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SRR district working through transition

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District is going through an administration change. D r .

Nate Rudolph resigned from his position as the middle school principal as he has accepted a position as interim superintendent of the Cambridge-Isanti School District for the 2019-20 school year.

“It has been a difficult decision,” Rudolph said. “It is hard to leave a great district like Sauk Rapids-Rice, but (my wife) Gina will still be in the district and we will live in

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PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Sauk Rapids Police officers Jared Timm (front, from left) and Montana Hanson; (back, from left) Ben Behrendt, Sean Gales, Jeremy Welsh, Joe Hortsch and Brent Bukowski stand outside the police department at the Sauk Rapids Government Center July 24 in Sauk Rapids. The seven grew up in the Sauk Rapids community and returned to honor their call to serve as officers.

Sauk Rapids natives take community policing to new level

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Calling for help is never a situation someone hopes to be in, but in Sauk Rapids, it can be like calling a friend.

Of the 17 officers serving on the Sauk Rapids Police Department, seven of them grew up in the community and have returned to work here.

“I think it automatically knocks down a barrier for someone to recognize a last name of an officer on our force,” said Sergeant Jeremy Welsh. “It relieves some of the intimidation of contacting law enforcement.”

Sergeants Welsh and Brent Bukowski and officers Joe Hortsch, Ben Behrendt, Sean

Gales, Jared Timm and Montana Hanson are all from Sauk Rapids and returned to satisfy their call to serve. Having this many hometown officers on a force is uncommon and Bukowski, Welsh and Gales only know of one other department with a similar dynamic, which is St. Paul.

“I don’t know anybody else that has this many hometown officers,” Gales said. “It’s a pretty cool thing.”

Timm and Hanson are the most recent additions to the Sauk Rapids Police Department, having joined the force within the last six months.

“I was surprised,” Timm said. “It was the first full-time job I applied for.”

Hanson’s feelings are simi-

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“I never thought I would end up back here,” Hanson said.

“The opportunity presented itself and I took advantage of it.

I am still only 20 years old and most departments you have to be at least 21 to apply, but Sauk Rapids doesn’t have that rule.

Luckily it all worked out and ever since I’ve been here, I have enjoyed it.”

Both Timm and Hanson are 2016 graduates of Sauk RapidsRice High School and they both have come to realize the family feel of the force.

“When (Jared and Montana) started, I walked up to them, shook their hand and said welcome to the family,” Welsh said.

“We do anything for each other here.”

The bond of family goes beyond the uniform for the officers and into their community. For that, the officers feel the benefit is greater than they could have

imagined.

“Being so close helps not only at work, but outside of work, too,” Gales said. “We know each other’s families and spend time together. Knowing each other for so long makes a difference, too.”

Bukowski and Welsh grew up across the street from one another, and Hortsch lived a block away.

“Being an officer now isn’t much different than when Jeremy and I would ride around on our bikes pretending to be police officers,” Bukowski said.

“We are just a little older and our equipment is real now. I had this desire to serve the community with my family being on the fire department and living across the street from Jeremy and his dad being the police chief. I saw his dad come home in uniform and

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District pulls route Sauk Rapids man charged with criminal sexual conduct from busing company SRR calculates thousands in annual savings

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board approved a decision that will save the district thousands in busing costs each year at its Aug. 17 meeting in Sauk Rapids.

The board pulled one special education transportation route from Metropolitan Transportation Network due to high costs and low students on the route. The change was enabled because of an addition of a handicap accessible van to the district fleet in 2018.

The change will save the district $35,475 annually.

“It’s not too often I get to say I am presenting you with something that will save us money,” said Andi Johnson, business manager for the district. “This simple change of deciding to purchase a special education van in replacement of a regular van that needed to be retired was the first step to this process. It will make a lot of sense for us as a district.”

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In addition, the district increased time for one of the current district transportation paraprofessionals to address the driver need for the van.

In other board news: - Johnson and Jenny Bushman, director of teaching and learning, said the district’s Youthprise grant, which serves ninth and 10th graders with the Compass program, will be extended.

While this will not give the district additional funding, it gives them the opportunity to utilize the remainder of the grant dollars.

- Approved the transition of two Level V paraprofessionals to Level VI. Both paras work within the Bridges 18-21 program at the high school.

Having this change allows for more fluidity in the program without being disruptive to other paras in the high school if needs would arise. The cost for this change is $5,200 annually.

- The district continues to work on the process of obtaining two portable classrooms for Pleasantview Elementary School. Administration is hitting snags with state codes and superintendent Aaron Sinclair said not to expect them to be usable or accessible at the start of the school year. Sinclair hopes to have them in operation by the end of September.

- The district will have many of its safe and secure entrances completed by the start of the school year but hopes to have all entrances completed by late November.

SAUK RAPIDS – A Sauk Rapids man When officers arrived, the building has been charged with felony first, second was locked. With the dispatcher still hearand third degree criminal sexual conduct ing pleas, they broke into the business and following an alleged sexual assault Monfound Pearson coming from behind the day evening. counter. The female was located behind the Matthew James Pearson, 32, faces a counter with her pants partially off. maximum of 30 years imprisonment and a The victim reported she was working $40,000 penalty if found guilty of the first alone at the business and locked the doors degree offense. The second and third deat 9 p.m. to finish her shift. Around 9:25 gree offenses carry a maximum of 25 years Matthew Pearson p.m. she observed Pearson walking back and $30,000, and 15 years and $30,000, reand forth outside the building. Pearson bespectively. gan knocking at the door. The victim said According to the criminal complaint, law en- he appeared to need help and she opened the door, at forcement responded to a report of an assault taking which the Pearson pushed her into the business and place at the Wash-n-Tan, 15 Second Ave. N. in Sauk attacked her. The victim was able to run to a portable Rapids, at approximately 9:25 p.m. Aug. 19. The 911 phone to dial 911. dispatcher reported hearing a female calling for help Pearson is in custody at the Benton County Jail. and screaming, “He won’t get off of me.”

Rudolph h from front Sauk Rapids as wee have. We are rooted here and have no plans to move.”

SRR is working through a plan with Rudolph they hope will providee a smooth transition on for both districts. SRR plans to appoint an interim principal for Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School for the 2019-20 019-20 school year. They will work through the process of searching for the next candidate through that time and plans to have that person in place for the start of the 2020-21 school year.

“Losing someone with the level of experience Nate has is the difficult part,” said Aaron Sinclair, superintendent.

“We have supported him every step of the way and wish him well in his next step. He leaves a bit of a legacy, but we are going to work and develop the next person just as we did with him.”

The Cambridge-Isanti Schools interim superintendent position opened in early summer, as a re-

amazing mentors, and I feel I have been a beneficiary standing on the “I have been fortunate shoulders of all these past superintento have worked for a district like dents,” Rudolph Sauk Rapids-Rice. They have supsaid. “Greg Vandal, Dan Bittman, ported my professional goals and I Bruce Watkins was able to grow and learn within all and Aaron Sinof my roles. I have enjoyed my time clair have given me a lot of tools here and am thankful and humbled and insight over the for my experiences here.” years. Between them and many of the expe- Dr. Nate Rudolph riences I have had, I feel I have been well prepared to step into a superintendent role like this one.” sult of a career change for and staff at Throughout his career their superintendent.

SRRMS. at SRR, Rudolph has been “It gave us time to “The focus was on a teacher, principal of contemplate and decide if the students within the Rice Elementary School this was right for our fam- middle school and being and principal of SRRMS. ily,” Rudolph said. “What a better leader for them,” “I have been fortustruck me most about Rudolph said. “A step like nate to have worked for Cambridge-Isanti was the this had never been part of a district like Sauk Rapsimilarities to Sauk Rap- my plan, but when things ids-Rice,” Rudolph said. ids-Rice in dynamic and like this happen and are “They have supported community support. It is meant to be, then, they my professional goals a slightly larger district are meant to be. I will be and I was able to grow in terms of student enroll- able to use my leadership and learn within all of my ment but has countless skills obtained during my roles. I have enjoyed my similarities, which excites doctorate to be the best time here and am thankme.” interim superintendent ful and humbled for my When Rudolph ob- I can be for Cambridge- experiences here. At the tained his doctorate de- Isanti.” same time, I am excited gree from St. Cloud State Rudolph will take his and honored for this next University, his ultimate experiences with him into step. I have a lot of mixed goal was to learn more his new environment and emotions and it is hard to about leadership and it feels honored to have had leave a special place like was not intended to do 18 years in the SRR dis- Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle anything besides open trict.

School. I will certainly future doors for students “I have had many miss it.”

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Commissioners agree to grant application FOLEY – The Benton County Board approved a resolution of support for a project which aims to maintain the County Road 3 bridge.

Benton County Public Works and Benton Soil and Water Conservation District have been

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looked up to him. His dad was well respected as the chief in the community. It gave me a vision as what I wanted to do in serving the community. He was like my second dad. Having those connections really make the difference for us that work in this department.”

While many would see the officers’ role in the community as a difficult one, particularly when they arrive on scene and find someone they know.

The officers feel it is the opposite.

“Being from the community has been beneficial and has helped us,” Welsh said. “We may have to arrest someone and we can deescalate the situation easier because we know them from the past. The most negative we have had from people is when they say ‘we knew each other, why are you arresting me?’

A couple days later, I often have people get in contact with me and apologize or say they put me in an unfortunate situation. It’s nice there is not much neg-

working to remedy erosion near the Elk River streambank which could have negative affects on the bridge and roadway.

The have created a repair plan and intend to seek a grant which if received will pay for 75% of the project costs.

By signing the resolution of support, the county commissioners agree to

ativity.”

Bukowski said being in his hometown as an officer deems an extra level of respect.

“If we arrive on scene and know someone there, it is almost more beneficial because they add an extra level of respect for us,” Bukowski said. “Obviously knowing people in the community like we do can lead to uncomfortable situations, but being here allows us to have some ties and put all our passion into it. It can bring out more of that community policing and gives us the opportunity to have that relationship with the community.”

Another advantage the officers have in working in their hometown is knowing the area geographically. Timm appreciates that aspect as he continues to work through his training.

“I can focus more on learning other aspects of the job and bettering myself as an officer by having that in my pocket,” Timm said. “It’s definitely an advantage knowing the area.”

For many of the veteran officers, they learned the ins and outs of the city as a kid.

“I know for me personally, I learned the

outside of that are, making conversations with property owners necessary. The adjacent landowners would need to refrain from mowing to the shoreline if the project is installed.

Commissioners asked if there would be resistance from land owners and whether easements should be granted for construction.

“I think in a lot of times this is in the best interest of the land own-

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streets of Sauk Rapids by riding around on a bike as a kid,” Hortsch said. “It was natural for me to explore and ride around as a kid, which helped me out in the long run with the profession I am in today.”

The biggest piece to the work the officers do is pride of their community.

“We take a lot of pride in the patch we wear on our shoulder and the community we represent,” Welsh said. “We’ve always treated people with respect and have been a respected department. We treat everybody with the best of our ability. We don’t want to screw up our reputation and what the community expects of us, so we do the best we can every single day. Everyone on the force has a passion for what they do. It just seems to run a little deeper for those of us serving our hometown.”

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Byrd and Benton SWCD plan to continue discussion with land owners.

Benton County would be the owner of the project and must maintain the project for at least 10

years as a recipient of the grant.

In other board news: - Approved one full time office support specialist for human services. The person will be in charge of front desk operations at the upcoming east St. Cloud location.

Recruitment will begin in order to train the staff person before that location opens by January 2020.

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Knutson family bonds on camping trips

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Summertime in Minnesota means festivals, county fairs, water activities and time outdoors for many.

For Matt Knutson and his family, it means a camping trip.

