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Sauk Rapids man burns art with red-hot glow BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – In a small house on the southwest side of Sauk Rapids, stacks of wood line the outer edges of Pat Fouquette’s living space. The chunks of white-colored softwoods have been transformed from plain lumber to masterpieces by the hands of the Foley native. Fouquette is an artist. Although he has practiced his creativity through sketching and painting on mediums such as paper, canvas and granite, Fouquette has plunged into the art of pyrography, more commonly known as wood burning. Wood burning often brings to mind the elementary-skilled etchings produced with carbon paper and a kit. Many people

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Pat Fouquette, of Sauk Rapids, sits next to a wood-burned panel Jan. 21 in Sauk Rapids. Fouquette practices pyrography, the art of wood burning.

have tried their hands at the pastime, but few develop their abilities into the detailed level found in Fouquette’s pieces. “I went from hobby art to

fine art,” Fouquette said. “It’s still considered a hobby art in all the circles, I think. My idea was to raise it and develop it into fine art.”

Fouquette’s artistic abilities country school wall. His teachers were recognized early on. As an were so impressed, they sent the elementary-aged student, Fou- piece to St. Cloud State Univerquette drew a Santa Claus and Fouquette page 3 eight reindeer which spanned the

Skroch appointed Rice Mayor BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – Members of the Rice City Council approved unanimously to appoint council member Brian Skroch to the position of Rice Mayor Jan. 22. Skroch has served as a council member for roughly 14 years. After hesitation in last week’s meeting as to the depth of his interest in the position,

Skroch let the council know his decision at Tuesday’s council meeting. “I know we discussed the appointment to the mayor position, and I know I emphasized I would be interested in it – I definitely would be …,” Skroch said. There was little discussion from remaining council members Bryan Anderson, Chris Scheel and Paula Kampa, who all said they were supportive of Skroch before voting. “I gave it a lot of thought, discussed it with my family and we came to the conclusion it was something I always have wanted to do,” said Skroch after the meeting of his decision to step into the role. “This was as good of time as any considering the situation (the city of Rice) was in. … I will also say I did get a lot of phone calls of

support from the community, which also very much helped my decision.” The council then motioned to publicize the vacant council seat left by Skroch and accept letters of interest from residents who wish to be considered for the position. Because Skroch was elected to his most-recent four-year term this past November, the appointee will serve two years through the November 2020 election. The remaining two years of the term will be put to vote at that time. Letters of interest for the vacant seat can be submitted at city hall through 4 p.m. Feb. 14. The council will decide at its Feb. 19 meeting as to the number of people they will in-

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Brian Skroch will be officially sworn in as the Rice Mayor in February. The Rice City Council unanimously approved Skroch’s appointment at the Jan. 22 meeeting in Rice.

PUBLIC NOTICES • City of Sauk Rapids Public Hearing - Road Improvements - pg. 14 • City of Sauk Rapids Public Hearing - Liquor License - pg. 22 • City of Rice City Council Appointment - pg. 14 • Benton County Ord. No. 470 - pg. 14 • Benton County Board of Commissioners Public Hearing - pg. 14

OBITUARIES • Dale R. Kalla • Christine L. Marsh

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Congressman Emmer tours St. Cloud Window BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

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U.S. Representative Tom Emmer, Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz and Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger stand at St. Cloud Window Jan. 18. Emmer visited the facility.

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Pat Fouquette, of Sauk Rapids, uses a Dremel tool to scratch a wispy cloud into the burned sky background of his piece Jan. 21 in Sauk Rapids. The Foley native began his pyrography art with a basic brass-tipped burner similar to the kit many people are familiar with.

dent Anwar Sadat, as well as countless others through his monument designs created when employed with Cold Spring Granite. Fouquette began his pyrography endeavor with the basic brass wood burner which operates at a fixed temperature. He now uses a professional set of tools which allow him to create a wide range of tones and shades. Each tip, the degree of temperature and how the tools are applied to the wood create varying effects. Fouquette studied metal engravings of the 1800s to learn about what shades present themselves well in burning. Pyrography takes patience. One piece can take six months or more to complete. “You can burn it on a piece of wood, but if you make a mistake it is pretty hard to get rid of it,” Fouquette said. “So, you have to be slow and careful how you do it.” Many of Fouquette’s pieces include nature. There are panels of bears, owls, horses, dogs and more inside his home. He also enjoys portraits, but said they are much more stressful to execute. To create real-life dimension in his scenes, Fouquette burns the skies of his pieces to represent the blue color. Then, he takes his Dremel tool and etches wispy clouds, removing the burned area. Once the clouds are in place, people can picture the sky.

Fouquette’s method to his madness is to layer his works. “If you are doing a project like this, you always do what is furthest away first,” he said. “Same with painting. … You always paint furthest away and then come forward. A lot of my drawings, you’ll see I’m standing close to the animals with layers of scenery into the background.” The work of an artist is never done.

Fouquette finished his most recent pyrography, only to be unsatisfied with the outcome. He has since gone back, sketching two large pines in the forefront of this work and will change the scenery as he finishes the addition and replaces a stone with a shrub. At 79, he gifts his wood works and contemplates where his creations will lead him next. Generally, the completion of one work leads him back to the next fresh wood panel.

A painting of a farmer hangs on the wall at Pat Fouquette’s home in Sauk Rapids. Fouquette painted before picking up the art of pyrography.

terview before making the appointment. In other council news: - Approved the 2019 annual fee schedule. The Rice compost site will remain free for residents. Non-residents will be charged $40 for an annual sticker or $10 for a one-day pass. Building rentals of Old Village Hall and the Lions building will increase for residents from $50 per day to $65 per day. Non-residents will be charged $90 per day for building rental going forward, rather than $75. A permit for backyard hens was added to the schedule at $25. The city approved an ordinance for chicken hens in 2018. The city will begin charging a flat rate cleanup fee of $500 and a recurring mowing fee of $100 for a lot with structure or $500 for a lot without structure for private properties which violates the city ordinance. Bulk water increased to $20 per 1,000 gallons. - Approved a key card assignment form that will be issued to all city hall key card users. The first lost or stolen key will be replaced at no charge; any additional lost or stolen keys will be $25 to replace. If a card is worn, it can be turned into the clerk and replaced at no charge. - The council discussed committing funds to the equipment to live stream meetings. Kampa said she thinks there was miscommunication at the last meeting regarding when the purchase could be made, stating it was not a budgeted item for 2019. Scheel said he was hesitant to commit a dollar amount to the project as it would be telling residents the council would be increasing the levy that amount for 2020. He said normally these projects are brought forth before the preliminary levy is set, and the council makes decisions as they appear side by side with other requests. Kampa asked to discuss and clarify intent with a resident, Caleb Voigt, who showed fundraising organization support. The council took no action on the item. - Mark Larson, owner of the Old Creamery Café, asked the council if it was feasible for him to consider adding a beer and wine license to his establishment. Larson does not intend to be open as a bar or carry hard liquor or set-ups. The council said his next step would be to apply for the license and obtain the proper insurance, before they could take action on the matter. - The council informed Jesse Laidlaw, of Two Rivers Baptist Church, they would no longer be renting the city hall chamber due to concerns with security and wear and tear of the facility. The council will allow the church to rent the building through June 2019.

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sity for display. Although Fouquette’s educators encouraged his work, art was not as supported at home. The family was poor and had little money for extravagant supplies. Fouquette credits one family member for nurturing his natural talent. “I had an uncle who liked what I was doing,” Fouquette said. “He was going to Korea to the war. He would be gone for a long time, and he told me he would pay me a quarter for every drawing I did [when he was gone]. I drew on everything. I drew on wallpaper, toilet paper, everything – anything that had room on it. I think that’s what developed me.” Life quickly happened to Fouquette. A student who only excelled at art, Fouquette dropped out of high school and lied about his age to become a deckhand on the Great Lakes. After meeting his bride-to be, he returned to the Sauk Rapids area to marry Lila at the age of 18. Fouquette finished his education, receiving his diploma from Technical High School in St. Cloud, and furthering his studies in architectural and mechanical drafting. The couple started their family, eventually having seven children. By the age of 30, he lost both his legs to a circulatory disease. “I had a lot of trouble because I had a bunch of kids,” said Fouquette, a bilateral amputee. “I didn’t do much with my art until later on in life.” Nearing his 30s, Fouquette fostered his creativity by taking night classes in artistry. He said his adoration for the subject pulled him back to the drawing board. “It was always within me,” Fouquette said. “I always sketched.” Fouquette’s works have intermittently told the passage of his life. He has rarely presented his pieces in art shows and competitions, but has won accolades and his talent has allowed him to connect with Jehan Sadat, the wife of assassinated Egyptian presi-

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Stockinger, Gilbertson earn award BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Chloe Stockinger and Ben Gilbertson are both known at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School as dedicated three-sport athletes with schedules packed with classes, homework, practices and competitions. Stockinger competes as a forward in soccer, a goalie in hockey and an infielder in softball, while Gilbertson is in cross-country, wrestles at the 138-pound weight class on the wrestling team and will be joining the track and field team this spring. The two have one more commonality as they have both earned the Minnesota State High School League’s ExCel award nomination from SRRHS. The award recognizes high school juniors who demonstrate an excellence in community, education and leadership, participate in league-sponsored activities, work voluntarily in their community and make progress toward graduation. “The award wasn’t necessarily on my radar,” Stockinger said. “I actually didn’t know about it until I was nominated, but it is really an awesome opportunity. I’m humbled I was chosen.” Gilbertson said he appreciates that his hard work and dedication is paying off. “I have worked hard in everything I do, putting forth my best effort,” Gilbertson said. “The award means a lot to me, and it’s a huge deal. But I don’t take it as bragging rights. It will be great to put on my college resumes, impacting my future more than now.” In addition to her athletics, Stockinger spends time volunteering at Trinity Lutheran in Sauk Rapids, where she helps in the nursery and with fundraisers such as Kids Against Hunger. Each day, Stockinger’s routine is similar. She starts her day at school, followed by practice, dinner with her family and homework. That routine changes comes game days. “We usually get out of school early if we have an away game, have a team meal catered for us on the bus, eat and sleep on the bus ride home,” Stock-

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Chloe Stockinger and Ben Gilbertson stand in the gymnasium at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Jan. 22 in Sauk Rapids. The two earned the Minnesota State High School League’s ExCel award nomination from SRRHS.

inger said. “I get home, shower and go to bed almost right away.” Stockinger enjoys all three of her sports, but hockey is her favorite. “I have been playing hockey the longest of my three sports, and it is the most competitive for me,” she said. “I also play or practice year-round, which makes a difference, too.” Gilbertson is involved in band in addition to his sports, as well as volunteering at Sacred Heart Church in Sauk Rapids. Most days, Gilbertson is up at 6:15 a.m., heading to school for a workout before he goes back home for breakfast at 7:30. He is in class all day, followed by practice or a competition. “If I have a match that evening, I will probably sleep in rather than getting up to work out,” Gilbertson said. “It helps me feel more mentallyready.” Gilbertson is most passionate about wrestling.

