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Ambition revitalizes family farm Bekius begins milking in parents’ barn BY JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
MILACA – At 22 years old, Ken Bekius’ life has come full circle, from riding his bicycle down the alleyway of his family’s dairy barn to now walking down that very alleyway, milking his own herd. This past summer, Bekius purchased a herd of 42 registered cattle from a retiring dairy producer near Thief River Falls, and on Oct. 15, 2016, he began milking in his parents’ – Curt and Jackie’s – 75-stall tiestall barn near Milaca, “This barn sat empty for Àve years. In two weeks, it went from a barn of cobwebs to a barn of cows,” said Bekius, who is currently milking 60 Holsteins and Brown Swiss, as well as one Milking Shorthorn and Jersey. While Bekius’ parents continue to custom raise dairy heifers and beef cattle, they sold their milking
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Ken Bekius milks 60 cows on his parents’ farm near Milaca. After the barn sat empty for Àve years, Bekius updated the facility and began milking Oct. 15, 2016.
herd in 2011, when Bekius was 16. Soon after, Bekius found other opportunities to stay involved in the industry, working for neighboring dairy producers and heifer raisers. Then in 2015, after milking in a stall barn, Bekius decided to repair his family’s barn. “Honestly, I didn’t see a future
in dairy until that moment. Then, I thought I could do this for a lifetime,” Bekius said. “I started saving my pennies.” Bekius’ father was eager to help his son become established in the industry. “When Kenny said he wanted to farm, I was hopeful,” he said. “I
did this for 20 years, and I know the battles and struggles that are a part of dairy farming; but it’s a job that you get to wake up and enjoy what you’re doing.” Together, Bekius and his family prepared the barn by replacing the wooden walls with steel, installing new light Àxtures and up-
dating the milk house. Bekius was able to save his parents’ milking units, but had to purchase a bulk tank and cleaning system. Then come last summer, Bekius’ father saw an advertisement for the herd dispersal of Leonard Bekius: page 2B
Revitalizing Benton County’s dairy princess program Fleck encourages young women to apply BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE – When Kristy Fleck left her family’s dairy farm for military basic training last week, she had hoped the Benton County American Dairy Association’s decision to increase the applicant pool for the dairy princess program would help. “I really want Benton County’s program to be revived,” said Kristy daughter of Fred and Joan Fleck, of Rice. “I put my time in, and I would feel better about leaving if I knew someone was supporting the industry back home.” Kristy, along with her younger sister Mary and four others – Cassie Scapanski, Abby Scapanski, Katie Seppelt and Brittany (Brower) ScoÀeld – were the last reigning dairy princesses for the county in 2014. Since that time, Benton County has been without interest or applicants from the young women eligible to participate in the program. “The program never went
away, but it hasn’t had any applicants for the last two years. Previous princesses have had other commitments and no one has applied,” said Joan, who is also the president of the Benton County ADA. The association has decided to open its program to include any female county residents between the ages of 16 and 23, who want to promote the dairy industry. The applicants need not work or live on dairy farms, as speciÀed in the Princess Kay of the Milky Way rules, but will also not be eligible to advance to that title. Current Princess Kay of the Milky Way rules restrict candidates to being 17- to 23-yearold unmarried women with no children, who have completed their high school education, and parents, guardians, or siblings are actively involved in the production of dairy. Applications to compete in the Princess Kay competition are due to the Benton County PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER
Kristy Fleck, 23, held the title of Benton County Dairy ambassador or princess for four years through 2014. She hopes the program will attract applicants after being inactive for two years.
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“In two weeks, it went from a barn of cobwebs to a barn of cows.” - Ken Bekius
from 1B Geske in northern Minnesota. “I had already decided last winter that I was going to dairy farm. With Leonard’s deal, it was sink or swim,” Bekius said. “I spent a day up at his farm and I liked what I saw.” The duo worked out an agreement and Bekius planned to bring the herd home in September. However, with harvest, the date was postponed until October. “The scariest time was the day before getting the cows,” Bekius said. “We drove into Leonard’s driveway and my worries were gone. I was super excited knowing I’d Ànally done it, my dream had come true.” However, Bekius’ career did not start as seamlessly as he would have liked. During the Àrst milking on the evening of Oct. 15, the wash system was not properly functioning. With help from his older brother, Shawn, 24, Bekius bypassed the system. That same evening, the bulk tank was not cooling. “At 11 p.m., I went out and got 100 pounds of ice to
put in the tank until we could get it Àxed the next morning,” Bekius said. Fortunately, since that Àrst long night, dairy farming has been a promising endeavor for the young producer. In the last four months, Bekius purchased additional cattle and calved in springing heifers. He has also greatly improved milk production. The cows that were part of Bekius’ original herd were managed in a low-input system, being fed grass and a small amount of grain. After bringing them home, Bekius slowly introduced silage and haylage into their diet. The herd is now on a high-powered TMR mix of alfalfa, silage and grain. “These cows had never seen fermented feed before,” Bekius said. “Now, eight of my top 10 producing cows are from that herd and two of them make more than 100 pounds. They’ve really taken
off.” Bekius is currently maintaining a bulk tank average of 70 pounds and a somatic cell count hovering near 100,000. “My goal is to beat my father’s records,” Bekius said. Part of Bekius’ success comes from the assistance of his family – his parents and brothers, Shawn, Brad, 20, and Doug, 17. Bekius rents the barn from his parents and purchases feed from Shawn and his dad. Additionally, his family helps with chores when they are able. “My mom is a saint. She feeds the calves before going to work and when she comes home at night,” Bekius said. “And after wheeling feed for a month after starting, Doug found me a feed cart online that we went and purchased.” Working together as a family has beneÀtted Bekius’ start-up business, as he does not have large investments in
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Bekius uses the same milking units his parents, Curt and Jackie, used when they milked cows. However, a new wash system was installed.
