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Only the beginning Weisenbeck earns all-conference as seventh-grader from the team and how much we inspire each other. I think my success helps the other girls, just as their SAUK RAPIDS – Carley success helps me.” Weisenbeck has been tumbling, Weisenbeck competes as an alltwisting and jumping as a gymnast around gymnast, but her favorite since she was 8 years old. event is beam. “I was in dance, but it wasn’t “I just like doing my routines,” fun for me, so I thought I’d try Weisenbeck said. “My favorite part gymnastics,” Weisenbeck said. “It’s about gymnastics is getting better and been a lot of fun.” gaining new skills, not just on beam but in all of my events.” Weisenbeck has competed in individual competitive gymnastics programs since she started the sport, but found her home with the Storm. “The team is just so great, and I love to have coaches that push us to be our best,” Weisenbeck said. “It makes gymnastics that much more fun.” Coach Liz Walek feels the allconference honor is only the beginning of Weisenbeck’s accomplishments. “Just watching her this season was great,” Walek said. “She really found herself through all of her challenges. She wanted to go out and do well, both for herself and for the team. I’m really proud of her. I can’t say that enough.” Throughout the season, Weisenbeck has added twists to her vault and Áoor routines, worked on her ring jumps and twisting on the Carley Weisenbeck (left) and Storm gymnastics head coach Liz Walek stand dismount of her bars routine, among on the mats Feb. 18 at North Crest Kids Activity Center in Sauk Rapids. other skills. Weisenbeck, a seventh-grader, earned all-conference honors this year. BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Only four years later, as a seventh-grade student, Weisenbeck is part of the varsity Storm gymnastics team, and quickly pulling the team towards success. Weisenbeck earned all-conference Feb. 10 with a score of 35.2 and an eighth-place Ànish. “It was an honor to earn allconference because I’m so young, but it was also fun to help the team out,” Weisenbeck said. “I love the energy
“I made a lot of good connections this season, just putting things together to complete a solid routine in all of my events,” Weisenbeck said. Walek enjoys Weisenbeck’s determination and diligence. It is those qualities that have helped Weisenbeck be a better and more conÀdent gymnast throughout the season. “She likes to try just about anything,” Walek said. “It is all a mindset for her, and if she gets into the right mindset, she smiles a little more and (her) standards get set even higher, both for her individually and for the team. Carley is truly a role
Sinclair selected as new superintendent BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board interviewed four Ànalists for their superintendent position. After a day of interviews and discussion, the board has decided to enter into negotiations with Aaron Sinclair. “We are excited for what Aaron has to offer,” said board chair Mark Hauck. “We feel he has great qualities and will be able to help move the district forward.” Sinclair is equally excited. “I’m really excited to join the district and the community,” Sinclair said. “The district felt like a good, comfortable Àt from the beginning. I was very excited when they called and offered me the position.” Sinclair is a family man who has been married to his wife,
Michelle, since 2001. They have three daughters – Sophia, 10, Grace, 7, and Mattia, 4. He spends his time attending their activities. “They are such a big part of my life,” Sinclair said. “Particularly with my daughters, I was nervous at how they would feel about me applying for this position at Sauk RapidsRice and possibly moving if I got offered (the position), but they were enthusiastic about it and wanted me to try for it. When I told them I got offered the job, they were cheering and jumping. Mattia had to go wake her older sisters up to tell them and have them join in the celebration.” Sinclair and his family have already begun thinking of their move to Sauk Rapids and what they hope for the future. “I love that Sauk Rapids still has some of that small town feel left,” Sinclair said. “That really resonates
Johnson BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Lydia Johnson loves to read, particularly the “Harry Potter” series. Throughout the past few months, Johnson has been focused on the words more than the stories themselves, as the Sauk Rapids-Rice sixth-grade student was preparing for the Feb. 20 Multi-Region State Spelling Bee in Fergus Falls. Johnson started her journey at the district level, competing against students in grades Àfth through eighth. “I already knew a lot of the words, so I didn’t have a whole lot of issues advancing to the district bee,” Johnson said. “But I barely made it past the district bee because I misheard a word. Thankfully, six other people also got out that round. The three winners were decided from there and then the six people who were eliminated that round did a spelloff and I won that. That’s how I advanced to regionals. I was excited.” Johnson competed in the central Minnesota regional competition Feb. 5 and placed Àrst.
with me and my family. I’m excited to move our family here, which is also important for me. It gives me a more vested interest. Anything I will do at Sauk Rapids-Rice will cause me to ask the question, ‘Is this good enough for my kids?’” Sinclair has held a number of positions throughout his career in education. He was in the Little Falls School District for 10 years, starting as an English teacher and then moving to an activities director and an assistant superintendent position. This year, he has been serving as an assistant superintendent in the Brainerd School District. “I feel I can bring a lot to Sauk Rapids-Rice because of my experience,” Sinclair said. “Little Falls is a smaller district than Sauk Rapids-Rice, but Brainerd is
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Sauk Rapids-Rice seventh-grade student Carley Weisenbeck balances on a gymnast beam Feb. 18 in Sauk Rapids. Weisenbeck earned all-conference honors this season.
model for the team. I’m excited to see what she will accomplish in the future.” Weisenbeck hopes her list of accomplishments will include a state appearance and increased consistency. “Now that we are in the offseason, I have a game plan,” Weisenbeck said. “I’m going to train even harder than I did during the season, so I can come back next year even better and more conÀdent in all of my events. I have to work hard to achieve my goals and the goals of the team. That’s really what matters, the team goals. I want to do my part to help the team to greater success.”
Township residents advise to halt fire department spending, research BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
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her way to state “It was such an amazing feeling to win regionals,” Johnson said. “I couldn’t keep myself from smiling.” But the road was not over. The state bee was only two weeks away. “Preparing for state was a little more nerve-wracking,” Johnson said. “I had a packet of words to study for both district and regionals, but we didn’t have that for state. I just had to Ànd lists of words and read them. I often would type the words to help with the correct spellings.” Johnson said her most difÀcult words to spell during competition have been pampas and clandestine due to never hearing the words previously. “I’ve worked to learn more complicated words, so I can be better prepared for them if I ever have to face them in another spelling bee,” Johnson said. Johnson Ànished in
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ninth place at the state spell-off. “I wasn’t nervous until I was in line to spell my Àrst word,” Johnson said. “But I also had to laugh when someone had to spell ambulance. I’ve been able to spell that word since I was 3. I hoped for a word like that, but I wasn’t so lucky. My words weren’t too difÀcult though. I had a lot of fun trying to spell some of the most complicated words I’ve ever seen.” Johnson feels she could have placed seventh with a little more concentration and determination. “But I’m happy with ninth,” Johnson said. “It was still a lot of work and practice, but I’m really glad I got to experience state. I’ve never gotten this far in anything I’ve done before, so it was really exciting.”
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Lydia Johnson holds up her trophy after winning the regional spelling bee Feb. 5. Johnson placed ninth at the Multi-Region State Spelling Bee Feb. 20 in Fergus Falls.
RICE — Roughly 100 people gathered in Watab Township chambers Feb. 20 to voice their opinions in a special town meeting called by petition. The assembly was to address whether or not the board should proceed with seeking alternatives for township Àre protection services. After resident Julie Johnson was nominated to moderate the meeting, residents quickly took action, Àrst voting against allowing the township attorney Mike Couri, of Couri and Ruppe in St. Michael, to explain details regarding governing statute. “When the petition was presented to the town board, we sent it on to our attorney to review it,” said Pat Spence, Watab Town Clerk. “He told us in writing that statute 365 does not apply to an urban township. But statute 368 does.” According to the Minnesota Association of Townships, special town meetings have a limited scope; only those matters listed in the notice of the meeting can be discussed. As an urban township, Watab is freed from needing elector approval of certain actions and is given additional powers otherwise given only to cities. In the case of Àre
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PUBLIC NOTICES
• Sauk Rapids City Council Public Hearing Notice - pg. 3 • Benton County Minutes Feb. 6, 2018 - pg. 3 • Mortgage Foreclosure Lieser/Longie - pg. 6 • Township of Sauk Rapids Notice of Election - pg. 6 • Benton Co. Planning Commission Public Hearings- pg. 6 • Benton Co. Development Code Notice- pg. 6 • Benton Co. Highway Dept. Ad for Bids - pg. 6 • City of Rice Assessment Notice - pg. 6 • City of Rice Notice Wellhead Protection - pg. 6
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OBITUARY
Architectural salvage meets apparel
Harold F. Storkamp
Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Harold F. Storkamp, age 85, who passed away Feb. 16 at Country Manor Campus in Sartell. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman ofÀciated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to the services on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Harold was born to John and Clara (Kloeppner) Storkamp on Aug. 11, 1932 in St. Cloud. He was active with Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids and a supporter of Poor Clare Sisters and Boys Town. Harold farmed his entire life, retiring when he was age 69. He won different farming awards from Little Rock Creamery. He took pride in his dogs and cows, treating them like family. Harold loved when company would stop by for
Margo Mundi’s markets Rusty Pick BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
Harold F. Storkamp
an afternoon visit. Harold was preceded in death by his signiÀcant other, Theresa Muehlbauer on April 25, 2004; siblings, Mary Lou Kuechler, Milton Storkamp, Ray Storkamp and Rita Kampa-Sauer. A special thank you to the staff at Country Manor, St. Cloud Hospital, Integracare Clinic and Dr. Watkins for the special care that was given to Harold. Obituary and guest book available online at: www. williamsdingmann.com. H-8-1B
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SAUK RAPIDS — Shoppers stopping for the perfect outÀt will now have the chance to pick up something different when visiting Margo Mundi’s in Sauk Rapids. The consignment boutique has invited Rusty Pick to merchandise a space at the front of its store. The area opened in late January. “It was a dual opportunity,” said Rusty Pick owner Todd Scott, who lives in Sauk Rapids with his wife, Juli. “It gives us the opportunity to have exposure of our downtown and Waite Park locations and allows us to promote them to our customers, getting the word out that they exist.” The Scotts have operated Rusty Pick in downtown
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Laura Persson, of Rice, flips through vinyl records Jan. 30 in Sauk Rapids. Persson was visiting the new Rusty Pick area at Margo Mundi’s.
St. Cloud for three years and expanded to their Waite Park location last July. Like their slogan, the store carries ‘vintage décor and more.’ Shoppers can Ànd primitive and painted furniture, barn wood and other architectural Low Ho u Clean r CIH QuadTrac, CIH C & Hea ombine ds
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NOTE: The Dowell’s have farmed in this area for 30 years and now have decided to retire from active farming. This will be a large auction featuring late model combine, CIH quad-trac, one owner grain dryer and general farm equipment. Mid-American Auction Co. is very pleased to be selected to conduct the Dowell farm retirement auction. Most equipment has been very well maintained with major items shedded. Online bidding on major items available through Proxibid powered by Mid-American Auction Co. For online bidding information, phone (877) 505-7770. We will begin with a few miscellaneous items, followed soon after by major farm equipment. Please plan on prompt attendance. In the event of severe weather, please listen to KASM 1150 AM Albany or check our website at: www.midamericanauctioninc.com for weather related updates. Prior inspection welcome by appointment beginning Monday, February 26th. Thank you!