“For me, dedication and commitment means putting in extra time over others. Being the one working out in the mornings before school or staying late after practice to work on that one thing you think needs to be improved, it’s all about doing more than what is expected of you.” - Ben Gilbertson

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“I started wrestling when I was little,” Gilbertson said. “I’ve loved it ever since.” With Stockinger and Gilbertson both being long-time athletes, dedication and commitment is important. “I feel like the more time I put into my athletics, the greater of a person I am,” Stockinger said. “It also makes your teammates look up to you more. They see how dedicated you can be and they decide they want to be like that, too. Then it’s just improving the whole team.” Gilbertson’s athletics are more focused on individual success, which gives him a different perspective. “For me, dedication and commitment means putting in extra time over others,” Gilbertson said. “Being the one working out in the mornings before school or staying late after practice to work on that one thing you think needs to be improved, it’s all about doing more than what is expected of you.”

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OBITUARIES Dale R. Kalla Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Jan. 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Dale R. Kalla, age 79, who passed away Jan. 17, 2019 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to the services Monday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids. Dale was born Oct. 24, 1939 to Peter and Rebecca (Emmel) Kalla in St. Cloud. He married

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Carol Pick Nov. 28, 1959, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Dale was a heavy equipment operator at Northdale Construction for 25 years and retired in 1991. He was a member of Sacred Heart

Christine Louise Marsh Christine Louise Marsh, 70 of Aitkin died Jan. 18, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born Nov. 14, 1948, in Cresco, Iowa to Dr. Charles A. and Luverna (Travis) Field. She graduated from Rochester Mayo High School and then attended Gustavus Adolphus College for two years and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a major in art and a minor in mathematics. She worked in billing and accounting with various companies for over 25 years. Christine was united in marriage to Marcus M. Marsh May 27, 1972 in Sauk Rapids. They lived

Christine Louise Marsh

most of their married lives in Sauk Rapids but have been coming to their family cabin on Cedar lake near Aitkin since 1975. They retired in 2013 and in 2014 they made their home at Cedar Lake where Christine loved to be. She was a gifted artist

Catholic Church. Dale enjoyed fishing, hunting, and having people come to visit. In 1991, Dale suffered a debilitating stroke which left him without a voice and caused limited mobility, and through this he continued to be independent, brave, strong and courageous. He was very proud of his family. Dale is survived by his children, David (Sandra) Kalla of St. Cloud and Jeffrey (Jill) Kalla of Las Vegas, Nev.; brothers and sister, Floyd (Enid) Kalla, Gerald (Mary Ann) Kalla, Donald (Marlene) Kalla, Ronald (Cheri) Kalla, and Joan Anastasi; grandchildren,

Jeffrey, Jordan, Ryan, and Harper; and great grandchildren, Alyssa, Blake, Rylan, and Luke. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol; son, Daniel; infant brother, Delmer; and brother-in-law, Charles Anastasi. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dale Emmel for his generosity and friendship, and to St. Cloud Hospital Sixth Floor and Good Shepherd Community for their kindness and support. Obituary, video tribute and guest book available online at: www. williamsdingmann.com. R-4-1B

and painter. She enjoyed horses since she was a young girl and reading. She was preceded in death by her mother: Luverna Field and Brother: Dr. Charles S. Field. Christine is survived by her husband: Marcus Marsh of Aitkin; father: Dr. Charles A. Field; two sons and daughters-inlaw: Jason and Stephanie Marsh of Carlton; Aaron and Amber Marsh of Elk River; six grandchildren: Broderick, Audrey, Annika, Liam, Landon, and Lachlan; brother and sister-in-law: Richard and Christine Field; two Sisters and brothers-in-law: Martha and Greg Most; Julie and Dr. Mark Collins; sister-in-law: Susan Field and many other relatives

and friends. The family would like to thank all first responders, law enforcement, and medical staff that attended to Christine’s needs. Funeral service will be 11 a.m Saturday Jan. 26, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Aitkin. Rev, David Becker will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Aitkin. Arrangements are with Sorensen-RootThompson funeral Home and Cremation Services in Aitkin. www. srtfuneral.com. R-4-1P

Bridge Church purchases land for future home BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

RICE – Bridge Church has big news. The former Rice Community Church launched its new name and announced a land purchase this month. Bridge Church closed on a 5.9-acre parcel south of the Rice cemetery. The property was purchased from the Rice American Legion Post No. 473. Rev. Gene Thomsen said Bridge Church was not adamantly looking for land, but when the opportunity arose to purchase the piece, they decided it was time. “I brought it back to the people, brought it back to the board and they said for the price and everything else it was a great deal,” Thomsen said. “And in a rural community, having that footprint saying ‘We’re here, and we’re going to stay here,’ makes a big difference. That is what really focused us on moving forward with it.” Thomsen said the church’s plan is to build on the property within five years. “We have probably two-thirds of the money raised already to pay off the land,” Thomsen said. “And so, we’ll move to the next step when we have all the money raised to buy the land. … But our goal is within five years to have a building.”

Despite not having a brick and mortar, the church hosts its worship at the Rice Elementary School each week. The participants of Bridge Church plan to clean up the purchased property and also have outdoor worship events this spring and summer when the temperatures rise. The name, Bridge Church, was launched Jan. 6. Thomsen said the church changed its name to include more of the surrounding area. Thomsen said when he asked people what they thought of when they heard the former name, many answered a small church in Rice. Thomsen wants the public to know they include much more. Bridge Church hopes to reach people within a 10-mile radius surrounding Rice. “We wanted to include the communities, … and then our main vision of the church is we want to connect with people where they are and lead them to an authentic life-changing encounter with Jesus,” he said. “We want to be a bridge and that’s where our name came in. We want to meet with people where they are at and journey through life with them.” Bridge Church began as Rice Community Church in 2011. It is affiliated with the Minnesota District Council Assemblies of God. Thomsen began leading the church roughly 2.5 years ago.

Residents file for township offices Annual elections take place March 12 BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Filing periods of township offices closed Jan. 15. Nearly 30 Benton County residents filed for vacant seats in their respective townships. Annual township elections will take place March 12. Each township sets its own polling hours with minimum hours from 5-8 p.m. per state statute. Those wishing to vote via absentee ballot may do so from Feb. 8 through March 11 by contacting their respective township clerk for the materials. Unregistered voters, who wish to participate in the election, may preregister online or by paper by accessing information under elections and voting in the menu on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website https://www. sos.state.mn.us. Listed below are those who have filed for township offices. - Alberta: Incumbent Ray Novak filed for the three-year term of supervisor and, incumbent Kevin Szafranski filed for the two-year term of treasurer. Both are running unopposed. - Gilmanton: Incumbent Doug Lezer is seeking another three-year supervisor term. Beth Kipka filed for the two-year term of treasurer which Caryn Stadther currently holds. Both Lezer and Kipka are running unopposed. - Glendorado: Incumbent Gary Nelson and Nancy Kampa will vie for one three-year supervisor term. Incumbent Melissa Christensen will run unopposed for the two-year term of treasurer. Christensen is running unopposed. - Graham: Incumbent Duane Brenny and Jim Gans will vie for one three-year supervisor term. Incumbent Michelle Peterson will run unopposed for the two-year treasurer term. - Granite Ledge: Incumbent Arnold Evensen filed for the three-year term of supervisor and, incumbent Marlene Hunt filed for the two-year term of treasurer. Both are running unopposed. - Langola: Incumbent Dan Schlichting filed for the three-year term of supervisor and, incumbent Frank Hard filed for the two-year term of treasurer. Both are running unopposed. - Mayhew Lake: Incumbent Jerome Molitor filed for the three-year term of supervisor and, incumbent Gary Steffes filed for the two-year term of treasurer. Both are running unopposed. - Maywood: No filings were received for the open three-year supervisor term. It will be decided by write-in ballot. Incumbent Rosie Emslander will run unopposed for the two-year treasurer term. Supervisor Gary Grundahl did not seek reelection. - Minden: Incumbent Mark Ebnet filed for the three-year term of supervisor and, incumbent Esther filed for the two-year term of treasurer. Both are running unopposed. - St. George: Incumbent Donald Martin filed for the three-year term of supervisor and, incumbent Jeremy Johnson filed for the two-year term of treasurer. Both are running unopposed. - Sauk Rapids: Incumbent John Kothenbeutel filed for the three-year term of supervisor and, incumbent Becky Molitor filed for the twoyear term of treasurer. Both are running unopposed. - Watab: Incumbent Craig Gondeck and Steve Wollak will vie for one three-year supervisor term. Deborak O’Keefe will seek the two-year term of treasurer. Nicole Burski and Jon Hull will vie for the one-year term of clerk. O’Keefe and Hull were previously appointed to the roles of treasurer and clerk, respectively.

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Letter to the Editor Why did it come to this?

EDITORIAL

Leon Pietrzak, Sauk Rapids You cannot make this up. Eric Bonde was sworn in as the new mayor of Rice. He has employment with Metropolitan Transportation Network, Inc., which is a contracted service with Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. Bonde has a suspended license. He is seen driving a small school van in Rice, possibly picking up students at Rice Elementary School (your kids). Benton County sheriffs and Rice officers confront Bonde and find him intoxicated over the legal limit and arrest him on DUI. Wow. Background checks on bus drivers is a state and county policy, so was this overlooked or not checked? This responsibility lies both on MTN and SRR district officials. Taxpayers pay for our schools which in turn pays for transportation services. Sauk Rapids-Rice School District, you can do better.

