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Morrison County Milk Project fuels minds, bodies Rudolph distributes dairy at extracurricular activities BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
LITTLE FALLS – For the last month, Brenda Rudolph’s evenings have not been filled with family dinners and relaxing couch-time. Instead, Rudolph has braved snow-covered roads and frigid temperatures as she makes her way across Morrison County for one cause: to get milk in the hands of kids. Rudolph, who milks 80 cows in rural Little Falls with her husband Nathan and children Everett and Vivian, has distributed free milk to over 500 children in the last four weeks as part of the Morrison County Milk Project. The “Raising a Farmer” blogger attends extra-curricular practices, events and games and distributes pint-sized white whole and 2 percent chocolate milk to participants. The youth can take as much milk as they want. “I’m really happy with how it is going,” Rudolph said. “I wasn’t anticipating it to be so successful. It’s pretty amazing to see an idea turn into something amazing in a short amount of time.” The Morrison County Milk Project, which encompasses both
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Livestock producers fight cold weather hazards Miller, Molitor, Rahm recommend solutions to keep animals safe BY ELIZABETH HOAG STAFF WRITER
FOLEY – With the dip in temperatures and the accumulation of snow, everyone is taking refuge inside to hide from the blistering elements of Mother Nature. For livestock producers, while freezing pipes, unplowed driveways and icy roadways are deemed as a concern, the wellbeing of livestock serves as a top priority. Dr. Bonnie Miller and dairy farmers Jerry Molitor and Andi Rahm, provided insight and suggestions on how to properly and safely tend to large livestock during the negative-degree climates. “Depending on the animal, the cold weather affects each one differently,” Miller said. “Calves and smaller livestock like sheep and goats are more vulnerable to the cold, but overall the decrease in temperatures increases an animal’s energy requirement to stay warm and maintain their body functions.” Miller is a veterinarian with Mille Lacs Veterinary Clinic in Foley. During her 16 years of working
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Andi Rahm (from left), Brandi Bork and Dr. Bonnie Miller stand outside Feb. 11 in Ronneby. Rahm has her horses wear blankets to conserve energy during the winter months.
experience, she has witnessed cattle and equine suffer from hypothermia, frostbite and death. “Every situation is different,” Miller said. “For example, during this time of year, many beef herds are starting their calving seasons. When a cow is giving birth, it
is very important to provide a sheltered area out of the wind and cold temperatures. It is very easy to lose a calf in these conditions.” Miller has also witnessed large livestock suffer injuries resulting from trauma after a fall on or through the ice. “Frozen ground and
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BENTON AG that dairy farms have a huge impact on our communities, and we are here.” In addition to the hand-outs, a dairy basket has been raffled off at area events. The proceeds, which were to originally be used for boosters, have spread goodwill beyond school walls. “It’s turned into something more amazing than I could have ever imagined,” Rudolph said. “Teams are actually requesting to donate the money to someone in need. It’s created a life of its own. I think it’s important because it teaches our kids that small things do matter. The decisions we make matter. Supporting people, we know and love, matters in many ways.” Proceeds have been donated to a student whose family lost its home to a fire, a student who needed a surgery and other acts of kindness. The project has had a good response. Rudolph said students rush to her milk-packed cooler each delivery, laying to rest the myth that kids now-a-days do not like milk. “One kid took like six of them,” Rudolph said. “Which is good. I like to see
that, and I like to see they are excited. … Kids want milk. They do. If anything, at least in Morrison County from pg. 1C they do.” Rudolph has even had school staff comment on athletics and non-athletic the lasting impact – students extracurricular activities, are talking about milk in the was an idea that lay hallways. dormant in Rudolph’s mind. Rudolph said she is Come December 2018, she bringing awareness to the decided to put her thoughts importance of agriculture into actions. through her project, but she With the struggling is also helping to educate dairy industry as motivation people about food choices. and a well-thought-out “Just looking at food in plan, Rudolph contacted the grocery store people are superintendents from each confused as to what to put of the county’s five school in their cart,” Rudolph said. districts – Little Falls, Pierz, “We are constantly exposed Royalton, Swanville and to don’t eat this, don’t eat Upsala. that. We don’t even know “Right off the bat, I what to put in our cart had tremendous support anymore. The point is to get from the schools,” Rudolph milk into the hands of kids, said. “I was surprised of and they can say, ‘Hey this the immediate feedback is milk with a red cap on it, that, yes, they wanted to and I really liked it.’ Then, participate in this.” when they now go to the Once the schools store, they can find what were on board, Rudolph they like and know.” enlisted sponsorships from Rudolph’s biggest hope Kemps, Coborn’s Inc., is her idea catches on. She Central Minnesota Credit PHOTOS SUBMITTED said whether rural or urban, Union, Dairy Farmers of Brenda Rudolph and her children Everett and Vivian deliver milk to Pierz Healy High the idea can be applied America, Associated Milk School Jan. 23 in Pierz. Rudolph started the Morrison County Milk Project with a goals anywhere. Producers Inc., Bongards’ of bringing awareness to the agriculture industry and food choice. “Just because you Creameries and First don’t understand farming, excited about milk, you disrupt practices or games presentation or anything. District Association. does not mean you don’t Rudolph was clear have to give it to them,” by arriving at a time which Then, through Facebook understand good food,” about three things: Milk Rudolph said. “I thought a is convenient for the coach and social media I share the Rudolph said. “I just happen would be available to both good way to promote milk rather than convenient for why – to bring awareness to be a dairy farmer.” athletic and non-athletic would be to go to activities, her. Rudolph is happy she “My No. 1 focus was activities, she would serve after practice and tie it in enacted the project. whomever attended varsity with refueling your body.” to get milk in the hands “I’m constantly Rudolph has of kids,” Rudolph said. practice, and milk would be teaching my children free choice – no one would coordinated her efforts with “(After practice or events) small things do matter, but be forced to take milk and the intention of reaching kids are tired. They want to they aren’t going to know no one would be turned each winter season team get home. The distributing that unless they see me in or club from each district. of the milk takes about away. action,” Rudolph said. “It’s “In order to get kids She makes it a point not to 10 minutes. I don’t give a important we create the community we want. Instead of complaining about our community, I think we need to do something about it. If you see a need in your Booth Featuring: Virnig, Gallagher fencing, Milk Bar, mulch, pre-bookings community, do it. Don’t be B930-931 & afraid to act. Don’t be afraid and SAVINGS on seed and fertilizer, Hay Chix, Traeger grills, etc. #s B1008 - 1009 to make the phone call. Just WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! do it. We have that mentally that someone else will, but sometimes you are that somebody else.” From an idea to an action with a huge impact, the Morrison County Milk Project is making a difference in the lives of Athletes grab milk from a cooler. The Morrison County more than dairy farmers. Milk project distributes free milk to students involved in Cheers to milk. son following the seminar. extra-curricular activities at the county’s five districts. Speaker, Katie Nel
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Cold weather from pg. 1C addressed the potential risk of respiratory diseases and pneumonia with the fluctuating temperatures. “We see a lot of respiratory problems in animals that go from outside to inside where there is a noticeable temperature change,” Miller said. “Large animals giving birth are more susceptible of this, as well as young offspring. It is important to stay vigilant.” With the overwhelming threat the cold has on producers’ livelihoods, there are many precautions and daily tasks that can be completed to help prevent illnesses. “Livestock’s internal systems have to work harder when it gets colder,” Miller said. “With that being said, farmers may need to feed their animals bigger meals and more often. Water systems should also be checked multiple times a day to make sure everything is thawed.” In calves, if they are dried off and receive their first meal shortly after birth, they are more resilient to the climate, said Miller. “Bottle-fed calves
need extra milk because they need more calories,” she said. “The cold makes them burn through energy quicker. Animals don’t drink as much in the winter, so farmers have to encourage them to do so.” Rahm, who owns and operates a dairy outside of Ronneby, agreed. “It is very important to pay attention to each and every animal,” she said. “We may manage a large herd, but we make sure and distribute their food equally. We walk our pens daily to remain consciously aware of how our animals are
