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Welcome to Sauk Rapids, Rice! Long blessed by nature’s bounties, both Sauk Rapids and Rice are river cities that hold big-hearted charms, including friendly people, pleasant parks, recreational options and intriguing shops and restaurants. Sauk Rapids hugs the east bank of the Mississippi River and Rice is just a mile or so east of the river. The cities, about 10 miles apart (Sauk Rapids to the south, Rice to the north) are connected by Highway 10, one of the busiest roadways in the state that brings travelers from far and wide who often make stops in the two places on their way to somewhere else. The two cities are connected in another way: they are two components of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District (four public schools in Sauk Rapids, one elementary school in Rice). And, on a sad note, Rice and Sauk
Rapids are connected in yet another way, by a tragic incident from the past: a horrific tornado that on April 14, 1886 destroyed downtown Sauk Rapids, killing 44 people, then raging north where it killed several more people, including the just-married groom, at a wedding party on a farm just east of Rice. Long before Sauk Rapids and Rice were founded by settlers in the mid1850s, the area was home to nomadic American Indians who visited, camped, fished and hunted in the forested river country. Early settlers built schools, churches, shops, a flour mill, bridges and other amenities for their growing villages. Growth in Rice and Sauk Rapids was steady but slow since nearby St. Cloud was a bigger city of hustle-andbustle. However, that is what allowed the two cities to maintain their laid-
back neighborly small-town ambience. Casual visitors will notice that smalltown welcoming charm instantly among the old neighborhoods up and down the hills of Sauk Rapids, in the campground on Little Rock Lake next to Rice, in the cities’ lush-green parks and in the intriguing shops tucked away in old brick buildings along the two main streets. Long-term visitors or “transplants” will soon notice even more amenities: a top-rated Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, thriving businesses, excellent city services, green spaces everywhere, river and lake recreations, walking and biking trails, and city festivals and other events designed for family fun. Whether you visit briefly, stay a little longer or decide to “move in,” the cities of Sauk Rapids and Rice will give you a warm welcome.
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This resource guide is published bi-annually by Von Meyer Publishing Inc., publishers of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Newsleader.
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Area representatives.................6 Owner/Publisher: Janelle Von Pinnon Schools.....................................8 Parks.................................11, 14 City maps...........................12-14 Calendar of events............16, 18 Day care providers.................20 Advertising index...................23
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Bridge of Hope spans the Mississippi between Sartell and Sauk Rapids and was named in honor of Jacob Wetterling and other abducted and missing children. The bridge was completed and named in 1995. The arches form a beautiful pattern when viewed from the Sauk Rapids end, which can be reached by walking from Sauk Rapids Municipal Park on River Avenue N.
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City services Sauk Rapids City Council Council meetings take place at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Meetings are also broadcast live on the city’s cable-access channel, Charter Channel 181. Mayor Brad Gunderson, 320-248-2763 or brad.gunderson@yahoo.com Steve Heinen, 320-259-6308 or sheinencc@yahoo.com Kurt Hunstiger, 320-290-7110 or kurthunstiger@hotmail.com Nick Sauer, 320-266-0711 or sauer.saukrapids@gmail.com Ellen Thronson, 320-250-4133 or ellen.thronson@gmail.com
City Hall
250 Summit Ave. • 320-258-5300 The city administrator is Ross Olson, who supervises a city-hall staff of seven. Business hours are from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fire Department
408 N. Benton Drive • 320-258-5310 Fire Chief Jason Fleming leads a highly trained group of 30 oncall, part-time firefighters.
Police Department
250 Summit Ave. • 320-251-9451 (non-emergency) A staff of 12 highly qualified police officers is supervised by Police Chief Perry Beise.