real estate and equipment. “We follow the Great American Barter System,” Bekius’ dad said. In the coming years, Bekius hopes to purchase the farm from his parents and further develop his herd. But for now, the dairyman is focused on becoming more accustomed to his newfound role – enduring sleepless nights with Àrst-calf heifers and reaching out to veteran producers, such as Don Thoeny of Ogilvie, for guidance. “Don is the one that I call when I have questions and don’t have the answers,” Bekius said. “He’s been a great mentor.” Above all, Bekius is grateful for the continued support of his family and the opportunity he was given to return home and make a living in the same barn he played in as a child. “It’s such an accomplishment to be here,” he said. “This is the lifestyle I want.”
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The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 7, 2017 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon, Jake Bauerly and Ed Popp present. Call to order by Chair Peschl was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to approve the agenda as written. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. Popp/Buerkle unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2017 as written; 2) accept and Àle Management Team Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2016 as written; 3) accept and Àle Administrator’s Report/Monthly Financial Report as submitted; 4) approve Application for MN Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit—St. Cloud Metro Lions—to hold a rafÁe, paddlewheels and tipboards on April 1, 2017 at Jack & Jim’s Event Center; 5) approve 2017 Solid Waste Hauler Licenses Round I—Tom Kraemer Inc.; Jim’s Mille-Lacs Disposal, Inc.; Reliable Rolloff Inc.; JME of Monticello, Inc.; E-Z Disposal; West Central Sanitation, Inc.; Veit Container Corp, dba Veit Disposal Systems; City of St. Cloud; Rapid Container Service Inc. and Tri-County Organics LLC, and authorize the Chair to sign the licenses; 6) adopt Resolution 2017-#5, accepting donation to the Sheriff’s K-9 Fund from the Sauk Rapids Tinville Lions Club, and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve Special Road Use Permit—Heritage Day Parade in downtown Rice on March 18, 2017—and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve Final Pay Voucher for Project SP 005-2016BO—annual bituminous patching project—and authorize the Chair to sign; 9) approve Final Pay Voucher for Project SP 005-070-001—permanent striping project—and authorize the Chair to sign; and 10) approve Application for County On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, with Sunday Sale—Oak Hill Golf Inc. A public meeting on the proposal to transition the County Recorder from an elected to an appointed position was opened at 9:05 AM. Monty Headley, County Administrator, stated that bills have been introduced in both the House and the Senate to allow Benton County to have an appointed Recorder; he noted that Representative O’Driscoll had suggested that Benton County have a public meeting to take comment on the proposal to change our Recorder from elected to appointed. Headley stated that six written comments were received prior to today’s public meeting. Chair Peschl read a letter into the record which was received by Bruce Latterell, Benton County Abstract Company, 411 Dewey Street, Foley, in support of keeping the County Auditor/Treasurer and Recorder elected positions. Chair Peschl noted that the other Àve written comments received were also in favor of an elected Recorder (Julie GrifÀn, Rice; Marilyn Novak, former Benton County Recorder; Cheryl Kantor, Senior Deputy Recorder/Interim County Recorder; Debbra Jacobs, 2707 Ocarina Drive, Sauk Rapids; Eileen M. Steffes, Vice President, Stearns County Abstract & Title Co). No one was present to speak in support of the proposal to transition the Recorder from an elected to an appointed position. Speaking in opposition was Debbra Jacobs. She urged the Board to keep the Recorder position elected and “let the voters decide”. Jacobs also spoke of the excellent job performance of the Recorder’s OfÀce staff. With no one else speaking in support or in opposition, the public meeting was closed at 9:12 AM. Headley explained that the recent retirement of Marilyn Novak creates an opportunity to transition this ofÀce from elected to appointed; over the years, 35 Minnesota counties have received special legislation to appoint their Recorders. Bauerly commented that “the private sector would not have a department with three people”. He noted that, although current staff in the Recorder’s OfÀce provide excellent service, potentially combining the Recorder’s OfÀce with another ofÀce would not only gain efÀciencies, but allow more Áexibility for vacation/sick times than a three-person ofÀce could. Bauerly noted that counties are continually being asked to “do more with less”. Buerkle noted that Association of MN Counties supports a uniform, statewide process to allow individual counties to locally initiate and determine the selection of the auditor, treasurer and recorder. Popp stated his support for allowing the county to make “good business decisions” by potentially combining departments, allowing for greater employee cross-training and sharing of resources. McMahon stated he did not favor this transition proposal, commenting “with over 150 years of being an elected position…we should leave it up to the voters of Benton County…I’d like to see a referendum at our next election cycle to see whether or not the voters really want to do it…100% of the properly-received comments on this subject were against it…” Peschl explained that the general comments he has heard were in support of potentially combining departments. Motion by Buerkle to adopt Resolution 2017-#6, a Resolution Seeking Legislative Support of a Bill to Allow the Appointment of the Benton County Recorder, and authorize the Chair to sign. Second by Popp. Motion carried with Bauerly, Peschl, Popp and Buerkle voting aye and McMahon voting nay. Karen Pundsack and Becky PÁueger, Great River Regional Library staff members, appeared before the Board to report on 2016 GRRL activities. Pundsack noted that 24% of Benton County’s population are library cardholders; Benton County is primarily served by public libraries in Foley and St. Cloud. She stated that, across the GRRL system, there are 926,025 items (books, DVDs, CDs, etc.) valued at $17,345,234 (in 2016, 54,534 items were loaned in Foley Public Library with a value of $1,021,421). Pundsack noted that trends in the last Àve years show increased wireless and digital library usage and decreased computer usage and physical circulation (books still remain the core business). PÁueger spoke of the GRRL efforts in the area of outreach; Pundsack reported on the current “Minnesota Loves Libraries” campaign and a summary of the statewide Arts and Cultural Legacy Amendment Grant. