Lake952-226-0893

Sand Point Beach14349 Crest Ave. N.E., Prior Lake

City-operated beach, conces-sions, volleyball, fi shing pier, play equipment and sandy beach. Lo-cated off of County Road 42 and Crest Avenue.

Watzl’s Beach – Lakefront Park5000 Kop Parkway, Prior Lake

City-operated beach, conces-sions, picnic facilities, fi shing pier, boat slips and canoe rental.

HORSEBACK RIDING/LESSONSBob Jensen Stables, Inc.19650 Judicial Rd., Lakeville952-435-5774

Heiland Hills Training18060 Valley View Dr., Jordan952-492-3457

SPORTS CLAY RANGESMN Horse & Hunt Club2920 220th St., Prior Lake952-447-2272

CAMPGROUNDSBaylor Regional Park10775 Co. Rd. 33, Norwood Young America952-466-5250

Dakotah Meadows RV Park2341 Park Pl., Prior Lake1-800-653-CAMP or 952-445-8800

Fish Lake Acres Campground3000 210th St. E., Prior Lake952-492-3393

Lebanon Hills Park Campground12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley651-688-1376

Minneapolis S.W. KOA3315 166th St. W., Jordan952-492-6440

MN Horse & Hunt Club (Camping & RV Park)2920 220th St., Prior Lake952-447-2272

MN Valley State Park/Rec Area19825 Park Blvd., Jordan952-492-6400

Shakopee Valley RV Park1245 Bluff Ave. E., Shakopee952-445-7313

Town and Country RV Park and Campground12630 Boone Ave. S., Savage952-445-1756

Will’s Riverview RV Park1705 3rd Ave. W., Shakopee952-445-5323

SNOWMOBILINGPrior Lake Snowmobile Club612-919-7811

Scott County SNO-Trails, Inc.952-440-1003

WATER SKIINGShakopee-Prior Lake Shockwaves Water Ski Teamwww.splwsa.org

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GENERAL RECREATIONDakotah Sport & Fitness2100 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake952-445-9400

Racquetball and squash courts, fi tness equipment, swimming, skating, rock climbing, running, gyms.

River Valley YMCA3575 N. Berens Rd. NW, Prior Lake952-230-9622

Triple Play Sports5832 Industrial Lane SE, Prior Lake952-440-3330

TRAILSDNR-owned Minnesota Valley

State Trail runs along the river (the federal and state governments own various parts of the river frontage being preserved). A boat landing, ad-jacent to the Minnesota River bridge in Belle Plaine, offers access to the river.

WILDLIFE REFUGE

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington

952-854-5900www.fws.gov/refuge/Minnesota-valley

The 14,000-acre Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge runs from Bloomington to Hen-derson, along both sides of the Minnesota River to provide 4,700 acres of hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, wildlife observa-tion and photography as posted on Refuge interpretive signs.

Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center15865 Carver Highlands Dr., Carver952-361-4500

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska952-443-1400www.arboretum.umn.edu

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers acres of land-scaped gardens, natural wood-lands, wetlands and prairie, plant collections, and displays. Walk, hike, cross-country ski more eight miles of trails. Open 363 days a year.

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Lifestyle FocusThe annual scarecrow festival at Emma Krumbee’s Apple Orchard and Farm in Belle Plaine features nearly 80 scare-crows. Make the most out of autumn by stopping by for some fresh apple pie or pick your own apples to make your own pie! Make sure you bring the kids for some memorable autumn family fun.

EVERY KID’S DREAMBelle Plaine does comfort food right

The Belle Plaine area boasts two apple orchards, a farmer’s mar-ket in the park, restaurants (including exquisite French dining),

and Minnesota’s largest candy store. Grab an ice cream cone, fresh apple pie and be on your way to taste bud bliss.

A Chinese buffet, a doughnut shop, home cooking, a taste of the tavern and a little breakfast-and-lunch cafe with character all bring out the best of Belle Plaine in their own ways.


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Lifestyle FocusBelle Plaine residents head into their polling location to vote on Election Day. The city of Belle Plaine is governed by a 5-member City Council, which includes the mayor. Scott County is governed by a 5-member Board of Commissioners.

A TIME TO GROWSmall town with big city amenities

People move to Belle Plaine for the small-town feel. Government offi cials fi gure that means amenities. The city of Belle Plaine,

as well as the county, has provided some of the best new parks and trails in Minnesota, including Veterans Park, the Tigers’ ballpark, and Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve, with more developments on the way.

Belle Plaine’s city hall contains a license bureau and is near the post offi ce. A fi ve-member city council makes decisions about what is best for the town. Belle Plaine’s branch of the Scott County Library System is open four days a week.

Like much of Scott County, the town has grown dramatically in recent years, changing the face of Belle Plaine’s lifestyle.


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CITY COUNCILThe mayor and council members serve as the Belle Plaine City Council.

The mayor serves a two-year term and council members serve four-year terms. Belle Plaine City Council elections are held concurrently with the state and federal general elections in the even-numbered years.

