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Sauk Rapids teen receives high honors Johnson accepts Youth of the Year award BY VICKI IKEOGU CONTRIBUTING WRITER

ST. CLOUD — In many respects, 16-year-old Sauk RapidsRice High School sophomore Travis Johnson is a spitting image of his mother, Doris. He may have a few inches on his mom, but the two share the same smile, the same call to serve – Doris spent time in the U.S. Navy which is a post-high school goal for Travis – and both call (or called) the St. Cloud’s Eastside Boys & Girls Club a home away from home. “The Boys & Girls Club has shown me what it means to be respectful through programs like Keystone [a leadership development program] or Date Smart where they’re teaching teens how to act responsibly and be respectful in the community,” Travis said. “I’ve got to go on many trips through Keystone, where we either sold pop here or did service projects in the community where we would pick up garbage in a park.” Through his nearly eight years of involvement in the club, Johnson Àgured it was time, yet again, to follow in his mother’s

friend group. It’s been good ever since.” Throughout his time at the Eastside club, Travis has gotten the chance to experience many things “The Boys & Girls Club has he never thought he would. “I think about seventh grade, I shown me what it means to be started doing a fashion class here,” respectful through programs Travis said. “We designed a dress and had it in a fashion show down in like Keystone [a leadership Mankato. And because I’ve been in development program] or Date the club since I was in third grade, Smart where they’re teaching I’ve done a lot of the Àeld trips.” Travis has had the chance to teens how to act responsibly and partake in several local math and be respectful in the community.” science camps as well as travel to the Twin Cities for various activities - Travis Johnson through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota. “If I wouldn’t have come here, I don’t think I would have been able footsteps. Nearly 40 years later, to do as many things as I have,” Doris Johnson watched as her son Travis said. “Like working out or accepted the same award she did in being able to join multiple different 1979: Eastside Boys & Girls Club activities and being in Keystone. I Youth of the Year. was the president of that club for a “The Youth of the Year award couple of years. … As a kid, we are (is given) to someone who is going to these meetings and helping outgoing or outstanding, and they out our community.” are pretty much the face of the Boys When the opportunity to try and & Girls Club that they represent,” become Youth of the Year presented Travis said. “It shows they don’t itself, Travis jumped at the chance. just stand out at the club, but in the “For the application, we had community and at school.” to write three essays and answer a Travis has been attending the bunch of questions,” Travis said. Eastside club since he was about 8 PHOTO BY VICKI IKEOGU “We had to interview and present an years old. “We just moved here from Travis Johnson stands inside the Eastside Boys & Girls Clubs of Central essay at the club and write and give Rice, and I didn’t really know a lot Minnesota. Travis, a sophomore at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, won the a speech.” It was a much more complex of people,” Travis said. “Because Eastside Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year award. my mom went here when she was a came here, I had a bunch of people wanted to know about me and hang Johnson page 3 kid she signed me up. The second I my age come up to me and instantly out with me. I got sucked into a big

Changing lives one class at a time Simpler talks of Catholic Charities work BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Mare Simpler is passionate about helping others, particularly through her work at Catholic Charities. “I love helping people, especially seniors,” Simpler said. “When I retired from Xcel Energy, I knew I wanted to give something else a try. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to try. … Slowly I came to realize I wanted to work with a group of people conscious about their health and wellness and here I am.” Simpler has been a health promotions specialist with Catholic Charities since February 2011. She has taught a wide variety of classes including programs which cover chronic pain, falling and balance and diabetes prevention and healthy living. All of the classes are taught with evidence-based research. “I love teaching these classes and seeing how people are impacted,” Simpler said. “In my seven years of teaching, I’ve been able to see a lot of different health for the long term. outcomes – It’s a much better lifestyle people getting that way.” out of a chair for Simpler travels to the Àrst time or teach classes in nine of the learning about 16 counties served by the renovations Diocese of St. Cloud. they can do in “I once taught a their home to chronic pain class in Foley be able to stay as a partnership with Foley their longer Area C.A.R.E.,” Simpler as they age. said. “In the class, there Seeing these was an individual who was outcomes is reporting pain equal to a very humbling 10 on the pain scale. By for me. I want Mare Simpler the time he was done with to see seniors the class, he was reporting be able to enjoy their lives and improve their a six. That was an emotional story

County waives solar subscription FOLEY — Benton County will not proceed with a NRG Energy solar subscription agreement. The board of commissioners waived signing into a contract April 3 after new information regarding the site development was received. Benton County had pursued an agreement with the company earlier this year where the county would become a subscriber to sites in Stearns and Sherburne Counties. The agreement estimated a savings of $984,000 over 25 years. Following a tabled action for contract clariÀcation March

20, NRG communicated the sites proposed in the agreement would have delays in operation. The board could enter into the agreement with the possibility of terminating the solar-subscription if the company failed to achieve operation within two years. County administrator Monty Headley recommended the board put a hold on signing the agreement. He said if the board enters into the agreement, they will have no

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Four named as Women Making History honorees

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Mare Simpler, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud health promotions specialist, hangs a poster for one of her classes in April 2016. Simpler has been teaching a variety of healthrelated classes since February 2011.

for me, how the class helped change things around for him.” Simpler was scheduled to teach a diabetes prevention class in Sauk Rapids recently but was unable to provide the class due to low registration. “There weren’t enough people signed up to attend,” Simpler said. “In order to hold a class, there is a minimum participation requirement, as well as a maximum. I want to get the word out about these classes because I think they really make a difference in people’s lives.”

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SAUK RAPIDS — The Benton County Historical Society has announced its 2018 Women Making History honorees. Foley residents Mary Chmielewski and Nancy Kampa, along with Rice resident Theresa Duea will be recognized for their contributions to Benton County at an April 15 luncheon. The three will be joined by junior honoree, Foley High School student Amelia Winkelman. The event will take place at Henry’s Event Center — 6774

Highway 25, Foley — beginning with a social hour at 12:30 p.m., followed by lunch and a program acknowledging the individuals. The event is expected to Ànish at approximately 3 p.m. Tickets are available in advance. Those wishing to participate in the event should RSVP to the Mary Ostby, executive director of the Benton County Historical Museum, at (320) 253-9614 or bchsmus@ bentoncountyhistorical.com by April 9.

PUBLIC NOTICES • Sauk Rapids - Rice Notice of Special Election - pg. 6 • Minnesota Board of Pardons Legal Notice - pg. 6 • Benton County Regular Meeting Minutes - pg. 7 • Notice of Mortage Foreclosure - Lieser - pg. 7 • Notice of Mortage Foreclosure - Baron - pg. 7 • Assumed Name - Tripiciano Immigration Law - pg. 7 • Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting March 15 - pg. 7 • City of Sauk Rapids Public Hearing - Quarry Village LLC. - pg. 7 • Minden Township Request for Quotes - pg. 7 • Benton County Board of Adjustment Public Hearings - pg. 8 • Sauk Rapids - Rice Ind. School Minutes - March 12, 2018 - pg. 8 • City of Foley Advertisements For Bids - pg. 8 • Notice of Mortage Foreclosure - Johnson - pg. 8 • Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure - Ziwicki - pg. 8 • Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure - Kolbo - pg. 8 • City of Sauk Rapids Notice of Public Hearing April 23, 2018 - pg. 8 • Benton County Delinquent Tax List - pg. 4B - 6B

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Rice Fire Department receives new SCBAs BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — A stack of Scott Safety boxes stood untouched in the Rice Fire Hall March 28. But not for long. The Rice volunteer ÀreÀghters gathered for their weekly training to unpack and begin instruction on new self-contained breathing apparatuses. “It’s like Christmas now for us,” said Rice Fire Chief Scott Janski. Amid the sounds of warning buzzers, each ÀreÀghter opened the packaging of their new device and began reading the manual and exploring the devices’ features. The new equipment is thanks to an Assistance to FireÀghters grant provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant provided 90 percent of the total bill for 16 packs with 32 air bottle

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Firefighters unpack self-contained breathing apparatuses March 28 in Rice. Rice Fire Department acquired the new equipment through a FEMA grant.

cylinders. “We went together with Royalton and applied for FEMA grant,” Janski said. “Basically, each city ended up paying $8,600 for almost $200,000 worth of equipment.” Rice paired with Royalton when applying for the grant because the two departments provide mutual aid for one another. Now, with compatible equipment,

Corrections In the article “Self-defense studio opens” from the March 31 issue of the Sauk Rapids Herald, two photos were misidentiÀed. Jennifer Petersen appeared on the front page with Claude Hancock, owner of Granite City Self-Defense. Inside, Kristynn Huro’s name was misspelled. In the article “Clocking out as clerk” from the March 31 issue of the Sauk Rapids Herald, the word citizen was used instead of citizenship in Pat Spence’s quote. We regret these errors.

the members have the ability to help their fellow ÀreÀghters when need is at its peak. “These new air packs have the ability to interconnect with each other, so if we go there and one of their guys is running out of air, we can go in and connect with our pack through a buddy breather,” Janski said. “That’s a big thing. If there is a ÀreÀghter that is trapped or injured, we can help them out.” The grant, which was originally applied for in October 2016, comes at a critical time for the city and department. The Rice Fire Department’s previous

SCBAs were 15 years old and many bottles were nearing their lifespans where they need to be destroyed. Janski said the city had allocated about $2,000 per year for replacements, but with new bottles costing $800 each, they could only afford about two each year. Now the ÀreÀghters will be able to use the new packs after becoming accustomed to them. Because the units are from a different manufacturer than the previous apparatuses, each ÀreÀghter underwent a new Àt test. They will train with the devices for 8-10 hours before putting them in use. “We are going to be

A Scott Safety self-contained breathing apparatus lies on the floor at Rice City Hall March 28. Rice Fire Department unpacked the devices after receiving 16 new units through a FEMA grant.

putting them on and trying them out,” Janski said. “It’s a totally different air pack than what we are used to. For every one of us, it will be relearning and reprogramming

ourselves to the new stuff.” Janski said the department hopes to have them in service around June 1.

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Deputy chief Dale Hiscock (left) and chief Scott Janski place air bottle cylinders in self-contained breathing apparatuses March 28 in Rice. The equipment replaces similar units that were 15 years old.

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Assistant chief Bradley Vaillancourt (left) and lieutenant Caleb Voigt discuss operation of a new self-contained breathing apparatus March 28 in Rice. The equipment was unpacked for the first time that day.

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City to review hall access BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — The city of Rice will be addressing the security of their building in the coming months. Following review of a list of keyholders to the facility and its ofÀces April 2, the council discussed reducing the number of people listed as well as the areas within the building keyholders are allowed access to. Roughly 80 individuals have access to the building, including Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce deputies and people who hold worship or training services within the hall. Some people, who are no longer employed by the city, no longer have keys but are still recorded as

having access to the building according to list. The council asked that Àre chief Scott Janski, who administers the key card access, is put on the agenda for an upcoming meeting, so the council can grant and deny access to individuals. “We need to sit down because … 80 percent (of the people on the list) are Àre department or police department,” said council member Brian Skroch. “From this board we don’t necessarily know who those people are, but we should still be involved with granting or taking away access of who comes in and out of here.” The council would also like to review their policies regarding the matter to see if anything needs to be

updated or added. They may consider adding an additional administrator as well. Skroch said that when the system was set up access could be tailored to time, date and space. He also said the system automatically records when a person enters an area. The city of Rice has had no concerns regarding breech of access at this time, but the issue was brought up as a proactive measure. In other council news: - The Benton County Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting will take place April 9 at 6 p.m. - Approved a contract with SofTballs, LLC. contingent upon presentation of liability insurance, for the use of the softball diamonds for its summer adult ball

didn’t have to do that when I got it. You just went to the ceremony and they gave you your plaque and took your picture. It wasn’t like all of the background work that he’s done this year. And I was like, ‘Wow, you really had to earn that one.’” As the Eastside Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota’s Youth of the Year, Travis was able to take home a $1,000 scholarship.

“When he was up on stage giving his speech, I was just in awe,” Doris said. “I was so proud of him. It was just an awesome experience.” For Doris, seeing her son thrive at the Eastside club has sparked memories of her short time spent with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota. “I was in my teens when I started coming to the club,” Doris said. “I came with my

program. - Presented an updated Àre contract proposal to Watab Township representatives and approved mailing contracts to Graham and Langola townships after an appendix table regarding rates is added. - Charles Anderson asked the council to consider reducing the number of garbage haulers within the city in order to maintain the city’s roads. - Rice recreation director Cassie Larkin would like to make changes to the current recreation program, focusing on events rather than classes throughout the year. Larkin will Áesh out her ideas and bring them to the council in May.

twin sister. And we just got to do things that to this day I’ve never done.” from front Things, Doris said, like downhill skiing, camping during the winter months, process than his mother, participating in a leadership Doris remembers. training camp, dances, roller “I didn’t know he was skating and participating in a applying for this,” Doris mini bike club. said. “And when I saw what For her, seeing her he had to go through, I son continue that tradition thought he was never going of involvement with the to do that. Because you Eastside club means a lot. have to write an essay. We “(What he’s doing at the club) are positive things for his life,” Doris said. “He’s developed into a good, young man. I just like to see him excel. And so far, he’s done really well.” The Johnsons both agree that being a secondgeneration Eastside Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year winner is an accomplishment. But the true reward, for both, was Àrst stepping through the doors of the club they now call home. “All the opportunities you are going to get from here, I know that’s going to carry on for me all my life,” Travis said. “I’m never going to forget this. The amount of opportunities I received and PHOTO BY VICKI IKEOGU to this day am still receiving, Travis Johnson explains to his mother, Doris, the activities that happen in the dance studio at it’s just amazing.”

