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AUK RAPIDS – Sixty-three-yearold Dave Bluhm didn’t plan to end his 17-year career as a public utilities maintenance worker for the city of Sauk Rapids the way he will in April. But due to his ill-health he will retiring early. Dave – a husband to Jan, father to six adult children and grandfather to four — was diagnosed with renal cancer in 2013. At that time, his right kidney, along with a cancerous tumor were removed. Follow-up medical appointments indicated he was cancer-free. That is, until September 2016 when he was informed his cancer had returned. Cancerous cells have been found in Dave’s adrenal glands, lymph nodes and blood, diagnosing him with stage 4 metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Because of the cancer’s progression, surgery is not an option. There is no cure, yet treatment is focused on alleviating symptoms and slowing cancer development.
NEW LONDON — A New London woman was injured when involved in a broadside crash Sunday evening. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Beverly Tauer, 50, of New London, was traveling eastbound on Highway 23 in New London Township Jan. 29 shortly before 6:30 p.m. Tauer made a left turn in front of a semi driven by Scott Schauer, 45, of Sauk Rapids, causing a broadside crash. A second crash occurred when Tauer’s vehicle struck the vehicle of 26-year-old Jacob Ternes of Marshall, which was stopped at the intersection at Highway 9. Tauer suffered non-lifethreatening injuries. No injuries were reported by Schauer and Ternes.
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Dave and Jan Bluhm celebrate at a family wedding. A beneÀt for Dave Bluhm, who has been diagnosed with cancer, will be held from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992.
A beneÀt will be held in his name Saturday, Feb. 11 from 2-8 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. A pasta dinner will be served at the event from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Proceeds will help the family with burdening medical bills and expenses. “It’s been a journey and a struggle,” said Theresa Bluhm, Dave’s daughter. “Did I ever think I’d be doing this for this man? Absolutely not. Dad’s our rock. This man has been our foundation, teacher and mentor. There’s nothing he wouldn’t do for us. I want him to be able to enjoy the time, so he can make memories with his family. I want to be able to give back to him what he’s done for everyone else.” Dave, who has lived in Sauk Rapids his entire life, did not respond well to his Àrst trial of oral chemotherapy. But the family has learned how important it is to advocate for their own health care so medical personnel understand side effects and symptoms a patient is experiencing and can try other options. Therefore, he is now receiving immunotherapy. According to the American Cancer Society,
immunotherapy is treatment that uses a person’s body’s own immune system to help Àght the disease. This can be done by stimulating the immune system to work harder and smarter or by injecting man-made antibodies to help Àght the malignancy. Dave’s hobbies include racing, camping, shopping for antiques and more. This fall, Dave and Jan visited the Antique Archaeology in Nashville, Tenn. The store’s owner Mike Wolfe appears on “American Pickers” with co-star Frank Fritz. “American Pickers” is a History Channel television show, where Wolfe and Fritz roam the country searching for rare antiques and collectables. The Bluhms had previously met Wolfe at his home base store in LeClaire, Iowa. With a mechanic background and a love for all-things-vintage, Dave has been restoring a 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z. The car is a red T-top with pinstripes and has a black interior. “I Àxed so many cars in my life, this was the right one to buy,” Dave said.
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WATAB TOWNSHIP — An Isanti man was arrested in Watab Township Jan. 26 after a tip from a local resident. Brandon Opatz, 28, was arrested after deputies made contact with him on 94 1/2 Street NE, Rice. Opatz had been wanted in Isanti County for burglary. He was transported to the Benton County Jail and held for the Isanti’s Sheriff’s ofÀce. The Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce received a call from an alert citizen at 7:30 a.m. that morning, reporting a suspicious white pickup had been parked on the road, idling with a person inside, for roughly 90 minutes. A registration check informed the deputies of the outstanding warrant.
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SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board approved a $624,000 grant Jan. 30 during their business meeting. The Minnesota Educators of Gifted and Talented Grant spreads across three years, providing additional support and training. “We continue to look for opportunities to enhance the education we provide to our students,” said Dr. Daniel Bittman, superintendent of the SRR School District. “This grant is just one more way for us to do that.” In other school board news: • The board approved a reÀned mission and vision statement for
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“Mom is my coach”
Zeilenga earns Triple “A” Award BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Skylar Zeilenga says she’s just like her mom. “She’s a really good inÁuence,” Skylar said. “It’s kind of a cute coincidence that I’m involved in a lot of the same things she was when she was in high school. I think that’s why I see her as my coach and my mentor. She’s always there for me and I think I remind her of herself when she was my age.” Zeilenga is involved in concert band, wind ensemble, pit orchestra, marching band, Minnesota Honor Society (MHS), LINK and takes several Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses. She also ran cross-country this fall and volunteers through MHS. She has also been a section leader for marching band and an ofÀcer for concert band, adding additional obligations to her already busy
schedule. All of these commitments come on top of being an “A” student. “Academics have come easy for me, so I try not to take that for granted,” Zeilenga said. “I don’t usually over-prepare for academic things, but I feel inclined to stay on top of it. Failing for me is like getting a ‘C’, something I’ve never done.” Her dedication to each of her activities is what earned her the Triple “A” Award. Triple “A” is awarded to two seniors in each high school who show well-rounded dedication to academics, arts and athletics. In order to be eligible students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, participate in Minnesota State High School League sponsored activities and comply with the MSHSL code of conduct. “The award is never really something I’ve worked toward, but it really does sum up my high school career,” Zeilenga said. “I have pretty strong dedication in each of the three areas.” Between all of her obligations, she
makes sure to spend time with family. “They are important to me,” Zeilenga said. “They are the ones always there for me no matter what I’m going through. And I always turn to my mom when I need something.” Time with family balances Zeilenga’s busy schedule. “Because my mom’s a teacher, all of our schedules are pretty connected. We all get home around the same time, relax and make dinner,” Zeilenga said. “Then we will do homework, mom included, after dinner. Our meal gives us all a break, something I always need, versus going from school to more school.” As Zeilenga goes through the Ànal stages of high school and prepares for college, she knows her mom will be there for her through it all. “Mom has always told me to push myself as much as you can and work hard for what you want,” Zeilenga said. “That’s the mentality I’ve always had, and that’s why she’s my coach.”
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Skylar Zeilenga was recently awarded the Triple “A” Award for her dedication to academics, arts and athletics.