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Rice City Council Council meetings take place at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month, with an extra meeting if necessary scheduled for the month. Meetings are held in city hall at 205 E. Main St. Mayor Dale Rogholt, 320-761-2764 Paula Kampa, 320-393-4223 Chris Scheel, 320-393-7847 Brian Skroch, 320-393-2191 Allen Voigt, 320-393-2247
City Hall
205 E. Main St. • 320-393-2280 The clerk is Lori Catton, who is one of six city-hall staff members. Business hours are from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Fire Department
205 E. Main St. • 320-393-2180 Fire Chief Scott Janski leads a group of 20 highly trained firefighters.
Police Department 1139 Franklin Ave, Ste. 5 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
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205 E. Main St. • 320-393-3280 (non-emergency) Police Chief is Ross Hamann, who works with officer Suzie DiMaggio.
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Caeden Menden, 12, Sauk Rapids, flies like Peter Pan above the crowd at the Sauk Rapids Fire Department Open House, Oct. 10. Scores of families had fun at the annual event.
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Area representatives State Rep. Tim O’Driscoll (R) District 13B 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 451 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-7808 or 1-800-920-9984 rep.tim.odriscoll@house.mn
State Sen. Michelle Fischbach (R) District 13 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. State Office Building, Room 15, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2084 sen.michelle.fischbach@senate.mn
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R) Sixth District
503 Cannon House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515 202-225-6475 http://emmer.house.gov
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL)
302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 612-727-5220 http://klobuchar.senate.gov/contactamy.cfm
U.S. Sen. Al Franken (DFL)
309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5641 http://franken.senate.gov
Benton County Commissioners Jim McMahon, Third District (Sauk Rapids precincts 3, 4) 1706 Sixth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids 320-251-0400 www.co.benton.mn.us
Spencer Buerkle, Fourth District (Sauk Rapids precincts 1, 2, 5) 611 Seventh St. N., Sauk Rapids 320-251-3619 www.co.benton.mn.us
Edward Popp, Second District (Rice) 15274 Fifth Ave. NE 320-393-2886 www.co.benton.mn.us
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Kayla Wiese, 5, daughter of Tara Wiese and John Bloch, both of Sauk Rapids, races down the inflatable slide before the Rice parade, Aug. 15.
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Museums & Historical Sites
• MN Fishing Museum & Hall of Fame • MN Military Museum • Weyerhaeuser Museum • Lindbergh Historical Site & home tour
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Great River Art Center • Free Exhibit displays • Live performances
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Shopping and dining are a great way to make it a one- or two-day trip with family and friends!
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Schools Mississippi Heights Elementary School - K-5th grade 1003 Fourth St. S., Sauk Rapids (320) 258-8303 Pleasantview Elementary School - K-5th grade 1009 Sixth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids (320) 253-0506 Rice Elementary School - K-5th grade 200 Third Ave. NE, Rice (320) 393-2177 Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School - 6th-8th grades 901 First St. S., Sauk Rapids (320) 654-9073 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School - 9th-12th grades 1835 Osauka Road, Sauk Rapids (320) 253-4700 Hillside School - ECFE & ABE 30 Fourth Ave. S., Sauk Rapids Early Childhood Family Education (320) 255-8910 Adult Basic Education (320) 258-1111 Sauk Rapids School District Office 1835 Osauka Road (320) 253-4703 photo by Hannah Marie and Myles B. Photography
Brayden Kotcho, 13, of Sauk Rapids, delivers a pitch in the Sauk RapidsRice Storm vs. Clear Lake Lakers game. The Storm took on the Lakers during a middle school baseball game on June 19. The game was held at Pine Cone Central Park, and was part of a tournament.
District Web Address: www.isd47.org The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, led by Superintendent Daniel Bittman, has an outstanding reputation in Minnesota and beyond. Its students, teachers and administrators have been recognized for excellence by earning many local, state and national awards.
Non-public school: Petra Lutheran School - K-8th grade 1049 First Ave. N., Sauk Rapids (320) 251-0158 Web Address: www.petralutheran.com
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Rice Elementary pre-K student Ethan Guches is so excited to show his school supplies to his teacher last fall. Joy Eggert presented him with a glow stick to wish him a fantastic school year. Eggert will begin her 17th year teaching in the district.
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Friends gathered during the second annual National Night Out in Rice on Aug. 4. Pictured (from left to right) are the following: The Waldoch family (Jack, 5, Abby, Luci, 3, and Josh) visited and ate with friends the Anderson family (Sarah, Holly, 7, and Mike). The Andersons’ second child is not featured because she was enjoying the bounce house.