Why does a plant have more than one name? It is often confusing when someone refers to a plant by its scientific or botanical name instead of its common name. However, the reason that scientific names exist is that they are a means of clarifying which plant you are actually referring BY LINDA G. to. Common names are often TENNESON different in parts of the country. Green and For example, is a ground cover Growing in with variegated green and white Benton County leaves called bishop’s weed, goutweed, goat weed or snow on the mountain? All of these names have been applied to this plant. Scientific names are often written in Latin but not always. And, scientific names are always the same no matter which language the rest of a conversation or written article is in. Scientific names exist for all plants and animals on the earth. This process is called taxonomy. After the genus and species, a plant may be identified by its cultivar or variety. The difference is that cultivars are produced by human hybridization and are not likely to reproduce true-to-seed. A variety is a group of plants from one species that do reproduce exactly like their parents and have occurred in nature. Taxonomy was invented by a Swedish scientist Carl von Linne (1707-78) who is often known by his Latinized name of Linnaeus. He designed a complete hierarchical system which is life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species. Common usage is to state just the genus and species for each living organism. For example, instead of saying the family of Rosacea, the genus Rosa and the species Rugosa, a common rose that survives our winters is identified as Rosa Rugosa. Scientific names usually describe something about the particular plant. Rugosa means wrinkled in Latin and the leaves of this rose have ridges that resemble wrinkles. Those familiar with this plant will know this rose will grow well in this zone and has flat flowers with fewer petals than a tea rose. When the cultivar or variety name is added a rose can be further identified as a hansa, which has a double layer of darker red petals, or as purple pavement, which has slightly different shade of red blooms. With over 300 species of roses and thousands of cultivars, these designations are necessary. Additionally, the plant name may have an “x” and additional names listed identifying the exact crossing work that has been done by plant breeder. Also, the genus and species names are written in italics. The generic name starts with a capital letter and the species name does not. A common generic name may just have a single capital letter abbreviation or may be spelled out. T.rex for example for Tyrannosaurus rex, the dinosaur often seen in movies. Variety names are written lower case and italicized, or abbreviated as var. The first letter of a cultivar name is capitalized but it is not written in italics. A cultivar name is often enclosed by single quotation marks. Originally there was only one scientific name for each plant, but further research in to the characteristics of a plant have led to scientists changing the scientific names of some of them. So, a plant may have more than one scientific name. A computer search will usually work to find a plant using either the former or current scientific name. When we know the purpose and meaning behind those long italicized or plainly written plant names, we can use them to find the exact plant or plants that we want for our gardens. Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor.

Grace frees from judging

“You sound just like Grandma,” my said. daughter exclaimed. It is so true. I would have worn the That will stop you in your tracks desame thing at this girl’s age, who was senpending on the relationship you have with sually dressed. I was weak in my relationyour mother. But when I was describing ship with God. The truth is, I would wear my amazement and appalment of a young similar attire now apart from my daily girl’s choice attire, my daughter put me in walk with God and reliance on the Holy check rather quickly with the declaration. Spirit for help. Why? Because everyone I grew up with my mother pointing else is wearing rear-end shaping leggings out everyone’s flaws. Opinions expressed with short crop tops, short shorts with left and right. I never wanted to aspire to BY MERCY NYGAARD cheeks showing and plunging necklines sound anything like that. It was not until with bralettes and cleavage on display. It Life by Faith the next morning as I was reading Matis numbing to see it everywhere you look, thew 7 that it struck me what I was doing and if I did not have the conviction in me, by simply expressing my opinion. I would wear it, too. It is not about removing a two-by-four from your So, by God’s grace, my heart changed. By His own eye before you get the right to express your grace I came to know Him deeper and more fulfilling opinion on anything from someone else’s sin to the than anything this world offers. All the girls we ought clothes they choose to wear. to pray for and model to and engage with can too. I went on after reading Matthew to find Oswald I felt pretty crummy after God showed me my Chambers gives insight on the matter. error. But that follows with a heart change to see us, “The greatest characteristic of a saint is humility, flawed humans, as He sees us. as evidenced by being able to say honestly and humOswald Chambers also said, “I have never met bly, ‘Yes, all those, as well as other evils, would have a person I could despair of, or lose all hope for, after been exhibited in me if it were not for the grace of discerning what lies in me apart from the grace of God. Therefore, I have no right to judge,’” Chambers God.”

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We all play a part in preserving history

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People have long been enthralled Leonard Robertson was a visionwith history. ary. He decided to take the granite of From documentaries about past central Minnesota and build a home. I wars to collections of vintage dishware doubt he ever imagined the structure to family heirlooms passed from genwould remain in Sauk Rapids in 2019, eration to generation, history has told but I doubt he imagined 2019 at all. a story about where we have been and When Star Publications purchased where we are going. the Sauk Rapids Herald newspaper, we The Granite Care Home on Second BY NATASHA BARBER spent about a year in the former buildAvenue South in Sauk Rapids has witing before moving offices. To this day, nessed the changes of the community I receive inquiries from residents wonfor 144 years. dering what is going on with the building, exIt stood as the flour mill became a staple for claiming, “We’re so happy it wasn’t torn down.” the budding town, our newspaper was founded, Owners put time into the Old Capital Tavthe cyclone destroyed the community, the Indi- ern building to make it a thriving business in our ans changed to Storm and the downtown was re- downtown area. Hair and Body Works Salon and modeled with the change in the placement of the Spa decided the former Turch Jewelry building bridge. To say it plainly, it has stood the test of could be a place they could call home after the time. space sat vacant for years. Now its time is threatened. People see value in history. The property on which the granite home is In my home, an Underwood No. 5 typewriter built is for sale. It awaits an owner who will care from the early 1900s sits atop a repurposed doveand nurture it into a place where it welcomes a tail-finished dresser. An old traveling trunk is sitsmiling face. It is up to someone with the right uated in my living room. My great-aunt Margaamount of money and a huge heart to decide the ret’s carnival glass decorates my dining area and work is worth the effort. quilts from my late grandmother are cherished, I think most of us live within our age and packed away for safe keeping. time. We perhaps comprehend the generation beI can imagine no matter who you are, there fore or after us, but even with education it is hard is something we have in common: the belief that to understand the situation of those older than us old things can be new things and important to or those yet to come without planting our feet in someone. their respective shoes. People can argue whose job it is to save a Time travel has not yet been realistically in- 144-year-old building, but technically that burvented, so therefore it is hard to grasp the streets den lies on all of us. of Sauk Rapids in 1873.

Preparing children for formal education By Megan Rogholt, director of classes offer our youngest students early childhood time and opportunity to build their For decades, Sauk Rapids-Rice social-emotional and pre-academic Early Childhood Programming has skills, while parents are provided a led the state of Minnesota in qualforum to engage with other parents ity early education programming. to discuss child development and From exemplary staff recognized at parenting issues. ISD No. 47 both state and national levels, partThe district’s school readiness nership programs with a variety of preschool classes are offered to our community organizations, a superior classroom 3-, 4- and 5-year-old students. Like the ECFE model many Minnesota districts now replicate parent-child classes, these classes are taught by and national recognition identifying Sauk Rap- teachers who have obtained a four-year teachids-Rice Early Childhood as one of the nation’s ing degree and are licensed by the state of Mintop 25 early education programs, our community nesota. These preschool classes meet up to four has access to exceptional programming for its days a week. Students enrolled in this preschool earliest learners. program gain the skills critical to success in kinThe district’s early childhood program has dergarten. Sauk Rapids-Rice kindergarten teachworked with local and state professionals to align ers frequently comment on how they can quickly early childhood standards, instruction and cur- identify the students who have received an early riculum to that of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School childhood experience from our programs and District. Our district’s curriculum advisory com- staff. mittee and kindergarten teachers are actively enAs registration day approaches, we are pregaged in our standards alignment work and local pared to answer any questions our communities advisory council. may have regarding accessing our exceptional Sauk Rapids-Rice Early Childhood offers programming. More information is available on programming for students ages birth to 5 years the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District’s website old at both Hillside School in Sauk Rapids and at https://www.isd47.org/ecfe or in the community Rice Elementary. Early Childhood Family Edu- education magazine. Online registration for the cation classes are offered to parents who wish to 2019-20 school year begins at 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. enroll their young children in classes while also 1. We are looking forward to welcoming our disCan Do For You having an opportunity to meet other parents who What trict’s We youngest learners and their parents to the have similar-aged children. These parent-child Storm Family.

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County releases waste management app