“A camping trip is always time to get discon-

nected from city life and the technology,” Knutson said. “It is a good time to set things aside and spend quality time being close with the people you are with.”

Knutson has been camping his since he was a child. Now, his camping trips include his wife, Katie, and three kids – Hailey, 16, Jordan, 9, and Tyler, 6.

The family goes on four or five camping trips each year. Some trips include extended family or friends as well.

“We always do two

The Knutson children – Jordan (from left), Tyler and Hailey – enjoy corn on the cob during their camping trip July 13 at Lake Carlos State Park north of Alexandria. The kids, along with their parents, Matt and Katie, travel to campgrounds around the state four or five times each year.

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trips with some of our old family friends,” Knutson said. “We typically do a trip with my siblings and parents as well. We do at least one trip as a family of five though.”

The Knutson family owned an Ice Castle fish house trailer for 10 years which they used for their camping trips. Over the past winter, the family sold the trailer in order to be able to pull their boat to campgrounds. Now, the family rents a cabin or puts up a tent at their destination.

The Knutsons have developed a camping routine. Saturday starts with breakfast around the fire pit and packing up snacks for the day. By noon, the family is on the boat or pontoon to fish, swim or partake in water activities.

The family returns to the campsite in the evening for dinner and yard games like bean bags or frisbee.

“It’s the same routine every time we go,” Knutson said. “It never changes, but we enjoy the familiarity of it.”

The meals the family eats are as predictable as their routine. Breakfast sandwiches are often the choice in the mornings and

a bacon-wrapped pheasant breast is the typical Saturday evening meal. A lunch meal is exchanged for snacking on fruits, vegetables or meat and cheese trays while on the water.

The family also enjoys making campfire pizzas.

“Flatbreads are the easiest to use as crust because you only have to heat them up to get them crispy,” Knutson said. “The kids go for the cheese and pepperoni. My wife and I opt for adding some vegetables or a buffalo chicken pizza.”

The Knutson’s indulge in s’mores, banana tacos – a banana partially sliced the long way and stuffed with marshmallows and chocolate chips and then heated up over the fire – and roasted candy.

“The kids are into trying roasted candy,” Knutson said. “They have roasted Starbursts and Sour Patch Kids and seem to enjoy it. We had a family friend tell us to try it.”

Ever since his first camping trip as a toddler in the pack and play, Knutson has deepened his love for the outdoor relaxation.

“Until you go camping, you don’t really understand it,” Knutson

said. “Even in the mornings when you are sitting around the empty fire pit drinking coffee, it can be so relaxing. You sit there and talk about things like the birds and bugs without being bored. It gives you a real appreciation of the outdoors.”

The family’s favorite camping spot is at Lake Carlos State Park, north of Alexandria.

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which we like,” Knutson said. “I also like it because it’s close to the same area of the state where I went often as a kid. My dad and his two siblings and all of my cousins would all meet up near Alexandria every year.”

While Knutson has always appreciated camping trips, he is always more intrigued with the process of getting ready for the trip, a mentality his kids now take on.

“The kids are so immersed with getting ready and making sure they bring everything they need, like the baseball glove or fishing rods,” Knutson said.

“Then it carries over into our arrival and they strategically plan for all the activities they want to do before going back home.

That’s how I was as a kid and I appreciate them having that carefree attitude, too. Camping is a way for us to relax and be together.

That’s something I would never trade.”

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Motion fails

RICE – Following a work session to discuss the issue, the Rice City Council voted against moving forward with a $65,000 task order from Bollig Engineering Inc. to create three capital improvement plans for the city.

Mayor Brian Skroch said the council decided against approving the task order because the city will be soliciting its routine bid for city engineers in January 2020. The request for proposals is a formality that happens every three years. “We wouldn’t want to commit to doing three tlarge projects at this point in time with submitting for bids in January,� he said. t Skroch said another point brought up was the fact the city’s global information system has not yet

through Dec. 31 in order to align terms of all similar contracts.

Thomsen is contracted to work no more than 40 hours per week and no more than 58 hours per month without prior authorization from the council. He will be paid $13 per hour. Thomsen will also receive compensation for park board meeting attendance, cell phone use and a laptop computer to be used by the program.

- The city of Rice will be receiving a $12,008 increase in its local government aid in 2020. The total amount of $191,483 was presented as part of the treasurer’s report.

- Approved placing the Welcome to Rice sign on Benton Communications property near the exit ramp into Rice from northbound Highway 10.

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- Approved the oneyear extension to Hydrostat Inc.’s Minnesota Investment Fund loan. In a previous article about the Aug. 5 Rice City Council meeting, it was reported the extension had been approved. At that meeting, the council approved allowing the business to seek the extension, but a public hearing which took place at the Aug. 19 meeting, was a requirement before the extension could officially take place. The

extension will allow Hydrostat until Aug. 15, 2020 to fulfill the creation of 10 jobs – a stipulation of the MIF loan.

- The city of Rice has not yet filled its vacant parks board position. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to clerk Julie Fandel at Rice City Hall.

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Summer board Why become an Extension Master Gardener? action

The start of the school year is quickly approaching. Our dedicated teachers and staff are busy preparing for open houses Aug. 28. I hope to

BY AARON SINCLAIR see you there.

SRR Superintendent As the summer wraps up, I wanted to share an update on the district’s long-term facilities plan, One Storm One Future, and the progress that has taken place over the last few months.

At the end of June, the district hosted three open houses to invite community feedback on options for our school buildings. We appreciate everyone who attended, shared their comments and ate ice cream with us. Your input helped guide the school board as they worked to finalize the long-term facilities plan.

In early August, the school board approved the first step in our district’s long-term planning: a referendum Nov. 5 to decide whether to invest $37.1 million to replace Pleasantview Elementary School with a new facility on the current site.

This decision came after more than 10 months of community engagement and evaluation. In listening sessions, surveys and oneon-one conversations, we heard one thing most consistently from residents: do something about Pleasantview Elementary. The current Pleasantview Elementary building falls well below current standards; it is aging and inadequate to effectively serve students. Community members and the school board believe the needs at Pleasantview are too urgent to delay.

Some residents have asked why the plan includes a new building instead of remodeling the current building. The school board carefully studied different options and found that remodeling would cost nearly as much as replacing the building with a brand-new facility and would be far more disruptive to students and the educational process during construction. In this case, it makes more sense to use the current site for a new building, particularly because the current school will stay open during construction. Throughout the engagement process, the community expressed that building a new Pleasantview Elementary School in its current location was preferred.

After residents decide whether to invest in our most crucial need – Pleasantview – the district will know how to move forward on other school needs raised by the community, such as addressing early childhood space, traffic flow safety and preserving the district’s other buildings. If the public decides not to replace Pleasantview, financial resources that would be used for other projects would be reallocated to address Pleasantview.

School security was another issue frequently raised by community members during listening sessions. The school board did not wait to act. Over the summer, the district began $4.4 million in safety and security upgrades to our facilities using general fund reserve dollars and a State of Minnesota School Safety Grant.

Each school building will have the same level of structural security, including upgraded security cameras and a new visitor monitoring system.

One Storm One Future is a long-term plan to improve the quality of our schools. It is not a quick fix. I encourage you to learn more about the plan by visiting http://OneStormOneFuture. com.

If you have questions or thoughts to share, do not hesitate to contact me directly at aaron. sinclair@isd47.org or 320-258-1809. You can also submit comments through the connect page at http://OneStormOneFuture.com.

Go Storm.

There are many benefits to entering the year. While this number of hours may seem University of Minnesota Extension Master daunting, the group holds several events Gardeners program. In my 16 years of volwhere new members, referred to as interns, unteering as an Extension Master Gardener, I can participate along with seasoned members have met many people with similar interests of the group answering questions from the and have shared with them the opportunity to public. continue learning and to provide information EMGs do not do gardening work for to the community. other; they teach others how to garden and

BY LINDA G. Volunteering is rewarding and particito enjoy the benefits of being outdoors and TENNESON pants do not have to know everything. They growing flowers, trees and vegetables. EMGs Green and are taught where they can look for research often specialize in one or more categories of Growing in proven information on any horticultural sub- Benton County plants. They also become familiar with reject. The program begins with taking the sources to find information about gardening University of Minnesota’s Horticulture 101 course and problems or procedures. Those who are comfortable volunteering a designated number of hours each year. with public speaking are often asked to teach classes This course is offered online or in person at the Minne- to various sized groups. Those who prefer to answer sota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska starting in Janu- questions individually spend a lot of time doing so at ary each year at a reduced tuition rate. the annual plant sale, horticultural evening, the Benton This course teaches basic information about bota- County Fair and with their friends and neighbors. ny, plant pathology, diagnostics, soils, integrated pest If you are interested in becoming an EMG, go to management, trees, shrubs and vines, fertilizer man- the University of Minnesota Extension website, http:// agement, living with wildlife, entomology, indoor extension.umn.edu/master-gardener/become-masterplants, lawn care, herbaceous plants, weed manage- gardener. Additional details and an online application ment, and fruits and vegetables. Anyone who has put a form are on this site. The application deadline is Oct. 1. seed or plant in soil and watched it grow already knows Benton County applicants may be reimbursed for part some of this information. With this foundation, EMGs of the reduced tuition rate amount after they have comcontinue to learn through continuing education classes, pleted the course and the required hours for their inpersonal experience and from each other. ternship year. Applicants also have a background check In our computerized world, it is easy to check with and view a Safety of Minors online training as part of the University of Minnesota Extension website or the the program requirements. You may call the extension extension websites of other states for needed informa- educator Katie Drewitz at 320-255-6169 or email her tion. Other research-based websites such as the Depart- at mnext-stearns@umn.edu for additional information. ment of Natural Resources are also sources of informa- Benton County shares an extension educator with Stearns and Morrison counties. tion.

Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Each applicant agrees to volunteer fifty hours their first year and at least twenty-five hours each subsequent Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

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“I would start potty training, but I’m is to avoid the subject by not ever going too busy changing diapers.” I thought to church. Maybe they are having marthat was hilarious when I read it on a Parriage problems and feel embarrassed. It ents.com article of funniest potty-training is better to speak from the heart, apolstories. That is exactly where we are at ogize, tell the truth and give it another with our just turned 3 year old boys and shot, or, continue going to church to get 6 months old boy. The 3 year old is rivaltaught the word of God, get encouraged ing his mayhem older sister, which means by other believers and not feel obligated behavior we thought could not get more to give money or offer volunteering? If confounded is indeed challenging what we you are not ready, that is OK. Just do not knew. All of this is eerily similar with some BY MERCY NYGAARD dodge the subject and run away. adults’ behavior. Let us take a comparison Then, there is the mess. Oh, it stunk!

Life by Faith journey on how our terribly testing tot is The whole house and into the upstairs. behaving like some grown adults.