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:37 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:40 AM. Troy Heck, County Sheriff, and Phil Miller, County Attorney, requested Board approval of a revised joint powers agreement for the Central MN Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF). Miller noted that the proposed revision was somewhat precipitated by a lawsuit Àled against VOTF for the actions of a VOTF ofÀcer from another municipality and the question of whether MCIT provided coverage. He stated that, in looking at the existing joint powers agreement, it was determined that there was some confusing language regarding the name of the unit (the previous name of the organization was MCIU--Major Crimes Investigation Unit) as well as the title of the various ofÀcers of the VOTF Board of Directors. Miller indicated that the proposed revisions correct the confusing language, as well as clarify the role of the County Attorney assigned to the VOTF Board. Buerkle/ McMahon unanimous to approve the revised Joint Powers Agreement for the Central MN Violent Offender Task Force, and authorize the Chair to sign. Administrator Headley explained that the University of MN Extension, through its “clean energy resource team”, has approached Benton County about participating in a program that provides Ànancing to businesses/non-proÀts for making energy efÀciency improvements. Peter Lindstrom from the Clean Energy Resource Teams explained that businesses/non-proÀts (non-residential) apply for a loan from the St. Paul Port Authority (which maintains a revolving loan fund) to pay for the energy improvements; the Port Authority then certiÀes a special assessment on the business property to repay the loan—energy savings from the improvement help the business pay the special assessment. Lindstrom noted that an energy audit is always conducted on these projects. He detailed the process which initially requires approval of a joint powers agreement by the local government to implement the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) in their jurisdiction; the business/non-proÀt then submits an application to the Port Authority—once the loan is NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Notice is hereby given to the qualiÀed voters of Watab Township, County of Benton, State of Minnesota that the Annual Election of Town OfÀcers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March (March 21) and if inclement weather also postpones the election and meeting on the third Tuesday they shall be held on the fourth Tuesday in March (March 28). The Election Poll hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at which time the voters will elect: Treasurer for one Two-Year Term Supervisor for one Three-Year Term The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:05 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the Watab Town Hall located at 660 75th Street NW, Sauk Rapids. The Board of Canvass will immediately follow the Annual Meeting. Absentee Ballots can be requested from the Town Clerk at 320-255-8916, and the Clerk’s OfÀce will be open at the Town Hall from 10:00 a.m. until noon on March 11. Noticed by Pat Spence, Watab Township Clerk March 2, 2017 R-9-2B
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Minnesota Concrete Products (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 905 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered ofÀce address: Polished Concrete Images Inc, 905 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Julie Johnson, CFO 1/4/2017 R-9-2P
approved, the business/non-proÀt may hire whomever they wish to get the project completed and energy savings from the improvement are used to pay the special assessment (the County Board must place the special assessment on the property). John Uphoff, Executive Director of the Benton Economic Partnership, stated that the Partnership supports this program and envisions it as a useful tool to help county businesses. He explained that the Partnership will market the program and educate businesses about this opportunity; the County’s role will be limited to handling the special assessments. Several Board members stated their support for this program. Noting that this particular energy savings program does not apply to residential, several Board members suggested that similar programs for residential properties also be marketed at the same time. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to approve a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of St. Paul Port Authority to participate in the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, and authorize the Chair to sign. Buerkle/ McMahon unanimous to adopt Resolution 2017-#7, a Resolution Designating the Port Authority to Implement and Administer a Property Assessed Clean Energy Improvement Financing on Behalf of the County, and Providing for the Imposition of Special Assessments as Needed in Connection with that Program, and authorize the Chair to sign. Headley updated Board members on a proposed Bond Advisor Services Agreement with Northland Securities, referring to the automobile insurance coverage provisions. He pointed out that the dollar amount “per incident” in the agreement is deÀcient by $500,000 (the agreement states $1,000,000 per incident while the state tort limit per incident is $1,500,000). Headley noted that the County Attorney’s OfÀce is more concerned with the general/professional liability coverage which does match the state tort limits; he further noted the County Attorney’s comments that the Board has made concessions for automobile coverage in other contracts where driving is not part of the service. Headley explained that this is a short-term agreement which continues through the issuance of the refunded debt; the agreement includes a lump sum bond advisory fee identical to the rate previously provided to the County Board. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to approve a bond advisory services agreement with Northland Securities for the refunding of 2007 and 2008 Benton County general obligation bonds, and authorize the Chair to sign. Rusty FiÀeld from Northland Securities explained that the refunding proposal today will refund three bonds issued in 2007 and 2008—2007A Street Reconstruction bonds, 2007B State Aid Road bonds and 2008A Street Reconstruction/Capital Improvement Plan bonds (in a refunding, old debt is fully repaid and new debt is issued at a lower interest rate). FiÀeld provided an overview of the issuance, including estimated true interest cost (1.747%) and issuance costs ($73,200). He noted Northland’s proposal to consolidate all refunding into one bond issuance; estimated savings over the life of the bonds is $155,000. FiÀeld stated a March 6th sale date, with Board consideration of the results on March 7th. Bauerly/Popp unanimous to adopt Resolution 2017#8, a Resolution Providing for the Competitive Negotiated Sale of $3,765,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017A, and authorize the Chair to sign. Headley reported that the State Judicial Branch has announced a grant program available to counties to improve court facility security; $1 million is available statewide and the grant requires a 1:1 match. He noted two potential projects proposed by the Sheriff’s OfÀce: 1) surveillance cameras so bailiffs can monitor areas of Courts Facility not covered by staff, and 2) an ampliÀer for portable radios. Headley stated that each project is estimated to cost $10,000, so the potential County match would be $10,000 (or $5,000 if only one project is awarded funding). Buerkle/ McMahon unanimous to authorize application for a court security grant and, if awarded, the local match to come from the Suspense Account. Sean Moe, Interim Department of Development Director, provided a 2016 year-end activity/ revenue report for the Department of Development. Moe reported 589 actions totaling revenues of $191,399.71; of these actions, 49 permits were issued for new home construction, with an average home value of $291,226. Chair Peschl expressed appreciation to Moe for a very complete and informative report. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that, since construction of the overpass in Rice, there has been some consternation about the intersection of CSAH 2 and CSAH 21 on the east side of the interchange; during peak times, this intersection backs up trafÀc and, according to reports from the City of Rice ofÀcials, it restricts access to business downtown and could block access from the ramps from Highway 10. Byrd pointed out that a request was made from the Mayor of Rice to make the intersection a “3-way stop”; however, the Minnesota Manual on Uniform TrafÀc Control Devices provides that an engineering study shall be conducted before changing the intersection control (based on crash data and trafÀc volumes). Byrd informed the Board that a 3-way stop at this intersection is being considered as the data is lending itself to show that a three-way stop is warranted. Byrd stated a safety concern that when you make a “stop condition” where there was none before, there will be an adjustment period as drivers are not used to stopping (Byrd would prepare press releases in this regard). Bauerly suggested that MnDOT did not design this intersection properly based on trafÀc (should have been a roundabout or a stoplight) and they should be participating in the costs. McMahon noted that an all-way stop may help alleviate frustration for east-west trafÀc, but create frustration for north-south trafÀc. Popp noted that the addition of stop signs would slow down the speed of the trafÀc which would be a plus. Byrd indicated that he will have additional conversations with MnDOT before moving forward on this issue. Byrd referenced a project slated in the Àve-year road construction plan for 2019 on CR 55 as a reclaim. Noting that a typical reclaim project adds at least 4” to the roadway elevation, a reclaim on the portion of CR 58 near the Gordon Bridge could be problematic/cost prohibitive to adjust numerous driveways in that residential area to match the new road elevation. Byrd provided a detailed presentation on another option--the Hot-in-Place-Recycle process, a process which involves rejuvenating the roadway surface to near new conditions but does not raise the roadway. He explained that rejuvenating agents are mixed into the existing pavement using heat and re-compacted in place; this provides a new driving surface with service life added to the road. Bauerly stated his belief that this option might be cost prohibitive; it is a good process, but may not generate quite the service life as a new mix would. Under Engineer’s Report, Byrd provided an update on recruitments in the Highway Department. Under Commissioner Concerns, Popp reported on his conversation with John Wollak from Rice—Popp stated Wollak’s willingness to partner with the county in removal of dead trees/replanting of trees on Bend in the River Park property. Popp indicated that Wollak is prepared to participate in the costs as these trees provide a good windbreak for his property. Headley stated that he will follow up with Mr. Wollak. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: February 2, Benton County Substance Use Prevention Coalition Meeting; February 7, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies Stakeholder Meeting; March 3, Meet with BWSR to Discuss Enforcement of Buffer Law. The Board appointed Commissioners Buerkle and Popp to testify before the House and Senate Committees at the State Capitol with regard to the Recorder appointment bill. McMahon/Popp unanimous to adjourn at 11:27 AM. Warren J. Peschl, Jr., Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-9-1B