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the Eastside Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota. Travis was recently named the Eastside Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year, an award his mother won in 1979.

Simpler from front Activity is a strong focus is Simpler’s curriculum. “We are used to working hard jobs, and then we retire,” Simpler said. “... Usually there’s a lot of isolation and lack of activity. These classes help seniors be engaged in life and to maintain a steady level of

Benton County from front opportunity to pursue other solar subscriptions should they become available within that 24-month period. “You would be locked into this agreement with this provider, but you wouldn’t necessarily know if (the Àelds) are going to get built or if they are not going to get built,” Headley said. “On the other side … maybe

activity. It’s very important as they get older.” Simpler enjoys watching people work to better their lives long after the classes have ended. “People often come up with ideas about how to continuously improve their lifespan and health span after the classes are over,” Simpler said. “It’s so fun to watch. They want to make their lives better in the long run. And there’s

a great socialization of learning from one another. One instance that is really rewarding … is watching someone with diabetes teach someone newly-diagnosed how to manage a meal plan and the keys to a healthy life.” While Simpler has moved to teaching classes part-time, she wants to continue making a difference. “I liked my previous job,

but I think if I would have known how much I enjoy this job, I would have gone into this work prior to when I did,” Simpler said. “Seeing the outcomes is the best part of my job. I’m gaining something out of every single class I teach. I gain knowledge and experiences from everyone in my classes and that makes the job that much more rewarding.”

there wouldn’t be other solar sites developed that we could subscribe to; if we miss this opportunity with NRG, then the opportunity might be lost.” Headley advised the board not enter into the agreement and that he could keep watch as to whether the projects move forward. “I guess my gut is telling me just to wait and see how things develop with NRG; do they actually develop theses sites and get more information about what’s going on,” Headley said. “Because it looked like it

was full-speed ahead … and all of a sudden it’s put on the brakes. I don’t really have any more information to tell you as to what’s the delay.” In other board news: - Appointed Bruce Bonebright to the board of adjustments. Bonebright will serve through December 2019. Approved a proclamation designating April 8-14 as Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week, honoring dispatchers engaged in the operation of emergency response systems.

- Adopted a resolution in support of a bypass of the trafÀc light on Highway 10 in Royalton. The project was submitted by a resident through the Corridors of Commerce program and has not yet been selected for completion. - According to county engineer Chris Byrd, little is known about the project thus far but the project would be full-funded by the program. A resolution of local support adds points which could help advance its priority.

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OPINION

Letters to the Editor

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Michele Even, Minnesota taxpayer, Prior Lake House members Rod Hamilton and Jim Knoblach, as well as senator Jim Abeler, are under the impression that Minnesota taxpayers should fund a $500,000 grant for Africans with disabilities (HF2190, SF1959). Looking back on 2016, there was a total of $80,623,568 spent for people with disabilities in the state of Minnesota, which is an average of $1,893 per person with a disability (Case Management Program Statistics 2016). Why do Minnesota legislators believe that Africans in particular need an additional $500,000 spent on their disabilities when in fact we are already spending over $80 million annually in our state? Should not all constituents of Representative Knoblach beneÀt from our taxes rather than a select group?

Community banking begins with community Rob Ronning, president of Pine Country Bank The month of April marks the celebration of Community Banking Month. On behalf of community banks as a whole, I want to thank the local communities for trusting us to meet your everyday banking needs. It is a privilege to provide personalized services for our customers and do it responsibly. I want to take this opportunity to recognize Pine Country Bank employees, as well as all the other dedicated professionals who work in independent, locally-owned banks across our state. Together, we strive to not only serve our customers but also reinvest in our communities. That makes me proud to say I am a community banker. Community banks are relationship lenders that Áourish when their customers and communities do the same. Taking care of customers and looking out for the best interest of local communities is the community banking business model. Community banks survive because of their relationships with customers. If you want to be treated as more than an account number, I encourage you to visit a community bank near you. What better time to do so than Community Banking Month.

March weather, phenology in review Weather: Colder and much more snow than last year. The March 31 snow storm put me in depression. Will spring ever get here? March 8 the was a zero-degree day. I recorded a 54-degree reading March 14. It was the only 50-degree day. Low temperatures were mostly in the teens. The average high and low were 41 and 18.74 degrees, respectively. Last year, BY JIM HOVDA Rice the average low was 21.88 degrees. March 5 was the start of a major snow event with only a few sprinkles of rain. There was snow on eight days that totaled 15.9 inches which totaled 2.47 inches of liquid. Total snow for the winter so far is 53.4 inches. Last year in March, only 1.5 inches of snow produced .58 of an inch of liquid, and at the end of March only 32.6 inches of snow had totaled in the winter season. It was a dry 2017. It was 2 degrees below zero April 1. What will April bring? In 2014, I recorded 13.6 inches of snow. I am not putting the snow blower away. Local weather records for March: The coldest temperature was 32 degrees below zero in 1910 and the warmest was 81 degrees in 1948. A 119 degrees difference. It is Minnesota. The most precipitation, 4.93 inches, fell in 1897. I wonder how much was snow? Many of us remember 1965 when 51.7 inches of snow was measured. Phenology: Our normal winter birds are here though their numbers are down. A pair of great horned owls have taken ownership in the 30-acre woods across the street. They can be heard day and night. The Àrst spring song of the northern (red) cardinal was heard March 7. Jerry Perske observed the Àrst migrating robin March 14, two pileated woodpeckers at the suet feeder at the same time March 15 and the Àrst red-winged blackbirds came to the seed feeder March 27. They only stayed for an hour or two, then left. Tundra swans have found a home at the end of Little Rock Creek where it empties into the north end of the lake. I counted about 40, some sitting on the snow and some in the water. The heated bird bath is popular with all the birds. Canada geese are staking out their territory for nesting. The corn feeder at Perske’s house is popular for about 25 wild turkeys. Navigating through them on the road is sometimes a challenge. I would be remiss if I failed to mention that March had the second blue moon of this year. A blue moon is when a full moon appears twice in one month. The Àrst was in January, the second this month. It is a rare event to have two in one year. Little Rock Lake: What a difference a year makes. Last year, the ice went out of Little Rock Lake March 29. This year, on the same day, Mark Soderholm reports he measured 28 inches of ice. Will the ice go out of Little Rock Lake in April? Only in 2013 have I recorded iceout in May. Unless the weather changes, late April is my guess. Randy Fernholz reports he recorded a Secchi disk reading of 5 feet. Shore ground heaving seems not to be much of an issue so far.

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me. What are you looking for? The feeling of The Bible is how I learn from Jesus being loved? You Ànd it, but it is not enough. Himself. It is how I know how to bear my Recognition? Success? Who the heck am I to cross and come after Him. It is how I learn tell you where to direct your attention? Why how to love others. So that I can be a hearer did you open to this page and land your eyes on this column? I am here to glorify God. My and a doer of the word. So that others will design is to help and give life. I cannot do any know I am a disciple of Jesus. of it apart from Jesus. For before time began, It is so amazing because it is instruction God knew the evil we would do, and He that breathes love and grace. God says: Draw created us anyway. He knew the cost to save near to me, and I will draw near to you; talk to us from our sin by sacriÀcing His only son, BY MERCY NYGAARD me without ceasing; I will give you a helper; and He created us anyway. Oh, what manner obey my commandments and your joy will Life by Faith of love the Father has given unto us that we be full; and so much more. When I forget, He should be called the sons of God. is always there waiting for me. Knowing this, how can I not love Him back? How But again, I forget. I need to be reminded. I need can I not glorify Him and want to learn more about how a pastor to teach me; an older woman to teach me; He designed me? How can I not want to help and how brothers and sisters in Christ to hold me accountable; can I not want to give life? younger sisters that I can teach because nowhere in The gut wrenching but honest truth is, I forget. I get God’s instruction does it say for me to isolate myself to in moods. I start patting myself on the back thinking I Àght the good Àght alone. got it all covered. I look in the mirror only to see myself, Believers, let us stop stunting our growth. Let and I look at my selÀes only to compare with what the us dive all the way in and do this together. Forget the world has deÀned as beautiful. Why do I not see God’s false love you are looking for. Forget recognition and image? If I’m not looking at myself, I’m looking at success. It may cost you at Àrst but God’s promises give celebrities and my social media feeds and whatever so much more and beyond into eternity. Now is the time project I’m obsessing over at the time. we can beneÀt by living out the beauty of the Gospel When this happens, it is always because something together. We can impact others hearts for the Kingdom has hindered my fellowship with Jesus. Some area of and pass on the knowledge of God’s true design through my life I did not surrender. My self rises up, and my joy biblical instruction to other generations, life to life. is empty. This happens when I stop listening to Him, There is a Creator and He laid out some rules for us to and the No. 1 way God communicates to us is through obey and some guidelines for us to follow for our own His word. I love Him. I want more of Him. I want to beneÀt. Pick up that book and start participating now. hear from Him, so I must read what He has written to

Cyber safety for kids online

We all love our children and want the best how to respond when they see this material. for them. We teach them how to be safe in a - Choose a commercial online service that sometimes uncertain world. We teach them offers parental control features. These features things like looking both ways before crossing can block contact that is not clearly marked as the street, always wearing their seatbelts in the appropriate for children, such as chat rooms, car and wearing a life jacket in the boat. It is bulletin boards, news groups, and discussion pretty easy for most children to understand groups or access to the Internet entirely. these kinds of concrete dangers that exist irl - Purchase blocking software and design your [in real life]. Sometimes it is more difÀcult own safety system. Different packages can for children to understand the dangers that block sites by name, search for unacceptable BY TROY HECK lurk in the online world. The National Crime words and block access to sites containing Prevention Council offers the following advice Benton County Sheriff those words, block entire categories of material for safeguarding children from threats in their and prevent children from giving out personal online adventures. information. The Internet has opened up a world of information - Monitor your children and the time they spend online. If for anyone with a computer and a connection. Even if a child becomes uneasy or defensive when you walk into you do not have one at home, your children will learn the room or when you linger, this could be a sign he or she about computers and have access to them at school, at the is up to something unusual or even forbidden. library or at a friend’s house. Just as you would not send Tell your children children near a busy road without some safety rules, you - To always let you know immediately if they Ànd should not send them onto the information superhighway something scary or threatening on the Internet. without rules of the road. There are too many dangers, - Never to give out their name, address, telephone from pedophiles and con artists and adults through the number, password, school name, parents’ name or any Internet. other personal information. Getting started - Never agree to meet face to face with someone they - Explain that although a person may be alone in a room have met online. using the computer, once logged on to the Internet, he or - Never respond to messages that have bad words or seem she is no longer alone. People skilled in using the Internet scary or weird. can Ànd out who you are and where you are. They can - Never enter an area that charges for services without asking you Àrst. even tap into information in your computer. - Set aside time to explore the Internet together. If your - Never send a picture of themselves to anyone without child has some computer experience, let him or her take your permission. the lead. Visit areas of the Internet that have special sites For more crime prevention information visit the for children. Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce website at: http://www. Controlling access co.benton.mn.us/County_Sheriff/crime_prevention.php. - The best tool a child has for screening material found on You can also like and follow us on Facebook and the Internet is his or her brain. Teach children the dangers Twitter at @BentonMNSheriff for regular updates and of exploitation, pornography, hate literature, excessive crime prevention messages. violence and other issues that concern you, so they know

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Public invited to Benton Drive improvements informational meeting

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SAUK RAPIDS — The city of Sauk Rapids will hold a public information meeting April 12 on the proposed 2020 Benton Drive Improvement project. The meeting will take place at Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, in the city council chambers at 5:30 p.m. The project includes reconstruction of the roadway and drainage system for Benton Drive from Summit and Lincoln Avenue to Highway 10. New sidewalk, street lighting and some sanitary sewer work is also planned for this segment of roadway. There are no assessments planned for this project.