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Leland Edward Fisher and Amy Marie Boeing, of Foley. University of Minnesota-Duluth announces dean’s list DULUTH — Rice residents Patrick O’Brien, Seanerik Sakry and Catherine Thielen, along with Sauk Rapids residents Taylor Daniels, Lindsey Montag and Katie Oltz have been named to the University of Minnesota-Duluth’s fall 2016 semester dean’s list. Students on the dean’s list have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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Because the Camaro has Dave’s desired body style and it is from the same year his son D.J. was born, the build is extra special. The Bluhms want people to know how appreciative they Local students named to dean’s list at Bemidji State University are for their family and friends during this time. They are BEMIDJI — Kristen Petron, Jason Skroch, and Maria Trettel, all of Rice, and Megan Ackerman, Brenna Cash, Noah thankful for the support. “It’s nice to know people Simondet and Brianna Willie, all of Sauk Rapids, earned dean’s care,” Jan said. list honors from Bemidji State University at the conclusion of the In addition to the Feb. fall 2016 semester. 11 beneÀt, a GoFundMe To be eligible for the dean’s list, BSU students must be account has also been set enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a 3.5 grade point average up at http://www.gofundme. during the semester. A total of 1,123 students earned fall 2016 com/teamdavemn. Monetary dean’s list honors from the university. donations are also being collected at “Dave Bluhm Braun honored for scholastic achievement STEVENS POINT — The University of Wisconsin-Stevens BeneÀt” St. Cloud Federal Point honored more than 2,480 undergraduate students for attaining Credit Union, 3030 First Street S, St. Cloud. high grade point averages during the fall semester of the 2016-17 academic year. Jacqlyn Braun, of Sauk Rapids, earned the highest honors designation for a grade point average of 3.90 to 4. 0.
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City of Sauk Rapids employee Dave Bluhm (fourth from left) has been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Dave and his wife Jan (Àfth from left) are pictured with family members (from left) – Daniel Keller, D.J. Bluhm, Mykayla Bluhm-Slater, (Dave and Jan), Jessica Schlangen, Brandon Schlangen, Theresa Bluhm, Donovan Payne, Stephanie Bluhm and Kristen Hessler. (Not pictured: Rowan Schlangen)
Justin wins district spelling bee
Hackett, Rademacher named to fall president’s honor list WAHPETON — The North Dakota State College of Science has named 362 students to its fall semester 2016 president’s honor list. The honor list recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. The honorees included Tyler Hackett, of Rice and Mason Rademacher, of Sauk Rapids.
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SAUK RAPIDS — Seventh-grader Ruth Justin is the 2017 Sauk Rapids-Rice School District spelling bee champion. Thirty-Àve students from grades Àfth through eighth competed Jan. 23 at
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Seventh-grader Ruth Justin (front) is the 2017 SRR District Spelling Bee Champion. Eighth-graders Julia Caster, third runner-up, (back, from left), Musab Nuh, Àrst runner-up, and Ella Nelson, second runner-up, also placed in the competition and will advance to the regional competition in Sartell Feb. 8.
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ST. CLOUD — A simultaneous search of three residences resulted in three arrests Tuesday. Lamont Tyson, 44, of Sauk Rapids; Terry Glasgow Jr., 41, of St. Cloud; and Valerie Johnson, 33, of St. Cloud were arrested Jan. 31 and transported to the Stearns County Jail after the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force conducted searches at 427 and 433 30th Ave. N, St. Cloud and 601 Second Ave. S, Sauk Rapids. In Sauk Rapids, Tyson was placed under arrest for violating probation. A felon, he faces charges of being prohibited from possessing a Àrearm and violating a domestic abuse no contact
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Sunday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Project Astride BeneÀt Breakfast and Silent Auction. Moose Family Center, 1300 Third Street N, Waite Park. Monday, Feb. 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for All Express. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph. For more information visit http://fareforall.org or call (800) 582-4291. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 12:30-6:30 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Drive. Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2405 Walden Way, St. Cloud. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 3-6 p.m. — Cost-free car seat checks. Gold Cross Ambulance, 2800 Seventh Street N, St. Cloud. Call (320) 656-7021 to make your no charge appointment. Have your car seat installed to the best of your ability upon arrival. It is recommended to bring manuals for the seat and vehicle, and have the child who will use the seat. Thursday, Feb. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. — Book Bingo. Hosted by the Rice Parent Teacher Association. Rice Elementary Cafeteria, 200 Third Ave. NW, Rice.
Memorial Services were 11 a.m. Feb. 1, 2017, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Louis P. Coulombe, age 82, who passed away Jan. 26 at Country Manor Healthcare Center in Sartell. Chaplain James Neppl ofÀciated and burial was at Forest Hill Cemetery in International Falls. Visitation was one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids. Louis Paul Coulombe was born July 7, 1934, in International Falls to Theodore and Marie (Turenne) Coulombe. He grew up in International Falls and has been a resident of Granite Care Home since 1964. Louie worked at Target and the St. Cloud YMCA. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Louie enjoyed living in the Sauk Rapids community, visiting with people especially the coffee club at
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Coborn’s, country music and family. Survivors include his sister, June Etienne of International Falls; nieces and nephews; and many friends and family at Granite Care Home. Louie was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roland and Paul; sister-in-law, Millie Coulombe; brotherin-law, Randy Etienne; and nephew, Chris. Obituary and guestbook available online at www. williamsdingmann.com.
John C. Kaproth
John C. Kaproth, age 84, of Foley, was peacefully welcomed home and into the Lord’s loving arms on the morning of Jan. 24, 2017, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm. The Rev. Virgil Helmin ofÀciated. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Service with Dignity provided by Foley Funeral Home. John Casper Kaproth was born Oct. 16, 1932, in St. George Township, the son of Casper and Stella (Gapinski) Kaproth. He graduated from Foley High School and farmed all of his life in St. George Township. On May 5, 1953, John was united in marriage with Phyllis Sakry at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was very active in land conservation and restoration. He took great pride in conservation efforts such as planting trees, native prairie grasses and wildÁowers. John and Phyllis were awarded Outstanding Conservation Farmer in 1988 by the Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District. He was an active sportsman; enjoying Àshing trips to Michigan for salmon, moose hunting in Canada and elk hunting in Montana. For the past 35 years, their family spent a week at Lake Winnibigosh in the summer and enjoyed spear Àshing in the winter. He was a member of Pheasants Forever,
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releasing pheasants and providing nesting coverage for wildlife. John worked at Franklin Manufacturing for 34 years. He was a long-time and active member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, the Fr. Pierz Assembly of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and the Duelm Knights of Columbus. Left to honor John’s life are his wife, Phyllis of Foley; children: Peggy Kaproth (Steve Lee) of Minneapolis, Joan (Richard) MacDonald of Delmar, Del., Chuck (Suzie Schueller) of St. Cloud, Debra (Dale) Barbour of Kinder, La., Douglas of Foley, Tiffany (Kipp) Burnette of Prior Lake; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Charles, an infant brother, Angeline Kaproth, Hattie Kaproth, Dorothy Kaproth-Hendricks, Josephine Harmon, Anne Ramsey, Gertrude Brunn and Mary Compton.