SCOTT SCHNEIDER* Vice Mayor

952-873-6340Term ends Dec. 31, 2014

MIKE PINGALORE*Mayor

952-873-3039Term ends Dec. 31, 2014

PAUL CHARD* Council member952-873-4568

Term ends Dec. 31, 2014

GARY TROSTCouncil member952-873-6588


CARY COOPCouncil member952-873-6498


FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERSPolice and fi re emergency 911Belle Plaine Government Center 952-873-5553Police (non-emergency) 952-873-4307Fire (non-emergency) 952-873-6820Water and sewer billing 952-873-5553Scott County Sheriff 952-496-8300Chamber of Commerce 952-873-4295

MEETINGSFor more information about city boards and commissions, visit

www.belleplainemn.com.

FIRST MONDAY City Council, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers

SECOND MONDAY Economic Development Authority, 5 p.m. Council Chambers Planning & Zoning Commission, 7 p.m. Council Chambers

THIRD MONDAY Park Board, 5 p.m. Council Chambers City Council, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers

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BELLE PLAINE952-873-5553

BELLE PLAINE CITY HALL218 N Meridian St.952-873-5553

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Welcome to Belle Plaine!We are very proud of our

community and invite you to visit any time of the year. Belle Plaine is conveniently located midpoint b et we en th e Twin Citie s a n d Mankato on Highway 169 and is approximately 40 miles from either area. With great schools, miles of trails and Minnesota River frontage, a farmers’ market featuring local vendors, parks with playgrounds, good roads, safe neighborhoods and friendly people, Belle Plaine is a terrifi c community to live and play.

Stop by the Farmer’s Market at Court Square Park on Wednesday afternoons during the months of May through October for locally grown produce and fl owers. During the summer and fall months, our community hosts a number of annual festivals including; Bar-B-Q Days in July and the Scenic Byway Half Marathon, Relay & 5K in October.

Bar-B-Q Days is a long standing tradition and one of the greatest town festivals in Minnesota. It’s held the third weekend of July and is a time for families and friends to get together and celebrate. Festivities include carnival rides, beef sandwiches, beer garden with live music, parade, and the queen coronation, ending with a spectacular fireworks display at Tiger Park on Sunday evening. The majority of profits generated by Bar-B-Q Days are donated back to the community.

For those visitors who enjoy activities more physical in nature, the Belle Plaine Scenic Byway Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Run may be what you are looking for. Enjoy the event and the beautiful autumn scener y of the Half Marathon course as it winds along either side of the Minnesota River between Belle Plaine and Blakeley; the last stop on the 287-mile stretch of the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway.

Belle Plaine offers over 20 city-owned parks, open spaces and recreational areas along with a number of biking and walking trails for you to enjoy while you visit. We’ve recently opened an Archery Park, and for those who enjoy a walk with their canine companion, a seasonal Dog Park was dedicated in 2013. We are also an entry point for the Minnesota Valley Trail, which follows the Minnesota River and offers miles of biking and hiking opportunities.

Our downtown business district is strong and open to new businesses to provide more amenities to enhance our community. Belle Plaine has a progressive city council and profi cient staff, and is poised for commercial and residential growth, making us one of the best-kept secrets in Scott County.

Explore our website at www.belleplainemn.com to learn more about our special community!

-Mayor Mike Pingalore

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A city on the move

* These offi cials are up for re-election in November 2014.


GOVERNMENT

JOE WAGNERDistrict 1

[email protected] ends Dec. 31, 2016

KEVIN STUDNICKA*Sheriff

[email protected]


BARBARA MARSCHALLDistrict 4

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TOM WOLFDistrict 2

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PAT CILIBERTOScott County Attorney


JON ULRICH*District 5

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DAVE MENDENDistrict 3


SCOTT COUNTY952-445-7750

SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER200 Fourth Ave. W.,Shakopee, MN 55379-1220

TTY/TDD : 952-496-8170 www.co.scott.mn.us

As Scott County continues to lead the state in popula-tion growth, progress is evident throughout the community. Over the last several years, Scott Coun-ty has managed to keep its budget in check while still investing in its residents’ future: from the ac-quisition of new parks and green spaces to developing highly suc-cessful transit partnerships (the BlueXpress commuter line and the SmartLink transit cooperative), from the construction of two new mixed-use library facilities to in-stalling a high-tech fi ber optic ring, Scott County is truly committed to its new vision: “Where individuals, families, and businesses thrive.”

Residents are encouraged to

keep current on County news through viewing Board meetings (available online in “real time” and on-demand), visiting the website (www.co.scott.mn.us), tuning in to local government access cable for meeting coverage and other programming, following the coun-ty on Facebook and reading the award-winning resident newslet-ter (The Scott County SCENE). In addition, you can become more directly involved by volunteering with various community groups, serving on a citizen advisory com-mittee, or by attending County board meetings and workshops, which are held on most Tuesdays (please visit the website for up-to-date schedule information).

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS

EMERGENCY NUMBERSMedical/Police/Fire 911Directions to the Government Center 952-496-8777Job Hotline 952-496-8598Switchboard 952-445-7750Animal Control 952-894-9065Court Administration 952-496-8200

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* These offi cials are up for re-election in November 2014.