My tot waited so long, avoiding poop“Uh-oh, that’s so sad, I peed.” I started the “Uh- ing in the toilet that finally when he was all alone and oh, that’s so sad …” sing-song training method when wearing a pull up, he let it go. And, he did not want to my mayhem daughter was a toddler. Spankings did tell me at first. He played and held out as long as he not work, time outs did not work, but for some reason could until finally, he asked, “Mom, will you change this sing-song (followed by a large paddle) is what let me?” her know when we were serious. My son is now usThose are the dreaded words every parent is eming it as spit in the face when he knows going to the barrassed to admit their child says to them because bathroom in the toilet would make us proud. Instead, you know if they are asking you to change them, they has chosen to pee in his pants. It is seriously naughty. are clearly old enough to use the toilet. Likewise, How many adults do the same thing? They would adults are old enough to know there is a better way much rather say, “Uh oh, look what I did.” Rather than what the world offers. than ask for permission, or do what they know would Because God gave us will, it is our choice. Stop be the upright, honorable action. sitting in your own mess. If you qre friends are bad “Can I watch a movie,” my tot asks sweetly. influences, remove them. Say, “I can’t hang out this “Sure,” I reply. “As soon as you pee on the potty.” time, or the next, or the next.” If the music you are lisI pull down his shorts, push on his pull-up, feel tening to brings you down, stop listening to it. If you it is full and give him a sad look along with a sigh are casually swearing, pray and ask God to make you of disappointment. He instantly changes his tone into more aware and give you self-control. If you are lusthyper excuse in short staccato sentences and looking ing after pornography, get rid of your smart phone, side to side, trying to change the focus, “I did nut-ing. get rid of your computer. Such drastic measures have You diw-int see any-ting, Mom. I got-a go!” been done by people battling this visual addiction and And he runs off. it has helped. Stop riding the line of sin and chose to Again, this reminds me of many Christians in the live holy and set apart. church. Some wanting to sing on the worship team as Here is the best part. We can always, unlimited a badge of honor or help out at an event. But, when a times, ask, “God, will you change me?” He is never glimpse of their sin is exposed, they back out, dodge disappointed upon hearing those words, never embarquestions and are never heard from again. Unlike my rassed and always able and willing to change us into tot’s situation, they never receive a sigh of disappoint- His original purpose for His glory. ment or sad look. It is their own guilt that has a hold We hope we are down to changing only the baby’s on them. Maybe they promised to donate money and diapers soon, and I am praying you will be encourthey keep forgetting so they decide the simple answer aged, too.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Saturday, Aug. 24, noon –Shelby Linn Benefit. Silent and live auction, baked and homemade goods, bean bag tournament and food served by the Tinville Burger Barn. All proceeds from the auctions, bake sale and burger stand will benefit Shelby Linn, a Sauk Rapid-Rice graduate who was in motor vehicle accident in January. Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks, 940 35th Ave N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. – Comedian Louie Anderson. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. For more information, visit http://www.paramountarts.org or call 320-2595463.

Sunday, Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – International Dinner. Food from Somalia, Jordan, Venezuela and America. A Christian-Muslim dialogue group is hosting the dinner to find two scholarships given in the name of Sister Tonie Rausch. Speltz House, 308 Third St. S., Sauk Rapids. Limited to 60 people. Reserve by calling Marilu Sommers at 320-363-4895.

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Tuesday, Sept. 3, 4-6 p.m. –Rice Area Farmers Market. Hosted by the Rice Women of Today. Corner of Division Street North and West Main Street, Rice.

Thursday, Sept. 5, 3-6 p.m.– Sauk Rapids Market.

Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Sept. 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Tree Shakers Genealogy Club. Monthly genealogy club featuring educational topic and discussion between members to share tips and ideas for the informal amateur genealogist. Beginner to advanced welcome. For ages 16 and up. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud.

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Friday, Sept. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – 55+ Driving Improvement Refresher Course. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294.

Friday, Sept. 6, 10-10:45 a.m. – Preschool Storytime. For ages 6 and under. Children have fun and gain literacy by listening to stories, singing songs and making a craft in a variety of themes. Foley Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Sunday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. – Sacred Heart Parish Festival. Indoor polka Mass at 10 a.m. Bidding Baskets, games, paddle cake, quilt and grand raffle, bingo, food and fresh homemade donuts. Sacred Heart Church, 2875 10th Ave. N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grandparents Tuesday, Aug. 27, 4-6 p.m. – Rice Area Farmers Day Make and Take. For ages 12 and under. While Market. Hosted by the Rice Women of Today. Cor- supplies last. Remember your favorite people on their ner of Division Street North and West Main Street, special day by making a card for your grandparents.

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Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4-7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice Early Childhood and Elementary School Open Saturday, Sept. 7, 2-4:45 p.m. – Acoustic Jam. FeaHouse. Hillside School, 30 Fourth Ave. S., Sauk turing bluegrass and Americana tunes. For all ages.

Rapids. Rice Elementary School, 200 Third Ave. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain N.E., Rice. Pleasantview Elementary School, 1009 St., St. Cloud.

Sixth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Mississippi Heights El- Sunday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Holy Cross Church ementary School, 1003 Fourth St. S., Sauk Rapids. Fall Fun Fest. Polka Mass at 10:30 a.m. with muWednesday, Aug. 28, 4:30-7:30 p.m. – Sauk Rap- sic by Nathan’s Oldtime Band. Dinner and activities ids-Rice Middle School Open House. SRRMS, 901 noon until 3 p.m. Homemade chicken dinner, quilt drawing, cash raffle, silent auction, Crosier Cantina First St. S., Sauk Rapids. and activities for all. Holy Cross Catholic Church, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5-8 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice 102 Crosier Drive N., Onamia.

High School Open House. SRRHS, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. High school student photos Sunday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Trinity Lutheran Rally Day and Mission Festival. Food, games and opfrom 4:30-8 p.m. t portunities to connect. Events begin following 10:30 Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5 p.m. – Gilman Co-op a.m. service. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Creamery Annual Appreciation Dinner. Gilman Lake Road N.E., Sauk Rapids. t Community Park, 115 Street N.E., Gilman.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5-9 p.m. – Summertime by George. Featuring the Fabulous Armadillos and t Stone Road. Lake George, 1101 Seventh St. S., St. Cloud. Last event of summer 2019.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7-8 p.m. – Adult Book Club.

Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Call 320-650-2500 for this month’s selection.

Thursday, Aug. 29, 3-6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Market.

Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Aug. 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Eating for energy: How food and life choices are making you tired. Free class hosted by Robinson Wellness; Donniel Robinson, certified health coach, facilitates the workshop. Participants will gain greater understanding of what to eat, why we crash in the afternoon and how choices help create healthier, happier, high energy life. Register by calling 320-828-4031 or emailing donniel@robinsonwellnessmn.com Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud.

Monday, Sept. 2, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. – St. Stephen Church Festival. Homemade chicken dinner with trimmings, bingo, burger and beer stands, auction, grand raffle, children’s games and more. Quilt auction at 2 p.m. St. Stephen Catholic Church, 103 County Road 2 S., St. Stephen.

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 9 a.m. — Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 Dewey St., Foley.

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 12:15 p.m. – Rice Area Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting. Old Creamery Café, 405 E. Main St., Rice.

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Aug. 13 1526 hrs: Officers recovered a small toolbox and tools at the intersection of Division Street and Benton Drive. Officers were able to locate the owner and the property was returned.

Aug. 17 0051 hrs: Officers responded to the 1100 block of Fourth Avenue North for reported gun shots, but officers determined the noise was fireworks. The location could not be determined and officers cleared.

Aug. 18 1906 hrs: Officers responded to the 1100 block of 10th Avenue North for a verbal domestic between a male and a female.

Officers mediated the situation and the female left on foot. Neither party had signs of injury.

Incidents: 35 traffic stops, 30 assists, 25 various calls, 14 suspicious, 13 animals, 10 medical, 9 welfare checks, 8 thefts, 7 alarms, 5 accidents, 5 civil, 5 disturbances, 4 domestics, 3 human services reports, 3 property, 3 unwanted, 3 dvs, 3 repo vehicle, 2 child, 2 assaults, 2 911, 2 missing persons, 2 fireworks, 2 harassments, 2 vehicles and 2 burglary.

Rice Police Department activity Aug. 16 2343 hrs: Officers assisted on Highway 10 in Royalton with a pursuit heading south toward Rice from the Fort Ripley area.

The vehicle was traveling over 100 miles per hour, reckless and had shut off its headlights at times to evade officers. Officers set up spike strips on the north end of Royalton, where the vehicle ran them over and continued a short distance. The driver then fled on foot, where he was apprehended a short time later.

Incidents: 13 traffic stops, 11 assists, 9 various calls, 3 suspicious and 2 extra patrol.

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RICE –A warm, sunny day in the forecast and a day filled with festivities and community is how Aug. 17 played out for the 28th annual Rice Family Fun Days celebration.

The day started with a softball tournament at the ball fields and continued with kids games, a volleyball tournament, parades, firefighter water fights, a tractor pull, food and a street dance

(Above) Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann waves from the squad car Aug. 17 in Rice. Hamann drove alongside Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck to kick of the Rice Family Fun Days parade.

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Raymod Atkinson, 4, of Princeton, slides down an inflatable Aug. 17 in Rice. Inflatables and other kids games were available for entertainment during the Rice Family Fun Days festivities.

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Shawn Wesner (left) and Nathan Wesner compete in the firefighter water fights Aug. 17 in Rice. The two are firefighters in Lakeville but grew up in Rice.

The Benton County Dairy Royalty – princess Nicole Ackerman (front, from left) and ambassador Chloe Janski; (back, from left) ambassador Emily Schreindl and ambassador Allie Ackerman – wave from the back of a pickup truck Aug. 17 in Rice.

The four participated in the Rice Family Fun Days parade.

Kacie Schulce, 9, and Kendal Sossette, 10, both of Maple Grove, eat snow cones in the shade of a building on Main Street while waiting for the parade to start Aug. 17 in Rice. The two are cousins and were at Rice Family Fun Days with their grandparents.

Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors Anna Lucas (front) and Kaeleigh Rainer wave to parade attendees from their float Aug. 17 in Rice. The two, along with Morgan Thompson, were crowned June 20 during the Rapids River Days festivities in Sauk Rapids.

Mark Runke prepares to swing as a pitch comes in over home plate Aug. 17 in Rice. Runke played with friends during the softball tournament as part of the Rice Family Fun Days event.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2019 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on August 6, 2019 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Steve Heinen, Warren Peschl, Spencer Buerkle and Jake Bauerly present. Call to order by Chair Bauerly was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/Heinen unanimous to approve the agenda as amended—add item: Boundary Commission update.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum Popp/Buerkle unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2019 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of July 12, 2019 as written; 3) accept and file Management Team Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2019 as written; and 4) approve Agreement with Maximus Consulting Services Inc. for Indirect Cost Allocation Studies, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Nadean Inman, Auditor-Treasurer, explained that, in July 2019, a reimbursement grant was received from the State of Minnesota to offset costs incurred by the deputy registrar as a result of the MNLARS rollout. She detailed planned improvements for use of the grant funds to increase customer service for DMV customers. Buerkle commented “...is this the proper process...if money comes into the DMV, isn’t that money supposed to go into the general fund...it was for lost revenue and overtime...you come to the County Board during budget time to request to utilize these funds for those purposes...keeps integrity in our fiscal policies...” Monty Headley, County Administrator, noted that the County Board is the grant recipient; ultimately, it is up to the Board how the grant funds are used. Inman stated her position that these funds were earned through DMV services and should be used for the betterment of those services. Bauerly stated “...I understand Nadean’s compassion...these projects might be just fine through the capital improvement projects budget process...” Popp stated his agreement that these funds should go through the budget process; he suggested that some of the funding could be used to reimburse the overtime budget for overtime paid because of issues created by MNLARS. Inman stated she will proceed to request these funds through the upcoming budget process.

Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, reported that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has issued a notice of comment period on application completeness for the Regal Solar project in Langola Township; at this time they are simply asking if there are any comments on the completeness of the Certificate of Need and the Application for a Site Plan. Achman noted that there will be other comment opportunities in the future pertaining more specifically to the project and site. Board members had no comments at this time.

Achman provided an update on the Boundary Commission, noting that a neighborhood meeting was held on July 30th at the Watab Town Hall; Jay Wittstock, County Surveyor, and David Meyers of Rinke Noonan were also in attendance.

She stated that there was “a lot of opposition” as many of the residents had surveys done and felt that what they have is sufficient. Achman commented “...we are going back to the drawing board...Jay is drawing up some proposals...getting more specific costs...no work has started yet on the surveying...we may end up pulling out some of those properties that do appear to have sufficient surveys and match up with what we have on file...before we go anywhere with this, there will be more communication with the neighbors in that area...”