Benton County reduces roadway, right of way setbacks BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – The Benton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to reduce the county roadway and right-of-way setbacks Jan. 22. The new requirements will allow property owners to build erect structures closer to the roadway or right-of-way. Principal arterial roads will have a setback of 150 feet from centerline of the roadway or 100 feet from right-of-way. Minor arterials, major and minor collectors and township roads will maintain or see a reduction of setback to 125 feet from centerline and 65 feet from right-of-way. The deBY NATASHA BARBER crease in setback ranges from 16-34 feet. STAFF WRITER “It’s a significant decrease, but that comes into play when we do need to widen these roads,” said FOLEY – Ever Roxanne Achman, department of development wonder where to disdirector. “What’s happening is because we have pose of the used battersuch an enormous setback, we are now creating ies after replacing them non-conforming lots.” in the T.V. remote? Or, According to Achman, as public works moved whether the paper takeforward with the widening of County Road 78, out container belongs in SUBMITTED GRAPHICS they realized the setback requirements could creyour recycling or trash A solid waste management tool developed by ReCollect can be found on the Benton ate future problems. If the county creates nonCounty website. The department of development released the database, which helps conforming lots, which restrict land owners from can? There is an app for the public determine where to dispose of waste items, in January. potential construction, the county must award that. damages to the property owner. Benton County has are within the tri-county listed on the site, they After research, the department found Benton launched Waste Wizarea. can email directly from County’s setback requirements were stricter than ard, a solid waste man“If there is abso- the webservice and the surrounding counties. agement tool, aimed to lutely nowhere you can question will be sent to “We don’t really need that large of a setback, assist users in disposal bring that item, then it the Benton County De- so staff, public works and the department of dequestions. The online will give you somewhere partment of Develop- velopment have agreed reducing these setbacks is widget and mobile apelse you can bring it out- ment office where it will in the best interest of the public,” Achman said. plication allows users to side of that area,” Ach- be responded to. Chris Byrd, public works director, agreed. search how and where man said. “But, I think The calendar allows “By changing this we are either going 125 feet to dispose of waste and The widget for the for the most part we try county staff to promote from the center line or 65 feet from the edge of other materials within Benton County Waste to keep it local.” area waste management the right of way,” Byrd said. “… Sixty feet would the Tri-County area of Management application The application, events such as town- most likely be the most right-of-way we would Benton, Sherburne and is pictured. The app can be found by searching for ship clean-up days and ever acquire in the conceivable future. We should downloaded for free from Benton County Waste county-wide Stearns counties. amnesty be able to build a two-lane (county state-aid high“We’re hoping this Google Play and the iOS Management on the days. Users can sign up way) standard roadway within a 120-foot (total helps a lot of people App stores. Google Play or iOS App for notifications. width) ….” sort through their garstores, is free to users. “If we can populate The planning commission recommended apbage without calling,” before throwing it away. It can also be accessed this with the events that proval to the commissioners, and Mayhew Lake said Roxanne Achman, Metal food cans? through the Benton happen in the cities and Township submitted comment in support of the department of develop- The application informs County website, https:// any of the townships, I change. ment director, who pre- users these types of cans www.co.benton.mn.us, think it will be beneficial The setback requirement changes do not affect sented the finished tool can be recycled through under services, then sol- for people,” Achman setbacks in municipalities. to the Benton County curbside recycling or by id waste. said. In other board news: Board of Commis- saving and transporting Benton County is usThe waste sort- Approved a two-month extension to the consioners Jan. 22. “The to places such as Mid- ing S.C.O.R.E. dollars to ing game – Route Your tract with Wenck Associates, Inc. for work to be number of items in this way Iron, Minden Trans- fund the $5,274 annual Rubbish – tests users’ completed to update solid waster ordinance No. search directory is un- fer Station, Northern program provided by knowledge of sorting 162. The contract was set to expire Jan. 31 and believable. If you spell Metals Recycling and ReCollect. The company waste by asking them to will be extended through March 31 at an additionit wrong, it still comes Pythons. With an addi- which combines their place items like drink- al cost of $4,573. The total cost of the project is up.” tional click, the user is knowledge of technol- ing straws, paper tow- $16,706. Type in an item: seconds away from re- ogy and waste manage- els and motor oil in the The extension includes a presentation given broken glass. And, the ceiving the location of ment contracts services proper facilities or waste by the firm to the county board regarding the uponline resource quickly the recycling center, its with two other Minne- bins. As users complete dates. tells a community mem- phone number and web- sota counties and other levels, they are able to - Approved allowing the Aquatic Invasive ber that the item should site. municipalities and pri- select play equipment Species Task Force to approve funding requests be placed in the regular The resource in- vate companies across to place in a park scene. of up to $2,500, which includes both purchases curbside garbage col- cludes disposal sites for the nation. The game has a custom- for the task force as well as grant applications relection. The special hazardous waste, gar“ReCollect con- izable certificate that can ceived from organizations. Amounts larger than instructions notify the bage, recycling, com- tacted us with their pro- be printed once all five $2,500 need to be approved by the county board. user to place the broken posting, repurposing and gram and software, and levels are completed. The task force hosted its first meeting Jan. 9. glass inside a container more. Most locations we decided to look into “The neat part is Frank Hard will chair this committee and Dave it,” Achman said. “We the waste sorting game Seviola was elected vice chair. The group will brought it to the solid which I hope some of the meet monthly as needed at 9 a.m. the third Thurswaste committee and had local schools will start day of the month at Rice City Hall. a presentation given to using,” Achman said. “It The county board also approved up to a $60 them. … We just thought a unique game that helps daily per diem and mileage reimbursement at the federal rate for task force members who are “ReCollect contacted us with their it was really unique and educate our youth.” it could be helpful to the The county hopes not employed by the county. This is equivalent program and software, and we residents.” the app helps educate the to compensation received by members of other decided to look into it. We brought it In addition to the public, and staff will be county committees. searchable database, the able to access data about The task force has a fund balance of $141,378. to the solid waste committee and had application also features commonly searched - Approved the sale of a tax forfeited property a presentation given to them… We a form to submit ques- items to further address on Columbia Avenue in St. Cloud to the City of just thought it was really unique and tions, a calendar and in- public education needs St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authorgame. as the community moves ity. The housing and redevelopment authority will it could be helpful to the residents.” teractive Achman said if peo- forward. purchase the piece at $29,700, 1 percent below the - Roxanne Achman ple have questions outappraised cost with the intent of tear down of the side of what is already home which is in blighted condition.

Waste Wizard aims to answer disposal questions

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WHAT'S HAPPENING Saturday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. — The Magic of Bill Blagg. Over 90 minutes of interactive magic. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets visit https://www.paramountarts.org. Sunday, Jan. 27, 1 p.m. — 12th annual Sons of Norway Barnelopet. Children’s Nordic ski event. For ages 3 to 13. Visit with Vikings. Hot chocolate, krumkake and vaffler (waffles). Free. Same day registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Ski equipment available. Riverside Park, 1800 Killian Boulevard S.E., St. Cloud. Sunday, Jan. 27, 1:15-2:15 p.m. — Open skating. No sticks, pucks or horseplay. Children under 4 free with paid adult. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an on-site adult. Sports Arena East, 1430 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids. Monday, Jan. 28, 12:30-6:30 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Milaca Evangelical Free Church, 1100 Central Ave., Milaca. Monday, Jan. 28, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. St. Michael’s Church, 1036 County Road 4, St. Cloud. Monday, Jan. 28, 5-6:30 p.m. — Bounce Back Presentation. Bounce Back promotes increased resiliency and helps individuals learn about easy tools that can help improve health through happiness. Foley High School Auditorium, 621 Penn Street, Foley. Monday, Jan. 28, 6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Central Minnesota Boy Scout Council, 1191 Scout Drive, Sartell. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice Kindergarten Open House. Meet teachers and tour the buildings. A presentation for parents will outline the technology systems that will be used throughout a child’s academic career. All district elementary schools. Mississippi Heights Elementary School, 1003 Fourth Street S., Sauk Rapids. Pleasantview Elementary School, 1009 Sixth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Rice Elementary School, 200 Third Ave. N.E., Rice. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 7-8 p.m. — Guitarist Dave Cofell. Dave Cofell, St. Cloud-based musician, performs. For all ages. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. Thursday, Jan. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. — STEAM and Families Night. Sponsored by the Rice Parent Teachers Association. Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Plus view the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Robotics Team’s robots. Rice Elementary School, 200 Third Ave. N.E., Rice.

Thursday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m. — Early Registration and Preschool Experience. Potential kindergarten students and new students grades 1-8 are invited with their families to visit the school, meet classmates and more. Parents will complete registration forms and meet with principal and teachers. Petra Lutheran School, 1049 First Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. — Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Benton County Administration Building, 531 Dewey Street, Foley.

Thursday, Jan. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Regional Coin Club. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 Second Street S., St. Cloud.

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driver Refresher Course. Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Enter door No. 1 to the media center. For more information or to register visit https:// www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294.

Friday, Feb. 1, 6 a.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice Preschool Registration. Registration opens for the 2019-20 school year. Sixteen preschool and 20 child-parent classes are offered this fall. Classes fill up quickly. Register online at https://www.saukrapids.revtrak.net or call 320-255-8910. Friday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. St. Cloud Hospital, 1406 Sixth Ave. N., St. Cloud. Friday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m. — Minnesota Darkhouse and Angling Association Central Chapter’s 30th annual banquet. Henry’s Catering and Event Center, 6774 Highway 25 N.E., Foley. Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. — “Disney’s the Little Mermaid”. Presented by GREAT Theatre. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story and the classic Disney animated film. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit https://www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463. Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — 2019 Foley Area Business Expo. Learn more about local business, watch Just for Kix dancers and a University of Minnesota Raptor Center demonstration and win prizes. Foley C.R.O.S.S. Center will be serving breakfast for a small fee. Expo is free and open to all. Foley High School, 621 Penn Street, Foley. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — “Disney’s the Little Mermaid”. Presented by GREAT Theatre. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story and the classic Disney animated film. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit https://www. paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2 p.m. — “Disney’s the Little Mermaid”. Presented by GREAT Theatre. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story and the classic Disney animated film. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit https://www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463. Monday, Feb. 4, 12:15 p.m. — Rice Area Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting. First Monday of each month. Old Creamery Café, 405 E. Main Street, Rice.

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Ave. N., St. Cloud.

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 5:30 p.m. — Foley City Council Meeting. Foley City Hall, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2-4 p.m. — Advocates for Independence. Make a difference in your community for people with disabilities. Increase your leadership, assertiveness and communications skills. Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Call Michele at 320-281-2042. All abilities are welcome to attend. Thursday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 55+ Driver Refresher Course. Miller Auto Plaza-community room, 2930 Second Street S., St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit https://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294. Friday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. — “Disney’s the Little Mermaid”. Presented by GREAT Theatre. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story and the classic Disney animated film. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit https://www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463. Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to noon – Benton County 4-H Project Days: Seed Swap. Open to the public of all ages. Bring seeds in labeled envelopes, bulbs, crowns of all kinds to trade or share. First Presbyterian Church, 306 Norway Drive, Foley. To register contact Benton County Extension Office at 320968-5077. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — “Disney’s the Little Mermaid”. Presented by GREAT Theatre. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story and the classic Disney animated film. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit https://www. paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. — “Disney’s the Little Mermaid”. Presented by GREAT Theatre. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story and the classic Disney animated film. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For tickets and more information visit https://www.paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

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Scholarship to be awarded in the name of Scapanski Farms LLC Deadline to apply Jan. 31 DES MOINES, Iowa – The Royalton branch of Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC is excited to announce the recipient of the Helena HomeGrown Scholarship. Scapanski Farms LLC is the winner of a $1,000 scholarship which will be dedicated in their name to an eligible student residing in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. The Helena HomeGrown Scholarship will be awarded to a 2019 graduating high school senior who will pursue a degree in agriculture or science. Whether through the HomeGrown Scholarship or intern program, Helena is committed to growing the future generation of ag leaders and professionals. Qualifying graduating seniors can apply for the PHOTO SUBMITTED HomeGrown Scholarship by visiting https://www. helenahomegrown.com. Applications are due Jan. Ben Dingmann (third from left), of Helena Agri-Enterprises stand with Brad Scapanski (from left), Dave Scapanski 31, 2019 and winners will be announced by March and Chad Scapanski, of Scapanski Farms LLC, in Sauk Rapids in January. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in the name of the farm to a Sauk Rapids-Rice student. 1, 2019.