Louise Annette Stack
Funeral Services were 11 a.m. Jan. 27, 2017, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Louise Stack, age 78, who passed away Jan. 25 at Sterling Park Healthcare Center in Waite Park. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Sauk Rapids. Visitation was one hour prior to the services Friday at the funeral home in St. Cloud. Louise was born Jan. 11, 1939, in Duluth to Earl and Amy (Smith) Lowe. She married Ronald “Butch” Stack on March 2, 1968, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. Louise worked at Fingerhut for 10 years and X-Cel Optical for over 15 years until her retirement. Louise was active in the YMCA, especially her daily swims. She enjoyed traveling across the United States and Canada with her lady friends. Louise was a meticulous housekeeper and enjoyed organizing family photos. She also, enjoyed relaxing with a good book on her Kindle, sewing in her younger years, watching birds, and appreciating local gardens. Louise was kind, caring, and compassionate; she will
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be dearly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her siblings, Sharon (Mike) Ross of Cottage Grove, Earl (Audrey) Lowe of Seabrook, Texas and Judith (Irv) Taran of East Lansing, Mich.; nieces and nephews, Earl Lowe, Heather Lowe, Susan Ross, Gregg Ross, Amy Astley, Mathew Taran, and Peter Taran. She is proceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald “Butch” in 2003; brother, Gerald Lowe, and nephew, Michael Ross. In lieu of Áowers, memorials are preferred to the St. Cloud YMCA Scholarship Fund. Obituary and guestbook available online at www. williamsdingmann.com.
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Kent Nelson, Sartell As a wee lad, I came down for school one morning with my button-down shirt on backwards. I walked over to my mother and asked her to button the shirt. My mom said, “You silly goose. You can’t go to school like that. Everyone will laugh at you.” I said my friends, Bill and Steve, would think it was funny. Mom said, “Would they be laughing with you or at you?” My 12-year-old brain didn’t comprehend the implications of Mom’s wisdom. Mom went on to explain there is a proper way to present yourself and wearing a shirt backwards is not in good behavior, even if your two friends think so. Mom’s silly goose description is very apt. When protecting their young, adult geese rise up, necks extended, bobbing, hissing and thrusting themselves at any imagined adversary. In Áocks, geese protecting their territory, honk, hiss, bob and strut about in a preening manner. Donald Trump’s honking and hissing insistence on his winning the popular election if only 3 million illegals hadn’t voted for Clinton reminds me of my mother’s admonition of being and acting like a silly goose. His aide Kellyanne Conway, who believes in alternative facts — as the Donald makes them up — and his fawning press secretary Sean Spicer are used to thrust at the imaginary adversary, the biased press. Even my representative, Tom Emmer, when asked to comment on the popular vote issue mumbled something incoherently about how at times polls can be wrong. Tom, we are not talking about polls, but facts; 3 million of them. Kellyanne, Sean and Tom have to agree with Donald and his alternative facts, they are kind of like his friends. And calling the President of the United States a silly goose is really not beholding to the ofÀce of the president. So if the Donald doesn’t like being compared to a silly goose, then he shouldn’t act like one.
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The New Year brings with it an opportunity to think about the past and to prepare for the year ahead. There is no doubt these reÁections are also being conducted by staff, administration and board of education members in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. While we provide a variety of educational experiences that begin at early BY DR. DANIEL BITTMAN Superintendent’s Corner childhood and continue beyond high school, we are always looking for ways to better provide for and support our children and families. I am proud of our many school and community-related accomplishments and feel fortunate to work and live in such a caring, Áourishing community. Our successful partnerships and collaborative efforts support a nurturing community that provides meaning for countless individuals throughout central Minnesota. I am thankful for parents who send their children to school, for school volunteers of all ages, for community members who serve on district committees or take community education classes, for staff who routinely go above and beyond what is expected and for district stakeholders. Despite the countless successes, these reÁections also serve as a backdrop for challenges ahead. Challenges include inadequate classroom space throughout the district, a higher than expected number of families living in poverty throughout the community and an interesting political environment throughout the nation that will certainly have an impact on state, local and national initiatives. Regardless of the successes or challenges, our dedicated board of education, administration, and staff continue to remain grounded and to focus on what is best for our children, families and community. Your involvement and engagement will continue to help us do that. Thank you for all you do and for a wonderful 2016. I wish you all a wonderful year ahead.
The fact is, a fact is not subjective Last week I joined colleagues from over ofÀce refusing to admit an error in statement 160 news organizations from across the state for is dangerous. Trump’s counselor, Kellyanne the 150th annual convention of the Minnesota Conway, could have handled it better. She could Newspaper Association. have deÁected the negative connotation by giving That’s a fact. How do I know? Because I Spicer’s comment some context. Regardless veriÀed the amount by counting the number of whether he veriÀed the information, maybe of newspapers and publishing groups on the Spicer believed more people tuned into Trump’s attendance list. inauguration nationally and internationally on Since President Donald Trump’s BY NATASHA BARBER various news media resources than in any other inauguration, the use of the phrase “alternative time in history. If he had left out three words facts” has Àltered into our vocabulary. There is “both in-person and” the conversation might have probably no group of people more annoyed than stopped there. But no. Now we’re left wondering journalists. After all, alternative facts don’t exist. A fact is not what other alternative facts our administration will dream up disputable. A fact is not subjective. It is veriÀed and vetted in the future. and presents truth. But I’m offering a different lesson to those who doubt Following media reports of a less signiÀcant crowd size what we, as reporters, do. It’s true – we don’t get a license or for Trump’s swearing in, White House Press Secretary Sean a certiÀcate that permits us to work as journalists. But that is Spicer criticized the news outlets stating, “This was the largest by design. Freedom of speech is to assure that even those with audience to ever witness an inauguration, period, both in- the smallest voices are able to be heard. Yet, even though the person and around the globe.” But clearly, many Americans Àrst amendment permits us to free press, we don’t go around who tuned into the coverage that day could see for themselves willy-nilly reporting alternative facts. We have respect for our that the crowds were less substantial and a side-by-side positions in our community and take pride in reporting clear comparison taken at the same camera angles can verify those and accurate information. Information that is veriÀed, vetted thoughts. and presents truth. Crowd size may not be important. But our nation’s highest
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Sauk Rapids-Rice High School celebrated snow days week Jan. 23-27. Lukas Marlin and Ella Douvier were crowned king and queen during the Jan. 24 coronation. The king and queen were chosen among senior-elects from various activities throughout the school by a robot programmed by the school’s robotics club.
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Students participate in snow days week SAUK RAPIDS – Students and staff at Sauk RapidsRice High School celebrated snow days week Jan. 23-27, with similar festivities to homecoming in the fall. The week included crowning Lukas Marlin as king and Ella Douvier as queen at coronation Jan. 24, a dodgeball tournament, talent show and dress up days – No Mirror Monday, Timber Tuesday, Beach Versus Rain Out Wednesday, Double Denim Versus GroutÀt Thursday and Class Color Friday. “I hope you have all enjoyed this week’s festivities and activities,” said Erich Martens, SRRHS principal, during the Jan. 27 pep fest. “Not many schools get the opportunity to do things like this, so it’s fun to see students participating in all the different ways.”