Bauerly referenced the “domino effect” if one property line is found to be in error, questioning how any properties can be excluded. Achman commented “...there is one area that might be OK...and then there is Oehrlein’s Point which is platted... with new technology and title companies being able to actually physically see where some of these property lines are...”

Buerkle urged caution with regard to excluding properties, stating that once this is public knowledge, they must disclose any issues to prospective buyers. Heinen commented “...if the original pin is in Little Rock Lake...you really can’t pull any properties out until it’s all taken care of...” Achman stated her

understanding that there are some monuments in areas which control, one of which is a judicial monument that was set by a judge. Noting that the County Surveyor has been participating in all the meetings, Bauerly suggested that the County Engineer be included as well. Achman added that the roadway in Watab Township still needs to be “cleared up”. Several Board members stated their desire to locate the stake during the drawdown of Little Rock Lake.

Chris Byrd, County Engineer, presented an agreement with Braun Intertec to provide construction material testing on the CSAH 2 reconstruction project in conjunction with the Little Rock Lake drawdown project. He noted that the County Attorney has reviewed, and signed off, on the agreement.

Byrd stated that quotes from two different consulting firms were sought out and Braun Intertec was selected based on technical ability and availability to serve this project. Bauerly inquired about the turn-around time for review by the County Attorney’s Office and the possibility of delegating authority to the County Engineer to enter into contracts which are under a specific dollar amount, i.e. $10,000. Headley stated “...the County Attorney’s Office confirmed that there is no authority for the County Board to delegate to department heads the ability to sign contracts regardless of the dollar amount...” Buerkle/Popp unanimous to approve the agreement with Braun Intertec to provide construction material testing, and authorize the appropriate signatures.

Engineer’s Update: 1) four mowers running continuously the full width of the right-of-way; 2) continuing noxious weed spraying; Bauerly inquired if the county has authority for maintaining weed control on private land; several Board members stated their belief that the township is responsible for maintaining weed control on township road right-of-ways, the county for county road right-of-ways, and the Farm Service Agency would address weed control in fields; 3) D.O.T. inspections of snowplow trucks has begun; and 4) updates on projects—CR 78, CSAH 2, CR 55.

Bob Cornelius, Human Services Director, explained that there have been significant changes to the Public Health Nursing Supervisor position since the last grade assignment in 2009, including absorption of the duties of Community Health Services Administrator in 2016 (Cornelius is also qualified as a CHS Administrator). Cornelius stated that he did not bring a reclassification review request to the Board prior to May (policy states requests should be brought to the Board during the months of January through May) because he originally intended to bring this issue forth as part of a policy request during the budget process to include designating this position as site manager relative to the upcoming move to East St. Cloud (the additional role of site manager is no longer being pursued; however, this position will include some of those duties at some level). Heinen inquired of the cost to Benton County when Benton County had contracted with Stearns County for community health services for two years ($10,000). He noted that the estimated cost resulting from a reclassification review of the Public Health Nursing Supervisor position is about that same price ($10,000). Cornelius commented “...being a county of over 30,000 people, we have a choice to enter into an agreement with another county, but I don’t think we are going to find another partner...” Buerkle inquired of any other job reclassification review requests that occurred outside of the designated review period. Popp suggested that it would be up to the County Board to consider each request on its own merit. Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve the request for reclassification review of the Human Services Public Health Supervisor position.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 10:01 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board Meeting was reconvened at 10:05 AM. Monty Headley, County Administrator, reported that the County Board directed him to work with the Eastgate owner to obtain additional quotes for the cost to remodel the Eastgate III office space for County occupancy. He detailed the three quotes received, stating his recommendation to utilize the services of Commercial Building Maintenance because of their familiarity with the buildings and in- depth knowledge of the County’s needs. Headley noted that the County

would make payments directly to the contractor based upon his invoicing; there would be no pass-through the building owner. He noted that the two leases for office space in the Eastgate complex cover approximately 6,000 square feet of space spread among three suites; the cost is $12 per square foot plus Common Area Maintenance costs and lease term is five years. Headley noted that the remodeling can begin in approximately two weeks with an expected October completion date. Peschl/Heinen unanimous to approve five-year leases (January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024) with Eastgate II 425 East St. Germain and Eastgate III 451 East St. Germain, and authorize the Chair to sign. Popp/Buerkle unanimous to award the Eastgate III remodeling bid to Commercial Building Maintenance, Brian Johnston, Owner and Licensed R Contractor, amount not to exceed $99,049, and authorize the R Chair to sign.

Steve Stang, Information Technology Director, explained that part of the Human Services East St. Cloud project is configuring a secure, high speed connection between the County Government Center and the 451 Eastgate building; this will allow the County to share phones and data between the sites r similar to how the County’s other buildings are connected.

Stang stated that Midco has been identified as the lowest re- W sponsible bidder for the connection from 451 East St. Germain, St. Cloud, to 531 Dewey Street, Foley; the proposed t contract is for a five-year lease of a point-to-point fiber connection which provides dedicated bandwidth speed to sustain phone and data connections between the two sites and also allows room for growth in speed if needed during the lease.

Heinen/Buerkle unanimous to ratify the Midco Master Services Agreement from 2017, approve the Midco Addendum and Service Order, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Headley reported that the County Park Commission has recommended the County apply to Benton Telecommunications for a grant to cover half the cost of a severe weather siren at Benton Beach. He noted that the total project cost is estimated at $21,600; resources identified for the local match u for half the project cost are $8,000 from the Parks Capital p Improvement Plan and $3,000 from Langola Park Dedication. Following brief discussion, Peschl/Popp unanimous to allow the County Emergency Management Director to submit a grant application to Benton Telecommunications for a se- R vere weather siren grant and provide a local match for half the project cost.

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

E Under Commissioner Concerns, Peschl referenced the CSAH 2 reconstruction project at the north end of Little Rock Lake, inquiring of the potential for installing a platform on the bridge; he noted that the Rice Sportsman’s Club would assist in the funding. County Engineer, Chris Byrd, noted that, after consulting with several bridge designers, they have rec- R ommended that nothing be attached to the existing structure.

Byrd added “...for a quarter mile on either side of that bridge, we will have an 8-foot shoulder and 4:1 slopes...I’m not necessarily recommending people parking along the roadway... it’s a high speed roadway...lot of traffic...lot of trucks...but there will be additional room than what there is now...” Bauerly suggested a “self-supporting deck where people could get off the road and sit on...not attached...” Byrd stated “...if we M go down that discussion, I think we should address the parking issue...if we do make it more accessible for fishing, we M could see potential additional traffic and parking along that roadway...”

M Buerkle/Peschl unanimous to set Committees of the N Whole: August 12, Change Start Time of Budget Presentations from 9:00 AM to 8:30 AM; August 21, Review Five- M Year Road Program; September 10, Benton SWCD & NRCS Conservation Tour; and September 12 & 13, AMC Fall Policy R Conference.

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 25, 2018 MORTGAGOR: Katie Elkins, a single woman.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Geneva Financial, LLC its successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 30, 2018 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 430826.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National As-

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Minnesota, Benton County sale contained in said mortdescribed as follows: Lot 5 gage, the above described Block 10 SWEET’S ADDI- property will be sold by the TION TO SAUK RAPIDS Sheriff of said county as folCOUNTY IN WHICH lows: PROPERTY IS LOCATED: DATE AND TIME OF Benton SALE: October 15, 2019 at ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL 10:00 AM AMOUNT OF MORT- PLACE OF SALE: GAGE: $127,546.00 Benton County Sheriff’s OfAMOUNT DUE AND fice, 581 Highway 23 NorthCLAIMED TO BE DUE east Foley, MN AS OF DATE OF NO- to pay the debt then secured TICE, INCLUDING by said Mortgage, and taxes, TAXES, IF ANY, PAID if any, on said premises,

BY MORTGAGEE: and the costs and disburse$132,834.35 ments, including attorneys’ That prior to the com- fees allowed by law subject mencement of this mort- to redemption within six (6) gage foreclosure proceed- months from the date of said ing Mortgagee/Assignee of sale by the mortgagor(s), Mortgagee complied with their personal representaall notice requirements as tives or assigns unless rerequired by statute; That duced to Five (5) weeks unno action or proceeding has der MN Stat. §580.07. been instituted at law or oth- TIME AND DATE TO erwise to recover the debt VACATE PROPERTY: If secured by said mortgage, or the real estate is an ownerany part thereof; occupied, single-family PURSUANT to the power of dwelling, unless otherwise

provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2020, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED

BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER

sociation.

Dated March 28, 2019 Recorded March 28, 2019, as Document No. 434831.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. T R A N S A C T I O N AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1009252-0000015478-7 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Geneva Financial, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1219 2nd Avenue S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 190141100 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The land referred to herein is situated in the state of

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governing body at said meeting; and that said meeting was duly held by the governing body at the time and place and was attended throughout by the members indicated above, pursuant to call and notice of such meeting given as required by law.

WITNESS my hand officially as such recording officer on August 5, 2019. /s/ Lisa J. Braun School District Clerk Member Hauck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Member Braun : RESOLUTION RELATING TO DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF ISSUING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION THEREON BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board (the Board) of Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk RapidsRice), Minnesota (the School District) as follows: It is hereby found, determined and declared as follows: 1. The Board has investigated the facts and does hereby find, determine and declare that it is necessary and expedient to issue general obligation school building bonds of the School District in an aggregate amount not to exceed $37,125,000 (the Bonds) for acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including the construction of a new elementary school to replace Pleasantview Elementary School in its current location, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475.

2. The projects described in paragraph 1 will be submitted to the Commissioner of Education of the State of Minnesota for Review and Comment. The actions of the School Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration in applying to the Minnesota Department of Education for the Commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Review and Comment and taking such other actions as necessary to comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.71, as amended, are hereby directed, authorized, approved and ratified in all respects.

The Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s determination to hold the election to authorize the issuance of the Bonds is contingent upon receiving a favorable Review and Comment. When the Commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorable Review and Comment is received, the Clerk is authorized and directed to publish a summary of the Review and Comment in a legal newspaper of general circulation in the School District not less than twenty (20) nor more than sixty (60) days before the special election date and the School District will hold a public meeting on the Review and Comment prior to the date of the election.

3. The question on the issuance of the Bonds shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the School District at a special election, which is

hereby called and directed to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

4. The School Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s combined polling places and the precincts served by the polling places, as established and designated by resolution of the Board pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, are hereby designated for this special election.

5. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause written notice of the special election to be: (a) provided to each County Auditor at least seventy-four (74) days before the date of the special election; (b) provided to the Commissioner of Education at least seventy-four (74) days before the date of the special election; (c) posted at the administrative offices of the School District, for public inspection, at least ten (10) days before the date of the special election; and (d) published in the official newspaper of the School District once each week for at least two consecutive weeks, with the last publication being at least one week before the date of the special election. The Notice of Special Election shall be prepared in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 (SAUK RAPIDS-RICE), MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice), Minnesota, on November 5, 2019, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to vote on the following question: School District Question Approval of School Building Bonds Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $37,125,000 for acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including the construction of a new elementary school to replace Pleasantview Elementary School in its current location?

BY VOTING â&#x20AC;&#x153;YESâ&#x20AC;? ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The polling places and precincts served by the polling places for the special election will be as follows: Combined Polling Place: The Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Avenue North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in Minden Township, Precinct 1; Minden Township, Precinct 2; the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 1; the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 5; and

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the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 6 Benton County, Minnesota.â&#x20AC;?