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools ISD #47 Legal Notice Attention: Food Service Management Companies Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools ISD #47 is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company would provide management services according to requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Minnesota Department of Education. To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals, contact: Kim Eisenschenk – Business Manager, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, kim.eisenschenk@isd47.org Food Service Management Companies may submit proposals to: Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools ISD #47 Attn: Kim Eisenschenk – Business Manager, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools ISD #47 reserves the right to reject any proposal for a sound, documented reason or to reject all proposals if there is an insufÀcient number of proposals. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at District OfÀce Board Room E226, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. All proposals must be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. on April 6, 2017. All proposals should be delivered in a sealed envelope and addressed to the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools ISD#47 and be clearly marked: Food Service Management Proposal. R-9-2B
NOTICE OF ANNUL MEETING and ELECTION OF OFFICERS and ABSENTEE VOTING and BOARD OF CANVAS MEETING Notice is hereby given to the qualiÀed voters of Minden Township, County of Benton, State of MN, that the Annual Election of Town OfÀcers and Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March. Absentee voting will be held on March 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon at the Clerk’s Home at 3391 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 The Election Poll Hours will be open from 12 noon until 8 p.m., at which time the voters will elect one supervisor for a two year term and one supervisor for a three year term and one clerk for a 2 year term. The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:05 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the following location: Minden Township Hall at 2989 Golden Spike Road, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. The Board of Canvass will meet immediately after the Annual Meeting to certify the ofÀcial results. The Minden Township Reorganizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 8 p.m. at the town hall. February 26, 2017 Glenice Mehrwerth, Clerk Minden Township R-9-2B
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant Section 2.5 of the Benton County Solid Waste Ordinance #162, the Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider the applications submitted by Republic Services, Inc. / Minden Transfer Station, Henkemeyer LandÀll, Inc., Tri-County Organics LLC and Waste Management to renew their Benton County Solid Waste Facility Licenses. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the public hearing will be held on March 21st, 2017, at approximately 9:40 a.m. in the County Board Room, Government Center, Foley. ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above requests will be heard at this meeting. R-9-1B
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on March 16, 2017 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Walter and Bonnie Parkins requesting a variance to construct a house 96 ft. from the centerline of a county road (125 ft. required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.30 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: part of the SE1/4, Section 12, East Langola Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 16, 2017. ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above request will be heard at this meeting. R-9-1B
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What’s the alfalfa crop doing? A farm store agronomist sent a picture by email Feb. 21 of alfalfa shoots in a Àeld near Albany. Thanks. Shoots with small leaves appear to be about an inch or so long. A couple years ago, after a January thaw, I shared a picture similar to this with Craig Shaeffer, University of Minnesota BY DAN MARTENS forage research faculty. In that situation, University of he shared that although the ground had MN Extension thawed some, the soil likely was not warm enough for the alfalfa to actually grow. It was more likely those shoots were there late in the fall. I’m not saying the same assessment applies here, but it’s a possibility. If you dug up a crown now, you might also see white sprouts or shoots that likely were there last fall and might start growing now if the soils warm up enough. When I see these situations, I resolve to spend time on my hands and knees in hay Àelds late into fall, and, then again, scratching through the snow every month through the winter, or at least taking a look if a winter thaw happens. But I usually get distracted with other things and don’t follow this very closely. So if you’re up to a learning adventure… or have 4-H, FFA or science class students who need a project, it could be interesting to watch. In some ways, it maybe doesn’t matter whether these shoots were there late fall or have emerged now, other than noting if alfalfa breaks dormancy. We sometimes need to wait until things warm up enough and alfalfa has grown to about 6 inches tall before we can be conÀdent about the Àeld. Sometimes as grounds thaw, you can tell roots are getting soft and mushy before much growth at all. And sometimes roots look Àrm early because they have been refrigerated in cold soil, and the decay from damage sets in later. Alfalfa growers know there can be a lot of variation across Àelds and farms. We have some reason for concern. Alfalfa is usually more durable through the winter if it is a little on the dry side in the fall. On the other hand a longer fall season may have allowed plants to store more root reserve; and use less. Ice sheets, especially without many stems sticking through, can smother alfalfa. Ice sheets can trap carbon dioxide given off through respiration by dormant plants, and restrict a fresh air exchange for oxygen. The expansion and contraction of thawing and freezing soil can stretch and break roots. I remember seeing crowns in one Àeld several years ago that were left a couple of inches above the soil surface when things settled down in the spring. I’m not quick to say there will be lots of problems this spring, and I’m not quick to say there won’t be any. Time will tell. As I’ve said before, farmers wisely learn to have plan “A” for things, along with a couple other ready-to-use options, as they see how things unfold. Re-seeding is still expensive. Where corn follows alfalfa, whether because of winter injury or normal rotation, be sure to check the new corn fertilizer guidelines for how nitrogen credits Àgure into nitrogen needs for the corn crop. Do an internet search for “Minnesota Extension Nutrient Management,” give us a call, or ask your agronomy advisor to work with you based on this information.