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2004 CIH-Steiger STX 500 Quad-Trac, Luxury Cab, Leather Heated Seats, Instructors Seat, 16 Speed Power Shift, 4 SCV Valves, Air Seat, 30 Inch Tracks, ID Lighting, Sells Complete with CIH 250 W EZ Guide with EZ Steer Auto Trac, Receiver and EZ Guide Screen, Shows Only 3772 Hours, Ser. #JEE0104491, (Roger is the 2nd Owner - Nice Condition) 1996 CIH Model 7250 MFWD Diesel Tractor, Cab, Air, Heat, Power Shift, 480-90R-46 Inch Rear Rubber, 420-90R-40 Front Rubber, 10 Bolt Hub Duals, 3-Point, 3 Hydraulic Remotes, 1000 PTO, Shows 9510 Hours, Ser. #JJA0069241 1987 CIH Model 3394 MFWD Diesel Tractor, 3 Hydraulic Remotes, 3-Point, 14.9R X 46 Inch Rear Rubber, Band Duals, 1000 PTO, Shows 9839 Hours, SN #9948314 1988 CIH Model 2096 MFWD Diesel Tractor, Power Shift, Dual Hydraulics, 18.4 X 38 Inch Rear Rubber, Duals, 16.9 X 26 Front Rubber, 540-1000 PTO, 3-Point, Shows 9310 Hours, Ser. #X17897745X, Sells with Allied 894 Quick Tach All Hydraulic Loader and 8-Ft. Material Bucket Round Bale Spear fits 894 Loader 1974 Minneapolis Moline Model G955 Diesel Tractor, Open Station, Fenders, 3-Point, Dual Hydraulics, Shows 5021 Hours, Nice Metal, Ser. #248092-402 16.9R X 30 Front Band Duals 14.9 X 46 Inch Band Duals Pair of Good Year 380-90R-50 Rims & Tires Set of Good Year 38-90-50 Tires & Rims (21) IH Front Suitcase Weights
GPS Receivers & Controllers (The following items will sell after tractors & planting equipment) Trimble Ag 151 Mapping Receiver, Ser. #37257 Trimble/CIH EZ Guide 500 Screen Field IQ Planter Row Controller, Ser. #5307563880
CIH Combine, Heads & Head Trailers
Planting, Tillage & Spraying Equipment
2005 CIH Model AFX 8010 Axial Flow Diesel Combine, Rear Wheel Assist, Maurer Hopper Extension, Extended Auger, Very Good 520-85R-46 Inch Rubber with Duals, Rock Trap, Grain Loss and Moisture Monitor, Auto Reel Speed, Contour Feeder House, Pro 600 Monitor, Fore and Aft Reel Control, Twin Rotor Chaff Spreader, Shows 4056 Engine and 2976 Separator Hours, GPS Receiver used for Mapping, Ser. #HAJ105579, (Very Nice Condition) CIH Model 2020 (30 Ft.) Flex Head, Wind Reel Systems Model AWS 2000 Crop Saver Wind Reel, Wind Bar Controls, Hyd. Fore and Aft, Ser. #CBJ0211731, (Nice Condition) 2012 Capello Model 1222 12R X 22 Inch Chopping Corn Head, Hydraulic Deck Plates, Insight Header Height Control, Auger Ear Savers, Poly Snouts, (2) Stalk Stompers, Ser. #08998, (Excellent Condition) Agco Gleaner 12R X 22 Inch Corn Head, GVL Poly Snouts, Ser. #122219061 (2) Killbros 30 Ft. Low Profile Head Trailers
White Model 8500 24 Row 22 Inch Front Fold Air Corn Planter, 300 Liquid Fertilizer Tank, Row Cleaners, 3 Bushel Boxes, Small and Medium Corn Plates, Soy Bean Discs, Ser. #8524, (Excellent Condition) Little Thumper Large 1000 PTO Pump, Model 854934 Rate Controller, SM 4000 Monitor (Ser. #14512 and Fold Controls Sells Separately from Planter) John Deere Model 2700 7 Shank 18-Ft. Soil Management Systems Disc Ripper, Dual Wheels, Rear Levelers, Light Kit, Ser. #N02700X000247 DMI Tiger Mate II 38.5 Ft. Double Fold Field Cultivator, Walking Tandems on Main Frame and Wings, 3 Bar Harrow, Light Kit, Knock Off Shovels, One Owner, Ser. #JFH0002245 Great Plains Solid Stand 20-Ft. 3-Point Mounted Press Drill, 6 Inch Spacings, Rubber Press Wheels Man-Dako Model 5/8-42, 40-Ft. Land Roller, 42 Inch X 5/8 Inch Drum Fresian Titan Double Seed Tender with Rubber Paddle Style Discharge Auger and Remote Control, One Owner Jet Stream Computer Sprayer, Foam Markers, Induction Tank, 60-Ft. Booms, sprayer uses 5 gallons per acre water and 25% of label rate on Round-up, Ser. #64712, (Roger researched several sprayers before purchasing this one new and found this sprayer to be the most effective with the least amount of water and maintenance.) IH Model 710 3x16 Automatic Reset SemiMount Plow Sands 6 Ft. X 10 Ft. Tandem Axle Rock Trailer with Ramps John Deere 2x14 3-Point Plow
Pull-Type Scraper Backhoe & Attachments Letourneau Approx. 11 Yard PullType Scraper, Converted from Cable to All Hydraulic, (Nice Unit) Melroe Model 609 Backhoe Attachment, Converted from Skid Loader to 3-Point Mountings, Hydraulic Stabilizers, 16 Inch Bucket Crown 36 Volt Order Picker Fork Lift with Furniture Forks and Charger, (Needs Batteries) Custom-Built Eagle Fab Skid Loader 9-Ft. Extended Grapple Attachment with 21 Inch Hyd. Grapple Sands 6-Ft. 4 Tine Skid Loader Mounted Hydraulic Grapple Shop Built Round or Square Bale Spear (2) 6-Ft. Skid Loader Mounted Rock Buckets Skid Loader Mounted Land Leveler
Collectible Items Thompson 45 Caliber Sub Machine Gun, Circa 1928, Ser. #US 1928A1, Decommissioned, Without Magazine Model 51 De-60 Mortar Launcher Original White Kitchen Cabinet with Matching Wooden Table, Cabinet has original shipping label shipped to family in Grey Eagle, MN Large Antique Square Table with 5 Side Chairs, Captain’s Chair and Matching Buffet Wooden Butter Churn Horse Collar Cyclone Seeder Oak Covered Rocker Ornamental Steel Wheel Wagon Hay Carrier Pulley (2) Cistern Pumps Grass Scythe
Large Square Baled Hay (120) Bales 3x3x8 of 1st and 2nd Crop Meadow/Grass Hay, Stored Inside
Grain Dryer, Grain Vac, & Augers Neco Model D-1680 Continuous Flow Fully Automatic Computerized Grain Dryer, 230 Volt 170 Amp Single Phase, Transports, One Owner, Ser. #121H15-0100, (Very Good Condition) Westfield 13 Inch X 61 Ft. PTO Swing Hopper Auger, Hydraulic Lift Westfield 8 Inch X 51 Ft. Auger with 7.5 H.P. 220V Single Phase Electric Motor
J & B Lunch Wagon
Hay & Forage Equipment
Trucks, Grain & Fifth Wheel Flat Bed Trailer 2000 IH 9200-I Twin Screw Semi Tractor, C12 Diesel Engine, Eaton-Fuller 10 Speed Automatic, Air Ride, Full Sleeper, 205 Inch Wheel Base, Shows 845,000 Miles, DOT’d, (Nice Truck) 2007 Merrit 42-Ft. Air Ride Hopper Bottom Grain Trailer, 5-Ft. Sides, Steel Rims, Roll Tarp, DOT’d 1981 IH Dump Truck Converted to Grain Truck, Twin Screw, IH DT-466 Diesel, 13 Speed Eaton-Fuller, 16-Ft. Steel Box, 66 Inch Sides, Shur Lock Roll Tarp, Has Original Gravel Dump Gate, New Clutch Fall of 2017, DOT’d, Vin #2HTAF1953BCA19005 2004 Legend 32-Ft. Flat Bed Trailer with Tandem Dual Axles, 26-Ft. Straight Deck with 6 Ft. Beaver Tail, Deck Over Hitch, 3 Ramps 5th Wheel Pickup Plate Sells Separately 1999 Dodge ¾ Ton 4x4 Pickup, Cummins Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, Regular Cab, Long Box, 280,000 Miles, Farm Truck, (4x4 Needs Work)
Walinga Model 7614 Deluxe Grain Vac, Approx. 50-Ft. of 7 Inch Flex Piping, One Owner Westfield 6 Inch X 32 Ft. Auger on Transport with 3 H.P. Electric Motor 10 Inch X 71 Ft. Swing Hopper Grain Auger, (Needs Repair) Walinga 5 Inch Grain Vac on Transport, (Needs Blower) 5-Ft. Angled Stub Auger 14-Ft. Grain Probe Misc. Fans and Drying Equipment
services, Watab is governed by Minnesota Statute 368. 01 which, under subdivision nine allows the township to establish a Àre department, appoint ofÀcers and members and provide Àre apparatus without voter approval. It also allows the township to incur debt for Àre equipment under subdivision 23. Subdivision 23 also says that if debt incurred is roughly 25 percent of the market value of the township, certiÀcates cannot be issued without 10 days public notice before resolution, at which time a petition can be Àled to call a vote from constituents. The township board was not in the process of issuing any debt at the time of the petition, but electors chose to call a special town meeting to advise the board. By clear majority, electors chose: • that the town does not levy taxes, levy assessments or incur debt to establish
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Large, Farm Retirement Auction
1998 CIH Model 8575 Silage Special Large Square Baler (3x3x8), Preservative Applicator, Last Bale Eject, Roller Chute, Bale Monitor, Ser. #CFH017776, Has Baled 69,000 Bales, (One Owner, Well Maintained) Poly Tote with Approx. 40 Gallons of Preservative Sells Separately CIH Model 8312 12-Ft. Disc Style Hydra Swing Mower Conditioner, Ser. #CFH0094471 Sitrex 10 Wheel V Rake on Hydraulic Cart Pro Quality Hay Basket 3-Point Bale Mover
Grain Cart, Gravity Boxes & General Farm Machinery Killbros Model 690 Grain Cart, Light Kit, 30.5L-32 Inch Rubber, Ser. #D18700119 (2) Killbros Model 385 Gravity Boxes with Metal Extensions, Access Ladders on Killbros 12 Ton Four-Wheel Wagons, 16.5L-16.1 Flotation Tires, Ext. Pole, (Nice Condition) Huskee 165 Bushel Gravity Box on John Deere 1065 Four-Wheel Wagon, Extension Pole Howse 3-Point 6-Ft. Rotary Brush or Grass Mower
Propane Tank, Shop Equipment, Tools & Miscellaneous Items
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sauk Rapids City Council will meet on Monday, March 12, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, located at 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider making improvements to properties abutting Benton County Road 57 (Quarry Rd.) from Benton CSAH 3 to approximately 2,900 feet north of the CR 57/CSAH 3 intersection, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 429. The improvements include the installation of sanitary sewer and water main. The area proposed to be assessed for the improvements
Zero Turn Mower & Related Items Country Clipper Model 1754 Zero Turn Commercial Lawn Mower, 60 Inch Deck, Joy Stick Control, 23 H.P. Kohler Engine Pull-Type Lawn Fertilizer Pull-Type Lawn Roller
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includes the properties abutting Benton County Road 57 (Quarry Rd.) from Benton CSAH 3 to approximately 2900 feet north of the CR 57/CSAH 3 intersection. The estimated cost of the improvements is $596,151.00. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Any person desiring to comment on the proposed improvement is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald February 24 and March 3, 2018. R-8-2B
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and maintain its own Àre department; • that the town does not levy taxes, levy assessments or incur debt to build a Àre hall, purchase Àre truck or purchase other Àre protection equipment; • that it is not expedient or good for the town to establish and maintain its own Àre department; • that the town shall not spend more money in any year than its total revenue in order to establish and maintain its own Àre department, Àre hall, Àre trucks or Àre protection equipment, and; • that the town should continue to contract for municipal Àre protection services. It is unclear whether the recorded votes are advisory or have authority over the town board at this time. Couri was not at liberty to comment on the meeting without prior consent from the board. Attorneys at the Minnesota Association of Townships could not be reached before print.