Combined Polling Place: Mississippi Heights Elementary School 1003 4th Street South Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 2; the City of St. Cloud, Ward 2, Precinct 4; and the City of St. Cloud, Ward 2 Precinct 1 Benton County, Minnesota.â&#x20AC;?

Combined Polling Place: Pleasantview Elementary School 1009 6th Avenue North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 3 Benton County, Minnesota.â&#x20AC;?

Combined Polling Place: Riverside Church-Sauk Rapids Campus (formerly Bridge Community Church) 1702 West Highview Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Sauk Rapids, Precinct 4; City of Sartell, Precinct 2; Sauk Rapids Township Benton County, Minnesota.â&#x20AC;?

Combined Polling Place: Watab Town Hall 660 75th Street Northeast Rice, MN 56367 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in Watab Township;

and Mayhew Lake Township Benton County, Minnesota.â&#x20AC;?

Combined Polling Place: Rice City Hall 205 Main Street East Rice, MN 56367 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 47 located in the City of Rice, Langola Township; and Graham Township Benton County, Minnesota.â&#x20AC;?

All qualified electors residing in the School District may cast their ballots at the polling places designated above during the polling hours specified above.

A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in the special election.

Unregistered individuals may register to vote at the polling places on election day.

Dated: August 5, 2019.

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD /s/ Lisa J. Braun, Clerk 6. The Clerk is authorized and directed to acquire and distribute such election materials as may be necessary for the proper conduct of this special election. If an optical scan voting system is being used, the Clerk shall comply with the laws and rules governing the procedures and requirements for optical scan voting systems. The Clerk is authorized and directed to acquire and distribute such election materials and to take such other actions as may be necessary for the proper conduct of this special election and generally to cooperate with election authorities conducting any other elections on that date. The Clerk and members of the administration are

authorized and directed to take such actions as may be necessary to coordinate this election with other elections, including entering into agreements with appropriate municipal and county officials regarding preparation and distribution of ballots or ballot cards, election administration, and cost sharing.

7. The Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a printed ballot for the question to be prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.08, Subdivision 5 and the rules of the secretary of state for use at the special election. If an optical scan voting system is being used, the Clerk shall cause official ballots to be printed according to the format of ballots for optical scan voting systems provided by the laws and rules governing optical scan voting systems. The Clerk is further authorized and directed to cause a sample ballot to be posted in the administrative offices of the School District, for public inspection, at least four (4) days before the date of the special election and to cause two sample ballots to be posted at each polling place on the date of the special election and to cooperate with the proper election officials to cause ballots or ballot cards to be prepared for use at said election. The ballot shall be in substantially the following form, with such changes in form and instructions as may be necessary to accommodate the use of an optical scan voting system:

Special Election Ballot School District Ballot Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice), Minnesota November 5, 2019 ______________________________________________________________________________ Instructions to Voters To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this: To vote for a question, fill in the oval next to the word "Yes" for that question.

To vote against a question, fill in the oval next to the word "No" for that question.

School District Question Approval of School Building Bonds Yes No

Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice), Minnesota, be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $37,125,000 for acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including the construction of a new elementary school to replace Pleasantview Elementary School in its current location?

BY VOTING â&#x20AC;&#x153;YESâ&#x20AC;? ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE (Reverse side of ballot) OFFICIAL BALLOT November 5, 2019 Judge Judge

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SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, August 5, 2019 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, August 5, 2019, at seven oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

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, and Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve the meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Agendaâ&#x20AC;?.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Consent Agenda.â&#x20AC;?

ACTION ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREON CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES RELATING TO SPECIAL ELECTION Issuer: Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice), Minnesota Governing Body: School Board Kind, date, time and place of meeting: A special meeting held on August 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

Members present: Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, Braun, Butkowski, Solarz Members absent: None Documents attached: Minutes of said meeting (including): RESOLUTION RELATING TO DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF ISSUING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION THEREON I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting recording officer of the public corporation referred to in the title of this certificate, certify that the documents attached hereto, as described above, have been carefully compared with the original records of said corporation in my legal custody, from which they have been transcribed; that said documents are a correct and complete transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the governing body of said corporation, and correct and complete copies of all resolutions and other actions taken and of all documents approved by the

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School board page 11 8. If the School District will be contracting to print the ballots for this special election, the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to prepare instructions to the printer for layout of the ballot. Before a contract in excess of $1,000 is awarded for printing ballots, the printer shall, upon request, furnish in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 204D.04 a sufficient bond, letter of credit or certified check acceptable to the Clerk in an amount not less than $1,000 conditioned on printing the ballots in conformity with the Minnesota election law and the instructions delivered. The Clerk shall set the amount of the bond, letter of credit or certified check in an amount equal to the value of the purchase.

9. The Clerk shall prepare and have ready for use absentee ballots at least forty-six (46) days before the special election in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 204B.35, Subdivision 4.

10. As required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 203B.121, the Board hereby establishes a ballot board to process, accept and reject absentee ballots at school district elections not held on the day of a statewide election and generally to carry out the duties of a ballot board as provided by Minnesota Statutes, Section 203B.121 and other applicable laws. The ballot board must consist of a sufficient number of election judges trained in the handling of absentee ballots. The ballot board may include deputy county auditors and deputy city clerks who have received training in the processing and counting of absentee ballots.

The clerk or the clerk’s designee is hereby authorized and directed to appoint the members of the ballot board. The clerk or the clerk’s designee shall establish, maintain and update a roster of members appointed to and currently serving on the ballot board and shall report to the Board from time to time as to its status. Each member of the ballot board shall be paid reasonable compensation for services rendered during an election at the same rate as other election judges; provided, however, if a staff member is already being compensated for regular duties, additional compensation shall not be paid for ballot board duties performed during that staff member’s duty day.

11. The Board shall appoint election judges and alternates in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 204B.21. The appointments will be made at least twentyfive (25) days before the special election.

12. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 206.83, the Clerk shall provide for testing of the optical scan voting system within the fourteen (14) day period before the special election and shall cause notice of the time and place of the test to be published in the School District’s official newspaper at least two (2) days before the test.

13. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 206.85, Subdivision 1(6), the Clerk shall cause notice of the location of the counting center or the places where the ballots will be counted to be published in the School District’s official newspaper at least once within the week before the special election and in the daily newspaper of widest circulation, if any, once on the day before the

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2019 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in special session on August 13, 2019 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Warren Peschl, Spencer Buerkle, Jake Bauerly and Ed Popp present and Commissioner Steve Heinen absent (excused). Call to order

by Chair Bauerly was at 8:50 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/Buerkle unanimous to approve the agenda as written.

Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, presented a request from Ronald and Gail Walz for a oneyear extension of the recording deadline for a minor final plat entitled “Walz Addition”. Achman explained that their son is platting off three acres in Minden Township along Town Hall Road. She noted that the platting process requires an updated abstract and title opinion; through that process, an overlap in ownership was discovered. Achman stated that the plat cannot be approved until the ownership issue is cleared up; it does not appear this will happen before the expiration of the recording deadline on August 18th. She added that this could end up in a quiet title action which could take significant time.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve a one-year extension of the recording deadline for the minor final plat entitled “Walz Addition”.

Popp/Buerkle unanimous to adjourn at 8:52 AM. A. Jake Bauerly, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-34-1B

BENTON COUNTY PROPOSAL NOTICE Benton County, Minnesota is seeking Proposals from qualified firms for a new Jail Control System, including the Jail Programmable Logic Controller(s), Video Management System, intercom system, and upgrades to the existing Central Control Unit(s). The County seeks a Contractor interested in providing complete installation, training and on-going support services to the County. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the Request For Proposal and accompanying documentation either in person at the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Hwy 23, Foley, MN or online at https://www.co.benton. mn.us/558/Requests-for-Proposals. All proposals are due by 3:00 PM October 23rd, 2019.

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special election.

14. The special election shall be held and the returns made and canvassed in the manner prescribed by law and the Board shall meet on a date between the third day, November 8, 2019, and the tenth day, November 15, 2019, after the special election for the purpose of canvassing the results thereof.

15. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.17, Subdivision 9(e) and Section 205A.07, Subdivision 3a, the Clerk is hereby instructed to notify the Commissioner of Education of the results of the special election and to provide the certified vote totals for the ballot question in written form within fifteen (15) days after the results have been certified by the Board.

16.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 211A.02, Subdivision 6, the Clerk is hereby instructed to make any campaign finance reports filed with the Clerk by campaign committees within seven (7) days after the special election available on the School District’s web site as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of any such report. The Clerk is further instructed to provide the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board with a link to the section of web site where such reports are made available. Such reports must remain available on the web site for four (4) years from the date first posted.

Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, Braun, Butkowski, Solarz and the following voted against the same: None

whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:40 p.m.

ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF REVIEW AND COMMENT DOCUMENTS TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Documents attached: Minutes of said meeting (including): RESOLUTION RELATING TO SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZATION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT REQUIRED REVIEW AND COMMENT DOCUMENTS TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF ISD #47 SCHOOL BOARD. I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting recording officer of the public corporation referred to in the title of this certificate, certify that the documents attached hereto, as described above, have been carefully compared with the original records of said corporation in my legal custody, from which they have been transcribed; that said documents are a correct and complete transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the governing body of said corporation, and correct and complete copies of all resolutions and other actions taken and of all documents approved by the governing body at said meeting; and that said meeting was duly held by the governing body at the time and place and was attended throughout by the members indicated above, pursuant to call and no-

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 26, 2017 MORTGAGOR: Emily Belanger, a single woman and Matthew Hunt, a single man.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation its successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 12, 2017 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 423280.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated February 5, 2019 Recorded February 19, 2019, as Document No. 434314.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. T R A N S A C T I O N AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100392411201962506 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIG-

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE INATOR STATED ON or any part thereof; MORTGAGE: Fairway In- PURSUANT to the power dependent Mortgage Corpo- of sale contained in said ration mortgage, the above deRESIDENTIAL MORT- scribed property will be sold GAGE SERVICER: M&T by the Sheriff of said county Bank as follows: MORTGAGED PROP- DATE AND TIME OF ERTY ADDRESS: 311 7th SALE: October 17, 2019 at Ave, Foley, MN 56329 10:00 AM TAX PARCEL I.D. #: PLACE OF SALE: 130050000 Benton County Sheriff’s LEGAL DESCRIPTION Office, 581 Highway 23 OF PROPERTY: Northeast Foley, MN LOTS NUMBERED to pay the debt then secured ELEVEN (11), TWELVE by said Mortgage, and tax(12) AND THIRTEEN es, if any, on said premises, (13), ALL IN BLOCK and the costs and disburseNUMBERED THREE (3), ments, including attorneys’ HOLDRIDGE ADDITION fees allowed by law subject TO THE VILLAGE OF to redemption within six (6) FOLEY, BENTON COUN- months from the date of said TY, MINNESOTA sale by the mortgagor(s), COUNTY IN their personal representaWHICH PROPERTY IS tives or assigns unless reLOCATED: Benton duced to Five (5) weeks unORIGINAL PRIN- der MN Stat. §580.07.

CIPAL AMOUNT OF TIME AND DATE TO MORTGAGE: $137,464.00 VACATE PROPERTY: If AMOUNT DUE the real estate is an ownerAND CLAIMED TO BE occupied, single-family DUE AS OF DATE OF dwelling, unless otherwise NOTICE, INCLUDING provided by law, the date TAXES, IF ANY, PAID on or before which the

BY MORTGAGEE: mortgagor(s) must vacate $136,240.48 the property if the mortgage That prior to the com- is not reinstated under secmencement of this mort- tion 580.30 or the property gage foreclosure proceed- is not redeemed under secing Mortgagee/Assignee of tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on Mortgagee complied with April 17, 2020, unless that all notice requirements as date falls on a weekend or required by statute; That legal holiday, in which case no action or proceeding has it is the next weekday, and been instituted at law or oth- unless the redemption perierwise to recover the debt od is reduced to 5 weeks unsecured by said mortgage, der MN Stat. Secs. 580.07

tice of such meeting given as required by law.

