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County to An all-around restore individual Sartell Bridge

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

FOLEY — Benton County continues to move forward with their road construction plans for 2018. Earlier this month the county board received an update regarding the needed restoration of the Sartell Bridge. The estimated $2 million rehabilitation would be executed in the coming year while the county also reconstructs County Road 29 from the Mississippi River to Highway 15.

County engineer Chris Byrd informed the commissioners that over the past seven months the county has been working with Stonebrooke Engineering to design a repair plan for the aging bridge.

“The bridge was opened to trafÀc in 1984, so it is currently 33 years old, and as you start to look at things there are other things that need attention on the bridge,” said Byrd at a Jan. 2 meeting. “One of the things that need attention are the pier caps due to the expansion joints being deteriorated.”

Byrd said that bearing pads, which allow the bridge deck and piers to move independently, have deteriorated. They will be replaced by lifting the bridge deck with a hydraulic jack and sliding in new material.

“Where the beams sit the bridge seems to be in good condition, but the repairs need to be done in order to allow for the expansion,” Byrd said. “The beams and the pier caps will move in different rates due to thermal expansion and contraction, so you need a place where those can move independently. That’s where that neoprene is supposed to provide a lower friction surface to allow those to move at different rates.”

As a result of the pad wear, the pier caps have also suffered decay from salt water and winter deicing applications. The county will need to remove and replace the problem concrete.

Although he said the concrete wearing surface on the bridge deck was in good condition with a likelihood of Àve more years of use, Byrd suggested the county consent to milling and replacing the surface while completing the other repairs.

However, while proposed, the county will not be replacing the concrete wearing surface on the bridge deck this year. The process of the milling and replacement would have closed the bridge from all trafÀc for nearly 60 days to allow for placement and curing.

“My thought is these are separate processes – different people, different crews,” said Commissioner Allen “Jake” Bauerly. “There is no synergy in doing these two together; I would run that deck as long as you can.

If you can get another Àve or 10 years out of that deck, why wouldn’t you?”

Board chair Ed Popp agreed.

“I would rather take the Àve years and worry about it later,” he said. “It’d be like changing a tire before you really needed to change a tire on a car.”

The commissioners’ consensus to delay the replacement of the bridge deck will likely save the county $600,000 this year and will allow for one lane of crossing trafÀc to be open on the bridge throughout construction.

Patterson earns Triple A award nomination

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — On any given day, Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Kade Patterson can be found in a number of different places – the band practice room, on the baseball diamond, a club meeting, the community skating rinks or at his church.

“You could say I’m busy, sure,” Patterson said. “I have a lot going on, but I enjoy all of it. I like to be the person that’s all-around and can be active and participating in a wide variety of different places. I meet so many different people that way, too.”

Patterson is involved with different activities at school including baseball, Minnesota Honor Society, student council, Project 4 Teens and Link. He is a member of the band and plays his trumpet in as many ensembles as possible. Patterson also notes he is an “A” student and volunteers at his church, Sacred Heart.

Through all of his commitments, Patterson has earned the Triple A award nomination from SRR High School.

The Triple A award is given to two high school seniors in each school who show well-rounded dedication in academics, arts and athletics. In order to be eligible, a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, participate in Minnesota State High School League-sponsored activities and comply with the MSHSL code of conduct.

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Kade Patterson is one of this year’s SRR nominees for the Minnesota State High School League’s Triple A award. Patterson has been a long-time baseball player at SRR and will be the primary catcher in the Storm’s upcoming spring season.

SRRHS announces Triple A recipients

“It really hasn’t sunk in yet,” Patterson said. “It is quite humbling though. There are other kids in the school that deserve it, too, but I’m SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk honored to be chosen. It’s a sigh of relief to know I’m getting something Rapids-Rice High School has announced seniors Bailey Becker out of all the stress I put upon and Kade Patterson as the 2018 myself.” nominees for the Minnesota State Out of all of his activities, High School League’s Triple A Patterson enjoys band the most. award.

“It just comes naturally for The academics, arts and me, and I love the deep sense athletics award is honored upon of community within the band high school seniors who have a ensembles,” he said. “I’m not the or better grade point average most athletic person, so I really have ‘B’ and who participate in MSHSLto think and focus when it comes sponsored athletics and Àne arts to baseball. And my other activities require greater focus and attention, too. While band takes focus, I Ànd it a lot easier. I also like how you never it.”

While Patterson spends a great know what will happen, if it will be a good day or a bad day with the deal of his time involved with his music. It’s all in how you interpret activities, schoolwork remains the

activities.

Within the coming weeks, the school will also select two juniors for the ExCel award nominees.

ExCel, Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership, recognizes Minnesota high school juniors for their leadership in communities and active participation in activities.

Look for complete stories about each nominee in upcoming issues of the Sauk Rapids Herald.

greatest priority.

“School and homework are

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$ GHJUHH LQ GHHU Haus earns doctorate in wildlife ecology

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — When Dr. Jacob Haus gr graduated from Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in 2006, he, like many, H was undecided in his career path. w He chose Bemidji State University H as the school where he would pursue his education. During his pu undergraduate study, Haus enrolled PUBLIC NOTICES in an introduction to wildlife course • Mortgage Foreclosure - Sulier - pg. 5 to fulÀll a credit requirement. It was the beginning of his career.

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“I fell into wildlife • Assumed Name - pg. 5 management,” said Haus in an • Benton County Ord. No. 461 - pg. 5 interview at his parents’ home in • Summons - pg. 6 Rice. “I didn’t even realize you • Benton County Minutes Jan. 2 - pg. could make a career out of that.

4B I knew I wanted to work outside, • Notice of EAW Available for but I didn’t know what I wanted Comments - pg. 4B to do. … I was a deer hunter so I

was always seeing things happening in the woods and wondering about them; that blossomed into a career path for me.”

This past December, Haus earned his doctorate degree in wildlife ecology from the University of Delaware. He completed over four years of research before writing his dissertation “Survival, movement and habitat selection of the adult white-tailed deer.” Haus is now employed by the university as a postdoctoral research associate where he continues his exploration of the animal, as well as teaches undergraduates students.

“I didn’t think I was going to go on to get a PhD until it came across my desk,” Haus said. “I was Ànishing my master’s and my boss came to me (with the opportunity).”

Haus was an intern for the

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Jacob Haus is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of ed Delaware. The 2006 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School obtained his doctorate degree in wildlife ecology in December.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as an undergraduate student, and he went on to work for other natural resources departments in Illinois, Texas and Mississippi, taking technician positions and assisting with research before Ànding his way to the University of Delaware. Moving to the metropolitan east coast, he was surprised to Ànd the state has an abundant deer population and areas with rural landscape.

“If you drive an hour south of where I live, you get to corn Àelds d and soy beans,” Haus said. “It’s the Iowa of the east. … It actually reminds me of home, except it’s not so cold.”

In Delaware, the state pays for contracted resource research rather than administering it themselves like in other places. OfÀcials were looking for answers to why the

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OPINION

Public’s conÀdence in district conÀrmed In the phone survey conducted in November 2017, a series of questions were asked related to the community’s opinion of the district’s Ànancial management in recent years.

It was gratifying to see the conÀdence the respondents had. Several of the questions and responses are as follows.

1. During the last couple of years, the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District by BRUCE WATKINS administration and board have spent Interim Superintendent tax money effectively and efÀciently.

80 percent of survey respondents strongly agree or agree school district administration and board have spent tax money effectively and efÀciently, while 16 percent disagree or strongly disagree. 5 percent did not know or did not answer.

2. Our community receives a good value from its investment in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools.

91 percent of community members surveyed strongly agree or agree that the community received a good value from its investment in SRR Public Schools, while 7 percent disagree or strongly disagree. 3 percent did not know or did not answer.

3. The school district board and administration have spent past bond referendum and operating levy referendum funds responsibly.

77 percent of respondents strongly agree or agree the district and administration has spent past bond referendum and operating levy referendum funds responsibly, while 18 percent disagree or strongly disagree and 5 percent did not know or did not answer.

4. How would you rate the Ànancial management of SRR Public Schools?

69 percent of survey respondents rate the district’s Ànancial management excellent or good, 22 percent rate it as fair, 5 percent poor and 4 percent did not know or did not answer.

The public conÀdence indicated in the survey was justiÀed, as the results of last year’s audit were shared at the Nov. 13, 2017 board meeting.