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The Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties provides residentswith hope, help, and a chance for self-sufficiency through our services and programs.

As we near our 50th Anniversary, we encourage you to support your community by providingassistance where it is needed most. Your donation will allow us to meet the increased needof the community we serve. We are regularly seeking corporate and private partnerships,

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Community OutreachCrisis Prevention

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

Gary L. [email protected]

Lezlie VermillionDeputy County [email protected]

Lisa KohnerPublic Affairs [email protected]

Animal Control952-894-9065

Community Services952-496-8475

Court Administration952-496-8200

Customer Service952-496-8150

Elections952-496-8161

Voter Registration952-496-8161TTY/TDD (Hearing/Speech Impaired)952-496-8170

Employee Relations952-496-8103

U of M Extension–Scott Co.952-492-5410

County Economic Development952-496-8613

Human Services952-445-7750

Parks and Trails952-496-8475

Public Health Services952-496-8584

Public Works952-496-8346

Administrative Services952-496-8100

Property Tax952-496-8150

Recorder952-496-8438

Soil and Water Conservation952-492-5425

Sheriff Administration952-496-8300

Emergency Management952-496-8181

Jail Administration952-496-8327

LIBRARIESBelle Plaine Branch Library125 W. Main St., Belle Plaine952-873-6767Renew books onlinewww.scott.lib.mn.us

The Belle Plaine Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library System, which allows library card-holders access to libraries in six additional communities: Jordan, Prior Lake, Elko New Market, New Prague, Savage ans Shakopee.

Scott County Library Administration13090 Alabama Ave., Savage952-707-1760Jake Grussing, Library [email protected]

REFERENCE LIBRARIESScott County Government Center200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee952-496-8713

Scott County Historical Society/Stans Museum235 Fuller St. S., Shakopee952-445-0378

UTILITIESBURIED CABLE –

CALL BEFORE YOU DIGGopher State One651-454-0002www.gopherstateonecall.org

ELECTRICITYXcel Energy1-800-895-4999Electric outage1-800-895-1999

www.xcelenergy.com

Minnesota Valley Electric CooperativeBilling & New Service952-492-2313Power outage952-492-8255www.mvec.net

NATURAL GASCenterPoint EnergyAccount info/New service612-372-4727Repair service612-372-4727Suspected gas leak612-372-5050www.centerpointenergy.com

WATER & SEWERBelle Plaine Public Works952-873-5553 or 952-873-6742

TELEPHONEFrontier Communications1-800-921-8101

Century LinkCustomer Service1-800-201-4699

Repair service1-800-788-3600www.centurylink.com

CABLE TVMediaCom1-855-633-4226www.mediacomcable.com

LICENSES AND DOCUMENTS

MOTOR VEHICLE PLATES/TABS, BOAT & MOTOR

LICENSING, TITLE TRANSFERSScott County Government Center200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee952-496-8150www.co.scott.mn.us

DRIVER’S EXAMS651-296-6911

LIQUOR & TOBACCO LICENSES, CHARITABLE GAMBLING PERMITSBelle Plaine City Hall218 N. Meridian, Belle Plaine952-873-5553


Scott County Government Center200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee952-496-8150

HUNTING/FISHING LICENSESPrior Lake License Bureau14033 Commerce Ave., Prior Lake952-447-8817


Sporting goods and conve-nience stores also sell these li-censes.

PASSPORTS, BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES, MARRIAGE

LICENSESScott County Government Center200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee952-496-8150

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Belle Plaine Post Offi ce233 N. Meridian St.1-800-275-877756011-9998

Service counter hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 -11 a.m.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Valley Green Workforce Development Center752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee952-496-8686

Child Support Enforcement952-496-8183

Employment & Training952-496-8686

Child Care Assistance952-496-8686

Financial Assistance952-496-8686

Mental Health Program952-445-7751

Emergency After Hours952-442-7601

Carver-Scott Crisis Program952-442-7601 (24 hours)

Public Health Nursing952-496-8577

Social Services952-445-7751Emergency After Hours952-496-8484

Home and Community Care Intake952-496-8556

Volunteers952-496-8169

CAP AGENCYScott-Carver-Dakota CAP Agency, Inc.712 Canterbury Rd. S., [email protected]

The CAP Agency is a private, non-profi t human service orga-nization serving a three-county area.

ELECTIONSVOTER REGISTRATION

Voters must be registered. Resi-dents may register to vote when renewing driver’s licenses. For more information on voter’s regis-tration, eligibility and/or absentee voting, call or write:

Scott County Elections200 W. Fourth Ave., Shakopee, MN 952-496-8560

POLL LOCATIONSPrimary & General ElectionsBelle Plaine City Government Center218 N. Meridian St.

Belle Plaine TownshipTown Hall25130 Hickory Blvd.

Blakeley TownshipTown Hall15016 W. 250th St. (Hwy. 169)

St. Lawrence TownshipTown Hall7500 Old Hwy. 169

Helena TownshipNew Prague Fire Hall505 Fifth Ave. N.W., New Prague

SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONSSchool District 716Belle Plaine Government Center218 N. Meridian St.

