Author Archives: Sandy

“Beyond B0llywood” exhibit opened at the Minnesota History Center on May 1. It is a very extensive exhibit on the history of the people of India who came to the United States. It has integrated an exhibit from the Smithsonian with … Continue reading →

Superintendent Joe Gothard delivered the State of the District Address at Burnsville High School on the evening of April 5.  #Burnsville Strong Students were at the doors to greet people as they came in.  Rahn Elementary and Eagle Ridge Junior … Continue reading →

It has been another very busy week.  In addition to heavy committee schedules, there have been numerous visitors. One group representing School Nutrition programs talked about the ways they are working in I.S.D. 191 schools to encourage students to eat foods … Continue reading →

On Saturday evening, I attended the Eagan Theater Company’s performance of Audition For Murder at Royal Cliff. It was a fun evening.   The food was very good and the performance was very entertaining. The play involved people from the audience as well as … Continue reading →

I attended the gymnastic meet at the Sports Pavilion on Saturday.  The University of Minnesota  hosted Maryland. Goldy was also there to cheer on the team. Lots of enthusiasm and it was fun watching very talented young women compete.  The … Continue reading →

Winter Dreams was the title of the program performed by The Eagan Women of Note on Sunday afternoon.  It had a marvelous selection of songs, some were old favorites and some that I don’t recall hearing before.  “The Seal Lullaby” … Continue reading →

On Friday evening, I attended the Eagan Theater Company’s performance of ” A  Christmas Carol Radio Play.”  It combines the famous story by Charles Dickens along with the singing of Christmas songs and commercials. Delicious treats afterwards made for a most … Continue reading →

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Progressive Rail in Lakeville.  This is a regional railroad that hauls freight. Our tour included a short train ride in the Lakeville Industrial Park.  We were able to ride in both the engine … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) held a Disability Policy Summit session today for advocates and legislators. Part of the agenda included a discussion on current policies and some problems. One issue is that current limits to qualify … Continue reading →

I attended another briefing by MnDot on the Statewide Planning Overview today.  MnDOT has a twenty-year plan that is updated every four years.  The current plan was adopted in 2012 and the next update will be in 2016.  There are … Continue reading →