Each year school districts across the state undergo extensive Ànancial audits. The results of these audits are presented and reviewed at a public board meeting by the company performing the audit. In our case the Àrm conducting the audit for school year 2016-17 was BergenKDV. I am pleased to report that the district received what is called an unmodiÀed opinion. This is the best opinion given to governmental units. I congratulate Kim Eisenschenk, the district’s business manager, and the board of education for their sound Ànancial management. The district is in good shape Ànancially, thanks to the diligence of the board of education and the accuracy and attention to detail of the business ofÀce. It is important to also note that our growing enrollment is another factor which has provided Àscal stability and an improved Ànancial picture compared to 10-12 years ago, when the district made painful cuts.

Congratulations ISD. No. 47!

The results of the entire Morris Leatherman Company survey are posted on the website.

The Minnesota Miracle SKOL Vikings!

This is a phrase being use by many Minnesota residents since Sunday and I don’t think it will get old. It truly was a Minnesota Miracle.

I think back to Sunday’s game and noticed how empty the stands were looking at U.S. Bank Stadium

BY ANNA SALDANA as that Ànal 10 seconds ticked away. Boy did those people miss something great. I’m sure they regret leaving early. I know I would.

While I have never been to a Vikings game in the new stadium, I have been there for a concert. Knowing how loud it was when I was there for the music, I can only imagine the sound level after that Ànal play.

I caught up with a Sauk Rapids resident earlier this week to talk about his long-time support of the Vikings, and he spoke directly of that Ànal play as someone who was in the stands.

“I think everyone in that stadium was about to give up, but there were still plenty of fans in the stands for that Ànal play. When that catch was made, the whole stadium was complete silence. Once he made it into the end zone, then it just slowly got louder and louder. It was a crazy atmosphere and truly a Minnesota Miracle.”

That quote stands out to me. As a fan watching with my family and Àancé at home, I was awestruck. We were all wondering what it was like at the stadium and thanks to that interview, I got a sense.

I, along with many other Vikings fans, have watched that Ànal play over and over nearly a thousand times. It is that play that gives me hope that the Vikings can bring it home, that they can go all the way to the Super Bowl and maybe even win the big game.

I often talk about how I was a big Vikings fan as a young child, but then got out of touch with it in middle and high school. Nearly three years ago, when I started with the Sauk Rapids Herald, I was assigned local sports coverage. It was like a part of me was rediscovered. The cool part is it has spilled over to my personal life and I am back to sitting in front of the TV with my family watching the football games.

I know for a fact that my childhood self would be both beaming with pride and jumping up and down in celebration after the Minnesota Miracle.

I’m sure being on the sidelines for that game would have been incredible, but I will take the quieter games of SRR hockey, gymnastics, dance, wrestling and swimming over the loud games. I’m looking forward to seeing some SRR fans on the sidelines this week!

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Still dreaming for today’s world

to conclusions that would lead to quick judgments It is not often I would quote such a lengthy of others. I wish that adults could love each other speech in one swift swoop. But I feel this particular speech, given by Wesley Trent Stoker, is worth like kids do. sharing. Stoker took the stage Jan. 13 in the 26th Dr. King said, ‘Darkness cannot drive out annual Gardere Martin Luther King Jr. Orataory darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive Competition in Dallas. This is what he said: out hate; only love can do that.’

I may not look like Dr. King, but I believe “This is my dream for today’s world.

In October of 1964, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther BY NATASHA BARBER like Dr. King.

I wish the word was not so complicated. I King Jr. said, ‘The time is always right to do what think that all people need to speak their thoughts is right.’ Today, in 2018, I say now is the time to do if something bad is happening. If I don’t speak up what is right.

We can learn a lot from Dr. King’s words and actions. The when I see someone hurting, then I am hurting them, too.

Dr. King faced many challenges, but he stayed committed year 1964 was a long time ago, but we are still dreaming, and to his work. I wish that we all had the courage that he did. I I have a dream for today’s world.

I may not look like Dr. King, but I believe like Dr. King. wish that we would all be friends with our neighbors and see I wish that all our differences would be celebrated and that that we have more in common that we think. Dr. King said, ‘In everyone felt included. I would like to see all people treated the end we remember not the words of our enemies, but the equally, feeling important and admired for their deeds. I wish silence of our friends.’

I may not look like Dr. King, but I believe like Dr. King. there were no more wars. My dream is that everyone lives in a safe environment, loving and not hating each other. I feel Like me, you do not look like Dr. King, but like me, you have like sometimes people don’t try very hard to befriend people the choice to believe like Dr. King. We can believe in equality, whom are different from themselves, particularly those with love for our neighbor, world peace among all nations and different skin color. races. But it takes you and me to work together toward the Dr. King said, ‘I have decided to stick with love. Hate is achievement of these beliefs. too great a burden to bear.’

Dr. King had big dreams, and I have big dreams, too. I I may not look like Dr. King, but I believe like Dr. King. want to live in a world ‘where people are not judged by the Dr. King was a minister’s son, and I am a minister’s son color of their skin, but by the content of their character.’ I as well. I can only imagine that he went to church a lot. I know dream that we can live in a world where we can all get along. I that the love I have experienced in my faith community has dream that all people be seen as equals and that discrimination been life-changing. I think that sometimes we are not kind to is not a topic of our daily lives. each other because we don’t try to love, like I have learned to My biggest dream is that you would start today in joining love at church. me in sharing love. It’s not hard; you just start with a smile.”

Dr. King encouraged many people to stand for what is All this from one 9-year-old boy in Texas. Stoker won right. We need to see everyone’s inner soul, instead of what is Àrst place. on the outside. My dream is that people would stop jumping

What’s a doctrine?

“Show me your redeemed life and I might to seek out a woman more experienced in life than be inclined to believe in your redeemer.” When me and meet with her regularly. Sometimes more I Àrst read this quote by 19th Century German than once a month and sometimes less as life got Poet, Heinrich Heine, I stopped in my tracks. It’s busy. She is only 10 years older than I, but her commanding and convicting. Do I live a life that experience has been rich with nourishment to my represents my Redeemer? How can I get help in gain. She is a gifted listener and when she speaks, this area? she always shines the light on Jesus and not herself.

I have been studying the book of Titus. This My other mentor is more seasoned in her book in the Bible is one of the most important years. She is in the winter of her life but you would books for how to continue in sound doctrine and never guess that by her sharp wit and mobility. She grow other believers. Instead of complaining about BY MERCY NYGAARD brings me such encouragement and joy. When the culture at the time and placing themselves in a I’m with her all I want to do is listen. She has bubble, Paul exhorts Titus to teach sound doctrine wonderful stories of her family and wisdom on Life by Faith so the sheep would grow in the truth in a time how not to sweat the small stuff. She’s a supportive when they were surrounded by liars. Paul then continues to grandmother that travels many miles to see her grandchildren. exhort Titus to appoint older believers of good character to My mentors are my best friends. admonish young believers.

It is so important for every single human being to know As a result, they would adorn the doctrine of God our that younger people have a responsibility to seek out older Savior in all things, Titus 2:10. Adorning the doctrine is to live generations to glean from. And, the older generations must out the beauty of the Gospel together. When we do this, we know that whatever season of their life they are in, there is build up the entire body of Christ, and like Heine said, those no stepping down. Every year of your life is valuable to those who see our redeemed life might be inclined to believe in our younger than you.

Redeemer.

My pastor said he hopes those of us that have known him Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth’s book, “Adorned,” has this long enough, would evidently see his progress, Timothy 4:15. as its central theme. Sound doctrine produces sound living and Heine’s quote stopped me in my tracks because I hope those with life from the Spirit, we can live out the beauty of the who have known me long enough, would see my redeemed Gospel together through what has been written in Titus 2. life so they would be inclined to believe in my Redeemer. I I have yet to make it through Nancy’s book, but the short have much work to do, but the Godly women in my life help book of Titus is abundant with exhortation on how to live me live out the beauty of the Gospel like God desires us to do; Godly lives. I am the product of Godly women speaking truth that is together. into my life. The fact is, this product is not Ànished. Thank As Nancy said in her book, everyone has a doctrine.

God! I need Christian fellowship, seeking the scriptures and Even atheists have a doctrine. Doctrine simply means surrendering daily, sometimes by the minute. teaching. Sound doctrine produces sound living. Sound I have been blessed to have married a man whose parents doctrine is in the word of God. There is no short cut. If you are strong in their faith. Always loving me where I was at and want to point people to your redeemer, live a life worthy speaking truth in bite-sized pieces kept me centered before I of your calling by sound doctrine and with the Holy Spirit. recommitted my life to God. The book of Titus is what led me, almost Àve years ago,

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NEWS

Public Notices

Local mine hopes to expand

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

FOLEY — Benton County Commissioners approved the distribution of an Environment Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the expansion of a gravel pit in Glendorado Township at Monday’s meeting. Helmin Construction, Inc., hopes to expand the 39-acre mining site on County Road 9 to 90 acres.