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Gundersons named Morrison County Farm Family of the Year Award reÁects brothers’ community involvement BY JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
UPSALA – On any given day of the year, the communities of Morrison County are sure to see Alan or David Gunderson volunteering their time towards organizations and events that are near to their lifelong career of dairy farming. It is because of that dedication that the Gunderson brothers, and their families, received the 2016 Morrison County Farm Family of the Year at Farmfest Aug. 3 in Redwood Falls. “Last spring, we found out we had been chosen as a nominee, but we were surprised when we found out we had won,” Alan said. “There are lots of people in our county who are just as deserving.” Alan and David milk 65 Holsteins with their wives, Tina and Patti, respectively, on their family’s 67-year-old farm near Upsala. Alan and Tina have two stepchildren, Kaitlyn and Derek, and two young children, Jacob, 10, and Daniel, 7. David and Patti have three grown children – Sara, Amy and Karl – and two grandchildren, Makayla and Leo. The family farm began in 1950, when the Gundersons’ parents, Loren and Helen, started with 140 acres and milked 10 cows in a 14-stall tiestall barn. At the time, they also raised pigs. “Basically, we’ve been milking our entire lives,” David said. “After school, we never left the farm.” Alan smiled and agreed. “Dad just told us to take over when he was not able to, so that’s what we did,” he said. Rather than pursuing careers off the farm, David and Alan created a partnership in 1989, and have since dedicated their lives to dairy farming and sharing their passion with others in central Minnesota. The dairymen are involved in their local church and community, through the Àre department and legion auxiliary, as well as the Morrison County American Dairy Association Board and local DHIA and creamery Gundersons: page 3B
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The Gunderson, David (left) and Alan and Alan’s son, Daniel, are this year’s Morrison County Farm Family of the Year. The Gundersons milk 65 Holsteins with their families near Upsala.
Stamper covers past, present, future of irrigation scheduling BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
BOWLUS — Irrigation systems scattered across central Minnesota farm Àelds have become almost standard. Although agricultural irrigation dates back over 3,000 years, irrigation in Minnesota is relatively young and the modern center-pivot system, which appears in 94 percent of the state’s irrigated acreage, was invented less than 80 years ago. “Center pivots are one of the most advanced ways to water large plots of land,” said Joshua Stamper, of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Stamper, a former irrigation specialist, spoke to members of the Upper Mississippi Irrigators Association at their annual meeting Jan. 18 at the Bowlus Community Center. He presented the past, present and future of irrigation scheduling and weighed in on what tools he Ànds most useful. Irrigation in Minnesota is not driven by dry, arid climates like in the western
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Joshua Stamper, of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, spoke to members of the Upper Mississippi Irrigators Association Jan. 18 in Bowlus about advancements in irrigation scheduling.
United States, but rather by inconsistencies in landscapes, soil retention and precipitation. According to Stamper, water is one of the most yield-limiting factors in most crop systems and can ultimately increase
or decrease land proÀtability. Although Stamper feels the state has a wealth of water available, he stressed conscientious use of the resource. “Good water management will maximize
your yields and minimize the potential for pollution,” he said. The certiÀed professional agronomist reminded the UMIA members that applying too many chemicals and
overwatering can push the pollutants down through the soil proÀle into groundwater instead of keeping them in the topsoil where roots of crops can properly use them for growth. “I don’t think any of you
are going to hear less about these issues,” Stamper said. “But we can deal with this stuff agronomically. If we do a really good job managing fertilizer and managing water, we are going to minimize that potential for groundwater pollution.” For years, farmers have monitored moisture and nutrients using lysimeters, the University of Minnesota Extension’s Irrigation Scheduling Checkbook Method or soil-balance sensors. Over the years, technology has advanced methods of monitoring moisture and nutrients. One development Stamper spoke of was telemetry, an automated communications process by which measurements and data are collected at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to devices such as smart phones, tablets or computers. Stamper explained that farmers could be Àshing on the lake or at a daughter’s softball game and still be able to check on their Àelds’ needs. Telemetry Irrigation: page 2B
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sauk Rapids City Council will meet on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, located at 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider making street improvements to Summit Avenue North, I 0th Street North, 11th Street North, Stearns Drive, 13th Avenue North, and River Avenue North. The improvements to Summit Avenue North, 10th Street North, 11th Street North, Stearns Drive and 13th Avenue North include edge milling with a 2-inch bituminous street overlay of the existing pavements and improving existing pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards. The proposed improvements to River Avenue North include a full-depth reclamation of the street and bituminous paving from 2nd Street North to 10th Street North as well as construction for extension of the existing water main and connection to water service and sanitary sewer service from 7th Street North to 8th Street North. The area proposed to be assessed for the improvements includes the properties abutting Summit A venue North (including the cul de sacs) from 9th Avenue North to the 2nd cul de sac from the South, Summit Avenue North from 2nd Street North to 11th Street North, 13th Avenue North, 10th Street North, 11th Street North from Summit Avenue North to Stearns Drive, Stearns Drive and River Avenue North from 2nd Street North to 10th Street North. The estimated cost of the improvement is $1,105,090.00. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Any person desiring to comment on this matter is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald February 2, and February 9, 2017. R-5-2B
Robots, parlors workshop coming
University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a system. Lastly, there will be a panel of local dairy producworkshop titled, “Robots vs. Parlors: Economics & Op- ers, sharing their own experiences of deciding between rotions.” This workshop is for area dairy producers who may bots and parlors. Ànd themselves at a crossroads between putting in robots It is a great opportunity for dairy producers to explore for automatic milking or building a parlor. There will be their options and learn about the considerations that go into two workshops this year. The Àrst held Thursday, Feb. 9 making a decision. Producers from all size farms and stages at the Browerville Community Center. The of life are welcome to attend. It is also encouraged second held on Friday, Feb. 10 at Dino’s that agribusinesses who work with producers in Eden Lakeside Club in Eden Valley. Both this position attend. workshops will cover the same content and • Friday, Feb. 3 – Browerville Community will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with regCenter, 653 Main Street South, Browerville. istration starting at 10 a.m. RSVP to Brenda at nels4220@umn.edu or call A great line up of speakers and (320) 533-4655. topics has been selected for this workshop. • Friday, Feb. 10 – Dino’s Eden Lakeside Club, David Kammel with the University of Wis15445 County Road 9, Eden Valley. RSVP by Feb. consin-Madison will present on design and 3 to Emily at krek0033@umn.edu or (320) 255layout for low-cost parlors. Jim Salfer with BY BRENDA MILLER 6169, extension 3. University of Minnesota Extension will University of Minnesota If you have any questions about the workshop Extension discuss options and considerations for roor would like to be a sponsor for the event please botic milking systems. Kevin Janni with the contact Emily Wilmes at the Stearns County University of Minnesota will talk about dairy housing and Extension OfÀce at (320) 255-6169, extension 3 or Brenda ventilation options. There will also be a discussion on the Miller at the Todd County Extension OfÀce at (320) 533economic comparisons of a parlor versus a robotic milking 4655.