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Sauk Rapids Parks Below is information about each of the 26 parks located in Sauk Rapids. For more information, visit www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us and click on Parks and Trails. Parks are numbered accordingly on the map on pages 12-13.
Regional Parks 1. Bob Cross Nature Preserve – this 11.95-acre park is located north of the intersection of Eighth Avenue S. and Half Street S. The park features the Rotary Trail, which winds through wetlands and can be used for hiking and the observation of wildlife. 2. Bob Cross Park – located at 40 10th Ave. S., this park is 46.41 acres and hosts softball fields, a large concession building with restrooms, tennis courts, a wading pool, playground equipment and swings. 3. Hidden Acres Preserve – located adjacent to the southeasterly corner of the Church Hill East Developments, this seven-acre park contains native plant communities of oak, aspen, alder thicket, mesic and wet-mesic prairie, wet prairie and sedge meadow. It’s a unique property offering an undisturbed haven for many species of animals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. 4. Island View Park – located at 1469 River Ave. N., this 14-acre park has paved recreational and footpath worn trails, nature observation and fishing. 5. Mayhew Creek Park – located at 2974 Mayhew Lake Road NE, this 155-acre park is one of the largest regional parks the city owns. Adjacent to the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, there are sledding hills, recreational trails, sports fields and observation benches. The length of the trails is approximately 1.1 miles. 6. Municipal Park – located at 1001 River Ave. N., this park is well-known for hosting a large variety of community gatherings. It boasts a recreational paved trail, boat landing, two enclosed buildings available for rent, a large open-air shelter, grills, picnic tables, campfire pit, softball field, volleyball court, basketball court, horseshoe pits, observation swings, playground equipment and swings. 7. Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset Park – located at 95 River Ave. N., this 10+-acre park is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. It features a recreational paved trail, fishing, picnic areas, shelters, restrooms, playground equipment and swings. 8. Southside Park – located at 103 River Ave. S., this park features the beginning of the Oxcart Trail, a paved pathway connecting the four river parks. Additionally, there are two fishing piers.
Neighborhood Parks 9. Autumn Ridge Regional Park – located at 2270 Parkview Lane NE, this park boasts the city’s first splash pad. The park also has playground equipment, swings and a sheltered picnic area with picnic tables and restrooms which are open from mid-June through mid-September, depending on the weather. 10. Benedict Acres Park – located at 320 10th Ave. N., this park features playground equipment, swings and picnic tables. 11. Church Hill East – located at 1176 Orchid Drive NE, is publicly owned but privately maintained by the homeowner’s association. The park features playground equipment, swings, picnic tables, benches, a 1/4-mile paved walking trail and a basketball half-court.
12. Church Hill Heights Park – located at 2615 Olive Lane, the park features a paved walking trail which is approximately 1/3-mile long. 13. Eastern Star Park – located at 1911 Eastern Star Circle, the park features a unique paved walking trail which winds through a complex wetland with a variety of wildlife. 14. Edgewood Park – located at 46 13th Ave. S. 15. Fairview Farms Park – located at 3210 Oxen Trail NE, this park has a holding pond with two docks for observation, overlooking a large wetland. There is a walking path around the pond, as well as a park shelter and picnic tables. 16. Garden Brook Park – located at 1210 10th Ave. NE, this park is a large, open space that includes a vast wetland complex. There is playground equipment, swings and a walking trail. The length of the trail is approximately .68 miles. 17. Little Acorn Park – located at 1220 Oakcrest Drive, this park is less than an acre with grills and picnic tables. 18. Mayhew Lake Preserve Park – located at 1605 Peach Drive NE, this park overlooks a large wetland complex. It additionally features playground equipment, a small shelter with a picnic table, and a walking trail. The length of the trail is approximately 0.11 miles. 19. North Acres Park – located at 1405 Second Ave. N., this 3.54-acre park features playground equipment, swings and observation benches. 20. Oakridge Park – located at 2008 Highview Drive, this neighborhood park features playground equipment, swings, picnic shelter, a half-basketball court, an ice-skating rink and warming house, picnic tables and observation benches. 21. Oak Lane Park – located at 260 11th St. N., this park is equipped with playground equipment and swings, a walking path, picnic tables and an observation bench. The length of the walking trail is approximately 0.10 miles. 22. Oakwood Village Park – located at 1634 Second Ave. N., this park features playground equipment, swings, a skating rink and observation benches. 23. Pleasantview Park – located at 551 11th St. N., this park is situated north of Pleasantview Elementary School. It features a lighted hockey and skating rink with a warming house, playground equipment, swings, picnic tables and observation benches. 24. Prairie Gardens Park – located at 1316 Sixth Ave. N., this park has three acres of holding ponds and wetlands that are encircled by a paved, lighted walking path. Additionally, there are observation benches. The walking trail is approximately 0.77 miles. 25. Scenic View Park – located at 800 Eighth St. N., this neighborhood park features playground equipment, swings, a half-basketball court, a softball field and backstop, picnic tables and observation benches. 26. Tower Park – located at 1902 Summit Ave. N., this park is near the Sauk Rapids Water tower on Highway 10. It features a gazebo, picnic tables and playground equipment.