According to the document, the 51 acres to be added to the site is mostly farm land and contains eight acres of wooded land and no wetlands. All mining sites 40 acres or larger are mandated by state statute to undergo the EAW process.

“EAWs are a very inclusive large project and what [Bogart Pederson and Associates] have provided us is a review of … any areas that would be impacted,” said Roxanne Athman, Benton County Department of Development director. “They contact the historical society, the DNR; it’s a very involved process.”

The EAW details the project description as well as how and whether it will affect water sources and wetlands. The EAW states the expansion will only affect the surface waters of the current ponds created by the initial mining; there are no wells on site and no appropriations are planned; the operation will not discharge any wastewater or water offsite; all runoff will be consumed by inÀltration on site; and there will be no impact to wetlands. The document also discusses negative impacts to natural habitat and impacts to neighboring residents.

“It’s impacting essentially farmland, a small amount of trees,” Athman said. “There is not a signiÀcant amount of homes (nearby). TrafÀc is not expected to increase.

I believe they will have the same amount of staff; it is just that they will be expanding on that mine because they are nearly tapped on the resources for this 39 acres that they do have.”

Following the board’s approval, the EAW will be published for public

comment and sent to various agencies and organizations required to review its contents.

When the 30-day comment period closes, the board will need to decide whether an Environmental Impact Statement is necessary for this project. A public hearing will take place following the comment period.

Helmin Construction is a family-owned business that produces aggregate products such as sand, gravel, rock, recycled asphalt and recycled concrete products. They have been operating at the Benton County site since 2006.

In other board news: • Appointed Bruce Bonebright to the solid waste advisory committee.

Bonebright will serve through December 2020.

• Reappointed Roger Athman and Brian Kaschmitter as members at large to the Elk River Water Association for 2018.

• Approved printing all legals and ads in both the Sauk Rapids Herald and the Benton County News. The Benton County News remains the ofÀcial newspaper of the

county.

• Approved road closures for Foley Fun Days.

• Approved setting a public hearing in regards to amending development code ordinance No. 461.

Mortgage splits, with recorded deeds and new tax identiÀcation numbers, would no longer be allowed as they create substandard lots.

Currently, county recording processes conÁict with most banks. The county hopes to remedy the problem with administrative rules in the future.

• Approved permitting rafÁes for Mid Minnesota Friends, Turn in Poachers Brainerd Banquet, St. Elizabeth’s Church, Duelm Area Lions Club and Minnesota Deer AssociationEast Central Chapter.

• Approved an agreement with Tri-Min Systems Inc., of Roseville, to upgrade the county recorder’s software to a web-based service that will track marriages, ordinations and other records; amongst other items.

OBITUARIES Alvina D. Fleck

Funeral Services were 11 a.m. Jan. 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Alvina D. Fleck, age 94, who passed away Jan. 11 at her home. Rev. David Hinz ofÀciated and burial was in the church cemetery.

Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the church.

Trinity Lutheran prayers were at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Alvina was born Dec. 16, 1923 in Popple Creek to William and Mary (Mayavski) Skuza. She grew up on a farm near Popple Creek and met

Alvina D. Fleck

Darel at the Rainbow Café in Foley where she worked. She married Darel Fleck on Dec. 14, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids.

Alvina was a homemaker and

Angie Barthelemy

Angie Barthelemy age 73 of Foley died Monday at the Heritage Place of Foley.

Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. Jan. 19 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm. The Rev. Virgil Helmin ofÀciated. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Visitation was from 9:3011 a.m. Friday at the church in Duelm. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.

Angie was born Nov. 4, 1944 in St. Cloud to Francis and Amelia (Dritz) Fautsch. She married Dennis Barthelemy on April 4, 1964 at the Church of St. Paul in St. Cloud. Angie worked

Angie Barthelemy

as a homemaker raising her family and also worked for many years at Alvie’s Café in St. Cloud. She is a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm.

She loved spending time

also worked many jobs outside the home prior to starting her family. She also worked building WWII airplane parts in St. Cloud. Alvina was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was generous to many organizations. She was a wonderful seamstress and passed on the gift of sewing to her daughters and granddaughters. Alvina enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, and making windsocks and rugs. She was a happy, compassionate, selÁess, social woman who loved being around people. Family was very important to Alvina, and she knew all the details of the family history.

Survivors include her children, Jerry (Cheryl) of

Zimmerman, Vicki (Mark) Stommen of East Bethel, Sandy of Sauk Rapids, Bob of Sauk Rapids, and Kay (Mark) Anderson of Roseville; brother, Loyal (Sandy) Skuza of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Rashell, Josh, Tina and Jeremy; great-grandchildren, Mariah, Justin, Jordan, Eli, Ava, Dominick and Logan; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Darel on March 17, 2015; an infant son; great granddaughter; brothers and sisters, Julius, Laura, Leah, Henry, Elmer, Julia and Frieda.

Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com.

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with her family and friends, cooking, baking and playing cards. Her grandchildren were very important to her as they meant the world to her. In her earlier years she enjoyed spending time dancing and enjoying music with Dennis.

Elvis as well as music in the 50’s and 60’s were her favorites. Her faith in God was very important to her as she was very devoted to the church.

Survivors include her children, Debra (Michael) Olson of Foley, Mike (Sherry) Barthelemy of rural Foley, Sue (Larry) Midas of Gilman, Lynn (Mitch) Maxwell of St. Michael; grandchildren, Angela Barthelemy, Elizabeth Olson, Ann Vang, Jackie Barthelemy, Sandy

Plante, Tyler, Jordan and Vanessa Midas, Carley and Sam Maxwell. Great granddaughters, Lilly and Olivia Vang. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Florian Fautsch, Laverne Evans, Jim Fautsch, Joe Fautsch, and Theresa Fautsch-Patridge.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter, Laura Barthelemy.

Pallbearers will be Sam Maxwell, Tyler Midas, Danny Vang, Jordan Midas, Jake Plante, and Vanessa Midas.

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Northern Brights presents:

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: July 17, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Sergio Sulier and Mindy Suzanne Sulier fka Mindy Suzanne Scott, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: M o r t g a g e Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Brokers Conduit.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 1, 2007 Benton County Recorder, Document No. A350353.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Residential Credit Solutions, Inc. Dated September 12,

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10:00 AM COUNTY IN WHICH PLACE OF SALE: PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, Benton 581 Highway 23 Northeast ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL Foley, MN AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: to pay the debt then secured by $32,000.00 said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, AMOUNT DUE AND on said premises, and the costs CLAIMED TO BE DUE and disbursements, including AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, attorneys’ fees allowed by law INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, subject to redemption within PAID BY MORTGAGEE: six (6) months from the date of $53,894.06 said sale by the mortgagor(s), That prior to the their personal representatives

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Jacqueline Apartments.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 3364 Old Stone Way NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

(3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered ofÀce address: Peerless Properties, LLC, 3364 Old Stone Way NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

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BENTON COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 461 WHEREAS, the Benton County Department of Development instituted proceedings to amend the Benton County Ordinance 185; and, WHEREAS, on December 26, 2017 and December 30, 2017 , Notice of Public Hearing and intent to amend Benton County Ordinance was published in the ofÀcial newspapers of the county; and, WHEREAS, on January 11, 2018, the Benton County Planning Commission held a public hearing; and, WHEREAS, on January 16, 2018 the Benton County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and approved the proposed ordinance amendment; and, NOW PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED BY MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 394.25, THE BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ORDAINS: 10.6 Administrative Land Splits The conveyance of certain parcels of land may be split administratively in any zoning district if the requirements of this section are met. The Director shall have the authority to approve administrative land splits. An administrative land split for items A-E below shall only be approved if the conveyance does not require creation or altering of any public road right-of-way and any parcel created by the land split is in compliance with the minimum standards and residential density of the district in which it is located. The land split shall not result in a lot, parcel, site, division or building which does not meet the minimum requirements of the Development Code for setbacks, size requirements and/or access. An administrative corrective action shall be approved in accordance with item d below and Section 6.1.2.

A. Agricultural or recreational splits Land that is being split and sold for agricultural or recreational purposes 20 acres or greater and the residual tract is at least 20 acres or greater may be allowed if the intended purpose of the conveyance is stated in a deed restriction and that the conveyance is not intended as a building site. State Law requires that with the creation of any new or residual lot, said lot is capable of supporting two Type 1sewage treatment systems. If the intent of the land split is not for the creation of a building site then sewerability would not required. If the tract contains less than 40 acres but is 35 acres or greater and is described by the rectangular survey system as a quarter, quarter section, in common ownership, the tract shall be considered eligible for an equal split of the parcel.