WITNESS my hand officially as such recording officer on August 5, 2019. /s/ Lisa J. Braun School District Clerk Member Morse introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Member Holthaus: BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board (the Board) of Independent School District No. 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice), Minnesota (the School District) as follows: 1. The Board authorizes ISD 47 district administration to prepare, finalize and submit required review and comment documents to Minnesota Department of Education on behalf of ISD #47 school board.

Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, Braun, Butkowski, Solarz. and the following voted against the same: None whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

APPROVAL OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE TRANSPARENCY (HITA) QUOTE RECOMMENDATION A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the Health Insurance quote from Blue Cross Blue Shield for health insurance services for the plan year beginning on October 1, 2019 ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to adopt the following policies.

• #301 (School District Administration) was a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #301 (School District Administration).

• #416 (Drug and Alcohol Testing) was a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #416 (Drug and Alcohol Testing).

• #625 ((Homebound) Tutoring) was a “recommended policy” and will replace current District policy #625 ((Homebound) Tutoring).

• #807 (Health and Safety Policy) was a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #807 (Health and Safety).

DISCUSSION FIRST READING OF PROPOSED POLICIES These policies require two readings before adoption, and will be posted for stakeholder input before official adoption.

• #503 (Student Attendance) is a “mandatory policy” and would replace current policy #503 (Student Attendance).

• #507 (Corporal Punishment) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #507 (Corporal Punishment).

• #508 (Extended School Year) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #508 (Extended School Year).

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-34-1B

or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED

BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: August 16, 2019 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 37 - 19-006802 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-34-6B

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Starting the season with a tally in the ‘W’ column is something every team hopes for. For the Collision girls tennis team – a cooperative between Sauk Rapids-Rice and Apollo High Schools – it was a reality.

The team opened its season Aug. 17 by hosting a triangular with Melrose and Sartell. The team overturned Sartell 4-3 in its first match of the season, but followed in the second half of the triangular with a 4-3 loss to Melrose.

The team traveled to take on Foley Aug. 19, where they lost 7-0.

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Doubles: No. 1 Thompson-Weinert 6-2, 6-3; No. 2 Meyer-Bemboom 2-6, 1-6 and No. 3 Newbanks-Roesch 6-1, 6-4.

Melrose 4, Collision 3 The strength of the team was in doubles as the No. 1 and No. 3 duos came out on top.

Raja Lohse, a foreign exchange student joining the team from Germany, earned the win in No. 3 singles.

The returners Morgan Thompson and Weinert hit through a win in No. 1 doubles. Roesch and Newbanks teamed up for a nice win in No. 3 doubles as well.

Collision 4, Sartell 3 The Collision battled for the win to open the season Aug. 17, with the No. 4 singles and all three doubles teams pulling out wins to push the team on top.

“What went well against Sartell was across the board,” Hatlestad said. “Singles and doubles played well mentally. That piece fell apart a little in the match against Melrose.”

Singles: No. 1 Karasch 6-7, 4-6; No. 2 Davidson 2-6, 2-6; No. 3 Lohse 2-6, 2-6 and No. 4 Le 6-2, 6-0.

Doubles: No. 1 Thompson-Weinert 6-1, 6-3; No. 2 Meyer-Bemboom 6-2, 6-3 Singles: No. 1 Karasch and No. 3 Newbanks-Roesch 1-6, 3-6; No. 2 Davidson 0-6, 6-4, 6-3.

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The DNR began the meetings last year with the release of its statewide deer management plan. This is the second dedicated opportunity for conversation about deer-related topics this year; the first meetings took place in March and April.

“After the productive discussions we had in spring, we’re really looking forward to the additional conversation at these open houses,” said Barbara Keller, the DNR’s big game program leader.

“These events are great opportunities for people to learn more about specific regulation changes this year and get their questions answered as we approach hunting season. They also provide an opportunity for us to receive public input that will help us plan for the coming year.”

In addition to discussing general concerns about deer, individuals can ask DNR staff about last year’s harvest data, provide topics that the DNR’s deer advisory committee should be aware of, and discuss upcoming hunting season changes. Regulations for the 2019 season were released July 30 and reflect disease management needs, as well as feedback that was gathered from surveys and open house meetings in the spring.

The open houses do not include formal presentations; people can arrive any time during the scheduled meeting times.

The DNR encourages people who cannot attend a scheduled meeting, but who have questions about deer management, to contact a wildlife manager. A Sauk Rapids area wildlife manager can be reached by calling 320-223-7878.

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Czech trucks to Granite City mod win Runs unchallenged to the checkered SAUK RAPIDS – Seventy race teams entered action at the Granite City Speedway in Sauk Rapids Aug. 18 for AFCO Race of Champions Night under sunny skies and a cool breeze in the air.

The WISSOTA super stock feature was up first with Jordan Henkemeyer and Jim Gullikson pacing the field to the green.

Gullikson jumped to an early lead but a lap one crash halted action and ended the night for several front runners. On the restart, Gullikson again took the lead on the bottom of the speedway, while Cole Searing, Dave Mass and Don Eischens jumped to the top of the track and began to pressure Gullikson out front.

Searing was the first to race by Gullikson off of turn two, and he set sail on the cushion after. Mass moved by Gullikson as well and began to pressure Searing out front, but Searing was up to the challenge and held off

the ever-persistent Mass to pick up his first win at Granite City in his first visit to the facility. Mass came home second with Eischens, Gullikson and Tommy Patton rounding out the top five.

The hornets were up next with Corey Mehrwerth jumping into the lead at the drop of the green with Nate Servaty applying heavy pressure out front. Justin Schelitzche ran a close third as the lead duo ran hard out front. Servaty used the bottom groove to his liking and stole the lead from Corey Mehrwerth around the midpoint of the feature to hold off Schelitzche, who snuck

by Corey Mehrwerth into second for the victory.

Grayson Pratt and Zachery Schreder rounded out the top five in fourth and fifth, respectively.

The midwest modified main event was up next with Travis Schulte redrawing the pole and jumping into the early lead at the drop of the

green over fellow front row starter Tom Gill.

Schulte wasted no time driving away during the non-stop 20 lapper and raced to another dominant victory over a good battle for second between Corey Storck and Mark ‘Bud’ Martini. Storck held off the furious pressure applied by Martini to finish second. Ashley Mehrwerth placed fourth; Searing fifth.

The mod fours were the fourth feature of the night, and Keith Thell started on the pole, jumped to the lead at the drop of the green and never looked back en route to his third win of the weekend. The race went nonstop and Thell raced easily to the victory. Dwight Gilyard outran Tyler Larson, Bob Holtquist and Jamie Flickinger who crossed the line in that order.

J.T. Johnson and Denis Czech sat on the front row for the modified feature with Czech taking control at the drop

of the green. Czech set sail out front and ran unchallenged for the top spot, while Eischens and Shane Sabraski moved in on Johnson for a spirited battle for second until both snuck by mid race.

The race was only slowed by one caution and on the restart, Eischens and Sabraski resumed their battle for the runner up spot, which Sabraski took over late in the race and held to the checkered. Czech won convincingly with Sabraski holding off Eischens at the line for second. Johnson came home fourth with Clayton Wagamon fifth at the checkered.

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Starting pitching a major concern for Twins After Wednesday afternoon’s tough like the ace the Twins desperately need.

4-0 loss to the White Sox at Target Field, His last three starts have been rough the Twins find themselves in a precarious and his stuff and command have been position. While their 77-50 record has noticeably below his high standards. In the team in first place in the American August, his ERA has ballooned from League Central Division and their recent 2.80 to 3.37, and his ground ball and fly 5-1 road trip masked the scent a little bit, ball splits have inverted. He went from this team’s starting pitching has stunk routinely throwing in the mid-90s in July lately. The rule change to remove August to working primarily with a 90-92 miles

by ANDY THAYER waiver trades is going to be tough for the per hour sinker, and that is alarming for Sports Columnist Twins this year, because it is becoming a pitcher who is slight by major league increasingly apparent their lackluster standards. I am not questioning Berrios’s starting pitching is going to be unable to hold down fitness (the guy is an absolute workout beast; seriously, explosive offensive teams like the Yankees and Astros check out his offseason training videos on his social in October. Simply put, there is no way for the Twins media platforms), but he is clearly starting to wear to significantly augment their rotation at this point. down. This is not a new thing. Berrios struggled in Traditional pitching statistics do not tell the whole August and September in each of his three full big story. Over this season, the Twins starters have compiled league seasons. I know every game is precious for the a 4.00 ERA in 715 innings, which is the eighth-best Twins right now, but I think it might be a good idea for rotation ERA in the big leagues. However, their K/9 the team to give their ace a break. Maybe a 10-game rate of 8.21 ranks 21st, and their FIP is 4.22 (Fielding injured list stint (like the one Michael Piñeda just had) Independent Pitching is a sabermetric statistic from would be just what the doctor ordered for Berrios.

Fangraphs.com that measures what a team or player’s There are no reinforcements coming. The team’s ERA would look like if the pitcher(s) were to have top pitching prospects have either made their debuts experienced league average results on balls in play already or are too far away from the big leagues to and league average defense.) These numbers match the be realistic options at this point. The team recently results of my eye test – it certainly does not seem like promoted top prospect Brusdar Graterol to AAA, but the Twins starters have been dominant for a while now; that was to get him experience as a potential relief they are getting bailed out by the team’s sensational option. Zack Littell has been surprisingly good as a offense and strong defense. reliever, but he was sent down to Rochester when On the team’s 5-1 road trip the vaulted them back Nelson Cruz was activated from the injured list earlier into first place, the Twins gave up an average of five this week and would need to be stretched out to be a runs per game. Fortunately, their offense managed to starting option down the stretch. Even if that were to plate 7.8 runs per game over the same time period. The happen, his two-pitch mix does not move the needle.

Twins offense has been mashing all season long to the The Twins are going to have to get things done with the degree this might be a sustainable recipe for success starting pitchers they brought to the dance. over the last 37 games of the regular season (25 of those The good news is that if you had told me in April games are against the dregs of the Central Division – the Twins would be 77-50 Aug. 21, it is safe to say I the White Sox, Royals and Tigers). However, when would have been more than skeptical. I am set to enjoy and if the Twins face elite playoff teams in October, I this surprise pennant race. The groundwork has been have little confidence Jose Berrios, Jake Odorizzi, Kyle laid for long-term success here in Minnesota, and even Gibson, Michael Piñeda and Martin Perez will hold though starting pitching is a weak spot for this team, I down the league’s best offenses and keep the Twins in am still glad the Twins did not significantly compromise games. their future by trading away key prospects for a rental Jose Berrios, in particular, is no longer pitching pitcher.

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Heat 2Â (8 laps): 1.

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96-Hansen [4].

Midwest modifieds Feature (20 laps): 1.

11S-Schulte [1], 2. 57-Corey Storck [3], 3. 4Q2-Martini [4], 4. 17-Ashley Mehrwerth [5], 5. 10-Searing [7], 6. 17BZach Benson [6], 7. 20-Gill [2], 8. 27-Matt Baker [8], 9.

26G-Ryan Gierke [12], 10.

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(DNF) 27-Tony Proell [9].

Heat 1Â (8 laps): 1. 14WWagamon [1], 2. 5K-Kaeter [2], 3. 89JR-Johnson [5], 4.

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29K-Brandon Linquist [10], 12. 31-Travis Schurmann [11], 13. 11B-Mike Boston [14], 14. 12-Matt Dickey [15], 15. 33C-Cole Boston [13], 16. 21-Mike Dickey [17], 17. 74D-Josh Christy [16].