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1. Baseball Fields – located on CR 2 on the western edge of town, this park has two ball fields, a small playground and a shelter with picnic tables. There is a men’s softball league on Thursdays and a co-rec league on Tuesdays.
2. Lions Park/Westside Park – located at Fourth Avenue NW and First Street NW, the park has a building that can be rented from the city for events, as well as two playgrounds and two ice rinks with a warming house. The entire park has a concrete walking path around it. 3. New Unnamed Park – located on CR 2 next to the baseball fields is the city’s newest park which is about 2 acres. There is a gravel walking trail which was recently added. Grass will be planted this spring. Should a grant the city applied for be approved, picnic tables and bike racks will be added this year as well.
4. Rice City Park – located at the corner of Main Street and Division Street by the railroad tracks, this park has a few picnic tables, a parking lot and shade trees. The park also has a memorial plaque for veterans. The plaque is currently being refurbished.
5. Rice Elementary School – located at 200 Third Ave. NE, the school has a full playground with basketball hoops, several benches and swings. 6. Veterans Monument – located on E. Main Street beside the downtown cemetery. It’s a monument dedicated to the Armed Forces with four decorative benches.
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Corn dogs and mini donuts are a hit with festival-goers. Hot, humid weather did not deter thousands of people from enjoying the annual Rice Family Fun Days festival.
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Calendar of events Do you know of an annual community event that you would like us to include? Send your information to: Newsleader, Attn: Resource Guide Events, P.O. Box 324, St. Joseph, MN 56374; or e-mail it to news@thenewsleaders.com
May-September Market Monday
Many area farmers from a 30-mile radius of Sartell sell fresh produce during Market Monday, a farmers’ market that began in 2011. The market is held at Riverside Plaza, 101 Seventh St. N., Sartell. Hours of operation are from 3-6:30 p.m.
May-October Central Minnesota Market
Many area farmers sell fresh produce at Central Minnesota Market, a farmers’ market that began in 2013, at the pavilion, 1480 10th Ave. NE., Sauk Rapids. Hours of operation are Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Central Minnesota Market is also at the VA Hospital, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. Hours of operations are Tuesdays from 3-5:30 p.m.
May Sartell Apple Duathlon
Every year, toward the end of May, duathletes come to Sartell from throughout the United States and even from foreign countries to compete in the prestigious Sartell Apple Duathlon. Now in its 33rd year, the race features a 5k run, a 33k bicycle course and another 5k run. The Apple Duathlon is widely known as one of the finest duathlon races in the nation. The night before the event, there is a children’s duathlon race.
June-August Summertime by George
Summertime by George is a summer music series held from 5-9 p.m. every Wednesday from early June through August. Various local bands perform and draw large crowds to the event, held at Lake George.
June Sartell SummerFest
Each summer, the Sartell SummerFest is scheduled the second weekend in June. The SummerFest, which attracts thousands of people to the city, features a Grand Parade, a big park celebration with a variety of acts, a street dance and fireworks.