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Having decided to retire, we are selling our farms and will sell the following equipment at auction located by exiting Interstate 94 at the Albany, MN exit (Exit #147), then 1 block south to County Tar #10, then 2.3 miles east and south on County Tar #41 to Farm #32512. Follow the Mid-American Auction Co. signs; roads will be plainly marked.
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salvage and more. “It’s going to be a treasure hunt,” said Suzie Buhs, coowner of Margo Mundi’s. “They’ll have a little bit of everything.” Buhs said Margo Mundi’s started selling items other than apparel and accessories about two years ago. “We started small just to try it and it’s been a hit; so we decided to expand,” said
Buhs. Cigar boxes, a wooden bird cage, hub caps, a set of vintage golf club, doilies, salvaged license plates, wash boards, hat boxes and vinyl records are only some of the items shoppers will Ànd as they step into the eclectic area. The boutique also carries lotions, soaps and other items. “It works because we get groups of women who come in here and they are all into different things,” Buhs said. “You’ll have some that just want clothes, but having the home décor has been nice because there are some women that aren’t interested in clothes. They want these grab and go items.” Women are not the only ones the stores are looking to target. “We’re hoping to appeal to some men, too,” Buhs said. “They come in with their wives, so this is going to be fun for guys, too.” Scott said his business plans on refreshing the selection in Sauk Rapids at least monthly if not more. He said as the seasons move forward, shoppers will begin to Ànd more items for the outdoors and gardens. “We will continue to strive to bring architectural salvage and a mixture of items to the store,” Scott said.
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County workers becoming healthier, safer BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
FOLEY — Benton County employees are becoming safer and healthier according to two recent presentations administered at the county board meeting Feb. 20. Lee Katzmarek, Benton County Human Resources Director, spoke on the county’s A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction Program (AWAIR), as well as workplace injuries. Benton County had a reduction in days away from work, role transfers and OSHA recordable injuries for 2017. “It was pretty neat to see all three of those trends dropping,” Katzmarek said. “People talk about safety a lot and I think it’s a matter or your mental awareness and watching out for others than just yourself.” There were four injuries recorded by county employees last year. In 2016, the county recorded Àve injuries and in 2015, six. All of 2017’s injuries were incurred by sheriff’s ofÀce staff. “If you look at some of the ways they are getting the injuries, they are not in complete control,” Katzmarek said. “It’s them working with someone who doesn’t want to go with them when they have to take them somewhere, whether it is out of a cell or out of a home. So they have a different set of scenarios.” The four injuries resulted in 35 days of lost work and $11,448 in medical costs. Katzmarek said that in 2015 the county had 99 days of lost work due to injuries. The county has implemented a new training video and testing resource over the last year, created binders for each piece of equipment at the highway department to help with the lock out, tag out program and is in the process of doing the same for property management. Jenny Lezer, public health employee and chair of the
Names released in Sauk Rapids shooting SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids Police Department has released the names of two men who were involved in a shooting late last week. Joe Ditthideth, 25, of St. Cloud, died of wounds he received after being shot and Nathan Phrachomphonh, 29, of Sauk Rapids, is recovering at the St. Cloud Hospital. Law enforcement responded to a report of gunshots at 3466 Old Creek Place, Sauk Rapids shortly before 3 a.m. Feb. 16. No information regarding the suspect has been released. The Sauk Rapids Police Department is being assisted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Investigation in the case. If anyone has any information related to this shooting, contact Tri-County Crime Stoppers at http://www. tricountrycrimestoppers.org or (800) 255-1301 or the Sauk Rapids Police Department at (320) 251-9451.
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Benton County Engineer Chris Byrd (front, left) presents county commissioners – (front, right) chair Ed Popp; (back, from left) Spencer Buerkle, Allen “Jake” Bauerly, Warren Peschl and Jim McMahon – with the 2017 Project of the Year plaque from the Minnesota County Engineers Association Feb. 20 in Foley. Byrd was presented the award in January at the MCEA annual banquet for the Benton County CSAH 3 Up the Hill Project.
county’s health and wellness committee for employees, recapped the accomplishments of the group over the last year. Lezer said the county implemented a tobacco-free grounds policy as of June 2017, created mapped routes with different difÀculty levels for employees who choose to walk on their breaks, distributed information through various communication efforts and hosted social support activities like the annual health fair and lunch and learn opportunities. They also continued their efforts with a hydration station and healthy snack station for employees. “We know that getting our employees to come to events isn’t going to make them healthier; we know that,” Lezer said. “But we do know that getting employees engaged at work and feeling purposeful at work, that they are happier. They can be more productive when they are happier and make healthier choices that way.” Lezer said health risk assessments were not performed in 2017 due to the change of health insurance, but it is a goal for 2018 to re-implement the practice so
the committee can track their progress. In other board news: • Byrd presented the county commissioners with a plaque in honor of the 2017 Project of the Year Award. Byrd received this award for the county’s CSAH 3 Up the Hill project in Sauk Rapids from the Minnesota County Engineers Association in January. • Approved having a core study done on the Sartell Bridge to determine chloride levels in the concrete. The
commissioners will use the information to decide whether or not the bridge deck should be replaced now or at a later date. • Approved the administrative agreement with the city of Sartell for the County Road 29 project. The agreement outlines the city’s responsibility in the project, with the right-of-way acquisition being 100 percent Sartell’s obligation; amongst other items.
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listening to the community. “It’s really important to spend time in the community,” Sinclair said. “The community’s voice needs to be understood and their apprehensions and concerns need to have a valid voice. School districts are the reÁection of the community and in a community like Sauk Rapids-Rice, the school district is at the center of the community culture. I am very excited to be a part of it and move the district forward from where they already are.” Pending successful negotiations, Sinclair will step into his role as superintendent July 1.
bigger. Both districts have given me a wide variety of experiences, and I’m looking forward to meshing those experiences together to help move this district forward as superintendent.” In his Àrst year as superintendent, Sinclair plans to spend time listening and understanding the current position and the needs of the SRR district and discovering where he will be able to Àt his talents and expertise. He also plans to spend time
Public Notices BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2018 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 6, 2018 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon and Jake Bauerly present and Commissioner Spencer Buerkle absent (excused). Call to order by Chair Popp was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the agenda as amended (add item: discuss scheduling a strategic planning session). No one was present to speak under Open Forum. McMahon/Peschl unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2018 as written; 2) accept and Àle Management Team Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2017; May 11, 2017; August 10, 2017; September 14, 2017; October 12, 2017; and December 14, 2017; 3) authorization to create four Lead Worker positions in Human Services and abolish three Social Worker positions and one Eligibility Specialist position; 4) approve 2018 SCORE Grant Applications Round 1 as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee; 5) approve 2018 Solid Waste Haulers License Round I as presented, and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) approve Purchase Money Security Agreement for S.C.O.R.E. Grant—Kevin Johnson—for 106 32-gallon EVR organic recycling carts, and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve Application for Exempt Permit for Metro Lions of St. Cloud to conduct a rafÁe, paddlewheels, and tipboards at Jack & Jim’s Convention Center, 11025 Duelm Road NE, Foley, on April 7, 2018; 8) approve Application for Exempt Permit for Church of St. Patrick, Minden Township to conduct a rafÁe at Henry’s Catering, 6774 Highway 25 NE, Foley, on April 22, 2018; 9) approve 2017 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and CertiÀcation, and authorize the Chair to sign; 10) approve Memorandum of Understanding with Mille Lacs County for Text to 911 Services, and authorize the Chair to sign; 11) approve maintenance agreement with Motorola, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 12) approve revisions to Chapter 6 of the Personnel Policies—Recruitment, Selection, Promotion, Transfer and Demotion—as presented. Mary Kivi, Little Rock Lake Association President, addressed the Board regarding the possible use of Benton Beach Park facilities as a staging/camping area for volunteers working during the planned drawdown of Little Rock Lake which is scheduled to start August 1, 2018 through mid-September 2018. Kivi requested camping space for 250 Boy Scouts for the weekends of August 3rd and August 10th; and, further, that the county waive the camping fees. She also requested use of the basketball court as the central point for dumpsters to be placed and noted that the Lake Association would assume the cost of additional porta-potties if needed. Popp commented on the need to “keep something open for our repeat customers who come every year…” Jim Whitcomb, Benton County Property Manager, noted that both shelters are already rented for August 11th. He suggested use of the ball Àeld as a group campsite (the State has permitted Benton County for 44 campsites). McMahon inquired if the county’s “large event” ordinance would be applicable in this case (research showed a “large event” is triggered at 400 people or more); he stated his support for waiving the camping fees for those two weekends. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to waive the camping fees for the Boy Scouts for the weekends of August 3rd and August 10th. Bauerly suggested that the Lake Association get their reservations in without delay (including reservation of the Lakeview Center on July 14th for the Lake Association annual picnic). Whitcomb will contact those individuals with existing reservations to inform them of the drawdown event and its related issues. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that, last fall, it was discussed that Benton County investigate the Local Option Sales Tax for transportation. He stated that the University of MN Extension, Center for Community Vitality, will perform an economic study to determine the amount of estimated revenue that can be generated in addition to other market data such as sales demographics. Byrd noted that the County Attorney’s OfÀce has some issues with the draft U of M Services Agreement. Noting the proposed time frame of four months to complete the study,
Sauk Rapids Police Department activity
Feb. 12 0533 hrs: OfÀcers dispatched for a female walking on Benton Drive North near the Highway 15 overpass. Female was walking home to Sartell wearing pajamas, sandals with no socks and a blanket. OfÀcers gave her a ride. Feb. 14 0735 hrs: OfÀcers learned of a suspicious vehicle on the 3300 block of Old Stone Way NE, Caller stated vehicle backs into driveways and sits brieÁy before circling the area, but no one gets in or out of the vehicle. Caller requested extra patrol of the area. Feb. 17 2309 hrs: OfÀcers received a call of a man, his girlfriend and two children sleeping in their vehicle. Male stated they have slept in their vehicle for the past two nights and were wondering where they could stay for the evening, as they did not have enough money for the hotel for another night. After checking with local shelters and churches, the ofÀcer met the family at the Gateway Motel and paid for a night’s stay for the family. Incidents: 33 trafÀc stops, 15 assists, 15 medicals, 16 parking violations, 4 child, 2 911, 6 alarms, 5 accidents, 2 civil, 8 suspicious, 3 disturbances, 2 thefts, 3 unwanted, 3 suicidal persons, 4 missing persons, 2 criminal damage to property, 3 human services reports, 4 welfare checks, 4 harassments, 3 predatory offender registries, 3 frauds, 3 driving, 2 permits, 6 animals, 5 warrants and 19 various calls.
