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SWEETS GALORE Cookie sales build business skills, confidence in area scouts BY VICKI IKEOGU CONTRIBUTING WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — If you have been in any area grocery store or shopping center, chances are you have either seen or been approached by girls of all ages, donning their sashes and vests, peddling those addictive packages known as Girl Scout cookies. Since Feb. 3, and through March 11, hundreds of area Girl Scouts are hitting the pavement and running booths in an effort to reach out to both loyal fans and a new customer base. “For 101 years, the Girl Scout Cookie Program has been an integral part of developing girls of courage, conÀdence and character,” said Leigh Ann Davis, chief

executive ofÀcer of Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines, in a statement. For many local troop leaders, those characterbuilding traits are developed at a very young age. “There are a ton of things my girls learn (through selling cookies),” Kelly Travis said. Travis is the leader of Sauk Rapids Girl Scout Troop 245, a multi-level troop made up of girls from kindergarten through third grade. Her daughters, Karina, 9, and Linnela, 7, are both actively involved in the troop made up of 15 girls. “One of the beneÀts I’ve seen is with my one daughter. She was very quiet and reserved,” Travis said. “But through selling cookies, she learned how to talk to and approach people. It has given her so much conÀdence.” It is one skill that Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines Director of Marketing and Customer Care Tauna Quimby said troop leaders and parents alike have noticed in their girls. “The Girl Scout Cookie Program rewards girls in four ways,” she said. “The Àrst is the skills they learn from

running their own business. The second, a percentage of the proceeds from cookie sales goes back to the troop. Third, the girls can earn cookie dough, a rewards-style gift card that can be used to cover the costs of camping trips or other Girl Scout related items. And Ànally, girls can earn different awards for selling certain amounts of cookies.” The Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines Council serves about three-Àfths of the state of Minnesota and a portion of northern Wisconsin. Quimby said approximately 4,350 girls in this region are selling cookies. In 2017, the council sold 1,008,579 packages. That averaged out to around 232 boxes per girl. “It’s a wildly successful program,” she said. Planning for the annual cookie fundraiser starts early. Pam Maurus, Sauk Rapids Troop 728 leader, said girls have to put in a lot of time planning, projecting and budgeting for PHOTO SUBMITTED cookies sales well in advance. Sauk Rapids Girl Scouts sisters Katelyn and Megan Anderson pose with their mom and troop leader Lisa Anderson. The Anderson girls are two of the thousands of Girl Scouts in the Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines council participating in the 101st annual Girl Scout Cookie Program. Girl Scouts page 2

Making dreams a reality CMBA, local industry partner to ramp up workspace BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — The industrial technology shop at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School is undergoing a renovation. Woods instructor Jake Masters’s plan: to make it the best high school shop in central Minnesota. The update comes thanks to the Central Minnesota Builders Association’s Tools for Schools program and its Presidents Foundation. Through industry support, the SRR district has received thousands of dollars in donations for its industrial tech department. “Every year Tools for Schools has been an amazing addition to our programs,” said Masters, a former Apollo teacher who is in his Àrst year at SRR. “A ton of shop teachers rely

on it to get basic hand tools, even some materials. It is an amazing opportunity.” For the last 15 years, CMBA has been partnering with businesses and contractors to fund area schools’ programs, donating money to help buy saw blades, sand paper, small hand tools and consumables. But this year was different. The association granted a 100 percent match to all donations through its Presidents Foundation. Industry locals such as Dale Gruber Construction, K Johnson Construction, Rice Companies Inc. and Wilkie Sanderson, as well as others took advantage knowing their contributions would be doubled. Even businesses not afÀliated with the trade chipped in. Bubba’s Bar and Grill gifted $4,000 [matched to equal $8,000] in support. The addition was so successful, CMBA is continuing the match through 2018. “CMBA wanted to create more of a student interest in the building trades as an option for a career choice,” said Bonnie

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Sauk Rapids-Rice industrial technology teacher Jake Masters explains a JET planer Jan. 31 at the high school in Sauk Rapids. The machine was purchased with donated funds.

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Moeller, CMBA’s executive director. “The number one issue for many industries, not only ours, is the workforce.” Moeller said it has been difÀcult for employers to Ànd skilled workers or those wanting to pursue education in the Àelds following high school, so they are setting their sights at creating interest before students’

make other career plans. “We want students and parents to know there are other options than four-year colleges and the construction industry can be a viable lifestyle,” Moeller said. Masters said the partnerships are working. “We are growing tremendously,” he said. “It’s incredible the amount of

students and what is going on as far as the industry. We’re seeing growth. That’s why I came to Sauk Rapids. It is declining in the St. Cloud Area and Sauk Rapids is growing. The number of teachers we have here – four full-time tech education teachers – is

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Who will survive?

SRRHS hosts week-long competition BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids-Rice High School is taking their own spin on a popular television show. “Survivor” is a battle between contestants to survive the competition to the end, overcoming various challenges and trying to defeat their opponents. SRRHS will be turning their school into a survivor zone March 19-23 as a group of students and staff members vie for the championship. The school announced the contestants – Grace Burski, Cecilia Skog, Hillarie Markfort, Kaeleigh Rainer, Abby Trelfa, Maureen Schimnich, Jack Grabinski, Shawn Schoen, Summer Schmidt, Gage Donovan, Dylan Roering, Ashley Tapio, staff member Seth Neidhardt and staff member Jennie Weber – the morning of March 1. “The student council has seen other schools talk about having a survivor week while they attend state and national conferences,” said Trisha Bemboom, SRRHS student council advisor. “They decided it was something they wanted to do, and it’s been full steam ahead. They are really excited to do this.”

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Interim assessor appointed

FOLEY — Following the unexpected death of Benton County Assessor Brian Koester, Stephen Behrenbrinker was appointed by the county board March 6 to Àll the statutory obligation of the role. Behrenbrinker will serve as interim assessor until a new county assessor can be recruited. Behrenbrinker has an extensive resume of assessor and appraisal work, formerly working for the city of St. Cloud and most recently being contracted by the cities of Foley, Sauk Rapids and Watab Township. Koester, a resident of Little Falls, was assessor at the county for more than 20 years. Behrenbrinker will assume the position of interim assessor, working on a part-time as-needed employee. County assessor staff appraiser Tim Jacobs will take on the daily management and supervisory responsibilities of the land services department. The board approved paying Jacobs, who is traditionally an exempt employee, overtime pay in lieu of a wage increase until a new land services director is hired. County administrator Monty Headley requested that the board Àll the position of human resources director before proceeding with recruitment of an assessor. Headley said interviews for the human resources position are March 23.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Survivor cast – (front, from left) junior Kaeleigh Rainer, junior Maureen Schimnich, freshman Grace Burski, freshman Cecelia Skog and sophomore Hillarie Markfort; (middle, from left) staff member Seth Neidhardt, staff member Jennie Weber and senior Shawn Shoen; (back, from left) junior Abby Trefla, senior Ashley Tapio, senior Gage Donovan, senior Summer Schmidt, senior Dylan Roering and junior Jack Grabinski – gear up March 7 in Sauk Rapids for the week-long stay in school that will take place as part of a Make-a-Wish fundraiser. The event is being organized by the SRR student council.