Waite Park Family Fun Days
In early June, the Waite Park Family Fun Days is a week-long series of entertainment and celebration. Waite Park is 2 miles south of Sartell.
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The Rev. LeRoy Kieke of Sauk Rapids (fourth from left) is a member of the St. Cloud MetroVets Color Guard, which led the Veterans’ Parade Nov. 8. Kieke, who is a Vietnam veteran, does extensive veterans-outreach efforts as part of his Warmride Ministry.
Rapids River Days
This well attended three-day festival in Sauk Rapids, during the last weekend of June, features many fun-filled events: the selection at a pageant of three young women ambassadors to represent Sauk Rapids for the next year; a River Days Parade, the 1k and 5k Tanner Walk/Run and the Rapids River Food Fest in Sauk Rapids Municipal Park.
St. Cloud Granite City Days
Granite City Days is a four-day annual celebration held in late June.
July Independence Day Celebration
Avon Spunktacular Days
This weekend festival takes place in Avon, a city 12 miles west of Sauk Rapids-Rice. It’s usually scheduled for mid-June.
A tradition in St. Joseph since 1904, the Fourth of July celebration attracts many thousands of people for its Lions Clubsponsored parade and the Catholic church bazaar, which includes games, dinner, a quilt auction, sales of crafts and baked goods, karaoke and live band music. On the night of July 3, JoeTown Rocks features music as well as fireworks.
Foley Fun Days
Annual Fireworks
In the middle of June, Foley hosts its city festival. Festivities include games, food, a 5k and the Grande Parade.
Caramel Roll Bike Ride
Bicyclists ride the Lake Wobegon Trail.
A tradition for nearly 70 years, the largest fireworks display in central Minnesota is held on the night of July 4 at 10 p.m. Fireworks are set off near Hester and Wilson parks in St. Cloud. Calendar • page 18
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July (continued) Tour of Saints
A long-established tradition in the St. Joseph area is the midsummer Tour of Saints, a recreational bicycle tour with loops of 35 and 50 miles through some of the most beautiful hilly country in Minnesota. www.tourofsaints.com.
Gilman Days
At the end of July, Gilman, just 6 miles north of Foley, hosts its city festival. Festivities include a craft sale, horseshoe tournament, a medallion hunt, the Hillbilly Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run, along with a parade, games, a street dance and more.
August Benton County Fair
On the first week in August, the Benton County Fair is held. Attractions include the beer garden, midway and a talent show, and the grandstand is always a draw.
Platte River Day
On the first Saturday of August, the city of Royalton hosts the annual Platte River Day, hosted by the Royalton Lions Club.
Rice Family Fun Day
This festival in downtown Rice, right on Main Street, takes place every year in mid-August. It boasts live bands, a street dance, beer and food vendors, a kiddie parade, a grand parade, kids’ games, raffle drawings and firefighters’ water fights.
Rock ‘n’ Block
On the second Saturday of August, the Sartell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts an outdoor “Rock ‘n’ Block” party that starts in the afternoon and ends late at night. The event features lots of food, a corn hole tournament, a home brewing contest and a band that performs for the outdoor street dance.
Harvest Fellowship Block Party
At the end of August, Harvest Fellowship church hosts its block party in the church yard. The event features live music, food and games.
Sacred Heart Parish Festival
At the end of August, Sacred Heart Parish hosts its annual festival on the church grounds. The festival features music, food and a raffle.
September St. Stephen Parish Festival
The St. Stephen Parish Festival is held annually on Labor Day. The event features live music, games, food, a rummage sale, bingo, auctions, prize drawings and a lot of socializing.
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The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School marching band impressed the crowd with its precision and skill at the Rapid River Day’s parade, June 26.
October Pumpkinfest
In mid-October, the city of St. Cloud hosts Pumpkinfest at the Lake George Municipal Complex, 1101 Seventh St. S. The event includes trick-or-treat stations, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, hayrides and more. An outdoor movie is also shown at dusk.