STATE OF MINNESOTA

SENATESenate Information651-296-0504www.senate.leg.state.mn.us

Note: These listings are subject to change, pending the outcome of the November General Election.

Senator Kevin L. Dahle (DFL-20)317 State Capitol75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, [email protected]

Senator Eric R. Pratt (R-55)23 State Offi ce BuildingSt. Paul, MN [email protected]

HOUSEHouse Information651-296-2146www.house.leg.state.mn.us

Representative Kelby Woodard (R-20A)221 State Offi ce Building100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, [email protected]

Representative Tony Albright (R-55B)417 State Offi ce Building100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN [email protected]

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERSGovernor Mark Dayton (D)130 State Capitol75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155

651-201-3400www.mn.gov/governor

Attorney General Lori Swanson (D)1400 Bremer Tower445 Minnesota St.St. Paul, MN [email protected]

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie (D)180 State Offi ce Building100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN [email protected]

State Auditor Rebecca Otto (D)525 Park St., #500, St. Paul, [email protected]

UNITED STATESU.S. CONGRESS

SenateNote: These listings are subject

to change, pending the outcome of the November General Election.

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D)302 Hart Offi ce Bldg., Washing-ton, D.C. 20510202-224-3244www.klobuchar.senate.gov1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250Minneapolis, MN 55415612-727-5220

Senator Al Franken (D)309 Hart Offi ce Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510202-224-5641www.franken.senate.gov60 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107651-221-1016

House of RepresentativesRepresentative John Kline (R-2nd District)2439 Rayburn House Offi ce Bldg.Washington, D.C. 20515202-225-2271www.kline.house.gov350 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Suite 135, Burnsville, MN 55337952-808-1213

GOVERNMENT

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Lifestyle FocusSt. Francis Regional Medical Center is a quick 25 minutes away in Shakopee. An-other nearby option is the Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague.

LIVE WELLAnd always feel cared for

Established assisted living facilities provide senior citizens any help they need to stay in the town they call home. Nearby

hospitals are top quality, with New Prague 15 minutes away and Shakopee and Waconia each within 25 minutes. A Veterans Affairs Clinic opened in Shakopee this year, allowing local veterans to seek care closer to home

Three dentists and a vision clinic serve the town, as well as a couple drug stores. South Creek and other trails get you where you want to go on foot. Sign up for one of a half-dozen 5K runs in Belle Plaine or the surrounding towns.


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HOSPITALSMayo Clinic Health System in New Prague301 Second St. N.E., New Prague952-758-4431www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org

St. Francis Regional Medical Center1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee952-428-3000www.stfrancis-shakopee.com

Fairview Ridges Hospital201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville952-892-2000www.fairview.org

Ridgeview Medical Center500 S. Maple Street, Waconia952-442-2191www.ridgeviewmedical.org

SAME DAY SURGERYMayo Clinic Health System in New Prague301 2nd St. N.E., New Prague952-758-4431

Ridgeview Same Day Surgery Centers3000 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska952-556-2622500 S. Maple St., Waconia952-442-2191, ext. 5180

St. Francis Regional Medical Center Same Day Surgery1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee952-428-2333

URGENT CAREMayo Clinic Health System in New Prague301 2nd St. N.E., New Prague952-758-4431

St. Francis Urgent Care1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee952-428-2111

Ridgeview 24/7 Urgent Care500 S. Maple St., Waconia952-442-2191

TRANSITIONAL CARESt. Gertrude’s Health Center1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee952-233-4400

Shakopee Friendship Manor1340 W. Third Ave. W., Shakopee952-445-4155

The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine’s Transitional Care Services611 West Main St., Belle Plaine952-873-2131

HOME HEALTH CARE & HOSPICERidgeview Home Health Services & Hospice501 S. Maple St., #1, Waconia952-442-6030

Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice Home9120 Shady Oak Dr., Chaska952-442-6030

MEDICALAllina Medical Clinic1601 St. Francis Ave., #100, Shakopee952-428-3535

Mayo Clinic Health Systems — Belle Plaine700 W. Prairie St., Belle Plaine952-873-2276

Lakeview Clinic424 Hwy. 5, Waconia952-442-4461406 Faxon Rd., Norwood Young America952-467-2888

New Prague Medical Clinic212 Cty Road 37, New Prague952-758-4461

Park Nicollet Clinic1415 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee952-993-7750

Parkview Medical Clinic1400 First St. N.E., New Prague952-758-2535

Ridgeview Chaska ClinicTwo Twelve Medical Center111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska952-361-2450

Shakopee VA Clinic1111 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee952-445-4070

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Lifestyle FocusMartha Steinhagen, 7, of Belle Plaine prepares to show a calf in the 4-H dairy show.

LOUNGING AROUNDKick back away from the urban bustle

Belle Plaine residents enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, a hotel with an indoor pool, tennis courts, and skating and hockey rinks,

as well as 80 acres of city parks: Deer, Heritage, Veterans, Union, Prairie, Century, Meadow, Hickory, Chatfi eld Square, Creekside, Townsend and Community Dog parks.