Trans-PaciÀc Partnership As he promised throughout his campaign, President Trump has torpedoed the 12-nation Trans-PaciÀc Partnership trade agreement saying the withdrawal was a “great thing for the American worker.” A lot of folks in the farming sector are pretty upset with his decision, but we have to remember, we never actually had an agreement because TPP was never approved by congress. What we have lost, however, is “opportunity.” TPP
was viewed as a potential $62 billion market for U.S. farmers. A real boost for a struggling ag economy that depends greatly on exports. Sometimes we forget that 96 percent of the world’s consumers live outside the United States which is why more than 25 percent of all U.S. ag production ultimately goes to exBY ROGER STROM port markets. We raise a lot The Business of Farming of corn, soybeans and pigs in our part of the country, and more than half of our soy- pork are exported with a total beans, 15 percent of the corn value of nearly $130 billion and 25 percent of the nation’s last year. The TPP represents 40 percent of the world’s gross domestic product and according to the Peterson Institute, would have increased overall U.S. exports by $357 billion by 2030. The real concern is that without TPP or an alternative agreement, U.S. farmers will lose market share to our trading competitors who have been successfully negotiating trade agreements over the past several years. Australia, Canada, Russia and the European Union already have trade agreements and are in the process of negotiating new deals with countries outside the existing U.S. trade deals – countries that would love our markets share. On the positive side, President Trump has said, “Even though I don’t like TPP, I like trade and we need to negotiate down barriers.” He has talked
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Morrison County accepting dairy princess applications LITTLE FALLS — The Morrison County Dairy Association is accepting applications for their upcoming dairy princess contest. Young Morrison County women who are a senior in high school up to 24-years of age by July 1, 2017, and who are current dairy farmers or who grew up on a dairy farm are eligible to apply. The Morrison County Dairy Princess will be chosen at the ceremony to be held March 25. For more information call Cindy Welle at (320) 745-2615 or Stacy Happke at (320) 468-6257.
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Feeling accomplished Rajkowski hits 100 wins
BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Hunter Rajkowski has been wrestling since he was 4, with the support of his dad and uncles. Now, 13 years later, he has reached what he has been dreaming of since the beginning. Rajkowski reached his 100th varsity win Jan. 21 after placing third in the Eastview Tournament. “It’s always been one of those things I’ve wanted to accomplish, and I feel very much accomplished. Not many people reach this point,” Rajkowski said. “It’s a huge deal to get it, especially since my cousin and best friend Tony Bemboom got it a few weeks prior to me.” Rajkowski credits his family, particularly Bemboom, for getting him to where he is today, both as a person and as a wrestler. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Hunter Rajkowski joined an elite group of wrestlers Jan. 21 when he attained his 100th varsity win. He feels humble and accomplished for making it to the milestone.
Storm takes 10th at True Team State
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recognizes his skepticism during his sophomore year, but also recognizes his hard work and dedication last season. “I was really skeptical during my sophomore year. I really didn’t think I would get to 100,” Rajkowski said. “But last year, I know I put a lot more dedication into my wrestling and that made all the difference in the world.” The state meet is one of his fondest wrestling memories, despite being the only Storm wrestler to participate. “It was intimidating being the only one,” Rajkowski said. “But it was a crazy experience. You get into the underground tunnels, where the Wild typically come out of, and it’s all calm and quiet. Then you come out and all these people are in the stands and there are all these mats on the Áoor. It was a surreal experience, thinking ‘wow, I get to wrestle here.’” With four and a half weeks left in the season, Rajkowski is humble about his milestone, but plans to keep pushing forward. “I am incredibly honored and humbled that I made it to 100,” Rajkowski said. “Next step – the state tournament.”
“Tony and I spend a lot of time together, both on and off the mat,” Rajkowski said. “Because we have always been close to the same weight, we will often wrestle against each other in practice. We focus on different things and polish different skills, changing things up all the time to help us prepare for tough matches. We are really good for each other, and I think that deÀnitely helps in getting us both to 100 wins.” He also credits his coaches. “They know how to push us in the right ways,” Rajkowski said. “They want us to succeed as much as we want to. And that’s the mentality they coach with. It’s great.” Similar to Bemboom, Rajkowski has higher goals he’s reaching for this season now that he’s attained this milestone. “Last year, I placed sixth at state,” Rajkowski said. “This year I want to make it to state and do better than last year. I do believe I can do it. It will just take a lot of hard work to get my conditioning up.” Looking back, Rajkowski Boys Hockey
Scott, Raduns-Parsley add goals
BY ANNA SALDANA Tommy Stiegel swims the 200 STAFF WRITER freestyle relay during the Jan. 28 True Team State meet at Chace Scott and Drake Raduns-Parsley prevented the the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center. The Storm Storm boys hockey team for shutout matches against Sartell Jan. 24 and Brainerd Jan. 26. took 10th of 12 teams. Bonovsky 4:08.91; 47th Christopherson, Dingmann, Nielsen, Johnson 4:47.21.
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The Storm boys swim and dive team had a powerful week in what continues to be a successful season. The team took on St. Cloud Tech Jan. 26, bringing home a 97-86 win. The team also traveled to the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center Jan. 28, where they reached their goal of making it into the top 10 of 12 teams. The team swims against Melrose Jan. 31 and hosts Apollo/Rocori Feb. 2. 10th at True Team The team reached their goal of 10th place with 1,039.5 points at the state meet, improving by one spot from last season. “That was one of our goals coming into this meet – making the top 10. It was awesome to see them reach that,” said coach Ray Nelson. “It was just great to see the boys compete with and against some of the best teams in the state.” Some of the most notable Ànishes were the diving brothers Jack and Elijah Grabinski. Jack came in third
SRR 97, St. Cloud Tech 86 The Storm swept the Tigers off their feet Jan. 26, bringing home their 97-86 win. “We knew we had to amongst 35 divers and Elijah came in eighth. Tommy compete well to get a win Stiegel came in 13th in the 100 against Tech,” Nelson said. “They have been a strong breaststroke. 200 MR: 14th Josh Deering, team that has matched up well Stiegel, Dylan Maanum, Kayden Daniels 1:46.70; 24th Ethan Baker, against us in the past. We were Isaac Freese, Carter Moilanen, Cole happy to come out ahead. We Bonovsky 1:53.81; 35th Morgan Freese, put together a complete meet Tucker Hendrickson, Thomas Daniels, Ethan Moriack 1:59.99; 47th Jack and performed right where we Christopherson, Preston Johnson, should be at this point in the Dane Dingmann, William Nielsen season.” th 2:25.13. 200 FS: 26 Ryan Kawlewski 2:02.71; 36th Bonovsky 2:06.10; 41st Mason Eisenschenk 2:09.94; 42nd Erik Moline 2:10.41. 200 IM: 20th Deering 2:14.59; 27th Maanum 2:18.26; 42nd Hendrickson 2:31.05; 45th Stephen Davis 2:35.25. 50 FS: 22nd Ben Claasen 24.24; 23rd K. Daniels 24.28; 32nd Stiegel 25.34; 33rd Baker 25.50. 1 MTR Diving: 3rd J. Grabinski 386.35; 8th E. Grabinski 316.70; 34th Andrew Zeppelin 65.25. 100 FLY: 24th Moilanen1:00.67; 25th Maanum 1:00.75; 34th T. Daniels 1:04.44; 43rd Bonovsky 1:12.88. 100 FS: 19th K. Daniels 53.26; 30th M. Freese 55.02; 40th Moline 57.63. 500 FS: 18th Kawlewski 5:21.95; 38th Davis 5:56.04; 43rd Moriack 6:06.79; 46th Eisenschenk 6:09.72. 200 FSR: 14th Claasen, Stiegel, K. Daniels, Kawlewski 1:38.21; 27th Moline, I. Freese, Eisenschenk, Moilanen 1:43.21; 35th T. Daniels, Moriack, Hendrickson, Davis 1:49.50; 44th Dingmann, Christopherson, Nielsen, Johnson 2:06.79. 100 BK: 18th Deering 1:02.30; 32nd M. Freese 1:05.75; 40th Baker 1:09.72; 47th Moilanen 1:20.12. 100 BR: 13th Stiegel 1:05.96; 31st I. Freese 1:12.44; 35th Hendrickson 1:14.66; 44th Johnson 1:24.46. 400 FSR: 21st Kawlewski, M. Freese, Deering, Maanum 3:40.35; 27th Claasen, T. Daniels, Moline, Baker 3:47.38; 39th Moriack, I. Freese, Davis,
