Archive - Sep 16, 2015

Are we the only ones who find it ironic that the Minnesota Vikings, who coaxed state taxpayers into building them a new stadium, are now looking to build a “destination development” in Eagan?
It was recently announced that the Vikings have a purchase agreement on 194 acres in Eagan, on which they intend to build a new Winter Park practice facility. It also was announced that the Vikings want to build a “magnet” around that facility, including a 10,000-seat stadium, a hotel, and a conference and event center.

I was sitting in my lawn chair, with my adult beverage and book — dodging nuts!
One nut hit me on the shoulder. I moved a bit. The next shell hit me on top of the head. I moved again.
Pretty soon I was out of the shade and into the hot sun. That defeated the purpose of being outside, enjoying my backyard nature scenes.

To the Editor:
In last week’s Chronicle, it was stated by a high-ranking city official that the Cemetery Board in recent years has considered adding a pond for aesthetic reasons, as a point of beauty in the city cemetery.
Let’s get the record corrected. The Cemetery Board has never recommended creating a pond, an eyesore like this. Historians rate societies on their reverence toward their deceased loved ones. We prefer to leave this sanctuary in the pristine conditon it is, and not build a monument to storm water or mosquitoes.

After hosting a public hearing on Monday night, the Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) School Board resolved to close the Helen Baker Elementary School building during its regular meeting that night.
The hearing was  held at 6 p.m. and was part of a legal process required to close a schoolhouse. One member of the public was in attendance.
Superintendent Chris Sonju explained that if the resolution passed, the activities in Helen Baker will be moved to Lincoln Junior High. This switch is part of the upcoming construction plan and would occur during summer 2017.

Students at Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) Schools will now have the chance to use their devices, such as smart phones and tablets, at school. The GSL School Board approved a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for the district during its regular Monday night meeting.
The Board also waived a second reading, so the policy will go into effect right away.