Blaha Memorial Bird Sanctuary commemorates the location of the original Belle Plaine settlement, where the borough started along the banks of the Minnesota River. In Court Square Park, the historic Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom House, including its innovative-for-its-time two-story outhouse (go fi gure!), is a must-see for any local history buff.

Founders Park offers a National Register of Historic Places treasure — the Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration — and the burial place of the town’s founding father. Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge connects towns via snowmobile trails and pays tribute to pioneers who lived among the woods, prairie grasses, Little Rapids and even sand dunes abutting the Minnesota River.


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District 716 Community Education952-873-2411

To include other youth sports in next year’s lifestyle guide, please call 952-445-3333 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

ADULT SPORTSAmateur BaseballBrett Kruschke612-327-2715

Over 35 BaseballMike Zellmann612-518-0691

BasketballNelson Ladd952-873-2411

BilliardsPaul Chard952-873-4568

DartsAndy’s952-873-2207Johan’s952-873-6740Neil’s952-873-6810Neisen’s Red Door952-873-6305

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion952-873-3036

Arts In The Park952-873-4295

Belle Plaine Borough Riders952-873-4320

Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce952-873-4295

Belle Plaine Community Education/Recreation952-873-2411

Belle Plaine Community Theater952-873-6812

Belle Plaine Historical Society952-292-1849

Belle Plaine Senior Citizens952-873-4398

Belle Plaine Veteran’sClub952-873-4395

CAA St. Anna Council (OLP Parish)952-873-4395

Carver/Scott Master Gardeners952-466-5309

Eagles, Fraternal Order ofwww.foe.com

Friends of the Belle Plaine Library952-873-2384

Friends of the Minnesota Valley952-858-0727www.friendsofmnvalley.org

Great Scott Cycling Club952-440-8104www.greatscottcycling.com

Knights of Columbus952-873-4528

Lions International952-873-6553

MN Deer Hunters Association-MN River Valley Chapter952-445-4396www.mndeerhunters.com

MN Landscape Arboretum Auxiliary612-625-9587www.arboretum.umn.edu

MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge952-854-5900

MN Valley Riders Saddle Club612-251-5913

MN Water Fowl Association – Scott & LeSueur County952-767-0320www.mnwaterfowl.com

MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) of Belle Plainewww.momsclub.org

Newcomers Club of the SW Suburbswww.NewcomersMN.com

NOW – National Organization for Women Minnesota Valley Chapterwww.now.org/chapters

Pheasants Forever of Scott County651-733-2000www.pheasantsforever.org

Rainbow Animal Rescue952-440-3824

Relay for Life of Scott County952-445-6354www.relayforlife.org/scottcountymn

River Valley Trail Blazers Snowmobile Clubwww.rvtb.org

Rotary952-873-2400

SAFCOM952-496-8300www.co.scott.mn.us

Sandcreek Gray Beards (National Wild Turkey Federation)www.nwtf.org

Scott-Carver Threshers952-492-2062

Scott County Fair Board952-492-2436www.scottcountyfair.com

Scott County Historical Society/Stans Museum952-445-0378

Shriners’ Club (West Suburban)952-473-8619

Scott County SNO-Trails, Inc.952-440-1003

Sons of the American Legion952-873-2202

Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society952-368-PAWSwww.swmetroanimalrescue.org

Sportsmen’s Club952-873-2898

St. Francis Auxiliary & Volunteers952-428-2065

St. John Food Shelf952-873-4390

Toastmasters — Midday Mumblers952-288-4154

V.F.W. Post952-873-6765

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

PERFORMING ARTSChaska Valley Family Theatrewww.cvft.org

Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus612-840-8681www.dakotavalleysymphony.org

Jordan Art Festival952-492-2306

Homeward Bound Theater952-934-7295homewardboundtheatre.org

Prior Lake Playerswww.plplayers.org

South Metro Chorale216-271-5525www.southmetrochorale.org

South of the River Community Band651-307-8492

Stages Theatre Company952-979-1111www.stagestheatre.org

The Valley Jazz Big Band952-556-3536

STUDIO ARTSA Brush With Water952-496-0503

Minnesota Watercolor Society952-942-7019

Scott County Crazy Quilters952-445-0378

Upper Midwest Bead Society952-492-2493www.umbs.org

225 Waterstreet Creative Artswww.225waterstreet.com

LEISURE

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Lifestyle FocusTop: Jenny Flynn helps Lawrence Jabs with his physical therapy session at the Lutheran Home. Directly above: Belle Plaine’s German Days Royalty wave to the crowd during a parade.

GROWING TOGETHERBelle Plaine is ripe with friendship

Residents of Belle Plaine care about helping their neighbors, being together, and building amenities they can all enjoy.

Social events revolve around Belle Plaine high school theater, pops concerts, homecoming, and other school events, while coffee klatches, neighborhood associations, local festivals and meetings of nonprofi t organizations are frequent and well attended. Volunteers take pride in the Belle Plaine Area Food Shelf they run.