Public Notices NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 (SAUK RAPIDS-RICE), MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice), Minnesota, on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to vote on the PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA following question: A crowd of Storm fans cheer when Anthony Massman scores a touchdown for the Storm football game in the 6-0 SRR SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION homecoming victory Sept. 22 in Sauk Rapids. SRR fans may be cheering on the Storm football team at the high school site if APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS the May 8 referendum passes, due to the district wanting to add a football stadium at SRRHS. Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $93,185,000, for acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including the reconstruction of a new elementary school to replace Pleasantview Elementary School in its current location, a $93.1 million referendum. new elementary school on District owned property near the Sauk “There is a deÀnite Rapids-Rice High School campus, improve secured entrances beneÀ t to having athletic at Mississippi Heights Elementary, Rice Elementary, Hillside “Upgrading the athletic facilities is Àelds and courts located Early Childhood Center, Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, and at the high school,” said Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, construction of outdoor Àelds definitely a want, I’m totally against it for for physical education and athletics at Sauk Rapids-Rice High Bruce Watkins, interim School, and expansion of early childhood learning space for Hillsuperintendent. “The that reason. Plus, I don’t feel like it should BY ANNA SALDANA side Early Childhood Center and Rice Elementary School? be in the same ballot question as security facilities could be used for STAFF WRITER BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU outdoor physical education, and rebuilding Pleasantview. Security at ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The polling places and precincts served by the polling places for Editor’s note: This is used for various activities our schools will never equal where we play the second in a series of and we can host games the special election will be as follows:

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Athletic fields addressed in referendum

Combined Polling Place: The Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Avenue North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in Minden Township, Precinct 1; Minden Township, Precinct 2; the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 1; the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 5; and the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 6 Benton County, Minnesota.” Combined Polling Place: Mississippi Heights Elementary School 1003 4th Street South Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 2; the City of St. Cloud, Ward 2, Precinct 4; and the City of St. Cloud, Ward 2 Precinct 1 Benton County, Minnesota.” Combined Polling Place: Pleasantview Elementary School 1009 6th Avenue North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 3 Benton County, Minnesota.” Combined Polling Place: Riverside Church – Sauk Rapids Campus (formerly Bridge Community Church) 1702 West Highview Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 4; City of Sartell, Precinct 2; Sauk Rapids Township Benton County, Minnesota.” Combined Polling Place: Watab Town Hall 660 75th Street Northeast Rice, MN 56367 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in Watab Township; and Mayhew Lake Township Benton County, Minnesota.” Combined Polling Place: Rice City Hall 205 Main Street East Rice, MN 56367 “This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Rice, Langola Township; and Graham Township Benton County, Minnesota.” All qualiÀed electors residing in the School District may cast their ballots at the polling places designated above during the polling hours speciÀed above. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in the special election. Unregistered individuals may register to vote at the polling places on Election Day. Dated: February 12, 2018 BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD /s/ Lisa J. Braun, Clerk R-14-2B

LEGAL NOTICE The following individual who was convicted of crimes in Benton County has applied for relief from the Minnesota Board of Pardons. The application will be considered at the meeting of the board scheduled for April 24, 2018, commencing at 1:30 p.m., at the Minnesota Judicial Center, St. Paul, MN: - Johnson, Michael Anthony Prohibited weapons, machine guns and short-barrel guns; [Interference with] Emergency telephone calls and com-

articles regarding the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District building referendum, which will be put to ballot May 8. SAUK RAPIDS – Some do it for the team atmosphere and others for the competition, but whatever the reason, athletics are a positive experience for many students at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. “Athletics have changed me in ways that not many other things can,” said Bailey Becker, a senior threesport athlete at SRRHS. “It’s forced me to work on skills, such as patience and understanding, which has helped me in other facets of my life. It’s helped feed my competitiveness and desire to win.” For student athletes to continue their experiences, the SRR School District feels additions and enhancements need to be made to athletic Àelds. The district, with the passing of the referendum, would like to add eight tennis courts, a running track, two fullsize Àelds – one inside the track and one alongside – at the high school site, as well as updating baseball and softball Àelds. The updated facilities would be $8,151,400 of the total

and meets at our home site. The facilities would also be available to members of the community for their use when it is not being used for high school sports or activities.” Currently, varsity baseball, track, football, tennis and boys lacrosse are played off-site, whether near the middle school, in Sartell or at St. Cloud Apollo. One of the biggest reasons the district wants to add athletic Àelds at the high school is to support participation and the formation of teams solely consisting of SRR student athletes. “We have the numbers in girls tennis right now to support our own full team,” Watkins said. “Out of the 29 participants on the team last fall, 24 were from Sauk Rapids-Rice. They have to practice and compete in conjunction with Apollo because we don’t have our own courts. For boys tennis, six of the 15 participants are from Sauk Rapids-Rice and our middle school participation numbers are continually increasing. Within a couple years, I believe we will have the numbers to support our own boys tennis team, too;

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but we need our own courts to do that.” The district is also concerned with student safety when they are practicing and competing off-site. “We do provide some off-site transportation for athletes, but we often Ànd they are choosing to drive to and from practices on their own,” Watkins said. “Having them on the roads is not a great option.” The use of the Àelds is also a common problem, particularly with the football Àeld. “Being a grass-crowned Àeld, the use is limited especially in wet weather. During the fall, the Àeld gets worn down and torn up quickly, and we have to keep the use to games only,” Watkins said. “The dimensions of that Àeld don’t allow for soccer or lacrosse use either. All of this extremely limits the use, because if we constantly used it for practice and continuous wear and tear, it would be unusable and unsafe for our student

munications; and Domestic assault Convicted: 1/7/03 Victims of this individual have a right to be present at the meeting, submit an oral or written statement to the board summarizing the harm suffered as a result of the crime, and make a recommendation to the board as to whether a pardon should be granted or denied. To submit an oral or written statement, or to obtain scheduling information, call the Board of Pardons at 651/361-7171. The meeting is open to the public pursuant to Minn. Stat. Ch. 13D. R-14-1B PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

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Rachel Leen volleys a tennis ball back across the net during the 2017 tennis season. Leen and her other SRR teammates have been competing with St. Cloud Apollo tennis players as a co-op because of the lack of courts in Sauk Rapids. The May 8 referendum hopes to address that issue.

athletes to compete on.” Dan Johnson disagrees with adding athletic facilities. “Upgrading the athletic facilities is deÀnitely a want,” said Johnson, a Sauk Rapids resident and parent. “I’m totally against it for that reason. Plus, I don’t feel like it should be in the same ballot question as security and rebuilding Pleasantview. Security at our schools will never equal where we play our football games on Friday nights.” Watkins stated two community task force groups, as well as in two community surveys, supported the athletic Àelds, which is why the district added them to the referendum package. “All of the projects are put into one question because we view them all as important projects,” Watkins said. “The need for additional space, including competition space, is essential to all areas within the district. The ability to have a practice space that can be used for a majority of the year with an all-weather surface is critical to all programs. Also, the ability to have lacrosse practice at the same time as track, and soccer to practice or compete at the same time as football, all at high quality varsity level facilities is key to continuing the enhancement of the student participation experience at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.” The addition of athletic Àelds comes at the later date promised by the district in 2000 in the previous referendum. “That referendum was speciÀcally to build the high school and make building improvements across the district as the old high school transitioned to serve as the middle school and Mississippi Heights to serve as an elementary school,” Watkins said. “Here we are, 18 years later. We feel now is the time, especially as our athletic participation continues to grow.” For athletes like Becker, updated Àelds and courts would make all the difference in their athletic experience. “I wouldn’t be who I am today without athletics,” Becker said. “It’s shaped who I am and who I will be as a person in the future.”

PUBLIC NOTICES BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 20, 2018 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 20, 2018 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Jim McMahon, Spencer Buerkle, Ed Popp and Warren Peschl present and Commissioner Jake Bauerly absent (excused). Call to order by Chair Popp was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to approve the amended agenda: add items—discuss a Land Services Director (County Assessor) recruitment plan; discuss selecting a consulting Àrm to assist in the update of the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. McMahon/Peschl unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2018 as written; 2) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of February 27, 2018 as written; 3) accept and Àle Management Team Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2018 as written; 4) approve two-year agreements with Attorneys Adam Brainard, Lisa Rutland, Sam Young and Cathleen Gabriel, effective April 1, 2018, for CHIPS and TPR representation, and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) approve Management Representation Letter for Auditor-Treasurer exit audit, and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) approve Application for Exempt Permit for Columns Resource Group Foundation, Inc., a non-proÀt organization, to hold a rafÁe at Wapicada Golf Club, 4498 – 15th St NE, Sauk Rapids, on June 4, 2018; 7) approve amendment to extend the contract for services with Crow River Water Organization, and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve inmate texting agreement with Reliance Systems Inc. and authorize the Chair to sign; and 9) approve 2018 Boat and Water Safety Grant Agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign. Mark Loidolt, Assistant County Engineer, explained that project SAP 005-629-016/SAP 005-633-018 consists of the reconstruction of CSAH 29, including new storm sewer and bituminous pavement; the project also includes the reconstruction of the intersection with CSAH 33 and the addition of a trafÀc signal at the intersection. Loidolt noted that the City of Sartell is also replacing several city-owned utilities as part of the project. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to award a construction contract for project SAP 005-629-016/SAP 005-633-018 to C & L Excavating of St. Joseph, MN, as lowest responsible bidder. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:09 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:29 AM. Monty Headley, County Administrator, presented two solar subscriber agreements with NRG Business Solutions for the Board’s consideration—as previously discussed, the County would be a subscriber to two community solar facilities (40% of the capacity of a site in Stearns County and 11% of the capacity of a site in Sherburne County). He noted that the State solar subscriber program allows counties to subscribe to sites either within the county or in adjacent counties; NRG has no available capacity in Benton County sites. Headley explained that the proposed 25year agreements yield estimated savings of $984,000; savings are generated when the Xcel Energy “renewable energy credit” (per kilowatt) exceeds the monthly subscriber payment to NRG. Michelle Meyer, Assistant County Attorney, addressed her concerns with the proposed agreements, requesting clariÀcation from NRG on a number of items, including termination fee and when the fee would apply, potential liabilities the County would be charged if the solar garden is not operational, and language referencing the “Ànancing party”. Sarah Spector from NRG commented “…other counties and municipalities have signed this document without any redlines…” She noted that the legal team from NRG would be happy to address those concerns raised by Michelle Meyer. Spector also conÀrmed that there are other customers “vying for the same capacity”. McMahon/Buerkle unanimous to table this item to the next meeting after receiving a reply from the NRG legal team. Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, explained that the Planning Commission reviewed and approved the preliminary plat of “Tasto Acres” in Glendorado Township; the plat meets the subdivision and zoning district requirements, as well as the density requirements. Achman stated that this plat consists of subdividing 41.72 acres into four single family lots, one with an existing home on it; lots 2 and 3 will have a shared access onto Ronneby Road. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to approve the Ànal plat of “Tasto Acres” as recommended by the Planning Commission, and authorize the Chair to sign the plat. Achman reported that the Anderson/Helmin gravel pit, located in Glendorado Township on County Road 9, has completed an Environment Assessment Worksheet (EAW) in order to expand their mining operation from 39 acres up to 90 acres; the EAW addresses potential impacts, mitigation methods and provides an

in-depth overview of the site and periphery. Achman stated that comments were received from the DNR and the MPCA during the 30-day public comment period; staff did not receive any comments outlining major environmental concerns with the project. She noted that staff Ànds no reason to order an Environmental Impact Statement; a public hearing before the Planning Commission will be held when the property owners/mine operators apply to amend their interim use permit for the expansion of a gravel pit. McMahon/Buerkle unanimous to accept a negative declaration for an Environmental Impact Statement based upon the noted Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order, and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 2018-#11. A public hearing to consider Ordinance #462, amending the Benton County Development Code Ordinance #185, to amend the membership of the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, was opened at 9:45 AM. Achman pointed out that the intent of this ordinance is to provide for additional options for Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment membership; the Planning Commission is recommending approval of Ordinance #462. No one was present to speak in support or in opposition to the proposed ordinance; the public hearing was closed at 9:48 AM. Commissioner McMahon commented “…I thank the Department of Development…for working on this…I know we’ve had a hard time sometimes Ànding qualiÀed people within the district to Àll these slots…all the districts are represented by people that should have the entire county welfare in mind, not just their own district…” McMahon/Peschl unanimous to approve Ordinance #462, amending the Benton County Development Code Ordinance #185, and authorize the Chair to sign. A public hearing to consider 2018 Solid Waste Facility Licenses for Waste Management, Republic Services (Minden Transfer Station), Henkemeyer LandÀll Inc. and Tri-County Organics LLC, was opened at 9:51 AM. Achman noted that there are no proposed changes to the licenses or operations. No one was present to speak in support or in opposition; the public hearing was closed at 9:55 AM. Buerkle inquired of the expected life of the Henkemeyer LandÀll; he also inquired if the monitoring well reports have been satisfactory. Achman stated “…we haven’t had a reason to test…we haven’t tested the wells in the past…” Buerkle stated his understanding that well monitoring was part of the annual license renewal requirements. Achman stated she will report back to the Board at the next meeting. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to approve 2018 Solid Waste Facility Licenses for Waste Management, Republic Services (Minden Transfer Station), Henkemeyer LandÀll Inc. and Tri-County Organics LLC (requiring $1.5 million in liability insurance and a $10,000 bond), and authorize the Chair to sign the licenses. Achman reported that six proposals were received for assistance in updating the County’s Comprehensive Plan and Development Code; interviews were conducted with two of the six consulting Àrms and the selection committee is recommending HKGi. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to move forward with drafting a contract with HKGi (Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.) for the update of the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code, as recommended by the selection committee. Administrator Headley explained that, with the additional turnover in the Land Services OfÀce, he is recommending moving forward with the recruitment of a County Assessor/Land Services Director. He requested that the Board identify two Board members to serve on the selection committee, who will ultimately make a recommendation to the full County Board. Headley stated his intent to invite a neighboring County Assessor to be a part of the selection committee as well. Commissioners Buerkle and McMahon volunteered to serve on the selection committee. Headley stated that the position will be posted and open for three weeks, with interviews to follow. He noted that he will be meeting with interim County Assessor, Steve Behrenbrinker, to discuss any additional stafÀng resources he may need in the interim. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. No Committees of the Whole were set. Peschl/Buerkle unanimous (at 10:28 AM) to conduct a closed session of the County Board under MN Statutes §13D.05, Subd. 3, to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real or personal property; subject property is the BNSF rail spur right-of-way from the BNSF mainline in St. Cloud to the former Quad Graphics plant. The Regular Board Meeting was reconvened at 10:46 AM. McMahon/Peschl unanimous to adjourn at 10:47 AM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-14-1B