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27-Baker [4], 3. 10-Searing [5], 4. 29K-Linquist [3], 5.

33C-Cole Boston [1], 6. 21Mike Dickey [6].

Heat 2Â (8 laps): 1. 20Gill [2], 2. 11S-Schulte [3], 3. 17-Ashley Mehrwerth [1], 4. 31-Schurmann [4], 5.

11B-Mike Boston [5] and 6.

74D-Christy [6].

Heat 3Â (8 laps): 1. 4Q2Martini [2], 2. EZ1-Laage [1], 3. 17B-Benson [3], 4.

26G-Gierke [5] and 5. 12Matt Dickey [4].

Mod fours Feature 1Â (15 laps): 1. 00T-Thell [1], 2. 32-Gilyard [4], 3. 7L-Tyler Larson [5], 4. 5-Robert Holtquist [2], 5. 16-Flickinger [8], 6. 37-Dean Larson [6], 7.

5H-Dustin Holtquist [9], 8.

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04-Tommy Pogones [10] and 10. 71R-Alexander McFarlen [3].

Heat 1Â (8 laps): 1.

37-Dean Larson [1], 2.

16-Flickinger [4], 3. 5-Robert Holtquist [3], 4. 7L-Tyler Larson [5] and 5. 5H-Dustin Holtquist [2].

Heat 2Â (8 laps): 1.

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01-Justin Pogones [1], 2.

00T-Thell [4], 3. 32-Gilyard [5], 4. 71R-McFarlen [2] and 5. 04-Tommy Pogones [3].

Hornets Feature (15 laps): 1.

99-Servaty [3], 2. 14-Schelitzche [2], 3. 27-Corey Mehrwerth [1], 4. 63X-Pratt [8], 5. 11-Schreder [6], 6. 0K-Joseph Wilber [7], 7. 29-Braiden Benjamin [12], 8. 37CColton Trembath [11], 9.

92X-Jeff Asche [13], 10.

3-Thomas Inderieden [14], 11. (DNF) 84-Doug Martin [4], 12. (DNF) 21-Carter Rieland [5], 13. (DNF) 37-Alex Aderman [10] and 14. (DNF) 92-Payton Asche [9].

Heat 1 (8 laps): 1.

14-Schelitzche [3], 2.

27-Corey Mehrwerth [2], 3.

84-Martin [4], 4. 63X-Pratt, [1], 5. 92-Payton Asche [6], 6. 37C-Trembath [5] and 7.

92X-Jeff Asche [7].

Heat 2Â (8 laps): 1.

11-Schreder [2], 2. 0K-Wilber [4], 3. 99-Servaty [5], 4.

21-Rieland [6], 5. 37-Aderman [1], 6. 29-Benjamin [3] and 7. 3-Inderieden [7].

Super stocks Feature (20 laps): 1.

10-Searing [4], 2. 2-Mass [6], 3. 9E-Eischens [5], 4. 21-Gullikson [2], 5. 41-Patton [3], 6. 70X-Kurt Becken [13], 7. 11A-Henkemeyer [1], 8.

18-Kevin Schmidt [10], 9.

515-Chad Fouquette [14], 10. 13M-Matt Miller [16], 11.

X-Shawn Wageman [12], 12.

11K-Davey Kruchten [17], 13. 02-Mike Jacobson [19], 14. 77-Carson Miller [15], 15. (DNF) 18L-Dan Lonsky [18], 16. (DNF) F15-Devin Fouquette [8], 17. (DNF) 78K-Dexton Koch [7], 18.

(DNF) 27-Jared Zimpel [9] and 19. (DNF) 7A-Sabraski [11].

Heat 1Â (8 laps): 1.

10-Searing [1], 2. 2-Mass [5],

3. 11A-Henkemeyer [2], 4.

18-Schmidt [3], 5. 70X-Becken [6], 6. 13M-Matt Miller [7] and 7. 02-Jacobson [4].

Heat 2Â (8 laps): 1. 9EEischens [1], 2. 27-Zimpel [2], 3. 78K-Koch [5], 4. 7ASabraski [6], 5. 515-Chad Fouquette [3] and 6. 11KKruchten [4].

Heat 3Â (8 laps): 1.

41-Patton, [1], 2. 21-Gullikson [6], 3. F15-Devin Fouquette, [5], 4. X-Wageman, [4], 5. 77-Carson Miller, [3] and 6. 18L-Lonsky [2]

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Rebuilding the team Volleyball squad bouncing back after graduating large group

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A battle with the Willmar Cardinals in five sets is how the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School volleyball team ended its 2018 season. Heading into the 2019 season, the first team the Storm will face is Willmar.

“It will be a game we are looking to win,” said Karen Beckmann, head coach. “They ousted us from playoff depth.”

The team will look to win tough matches against Moorhead and Brainerd as well, with Brainerd being a tough contender in the Central Lakes Conference and Moorhead being competitive within Section 8AAA. Beckmann is only in her second season with the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School volleyball team, but she is already rebuilding the team.

“The first year was good, definitely a learning experience,” Beckmann said. “We lost seven seniors coming into this season, so rebuilding and filling those gaps is crucial.”

Among the players who graduated were Staci Meyer, Morgan Maselter and Soleil Newland.

Maselter earned 311 kills, five blocks and 88 digs for the Storm last season. Newland put up 247 kills, 63 blocks

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The Storm volleyball seniors – Tara Butkowski (front, from left), Dalicia Philavanh and Emma Hanson; (back, from left) Kaitlyn Lewis, Cora Weirens, Maddie Fuls, Emry Goodwin and Alyssa Blais – gather in front of a volleyball net Aug. 14 in Sauk Rapids.

The volleyball team does not have captains this season, as head coach Karen Beckmann expects each player to be a leader in their own way.

and 80 digs, and Meyer earned 702 set assists, 33 kills, six blocks and 206 digs. The team ended the 2018 season with a 19-10 record.

Beckmann is not naming captains for the team this year, as she feels each player needs to lead in their own way.

However, a number of the returning seniors are players Beckmann is excited about.

Among the top of her list are seniors Cora Weirens and Alyssa Blais, and sophomore Darci Peterson. Weirens returns from last season with 100 kills, five blocks and 88 digs. Blais was an ace in digs, earning 237 last season, along with four

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kills. Peterson earned 44 kills, 20 blocks and one dig.

“Cora is one of our top hitters coming back, Alyssa played a lot in the barrel and was consistent, too, and Darci is pretty good blocking in the middle,” Beckmann said.

“I have players who can play multiple places, so I have lots of opportunities and options to put people in different places and watch them excel. It’s exciting.”

Thus far, Beckmann sees a lot of strength in the defense and the smooth transitions but hopes to work with the team on building the rest of the game and improving communication.

Beckmann’s main goal is to increase the positive culture around the team, as she feels that can change the overall mindset and outcome of each match the team competes in.

“We want to be a community and build each other up,” Beckmann said. “My goal is to be the loudest team. We are screaming and cheering throughout every practice.”

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Overall, Beckmann wants to see the team be more cohesive and connected, both on and off the court.

“A lot of it is these girls are not necessarily friends off the court, but they aren’t cordial either,” Beckmann said.

“I want the team to come together and be a strong community and have a camaraderie that rivals their competitiveness. I don’t expect the girls to all be friends but when you are off the court, you are cordial and respectful.

I want to help prepare them for the real world.”

The volleyball team opens its season with a home match against Willmar at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, followed by a road game at Moorhead High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 in Moorhead.

“We have a group of returning upperclassmen that will be good for us on the court, but also a good underclass group coming up,” Beckmann said. “I think if we can build up the positive culture, our team can accomplish a lot.”

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Athletes fight for

starting spots Collision tennis ready for new season

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Collision girls tennis team, a cooperative between Sauk RapidsRice High School and Apollo High School in St. Cloud, is ready for another season.

“We have another great group of girls who are excited to be here and put in the work,” said Jamie Hatlestad, head coach.

“We are still working on our starting lineups, but it’s a tight competition for the varsity spots.”

The No. 1 doubles spot is the only solidified part of the lineup, following the progression of last year’s nsuccess. Senior captains mMorgan Thompson and dElie Weinert will fill the dspot, sliding up from the No. 3 doubles slot last eyear. The duo earned six ywins throughout the 2018 ,season. l “They performed .really well last year,” eHatlestad said. “Our gdoubles were the strength aof the team last year and, especially with these two Ireturning, I think that will obe where our strengths are nagain.” u The team graduated .its first and second doubles eteams from last year – Taryn Czech and Grace lMiddendorf at No. 1 who nearned seven wins and a hrun in the Section 8AA playoffs, and Abby Trelfa , e l .

and Madison DeMarias at No. 2 who earned six wins.

Sophomores Brynn Karasch and Alyssa Meyer return to the starting lineup to play in singles competition. They fluctuated amongst singles competition in various spots throughout the 2018 season.

This year’s program boasts 30 members strong, with 23 coming from Sauk PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER Rapids-Rice. Many of the Collision girls tennis captains Morgan Thompson (left) and Elie Weinert stand on a tennis court Aug. 16 at Apollo athletes took lessons in the High School in St. Cloud. Thompson and Weinert played No. 3 doubles together last year and will assume the No. 1 doubles slot this season. area in the off-season.

“Between the great middle school program at Sauk Rapids-Rice and the kids wanting to be better tennis players, I think we have a solid team this year,” Hatlestad said. “This is the Tues., Aug. 27 A 3:00 PM most we’ve seen the girls taking lessons and coming Owner/Operations Manager/Master Electrician into the season ready and Lic.#AM07083 • Contractors Lic. #EA003490 eager.”

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Seniors Chloe Stockinger and Emma Plemel knew how to score a goal during the 2018 Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm girls soccer season and they made their skills known. Stockinger put up nine goals and one assist and Plemel netted eight goals.

The two, along with Tessa Fernholz, scored 27 of the team’s goals.

Although Fernholz has graduated, Stockinger and Plemel are back on the field with plans to continue their streak.

“These two have been great scoring leaders for the team in the past, and I think they will be able to lead by example for the girls this season,” said Kris Fremo, head coach. “I think Renae van der Hagen

and Maia Hasbrouck could do great things this year, too.”

Senior Van der Hagen scored five goals for the Storm last year, while senior Hasbrouck put up three. Freshman Olivia Bauer is another prospect scorer hitting the field. Starting goalkeeper Maggie returns to the roster after posting 84 saves in 2018 as a freshman.

Stockinger, Emma Johnsen and van der Hagen will lead the team as captains this season.

Fremo said the team’s 8-9 season record in 2018 did not reflect its competitive nature.

“I felt like we didn’t achieve as much as we were capable of though,” Fremo said. “We lost a lot of close games, so sometimes it’s hard. We have a lot of players returning and a lot of experience coming back. This group of girls has played together for a while, so I think we can hit the ground running.”

The team this year boasts nine seniors which

equates to over half the team. While the team is focused on this season, Fremo said there will need to be preparation for future seasons as well.

In recent history, the Storm has gone into playoffs seeded in the middle of the pack.

Fremo’s goal this year is to have the team play well enough for a No. 1 or No. 2 seed in Section 8A playoffs.

“The way they have redone our section seeding allots for No. 1 and No. 2 seeds get an advantage,” Fremo said. “They get first round byes, more than a one-game bye, and go straight to the quarterfinals, which would be really nice and I think we are capable of it.”

Fremo has been working on new strategies for the team’s system and is anxious to try it out in competition rather than solely in practice. Each year, Fremo adjusts to fit the personnel of the team and how they work together.