There are Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic and non-denominational churches in town and worship centers for other religions within a short drive.

Belle Plaine commuters benefi t from a location along High-way 169 with quick access to highways 19, 60 and 169, and proximity to Blue Xpress and SmartLink transit options. New libraries are cropping up throughout the Scott County Library System, including in Belle Plaine. The housing stock is broaden-ing as the city grows, and senior living is readily available for those who want to stay in Belle Plaine for a life cycle.

The Belle Plaine school district considers itself a great place to learn and raise a family, banking on its caring staff, modern facili-ties, safe learning environment and small classes. Holy Family Academy, Our Lady of the Prairie School, and Trinity Lutheran School are private school options.


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Belle Plaine Public Schools serve parts of Carver, Le Sueur, Scott and Sibley counties with two elementa-ry schools and a junior-senior high school that includes an alternative program.

SCHOOL BOARDMatt BigaouetteChair952-300-1555

Mike LudvikVice Chair952-873-3116

Matt LenzClerk952-873-6979

Joe VandermarkTreasurer952-873-5644

Dan Gardner952-873-4377

Dan Giesen952-873-6715

FACILITIESDistrict 716 Offi ces130 S. Willow St.952-873-2400

Chatfi eld Elementary School330 S. Market St.

Oak Crest Elementary School1101 W. Commerce Dr.

Belle Plaine Jr.-Sr. High School220 S. Market St.

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

Kelly SmithSuperintendent952-873-2400

Kim DeWitteChatfi eld Elementary Principal952-873-2401

Dr. Liann HansonOak Crest Elementary Principal952-873-2402

David KreftJunior and Senior High Principal952-873-2403

Laurie GreenSenior High Counselor952-873-2410

SPECIAL PROGRAMSEarly Childhood Family EducationChatfi eld Elementary School330 S. Market St.952-873-2415

A program for parents and their children (birth to age 5), which in-cludes parent/child activities, chil-dren’s programs, parent education and child care

Community EducationBelle Plaine Community Services130 S. Willow St.952-873-2411

Tiger Kids PreschoolChatfi eld Elementary School330 S. Market St.952-873-2415

For children ages 3 to 5.

Kid’s CompanyChatfi eld Elementary School330 S. Market St.952-873-2415

School-age child care (before- and- after school, plus summer).

Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative (MRVSEC)100 Hope Ave., Jordan952-567-8102www.mrvsec.k12.mn.us

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLSHoly Family Academy & Chapel10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine952-873-2582

Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School215 Chestnut St. N., Belle Plaine952-873-6564

Trinity Lutheran School (WELS)Pre-K-8500 W. Church St., Belle Plaine952-873-6320

SENIOR CITIZENS

Throughout this guide there are many programs and activities open to all area residents, includ-ing senior citizens. This list, how-ever, is a reminder of some specifi c

programs that senior citizens may need or use.

PROGRAMSAARP – American Association of Retired Persons952-858-9040

CAP Agency952-496-2125

Jordan Senior Citizens Club952-492-2084

RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program952-945-4161

Scott County Section 8 Vouchers952-402-9022

Senior Linkage Line1-800-333-2433

Social Security Administration1-800-772-1213

ASSISTED LIVING/MEMORY CARE

Valleyview Assisted Living/Memory Care Unit4061 173rd St. W., Jordan952-492-6160

Franklin House4061 173rd St. SW., Jordan952-492-3959

Mala Strana Assisted Living999 Columbus Ave. N., New Prague952-758-2511

Emerald Crest of Shakopee1855 10th Ave. W., Shakopee952-233-8811

The Gardens at St. Gertrude’s1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee952-233-4400

Kingsway Retirement Living815 W. Main St., Belle Plaine952-873-5902

Oak Terrace Senior Community of Jordan622 Aberdeen Ave., Jordan952-492-5559

NURSING HOMESLutheran Home, The611 Main St. W., Belle Plaine.952-873-2215

Mala Strana Health Care Center1001 Columbus Ave. N., New Prague952-758-2511

Friendship Manor Health Care Center1340 Third Ave. W., Shakopee952-445-4155

St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee952-233-4400

HELP & SUPPORT SERVICES

Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center13845 Hwy. 13 South Front Road, Savage952-447-5683www.alphaprc.com

Belle Plaine Ambulance952-873-4506

Belle Plaine Community Services952-873-2411

Belle Plaine Area Food Shelfwww.bpareafoodshelf.org

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities651-789-2400www.bigstwincities.org

Bridging, Inc.201 W. 87th St., Bloomington952-888-1105www.bridging.org

Carver-Scott Mental Health Crisis Program952-442-7601www.co.carver.mn.us

Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative792 Canterbury Rd. S., #231, Shakopee952-567-8100www.cseced.org

Carver-Scott Humane Society952-368-3553www.carverscotths.org


Child Care Resource & Referral712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee952-402-9824www.capagency.org

Crisis Nursery24-hour Hotline763-591-0100

From Home to Home Thrift Store321 S. Walnut St., Belle Plaine952-873-6901

Heading Home Scott CountyPatricia Pettit612-599-7729

Help Me Grow of Scott County952-496-5059parentsknow.state.mn.us

i’M o.K. Children’s Visitation Center551 E. Park St., Belle Plaine952-873-4216www.southernvalleyalliance.org