Rice Police Department activity
Feb. 14 1027 hrs: OfÀcers responded to a theft on Division Street North. Complainant reported two vehicles had small holes drilled into the gas tanks from under the vehicles. Incidents: 3 assists, 4 thefts and 6 various calls.
NOVENA This prayer may be prayed over nine hours, if you cannot wait for nine days: PRAYER THAT NEVER FAILS. O Jesus who has said “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall Ànd, knock and it shall be opened to you,” through the intercession of Mary, they most Holy Mother, I knock; I seek; I ask that my prayer will be granted (make request). O Jesus who said “All you ask of the Father in My name, He will grant you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most Holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask thy Father in Thy name that my prayer be granted (make request). O Jesus, who has said “Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass “ through the intercession of Mary, Thy most Holy Mother, I feel conÀdent that my prayer will be granted (make request). Publication must be printed to make novena answer. Say each day for nine days. Publication must be promised. arv
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the fact that the agreement is not to exceed $1,000, and the lowrisk potential, Byrd recommended that the Board move forward with approval of the agreement. McMahon made reference to the “ownership of documents” language in the County Attorney’s memo. Bauerly/Peschl unanimous to approve the University of MN Services Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Byrd explained that the proposed State of MN Agency Agreement for Federal participation in Construction would allow Benton County to administer its own projects that receive Federal funding; it is commonly referred to as the Delegated Contract Process Agreement. He noted that, without the agreement, Benton County would not be able to receive Federal funding for much needed construction projects. Referencing the memo as drafted by the County Attorney’s OfÀce, Byrd stated his opinion that the noted concerns do not constitute withholding the agreement as most of the changes are directed to MNDOT from Federal Highway Administration and are required to use Federal funds. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to adopt Resolution 2018-#7, approving the State of MN Agency Agreement for Federal Participation in Construction, and authorize the Chair to sign. Byrd provided an update on 2018 construction projects: 1) reconstruction of CSAH 29 (Ànal plans complete; ready for bid advertisement); 2) bridge repair of CSAH 29 over Mississippi River (replace expansion joints, bearings repair, pier concrete repair, etc.; total cost, including replacement of concrete wear course, is estimated at approximately $2 million—Benton County share is $1.1 million and Stearns County share is $890,000 (the difference in shares is due to the amount of Federal money Benton County received that is now coming to the County as State Aid money); 3) Pavement rehab of CSAH 22 ($1.2 million of State Aid dollars); 4) Reconstruction of CSAH 2 at Little Rock Lake (although this project is not identiÀed in the Àve-year road program, Byrd would like to work on this project during the upcoming Little Rock Lake drawdown—the road would be closed down during that time; will need a Public Waters Permit from the DNR; estimated project cost is $750,000—will need to have discussion on possible funding sources); 5) Reclaim of CR 58 (cost estimate of $900,000); 6) seasonal patching/chip seal (various locations throughout the county). Byrd noted projects for construction in later years—1) CR 80—two bridges (part of the future CSAH 29 corridor); 2) CR 50—bridge over Stony Brook Creek; and 3) CR 78 reconstruction. Referencing Byrd’s comments that there is no available State Aid dollars for the CSAH 2 reconstruction project, Bauerly commented “…if we didn’t do the concrete overlay on the CSAH 29 bridge repair, we’d have the money for CSAH 2…if you did that concrete overlay ten years from now, Stearns County would still go half, wouldn’t they?...” Byrd noted that Stearns County is willing to commit to it today (he could not predict ten years from now). Bauerly further commented “…I’d hate to see you use local funds for CSAH 2 and do a concrete overlay on CSAH 29 that’s not needed yet…” Popp added “…we need to make a decision on which is more valuable to Benton County…” The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:44 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:47 AM. Bob Cornelius, Human Services Director, explained that AMC’s membership identiÀed “mental health bonding” as one of the top legislative priorities for Minnesota counties in 2018; this priority recommends the use of bonding for mental health infrastructure to help strengthen the mental health continuum of care through regional triage centers for crisis intervention, and the creation of new housing options. Sandi Shoberg, Human Services Supervisor, spoke on the “deteriorating mental health system” and the associated costs to counties; when the County is not able to move a client out of the State facility that they have deemed to no longer be medically necessary, the County pays $1,400$1,800 a day. Shoberg also spoke of the toll this takes on families, clients and staff; clients may “sit in the emergency room for days”, or in the jails, because there is no place for them to go, or worse, “released back to the streets”. She pointed out that when the County has clients under civil commitment and we can’t Ànd a bed for them, liability concerns are raised. Shoberg stated that while the proposed resolution addresses the adult needs, “children
are in the same spot”. Cornelius added that these concerns “stem from 15 or 20 years ago” when many people were migrated out of the regional treatment centers; the infrastructure was supposed to be built along the way, but it never happened. Following brief discussion, McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to adopt Resolution 2018-#8, a Resolution Supporting State Capital Investments for Regional Behavioral Health Crisis Program Facilities and Permanent Supportive Housing for People with Behavioral Health Needs, and authorize the Chair to sign. McMahon/Peschl unanimous to continue with the Special Board of Appeal and Equalization for the 2018 assessment year. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to set the date and time for convening the Special Board of Appeal and Equalization for Monday, June 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM in the County Board Room. Bauerly/ McMahon unanimous to continue with the current per diem of $135. Monty Headley, County Administrator, provided a summary of the major terms of the 2018-2019 labor contract with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Bauerly/Peschl unanimous to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., representing Deputies, Detectives and Court Security OfÀcers for the period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019, and authorize the Chair to sign. Headley informed the Board that BNSF has proposed to the federal Surface Transportation Board the abandonment of the rail spur line running from the BNSF mainline in St. Cloud to the former Quad Graphics plant. He pointed out that local governments can express an interest in the line or an objection to the proposed abandonment; another process allows local governments to seek a “public use condition”, i.e. for trail purposes—this action puts the abandonment process “on hold” until the local government can negotiate purchase of the right-of-way. Headley noted the difference between “complete” abandonment and “partial” abandonment, asking the Board of any interest on the part of Benton County as a “public use” (neither the City of St. Cloud, nor the State of MN, have any interest in acquiring this corridor at this point); if there is interest, Benton County would have to purchase the property. Bauerly commented “I think we should seriously look at this property and preserving this right of way…I think cost is going to be minimal…20, 30 or 40 years from now, we may want to bring this back for a trail or for a short-line rail…I don’t think money will become an issue…” McMahon indicated his agreement, stating “…we should preserve this…the only concern I had was liability of the property itself and what can occur on it…” Headley stated that the process would include Àling a petition with the federal Surface Transportation Board; if the Board accepts it, it starts the 180-day clock whereby Benton County would enter into negotiations with BNSF to acquire it (can also ask for an extension). Peschl/ Bauerly unanimous that Benton County express interest to the federal Surface Transportation Board of acquiring the property from BNSF. Headley noted that he was asked to obtain available dates from AMC for a strategic planning session; based on discussion at the “goal-setting” meeting, it appears there is consensus to have the strategic planning session prior to kicking off the comprehensive plan process and selecting a consultant. Bauerly commented “I don’t think we can pick a consultant until the strategic planning is done…we need a vision of where the county wants to go in totality Àrst…the comprehensive land use plan will Áow from that…” Headley will obtain available dates from AMC for as early in March as possible. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: January 30, GSDC Listening Session; February 9, Comprehensive Plan Discussion; February 15, Benton County Association of Township OfÀcers Meeting; February 27, Discuss Jail Issues with County Sheriff and County Attorney; and March 7, “Transportation Day at the Capitol”. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to adjourn at 10:43 AM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-8-1B
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Letters to the editor
Referendum good for kids
Mark Hauck, parent, resident of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District My wife and I are proud longtime residents of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. Like many of you, we have seen the improvements in test scores over the years. Student success is the result of parents, guardians, teachers and administration working together. Here in SRR, we work well together for the beneÀt of students. It is not surprising to Ànd district residents are overwhelmingly proud that parents outside the district believe our school district is good enough they want to send their children here. This is according to a recent survey of SRR district residents conducted after the narrow defeat of last year’s proposed referendum. I, too, am proud of our students, parents and schools in SRR. This year’s proposed referendum supports the good things that are happening for students and families in SRR and deserves our support. The referendum will add new learning spaces by constructing new elementary schools, improve on existing building security at all schools, add early childhood classrooms at Hillside School and Rice Elementary, and develop outdoor physical education, athletic and activity spaces at the SRR High School. Community surveying and two community task forces showed wide support for these initiatives. The referendum has been updated to add Àve elementary classrooms in the proposed elementary school located near the high school. This is in response to community concerns about high class sizes. More elementary classrooms will provide space for potential future reductions in elementary class sizes. Increased space for early childhood programs would allow more children and parents to participate that are now on waiting lists. Early learning for parents and children improves the lives of children and families. Unfortunately, the cost of construction rises year after year, which added to the cost of this year’s proposed referendum. The SRR community overwhelmingly supports improved safety and security at all schools. Recent events in Florida and other schools across the nation remind us that new and updated measures like building-secured entrances are an important part of systems that make our schools safe. My children have already graduated from SRR schools. Now it is my turn to pay it forward to our next generation and do my part to pass the Àrst building referendum in SRR in 18 years. I am proud of what we accomplish together and will be voting yes May 8.
