Thursday, March 7, 2013
Robert Ertl, Lakeville North's activities director who faced scrutiny following a June DWI arrest, is stepping down to return to the classroom.
Robert Ertl, Lakeville North High School's activities director, has been a man under intense scrutiny since his July DWI arrest. Parents called for his ouster in December when he pleaded guilty to the DWI charge, despite Ertl having undergone rehab and working with district officials to keep his job. As first reported on Lakeville Patch, Ertl, 47, of Northfield, pleaded guilty Dec. 20 to gross-misdemeanor DWI. It was his second alcohol-related arrest since 2008. But on Feb. 26, Lakeville's School Board approved Ertl's resignation from his job as as activities director, with the plan to have him resume his teaching career as a social studies teacher. Administrative Services Executive Director Tony Massaros said Ertl's resignation doesn't …
Sunday, January 6, 2013
In other news around the South Metro area, the Rosemount Marching Band is selected to appear in next year's Tournament of Roses, and the Burnsville School Board hires an executive search firm in its quest for a new superintendent.
You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top local stories of the past week from throughout the South Metro region. Here's a look at recent stories, which first appeared on this Patch site or those of our neighbors, that might interest you or have an impact on your life. To read the full story, click on the headline link. New Laws in Minnesota for 2013 Here's what you need to know to start the year off right. Dakota County Sheriff Calls for Ban on High-Capacity Assault Weapons Also, Sen. Al Franken will be at Eagan's Dakota Hills Middle School on Monday to discuss school safety. 'Significant' Damage Reported at Site of Jan. 1 Fire Authorities say that a property on 134th Street West may …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Robert Ertl, the activities and athletic director at Lakeville North High School, pleaded guilty in December to driving with a .13 percent blood-alcohol content in June.
The original story has been updated to include information and a statement released by the Lakeville Area Public School District, and Bob Ertl. The athletic and activities director at Lakeville North High School has pleaded guilty to drunken driving after he was arrested with a blood-alcohol content of .13 percent. Robert Lorenz Ertl, 47, of Northfield, pleaded guilty Dec. 20 to gross-misdemeanor DWI. Dakota County District Judge Mary Theisen immediately sentenced him to one year in jail, stayed for two years, along with two years of supervised probation, 10 days of electronic home monitoring, $615 in fines and court fees and 240 hours of community service. Ertl also was ordered to undergo a chemical evaluation and to abstain from alcohol …
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3:52 pm on Sunday, January 6, 2013
this moron can want anything he wwants- heck why not 'want ' a dozen doughnuts all for hisself. but the constitution and the billof rights are nonnegotiable (2nd amendment clearly states' shall not be infringed'). chew on that sheriff more ›