• Benton Co. Board of Adjustment • Hearing Notice - pg. 3 • Minden Township Annual Meeting - pg. 3 • Watab Township Meeting Notice - pg. 5 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Ziwicki - pg. 5 • Benton Co. Highway Dept. Request for Proposal - pg. 5 • City of Sauk Rapids Hearing Notice Nimit Mehta - pg. 7 • City of Sauk Rapids Hearing Notice Village Equities LLC - pg. 7 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Kolbo - pg. 6 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Baron - pg. 6 • Benton County Regular Minutes • Feb. 20 - pg. 6

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“There is more to cookie sales than just us hitting the pavement,” she said. Around November or December, Maurus said the girls determine what they would like to do during the upcoming year. From there, the girls are responsible for projecting how many cookies they have to sell in order to reach their goal. “They learn a lot of skills,” Maurus said. “They have to Àgure out how many cookies to order in advance. They go through the prices so it gives them an idea about estimating and projecting. And then they have to Àgure out how they will promote and sell those cookies.” Quimby said this is all part of the Àve skills – business ethics, goal setting, people

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skills, money management and decision making – the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches. “We tell the adults to stand back and really let the girls run the business,” she said. “We want the girls to learn those skills (even at a young age). Because where else can a kindergarten girl run her own business?” Maurus said her girls have used funds from cookie sales to tour a nuclear plant and attend camps dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Other troops, like Paula Eckerman’s Sauk Rapids troops 32 and 23, opt to use some of the funds raised through cookie sales to give back to the community. “At the beginning of the season the girls say all of the things that they want to do,” she said. “In the past we’ve given money to the (TriCounty) Humane Society.

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We’ve also given money to schools to help pay for students that have outstanding balances for hot lunch.” Travis’s troop has used cookie sales money to fund service projects like making cat and dog toys for a local animal shelters. And last year, was the Àrst year her girls attended camp. “We haven’t ofÀcially decided this year what we wanted to do with our funds,” Travis said. “I suspect we will do camp again. It was a good experience for the girls.” The average box of Girl Scout cookies will cost the consumer $4. Each troop

makes $1.03 per box sold. The remaining $2.97 goes to pay for various expenses like cookie production and Girl Scout camp programs. While the cost might be higher than a typical box of cookies on grocery store shelves, for the dozens of Girl Scouts in the area, the return on investment is worth every penny spent. “It’s more than just buying cookies,” Maurus said. “It’s about empowering our girls. It’s about developing strong character in our girls. And those girls will be the ones to make an impact on our community.”

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Letters to the Editor Choose to govern with religion, morality Mark Olson, Big Lake The Florida school shooting was another terribly violent tragedy, with the ensuing debate more a political Àrestorm than a coming resolution. The Left says ban guns. The Right says protect our God given rights. But how does God give us rights? Are they like manna from heaven or secured by government? If the later, why would God given governments take away God given rights? Our history proves our Judeo Christian foundation of self-government. But we have almost entirely abandoned that through the Trojan Horse of separation of church and state. My memory of our second grade teacher announcing we would no longer be praying in school is indelible, and the next 20 years of history reveals a Àvefold increase in violent crime. Then the 1973 abortion decision came down, which now kills over 3,500 Americans every single day. All our social indicators reÁect destructive results since we publicly rejected God. Psalm 9:17-18 states, “The wicked shall be turned into hell, And all the nations that forget God. For the needy [like students] shall not always be forgotten; the expectation of the poor [like aborted infants] shall not perish forever.” Maybe the Right, Middle and Left need to be reminded our liberties do in fact only come from God as history reveals and stated by William Penn (1644-1718), “Men will either be governed by God or ruled by tyrants.” Our rights to safety cannot be secured by a process of self-government without a people who freely choose to govern themselves with religion and morality.

Townships residents should take part in annual election, meeting Steve Simones, Minden Township Residents of townships in Benton County and across the state will vote for a supervisor and a clerk at their annual election March 13. They will also have their annual meeting that same day. Residents should attend their annual meeting as they have a say in what is appropriated for the working capital of their township government. This is truly the only place where one can talk with their neighbor and determine what each of their respective townships operating budget will be. The voters at the annual meeting will determine their taxes based on three funds: the general fund, road and bridge fund and Àre fund. The supervisors will use these funds to diligently operate the township. Grassroots township government is the only place where voters can look and talk directly to the person who spends their tax dollars. Come and support your township government March 13. Check the times when the polls are open and the time of the annual meeting.

Sauk Rapids-Rice kids need learning spaces, safety Tracy Morse; parent, resident of the SRR school district Tom Morse; parent, resident and alumni of SRR I have been a daycare provider in Sauk Rapids for 33 years. When we Àrst decided to provide child care, my husband and I had to prepare our home to receive the precious little ones. We bought educational supplies, toys and made signiÀcant improvements to our home to assure it could be a supportive place to learn and that it was a safe place for children. My husband and I are proud to have helped many families provide their kids a good start in life and on their education. To do this, we have done small and large construction projects on our home daycare facilities many times since we Àrst started. In the same way, the SRR school buildings are in need of updating and expansion since the last vote to build the high school and make major repairs to buildings 18 years ago. Please join me and my husband in voting yes to improve and expand our schools and make a stronger community. We all have an opportunity on May 8 to be a voice for children much like our parents and grandparents did for us. Community members’ advice is at the heart of the building projects in the referendum question. Two facility task forces and two community surveys spoke clearly: The community agrees with the building projects. Adding early learning space for students at both Rice Elementary and Hillside Early Childhood Center will eliminate the ongoing waiting lists for enrollment. This allows more Sauk Rapids and Rice children to enter kindergarten ready to learn. Upgrades to security at all sites had the most community support. Roughly 88 percent of district residents surveyed by phone agreed that secured entrances should be built, strengthening the existing safety measures. Rebuilding Pleasantview Elementary at the current location and construction of a new elementary school had more than 64 percent support from residents. Please take time to get accurate information on the referendum, then make an informed decision based on the facts at http://www.isd47.org. To help you, the district is also holding an informational meeting March 12 at SRRHS in the community room. It is time to update our buildings and facilities. Join us and let your vote be a voice for the children of our district.

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Fed up women Graham said on this often-debated subject, that, The topic continues begging to be discussed. “Headship is emphasized on love and care and Our current situation in culture and community not power and control. Headship focuses on is dire. After watching the Oscars Sunday night, nurture and protection, not domination — on I continue praying for younger women to desire self-sacriÀce, not selÀsh demands.” to learn from godly older women. If women were about giving life and Startled but not shocked, the feminist pointing to God’s glory, imagine the heights movement took center stage at the Oscars 2018. men could soar to with women’s help. Imagine It is appalling enough to see actresses Àlled the fathers they would become, sticking around with self-focus degrading men, let alone, men and training and exhorting young men. degrading men. Jimmy Kimmel joked about It is true men have abused their power wishing he was a women. He said Oscar, the BY MERCY NYGAARD and women are retaliating. If only women had statue, was the best man in Hollywood because Life by Faith the correct reference point to channel their he did not have a penis. It is just as appalling to frustrations. This pattern can be broken if we all witness women degrading men as men degrading collectively submit to our life purpose which is to glorify women. Why? Because it is not God’s design. It is not news that culture, media and the world has lost God. We can glorify God through loving obedience. Jesus its reference point, but you know it is really bad when men said in John 11, “If you keep my commandments you will cave in to the pressures of degrading themselves. When a abide in my love.” He said, “These things I have spoken to woman of faith encourages a younger woman to live a life you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” worthy of her calling, it encourages men to do the same. Did Amy Carmichael, Corrie ten boom, Mother Theresa, God is our reference point. He created us male and female, equally and with different functions. Why? To or Gertrude ‘Biddy’ Chambers (Oswald Chambers’s wife), glorify God. Is demanding recognition and glorifying ever seem discontent, angry and fed up with not getting women, glorifying God? No. It is self-centered and self- enough recognition by what we read of their lives? No. They glorifying. If we take our womanhood seriously, through a served and then they served some more. Their rewards will Biblical lens, with the entire narrative of the Bible, we will be so rich in heaven. I believe their joy was full while they see that women are to be helpers and life-givers. Because were here on earth. I believe ours can be, too. Instead of following mainstream culture that has no we have been given grace and we are justiÀed by grace, we can help lift and encourage men to attain all that God created reference point other than self-indulgence, start with God as your reference point. Follow God’s purpose for your life them to be. Let us women encourage them to love God. Wait, so we and give Him glory. Love Him with all your heart, mind and can help men by pointing them to love God, which correlates soul. Worship Him by studying His word. Abide in His love with our created purpose, which is to glorify God? Yes. Out by taking one step of obedience after another. Seek older, of the overÁow of man’s love for God, he will want to love godly believers to live out the beauty of the gospel with and others as Jesus loved. He will possess love and care. Billy share the Good News.