Where were the snow plows? James Hovda, Langola Township After the snow event that ended at 11 a.m. Feb. 19, it was not until late Tuesday morning that Benton County Road 2 was plowed. Unacceptable. Snow at the north end of Little Rock Lake totaled 6.7 inches. Driving County Road 2 was just plain dangerous. I have heard two explanations. The county did not want to pay overtime – Presidents Day was on Monday – and there was too much blowing snow. I do not know about the Àrst excuse, but the second one is untrue. It was not blowing, I was here. The townships of Langola and Watab got their roads plowed. Not the county. This inaction by the county put safety last, endangering the lives and property of its citizens. Maybe this newspaper can Ànd out the answer.
WHAT’S HAPPENING Monday, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. — Benton County Master Gardeners Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, 901 Half Street South, Sauk Rapids. Monday, Feb. 26, 7-8 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Band Concert. SRRHS, 1835 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids. Enter through Door No. 6. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. — 55+ Driving Improvement First-Time Course. Sterling Pointe Living, 1250 Northland Drive, Princeton. For more information or to register visit http://mnsafteycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. — Intro to Leatherwork Workshop. Learn to construct leather slippers with artist and maker Jen AÀnson. Attendees will learn leatherwork basics and leave with a pair of slippers. For adults. Limit 10. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Using Schoology to Support your Student. Presented by Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Education. Presentation is free, but please register in advance. Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, 901 First Street S, Sauk Rapids. Door No. 1 Room 218. Thursday, March 1, TIME — League of Women Voters Dialogue and a Drink. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis will speak on the long-term plan for the city of St. Cloud. Red Carpet Martini Lounge, 11 Fifth Ave S, St. Cloud. All are welcome to attend. Thursday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Friends of Little Falls Carnegie Library Book Sale. 108 Third Street NE, Little Falls. Sale continues March 2, noon to 6 p.m. and March 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Regional Coin Club meeting. Miller Auto Plaza, 2930 Second Street S, St. Cloud. Sunday, March 4, 1 p.m. — Ham Bingo. Sponsored by St. John’s Catholic Church of Foley. Ice cream, cake and coffee will be served following bingo. St. John Emmaus Trinity Center, 621 Dewey Street, Foley.
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Dave Simpkins Mark Klaphake Joyce Frericks Missy Traeger Jeff Weyer Pat Turner Brian Dingmann Amanda Thooft Tara Pitschka Cassidy Zenzen Natasha Barber Kayla Hunstiger
OPINION
You asked, we answered: Fire department pensions It was brought to my attention that an article events are city functions, it should be noted I had written last month regarding the Sauk they are all unpaid hours. Rapids Fire Department members’ pension There is also a vesting schedule that increase lacked some useful information. A is followed. A ÀreÀghter could not join the concerned tax-paying citizen wondered what department, work for a year and expect a the requirements were to receive the $5,000 payout. It does not work that way. per year of service allowance, asking whether In order to be eligible for the retirement, there were minimum qualiÀcations or if the ÀreÀghters need to have acquired 10 eligible BY NATASHA BARBER service years or more with the department. person need only be on the roster of names. That person asked and I followed up. I But even then, they are not fully vested. At 10 thought I would share this information in case years, ÀreÀghters become 50 percent vested. there were others who wondered the same thing. For each year of service exceeding 10, they gain 5 percent Turns out, a person cannot simply be listed as a Sauk more vesting. After 15 years of service a person is 75 Rapids FireÀghter and receive the annuity. To qualify for percent vested; at 20 years, they are 100 percent vested. a year of service, that person has to meet the following Wait. There is more. In order to draw the pension, criteria. FireÀghters must attend 50 percent of meetings, you must be 50 years old and retired from the department. which take place the second Tuesday of every month. FireÀghters who joined the department at 21 years old, They must attend 50 percent of the monthly department served for 20 years and retired at 41 could not receive any trainings and 50 percent of the monthly squad drills. funds until their 50th birthday. Their pension would be Members must also make 50 percent of the Àre calls frozen at retirement and ineligible for any increases from each year. Last year, the SRFD responded to 169 calls; that point. that means in order to receive credit for an active year of So in essence, it takes dedication and service to the service, each member would have had to respond to 85. community to come away with $100,000: 20 years of In addition to meetings, trainings and calls, members service, about 360 meetings, trainings and drills, over who wish to receive retirement beneÀts must work annual 1,500 pager calls, countless volunteer hours and much fundraisers — the streak fry, 20 hours at the fair food more. It takes the courage to commit to being there when booth, open house, the annual dance and any others that community members need you most. take place throughout the year. Because none of these
A chord of harmony
“In the beginning God.” We began with these her? As she talked matter-of-factly about her actions as she got older, I became surprised four words at our church on Sunday morning. that she was not struggling through tears or Seems funny to attend church and start at the Àrst physically displaying the implications of verse in the Bible. the sin that was brought onto her and the sin So often, when I try to tackle current events that she committed as a result. She spoke of or a tragedy, I’ll start at the very beginning. If we things as if she were confessing to stealing don’t understand Who created, why He created us a pack of gum. and what went wrong, we will never understand That is when it hit me. All sin is still sin, as why bad things happen to good people. That is hard as that is to fathom. And it gets harder the conversation today, isn’t it? News stations and Facebook posts and Tweets all saying, “I am BY MERCY NYGAARD to wrap your head around when comparing stealing to shooting kids in a school. When saddened and confused why we have to be having Life by Faith Billy Graham was asked the question if all this conversation about evil against innocent sin was the same, he said, “Whether sins are children.” God makes no mistakes. Could it be that He created us to love us, even knowing that we would relatively small or great, they will place us in hell apart disobey Him? John 17:24 and 1 Peter 1:17 tells us Jesus from God’s grace. The good news is that Jesus paid the was with God before the foundations of the world. Could penalty for our sins and the sins of the whole world at He then have loved us so much that He created us anyway, the Cross.” If we will repent — and only if we repent and knowing the sin we would fall into, and the only payment make Jesus as Lord of our lives in faith — our sins will be for that sin would be to send His son to pay it? Oh, what forgiven, and we will receive the gift of eternal life. Our purpose is to glorify God. He created us to love manner of love. When God was Ànished creating, He saw all He had us and die for us, even knowing we would chose sin. He made, and it was good. God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and gave us our Helper, the Holy Spirit after His resurrection, man were a perfect chord of harmony. It was not until so that we can remember what we learn in His word. That woman and man listened to Satan and disobeyed God is the seed planted within us. Whether we are the sinner that sin entered the world, and the harmony that once was or the one the sin has been committed against, because of what Jesus did for us by dying on the cross, we can became out of tune. I watched a documentary-drama called “Heart of Man” overcome evil with good and the seed of hope will grow. on NetÁix. Woven into the drama were real people giving It’s more than understanding that we live in a fallen world. their testimony about their broken fellowship with God. It’s understanding that Satan’s desire is to separate us from One woman told how she was sexually abused at age 5 by God in any way. We are all guilty, and we all need Jesus. You are the one sheep out of the 99 that the shepherd a 13-year-old boy. She explained how as she grew up, she started noticing she was an over-sexualized child. She had goes to Ànd. “The Heart of Man” does a marvelous job at her innocence robbed from her. Could her over-sexualized depicting how all sin separates us from God, but harmony feelings be because of what the older boy introduced to is restored through faith in Jesus.