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: law or otherwise to recover the 100011520040453138 debt secured by said mortgage, LENDER OR BROKER or any part thereof; AND MORTGAGE PURSUANT to the power of ORIGINATOR STATED ON sale contained in said mortgage, MORTGAGE: CitiMortgage the above described property Inc will be sold by the Sheriff of R E S I D E N T I A L said county as follows: MORTGAGE SERVICER: DATE AND TIME OF CitiMortgage, Inc. SALE: May 1, 2018 at 10:00 M O R T G A G E D AM PROPERTY ADDRESS: 250 PLACE OF SALE: 2nd Avenue Southwest, Rice, Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, MN 56367 581 Highway 23 Northeast TAX PARCEL I.D. #: Foley, MN 150051400 to pay the debt then secured by LEGAL DESCRIPTION said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, OF PROPERTY: on said premises, and the costs Lot Àve (5), Block two and disbursements, including (2), Walnut Ridge, according to attorneys’ fees allowed by law the plat and survey thereof on subject to redemption within Àle or of record in the ofÀce of six (6) months from the date of the county recorder in and for said sale by the mortgagor(s), Benton County, Minnesota their personal representatives COUNTY IN WHICH or assigns unless reduced to PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Benton §580.07. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL TIME AND DATE TO AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: VACATE PROPERTY: If the $124,000.00 real estate is an owner-occupied, AMOUNT DUE AND single-family dwelling, unless CLAIMED TO BE DUE otherwise provided by law, AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, the date on or before which INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, the mortgagor(s) must vacate PAID BY MORTGAGEE: the property if the mortgage $145,900.17 is not reinstated under section That prior to the 580.30 or the property is not commencement of this redeemed under section 580.23 mortgage foreclosure is 11:59 p.m. on November proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee 1, 2018, unless that date of Mortgagee complied with all falls on a weekend or legal notice requirements as required holiday, in which case it is the by statute; That no action or next weekday, and unless the proceeding has been instituted at redemption period is reduced to 56302 USA. (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: Laura Ann Tripiciano, 1810 Perennial Lane NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA. (4) By typing my name,

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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

5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: February 28, 2018 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 10 - 18-001744 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EMERGENCY MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 2018 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in emergency session on March 15, 2018 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Jim McMahon, Spencer Buerkle, Ed Popp and Warren Peschl present and Commissioner Jake Bauerly absent (excused). Call to order by Chair Popp was at 1:00 PM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to approve the agenda as written. Jolene Ellenbecker, Deputy Auditor-Treasurer, reported on a phone call she received from a member of the Clear Lake Lions; this group plans to hold a rafÁe at Jack & Jim’s on Saturday, March 17th. Ellenbecker stated that although Clear Lake Lions and Jack & Jim’s have an existing lease agreement, the member was not aware that the State requires a resolution from the County Board when an event is scheduled for a speciÀc date (if two rafÁes were to be scheduled for the same day, the State requires a site map to assure that the monies don’t cross between events). Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to adopt Resolution 2018-#10, approving the MN Lawful Gambling Application of Clear Lake Lions to conduct a rafÁe at Jack & Jim’s, 11025 Duelm Road NE, Foley, on March 17, 2018, and authorize the Chair to sign. Chair Popp adjourned the meeting at 1:04 PM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-14-1B

CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing. APPLICANT Quarry Village LLC. PURPOSE To consider a two lot PreR-10-6B liminary Plat and Rezoning from Agriculture 1 to Residen-

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. Laura Tripiciano 12/19/2017 H-14-2P

sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on November 29, 2018 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: March 20, 2018 U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 18-001254 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

REQUEST FOR QUOTES CLOSING DATE: APRIL 30, 2018 Minden Township is currently accepting quotes for the following projects: Mowing of grass at two (2) parks in the township for the 2018 season. Mowing of the RW Ditches in the township for 2018 season. Please include certiÀcate

tial 3. Located at 2530 Quarry Road NE, Sauk Rapids, Mn. Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci. sauk-rapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application. Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald on Saturday, April 7, 2018. R-14-1B

of Insurance with your quote. Quotes must be postmarked No later than April 30, 2018. Submit quotes to: Minden Township, PO Box 134, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379. All qualiÀed quotes will be given equal consideration. Thank you for your interest. F-14-2B

PAGE 8 | SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on April 19th, 2018 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. Eric Altena requesting a variance to construct an accessory structure 5 ft. from the right of way of a township road (30 ft. required) and 70 ft. from the ordinary high water mark (100 ft. required) in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 7.4.3d, 7S5.21 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Part of Gov’t lot 5,

Section 2 and Part of Gov’t lot 1, Section 11, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:30 p.m. on April 19th, 2018. 2. 7:10 p.m. Wayne and Joan Schmitz requesting a variance to construct an addition onto an existing non-conforming house, the addition would be 74 ft. from the ordinary high water mark (100 ft required. In the R-3 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 7S5.21 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: Lots 11 and 12, Ferry Point Addition, Section 8, Watab Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:50 p.m. on April 19th, 2018. F-14-1B

Monday, March 12, 2018 WORK STUDY SESSION MINUTES SRRHS Board Conference Room E226 5:30 p.m. A Work Session for the Board of Education of Sauk Rapids-Rice Independent School District 47 was called to order by Board Chair Hauck Monday, March 12, 2018 at Àve thirty p.m. in the Board Room of said district. ROLL CALL Members present included Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Watkins, Business Manager Eisenschenk, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, and SRRHS Assistant Principal Nohner. AGENDA APPROVAL A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried, by a margin of six, to approve the Agenda as written. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried, by a margin of six, to approve the Consent Agenda. WORK STUDY TOPICS Overview of the Budget Process for 2018 – 2019 Business Manager Eisenschenk provided an update and timeline for the 2018 – 2019 Budget process, as well as an update to the current year’s Budget. Human Resources Update Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White reviewed the hiring process and timeline for the High School Principal and District Business Manager positions. Review Referendum Timeline Superintendent Watkins and Administrative Assistant Young reviewed the referendum election timeline, as well as the referendum information presentation. GeoComm Update Superintendent Watkins reviewed innovative safety and security concepts from Geo-Comm. ADJOURNMENT With no further discussion appearing before the Board, the Work Session adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-14-1B

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 19, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $93,200.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Scott Norman Johnson, a single man MORTGAGEE: First Franklin a Division of Nat. City Bank of IN SERVICER: Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC LENDER: First Franklin a Division of Nat. City Bank of IN. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Benton County Minnesota Recorder on August 24, 2005 as Document No. A329779 ASSIGNED TO: First Franklin Financial Corporation dated 09/30/2005 recorded on 10/28/2005 as Document No. A332139 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-FF11, Mortgage PassThrough CertiÀcates, Series 2005-FF11 dated 03/06/2013

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 24, 2005 M O RT G A G O R : James R. Ziwicki and Leah E. Swendra-Ziwicki, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: CitiMortgage, Inc.. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 3, 2005 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 326720. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC now known as Ditech Financial LLC. DOCUMENT 00 11 13 Dated September 10, 2014 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2018 Dewey Street, 2nd Avenue, 3rd Avenue, and Gopher Av- Recorded September 11, 2014, as Document No. A405397. enue Improvements TRANSACTION AGENT: Foley, Minnesota NONE SAP No. 005-627-004 TRANSACTION SEH No. 138502 MORTGAGE Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by AGENT’S the City Administrator until 9:00 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at the City Hall at 251 Fourth Avenue North, PO Box 709, Foley, MN 56329-0709, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2018 Dewey Street, 2nd Avenue, 3rd Avenue, and THE RIGHT TO Gopher Avenue Improvements. Major quantities for the Work in- VERIFICATION OF THE clude: DEBT AND IDENTITY OF 4,600 LIN FT Remove Curb and Gutter THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR 24,000 SQ YD Remove Bituminous Pavement WITHIN THE TIME 16,000 CU YD Common Excavation PROVIDED BY LAW IS 10,300 CU YD Aggregate Base (CV) Class 5 (P) NOT AFFECTED BY THIS 5,000 TON Bituminous ACTION. 700 LIN FT 6-Inch PVC Pipe Sewer NOTICE IS HEREBY 2400 LIN FT 8-Inch PVC Pipe Sewer GIVEN, that default has 800 LIN FT 10-Inch PVC Pipe Sewer occurred in conditions of the 17000 LIN FT 10-Inch Water Main Ductile Iron following described mortgage: 2400 LIN FT 8-Inch Water Main Ductile Iron DATE OF MORTGAGE: 1000 LIN FT 6-Inch Water Main Ductile Iron September 9, 2011 4,000 LIN FT 12- to 33-Inch RCP Storm Sewer M O RT G A G O R : 46,000 SQ FT Concrete Walk Thomas Kolbo, a single adult. 8,200 LIN FT Concrete Curb and Gutter 9 EACH Lighting Unit Type Special MORTGAGEE: Mortgage 5,600 LIN FT Striping Electronic Registration Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and ac- Systems, Inc. cording to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott DATE AND PLACE OF Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated February 6, 2018. RECORDING: Recorded The Bidding Documents may be seen at the Issuing OfÀce September 21, 2011 Benton of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. located at 1200 25th Avenue County Recorder, Document South, P.O. Box 1717, St. Cloud, MN 56302-1717, 320.229.4344 No. 383861. The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http:// ASSIGNMENTS OF www.sehinc.com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at MORTGAGE: Assigned to: the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu JPMorgan Chase Bank, National at the top of the selected project page. Association. Dated December Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are avail- 17, 2015 Recorded December able at http://www.sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents 23, 2015, as Document No. may be downloaded by selecting this project from the PROJECT A413639. BID INFORMATION link and by entering eBidDocTM Number TRANSACTION 5664112 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and AGENT: Mortgage Electronic free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 Registration Systems, Inc. or info@questcdn.com. TRANSACTION Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained AGENT’S MORTGAGE from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plym- IDENTIFICATION NUMBER outh, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $110. ON MORTGAGE: 1003624Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must ac- 1045299240-8 company each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. LENDER OR BROKER A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must AND MORTGAGE submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or ofÀcer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3. This Work shall be subject to minimum wages and labor NOTICE OF PUBLIC standards in accordance with the State of Minnesota. HEARING Bids shall be directed to the City Administrator, securely CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR 2018 COUNTY OF BENTON DEWEY STREET, 2ND AVENUE, 3RD AVENUE, AND GO- STATE OF MINNESOTA PHER AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, FOLEY, MN, FOLEY NOTICE IS HEREBY 138502 (SAP 005-627-004).” The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to GIVEN that the City Council of waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the the City of Sauk Rapids, County of Benton, State of MinneContract in the best interests of the Owner. Sarah Brunn sota, will hold a public hearing City Administrator on April 23, 2018, at approxFoley, MN imately 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers in the Sauk Publish: Rapids Government Center at Benton County News: April 3, 10, and 17, 2018 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk RapQuestDCN: April 3, 2018 ids, Minnesota, relating to the Foley Web Site www.ci.foley.mn.us: April 3, 2018 R-14-3B Sauk Rapids Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s (the

recorded on 03/14/2013 as Document No. 395384 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Ten (10), Block Four (4), Wright and Bensen’s Subdivision of Blocks “A” and “B” in East St. Cloud and Block “C” in Riverside (now a part of the City of St. Cloud), according to the plat and survey thereof on Àle and of record in the ofÀce of the County Recorder in and for Benton County, Minnesota; less and except that portion which lies southerly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the southwesterly line of said Lot Ten (10), distance 10 feet northwesterly of the most southerly corner thereof; thence run easterly to a point on the southeasterly line of said Lot Ten (10), distant Àfty (50) feet northeasterly of said most southerly corner, Benton County, Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 221 4th Avenue SE, St. Cloud, MN 56304 PROPERTY I.D: 17.00550.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Eighty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twelve and 91/100 ($88,312.91) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to

recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 31, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff`s Main OfÀce, Lobby, 581 Highway 23, Foley Minnesota 56329 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 2018, or the next business day if November 30, 2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER foreclosure proceeding ON MORTGAGE: NONE Mortgagee/Assignee of LENDER OR BROKER Mortgagee complied with all AND MORTGAGE notice requirements as required ORIGINATOR STATED ON by statute; That no action or MORTGAGE: CitiMortgage, proceeding has been instituted at Inc. law or otherwise to recover the R E S I D E N T I A L debt secured by said mortgage, MORTGAGE SERVICER: or any part thereof; Ditech Financial LLC PURSUANT to the power M O R T G A G E D of sale contained in said PROPERTY ADDRESS: mortgage, the above described 15461 65th Street Northeast, property will be sold by the Foley, MN 56329 Sheriff of said county as TAX PARCEL I.D. #: follows: 080038000 DATE AND TIME OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION SALE: April 24, 2018 at 10:00 OF PROPERTY: AM The SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of PLACE OF SALE: Section 29, Township 37 North, Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, Range 28 West, Fourth Principal 581 Highway 23 Northeast Meridian Foley, MN COUNTY IN WHICH to pay the debt then secured by PROPERTY IS LOCATED: said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, Benton on said premises, and the costs ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL and disbursements, including AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: attorneys’ fees allowed by $100,000.00 law subject to redemption AMOUNT DUE AND within twelve (12) months CLAIMED TO BE DUE from the date of said sale by AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, the mortgagor(s), their personal INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, representatives or assigns unless PAID BY MORTGAGEE: reduced to Five (5) weeks under $119,786.11 MN Stat. §580.07. That prior to the TIME AND DATE TO commencement of this mortgage VACATE PROPERTY: If the

