Tour de Dakota County
The 12th Annual Tour de Sprawl
On Saturday, September 15, 2007, over 150 riders explored first hand the growth and development of Dakota County. A frigid morning gave way to a beautiful, warm and sunny afternoon as the temperature climbed up into the upper 70s.
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Highlights
- Sustainable visitors center at Lebanon Hills Regional Park
- Pleasant downtown Rosemount
- New residential developments in Apple Valley and Lakeville
- Farmland and natural areas of Dakota County
Route
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If you have Google Earth, check out the Google Earth flying tour of the Tour! (If you don't have it, you can download it for free from earth.google.com. High-speed internet service is required.)
Speakers
START: Lebanon Hills
- Frank Jossi and Sharell Benson, Co-chairs of Sierra Club Land Use and Transportation Committee
- Beth Landahl, Parks Director for Dakota County
- Carol Keyes, Northern Dakota County Sierra Club Community
STOP #1 (LUNCH): The Spirit of Brandtjen Farm, Lakeville
Rob Wachholz, Spirit of Brandtjen Farm
STOP #2: Apple Valley
- State Senator Jim Carlson
- Tim Ward, Sierra Club Land Use and Transportation Committee and Apple Valley Resident
FINISH: Lebanon Hills
Entertainment by Nancy Harms Trio
(solar powered jazz)
Sponsors
Valley Ski and Bike, Neighborhood Energy Consortium, Eureka Recycling, Minnesota Renewable Energy Society, Golden's Deli in St. Paul, Valley Natural Foods, UPS