Twins add depth to starting rotation With two relatively risk-free roster moves Sanchez is a low-risk rotation candidate last week, the Minnesota Twins bolstered with experience, and it was smart of the their starting pitching depth while potentially Twins to give him a shot. Sanchez was keeping the door open for the pursuit of another signed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal signiÀcant free agent pitcher as we approach contingent on him making the major the start of the regular season. league roster out of spring training. For In their Àrst move, the Twins acquired a 14-year veteran that led the American right-handed starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi League in ERA as recently as 2013, that from the Tampa Bay Rays in a trade for minor is a gamble worth taking. Even in the by ANDY THAYER league shortstop Jermaine Palacios. Odorizzi, worst-case scenario, Sanchez can be an Sports Columnist who is 27-years-old and still under team control innings-eating starter or long-reliever that for two more seasons at club-friendly salary can replace what Bartolo Colon gave the numbers ($6.3 million this year, then arbitration-eligible Twins in the second half of last season. next offseason), has been a full-time MLB starter for four The nice thing is that acquiring Odorizzi and Sanchez seasons. His career stats are solid: 3.83 ERA,1.22 WHIP, cost the Twins almost nothing. They kept their payroll and 643 Ks in 705 innings. However, Odorizzi battled a powder dry, and there are still some good free agent starting back injury last season and had his worst year as a pro pitchers that are unsigned as spring training begins. Jake by a fairly-signiÀcant margin. He had only 127 Ks in 143 Arrieta, Alex Cobb and Lance Lynn would all be huge innings and his respectable 4.14 ERA belied the fact that upgrades to a Twins team that is still one signiÀcant piece he was actually below replacement level. He gave up 30 away from looking like it has a playoff-caliber rotation. bombs in 28 starts, his FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching, With Ervin Santana out for roughly the Àrst month of which roughly represents what a pitcher’s ERA would be the season, the Twins are going to need someone to step if he played on a team with a league-average defense and up. Berrios, Odorizzi, Adalberto Mejia and Kyle Gibson had league-average results on balls put in play) was a will likely be the team’s top four starters at the start of ghastly 5.43, and his bWAR (Wins Above Replacement the regular season (barring injury or another free agent from baseball-reference.com) was -0.1. signing) The Twins are in desperate need of a reliable Àfth The Twins bought low on Odorizzi, and they are starter. Anibel Sanchez could be that guy, but for a team banking on him returning to his level of performance prior that otherwise has legitimate postseason aspirations, the to last season. If he is fully-recovered from his back injury, Twins owe it to their fans to sign one of the remaining top that is a fairly safe bet. Odorizzi is never going to be an free agents. Joe Mauer’s deal comes off the books after ace, but if he pitches like he did from 2013-16, he will slot next year, and Target Field continues to generate loads of nicely into the No. 3 spot in the Twins’ rotation behind revenue for this team. Acquiring Odorizzi and Sanchez Ervin Santana and Jose Berrios. Even if he struggles like were cute moves that will marginally help the Twins this he did last year, he still gives the Twins a semi-reliable year, but I am done mincing words about this. It is time for option with more durability than guys like Phil Hughes, the Twins to pony up and sign someone that will help this Trevor May and Hector Santiago. team get back to the playoffs. In their second move, the Twins signed veteran righthanded starter Anibel Sanchez. At this point in his career,
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FIRST TRIMESTER HONOR ROLL To qualify for the ‘A’ honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.667 or above. To qualify for the ‘B’ honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.666. The following students have achieved their respective distinctions:
“A” Honor Roll Grade 6: Daniel K. Agre, Christopher A. Anderson, Katelyn M. Anderson, Campbell J. Arndt, Kirsten M. Arnold, Nathan J. Asche, Ava J. Athman, Noah C. Barten, Justin A. Behrendt, Austin G. Beierman, Sydney S. Birk, Braylee A. Borst, Jaida K. Burrows, Kaylee E. Butenhoff, Gavin R. Butkowski, Jenavieve E. Caster, Maya Castilleja, Alexandra L. Clark, Alexis L. Clark, Jaelyn J. Claude, Benjamin J. Condon, Matthew T. Crane, Kylee N. Czech, Abigail K. Davis, Chantelle E. Dickerson, Morgan A. Dorn, Kirsten R. Dubbels, Ian N. Eichers, Joani R. Fautsch, Jayden P. Felchle, Gabrielle L. Fernholz, Brielle M. Fiereck, Ella R. Froelich, Piper E. Froiland, Alayna R. Furman, Royelle D. Gajeski, Drew I. Gargus, Sawyer J. Gerads, Jerrin E. Glade, Colin A. Gruber, Teagan E. Guggisberg, Allie J. Gulstrand, Delia L. Gustofson, Joseph R. Guzek, Mckayla A. Harms, Asia I. Hassan, Monique B. Haugen, Jacob M. Henkemeyer, Gunnar O. Jacobson, Ellen M. Jaschke, Matthew J. Jegers, Kylie M. Johnson, Lauren G. Johnson, Sadie R. Johnson, Amberly R. Kidd, Callen T. Kieke, Isabella R. Kitzmann, Austin M. Kunz, Sierra M. Kutzera, Rianna L. Lanenga, Anthony D. Larson, Lucy A. Larson, Jordyn J. Lee, Francis O. Lemmer, Walker H. Loesch, Alex Lucas, Kennedy J. Mages, Trinity L. Maki, Sophia J. Markfelder, Ethan L. Martin, Rosa E. Mazacek, Riley D. Meinert, Anika R. Meyer, Dillon C. Miller, Maya C. Miller, Brynn J. Molitor, Aiden J. Montag, Lindsey C. Moran, Arica K. Moriak, Blake C. Nelson, Lucy M. Nelson, Trace R. Nelson, Clara B. Noggle, Caden J. Ostman, Courtney J. Paulsen, Isabella R. Pederson, Maya L. Peirce, Sienna R. Petermeier, Madelynn B. PÁueger, My Khang Phan, Maggie P. Philabaum, Lillian R. Piotrowski, Matthew M. Platz, Erica M. Poganski, Cullen A. Posch, Tianna M. Presler, Kellen M. Pulsifer, Makeo P. Pygnasak, Kailey R. Reinert, Milan P. Rhodes, Rylan T. Robinson, Samantha K. Rock, Morgan A. Roth, Benjamin M. Rothstein, Leif R. Rudnick, Nicholas R. Sakry, Luke M. Scheeler, Kaya E. Schneider, Tyler J. Schreifels, Abby L. Schreiner, Carley J. Shipley, Kaitlyn L. Shore, Victoria K. Steichen, Jordan L. Steinhofer, Joseph S. Stiegel, Teagan S. Stocker, Adam J. Sundby, Ethan C. Swanson, Jackson J. Swartzer, Emily L. Vanvickle, Kennedy L. Wahlin, Kyla E. Walker, Avagail R. Wang, Westin P. Wehrs, Taylor V. Wolfe, Christopher J. Wolter, Elisabeth D. Wood, Hayden W. Zabinski, Cassidy L. Zeilenga, Matthew L. Ziebarth, Katelynn A. Zimmer and Haylee L. Zwick. Grade 7: Ethan J. Anderson, Kendall N. Anderson, Maggie M. Anderson, Caelei M. Banks, Olivia P. Bauer, Andrew J. Bemboom, Owen D. Berg, Kaytlin R. Bittman, Noah D. Blodgett, Autumn J. Borgert, Maycee J. Britz, Addison R. Buchanan, Madelyn C. ButterÀeld, Robert J. Carstensen-Boe, Brooklyn E. Chantry, Ashley A. Chareunrath, Selah M. Christiansen, Isabella K. Christopher, Drew P. Danielson, Heidy A. Deleon Escobar, Gabrielle A. Dingmann, Daniel J. Dusing, Morgan R. Eggert, Mackenzie R. Felchle, Maximus J. Floren, Aliese A. Forsting, Collin R. Fuchs, Cooper S. Godwin, Keaton M. Gohman, Eva M. Griffey, Kavan J. Gullette, Isabelle M. Haddy, Brielle M. Hanson, Andrew J. Harren, Alexandra M. Hill, Elaina S. Hill, Ava A. Hitzler, Drew M. Holmen, Logan J. Hurd, Alex M. Janorschke, Emmilie M. Janski, Gabriella R. Jaskolka, Connor A. Johnson, Lexie B. Johnson, Isaac M. Juetten, Lillian G. Julius, Kaitlyn A. Kimman, Jack D. Klein, Lauren G. Klein, Ella S. Knutson, Maccayle M. Kobluk, Adrianna S. Koepke, Liberty E. Kosloski, Elizabeth L. Kothman, Evan J. Kramer, Christian K. Kukwa, Benjamin R. Kulus, Marissa M. Lemm, Victoria G. Lo, Max S. Loesch, Cohen D. Mathies, Marya C. Mccoy, Jameson R. Mcquillan, Maisy L. Mitchell, Saige O. Moliga, Chloe E. Molitor, Kella L. Mrozek, Lydia E. Nash, April R. Nelson, Diego M. Nunez, Luke J. Pakkala, Taiya R. Partch, Keegan D. Patterson, Eric T. Paulsen, Ethan S. Payonk, Richelle M. Peacock, Noah D. Plemel, Brooklynn R. Pliscott, Ethan E. Purcell, Evalynn K. Reed, Justin B. Reichard, Kody A. Reinert, Madison A. Riedeman, Parker J. Rieland, Carley R. Roberts, Josiah S. Rodriguez, Samantha M. Roering, Grace E. Roesch, Lillian J. Rogholt, Mia C. Rogholt, Trista L. Rosa, Mason P. Rudolph, Ella T. Rueter, Anna L. Rushmeyer, Molly K. Schraut, Devin D. Schroeder, Amber J. Schueller, Lilly E. Seamans, Cade J. Smallbrock, Jeff D. Solorz, Suzanne K. Sorensen, Jasmine N. Spears, Starlyn H. Spoden, Jadeyn O. Stover, Divya R. Subramaniam, Chloe A. Sunder, Jack G. Theis, Nolan C. Thell, Emily J. Thomas, Madison E. Vienna, Cooper Z. Walder, Jacob M. Weller, Tyler M. Woitalla and Riley M. Zapf. 8th Grade: Cole J. Ackerman, Rayna A. Barry, Addison O. Bemboom, Lilli L. Berger, Zachary J. Brandenburg, Ian J. Cairns, Isabelle J. Cairns, Macy M. Castilleja, Emma D. Chareunrath, Gloria L. Christianson, Jack E. Christoferson, Hailee A. Cullen, Evan L. Daniels, Heidi R. Danielson, Kelly R. Decker, Dane Dingmann, Caleb B. Euteneuer, Maggie A. Fernholz, Morgan J. Fiereck, Valeria Flores Bonilla, Gabriel J. Gertken, Trinity A. Gill, Ella M. Gunderson,Ryan T. Hallonquist Gabriel P. Helgeson, Jazmynn E. Henrikson, Chloe L. Hickman, Claire C. Idzerda, Noah S. Jensen, Connor N. Johnson,Ruth A. Justin, Brynn M. Karasch, Andrew R. Kath, Olivia M. Kirchner, Zachary A. Kosloske, Rachel R. Kremers, Amellia R. Kuhn, Julia M. Lawrence,Carter J. Loesch, Vanessa A. Lwiza, Noah R. Macdonald, Aneleise C. Martinson, Eric J. Maurus, Josie M. Mayers, Corina K. Miller, Tiffany M. Miller-Schroden, Elijah C. Moilanen, Aidan G. Morehouse, Ariana M. Nemeth, Mckinsey C. Newbanks, Duyen T. Nguyen, Rachel