200 MR: 1st Deering, Stiegel, Maanum, Claasen 1:47.11; 3rd Baker, I. Freese, Moilanen, Bonovsky 1:54.94; 4th M. Freese, Hendrickson, T. Daniels, Moriack 2:01.22. 200 FS: 1st Kawlewski 2:01.14; 3rd Moline 2:05.37; 4th Bonovsky 2:07.98. 200 IM: 2nd Deering 2:15.95; 4th Maanum 2:17.28; 6th Davis 2:34.59. 50 FS: 1st K. Daniels 24.07; 2nd Claasen 24.47; 5th Stiegel 25.17; 6th Baker 25.60. 1 MTR Diving: 1st J. Grabinski 236.25. 100 FLY: 2nd Maanum 1:00.56; 3rd Moilanen 1:04.17; 4th T. Daniels 1:04.57; Bonovsky 1:13.79; Dingmann 1:23.98. 100 FS: 2nd K. Daniels 52.72; 4th M. Freese 55.41; 5th Moline 56.88. 500 FS: 1st Kawlewski 5:24.53; 2nd Davis 5:48.10; 4th Moriack 6:01.61; Eisenschenk 6:05.05. 200 FSR: 1st Claasen, Stiegel, K. Daniels, Kawlewski 1:38.39; 4th Moline, I. Freese, Eisenschenk, Davis 1:45.01; 5th T. Daniels, Hendrickson, Moilanen, J. Grabinski 1:50.11. 100 BK: 2nd Deering 1:02.14; 3rd M. Freese 1:05.93; 6th Moilanen 1:14.81. 100 BR: 1st Stiegel 1:07.41; 3rd I. Freese 1:12.23; 5th Hendrickson 1:14.87. 400 FSR: K. Daniels, M. Freese, Deering, Maanum 3:39.40; Claasen, Kawlewski, Moline, Baker 3:47.11; T. Daniels, I. Freese, Eisenschenk, Bonovsky 4:00.69.
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The team holds a 3-16 record, but hope to add wins Jan. 31 against Moose Lake and Feb. 2 against River Lakes. Brainerd 7, SRR 1 Raduns-Parsley started off the game with a goal seven minutes in. However, it wasn’t enough to hold off the Warriors and the team lost 7-1. The Storm sat 10 minutes on Àve infractions and attempted 14 shots on goal. Tender Jason Sjogren saved 33 of the 40 shots against the team. Sartell 8, SRR 1 Scott worked his way to the net three minutes from the end of the second period, adding the Storm’s only point of the game. Tucker Koenig assisted him. The Storm sat two minutes on one infraction and attempted seven shots on goal. Tender Lukas Marlin guarded the net for 43:27, saving 27 of the 34 shots. Sjogren then stepped in to guard for the remaining 7:33 of play, where he saved six of the seven shots. Girls Hockey
Storm’n Sabres win, lose one BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm’n Sabres girls hockey team took on Roseau Jan. 27, falling 4-2, and Thief River Falls Jan. 28, winning 3-0. Last season, the Storm’n Sabres defeated Roseau to advance to state. “I think Roseau and Brainerd are our two top contenders in sections,” said coach Marty Anderson. “They are both tough teams to beat, but hopefully our girls can come through and advance to state again. They deÀnitely deserve it.” The team is 15-5-2 on the season and will face off against Alexandria Jan. 31 and St. Cloud Feb. 2 to end their regular season play. SSRR 3, Thief River Falls 0 The Storm’n Sabres shut out Thief River Falls Jan. 28 on their home ice. The girls scored one goal per period while Madison DeMarias kept the puck out of the net. In the Àrst period, Molly Mahowald scored, assisted by Megan Cook. Cook and Ellie Hansen assisted Cami Doman with the team’s second goal early in the second period. Bria Ferns added the third goal, assisted by Brooke Walters and Megan Mohr, late in the game. The team sat two minutes on one infraction and attempted 17 shots on goal. Tender DeMarias saved all 42 shots against her. Roseau 4, SSRR 2 The Storm’n Sabres fought hard against Roseau Jan .27, but fell 4-2. Walters added both goals for the team. The Àrst was scored with assistance from Cook and Ferns and the second with help from Allie Hemmesch. The girls sat four minutes on two infractions and attempted 20 shots on goal. Tender Chloe Stockinger saved 33 of the 37 shots slapped toward the net.
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Megan Wahlin spins with the Storm Varsity Jazz team during their performance of “Hold On” at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Jan. 28.
BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS—The Storm Dance Team held their annual show Jan. 28 at the Sauk Rapid-Rice High School. “Holding on to the Dream” included over 50 performances of jazz, kick, hip-hop, lyrical and ballet. The show included routines from SRR, Sartell and Cathedral High Schools as well as younger dancers from Just for Kix, of St. Cloud, Becker and Rice; Northcrest Olivia Charenruth, Bella Peplinski, Alli Burk and Kaitlyn Dance and Gymnastics; and Hejhal participate in a kick line during the Storm Varsity Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio. Kick performance of “Am I Dreaming?” Jan. 29 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.
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The Super Bowl city
BY ANNA SALDANA
The commercials, the food and spending time with family and friends crowded around a television are all typical occurrences for the Super Bowl. This year, I plan on paying attention to the game, just as I did last year. I have become much more interested in the course of play, a replica of my childhood self. But two years ago, when I lived in Phoenix, my mind was full of everything but the Super Bowl. Living in Phoenix was not my cup of tea, due to endless trafÀc and people. When Super Bowl weekend rolled around, I really hated that city. Celebrities, fans and everyone in between Áocked to Glendale’s University of Phoenix Stadium. But they were everywhere else in the city too – for the entire weekend and then some. Because the New England Patriots, my brother Jack’s favorite team, were playing in the big game against the Seattle Seahawks, Jack was interested in every aspect of the weekend. When my parents said no to buying a ticket and sending him to the game, he became the biggest advocate in turning me into a football and Patriots junkie. I wanted nothing to do with it. “Anna, you should go to [place] and take photos of [person].” How many times did I get a similar text or a phone call from my younger brother? Too many to count. My reply was often “why would I do that? I have no idea who those people are and what are the chances I’d even get close enough to snap a recognizable picture?” But I do remember going for a walk along the canal and sending him pictures of the blimps Áying in the air or signs giving directions to various events around the city. That much I did for him. The game ended in the Patriots favor after an interception at the one-yard line in the Ànal seconds. Despite it happening only minutes from my apartment, I actually didn’t care to watch the game on TV either. But because I knew my brother would ask “did you see that,” I asked my mom what happened and who won. Even after the game, Jack was still texting me. “Anna, the game’s over. Go drive by the stadium and see if you can see the Patriots. Get some pictures.” Or something along those lines. I still wasn’t interested. My brother got his glory time. A week after the game, my family Áew down to visit, and we took a drive to Glendale. Half of the Super Bowl writing was still on the side of the building. We got to see the Àeld where it all happened as it was lying out in the sun to dry, the paint half gone as well. But all that mattered was that Jack got to see the paint of the Super Bowl logo and the Patriots logos in the end zone, even though both were signiÀcantly faded. “Anna, I don’t know why you didn’t go places and experience things. You’re nuts,” Jack said to me as we walked out of the stadium. “Well Jack, you’re nuts for wanting me to go places,” I retaliated. If it matters now, Jack, I am planning on watching the game this weekend, cheering with you on every great play the Patriots make. But I won’t be going to Minneapolis for Super Bowl 2018 if the Patriots make it there as well. I got close enough in Phoenix. I don’t need to be On the Sidelines.