October-April Winter Farmers’ Market
A winter version of Sartell’s Market Monday is held one-two Saturdays per month at Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road. Hours of operation are from 3-6:30 p.m.
December Winter Parade/Wonderland
In mid-December, a parade is held running from the St. Cloud Public Library to the River’s Edge Convention Center on W. Saint Germain Street. Also, a Winter Wonderland event is held at the Lake George Municipal Complex, where families can enjoy arts and crafts, decorate cookies, enjoy a hay ride and meet Santa.
April Maple Syrup Festival
Fall Fest
At the end of September, Living Waters Lutheran Church hosts its Fall Fest. A 1k and 5k are held, as well as food, a rummage sale, a car and vintage wine show, silent auction, music and more.
One Saturday afternoon in April, St. John’s Outdoor University hosts its Maple Syrup Festival which includes sap collecting, horse-drawn rides, syrup-cooking demonstrations and hot maplesyrup sundaes.
Millstream Arts Festival
Golf Courses
The last Sunday in September, St. Joseph hosts a juried art sale along Minnesota Street in downtown St. Joseph. Food vendors, entertainment and music abound. St. Joseph is 5 miles southwest of Sartell.
Golf courses typically open in April. Call Wapicada Golf Club at 320-251-7804, Territory Golf Club at 320-258-4653, Blackberry Ridge Golf Course at 320-257-4563 or Pine Ridge Golf Course at 320-259-0551 for exact dates.
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Sauk Rapids-Rice Area Churches
Bridge Community Church
Family & Couple Counseling • Equine Facilitated Therapy • Individual Therapy • Training & Intensives • Psychological Evaluation • Early Childhood Evaluation & Therapy Locations: 1511 E. Minnesota St. • St. Joseph 16016 233rd St. • Little Falls Call or email for appointment requests! 320-632-5524 info@truebalancefarm.com www.truebalancefarm.com
1702 W. Highview Drive, Sauk Rapids 320-252-2960 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Youth Activities Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. bridgechurch-saukrapids.org
Discovery Church
700 18th St. NW, Sauk Rapids 320-251-5767 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.; Discovery Hour: 11 a.m. Youth Activities AWANA (Children) & Life Groups (Youth) Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. discoverychurchmn.com
Living Waters Lutheran Church 1911 4th Ave. N, Sauk Rapids 320-255-1135 Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Summer Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 10 a.m. Children & adult education (between services during the school year) lwlcmn.org
Church of the Sacred Heart 2875 10th Ave. NE, Sauk Rapids 320-251-8115 Saturday Worship: 5 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8 & 10 a.m. sacredheartsaukrapids.org
Shepherd of the Pines Church, LCMS J and J Holmes Inc. is the areas premiere corporate foster care provider working with persons diagnosed with a developmental disability or related conditions. Our goal is to improve the person’s overall quality of life throughout their day and settings. We offer a variety of services ranging from supported living and crisis/respite care to technical assistance and consultations. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging career where you make a difference in someone’s life, then becoming a Direct Care Specialist with J and J Holmes may be right for you! Compassionate, determined and responsible individuals will be provided all required training. Apply online at www.jandjholmes.com or in person at 2137 Troop Drive, Sartell. Walk-in interviews offered each Thursday from 1-3:30 p.m. EEO/AA Employer