D. Nowacki, Jack A. O’Brien, Esther E. Parks, Bryce A. Paulson, Darci A. Peterson, Easton M. Portner, Julia A. Propson, Sophia R. Rothstein, Pearson L. Schroeder, Taylor J. Sidla, Morgan Strandberg, Emma E. Swartzer, Mason W. Tasto, Paige M. Theis, Audrey J. Tindal, Olivia J. Tykwinski, Kayla A. Wahlin, Ellie C. Walz, Macy C. Welk, Annie Mae R. Westergren, Tamara K. Woods, Kiah M. Zaske and Carter J. Zuhlsdorf. Grade 9: Allie D. Ackerman, Nicole L. Agre, Michael C. Anderson, Sarah D. Anderson, Jared J. Bentrud, Isabelle C. Birk, Grace M. Burski, Allyson E. Carstensen-Boe, Julia D. Caster, Nicholas M. Chantry, Owen N. Chilson, Samantha M. Clark, Jack D. Curtis, Abigail C. Dare, Haley L. Davis, Logan C. Eck, Alexis A. Farber, Justus R. Floren, Gage O. Foster, Alexandra R. Freihammer, Ethan T. Galler, Sarah J. Gama, Natalie K. Gerads, Elijah E. Grabinski, Lily G. Groover, Keanna A. Guggisberg, Noah J. Hackett, Ashley M. Harris-Houdek, Dakota J. Hoeschen, Braeden M. Holt, Austin D. Jansky, Emma J. Johnson, Margaret Julius, Ava J. JuntunenNovak, Rebekah L. Kimman, Kobe M. Knettel, Grayson N. Kobluk, Ashley A. Konietzko, Bradley R. Kothman, Ali J. Kremer, Matthew O. Krepp, Lillian K. Kuhn, Kaylee A. Kulus, Adan V. Lachmansingh, Maya M. Line, Evan R. Mader, Onnolee A. MarchGiefer, Summer E. Millard, Maria J. Nathe, Ella A. Nelson, Aaron J. Neumann, Madeline E. Neussendorfer, Musab M. Nuh, Talina A. Nunez, Zoey M. Oehmen, Jenalyn A. Ostendorf, Brooke I. Petermeier, Nathan L. Peterson, Aaron B. Reichard, Bailey J. Reiter, Ethan R. Retzer, Madelyn M. Richards, Steven C. Ritten, Eli J. Rudnick, Emily A. Schloe, Makenzi E. Schmitz, Morgan S. Schreifels, Denise J. Schultz, Brynn E. Seaman, Emma K. Shore, Cecelia L. Skog, Aidan J. Smith, Jordan M. Smith, Kylee I. Sprifke, David A. Stamm, Jayden M. Steinemann, Allison M. Stiegel, Zoe
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A. Stier, Abigail D. Tangen, Ezigbo O. Ugochukwu, Riley S. Verly, Alyssa R. Waytashek, Kyla J. Wiser, Shelby M. Witucki, Ashley G. Woitalla, Andrew S. Wollak, Madeline G. Ziegler and Erica A. Zimpel. 10th Grade: Jacob S. Anderson, Leilani M. Anderson, Reagan M. Atchley, Emma C. Athmann, Bailey R. Bauer, Lily R. Benoit, Madeline M. Bittman, Dayne W. Blowers, Tiegan A. Blum, Cole A. Bonovsky, Lucas P. Brewers, Emma C. Brown, Ryan T. Burgardt, Maren L. Buss, Tara E. Butkowski, Nicole M. Christiansen, Kyle J. Conway, Mckenna L. Davidson, Taylor M. Delong, Derek J. Durant, Ben T. Everson, Ellise K. Fedor, Katelyn M. Fouquette, Ethan H. Frana, Ashlyn G. Frey, Jonathon D. Friedrich, Gavin J. Fuchs, Sarah E. Goebel, Carter J. Hammerel, Emma M. Hanson, Mallory J. Heder, Savannah C. Henkel, Grant W. Hiltner, Morgan R. Hoffman, Amanda K. Hommerding, Ashley A. Hommerding, Sierra L. Hubbard Holtz, Emma X. Johnsen, Avery D. Johnson, Elizabeth M. Julius, Carter J. Kieke, Sophia K. Klinefelter, Rhomann A. Kobluk, Kaitlyn E. Koenig, Jeremiah J. Kolle, Brayden W. Kotcho, Joshua B. Krebs, Tai H. Lam, Isabelle A. Langer, Hanna M. Lauderbaugh, Kaitlyn M. Lewis, Andrew L. Lochen, Kylee L. Loidolt, Grant D. Lovitz, Anna R. Lucas, Emily A. Lyseng, Olivia N. Macdonald, Hillarie K. Markfort, Alexa L. Martin, Paige R. Mattson, Anneka M. Meinke, Leah D. Mohs, Abigail M. Neisen, Brooke M. Nelson, Erin M. Nelson, Rachel J. Nierengarten, Alexandra Q. O’Brien, Chinwekene G. Ogbonna, Alese G. Paulson, Morgan V. Paulson, Morgan R. Pitzen, Cade S. Portner, Nikita R. Presler, Shaina A. Rosa, Charles M. Rucks, Tanner A. Schindele, Nicholas G. Schlichting, Joshua S. Schloe, Katlyn M. Schulz, Landry C. Seaman, Tyler J. St. Onge, Noah M. Steffes, Chloe R. Stockinger, Ashlynn J. Strandberg, Tyler B. Summers, Alyssa L. Tasto, Chloe D. Thomas, Kathryn L. Thompson, Morgan L. Thompson, Duke Naethan L. Van Hueveln, Hannah S. Vanderveer, Trace C. Wagner, Megan E. Wahlin, Anna M. Walz, Kaylee R. Weathers, Cora A. Weirens, Madilynn R. Westberg, Breanna B. Westby, Kristina M. Woischke, Savanna M. Youngren, Ryan T. Zaske, Holynne K. Zeilenga and Elizabeth A. Zuurbier. Grade 11: Jacob A. Ackerman, Katlyn M. Anderson, Tanner B. Andvik, Libby D. Asper, Carson M. Barry, Madilyn R. Barry, Johnathan D. Bates, Austin J. Bemboom, Michael T. Brambrink, Nevaeh L. Braucks, Jenna L. Bukowski, Braden J. Burggraff, Rachel J. Cox, Caidan D. Curtis, Noelle N. Daniels, Mary J. De Leon-Escobar, Amber R. Eisenschenk, Elizabeth A. Engebretson, Katherine M. Erickson, Natalie M. Falconer, Andrea E. Fields, Kendal M. Ganz, Emily L. Gertken, Jack M. Grabinski, Victoria R. Gratke, Cooper L. Grau-Firkus, Logan M. Hackett, Kjerstin S. Haeny, Isabel J. Henry, Briana N. Herzog, Riley A. Holmes, Brooke E. Jacobson, Hailey F. Judovsky, Matthew J. Kahl, Emily I. Kath, Annabel K. Kelly, Manou J. Khammanivong, Jacob C. Knapek, Maria R. Kost, Sydney R. Kremer, Cullen J. Krueger, Jordyn J. Krueger, Jacob T. Kruger, Kole E. Kutzera, Elayne S. Lampe, Ellie R. Leblanc, Keara G. Leeb, Reid S. Lunser, Jack E. Luukkonen, Claire E. Maurus, Makayla A. Mayers, Staci J. Meyer, Grace K. Middendorf, Kayla S. Nachbar, Sydney A. Nguyen, Isaiah D. Okongo, Cole H. Orton, Camden V. Patterson, Ashley M. Philippi, Drake R. Raduns-Parsley, Kaeleigh R. Rainer, Samuel M. Ringger, Cole S. Ritten, Renae M. Robarge, Bailey A. Roscoe, Anna L. Satre, Tyler D. Schave, Trystan H. Scheerle, Maureen A. Schimnich, Jacob E. Schloe, Gabrielle C. Schmit, Kaitlin M. Schmitt, Danielle N. Schultz, Julia S. Severson, Porter A. Siltman, Ivan O. Smekofske, Ann K. Starr, Gabriel D. Subramaniam, Abigail M. Trelfa, Obiajulu U. Ugochukwu, Amanda G. Voigt, Jenna L. Wagner, Magdalena T. Weber, Spencer T. Weber, Morgan M. Weinand, Morgan K. Weisen, Tristan L. Welch, Mckenna R. Welk, Juliann M. Wick, Katherine G. Woeste, Whitney A. WoidylaWood, Mathias C. Wolfe, Nathan J. Wollak and Mikayla A. Zaske. Grade 12: Bailey A. Becker, Ella R. Benoit, Angela K. Bowman, Cherilyn R. Brastad, Benjamin D. Brinkman, Amie N. Britz, Logan L. Chantry, Vanessa J. Conway, Gabrielle V. Cooper, Alexandra J. Doman, Katherine E. Dusek, Hannah A. Eisenschenk, Emma R. Fedor, Lily C. Fuchs, Grace M. Gama, Katelyn N. Held, Sydney J. Hennes, Miranda J. Hertz, Jonathan L. Hua, Dillon W. Huisman, Zachary D. Jacobson, Elana J. Johnson, Ryan L. Kawlewski, Connor S. Kockler, Rachel N. Koenig, Angela S. Konz, Rachel E. Leen, Emma J. Mader, Kayleen A. Martins, Brindelyn J. Mastey, Jaden M. Newbanks, Kade R. Patterson, Haley D. Prow, Haley J. Reed, Casey T. Renter-Thomas, Alexis R. Roberts, Marissa M. Rucks, Zachary J. Sawicki, Jerad E. Schlichting, Shawn P. Schoen Jr., Samantha J. Sepulvado, Zac J. Spohn, Sean P. Stidmon, Abigail M. Swanson, Rachel M. Taszarek, Alex J. Torvik, Abigail K. Trutwin, Jessica M. Weber, Katelyn R. Woitalla, Jacqueline Yanez Nunez, Tessa R. Zwilling and Brady R Zylla.
“B” Honor Roll Grade 6: Lilly M. Ackerman, Cloy P. Anastasio Jr., Arianna E. Anderson, Nicholas D. Anderson, Lucas J. Barber, Chloe M. Bartholome, Logan J. Bauer, Elijah P. Behn, Nevaeh E. Bigelow, Faith A. Biorn, Mykayla J. Bluhm-Slater, Lucy A. Brenny, Nicole L. Burke, Ruby K. Carlson, Samantha R. Caruth, Mason J. Cecil, Lydia A. Chouinard, Renee L. Christopherson, Oliver D. Counter, Mackenzie M. Cunningham, Justin L. Doebber, Jessica I. Eichers, John M. Engebretson, Anthony L. Etter, Matthew L. Etter, William J. Feuling, Noah G. Fields Jr., Logan J. Folsom, Mason M. Foss, Jed R. Foster, Thomas C. Frank, Caleb G. Fretty, Jadyn L. Ganoe, Robert J. Gruber, Will D. Gunderson, Avery J. Hadley, Melena M. Haekenkamp, Dalton J. Haffner, Blake M. Halter, Kylie M. Hanes, Subayda F. Hasan, Kameron D. Hemmesch-Brown, Megan M. Hillmer, Max A. Hoffman, Alyssa T. Hoihjelle, Nilah K. Hortsch, GrifÀn N. Jensen, Alex L. Johnson, Kaylee S. Johnson, Lydia J. Johnson, Carter T. Kilman, Rylie Kipka-Hoeft, Grace A. Kitzmann, William J. Klein, Jaylin R. Knettel, Kaden T. Koll, Skyler J. Kotzer, Kendall L. Kruchten, Elizabeth E. Krueger, Kolton L. Kunerth, Gregory J. Legatt, Christian C. Lenz, Jadyn M. Loehlein, Aaron M. Mach, Hunter R. Maile, Alexis L. Marshall, Trevor E. Martin, Lauren J. Mattson, Emily C. Meinke, Blayze R. Meyer, Jayden D. Midas, Paige L. Miller, Aubrey N. Moen, Fatham A. Mohamed, Macey J. Mohs, Riley J. Moon, Tamiah M. Morehouse, Ciarra M. Moss, Logan R. Murphy, Brooke A. Mushatt, Ryan J. Neisen, Kaitlyn C. Olsen, Alex A. Ostendorf, Zander M. Parker, Kaylynn M. Pendergast, Alanna G. Pesta-Carlson, Collin Phimpharath, Danielle R. Purcell, Bree N. Rau, Alexander J. Rausch, Isabelle J. Reinert, Owen W. Rogholt, Rebecca J. Rosa, Ryleigh E. Rowbottom, Siena M. Rubin, Jonah M. Schneider, Clayton J. SchoÀeld, Graci S. Schultz, Rachel R. Shikonya, Amber M. Skaja, Logan D. Stafki, Zachary E. Swanson, Faith N. Taylor, Ismael M. Traore, Evan A. Trompeter, Joseph C. Wallin, Shaun A. Walrath, Collin D. Wiebe, Austin M. Winkelman and Logan R. Winker. Grade 7: Alison L. Andruschak, Allan J. Arseneau, Brady R. Bauer, Bailey L. Behrendt, Tanner C. Bemboom, Autumn R. Bestgen, Travis R. Biery, Erika J. Brenny, Kylee Q. Bull, Christopher W. Carter, Adaleena J. Charter, Sean G. Christopherson, Emily A. Coss, Kendal S. Craft, Ethan D. Euteneuer, Fionn W. Falk, Broden E. Flakne, Maxwell H. Fortner, Kailani K. Gates, Hannah J. Halter, Savanna M. Handeland, Kieran L. Hixson, Dylan S. Holroyd, Madisson K. Jacobs, Emma R. Johnson, Paytin J. Johnson, Rayna L. Jones, Kendall A. Kinney, Ellie L. Kirt, Logan M. Koland, Mia A. Lambrecht, Chayce D. Larocque, Michael G. Maqueda, Nathan M. Martin, Paul G. Martinson, Matthew M. Mcgowan, Tayshia R.