Butler injury muddles Wolves’ postseason outlook

Everything was sunshine and rainbows for the best players in the entire NBA. When you take the Minnesota Timberwolves Feb. 23. Coming him off the Wolves’ roster, this team resembles out of the all-star break, they were a legitimate last year’s disappointing squad than this year’s contender for the third seed in the NBA’s brutallyteam that has won 58 percent of their games. competitive western conference. At 36-26, the ESPN publishes a statistic called real team was in the midst of its best season since plus-minus (RPM) that boils down a player’s 2003-04. However, as usual, Minnesota sports contributions into a single number that attempts fans were brutally reminded they cannot have to measure how many wins a player should have nice things. contributed to his team based on how the team On that fateful Friday in Houston, all-star by ANDY THAYER has performed with him on the court. This season, wing Jimmy Butler left with a torn meniscus Sports Columnist Butler’s 11.4 RPM number is second only to in his right knee, and the team’s entire outlook likely-MVP James Harden of Houston. Even more was obfuscated immediately. Shortly thereafter, Butler telling are the Wolves’ offensive and defensive ratings with underwent surgery that will sideline him four-to-six weeks, Butler on and off the court. When Butler is on the court, the which coincides with the home stretch of the NBA’s regular Wolves score 113.1 points per 100 possessions and give up season and makes Butler a candidate to potentially return 105.3 points per 100 possessions (for a net rating of +7.8). for a playoff run. While the Wolves should be thankful that Those numbers change to 107.7 and 113.7, respectively, Butler’s injury was not more severe, this injury not only puts when Butler is out of the lineup (for a net rating of -6). their playoff seed in question, but might actually put any What those numbers tell me is the rest of the Wolves kind of playoff appearance at all in jeopardy. That is how need to step up. Right now. If Karl-Anthony Towns fancies important Butler is to this Wolves team in an incredibly tight himself a perennial all-star instead of a guy who consistently western conference playoff race. puts up big numbers on a trash team, this would be an Just four games after Butler’s injury, the Wolves have excellent time for him to put his teammates on his back and already fallen to the sixth spot in the standings, and they carry them to wins. Likewise, Andrew Wiggins needs to step are now only two games ahead of the ninth-place Los up and show he can be a consistent scorer while guarding Angeles Clippers. Keep in mind only the top eight teams the opposing team’s best perimeter player. That is what max make the playoffs in each conference. A mere four games in contract players do, Andrew. I think both KAT and Wiggins the standings separate the third-place Portland Trailblazers have extra gear in them somewhere, and their team needs and the 10th-place Utah Jazz, so every single one of the them both to level up immediately in the worst way. last 16 regular season games for the Wolves are going to be It would be a huge step forward for the franchise if the incredibly important. Wolves can make the playoffs this year, and they are still Unfortunately, the Wolves’ upcoming schedule is in a good position to do so. If the team can just play .500 ruthless. After two home games this weekend against basketball for the next few weeks, they should be able to Boston and Golden State, they travel to Washington and San cling to a playoff spot. However, for a team that had given Antonio, then return home for games against Houston and fans hope for home-court advantage in a Àrst-round playoff the Clippers. The Wolves are only favored in one of those series, this Butler injury was a crippling blow. It now falls games in Vegas (the home game against the Celtics), and on the team’s young stars to grow up quickly and show they even that might be a bit of a stretch against the second-best know how to play winning basketball in the absence of their team in the eastern conference. To put it simply, Butler is leader. the best player on the Minnesota Timberwolves and one of

Preventing domestic assault Domestic assault continues to be one of enforcement and advocacy groups, like Anna the Àve most common crimes committed in Marie’s Alliance, are ready and able to assist Benton County. It is my hope that one day I victims caught in these abusive relationships. will no longer be able to say that. In order for Some of the signs of an abusive that to become a reality we, as a society, need relationship include a partner who: Tells you to continue emphasizing that this behavior that you can never do anything right; shows is completely unacceptable. Domestic extreme jealousy of your friends and time spent assault injures victims, tears apart families away; keeps you or discourages you from seeing and perpetuates a cycle of violence that can friends or family members; insults, demeans be passed from one generation to the next. or shames you with put-downs; controls When viewed from the outside of the abusive every penny spent in the household; takes BY TROY HECK relationship, it can sometimes be difÀcult to your money or refuses to give you money for understand why victims stay with or return Benton County Sheriff necessary expenses; looks at you or acts in to their abusers. Victims caught in an abusive ways that scare you; and controls who you see, relationship have been conditioned by their abusers to where you go or what you do. believe they have no choice but to behave exactly as they are Also: prevents you from making your own told. Abusers use threats, intimidation and physical violence decisions; tells you that you are a bad parent or threatens to to continually reinforce this dynamic. Some victims that harm or take away your children; prevents you from working have escaped these relationships and told their stories say or attending school; destroys your property or threatens to they stayed with the abuser because that at least gave them hurt or kill your pets; intimidates you with guns, knives or some small degree of control over the situation. As long as other weapons; and pressures you to use drugs or alcohol. they stayed and were obedient, they could minimize their Domestic abuse is not a private issue, it is a societal chance of being physically abused. These victims have told issue. Together we can end domestic abuse. of the fear they had of what their abuser’s reaction might be For more crime prevention information visit the Benton to any attempt on their part to leave the relationship. County Sheriff’s OfÀce website http://www.co.benton. Statistics and studies on abusive relationships conÀrm mn.us/County_Sheriff/crime_prevention.php. You can that the risk of physical violence is heightened when victims also like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @ choose to leave their abusers. Each of us need to be alert BentonMNSheriff for regular updates and crime prevention for signs of domestic abuse in our own relationships and messages. the relationships of those around us, and we need to act when someone we know is in a dangerous relationship. Law mark.k@dairystar.com ............................. General Manager joyce@saukherald.com ...........................Business Manager missy@saukherald.com ............................... Sales Manager jeff.w@dairystar.com................................... Sales Manager pat@saukherald.com......................Co-production Manager brian.d@saukherald.com ...............Co-production Manager amanda@saukherald.com ................................Lead Design tara@saukherald.com ..............................Graphic Designer cassidy.z@star-pub.com ..........................Graphic Designer natasha@saukherald.com .......................................... Editor kayla@saukherald.com..................Specials Sections Editor anna@saukherald.com ........................................... Reporter