Rice Police Department activity Monday, Feb. 13 0923 hrs – utility problem on the 300 block of 1st Ave SE 1209 hrs – disturbance on the 200 block of Division St N 1 medical call Tuesday, Feb. 14 1322 hrs – trafÀc accident on the 4200 block of 125th St NW 2133 hrs – parking Wednesday, Feb. 15 0114 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 5th St NE 1142 hrs – attempt to locate on the 2300 block of Pine Rd NW and the 200 block of Division St N 1500 hrs – extra patrol 1 assist Thursday, Feb. 16 0058 hrs – extra patrol 0345 hrs – extra patrol 1203 hrs – disturbance on the 1000 block of 6th Ave NW 1846 hrs – terroristic threats on the 2300 block of Pine Rd NW; 1 trafÀc stop; 2 assists Friday, Feb. 17 1858 hrs – driving 2154 hrs – domestic on the 700 block of 11th St NW 2330 hrs - driving 1 assist Saturday, Feb. 18 1930 hrs – extra patrol 2320 hrs – extra patrol; 1 assist
Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Monday, Feb. 13 0755 hrs – property on the 500 block of 5th Ave SE 0925 hrs – child on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 1044 hrs – dvs 1101 hrs – suspicious activity on 5th St and 6th Ave N 1131 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1500 block of 7th Ave N 1259 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 18th St N 1454 hrs – civil on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1728 hrs – welfare check on 2nd St 1912 hrs – civil on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1947 hrs – burning complaint 2010 hrs – assault on Benton Dr S 2234 hrs – theft on 7th St S 2245 hrs – domestic on the 900 block of 4th Ave N 4 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 1 parking violation; 3 pet licenses; 1 ordinance violation; 1 human services report; 1 permit issued; 2 alarms; 2 medical calls Tuesday, Feb. 14 0726 hrs – animal on the 900 block of 4th St N 0818 hrs – school bus stop arm violation 1023 hrs – welfare check on the 300 block of 13th St N 1111 hrs – theft on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 1344 hrs – unwanted person on Benton Dr S 1438 hrs – child on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1443 hrs – suicidal person on the 300 block of 13th St N 1638 hrs – welfare check on the 200 block of 14th St S 1705 hrs – trespassing on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1812 hrs – child on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1823 hrs – domestic on the 500 block of 3rd St S; 5 trafÀc stops; 2 alarms; 3 assists; 2 ordinance violations; 3 medical calls; 1 pet license Wednesday, Feb. 15 0035 hrs – tow 0734 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block of River Ave S and the 1000 block of Broadway Ave S 0752 hrs – criminal damage to property 1300 block 13th St Cir 0822 hrs – theft on the 200 block of Benton Dr N 0837 hrs – vehicle 1013 hrs – theft on the 200 block of Benton Dr N 1040 hrs – detox 1252 hrs – trafÀc accident on the 100 block of 2nd Ave N 1348 hrs – child on the 300 block of 13th St N 1423 hrs – fraud on the100 block of 2nd Ave S 1744 hrs – domestic on the 800 block of Benton Dr N
Public Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE provided by law, the date on or NOTICE IS HEREBY PROPERTY: GIVEN THE RIGHT TO Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, The before which the mortgagor(s) VERIFICATION OF THE Johnson Triangle, Benton must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated DEBT AND IDENTITY OF County, Minnesota. IN WHICH under section 580.30 or the THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR COUNTY property is not redeemed under WITHIN THE TIME PROPERTY IS LOCATED: section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on PROVIDED BY LAW IS Benton NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL October 18, 2017, unless that ACTION. AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, $155,000.00 that default has occurred in AMOUNT DUE AND next weekday, and unless the conditions of the following CLAIMED TO BE DUE redemption period is reduced to described mortgage: AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. DATE OF MORTGAGE: INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, 580.07 or 582.032. March 23, 2009 PAID BY MORTGAGEE: M O R T G A G O R ( S ) MORTGAGOR: $151,970.17 RELEASED FROM Scott E. Bjerke, a single person. That prior to the commencement FINANCIAL OBLIGATION MORTGAGEE: of this mortgage foreclosure ON MORTGAGE:None Mortgage Electronic Registration proceeding Mortgagee/ “THE TIME ALLOWED BY Systems, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee LAW FOR REDEMPTION DATE AND PLACE OF complied with all notice BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE RECORDING: Recorded requirements as required by MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL March 30, 2009 Benton County statute; That no action or R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Recorder, Document No. A proceeding has been instituted OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE 364721. at law or otherwise to recover REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS ASSIGNMENTS OF the debt secured by said IF A JUDICIAL ORDER ENTERED UNDER MORTGAGE: Assigned mortgage, or any part thereof; IS STATUTES, to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, PURSUANT to the power of MINNESOTA 582.032, National Association. Dated sale contained in said mortgage, SECTION AMONG September 26, 2011 Recorded the above described property DETERMINING, October 5, 2011, as Document will be sold by the Sheriff of OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES No. 384141. said county as follows: TRANSACTION AGENT: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mortgage Electronic April 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, Registration Systems, Inc. PLACE OF SALE: NOT PROPERTY T R A N S A C T I O N Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, ARE AGENT’S MORTGAGE 581 Highway 23 Northeast USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE I D E N T I F I C A T I O N Foley, MN NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: to pay the debt then secured by ABANDONED.” Dated: February 13, 2017 100073981406573874 said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, JPMorgan Chase Bank, LENDER OR BROKER AND on said premises, and the costs National Association MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR and disbursements, including Mortgagee/Assignee of STATED ON MORTGAGE: attorneys’ fees allowed by law Mortgagee Bremer Bank, National subject to redemption within Association six (6) months from the date of USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE said sale by the mortgagor(s), Attorneys for Mortgagee/ SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase their personal representatives Assignee of Mortgagee Bank, National Association or assigns unless reduced to 4500 Park Glen Road #300 MORTGAGED PROPERTY Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Minneapolis, MN 55416 ADDRESS: 321 Norman §580.07. (952) 925-6888 Avenue South, Foley, MN TIME AND DATE TO 30 - 17-001204 FC 56329 VACATE PROPERTY: If TAX PARCEL I.D. #: the real estate is an ownerTHIS IS A 130071500 occupied, single-family COMMUNICATION FROM A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF dwelling, unless otherwise DEBT COLLECTOR. H-8-6B
Public Notices Public Notice OF TEST OF AUTOMARK VOTING SYSTEM Notice is hereby given that a test and demonstration of the AutoMark voting system for the Townships of Langola, Maywood, Minden, St George and Watab will be held in the Benton County Boardroom at 10:00AM, Wednesday, March 8th, 2017. Political Parties, Candidates, Local Election OfÀcials and Members of the Public at large are welcome to attend, ask questions and/ or observe the procedures. Karri Thorsten Benton County Auditor/Treasurer R-9-1B