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Wrestling
Grapplers take three wins
SRR 59, Alexandria 17 The match against Alexandria turned out very The Storm wrestling team similar to the one against took to the mat three times Fergus Falls, with the Storm throughout the past week, winning, 59-17 106: Wollak won by major against Sartell Jan. 26 and a 10-2. 113: Spohn won by triangular against Alexandria decision pin at 1:18. 120: Gilbertson won by and Fergus Falls. decision 8-3. 126: Brady Vait won by The Storm swept all pin at 1:30. 132: Warner lost by pin at 138: Ackerman won by forfeit. three matches – 35-28 0:36. 145: Rajkowski won by pin at 0:47. against Sartell, 59-17 against 152: Bemboom won by pin at 3:13. Alexandria and 66-12 against 160: Santillana lost by technical fall. 170: Nelson won by major decision Fergus Falls. 182: Syvertson won by pin at The Storm are 15-8 on the 12-4. 2:22. 195: Joey Hoeschen won by season. They face off against forfeit. 220: Donovan lost by pin at Rocori Feb. 2 and partake in a 0:20. 285: Konz won by forfeit. SRR 35, Sartell 28 quad tournament on Feb. 4 in The Storm fought through Anoka. a match-up against their Sabre SRR 66, Fergus Falls 12 The Storm defeated the rivals Jan. 26. Nelson’s pin Otters in a landslide, with sealed the close win for the many pins and Fergus Falls Storm. Rajkowski, Ackerman and Bemboom also got pins forfeits. 106: Andrew Wollak won by during the meet.
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pin at 0:17. 113: Jared Spohn won by technical fall. 120: Ben Gilbertson won by major decision 13-0. 126: Jacob Kruger won by decision 11-7. 132: Bryce Warner won by pin at 0:38. 138: Jacob Ackerman won by forfeit. 145: Hunter Rajkowski won by pin at 0:45. 152: Tony Bemboom won by forfeit. 160: Ben DeMars won by pin at 0:50. 170: Marcus Santillana won by forfeit. 182: Brent Nelson won by forfeit. 195: Andrew Syvertson won by forfeit. 220: Gage Donovan lost by pin at 0:39. 285: Ben Konz lost by pin at 3:13.
106: Wollak won by decision 5-0. 113: Spohn lost by decision 4-2. 120: Gilbertson won by major decision 13-2. 126: Vait won by major decision 15-4. 132: Warner lost by decision 8-5. 138: Ackerman won by pin at 3:31. 145: Rajkowski won by pin at 1:00. 152: Bemboom won by pin at 3:31. 160: Santillana lost by pin at 0:53. 170: Nelson won by pin at 4:49. 182: Double forfeit. 195: Syverston lost by major decision 9-0. 220: Storm forfeit. 285: Donovan lost by pin at 1:21.
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Individual high single game: Jason Watercott – 275 Individual high 3-game total: Rod Oltz – 739 Team high single game: St. Cloud Hyundai – 1324 Team high 3-game total: St. Cloud Hyundai – 3630 League standings SR Legion 55-29 The Blue Line 48.5-35.5 Upper Deck 45-39 ATS 44-40 St. Cloud Hyundai 41-43 Greenkeepers 41-43 Sentra Sota Sheet Metal 32.5-51.5 Sartell Hardware Hank 29-55 Highlights Aaron Schultz – 649 Andy Paavola – 642 Greg Steinkopf – 638 Corey Brown – 638 Dylan Hawkins - 635
The Sauk Rapids-Rice girls basketball team were ready to Àght back Jan. 26 versus the Fergus Falls Otters after their loss to the Zimmerman Thunder earlier in the week. “The girls played together for the whole game,” coach Megan Foley said. “We really started to see our defense and offense blend together.” Bailey Becker was the leading scorer for the Storm, making 18 baskets for the night, two of these being three-pointers. Brooke Torvik added 13 points to the scoreboard, earning SRR a halftime score of 27-25. Bailey Roscoe chipped in 12 points, but also got into foul trouble. “The Baileys really started to get their shots to fall,” Foley said. “It was a great atmosphere for everyone.” SRR lost their game to St. Cloud Tech on Jan. 28, 54-52. The Storm play at St. Cloud Apollo Feb. 3. SRR 27 34 61 FF 25 30 55 SRR Scoring: Becker 18, Torvik, 13, Roscoe 12, Angela Konz 10, Ella Douvier 4, Brooklyn Harren 4.
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Senior guard Brooke Torvik takes a ball to the basket during the Storm’s home game Jan. 26 against Fergus Falls.
Zimmerman 70, SRR 40 The Storm took on Zimmerman Jan. 24, where they lost 70-40. Becker led SRR, making two buckets from the inside and one three-pointer for a total of seven points. Roscoe chipped in six points, which helped the Storm to their 28-26 halftime score.
Torvik got into foul trouble, accumulating four, but also scored Àve buckets for her team. The Thunder took advantage after halftime and went to work for the win. SRR 28 12 40 Z 26 44 70
SRR Scoring: Becker 7, Roscoe 6, Torvik 5, Konz 4, Staci Meyer 4, Harren 2.