MN Job Service (MN Work Force Center)752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee952-445-7087www.minnesotaworks.net

MN Problem Gambling Hotline1-800-333-HOPE

MN Rehabilitation ServicesP.O. Box 1312, Burnsville952-736-0444www.mnrehabsvs.com

NAMI – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Scott CountyJanet Williams952-890-1669

Narcotics Anonymouswww.naminnesota.org

Planned Parenthood1-800-230-PLANwww.plannedparenthood.org/mn-nd-sd

River Valley Nursing Center952-496-8669752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee303 E Sixth St., Chaska.952-960-9700

RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program952-945-4161

Scott-Carver Housing Coalition952-402-4832

Scott County CDA (Community Development Agency)323 S. Naumkeag St., Shakopee952-402-9022

Scott County Human ServicesSee separate section.

Scott County Licensed Family Daycare Assn.Linda Schesso952-445-2240www.sclfcca.com

Scott County New Options792 Canterbury Rd. S., Suite 132, Shakopee952-403-7979

Sexual Violence Center – Scott & Carver Counties500 N. Pine St., Ste. #203, Chaska24-hour help line612-871-5111www.sexualviolencecenter.orgSocial Security Administration1-800-772-1213www.ssa.gov

Southwest Metro Animal Rescue & Adoption Society952-368-PAWS (7297)www.swmetroanimalrescue.org

St. Francis Regional Medical Center, ShakopeeDiabetes Support Group952-428-3324Heart Support Group952-428-2080Infant Loss Support Group952-428-2002Look Good–Feel Better (ACS)1-800-395-LOOKLow Vision Support Group952-428-2002Smoking Cessation1-888-354-PLANWomen’s Connection (Cancer)952-428-2700

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Lifestyle FocusBen Hagen of Belle Plaine Township takes a break from Christmas shopping to sit with Santa.

QUAINT SHOPPINGEnjoy a leisurely afternoon downtown

Belle Plaine entered the big-box retail market, with a large gro-cery store and pharmacy recently opening. After major changes to the main thoroughfare, Highway 169, a core of remnants make up a quaint downtown. Cambria and the Lutheran Home Belle Plaine are two of the larg-est employers.


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LOCAL NEWSPAPERBelle Plaine Herald113 E. Main St., P.O. Box [email protected] TownsendEditor & PublisherWeekly newspaper.

OTHER LOCAL PUBLICATIONSSouthwest SaturdayP.O. Box 8, Shakopee952-445-3333Published weekly.

METROPOLITAN NEWSPAPERSStar Tribune425 Portland Ave., Minneapolis612-673-4000Circulation/Delivery612-673-4343www.startribune.comPublished daily.

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ATTORNEY/LEGAL

Jordan Legal Center115 S. Broadway, Suite 100Jordan, MN 55352952-492-2800 www.perskelaw.com

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ABC Family Chiropractic1405 78TH St., Suite 100Victoria, MN 55386952-443-3710 www.abcfamilychiro.com

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Alphabet Junction169 Eldorado DriveJordan, MN 55352952-492-5655www.alphabetjunctionchildcare.com

Kindercare2800 Corporate PlaceChanhassen, MN 55317952-466-2273 www.kindercare.com

Living Christ Early Learning Center820 Lake Dr.Chanhassen, MN 55317952-906-0514 www.livingchrist.org

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Chanhassen Family Dentistry8116 Mallory Ct.,Chanhassen, MN 55317952-443-3368 www.chandent.com

Eckart Dental300 E. First Ave.Shakopee, MN 55379952-445-1352 www.eckartdental.com

Jabs Family Dentistry201 S. Meridian St.Belle Plaine, MN 56011952-873-6766 www.jabsdentistry.com

Stone Creek Dental7935 Stone Creek Dr.Chanhassen, MN 55317952-937-2839 www.stonecreekdental.com

DINING/ENTERTAINMENT

Dolce Vita Wine Shop3115 Chaska Blvd.Chaska, MN 55318952-361-0044 www.dolcevitawine.net

Prairie Pond Vineyard & Winery105 E. Main St.New Prague, MN 56071952-758-7850 www.prairiepondwinery.com

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS

Guardian Angel Academy217 W. Second St.Chaska, MN 55318952-227-4010 www.gachaska.org

Southwest Christian High School1981 Bavaria Rd.Chaska, MN 55318952-556-0040 www.swchs.org

Step By Step Montessori School1485 White Oak Dr.Chaska, MN 55318952-368-4456 www.stepbystepmontessori.com

Sylvan Learning172 Pioneer Tr.Chaska, MN 55318952-466-3838 www.sylvanlearning.com

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Pearle Vision106 Pioneer Tr.Chaska, MN 55318952-368-2325 www.pearlevision.com

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Cologne Community Center1211 Village ParkwayCologne, MN 55322952-466-2064 www.ci.cologne.mn.us