1950 125th St. NW, Rice 320-393-4295 Sunday Worship: 8 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:25 a.m. sotpministries.com
Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS
2163 Mayhew Lake Road NE, Sauk Rapids 320-252-3670 Traditional Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m. Anyuak Worship Service: Noon (for Sudanese Immigrants/Refugees) trinitysr.org
Asper Barten Barthel Benoit Boehmer Boos Claassen Cook DeMars Domke Ellson Erickson Fennell Froelich Hammerel Helget Henry Holroyd Iburg Johnson Kipka Kirkeby Kleen Knott Kuebelbeck Kulow Kutzorik LaBatte Leeb Lenarz Looman Mager Meagher Mohs Mohs Morse Ness Ness Obioha Oliva-Clour Olk Olson O’Riley Paulsen Pelzer Peplinski Pfleuger Pflipsen
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Melissa Sarah Wendi JoAnn Kari Kathy Sierra Lori Amanda Kimberly Kristine Abby Beth Patricia Cynde Danelle Ovid Joan Annette Marya Kimberly Katie Diane Ashley Crystal Lisa Judy Deidre April Kim Kelly Peggy Sue Molly Carol Donna Tracy Kayla Tammy Tina Veronica Kari Marilyn Jane Janel Allison Jennifer Sarah Terry
ADDRESS
PHONE
3 Eighth Ave. N. 320-420-5028 1281 Fieldstone Drive 320-761-9358 709 Second St. S. 320-253-9851 5625 Golden Spike Road NE 320-259-7662 1618 Parkview Lane NE 320-492-8646 1204 Seventh Ave. N. 320-252-8755 712 Second Ave. N. 320-293-0857 1002 10th Ave. N. 320-654-0535 369 Killinger Circle 320-203-7225 1113 29th St. NE 320-309-6199 1040 Benton Drive N. 320-290-8144 1019 Benedict Drive 320-224-5192 909 13th St. N. 320-240-0587 1015 Summit Ave. N. 320-253-3440 308 Seventh St. S. 320-223-2640 1108 Strawberry Court 320-266-5616 939 Oak Crest Court 320-290-8841 409 Fourth Ave. N. 320-309-7385 3088 52nd Ave. NE 320-240-0002 812 Wildflower Lane 320-492-1574 1729 Pear Court NE 320-333-7172 1617 Prairie View Lane 218-368-8938 5305 Golden Spike Road NE 320-253-7911 1625 Prairie View Lane NE 320-260-8230 823 Third Ave. S. 320-310-7639 1211 Hillside Road 320-252-4681 701 10 1/2 St. N. 320-253-2294 101 17th St. Court 320-217-5910 1120 Meadows Drive 320-255-0478 702 11th St. N. 320-282-1573 1733 Peach Drive NE 715-222-4735 2460 15th St. NE 320-656-1295 1202 Hillside Road 320-250-2130 2005 Highview Drive E. 320-259-1888 1951 Highview Drive W. 320-253-6726 413 Eighth Ave. N. 320-251-5116 1013 7-1/2 Ave. N. 320-260-6049 1314 Eighth Ave. N. 320-654-8913 2504 Ocarina Drive 320-333-2473 120 Seventh Ave. N. 320-251-7529 753 12th St. N. 320-654-1764 1861 Eastern Star Loop 320-203-7071 200 66th St. NW 320-252-0475 1905 Circle Drive NW 320-333-2907 600 Fifth Ave. N. 320-333-8997 1820 Eastern Star Loop 320-260-1677 216 Third Ave. N. 320-309-1796 3550 45th St. NE 320-654-8180
Sauk Rapids Licensed Day Cares FIRST
Tonya Heather Melissa Stephanie Judy Linda Shawna Angela Roberta Carlyn Laura Nancy Linda Katrine Sandra Connie Nadine Paula Brenda
2041 Peach Drive 1414 Osauka Road NE 1823 Star Drive 1508 Seventh Ave. N. 1605 Seventh Ave. N. 122 Benton Oaks Drive 723 11 1/2 St. N. 104 16th St. Court 815 Fourth Ave. N. 1286 Agate Court 1714 Summit Place 4992 River Road NE 503 13th St. N. 503 Eighth Ave. N. 1929 Highview Drive E. 1150 Garden Brook Drive 801 Fourth Ave. N. 100 Ridge Road 1309 Ninth Ave. N.