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO OF PROPERTY: single-family dwelling, unless VERIFICATION OF THE Lot 16, Block 2, Fox otherwise provided by law, the DEBT AND IDENTITY OF Meadows, Benton County, date on or before which the THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR Minnesota mortgagor(s) must vacate the WITHIN THE TIME COUNTY IN WHICH property if the mortgage is not PROVIDED BY LAW IS PROPERTY IS LOCATED: reinstated under section 580.30 NOT AFFECTED BY THIS Benton or the property is not redeemed ACTION. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL under section 580.23 is 11:59 NOTICE IS HEREBY AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: p.m. on October 24, 2018, unless GIVEN, that default has $161,658.00 that date falls on a weekend or occurred in conditions of the AMOUNT DUE AND legal holiday, in which case it is following described mortgage: CLAIMED TO BE DUE the next weekday, and unless the DATE OF MORTGAGE: AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, redemption period is reduced to September 9, 2011 INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. M O RT G A G O R : PAID BY MORTGAGEE: 580.07 or 582.032. Thomas Kolbo, a single adult. $145,960.43 M O R T G A G O R ( S ) That prior to the RELEASED FROM MORTGAGEE: Mortgage commencement of this mortgage FINANCIAL OBLIGATION Electronic Registration foreclosure proceeding ON MORTGAGE:None Systems, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of “THE TIME ALLOWED BY DATE AND PLACE OF Mortgagee complied with all LAW FOR REDEMPTION RECORDING: Recorded notice requirements as required BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE September 21, 2011 Benton by statute; That no action or MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL County Recorder, Document proceeding has been instituted at R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S No. 383861. law or otherwise to recover the OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE ASSIGNMENTS OF debt secured by said mortgage, REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS MORTGAGE: Assigned to: or any part thereof; IF A JUDICIAL ORDER JPMorgan Chase Bank, National PURSUANT to the power IS ENTERED UNDER Association. Dated December of sale contained in said MINNESOTA STATUTES, 17, 2015 Recorded December mortgage, the above described SECTION 582.032, 23, 2015, as Document No. property will be sold by the DETERMINING, AMONG A413639. Sheriff of said county as OTHER THINGS, THAT THE T R A N S A C T I O N follows: MORTGAGED PREMISES AGENT: Mortgage Electronic DATE AND TIME OF ARE IMPROVED WITH A Registration Systems, Inc. SALE: April 24, 2018 at 10:00 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING T R A N S A C T I O N AM OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, AGENT’S MORTGAGE PLACE OF SALE: ARE NOT PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, USED IN AGRICULTURAL ON MORTGAGE: 1003624- 581 Highway 23 Northeast PRODUCTION, AND ARE 1045299240-8 Foley, MN ABANDONED.” LENDER OR BROKER to pay the debt then secured by Dated: February 20, 2018 AND MORTGAGE said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National ORIGINATOR STATED ON on said premises, and the costs Association MORTGAGE: Liberty Savings and disbursements, including Mortgagee/Assignee of Bank attorneys’ fees allowed by law Mortgagee R E S I D E N T I A L subject to redemption within USSET, WEINGARDEN AND MORTGAGE SERVICER: six (6) months from the date of LIEBO, P.L.L.P. JPMorgan Chase Bank, said sale by the mortgagor(s), Attorneys for Mortgagee/ National Association their personal representatives Assignee of Mortgagee M O R T G A G E D or assigns unless reduced to 4500 Park Glen Road #300 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 909 Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Minneapolis, MN 55416 7th Street Northeast, Rice, MN §580.07. (952) 925-6888 56367 30 - 18-001190 FC TAX PARCEL I.D. #: TIME AND DATE TO THIS IS A COMMUNICATION 150066600 VACATE PROPERTY: If the FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-9-6B LEGAL DESCRIPTION real estate is an owner-occupied,