(Ord. #440, adopted 10/20/09) B. Parcels 20 Acres or greater Creation of parcel 20 acres or greater for building site development may only be allowed if there are soil borings identifying the location for two Type 1 sewage treatment sites, that the building site is at least 2 acres of contiguous upland and can meet the provisions of the wetland conservation act and the residual tract is at least 20 acres or greater and either has a septic system or soil borings identifying the location for two Type 1 systems. If the tract contains less than 40 acres but is 35 acres or greater and is described by the rectangular survey system as a quarter, quarter section, in common ownership, the tract shall be considered eligible for an equal split of the parcel. (Ord. #440, adopted 10/20/09) C.Corrective Action (Ord. #431, adopted 10/7/08) Existing lots, tracts or parcels of land that were illegally subdivided prior to January 1, 2006 and have an existing dwelling constructed prior to August 1, 1978 or permitted by the Department of Development may be permitted to continue as a dwelling site regardless of the lots size and dimensions subject to meeting the requirements of Section 10.6.2. Illegally subdivided lots prior to January 1, 2006, without an existing dwelling constructed prior to August 1, 1978 or permitted by the Department of Development shall be permitted to be created as a building site subject to meeting the applicable standards of the Zoning District and Sect. 10.6 (b), (c), or 10.7.

D. Farmstead Split (Ord. #452, adopted 5/21/13) Existing Farmstead Residences, as of July 9, 2013 as deÀned within Section 3.0, may be split from the existing farm through the administrative land split process if located within an Agricultural District “A” and Rural Agricultural District “R-A”. State Law requires that with the creation of any new or residual lot, said lot is capable of supporting two Type 1 sewage treatment systems. If the intent of the land split is not for the creation of a building site then sewerability would not be required, however a deed restriction stating that the conveyance is not intended as a building site shall be required.

Approved and adopted by the Benton County Board of Commissioners this 16th day of January in the year of 2018.

This ordinance shall be effective upon publication.

Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-3-1B 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 August 27, 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.

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Boys suffer overtime loss

Walters leads SSRR to victory

girls hockey

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Storm boys hockey team fought hard against Crosby-Ironton Jan. 13. The tie game was forced into overtime before SRR gave away one goal, resulting in the 5-4 loss.

The team faced off against Fergus Falls Jan. 11 as well, losing 4-1.

SRR takes on TechApollo Jan. 23 and Sartell Jan. 26. Both are away games.

Crosby-Ironton 5, SRR 4 Daymin Dodge scored the Àrst SRR goal 6:52 into the Àrst, with assistance from Tucker Koenig and Mason Wiebusch.

Wiebusch put his own goal away 13:03 into the second, with help from Koenig. Dodge found his second goal of the game 15:53 into the second.

Koenig and Drake RadunsParsley assisted him.

Chase Christensen added the Ànal SRR goal 1:21 into the third, assisted

by Dodge.

The team sat 14 minutes on seven penalty infractions and attempted 33 shots.

Garrett Meisinger made 29 saves in goal.

Fergus Falls 4, SRR 1 SRR took an early lead with a Chace Scott goal 6:22 into the Àrst. Wiebusch and Raduns-Parsley assisted

BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Brooke Walters continues to make noise on the Storm’n Sabres girls hockey roster.

On the ice, she continues to Ànd the right angles to slash the puck into the net, often leading the team to a win.

The Jan. 16 game against Willmar was no different.

Walters contributed four of the team’s seven goals. The Storm’n Sabres won that game 7-1.

Earlier in the week on Jan. 12, SSRR faced Moorhead, keeping the game at a 0-0 tie in overtime.

The girls host RocoriRiver Lakes Jan. 23, then travel to Roseau Jan. 26.

SSRR 7, Willmar 1 Walters scored two goals in the Àrst period to boost the Storm’n Sabres scoring early. The Àrst goal came at 2:28 with help from Grace McCabe and Anna Orth; the PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA Sean Moonen picks off the puck before a Fergus Falls skater nears. The Storm lost 4-1 to second goal was netted at 13:59 while on a power play, Fergus Falls Jan. 11 at Sports Arena East. with assistance from McCabe.

Maggie Kulus also scored in the Àrst period.

Scott. The lone goal was not enough to hold off the Otters and SRR lost 4-1.

The team sat 18 minutes on Àve infractions and attempted 25 shots.

Meisinger made 36 saves.

Walters scored the lone goal of the second period at 14:15, with assistance from Morgan Cromwell and Mallory Heder.

Just 25 seconds into third period play, Walters found the back of the net with help from McCabe.

McCabe scored at 11:44 into the third on a power play. Walters and Heder assisted. Libby Asper put in the Ànal SSRR goal 30 seconds from the Ànal buzzer.

Kulus and Lauren Wensel assisted on that goal.

SSRR had 40 attempted shots with no penalties during the game. Madison DeMarias made 16 saves for the Storm’n Sabres.

SSRR 0, Moorhead 0 The tough match-up between the Storm’n Sabres and the Spuds found the two teams battling it out on the ice, each holding the other to a scoreless game. Through three periods and overtime, the game ended at 0-0.

SSRR attempted 33 shots and sat two minutes on one penalty infraction.

Chloe Stockinger tended for SSRR and made 27 saves.

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Brandon Sornberger Àghts to keep possession Jan. 11 in Sauk Morgan Barber attempts a shot at the Fergus Falls goal Jan. 11 Rapids. at Sports Arena East.

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The Granite City Lumberjacks came away with two wins last weekend, returning their team to top placement in the NA3HL’s West Division. Granite City holds the position by one point from the New Ulm Steel. The Lumberjacks had a 6-1 victory Jan. 12 against Willmar and repeated their triumph with the Steel 6-3 on Saturday.

Granite City 6, New Ulm 3 The Jacks were down by two early in the Àrst period Jan. 13 at Sports Arena East, but the team quickly regrouped, found a four-goal lead in the second and Ànished the game 6-3.

Owen Sikich was the Àrst in net for Granite City with a goal at 15:34 of the Àrst period.

Bailey Sommers followed

before the Àrst buzzer.

During the second, Sommers, Jordan Olson (power play), Chase Di Bari (unassisted) and Seth Towers ran up the score on New Ulm’s goalies Ryan Kenny.

Kenny had been called up to the NAHL earlier this month, but returned to the ice against Granite City.

The Steel found one more goal in the third.

Braden Altena (2), Brandon Baker, Cole Buhl, Nick Castro, Sean Salz and Sikich all earned assists. Altena leads the team with 47 points (15 goals and 32 assists) this season.

Lumberjack David Mulligan saved 26 of 29 shots on goal. Kenny fended off 22 of 28.

Granite City sat 14 minutes on seven infractions and the

Steel 16 minutes on eight.

Granite City 6, Willmar 1 The Lumberjacks put the pedal to the metal and wasted no time against the Willmar WarHawks Jan. 12 on home ice. The team connected on passes to win the game 6-1.

Granite City had a handful of fast breaks early on, but could not Ànish until Logan Neu found the back of the net after a deÁected shot, with help from Sikich and Altena. The goal came at 8:59 of the Àrst period. Later, Neu and Brady Dahl paired up to go two-onone for a top-shelf, gloveside goal.

With the Lumberjacks on a power play in the second, WarHawk tender Drake Voell was caught off guard. Cole Buhl sunk the puck in the open end of the goal at 5:30. The Lumberjacks were up 3-0.

Willmar scored a shorthanded goal against Ridge Gerads to get on board, but Sikich netted a centering pass from Neu to keep the three-goal lead.

Altena continued with two goals in the third.

Sikich, Altena, Neu, Dahl and Di Bari each had two assists. Matt Moran tallied one.

Gerads saved 17 shots on goal. Voell deÁected 22.

The WarHawks served nine minutes on three infractions; the Lumberjacks eight on four.

Granite City has the weekend off and returns to the ice Jan. 24 when they travel to Willmar. The team takes on the St. Louis Junior Blues Jan. 26 and 27 at home.

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SPORTS Leading the Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

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Storm players react after SRR took a seven-point lead in the Àrst overtime of their thrilling Central Lakes Conference game against undefeated Willmar. SRR lost by six points, 89-83, in two overtimes.

Parents: Brad and Linda Becker Grade: 12 Sport accomplishment: Captain of the girls basketball team.

What is your favorite part about basketball? Being a part of a team and always having one of my teammates there to pick me up when I’m down.

What is your best game to date? Our most recent game against Apollo. The team came back to win after being down 14 points in the Àrst half, and I ended with 30 points.