ADDRESS
Anderson Dietman Funk Galarneault Green Hackett Holewa Houdek Jennings Kilman Kissner Lutz Olson Olson Peterson Peterson Pietrzak Reinke Rogers Rucks Rushmeyer Sabraski Schmidt-Powers Skajewski Wagner
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Jaime Sara Jessica Larhae Kelly Brenda Jacquelyn Victoria Melissa Tammy Laurie Ashley Greta Susan Brittney Roxanne Mandy Mary Krista Jacqueline Mollie Katie Patricia Amanda Andrea
ADDRESS
210 Second St. SW 10075 RoseAnna Beach Road 1109 Third St. SW 10390 W. Lake Road NW 17460 45th Ave. NE 1853 155th St. NE 408 Sixth Ave. NW 204 Sixth Ave. NW 403 Sixth Ave. NW 30 Third Ave. NW 8605 Ingot Road NW 807 Second Ave. SW 13164 Hwy 25 N. 14213 55th Ave. NE 504 10th Ave. NE 12421 19th Ave. NW 12610 Hwy 25 NE 10267 Hawthorne Road NW 708 Eighth Ave. SW 10525 Gannet Road NW 606 Ninth Ave. SW 9871 W. Lake Ct. NW 303 Third Ave. NW 405 Ninth Ave. SW 10705 Gannet Road NW
Rice Licensed Day Cares
LAST NAME
Pick Post Rieland Rothstein Sobiech Spencer Stewart Taylor Trapp Tschida Vogel Voss Waldoch Widmer Wiltfong Winker Wittkowski Wolford Wollum
PHONE
612-685-6078 320-248-7382 320-393-3246 320-393-4353 320-223-2203 320-393-4531 507-530-0721 320-333-4118 320-393-4651 320-492-1159 320-252-2362 320-266-5982 320-393-3826 320-393-3780 763-260-3331 320-260-6548 320-387-2256 320-393-4469 320-420-4643 320-393-4701 320-282-0561 320-393-2549 320-393-2383 320-282-5080 320-250-7827
PHONE
320-281-8656 320-266-4853 320-654-9799 320-229-2601 320-240-8938 320-240-0750 320-493-2202 320-251-6430 320-260-6712 320-654-8975 320-251-4424 320-252-5807 320-255-7078 320-333-9882 320-290-6019 320-230-3539 320-255-0337 320-259-5973 320-339-5787
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An aquarium is filled half-way with part of Lyndon Johnson’s agate collection, rocks that he has picked up in 20 years of rock-hounding. Above are just some of the many trophies Johnson has won for his long-distance running.
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Left: Dave Terhaar of Sauk Rapids contemplates the angle of the spar and the sail on one of his model ships he’s working on, following a car accident that left him confined to a wheelchair. Above: The unfinished Bluenose II is nearing completion. It’s taken about a year to get to this point, but it won’t be much longer before the Bluenose II will be able to be on display.
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Advertising Index AFLAC Deborah Krump Agency.............17
Home Instead............................................21
St. John’s Outdoor University...................10
Associated Montessori Schools..................9
J&J Holmes...............................................19
St. John’s Preparatory School.....................2
Auto Body 2000..........................................2
Laser Dentistry..........................................15
St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club.......................6
Blonda B’s Gift Boutique.........................10
Little Falls Convention & Visitor’s Bureau.... 7
Sartell Tax Service....................................17
Brenny Transportation Inc........................10
Local Blend...............................................23
Sauk Rapids-Rice Area Churches.............19
Catholic Charities.......................................4
Mechanical Energy Systems.......................7
Sauk Rapids-Rice Newsleader....................3
Central Minnesota Arts Board....................8
Mustang Signs & Graphics.......................15
Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict............6
Central Minnesota Council on Aging.......15
North Benton Dental Care..........................2
Stearns County Abstract & Title Co.........10
Central Minnesota Credit Union.................5
Pine Cone Pet Hospital.............................15
Tri-County Humane Society.......................4
Coborn’s....................................................24
Reach-Up....................................................8
True Balance.............................................19
College of St. Benedict/
St. Cloud Area Mattress Outlet...................6
WACOSA....................................................6
St. John’s University................................23
St. Cloud Federal Credit Union................23
Welch Dental Care....................................22
Evergreen Village......................................17
St. Cloud HRA............................................5
Wilcox Family Dentistry.............................4
First United Methodist Church.................19
St. Cloud Medical Group............................2
Yapel Orthodontics...................................21
Gresser Motor & Sport Center.................22
St. Cloud Orthopedics.................................5
Heartland Security....................................21
St. Francis Xavier Parish & School............9
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