doing, adjusting each day depending on the needs of each specific animal.” Producers are usually vigilant of getting their livestock into shelter, but Miller stressed the importance of increasing the bedding to help with warmth. “Being a farmer during these cold temperatures is labor intensive,” she said. “Farmers have to not only increase the bedding, but also check to make sure it is clean and dry.” Molitor, a dairy farmer in Gilman, agreed. “As a farmer, it is important to treat animals
like we treat ourselves,” he said. “They want a good place to eat and sleep. If they have that, they will always be healthy.” Many issues Miller comes across are at noncommercial operations or hobby farms. “Most of these farmers are newer to raising animals and need a little more education,” she said. “Education about body condition scoring for specific species is crucial. The two biggest mistakes I see is when people focus on the size of the abdomen, which is not an accurate measurement of weight gain or loss. It is important to look at the muscle and fat on the top of body. The next biggest mistake is only looking with tour eyes, not your hands. Fluffy winter coats can hide gradual weight loss.” Housing and herd size also make a difference. “Animals that live with a bigger herd can gain warmth by huddling together,” Miller said. “Hobby farms typically have only a few animals of one species so there is less shared heat. Heat lamps can also be used for supplemental heat, as long as they are used safely. Blankets are a good source of added heat as well which can be used on calves, equine and other animals.” Rahm owns and tends to a few horses daily. “During this cold snap, I place blankets on my horses as an added heat source,” she said. “It helps with protecting them against the wind while trapping in the heat. However, it is really important to check underneath the blanket periodically to make sure they are not losing weight. It is also good to remove it once in a while to check for skin disease.” Before the winter
season begins, it can be hard to predict what weather will accompany the cold, but Miller suggests taking preventative measures in the fall. “It is always a good plan to think ahead,” Miller said. “Preventive care, such as a wellrounded vaccination plan and treatment for parasites, can help keep animals healthy.” Establishing a relationship with a veterinarian is something Miller recommends. “Local vets can give livestock owners
advice before there is an emergency,” Miller said. “I would also encourage people who are thinking about raising livestock to research and educate themselves as much as possible before they start.” When it comes to the cold, there is little anyone can do about the snowfall or drop in temperatures, but with knowledge, education and preventative measures, producers’ livestock are much more resistance to the changes.
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A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, January 28, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, Director of Business Services Johnson, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Technology Mackenthun, Rice Principal Paasch, and SRRHS Student Council Representatives Bukowski and Taylor. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda,” as amended. STUDENT RECOGNITION The Board of Education and District Administration recognized six students from the Middle School. Middle School Students were recognized for their outstanding performance in Academics, Arts, and Activities – Triple A award. Students recognized were Grace Roesch – grade 8, daughter of Jon and Julie; Andrew Bemboom – grade 8, son of Joel and Trisha; Delia Gustofson – grade 7, daughter of Adam and Kacey; Matthew Jegers – grade 7, son of Jason and Christine; Aaleyah Parks – grade 6, daughter of Stacy and George Bridenstine; and Elliot Miller – grade 6, son of Brodie and Rachel. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Loidolt, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” ACTION ADOPTION OF PROGRAM REDUCTION RESOLUTION A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Holthaus
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on March 5th, 2019 at 9:00 AM in the Benton County Boardroom, 531 Dewey St, Foley, for the purpose of taking public testimony regarding the Sheriff’s Office body-worn camera policy. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above. Individuals unable to attend the public hearing can make written comment by writing to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Hwy 23, PO Box 159, Foley, Minnesota, 56329. Written comments must be received prior to the public hearing. A copy of the Sheriff’s Office policy may be obtained by calling the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at (320)968-7201 or found online at: https://www.co.benton.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/5788/ Benton-County-Sheriffs-Office-Body-Camera-policy R-7-1B