What other activities are you involved in at school?

Volleyball, softball, student council, jazz band, Minnesota Honor Society and Link Crew.

What is your favorite high school class to date? I took quilting last trimester, and it was a lot of fun because I got to make an entire quilt myself. I felt like I learned a lot of new and unique skills.

What skill do you possess that most people do not know about? I have been taking piano lessons for 14 years and still am.

What are you most looking forward to in your senior year? Spending as much time with my friends these next few months before we all go off to college. I’m also excited to continue playing basketball and then softball in the spring.

What is the best advice you have ever received? “You can’t always be the most talented person in the room, but you can be the most competitive,” Pat Summitt.

What do you like to do in your spare time? Spend time with my family and friends, going to my cabin and playing piano any chance I get.

What is your favorite meal, movie, social media and song? Butternut squash, “She’s the Man,” Instagram and “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac. What are your future plans? I am undecided on what college I will be attending, but I plan to study pre-med or somewhere in the medical Àeld.

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Storm knock off Delano after heartbreaker to Willmar

BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

Just three days after suffering a heartbreaking loss, the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team resumed their winning ways.

The Storm, who lost a double-overtime thriller to Willmar on Friday, hit the road Tuesday and left (9-5) Delano with an impressive 72-54 win.

“I’m super proud of them,” said head coach Derek Peterson. “They could have folded, they could have let that bother them and they didn’t.”

In fact, the Storm put together one of the best offensive games of the season.

They buried 26-46 (57 percent) of their shots from the Àeld.

“Offensively, they moved that basketball until we got a layup or a wide-open look.

They didn’t rush, they didn’t force things,” Peterson said.

SRR was tremendous from the three-point range.

Especially senior guards Nathan Waldorf and Anthony Massman who sunk 7-10 from long range.

“We shot the ball well,” Peterson said. “It makes us very difÀcult to defend. We preach about that all the time.

We should work the ball in, and if they collapse, kick it out and we should get wide open looks. I don’t believe until this last game that we shot the ball the way we are capable of.

I’m hoping this gives them conÀdence that if they are wide open and they get a pass from the inside to the outside, they have to step up and bury it. They certainly stepped up against Delano. That was tremendous.”

Massman paced the squad with 25 points. Cody Landwehr produced a doubledouble with 19 points and 10 rebounds and Deng Deang, 12, and Waldorf, 11, were also in double Àgures.

The game was the second straight without starting guard, junior Braden Tretter who is injured.

“To go out and play the games that we played without one of our key starters just says a lot about the kids that are coming off our bench.

We’ve got kids stepping up in big places,” Peterson said.

Peterson said guard Cade Milton-Baumgartner continually improves on both sides of the ball for SRR. “I think Cade is doing an outstanding job taking care of the basketball for us as well as playing great defense. He’s keeping kids from attacking the basket,” Peterson said.

SRR, 9-4, hosted Alexandria and St. Cloud Tech Jan. 18-19 and then travel to Brainerd Jan. 26.

SR scoring: Deang 12, Waldorf 11, Cade MiltonBaumgartner 5 (5 rebounds), Landwehr 19, Massman 25.

Willmar 89, Sauk RapidsRice 83 (2 OT) In a game that had everything from lead changes, to star performances and big shots the Cardinals held off the Storm in a double-overtime contest Jan. 13 in Sauk Rapids.

“That was one of the best basketball games I’ve been a part of in a long time,” Peterson said. “It was a wellplayed basketball game. Two good teams Àghting very hard to win. The fans were into it, the benches were into it. It was just fun.”

The Storm led much of the Àrst half, but Willmar took over late in the half and held a nine-point, 49-40 advantage with around 12 minutes left in the game.

A short time later, Landwehr scored six consecutive points for SRR and they had trimmed the deÀcit to just one, 55-54 with around four minutes left.

Massman scored the last six Storm points in regulation, including one basket off an

Senior Cody Landwehr pulls the ball away from two Willmar players during the Àrst half of their Central Lakes Conference matchup Jan. 12 in Sauk Rapids. Willmar won the game in double-overtime, 89-83. Landwehr had 33 points and 12 rebounds for SRR.

offensive rebound with 16.7 seconds left to tie the game at 62.

“We wanted to play defense, and we wanted to hold them in the 60s. We certainly did that defensively. I feel we executed our game play very well and it gave us a shot to win,” Peterson said.

The Storm’s best opportunity to hand the Cardinals their Àrst loss came in the Àrst overtime. Deang and Landwehr each scored four points early in the overtime that opened a 70-63 Storm lead with 1:45 left. But this time Willmar charged back

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and forced some turnovers. As time expired, they hit a threepointer over the outstretched arms of two SRR defenders to send the game into a second overtime.

“You just have to tip your hat to him [Noah Slagter who Ànished with 40 points for Willmar]. He hit a very, very tough three with two guys with hands in his face,” Peterson said.

Deang had a dunk, and Massman a three to start the overtime but then Deang, Landwehr and Josh Schloe fouled out in a matter of 1:01 seconds. Willmar was able to seal the win.

“When three big guys foul out, we were pretty much in trouble there,” Peterson said.

Landwehr was terriÀc for the Storm. He had 33 points on 15-21 shooting and collected 12 rebounds.

“That effort there was an outstanding effort,” Peterson said. “He played two great ball games.”

The Storm shot just under 50 percent in the game.

Waldorf was a perfect 4-4.

“He shot the ball well.

I know he took two charges maybe more. He’s been doing that all year for us. He does some really great things for us. He’s quick, he’s athletic,” Peterson said.

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The Storm gymnastics team continues to improve, despite losses against tough opponents.

The girls competed Jan. 11 against St. Cloud Tech, where they lost 146.475134.775. However, the overall team score is the best the team has ever had.

“I’m extremely proud,” said coach Liz Walek.

“They’re achieving so many goals, and the great part is they’re doing it together.

They are taking pride in themselves, continuing to encourage and support each other along every step in the process. To end so well at our last home meet of the season on our senior night means a lot. We are looking forward to the rest of the season.”

Because of her success against Tech, Carly Weisenbeck earned Central Lakes Conference performer of the week.

The team travels to Fergus Falls Jan. 22.

Vault: 5. Weisenbeck 8.95, 6. Justus Floren 8.9, 8. Ann Starr 8.525, 9. Morgan Thompson 8.5, 10. Anna Magnan 8.35.

Bars: 6. Weisenbeck 8.4, 7.

Liberty Kosloski 8.125, 8. Floren 7.975, 9. Thompson 7.525, 10.

Bergen Henkemeyer 7.4.

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Weisenbeck 8.6, 5. Kosloski 8.525, 8. Starr 8.15, 9. Taylor Helget 7.725, 10.

Thompson 7.4.

Floor: 3. Weisenbeck 9.05, 6. Starr 8.95, 7. Magnan 8.625, 9. Kosloski 8.25, 10. Thompson 8.075.

All-around: 3. Weisenbeck 35.0, 4. Thompson 31.5.

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Popps receive Outstanding Conservationists award

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RICE – When Leonard and Jackie Popp began farming on their 160-acre property in 1978, the motivations behind choices were often more about sustaining the family farm than the land itself.

“When we Àrst moved here it was high intensity of providing for the family and making the farm work – whatever it took to make a living,” Leonard said.

But overtime, as Leonard began noticing elements of the landscape he disliked, the Popps began implementing projects and practices to prolong the life of the soil and water on their land. Some projects were assisted by the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD); others, the Popps executed on their own.

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Jackie and Leonard Popp stand on their farmstead in Graham Township Jan. 15. The Popps were recognized as Outstanding Conservationists at the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts annual meeting g in December.

Today, 40 years since the Popps took over the farm from Leonard’s parents, the couple is being recognized for their efforts and the example of good stewardship they set for the surrounding community.

Leonard and Jackie were honored as Outstanding Conservationists at the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts annual meeting in Bloomington this past December. Their adult children – Jacob, Amber, Phillip and Lenore – participated in implementing the

practices ppr ractices with their parents.

The Popps Po were honored and ssurprised urpris that they were chosen as recipients.

“It makes me reÁect on not only what we have done, but the whole concept of stewardship and conservation – what it means and how the little things we do fall in and relate to that,” Leonard said.

“You go along, work day-to-day and you don’t think about the impact it may have. Then something like this comes along, and it kind of collects it. It puts it in perspective that maybe it does have an impact.”

Jackie agreed.