Gardening knowledge for free The Stearns County Extension include “Vegetables – Get Growing,” Master Gardeners are excited to host “Tree Trimming Basics,” “Bugs that their Gardening Knowledge for Free Bug You,” “Backyard Compost” and event. It is never too early to start “Fight the Winter Blues with House thinking about gardening. Plants”. This event takes place from 8-11:30 Register online at https://z.umn. a.m. Feb. 16 at the Whitney Senior edu/GKFF. For more information or Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. if you are having trouble registering Cloud. It is open to the public and free to online, call the University of anyone who is interested in expanding BY KATIE WINSLOW Minnesota Extension Stearns County their knowledge about gardening. Preoffice at 320-255-6169. University of registration is required. At the time of registration, MN Extension All courses will be taught by Stearns registrants will need to select one County Extension Master Gardeners who have workshop from each session. Space is limited so expertise in the topic. We will have three sessions register early. Coffee and rolls will be available with two classes offered during each session from for a free-will donation. which you can choose. The 2019 session topics

Pulse on people Benton County marriage applications - Travis Michael Janson and Michelle Rose Gerads, both of Gilman. - Luke Jared Sweeney, of Brainerd, and Stephanie Ann Enga, of Foley. Students named to fall semester dean’s lists MOORHEAD – Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduates Bailey Benoit, Nicolle Brenny, Amie Britz, Gage Donovan, Angela Konz, Abigail Moeller, Sierra Obioha and Zac Spohn, as well as Britta Peterson, a Holdingford graduate of Rice, have been named to the Minnesota State University-Moorhead’s dean’s list. Students must maintain a 3.25 or greater grade point average while completing a minimum of 12 credits

to qualify for this honor. BOSTON, Ma. – Spencer Smith, of Sauk Rapids, has been named to the Emerson College dean’s list. Smith is majoring in media arts production. To be eligible for this honor, students must attain a grade point average of 3.7 or greater. AMES, Iowa – Hannah Weber, of Sauk Rapids, has been named to the Iowa State University dean’s list. Students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 grade point average. ST. PAUL – Kaitlin Janson has been named to the University of St. Thomas dean’s list. To be eligible for dean’s list honors, a student must attain a grade point average of 3.5 or greater. Students receive de-

grees DULUTH – Kelly Lindgren, of Sauk Rapids, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the College of St. Scholastica following the fall semester 2018. FARGO, N.D. – Tyler Bjork and Emily Wotzka, of Sauk Rapids, were among the students to graduate from North Dakota State University in fall 2018. Bjork received a bachelor’s degree in food science. Wotzka graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in apparel, retail merchandise and design. FERGUS FALLS – Kyla Matteson, of Sauk Rapids, received a diploma in practical nursing from the Minnesota State Community and Technical College following the fall 2018 semester.

CROOKSTON – Alec Burklund, of Sauk Rapids, received a bachelor’s degree in natural resources from the University of Minnesota-Crookston following the fall 2018 semester.

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FOLEY – A Sauk Rapids teenager was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash Jan. 19. Shelby Linn, 17, was taken by North Memorial Air Care to North Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries following the incident at Highway 25 and Glen Street in Foley. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Linn was a passenger in a vehicle driven by an unnamed 17-year-old from St. Cloud. At roughly 11:45 a.m. after traveling west and stopping at a stop sign on Glen Street, that individual proceeded to make a left-hand turn onto Highway 25. The vehicle was struck by another vehicle driven by Robert Rothfork, 59, of Foley. Rothfork suffered no injuries. The state patrol did not disclose information about the driver. The state patrol was assisted by the Foley police and fire departments, Gold Cross Ambulance and North Memorial Air Care.

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Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Jan. 14 1358 hrs: Officers received a complaint of a female being chased inside a store on Benton Drive South. The suspect hit the female with a broom. Suspect was located and charged with fifth degree assault. Jan. 15 0754 hrs: A vehicle pumped $23.51 of gas without paying. Upon running license plates, officers found the plates were stolen off a vehicle in St. Cloud. Officers advised St. Cloud police of the theft. Jan. 16 0825 hrs: Officer spoke with a complainant who stated a friend had come to visit from France and overstayed her visa by several days. Officers spoke with the female and recommended she get on a plane back to France or the officers would be contacting immigration. Incidents: 30 parking violations, 21 suspicious, 19 various calls, 16 assists, 15 traffic stops, 13 medicals, 12 child, 11 welfare checks, 8 alarms, 8 civil, 6 thefts, 6 warrants, 5 accidents, 5 domestics, 5 animals, 4 disorderly conduct, 3 ordinances, 3 permits, 2 human services reports and 2 extra patrol.

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RICE – The Rice American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 473 put their hands to work Jan. 19. The group gathered at Watab Town Hall for Valentines for Vets, making over 500 key chains, refrigerator magnets, ornaments, stationary books and more for veterans at the St. Cloud VA Health System in St. Cloud. Auxiliary members Nancy Anderson, Cherie Ablan, Janice Martin, Jake Rutledge and Naomi Frederick crafted for six hours. The auxiliary has participated in its Valentines for Vets project for 12 years. Its goal is to show appreciation for the men and women who are serving and have served the country. Anderson coordinates the event each year. Money is raised to make the gift items through the auxiliary’s monthly dinners, summer brat sales and Memorial Day picnic.

Public Notices BENTON COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 470 WHEREAS, the Benton County Department of Development instituted proceedings to amend the Benton County Ordinance 185; and, WHEREAS, on December 26, 2018 and December 29, 2018 , Notice of Public Hearing and intent to amend Benton County Ordinance was published in the official newspapers of the county; and, WHEREAS, on January 10, 2019, the Benton County Planning Commission held a public hearing; and, WHEREAS, on January 22, 2019 the Benton County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and approved the proposed ordinance amendment; and, NOW PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED BY MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 394.25, THE BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ORDAINS: The structure setbacks from roads has been modified in following sections: 7.1.30(a), 7.2.30(a), 7.2A.30(B), 7.3.3(d), 7.4.3(d), 7.5.3(d), 7.6.3, 7.6A.4, 7.7.3 and 7.8.3. Approved and adopted by the Benton County Board of Commissioners this 22nd day of January in the year of 2019. . This ordinance shall be effective upon publication. A. Jake Bauerly, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-4-1B

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Public Notices Notice of Public Hearing to consider revised Large Exhibition Ordinance The Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on February 5th, 2019 at 9:00AM in the Benton County Boardroom, 531 Dewey St, Foley, for the purpose of taking public testimony on changes to the Large Exhibition Ordinance. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above. Individuals unable to attend the public hearing can make written comment by writing to the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer, 531 Dewey St, PO Box 129, Foley, Minnesota, 56329. Written comments must be received prior to the public hearing. A copy of the current ordinance and proposed changes can be obtained by calling the Benton County Auditor Treasurer’s Office at 968-5006. F/R-4-1B

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sauk Rapids City Council will meet on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the City Council Chambers at 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider improvements Ridge Road from Benton Drive to Scott Drive, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The project is a cooperative effort with the City of Sartell pursuant to a joint powers agreement. The proposed improvements include street improvements and drainage system improvements. The area proposed to be assessed for the improvements includes those properties abutting and within the drainage area of Ridge Road from Benton Drive to Scott Drive. The estimated total cost of the improvement project is $7,808,090. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Any person desiring to comment on this matter is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

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CITY OF RICE ACCEPTING LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR A TWO YEAR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT The City of Rice is currently accepting letters of interest for a two year City Council Appointment. The Rice City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, with some special or additional meetings periodically. Applicant must be 21 years of age or older; eligible to vote in Minnesota and have maintained residence for at least 30 days. Submit letter of interest at the Rice City Hall between the hours of 7 am and 6 pm Monday, 8 am and 4 pm Tuesday through Thursday. Applications will be accepted until 4pm on Thursday February 14th, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact Rice City Hall at (320) 393-2280. Dated: January 23, 2019. Julie Fandel City Clerk City of Rice, MN R-4-1B

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ST. PAUL – The Olmstead Implementation Office has invited the public to comment through Jan. 31 on the update to the Olmstead Plan. The Olmstead Plan is a broad series of key activities our state must accomplish to ensure people with disabilities are living, learning, working and enjoying life in the most integrated setting. The plan will help Minnesotans with disabilities have the opportunity, both now and in the future, to live close to their family and friends, live more independently, engage in productive employment and participate in community life. Olmstead Plan gets its name from a 1999 United States Supreme Court decision. In Olmstead v. L.C., the state of Georgia was sued for unnecessarily institutionalizing people with intellectual disabilities. The court ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act require states to provide services to people with disabilities in the most integrated settings appropriate to their needs. Writing an Olmstead Plan is the way a state documents what needs to happen – and when it will happen – to achieve this goal. Annually, people with disabilities, their families and the public are invited to provide comment on Olmstead Plan and Draft Amendments. Two documents, “What’s in the Olmstead Plan” and “Olmstead Plan Review: 2015-18” help people to better understand the plan and its successes to date. The documents are available at https://www.mn.gov/ olmstead. Public comments will be documented and provided to Olmstead subcabinet agencies for consideration as part of the amendment process. Therefore, it is critical the subcabinet hears from people about whether they think the plan is working and what it is they would like to see. The OIO strives to make the public comment process easy for the public. We are collecting feedback by email at mnolmsteadplan@state.mn.us, by phone at 651-296-8191 or via an online form at https://www. mn.gov/olmstead.