ROY C WILLARD 19.01189.00 $4,886.52 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 LEECH’S ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-003 Block-001 JASON R HAINLIN 19.01384.00 $5,513.48 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-001 Block-008 AND LOT 2 LESS THE NORTHEASTERLY 60 FEET DENNIS L EIDEOWNER OF RECORD 19.01453.00 $4,798.83 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-002 Block-015 AND LOT 3 PLUS 10 FT OF THE PARTIALLY VACATED BROADWAY AVENUE LYING ADJACENT TO THE LOTS WITT HOMES LLCOWNER SUBJECT TO CONTRACT FOR DEED 19.01453.00 $4,798.83 Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK RAPIDS Lot-002 Block-015 AND LOT 3 PLUS 10 FT OF THE PARTIALLY VACATED BROADWAY AVENUE LYING ADJACENT TO THE LOTS FIRING LINE LLC 19.04883.00 $48,838.26 Sect-13 Twp-036 Range-031 FAIRVIEW FARM PLAT 2 Lot-001 Block-001 2.78 AC FAILURE TO REDEEM SUCH LANDS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE LAND AND FORFEITURE TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.
WATAB TOWNSHIP: DENNIS J WEBER & TERESA M WEBER 12.00874.00 Sect-10 Twp-037 Range-031 ROSE ANNA BEACH Lot-110
$441.48
LEROY THEISEN & NANCY THEISEN 12.00969.00 Sect-14 Twp-037 Range-031 LAKE VIEW Lot-032
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The amounts listed above must be paid to redeem if paid on or before February 28, 2019. Please contact the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office to verify the amount if paid after February 28, 2019.
$4,778.58
Inquiries about the delinquent tax proceedings described above can be made to the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer at the address listed below.
CITY OF ST CLOUD: $6,258.70 NATHAN A SCHEIL 17.00873.00 Sect-35 Twp-036 Range-031 ST CLOUD PARK Lot-001 Block-019 $652.37
ADDENDUM APPROVAL OF THE WEBSITE EDITOR CONSULTING CONTRACT A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the Website Editor Consultant Agreement for Jennifer Emery, which would be effective January 14, 2019 through May 30, 2019. This consultant position will perform the duties of website updates and editing. APPROVAL OF THE BUSINESS OFFICE REALIGNMENT A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to authorization to restructure the positions of District Office Secretary and Business Office Coordinator to Student Data Specialist and Controller respectively. See document for proposed duties and salary range for each position. ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47
MIGUEL IRIATE & NICOLE IRIATE 17.01689.00 $14,834.26 Sect-31 Twp-036 Range-030 POINT PLEASANT Lot-014 Block-002
CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS: DOREEN D MAY 19.00040.57 $10.64 Sect-24 Twp-036 Range-031 .45 AC PART OF THE SE1/4 OF THE NW1/4 LYING SOUTHERLY OF COUNTY ROAD 3 AND WESTERLY $3,965.39 OF THE HIGHWAY 10 RIGHT OF WAY
Witness my hand and official seal this 1st day of February 2019 Nadean Inman Benton County Auditor-Treasurer Telephone: 320-968-5006 BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER P.O. BOX 129 FOLEY, MN 56329 F/R-6-2B
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4-H ambassadors attend winter retreat
FOLEY – The Benton County 4-H Ambassadors hosted its winter retreat Jan. k 19 in Becker. Thirty e ambassadors along with e advisors Joyce Belanger y and Jacki Janski and volunteer Vicky Molitor attended the event. , “I love going to the d ambassador retreats,” said Sophia Janorschke, , k a junior from Foley. “They help us better understand one another, and I feel we all left knowing one another even better. Not just as people but as friends and fellow 4-Hers.” The day was packed with leadership, team-building and communication activities plus a time to plan for summer. The youth also solved breakout box challenges they plan to implement at 4-H summer day camps. The breakout allows for the facilitation of a game where players use teamwork and critical thinking to solve a series of challenging puzzles in order to open a locked box. Four teams of ambassadors worked at opening locked boxes, working together and
solving and investigating clues. “I thought the retreat was a great way to get to know our strengths and how everyone interacts with each other,” said Kaylee Jurek, a sophomore from Foley. “I like how the breakout box allowed us to work together as a team and come up with ideas to break out together. The fact that it wasn’t just one person against another, rather a team, helped everyone learn from one other.” The high point of the day was when ambassadors learned their strengths through an online assessment prior to the retreat. The group spent time doing activities and talking with one another about how to use these strengths to build each other up and make 4-H more successful. “The retreat was a great opportunity to bring the kids together to learn about their strengths and how we all need those strengths to work together for the common good,” Belanger said.