R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: March 26, 2018 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-FF11, Mortgage Pass-Through CertiÀcates, Series 2005-FF11 Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian PaciÀc Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 18MN00030-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4652015 04/07/2018, 04/14/2018, 04/21/2018, 04/28/2018, 05/05/2018, 05/12/2018 R-14-6B

real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 24, 2019 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. M O R T G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None Dated: February 19, 2018 Ditech Financial LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 8 - 18-001576 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-9-6B

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Liberty Savings Bank R E S I D E N T I A L MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association M O R T G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 909 7th Street Northeast, Rice, MN 56367 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 150066600 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 16, Block 2, Fox Meadows, Benton County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $161,658.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $145,960.43 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power

of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

“HRA”) proposed adoption of a ModiÀcation to the Redevelopment Program (the “Redevelopment Program ModiÀcation”) for Redevelopment Project No. 1 (the “Project Area”) and the proposed ModiÀcation to the Tax Increment Financing Plan (the “TIF Plan ModiÀcation”) for Tax Increment Financing District No. 23 (the “TIF District”) therefore (the Redevelopment Program ModiÀcation and the TIF Plan ModiÀcation are referred to collectively herein as the “ModiÀcations”), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 and Sections 469.174 to 469.1799,

all inclusive, as amended. The ModiÀcations are being completed to eliminate parcels from the TIF District. Copies of the ModiÀcations are on Àle and available for public inspection at the ofÀce of the City Administrator at City Hall. The TIF District is a redevelopment tax increment Ànancing district and is located within the Project Area and the City of Sauk Rapids. A list of tax parcel numbers to be removed is set forth below. The City is modifying the boundaries but not extending the term of the TIF District. Subject to certain limitations, tax increment from the

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 24, 2018, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs.

580.07 or 582.032. M O R T G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: February 20, 2018 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 18-001190 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-9-6B

TIF District may be spent on eligible uses within the boundaries of the Project Area. 19.04821.00, 19.00520.00, 19.04822.00, 19.00554.00, 19.00260.00, 19.00555.00, 19.00261.00, 19.00557.00, 19.00264.00, 19.00563.00, 19.00269.00, 19.00566.00, 19.00275.00, 19.00567.00, 19.00276.00, 19.00568.00, 19.00501.02, 19.00569.00, 19.00519.00 All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior to the meeting in writing. R-13-2B

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A growing volunteer Anderson completes 1,000 hours of service with Extension BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

ST. CLOUD — Working in the greenhouse at Munsinger Gardens, transplanting and weeding at the Benton County Fairgrounds and contributing in community education sessions at the Foley and St. Cloud libraries are only some of the activities Norm Anderson has participated in as a Benton County Extension Master Gardener since 2010. The 71-year-old Foreston resident completed 1,000 hours of volunteer service to the program in 2017. He was surprised with a certiÀcate for his service this past December, as he hadn’t been calculating his time. “You just do what you do,” Anderson said. “It shocked the heck out of me.” Five years following the inception of the master gardener program at Washington State University, the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener program was created with 25 people in 1977. Last year 2,336 active extension master gardeners volunteered 142,194 hours in researchbased outreach — teaching classes, answering phone inquiries, speaking to schools, hosting plant clinics, representing the group at county fairs and much more.

The program has thrived because of people like Anderson. “Norm is an idea builder,” said Beth Berlin, University of Minnesota Extension Educator. “He is very much a part of coming up with our theme for our Benton County Fair booth. He is always on top of ideas for upcoming tours, stations for our meetings and seeing other things.” Anderson grew up in Sisseton, S.D., with his family who raised beef, crops and hay. Poor and living in a remote area, Anderson’s parents and grandparents were avid farmers and gardeners. They lived off the land, eating home-fed beef and poultry, and homecanned or fresh fruits and vegetables from the gardens and trees. “That is what really peaked my early interest in gardening and farming,” Anderson said. After attending country school and graduating from high school in 1964, Anderson pursued an education degree and became a special education teacher employed by multiple Minnesota schools over his career. The last 12 years he taught in Anwatin Middle School in Minneapolis, commuting to and from Foreston each day. In each new place,

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity March 26 1806 hrs: OfÀcers conducted a civil standby while a female collected some of her property on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir. Male was swearing loudly and was warned of being arrested for disorderly conduct. Female was advised to take further action against the male. March 29 2053 hrs: OfÀcers arrived on the 1500 block of Peach Dr NE to Ànd dogs barking outside. The homeowner was not home, so the ofÀcer directed the dogs back inside through the doggie door and closed the screen door to keep the dogs inside. April 1 1645 hrs: Caller stated a white vehicle was seen on the 900 block of 1st St S checking mailboxes. The caller said the vehicle has been observed in the area during the evening hours in the past. OfÀcers searched the area, but the vehicle was not located.

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University of Minnesota Extension Educator Beth Berlin (left) presents Norm Anderson a certificate of 1,000 hours of service to the Extension Master Gardeners program March 23 in St. Cloud. Anderson was originally recognized and issued his certificate in December.

Anderson kept himself busy with annual, perennial and vegetable gardens. “Basically, I’ve grown almost everything from gourds to Áower bulbs — Dahlias, Cannas — to , peas and green beans,” Anderson said. When he retired nine years ago, Anderson decided he Ànally had time to become

an extension master gardener — something that had interested him for a number of years. He became certiÀed in 2010. As with any individual who shows interest in the program, Anderson called the extension ofÀce and was interviewed by phone, then by a panel of current gardeners. Once accepted, Anderson

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Rice Police Department activity April 1 1244 hrs: OfÀcers responded to a theft at Holiday. The adult suspect stole a bottle of Mello Yello and a candy bar before leaving on foot. OfÀcers obtained suspect information and video from staff. Charges in this case are pending. Incidents: 4 trafÀc stops, 6 assists, 2 medical, 3 accidents and 16 various calls.

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completed the required coursework. “It starts in January, and it is just like Horticulture 101,” Anderson said. “It covers 12 different areas and most of it is online.” The 12 curriculums, or cores, of the coursework are: the extension and master gardener program, critical thinking and navigating culture, soils, entomology, botany, diagnostics, trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants,

lawn care, plant pathology, weeds, wildlife, integrated pest management, and vegetables and fruits. Following completion of the 48-hour course, an applicant becomes an extension master gardener intern and must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the next year. Each year following the internship, participants must complete 25 hours of volunteer service and Àve hours of continuing coursework to remain active. Anderson has far exceeded that requirement and in addition to his time with the extension, he also volunteers with natural habitat and wildlife themes at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. “He is very up on his birds and natural wildlife, too,” Berlin said. “Educating adults and kids – Norm’s on top of it.” Anderson said, like other extension master gardeners, his concerns remain the priorities of the group — horticulture skills, plant biodiversity, pollinators, clean water, local food, climate change and nearby nature. But he has one more matter at the top of this list: recruiting new volunteers. “People are so busy it is hard for them to Ànd time to volunteer,” Anderson said. Yet, he hopes people see the beneÀts for themselves and others. “It’s quite therapeutic,” Anderson said. “The plants and the people are therapeutic to me. They are fun people, and I have always liked the variety of plants, being out and digging in the soil.”

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FOLEY — The Goulet family can best be described as passionate, driven and curious individuals. So, it comes as no surprise when the youngest son, Michael, found an interest in raising and showing Babydoll Southdown sheep at local and state livestock competitions. With two years under their belt, the Goulets – Raymond and Connie and their children, Aaron, Samantha, Nathan and Michael – are raising a small Áock of Babydoll sheep on their diversiÀed farm, CR Farm, near Foley. The Áock consists of one mature ram, nine ewes and several young lambs. The project Àrst began in 2015, after Michael noticed the pint-sized animals at the Minnesota State Fair. “We used to show market lambs, but it had been a while,” said Michael, 17. “The sheep project is a lot less stressful than others, so when I saw the Babydolls, I knew I wanted to

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The Goulets – (from left) Aaron, Raymond and Michael – raise Babydoll sheep on their farm near Foley. The family got into the Babydoll breed two years ago, when Michael noticed the animals at the Minnesota State Fair.

get back into the business.” This particular breed is universally known for their small stature. To be considered a purebred Babydoll, mature animals must measure between

22 and 24 inches in height from the front leg to the top of the shoulder; and weigh no more than 80 pounds. Babydolls are also easily recognized by their Àne wool

and smile-like shape of their mouth. “They’re primarily a wool breed with Àner wool than the [commercial] Southdowns,” Michael said. “For us, we’re

raising them to show at the county and state fairs. Babydolls are a good small, hobby animal.” Michael has participated in livestock shows since he was

old enough to safely handle an animal. Last year, he received second place for his Babydoll yearling ram at the Minnesota State Fair FFA show. “We’re a competitive family and enjoy that part of showing,” Raymond said. “It’s also fun to meet people with the same interests as you.” Raymond grew up in the local 4-H and FFA organizations and encouraged his children to explore the same opportunities. For the past 25 years, Raymond’s children have participated in the youth organizations, showing an array of animals – from chickens to hogs and cattle, and now Babydoll sheep. Not only has this time allowed for the family to reap the beneÀts of hard work, yet humbly cope with a loss in the competition, showing animals has given the Goulet children life-long skills. “Because of FFA, young people get to experience what it takes to raise and care for an animal. It teaches them responsibility,” Raymond said. “They also learn about parliamentary procedure and how the government works.” Aaron agreed. “We’ve also gained lifelong friendships because of it,” he said. Those friendships helped Michael become established in

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PIERZ — It was standing room only at the Rich Livestock Sales Barn March 23 in Pierz, and on the auction block was any animal or bird out of the ordinary. The semi-annual Exotic Animal Sale drew hundreds of people from across the region to consign or buy animals. The two-day sale included hoofed animals on Friday and birds, waterfowl and rabbits on Saturday. “We had animals from the Àve-state area,” said sales manager Vern Pautsch. “We even had people come down from Canada.” Pautsch has been managing the sale since 1992. He holds two auctions a year, one in March and the second in October. “The prices at the fall sale aren’t as good as the spring sale since a lot of people don’t want to overwinter their animals,”

Pautsch said. This year’s spring sale had about 100 head of cattle consigned including Brahmas, Texas Longhorns, Scottish Highlands, Dutchbelted, British Whites, Herefords and lowline Angus. About 400 sheep and goats went through the auction ring along with 300-400 rabbits. And about 1,000 chickens, pheasants, ducks and other birds and waterfowl were sold. “In past years, I’ve had buffalo, kangaroos, zebras and camels on auction,” Pautsch said. This year, Pautsch said he had alligators and tortoises to sell. The alligators went for $100-200 depending on the size. The smaller tortoises brought more money of up to $900. “Some people come to the sale and say, ‘Hey, we don’t have one of those PHOTO BY ANDREA BORGERDING yet,’” Pautsch said. A bred Texas Longhorn cow enters the auction ring March 23 at Rich Livestock Sales Barn in Pierz. Sales manager Vern Pautsch Pautsch said managing (right) stands ready to guide the cow out of the auction ring. About 100 head of cattle were consigned for the semi-annual sale.