Miller, Marissa J. Mohs, Brody A. Mullen, Joseph A. Olson, Vivian W. Patterson, Carter A. Peplinski, Dajah L. Petrose, Ajiah L. Quach, Ellie A. Retka, Brea A. Roth, Carissa J. Sander, Kenneth C. Scherr, Hannah R. Schleeter, Kendalyn M. Schmidt, Sadie L. Schoenherr, Elijah Schultz, Ashton L. Schulz, Madison A. Scott, Katelynn S. Sevre, Cole J. Sowada, Lily A. Stafki, Mason L. Stuckey, Kelsey J. Sundquist, Joshua N. Tapio, Simon F. Thompson, Kelly H. Tran, Grace C. Urbowicz, Lillian Vanderveer, Benjamin A. Villagra, Jasmine H. Warneke, Brenna J. Weinand, Parker J. Weirens, Carley L. Weisenbeck and Mikal R. Woidyla-Wood.
Grade 8: Lucy J. Ahles, Hailey A. Arnold, Alexis J. Arrenholz, Jordan W. Behn, Aubrey R. Bemboom, Nathan J. Bergren, Alexander B. Bradley, Dylan R. Braucks, Mary Bromenschenkel, Hayle R. Buttweiler, Kayson P. Carter, Cayden J. Christensen, Sarah M. Christianson, Micah K. Coleman, Caden J. Collins, Kamryn C. Corrigan, Logan M. Demarais, Graham M. Doherty, Andrew J. Dusek, Mersadie C. Fields, Angela E. Fritz, Jordan M. Getlinger, Catherine M. Gilbertson, Alexandra L. Gratke, Kylie A. Griffey, Meara J. Hardt, Alexander S. Harren, Sophia L. Henkel, Ashlyn R. Hoihjelle, Merritt L. Hutton, Brayden A. Johnson, Isabella Kohout, Eagen Kotzer, Jaidev J. Lachmansingh, Christian S. Lee, Katie A. Lemke, Nicholas P. Lindquist, Bertice A. Lundorff, Madison K. Maanum, Andrew T. Markfelder, Preston A. Marotte, Dominic T. Mathies, Madeline G. Mayer, Alyssa C. Meyer, Bryne A. Miller, Mackenna R. Moon, Audrey J. Morehouse, Chloe M. Morrow, Kevin C. Mortenson, Brayden M. Ness, Bryant T. Neumann, Megan A. Nierengarten, Hayley M. Olson, Peyton T. Olson, Jordan L. Otterness, Cole H. Paulson, Jacob D. Peters, Katlyn A. Philabaum, Emma L. Portner, Ella J. Pringle, Lindsay A. Rau, Chloe A. Reiter, Simon M. Rosenberg, Noah R. Rosenberger, Jayden D. Salzer Gibbs, Brayden L. Sauer, Brandon D. Saxton, Teagin R. Schmitz, Ami A. Schneider, Emily R. Starr, Kathryn A. Stiegel, Natalie M. Stiegel, Katelyn R. Storms, Riley Stover, Dylan J. Stueve, Jack T. Taszarek, Emily R. Taylor, Nico D. Torma, Alexis M. Turck, Allie N. Van Heel, Chelsey M. Vogel, Madison M. Weber, Haily WeissenÁuh, Mason J. Welch, Will C. White, Nolan M. Widman, Lars O. Wilson and Lydia M. Zabinski.
Grade 9: Colin L. Baron, Tabara C. Barry, Jakub E. Blum, Brandon T. Bokelman, Drew A. Burling, Alexxis K. Carlson, Nicholas D. Christopherson, Calvin R. Comstock, Uriah L. Cook, Destiny J. Diederich, Alivia R. Distad, Tiffany T. Duong, Jaide M. Dvorak, Carter J. Eckblad, Cora L. Fladeboe, Adyson R. Froiland, Colton A. Gummert, Anja M. Hanson, Jackson N. Hebler, Taylor J. Helget, Connor J. Hemker, Chloe E. Janski, Hallie M. Johnson, Alysa L. Keller, Ella G. Kockler, Abigail J. Kramer, Kendra A. Kunerth, Victoria E. Lahr, Emily M. Landwehr, Tiana N. Lane, Madison A. Laurent, Alexis G. Leen, Logan J. Ludwig, Landon S. Lunser, Adam N. Marshall, Libertey J. Mayse, Alexis J. Mesenbrink, Kassandra A. Meyer, Ryan D. Moilanan, Rock L. Moliga, Tessa L. Moulzolf, Bailee R. Mustain, Andrew R. Nagel, Mckenzie A. Olson, Nicholas M. Ortloff, Madison K. Ostman, Callie N. Pakkala, Jaiden L. Parker, Veronica L. Peacock, Izabella L. Peplinski, Mara N. PestaCarlson, Bradyn A. Petrek, Kaelin M. Rainer, Kaety A. Rainer, Alexis A. Riendeau, Maria E. Roesner, Aden B. Rollins, Jayden J. Roth, Natasha S. Rushmeyer, Anna E. Schave, Justin M. Scheeler, Hunter J. Scherbing, Jayse C. Schreifels, Emily M. Schreindl, Ashlyn K. Schreiner, Carlissa M. Schultz, Isabella V. Severson, Alexander R. Sevre, Miaya M. Simon, Treyvon C. Smith, Noah T. Surma, Samah Tariq, Shawn J. Theisen, Ahmiaya A. Turner, Claire J. Updike, Jacob T. Wallin, Jack W. Weber, Josiah J. White, Singrid R. Wilson and Maya J. Zaske.
Grade 10: Mickenzie L. Babb, Aaron C. Bell, Alyssa M. Blais, Madysen L. Boettcher, Mckenna K. Brannen, Emily R. Brenny, James B. Bruns III, Carter J. Brutger, Adam P. Burton, Thomas M. Daniels, Madison N. Davidson, Jonathon P. Demars, Melissa R. Dickerson, Gwena M. Doherty, Gabrielle Y. Engelking, Hunter D. Farnick, Brianna M. Forrester, Roger D. Frauendienst Jr., Isaac J. Freese, Jager W. Fuchs, Madeline A. Fuls, Benjamin S. Gilbertson, Emry L. Godwin, Noelia R. Gonzalez Caraballo, Hannah D. Guhlke, Trygve E. Hanson, Maia J. Hasbrouck, Makenzy L. Heder, Brandon J. Hejhal, Jimmie L. Hua, Lillian D. Jabin, Brady R. Johnson, Brooke L. Kramer, Kelsey J. Kulow, Amber J. Kutzorik, Carson M. Lacina, Logan M. Lauderbaugh, Kobe J. Lee, Tyler J. Lee, Lauren P. Liebl, Jayson M. Macdonald, Kristina M. Mclaughlin, Nyla R. Millard, Kyle R. Moran, Hailey E. Morehouse, Sawyer J. Nash, Nikolas K. Neeser, Gavin T. Ogden, Anna K. Orth, Shayna N. Payonk, Brady E. Pesta, Dalicia S. Philavanh, Abigail R. Posch, Noel M. Reberg, Sean G. Roach, Christian J. Rodriguez, Carley A. Roisland, Rhiannon R. Rubel, Alexis W. Schwitz, Rachel E. Sikes, Sidney C. Simmons, Jared D. Spohn, Megan R. Stockinger, Jade E. Thell, Alison P. Thomas, Hannah G. Trelfa, Nathan P. Valek, Renae A. Vanderhagen, Elie V. Weinert, Katerina A. Wells, Cally J. Welsh, Frank J. White, Isaac R. Woeste and Crystal A. Zwilling.
Grade 11: Makayla L. Anderson, Abigayle R. Arend, Andrew J. Asp, Christopher W. Barrett, Joccelyn D. Barry, Raeann M. Boos, Cody S. Borgert, Chase A. Christensen, Ashley E. Christiansen, Jared E. Daniels, Emily R. Dien, Abbey J. Duray, Madeline S. Ebnet, Grace Q. Eigen, Donovan J. Elyea, Tessa J. Fernholz, Madison M. Flanders, Jonessa M. Forward, Cole M. Fuecker, Cameron S. Hallonquist, Noah C. Helgeson, Tyler J. Hemker, Savannah M. Hubbard Holtz, Eli P. Huinker, Adam M. Iburg, Kieran R. Idzerda, Noah D. Jungwirth, William W. Korman, Daymia A. Martin, Amber E. Mcclelland, Nathan D. Merritt, Granite A. Moliga, Cooper M. Moon, Eric T. Nieters, Mitchel A. Peterson, Caitlin G. Popp, Brady T. Posch, Jaiden N. Rierson, Braeden C. Saldana, Gabrielle M. Saldana, Haley L. Saxton, Benjamin D. Sikes, Noah J. Stangl, Logan D. Stockinger, Jarred C. Taylor, Isabel R. Thurston, Shayden M. Tillett, Braden B. Tretter, Ryver M. Victorian, Tyler M. Vo, Jacob S. Weber and Natalie C. Westergren.
Grade 12: Zachary O. Amundson, Jordan G. Baron, Kennedy E. Bartels, Madeline E. Bell, Abigale A. Boelz, Jack A. Brickman, Lars W. Claypool, Chandra O. Colvin, Jenna E. Conroy, GrifÀn M. Doherty, Gage D. Donovan, Jared D. Durant, Destiny M. Eggerth, Andria L. Eikmeier, Mason T. Eisenschenk, Noah S. Ellefson, Daniel P. Fleigle, Emily A. Fouquette, Matthew R. Frederick, Jennifer R. Friedman, Nevin R. Friesz, Shianna M. Ganoe, Jade R. Hamlin, Kaylee J. Hanson, Christopher J. Hartman, Ian J. Hayes, Brandon A. Heinen, Marie L. Heinen, Danielle M. Holmvig, Hailey Jacobson, Alexis B. Kaml, Bethlehem M. Kobluk, Cassidy L. Kulow, Madison S. Lammersen, Cody R. Landwehr, Dylan W. Maanum, Sara R. Mastey, Madison N. Mcguire, Nicole M. Mohs, Carter M. Moilanen, Erik C. Moline, Samuel T. Murray, Megan G. Nachbar, Clairissa J. Nathe, Julia A. Nguyen, Hayley M. Novak, Chassidy A. Oberg, Maxamillion J. Olson, Destiney S. Parker, Trystan B. Pickner, Sydney A. Plemel, Hanna J. Resch, Dylan J. Roering, Dylan R. Roses, Matthew J. Saatzer, Maryan A. Said, Trinity M. Sander, Hayden M. Schaap, Austin D. Schave, Summer L. Schmidt, Joseph D. Schreiner, Connor M. Silbernick, Josh M. St. Onge, Danielle M. Stark, Ruth A. Stoner, Brooke B. Strand, Christian M. Summar, Alexander J. Surma, Christopher J. Swanda, Lydia M. Symanietz, Andrew P. Syvertson, Ashley N. Tapio, Marcus D. Tolmie, Kyle J. Tomczik, Jada S. Turner, Paige M. Updike, Nathan R. Waldorf, Ashlie C. Walz, Tiffany G. Welsh and Brooke M. Westerhoff.
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