“Sometimes these awards come along because farmers did one really good, big thing,” she said. “In our

circumstance, we understand that it came about because of the collection of smaller things. Over the years, the collection, variety of [projects] and how we went about it was the basis that they explained to us. You don’t expect as a small farmer to be recognized for little things. But when

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We’ve expanded both lines by utilizing our existing footprint and making better use of available space. And we’re adding another crane, two bays, installing a lot of new electrical and preparing for the new line coming through.

Obviously there’s a lot of work, tools and manpower going into this, but it’s coming along pretty well.”

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is helping to support the expansion with a $169,000 grant from the Job Creation Fund.

The corporation will receive the grant once it has met the hiring and investment goals.

Geringhoff will use its increased production space to begin manufacturing a new line of parts designed for bean harvesting.

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 2, 2018 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 2, 2018 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Jim McMahon, Spencer Buerkle, Ed Popp, Jake Bauerly and Warren Peschl present. Call to order by Administrator Monty Headley was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag.

Peschl nominated Popp for 2018 Chair of the Board. Second

by McMahon. Nominations were closed and a unanimous ballot was cast for Popp for Board Chair for 2018. Chair Popp called for nominations for 2018 Board Vice-Chair. Buerkle nominated McMahon for 2018 Vice-Chair of the Board. Second by Bauerly.

Nominations were closed and a unanimous ballot cast for McMahon for Board Vice-Chair for 2018.

McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to approve the amended agenda (add item: ratiÀcation of professional services agreement between MnCCC and STI).

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to set 2018 County Board meeting dates and times as presented (“Àrst and third” Tuesday of each month at 9:00 AM—unless otherwise noted), with the exception of the Àrst Board meeting in December (the listing reÁects a change of date from Tuesday, December 4th to Wednesday, December 5th due to a conÁict with the 2018 AMC Annual Conference and also reÁects a change of time to 7:00 PM to combine with the Truth in Taxation meeting.)

Bauerly/McMahon unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2017 as written; and 2) set the 2018 per diem rate for Boards and Commissions at $60.00 per meeting.

Nadean Inman, Auditor-Treasurer, opened the two sealed newspaper bids that were received (Benton County News and Sauk Rapids Herald) for publication of the ofÀcial proceedings of the County Board and other publications as required by law.

She reported on the rates included in the bids, along with a combined rate for publishing in both papers (since Star Publications has now purchased the Benton County News). Inman noted that a staff member from the Herald has stated that “…the meeting minutes and the delinquent tax notiÀcation…were billed by the Benton County News at half price for 2017…we wouldn’t be seeing that going forward…” She added that the Benton County News had been charging “per line” for 2017; these current bids are based “per inch”. Inman asked if the Board desired to continue to publish both the Board minutes and the tax delinquent notiÀcation in both papers for 2018. Following brief discussion, Bauerly asked that Inman develop a price estimate based on last year’s volume and this year’s pricing. This item was postponed to later in today’s meeting.

Bauerly/Buerkle unanimous to re-designate the AuditorTreasurer the authority to designate depository banks and to adopt Resolution 2018-#1, designating depository banks for Benton County, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Inman reported that last year 47 taxpayers prepaid their taxes between November 16th and March 17th for a total of $71,000; this year, from November 1st through last Friday, 448 taxpayers prepaid their taxes for a total just over $1 million.

Phil Miller, County Attorney, explained that the Benton County Attorney’s OfÀce has historically contracted with the MN County Attorneys Practice Systems (MCAPS) for case management and Àling systems; the MN County Attorneys Association has negotiated with the MN Counties Computer Cooperative (MnCCC) to take over and manage the MCAPS system as MCAPS itself has continued to have problems maintaining and servicing this system. MnCCC has negotiated with Strategic Technologies Incorporated (STI) to actually handle this speciÀc area. Miller stated that MnCCC would handle the programming updates and servicing of the system at the same price as MCAPS. Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to ratify the Professional Services Agreement between Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative (MnCCC) and Strategic Technologies Incorporated (STI) for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, reported that a Request for Proposals (RFP) has been drafted for an update to the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code; the tentative schedule is to release the RFP on the County’s website on January 3, 2018 and within the local papers the following week. Achman noted that the deadline for submission is planned for February 12, 2018, with review of the RFPs and interviews with selected Àrms occurring at the end of February through the beginning of March. She stated that a small review/interview committee will be established; Commissioner Peschl volunteered to serve on the committee as County Commissioner representative. Achman stated it is anticipated that the selected consulting Àrm would begin work in April 2018 with a 12-18 month timeframe to complete the update. Bauerly inquired how this update will correspond with the joint annexation areas in Minden Township and East St. Cloud. Achman acknowledged that those annexation areas have their own set of guidelines, noting that this update process will include working with the cities and townships in the county to ensure all entities are “on the same page”. No action taken.

Achman explained that staff was asked to look into the building permit fee schedules in order to compare Benton County to surrounding areas. She pointed out that many government units have adopted one of the Uniform Building Code fee schedules for their building permit fees; Benton County did choose to create their own building permit fee schedule which was based on the same schedule Sauk Rapids was using at the time. Achman indicated that building permit fees range signiÀcantly across the state; Benton County’s building permits for small commercial construction are slightly lower than most counties and are slightly higher for large commercial construction projects. During the discussion that followed, it was noted that building location can also impact permit fees, i.e. building permits in Minden Township are subject to an additional land use permit fee payable to the township. Popp commented “…that’s not helping the economic development part of Benton County…” Peschl inquired about counties that have chosen to opt out of enforcing the state building code. Achman agreed that “it’s a matter of whether or not the county chooses to enforce the building code or not…” Buerkle commented “…fees generated from any of these activities should be commensurate with what the cost of the service is…” No action taken.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:28 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:35 AM. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that Benton County’s consultant, Stonebrooke Engineering, has been designing a repair for Bridge 05525—CSAH 29 over the Mississippi River into Stearns County; the estimate of repairs is about $2 million.

Byrd noted that this bridge is 33 years old—the bridge deck expansion joints have deteriorated and the pier caps/bearing pads are in need of repair. Byrd added that the concrete wearing surface on the bridge deck is in need of attention--this repair would lead to complete closure of the bridge deck (up to 60 days of closure); plans have not been Ànalized at this point. Peschl inquired about doing one lane at a time. Bauerly noted that contractors prefer “one continuous pour from start to Ànish with no joints”.

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Bauerly asked the question “…is that deck at its useful life or are you just coordinating it for convenience…” Byrd stated “…30 years is about what you’d expect…it looks like it’s in good condition…it’s one of those things…if we’re going to be there working on the deck affecting trafÀc anyway, maybe we should go ahead and replace that…we should be able to get another 30 years out of that bridge deck by doing it now as opposed to doing a bunch of work and, maybe in Àve years, we need to replace it…” Byrd noted that Federal funding was received for this project—those Federal dollars were “swapped” for State Aid dollars to assist in the repairs (the Àve-year plan contemplates advancing about $1.5 million in State Aid from 2019 to 2018—these dollars are “made up” by not doing any State Aid projects in 2019); Stearns County will also participate in the funding to a degree. Bauerly commented “…I would run that deck as long as you can…get another Àve or ten years out of that deck…there’s no synergy in combining the two projects…” Peschl stated his agreement with Bauerly’s comment. McMahon stated “…it’s like a pay me now or pay me later…if you put it off for another ten years, how much additional cost is going to be involved to do the same project…”

Byrd commented “…I was looking at it from a trafÀc public perception image…if we are going to tear up the road and have everything closed now, is there a risk to having to do that again in Àve years…” Popp noted that the bridge would not need to be closed now if the concrete wearing surface on the deck is not done. He added “…I would rather take the Àve years and worry about it later…” Byrd stated the estimate to repair the wearing surface on the deck is just over $600,000.

Byrd explained that the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990; this act stipulated that all public services must accommodate those with disabilities. He pointed out that the law had a mandate that, by 1992, all public agencies would have a transition plan that addressed the current condition of facilities (i.e. roads, bike paths, curb ramps, intersection street crossings, sidewalks) and how they would be brought to current standards; most agencies did not meet this deadline.

Byrd noted that federal funding may be withheld if an agency does not have an adopted transition plan. He stated that, last year, Benton County applied to the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO) for federal planning money to hire a consultant (estimated at about $60,000) to conduct a self-evaluation inventory of current facilities and help with the preparation of the transition plan; he was informed that there are no federal planning dollars available for 2018. Byrd added that the APO Executive Director is proposing to the executive board that the APO fund this project through the APO’s normal operating budget; however, APO dollars can only be spent on facilities within the APO boundary (50% of Benton County’s pedestrian access occurs within the APO planning area). Byrd stated that Benton County does have other roadways outside the APO boundary that have intersections/sidewalks where pedestrians are crossing (largely within city limits). McMahon inquired of approaching the cities to share in the cost of the inventory within their jurisdiction. Byrd noted that the cities will be responsible for their city streets outside of the county roadways. He noted that the county has been requiring compliance with ADA standards for projects since about the early 2000’s; at some point in the future, it is anticipated that all Benton County roadways will be in compliance as roads are reconstructed.