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is increasing speeds on 5,240 miles of state highways based on the recommendations of a five-year study released this week. The speeds will increase from 55 to 60 miles per hour. Of the 7,000 miles studied, speed limits ultimately will be increased on 77 percent of rural, two-lane state highways, according to the final report. New speed limits go into effect once new speed limit signs are posted. Most of the signs posting the new speed limits are in place, with the rest expected to be up by spring 2019. The Minnesota Legislature in 2014 mandated that MnDOT study on all Minnesota two-lane roadways with a speed of 55 miles per hour. It is the most comprehensive study the agency has made in terms of miles studied and level of detail, according to Nathan Drews, engineering specialist. The study is also the largest system-wide change in Minnesota speed limits since the national maximum speed limit of 55 mph was included in President Nixon’s Emergency Highway Conservation Act bill in 1974. The Minnesota Commis-

sioner of Highways later that year established an executive order about speed limits. The $1.2 million study included collecting travel speed samples on each section of roadway and evaluating roadway geometrics and hazards to determine if a speed limit could be changed without affecting motorist safety. The recommendation for a speed increase along each of these roadways considered the speed that 85 percent of motorists drive at or below along with an evaluation of other factors, such as access points, shoulder width, vertical grades and crash history. MnDOT has conducted before and after studies on many roadways that recently increased to 60 mph. There was no change in the overall 85th percentile speed from before the speed limit change to after. The mean speed, which is the average speed of all drivers, increased by one mile per hour and the standard deviation, which is the measure of how spread out the drivers’ speeds were, reduced slightly. “This means that after speed limits increased, travel speeds at the locations sampled were

slightly more consistent between each vehicle,” Drews said. “In other words, more drivers traveled at a similar speed after speed limits increased. This is a desirable outcome, but this change is very slight and may not affect the frequency or severity of crashes.” This study echoes results from the previous studies. From 2006 to 2013, MnDOT increased speeds to 60 mph on 1,550 miles of two-lane rural highways. Drews said a properly selected speed limit can potentially increase the safety of the roadway by creating uniform travel speeds for all vehicles. MnDOT plans to study the effect of the changes over the next several years to ensure these roadways continue to operate safely. For more details about the study, see the “Final Report on the Evaluation of Certain Trunk Highway Speed Limits” at https://www.dot.state.mn.us/ govrel/reports/2018/2017-thspeed-limit-report.pdf, which lists the highways studied statewide and their speed recommendation.

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Ethan Prow skates the puck down the ice earlier this season. Prow is a defenseman for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

5. He played two years for the Storm before graduating in 2015, two years with the Granite City Lumberjacks and three and a half years with the Austin Bruins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playing D1 hockey is a lot faster and has better players than levels I have

previously played at,â&#x20AC;? Kothenbeutel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have had the dream and goal of playing college hockey since I was a kid.â&#x20AC;? Following his college hockey career, Kothenbeutel has goals of playing professionally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have dreamed of playing pro hockey since I started playing hockey and watching different pro games on TV,â&#x20AC;? Kothenbeutel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;College hockey is preparing me for that hopeful future by making me a better player, by playing guys that are going to go pro, getting me stronger and faster, learning more about the game and making me more mature.â&#x20AC;? Prow plays 76 games versus the 35 to

40 games played in college hockey. Prow goes through a pre-practice routine of up to two hours before practice at the rink, as well as an hour of practice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The schedule can be long,â&#x20AC;? Prow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to be your own motivator and push through, but it is really good to play so many games.â&#x20AC;? Prow feels this season is his best out of the three he has played with the Penguins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first two years I was in and out of the lineup,â&#x20AC;? Prow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have put in the time to become a better player, and I feel I am so close to moving up to the next level. I am glad I have played as long as I have and now it is paying out.â&#x20AC;?

Travis Kothenbeutel skates on the ice during a game in December 2018. Kothenbeutel is a forward for the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

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ing four years with St. Cloud State University before signing with the Penguins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playing at this level has made things real,â&#x20AC;? Prow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned to push myself a little harder and putting things more in focus.â&#x20AC;? Prow was named to the Atlantic Division All-Star team for the 2019 American Hockey Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-Star game. The all-star festivities take place Jan. 27-28 in Springfield, Mass. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is pretty special to be named to the allstar game and have the high honor to represent my team,â&#x20AC;? Prow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is nothing I have done before, so I am excited to take part.â&#x20AC;? Kothenbeutel is in his first year at the University of NebraskaOmaha. Kothenbeutel began playing hockey at age

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Storm ballers battle against Magic BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk RapidsRice Storm girls basketball team hosted the Monticello Magic Jan. 22, and despite the 6046 loss the girls held a tight game, often trailing by six or eight points. “We did a great job,” said Megan Foley, head coach. “The team covered their high-low, and their effort was amazing the whole game. They were communicating with each other on defense, especially Kyanah (Evans) and Ady (Froiland).” Bailey Roscoe found a groove in shooting during the first half, scoring 13 of her 17 points. “They hit some big shots down the stretch,” Foley said of the Magic. “We just had some untimely turnovers.” The Storm holds a record of 2-13 on the season.

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Bailey Roscoe keeps possession as two opponents drop in Jan. 22 in Sauk Rapids. Roscoe scored 17 points.

SRR: Roscoe 17, Noel Reberg 10, Shayna Payonk 8, Emily Schloe 5, Mackenzie Felchle 3 and Evans 3.

(Above) Ady Froiland drives to the basket Jan. 22 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm lost to the Monticello Magic 60-46.

(Right) Grace Roesch shoots Jan. 22 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Kyanah Evans guards the ball as she looks to make a Sauk Rapids. The Storm lost move Jan. 22 in Sauk Rapids. Evans scored three points 60-46. for the Storm.

Emily Schloe takes a jump shot Jan. 22 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Schloe scored five points.

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Section champions is a title any team wishes for no matter the sport. For the Storm boys swim and dive team, the title is a reality for the third year in a row. SRR earned the title of Minnesota True Team Section 3A champions Jan. 19 at Willmar High School in Willmar. The Minnesota State High School Coaches Association Swimming and Diving True Team State Meet takes place Saturday, Jan. 26 at the University of Minnesota Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center in Minneapolis. “It felt great to know we still have a great team loaded with talent from top to bottom,” said Ray Nelson, head coach. “We were happy with how we performed, and it showed when everyone competes, good things happen. What was more rewarding with the meet was the number of compliments about how our team conducts themselves and how spirited and energetic they were during the meet. Other teams notice this, and it is important to our team to be this way as we compete.” The section meet was packed with top placings from the Storm – the 200 medley relay team of Cole Bonovsky, Tucker Hendrickson, Thomas Daniels and Ben Claassen, as well as Jack Grabinski in diving, Kayden Daniels in the 100 freestyle, the 200 freestyle relay and Hendrickson in the 100 breaststroke. The team is familiar with the rigor and competition at the true team state meet. “We want to remain in the top 10 in the state,” Nelson said. “We always look forward to this meet to show how deep our team is and how we hold up against the best in Minnesota. We take pride in doing well and competing against these teams.” Results: 200 MR: 1. Bonovsky, Hendrickson, Thomas Daniels and Claassen 1:44.95; 6. Jack Christoferson, Isaac Freese, Cris Villagra and William Nielsen 1:53.89; 11. Jack O’Brien, Rock Moliga, Ste-

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The Storm boys swim and dive team - Thomas Daniels (front, from left), Rock Moliga, Ben Claassen, Jack Grabinski, Isaac Freese and Kayden Daniels; (second row, from left) Zak Hutchison, Cole Bonovsky, William Nielsen, Noah Blodgett, Tucker Hendrickson, Jack Christoferson and Matt Woeste; (third row, from left) Kyle Petermeier, Jack O’Brien, Cameron Bearson, Preston Johnson, Ethan Moriak and Steven Ritten; (back, from left) Trace Wagner, Nathan Cotten, Elijah Grabinski, John Moran, Garrett Feuling, Hayden Zabinski and Cris Villagra – hold their first place trophy Jan. 19 in Willmar. The team earned the Minnesota True Team Section 3A championship title for the third year in a row and will compete at the true team state meet Saturday, Jan. 26. ven Ritten and Jack Gra- Preston Johnson and Za- 1:57.93, 6. Ethan Moriak binski 2:00.28; 18. Hayden kary Hutchison 2:06.78. 2:01.87, 15. Cotten 2:09.88, Zabinski, Nathan Cotten, 200 FS: 5. Thomas Daniels 23. O’Brien 2:17.59. 200 IM:

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23. Nielsen 2:38.24. 50 FS: 2. Kayden Daniels 22.89, 3. Claassen 22.99, 6. Garrett Feuling 23.66, 14. Moliga 25.45. Diving: 1. Jack Grabinski 423.15, 2. Elijah Grabinski 407.55, 13. Zabinski 217.15, 15. Trace Wagner 131.20. 100 FLY: 5. Thomas Daniels 1:00.57, 6. Bonovsky 1:01.49, 9. Villagra 1:06.26, 16. Ritten 1:11.03. 100 FS: 1. Kayden Daniels 50.27, 5. Claassen 53.11, 5. Feuling 53.11, 28. Hutchison 1:07.39. 500 FS: 5. Moriak 5:27.86, 15. Christoferson 5:5937, 20. Ritten 6:15.20, 22. Nielsen 6:20.91. 200 FSR: 1. Claassen, Feuling, Freese and Kayden Daniels 1:32.41; 6. Moliga, Cotten, Moriak and Hendrickson 1:38.22; 18. John Moran, Johnson, Hutchison and Jack Grabinski 1:52.08; 23. Noah Blodgett, Matthew Woeste, Kyle Petermeier and Elijah Grabinski 2:00.34. 100 BK: 5. Bonovsky 1:02.54, 13. Christoferson 1:08.96, 16. O’Brien 1:11.91, 20. Villagra 1:13.47. 100 BR: 1. Hendrickson 1:05.74, 2. Freese 1:05.75, 4. Moliga 1:07.72, 18. Cotten 1:17.58. 400 FSR: 2. Feuling, Thomas Daniels, Bonovsky and Kayden Daniels 3:25.99; 8. O’Brien, Christoferson, Ritten and Moriak 3:49.03; 15. Hutchison, Zabinski, Villagra and Nielsen 4:12.25; 20. Johnson, Woeste, Blodgett and Moran 4:33.51. Team scores: 1. SRR 1,348, 2. Willmar 1,096.5, 3. Hutchinson 1,066, 4. Monticello 1,003, 5. Princeton 939, 6. Montevideo 871.5, 7. Dassel-CokatoLitchfield 794 and 8. St. Cloud Apollo 702.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice pins Fergus Falls 57-15 Wollak earns 75th victory said Cole Wilson, head coach. “We had some good performances at Andrew Wollak the invitational as well.” reached a milestone in Eastview Invitational 106: Zander Pelton his wrestling career Jan. placed third. He lost by fall 17, reaching his 75th 4:34 to Tyler Boyde of varsity win as a sopho- at Faribault, lost by fall at 3:34 more wrestling in the to Alex Braun of Woodbury 132-pound weight class. and lost by fall at 3:24 to The accomplish- Boyde. 113: Dante Hayment came during a win wood lost by 10-3 decision over Fergus Falls Jan. to Logan Rotzien of Coon 17 in Fergus Falls. The Rapids, received a bye and by 12-1 major decision team also competed at lost to Aiden Tobin of Faribault. the Eastview Lightning 120: Jared Spohn placed invitational Jan. 19 in second. He won by fall at Apple Valley, where the 0:29 over Garrett Berg of team took eighth place Farmington, won by fall at 1:28 over Jon Svobodny of of 11 teams. “The Fergus Falls Coon Rapids and lost by 5-4 to Cael Swensen match was a good con- decision of Wayzata. 126: Wollak ference win for us,” placed fifth. He lost by fall BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