Boys Basketball
Beasts on the boards
Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
JOSHUA DEERING Parents’ Names: Debbra Deering and Daniel Deering
Rebounding keys boys third straight victory
Grade: 12th Accomplishment: Is a senior member of the swim team. What is your favorite part about swimming? Being with my team mates is my most favorite part of swimming because it makes the time go by faster and is a time to make new friends and to help younger swimmers get better. What is the best meet you’ve ever been a part of? For me all meets have been the best meet I’ve been a part of. What are some other activities you are involved in within school? I’m not a part of any activities outside of swimming. What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? I would have to say both my history classes and my German class. What do you look forward to most during your senior year? In my senior year I look forward to graduation. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? The best advice I’ve ever received came from my mother who told me as a young child to treat others the way you want to be treated. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my spare time I enjoy swimming, hunting, Àshing, camping, hobby farming, watching movies, playing video games and hanging out with friends. What are your future plans? My future plans are to got to basic training June 19 for the United States Marine Corps and then in January go to college for commercial aviation. Leading the Storm is Sponsored by:
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The Storm boys basketball team won their third straight game and improved to 9-7 overall when they edged Brainerd 68-63 Jan. 24 in Sauk Rapids. The win had a lot of value for SRR. It improved them to 4-4 in the Central Lakes Conference and 3-2 against section opponents. Rebounding was a huge asset for the Storm against the Warriors. SRR outrebounded Brainerd 40-24, including
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with how he is playing,” Peterson said. The Storm have an extremely difÀcult road stretch coming up. They played at Fergus Falls Jan. 31 then travel to Detroit Lakes Feb 3 and Thief River Falls Feb. 4. “All three of these games are huge section games. “It’s probably one of the biggest weeks as far as the section goes,” Peterson said. “It’s a really big swing for us.” B 30 33 63 SRR 36 32 68
SRR scoring: Nathan Waldorf 4, Cade Milton-Baumgardner 7, Braden Tretter 4, Deang 21 (7 rebounds, 4 assists), Landwehr 11 (14 rebounds), Massman 21 (5 rebounds). Team totals: FG 28-65, FT 7-9, PF 9.
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Helget takes second on vault BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm gymnastics team competed against St. Cloud Tech Jan. 24 and Alexandria Jan. 26. While the Storm lost to both teams, they had a handful of top three placings during the two meets. The team continues their season Feb. 2 against Fergus
Falls. Alexandria 134.8, SRR 126.175 Brooke Helget found a second-place and Morgan Thompson a third-place Ànish on vault against Alexandria. Helget also took a fourthplace Ànish on beam in the same meet.
Vault: 2nd Helget 8.5; 3rd Thompson 8.45; 5th Bergen Henkemeyer 8.45; 7th Ann Starr 8.4; th 10 Anna Magnan 8.225. Bars: 5th
Henkemeyer 7.2; 6th Helget 7.15; 8th Justus Floren 7.15; 9th Elie Weinert 6.9; 10th Thompson 4.5. Beam: 4th Helget 8.275; 7th Starr 7.7; 8th Nikita Presler 7.6; 9th Floren 7.4; 10th Thompson 6.775. Floor: 6th Starr 8.5; 7th Helget 8.4; 8th Magnan 8.1; 9th Thompson 8.0; 10th Floren 7.7. All-around: 3rd Helget 32.325; 5th Thompson 27.725.
St. Cloud Tech 143.375, SRR 126.675 Floren held the highlight of the meet for the Storm, taking third on beam. Helget followed closed behind in
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Vault: 6th Helget 8.65; 7th Starr 8.55; 8th Magnan 8.375; 9th Henkemeyer 8.15; 10th Thompson 7.95. Bars: 6th Henkemeyer 7.225; 7th Weinert 7.0; 8th Helget 6.975; 9th Thompson 6.675; 10th Floren 6.65. Beam: 3rd Floren 8.125; 5th Helget 8.05; 7th Starr 7.5; 9th Thompson 7.15; 10th Katelyn Fouquette 7.1. Floor: 6th Starr 8.775; 7th Helget 8.750; 8th Thompson 8.425; 9th Magnan 8.3; 10th Floren 7.625. All-around: 4th Helget 32.425; 5th Thompson 30.2.
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11-3 on the offensive boards. It allowed SRR to put up 13, 65-52, more shots in the game. Both teams shot around 43 percent for the game. “We did a good job rebounding. It was a big key for us,” said Storm Head Coach Derek Peterson. Junior center Cody Landwehr was a beast on the boards for the Storm. He had 14 rebounds. “He just delivers nightin-night out. He’s solid on the boards and plays good defense,” Peterson said. The Storm led 36-30 at
halftime. Perimeter shooting is a big part of the Brainerds offensive attack and the Storm defense held them to 12-37 shooting from threepoint range. “For the most part we did a good job defensively. [Michael] Russell got his points but we held the rest of the team down,” Peterson said. Juniors Deng Deang and Anthony Massman each scored 21 points to lead the Storm offensively. Massman was the Storms biggest outside threat in the game; he sunk three 3-point baskets in the win. “Anthony Massman has had a couple nice games in a row for us. I am very pleased
The Granite City Lumberjacks only allowed two goals during the twogame series against the Rochester Ice Hawks this past weekend. Granite City swept the series with a 5-1 win Jan. 28 and an 8-1 win the night before. Granite City 5, Rochester 1 The two teams got off to a slow start Saturday at Sports Arena East, with neither Ànding the back of the net in the Àrst period. Play looked passive, and although the majority of time was spent in the Jacks’ offensive zone, it seemed neither team could keep possession of the puck long enough for a good play. That quickly changed in the second when Lumberjack Keenan Lund crashed on net during a power play for a quick dish past Ice Hawk goalie Drew Schenkenberg. Lund was assisted by Braden Altena and Brady Dahl. The line would pair up for their second goal over half way through the second. Altena skated in from neutral ice and exchanged the puck to Dahl who ripped on from the top of the face-off circle. Dahl beat Schenkenberg glove side and sent the goalie’s water bottle Áying, spraying water into the air.
In an almost identical play Àve minutes later, Owen Sikich made the pass to Ryan Smith on a power play. Smith was credited with the goal. Sikich and Haugo tallied assists. In the third, Matthew Sprink took a centering pass to a Àve-hole goal at 4:21 with help from Casey Esselman. Rochester got one passed Granite City goalie Mac Berglove two minutes later. But defenseman Eric Moser topped off the Lumberjacks game with a power play goal assisted by Altena and Haugo. Granite City won 5-1. Berglove saved 14 shots on goal. Schenkenberg 31 of 36. The Ice Hawks sat 12 minutes on six infractions. The Lumberjacks 22 on seven. Granite City 8, Rochester 1 With goals from each team early in the game, it looked to be a see-one, playone night. But the Ice Hawks forgot to play. The Lumberjacks were able to capitalize with eight goals, three of which were power plays, throughout the night. Granite City forwards Chase Di Bari and Altena each scored two goals. Esselman, Smith, Sikich and Dahl had one apiece. Defenseman Spencer Nelson tallied three assists, followed by William Sprink and Lund with two;
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Defenseman Justin Carlson feeds the puck to Braden Altena in the Jan. 28 home game at Sports Arena East.
and Esselman, Smith, Olson, Sikich, Dahl, Moser and Petroske each with one. Lumberjack goalie David Mulligan saved 14 of 15 shots, while the Ice Hawks split their play between Bailey Schmitz and Schenkenberg. Schmitz saved 28 of 35 and Schenkenberg 12 of 13. Granite City sat eight minutes on four infractions, Rochester
12 on six. The Jacks take on the North Iowa Bulls back to back in Mason City, Iowa Feb. 3 and 4. The Bulls have clinched their playoff berth in the central division with 55 points and a record of 27-60-1. Granite City is 24-5-4-2 with 54 points on the season.
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