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JONATHON KNUTSON & BERNITA KNUTSON 07.00094.00 2017 A list of real property in Benton County on which delinquent property Sect-08 Twp-037 Range-030 .46 AC taxes and penalties are due has been Àled with the District Court THAT PART OF NW1/4 of SW1/4 Administrator of Benton County. This list is subject to forfeiture because COMM AT NW CORNER TH S of delinquent taxes. ALONG W SECTION LINE A DISTANCE OF 181.5 FEET, THENCE The property owner, taxpayer, or other interested person must either pay AT RIGHT ANGLES the tax and penalty plus interest and costs, or Àle a written objection with DUE EAST A DISTANC E OF 110 FT the District Court Administrator. The objection must be Àled by April TO POB TH N 181.5 FT TH E AT 25th, 2018, stating the reason why the tax or penalty is not due on the RIGHT ANGLES 121 FT TH S 181.5 property. If no objection is Àled, a court judgment will be entered against FT TH W 121 FT TO POB & TERM the property for the unpaid tax, penalty, interest, and costs.

$409.31

DALE R EDLUND 07.00164.00 2017 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-030 41.79 AC W1/2 SE1/4 LESS S 330 FT OF W 330 FT & LESS PART OF SW1/4 SE1/4 COMM AT SE COR OF SW1/4 To determine how much interest and costs must be added to pay the tax in SE1/4 TH W 737.14 FT TO POB TH N full, contact the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer’s OfÀce, Courthouse, P N 918.14 FT TH E 255.01 FT TH O Box 129, Foley, MN 56329, telephone number (320) 968-5027. S 363.03 FT TH W 223.01 FT TH S 553.76 FT TO S LINE OF SW1/4 Cheri Woehler SE1/4 TH W ALONG S LINE 69.14 District Court Administrator FT TO POB & LESS PART OF W1/2 County of Benton, Minnesota SE1/4 COMM AT NW COR TH S 330 FT TH E 410 FT TH SELY 946 FT Delinquent Tax List TH S 870 FT TH SWLY 700 FT TO PT ON S LINE 435 FT W OF SE OfÀce of the County Auditor-Treasurer COR TH E 260 FT TH N 183 FT TH County of Benton, State of Minnesota E 175 FT TO E LINE TH N TO NE COR TH W TO POB The following table contains a list of real property located in BENTON COUNTY on which taxes and penalties became delinquent on January 07.00164.01 2017 2, 2018. Interest calculated from January 1, 2018 and county costs must DALE R EDLUND Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-030 2.92 AC be paid along with the total tax and penalties in order for a parcel of real PART OF SW1/4 SE1/4 COMM AT SE property to be removed from the delinquent tax list. COR OF SW1/4 SE1/4 TH W 737.14 FT TO POB TH N 918.14 FT TH E 255.01 FT TH S 363.03 FT TH W Taxpayer Parcel No./ Tax Year Total Tax, 223.01 FT TH S 553.76 FT TO S Legal Interest, LINE OF SW1/4 SE1/4 TH W ALONG Penalties, S LINE 69.14 FT TO POB and County Costs Through 07.00310.10 2017 4/30/2018 DALE L VOSS Sect-25 Twp-037 Range-030 2.50 AC ALBERTA TOWNSHIP PART OF SE1/4 SW1/4 COMM AT SW COR OF SEC 25 TH E ON S LINE RONALD M LUBERDA 01.00117.00 2017 $1,319.78 1103.82 FT TO INTERSEC WITH Sect-11 Twp-038 Range-029 76.90 AC C/L OF CO RD 3 TH NELY ON C/L N1/2 NE1/4 EXC E 165 FT OF N 1007.79 FT TO POB TH NWLY 327 660 FT & EXC S 180 FT OF N 840 FT TO W LINE OF SE1/4 SW1/4 TH FT OF E 150 FT SLY ON W LINE TO INTERSEC OF C/L TH NELY ON C/L 715 FT TO POB RICHARD WOLF 01.00193.06 2017 $1,240.17 Sect-16 Twp-038 Range-029 23.99 AC CHERYL H HENRY 07.00382.00 2017 PART OF NE1/4 LYING S OF FOLL Sect-31 Twp-037 Range-030 40.00 AC LINE: COMM 1100 FT N OF SE COR SE1/4 NE1/4 TH W 2100 FT TH S 160 FT TH W TO W LINE LESS S 1067 FT OF E 1637.07 FT KENNETH F SPOHN-C/D 07.00382.00 2017 Sect-31 Twp-037 Range-030 40.00 AC RICHARD WOLF 01.00194.01 2017 $424.99 SE1/4 NE1/4 Sect-16 Twp-038 Range-029 21.50 AC E1/2 NW1/4 LYING S OF FOLL CHERYL H HENRY 07.00401.00 2017 LINE: COMM 540.02 FT N OF SW Sect-32 Twp-037 Range-030 39.85 AC COR TH E 760 FT TH N 400 FT TH SW1/4 NW1/4 LESS TRIANGLE E TO E LINE PARCEL IN NW CORNER W/INGRESS EGRESS EASMNT ON E TARA A MOHRMANN & 33 FT OF S 33 FT OF NW1/4 NW1/4 MICHAEL J MOHRMANN 01.00195.00 2017 $3,067.98 Sect-16 Twp-038 Range-029 40.00 AC KENNETH F SPOHN-C/D 07.00401.00 2017 NW1/4 NW1/4 Sect-32 Twp-037 Range-030 39.85 AC SW1/4 NW1/4 LESS TRIANGLE MICHAEL D LEWIS PARCEL IN NW CORNER & SARAHANN E LEWIS-C/D 01.00195.00 2017 $3,067.98 W/INGRESS EGRESS EASMNT ON E Sect-16 Twp-038 Range-029 40.00 AC 33 FT OF S 33 FT OF NW1/4 NW1/4 NW1/4 NW1/4

$2,206.13

To avoid forfeiture, taxes must be paid by the second Monday in May, 2021.

2017

$903.77

2017

SEAN PAUL VANDALEN & PATRICIA LYNN VANDALEN 02.00288.02 2017 Sect-21 Twp-037 Range-029 26.37 AC NE1/4 NE1/4 LESS PART COMM AT NE COR TH W 264 FT TH S 330 FT TH W 256.64 FT TH SELY 994.93 FT TO S LINE TH E 523.16 FT TO E LINE TH N 1321.03 FT TO POB SEAN PAUL VANDALEN & PATRICIA LYNN VANDALEN 02.00288.03 2017 Sect-21 Twp-037 Range-029 20.28 AC W1/2 SE1/4 NE1/4 SCOTT G DESMARAIS 02.00539.01 Sect-36 Twp-037 Range-029 7.75 AC W 450 FT OF N 750 FT OF NW1/4 NE1/4

2017

JOHN H BRADSHAW-C/D 02.00539.01 Sect-36 Twp-037 Range-029 7.75 AC W 450 FT OF N 750 FT OF NW1/4 NE1/4

2017

$319.51

$1,577.79

$186.52

$1,947.23

GLENDORADO TOWNSHIP DANIEL BROWN 03.00101.00 2017 Sect-07 Twp-036 Range-028 4.53 AC PART OF SW1/4 SE1/4 COMM AT SW COR TH N 250 FT TH ELY 270 FT TH SLY 90 FT TH ELY 839 FT TH SLY 160 FT TH W ON S LINE 1089 FT TO POB JEREMY GOTHMAN & MELANIE GOTHMAN 03.00154.00 Sect-11 Twp-036 Range-028 2.50 AC N 330 FT OF E 330 FT NE1/4 SE1/4 LOIS VANDERWEYST-C/D 03.00154.00 Sect-11 Twp-036 Range-028 2.50 AC N 330 FT OF E 330 FT NE1/4 SE1/4

$2,036.49

$833.29

$839.65

$1,222.50

$1,267.53

2017

$312.69

$1,667.60

MARCELLA JANE BERNICK 03.00321.00 2017 Sect-23 Twp-036 Range-028 40.00 AC SE1/4 SE1/4

$1,565.29

JEFFERY M RITSCHE 03.00323.00 2017 Sect-23 Twp-036 Range-028 40.00 AC NW1/4 SE1/4

$2,371.20

GRAHAM TOWNSHIP

ANDREW J HAGERT & LEAH D HAGERT 04.00342.00 2017 Sect-36 Twp-038 Range-030 40.00 AC NE1/4 SE1/4

$3,037.63

JUSTIN E L LUTZE 08.00197.00 2017 Sect-15 Twp-037 Range-028 .69 AC THAT PT OF NW1/4 SW1/4 COMM 294 FT S OF W1/4 COR TH E’LY 294.5 FT TH S’LY 86 FT TO HWY 23 TH WLY ON LINE TO W LINE TH N TO POB

$622.89

BRUCE LINN & MARY LINN 08.69028.00 Sect-19 Twp-037 Range-028 ST FRANCIS Lot-020 Block-002 & LOTS 21 & 22

2017

JAMES R SCHAEFER 04.00297.00 2017 Sect-33 Twp-038 Range-030 40.00 AC SW1/4 NE1/4

DOUGLAS A KOSSE 08.00170.00 2017 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-028 28.06 AC N1/2 NW1/4 LESS PART LYING NLY OF HWY 23 R/W & LESS RR R/W & LESS PART LYING E OF FOLL LINE COMM 1650 FT W OF NE COR TH SELY TO PT ON S LINE 1320 FT FROM SE COR

BRUCE LINN & MARY LINN 08.69027.00 Sect-19 Twp-037 Range-028 ST FRANCIS Lot-019 Block-002

$740.07

$826.47

2017

$603.69

$62.62

$169.47

MINDEN TOWNSHIP JOEL T BRUNN & CASSIE A VAN 09.00246.01 2017 Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 2.58 AC PART OF NE1/4 SE1/4 COMM ON C/L 332 FT NELY OF INTERSEC OF C/L & W LINE OF NE1/4 SE1/4 TH SWLY 332 FT TH N 632 FT TH E 205 FT TH S 270 FT TH SELY 209.5 FT TO POB JOEL T BRUNN & CASSIE A VAN 09.00251.02 2017 Sect-18 Twp-036 Range-030 .70 AC THAT PART OF E 48 FT NW1/4 SE1/4 LYING S OF A LINE COMM 632 FT N OF INTERSEC OF E LINE & C/L OF CO RD 3 TH W 48 FT & TERM CRAIG T BRUNS & GWEN E BRUNS 09.00582.00 2017 Sect-31 Twp-036 Range-030 3.33 AC PART OF SW1/4 NW1/4 COMM 66 FTE OF SW CORNER TH E 234 FT THN 660 FT TH W 234 FT TH S 660 FT TO POB & PART COMM AT SW COR TH ELY 66 FT TH NLY 254 FT

$361.61

JACOB CURTIS NEWLAND & MARIAN RUPP_NEWLAND 10.00276.00 2017 Sect-19 Twp-036 Range-029 22.13 AC PART OF NW1/4 NE1/4 & E 573 FT OF SW1/4 NE1/4 LYING N OF RD C/L & LYING SELY OF FOLL LINE COMM AT SW COR OF NW1/4 NE1/4 TH E 511.69 FT TO POB TH NELY 968.42 FT TO E LINE OF NW1/4 NE1/4

MICHAEL G SCHUMM 10.00450.00 2017 Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-029 38.00 AC SE1/4 SW1/4 EXCEPT E 290.4 FT OF N 300 FT

$440.00

$1,171.12

LAVERN J HAGERT REV TR 11.00010.00 2017 Sect-01 Twp-036 Range-031 40.00 AC NE1/4 SW1/4

$487.73

LAVERN J HAGERT REV TR 11.00012.00 2017 Sect-01 Twp-036 Range-031 40.00 AC SW1/4 SW1/4

$221.77

ANDREW J HAGERT 11.00012.01 2017 Sect-01 Twp-036 Range-031 40.00 AC SE1/4 SW1/4

$594.58

WATAB TOWNSHIP

$482.71

2017

SAUK RAPIDS TOWNSHIP

ERNIE OLSON 08.00120.00 2017 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-028 40.00 AC SW1/4 NW1/4

BRUCE LINN & MARY LINN 08.69026.00 Sect-19 Twp-037 Range-028 ST FRANCIS Lot-018 Block-002

$7.07

GRANDVIEW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP-C/D 10.00276.00 2017 Sect-19 Twp-036 Range-029 22.13 AC PART OF NW1/4 NE1/4 & E 573 FT OF SW1/4 NE1/4 LYING N OF RD C/L & LYING SELY OF FOLL LINE COMM AT SW COR OF NW1/4 NE1/4 TH E 511.69 FT TO POB TH NELY 968.42 FT TO E LINE OF NW1/4 NE1/4

MAYWOOD TOWNSHIP

GILMANTON TOWNSHIP FREDERICK L MAYNARD 02.00005.00 Sect-01 Twp-037 Range-029 20.00 AC N1/2 SE1/4 NE1/4

BONITA L SKUZA 07.00424.00 2017 Sect-34 Twp-037 Range-030 80.00 AC S1/2 NE1/4

2017

ST GEORGE TOWNSHIP $624.14

RICHARD WOLF 01.00371.00 Sect-31 Twp-038 Range-029 .37 AC S 82.5 FT OF E 198 FT OF N 214.5 FT OF NE1/4 NE1/4

ANTON P FANETTI & FLORENCE FANETTI 09.00747.00 Sect-30 Twp-036 Range-030 HIGHLAND PARK Lot-024 Block-003 LILA L BERNICK REV TR 09.01176.00 Sect-29 Twp-036 Range-030 SCHRAMEL ADDITION Lot-001 Block-003 LESS N 23 FT

ESTHER H MASTEY 07.00105.00 2017 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-030 1.90 AC E 293 FT OF S 283 FT OF SE1/4 NE1/4

For property under court judgment, the period of redemption begins on the second Monday of May, 2018, and ends three years later. The period of redemption means the time within which taxes must be paid to avoid losing the property through forfeiture.