Byrd informed the Board that the St. Cloud APO is soliciting projects for consideration of receiving Federal funding for Àscal years 2022 and 2023--the deadline for project submittal is January 5, 2018; along with an application, a resolution certifying availability of local match funding is required. Byrd explained that CSAH 1 is identiÀed in the Àve-year road construction plan to receive a pavement resurfacing project in 2022; this roadway is eligible for partial federal funding (up to 80% or $840,000). He stated his proposal to use State Aid construction allotment for the local match requirement. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to adopt Resolution 2018-#2, a Resolution Certifying Availability of Local Match Funds for CSAH 1 pavement resurfacing (from CSAH 29 to CR 78), and authorize the Chair to sign.

Byrd stated that there are two projects eligible for consideration of receiving Federal funding for Àscal year 2022 through the Region 7W Area Transportation Partnership—the deadline for project submittal is January 5, 2018; along with an application, a resolution certifying availability of local match funding is required. He noted that the Àrst project is CSAH 7 which is identiÀed in the Àve-year road construction plan to be reconstructed in 2022; although this roadway is eligible for partial federal funding up to 80%, as a strategic move, Byrd is proposing to submit an application for 50% federal funding (requesting 80% funding would take most of the federal money allotted to Region 7W and may lessen Benton County’s chances of receiving funding).

Byrd stated his proposal to use State Aid construction allotment for the local match requirement should the 50% funding ($1.5 million) be approved. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to adopt Resolution 2018-#3, a Resolution Certifying Availability of Local Match Funds for CSAH 7 reconstruction (from TH 95 to CSAH 4), and authorize the Chair to sign. Byrd stated that the second project is CSAH 3 which is identiÀed in the Àve-year road construction plan to receive a full-depth reclaim and overlay in 2022; this roadway is eligible for partial federal funding up to 80% ($1.5 million) and State Aid construction allotment is proposed for the local match requirement. Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to adopt Resolution 2018-#4, a Resolution Certifying Availability of Local Match Funds for CSAH 3 full-depth reclamation (from Gilman to the Morrison County line), and authorize the Chair to sign.

Popp referred to the grant received by the Little Rock Lake Association for the drawdown at the Sartell Dam in 2018 (the drawdown will lower the water level in Little Rock Lake and the Sartell Pool of the Mississippi River by three feet for a period of six weeks between August 1, 2018 and September 14, 2018).

He inquired of any savings to the county to move forward with widening of CSAH 2 at Little Rock Lake in conjunction with the drawdown. Byrd stated that although it may be difÀcult to quantify savings, it may be a good opportunity to work in “dry ground” as opposed to open water from a constructability standpoint.

Monty Headley, County Administrator, explained that Benton County has a contract with Minnesota Native Landscapes to maintain the restored prairie areas at the County’s Bend in the River Park; this agreement has been in place since 2007 and expires at the end of 2017. He noted that the proposed renewal agreement has no cost to the county; in exchange for maintaining the prairie, Minnesota Native Landscapes is permitted to keep 90% of the seed harvested from the prairie and the county retains 10%--Minnesota Native Landscapes also may harvest straw from the prairie. Motion by Buerkle to approve a Prairie Management Agreement with Minnesota Native Landscapes for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2027, and authorize the Chair to sign. Second by McMahon. Motion carried with Buerkle, Popp, Peschl and McMahon voting aye and Bauerly abstaining from the vote.

Headley reported that the applicable state statutes for the ofÀces of County Attorney, Sheriff and Auditor-Treasurer require County Boards to set the minimum salaries paid to each County OfÀcer for new terms of ofÀce; such action must occur in the January before the Àling period begins for each ofÀce. He pointed out that, in the absence of setting a minimum salary, the County Board must approve a new 2019 salary for no less than the current

2018 salary, even though a new person may take ofÀce in 2019— actual, Ànal salaries will be set by the County Board in December 2018. Headley stated that the proposed resolution reÁects the Board’s previous consensus on this topic: County Attorney corresponds to Step 1 of Grade 23; Sheriff corresponds to Step 1 of Grade 20; and Auditor-Treasurer corresponds to Step 1 of Grade 16. He clariÀed that these associations with pay grades for appointed department heads have not been formalized in County Board policy and should instead be seen as guidelines for establishing elected ofÀcial minimum salaries. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to adopt Resolution 2018-#5, setting the minimum salaries for the County Attorney ($94,848), Sheriff ($85,509) and Auditor-Treasurer ($72,030) for the terms of ofÀce beginning the Àrst Monday in January 2019, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Headley explained that, with the completion of the recent real estate records Kaizen event, the Board may wish to move ahead with decisions on the organizational placement of the Recorder function (now an appointive position); although the Kaizen event did not necessarily give compelling evidence on where to place the Recorder function, it showed that the majority of “touches” of these documents occur within the Recorder and Assessor departments. Headley noted that a major aspect of the remodeling plan in the 2018 CIP is to bring the two ofÀces together physically, creating one shared counter/work space; it is believed that having the two functions of Recorder and Assessor organizationally and physically together will lead to opportunities to cross-train employees and reduce document hand-offs. Headley pointed out that the proposed resolution envisions creating the one department called “Land Services” with the County Assessor as department head and the title of Land Services Director. He stated that any employee substantially affected by this change may submit an updated position questionnaire to the county’s compensation consultant for review. Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to adopt Resolution 2018-#6, creating a Land Services Department containing the former Recorder and Assessor functions, naming the County Assessor as Land Services Director, permitting a classiÀcation study on any substantially affected position, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Headley referenced the draft guidelines for potential County Board/Employee forums; the idea behind the forums is the result of employee requests for more direct communication opportunities with County Board members. He stated that the draft guidelines reÁect the Board’s wish to have a small group setting and informal discussions with employees; the guidelines envision limiting attendance to ten employees per forum—employees desiring to attend would sign up in the Administrator’s OfÀce and, if possible, submit questions/discussion topics prior to the forum (if any of the ten spots are open the morning of the forum, other employees could attend on a Àrst-come-Àrst served basis).

Headley clariÀed that these forums are not a substitute for, nor an addition to, the collective bargaining process between the County and its exclusive representatives; no statements made by the County during employee forums will be construed as a County position on any term and condition of employment. He noted that employees signed up are not required to use vacation or PTO to attend forums; however, supervisor/department head approval is required to attend to ensure adequate ofÀce coverage. McMahon requested the addition of language to state that no formal action will be taken by the Board at employee forums. He also stated his preference to hold the forums on an “off Tuesday” from regular Board meetings. Popp suggested that, if there’s interest, employee attendance could be expanded from ten to Àfteen employees.

Bauerly suggested that the Human Services Board Chair attend quarterly meetings of Human Services employees. Peschl stated his preference for holding the forums prior to the regular Board meetings to save on per diems for the county. Following brief discussion, there was majority consensus of the Board to schedule the forums as a County Board “Committee of the Whole” from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM prior to a regular County Board meeting. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to accept the guidelines as amended (add language suggested by McMahon).

Considerable discussion ensued on the county’s publication budget and past publication costs/billings by the Benton County News and Sauk Rapids Herald. Referencing the recent purchase of the Benton County News by Star Publications and the restructuring taking place, Nadean Inman, Auditor-Treasurer, provided an estimate on increased publication costs for the Benton County News and Sauk Rapids Herald in 2018. She noted the circulation of the Herald at approximately 11,400 residences (sent no charge to residences with a Sauk Rapids or Rice zip code—others can pay for a subscription) and the Benton County News at approximately 1,450 residences (by paid subscription). Buerkle inquired as to the total cost paid in 2017 for publications in the Benton County News and Sauk Rapids Herald in comparison to what those costs would be in 2018. Administrator Headley clariÀed that it is only necessary for the county to publish in one newspaper (with a few exceptions). Buerkle/McMahon to publish in the Sauk Rapids Herald only (based on circulation). Bauerly commented “…Sauk Rapids Herald only covers Sauk Rapids and Rice mailing areas…Foley and Gilman areas wouldn’t get it…

I’ll vote against that motion…we have to publish in one paper… the Benton County News would be cheaper…let the Sauk Rapids Herald come back with a counter proposal…maybe we can negotiate a lower price…” McMahon commented “…your best bang for the buck would be the Sauk Rapids Herald…reaches a lot more people…” Headley pointed out that this is a bid situation—the county is obliged to go with the lowest responsible bidder. Inman stated that the Benton County News was bid at $8.00 per column inch; the Herald was bid at $8.90 per column inch. At this time, Buerkle withdrew his motion and McMahon withdrew his second. Following brief discussion, Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to designate the Benton County News, as lowest responsible bidder, as the ofÀcial newspaper for Benton County (send items for publication to only the Benton County News).