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Benton County 4-H Ambassadors – Aubrie Pennie (front, from left), Alison Hamacher, Chloe Janski, Morgan Molitor, Marissa Kuklok, Kayla Belanger and 4-H program coordinator Ann Olson; (middle, from left) William Schneider, Dillen Matvick, Travis Boyle, Allie Ackerman, Evelyn Wiley, Lilly Ackerman, Noah Rosenberger, Nicole Ackerman, Jessie Thon, Dana Struffert, Leighton Hackett and Kaylee Jurek; (back, from left) Caden Elliot, Emery Olson, Chase Dahler, Kyle Segner, Miranda Segner, Sophia Janorschke, Alicia Belanger, Carley Roberts, Brady Roberts and Emmi Janski – are pictured at a winter retreat in Becker Jan. 19. Participants worked on team building, leadership and communications. (Right) Benton County 4-H Ambassadors Miranda Segner (from left), Kyle Segner, Alicia Belanger, Evelyn Wiley and Emmi Janski work to solve the breakout box challenge at the 4-H ambassador winter retreat Jan. 19 in Becker. The challenge will be implemented at 4-H summer day camps.
Public Notices Sealed proposals for the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment for the reconstruction, reclamation and widening, and bituminous surfacing of a portion of 85TH St NW in Watab Township and Frost Road NW, Benton County, will be received by the Watab Township Board of Supervisors at the Watab Township Hall, 660 75th St. NW, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, until 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday March 5th, 2018, and then will be opened at the Township Hall by the Supervisors at 7:15 P.M. on Tuesday March 5th, 2018 and publicly read aloud. General Description The projects consist of the following major items of work: Common excavation 1,772 CY Granular Borrow 800 CY Pavement Reclamation 6,656 SY Type SP 12.5 Non-Wear Course Mix 1,550 Ton Aggregate Base Cl 5 3,020 Ton Culvert Installations 142 LF Erosion and sediment control and turf establishment items. A Bituminous Patch on Burton Place is included in this project The contract is a unit price contract and is described in detail in the Project Manual. All work included in the contract shall be completed within 35 working days of date of commencement as stated in the Notice to Proceed or by Aug. 31, 2019 whichever arrives first. Project Plans and Documents Proposal Forms, Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications as prepared by Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineer, are on file in the office of said Engineer located at 13076 First Street, Becker, MN 55308. Copies of the specifications, bid documents, and plans for use by Contractors in submitting a bid may be downloaded at: https://www.questCDN.com for a $10.00 fee. Plans and specs are also available at: Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc.at the address listed above for a printed copy fee of $100.00. Bid documents obtained by any other means or from any other website may result in bids being rejected due to lack of response to project addendums, if any. The Township Board reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids or accept an individual component thereof. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount equal to 5% of the total bid. Jon Hull, Clerk/Treasurer, Watab Twp R-7-2B
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