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 2018 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 20, 2018 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon, Jake Bauerly and Spencer Buerkle present. 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 hiring of consulting Àrm to update the comprehensive land use plan). Thomas Haaf, 2730 – 15th Street NE, Sauk Rapids, appeared under Open Forum to continue discussion on his concerns with his property as a result of the CSAH 3 “Up the Hill” project; Haaf asked for resolution to a number of issues, including his driveway and yard, retaining wall, sidewalk, and drainage. He noted that, because of safety concerns, he had to perform several repairs himself; he inquired about reimbursement for these needed repairs. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, noted that Mr. Haaf’s rental property lies at the corner of 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue; 2nd Avenue is a city street so a length of sidewalk in front of the property is the responsibility of the City of Sauk Rapids. Byrd spoke to a number of Haaf’s issues, including drainage and the retaining wall. Bauerly noted that the County hired an engineering Àrm to design the project; the contractor builds the project according to the engineer’s design. He pointed out that the engineer carries “errors and omissions” insurance if it is determined to be a design problem. Bauerly stated his belief that Haaf received value from this project as well. McMahon suggested that Haaf send an invoice to Byrd--the County Board will review the bill along with Byrd; after that, the next recourse would be to Àle a claim with the courts. Consent Agenda item #5 (Administrator’s Report) was “pulled” for further discussion. McMahon/ Bauerly unanimous to approve the remaining Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2018 as written; 2) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of January 23, 2018 as written; 3) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of January 29, 2018 as written; 4) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of February 9, 2018 as written; 6) accept and Àle Management Team Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2018 as written; 7) approve Property Tax Abatement for Parcel 17.01366.00; 8) approve 2018 Solid Waste Haulers License Round II as presented, and authorize the Chair to sign; 9) approve 2018 Solid Waste Newspaper Contract/Post Card Advertisement, and authorize the Chair to sign; 10) approve Special Road Use Permit—City of Rice Heritage Day Parade—March 17, 2018, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 11) approve Administrative Agreement with the City of Sartell for the CSAH 29 project, and authorize the Chair to sign. Referring to Consent Agenda item #5, Peschl inquired of the VERSO tax court expenditures. Monty Headley, County Administrator, explained that those expenditures are a mixture of legal and appraisal fees; now that this case is reaching conclusion, he will ask the County Assessor to brief the Board on the settlement and fees incurred. Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to approve Consent Agenda item #5 (accept and Àle Administrator’s Report/Monthly Financial Report as presented). County Engineer Byrd presented the plaque which Benton County received at the annual Minnesota County Engineer’s Conference in January—County Project of the Year award for the CSAH 3 Up the Hill Project. He exhibited “before and after” photos of the project. Peschl expressed appreciation to County Engineer Byrd and the engineers/contractors for all their efforts on this project. Byrd explained that the County is planning a repair project on Bridge 05525 (CSAH 29 over the Mississippi River) in the summer of 2018; recommended repairs to extend the service life of the bridge include removal/replacement of expansion joints, bearings repair, removal/replacement of sidewalk barrier, repair pier concrete and beam ends, and replacement of the concrete wearing service—estimated cost of these repairs is around $2 million. Byrd stated that the concrete wearing surface is a topic worth discussing to determine if it needs to be replaced or not; while this surface looks to be in good condition visually, it is 34 years old and the recommended service life of a wearing surface is 20-25 years old. He noted the “pros” of replacing the wearing surface now would include 1) work is combined with other bridge preservation requiring a specialized contractor; 2) work is completed during trafÀc disruption already required for other bridge work; 3) wearing surface is replaced before deck deterioration has occurred; and 4) a funding source (State Aid/Stearns County) is identiÀed; “cons” include 1) additional cost to the project; and 2) additional length of lane closures/impact trafÀc longer. Byrd noted that additional chloride penetration testing could be performed to provide more detail on possible concrete/ rebar deterioration to assist in determining the remaining service life of the wearing surface. Bauerly commented “…I bet there are bridge decks that have failed in ten years…I’ll bet there’s bridge decks that are 50 years old…there’s so many variables…that’s why the range of life is so great…” Board members also discussed the “pros and cons” of complete bridge closure versus partial closure.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE single-family dwelling, unless THE RIGHT TO 150051400 VERIFICATION OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which DEBT AND IDENTITY OF OF PROPERTY: THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR Lot Àve (5), Block two (2), the mortgagor(s) must vacate WITHIN THE TIME Walnut Ridge, according to the property if the mortgage PROVIDED BY LAW IS the plat and survey thereof on is not reinstated under section NOT AFFECTED BY THIS Àle or of record in the ofÀce of 580.30 or the property is not ACTION. the county recorder in and for redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on November NOTICE IS HEREBY Benton County, Minnesota GIVEN, that default has COUNTY IN WHICH 1, 2018, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal occurred in conditions of the PROPERTY IS LOCATED: holiday, in which case it is the following described mortgage: Benton DATE OF MORTGAGE: ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to January 5, 2007 AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. M O RT G A G O R : $124,000.00 Sherry L. Baron, unmarried AMOUNT DUE AND 580.07 or 582.032. woman. CLAIMED TO BE DUE MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FINANCIAL MORTGAGEE: AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, FROM ON Mortgage Electronic Registration INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, OBLIGATION MORTGAGE:None Systems, Inc. PAID BY MORTGAGEE: “THE TIME ALLOWED BY DATE AND PLACE OF $145,900.17 RECORDING: Recorded That prior to the LAW FOR REDEMPTION January 18, 2013 Benton commencement of this mortgage BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE County Recorder, Document foreclosure proceeding MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL No. 394182. Mortgagee/Assignee of R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ASSIGNMENTS OF Mortgagee complied with all OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE MORTGAGE: Assigned to: notice requirements as required REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS U.S. Bank National Association, by statute; That no action or IF A JUDICIAL ORDER ENTERED UNDER as Trustee for CMALT REMIC proceeding has been instituted at IS STATUTES, Series 2007-A2 – REMIC Pass- law or otherwise to recover the MINNESOTA 582.032, Through CertiÀcates Series debt secured by said mortgage, SECTION DETERMINING, AMONG 2007-A2. Dated June 27, or any part thereof; 2013 Recorded July 8, 2013, PURSUANT to the power of OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PREMISES as Document No. 397904 and sale contained in said mortgage, MORTGAGED Corrected by Document Dated the above described property ARE IMPROVED WITH A December 5, 2017 Recorded will be sold by the Sheriff of RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, December 11, 2017 as Document said county as follows: NOT PROPERTY No. 426740. DATE AND TIME OF ARE T R A N S A C T I O N SALE: May 1, 2018 at 10:00 USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE AGENT: Mortgage Electronic AM ABANDONED.” Registration Systems, Inc. PLACE OF SALE: Dated: February 28, 2018 T R A N S A C T I O N Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, AGENT’S MORTGAGE 581 Highway 23 Northeast U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee I D E N T I F I C A T I O N Foley, MN Mortgagee/Assignee of NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: to pay the debt then secured by Mortgagee 100011520040453138 said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, LENDER OR BROKER on said premises, and the costs USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. AND MORTGAGE and disbursements, including Attorneys for Mortgagee/ ORIGINATOR STATED ON attorneys’ fees allowed by law Assignee of Mortgagee MORTGAGE: CitiMortgage subject to redemption within 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Inc six (6) months from the date of Minneapolis, MN 55416 R E S I D E N T I A L said sale by the mortgagor(s), (952) 925-6888 MORTGAGE SERVICER: their personal representatives 10 - 18-001744 FC CitiMortgage, Inc. or assigns unless reduced to THIS IS A M O R T G A G E D Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. COMMUNICATION FROM A PROPERTY ADDRESS: 250 §580.07. DEBT COLLECTOR. 2nd Avenue Southwest, Rice, TIME AND DATE TO R-10-6B MN 56367 VACATE PROPERTY: If the TAX PARCEL I.D. #: real estate is an owner-occupied,

Bauerly commented “…if we use our state aid on this deck, we can’t use it on CSAH 2…we’d have to use local property tax dollars for CSAH 2…using local aid for state aid seems like we are going the wrong direction…” McMahon commented “…I’d like to see it all get done at the same time…it’s already 34 years old…close the entire bridge down for the entire project and reroute trafÀc…we can Àgure out other funding for CSAH 2…inconvenience the public the least amount of time…” Following further discussion, McMahon/ Bauerly unanimous to move forward with the core analysis of the concrete wearing surface to provide a clearer picture of the remaining service life. Popp suggested that the threshold for repairing the wearing surface now versus delaying the repair be set at Àve years. Byrd explained that, beginning January 1, 2018, the wheelage tax in Benton County was raised to $20 per registered vehicle; $4 of this amount was to be devoted to road ditch maintenance (estimated annual revenue of $130,000). He stated that a program to systematically repair roadway ditches will begin this summer as a maintenance project with county forces; as a maintenance project, the county is exempt from certain NPDES permit requirements and also eliminate some of the additional inspection and administration burden of “letting” this project as a construction project. Byrd noted that the road ditch maintenance will begin on CSAH 14, south of CSAH 5. Bauerly commented “…my only concern is that it gets spent on ditch cleaning…log how many miles of ditch cleaning you do…drainage is very important to the ditch system…” Byrd commented “…someday…we could theoretically do this in advance of a reclaim project…” The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:54 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:13 AM. Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, explained that, given the occasional difÀculty of obtaining interested and qualiÀed citizens of the county to commit to serving on the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment, staff has drafted language amending the ordinance relating to the composition of both committees. She stated that the amendment allows for each district’s commissioner to choose a representative for his/her district that may not necessarily reside within the speciÀed district. Achman noted that, in order for the amendment to become effective, both the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners will need to hold a public hearing for such amendment. McMahon/ Peschl unanimous to bring the proposed amendment to the Planning Commission (on March 8th) for a recommendation to the County Board (County Board public hearing will be March 20th). Noting that the strategic planning session will likely not occur until mid to late April, Achman stated concerns with holding off on the review and hiring of a consulting Àrm to update the comprehensive land use plan until after the strategic planning session. She noted that the timeline provided in the RFP indicated that the services provided by the selected consultant would begin in April; pushing this off by nearly two months may cause some of the proposers to withdraw, or the RFP may need to be reposted. Achman pointed out that Benton County has received six “outstanding” proposals, of which all the consultants are diversiÀed in the many aspects of comprehensive plans. She stated that all the proposers would be available to meet with the Planning Commission and the County Board to discuss the county’s vision and goals prior to starting any work on the comprehensive plan. Achman added that she would present the recommendation of the selection committee; however, the County Board ultimately makes the Ànal decision on the consulting Àrm. Peschl spoke in support of allowing the interview/selection committee to move forward with consultant interviews and a recommendation to the County Board (prior to the April strategic planning session); all Board members were in agreement. Karen Pundsack, Executive Director, Great River Regional Library, appeared before the Board to report on 2017 GRRL activities. Pundsack noted that of Benton County’s 2017 population of 39,998, 8,486 are library cardholders; Benton County is primarily served by public libraries in Foley and St. Cloud, and the addition of GRRL2GO in Sartell—a three-year pilot project utilizing a locker system. Pundsack stated that, while the GRRL is adding digital services, physical books are still their core business (traditional checkouts, 94%; digital checkouts, 6%). She spoke of the changing trends in the last Àve years in how people are using digital technology at the library—they are coming with their own devices to use the library’s wireless services more and more. Pundsack referenced the 2018 Minnesota Library Association legislative platform which includes increased basic funding for library systems, bonding for public library buildings, and creation of a grant pool for library media specialists. Jenny Lezer, Benton County Public Health Community Health Specialist, and Chair of the Benton County Health & Wellness Committee, was present to provide a review of 2017 Health and Wellness goals and activities. Lezer stated that the Health & Wellness Committee’s 2018 goals will focus on organizing, implementing and promoting the Àve areas of wellness—physical, social, community, Ànancial, and life purpose; speciÀc 2018 goals include integration of employee beneÀts with the wellness program, increasing employee participation in health and wellness sponsored