at 5:34 to Dominic Heim of Wayzata, won by 4-0 decision over Connor Soppeland of Farmington, lost by 5-2 decision to Mason Enderlein of Eastview and won by 4-2 decision over Justin Backlund of Scott West. 138: Jacob Kruger lost by fall at 1:29 to Tyler Shackle of Scott West, won by fall at 2:26 over Carlos Thomas of Rosemount and lost by 6-0 decision to Alex Burdi of Eastview. 138: Ben Gilbertson placed second. He won by fall at 2:29 over Lucas Ojeda of Wayzata, won by sudden victory over Nate Engel of Farmington and lost by fall at 0:39 to Shackle. 145: Cole Ackerman place fourth. He won by 6-4 decision over Luke Fogarty of Scott West, lost by 11-2 major decision to Parker Cary of Wayzata, won by 7-6 decision over Nathan Langer of Eastview and lost by 10-8 decision to

Dalan Jones of Coon Rapids. 152: Jake Ackerman placed third. He won by fall at 0:38 over Connor Meixell of Eastview, lost by 10-3 decision to Josh Oathoudt of Faribault, won by fall at 2:34 over Gage Greenlee of Eastview and won by 6-0 decision over Austin Hamel of Farmington. 170: Marcus Santillana placed fourth. He lost by 10-0 major decision to Isaiah Bettinger of Centennial, won by fall at 0:29 over Niles Prestine of Woodbury, won by fall at 0:54 over Jeffrey Kasper of Scott West, won by injury default over Trevor Pomeroy of Winona and lost by fall at 2:27 to Peter Swanson of Eastview. 182: Joey Hoeschen won by 6-3 decision over Gage Knutson of Wayzata, lost by fall at 2:44 to Zach Young of Rosemount, won by 8-0 major decision over John Jack Wiese of Scott West

and lost by 7-3 decision to Dylan Lippert of Faribault. 220: Ben Konz lost by 9-4 decision to Tyler Nachtigal of Winona and lost by injury default.

SRR 57, Fergus Falls 15 106: Pelton won by fall at 5:56. 113: Haywood won by technical fall. 120: Sawyer Simmons won by fall at 0:59. 126: Spohn won by forfeit. 132: Wollak won by 5-0 decision. 138: Kruger won by 4-2 decision. 145: Gilbertson won by 13-1 major decision. 152: Cole Ackerman lost by 7-3 decision. 160: Jake Ackerman won by fall at 2:24. 170: Santillana won by fall at 2:22. 182: Hoeschen lost by fall at 0:57. 195: Aden Rollins won by fall at 3:15. 220: Konz won by fall at 0:13. 285: SRR forfeited.

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Patriots continue to dominate The fact we are still talking about the categorical dominance of Michael the dominance of the New England Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in the 1990s. Patriots in 2019 is almost unbelievable. By the middle of Chicago’s second Since the 2001 season, when an three-peat, many basketball fans were unheralded 24-year-old quarterback sick of the Bulls and could not wait to named Tom Brady took over for the see someone knock MJ off his throne. injured Drew Bledsoe, the Patriots have Sound familiar? However, once the Bulls owned the National Football League. imploded following their championship They are now the team that everyone in 1998 and Jordan retired for the second by ANDY THAYER loves to hate, and I will admit I have time, it quickly became clear how fun it Sports Columnist suffered from Patriots fatigue over the was to have them around. Even if it is years as well. However, at this point, I just to have a villainous foil that unites think it is time to stop and appreciate the greatness nearly everyone in support of the opposing team, of Brady and Patriots coach Bill Belichick, because dominant teams make sports more captivating. I will we almost assuredly are never going to see this level not blame people for cheering for the Rams in the of gridiron preeminence on the NFL stage again. Super Bowl this year, but we are all going to miss Nearly 17 years after Brady and Belichick led Brady and Belichick when they are gone. the Patriots to their first Super Bowl victory in New This year’s Super Bowl matchup between the Orleans, the same duo went into Arrowhead Stadium Rams and the Patriots holds many parallels to the last Sunday and defeated the top-seeded Kansas City 2002 Super Bowl and brings things full-circle for Chiefs for another chance to play for the Lombardi Brady and Belichick. This Rams team is also a hightrophy. This will be New England’s ninth Super scoring, explosive squad with superstars up and Bowl trip in the Brady-Belichick era, which is five down their roster (although they might not be on more than any other quarterback-coach combination the same level as the “Greatest Show on Turf” team in NFL history. Let me put that another way – Brady led by Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk, Isaac Bruce and Belichick have more Super Bowl victories and Torry Holt), and on paper, these Rams easily together than any other duo has appearances. That is have more talent than the Patriots. Two things the seriously incredible. The Patriots have played in 13 Rams do not have, however, are Tom Brady and Bill AFC Championship games in 18 seasons, including Belichick, and I think that might be enough to make eight consecutive appearances (and counting), and the Patriots the favorites in this game. 41-year-old Tom Brady out-dueled presumptive With two weeks to prepare and pore over film for league MVP Patrick Mahomes on the road after weaknesses and tells, defensive mastermind Belichick Belichick’s defense held the league’s top offense is going to have a championship-caliber game plan scoreless in the first half. ready for the Rams and coaching wunderkind Sean This level of sustained excellence is McVay Feb. 3 in Atlanta. Tom Brady and the Patriots unprecedented in the modern NFL, which is governed offense have looked unstoppable in their first two by a rigid salary cap and draft rules that are geared playoff games, so unless you think Jared Goff is toward parity and making an extended period of going to make this game a shootout and outplay dominance for one team like this impossible. While Tom Brady with the Lombardi trophy on the line, you might be growing weary of seeing the Patriots in you had better start mentally preparing for another the Super Bowl, I recommend stopping to smell the Patriots championship and another pair of rings for roses and appreciating how impressive this Patriots the greatest quarterback and coach combination of dynasty has been before it is gone. all time. To me, this Patriots dynasty feels similar to

Boys basketball

Strong second half propels Warriors over Storm + Contact

BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

For the first 18 minutes, Sauk RapidsRice and Brainerd were even on the basketball court. But the Warriors put together an extremely good second half and downed the Storm, 75-48, in the Central Lakes Conference matchup Jan. 18 in Brainerd. SRR trailed by just two points, 31-29, at halftime. “We were running the offense, getting open looks and making shots,” said Derek Peterson, head coach. “Things were going well in first half.” SRR was outscored by 25, 44-19, in the second half. “They made some shots, went on a little bit of a run and what has happened most

of the year when the other team gets up by six, eight points, we tend to fold,” Peterson said. “We talked about that. I don’t know if it’s mentally we fold or if we don’t think we can come back or what it is. It’s similar to what we’ve seen in the past this season.” Despite the loss, there were many positives for the Storm. SRR was relentless on the boards. They out-rebounded the Warriors 43-36, including 13 which were of the offensive variety. “We out-rebounded them tonight and that makes a huge difference,” Peterson said. “They were getting one shot at the basket instead of three or four. We got a few offensive boards that helped us a bit.” Guard Braden Tret-

ter led the team with seven rebounds, but he had a lot of help. Jake and Josh Schloe, Alex Harren and Cade Milton-Baumgardner had five or more. Harren had a team-high of four offensive rebounds. “Braden (Tretter) did a good job rebounding for us; Alex Harren got us some secondchance opportunities and C that’s ct Rothing ontaone bin! he’s brought us since he’s started to play a little bit,” Peterson said. “We’re hoping that’s contagious.” The Storm were off when it came to sinking the ball in the bucket. They dropped 31 percent of their shots, 1858. Brainerd hit 27-63 shots in the game. Josh Schloe led the Storm with 13 points. Milton-Baumgartner scored 10 and sophomore Ethan Opsahl

scored in double digits for the first time in his varsity career. “I know he has ability, we’ve all seen it,” Peterson said. “That’s what we’re hoping to see out of Ethan and Alex, too. That hopefully they can bring that spark we’re looking for.” The Storm, 2-12, have two tough conference foes up next on the schedule. SRR played at Sartell Jan. 25 and travel to Fergus Falls Tuesday, Jan. 29. The next home game is Feb. 1 against Little Falls.

SRR: Josh Schloe 13 (6 rebounds), Cade Milton-Baumgardner 10 (5 rebounds, 4 assists), Opsahl 10 (3 rebounds), Jake Schloe 6 (6 rebounds), Kobe Lee 5 (4 rebounds), Harren 4 (6 rebounds) and Tretter (7 rebounds).

