The Winter 2011 Degree Class concluded with three brothers being raised to the  sublime degree of Master Mason. The Spring 2011 Degree Class is underway. The next First Degree is planned for Winter 2012. If interested, a petition can be found here.

Todd Swedberg
Master Mason

I have been in the printing industry for 28 years, the last 26 at Daily printing in Plymouth. I am excited about meeting new people with like values, and I am looking forward to learning and bettering myself in masonry. My father and three other relatives are Masons.

 

Dereck Plaza, Jr.
Master Mason

I'm a High School student planning to pursue a business degree and contracting license. I want to open my own landscaping business, while pursuing a career in music. I hope to better myself and my community. My father was a mason, so I'm a 2nd generation mason.

 

Steve Schendel
Master Mason

The Fall 2010 Degree Class concluded on December 7th with two brothers being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. 

Russell Franek
Master Mason

 

Jerry Zierdt
Master Mason

I work as a Tax Manager at Ecolab. I hope to find fellowship with persons with good values and service to the community. My Father (deceased) was a PM and Shriner in Wabasha, my Mother was in OES and Daughters of the Nile, and many relatives are Masons, Shriners, OES, or Daughters of the Nile.

 

The Spring 2010 Degree Class concluded in June with three new brothers raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

Jarrod Grudzinski
Master Mason 

I have been a printer for over 13 years, and work at a corrugated box factory in Lakeville. I am looking forward to spending time with persons of like interests, and working in the community. I am a first generation Mason.

 

Steven Nelson
Master Mason

I am a student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, for a career in electrical power and energy systems. I hope to learn and improve myself in Masonry, and meet others in the craft. My Grandmother stayed at the Masonic Home for a short time.

 

DeAndre Slater, Sr
Master Mason

I'm a former auto F&I manager, but now I'm an R&B/Hip-Hop DJ with more time for my family. I hope to get everything Masonry has to offer, for all I plan to put into it. I come from a long line of Masons, Mother PWM OES, late Grandmother Sec. OES, Stepfather 33°, & late Grandfather 33°.

 

The Winter 2010 Degree Class concluded in March with with a total of five new brothers raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

Scott Cummings
Master Mason

I am the owner of Pro Audio Service in Lakeville, Creative Floor & Design in Burnsville, and I am a professional musician. My hope is to learn to better myself, meet new friends, and spend time helping others. As far as I know, I’m the first in my family to join Masonry.

 

John Freeburg
Master Mason

I am a retired Naval Officer and now fly for Mesaba Airlines, a regional airline for Delta. I joined with the goal of further educating myself and to contribute with other like-minded men to the betterment of our community. Both my Grandfathers; Jack Freeburg and Gunnard Anderson, and three Uncles were Masons.

 

Darren Simon
Master Mason

I work in marketing. I want to help contribute to improvements in the Lodge and our community as a whole. My father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather are Masons, and my Grandmother is in Eastern Star.

 

Jon Simon
Master Mason

I am a general contractor specializing in plastering and stucco trades. I hope my personal contributions will help the lodge with all the worthy charitable activities it is involved with. My father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather are Masons, and my Grandmother is in Eastern Star.

 

Brad Swager
Master Mason

I am a regional sales manager at Webb Candy in Rosemount. I’m interested in Masonry for the friendship and community service aspects. Troye Downs is a friend connected with Prince Hall, he has been encouraging me to join for years.