activities, and implementation of at least one sustainable change to the environment or policies. Administrator Headley explained that the proposed Letter of Understanding with LELS, Inc. would allow eligible employees in this bargaining unit to voluntarily participate in a Àtness incentive program in accordance with policies set forth by the Sheriff’s OfÀce. He noted that, in general, only those employees having contact with jail inmates as part of their regular duties would be eligible; employees attaining certain Àtness goals would be eligible for monetary compensation as prescribed in the policy. Headley clariÀed that although this proposed Letter of Understanding is speciÀc to this bargaining group, plans are to extend the same offer to other eligible bargaining groups, i.e. non-licensed supervisors, deputy/detectives. McMahon inquired why this offer would not be extended to other employees such as clerical and public safety dispatchers. Headley noted that the Sheriff’s focus was on those occupations which have a substantial elevated risk of injury. Peschl/ Bauerly unanimous to approve a Letter of Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (representing Transport OfÀcer, Civil Process Specialist, Public Safety Dispatcher, Detention OfÀcer and Recreation Director) to allow voluntary participation in a Fitness Incentive Program, and authorize the Chair to sign. Lee Katzmarek, Human Resources Director, provided a review of 2017 employee safety: 1) online Resource-Now training/ mandatory all-employee training; 2) noise exposure monitoring for Public Works and Property Management; 3) Lock Out-Tag Out; and 4) county-wide summary of injuries—days away from work/ days transferred from work (has been a signiÀcant drop three years in a row in the number of injuries and medical costs incurred— this should lead to a drop in mod rate and corresponding annual workers compensation premium; zero recordable injuries in 2017 at Courts Facility, Government Center and Public Works; four recordable injuries in 2017 at Sheriff’s OfÀce). Katzmarek noted that the most prevalent 2017 injury types were slips and falls, and altercations with inmates. He presented 2018 goals and objectives of the AWAIR (A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction) Program: 1) reduce slips, trips and falls; 2) improve Benton County 9-1-1 communication/location system; 3) CPR and AED training; and 4) defensive driving training. Bauerly commented on the “great improvements” in safety, crediting Katzmarek for his leadership role in those efforts. Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to approve Benton County 2018 AWAIR safety program goals as presented. Headley referenced a presentation by Geronimo Energy some time ago, along with their proposal to Benton County to become a community solar subscriber; the solar subscriber agreement proposed by Geronimo at the time was very complex and the County Attorney’s OfÀce had many concerns with it. Headley stated that, more recently, other solar companies have contacted Benton County about becoming a solar subscriber, the most recent proposal coming from NRG Energy. He noted that NRG is responsible for the solar site being constructed in the City of Sartell; since that site is fully subscribed at this point, if Benton County desired to be a subscriber, it would likely be in Stearns County (the solar site west of Foley is also fully-subscribed). Headley described how Benton County would achieve savings—1) Benton County becomes a subscriber, 2) Benton County receives a bill credit from Xcel Energy for its share of electricity produced; 3) Benton County remits most of that credit back to NRG, retaining a portion. He referenced NRG’s savings analysis projecting a savings of $984,724 over a 25year term, clarifying that the county would not be purchasing solar power directly; rather the county would become a party to a Ànancing mechanism. Headley asked the question—do you think this is a good arrangement for Benton County? He pointed out that, as time goes by, the opportunity for Benton County to become a subscriber will likely end as the companies will obtain enough subscribers to Àll up all the solar sites. Following brief discussion, there was Board consensus to further discuss this issue at the February 27th Committee of the Whole. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Under Commissioner Concerns, McMahon suggested several changes with regard to the monitors in the Board Room. Bauerly referenced the core analysis to be performed on the concrete wearing surface of the CSAH 29 bridge, commenting “…in order for the Board to understand…I want to see the full range of the data… some wearing surfaces fail in two years…some fail in 50 years… how many exceed 30 years…” Peschl/McMahon unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: February 27, Discussion of Jail Issues/ Discuss Community Solar Subscriptions; April 4-6, AMC Leadership Summit; and April 18, Strategic Planning Session. Buerkle/McMahon unanimous to adjourn at 11:47 AM. Edward D. Popp, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-10-1B

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SPORTS

junior jockey

Lumberjacks to conclude regular season March 10

Massman helps Storm past Sabres in playoff matchup

Division standings still undecided

SRR plays in section semis Saturday

Granite City came out ahead March 2, outscoring the Breezy Point North Stars 5-1. The Jacks outshot their opponents two-to-one. The Lumberjacks conclude their season this weekend taking on the WarHawks in Willmar March 9 and returning to home ice for their Ànal regular season game March 10. The division standings remain a toss-up for the West. Place standings will be decided this weekend. New Ulm is in Àrst place with 64 points, taking on the North Stars and North Iowa Bulls. Granite City is in second with 62, and Alexandria trails by four points with two games of play at home against the La Crosse Freeze. Each game ending in regulation earns a winning team two points.

Granite City 5, Breezy Point 1 The game was scoreless for much of the Àrst period. Following a slashing minor, Lumberjack Brandon Bissett scored at 18:32 on a power play with help from Matt Moran and Grant Troumbly. In the second, the team came out ready. Sean Salz found the back of the net. Granite City went on to up the score 4-0 with goals from Troumbly and Cole Buhl before Breezy Point got past goalie David Mulligan with just over a minute of play left in the period. Moran put the last goal on board at 9:10 of the third. Moran and Hunter Schwehr led in assists with two apiece. Troumbly, Braden Altena, Brady Dahl, Zack DeBoom and Brandon Baker each had one. Mulligan stopped 19 shots. North Star Lucas Ehrlich saved 39. Breezy sat 24 minutes on four infractions while Granite City had six minutes on three.

OUTSTANDING ROYALTON-LITTLE ROCK, MN AREA REAL ESTATE

100 S ACRE

Farm Machin ery

AUCTION

Property Location: 7.5 Miles East of Royalton or 2 Miles West of Little Rock on County Road # 26 ( Nature Road) Auction Location: 17190 15th Ave NE, Rice, MN Held in conjunction with Bunker Hill Creek Farm Equipment Auction

Tues., APRIL 17

2018

BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team needed someone to step up and senior Anthony Massman did the honors. Massman hit three 3-point shots in the second half that helped the Storm get by Sartell 59-57 in the Section 8AAA quarterÀnals March 6 in Sauk Rapids. Massman’s threes gave the Storm a six-point lead in the second half and then SRR hit 7-8 free-throws down the stretch to hold on. “He got hot at the right time and made some big shots for us,” said, Storm Head Coach Derek Peterson. “He’s a senior, he’s a leader, he’s a captain and stepped up when we needed him to step up.” The game had 20 lead changes and neither team led by more than six points. The Storm, 19-8, was hanging on to a two-point lead, 5957, with 18 seconds left. The Sabres had the ball and a chance to tie or win in the Ànal seconds, but a defensive adjustment from Peterson confused the Sabres and held them from getting a good quality shot. “We had talked about it during the week and decided we would go man-to-man and switch everything, and it worked out very well for us,”

SALE TIME: 11:00 AM

BY HERMAN LENSING STAFF WRITER

100 Acres +/- Sells in two parcels

PARCEL 1

PARCEL 2 60 Acres +/- , Approx. 55 Acres Farmable, Balance Hunting or Recreational Land. County Road 26 ( Nature Road ) Frontage & Access. Building Eligibility Subject to Building Set backs & Conforming Septic tests to meet County Requirements. Parcel ID. 04.0504.000. Sect. 36, Twp. 039, Range 031. Buckman Township, Morrison County, MN

INSPECTION DATES: Friday March 16th, 1-2 PM, Friday March 23rd, 1-2 PM. Or by Appt. if Necessary. You may self-Inspect at your own risk. Real Estate Auction & Parcel signs will be posted.