TO POB TH NLY 406 FT TH WLY 12.62 FT TH SLY 406.07 FT TH ELY 4.86 FT TO POB LESS PART COMM AT SW CORNER TH ELY 66 FT TO POB TH NLY 254 FT TH ELY 36.62 FT TH SLY 254.01 FT TH WLY 39.24 FT TO POB

$2,295.05

$76.26

$2,081.26

JOHN H WEST & DARLENE M WEST 12.00093.00 2017 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 .29 AC ALL THAT PART OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4 LYING S OF A LINE 30 FT N OF AND PARALLEL TO THE S LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4 AND EXTENDING IN A WLY DIRECTION FROM THE SHORE OF LITTLE ROCK LAKE TO A LINE WHICH EXTENDS NORTHERLY FROM A POINT ON THE S LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 4 WHICH IS 663.80 FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SECTION TEN(10), EXTENDED, ALL OF WHICH PROPERTY IS ADJACENT TO LOT ONE(1), IN BLOCK ONE(1) OF BIANGA’S SUBDIVISION OF GOVERNMENT LOT FIVE(5) WALTER J GACEK & BERNICE GACEK-C/D 12.00093.00 2017 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 .29 AC ALL THAT PART OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4 LYING S OF A LINE 30 FT N OF AND PARALLEL TO THE S LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4 AND EXTENDING IN A WLY DIRECTION FROM THE SHORE OF LITTLE ROCK LAKE TO A LINE WHICH EXTENDS NORTHERLY FROM A POINT ON THE S LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 4 WHICH IS 663.80 FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SECTION TEN(10), EXTENDED, ALL OF WHICH PROPERTY IS ADJACENT TO LOT ONE(1), IN BLOCK ONE(1) OF BIANGA’S SUBDIVISION OF GOVERNMENT LOT FIVE(5) BARBARA JEAN REESE, JOAN MARIE WILLIAM, RONALD W JERDE 12.00122.00 2017 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 6.34 AC ALL THAT PART OF SW1/4 COMMENCING AT S1/4 CORNER TH W ON S LINE 724.80FT TO SWLY R/W LINE OF RR WHICH IS POB, TH W ON S LINE OF SW1/4 345.20 FT TH ELY 1597.42 FT TO A PT TH SELY 1,637.95 FT TO POB

$329.57

$760.55

KATHERINE H SCOTT 12.00129.01 2017 $4.71 Sect-02 Twp-037 Range-031 .08 AC PT OF GOV LOT 5 LYING N OF VAC BARBARA DR & S’LY OF TWP RD LYING N’LY OF LOTS 1 THRU 4 ROSE ANNA BEACH LESS PART KNOWN AS TR “A” MICHAEL S MCKEEHAN & ANNA M MCKEEHAN 12.00160.00 2017 Sect-11 Twp-037 Range-031 N 120 FT OF S 240 FT OF THAT PART OF GOV LOT 5 LYING N OF N LINE OF LOT 1 OF MILLER’S LAKE SHORE ACRES

$3,113.44

LISA PLATZ 12.00264.02 2017 Sect-15 Twp-037 Range-031 4.21 AC W1/2 SE1/4 LYING W’LY OF W’LY R-O-W LINE OF BNR EXC S 734.59 FT OF W1/2 SE1/4

$771.91

GEORGE R CARLETON 12.00380.02 2017 Sect-25 Twp-037 Range-031 37.14 AC N1/2 S1/2 NE1/4 LESS THE N 409 FT OF E 410 FT

$592.31

JASON A ZWILLING & JENNIFER M ZWILLING 12.00406.00 2017 Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-031 15.08 AC PART OF NE1/4 SW1/4 COMM AT SE COR TH W TO A PT 287.17 FT E OF W LINE TH N 577.95 FT TH NELY 1864.65 FT TO A PT IN NW1/4 SE 1/4 SAID PT BEING 1320.63 FT NE OF SE COR OF NE1/4 SW1/4 TH SELY 1320.63 FT TO POB LESS PART IN NW1/4 SE1/4 & LESS 1.94 AC TR

$193.34

JASON A ZWILLING & JENNIFER M ZWILLING 12.00406.04 2017 Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-031 4.47 AC PART OF E1/2 SW1/4 BEING PART OF OUTLOT D OF LAKE ANDREW

DELINQUENT TAX LIST continued on page 5B

$71.71

BENTON AG DELINQUENT TAX LIST continued from page 4B NOW VACATED & DESC AS FOLLOWS: PART OF OUTLOT D COMM AT NW COR TH SLY 465 FT TH SE 144 FT TH E 144 FT TH NELY 74.89 FT TH SELY 78.52 FT TH S 132.02 FT TH SELY 67.63 FT TH SELY 116.40 FT TH E 104.02 FT TH NELY 40.22 FT TH N ON E LINE OF S1/2 SW1/4 16.5 FT TH SWLY 43.43 $250.17

2017

$1,441.60

DALE BEHREND 12.00502.00 Sect-35 Twp-037 Range-031 3.63 AC E 645 FT OF N 245 FT OF NW1/4 NW1/4

2017

$1,284.53

BARRY N RAEHSLER 12.00639.00 2017 Sect-22 Twp-037 Range-031 BUENA VISTA Lot-001

$800.32

2017

$733.27

DUSTIN GRONAU 12.00894.00 2017 $10.73 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 ROSE ANNA BEACH Lot-135 9 GANZ HOLDINGS LLC-C/D 12.00894.00 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 ROSE ANNA BEACH Lot-135

RALPH ALAN ADKINS 12.00968.00 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-031 LAKE VIEW Lot-031 FRED BRANDENBURG & TOSHA BRANDENBURG 12.01256.00 Sect-16 Twp-037 Range-031 TIMBERLANE ESTATES Lot-006 Block-001 JEFFREY KUBERKA & GAIL SHAFER 12.01595.00 Sect-11 Twp-037 Range-031 LAKEVIEW OAKS Lot-003 Block-001

2017

$108.11

2017

$1,602.27

2017

$2,397.35

$964.51

2017

ISADORE WALCHESKI & HARRIET WALCHESKI 13.00161.00 2017 Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029 FOLEY’S RE-ARRANGEMENT OF TOWN Lot-001 Block-003 KEVIN E VOELLER & CAROL J POZORSKI 13.00647.00 Sect-35 Twp-037 Range-029 FOLEY DEVELOPMENT PLAT Lot-020 Block-006 WAYNE KOEHLY TR & LAURIE KOEHLY TR 13.00711.00 Sect-25 Twp-037 Range-029 HILLSIDE ESTATES Lot-002 Block-002 DAN FRIE REAL ESTATE INC 13.00752.00 Sect-35 Twp-037 Range-029 PHEASANT GROVE ADDITION Lot-006 Block-002

2017

LARRY BANKS 17.00201.00 2017 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD Lot-004 Block-009 & LOTS 5 & 6

$21.69

BRAD LANGE 17.00219.00 2017 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD Lot-018 Block-010 & LOT 19 BLK 10 & W 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO ALL LOTS

$790.17

JULIE S BEALS 17.00325.00 2017 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD Lot-004 Block-027 NLY 52 FT OF LOTS 4 5 6

$3,052.11

CAROL THOMAS 17.00402.00 2017 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 OWNERS SUBD LOT 47 AUDIT 1916 Lot-002 Block-003 W 90 FT OF E 204 FT EXC W 7 FT OF S 66 FT

$2,769.33

MICHAEL OLSON & STACY HUOT 17.00703.00 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-018 Block-002 & N1/2 OF LOT 17 LANE A JACOBSON & RUSSELL JACOBSON 17.00766.00 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-007 Block-007 ROBERT R POLLARD 17.00799.00 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-010 Block-011 FIRST NATIONAL ACCEPTANCE CO-C/D 17.00799.00 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-010 Block-011 SARTELL FAMILY REV TR-C/D 17.00799.00 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-010 Block-011

2017

$1,890.39

$2,055.73

2017

$528.66

2017

$528.66

2017

$528.66

JOSEPH A DESCHANE 17.00945.00 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-012 Block-025

2017

$1,611.91

2017

$769.64

ROBERT ALLAN SCOTT 17.00962.00 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-013 Block-026

$893.53

RICE RIVER PROPERTIES LLC-C/D 17.00962.00 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-013 Block-026

$350.37

$2,214.24

2017

$1,388.59

500 DIVISION STREET NORTH LLC 15.00048.00 2017 Sect-29 Twp-038 Range-031 9.66 AC S1/2 NE1/4 SW OF HWY & LESS TRACTS RICE UNPLATTED

2017

$1,064.33

CITY OF RICE $21,011.71

$3,216.87

RHONDA JEURISSEN 15.00062.00 2017 Sect-29 Twp-038 Range-031 3.00 AC PART OF NW1/4 SE1/4 LYING NELY OF R/W TRACK & SIDING TRACK BNSF RR & LYING SWLY OF R/W CO RD 31

$214.75

PINE COUNTRY BANK-C/D 15.00062.00 2017 Sect-29 Twp-038 Range-031 3.00 AC PART OF NW1/4 SE1/4 LYING NELY OF R/W TRACK & SIDING TRACK BNSF RR & LYING SWLY OF R/W CO RD 31

$214.75

SCOTT JANSMA 15.00123.00 Sect-29 Twp-038 Range-031 LONGS SUBD OF SW 1/4 SE 1/4 Lot-004 1.02 AC PART OF LONGS SUBD OF SW1/4 SE1/4 & PART OF SE1/4 OF SE1/4 COMM AT SW CORNER OF SE1/4 SE1/4 TH E 9.11 FT TH N 160.30 FT TH W 200.15 FT TH S 157.22 FT TO S LINE TH E 190.86 FT TO POB

2017

$897.37

JANICE I ERICKSON 15.00304.00 Sect-29 Twp-038 Range-031 LAKE STATE ADDITION Lot-001 Block-001 & OUTLOT A

2017

PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC 15.00489.00 Sect-20 Twp-038 Range-031 RICE INDUSTRIAL PARK Lot-001 Block-001

$1,138.86

2017

500 DIVISION STREET NORTH LLC 15.00047.00 2017 Sect-29 Twp-038 Range-031 1.70 AC PART OF N1/2 NE1/4 LYING IN SW CORNER & S & W OF US HWY 10

$1,138.86

KENNETH H FINKEN-C/D 17.00148.00 2017 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD Lot-011 Block-002

ANDREW A RONNEI & ELENA M RONNEI 17.00865.00 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-005 Block-018

CITY OF FOLEY MAYWOOD COVENANT CHURCH 13.00127.00 Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029 TOWN OF FOLEY Lot-009 Block-004

OF SAUK RAPIDS Lot-001 Block-001 & 2 & VAC ST ADJ ON S & ELY 10 FT BROADWAY ADJ TO LOT 1

GILBERTO DAGOBERTO AYALA 17.00148.00 2017 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD Lot-011 Block-002

DALE BEHREND 12.00501.00 Sect-35 Twp-037 Range-031 3.84 AC THE N 245 FT OF NW1/4 NW1/4 LESS E 645 FT

JOHN FREDERICK CAMPBELL & LOIS ELIZABETH CAMPBELL 12.00956.00 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-031 LAKE VIEW Lot-019

Sect-32 Twp-038 Range-031 FIELD OF DREAMS Lot-002 Block-003 CITY OF ST CLOUD

JASON A ZWILLING & JENNIFER M ZWILLING 12.00408.02 2017 Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-031 13.79 AC PART OF SE1/4 SW1/4 COMM 706.22 FT S OF NE CORNER TH NLY 706.22 FT TH W TO NW CORNER TH SLY 204.58 FT TH ELY CORNER TH SLY 204.58 FT TH ELY 432.63 FT TH SLY 415.13 FT TH SELY 907.57 FT TO POB LESS PART OF OUTLOT D LAKE ANDREW

DENNIS J WEBER & TERESA M WEBER 12.00873.00 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 ROSE ANNA BEACH Lot-109

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BARBARA M KENNEDY 17.01122.00 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EASTERN PARK ADDN TO ST CLOUD Lot-001 Block-004 NLY 60 FT OF SLY 180 FT OF LOTS 1 & 2 SHETLAND LLC & FIRSTMARK LLC 17.01135.00 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EASTERN PARK ADDN TO ST CLOUD Lot-013 Block-004 DUANE E MOSER REV TR-C/D 17.01135.00 Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EASTERN PARK ADDN TO ST CLOUD Lot-013 Block-004