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FUNERAL/CREMATION SERVICES

Bertas Funeral Home200 W. Third St.Chaska, MN 55318952-448-2137 www.bertasfh.com

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I Got A Guy LLC612 Broadway St. N.Jordan, MN 55352612-424-2489 www.igotaguymn.com

Jordan Mini Storage313 Valley View Dr.Jordan, MN 55352952-492-2435 www.jordanministorage.com

Kubes Furniture & Flooring133 Main St. W.New Prague, MN 56071952-758-4588 www.kubesfurnitureflooring.com

MEDICAL CLINICS

Lakeview Clinic110105 Pioneer Tr.Chaska, MN 55318952-556-0120 www.lakeviewclinic.com

Ridgeview Chaska ClinicTwo Twelve Medical Center,111 Hundertmark Rd., Suite 115NChaska, MN 55318952-361-2450 .www.ridgeviewmedical.org

Ridgeview Chanhassen Clinic7907 Powers Boulevard952-934-0570 .www.ridgeviewmedical.org

NEWSPAPERS/MEDIA

Chanhassen Villager123 W. Second St.Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2650 www.chanvillager.com

Chaska Herald123 W. Second St.Chaska, MN 55318952-448-2650 www.chaskaherald.com

Eden Prairie News250 Prairie Center Dr., Suite 211Eden Prairie, MN 55344952-942-7885 www.edenprairienews.com

Jordan Independent109 Rice St.Jordan, MN 55352952-492-2224 www.jordannews.com

Lakeshore Weekly News1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr., Suite 1017Wayzata, MN 55391952-473-0890 www.weeklynews.com

Prior Lake American327 So. Marschall Rd.Shakopee, MN 55379952-445-3333 www.plamerican.com

Savage Pacer327 So. Marschall Rd.Shakopee, MN 55379952-445-3333 www.savagepacer.com

Shakopee Valley News327 So. Marschall Rd.Shakopee, MN 55379952-445-3333 www.shakopeenews.com

PETS

Chaska Veterinary Hospital1601 White Oak Dr.Chaska, MN 55318952-448-6644 www.chaskavet.com

RETAIL/MARKETPLACE

eCig Store185 First Ave. E.Shakopee, MN 55379952-240-1710 www.ecigstoremn.com

eCig Store1345 Heather St.Shakopee, MN 55379952-681-2354 www.ecigstoremn.com

Prairie Farm Supply115 W. Church St.Belle Plaine, MN 56011952-873-4234

SENIOR LIVING

The Crossings200 S. Olive St.Waconia, MN 55387952-442-8232 www.crossingsapt.com

MARKETPLACE


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Over 50 Flavors and Growing!

1345 Heather Street(Next to Von Hansons)

185 1st Ave(Across from Turtles) OR

Mon-Thurs 10am to 7pm • Fri-Sat 10am to 8pmSunday Noon to 7pm

www.ecigstoremn.com

Two Shakopee Locations

Better water flowsfrom better thinking!

Softeners • FiltrationDrinking Systems

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• 24/7 Soft Water

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Power Limited Tech

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SERVICE FIRST

• Hubbard Feeds• Premium Feeds

• Mol/Mix Liquid Feeds• Feedlot Equipment

• Horse Feeds

• Pet Foods & Supplies• Bird Feeders

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Prairie Farm Supply

We Feed Them All!115 West Church Street, Belle Plaine

Downtown Belle Plaine952-873-4234

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Lifestyle FocusLady, a golden retriever, takes to the agility course. Lady was a stray that was surrendered to the Carver-Scott Hu-mane Society. The humane society fi nds homes for more than 350 rescued dogs and cats each year

PUPPY LOVEAnimal lovers will feel welcome in town

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Belle Plaine Police Department952-873-4307

LOST PETMinnesota Critter Getter610 W. Church St., Belle Plaine952-873-6611

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Enterprises Owned and Operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Large enough to serve your needs.Small enough to truly care.

201 W Main St. • P.O. Box 87Belle Plaine, MN 56011

952-873-2296 • Fax 952-873-2877statebankbp.com

Lobby Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 am – NoonDrive Up Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – Noon

Our ValuesHow may weserve you?• Mortgage Loans• Ag/Farm Loans• Business Loans• Personal Loans• Checking, Savings& CDs

• Online Banking& Bill Pay

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As a family-owned Bank, our core values have guided usfor over 130 years. They are just as important today asthey were when we opened in 1882.

Integrity. Without compromise, we will be honest, respectful andsincere in our efforts to understand and serve your unique financialneeds.

Expertise. You can count on us to be a knowledgeable financialresource you can trust, offering value and quality products and services.

Stability. We have been an independent, family-owned bank since1882, and our family values guide us every day.We are dedicated tobeing a strong community bank for future generations.

Community Commitment. We care about the community anddemonstrate it with our actions.We contribute our time and resources tomake our community a great place to live and work.

Customer Focused. Our customers are the reason we are here.Wewill take the time to listen and provide exceptional service. It is our goal tobuild lasting relationships with our customers.

We will work tirelessly to demonstrate our values anddeliver excellence to each and every customer.