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SSRR loses two tight games BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The Sartell-Sauk Rapids-Rice girls hockey team spent the week on the road, taking on the Warriors, a cooperative of Brainerd, Little Falls, Pierz and Pillager high schools, Jan. 17 in Brainerd and then competing against River Lakes Jan. 22 in Paynesville. The River Lakes team is a cooperative sponsorship between St. John’s Prep, Albany, Rocori, Paynesville Area, New LondonSpicer, Community Christian, BelgradeBrooten-Elrosa and Eden Valley-Watkins high schools. River Lakes 2, SSRR 1 The Storm’n Sabres faced off against River Lakes Jan. 22 and the two teams were scoreless at the beginning of the third period. River Lakes scored its first goal in the first minutes of the third, but SSRR answered seconds later at 2:53. Senior Brooke Walters for-

ward capitalized on a power-play opportunity with help from sophomore Rachel Wieland and senior Grace McCabe. The Storm’n Sabres sat 12 minutes on six infractions. River Lakes sat eight minutes on four. SSRR outshot River Lakes 29-27. Chloe Stockinger tended for SSRR, making 25 saves. Brainerd-Little Falls 3, SSRR 1 The Storm’n Sabres had a tough time keeping up with the Warriors Jan. 17. Brainerd-Little Falls scored two goals – one in each of the first and second periods – before the Storm’n Sabres were able to add one of their own. The Storm’s sophomore forward Ingrid Buiceg-Arama scored at 2:59 into the third. The Warriors put one more in to secure the 3-1 win. SSRR outshot the Warriors 24-22. Each team sat 12 minutes on six penalty infractions. Stockinger made 19 saves.

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm dance team competed in Wayzata Jan. 19, their final competition of the regular season. The Storm jazz team placed 15th of 18 teams, while the kick team took ninth amongst 17 teams. “The meet went really well,” said Ali Mohr, head coach. “We competed against some of the best teams in the state. Our scores for both kick and jazz have stayed consistent as well.” The section 4AAA tournament takes place Feb. 2 at Forest Lake High School in Forest Lake.

SRR jazz composite: turns and kicks technique 31, leaps and kick height 35, creativity 36, visual effectiveness 37, difficulty of routine choreography 36, difficulty of formations and transitions 35, difficulty of skills or kicks 33, placement and control 33, degree of accuracy 34 and routine effectiveness 37. Overall AAA jazz: 1. Wayzata 458, 2. Edina 451, 3. Prior Lake 434, 4. Eden Prairie 418, 5. Lakeville North 414, 6. Brainerd 396, 7. Anoka 397, 8. Hopkins 391, 9. St. Cloud Tech 390, 10. Minnetonka 370, 11. Champlin Park 350, 12. Blaine 350, 13. Forest Lake 336, 14. Mounds View 347, 15. SRR 347, 16. Armstrong 339, 17. Shakopee 325 and 18. Minneapolis Southwest 196. SRR kick composite: turns and kicks technique 35, leaps and kick height 39, creativity 36, visual effectiveness 38, difficulty of routine choreography 36, difficulty of formations and transitions 37, difficulty of skills or kicks 37, placement and control 38, degree of accuracy 37 and routine effectiveness 39. Overall AAA kick: 1. Wayzata 463, 2. Lakeville North 443, 3. Brainerd 430, 4. Anoka 422, 5. Edina 414, 6. Prior Lake 405, 7. Eden Prairie 388, 8. Hopkins 386, 9. SRR 372, 10. St. Cloud Tech 371, 11. Minnetonka 366, 12. Blaine 335, 13. Champlin Park 330, 14. Forest Lake 325, 15. Shakopee 323, 16. Mounds View 325 and 17. Armstrong 328.

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Gymnasts land in middle at Buffalo Buffalo High School in Buffalo Jan. 20, taking sixth out of 10 teams with a score of 130.3. “The meet went very well,” said Elizabeth Walek, head coach. “It was a great BY ANNA HINKEMEYER opportunity and experiSTAFF WRITER ence to compete against other teams in our secThe Storm gymnas- tion.” tics team competed at The Storm’s highlights were Ann Starr

Starr takes fourth on floor

tying for fourth in the floor event and Liberty Kosloski taking 11th on beam. SRR had a strong performance on vault as well, with Justus Floren in 12th, Morgan Thompson in 13th, Kosloski tying for 14th and Kenzi Schmitz tying for 18th. SRR is ranked fifth in the Central Lakes Conference with a record of 3-5. The team competes Tuesday, Jan. 29 against St. MichaelAlbertville in St. Michael.

8.3 and 45. Carley Weisenbeck 7.7. Bars: 16. Samantha Caruth 7.75, 20. Anna Walz 7.6, 22. Kosloski 7.35, 29. Weisenbeck 7.2 and 33. Floren 6.9. Beam: 11. Kosloski 8.65, 17. Taylor Helget 8.5, 28. Schmitz 8.15, 38. Thompson 7.75 and 40. Weisenbeck 7.55. Floor: 4. Starr 9.0, 15. Weisenbeck 8.65, 33. Caruth 8.05, 34. Thompson 8.0 and 45. Elie Weinert 7.4. All-around: 15. Weisenbeck 31.1. Team scores: 1. Monticello 140.45, 2. Elk River 135.75, 3. Brainerd 135.2, 4. Buffalo 133.25, 5. Chaska-Chanhassen 131.1, 6. SRR 130.3, 7. Moorhead NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Vault: 12. Floren 8.5, NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the 13. Thompson 8.45, 14. 128.35, 8. Delano 126.9, 9. City of Sauk Rapids will meet in the Council Chambers at Kosloski 8.4, 18. Schmitz Annandale 123.3 and 10. Rockford 99.05. the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 at 6:00PM or as soon thereafter, on Monday, February 11, 2019, to conduct a public hearing for El Loro of Sauk Rapids Inc. D.B.A “El Loro Mexican Food and Brewery.” This application is to consider a request for an On-Sale Liquor License with Sunday Liquor Sales and Seasonal Outdoor Sales for El Loro of Sauk Rapids Inc. located at 415 North Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Residential Heating Any person wishing to express an opinion on the mat& Air Conditioning ter is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Inquiries should be directed to Dana FurService & Installation man, Deputy Clerk at 258-5303 during normal working hours or to: Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Avenue North 320-252-4883 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

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Boys hockey adds losses to Alexandria, St. Cloud

Mason Wiebusch, Cole Tenvoorde, Brandon Bokelman and Frank White battle with two Alexandria skaters Jan. 17 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm lost 9-2. BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

The boys hockey team had a rough week on the ice as they faced Alexandria Jan. 17 and the St. Cloud cooperative of Apollo and Tech high schools Jan. 22. The Storm lost to Alexandria 9-2 and to St.

Cloud 6-0. “Our biggest challenge was skating with them for three periods,” said Ken Karna, head coach. “We played two good periods against Alexandria and about one and a half good periods against St. Cloud. It has been something we have been working

on all year long.” While there were challenges, the Storm also had positives on the ice. “(Goalie) Riley Weinand helped us out a lot in both games, with a total of 98 shots at him in two games,” Karna said. “We also did a good job of lim-

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Cole Tenvoorde maneuvers the puck around an Alexandria defender Jan. 17 in Sauk Rapids. Tenvoorde is a senior defender.

iting our penalties with four during the Alexandria game and one against St. Cloud. The more time we spend skating five on five or on the power play, the better.”

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Age: 18 • Jersey: No. 22 PosiƟon: Forward Hometown: MonƟcello, MN How long have you been playing hockey? 13 years.

junior hockey

Team falls to last-place WarHawks BY JAKE DOETKOTT | STAFF WRITER

Granite City had a rough week on the road. The team succumbed 3-2 to the Blizzard in overtime and 5-4 to the WarHawks late in the final period. The Lumberjacks will face off against the Breezy Pointe North Stars Saturday, Jan. 26. Alexandria 3, Granite City 2 OT Granite City traveled to Alexandria Jan. 23. Despite entering the second period with a 2-0 advantage, the Blizzard pushed back and tied the game by 18:44 in the third period, taking the game into overtime. Scoring started early at 1:52 in the first period with Jordan Drobinski, assisted by Jack Flattum. The two teams held each other scoreless until Hunter Schwehr, assisted by Trevor Dummer and Zack DeBoom, scored at 6:26 in the second period. Blizzard forward Brett Meister, assisted by Dylan Giorgio and Jack Powell, made it 2-1 at 16:59 in the second period. Giorgio tied the game for the Blizzard at 18:44 in the third period. Wesley Johnson and Ike Taraszewski tallied the assists. In overtime, Taraszewski, assisted by Brandon Connett and Joe Dokken, secured the win for Alexandria at 2:07. David Mulligan tended for Granite City and made 33 saves. Kyle Hayden stayed between Alexandria’s posts and made 24 saves. Granite City sat four minutes for two infractions;

Alexandria sat two for one. Willmar 5, Granite City 4 The WarHawks hosted the Lumberjacks at the Willmar Civic Center in Willmar Jan. 19. The Lumberjacks, having won 7-0, 5-2, 7-2 and 7-1 against the WarHawks this season, did not expect the outcome. Willmar owned the first period. WarHawks Hunter Hall, assisted by AJ Martinelli, claimed the first goal and Campbell Jackson, assisted by Connor Rollo and Elijah Slagter, made it 2-0. The Lumberjacks showed up the WarHawks in the second period, scoring three unanswered goals. Grant Troumbly, assisted by Blake Spetz and Jordan Olson, made the first. DeBoom, assisted by Schwehr and Olson, made the second a man up, and Dummer, assisted by Zach Wilson and DeBoom, pushed Granite City ahead 3-2. The WarHawks struck back early in the third. Jacob May, assisted by Brandon Holt and Slagter, scored in 34 seconds. It took Granite City almost 10 minutes to respond. Troumbly, assisted by DeBoom and Schwehr, scored a power-play goal. The Lumberjacks were ahead 4-3 with half of the period left. The WarHawks dashed the Lumberjacks’ hopes of winning at 18:33. Ian Zaleski, assisted by Slagter, evened the score, and Ander Pitleck, assisted by Hall, snatched victory four seconds to the buzzer. With only a handful of penalties called, both teams capitalized on their power play game. Willmar’s Nelson Schiiler saved 49 of 53 shots. Granite City’s Matt Fitzgerald saved 21 of 26. Granite City sat for six minutes for three infractions compared to Willmar’s four for two.

What is one skill you hope to improve on this season? Use my speed all the Ɵme. Tell us one thing about yourself most people do not know. I leŌ MonƟcello aŌer 7th grade. What is your typical pre-game meal? Noodles or a bowl from Chipotle. What is the best advice you have ever received? Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. If you could skate or have a conversaƟon with any hockey player who would it be? Patrick Kane because he’s always able to make big plays when his team needs him. What advice do you have for younger skaters in the community? Never think you’re good enough, there’s always room for improvement.