Also Selling Clean Farm Machinery & Related Equipment

Bunker Hill Creek Farm

DHIA Official s. Milk, lb 21,000 2 Fat, 3.4% 4.2% 88 Protein 714

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Larry Hackett Family Owners For more information Phone Mid-American Auction Co. 320-760-2979 or our Broker Steve Hansen Remax Results, 320-241-0905

St. Paul — Going a bit beyond the regular practices and training paid off for Sauk Rapids-Rice sophomore Jared Spohn. For the second season in a row, Spohn competed in the Minnesota State Class AAA wrestling tournament March 2. The 113-pound wrestler had just one match at state and in it Ànished the year with a 37-4 record. “Jared is very passionate about the sport of wrestling,” said head coach Cole Wilson. “His strength is his diligence to his training off the mat.” Spohn, despite having a busy schedule, always found time for weight training and

Large, Foley/Milaca/Oak Park, MN Area DAIRY CATTLE & EQUIPMENT

70 lb. Ta n No TMRk Average, Recently, Many Fresh 2n Gener d Family ation for 61 Farm Years

Dairy t, Equipmen g & Feedin Livestocukipment Eq

As we have decided to discontinue the dairy portion of our farming operation, we will sell the following at auction located 5 miles east of Foley, MN or 9 miles west of Milaca, MN on MN State Highway #23 to Oak Park, MN, then from Oak Park ½ mile north on County #7 (165th Ave. NE), then ½ mile west on 95th Ave. NE, then 1/10 mile north on 160th Ave. to Farm #9650. Follow the Mid-American Auction Co. signs; roads will be plainly marked.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 76 Head of Very Good Ofﬁcial DHIA Holstein & Composite Dairy Cattle

NOTE: This is a very good herd of young, well uddered, high producing Holstein and Composite dairy cattle. The herd has been on test for many years with current ofﬁcial DHIA record indicating a herd average of 2X 21,000 pounds milk, 4.2% 882 fat and 3.4% 714 protein. Tank average of 70 pounds with several over 100 pounds per day. No TMR and no BST ever used. SCC averages approximately 250,000. The cows are milked in a tie-stall facility and spend all day in a grass lot early spring through late fall and are let out daily during winter months. With the cows being turned out regularly, they have excellent feet, legs and overall mobility. Complete vaccination program in place for many years with all cattle boosted seasonally. Many cows recently fresh or due soon after sale time. Rick uses artiﬁcial breeding to some extent along with registered herd sires from leading area herds including the Ackerman and Hackett herd. Currently most cows and bred heifers carrying the service of a very good Red & White Holstein herd sire from the Spencer Hackett herd. If you are in need of home-raised, farm fresh herd replacements, please mark this date on your calendar and make plans now to attend the Robak dairy herd dispersal. A catalog containing breeding and production information will be available approximately 2 weeks prior to the auction by calling (320) 760-2979 or view online at: www.midamericanauctioninc.com. Trucking available. Thank you!

INCLUDES:

Bulk Tank & Dairy Equipment

(50) Fancy, Young, Well Uddered Dairy Cows, (43) are Holsteins, (6) Milking Shorthorn Holstein Composites and (1) Jersey Cow; (19) are 1st Lactation, (11) 2nd Lactation, (6) 3rd Lactation; (20) Fresh in the Past 90 Days, (8) Due by the End of April

4 Months Old More Heifer Calves by Sale Date

Farm Equipment John Deere Model 750 Grinder Mixer, Extra Long Discharge Auger, 2 Screens, Magnet, 1000 RPM Schoessow 24-Ft. Tricycle Front Bunk Feeder Wagon 68 Inch Loader Mount Manure Bucket

in double Àgures, but the Storm lost their Central Lakes Conference Ànale by 40 points March 2 at St. Cloud Tech. The two guards combined for 23 points, no other Storm player scored over six. St. Cloud Tech sizzled from the Àeld in this game. They hit 38-62 shots (61

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Misc. & Collectible Items 7.5 H.P. Baldor Electric Motor Old Pulley John Deere Garden Tiller Hand Well Pump Badger Barn Cleaner Head for Parts Delaval Standing Hand Cream Separator Small Can Plus a Few Other Related Items

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J & B Lunch Wagon NOTE: The Robak family began farming on this farm in 1957 with Rick, Linda and their family operating the farm since 1979. The Robaks are very well thought of as good friends and neighbors in the Oak Park area. Mid-American Auction Co. is very pleased to be selected to conduct the Robak dairy herd and equipment auction. Please note that only listed items will sell so please plan on prompt attendance. We will begin with a few miscellaneous items, then farm equipment, dairy equipment, followed by dairy cattle selling under cover. In the event of severe weather, please listen to KASM 1150 Albany, MN or check our website at www.midamericanauctioninc.com for weather related updates. Prior inspection welcome by appointment beginning Saturday, March 17th. Thank you!

Portable Building, Silo Unloader, Barn Cleaner & Livestock Equipment

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12 Ft. X 18 Ft. Portable Mono-Slope Colored Steel Open-Sided Building on Skids Approx. 50 Bushel Bulk Bin with Bottom Slide Discharge Badger 16-Ft. Ring Drive Silo Unloader with Tripod, Motor & Winch Badger 16 Inch Counter-Clockwise Barn Cleaner with Approx. 400 Ft. of High Flite Chain that is Approx. 3 Years Old, Head, Motor and Stainless Steel Chute Jamesway Gas Powered Bedding Chopper with Honda 13 H.P. Gas Engine 10-Ft. Poly Feed Bunk Cow Kickers (3) Round Poly Dome Calf Huts with Pails and Feeders (1) Poly Square Calf Hut with Feeders and Pails New Remote Switch for Silo Unloader Dairy Cart Misc. Soaps and Detergents 4 Ft. Alley Fan SS Pipeline Sections Glass Receiving Jar

TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK. No credit or debit cards. If credit is desired, make arrangements with your credit agent prior to sale. Out of area buyers please have letter of credit. Everything sold as is, no warranties given or implied. Nothing removed until settlement has been made. While we believe everything stated hereon to be correct as to age and description, anything stated day of sale by owners or auctioneers will take precedence over all printed materials. Owners, auctioneers, clerks or their helpers are not responsible for accidents. All information stated hereon is provided by the owner, Mid-American Auction Co., Inc. makes no warranty as to its accuracy.