1752 hrs – arrest on 3rd St S, 2nd Ave S and 3rd Ave S 1809 hrs – disturbance on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1816 hrs – welfare check on 4th St S 2119 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1200 block of Agate Ct 9 trafÀc stops; 4 parking violations; 3 permits issued; 1 assist Thursday, Feb. 16 0332 hrs – suspicious activity on 1000 block of Lincoln Ave 0725 hrs – child on the 300 block of 13th St N 0808 hrs – disorderly conduct on 1800 block Osauka Rd NE 0844 hrs – welfare check on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 1033 hrs – child on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 1428 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block of 4th St S 1531 hrs – property on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1617 hrs – theft on the 1300 block of 15th St NE 1653 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of Brook Ct 1656 hrs – trafÀc hazard on the 1000 block Broadway Ave S 2143 hrs – burning complaint 2150 hrs – theft on 6th St S and 3rd Ave S and the 300 block of 2nd Ave S; 3 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 1 medical call Friday, Feb. 17 0136 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1700 block Pear Ct NE 0347 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block Benton Dr N 0559 hrs – burglary on the 700 block of 5th Ave N and the 100 block of 15th St Ct 0917 hrs – school bus stop arm violation 1120 hrs – assault on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 1728 hrs – 911 1739 hrs – 911 1854 hrs – attempt to locate 500 block of Hwy 23 in Foley 1952 hrs – attempt to locate 500 block of Hwy 23 in Foley 2000 hrs – civil on the 1500 block of Prairie View Lane NE 2310 hrs – child on the 700 block of 1st St S 12 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 3 human services reports; 2 pet licenses; 1 records check; 2 permits issued; 1 assist Saturday, Feb. 18 0004 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 5th Ave N 0019 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 7th Ave N 0032 hrs – disturbance on 2300 block Providence Place NE 0052 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 0238 hrs – shooting on the 600 block of 2nd Ave N 0812 hrs – missing person 1002 hrs – suspicious activity on the 3300 block 10th Ave NE 1009 hrs – domestic on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1058 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1305 hrs – theft on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1311 hrs – civil on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1317 hrs – possession on the 100 block of 5th Ave S 1515 hrs – suspicious activity 700 block of Broadway Ave S 1529 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1532 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1710 hrs – civil on the 700 block of 1st St S 1752 hrs – animal on the 2000 block of Martini Dr 1805 hrs – robbery on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1824 hrs – domestic on the 2000 block of 4th Ave N 1828 hrs – child on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1900 hrs – property on Summit Ave N 2135 hrs – suspicious activity on 1200 block of Lincoln Ave 2326 hrs – suspicious activity on 5th Ave 4 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 2 assists Sunday, Feb. 19 0201 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 2nd Ave N 0238 hrs – property on the 900 block of Benton Dr N 0345 hrs – child on the 900 block of Summit Ave N 1031 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1035 hrs – assault on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1116 hrs – animal on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 1220 hrs – driving 1247 hrs – theft on the 300 block of 13th St N 1400 hrs – suspicious activity on 7th Ave N and 8th St N 1703 hrs – domestic on the 1500 block of Perennial Lane 1735 hrs – welfare check on 1st St S 1809 hrs – attempt to locate 500 block of Hwy 23 in Foley 1812 hrs – Àre on the 700 block of Summit Ave S 2348 hrs – animal on the 300 block of Summit Ave S 1 trafÀc stop; 1 medical call; 2 assists
Public Notices NOTICE Bemboom Acres, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the “Company”), ceased business operations on, or before, January 31, 2017. The Company has submitted the appropriate notiÀcations to the ofÀce of the Minnesota Secretary of State as of January 20, 2017. Any party having outstanding business with the Company, or desiring to submit a claim, must do so in writing no later than April 30, 2017. All notices should be submitted to 508 Main Street South, Sauk Centre MN 56378, Attn: Safe Shield, LLC. R-8-4B
Notice of Election – Annual Meeting and Board of Canvass The citizens of the Township of Sauk Rapids in the County of Benton and the State of Minnesota, who are qualiÀed to vote at General Elections, are hereby notiÀed that the Annual Election of Town OfÀcers and Annual Meeting will be held at the Sauk Rapids Town Hall on Tuesday, March 14th 2017. Polls will be open from 3:00p.m. Until 8:00p.m. The Annual Meeting will be held at 8:00p.m. Business to be conducted is Revenue Sharing Funds for the Township, and Storm water runoff policy question and answer session. The board of Canvass will meet on March 14, 2017 following the Annual Meeting to certify the ofÀcial election results. The bad weather alternate date for Election and Annual Meeting is March 21th, 2017. Absentee Ballots will be available to those who will be absent from the precinct on Election Day by contacting the Clark at 259-0720 before March 1st or during the Absentee voting hours of 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday March 11th at 3465 Quarry rd. NE Sauk Rapids MN. Given under my hand this, 15th day of Feb, 2017 Tina Douvier, Clerk PUBLIC HEARING Sauk Rapids Township NOTICE H-8-2B The Sauk Rapids City Council will meet on March IND School Dist. 47 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools 13, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. or as Request for Proposals - Group Insurance Coverage soon thereafter as possible at IND School Dist. 47 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools the Sauk Rapids Government Center, located at 250 Sum- (“District”) requests proposals for group insurance coverage for mit Avenue North, to consider the health plan year beginning October 1, 2017. Sealed proposordering abatement of a public als will be accepted in paper form until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, nuisance currently maintained April 18, 2017 by Kim Eisenschenk, Business Manager at the on the property located at 612 Sauk Rapids-Rice District OfÀce, located at Sauk Rapids-Rice Sixth Avenue North in the City High School, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 of Sauk Rapids. Any person and clearly marked “Health Insurance Proposal.” Copies of the desiring to comment on the request for proposal and exhibits may be requested from Kim proposed abatement is invited Eisenschenk, Business Manager at kim.eisenschenk@isd47.org, to do so in writing or orally at and will be sent electronically at no charge. The District reserves the time of the public hearing. the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities. Published in the Sauk Rapids The District reserves the right to select the proposal which it deHerald March 2. termines to be in the best interest of the District. R-8-2B R-9-1B
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is only issued if the well meets minimum sanitary requirements. Minnesota also requires the disclosure of old wells whenever property is sold or transferred, but in thousands of cases the old wells are forgotten. The well may be covered by a parking area or a building. Or the only evidence might be a depression or an old well casing in the yard close to the house or another outbuilding. You should check with individuals familiar with your property to determine where old wells may be located and if they were sealed. These include: the previous property owners, neighbors, contractors who have worked on the property, inspectors, and current or former employees and maintenance staff. Minnesota requires that a licensed well contractor conduct the well sealing and Àle a report with the MDH once the work is complete. The Benton SWCD and NRCS can advise you on the right steps to safely seal the well and there could be Ànancial assistance available. Please contact the Benton SWCD and NRCS at (320) 968-5300 extension 3, or stop by the ofÀce at 14 Second Ave. W, Foley for additional information.