“We are hoping to get more pressure on the

opponent net with what we are working on,” Fremo said. “We will be tweaking and experimenting as we go along, but the big hope in changing the strategies helps with a psychological twist. It definitely changes the mindset and sometimes I think if you go in with a different mindset, you are capable of doing different things because of an open mind.”

Starting the season off, Fremo sees defensive strategy improvement and offensive power.

The team kicks off its season at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at Monticello High School in Monticello. The girls host Willmar for their home opener at 5 p.m.

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“I think mental toughness is something we need to work on and playing the full 80 minutes,” Fremo said. “We need to not have a mental breakdown that allows an opponent a single opportunity at scoring that could be the game changer.

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Boys soccer fighting for

more Team looks to improve on 1-14-2 record

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm boys soccer team had an improvement in last season’s record, but they still ended with a 1-14-2 record.

“I can see the frustration in the kids when we have a season like that,” said Chris Rothstein, head coach.

“They want to win, and they are ready to fight for it this season. I don’t have to motivate them in any way because they already want a better season.”

Rothstein said the young program in Sauk RapidsRice is at a disadvantage in certain ways, but he is working toward improvement, starting with the team’s mentality. Sauk Rapids-Rice had a cooperative with Apollo High School from the start of the 2005 season until they started their own program in 2009.

“We need to not look at the negatives,” Rothstein said. “If we make a mistake on the field, we need to focus on acknowledging that, learning from it and moving on quickly. We can’t let it get to us. Switching their mentality that way is one of the biggest challenges we have.”

The team’s senior captains are three of the highest scorers from last season – Durham Welch, Tai Lam and Kyle Conway. Welch scored two goals, Lam scored three and Conway earned two with two assists.

“These captains really fit in with what we are trying to accomplish this season,” Rothstein said. “Durham is the one that pushes everyone. Tai and Kyle are the same way, but they come at it a different way, in a more personable way.”

Eli Rudnick is returning as goalkeeper after a monumental season. He earned 240 saves in goal, the second most in the state for the 2018 season.

The team looks to fill the gaps from Kole Kutzera and Granite Moliga, who both graduated last spring and led the team in scoring, each putting up four throughout the season. However, much of the starting lineup returns from last season. That, along with the same coaching staff, is an advantage.

“This is exciting for me and the other coaches,” Rothstein said. “In my years of coaching, this is the first

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Kyle Conway (from left), Tai Lam and Durham Welch hold a soccer ball on the field after practice Aug. 14 in Sauk Rapids. The three are the top returning scorers from last season and hope to help improve the team’s record from last season’s 1-14-2.

time we haven’t graduated most of our lineup. That will really help as we try to navigate and become a cohesive team going into season.”

The team competed in their first game of the season Aug. 23 against Little Falls. They host Minnewaska Area at noon Saturday, Aug. 27 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids before traveling to Sartell High School for a 3 p.m. game Tuesday, Aug. 27.

“Our team has a lot of self-motivated tough work,” Rothstein said. “They have a willingness to fight for results, and I am anxious to see them accomplish what they are setting out to do – earn wins and be competitive.”

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State contenders ready to make a splash SRR swim and dive team hoping to build on success

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Seven swimmers competed at the 2018 Minnesota State High School League Girls Swimming and Diving State Meet. With only one graduating, the Sauk Rapids-Rice girls swim and dive team is eager for a season of opportunities.

“Mikayla Zaske is the only state participant who graduated last year,” said Stephanie Schlangen, head coach. “That gives us an advantage right away.

These girls know how to compete and what it takes to earn the results they want. That on top of adding Whitney Weisz to our coaching staff is leading to a lot of excitement in the pool.”

Weisz was a swimmer, specializing in the sprint races. Weisz was the Minnesota state champion in the 100 yard freestyle and the runner-up in the 50 yard freestyle as a senior in Little Falls in 2012.

She swam at San Diego State University, earning multiple all-Mountain West honors and all-

American honors.

She has been working with the team on that since they started practice for the season Aug. 12.

The team is led by senior captains Eliana Hansen, Anna Lucas, Holynne Zeilenga and Olivia MacDonald.

Lucas is the statistical leader of the team and returns to the team after two 2018 state podium appearances. She earned third in the 200 yard individual medley and sixth in the 100 yard freestyle. She was also a member of the Storm’s 200 yard medley relay team and the 400 yard freestyle relay team. Lucas holds several school and pool records, some of which she has broken more than once.

Zeilenga returns to the team after 2018 state appearances in the 100 breaststroke and on the 200 medley relay and the 200 freestyle relay teams.

Valeria Flores-Bonilla, Abby Tangen, Savannah Henkel and Sophia Henkel are the other members of the team who are back in the pool after being at state

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last year.

“Abby missed the cutoff for state for the 500 freestyle last year but by a very small margin,” Schlangen said. “She competed with our relays at state last year, but I can tell she is hungry for a qualification in that event.

I think she can accomplish it, too.”

Others swim and dive team members are eager for their taste of a state appearance.

Schlangen said many of them have been competing in swim clubs in the off-season or honing their skills in a summer recreation program.

“Having the girls wanting to work so hard is really what energizes the team,” Schlangen said.

“They get very excited and motivated coming into season if so many of them have worked on their athleticism in the offseason.”

Schlangen hopes Sauk Centre High School Rapids-Rice High School to remain competitive in Sauk Centre. The team at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. within the Central Lakes hosts Willmar at Sauk 29.

Conference and win the Section 5A title. Sartell is one of SRR’s toughest competitors, making the conference a challenge.

Schlangen also wants to take more girls to the state meet.

“We earned the true team section title, but came Thurs., Aug. 29 H 6:00 PM in second at the end of the season,” Schlangen said.

“We hope to change that Thurs., Sept. 5 A 6:00 PM this year. It would push us in the right direction, as we are on the cusp of becoming a double-A Thurs., Sept. 12 H 6:00 PM team. The boys team got moved up this year, but we were fortunate enough to Tues., Sept. 17 A 6:00 PM stay where we are for this cycle. But, we need to be prepared for the jump up and winning our section Thurs., Sept. 19 H 6:00 PM would help with that preparation.”

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SRR football team ready to conquer season

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

From a 6-4 record in 2017 to 7-3 in 2018, the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm football team is ready for action after working hard for success in the last two seasons.

The team pushed out seven wins and a berth in the Section 6-5A playoffs in 2018, losing to Elk River.

The team’s depth this season begins with the lines.

The Storm start three of five offensive and two of four defensive linemen.

“Having so many returning is a big thing for us,” said Phil Klaphake, head coach. “We will never have success without our lines and there are so many things another team could do to you if you don’t have a strong line. Having so many returning is critical.”

Returning lines give Klaphake and his team time to train new quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers after losing three quality and experienced players in those positions at the end of last season.

Cade Milton-Baumgardner was the team’s starting quarterback three consecutive seasons. Last year, he threw for 1,769 yards and had 15 touchdown passes.

JD Bates was a key running back, rushing for 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns in his senior season. Braden Tretter was another player the team counted on until he sustained a neck injury midway through the season.

Up to that point, Tretter had received for 670 yards and seven touchdowns.

“We lost some great experience in those three positions and all three of them are going on to play college ball,” Klaphake said. “But, we have talented kids coming up to fill those positions and I am looking forward to what they can do for us. We have no void in terms of talent.”

The biggest change SRR will see this season is the addition of Robbinsdale Armstrong into the 6-5A lineup, replacing Osseo as they drop out of the section.

“There are a lot of unknowns with this (Robbinsdale Armstrong), as we have never competed or followed them,” Klaphake said. “If it is like the rest of our section, they will be another tough team to contend with. We always say if you can win our section, you have a good chance at getting to the state championship. We have one of the most competitive sections in the state.”

In addition to the returning linemen, the Storm has a handful of players that earned quality statistics last year.

This year’s captains – seniors Christian Rodriguez, Josh Krebs, Landry Seaman, Nick Schmitt, Kobe Lee, Josh Schloe and Hunter Farnick – are among the statistical leaders of the team set to return to the field.

Rodriguez is going to be a force to be reckoned with on both offense and defense. Last season, Rodriguez pushed 335 receiving yards and 82 rushing yards offensively. On defense, he threw down 37 tackles and posted two interceptions.

Krebs is set to have another year with high amounts of tackles for the Storm, coming back with 41 posted tackles last year.

Offensively, Schloe and Lee each had a good 2018 season – with 192 and 152 receiving yards respectively.

Farnick is a center and defensive tackle, Schmitt is an offensive lineman and Seaman is a cornerback.

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head coach, he feels he is gaining more consistency throughout the program. The ninth grade and middle school teams are all being taught the same strategies to prepare them for upper level high school football.

“We have a lot more consistency program-wide, which is going to help us a lot now and in future seasons,” Klaphake said. “We ran camps in June and July to get a sense of our team again, just as we do every year. We are a faster team than we have been across the board in previous seasons, but other than being bigger up front, we are not quite as big overall.

I think our speed and athleticism will make up for our size throughout. We have a lot of younger kids this year and they will grow into the size as they progress in our program. I am excited to see what we can accomplish this season.”

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FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

Setting personal goals Cross-country team focuses on individual improvement

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

Sam Ringger and Julia Severson were the top racers for the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School crosscountry team during the 2018 season. Severson earned two top finishes, earned all-conference and had a season best time of 21 minutes, 5.2 seconds. Ringger took first in five events, earned all-conference and participated in the Minnesota State High School League State Cross-Country meet in both 2017 and 2018. He had a season best time of 16:10.7.

While both have graduated, head coach Jake Jensen said they left some valuable leadership, lessons and motivation for the 2019 team.

“They were great leaders and they both knew how to work hard for what they wanted,” Jensen said. “We already had some great runners on last year’s team with them who are ready to work hard again this year, but I think the motivation is even greater than before. A lot of the kids trained in the

off-season and they want to improve.”

This year’s team is captained by seniors Emily Sutton, Ali Kremer, Ben Gilbertson, Nick Kosloske and junior Cole Gauerke.

Junior Jared Bentrud returns to the boys lineup with a personal best time of 17:25.4 and senior Gilbertson returns, having a best time of 19:19.2. Kosloske comes back as a senior with consistent race times of under 20 minutes.

Sutton, two year veteran, returns to the girls lineup with a personal best time of 26:52.7.

Kremer’s personal best trails closely at 27:46.1.

McKenzie Felchle competed on varsity as an eighth grade athlete and earned a personal best time of 23:21.5. Felchle, a freshman, returns to the courses as well.

Gauerke moves to varsity competition this year, after rules dictated he compete junior varsity last season due to transferring from St. Cloud Christian School.

“Cole did phenomenal on JV, so I expect the same on varsity,” Jensen said. “I think the team this year has a lot of promise and

I am eager to get them on the competition course.”

Jensen is focused on the student athletes and their goals, rather than setting goals for the team overall.

“My goal is for the students to meet their goals,” Jensen said.

“We are doing goal books with each athlete, looking at both academic and physical. They get more interaction one-onone with us coaches that way, and I think it will be a good thing for the athletes.”

This year, Jensen took a different approach to the season. The team chose to forgo having a home meet as in past years, but they will be in the central Minnesota area more often throughout the season.

“It is nice to not have to travel far and it seems easier on the students,” Jensen said. “We had to go up to Thief River

PHOTO BY ANNA HINKEMEYER

Cross-country captains Emily Sutton (front, from left) and Ali Kremer; (back, from left) Cole Gauerke and Ben Gilbertson get ready for practice Aug. 14 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. The cross-country team is focusing on individual improvement this season. Not pictured is Nick Kosloske.

Falls to compete in sections last year, which was a long trek for us.

Thankfully we won’t have to do a trip like that anytime soon.”

The Storm races in its first meet at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 24 at Apollo High School in St. Cloud.

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