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JOHN DEERE TRACTORS ‘13 Jd 8260R MFWD, 16 Spd. Power Shift, 46 inch Rubber With Duals, 4 Hyd., Front And Rear Weights, 3 Pt., One Owner Only 737 Hours. ‘12 Jd 7200R MFWD, Prem Cab, 20 Spd. Command Quad, Command Center With Auto Trac Activation. 46 In. Rubber, Duals, One Owner, 1826 Hours

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‘05 Jd 9560 STS Combine, Power Rear Axle, Con. Master, 32 Inch Rubber, Del. Header Controls, Harvest Monitor, Touch Set Concaves, Chopper, Exc. Cond. 2592 Engine, 1158 Sep. Hours

JD 620 F (20 FT.) Flex Head, Hydra Flex, Full Finger Auger

JOHN DEERE SKID LOADERS AND ATTACHMENTS

‘79 JD 4840 , SG Cab, P Shift, 42 In. Rubber, 3000 Hours On OH, 42 In. Rubber, Duals

‘12 JD 332D 1644 Hours ‘14 JD 326 E – 1015 Hours ‘11 JD 318 D 4 Skid Loader Rock Buckets

planting, tillage, spreaders, general farm equipment • ‘16 JD 1765 12 R X 30 Flex Frame Front Fold Planter, Liquid Fert., 3 Bu Boxes, Half Width Disconnect, One Owner, Used 2 Seasons • JD 2623 23 Ft 7 Inch Soil Management Rock Disc, Furrow Fillers, 25 Inch Blades, 3 Bar Coil Tine Harrow, Walking Tandems, One Owner Like New

• JD 3710 7 Bottom Variable Width On Land Plow, One Owner • JD 714 13 Ft. 9 Inch Mulch Till Disc Chisel, One Owner • JD 714 9 Shank Disc Chisel • Hardi Model 3000 800 Gal. 60 Ft. Boom Sprayer, Foam Markers, Rinse System, One Owner • Harms 30 Ft. 3 Section Land

Roller, 24 Inch Drum, One Owner • (2) Artex Model 600 Tandem Axle Vertical Beater Manure Spreaders Both New In 2013 • Rem Model 27 Grain Vac • Super B Energy Miser Model 5D250 Vo Grain Dryer • Several Augers Up To 10 Inch X 61 Ft Swing Hopper

• 12 Grain Bins Up To 20,000 Bushel Some With Drying Floors & Drying Fans • Plus Trucks, 4 Late Model Jd Zero Turn And Aws Lawn Mowers, 2 Jd Starfire 3000 Globes With Sf1 Activation, Jd Green Star 2630 Amd Display With Auto Trac Activation Plus Much More.

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JD 606C 6 R X 30 Chopping Corn Head, New In 2014

‘09 Jd 7630 MFWD, Del. Cab, Auto Trac Ready, 20 Speed Auto Quad, 4 Hyd., 46 Inc. Rubber, Hub Duals, 2064 Hours

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SR scoring: Tretter 12, Waldorf 11, Landwehr 6 (4 rebounds), Massman 6 (5 rebounds), Schloe 6, MiltonBaumgartner 5, Landry Seaman 2, Jerad Schlicting 2, Connor Silbernick 2 and Obiajula Ugochukwu 2. FG 19-52.

3/4 mile west of Swanville, MN on County Road 12, then 2/10ths mile south and west on Explorer Drive to farm # 34177: Follow the Mid-American Auction Co. signs.

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percent). SRR was 19-52 (37 percent).

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Jd H 480 All Hyd. Loader 9 Ft. Hi-Volume Bucket Sunset 500 Gallon Bulk Tank, Automatic Wash, Twin Fan Compressor, Model SND 500, Ser. #SS01073 American International Vacuum Pump with SS Air Tank and Reclaimer Tank (5) Delaval Milker Units with Harmony Claws 2 Inch Pipeline for 57 Cows, Stainless Steel Receiving Jar, Auto Wash, Vacuum Regulator, does not include electric motor on milk pump or liquid level box as they are leased until auction (2) Standing Fresh Cow Buckets Surge Fresh Cow Bucket Cow Clippers

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Josh Schloe puts up a jumper over a Sartell defender during their game March 6 at Sauk Rapids. The Storm won 59St. Cloud Tech 94, Sauk 57 to advance to the Section 8AAA semifinals, which will Rapids-Rice 54 Nathan Waldorf and be held March 10 at St. Cloud Braden Tretter both scored State University.

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(8) Holstein Heifers, 12 to 14 Months Old (8) Holstein Heifers, 2 to 6 Months Old (2) Fancy Red & White Holstein Heifers,

SR scoring: Massman 17 (6 rebounds), Landwehr 14 (11 rebounds), Milton-Baumgartner 10, Tretter 10 (7 rebounds), Nathan Waldorf 2, Kobe Lee 3 and Josh Schloe 3. FG 22-51.

extra workouts. That extra time resulted in a strong wrestler who likes to use arm bars during his matches. Wilson said both he and Spohn had hoped for more matches at state. His Àrst round was against Patrick Lockwood, a 41-5 junior for Minneapolis-Washburn. The match went to overtime with Lockwood posting a 4-2 win. “I feel Jared pushed the pace of the entire match,” said Wilson. “It was a good match, but just a couple of mistakes created an opportunity for our opponent to score. In tournaments of this caliber, you need to wrestle Áawlessly.” When Lockwood was defeated in the second round, Spohn was eliminated from further competition. Spohn was the only SRR wrestler to reach state PHOTO BY MIKE KOSIK this year. His work ethic and Sauk Rapids-Rice sophomore Jared Spohn wrestles March 2 in talent may well result in a few more appearances before he St. Paul. Spohn’s 113-pound first-round matchup ended in a 4-2 loss in overtime. graduates.

(1) Due by Sale Date, (7) Due Early Fall

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We are going to have to play well Saturday to get a win.” Peterson said Detroit Lakes is a predominantly guard orientated team. “We’re going to have to contain their shooters and their ability to drive the basketball,” Peterson said. “The team is looking forward to the opportunity and would love nothing more than to be in that championship game. That would be really awesome for us.” The Storm and Laker game will be at 7:30 p.m., March 10 at St. Cloud State University. In the other Section 8AAA semiÀnal, Fergus Falls, the top seed will play St. Cloud Apollo at 6 p.m., March 10 at SCSU. The Section 8AAA Ànals will be March 15.

Spohn loses close match at state

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40 Acres +/-, Approx 38 Acres Good Farmable Land, Balance Hunting or Recreational Land. Easy Access to 250th Ave on East, Building Eligibility Subject to Building set backs & Conforming Septic Tests to meet County Requirements. Parcel ID 04.0505.000, Sect. 36, Twp. 039, Range, 031. Buckman Township Morrison County, MN

Peterson said. “It’s not how we typically play our manto-man so it’s something they haven’t seen. Switching all screens makes a team react when they are not used to seeing it. It helped us a lot. They took a tough shot.” Neither team shot the ball particularly well in the matchup. SRR was 23-57 (40 percent) and Sartell was 2251 (43 percent). “We struggled scoring,” Peterson said. “We’re used to scoring more than 59 points but the good news was we held them to 57. The kids never gave up. They kept battling and battling and did just enough to get the win for us.” Massman was the team’s leading scorer. He had 17 points and sunk three of Àve three-pointers. Three other players, Cody Landwehr, 14, Cade Milton-Baumgartner and Braden Tretter, 10 each, reached double Àgures. The Storm, the second seed, advances to play Detroit Lakes, the sixth seed, who upset third seeded Bemidji. SRR played the Lakers Feb. 2 and won 77-60 but Detroit Lakes has been hot the past several weeks, winning 1417 games. “They are playing really good basketball,” Peterson said. “They beat Bemidji twice, they beat Moorhead. It’s probably not the same team we saw a month ago.

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