ST. PAUL — Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more may apply for the 2017 Century Farms Program. Produced by the Minnesota State Fair in conjunction with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farms Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the state. More than 10,000 Minnesota farms have been honored since the program began in 1976. Family farms are recognized as Century Farms when three requirements are met. The farm must be: at least 100 years old according to authentic land records; in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years (continuous residence on the farm is not required); and at least 50 acres. A commemorative certiÀcate signed by State Fair Board of Managers President Sharon Wessel, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap and Governor Mark Dayton will be awarded to qualifying families, along with an outdoor sign signifying Century Farm status. Applications are available online at http://www. mnstatefair.org or http:// www.fbmn.org; by calling the Minnesota State Fair at (651) 288-4400; or statewide county extension and county Farm Bureau ofÀces. The submission deadline is Monday, April 3. Recipients will be announced in May. Previously recognized families should not re-apply.
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Future farming They had an incredible speaker at this year’s Iowa Pork Congress. Lowell Catlett is his name, and he’s the Dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University. Over the years, he has spoken at many farm events, sharing his views of farming in the future. He says the notion that farmers cannot feed 9 billion people is “the biggest lie on the planet because we already do.” He points out that in 2014 the world didn’t produce enough food for every person to have enough calories (2,450) in their daily diet. Now he says “we produce 3,100 calories for every man,
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woman and child in the world.” And he says food is actually becoming more affordable, citing the fact that in 1970, 20 percent of Americans’ disposable income was spent on food and today that has dropped to 9.7 percent, the result of
better farming According to Catlett, the answer to feeding the world is with “intensive animal agriculture operations…getting more output with fewer inputs while having the smallest negative impact on the environment.” He tells farmers to prepare for technology that will allow machines to start talking to each other and robots that will be doing more of the work. According to Catlett, agriculture was the second biggest buyer of industrial robots last year in the form of robotic milkers and there are other robots that can take care of pigs 24/7 and “never get tired.” He predicts that within the next Àve years, 100 percent of the cars in the United States will be made by robots. As for the future, Catlett talked about bionic or biological 3-D printing, which he said would include food. In his words, “Are we going to print food? Yes, we already are…right
now, it tastes like crap, but in this world, somebody is going to buy it.” Catlett predicts the next big farming innovations might not even come from the ag industry. For example, he says the remote sensor technology used on the Mars rover is used to do chemical analysis of the soils on Mars, a technology he says can also be used by farmers to do instant soil sampling. He tells farmers to get ready to ramp up a lot of new technologies coming soon to the farm with a new wave of on-farm technology set to crest over the next several years. He says ideas coming from the medical community alone should be enough to get any tech-minded farmer excited about the future of farming and farmers need to appreciate how they got to where they are now, but at the same time they shouldn’t be afraid of change. His message for farmers: “Get ready for a revolution!”
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ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced the results of the recent elections of board members to serve on two Minnesota commodity councils. The MDA is responsible for administering the elections and certifying the ballots. “Minnesota’s research and promotion councils are crucial to the commodities they serve,” said Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson. “These councils are Ànding innovative ways to utilize Minnesota’s many agricultural products and promote them in new markets, which bolsters our state’s entire agricultural economy. I wish the newly elected board members all the best as they start new terms in service.” The Minnesota Dairy Promotion Council elected the following members to serve two year terms: Peter Ripka, Ogilvie (District 2); Ken Herbranson, Clitherall (District 4); Doug Popp, Royalton (District 6); Corrine Lieser, Belgrade (District 8); Kathleen Skiba, North Branch (District 10); Charles Krause, Buffalo (District 12); Paul Fritsche, New Ulm (District 14); Keith Knutson, Pine Island (District 16); Dave Schwartz, Slayton (District
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Chris Wagner, who has been attending the Central Minnesota Farm Show for 25 years, visits with Jason Borresch of LeafGuard Gutters. The Farm Show is celebrating its 50th year and runs through Thursday, March 2.
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