2017

RHODA M STREETER 18.00263.00 Sect-15 Twp-036 Range-031 OAKRIDGE 2ND ADDITION Lot-008 Block-001

$2,908.86

$3,196.82

$199.99

$1,832.32

$119.45

$2,029.07

$2.27

CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS 2017

$18,933.73

D K D CONSTRUCTION INC 15.00719.00 2017 Sect-32 Twp-038 Range-031 FIELD OF DREAMS Lot-004 Block-001

$204.70

D K D CONSTRUCTION INC 15.00736.00

$204.70

2017

JAMES L HAAF 19.00040.48 2017 Sect-24 Twp-036 Range-031 .05 AC PART OF NW1/4 NW1/4 COMM AT NW COR TH E 433.81 FT TO NELY R/WOF CO RD TO POB TH E ON N LINE167.25 FT TH SWLY 149.77 FT TO R/W LINE TH NWLY ON R/W LINE 30.74 FT TO POB PAUL W SCHELSKE & SARA SCHELSKE 19.00087.00 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 TOWN

2017

$2,401.67

THOMAS E GERCHY & SHERRY A GREENMAN 19.00656.00 2017 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS Lot-001 Block-072 & VAC WLY 10 FT OF BROADWAY AVE S ADJ TO SAID LOT WILLIAM L HJORT-C/D 19.00656.00 2017 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS Lot-001 Block-072 & VAC WLY 10 FT OF BROADWAY AVE S ADJ TO SAID LOT THOMAS E GERCHY & SHERRY A GREENMAN 19.00658.00 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS Lot-002 Block-072 THE S 20 FT OF LOT 2 & 10 FT OF PARTIALLY VAC BROADWAY AVE LYING ADJ TO LOTS WILLIAM L HJORT-C/D 19.00658.00 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS Lot-002 Block-072 THE S 20 FT OF LOT 2 & 10 FT OF PARTIALLY VAC BROADWAY AVE LYING ADJ TO LOTS

$417.27

2017

$51.25

2017

$51.25

PAUL W SCHELSKE & SARA SCHELSKE 19.01228.00 2017 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 LEECH’S ADDN TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-007 Block-004 TRI TR IN WLY PART

$55.80

$1,801.72

2017

DOUGLAS J STANG & NANCY J STANG 18.00337.00 2017 Sect-09 Twp-036 Range-031 BRENDA LEE ADDITION OUTLOT A

Z A M PROPERTIES LLC 19.00481.00 2017 Sect-23 Twp-036 Range-031 TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS Lot-036 Block-047 PART OF LOTS 35, 37, 38 & 39 LYING SELY & SWLY OF FOLL LINE: COMM AT SW COR OF LOT 35 TH NWLY ALONG SWLY LINE OF LOT 35 A DIST OF .56 FT TH NELY 97.83 FT TO PT DESC AS PT “A” TH SELY TO A PT ON SELY LINE OF LOT 39 WHICH IS 4.39 FT NELY OF MOST SLY COR OF LOT 39 & TERM PT “A” IS DESC AS A PT WHICH IS AT THE INTERSEC OF THE FOLL 2 LINES: A LINE PARALLEL TO & 4.47 FT NELY OF SWLY LINE OF LOT 39 & A LINE PARALLEL TO & 25.72 FT NWLY OF SE LINE OF LOT 39

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2017

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CITY OF SARTELL JUSTIN NEUMAN & STEPHANIE NEUMAN 18.00190.00 Sect-09 Twp-036 Range-031 TOWN OF SARTELL Lot-007 Block-026 LOTS 8 & 9 LESS PT COUNTY BOOK 165 PAGE 91

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BRADLEY P FARNICK & CYNTHIA B FARNICK 17.02054.00 2017 Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-030 WATERS EDGE AT DONOVAN LAKE 3RD ADDITION Lot-101 Block-001

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BENSON CONST & REMODELING LLC 17.01852.00 2017 Sect-33 Twp-036 Range-030 WATERS EDGE AT DONOVAN LAKE 3RD ADDITION Lot-011 Block-003

DORIS JOHNSON 19.00282.00 Sect-23 Twp-036 Range-031 TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS Lot-001 Block-029 W1/2 OF LOTS 1 & 2

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FREDERICK C JOHNSON & ZION T JOHNSON 19.01445.01 2017 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-005 Block-013 & PART OF LOT 6 BLK 13 LYING N OF FOLL LINE: COMM 83.12 FT S OF NE COR LOT 5 TH WLY TO PT 75 FT S OF NW COR OF LOT 5 & 10 FT OF PARTIALLY VAC BROADWAY AVE LYING ADJ TO LOTS AARON D LAHMANN 19.01519.00 2017 Sect-22 Twp-036 Range-031 IRVINE & LITCHFIELD’S ADDN Block-015 SE 100 FT OF BLK 15 EXC RR R/W & LESS NELY 125 FT OF SWLY 150 FT OF SELY 100 FT FILIP L JOHNSON & JACQUELYN J JOHNSON 19.01827.00 2017 Sect-22 Twp-036 Range-031 COBORN ADDITION Lot-002 Block-001 LESS ELY 6 FT THEREOF MARY C HARRIS 19.01901.02 2017 Sect-15 Twp-036 Range-031 OAKRIDGE 3RD ADDITION Lot-005 Block-004 EXC S 100 FT & EXC THAT PART LYING W OF LINE 207.49 FT W OF NE COR TH S TO SLY LOT LINE 172.87 FT W OF SE COR MOLLY C PENA & FRANCISCO XAVIER JR CORDOVA 19.01910.00 Sect-14 Twp-036 Range-031 PLEASANTWOOD ADDITION Lot-006 Block-002

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FLOREN J PHILIPPI TR-C/D 19.01910.00 Sect-14 Twp-036 Range-031 PLEASANTWOOD ADDITION Lot-006 Block-002

2017

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JOAN M MORIARTY-WELSH 19.01950.00 Sect-14 Twp-036 Range-031 PLEASANTWOOD ADDITION Lot-021 Block-006

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FLOREN J PHILIPPI TR-C/D 19.01950.00 Sect-14 Twp-036 Range-031 PLEASANTWOOD ADDITION Lot-021 Block-006

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$974.22

KURT J BRUNER 19.01974.00 Sect-23 Twp-036 Range-031 JOCHUM’S ADDITION Lot-001 Block-002

2017

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2017

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JOHN C HELLWEG & BONNIE L HELLWEG 19.02500.00 Sect-15 Twp-036 Range-031 OAKRIDGE 3RD ADDITION Lot-009 Block-002 ZOCK LEGACIES LLC 19.03117.00 Sect-25 Twp-036 Range-031 SAUK RAPIDS INDUSTRIAL PARK SO Lot-004 Block-001

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Smith visits Princeton dairy

PART OF LOT 4 LYING SLY OF FOLL LINE: COMM AT NELY COR OF LOT 4 TH SELY 107.32 FT TO POB TH SWLY 209.62 FT TH NWLY 45.86 FT TH SWLY 22.06 FT TH NWLY 116.15 FT TH SWLY 30.91 FT TH SWLY 75.40 FT TO SWLY LINE OF LOT 4

GLENN JOPLIN, JULIA JOPLIN, & MELISSA JOPLIN 19.03224.00 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 MISSISSIPPI LANDING Lot-006 Block-002 & 1/21 INT IN OUTLOTS A B & C

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VS SAUK RAPIDS LLC 19.03344.00 2017 Sect-14 Twp-036 Range-031 SUMMIT OAKES PLAT 3 Lot-001 Block-001

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JEROD R DUBUQUE 19.03916.00 2017 Sect-13 Twp-036 Range-031 CHURCH HILL HEIGHTS PLAT 3 Lot-004 Block-001

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JILL ESSELMAN_HLAVAC & JONATHAN R FOSTERHLAVAC 19.04079.00 Sect-15 Twp-036 Range-031 HUNTERS RIDGE Lot-004 Block-001

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$42.27

WILLIAM L CORCORAN & HEATHER E CORCORAN 19.04842.00 2017 Sect-07 Twp-036 Range-030 VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE PLAT 4 Lot-014 Block-001 STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF BENTON)

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I, Nadean Inman, being by me Àrst duly sworn, disposes and says that she is the Auditor-Treasurer of the County of Benton; that she has examined the foregoing list and knows the contents thereof; and that the same is a correct list of taxes delinquent for the year therein appearing upon real estate in said county. Nadean Inman Benton County Auditor-Treasurer

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I, Cheri Woehler, Court Administrator, Seventh Judicial District, and for the County of Benton, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the foregoing list of the delinquent tax list of Benton County for the year 2017 with the original list and records in this ofÀce. I further certify that the hereto annexed and foregoing list of delinquent taxes was Àled in my ofÀce by Nadean Inman County Auditor-Treasurer of said Benton County on this 16th day of February, 2018. Cheri Woehler Court Administrator Benton County

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going to be Àghting to get it included in Congress’s rewrite of the Farm Bill.” As Smith continues to debate and write the Farm Bill over the coming months, she plans to triple support for the REAP program and allow energy storage projects to qualify for its grant. She would authorize algae and animal waste to be eligible materials for BCAP, reauthorize the Feedstock Flexibility Program and the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels and increase support for other programs as well. “The challenge of getting a Farm Bill through are real, and Colin Petersen and Sen. Klobuchar and I are working very hard to get it done,” Smith said. “I’m worried that there will be some belief that we could just do an extension and not do the whole bill. Operations like this and all over Minnesota really need the certainty of knowing that we’ve got a strong Farm Bill that has good, basic farm programs, good conservation programs and good rural development.”

Dennis and Marsha Haubenschild (right) welcome U.S. Sen. Tina Smith to their farm in Princeton March 26. The Haubenschilds operate a 1,400-Holstein dairy with their sons, Tom and Bryan.

Dennis Haubenschild (right) explains to U.S. Sen. Tina Smith how liquid is extracted from animal waste to produce renewable energy through the farm’s bio-digester. The farm installed an anaerobic methane digester in 1999.

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PRINCETON — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith made her way to a local dairy farm March 26. Smith, a member of the senate agriculture committee, toured Haubenschild Farm Inc. in Princeton, where she learned about the farm’s bio-digester, which uses farm byproducts to produce electricity for the farm and area homes. The tour was one leg in Smith’s weeklong tour in Minnesota as she prepares to help write the next federal Farm Bill in Congress. Dennis and Marsha Haubenschild, along with their adult sons, Tom and Bryan, operate a 1,400-Holstein dairy with help from 28 full-timeequivalent employees. “The Haubenschilds are running a top-notch dairy operation and also showing how to be as efÀcient as possible,” Smith said. “That is good for the farm, good for the bottom line, and it is also good for the environment.” Smith hopes to have a strong energy section in the next Farm Bill so the agricultural industry can build or expand through cost-saving energy projects. Smith’s Agricultural Energy Programs Reauthorization Act aims to strengthen energy programs like Rural Energy for America Program, and the Biomass Crop Assistance Program. “Family farms like Haubenschild supply Minnesota with great local products, and they do it in a way that strengthens their own communities,” Smith said. “Haubenschild deploys a technology that cuts costs, encourages homegrown energy and has allowed them to expand their operations. I want to see more of this happening around the state — especially with the ag community still struggling to power through low commodity prices. My legislation expands what works for our farm communities, and I’m

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In February, Congress passed a budget that pounds. Four cents per pound will now get a included $1.2 billion in new funding for the Farm producer coverage at the $6.50 level. Eight-dollar Bill. The budget package included some signiÀcant coverage is now 14.2 cents per pound, down from changes for the Margin Protection Program, or 47.5 cents in the previous pay scale. Producers MPP. wanting to cover more than 5 million pounds One key change is catastrophic coverage is of milk can still do so, although the additional now available at the $5 margin level, versus $4 in premium costs remain the same as before. the past. In addition, the program will now cover Due to these changes, the MPP enrollment up to 5 million pounds of annual milk production, window for 2018 coverage will re-open on April up from 4 million pounds in past years. Another big 9 and remain open until June 1. Dairy operations change is margins will be calculated on a monthly BY EMILY WILMES must make a new coverage election for 2018, basis instead of every two months. Additionally, University of Minnesota even if they already enrolled during the previous the $100 administrative fee will be waived for 2018 signup period. Coverage elections made for Extension underserved farmers, which includes veterans, the 2018 will be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2018. All dairy socially disadvantaged, minorities and women. operations desiring coverage must sign up during the enrollment This biggest change to the MPP through 2018 is the lowered period, dairy operations may still opt out. All outstanding premium price for producers who choose to buy up coverage. balances for 2017 and prior years must be paid in full before For example, coverage at the $5.50 level is now less than 1 cent 2018 coverage is approved. Producers wanting to re-enroll in per pound for the Àrst 5 million pounds; in the old system, $5.50 MPP or make changes to their current coverage should contact level coverage cost 4 cents per pound for the Àrst 4 million their Farm Service Agency ofÀce.

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