Board consensus that staff further discuss publication costs with the Sauk Rapids Herald with the intention of bringing this topic back to a future Board meeting.

Bauerly/Peschl unanimous to adopt the 2018 slate of Boards and Commissions appointments as discussed and indicated. The Board reafÀrmed the current AMC appointment and delegates for 2018—the Àve Board members; Monty Headley, Administrator; Phil Miller, Attorney; and Bob Cornelius, Human Services Director.

Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county.

Under Commissioner Concerns, Chris Byrd, County Engineer, provided an update on a Ditch 13 issue at the request of Commissioner Peschl. Commissioner Bauerly inquired of the letter received from the Sherburne County Sheriff with regard to Sherburne County’s intent to withdraw from the Central MN Emergency Services Board Joint Powers Agreement effective December 31, 2018.

Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: January 17, MICA 2018 Annual Meeting; February 20, County Board/Employee Forum.

Chair Popp adjourned the meeting at 11:32 AM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-3-1B

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A platbook shows the original parcels that Dick DuHamel’s great-grandparents purchased in 1868.

A story of family DuHamel preserves history of sesquicentennial farm

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FOLEY – Binders piled high on a small work desk reveal Richard (Dick) DuHamel’s family history – from an extensive family tree to photos and letters providing validation for long-

believed theories.

Each piece further completes DuHamel’s ancestral memoir of the last 15 decades.

It was 150 years ago when DuHamel’s ancestors homesteaded in Maywood Township near Foley.

Over the course of several

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decades the original 80 acres remained in the family, and is now being recognized as a sesquicentennial farm in 2018.

“I think my ancestors would be surprised,” said DuHamel of the milestone.

“They would look at the improvements agriculture has made, like in crop management and raising animals, and be in awe.”

DuHamel is the fourth generation to live on the property.

While DuHamel grew up at the homestead, he and his wife, Ruth, currently reside on a neighboring 40 acres, and DuHamel’s nephew, Richard (Rick), lives on the family’s original property.

Since DuHamel was a young boy, he has found interest in his ancestry and the need to further understand why his family settled near Foley.

“Dad always said his parents never said too much.

I used to ask him why he would be saving things, like a postcard or receipt. Now, I’m glad he did,” DuHamel said.

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line began in the late 1600s, when they immigrated to Canada from France. After spending time in Upstate New York and traveling to what is now the metropolitan area of Minnesota, the family homesteaded along Ronneby Road in 1868.

“I’ve always wanted to Àgure out why my greatgrandparents wanted to come to Minnesota,” DuHamel said.

“I think they were looking for more land. When they found out this property was available, they came here.”

The 160-acre farm site, comprised of two 80-acre parcels, was purchased in exchange for 40 acres located near Rogers.

DuHamel suspects his family traveled by oxcart through Sauk Rapids to their homestead.

“It took them six weeks to arrive, which is crazy to think. It’s an hour’s drive today,” DuHamel said. “My dad remembered hearing stories of grandpa and greatgrandpa going out to look at the property, and then blazing trees so they could Ànd their way back.”

After the land was recognized for homestead credit, the DuHamel family further established themselves and built a home on the property.

Photographs of DuHamel’s childhood on the farm remind the 76-year-old of the changes he and his family made to the property.

With Àve other siblings, DuHamel cherishes every memory created at the home farm.

“The original home was built between two trees that still stand today. I can remember being a young child when we tore that house down and used the wood to make a chicken barn. We pulled it down with a tractor,” said DuHamel, reminiscing on his childhood in the 1940s.

During the same decade, DuHamel and his family took wood scraps from the township’s old schoolhouse and built a grainery. While most remnants of property’s historical signiÀcance are no longer existent, the grainery remains as a storage shed.

The family was raised

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Richard (Dick) DuHamel, of Foley, pages through a binder containing old photographs and paperwork from his ancestors. DuHamel enjoys discovering new information about his family tree.

in a traditional farming environment.

DuHamel worked closely with his siblings as they cared for the animals, tended to the garden, and helped with crop harvest.

“My favorite memory is helping my dad bring hay back to the farm,” DuHamel said. “I was 4 years old, and I sat on top of the hay rack as a team of horses drove us down the road.”

“My dad liked being an independent farmer. He left the farm and studied mechanics in Kansas City before coming back. He was good at making and Àxing things,” DuHamel said.

This handy-work helped the family survive the Great Depression – the biggest challenge they faced.

“We would raise all of our own food,” DuHamel said. “Mom would tell us to go grab a chicken for supper, and then we always had a big garden.”

In the 1970s, DuHamel purchased 40 acres from his mother as his brother continued farming the surrounding property and lived at the main homestead.

Today, the land is rented out to a neighboring crop farmer, and DuHamel continues learning more about his ancestry – from the lifestyle of his family to the evolution of his last name from Duhammel to its current spelling.

“It’s satisfying to Àgure things out,” DuHamel said.

“My daughter once wrote an essay on our ancestors and I think what she said is true, ‘No matter why people immigrate and where to, I’m glad my ancestors came here.’”

As the DuHamel homestead celebrates a sesquicentennial anniversary, DuHamel only hopes it may remain in the family for many more years to come.

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Dick DuHamel (right) and his brother take a photo with the original home on the family’s farm property. The home was soon after torn down and the wood was used to build a chicken barn.

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All of the other feed comes from free choice hay and crops in the Àelds. They rotate crops with two years of corn, one year of barley cover crop, alfalfa and legumes, twoand three-year harvest hay crop and a four- and Àve-year graze cycle.

“It takes a couple years for the process to cycle, so we are always cautious of what the grazing crops look like,” Travis said.

While the cows are out grazing, they have a 1,200-gallon water tank available, which is moved every 12 hours.

“It’s nice to have those big tanks available for the cows,” Travis said. “One of those tanks will last 24 hours on a hot summer day. But, we switch them out every 12 hours.”

When the cows are out, the Scherpings use a fullyautomated irrigation system, which keeps the crops growing and helps control the area where the cows graze.

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for how I want it. At the Àrst part of the season, it moves eight to 10 times in a day, but it has as little as two or three moves at the end part of the season.”

Having an intensive grazing operation includes accurate records.

The Scherpings document what Àeld, what crop and what strips the cows were on in any given day, as well as if the cattle were off the Àeld for a particular reason or if the entire Àeld was grazed.

“Records are important for us as we move forward year to year,” Travis said.

The Scherping farm is located on 350 acres of land.

This coming summer, the cows will be grazing on the furthest pasture, which is about 1.25 miles from the milking barn.

“It will probably take us 45 minutes to get the cows in from the pasture this summer,” Travis said.

As the warm weather approaches, the Scherpings plan to continue their operation

in the same way they have in previous years.

“Rotational grazing in this manner has increased the herd health and the cows really enjoy going out to the pasture and having free reign of the area we’ve given them for the day,” Travis said. “We don’t have any reason to change anything because it’s working well for us. The cows are healthy, and they are happier and less stressed being out in the pasture grazing.”

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ST. CLOUD – Travis and Angela Scherping, of Freeport, have learned how to have a productive 62-cow dairy herd by utilizing rotational grazing.

“The cows are happier, less stressed and they move more frequently in the heat of a hot summer day,” Travis said.

“It also produces better quality, organic milk for us.”

The Scherpings presented their life on the farm at the Minnesota Organic Conference Jan. 11 at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud.

“We are here to talk about what we do on our farm, but it’s all about what works for you and what works for [your cows],” Angela said.

Travis is the third generation in his family to farm after taking over the farming operation in 2008. The farm became certiÀed organic in 1999.

Over the past 10 years, Travis and Angela have experimented with various production styles before

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That was a way to push for proÀt, but the overall herd health declined.

The Scherping farm then went to three milkings a day, which improved the herd health, but left the farm dependent on labor. When permanent paddocks were put in, the herd health increased even more while the cows were dropped down to being milked twice per day.

They’ve also changed their grazing tactics over time, too, moving from the permanent paddocks to intensive grazing.

“There are a lot of things to consider when thinking about intensive grazing,” Travis said.

“It’s all about management, from each stage of the growing season to having Áexibility while keeping the health of the cattle and the land in mind.”

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